Abstract: Control hubs and solar power systems are disclosed. One example photovoltaic (PV) system includes a plurality of PV modules and a control hub coupled to the plurality of PV modules. The control hub includes a plurality of interface modules and a processing device coupled to the interface modules. Each of the interface modules includes a power converter coupled to a different one of the plurality of PV modules. The processing device is configured to control each of the power converters to control the PV module associated with the power converter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing byte rate adaptation. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention describe a method for deleting bytes when performing byte rate adaptation. The method begins by receiving data at a first rate. The data comprises valid data and deletable data. The data also comprises a plurality of cycles, wherein each cycle comprises a word length of W bytes. The method continues by compressing the plurality of cycles into a compressed cycle by deleting redundant deletable bytes. The compressed cycle comprises at least one valid data byte. Thereafter, the method substitutes remaining deletable bytes in the first compressed cycle with a uniform character, and sends the compressed cycle to a FIFO buffer for further transmission.

Abstract: A convenient, low-cost method is provided herein for switching between one or more source devices, which are connected to a sink device via a multimedia interface. According to one embodiment, the method described herein may be used for switching between a plurality of source devices compatible with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) or any other similar audio/video interfaces. In some cases, the method may utilize priority data to connect the source device having the highest priority to the sink. In other cases, the method may allow manual/remote selection to override an original source selection based on priority.

Abstract: A method for providing orderly service delivery to clients over a network, comprising the steps of (A) requesting data from a location and (B) if a denial is received, notifying a particular client of availability.

Abstract: A method for providing orderly service delivery to clients over a network, comprising the steps of (A) requesting data from a location and (B) if a denial is received, notifying a particular client of availability.