Abstract: A neural network processor system is provided comprising at least one neural network processing core, an activation memory, an instruction memory, and at least one control register, the neural network processing core adapted to implement neural network computation, control and communication primitives. A memory map is included which comprises regions corresponding to each of the activation memory, instruction memory, and at least one control register. Additionally, an interface operatively connected to the neural network processor system is included, with the interface being adapted to communicate with a host and to expose the memory map.

Abstract: An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a landing pad having a mating portion configured to mate with a mating feature of a removable element as the removable element approaches the landing pad in a first direction. The apparatus also includes a mount along which the landing pad is movable in a second direction. A lever is positionable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, the lever being coupled to the landing pad for translating the landing pad along the mount in the second direction during movement thereof from the disengaged position toward the engaged position. The first direction is different than the second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a coupling rod having a longitudinal axis and disposed within one or more bearing elements that laterally constrain the coupling rod while enabling axial rotation, multiple latching barbs coupled to the coupling rod, rotational force elements that apply a rotational force to the latching barbs in a latching direction and resist rotation of the latching barbs in an unlatching direction. The apparatus may be deployed in a rack system having a rack drawer. The apparatus may also include barb engagement elements for engaging and latching the latching barbs when the rack drawer is moved from an open position to a closed position. Rotation of the coupling rod in the unlatching direction unlatches the latching barbs when the rack drawer is in the closed position and enables a user to open the rack drawer. A method that uses the apparatus is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a coupling rod having a longitudinal axis and disposed within one or more bearing elements that laterally constrain the coupling rod while enabling axial rotation, multiple latching barbs coupled to the coupling rod, rotational force elements that apply a rotational force to the latching barbs in a latching direction and resist rotation of the latching barbs in an unlatching direction. The apparatus may be deployed in a rack system having a rack drawer. The apparatus may also include barb engagement elements for engaging and latching the latching barbs when the rack drawer is moved from an open position to a closed position. Rotation of the coupling rod in the unlatching direction unlatches the latching barbs when the rack drawer is in the closed position and enables a user to open the rack drawer. A method that uses the apparatus is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a landing pad having a mating portion configured to mate with a mating feature of a removable element as the removable element approaches the landing pad in a first direction. The apparatus also includes a mount along which the landing pad is movable in a second direction. A lever is positionable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, the lever being coupled to the landing pad for translating the landing pad along the mount in the second direction during movement thereof from the disengaged position toward the engaged position. The first direction is different than the second direction.

Abstract: An optomechanical reference includes a basal member; a flexure that includes: a floating link; a first flexural member; and a second flexural member such that: the floating link is moveably disposed; a first stator; a second stator; a first cavity including: a first primary mirror; a first secondary mirror; a first optical coupler in optical communication with the first secondary mirror; and a first cavity length; and a second cavity including: a second primary mirror; a second secondary mirror; a second optical coupler; and a second cavity length.

Abstract: An optomechanical reference includes a basal member; a flexure that includes: a floating link; a first flexural member; and a second flexural member such that: the floating link is moveably disposed; a first stator; a second stator; a first cavity including: a first primary mirror; a first secondary mirror; a first optical coupler in optical communication with the first secondary mirror; and a first cavity length; and a second cavity including: a second primary mirror; a second secondary mirror; a second optical coupler; and a second cavity length.

Abstract: Most electric light sources flicker, that is, the intensity of the light that is produced varies substantially in a periodically repeating pattern. In sensitive individuals, light flicker can cause headaches and other undesirable symptoms. This invention comprises a light sensor that measures light intensity, signal processing that identifies the flicker component of the light, and electrically controlled lenses of glasses (spectacles) that rapidly darken or become more transparent so as to cancel most of the flicker. This reduces the flicker seen by the wearer of the glasses, reducing discomfort.

Abstract: Most electric light sources flicker, that is, the intensity of the light that is produced varies substantially in a periodically repeating pattern. In sensitive individuals, light flicker can cause headaches and other undesirable symptoms. However, humans cannot directly perceive that common light sources are flickering. This invention comprises a light sensor that measures light intensity, a means of signal processing that identifies and isolates the flicker component of the light, and an audio amplifier that amplifies the flicker component so that it can be converted to sound by a speaker or headphones. This makes it easy for ordinary people to identify and characterize flickering sources of light because they can directly perceive the flicker as sound.

Abstract: Methods of on-line control of molecular weight in continuous solid state polymerization processes. The solid state polymerization process can be a polyester process or to a polyamide process, and more specifically a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) or a poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) or a nylon 6,6 continuous solid-state polymerization (SSP) process. An in-line viscometer melts and measures the molecular weight of the SSP resin and adjusts one or more of the process variables, i.e. reactor time, inert gas purity and inert gas temperature to maintain a constant resin molecular weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to the on-line control of the molecular weight in continuous solid state polymerization processes. In particular it is directed to a polyester process or to a polyamide process, and more specifically to a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) or a poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) or a nylon 6,6 continuous solid-state polymerization (SSP) process. An in-line viscometer melts and measures the molecular weight of the SSP resin and adjusts one or more of the process variables, i.e. reactor time, inert gas purity and inert gas temperature to maintain a constant resin molecular weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a biocidal composition for controlling the growth of microorganisms in swimming pools and other aqueous systems. The composition includes: an antimicrobial substance for controlling microbial growth; an ionene polymer; and a synergist. The antimicrobial substance may be selected from the group consisting of: quaternary ammonium compounds such as cetylpyridinium chloride and benzalkonium chloride; isothiazolinone-derived compounds such as methylisothiazolinone; methylene bisthiocyanate; dibromonitrilopropionamide; and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol. The ionene polymer is preferably: poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)-ethylene(dimethyliminio)-ethylene)dichloride]. The synergist may be selected from the group consisting of triethanolamine, diethanolamine, ethanolamine, ethanol, and triethylamine. Preferably the synergist is triethanolamine.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transforming applications to provide uniform mechanisms for commenting on application objects, and mechanisms for collecting and processing feedback are described herein. An aspect provides for analyzing application code for at least one user action event handler associated with at least one object; and for modifying each at least one user action event handler located within the application code to contain at least one action configured to handle feedback for the associated at least one object; wherein invoking the at least one user action event handler triggers the at least one action configured to handle feedback. Other embodiments and aspects are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing PET based on titanium catalyst having acceptable properties for resin used in the production of bottles for beverages. More particularly the invention relates to a process in which the incoming pre-polymer temperature is higher than the final outlet temperature in the final melt phase polycondensation reactor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transforming applications to provide uniform mechanisms for commenting on application objects, and mechanisms for collecting and processing feedback are described herein. An aspect provides for analyzing application code for at least one user action event handler associated with at least one object; and for modifying each at least one user action event handler located within the application code to contain at least one action configured to handle feedback for the associated at least one object; wherein invoking the at least one user action event handler triggers the at least one action configured to handle feedback. Other embodiments and aspects are also described herein.

Abstract: A method of forming a body-tie. The method includes forming the body-tie during an STI scheme of an SOI process. During the STI scheme, a first trench is formed. The first trench stops before a buried oxide layer of the SOI substrate. The first trench may determine a height of body tie that is shared between at least two FETs. A second trench may also be formed within the first trench. The second trench stops in the SOI substrate. The second trench defines the location and shape of a body-tie. Once the location and shape of the body-tie are defined, an oxide is deposited above the body-tie. The deposited oxide prevents certain implants from entering the body tie. By preventing these implants, a source and a drain implant may be self-aligned to the source and drain areas without requiring the use of the photoresist mask to shield the body tie regions from the source and drain implant.

Abstract: A method using a spatial-temporal software game for both teaching math concepts to a child and for scoring the child's proficiency in these math concepts. These scores are compared with the child's performance on a language-based test of the math concepts. If the child's score on the language-based test is lower than what is reflected by the child's game scores, instruction is given the child using stories and flashcards related to the spatial-temporal software games so that the child will relate vocabulary terms with the math concepts and characters in the temporal-spatial software game.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for recycling colored polyester. More specifically, colored polyester for recycling is depolymerized by the addition of glycol to form the monomer BHET. The BHET is contacted with activated carbon to remove some colorant. The remaining colorant is extracted with water, alcohol, or glycol to produce white, purified BHET. The white, purified BHET is separated from the extraction solvent (water, alcohol, or glycol) by filtering, decanting, or centrifuging, for example. The purified BHET monomer can be polymerized to polyethylene terephthalate meeting food contact specifications, using known polymerization processes.

Abstract: In a method of fabricating a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) device a plurality of magnetoresistive device layers is deposited on a first silicon nitride layer formed on a silicon oxide layer. An etch stop is formed on the magnetoresistive device layers, and a second layer of silicon nitride is formed on the etch stop. The magnetoresistive device layers are patterned to define a plurality of magnetic bits having sidewalls. The second silicon nitride layer is patterned to define electrical contact portions on the etch stop in each magnetic bit. The sidewalls of the magnetic bits are covered with a photoresist layer. A reactive ion etch (RIE) process is used to etch into the first silicon nitride and silicon oxide layers to expose electrical contacts. The photoresist layer and silicon nitride layers protect the magnetoresistive layers from exposure to oxygen during the etching into the silicon oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing PET based on titanium catalyst having acceptable properties for resin used in the production of bottles for beverages. More particularly the invention relates to a process in which the incoming pre-polymer temperature is higher than the final outlet temperature in the final melt phase polycondensation reactor.