Abstract: Multipurpose travel bags, travel bags systems, and related methods are provided herein. A multipurpose travel bag can include a top receptacle portion having a top wall, sidewalls, and an openable floor and a base having an open base cavity therein that faces upward. The multipurpose travel bag can include a collapsible chassis attached to the top receptacle portion and the base. The collapsible chassis has sidewalls that are extendable and retractable between an extended position and a retracted position such that the collapsible chassis fits into the cavity of the base when the collapsible chassis is collapsed into the retracted position. The top receptacle portion can be attached to the base. When collapsed, the collapsible chassis can fit in the base cavity to form a smaller travel bag when the collapsible chassis is in the retracted position. The top receptacle portion can detach from the base so that the collapsible chassis can be extended to the extended position to form a larger travel bag.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: A method and system for testing a computer is presented. The temperature of the computer is controlled by one or more on-board fans inside the computer's enclosure. Voltages are controlled at the Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) level. A test program is then run under varying temperature and VRM voltages, and the results of the test program are logged. The present invention can be used either at the manufacturer's location or the customer's site, either under local or remote control.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system are disclosed for redistributing memory allocation to portions of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and dual in-line memory module (DIMM) devices that are underutilized, in order to balance memory usage more evenly amongst active devices so as to limit the amount of power and the thermal load consumed by an individual memory component. The disclosed method, apparatus and system are capable of identifying and tracking memory usage to minimize power consumption in a way that lessens the detrimental effects of “throttling” or reduced power modes for memory devices.

Abstract: Within a group of components in a circuit, each component in the group has a thermal detector that describes whether that component is operating at a temperature that is normal, high or fatal. A first signal representing a first component's temperature is sent downstream to a second component in the group. If the second component is operating at the first component's temperature or lower, then the first signal is passed on downstream from the second component. However, if the second component is at a higher temperature, then the second component generates a second signal that represents the second component's temperature, and sends that second signal downstream. A signal representing the highest temperature detected in the group eventually reaches a master controller that, depending on the signal received from the group, lets the group continue to operate normally, throttles the group down, or else shuts the group down.

Abstract: Within a group of components in a circuit, each component in the group has a thermal detector that describes whether that component is operating at a temperature that is normal, high or fatal. A first signal representing a first component's temperature is sent downstream to a second component in the group. If the second component is operating at the first component's temperature or lower, then the first signal is passed on downstream from the second component. However, if the second component is at a higher temperature, then the second component generates a second signal that represents the second component's temperature and sends that second signal downstream. A signal representing the highest temperature detected in the group eventually reaches a master controller that, depending on the signal received from the group, lets the group continue to operate normally, throttles the group down, or else shuts the group down.

Abstract: Within a group of components in a circuit, each component in the group has a thermal detector that describes whether that component is operating at a temperature that is normal, high or fatal. A first signal representing a first component's temperature is sent downstream to a second component in the group. If the second component is operating at the first component's temperature or lower, then the first signal is passed on downstream from the second component. However, if the second component is at a higher temperature, then the second component generates a second signal that represents the second component's temperature, and sends that second signal downstream. A signal representing the highest temperature detected in the group eventually reaches a master controller that, depending on the signal received from the group, lets the group continue to operate normally, throttles the group down, or else shuts the group down.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: Within a group of components in a circuit, each component in the group has a thermal detector that describes whether that component is operating at a temperature that is normal, high or fatal. A first signal representing a first component's temperature is sent downstream to a second component in the group. If the second component is operating at the first component's temperature or lower, then the first signal is passed on downstream from the second component. However, if the second component is at a higher temperature, then the second component generates a second signal that represents the second component's temperature, and sends that second signal downstream. A signal representing the highest temperature detected in the group eventually reaches a master controller that, depending on the signal received from the group, lets the group continue to operate normally, throttles the group down, or else shuts the group down.

Abstract: Within a group of components in a circuit, each component in the group has a thermal detector that describes whether that component is operating at a temperature that is normal, high or fatal. A first signal representing a first component's temperature is sent downstream to a second component in the group. If the second component is operating at the first component's temperature or lower, then the first signal is passed on downstream from the second component. However, if the second component is at a higher temperature, then the second component generates a second signal that represents the second component's temperature, and sends that second signal downstream. A signal representing the highest temperature detected in the group eventually reaches a master controller that, depending on the signal received from the group, lets the group continue to operate normally, throttles the group down, or else shuts the group down.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: A configurable width blade assembly for use in a blade server chassis.

Abstract: A fan sink that includes a dual impeller push-pull axial fan and a heat sink to cool a hot electronic device is presented. The axial fan has a hub motor, a first impeller that is radially proximate to the hub motor, and a second impeller that is radially distal to the hub motor, wherein the first impeller pushes air in a first direction and the second impeller pulls air in a second direction. The heat sink is oriented between the axial fan and the hot electronic device such that the hot electronic device, the heat sink, and the axial fan are axially oriented, wherein cool air is forced onto the heat sink by one impeller in the axial fan, and wherein heated air from the heat sink is removed by an other impeller in the axial fan.

Abstract: A h9eat sink device for conventional memory modules, such as DIMMs, that is configured to be positioned between adjacent memory modules mounted in substantially parallel connectors on a printed circuit board. Each heat sink device includes thermally conductive first and second members configured to thermally couple with electronic components of a conventional memory module. The first and second members may be resiliently biased away from one another so that the resilient bias causes the members to abut respective electronic components when placed between adjacent memory modules. A separate wedge, or a lever-mounted wedge, may be provided for insertion between the members to urge them away from one another and into abutting relationship with electronic components on facing surfaces of the adjacent memory modules. When abutting opposing electronic components, a single heat sink device facilitates heat dissipation from both of the adjacent memory modules.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for cooling vertically stacked printed circuit boards (PCBs). In one embodiment, a first PCB is disposed within a substantially enclosed lower chamber inside a PCB containment housing. A second PCB is disposed above the first PCB within the housing to define a substantially enclosed upper chamber above the lower chamber. The second PCB includes one or more airflow apertures defined therethrough and providing vertical air flow coupling between the upper and lower chambers. An airflow actuating device is utilized to generate a primary forced airflow within the upper chamber which is substantially parallel to the surface plane of the second PCB. The primary forced airflow further induces a negative air pressure in the upper chamber such that a mixed convection airflow is established between the upper and lower chambers via the second PCB apertures.