Abstract: A system and method include providing a user interface for provisioning of the database using a selectable one of a plurality of database engines supported by the database management system, each of the supported ones of the plurality of database engines having a software profile, receiving a request via the user interface to create a new database for a first database engine not supported by the database management system, requesting and receiving a first binary for a database software for the first database engine and a second binary for an operating system software for the first database engine, and creating a first software profile from the first binary and the second binary, said first software profile usable by the database management system to create the new database using the first software profile.

Abstract: A stage for a compressor or a turbine in a turbine engine can include an annular row of airfoils radially extending from corresponding platforms, where each platform can include a fore edge and aft edge and each airfoil can include a leading edge and trailing edge. At least one of the platforms can have a scalloped flow surface including a bulge and a trough.

Abstract: A stage for a compressor or a turbine in a turbine engine can include an annular row of airfoils radially extending from corresponding platforms, where each platform can include a fore edge and aft edge and each airfoil can include a leading edge and trailing edge. At least one of the platforms can have a scalloped flow surface including a bulge and a trough.

Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The processing unit and hub may collaboratively determine a map of the mixed reality environment. Further, state data may be extrapolated to predict a field of view for a user in the future at a time when the mixed reality is to be displayed to the user. This extrapolation can remove latency from the system.

Abstract: A paddle latch comprising a housing, a latch member and a bolt; wherein the bolt is mounted for sliding axial movement between a first, deployed, position and a second, retracted, position. The latch member is configured to move the bolt between said first and second positions upon actuation by a user. The paddle latch further comprises an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to provide selective adjustment of the deployed position of the bolt with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The processing unit and hub may collaboratively determine a map of the mixed reality environment. Further, state data may be extrapolated to predict a field of view for a user in the future at a time when the mixed reality is to be displayed to the user. This extrapolation can remove latency from the system.

Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The processing unit and hub may collaboratively determine a map of the mixed reality environment. Further, state data may be extrapolated to predict a field of view for a user in the future at a time when the mixed reality is to be displayed to the user. This extrapolation can remove latency from the system.

Abstract: A communication system where first and second devices communicate concurrently and bidirectionally over a single wire and a ground. The second device can be a computing device having a powered component which requires a certain power output, for instance, and the first device may be a power supply unit. The second device provides a signal on a control line (the single wire) which is characterized by a frequency, pulse width, duty cycle and/or an amplitude which is associated with a message from the second device. The first device recognizes the message in the signal and invokes a corresponding function, such as by enabling a corresponding power supply. The power supply provides power to the second device via a separate power line. Further, the first device modifies the signal, without adding power, to provide a message from the first device, concurrent with the message from the second device.

Abstract: A communication system where first and second devices communicate concurrently and bidirectionally over a single wire, in addition to a ground. The second device can be a computing device having a powered component which requires a certain power output, for instance, and the first device may be a power supply unit. The second device provides a signal on a control line (the single wire) which is characterized by a frequency, pulse width, duty cycle and/or an amplitude which is associated with a message from the second device. The first device recognizes the message in the signal and invokes a corresponding function, such as by enabling a corresponding power supply. The power supply provides power to the second device via a separate power line. Further, the first device modifies the signal, without adding power, to provide a message from the first device, concurrent with the message from the second device.

Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The processing unit and hub may collaboratively determine a map of the mixed reality environment. Further, state data may be extrapolated to predict a field of view for a user in the future at a time when the mixed reality is to be displayed to the user. This extrapolation can remove latency from the system.

Abstract: An effervescent tablet for direct use as an additive in hot coffee or hot water includes one or more creamer additives, pH stabilizing agents, effervescence agents, and solubility agents. In one embodiment, the tablet includes dry coffee and, in another embodiment, the tablet excludes it. The creamer additive(s) may be dairy and/or non-dairy. The effervescence agent(s) includes sufficient effervescence to separate the tablet upon placement of the tablet in the hot coffee or water and, in one embodiment, to further create foam on the surface of the coffee so as to yield an instant frothy latte or cappuccino. The pH stabilizing agent(s) stabilizes a pH of the coffee and the solubility agent(s) facilitates expeditious dissolution of the tablet in the coffee or water. Various other ingredients and agents may be included in the tablet to enhance flavor, improve mouth feel, enhance foam production, or achieve other desired characteristics or results.

Abstract: An extension to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol that utilizes reserved bits in the OHCI Endpoint Descriptors to signal which root hub port(s) should transmit the data. Typically, all ports transmit (broadcast) data. The present invention encodes transmission information that can be used by the hardware to effectively control which port(s) need to be tri-stated. However, by setting, the “on” bits for all the ports, the present invention retains standard USB functionality. Also provided is a method to increase the bandwidth of low speed devices connected to the USB bus by increasing the data payload for such devices.

Abstract: A method and system for decoding and storing encoded control data delivered via the horizontal overscan area of a video signal. An interactive device performs behavior defined by control data encoded into a video signal that can be broadcast or played-back from video tape. The interactive device is equipped with a non-volatile memory that permits the control data to be stored for performance subsequent to, or during, the transmission session. The control data is delivered as a series of control data words that include genus codes identifying the interactive device to which the data word is directed. During a transmission session, control data words will be repeated, so that an interactive device receives several control data words with the same sequence number. Based on the relative gradings, the interactive device will replace previously received control data words of lower quality than subsequently received data words having the same sequence number.

Abstract: An external AC power adapter. The adapter includes a housing which, in one embodiment, defines an air inlet compartment, an air outlet compartment and a partially sealed electronics compartment containing electrical components for converting an AC input to a DC output. A blower generates an airflow within the electronics compartment for cooling the electrical components in the electronics compartment. Barriers are located in the air inlet compartment and the air outlet compartment to prevent liquid from entering the electronics compartment.

Abstract: A soluble, dairy additive designed specifically for use in a vending machine that produces consumable beverages includes or consists of agglomerated dry milk powder formulated specifically for use in the vending machine. The agglomerated dry milk powder consists of dairy ingredients only (e.g., dried milk) and has a scorched particle mass not greater than fifteen milligrams and a particle bulk density in the range of 0.25 g/cc to 0.34 g/cc. The powder may be combined with coffee and/or other ingredients, either prior to being placed in the vending machine or upon demand within the vending machine, to vend a consumable beverage from the vending machine. Accordingly, the agglomerated dry milk powder may be pre-mixed with one or more independent flavoring ingredients, such as coffee, sugar, or cocoa powder, to provide a mixture formulated specifically for use in the vending machine.

Abstract: A device (e.g., a vending machine) and method for preparing a consumable beverage include mixing an agglomerated natural milk powder having a scorched particle mass not greater than fifteen milligrams with hot water to produce the consumable beverage. The hot water and milk powder may be mixed prior to or during their placement of the beverage in a beverage cup, such as part of operation of a vending machine. Alternatively, the hot water and milk powder may be mixed with one or more additional ingredients, such as coffee, tea, cocoa powder, and/or sugar, to produce the beverage. Further, the hot water and milk powder may be whipped together or with an additional ingredient to produce a foaming beverage, such as cappuccino.

Abstract: An effervescent tablet for direct use as an additive in hot coffee or hot water includes one or more creamer additives, pH stabilizing agents, effervescence agents, and solubility agents. In one embodiment, the tablet includes dry coffee and, in another embodiment, the tablet excludes it. The creamer additive(s) may be dairy and/or non-dairy. The effervescence agent(s) includes sufficient effervescence to separate the tablet upon placement of the tablet in the hot coffee or water and, in one embodiment, to further create foam on the surface of the coffee so as to yield an instant frothy latte or cappuccino. The pH stabilizing agent(s) stabilizes a pH of the coffee and the solubility agent(s) facilitates expeditious dissolution of the tablet in the coffee or water. Various other ingredients and agents may be included in the tablet to enhance flavor, improve mouth feel, enhance foam production, or achieve other desired characteristics or results.

Abstract: A method and system for decoding and storing encoded control data delivered via the horizontal overscan area of a video signal. An interactive device performs behavior defined by control data encoded into a video signal that can be broadcast or played-back from video tape. The interactive device is equipped with a non-volatile memory that permits the control data to be stored for performance subsequent to, or during, the transmission session. The control data is delivered as a series of control data words that include genus codes identifying the interactive device to which the data word is directed. During a transmission session, control data words will be repeated, so that an interactive device receives several control data words with the same sequence number. Based on the relative gradings, the interactive device will replace previously received control data words of lower quality than subsequently received data words having the same sequence number.

Abstract: An external AC power adapter. The adapter includes a housing which, in one embodiment, defines an air inlet compartment, an air outlet compartment and a partially sealed electronics compartment containing electrical components for converting an AC input to a DC output. A blower generates an airflow within the electronics compartment for cooling the electrical components in the electronics compartment. Barriers are located in the air inlet compartment and the air outlet compartment to prevent liquid from entering the electronics compartment.

Abstract: A computer or other electronic device may use a security module to securely control a system or processor clock to set a predetermined performance level. In an exemplary embodiment, the performance level may be high, medium, or low, supporting a range of application performance requirements. Changes to the performance level may be authorized by a third party presenting cryptographic rights to alter the performance level. Alternatively, postpaid ro pre-paid value may be accumulated at a rate corresponding to the predetermined performance level set by the security module.