Abstract: A method, system and media for communicating with and controlling design logic modules (“cores”) which are external to a system-on-chip (“SOC”) design during verification of the design. An external memory-mapped test device (“EMMTD”) is coupled between a SOC design being tested in simulation, and cores external to the SOC design. Internal logic in the EMMTD provides for control and status monitoring of an external core coupled to an EMMTD bi-directional bus by enabling functions including driving data on the bus, reading the current state of data on the bus, and capturing positive and negative edge transitions on the bus.

Abstract: Verification of external interfaces of cores on system-on-chip (SOC) designs frequently entails the purchase of costly standardized software models to test the external interfaces. Typically, the standardized models provide more functionality than is needed. Instead of standardized models, test models may be developed and utilized, but this also incurs cost and delay. The present invention provides an efficient and economical alternative. A mirror interface, or copy of the external interface undergoing verification, is used with a standardized control mechanism to verify the external interface. Because all interface I/O connections can thereby be utilized, a cost-effective and highly reusable way of verifying such interfaces is provided.

Abstract: A method for using verification software for testing a system-on-chip (SOC) design including an embedded processor. The verification software is used to generate and apply test cases to stimulate the SOC design in simulation; the results are observed and used to de-bug the design. Verification of a SOC design which includes an embedded processor is typically very slow. To provide for a speed-up mode of verification in such a case, in the method of the present invention, verification software is partitioned into higher-level control code and lower-level device driver code. The higher-level code performs such functions as decision-making, test initialization, test randomization, multi-tasking, and comparison of test results with expected results. The low-level code interfaces with a core being simulated, to apply the test case generated by the upper-level code on a hardware level of operations.

Abstract: Small particle manganese activated alkaline earth aluminate phosphors are produced by thermal decomposition of gels or powders comprising alkaline earth, manganese salts and an organic precursor such as aluminum isopropoxide at a temperature below the normal solid state reaction temperature. The phosphor of the present invention has the empirical formula: (AE1-xMnx)O·6(Al2O3) wherein AE is selected from Ba, Sr, Ca and Mg and 0.01≦×≦0.1, having a band emission in the green region, peaking at 516 nm when excited by 147 and 173 nm radiation from Xenon gas mixture. The phosphor obtained by the present method, having uniform particle size distribution (0.05 to 5 microns), is appropriate for thin phosphor screens required for a variety of flat panel display and lamp applications.

Abstract: A duplex bearing mount including at least one duplex bearing having an inner race and an outer race, the inner race disposed within the outer race and being rotatable relative to the outer race about an axis, the inner race having substantially no relative movement relative to the outer race in at least one direction along the axis, the inner and outer races each having first and second axial faces which are respectively located at the same axial end of the duplex bearing. The duplex bearing is radially supported by a housing, and a shaft extends through the inner race, the shaft radially and axially supported by the inner race. A first retainer is connected to the housing and engages the first axial surface of a bearing race, the movement of which race in a first direction along the axis being constrained by the first retainer.

Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for detecting a graffiti-making act such as the spray of a spray paint can, the writing with a felt-marker pen on a surface, and the scratching with an abrasive instrument on a surface. The system includes one or more sensors adapted to sense the graffiti-making act and transmit a signal representative of the graffiti-making act, and a base unit including electronics adapted to process the signal and determined whether the signal represents a graffiti-making act, and a communication device coupled to the electronics and adapted to communicate to one or more entities that a graffiti-making act has been detected. The method includes sonically detecting the graffiti-making act, and initiating an alarm indicating that the graffiti-making act took place.

Abstract: A dis-attached, monlithic magnetic filter hand inserted into the inner chamber of an oil filter canister or a fuel line enables a non-skilled user to turn an ordinary oil filter into an improved magnetic filter for attracting particles less than 30 microns contained in the recycled oil, without a substantial reduction in flow through the oil filter. The inexpensive magnetic filter insert may be re-usable or disposable and includes various optional elongated profiles.

Abstract: A pin puller combines an actuator with an anti-friction release mechanism, according to a bilaterally symmetric geometry. The anti-friction tension release mechanism ensures that only negligible friction forces need to be overcome to operate the tension release mechanism. Thus, the actuator is isolated from the large tension force that bears on the tension release mechanism. The bilateral symmetric aspect of the structure provides for mechanical redundancy, so that, in the event that one half of the pin puller fails, it is sufficient that the other half operate properly for the tension to be successfully released. This pin puller avoids premature release because it is not susceptible to static electricity or electromagnetic radiation. The pin puller also avoids generation of large shock waves due to its slow speed of operation and because of the gradual release interaction of mechanical parts within the anti-friction release mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for detecting a graffiti-making act such as the spray of a spray paint can, the writing with a felt-marker pen on a surface, and the scratching with an abrasive instrument on a surface. The system includes one or more sensors adapted to sense the graffiti-making act and transmit a signal representative of the graffiti-making act, and a base unit including electronics adapted to process the signal and determined whether the signal represents a graffiti-making act, and a communication device coupled to the electronics and adapted to communicate to one or more entities that a graffiti-making act has been detected. The method includes sonically detecting the graffiti-making act, and initiating an alarm indicating that the graffiti-making act took place.

Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for detecting a vehicle tire leak. The system includes one or more sensors adapted to detect the vehicle tire leak and transmit a signal representative of the vehicle tire leak, and a base unit including electronics adapted to process the signal and determined whether the signal represents a vehicle tire leak, and a communication device coupled to the electronics and adapted to communicate to one or more entities such as a driver and/or dispatcher that a vehicle tire leak has been detected. The method includes sonically detecting the vehicle tire leak, and initiating an alarm indicating that the vehicle tire leak took place.

Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for detecting a firearm shot. The system includes one or more sensors adapted to sense the firearm shot and transmit a signal representative of the firearm shot, and a base unit including electronics adapted to process the signal and determined whether the signal represents a firearm shot, and a communication device coupled to the electronics and adapted to communicate to one or more entities that a firearm shot has been detected. The method includes sonically detecting the firearm shot, and initiating an alarm indicating that the firearm shot took place.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a concrete deck form panel includes the initial step of cutting an insert within the panel, which may be removed by sliding the insert longitudinally from the panel. A pair of structural members are attached to the longitudinal sides of the insert, and then the insert is returned to the original position within the panel. A series of panels are connected to form a floor for supporting concrete, thereby forming a concrete deck system. In a second embodiment of the invention each form panel is formed by attaching a pair of structural members to longitudinal sides of a central body and then attaching L-shaped members to the structural members. A top plate is mounted to the top of the L-shaped members and the central body to form the integrated form panel.

Abstract: A pin puller combines a metal alloy actuator with an anti-friction release mechanism, according to a bilaterally symmetric geometry. The actuator operates based on a metal alloy that has a relatively low melting temperature. The anti-friction tension release mechanism ensures that only negligible friction forces need to be overcome to operate the tension release mechanism. Thus, the metal alloy actuator is isolated from the large tension force that bears on the tension release mechanism. The bilateral symmetric aspect of the structure provides for mechanical redundancy, so that, in the event that one half of the pin puller fails, it is sufficient that the other half operate properly for the tension to be successfully released. This pin puller avoids premature release because it is not susceptible to static electricity, electromagnetic radiation, or high ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A Cr--C--F crystalline film was found to be suitable for use as a black matrix layer for use in conjunction with a Cr/Cu/Cr PDP electrode. Furthermore, film stack including the foregoing Cr--C--F layer, a gradated Cr--C--F transition layer and a pure Cr film can be formed in an integrated sputter deposition process and can be used as a black matrix/adhesion layers in PDP Cu electrode.

Abstract: Start of fuel delivery for a fuel-injected engine having separate unit injectors is adjusted by effecting a positional adjustment of camshaft lobes on a camshaft. The camshaft is used to operate the unit injectors, as well as control exhaust valve operations. By separately controlling the position of the cam lobes which operate the unit fuel injectors, a change it start of fuel delivery is effected. A change in relative position of the cam lobes is accomplished by shifting a guide rod within a hollow body of the camshaft. The change in position of the guide rod, in turn, effects a change in position of the cam lobes which are connected to the guide rod.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for simulating a direct memory access (DMA) function to access memory in a host computer having a DMA controller for the purpose of enabling the transfer of data between the host memory and a computer accessory data handling device not capable of DMA operation. The accessory data handling device can be operably connected to the host. The address contents of the DMA controller can be read to determine the location in the host memory where data is to be transferred from the host memory to the accessory data handling device or from the accessory data handling device to the host memory. Data is read from the host memory at the address specified in the DMA controller and written to the accessory data handling device or read from the accessory data handling device and written to the host memory at the address specified by the DMA controller, respectively.

Abstract: An audio system is provided for generating audio sound for a host computer. It includes an interface connector for connection with the host computer; an interface controller for communicating with the host computer using the interface connector; a trap adapted to trap audio instruction signals from an application running on the host, such as a game having an audio portion; a trap controller adapted to control the trap; and an audio output. The system operates with an interface communicator which is adapted to respond to a request from the interface controller to read information from the trap and send audio output instruction to the audio output to generate audio sound.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for the exposure of sparse hole and/or mesa arrays with line:space ratios of 1:3 or greater and sub-micrometer hole and/or mesa diameters in a layer of photosensitive material atop a layered material.

Abstract: A mobile self-contained apparatus and process for grinding, grating, macerating, chemically disinfecting, and drying infectious waste material on-site. A trailer contains a hopper and a system of grinder/graters, enclosed conveyors, drying and filter apparatus, and sources of power, chemical disinfectant, and fresh water. Bagged infectious waste material in a cart is lifted and dumped into a hopper, fed to a first grinder/grater, ground and grated into particles, immersed in a sodium hypochlorite (hypochlorous acid) chemical disinfectant solution, and conveyed by an enclosed upwardly inclined screw conveyor to a second grinder/grater.