Abstract: Described are devices and methods for reducing the need for storage on a display panel, for reducing the required bandwidth to a display panel, for increasing the light-on time for a display panel.

Abstract: Described are devices and methods for reducing the need for storage on a display panel, for reducing the required bandwidth to a display panel, for increasing the light-on time for a display panel.

Abstract: Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: A concurrent multitasking processor for a real-time operating system (RTOS) device includes a plurality of execution units for executing a plurality of tasks simultaneously and a task selector for comparing priorities of a plurality of tasks and for selecting one or more high priority tasks requesting execution. An instruction fetcher fetches instructions from memory for the tasks selected by the task selector and stores the instructions for each task in one or more instruction queues. An instruction issue unit attaches priority tags to instructions and sends instructions from the instruction queues to a plurality of execution units for execution.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array.

Abstract: A hardware task change system for the reduction of task change processing overhead delays in computer architectures includes an electronic circuit that switches data or tasks in multitasking computer architectures or other data processing circuits with minimal time delays. The system switches tasks by selecting the next task to run from the main working register set, the alternate register set, or the task storage memory. The working register has no multiplexer delay to the Central Processing Unit (CPU), and accomplishes this by connecting only one working register to the CPU instead of multiplexing two or more alternate working registers.

Abstract: A heddle support rod for use in a heddle frame includes a first vertical segment along one of the longitudinal edges of the rod. The first vertical segment defines a first vertical front face. A second vertical segment is disposed along an opposite longitudinal edge of the support rod and defines a second vertical face. The first and second vertical faces are essentially parallel and laterally off-set a predetermined distance so that an attaching device, such as a rivet, can attach the support rod to the heddle frame assembly in the area of the second vertical segment. The offset distance is provided so that the protruding head of the attaching device or rivet is not more than flush with the front face of the first vertical segment that engages within a rod slot of a conventional J-type heddle.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for use with a fiber processing unit having a plurality of rotating godet rollers. The apparatus includes a safety gate, positioned between an operator and the godet rollers, having a plurality of apertures through which a long-handled cutting tool may be extended. A plurality of guides mounted to the frame of the godet unit, each extending adjacent and substantially parallel to one of the godet rollers, limit the range of movement of the cutting tool to the proper position for cutting wrap from the godet rollers.

Abstract: A computer controlled video interactive courseware system is designed for the generation, viewing, and duplication of interactive instructional video tapes. An interactive instructional videotape contains video segments located on the stereo-video portion of a tape containing live-motion video images for the presentation of a lesson. Portions of the stereo-video portion of the tape contains video signals that contain digitally encoded information which is retrieved by the computer during playback of the tape. The digital information extracted from the videotape contains computer instructions to provide interactivity with students. Interactivity could include a presentation of questions to the student and based on the student's response to the question presenting selected video segments from the video tape. Preferably, the video cassette recorder is S-VHS which provides for increased bandwidth and uses a higher quality tape medium than standard VHS tape medium.

Abstract: A heddle frame for holding a plurality of heddles comprising a top rail and a bottom rail. Each of the rails has heddle supporting bars attached to them for supporting the heddles within the frame, and the top and bottom rails are held in parallel relationship to each other by end members attached to their adjacent ends. Intermediate the end members is a center brace which may be located in alternative positions within the heddle frame. Each of the rails has an opening to receive the centerbrace and to support it so as to maintain the parallel positions of the top and bottom rails. The holes within the rails are reinforced with steel reinforcing guide tubes which resist the wear of the centerbrace during the use of the heddle frame and protects the rails.

Abstract: A heddle frame having a pair of hollow laterally extending cross rails and a pair of end braces connected to adjacent ends of the cross rails to form a rectangular frame. A quick release connection is provided between the end braces and the laterally extending cross rails which includes a connector which is fixed within an opening in the cross rail which has means for compressively gripping a projection which extends at right angles from the end brace. The projection has a width which is less than the width of the opening into which it extends and the connector is resiliently connected to the walls of the hollow rail to provide a connection between the end brace and a cross rail which is rigid when not under stress but which permits limited relative movement of the cross rails and the end braces whenever the cross rails are under stress.