Abstract: A system for collecting and distributing information to and from a plurality of electronically controlled machines. The system is designed to collect information from robots, industrial machines, and other types of equipment that produce real-time information. The machines are coupled to a data collector module using a public domain communication protocol. The data collector module is coupled in data communication to a main server which has a mechanism for publishing the data received from the electronically controlled machines over a network to one or more clients. The main server also has an authenticator for verifying the identity of clients accessing the system through the network, and a communication module for streaming the data from the electronically controlled machines. Information and programming may also be transferred from the clients to the machines through the system to allow remote control of the machines.

Abstract: Efficient utilization of space in a laterally-conducting semiconductor device package is enhanced by creating at least one supplemental downbond pad portion of the diepad for receiving the downbond wire from the ground contact of the device. The supplemental diepad portion may occupy area at the end or side of the package formerly occupied by non-integral leads. By receiving the substrate downbond wire, the supplemental diepad portion allows a greater area of the main diepad to be occupied by a die having a larger area, thereby enhancing space efficiency of the package.