Abstract: A method, data processing system, and computer instructions for simulating direct frame buffer access. A request for access to a frame buffer memory is received from an application. A portion of system memory is allocated for use as the frame buffer memory in response to receiving the request. A pointer to the portion of system memory is returned to the application. The application writes data to the portion of system memory, treating the portion of system memory like the frame buffer memory.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism by which the number of bits used to identify the WIDs for each of the color buffer and the overlay buffer may be programmed into the graphics adapter based on the currently active application environment. With the apparatus and method of the present invention, a programmable WAT color size selection device is provided in a RAMDAC of the graphics adapter. This programmable WAT color size selection device may be dynamically programmed to use varying bit splits of a WID from a WID buffer to obtain different indexes into a color WAT table and an overlay WAT table. In this way, different splits of, for example, an eight bit WID may be obtained based on the setting of the programmable WAT color size selection device such that varying color and overlay capabilities are obtainable dynamically.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer instructions for processing graphics data in a graphics adapter for a set of clip areas in a clip region. Trivial rejection is performed on primitives to reject any primitive outside of the set of clip rectangles, wherein a set of identified primitives is formed in which the set of identified primitives contain unrejected primitives. The set of identified primitives is sent to a memory in the graphics adapter as a command stream to form a set of stored commands. A hardware clipper in the graphics adapter is set to an unprocessed clip rectangle within the set of clip rectangles. The set of identified primitives for the unprocessed clip rectangle is processed using the hardware clipper with the set of stored commands in the memory. The setting of the hardware clipper and the rendering of the set of identified primitives is repeated for each unprocessed clip rectangle until all of the clip rectangles in the set of clip rectangles are processed.

Abstract: Antenna elements that have at least three pairs of coplanar and aligned conducting loops, of approximately one-wavelength to two-wavelength perimeters, that have shapes such that there are corners at the centers and smooth curves or straight lines at the outer edges of each pair of loops. Where the loops of adjacent pairs of loops approach each other, they are connected. Various applications of these antenna elements also are disclosed.

Abstract: A graphical navigation tree is provided that graphically illustrates all links (e.g., web sites) from all navigation paths that have been traversed since a web browser session was invoked. The navigation tree can be displayed constantly or be invoked only upon activation by the user. In addition, the user can be given the option of designating a particular web site on a particular navigation path with a mouse pointer and upon clicking the mouse key, be immediately brought to the URL corresponding to that web site. Further, some or all of the navigation tree may be designated for bookmarking and/or for electronic forwarding to others via, for example, email.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for handling intrusions. A tracer packet is sent back to an intruder causing the intrusion in response to receiving notification of an intrusion from a particular node in a network data processing system. Nodes in the network data processing system are notified of the tracer packet. Identification of the node is stored for use in tracing a route of the tracer packet through the data processing system in response to receiving a message from a node indicating receipt of the tracer packet.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling secure IPsec tunnels within NAT without compromising security. A local network is configured with a gateway machine connected to the Internet and having an IPsec ID for interfacing with the Internet and a local IP/interface address for interfacing with the local network. Client machines are connected to the gateway machine and communicate with the Internet via the gateway and network address translation (NAT) techniques. Each client machine is configured with a local IP/interface address. The client machines are also provided with an alias of the IPsec ID for the gateway machine. When an IPsec request is received by the gateway machine to establish a tunnel (secure communication) with one of the clients, the gateway machine forwards the packet to the particular client using NAT. The client machine receives the request and since it has an alias of the gateway's IPsec ID, the client machine will confirm that it has one of the IPsec IDs in the packet.

Abstract: A guide (12) for setting the depth of cut of a rotary cutting tool, or other hand-held power tool, which automatically locks into a desired position to set the depth of a cut without requiring manual operation of a locking knob or similar structure. The depth guide is released from the locked position by actuation of a release switch (94). The depth guide includes a depth guide base (50), a depth guide shaft (52) attached to the depth guide base, and an automatic locking and release mechanism (54) coupled to the depth guide shaft. The automatic locking and release mechanism and depth guide shaft may be mounted in a handle (24) of the hand-held power tool, such as a detachable handle, for mounting the depth guide to the tool.

Abstract: The present invention involves the recognition that since an eavesdropper listening adjacent to a wireless LAN is likely to be mobile and operating on a short time cycle, he himself is likely to be wirelessly transmitting his test message. Consequently, the present invention provides the combination of apparatus for eavesdropping within an area layer adjacent to and surrounding the LAN area periphery for potential wireless transmissions of an intruder having a lower frequency within a level below the LAN frequency and addressed to the network location of any one of the computer terminals in the LAN; and an implementation responsive to said eavesdropping means for changing the encryption code of said encrypted wireless transmission upon the eavesdropping detection of a wireless transmission of said lower frequency addressed to a network location of one of the terminals in said LAN. There is the recognition that there are several factors contributing to the success of the process of the invention.

Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided a computer-implemented system for integrated natural resource management. The system is adapted to store and manage resource management information associated with defined geographic units in a database. This includes a unit for storing spatial information and non-spatial information associated with the defined geographic units. The system is also adapted for preparation of resource activity plans based on the resource management information for use in managing a natural resource within the defined geographic units. Also provided is a unit for tracking actual results of managing the natural resource according to the resource activity plans for use in updating the resource management information, as well as a unit for updating the resource management information based on the tracking of actual results.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for predicting a download time for a file using historical data are provided. A cross-reference table is used to archive an average time taken to download at least one file from a first computer system (e.g., a server) to a second computer system (e.g., a client). Whenever a file is to be downloaded from the first computer to the second sometime in the ufture, the size of the file is divided by the time stored in the table to predict how long it will take for the entire file to be downloaded.

Abstract: The present invention provide compounds of Formula I The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer and treating or preventing restenosis or atherosclerosis. Also provided by the present invention is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition containing a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A wireless communication device having a display screen with a holographic overlay. The holographic overlay includes an image that is visible when the display screen is viewed at predetermined angles. The holographic overlay may provide additional surface on the wireless communication device for marking and advertising, and may also provide security by preventing unintended viewers from seeing characters on the display screen. In one embodiment, the display screen includes a character screen, a lens, and a holographic overlay.

Abstract: A fault tolerant synchronous machine has a stator with a core containing a plurality of phase windings, a rotor supported for rotation within the core, and a non-magnetic sleeve affixed to the stator and disposed in the space between the stator and the rotor and having a plurality of slots extending parallel to the axis of the rotor and positioned to receive high permeability inserts for shunting the flux paths of faulty stator windings to permit low power operation of a synchronous machine having faulty stator windings.

Abstract: Flame-effect heating apparatus comprises a housing with walls defining an air duct extending therethrough. Simulated fuel is supported by the housing, externally of the duct, and at least one flame-effect generator is disposed in the duct. A light source is provided in the housing to illuminate both the simulated fuel and the flame-effect generator. A mirror is supported by the housing so that light reflected by the flame-effect generator is incident thereon. A wall of the housing which defines the air duct, is formed as a viewing screen on which light reflected by the mirror falls, the viewing screen being positioned higher than the simulated fuel. An electric fan causes air to flow through the air duct, so causing operation of the flame-effect generator, and a heat exchanger disposed in the duct warms air passing thereover.

Abstract: An antenna element that has four coplanar and aligned loops, of approximately one-wavelength to two-wavelength perimeters, that have shapes that are similar to the mathematical curve called a lemniscate. Variations of the basic shape, related combinations of lemniscate and triangular loops, plus applications of the antenna element also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I). The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer and treating or preventing restenosis or atherosclerosis. Also provided by the present invention is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition containing a compound of Formula (I).

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Abstract: Supporting conductors for loop antennas that are positioned within the principal H plane of the loop antennas and positioned diagonally with respect to the plane of the loops.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer and treating or preventing restenosis or atherosclerosis. Also provided by the present invention is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition containing a compound of Formula I.