Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely booting software components in an electronic device to establish an operating environment are described herein. According to an aspect of the invention, software components are to be executed in sequence in order to establish an operating environment of a device. For each software component, a security code is executed to authenticate and verify an executable code image associated with each software component using one or more keys embedded within a secure ROM (read-only memory) of the device and one or more hardware configuration settings of the device. The security code for each software component includes a common functionality to authenticate and verify the executable code image associated with each software component. In response to successfully authenticating and verifying the executable code image, the executable code image is then executed in a main memory of the device to launch the associated software component.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for personalizing a software component to be executed in particular environment are described herein. According to an aspect of the invention, in response to an executable code image representing a software component to be installed in an electronic device, the executable code image is encrypted using an encryption key. The encryption key is then wrapped with a UID that uniquely identifies the electronic device, where the UID is embedded within a secure ROM of the electronic device. The wrapped encryption key and the encrypted executable code image are then encapsulated into a data object to be stored in a storage of the electronic device, such that when the electronic device is subsequently initialized for operation, the executable code image can only be recovered using the UID of the electronic device to retrieve a decryption key in order to decrypt the executable code image.

Abstract: At least certain embodiments of the disclosures relate to establishing communications between devices with a first connection. A second connection is established between the devices to transfer data between the devices and/or alter configurations of the devices. In one embodiment, a method includes establishing a first connection between a first device and a second device with a first networking standard and associated first network. The method further includes establishing a second connection between the first device and the second device with a second networking standard and associated second network based on the first connection providing information to at least one of the first and second devices regarding the second network. The method further includes transferring data between the first and second devices using the second networking standard. In one embodiment, the first networking standard is a Bluetooth networking standard and the second networking standard is a WiFi networking standard.

Abstract: A method is described that involves detecting the presence of a pairing partner. Prior to establishing a paired relationship with the pairing partner, a user is prompted to verify himself/herself. In response to the user properly verifying himself/herself, the paring partner is paired with. The pairing includes invoking a remote storage protocol that contemplates a network between the partners to establish on a first of the partners access to non volatile storage resources for general use. The non volatile storage resources are located on a second of the partners. The second of the partners is a handheld device that provides wireless cell phone service, wireless Internet service and music playback service.

Abstract: A system and method are provided to present a rating system for each perceived characteristic within a beverage. The system and method accurately records the input of multiple consumers to produce a prediction model representative of the perceived characteristics of a beverage. Using the prediction model, beverage characteristics may be compared and contrasted by the user.

Abstract: A scroll compressor has a sealed housing. Within the sealed housing is a first scroll member having a first base and a first generally spiral wrap extending form the first base. A second scroll member has a second base and a second generally spiral wrap extending from the base. The wraps of the first and second scroll members interfit to define compression chambers. A motor drives the second scroll member to orbit relative to the first scroll member. A valve controls the communication of gas between the compression chambers and a discharge pressure chamber. The valve is retained within a valve chamber of the first scroll member. A valve retainer is used to keep the valve within the valve chamber. The valve retainer is attached to the first scroll member by a snap fit connection.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a diaphragm type solenoid fluid valve assembly of the class used in the on/off control of pressurized fluid flow. The valve assembly has a housing, a solenoid, and a magnetized cylindrical armature engagingly coupled to the solenoid and residing within the hollow center of the solenoid. The armature further has a spring affixed to one end of the armature and affixed to the end of the solenoid, wherein the spring and armature are capable of linear motion within the fluid chamber of the valve housing and within the cylindrical plunger guide of the solenoid. The linear motion is controlled by the magnetic field of the solenoid and the spring so as to enable the magnetized armature to abut against the orifice fluid exit of the orifice plate to prevent fluid flow there-through.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a diaphragm type solenoid fluid valve assembly of the class used in the on/off control of pressurized fluid flow. The valve assembly has a housing, a solenoid, and a magnetized cylindrical armature engagingly coupled to the solenoid and residing within the hollow center of the solenoid. The armature further has a spring affixed to one end of the armature and affixed to the end of the solenoid, wherein the spring and armature are capable of linear motion within the fluid chamber of the valve housing and within the cylindrical plunger guide of the solenoid. The linear motion is controlled by the magnetic field of the solenoid and the spring so as to enable the magnetized armature to abut against the orifice fluid exit of the orifice plate to prevent fluid flow there-through.

Abstract: An improved architecture for a program code conversion apparatus and method for generating intermediate representations for program code conversion. The program code conversion apparatus determines which types of IR nodes to generate in an intermediate representation of subject code to be translated. Depending upon the particular subject and target computing environments involved in the conversion, the program code conversion apparatus utilizes either base nodes, complex nodes, polymorphic nodes, and architecture specific nodes, or some combination thereof, in generating the intermediate representation.

Abstract: A propellant utilization system for a space vehicle having at least a first thrust source and a second thrust source. The propellant utilization system utilizes a common set of algorithms to generate mixture ratios for each thrust source as each thrust source becomes active. The propellant utilization system includes a processing system comprising sequencer logic, propellant logic, and mixture ratio logic. The sequencer logic determines when a thrust source is active, e.g. one of the first and second thrust sources, and provides flight parameters for the active thrust source to the propellant logic and the mixture ratio logic. The propellant logic processes information from propellant sources connected to the active thrust source, using the flight parameters for that thrust source, to determine an amount of remaining propellant in each source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that facilitate analysis of the intended flow of logical signals between key points in a design. According to one aspect of the present invention, a comprehensive set of design verification checks may be formulated by applying predetermined properties to an annotated hardware design representation. Information regarding the intended flow of logical signals in the hardware design is received by way of annotations in a control file or annotations embedded in the hardware design representation itself. The annotations include (1) an indication of one or more variables in the representation of the hardware design through which the logical signals pass, and (2) an indication of one or more conditions under which each of the one or more variables are to be associated with each of a set of states. Checks are then automatically formulated based upon a predetermined set of properties that must hold true in order for the hardware design to operate in accordance with the intended flow.

Abstract: A propellant utilization system for a space vehicle having at least a first thrust source and a second thrust source. The propellant utilization system utilizes a common set of algorithms to generate mixture ratios for each thrust source as each thrust source becomes active. The propellant utilization system includes a processing system comprising sequencer logic, propellant logic, and mixture ratio logic. The sequencer logic determines when a thrust source is active, e.g. one of the first and second thrust sources, and provides flight parameters for the active thrust source to the propellant logic and the mixture ratio logic. The propellant logic processes information from propellant sources connected to the active thrust source, using the flight parameters for that thrust source, to determine an amount of remaining propellant in each source.

Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a plurality of components which are force-fit together. The components include the separator plate, a pressure relief valve mounted in the separator plate, and a discharge tube. By force-fitting these components, the necessity of welding operations in the interior of the scroll member is eliminated. This will reduce the occurrence of weld splatter, which is undesirable. Further, the assembly of the scroll compressor is simplified by this invention.

Abstract: A non-orbiting scroll has structure which interfits with the crankcase towers. The crankcase towers are circumferentially spaced by gaps, and the non-orbiting scroll has tabs which extend into those gaps. The crankcase towers preferably fit into grooves in the non-orbiting scroll. The crankcase towers and the grooves on the non-orbiting scroll properly position the non-orbiting scroll and the crankcase relative to each other. The tabs extending into the gaps between the crankcase towers prevent the ingress of welding material into the compressor housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoxazinones of formula I: ##STR1## or stereoisomeric forms or mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent, and intermediates and processes for making the same.