Abstract: A mechanism to acquire and deploy (“bootstrap”) software files, particularly testcase files, across multiple hosts and platforms is provided. A software package is created and a predetermined bootstrap executable file is built into the package. A process on each host on which the software files are to be deployed extracts the bootstrap file and executes it. Each bootstrap executable builds corresponding software files into the software package. The process then extracts the files corresponding to its particular process from the software package.

Abstract: A mechanism to build public file packages across multiple hosts and platforms is provided. A file package is created and builder processes (or simply “builders”) distributed among the hosts build a file set into the package. The builder may be represented by an executable file deployed on the host that may be, but is not necessarily, the target of the file set. A set of builders may be associated with a particular file package and invalid builders may be precluded from “working” on the package. A build event may be associated with the build and triggered when all builders have completed their respective builds.

Abstract: A mechanism for sharing files, and sets of related files, or packages of files, in a multi-host, multi-platform environment is provided. A public package client handles user requests to perform operations on a software package. Additionally, information about the package and the files contained therein may be obtained. A server, responsive to the client, performs the operations on the package. Data about the files is set in a data structure which may be stored in an archive along with the files themselves. In particular, this data may identify each file as either a text or binary file and as an executable file. A client may access the aforementioned data to determine if the file or files require further processing to adapt the file to the operating system on the client. Such processing may, for example, include linefeed/carriage return translation and codepage translation, or setting file attributes.

Abstract: Methods of optimizing a plurality of numerically controlled delay lines (NCDLS) in a DDR memory controller are presented herein. In one embodiment, a method may comprise, for example, one or more of the following: acquiring a plurality of statistics, the plurality of statistics defining an operating region for the DDR memory controller; and calculating optimal values for the plurality of NCDLs, the optimal values calculated using the plurality of statistics.

Abstract: A deployable wing that is folded so as to fit into a carrier such as an airplane that is released and automatically with the aid of parachutes to deploy and fly a given distance without assistance other than steering to reach a given destination and a propeller driven by a gas powered engine is actuated to propel the wing an extended distance. A guard is disposed adjacent to the propeller to assure that the lines of the parachutes do not get tangled into the propeller blades.

Abstract: The deployable wing of the present invention comprises an internal structure having diverging leading edge spars attached to a keel spar and cross spars to form a delta wing configuration. This internal structure is enclosed within a volume defined by a fabric sail having an upper section, a lower section, and fabric ribs disposed therebetween. This fabric sail volume is internally pressurized through a ram air intake at the nose stagnation point. This deployable wing can be folded, extracted from an aircraft and deployed in the air.

Abstract: The deployable wing of the present invention comprises an internal structure having diverging leading edge spars attached to a keel spar and cross spars to form a delta wing configuration. This internal structure is enclosed within a volume defined by a fabric sail having an upper section and a lower section. This fabric sail volume is internally pressurized through a ram air intake at the nose stagnation point. This deployable wing can be folded closed, extracted from an aircraft, deployed in the air and landed with the aid of parachutes.

Abstract: The deployable wing of the present invention comprises an internal structure having diverging leading edge spars attached to a keel spar and cross spars to form a delta wing configuration. This internal structure is enclosed within a volume defined by a fabric sail having an upper section, a lower section, and fabric ribs disposed therebetween. This fabric sail volume is internally pressurized through a ram air intake at the nose stagnation point. This deployable wing can be folded and deployed in the air.

Abstract: A towable gliding flexible wing craft for hauling a payload including a passive control means for responding to deviations from level flight. The gliding wing craft comprises a gliding flexible wing, spreader bar, support means for securing said gliding flexible wing to said spreader bar, a bridled tow line secured to said spreader bar for towing said gliding craft, means for securing said payload to said spreader bar and control means for causing wing tip lift or control dragulation of said wing. The control means is capable of passively responding in an opposing manner to deviations from level flight resulting in substantially level flight.

Abstract: A grappling device comprises an arm formed from a closed ended, inflatable tube (5) having a plurality of generally parallel, longitudinally spaced bands (15) disposed therearound for limiting the radial distention of the arm when inflated. A longitudinally inelastic, laterally flexible band (20) disposed on a surface of the arm causes the arm, when inflated, to wrap around an object to be gripped. The extent of the inflation of the arm determines the gripping force and geometry of the device.