Abstract: The system of the invention ensures pin assignments between system board connections of printed circuit boards. A plurality of software configuration files define connections of a plurality of printed circuit boards. A mapping file correlates pin assignment attributes between the software configuration files. A processing section processes the configuration files and the mapping file to generate board schematics for the plurality of printed circuit boards with common pin assignment for the connections of each of the printed circuit boards. The software configuration files may include symbol files representing parts within the plurality of printed circuit boards. The software configuration files may include geometry files representing physical attributes of the parts. Changes to the design are automatically correlated to pin assignments through the boards and layout.

Abstract: A system for removal and replacement of core I/O devices while the rest of the computer system is powered-up and operational. The system comprises a custom form-factor core I/O card that contains a plurality of I/O devices, including a processor for managing the card's I/O functions. A command is sent to an operating system, running on a system processor external to the core I/O card, that notifies the system to stop using, and de-configure, the hardware on the core I/O card. Once the OS receives this notification, an indication that the card is ready to be removed is sent to the user. The user then removes the card from its slot and inserts a replacement card into the same slot. The system software then discovers the I/O components on the core I/O card to determine what components are available, and then configures the new I/O device(s).

Abstract: The invention provides a method of implementing firmware updates to programmable parts within circuit boards on a manufacturing line. An image file of firmware for each of the parts is created and stored on a firmware server. The programmable parts are preferably integrated with the printed circuit boards; each of the boards networks to the firmware server by connection with an interface server, such that the image files download to the circuit board for programming the board's internal programmable parts. Networking between the parts and the firmware server can include communications across the Internet and/or one or more area networks. Multiple interface servers may be integral with the products incorporating the programmable parts so that many products may be updated concurrently.

Abstract: A method of updating programmable device configuration code stored in EEPROMs of a system is operable on complex systems having separate management and system processors. The method includes executing a sequence for updating programmable device configuration code on a management processor of the system including erasing the EEPROMs, writing at least one block of configuration code to the EEPROMs, and checking for errors after writing. The errors checked for include failure of a FIFO to empty. Upon detecting errors, the method includes automatically retrying writes. Embodiments of the method are operable on systems having multiple serial busses interconnecting EEPROMs to a common configuration logic, and on systems having multiple management processors each capable of accessing the common configuration logic.

Abstract: A screw compressor includes a suction end, a discharge end, first and second rotors mounted for rotation between the suction end and the discharge end, and a discharge housing at the discharge end. The discharge housing surrounds a portion of the first and second rotors and includes an end surface. The compressor further includes a first axial bearing supporting the first rotor, and a wear-preventing member sandwiched between the end surface of the discharge housing and the first axial bearing such that no portion of the first axial bearing contacts the end surface. The screw compressor further includes a first radial bearing in the discharge housing for supporting the first rotor. The wear-preventing member includes a face abutting the end surface of the discharge housing and abutting at least a portion of the first radial bearing to retain the first radial bearing in the discharge housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for hot swapping and bus extension without data corruption. During the hot swapping of a circuit board in a bus, the bus is extended onto or retracted from the circuit board in a manner which does not corrupt the data on the bus. The extension or retraction of the bus is detected and a bus reset is asserted interrupting and preventing transactions on the bus. The bus reset is asserted for a minimum amount of time to allow the bus to stabilize after the hot swap. A bus extension/retraction detection component and a bus reset component perform these functions.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy system includes a programmer and a stimulation system. The stimulation system is capable of storing multiple data sets, each data set effecting an independent therapy. The stimulation system includes a display mechanism that can display certain imagery to distinguish visually one therapy from another therapy.

Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.

Abstract: A screw compressor includes a suction end, a discharge end, first and second rotors mounted for rotation between the suction end and the discharge end, and a discharge housing at the discharge end. The discharge housing surrounds a portion of the first and second rotors and includes an end surface. The compressor further includes a first axial bearing supporting the first rotor, and a wear-preventing member sandwiched between the end surface of the discharge housing and the first axial bearing such that no portion of the first axial bearing contacts the end surface. The screw compressor further includes a first radial bearing in the discharge housing for supporting the first rotor. The wear-preventing member includes a face abutting the end surface of the discharge housing and abutting at least a portion of the first radial bearing to retain the first radial bearing in the discharge housing.

Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.

Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the design and synthesis of linear and cyclic inhibitors of cathepsin D and plasmepsins I and II. The present invention also relates to the uses of these inhibitors for inhibiting invasion and metastasis of cancerous cells. The present invention further relates to the use of cathepsin D and plasmepsin I and II inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and malaria.