Abstract: A defect identification tool is disclosed that predicts locations at which defects in a microdevice are most likely to occur. The tool may identify both a type of defect and the particular netlists in which that defect is likely to occur. A test circuit generation tool can then subsequently use this defect information to generate a test circuit that tests for the defect in the identified portions of the microcircuit. Similarly, an automatic test pattern generation tool may use the defect location information to generate test data custom-tailored to check for faults corresponding to the identified defect in the specified portions of the microcircuit. Various implementations of the tool may be used both to identify the locations at which defects caused by systematic errors, such as manufacturing process deficiencies or flaws, are most likely to occur and the locations at which randomly-created defects are most likely to occur.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for modifying an existing microdevice design to improve its manufacturability. With these techniques, a designer receives manufacturing criteria associated with data in a design. The associated design data then is identified and provided to the microdevice designer, who may choose to modify the design based upon the manufacturing criteria. In this manner, the designer can directly incorporate manufacturing criteria from the foundry in the original design of the microdevice.

Abstract: A system (20) for generating tasks related to electronic image files. System (20) includes an electronic document manager (EDM) (22) that is in communication with a task engine (24). EDM (22) receives electronic image file (EIF) batches (26) generated by a scanning device application (28) and scanning device (30) and third-party generated EIF batches (32). As discussed further below, EDM (22) shares information derived from EIF batches (26) and (32) with task engine (24). In turn, task engine (24) generates EIF-related tasks. Another aspect is a method (170) that sorts or filters the electronic image files stored in EIF database (80) and returns either a list or images of the sorted or filtered files to first portion (120) of graphical user interface (90) for display to a user. Another aspect is a method (180) of generating tasks related to electronic image files.

Abstract: Prilled wax particles are formed from a vegetable wax-based composition. After compression, a predominantly paraffin wax-based composition is optionally poured over the vegetable wax-based composition to form an encased candle. The method of the present invention offers the possibility to incorporate a high fragrance load to the candle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3?,28-diacetoxy-18-oxo-19,20,21,29,30-pentanorlupan-22-oic acid methanol solvate, its use in medicine and processes for its preparation.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for secure exchange of information related to electronic design automation. Information deemed sensitive and otherwise worthy of protection may be secured by methods such as encryption, obfuscation and other security measures. The secured information may be provided to an electronic design automation tool for processing without revealing at least some of the secured information. For instance, rule files related to integrated circuit manufacturability may be selectively annotated to indicate portions thereof deserving of protection. An encryption tool may be used to secure the information so indicated and generate a file comprising secured information related to electronic design automation. An electronic design automation tool may then unlock and use the secured information without revealing the same.

Abstract: Information related to electronic design automation may be exchanged in a secure manner. Information deemed sensitive and otherwise worthy of protection may be secured by methods such as encryption, obfuscation and other security measures. The secured information may be processed without revealing at least some of the secured information. For instance, rule files related to integrated circuit manufacturability may be selectively annotated to indicate portions thereof deserving of protection. An encryption tool may be used to secure the information related to electronic design automation. An electronic design automation tool may then unlock and use the secured information without revealing the same. In one aspect, such access or secure use of the information may depend on one or more conditions being met (e.g., a time period or a number of uses or accesses).

Abstract: An enterprise task management system (24) for managing data maintenance tasks across multiple applications. System (24) includes a task manager module (60) and a task engine module (62). Task manager module (60) includes two primary graphical user interfaces: a user interface (64) and a system administrator interface (66). User interface (64) includes an enterprise task list (22), a preview text box (96), and an instructions text box (100). Task engine module (62) includes the following sub-modules: ETM system setup (70) and task generation (72). Another aspect of the present invention is a system architecture for centrally managing the creation of tasks. Additional aspects of the present invention include a method of generating data maintenance tasks within an enterprise information system, a method of populating task data fields using task templates, and a method of automatically generating and performing tasks within system (24).

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for modifying an existing microdevice design to improve its manufacturability. With these techniques, a designer receives manufacturing criteria associated with data in a design. The associated design data then is identified and provided to the microdevice designer, who may choose to modify the design based upon the manufacturing criteria. In this manner, the designer can directly incorporate manufacturing criteria from the foundry in the original design of the microdevice.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a reinforced gel-forming fabric composite comprising a reinforcing layer and gel-forming fibre material is characterized in that the gel-forming fibre material in non-woven fabric form is needled into the reinforcing layer from one side so as to penetrate through the reinforcing layer and form a layer of gel-forming fibre material on both sides of the reinforcing layer. The resulting fabric finds use in a wound dressing.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition suitable for oral administration comprising and antibiotic macrolide and a polycarbophil. The antibiotic macrolide is preferably clarithromycin. The polycarbophil is reported to have surprising taste-masking properties in combination with the antibiotic and acts by inhibiting the undesirable release of the antibiotic component in the mouth or stomach. Several methods of preparing granules of the antibiotic macrolide said polycarbophil are also described.

Abstract: A method adjusting the fragrance level in a room incrementally adds a fragrant, non-foaming emulsified composition to a fountain in the room. The composition has a siloxane anti-foam agent and water solution, a block co-polymer, denatured 200 proof alcohol and fragrance oil. Alternative compositions contain a solubilized fragrance or an insoluble fragrance oil for adding to water. The compositions may be provided in a concentrated form, for addition to a pre-existing water supply in a recirculating fountain, or in a dilute form for use as the recirculating fluid in the fountain. The compositions are clear and do not foam when used in a recirculating fountain. The compositions provide fragrance at a release rate significantly greater than solid or gel air fresheners with the same concentration of fragrance. Methods of fragrancing a room with the compositions are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing morphine-6-glucuronide and related compounds of the general structure of Formula 1: wherein optionally substituted morphine is conjugated with an optionally substituted member of a new class of intermediates, namely, 1-haloglucuronate esters, in the presence of iodine or an iodinium compound. The conjugation may be followed by conversion of R1 of Formula 1 into hydrogen and/or the removal of the ester groups from the glucuronic residue at R2 of Formula 1.

Abstract: Round trip time, bottleneck link speed, and hop count information from one node to the remaining nodes within a network is collected and processed by an adaptive resonance theory (ART) neural network to classify the nodes by physical location or site group. For each site group, round trip time from one node to the remaining nodes is then collected and processed utilizing an ART neural network to classify the nodes into one or more physical groups. The resulting breakdown of site groups within the network and physical groups within the site groups forms a model which may be employed by networking and system management applications. No private or proprietary vendor specific information from communications devices within the network need be employed to develop the model, only publicly available information regarding communications parameters.

Abstract: A fragrant, non-foaming emulsified composition has a siloxane anti-foam agent and water solution, a block co-polymer, denatured 200 proof alcohol and fragrance oil. Alternative compositions contain a solubilized fragrance or an insoluble fragrance oil for adding to water. The compositions may be provided in a concentrated form, for addition to a pre-existing water supply in a recirculating fountain, or in a dilute form for use as the recirculating fluid in the fountain. The compositions are clear and do not foam when used in a recirculating fountain. The compositions provide fragrance at a release rate significantly greater than solid or gel air fresheners with the same concentration of fragrance. Methods of fragrancing a room with the compositions are disclosed as well.

Abstract: An oil lamp emitting a fragrance has a container including a fuel oil and a fragrance and a wick for drawing fuel oil out of the container for burning. A separate ceramic diffuser is positioned adjacent the top of the lamp, near the combustion end of the wick. The ceramic diffuser receives a combination of fuel oil and fragrance and diffuses the fragrance into the air. The diffusion is increased when the lamp is lighted. The lamp provides a scent to the surrounding air which is similar in strength to fragranced wax candles.

Abstract: A product for providing anti-static and scent to clothes being laundered in a dryer has a plurality of beads, or pearls, of a polymer composition impregnated with anti-static agents and perfume contained in a mesh bag. The bag and pearls are placed in a clothes dryer with clothing being dried. The anti-static agents and perfume are transmitted to the clothing during the drying cycle. The pearls are composed of a mixture of polypropylene and polyethylene. A whitening agent, such as titanium dioxide, a blowing agent and coloring can all be added to the pearls.

Abstract: A method adjusting the fragrance level in a room incrementally adds a fragrant, non-foaming emulsified composition to a fountain in the room. The composition has a siloxane anti-foam agent and water solution, a block co-polymer, denatured 200 proof alcohol and fragrance oil. Alternative compositions contain a solubilized fragrance or an insoluble fragrance oil for adding to water. The compositions may be provided in a concentrated form, for addition to a pre-existing water supply in a recirculating fountain, or in a dilute form for use as the recirculating fluid in the fountain. The compositions are clear and do not foam when used in a recirculating fountain. The compositions provide fragrance at a release rate significantly greater than solid or gel air fresheners with the same concentration of fragrance. Methods of fragrancing a room with the compositions are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A search string for searching data distributed among various hosts employing different character encoding schemes or having different case-mapping capabilities is entered in a multi-field text string class. The multi-field text string class includes methods for transliterating characters within the original search string based on defined character equivalence tables. When the search string is received at a data host, a comparison is made of the operating system run on the originating data processing system, identified in a sourceVariant field of the multi-field text string class, and the operating system run on the data host, identified in a targetVariant field of the multi-field text string class. If necessary, an appropriate character equivalence table is selected and a variant of the search string is generated by transliteration.

Abstract: A product for providing anti-static and scent to clothes being laundered in a dryer has a plurality of beads, or pearls, of a polymer composition impregnated with anti-static agents and perfume contained in a mesh bag. The bag and pearls are placed in a clothes dryer with clothing being dried. The anti-static agents and perfume are transmitted to the clothing during the drying cycle. The pearls are composed of a mixture of polypropylene and polyethylene. A whitening agent, such as titanium dioxide, a blowing agent and coloring can all be added to the pearls.