Abstract: Method and system for configuring a plurality of virtual networks using a plurality of physical resources of a network device is provided. A hierarchical data structure having a plurality of layers for representing an instance of the network device is generated. A first layer represents the plurality of virtual networks; a second layer represents a plurality of virtual network protocols that are used by the plurality of networks; and a third layer represent the physical resources that are used by the plurality of virtual networks for communicating with other devices. The plurality of virtual networks is validated by using the data structure to check if there is any conflict in using the selected physical resources.

Abstract: Method and system for setting port licenses in a switch is provided. The method includes receiving a command from a user for adding a license for a port; reading a licensing table; checking if a maximum port licensing number is exceeded; and modifying the licensing table, wherein licensing values are modified to grant a license to the user for the port. The system includes a licensing table containing port licensing information; and a firmware that adds a license to a port when a device is attached to a port.

Abstract: A hardware-centric medium access control (MAC) device. A control plane module is for providing control functions of the hardware-centric MAC device. A hardware media access plane module communicatively coupled to the control plane module is for performing real-time data communication functions without requiring a microprocessor.

Abstract: Conditional activation and deactivation of a microprocessor. A hardware portion of an apparatus performs packet processing on received data, where the hardware portion selectively decodes the received data. A microprocessor performs data processing on decoded data, where the microprocessor is conditionally activated for performing the data processing and is conditionally deactivated when not performing the data processing. An output portion receives processed data and audibly renders the processed data without requiring the microprocessor.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring events in a storage area network is provided. The system includes a threshold monitoring module that receives a message from plural monitoring agents indicating if a parameter varies from a threshold value, and in response to the message, the threshold monitoring module coordinates an event. The threshold values are stored and updated in a threshold table. The monitoring agents include a Chassis monitoring module, a fabric monitoring module, a port monitoring module, and/or an Nx_port event monitoring module. An event response module is notified of the variation and an event is generated in response to the notification based on an event table. The method includes, monitoring plural events by using plural monitoring agents in a fabric switch; comparing a parameter value to a threshold value for the parameter; and notifying a threshold monitoring module if the parameter value varies from the threshold value.

Abstract: An external flexible bay system includes an external flexible bay, a modular battery pack and a modular disk drive. The external flexible bay is adapted to receive either the modular battery pack or the modular disk drive to facilitate use of such devices with a portable PC. The external flexible bay includes a parallel port which enables an external I/O device, such as a printer, to be connected thereto. The external flexible bay contains circuitry to automatically sense whether a printer is connected and to determine whether a modular battery pack or modular disk drive has been inserted therein. In order to ensure proper configuration, the external flexible bay includes a mode switch for selecting between a floppy mode and a printer mode.

Abstract: A flexible multimedia presentation system is configured to be releasably secured to a portable personal computer to provide additional features, such as a PCMCIA interface, a port replicator and other options. The system is configured to enable the unit to be rather easily transported as a unit. A retractable handle is provided which further facilitates transport of the unit. In order to provide enhanced flexibility of the flexible multimedia presentation system, the system includes a PCMCIA interface, as well as replicates the various I/O ports on the rear of the portable personal computer. By replicating the I/O ports on the portable personal computer, external I/O devices, such as an external monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer can be used when the portable personal computer is docked to the flexible multimedia presentation system.

Abstract: A method of increasing the efficiency of the electrostatic separation of a continuous hydrocarbon emulsions or dispersion by increasing the electrical conductivity of the emulsion or dispersion. An increase in electrical conductivity is provided with an effective amount of an electrically conductive agent (conductivity modifier). Examples of electrically conductive agents are antistatic agents such as anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants.

Abstract: A modular portable personal computer includes one or more flexible bays accessible from the front surface of the computer. One or more of the flexible bays may be configured as a dual functional bay to enable the bay to interchangeably receive different modular devices, such as a modular floppy disk drive or a modular battery pack. With such a configuration, the modular floppy disk drive can be removed for portable operation and an additional battery pack installed to provide increased electrical power to the portable personal computer during portable operation. The portable personal computer is also provided with a plurality of cavities formed in a bottom surface. These cavities allow for various upgrades to be made without opening the computer housing. For example, a modular hard disk drive cavity is provided on the bottom side of the personal computer.

Abstract: The present invention and its claims encompass principles, methods, apparatus, and applications for detection, quantification, and monitoring of responses of gases, vapors, aerosols, and mixtures thereof to initiators of exothermic reactions. While the invention can be utilized for any concentration level, the intended, normal utilization is for gases in which the concentrations of species capable of participating in exothermic chemistry are too low to support self-sustaining exothermic reactions leading to detonations or deflagrations as well as for gases in which other factors prevent the exothermic reaction chemistry from becoming self-sustaining. This abstract shall not be construed to define or limit in any way the scope of the invention, which is measured by the appended claims.

Abstract: A portable presentation system includes a portable personal computer with a removable LCD and a stand assembly for carrying the LCD in a detached position to enable the LCD to be viewed when detached from the portable personal computer. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the LCD display is formed with a hinge which enables the viewing angle of the display to be fully adjustable in both a detached and attached position. The LCD display system also includes a latching mechanism which enables the display to be latched to the computer housing in all positions, thus preventing inadvertent removal and perhaps damage to the display. The stand assembly includes a base for carrying the LCD in a detached position and enabling the LCD display to be latched thereto in all viewing angle positions while enabling the viewing angle to be varied. The stand also includes a connector that is adapted to mate with a connector on the LCD display.

Abstract: The present invention and its claims encompass principles, methods, apparatus, and applications for detection, quantification, and monitoring of responses of gases, vapors, aerosols, and mixtures thereof to initiators of exothermic reactions. While the invention can be utilized for any concentration level, the intended, normal utilization is for gases in which the concentrations of species capable of participating in exothermic chemistry are too low to support self-sustaining exothermic reactions leading to detonations or deflagrations as well as for gases in which other factors prevent the exothermic reaction chemistry from becoming self-sustaining.

Abstract: A modular portable personal computer includes one or more flexible bays accessible from the front surface of the computer. One or more of the flexible bays may be configured as a dual functional bay to enable the bay to interchangeably receive different modular devices, such as a modular floppy disk drive or a modular battery pack. With such a configuration, the modular floppy disk drive can be removed for portable operation and an additional battery pack installed to provide increased electrical power to the portable personal computer during portable operation. The portable personal computer is also provided with a plurality of cavities formed in a bottom surface. These cavities allow for various upgrades to be made without opening the computer housing. For example, a modular hard disk drive cavity is provided on the bottom side of the personal computer.

Abstract: An active port replicator, adapted to be connected to a portable personal computer, enables the portable personal computer to be relatively quickly and easily connected to a plurality of external I/O devices, such as a printers, a full size video monitor and the like in a desktop application and readily disconnected from the external I/O devices for portable applications. The active port replicator replicates all of the ports on a typical portable personal computer and may provide additional ports, such as an additional type PS/2 port, for added convenience and flexibility. Once the desired external I/O devices are connected to the active port replicator, the active port replicator may quickly and easily docked to a portable personal computer for desktop application and disconnected for portable application.

Abstract: A new apparatus and methods are featured for electrostatically resolving emulsions. The apparatus comprises a flexible electrode carrying electrolytes, therein. Emulsions are resolved by passing current through the electrolyte at frequencies to or above 60 Hz.

Abstract: A new apparatus and methods are featured for electrostatically resolving emulsions. The apparatus comprises a flexible electrode carrying electrolytes, therein. Emulsions are resolved by passing current through the electrolyte at frequencies to or above 60 Hz.

Abstract: A new apparatus is featured for electrostatically resolving solids-containing emulsions. The apparatus comprises a flexible electrode carrying electrolytes, therein in combination with a solids pump-off tube. Emulsions are resolved by passing current through the electrolyte at frequencies to or above 60 Hz.