Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method for generating trace elements is provided. The data processing apparatus comprises a device for performing a sequence of operations including memory operations on data values having associated data addresses. For at least some of the memory operations the data address is determined relative to an architectural state value of an item of architectural state of the device. Trace logic is provided for receiving indications of the sequence of operations being performed by the device, and for generating from the indications a stream of trace elements. When for a memory operation the data address is determined to have been determined relative to an architectural state value of the item of the architectural state, the trace logic is operable dependent on that item of architectural state to omit at least one of a data address indication and a data value indication from the stream of trace elements generated in respect of that memory operation.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method for generating trace elements is provided. The data processing apparatus comprises a device for performing a sequence of operations including memory operations on data values having associated data addresses. For at least some of the memory operations the data address is determined relative to an architectural state value of an item of architectural state of the device. Trace logic is provided for receiving indications of the sequence of operations being performed by the device, and for generating from the indications a stream of trace elements. When for a memory operation the data address is determined to have been determined relative to an architectural state value of the item of the architectural state, the trace logic is operable dependent on that item of architectural state to omit at least one of a data address indication and a data value indication from the stream of trace elements generated in respect of that memory operation.

Abstract: A media center system comprises a first wireless controller operative to communicate with a first set of devices on a first WLAN using a first wireless standard; a first network processor coupled to the first wireless controller and operative to establish wireless communication over a first channel with the first set of devices on the first WLAN; a second wireless controller operative to communicate with a second set of devices on a second WLAN using a second wireless standard, the second wireless controller substantially dedicated for multimedia content delivery; and a second network processor coupled to the second wireless controller and operative to establish wireless communication over a second channel with the second set of devices on the second WLAN, the second channel being different than the first channel.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided with packing circuitry 130 arranged to receive said source data elements from said trace data receiver and applies a packing protocol to said source data elements to pack data of source data elements of a source trace stream into a packed trace data stream for supply to trace accepting circuitry in a format comprising acceptance data elements. The acceptance data elements have a bit-length that is not a factor of the source data element bit-length. In some arrangements the source data elements are non byte-sized data elements. In alternative arrangements, the packing circuitry packs a first positive integer number of source data elements into a data chunk comprising a second, different positive integer number of acceptance data elements.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.

Abstract: This invention is a remote drill switch actuator assembly that will connect the switch of the cordless drill to the handle of the torque multiplying transmission device. The concept of this invention is used on a power transmission device for connecting a standard cordless battery operated drill to an ice auger. Ice augers are utilized by fisherman in the winter to drill holes in ice on frozen lakes. To the best of my knowledge there are no other patents that use a cable and lever assembly to actuate a switch on a cordless drill.

Abstract: A direct memory access controller for controlling data transfer between a plurality of data sources and a plurality of data destinations is disclosed. The plurality of data sources and data destinations communicate with the direct memory access controller via a plurality of channels, the direct memory access controller further communicates with a memory and a processor. The memory stores two sets of control data for each of the plurality of channels and for the processor. The direct memory access controller is responsive to a data transfer request received from one of said plurality of channels or from said processor to access one set of said corresponding control data stored in said memory, said direct memory access performing at least a portion of said data transfer requested in dependence upon said accessed control data.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with diagnostic circuitry, such as serial scan chains or debug bus access circuits, with which communication is established using an interface circuit coupled with a bi-directional serial link to an external diagnostic device. The bi-directional serial link carries both data and control signals.

Abstract: An integrated circuit 300 includes a functional circuit 320 and a diagnostic circuit 330. The integrated circuit comprises a signal interface controller 320 operable to monitor a signal associated with at least one of the functional circuit and the diagnostic circuit to control selective communication of a diagnostic signal and a functional signal for communication across a signal interface in dependence upon the monitored signal. A further integrated circuit has a signal interface providing a communication path and communicates a functional signal having at least one multi-bit value in which at least one bit is replaced by data of a diagnostic signal.

Abstract: Tracing logic for monitoring a stream of processing instructions from a program being processed by a data processor is disclosed, said tracing logic comprising monitoring logic operable to detect processing of said instructions in said instruction stream; detect which of said instructions in said instruction stream are conditional direct branch instructions, which of said instructions in said instruction stream are conditional indirect branch instructions and which of said instructions in said instruction stream are unconditional indirect branch instructions; said tracing logic further comprising compression logic operable to: designate said conditional direct branch instructions, said conditional indirect branch instructions and said indirect branch instructions as marker instructions; for each marker instruction, output an execution indicator indicating if said marker instruction has executed or a non-execution indicator indicating if said marker instruction has not executed and not output data relating to

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is disclosed comprising: trace logic for monitoring behaviour of a portion of said data processing apparatus; and prediction logic operable to provide at least one prediction as to at least one step of said behaviour of said portion of said data processing apparatus; wherein said trace logic is operable to: monitor behaviour of said portion of said data processing apparatus; determine from said monitored behaviour whether or not said at least one prediction is correct; and output a prediction indicator indicating whether or not said at least one prediction is correct.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for securely storing a tool including a receiving member having a plurality of gear-like teeth, wherein the receiving member includes a frame that defines an opening for closely receiving the tool, and a mounting member having a base and an engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion is adapted to mesh with the plurality of gear-like teeth.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a cleaning wipe for picking up diverse debris, such as sand, dust, hair, and food particles. In one aspect, the cleaning wipe comprises a web defining a working surface opposite a second surface, the working surface defining at least a first region having a first degree of loftiness and a first height, a second region having a second degree of loftiness and a second height, and a third region having a third degree of loftiness and a third height. The third region includes an adhesive. The first degree of loftiness is greater than the second degree of loftiness, which is greater than the third degree of loftiness. The first height is greater than the second height, which is greater than the third height.

Abstract: A system is described having a JTAG diagnostic unit 2 and a serial wire diagnostic unit 4. A watcher unit 6 is connected to a data connection 14 shared between the diagnostic units 2, 4. Special patterns detected upon the shared data connection 14 serve to switch between diagnostic modes with respective ones of the diagnostic units 2, 4 becoming active.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation of the 5HT1-agonist, zolmitriptan, for use in intranasal administration. The formulation is useful in treating migraine and related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of microbial infection, and in particular meningococcal disease, comprise a commensal Neisseria or an extract of a commensal Neisseria. Further methods and compositions comprise commensal Neisseria which express genes from virulent strains of Neisseria and/or heterologous gene products from non-neisserial sources. Such compositions are used in vaccine preparations for the treatment of microbial infection.

Abstract: A monitoring system and a method and computer program product for implementing a monitoring system are disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment of the system, information about locations of reference nodes in an area may be received. Utilizing the information about the locations of the reference nodes, graphical representations of the reference nodes may be presented in a graphical representation of the area at locations corresponding to the locations of the reference nodes in the area. At least one node in the area may be monitored so that, based on the monitoring, a graphical representation of the node may be displayed in the graphical representation of the area at a location corresponding to the location of the node.

Abstract: Safety features for a crib mattress are described. One safety feature is designed to maintain airflow to a fan inlet despite the fan inlet being blocked by a mattress sheet. Another safety feature removes obstructions to airflow within the mattress so that air is dispersed more uniformly across the sleep surface which is formed by a taut sheet of fabric. Yet another safety feature is designed to help retain a fitted sheet on a mattress and make it difficult for the sheet to be inadvertently pulled off the mattress.

Abstract: A dielectric material formed by contacting a low dielectric constant polymer with liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide, under thermodynamic conditions which maintain the carbon dioxide in the liquid or supercritical state, wherein a porous product is formed. Thereupon, thermodynamic conditions are changed to ambient wherein carbon dioxide escapes from the pores and is replaced with air.