Abstract: A modulating heating system includes a tube heat exchanger having a plurality of burners, a combustion air blower (CAB) having an exhaust vent connected with the plurality of burners, the CAB operable at a first speed and a second speed, a first valve connecting a fuel source to a first subset of the plurality of burners, and a second valve connecting a fuel source to a second subset of the plurality of burners, wherein the first and second valves each have a low fire rate and a high fire rate. The heat exchanger is operable through multiple heat stages at a constant fuel-air mixture.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a processor and a memory. The electronic component has a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. There is also a system including a host machine and an electronic component capable of being operated by the host machine. The electronic component has a processor, a memory, and a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. Another aspect describes a method, which includes reading a public key from an electronic component by a host machine, verifying the public key against a stored key in the host machine, digitally signing data using a private key from the electronic component, verifying the signed data against the stored key, and using the electronic component by the host machine only if the signed data and the public key are verified.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a processor and a memory. The electronic component has a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. There is also a system including a host machine and an electronic component capable of being operated by the host machine. The electronic component has a processor, a memory, and a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. Another aspect describes a method, which includes reading a public key from an electronic component by a host machine, verifying the public key against a stored key in the host machine, digitally signing data using a private key from the electronic component, verifying the signed data against the stored key, and using the electronic component by the host machine only if the signed data and the public key are verified.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.

Abstract: A temperature control method includes obtaining, by a controller, a space temperature value, a space temperature set point, a discharge air temperature value, and a discharge air temperature set point. The method further includes determining a compressor speed using a first PI loop based on the space temperature set point and the space temperature value, and determining a supply fan speed using a second PI loop based on the discharge air temperature set point and the discharge air temperature value. The temperature control method further includes outputting a first control signal that controls the speed of a variable speed compressor based on the determination of whether the compressor speed is within the compressor operation range and a second control signal to control the speed of a variable speed supply fan based on the determination of whether the supply fan speed is within the supply fan operation range.

Abstract: A modulating heating system includes a tube heat exchanger having a plurality of burners, a combustion air blower (CAB) having an exhaust vent connected with the plurality of burners, the CAB operable at a first speed and a second speed, a first valve connecting a fuel source to a first subset of the plurality of burners, and a second valve connecting a fuel source to a second subset of the plurality of burners, wherein the first and second valves each have a low fire rate and a high fire rate. The heat exchanger is operable through multiple heat stages at a constant fuel-air mixture.

Abstract: A heating system retrofitted to be operable through multiple heat stages at a constant fuel-air mixture includes a tube heat exchanger having a plurality of burners, a combustion air blower (CAB) having an exhaust vent connected with the plurality of burners, the CAB operable at a first speed and a second speed, a first valve connecting a fuel source to a first subset of the plurality of burners, and a second valve connecting a fuel source to a second subset of the plurality of burners.

Abstract: The software-as-a-service (the “Service”) is a web-based software product available to a service professional (an “SP”) allowing such SP to digitally engage clients on matters using any device that can connect to the internet such as a laptop, smartphone, tablet or other web-enabled devices (Google glasses, web-enabled watches etc.) (the “Device”). SPs can also use the Service to collaborate with their clients on matters by communicating and sharing documents with them in private collaboration portals exclusive to a specific client matter which are accessible through the Service and created by the Service during the Service's digital engagement process. The Service is presently directed to SPs such as lawyers for use in the digital engagement of, and collaboration with, their clients on client matters.

Abstract: An air conditioning system includes an exterior housing, and a motor having fan blades rotatably coupled thereto located within the exterior housing. The air conditioning system further includes a controller coupled to the motor and configured to, based upon climate conditions proximate the exterior housing, alternate between an ON cycle during which the fan blades are rotated and an OFF cycle during which the fan blades are not rotated.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a convolution engine configures a parallel processing pipeline to perform multi-convolution operations. More specifically, the convolution engine configures the parallel processing pipeline to independently generate and process individual image tiles. In operation, for each image tile, the pipeline calculates source locations included in an input image batch based on one or more start addresses and one or more offsets. Subsequently, the pipeline copies data from the source locations to the image tile. The pipeline then performs matrix multiplication operations between the image tile and a filter tile to generate a contribution of the image tile to an output matrix. To optimize the amount of memory used, the pipeline creates each image tile in shared memory as needed. Further, to optimize the throughput of the matrix multiplication operations, the values of the offsets are precomputed by a convolution preprocessor.

Abstract: The software-as-a-service (the “Service”) is a web-based software product available to a service professional (an “SP”) allowing such SP to digitally engage clients on matters using any device that can connect to the internet such as a laptop, smartphone, tablet or other web-enabled devices (Google glasses, web-enabled watches etc.) (the “Device”). SPs can also use the Service to collaborate with their clients on matters by communicating and sharing documents with them in private collaboration portals exclusive to a specific client matter which are accessible through the Service and created by the Service during the Service's digital engagement process. The Service is presently directed to SPs such as lawyers for use in the digital engagement of, and collaboration with, their clients on client matters.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a printed circuit board, configured to be coupled to electronic components, includes a first material portion and any number of second material portions. Each second material portion is sized and spaced apart from an adjacent second material portion such that electromagnetic waves associated with the operation of the electronic components are substantially not reflected. The first material portion defines a first dielectric constant and the second material portion defines a second dielectric constant that is different than the value of the first dielectric constant.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system, in this embodiment, includes an exterior housing, and a motor having fan blades rotatably coupled thereto located within the exterior housing. The air conditioning system, in this embodiment, further includes a controller coupled to the motor and configured to rotate the fan blades based upon climate conditions proximate the exterior housing.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter which provides a capo for a stringed musical instrument comprising of a rotatable member containing at least one capo configuration which the user can select different capo configurations by turning the rotatable member either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The capo of the inventive subject matter comprising of a first portion, second portion, a rotatable member comprising of at least one capo configuration. Each capo configuration being comprised of an elastomeric-like pad. The rotatable member being interchangeable to allow the possibilities of different capo configurations.

Abstract: A video signal converter converts a color graphics array (CGA) video signal to a video graphics array (VGA) video signal without a horizontal sync spike. The converter includes an input interface, a conversion circuit and an output interface. The input interface is configured to receive a color graphic array (CGA) video signal. The conversion circuit is configured to convert the CGA video signal to a video graphic array (VGA) video signal. The output interface is configured to output the VGA video signal with a reduced horizontal sync spike.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a processor and a memory. The electronic component has a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. There is also a system including a host machine and an electronic component capable of being operated by the host machine. The electronic component has a processor, a memory, and a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. Another aspect describes a method, which includes reading a public key from an electronic component by a host machine, verifying the public key against a stored key in the host machine, digitally signing data using a private key from the electronic component, verifying the signed data against the stored key, and using the electronic component by the host machine only if the signed data and the public key are verified.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vibrating cleaning device. Said vibrating cleaning device includes a handle portion, a vibrating shaft portion, said vibrating shaft portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, a damper, an electric motor, an offset weight; said cleaning head portion adapted for use with removable cleaning pads, wipes or cloths; said cleaning head portion comprising of a plurality of vibration enhancing segments. The vibration action of the cleaning device enhances the cleaning capability and efficiency of the cleaning device thereby improving upon the cleaning process. The electric motor may be situated in a variety of areas within the cleaning device, such as within the shaft itself or in the head unit of the cleaning device. Said head unit incorporates a plurality of vibration enhancing segments and is capable of receiving a variety of removable leaning products such as disposable cleaning pads, wipes or cloths.

Abstract: A USB mass storage device includes a memory, USB interface and USB controller. A biometric circuit provides biometric authentication and a secure microcontroller is operatively connected to the biometric circuit and the USB controller and operative in accordance as a trusted platform and having a command set to access security functions and trust authentication of a user using the biometric circuit.