Abstract: A computer-implemented method facilitates receiving, by a computing system, one or more parameters that specify attributes associated with a bonded joint and, in particular, a type of bonded joint. The computing system selects from a model template repository one or more bonded joint model templates associated with the type of bonded joint. The computing system generates a bonded joint model based on the bonded joint model templates and the parameters. The bonded joint model facilitates the performance of finite element analysis (FEA). FEA logic of the computing system simulates the application of stress to the bonded joint model. The FEA logic of the computing system determines a change in a size of a defect that results from the application of stress to the bonded joint model. The computing system determines, based on the change in the size of the defect, the life expectancy of the bonded joint.

Abstract: In some embodiments a Universal Serial Bus cable includes a first differential pair to transmit bus signals, and a second differential pair to transmit bus signals in a same direction as the bus signals transmitted by the first differential pair. In this manner, a bandwidth of the Universal Serial Bus cable is doubled in that same direction. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In some embodiments a Universal Serial Bus cable includes a first differential pair to transmit bus signals, and a second differential pair to transmit bus signals in a same direction as the bus signals transmitted by the first differential pair. In this manner, a bandwidth of the Universal Serial Bus cable is doubled in that same direction. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A retractable tarping system including an end support surface, a shaft, a tarp, a spool, an end plate assembly, and a cable. The tarp and the spool are operably attached to the shaft. The end plate assembly is attached to the shaft for movement with respect to the first end support surface. The cable is attached to the end support surface and extends at least one time around the first spool.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides an insulating vessel for beverages. The vessel has an outsert and a insert. The insert is positioned within the cavity of the outsert. In one embodiment the insert has a plurality of insulating members that are spaced from an inner surface of the outsert to define a series of air gaps between an outer surface of the insulating members and the inner surface of the outsert. In another embodiment, the insert and outsert have generally conical side walls with substantially the same taper angle so as to be in a friction lock relationship with one another.

Abstract: A multiple-domain processing system includes a multi-dimensional switching fabric to provide intra-domain and inter-domain communication within the system.

Abstract: A retractable tarping system including an end support surface, a shaft, a tarp, a spool, an end plate assembly, and a cable. The tarp and the spool are operably attached to the shaft. The end plate assembly is attached to the shaft for movement with respect to the first end support surface. The cable is attached to the end support surface and extends at least one time around the first spool.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides an insulating vessel for beverages. The vessel has an outsert and a insert. The insert is positioned within the cavity of the outsert. In one embodiment the insert has a plurality of insulating members that are spaced from an inner surface of the outsert to define a series of air gaps between an outer surface of the insulating members and the inner surface of the outsert. In another embodiment, the insert and outsert have generally conical side walls with substantially the same taper angle so as to be in a friction lock relationship with one another.

Abstract: A rail car extension system including a first main rail section, a second main rail section and a plurality of bow structures. The first main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the first side wall. The first main rail section includes a first upper rail portion and a first lower rail portion that extends from the first upper rail portion. The second main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the second side wall. The second main rail section includes a second upper rail portion and a second lower rail portion that extends from the second upper rail portion. The plurality of bow structures are each attached to and extend between the first main rail section and the second main rail section.

Abstract: A multiple-domain processing system includes a multi-dimensional switching fabric to provide intra-domain and inter-domain communication within the system.

Abstract: A multiple-domain processing system includes a multi-dimensional switching fabric to provide intra-domain and inter-domain communication within the system.

Abstract: An ink jetting assembly includes a body, and an ink jet chip attached to the body. The ink jet chip has a mounting surface, a face surface, an ink channel extending to the face surface, and at least one actuator associated with the ink channel. The actuator includes a plurality of electrical contact pads formed on the face surface. A plurality of passageways extends through the ink jet chip from the mounting surface to the face surface. The ink jetting assembly also includes a plurality of electrodes. Each of the plurality of electrodes passes through a respective passageway of the plurality of passageways and is electrically connected to a respective contact pad of the plurality of electrical contact pads at the face surface.

Abstract: A system having an I/O interconnect topology utilizes internal packetized communications. The system includes a host system element, a plurality of switching elements, and a root complex to bridge communications between the host system and the switching elements. The ports of at least some of the switching elements have a cross-link device associated therewith, which is a logical device defined by configuration space of the switching element. Each cross-link device defines a cross-link communication path between two switching elements of the hierarchy allowing communications between peripherals to bypass the host.

Abstract: A method, system and program product in accordance with the preferred embodiments use motion vector data to track an object moving between areas being monitored by a plurality of video cameras. Motion vector data are used to predict whether an object in a first field of view covered by a first camera system will enter a second field of view covered by a second camera system. If the prediction is that the object will enter the second field of view, tracking data are provided to the second camera system. The tracking data may include pan, tilt and/or zoom adjustment data, which may be provided to a PTZ adjustment mechanism of the second camera system, for example. Alternatively, or in addition, the tracking data may include pan/tilt motion vector data, zoom factor data and/or shrinkage/expansion data, which are provided to a motion tracking processor of the second camera system.