Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for updating pointers in memory are described. A device can include pointer logic and a memory that stores a memory pointer. The pointer logic can increment or decrement the memory pointer according to Gray code. The device can increment or decrement the memory pointer in response to a pointer change command and can be configured to first verify a password associated with the command. The device can send an acknowledgement that the command has been received and/or executed. Multiple increments or decrements of the memory pointer can occur in response to a pointer change command configured as a single multiple-increment-or-decrement command or as multiple single-increment-or-decrement change commands. The device can determine an updated value for each of a first memory pointer portion and a second memory pointer portion of the memory pointer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for preventing unauthorized reading of data stored in tags are described. A non-identifying bit pattern, an identifying bit pattern, and a first passcode are stored in the tag. A read lock command is received by the tag. The tag determines whether a second passcode associated with the read lock command matches the first passcode. Read access to the identifying bit pattern is disabled if it is determined that the second passcode matches the first passcode.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for preventing unauthorized reading of identifying data stored in tags are described. A secure access identification number and associated read lock password are received. The secure access identification number and associated read lock passcode are transferred to the tag. The tag stores the secure access identification number and read lock passcode. A read lock command is transmitted to the tag. The tag is locked from being read for selected information, such as identifying information and user information, by the read lock command. In a further aspect, the secure access identification number is read from the read locked tag. The secure access identification number is associated with a passcode. The passcode is transmitted to the read locked tag. The tag disables the read lock if the passcode matches the previously received read lock password.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring data between IP devices (including, but not limited to, Gigabit Ethernet devices) and SCSI or Fibre Channel devices. The device interfaces may be either SCSI, Fibre Channel or IP interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet. Data is switched between SCSI and IP, Fibre Channel and IP, or between SCSI and Fibre Channel. Data can also be switched from SCSI to SCSI, IP to IP and FC to FC. The port interfaces provide the conversion from the input frame format to an internal frame format, which can be routed within the apparatus. The amount of processing performed by each port interface is dependent on the interface type. The processing capabilities of the present invention permit rapid transfer of information packets between multiple interfaces at latency levels meeting the stringent requirements for storage protocols.

Abstract: The Internet provides communication between a plurality of service sites and a plurality of equipment sites at which equipment needing periodic service and emergency service are operated. Each piece of equipment includes a sensor array and a manual actuator that is activated when an abnormal mode of operation of the equipment is experienced. When the manual actuator on a piece of equipment is actuated, the equipment's operating conditions that are sensed by the sensor array are stored in memory. Later, when a request to service the equipment is sent from an equipment site to a service site, the service site queries the equipment site as to equipment symptoms. Upon receiving this query, an operator at the equipment site causes the symptoms stored in memory to be transmitted to the service site. Based upon the symptoms received at the service site, a service plan for the equipment is formulated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for detecting a reader signal strength in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is described. A tag is configured to monitor an attribute of a reader transmitted signal, such as the signal strength. The tag generates an indication of the signal attribute, and transmits the indication of the signal attribute to the reader.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for testing antenna(s) of a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag are described. A reader transmits a test command signal to a RFID tag having a plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the plurality of antennas is coupled to a respective antenna port. The tag processes the test command signal to determine which one or more of the plurality of antennas is to be tested. The tag couples an information signal to the antenna port(s) corresponding with the antenna(s) to be tested. For example, the tag may include enabling elements that selectively couple the information signal to respective antenna ports based on respective test control signals. The RFID tag generates the test control signals based on the test command signal. The reader awaits receipt of the information signal from the RFID tag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communication device for use with a power line communication system. One embodiment of the present invention forms a bypass device and comprises a LV coupler, a LV signal conditioner, a controller, a MV modem, a first MV signal conditioner, an isolator, a second MV signal conditioner, and a MV coupler. The controller may provide routing functions to give priority to certain types of data, control access to the network, filter data packets, process software upgrades, and provision new subscriber devices. In addition, the controller may monitor, process, and transmit traffic data, measured power data, errors, and other collected data.

Abstract: A communication device for use with a power line communication system is provided. One embodiment forms a bypass device and comprises a low voltage coupler, a low voltage signal conditioner, a controller, a medium voltage modem, a first medium signal conditioner, an isolator, a second medium voltage signal conditioner, and a medium coupler. The controller may provide routing functions to give priority to certain types of data, control access to the network, filter data packets, process software upgrades, and provision new subscriber devices. In addition, the controller may monitor, process, and transmit traffic data, measured power data, errors, and other collected data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for antenna designs for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are described.

Abstract: An elongated golf putter including a) a club head having a front face, a back surface, a top surface, a sole positioned on a bottom surface, a heel and a toe; b) a shaft having an upper part and a lower part which is attached to the head in a manner such that a projection of the longitudinal centerline of the shaft onto a vertical plane through the front face and the back surface of the head along the intended line of play diverges backward from the vertical at an angle from 0 degrees to 10 degrees; and c) a grip which is positioned on the upper part of the shaft.

Abstract: An output stage interface circuit (1) comprises a main bipolar transistor (Q1) coupling a data output terminal (5) to a first rail (2) to which the positive of the power supply voltage (VDD) is applied, and a substrate diffusion isolated main NMOS transistor (MN1) coupling the data output terminal (5) to a second rail (3) which is held at ground. Control signals from a data control circuit (6) selectively operate the main bipolar transistor (Q1) and the main MOS transistor (MN1) for determining the logic high and low states of the data output terminal (5) during data output.

Abstract: A PLCS network element that provides communications to one or more user devices and may also repeat data for other network elements is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes software for discovering its upstream gateway, for acting as a gateway for other devices, and for relaying DHCP transmissions. In addition, the device includes software for receiving and processing commands from a remote computer system that may include commands enabling and disabling the repeater functionality. Finally, the device may also include software for receiving and processing configuration information that may include, for example, information of the other network devices for which it will repeat.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag tester/programmer and marker are described. A surface is in contact with a web of RFID tags. The surface has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the surface is grounded to ground tags of the web that are in contact with the first portion. A radio frequency (RF) source transmits a RF signal to interact with a tag adjacent to the second portion of the surface. The RF signal may be a signal for testing the tag and/or a signal for programming the tag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel seed specific promoter regions. The present invention further provide methods of producing proteins and other products of interest and methods of controlling expression of nucleic acid sequences of interest using the seed specific promoter regions. The present invention also provides methods of identifying and isolating novel seed specific promoters.

Abstract: The formation of inactive, insoluble forms of peptide can be minimized or, alternatively, inactive, insoluble forms of peptide compounds, if present, can be converted into more physiologically active, soluble forms by dissolving peptide samples in aqueous base and then acidifying the aqueous mixture to precipitate the peptide in the presence of at least one of a salt and a co-solvent. Preferably, both a salt and co-solvent are present. By carrying out the precipitation relatively rapidly (at least in a first stage of acidifying in which the pH of the alkaline medium is reduced to a pH in the range of 6 to 7.5, after which acidification to a final desired pH, e.g., 3 to 6, can occur more slowly) at relatively low temperature, the dissolution characteristics of the resultant precipitated peptide are even further improved. The process is robust, consistent, and suitable for commercial scale manufacture of peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel seed specific promoter regions. The present invention further provide methods of producing proteins and other products of interest and methods of controlling expression of nucleic acid sequences of interest using the seed specific promoter regions. The present invention also provides methods of identifying and isolating novel seed specific promoters.

Abstract: A fixture can be placed onto a printed circuit board in an aligned position and a component can be guided into the fixture and onto the printed circuit board. The fixture coarsely aligns the component with the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A gasket and gasket system for diminishing electromagnetic radiation from an enclosure having two edges remote from one another. The gasket has tangs on one edge for gripping one enclosure edge, and tangs on the other edge for gripping the other enclosure edge. The gasket system includes the combination of an enclosure member having two edges remote from one another with a two-sided gasket having tangs on one side engaged in gripping one enclosure edge, and tangs on the other edge engaged in gripping the other enclosure edge.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag tester/programmer and marker are described. A surface is in contact with a web of RFID tags. The surface has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the surface is grounded to ground tags of the web that are in contact with the first portion. A radio frequency (RF) source transmits a RF signal to interact with a tag adjacent to the second portion of the surface. The RF signal may be a signal for testing the tag and/or a signal for programming the tag.