Abstract: A method of reconstructing an image of a scene (4) from data output by a detector (8) in a coded aperture imaging system (2) comprises taking multiple frames of data using a different coded aperture array 6 for each frame. For each frame of data a decoding pattern is employed which is point source diffraction pattern corresponding to the coded aperture array used to acquire that frame. The decoding patterns are combined in a Gram matrix. A two-dimensional to one-dimensional mapping is applied to the frames of data. A solution to the data is constructed which is related to the scene (4) by an integral operator. The integral operator has an averaging kernel with a main lobe width which is smaller than the detector pixel size. Processing of the data yields an image which has sub-pixel resolution, i.e. resolution greater than the native resolution of the detector (8).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for viewing measurements remotely, including a first processor that is connected to a wireless communications device; a sensor; and at least one measurement device comprising a second processor programmed to (1) receive an input from the sensor and (2) wirelessly communicate with the first processor. The first processor is programmed to retrieve measurements from the measurement device via the wireless communications device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simplified method of controlling power among the various sources and loads in a power system. Power generating sources are each connected to a common DC bus through a converter designed to optimize power flow to the DC bus. A DC storage device is connected to the common DC bus through a power regulator designed to maintain a constant voltage on the DC bus. Further, an inverter may be provided to convert the DC voltage to an AC voltage for a customer load or for connection to the utility grid. Each power conversion device is independently controlled to provide a modular and simplified power control system.

Abstract: An upper body garment is provided. The upper body garment includes an outer garment of a type normally formed as a separate garment for wearing over at least an upper torso of a wearer. An inner garment is circumferentially and permanently joined to an underside of the outer garment at a position corresponding to above a waist line of the wearer when the upper body garment is worn. The inner garment comprising a lower front panel and a lower rear panel. The lower front panel detachably fastens by fastening means to the lower rear panel at a position corresponding to a crotch of the wearer when the upper body garment is worn.

Abstract: A method of communicating between processing units on different integrated circuit chips in a multi-processor computer system by issuing a command from a source processing unit to a destination processing unit, receiving the command at the destination processing unit while the destination processing unit is processing program instructions, and accessing free-running, scan registers in clock-controlled components of the destination processing unit without interrupting processing of the program instructions by the destination processing unit. The access may be a read from status or mode registers of the destination processing unit, or write to control or mode registers. Many processing units can be interconnected in a ring topology, and the access command can be passed from the source processing unit through several other processing units before reaching the destination processing unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting angle of incidence of an optical beam. The apparatus employs two optical detectors, the first of which has placed in front of it a coating or layer which exhibits an angle-dependent optical transmission characteristic distinct from that of the light path in front of the second detector. The difference in a characteristic of the light received at the respective detectors therefore provides an indication of the angle of incidence of the light beam. The angle detector may be used particularly, though not exclusively, in conjunction with free space optical communications systems.

Abstract: Methods of providing duplex free-space optical, communication comprising receiving a time-shift keying (TSK) encoded signal and selectively re-modulating—and optionally retro-reflecting—received TSK pulses so as to transmit an on-off keying (OOK) signal. Related apparatus and signals are also provided.

Abstract: Value stream mapping may be achieved by way of an application or software component that receives textual data defining a value stream (and/or other parameters of interest) and generates a value stream map. The application/component may additionally provide value stream analysis based on the received data and/or financial analysis. In some embodiments, multiple value streams may be defined and compared side-by-side.

Abstract: A permanent magnet material is provided and includes a major phase represented by MRE2Tr14X wherein MRE comprises Y and at least one other rare earth element with Y being present as 15% or more of the MRE on an atomic basis, Tr is a transition element, and X is an element selected from the group consisting of B and C.

Abstract: A method of communicating between processing units on different integrated circuit chips in a multi-processor computer system by issuing a command from a source processing unit to a destination processing unit, receiving the command at the destination processing unit while the destination processing unit is processing program instructions, and accessing registers in clock-controlled components of the destination processing unit without interrupting processing of the program instructions by the destination processing unit. The access may be a read from status or mode registers of the destination processing unit, or write to control or mode registers. Many processing units can be interconnected in a ring topology, and the access command can be passed from the source processing unit through several other processing units before reaching the destination processing unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, a method of manufacturing a MEMS assembly. In one embodiment, the method includes mounting a MEMS device, such as a MEMS mirror array, on an assembly substrate. The method further includes coupling an assembly lid to the assembly substrate and over the MEMS device to create an interior of the MEMS assembly housing the MEMS device, whereby the coupling maintains an opening to the interior of the MEMS assembly. Furthermore, the method includes lubricating/passivating the MEMS device through the opening. In addition, a MEMS assembly constructed according to a process of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: Selectively distributing a plurality of data items to a plurality of hardware destinations that share a common bus involves, for each one of the data items, determining which of the hardware destinations the data item should be distributed to, wherein at least one of the data items should be distributed to two or more hardware destinations. The data item is then supplied to the common bus and, for each of the hardware destinations to which the data item should be distributed, a corresponding hardware destination signal is generated that causes the data item to be received in the hardware destination from the common bus, wherein for each data item, the corresponding hardware destination signals are generated substantially simultaneously. This may be applied in a number of scenarios, including the distribution of data items to a plurality of processor boards, and to the distribution of data items to a plurality of channels within a single processor board.

Abstract: In integrated semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor dies may be packaged in ceramic packages. Such packages typically have a base into which the semiconductor die is placed and typically have a lid which seals the package. A halagen lamp radiant chamber significantly reduces the time it takes to seal the package.

Abstract: A memory-like I/O system is provided for interfacing a processing element array with a host system. The I/O system includes cornerturn logic for converting data written to the processing element array from horizontal format to vertical format and for converting data read from the processing element array from vertical format to horizontal format. Addressable interface memory is provided and includes a first bank for receiving and storing data which has been output from the cornerturn logic and for outputting that data for delivery to the processing element array. The addressable interface memory includes a second bank for receiving and storing data which has been output from the processing element array and for outputting that data for delivery to the cornerturn logic. The interface of the invention can provide support for concurrent I/O and processing, thereby allowing processing and I/O operations to proceed in parallel.

Abstract: A phase locked phase conjugation system comprises a first (1) and a second (2) stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) cell. A laser beam is split into sub beams; one (9) is directed through the first SBS cell as a beam of collimated light and focused into the second SBS cell from which a phase conjugated beam is returned. One or more other sub beams (11, 12) are focused into the first SBS cell so that overlap occurs between focused sub beams and collimated beam. This provides a phase locked phase conjugated beam. Two or more sub beams are directed twice through laser amplifiers to provide an amplified phase locked phase conjugated beam. The second SBS cell may be a simple reflective cell operating on a focused laser sub beam, or may be an SBS loop arrangement having reflectors and lenses for causing optical feedback of the Brillouin scattered light.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled pressure melt spinning method of rapidly solidifying alloys to obtain a solid alloy of controlled mean crystallite size, narrow crystallite distribution, and a fine grain microstructure.