Abstract: Request processing within a computing environment is facilitated. Request processing and analytics processing for the request are performed substantially concurrently in order to improve efficiency of request execution. The analytics processing is at least commenced, and may complete, prior to receiving an indication of success or failure of the request processing. If request processing fails, analytics processing ceases, if not already complete, and results of the analytic processing are not used.

Abstract: A method of signal identification, including: receiving a signal; utilizing a clock generated by a ring oscillator to sample the signal continuously to generate a plurality of sampled signals; counting each sampled signal length corresponding to successive sampled signals each having an identical value; and identifying a content of the signal according to a plurality of sampled signal lengths. A signal identification apparatus, including: a receiving circuit, arranged for receiving a signal; a ring oscillator, arranged for generating a clock; a sampling circuit, arranged for sampling the signal continuously to generate a plurality of sampled signal; a counter, arranged for counting each sampled signal length corresponding to successive sampled signals each having an identical value; and a determining unit, arranged for identifying a content of the signal according to a plurality of sampled signal lengths.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for seismic imaging implements a seismic imaging algorithm utilizing Reverse Time Migration technique requiring large communication bandwidth and low latency to convert a parallel problem into one solved using massive domain partitioning. Several aspects of the imaging problem, including very regular and local communication patterns, balanced compute and communication requirements, scratch data handling and multiple-pass approaches. The partitioning of the velocity model into processing blocks allows each sub-problem to fit in a local cache, increasing locality and bandwidth and reducing latency.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for seismic imaging implements a seismic imaging algorithm utilizing Reverse Time Migration technique requiring large communication bandwidth and low latency to convert a parallel problem into one solved using massive domain partitioning. Several aspects of the imaging problem are addressed, including very regular and local communication patterns, balanced compute and communication requirements, scratch data handling and multiple-pass approaches. The partitioning of the velocity model into processing blocks allows each sub-problem to fit in a local cache, increasing locality and bandwidth and reducing latency. The RTM seismic data processing utilizes data that includes combined shot data, i.e., shot data selected from amongst a plurality of shots that are combined at like spatial points of the volume.

Abstract: A system and method implementing a hierarchical approach to RTM (Reverse Time Migration) seismic imaging at different granularity in space and time. An RTM seismic imaging algorithm utilizes RTM technique to convert a parallel problem into one solved using massive domain partitioning. In the method, a coarse-grain grid for the 3D volume of the geological subsurface structure under investigation is initially processed, permitting the RTM imaging process to be performed faster and produces lower level seismic image for inspection. Criteria are then applied to the first level of seismic image to determine whether to reject the image or whether a finer resolution seismic imaging is needed. In the case of finer resolution is needed, RTM resolution for the target volume is adjusted accordingly and RTM imaging process is applied with the new resolution. The process is repeated until either the image is accepted or rejected.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for seismic imaging implements a seismic modeling algorithm utilizing Forward Wave Inversion technique for revising Reverse Time Migration models used for sub-surface modeling. The technique requires large communication bandwidth and low latency to convert a parallel problem into one solved using massive domain partitioning. The partitioning of a velocity model into processing blocks allows each sub-problem to fit in a local cache, increasing locality and bandwidth and reducing latency. The RTM seismic data processing utilizes data that includes combined shot data, i.e., shot data selected from amongst a plurality of shots that are combined at like spatial points of the volume. An iterative approach is applied such that the correction term RTM generates at each iteration in the iterative approach is used for refining the model, and the updated model is used for generating a further refined RTM model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell stack modular structure, in that, being an integration of a plurality of fuel cell modules, it can determine the amount of fuel cell modules to be stacked in the modular structure according to an actual power output demand while ensuring airtightness in the modular structure, and moreover, with the modularization design, each fuel cell module in the modular structure that is malfunctioning can be detached and removed easily from the stack individually so as to be replaced by another operative fuel cell module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate for use in a fuel cell. The laminate includes at least two field plates and a bonding layer. Each of the flow field plates includes a plate and channels defined therein. The bonding layer is made in the form of an annular strip and sandwiched between the flow field plates, around the channels.

Abstract: Stream processing is facilitated by distributing responsibility for processing the stream to multiple components of a computing environment. A programmable unit receives one or more streams and determines the operations to be performed for the one or more streams and which components of the computing environment are to perform those operations. It forwards data relating to the one or more streams to one or more components of the computing environment for processing and/or information purposes.

Abstract: An end-to-end record, request, response token-based protocol is used to facilitate processing of client jobs. This allows the client to forward analytical tasks of a job directly to an analytics cluster and to record an indication of such at a server. The accelerators of the cluster to perform the tasks are specified in a token provided by the server to the client.

Abstract: Request processing within a computing environment is facilitated. Request processing and analytics processing for the request are performed substantially concurrently in order to improve efficiency of request execution. The analytics processing is at least commenced, and may complete, prior to receiving an indication of success or failure of the request processing. If request processing fails, analytics processing ceases, if not already complete, and results of the analytic processing are not used.

Abstract: Three bonding materials are provided on a first plate. The first bonding material is located between the second and third bonding materials. The first bonding material is thicker than the other bonding materials. A second plate is provided on the first bonding material. All of the plates and the bonding materials are heated to the softening point of the first bonding material. A load is exerted on the first bonding material to reduce the thickness of the first bonding material to that of the second and third bonding materials and transfer the load to the second and third bonding materials from the first bonding material. The temperature is raised to and kept at the crystallization point of the first bonding material. The temperature is raised to the wetting point of the second and third bonding materials.

Abstract: Glass-ceramic sealant is disclosed for planar solid oxide fuel cells. The glass-ceramic sealant includes 0 to 40 mol % of silicon oxide, 0 to 15 mol % boron oxide, 0 to 10 mol % of aluminum oxide, 0 to 40 mol % of barium oxide, 0 to 15 mol % of calcium oxide, 0 to 15 mol % of lanthanum oxide and 0 to 5 mol % of zirconium dioxide. At 0° C. to 600° C., the thermal expansion coefficient of the sealant is 8 to 10 ppm/° C.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for testing the performance of a sealant for solid oxide fuel cell packs. The apparatus includes an oven including a base, a platform provided on the base and a frame connected to the platform. An elevator is used to raise and lower the oven. A pressuring and testing chamber is provided on the platform. The pressuring and testing chamber includes a first body and a second body connected to the first body. A carrier is provided between the first and second bodies. The carrier includes a first plate and a second plate so that the sealant can be provided between the first and second plates. A pusher includes an end connected to the frame and another end for pushing the second plate. A pusher-driving unit is connected to the frame for raising and lowering the pusher.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for testing the performance of a sealant for solid oxide fuel cell packs. The apparatus includes an oven including a base, a platform provided on the base and a frame connected to the platform. An elevator is used to raise and lower the oven. A pressuring and testing chamber is provided on the platform. The pressuring and testing chamber includes a first body and a second body connected to the first body. A carrier is provided between the first and second bodies. The carrier includes a first plate and a second plate so that the sealant can be provided between the first and second plates. A pusher includes an end connected to the frame and another end for pushing the second plate. A pusher-driving unit is connected to the frame for raising and lowering the pusher.

Abstract: Glass-ceramic sealant is disclosed for planar solid oxide fuel cells. The glass-ceramic sealant includes 0 to 40 mol % of silicon oxide, 0 to 15 mol % boron oxide, 0 to 10 mol % of aluminum oxide, 0 to 40 mol % of barium oxide, 0 to 15 mol % of calcium oxide, 0 to 15 mol % of lanthanum oxide and 0 to 5 mol % of zirconium dioxide. At 0° C. to 600° C., the thermal expansion coefficient of the sealant is 8 to 10 ppm/° C.

Abstract: Three bonding materials are provided on a first plate. The first bonding material is located between the second and third bonding materials. The first bonding material is thicker than the other bonding materials. A second plate is provided on the first bonding material. All of the plates and the bonding materials are heated to the softening point of the first bonding material. A load is exerted on the first bonding material to reduce the thickness of the first bonding material to that of the second and third bonding materials and transfer the load to the second and third bonding materials from the first bonding material. The temperature is raised to and kept at the crystallization point of the first bonding material. The temperature is raised to the wetting point of the second and third bonding materials.

Abstract: A workpiece-transporting apparatus of in-line sputtering machine includes a conveyer unit and a carrying salver. The conveyer unit has a holder, and a transporting wheel group is arranged in the holder. A conveyer belt covers around the transporting wheel group. A driving wheel group is arranged in one side of the conveyer belt and located in the holder. The driving wheel group connects to a motor and surrounded by a connecting belt. The carrying salver is placed on the conveyer belt of the conveyer unit. The carrying salver has a base, a plurality of supporting shafts are assembled in the base and linked together for being driven together. A workpiece base is arranged on the supporting shafts. At least one of the supporting shafts is surrounded by a supporting wheel. The supporting wheel engages with the connecting belt for being driven by the connecting belt.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering electronic messages automatically to transaction cards. The transaction cards are capable of rendering electronic messages from a server using a transaction activated connection. This system can be used to automatically deliver user specific information such as calendar, reminder, or e-mail information to a person scanning their card in, for example, a building where scanning a badge is required to enter the building. Alternatively, the system can be used to automatically deliver public information to a user such as advertisements to a render-capable transaction card which includes, for example, a calling card, a credit card, or a public transportation access card.

Abstract: A workpiece-transporting apparatus of in-line sputtering machine includes a conveyer unit and a carrying salver. The conveyer unit has a holder, and a transporting wheel group is arranged in the holder. A conveyer belt covers around the transporting wheel group. A driving wheel group is arranged in one side of the conveyer belt and located in the holder. The driving wheel group connects to a motor and surrounded by a connecting belt. The carrying salver is placed on the conveyer belt of the conveyer unit. The carrying salver has a base, a plurality of supporting shafts are assembled in the base and linked together for being driven together. A workpiece base is arranged on the supporting shafts. At least one of the supporting shafts is surrounded by a supporting wheel. The supporting wheel engages with the connecting belt for being driven by the connecting belt.