Abstract: An apparatus and method of modular manufacturing process for a transmitter, receiver and/or transceiver is disclosed. The modular process assembles an array of optoelectronic devices to an array header to form an optoelectronic array package. Once the optoelectronic array package is assembled, it is tested and verified the functionality and alignment between the optoelectronic devices and optical fibers. The optoelectronic array package is subsequently coupled to an optical lens array to form an array optical subassembly. After the array optical subassembly is tested, it is coupled to an optical fiber connector to form an optical module. The optical module is then tested to verify its functionality and alignment.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for implementing biometrics-based authentication. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is embodied in a portable device. Specifically, in one embodiment, the portable device includes a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory coupled thereto, and a biometrics-based authentication module controlled by the microprocessor. Preferably, the biometrics technology used is fingerprint authentication technology. The authentication module is capable of registering a fingerprint upon first use of the portable device, storing an encoded version of the fingerprint in the non-volatile memory. Subsequently, the authentication module can read a person's fingerprint and reliably determine whether the fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint stored in the non-volatile memory. If a match is found, access to information in the non-volatile memory is granted to that person; otherwise, access is denied.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for implementing biometrics-based access control to a restricted resource. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is realized using a portable device. Specifically, in one embodiment, the portable device includes a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory coupled thereto, and a biometrics-based authentication module controlled by the microprocessor. Preferably, the biometrics technology used is fingerprint authentication technology. The authentication module is capable of registering a fingerprint upon first use of the portable device, storing an encoded version of the fingerprint in the non-volatile memory. Subsequently, the authentication module can read a person's fingerprint and reliably determine whether the fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint stored in the non-volatile memory. If a match is found, access to the restricted resource is granted to that person; otherwise, access is denied.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of modular manufacturing process for a transmitter, receiver and/or transceiver is disclosed. The modular process assembles an array of optoelectronic devices to an array header to form an optoelectronic array package. Once the optoelectronic array package is assembled, it is tested and verified the functionality and alignment between the optoelectronic devices and optical fibers. The optoelectronic array package is subsequently coupled to an optical lens array to form an array optical subassembly. After the array optical subassembly is tested, it is coupled to an optical fiber connector to form an optical module. The optical module is then tested to verify its functionality and alignment.

Abstract: A method for automatic loading to a host of a functional unit driver stored as part of an executable program on a memory of a first functional unit, the method comprising physically connecting the first functional unit to the host and the first functional unit reporting itself to the host as being a generic storage device to make use of a generic mass storage class driver in the host. An operating system of the host reads an autorun file forming part of the executable program to load and execute on the host a driver set up program forming a part of the executable program. The host uses the driver set up program as executed on the host to install and execute the functional unit driver on the host.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chimeric polypeptide for reducing specific IgE binding to at least two house dust mite allergens in a subject, said chimeric polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence comprising sequences of said at least two house dust mite allergens and wherein upon exposure to said allergens, said reduced binding causes reduced allergic reaction to said allergens in said subject.

Abstract: Semiconductor die packages are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor die package includes a premolded substrate. The premolded substrate can have a semiconductor die attached to it, and an encapsulating material may be disposed over the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A portable data storage device has a non-volatile memory 3 for storing user data, an interface section 7 for receiving and transmitting data to a host, and a master control unit 1 for transferring data to and from the non-volatile memory 3. The portable data storage device further includes an integrated circuit 13 for generating a public/private key pair. The portable data storage device is arranged to transmit at least one of the keys out of the device. In different embodiments, the host can verify that the data it receives is correct, and the device can verify that the host has received the correct data.

Abstract: An authentication system (10) to verify a password is provided. The authentication system includes a first storage unit (16) to store an authentication sequence (24) and a read-only memory unit (18) on which an authentication algorithm (26) is programmed. A microcontroller (20) is coupled to the first storage unit, the read-only memory unit and a web server. The microcontroller receives the password and executes the authentication algorithm to verify the password with the authentication sequence. A second storage unit (22) is coupled to the microcontroller to store data from the web server. Access to a second storage unit is permitted by the microcontroller only if the password has been verified.

Abstract: Program clock references in first and second MPEG data streams are re-stamped in accordance with delays introduced into the first and second MPEG data streams. Accordingly, the program clock references in the first MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the first MPEG data stream, and the program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the second MPEG data stream. The re-stamped program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are corrected according to a fixed delay in the second MPEG data stream. The first and second MPEG data streams are multiplexed, and the multiplexed first and second MPEG data streams are transmitted and received.