Abstract: This invention is an electronic circuit with a low power retention mode. A single integrated circuit includes a circuit module and a droop switch circuit supplied by a voltage regulator. In a normal mode a PMOS source-drain channel connects the voltage regulator power to the circuit module power input or isolates them dependent upon a power switch input. In a low power mode a second PMOS connected between the first PMOS gate and output diode connects the first PMOS. This supplied the circuit module from the voltage regulator power as reduced in voltage by a diode forward bias drop. This lower voltage should be sufficient for flip-flops in the circuit module to retain their state while not guaranteeing logic operation. There may be a plurality of chain connected droop switch each powering a corresponding circuit module.

Abstract: A power supply for an electronic circuit enables a low effort retention mode. During a normal mode a circuit module is supplied a first voltage sufficient for a controlled circuit to operate. During the low effort retention mode the circuit module is supplied with a second voltage lower than the first voltage. The second voltage is sufficient for flop-flops to retain their state but not sufficient to guarantee proper circuit operation. The second voltage is produced by a voltage drop (droop) from the first voltage. The preferred embodiment includes a System On Chip and one external voltage regulator and an on-chip droop circuit for each circuit module.

Abstract: This invention is an electronic circuit with a low power retention mode. A single integrated circuit includes a circuit module and a droop switch circuit supplied by a voltage regulator. In a normal mode a PMOS source-drain channel connects the voltage regulator power to the circuit module power input or isolates them dependent upon a power switch input. In a low power mode a second PMOS connected between the first PMOS gate and output diode connects the first PMOS. This supplied the circuit module from the voltage regulator power as reduced in voltage by a diode forward bias drop. This lower voltage should be sufficient for flip-flops in the circuit module to retain their state while not guaranteeing logic operation. There may be a plurality of chain connected droop switch each powering a corresponding circuit module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transformer substation (6) comprising high-voltage switchgear (1), a low-voltage switchboard (3) and a transformer (2) which are electrically interconnected on the upper cover (5) of the transformer (2) through a shielded direct single-pole connection. The high-voltage electric connection (4) is carried out by means of a connection device (8) which, in combination with a control/protection device (10), allows carrying out the safe and integral protection of people and property against possible malfunctions in the transformer substation (6), limiting said malfunctions and preventing disturbances of the high-voltage and low-voltage network.

Abstract: A method is provided for scaling voltage in an integrated circuit. A calibration operation is performed on a functional module on the integrated circuit periodically at a rate T1. At least one parameter on the integrated circuit in monitored to determine when a performance threshold is reached. A change is initiated to an operating voltage for a portion of the integrated circuit in response to reaching the threshold. The rate of performing calibration operation is increased to a higher rate T2 for a window of time W in response to initiating the change in operating voltage, after which the rate of performing calibration is returned to the rate T1.

Abstract: A method of adaptive voltage scaling is shown incorporating a lookup table holding manufacturing characterization data in conjunction with one or more precision analog temperature sensors used for correcting for temperature effects.

Abstract: Power consumption is reduced by the use of a plurality of parameter reference targets, optimized for a subset of the complete temperature range. The prediction accuracy of the performance tracking sensor is optimized by using small segments of the operating temperature range.

Abstract: A competitive music related video game including game play interaction between game players.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with a set of sensors for scaling voltage based on performance of the integrated circuit. The set of sensors are monitored, and sensor provides an output value indicative of a performance metric of the integrated circuit. The output values from the set of sensors are combined using a calibrated model to determine when a threshold value is reached. A change to an operating voltage for a portion of the integrated circuit is initiated in response to reaching the threshold.

Abstract: This invention refers to a process for purifying sugar syrup, usually called liquid sugar, prepared with raw granulated cane sugar, in order to obtain a product called purified liquid sugar, with a degree of purity, referred to the content of ashes and color, similar or greater that the purity of a syrup prepared from refined granulated cane sugar, which is equivalent to a content of ICUMSA conductimetric ashes below 0.04% and a color of less than 45 ICUMSA units. The increase in direct reducing sugars content in the product is less than 0.2% with respect to the content of reducing sugars present in raw granulated cane sugar used as raw material for this process, and the pH is kept in the range of 6.0 to 7.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transformer substation (6) comprising high-voltage switchgear (1), a low-voltage switchboard (3) and a transformer (2) which are electrically interconnected on the upper cover (5) of the transformer (2) through a shielded direct single-pole connection. The high-voltage electric connection (4) is carried out by means of a connection device (8) which, in combination with a control/protection device (10), allows carrying out the safe and integral protection of people and property against possible malfunctions in the transformer substation (6), limiting said malfunctions and preventing disturbances of the high-voltage and low-voltage network.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and computer-executable instructions stored on computer-readable media for communicating a modified hash message authentication code (HMAC) signed message between two endpoints are provided. The HMAC signature of the message may include a plurality of components. In some cases, the HMAC signature is a Server Message Block (SMB) signature. The first and/or second endpoint may be a client, server, or host. Some embodiments of the present application utilize a proxy, such as a CIFS proxy. In one embodiment, HMAC signature information sent from the first endpoint to the second endpoint may be intercepted. A value for a component of the HMAC signature may be determined by, for example, using the intercepted HMAC signature information. The intercepted message may be modified, resigned using the intercepted HMAC signature information, and transmitted to a receiving endpoint.

Abstract: An embedded megamodule and an embedded CPU enable power-saving through a combination of hardware and software. The CPU configures the power-down controller (PDC) logic within megamodule and can software trigger a low-power state of logic modules during processor IDLE periods. To wake from this power-down state, a system event is asserted to the CPU through the module interrupt controller. Thus the entry into a low-power state is software-driven during periods of inactivity and power restoration is on system activity that demands the attention of the CPU.

Abstract: A method is provided for scaling voltage in an integrated circuit. A calibration operation is performed on a functional module on the integrated circuit periodically at a rate T1. At least one parameter on the integrated circuit in monitored to determine when a performance threshold is reached. A change is initiated to an operating voltage for a portion of the integrated circuit in response to reaching the threshold. The rate of performing calibration operation is increased to a higher rate T2 for a window of time W in response to initiating the change in operating voltage, after which the rate of performing calibration is returned to the rate T1.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with a set of sensors for scaling voltage based on performance of the integrated circuit. The set of sensors are monitored, and sensor provides an output value indicative of a performance metric of the integrated circuit. The output values from the set of sensors are combined using a calibrated model to determine when a threshold value is reached. A change to an operating voltage for a portion of the integrated circuit is initiated in response to reaching the threshold.

Abstract: This invention refers to a process for purifying sugar syrup, usually called liquid sugar, prepared with raw granulated cane sugar, in order to obtain a product called purified liquid sugar, with a degree of purity, referred to the content of ashes and color, similar or greater that the purity of a syrup prepared from refined granulated cane sugar, which is equivalent to a content of ICUMSA conductimetric ashes below 0.04% and a color of less than 45 ICUMSA units. The increase in direct reducing sugars content in the product is less than 0.2% with respect to the content of reducing sugars present in raw granulated cane sugar used as raw material for this process, and the pH is kept in the range of 6.0 to 7.5.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and computer-executable instructions stored on computer-readable media for communicating a modified hash message authentication code (HMAC) signed message between two endpoints are provided. The HMAC signature of the message may include a plurality of components. In some cases, the HMAC signature is a Server Message Block (SMB) signature. The first and/or second endpoint may be a client, server, or host. Some embodiments of the present application utilize a proxy, such as a CIFS proxy. In one embodiment, HMAC signature information sent from the first endpoint to the second endpoint may be intercepted. A value for a component of the HMAC signature may be determined by, for example, using the intercepted HMAC signature information. The intercepted message may be modified, resigned using the intercepted HMAC signature information, and transmitted to a receiving endpoint.

Abstract: An embedded megamodule and an embedded CPU enable power-saving through a combination of hardware and software. The CPU configures the power-down controller (PDC) logic within megamodule and can software trigger a low-power state of logic modules during processor IDLE periods. To wake from this power-down state, a system event is asserted to the CPU through the module interrupt controller. Thus the entry into a low-power state is software-driven during periods of inactivity and power restoration is on system activity that demands the attention of the CPU.

Abstract: A fluid leak detector is provided for a double carcass hose line segment and includes a sensor housing defined by sidewalls externally mounted to the hose line segment and having an internal housing chamber in communication with the collection space. An optical sensor is mounted through at least one sensor housing sidewall and positions an optical sensing element means within the sensor housing chamber for detecting a presence of fluid in the hose collection space. The optical sensor further includes analysis element means connecting to the optical sensing element means and positioned outside of the sensor housing one, wall, the analysis means generating data indicative of the fluid status within the hose collection space; and transmitter element means connecting to the analysis means for receiving data from the analysis element means and transmitting the data to at least one remote receiver.

Abstract: An embedded megamodule and an embedded CPU enable power-saving through a combination of hardware and software. The CPU configures the power-down controller (PDC) logic within megamodule and can software trigger a low-power state of logic modules during processor IDLE periods. To wake from this power-down state, a system event is asserted to the CPU through the module interrupt controller. Thus the entry into a low-power state is software-driven during periods of inactivity and power restoration is on system activity that demands the attention of the CPU.