Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor that has an on-die storage such as a static random access memory to store an architectural state of one or more threads that are swapped out of architectural state storage of the processor on entry to a system management mode (SMM). In this way communication of this state information to a system management memory can be avoided, reducing latency associated with entry into SMM. Embodiments may also enable the processor to update a status of executing agents that are either in a long instruction flow or in a system management interrupt (SMI) blocked state, in order to provide an indication to agents inside the SMM. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A regenerator having a thermal diffusivity matrix is presented. The thermal diffusivity matrix includes magneto-caloric material having multiple miniature protrusions intimately packed to form a gap between the protrusions. A fluid path is provided within the gap to facilitate flow of a heat exchange fluid and further provide efficient thermal exchange between the heat exchange fluid and magneto-caloric material. A first layer is disposed on each of the miniature protrusion to physically isolate the heat exchange fluid and magneto-caloric material, wherein the first layer further includes a soft magnetic material configured to simultaneously enhance a permeability and a thermal efficiency of the thermal diffusivity matrix.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses.

Abstract: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and heat exchangers are provided which include manifold configurations designed to promote mixing of vapor phase and liquid phase refrigerant. The manifolds contain flow mixers such as a helical tape, sectioned volumes, and partitions containing apertures. The flow mixers direct the flow of refrigerant within the manifold to promote a more homogenous distribution of fluid within the multichannel tubes.

Abstract: Video analytics and a mass storage unit are contained in a camera housing of a video camera. Video data representing a field of view of a scene observed by the camera are stored in the mass storage unit. The video analytics analyzes video data produced by the camera and detects whether there is an occurrence of a defined event of interest. A video clip of the scene representing the event of interest is sent to a remote storage unit. Since only about 1% of security video data is reviewed, storing only video data representing events of interest remotely, while storing more complete video data of the scene observed by the camera local to the camera, reduces the remote storage capacity and bandwidth demand for the video system. Remote redundant storage of events of interest also provides higher reliability and fault tolerant storage for the video data that are most important.

Abstract: A variable frequency drive comprises a diode rectifier receiving multiphase AC power from a source and converting the AC power to DC power. An inverter receives DC power and converts the DC power to AC power to drive a load. A link circuit is connected between the diode rectifier and the inverter and comprises a DC bus to provide a relatively fixed DC voltage for the inverter. A bus capacitor is across the bus. A soft charge circuit limits inrush current to the bus capacitor. The soft charge circuit comprises an inductor connected between the source and the link circuit and a switch circuit in the link circuit for selectively providing a semiconverter configuration or a full bridge converter configuration to provide two stage charging of the bus capacitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for removal of dead tissue from wounds or skin using topical nitric oxide donor devices and/or compositions. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a transdermal patch device that is designed to deliver nitric oxide. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to one or more devices and/or compositions that are designed to deliver nitric oxide and optionally one or more other compounds, where such devices/compositions include, without limitation, bandages, layered bandages, adhesive bandages, transdermal patches, creams, ointments, or a any combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A system and method of pre-fetching data in a network includes displaying first data to a user, the first data being upstream of other data in a data flow. Before receiving a request from the user to view a second data, retrieving the second data and storing the retrieved second data in a memory device. After a request to display the second data is received from the user, using the stored second data for displaying to the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of detecting and using motion modes in a mobile device is described. Movement data is collected from an inertial motion unit (IMU) of the mobile device and compared to two or more sets of training data, each set of training data corresponding to a different motion mode. Then, a motion mode is determined to be the current mode of the mobile device on the results of the comparison. The motion mode is used by the mobile device in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Techniques used in an automatic failover configuration having a primary database system, a standby database system, and an observer. In the automatic failover configuration, the primary database system remains available even in the absence of both the standby and the observer as long as the standby and the observer become absent sequentially. The failover configuration may use asynchronous transfer modes to transfer redo to the standby and permits automatic failover only when the observer is present and the failover will not result in data loss due to the asynchronous transfer mode beyond a specified maximum. The database systems and the observer have copies of failover configuration state and the techniques include techniques for propagating the most recent version of the state among the databases and the observer and techniques for using carefully-ordered writes to ensure that state changes are propagated in a fashion which prevents divergence.

Abstract: High Fidelity remoting can be enabled by loading a hybrid remote session in a computer system. The hybrid remote session can include components loaded in a console session and components loaded in a remote session.

Abstract: A biodiesel generation system incorporates acid esterification through a hydro-cavitation based nano reactor. A feed material is a mixture of approximately 30 percent Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) mixed with Para Toluene Sulfonic Acid (PTSA) as an acid catalyst and methanol as a reagent. The PFAD is approximately 90 percent Free Fatty Acid (FFA) resulting in the feed material being approximately 27 percent FFA. The acid catalyst in the feed material facilitates an esterification process to produce biodiesel. The feed material is pumped through the hydro-cavitation based nano reactor and forced through a nano orifice where, by a phenomenon of hydro cavitation, collapsing nano liquid molecules can generate instantaneous temperatures of 1000 degrees centigrade resulting in quick reaction taking place at the surface of collapsing nano molecules. Partially reacted feed material may be recycled through the nano reactor several times to complete the reaction.

Abstract: A polymer-surfactant nanoparticle formulation, using the anionic surfactant aerosol OT (AOT) and polysaccharide polymer alginate, is used for sustained release of water-soluble drugs. The AOT-alginate nanoparticles are suitable for encapsulating doxorubicin, verapamil and clonidine, as well as therapeutic agents effective against dermal conditions such as psoriasis. The nanoparticles are also suitable for encapsulating photo-activated compounds such as methylene blue for use in photo-dynamic therapy of cancer and other diseases, and for treating tumor cells that exhibit resistance to at least one chemotherapeutic drug.

Abstract: A networking application processor is provided. The processor includes an input socket configured to receive data packets. The processor includes a memory for holding instructions and circuitry configured to access data structures associated with the processing stages. The circuitry configured to access data structures enables a single cycle access to an operand from a memory location. An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is provided. Circuitry for aligning operands to be processed by the ALU is included. The circuitry for aligning the operands causes the operand to be aligned by a lowest significant bit, wherein the circuitry for aligning the operand supplies an extension to the operand to allow the ALU to process different size operands.

Abstract: A method is provided and includes generating a first simulated device at a device simulator. The first simulated device corresponding to a first physical device. Also, a second simulated device is generated at the device simulator. The second simulated device corresponds to a second physical device. At least one behavior extension file is loaded at the device simulator. Further, the behavior extension file is applied to the first simulated device or to the second simulated device. The method further includes selectively loading an application to the device simulator. The application can be selectively executed with respect to the first simulated device, the second simulated device, or to the first simulated device and the second simulated device. Also, the application can be modified at least partially in response to the execution of the application at the device simulator to produce a modified application.

Abstract: A computer assisted method identifies characteristics of a flare. A digital image of the flare is obtained, such as by a color digital video camera and a region of interest likely containing the flare is identified. Flare pixels within the region of interest are identified and color information is extracted from such flare pixels. The extracted color information is associated to characterizations of the flare, and an operator is provided an alert when such characterizations indicate an abnormal flare.

Abstract: A method and system of masking a group of related data values. A record in an unmasked data file of n records is read. The record includes a first set of data values of data elements included in a related data group (RDG) and one or more data values of one or more data elements external to the RDG. A random number k is received. A second set of data values is retrieved from a lookup table that associates n key values with n sets of data values. Retrieving the second set of data values includes identifying that the second set of data values is associated with a key value of k. The n sets of data values are included in the umnasked data file's n records. The record is masked by replacing the first set of data values with the retrieved second set of data values.

Abstract: Systems and methods to incentivize transactions to enhance social goodness are described. The system receives a request for a badge representing social goodness of a user of a first network entity. The request includes a user identifier that identifies the user. The system generates the badge based on a social goodness index for the user. The social goodness index may be based on at least one social goodness criteria that is selected from social goodness criterion by the user and transaction information for transactions of items that are transacted by the user on the first network entity. The social goodness index provides a measurement of the social goodness of the user in relation to other users of the first network entity. The system communicates the badge to the second network entity to enable the second network entity to communicate the badge to a third network entity.

Abstract: An oil separator for use in separating oil from refrigerant gas in a chiller system is provided. Its operation is based on centrifugal separation principles and does not require the use any type of filter or media pack to remove oil from refrigerant gas. The oil separator includes a non-circular (e.g., elliptical) refrigerant outlet pipe that transitions the linear flow from the inlet connection to a swirling (e.g., circular) flow within the cylindrical housing. The non-circular shape of the entrance to the refrigerant outlet pipe provides for more turbulent gas flow and a greater extraction of oil as well as minimization of pressure losses.

Abstract: A fuel pressure damper (10?) includes a housing (15) defining an inlet (46) constructed and arranged to receive fuel. An orifice disc (54) is provided at the inlet and includes at least one orifice (58). A cover (22) is coupled to the housing. A flexible diaphragm (12) has a periphery fixedly secured to at least the housing or the cover and has a freely movable central portion (36). A compression spring (14) biases the diaphragm to a normal position. In an operating position, the central portion of the diaphragm alone, or in combination with the spring, is constructed and arranged to dampen fuel pressure pulsations at the inlet. The orifice is constructed and arranged to ensure that pressure pulsations of a certain magnitude are prevented from entering the damper and damaging the diaphragm.