Abstract: A short range wireless protocol is established to/from a processing device, such as a point of sale terminal. Adapters are designed for mating with different ones of commercially available communicating devices (host) using the public switched network. The adapters are arranged to communicate with the host using the host protocol and with the processing device using the established, short range wireless protocol. In one embodiment, power is derived at the adapter using parasitic power from the communication link.

Abstract: A machine-implemented, simulations-supporting system creates a hierarchy of data structures for simplifying the task of identifying iso-topological, and iso-geometric, and iso-static instances of subcircuit-definitions. The behaviors of such isomorphic and iso-static instances can be simultaneously predicted by appointing a simulation leader for them and using the simulation leader in combination with a respective simulation model to predict the behavior of the simulation leader. The predicted behavior of the leader is then copied for the followers. In one embodiment, state-describing S-circuit cards each point to a respective, and possibly merged, I-circuit card. The I-circuit cards each point to respective, and possibly merged, element instantiating cards (AG-cards) as well as to respective, and possibly merged, interconnect-topology describing cards (T-circuits).

Abstract: A strategy of controlling a state of hydration of a fuel cell(s) and actively managing operation of the fuel cell(s) to achieve a desired state of hydration. The control strategy monitors the state of hydration and a rate of change of the state of hydration which are used to control the operation of the fuel cell(s). A supervisory control strategy is implemented that alters the operating parameters of the fuel cell(s) based upon the state of hydration, the rate of change of the state of hydration, and a desired operational range for the state of hydration.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for mapping a plurality of multimedia streams (e.g., received from a set of satellite transponders) across a lesser plurality of decoders. In one embodiment, arbitration logic allocates the multimedia streams to divide the decoding load equally among the group of decoders (or at least as equally as possible). Allocation may occur statically, when the system is initialized, or dynamically, as the streams are being processed. In addition, in one embodiment, the arbitration logic monitors the amount of multimedia data for each stream stored in a buffer and causes streams to be serviced by the decoders which have relatively more stored multimedia data.

Abstract: A control strategy results in a relative humidity profile that is substantially the same or constant regardless of the operational power level of the fuel cell stack. The strategy maintains the relative humidity profile within a range that enables high current density operation of the fuel cell stack. The profile is achieved by adjusting a coolant flow rate through the fuel cell stack to maintain a temperature change across the coolant flow path from inlet to outlet substantially constant regardless of the operational power level of the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: An exemplary method for making a memory structure comprises forming a first hard mask layer, forming at least one mask layer above the first hard mask layer, patterning the at least one mask layer, etching the at least one mask layer to form an opening having a first lateral width, and a second lateral width different than the first lateral width, forming a second hard mask layer having substantially the first and second lateral widths in the opening, and etching the first hard mask layer using at least one of the lateral widths of the second hard mask layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for IMEI registration are provided. In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention, when an IMEI registration fails due to a network failure, the mobile station implements a back-off algorithm for future IMEI registration attempts. Specifically, the present invention provides a back-off algorithm which determines a different amount of time for the time period between each unsuccessful IMEI registration.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a scan test methodology is implemented which generates a test pattern set. A linear-time analysis is then performed on the test pattern set. As a result a new test pattern set is generated. Comparisons are made between the original test pattern set and the new test pattern set to analyze any difference in faults detected by the original test pattern set and the new test pattern set. If there are any differences in faults, test pattern generation is performed using the new test pattern set and the original test pattern set is used to augment the new test pattern set.

Abstract: The present invention may be utilized for the distribution of content items protected according to various digital rights management platforms. According to one embodiment, a method for the propagation of DRM protected content to one or more devices connected to a network comprises generating a request for DRM protected content from a requesting device and streaming the requested DRM protected content from a content source as a protected DRM stream. The protected DRM stream is re-encrypted for streaming to the requesting device. The re-encrypted protected DRM stream is decrypted for playback on the requesting device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining location information for a communication station in a first domain by a communication station in a second domain are provided. The communication station in the second domain embeds a location request message in a message formatted according to a first communication protocol, and transmits the message formatted according to the first communication protocol to a proxy server. The proxy server removes the embedded request message and forwards it to a location server, which is located in the first domain. The proxy server receives a location response message and embeds it in another message formatted according to the first communication protocol. The proxy server then transmits the another message formatted according to the first communication protocol to the communication station in the second domain, which can remove the embedded location response message.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing access to content or services. According to one embodiment a system for providing access to content or services comprises one or more servers and one or more client software applications. An internal network accessible at a client location provides a communications pathway to a content management system for receiving data describing content or services over the internal network from the client software applications and for managing such data. A network access device is communicatively coupled to the internal network and receiving content or service for presentation of content or services to the user through the media viewer.

Abstract: A method of preparing a clean substrate surface for blanket or selective epitaxial deposition of silicon-containing and/or germanium-containing films. In addition, a method of growing the silicon-containing and/or germanium-containing films, where both the substrate cleaning method and the film growth method are carried out at a temperature below 750° C., and typically at a temperature from about 700° C. to about 500° C. The cleaning method and the film growth method employ the use of radiation having a wavelength ranging from about 310 nm to about 120 nm in the processing volume in which the silicon-containing film is grown. Use of this radiation in combination with particular partial pressure ranges for the reactive cleaning or film-forming component species enable the substrate cleaning and epitaxial film growth at temperatures below those previously known in the industry.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates systems and methods for the propagation of user interfaces to requesting client devices. According to one embodiment, a method for the propagation of a user interface to one or more devices connected to a network comprises transmitting a request for a user interface to a user interface provider from a requesting device and receiving a link to the user interface from the user interface provider. The link is forwarded to the requesting device, which uses the link to retrieve the user interface.

Abstract: A latching microregulator for regulating liquid flow on micro-scale levels comprises a substrate having an inlet port and an outlet port, a valve element defining a valve chamber for opening and closing the inlet port, and an actuator assembly for actuating the valve element. The valve chamber is configured to contain a volume of fluid, and the inlet port and the outlet port are in fluid communication with the valve chamber to provide a liquid flow path through the chamber. The actuator assembly comprises a cantilever beam for moving the valve element between an open position and a closed position, an actuator, such as a piezoelectric element, for moving the cantilever beam, and a latch, such as a permanent magnet, for securing the cantilever beam in the closed position. A flow regulation system comprises a plurality of fluid channels of varied flow conductance and a plurality of latching microregulators for selectively blocking or allowing flow through each of the fluid channels.

Abstract: A base-loaded polymer is applied to a semiconductor feature formed after exposing and developing a photoresist layer in order to reduce line edge roughness caused by a residual acid collecting on the edges of the feature during the post-exposure bake of the photoresist. Alternatively, a polymer is applied containing grains that are of suitable for smoothing the line edge roughness.

Abstract: Methods of writing display data to MEMS display elements are configured to minimize charge buildup and differential aging. Prior to writing rows of image data, a pre-write operation is performed. The pre-write operation with either actuate or release substantially all pixels in a row prior to writing the image data. In some embodiments, the selection between actuating or releasing is performed in a random or pseudo-random manner.

Abstract: A method of providing information from a plurality of fleet machines located at a plurality of locations for purposes of permitting a manager of fleet equipment to make management decisions pertaining to a fleet comprised of such equipment, monitoring functional operational data from individual machines in a fleet of machines, conveying the monitored data to a remote server, converting the monitored data into a first group pertaining to current existing operational data, and into a second group comprised of past historical data, and transmitting by wireless means to a person having responsibility for the fleet information at least one of the groups of data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved formal equivalence checking to verify the operation of components in a VLSI integrated circuit. The present invention enhances previous techniques for dynamic circuits by generating a multi-level transistor abstraction for dynamic circuits. Two-levels of abstracted code are generated. First, an abstracted legal Verilog® is generated for the evaluate phase of a dynamic circuit. Second, “comment-logic” in Verilog® syntax is generated for the pre-charge phase of the dynamic circuit. Using the method and apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a multi-level transistor abstraction for both the “clk=0” and the “clk=1” conditions. The binary decision diagram property of the circuit being analyzed is used to generate multi-level representations for both the pre-charge (clk=0) and the evaluate phases (clk=1). The multi-level abstracted model of the present invention has several advantages over the prior art.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for configuring an address bit in a cache formed on an integrated circuit. The method, apparatus, and system include the ability to configure the address bit as either a tag bit or a set index bit and reconfigure the address bit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparation of isolongifolene using nanocrystalline solid super acid. This process is an eco-friendly, single step, solvent free catalytic process for the preparation of a tricyclic sesqui-terpene hydrocarbon, isolongifolene. More particularly, the present invention provides a process for the catalytic isomerisation of longifolene to iso-longifolene using nano-crystalline sulfated zirconia as a solid super acid catalyst.