Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide for communication between a base component and a tablet component of a hybrid computing system. The hybrid computing system is in a connected state when the base component and tablet component are connected. Systems and methods provide for a switch for determining control of the hybrid computing system when in a connected state. Embodiments provide that the base component may control the tablet component when the hybrid computing system is in a connected state and the switch is set to base control. According to embodiments, the display component may control the hybrid computing system when the hybrid computing system is in a connected state and the switch is set to tablet control. In addition, embodiments provide that a server module running on the display component and a client module running on the base component facilitate communication between the hybrid computing system components.

Abstract: A system and method for loading programs during a system boot using stored configuration data in a predetermined file system from a prior session and providing the stored configuration data to a guest operating system capable of communication with a host operating system, during start-up, within a computing environment having a hypervisor, in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program storage device for providing service access control for a user interface is disclosed. A service secret is combined with a user access code, such as a user ID/password. A system can extract the service secret and determine whether access to service functions should be allowed to provide authentication and authorization for service interface access in secure manner.

Abstract: A method for preventing malicious software from execution within a computer system is disclosed. A permutation is performed on a subset of instructions within an application program to yield a permuted sequence of instructions before any actual execution of the application program on the computer system. A permutation sequence number of the permuted sequence of instructions is stored in a permuted instruction pointer table. The permuted sequence of instructions is executed in an execution module that is capable of translating the permuted sequence of instructions to an actual machine code of a processor within the computer system according to the permutation sequence number of the permuted sequence of instructions stored in the permuted instruction pointer table.

Abstract: A method of one aspect may include receiving a rotate instruction. The rotate instruction may indicate a source operand and a rotate amount. A result may be stored in a destination operand indicated by the rotate instruction. The result may have the source operand rotated by the rotate amount. Execution of the rotate instruction may complete without reading a carry flag.

Abstract: A method in one aspect may include receiving a multiply instruction. The multiply instruction may indicate a first source operand and a second source operand. A product of the first and second source operands may be stored in one or more destination operands indicated by the multiply instruction. Execution of the multiply instruction may complete without writing a carry flag. Other methods are also disclosed, as are apparatus, systems, and instructions on machine-readable medium.

Abstract: A method in one aspect may include receiving an add instruction. The add instruction may indicate a first source operand, a second source operand, and a third source operand. A sum of the first, second, and third source operands may be stored as a result of the add instruction. The sum may be stored partly in a destination operand indicated by the add instruction and partly a plurality of flags. Other methods are also disclosed, as are apparatus, systems, and instructions on machine-readable medium.

Abstract: A method and system for localizing and resolving a fault in a cluster environment. The cluster is configured with at least one multi-homed node, and at least one gateway for each network interface. Heartbeat messages are sent between peer nodes and the gateway in predefined periodic intervals. In the event of loss of a heartbeat message by any node or gateway, an ICMP echo is issued to each node and gateway in the cluster for each network interface. If neither a node loss not a network loss is validated in response to the ICMP echo, an application level ping is issued to determine if the fault associated with the absence of the heartbeat message is a transient error condition or an application software fault.

Abstract: The instant invention broadly contemplates an energy saving subsystem comprising a secondary CPU that utilizes less power than a main CPU, thereby allowing an electronic device (e.g. a laptop PC) having the secondary CPU to use less power and run for longer periods of time on a limited power supply. Thus, the invention permits the electronic device to be utilized for extended periods and extends the battery life.

Abstract: A method and system for localizing and resolving a fault in a cluster environment. The cluster is configured with at least one multi-homed node, and at least one gateway for each network interface. Heartbeat messages are sent between peer nodes and the gateway in predefined periodic intervals. In the event of loss of a heartbeat message by any node or gateway, an ICMP echo is issued to each node and gateway in the cluster for each network interface. If neither a node loss not a network loss is validated in response to the ICMP echo, an application level ping is issued to determine if the fault associated with the absence of the heartbeat message is a transient error condition or an application software fault.

Abstract: Systems and arrangements for permitting the transmission of fingerprint authentication data to a system remotely, while also permitting the system to employ such data as well as passwords in order to operate a computer system, while ensuring a reliable level of security for any group or organization using such systems and arrangements.

Abstract: A protective sleeve cover is described for protecting anilox, gravure, or other costly rolls. The protective sleeve cover is cylindrical in geometry and has a means at one end for securing the cover to the roll being protected. The protective sleeve cover is readily mounted or demounted from the roll. Expansion tabs on the inner diameter of the protective sleeve cover create an interference fit with the roll being protected, causing the protective sleeve cover to deform and generate radial forces that enhance the gripping action of the protective sleeve cover to the roll. Friction pads can be added for enhanced gripping function with the roll.

Abstract: Microarchitecture policies and structures to predict execution clusters and facilitate inter-cluster communication are disclosed. In disclosed embodiments, sequentially ordered instructions are decoded into micro-operations. Execution of one set of micro-operations is predicted to involve execution resources to perform memory access operations and inter-cluster communication, but not to perform branching operations. Execution of a second set of micro-operations is predicted to involve execution resources to perform branching operations but not to perform memory access operations. The micro-operations are partitioned for execution in accordance with these predictions, the first set of micro-operations to a first cluster of execution resources and the second set of micro-operations to a second cluster of execution resources. The first and second sets of micro-operations are executed out of sequential order and are retired to represent their sequential instruction ordering.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if an entry corresponding to a prediction address is present in a first predictor, and overriding a prediction output from a second predictor corresponding to the prediction address if the entry is present in the first predictor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Microarchitecture policies and structures partition execution resource clusters. In disclosed microarchitecture embodiments, micro-operations representing a sequential instruction ordering are partitioned into a two sets. To one set of micro-operations execution resources are allocated from a cluster of execution resources that can perform memory access operations but not branching operations. To the other set of micro-operations execution resources are allocated from a cluster of execution resources that can perform branching operations but not memory access operations. The first and second sets of micro-operations may be executed out of sequential order but are retired to represent their sequential instruction ordering.

Abstract: A system and method for loading programs during a system boot using stored configuration data in a predetermined file system from a prior session and providing the stored configuration data to a guest operating system capable of communication with a host operating system, during start-up, within a computing environment having a hypervisor, in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to perform efficient branch prediction operations are described. In one embodiment, branch prediction may be performed by utilizing a combination of a bimodal predictor, a plurality of global predictors, and a loop predictor. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if an entry corresponding to a prediction address is present in a first predictor, and overriding a prediction output from a second predictor corresponding to the prediction address if the entry is present in the first predictor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and system for localizing and resolving a fault in a cluster environment. The cluster is configured with at least one multi-homed node, and at least one gateway for each network interface. Heartbeat messages are sent between peer nodes and the gateway in predefined periodic intervals. In the event of loss of a heartbeat message by any node or gateway, an ICMP echo is issued to each node and gateway in the cluster for each network interface. If neither a node loss nor a network loss is validated in response to the ICMP echo, an application level ping is issued to determine if the fault associated with the absence of the heartbeat message is a transient error condition or an application software fault.

Abstract: A dual use repeat builder assembly comprising a multiply inner sleeve with a bond layer surrounding its outer diameter for securing a compressible foam layer to the outer surface of the inner sleeve. A hard foam core is formed around the compressible foam layer using a mold cavity. After curing, the mold is removed and the ends of the hard foam core are machined creating cavity regions at each end. A notch insert is positioned at one or both of the cavity ends. A polymeric resin is poured into the cavities to form end caps. The outer surface of the hard foam and the end caps is machined to produce a smooth surface. An outer sleeve is mounted onto the hard foam core using compressed air with a resulting interference fit between the outer sleeve and the hard foam layer. Location of the end caps are such that holes can later be drilled through the wall thickness to convert the repeat builder to a bridge mandrel to enable mounting of thin sleeves to its outer surface.