Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.

Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.

Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.

Abstract: A shader core includes a first processing element (PE), a second processing element, a register file and a warp sequencing unit. The first PE includes a first predetermined number of execution units, and the second PE includes a second predetermined number of execution units in which the second predetermined number of execution units is less than the first predetermined number of execution units. The register file shared by the first PE and the second PE. The warp sequencer unit (WSQ) is coupled to the first PE and to the second PE and schedules an instruction trace to execute on the first PE or the second PE based on information contained in a trace header of the instruction trace. The information contained in the trace header indicates whether the instruction trace is executable on the second PE.

Abstract: A shader core includes a first processing element (PE), a second processing element, a register file and a warp sequencing unit. The first PE includes a first predetermined number of execution units, and the second PE includes a second predetermined number of execution units in which the second predetermined number of execution units is less than the first predetermined number of execution units. The register file shared by the first PE and the second PE. The warp sequencer unit (WSQ) is coupled to the first PE and to the second PE and schedules an instruction trace to execute on the first PE or the second PE based on information contained in a trace header of the instruction trace. The information contained in the trace header indicates whether the instruction trace is executable on the second PE.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an execution unit, an instruction queue, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to activate a plurality of processor threads. Each of the plurality of processor threads may include a respective plurality of instructions. The instruction queue may be configured to issue at least one instruction included in the plurality of processor threads to the execution unit at a first rate. The control circuit may also be configured to track, for a particular processor thread, a period of time from activating the particular processor thread. The instruction queue may be further configured to limit issue of a next instruction for at least one other processor thread to a second rate, based on a comparison of the period of time to a threshold amount of time. The second rate may be lower than the first rate.

Abstract: A composition for a wood restorer with a stain, the composition comprising: a polymer emulsion, wherein the polymer emulsion comprises a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion and a high density polyethylene emulsion, a stain, and a first water, wherein the first water forms the balance of the composition. A method of using the composition to cleanse a wood surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an execution unit, an instruction queue, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to activate a plurality of processor threads. Each of the plurality of processor threads may include a respective plurality of instructions. The instruction queue may be configured to issue at least one instruction included in the plurality of processor threads to the execution unit at a first rate. The control circuit may also be configured to track, for a particular processor thread, a period of time from activating the particular processor thread. The instruction queue may be further configured to limit issue of a next instruction for at least one other processor thread to a second rate, based on a comparison of the period of time to a threshold amount of time. The second rate may be lower than the first rate.

Abstract: A pressure support device such as a CPAP machine, is provided, which includes a housing, and a controller enclosed by the housing. The controller operates the CPAP machine independently or in combination with an accessory such as, for example and without limitation, a humidifier. A user interface is operably coupled to the controller and includes a primary display, a secondary display and a single control. The single control is operable in a first mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the CPAP machine, and in a second mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the humidifier. The secondary display preferably comprises a dead front, which is operational (e.g., without limitation, visible) only in the second mode of operation. A method of operating a pressure support device is also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed systems, method and tools for facilitating group collaborations. In an embodiment, collaborative ideas are represented in a modified tree data structure in which ideas are stored in nodes of the tree (an “idea tree”). Each node may be associated with data storage means, such as a table of records, in which different kinds of data can be stored. Data stored in the idea tree, or a part thereof, may be created, modified, deleted or organized by using various types of collaboration tools. A participant's interaction with the idea tree, or a part thereof, using a particular collaboration tool may be mapped as a transformation of the idea tree from one state to another. Other participants may simultaneously or successively interact with the idea tree, or a part thereof, using the same or a different collaboration tool. A coherent representation of collaborative ideas can be developed and organized without excessive manual effort.

Abstract: A patient interface device (8) is includes a support frame (14) structured to be fluidly coupled to a pressure generating device, a cushion (12) structured to engage a portion of the face of a patient, and a headgear component (16) structured to secure the patient interface device to the head of the patient. The headgear component has a central interface portion (22), at least one strap member (24A, 24B) extending from the central interface portion, and a frame member (32) provided within central interface portion. The frame member is removeably secured in between the cushion and the support frame and is structured to provide an airtight seal between the cushion and the support frame.

Abstract: A patient interface device includes a fluid coupling member structured to be coupled to a source of breathing gas, and a patient sealing assembly structured to be coupled to the fluid coupling member. The patient sealing assembly includes a central cushion portion, a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the central cushion portion is structured to enable a size of the central cushion portion to be adjusted in a direction that is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the patient sealing assembly from a first size configured to provide a nasal/oral mask configured to cover a nose and mouth of a patient to a second size configured to provide a nasal mask configured to cover only the nose of the patient.

Abstract: A patient interface device includes a headgear component having a first end, a second end, and a sealing interface region located between the first end and the second end, wherein the sealing interface region has a hole extending through the elongated fabric body member. The patient interface device also includes a mask component having a cushion and a fluid coupling conduit fluidly coupled to the cushion, wherein at least a portion of the fluid coupling conduit extends through the hole and the sealing interface region covers at least a portion of the cushion. The cushion will be held and supported by the elongated fabric body member in engagement with a portion of the patient's face responsive to the patient interface device being donned by the patient by wrapping the elongated fabric body member around the head of the patient.

Abstract: There are disclosed systems, method and tools for facilitating group collaborations. In an embodiment, collaborative ideas are represented in a modified tree data structure in which ideas are stored in nodes of the tree (an “idea tree”). Each node may be associated with data storage means, such as a table of records, in which different kinds of data can be stored. Data stored in the idea tree, or a part thereof, may be created, modified, deleted or organized by using various types of collaboration tools. A participant's interaction with the idea tree, or a part thereof, using a particular collaboration tool may be mapped as a transformation of the idea tree from one state to another. Other participants may simultaneously or successively interact with the idea tree, or a part thereof, using the same or a different collaboration tool. A coherent representation of collaborative ideas can be developed and organized without excessive manual effort.

Abstract: A patient interface device (8) is includes a support frame (14) structured to be fluidly coupled to a pressure generating device, a cushion (12) structured to engage a portion of the face of a patient, and a headgear component (16) structured to secure the patient interface device to the head of the patient. The headgear component has a central interface portion (22), at least one strap member (24A, 24B) extending from the central interface portion, and a frame member (32) provided within central interface portion. The frame member is removeably secured in between the cushion and the support frame and is structured to provide an airtight seal between the cushion and the support frame.