Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.

Abstract: A coupling device defined by an RF circuit board having a cavity formed therein and a plurality of conductive traces and a ground plane, a coupler board having opposites sides and conductive traces, and first and, second metal shields. When assembled, the coupler board is supported by the RF circuit board, and cavities are formed on opposite sides of the coupler board by the first and second metal shields.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide theft protection in one or more work machines. Methods and systems may control one or more operational systems and may provide and manage varying levels of access to work machines. Methods and systems may react to override attempts in order to provide robust theft protection. One or more control modules embedded in a work machine may be leveraged to perform theft protection services. Methods and systems may activate a first control module to restrict access to a first operational system in a work machine and activate a second control module to restrict access to a second operational system in the work machine. The first control module may detect a substitution of a new control module for the second control module and automatically configure the new control module to restrict access to the second operational system in the work machine.

Abstract: Having the ability to quickly and easily test whether a variable valve mechanism is operating properly can avoid unnecessary down time and the expense associated with potentially replacing a good component on an internal combustion engine. A test can include inducing a misfire in a cylinder of the engine at least in part by commanding a change to a state of a variable valve mechanism at a predetermined timing. For instance, in the case of a diesel engine, a variable valve mechanism can be tested by closing an intake valve late so as to reduce a cylinder compression ratio to a point that autoignition of fuel does not occur, resulting in a misfire. If a misfire is detected, either audibly by a person or possibly electronically via a sensor, then proper activation of the variable valve mechanism is confirmed.

Abstract: A coupling device defined by an RF circuit board having a cavity formed therein and a plurality of conductive traces and a ground plane, a coupler board having opposites sides and conductive traces, and first and, second metal shields. When assembled, the coupler board is supported by the RF circuit board, and cavities are formed on opposite sides of the coupler board by the first and second metal shields.

Abstract: A memory that corrects storage errors during those periods in which the memory is not servicing read/write instructions from an external system. The memory reads and writes data words that are stored in a storage block that includes a plurality of storage words. Each storage word stores a data entry specifying one of the data words. The data entry is encoded with error-correcting information sufficient to correct a one-bit error in the data word. The storage words are connected to the error-correcting circuit during idle periods or during the conventional refresh operations in the case of DRAM-like memories. The controller also causes each corrected storage word to be re-written to the storage block in place of the storage word from which the corrected storage word was generated if an error is detected by the error-correcting circuitry.