Abstract: Broadly speaking, the embodiments of the present invention fill the need by providing an improved chamber particle source identification mechanism. The in-situ chamber particle source identification method and apparatus can greatly shorten the time it takes to identify chamber particle source, which could improve the chamber throughput for production system. The method and apparatus can also be used to test components for particle performance during chamber engineering development stage. In one embodiment, an in-situ chamber particle monitor assembly for a semiconductor processing chamber includes at least one laser light source. The at least one laser light source can scan laser light in a chamber process volume within the processing chamber. The in-situ chamber particle monitor assembly also includes at least one laser light collector. The at least one laser light collector can collect laser light emitted from the at least one laser light source.

Abstract: A disposable, closed fluid sampling system for use with a medical conduit line, especially for taking blood samples from a pressure monitoring line. The conduit line has at least one fluid sampling site interposed between a distal segment of tubing and a proximal segment of tubing. The system includes a disposable subsystem having a bypass cannula adapted to engage the sampling site, a reservoir for drawing a prime volume of fluid past the sampling site, and a fluid sampling container. A 3-way stopcock may connect the reservoir, bypass cannula, and sampling vessel for controlling the sampling procedure. The bypass cannula may simultaneously place the subsystem into fluid communication with an inner chamber of the sampling site and exclude the proximal segment of the conduit line. Alternatively, a stopcock immediately adjacent the sampling site in the proximal segment may be utilized.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for predictively configuring a security services protocol implementation can be provided. The method can include providing a set of network topology descriptions and determining a selection of one of the network topology descriptions. The method further can include identifying configuration settings corresponding to the selection and applying the configuration settings to the security services protocol implementation. For instance, applying the configuration settings to the security services protocol implementation can include selecting encapsulation mode and routing settings for the security services protocol implementation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to network services protocol implementation configuration and provide a method, system and computer program product for platform independent configuration of multiple network services protocol implementations. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for configuring a network services protocol implementation can include configuring a platform independent configuration for a network services protocol implementation. Thereafter, a target node can be selected to receive a deployment of the network services protocol implementation and the configured platform independent configuration can be transformed into a platform specific configuration for the target node. Finally, the transformed platform specific configuration can be deployed onto the target node.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and testing networks.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, the embodiments of the present invention fill the need by providing an improved chamber particle source identification mechanism. The in-situ chamber particle source identification method and apparatus can greatly shorten the time it takes to identify chamber particle source, which could improve the chamber throughput for production system. The method and apparatus can also be used to test components for particle performance during chamber engineering development stage. In one embodiment, an in-situ chamber particle monitor assembly for a semiconductor processing chamber includes at least one laser light source. The at least one laser light source can scan laser light in a chamber process volume within the processing chamber. The in-situ chamber particle monitor assembly also includes at least one laser light collector. The at least one laser light collector can collect laser light emitted from the at least one laser light source.

Abstract: A network communication card is provided for facilitating ultra high frequency (UHF) radio communication between a terminal and a base station, the network communication card being in communication with an antenna and comprising a double-sided multilayer printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB comprises a digital interface, a receiver and a transmitter. The digital interface provides communication between the PCB and the terminal. The receiver receives incoming radio signals from the base station and processes the received signals for communication to the terminal via the digital interface. The transmitter transmits outgoing radio signals from the terminal via the digital interface to the base station and includes the following components. A digital synthesizer provides a highly accurate modulated carrier signal. An upconversion circuit increases the frequency of the carrier signal. A filter filters spurious content from the carrier signal.

Abstract: An implementation of a technology is described herein for a fusing system comprising a heating assembly comprising a thermally self-regulating heating element.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hardware/software combination that is configured to provide for the optimization of the printed output transmitted by a facsimile machine. By generating and comparing a baseline cover sheet quality score with a companion document quality score, optimization decisions can be made to enhance the quality of facsimile transmissions. Optimization is also enhanced by recognizing the type of facsimile machine being used and providing the optimal configuration settings for the facsimile machine. In the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, the possible settings for multiple facsimile machines are stored in a database, along with the optimal settings for each of the facsimile machines. To further enhance the results of a facsimile transmission, a database of printers may also be consulted. By utilizing the best possible output from a printer, combined with the optimal settings for a fax machine, the optimal results for a facsimile transmission can be obtained.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus includes a light source, a photoconductive member, and one or more shutters disposed between the light source and the photoconductive member to selectively permit light from the light source to pass toward the photoconductive member.

Abstract: A shipping container for integrated circuit wafers has a lower section and an upper section releasably connected to the lower section, and a seal is received on a shoulder of the lower section. The seal is in contact with a lower edge portion of the upper section and extends in a flat reference plane when the sections are assembled together in order to help protect the wafers from moisture, airborne particulates and/or other contaminates. The shipping container also preferably includes at least one info pad plug that comprises a body and an adhesive for connecting the body to the lower section of the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of recognizing a pattern comprising a sequence of sub-patterns includes a set of possible patterns being modelled by a network of sub-pattern models. One or more initial software model objects are instantiated first. As these models produce outputs, succeeding model objects are instantiated if they have not already been instantiated. However, the succeeding model objects are only instantiated if a triggering model output meets a predetermined criterion. This ensures that the processing required is maintained at a manageable level. If the models comprise finite state networks, pruning of internal states may also be performed. The criterion applied to this pruning is less harsh than that applied when determining whether to instantiate a succeeding model.

Abstract: An implementation of a technology is described herein for a fusing system comprising a heating assembly comprising a thermally self-regulating heating element.

Abstract: A system to smooth and radius a microhole in a workplace to calibrate the mircohole which comprises means for preconditioning a microhole with a liquid abrasive slurry at a first station, means for flowing a calibration fluid through the preconditioned microhole and means for flowing a slurry through the microhole for a predetermined time based on the flow rate of the calibration fluid.