Abstract: A method of operation of a data storage system includes: enabling a system interface for receiving host commands; updating a mapping register for monitoring transaction records of a logical block address for the host commands including translating a host virtual block address to a physical address for storage devices; accessing by a storage processor, the mapping register for comparing the transaction records with a tiering policies register; and enabling a tiered storage engine for transferring host data blocks by the system interface and concurrently transferring between a tier zero, a tier one, or a tier two if the storage processor determines the transaction records exceed the tiering policies register.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a plurality of resources are grouped into a plurality of groups, wherein one group may be included in another in the plurality of groups, and wherein the plurality of resources and the plurality of groups comprise items. A recursive determination is made of valid items in a group by excluding those items that have already been determined to be included in the group.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide cement and concrete admixtures and mixes, and CMUs made therewith that provide improved water resistance. Embodiments provide methods for making the admixtures, the mixes and the CMUs.

Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.

Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.

Abstract: An interface definition that specifies the functionality of humanly accessed functions within a software program is parsed into statements by a parser in conjunction with a dictionary. The parsed statements are converted to formatted statements by a plurality of formatters resulting in expression of the interface definition in a plurality of selected formats. The selected formats comprise source code formats and various documentation formats. Files generated from source code formatters, such as “C++” formatters, are included in the software build process and facilitate restricting software development to the specified functionality. Changes to the interface definition are propagated to the selected formats resulting in software functionality that is consistent with the various forms of documentation such as on-line help and printed documentation.

Abstract: An improved variable speed fan controller for use in devices such as laser printers. The controller automatically adjusts its output signal to fans such that a fan quickly settles into an appropriate operating speed, even if the fan has been newly installed into the equipment. The controller can store values in non-volatile memory, if desired, to keep track of recent changes in the fan's operating parameters and corresponding control signal values. The controller is able to control relatively inexpensive fans that don't necessarily operate at a predictable fan rotating speed under repeatable conditions and control signals, by controlling the fan to an initial or predetermined rotating speed; if the fan isn't running within a suitable range of rotational speeds, then determining whether a fine or coarse adjustment should be made to the fan's rotational speed. The controller makes appropriate adjustments until the fan's rotational speed is within acceptable operating tolerances.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting echo cancellation in a communication network. The method includes the steps of transmitting from an originating unit a pre-defined echo cancellation detection signal to a receiving unit. The resulting signal is detected by the receiving unit and analyzed to determine whether the differences between the resulting signal and a stored pre-defined signal indicate the detection of echo cancellation on the communication network.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting echo cancellation in a communication network. The method includes the steps of transmitting from an originating unit a pre-defined echo cancellation detection signal to a receiving unit. The resulting signal is detected by the receiving unit and analyzed to determine whether the differences between the resulting signal and a stored pre-defined signal indicate the detection of echo cancellation on the communication network.

Abstract: An interface definition that specifies the functionality of humanly accessed functions within a software program is parsed into statements by a parser in conjunction with a dictionary. The parsed statements are converted to formatted statements by a plurality of formatters resulting in expression of the interface definition in a plurality of selected formats. The selected formats comprise source code formats and various documentation formats. Files generated from source code formatters, such as “C++” formatters, are included in the software build process and facilitate restricting software development to the specified functionality. Changes to the interface definition are propagated to the selected formats resulting in software functionality that is consistent with the various forms of documentation such as on-line help and printed documentation.