Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for hierarchical read-combining memory having a multicore processor operably coupled to a memory controller. The memory controller is configured for receiving a plurality of requests for data from one or more processing cores of the multicore processor, selectively holding a request for data from the plurality of requests for an undetermined or indefinite amount of time, and selectively combining a plurality of requests for the same data into a single read-combined data request. The present disclosure further relates to a method for hierarchical read-combining data requests of a multicore processor and a computer accessible medium having stored thereon computer executable instructions for performing a procedure for hierarchical read-combining data requests of a multicore processor.

Abstract: Techniques a generally described for creating a compiler determined map for the allocation of memory space within a cache. An example computing system is disclosed having a multicore processor with a plurality of processor cores. At least one cache may be accessible to at least two of the plurality of processor cores. A compiler determined map may separately allocate a memory space to threads of execution processed by the processor cores.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described related to a multi-core processor with a plurality of processor cores and a cache memory shared by at least some of the processor cores. The multi-core processor can be configured for separately allocating a respective level of cache memory associativity to each of the processing cores.

Abstract: A device for modeling a texture is described. An example device may include a plurality of image sensors, a data storage, and a processor operatively associated with the data storage and adapted to execute computer implemented instructions to capture a set of images of a surface with one or more of the plurality of image sensors, analyze the set of captured images to determine one or more surface variables, and convert the analyzed set of captured images into a surface texture type based on the one or more surface variables. A method for modeling a surface texture using a hand-held device is also described.

Abstract: Techniques for dynamic computation allocation are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for an image capture system that may include an image sensor, a flash for providing illumination, a data storage, and a processor operatively associated with the data storage. The processor may be adapted to execute computer implemented instructions to pre-store one or more image capture device characteristics in the data storage, acquire data in a pre-capture phase, model shadow effects based on either or both of the pre-stored data and the acquired data, modify one or more image capture device settings based on the modeled shadow effects, and record image data with the image sensor. Illumination may be provided substantially coincident with recording of the image data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for hierarchical read-combining memory having a multicore processor operably coupled to a memory controller. The memory controller is configured for receiving a plurality of requests for data from one or more processing cores of the multicore processor, selectively holding a request for data from the plurality of requests for an undetermined or indefinite amount of time, and selectively combining a plurality of requests for the same data into a single read-combined data request. The present disclosure further relates to a method for hierarchical read-combining data requests of a multicore processor and a computer accessible medium having stored thereon computer executable instructions for performing a procedure for hierarchical read-combining data requests of a multicore processor.

Abstract: Health-sensing and health-action devices and systems are generally described. The health-sensing device may include one or more of a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense one or more factors relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence such as sleep apnea and may include one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. The filter may be configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine when the indicator has been detected. The transmitter may be arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The health-action device may be configured for responding to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence of a user and may include one or more of a receiver, a processor, and a responder.

Abstract: Health-sensing and health-action devices and systems are generally described. The health-sensing device may include one or more of a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense one or more factors relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence such as snoring and may include one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. The filter may be configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine if the indicator has been detected. The transmitter may be arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The health-action device may be configured for responding to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence of a user and may include one or more of a receiver, a processor, and a responder. The health-action device may stimulate the user or may cancel the snoring sound.

Abstract: Techniques are described that generally relate to methods for detecting encryption status of a data file or data stream and selectively encrypting the data file or data stream based on the encryption status of the data file or data stream are generally disclosed. Example methods may include one or more of reading the data file or data stream from a data source, calculating a value of a property of the data file or data stream, comparing the calculated value with a threshold value to determine whether the file is encrypted or unencrypted, and encrypting files that are determined to be unencrypted.

Abstract: Health-sensing and health-action devices and systems are generally described. The health-sensing device may include one or more of a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense when a user is likely to have fallen down and may include a sensor in the form of one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. The filter may be configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine when a fall has occurred and analyze the magnitude of the fall. The transmitter may be arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The health-action device may be configured for responding to a fall and may include one or more of a receiver, a processor, and a responder. A notifying element may also be included for interrupting the transmission when assistance is not needed.

Abstract: Encryption techniques for securing data in a data cache are generally disclosed. Example methods may include one or more of reading the cache to identify data, determining whether the data is encrypted to identify previously unencrypted data and/or previously encrypted data, and encrypting selectively at least a portion of the previously unencrypted data. The present disclosure also generally relates to a computer system data processor configured to read a cache to identify data, determine whether the read data is encrypted, and encrypt selectively at least a portion of the previously unencrypted data. The present disclosure also generally relates to computer accessible mediums containing computer-executable instructions for data encryption upon execution of the instructions by a data processor. The instructions may configure the data processor to perform procedures that read the cache to identify data, determine whether the data is encrypted, and selectively encrypt data determined as unencrypted.

Abstract: Techniques described herein generally relate to methods, data processing devices and computer readable media to ensure that data stored in a remote backing storage device are in encrypted form before that data is transferred to another device or over a network. In some examples, the methods, data processing devices and computer readable media may be arranged to encrypt the data passed to the network when the data stored in the backing storage device is in unencrypted form. Also disclosed are methods, data processing devices and computer readable media that identify when the data stored in the backing storage device is in unencrypted form, including methods that may detect that the data may appear to be in encrypted form as a result of the data being compressed.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for methods, systems, data processing devices and computer readable media configured to decrypt data to be stored in a data cache when a particular condition indicative of user authentication or data security has occurred. The described techniques may also be arranged to terminate the storage of decrypted data in the cache when a particular condition that may compromise the security of the data is detected. The describe techniques may further be arranged to erase the decrypted data stored in the cache when a particular condition that may compromise the security of the data is detected.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for identifying characters for a display are generally described. An example system may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and an input device coupled to the processor. The input device may include a plurality of input members, where one or more of the input members may have a plurality of characters associated therewith. The processor may be adapted to execute computer implemented instructions to identify an occurrence of a touch force being applied to an input member, determine a particular character from the plurality of characters that is associated with the applied touch force, and/or send the identified character to a display unit. The character may be determined based at least in part on the one or more properties of the applied touch force.

Abstract: Techniques for thread mapping in multi-core processors are disclosed. An example computing system is disclosed having a multi-core processor with a plurality of processor cores. A performance counter may be configured to collect data relating to the performance of the multi-core processor. A core controller may be configured to map threads of execution to the processor cores based at least in part on the data collected by the performance counter.

Abstract: Techniques a generally described for creating a compiler determined map for the allocation of memory space within a cache. An example computing system is disclosed having a multicore processor with a plurality of processor cores. At least one cache may be accessible to at least two of the plurality of processor cores. A compiler determined map may separately allocate a memory space to threads of execution processed by the processor cores.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling the execution of tasks in data center are generally described. In some examples, a management system may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor, in some examples, may be adapted to execute computer implemented instructions to retrieve one or more data center tasks, determine execution parameters for the one or more of the data center tasks on based at least in part on one or more financial indicators, and communicate the execution parameters to the data center to execute the one or more data center tasks in accordance with the execution parameters.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for a multi-core processor with a plurality of processor cores. At least one cache is accessible to at least two of the plurality of processor cores. The multi-core processor can be configured for separately allocating a memory space within the cache to the individual processor cores accessing the cache.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a touch-sensitive LED display device with a number of shared circuits having measurement circuitry electrically coupled to display circuitry. A processor receives signals from the measurement circuitry and may compare the signals to determine a location of the touch on the touch screen.