Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can construct a map for summarizing analyses with respect to data included in a database. In addition, the architecture can display the map in a special canvas area. Generally, the map is a hub-and-spoke-style map in which a hub is associated with an entity (e.g., a related set of records) included in a database. Likewise, the spokes are typically representative of operations (e.g., filter, join, transform) that act upon the hub/entity from which it extends. The map can aid with open-ended analysis on complex databases by recording and ordering competing hypotheses and can also further collaborative efforts with respect to analysis.

Abstract: A system and method are set forth which combine an ability to view video with an ability to access computer programs. In certain embodiments, the media system provides access to movies, music and photos in a visually appealing three dimensional environment. Also, in certain environment, the media system presents a three dimensional navigation tool (such as a three dimensional wheel) on which multiple media files are presented. Also, in certain embodiments, a user may access both local and remote media files via the media system. Also, in certain embodiments, the media system provides on demand integration (such as Orb integration) while providing a consistent user interface such that access to local and remote content is seamless.

Abstract: A system and method are set forth which combine an ability to view video with an ability to access computer programs. In certain embodiments, the media system provides access to movies, music and photos in a visually appealing three dimensional environment. Also, in certain environment, the media system presents a three dimensional navigation tool (such as a three dimensional wheel) on which multiple media files are presented. Also, in certain embodiments, a user may access both local and remote media files via the media system. Also, in certain embodiments, the media system provides on demand integration (such as Orb integration) while providing a consistent user interface such that access to local and remote content is seamless.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes forming column range-bands, generating row range-bands, and establishing global range-bands in conjunction with the column range-bands and the row range-bands.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for accelerating development and debug of a printed circuit board (PCB) designed for use with a platform ASIC in advance of availability of a prototype sample of the platform ASIC. Aspects of the invention include a pin-out adapter card that implements a predefined pin-out of the ASIC and that hosts FPGA logic resources for emulating I/O functionality and some (or all) of the ASIC core logic; a PCB designed for use with the platform ASIC, wherein the PCB includes the predefined ASIC pin-out for eventually mating with the ASIC; and a socket having mating connectors on both sides for mating with the ASIC pin-out on the PCB and to the ASIC pin-out on the adapter card, respectively, for coupling the adapter card to the PCB, thereby enabling development and debug of the PCB prior to availability of ASIC samples.

Abstract: A system for generating time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) projection data includes a direct memory access rebinner constructed as a digital FPGA pipeline for rebinning TOF coincidence data in accordance with a number of projection space mapping algorithms, such as single-slice rebinning (SSRB) and reduced multiple-slice rebinning (MSRB), together with less precise transaxial and/or axial sampling.

Abstract: For patient transmission data acquired simultaneously with patient emission data, blank transmission data are acquired in the absence of the patient emission and therefore under count rate conditions different from the count rate conditions of the patient transmission data. To prevent the different count rate conditions from causing artifacts in reconstructed tomographic images, a correction is made for spatially varying count rate effects on the attenuation correction. For example, the blank scan data are adjusted according to the count rate at which the patient emission data are acquired, and the adjusted blank scan data and the patient transmission data are used for attenuation correction of the patient emission data used for reconstructing a tomographic image.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing nuclear medical imaging, in particular positron emission tomography, wherein a panel detector including scintillation blocks with a light guide is attached thereto. The scintillation block is arranged to cover a plurality of photosensors in an N by N configuration where there are outer photosensors which share light information from adjacent scintillation blocks and at least one center photosensor which does not share light information from adjacent scintillation blocks.

Abstract: A multiple access wireless communications architecture provides selective, simultaneous communications with wireless devices located in different sections of a spatial area around a communications apparatus referred to as “sectors”. This includes communications between wireless devices in a single sector, between wireless devices in different sectors and between wireless devices and a wired network or wireless backhaul network. The wireless communications architecture generally includes two or more wireless antenna arrangements that are each configured to provide communications with wireless devices located in a particular sector. Each wireless antenna arrangement is further configured to determine whether signals are being communicated on a communications channel before transmitting on the communications channel. This may be implemented, for example, using a carrier sense or energy detection mechanism.

Abstract: A gaming machine and a method for conducting a wagering game at the gaming machine includes a bonus payout based on a similarity of objects that are accumulated by a player. The accumulated objects are compared with a final object and a player is awarded a first bonus payout based on identical matching of objects and a second bonus payout based on the similarity of objects.

Abstract: Fast reconstruction methods are provided for 3D time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET), based on 2D data re-binning. Starting from pre-corrected 3D TOF data, a re-binning algorithm estimates for each transaxial slice the 2D TOF sinogram. The re-binned sinograms can then be reconstructed using any algorithm for 2D TOF reconstruction. A TOF-FORE (Fourier re-binning of TOF data) algorithm is provided as an approximate re-binning algorithm obtained by extending the Fourier re-binning method for non-TOF data. In addition, two partial differential equations are identified that must be satisfied by consistent 3D TOF data, and are used to derive exact re-binning algorithms and to characterize the degree of the approximation in TOF-FORE.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device, comprising a strut, at least one wheel attached to one end of the strut, a handle attached to the other end, and a leg pivotally attached to the strut in between. The distal end of the leg rests on a flat surface. In one embodiment, the strut may further comprise a semi-flexible region with the benefit, among other things, of causing the handle to move in an arc-like path and thereby facilitate the abdominal exercise. A further embodiment may additionally comprise one or more resistive elements attached to the strut and the leg to provide additional resistance during the abdominal exercise.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises at least one visual display (mechanical or video) and a game of chance controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a primary game and a sorting feature. The sorting feature is triggered by certain start-feature outcomes of the primary game. The sorting feature includes a collection of scrambled objects, such as letters, symbols, pictures, or puzzle pieces, that are at least partially sorted during operation of the sorting feature. The sorting feature generates an award, such as a payoff, a payoff multiplier, or extended play, if the sorted objects match predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises at least one visual display (mechanical or video) and a game of chance controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a primary game and a sorting feature. The sorting feature is triggered by certain start-feature outcomes of the primary game. The sorting feature includes a collection of scrambled objects, such as letters, symbols, pictures, or puzzle pieces, that are at least partially sorted during operation of the sorting feature. The sorting feature generates an award, such as a payoff, a payoff multiplier, or extended play, if the sorted objects match predetermined criteria.

Abstract: An integrated circuit layout is provided, which includes a base platform for an integrated circuit, a processor hardmac and a support memory. The base platform includes a memory matrix having leaf cells arranged in rows and columns. Each column of leaf cells has interface pins that are routed to a common matrix edge and have a common pin order along the matrix edge. The processor hardmac is placed along the memory matrix and has a hardmac edge adjacent the memory matrix edge and a plurality of interface pins for interfacing with corresponding interface pins of the memory matrix. The interface pins of the processor hardmac have the same pin order along the hardmac edge as the interface pins along the matrix edge. The support memory for the processor hardmac is mapped to a portion of the memory matrix along the hardmac edge.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for accelerating development and debug of a printed circuit board (PCB) designed for use with a platform ASIC in advance of availability of a prototype sample of the platform ASIC. Aspects of the invention include a pin-out adapter card that implements a predefined pin-out of the ASIC and that hosts FPGA logic resources for emulating I/O functionality and some (or all) of the ASIC core logic; a PCB designed for use with the platform ASIC, wherein the PCB includes the predefined ASIC pin-out for eventually mating with the ASIC; and a socket having mating connectors on both sides for mating with the ASIC pin-out on the PCB and to the ASIC pin-out on the adapter card, respectively, for coupling the adapter card to the PCB, thereby enabling development and debug of the PCB prior to availability of ASIC samples.

Abstract: A wagering game system is provided and includes a plurality of gaming terminals, each gaming terminal communicating with a gaming control system configured to conduct a basic wagering game and a group game. The gaming control system is configured to assign at least a portion an award or a wager associated with a gaming terminal to the group game. In the group game, each player's assignment is applied to perform a collecting or building of an object or objects in the group game. Upon satisfaction of a predetermined realization event in the basic wagering game or the group game, an award is awarded for a selected group of objects in the group game at a time of the predetermined realization event.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game having a plurality of players playing at a plurality of gaming terminals, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game. The method includes the steps of conducting the basic game at a first gaming terminal, fulfilling a bonus game entry event at the first gaming terminal and satisfying, at the first gaming terminal during a bonus game, a bonus prize unlocking event to unlock a bonus prize. The method also includes satisfying, at any of the plurality of gaming terminals, a bonus prize win event subsequent to the bonus prize unlocking event to win a bonus prize and awarding bonus prize to a player satisfying the bonus prize win event.

Abstract: A wagering game system includes a service for conducting a group-wagering game for a group of players under the control of a gaming control system and a plurality of gaming terminals, each gaming terminal connected to the service and being configured to conduct a group-wagering game in combination with the service. The gaming control system is configured to permit a player in the group of players to unilaterally alter a membership of the group of players.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for providing scalability in an integrated circuit (IC) having a package coupled to a die through package balls. The die includes a plurality of input/output (I/O) slots and a hardmac configured to implement a logic function. A patch board is included between the hardmac and the I/O slots, wherein the hardmac includes a plurality of attachment points. The hardmac is attached to the plurality of I/O slots through the patch board, wherein adjacent attachment points join to non-adjacent I/O slots through the patch board.