Abstract: An SEU protection circuit comprises first and second storage means for receiving primary and redundant versions, respectively, of an n-bit wide data value that is to be corrected in case of an SEU occurrence; the correction circuit requires that the data value be a 1-hot encoded value. A parity engine performs a parity operation on the n bits of the primary data value. A multiplexer receives the primary and redundant data values and the parity engine output at respective inputs, and is arranged to pass the primary data value to an output when the parity engine output indicates ‘odd’ parity, and to pass the redundant data value to the output when the parity engine output indicates ‘even’ parity. The primary and redundant data values are suitably state variables, and the parity engine is preferably an n-bit wide XOR or XNOR gate.

Abstract: An SEU protection circuit comprises first and second storage means for receiving primary and redundant versions, respectively, of an n-bit wide data value that is to be corrected in case of an SEU occurrence; the correction circuit requires that the data value be a 1-hot encoded value. A parity engine performs a parity operation on the n bits of the primary data value. A multiplexer receives the primary and redundant data values and the parity engine output at respective inputs, and is arranged to pass the primary data value to an output when the parity engine output indicates ‘odd’ parity, and to pass the redundant data value to the output when the parity engine output indicates ‘even’ parity. The primary and redundant data values are suitably state variables, and the parity engine is preferably an n-bit wide XOR or XNOR gate.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for creating and measuring cashflows based on energy saving improvements made to a structure, e.g., a building, underground facility, or a ship. In one implementation, the invention is directed to a system and method for improving and measuring the energy efficiency of a structure. The system and method may be implemented in hardware or on a computer-readable medium that is non-transitory. A method and system for creating a financial security collateralized by such cashflows associated with an individual structure are disclosed. A method and system for creating a financial security collateralizing a pool of multiple financial securities discussed above are disclosed.

Abstract: An array of photosensitive sensors each has a storage element to store a pixel value. A repeating fixed pattern noise correction module may be coupled to the photosensitive sensors to correct a repeating fixed noise pattern associated with the stored pixel values. In addition, a non-repeating fixed pattern noise hardware correction module may be coupled to the image sensor to correct a non-repeating fixed pattern noise associated with the pixel values stored in the plurality of elements. In a specific embodiment, one or both of the repeating fixed pattern noise correction module and the non-repeating fixed pattern noise hardware correction module are integrated onto a common substrate with the photosensitive sensors, and can comprise tables to identify specific fixed pattern noise locations.

Abstract: An array of photosensitive sensors each has a storage element to store a pixel value. A repeating fixed pattern noise correction module may be coupled to the photosensitive sensors to correct a repeating fixed noise pattern associated with the stored pixel values. In addition, a non-repeating fixed pattern noise hardware correction module may be coupled to the image sensor to correct a non-repeating fixed pattern noise associated with the pixel values stored in the plurality of elements. In a specific embodiment, one or both of the repeating fixed pattern noise correction module and the non-repeating fixed pattern noise hardware correction module are integrated onto a common substrate with the photosensitive sensors, and can comprise tables to identify specific fixed pattern noise locations.