Abstract: Predictive entity resolution uses a set of identity models to resolve an attribute to one or more associated entities, possibly with respective probabilities, at a particular time. The predictive entity resolution generates the sets of identity models from evidence events received from evidence sources. Each evidence event has at least one attribute and an associated time stamp.

Abstract: Sensitive data may be anonymized for use in user interfaces by applying a cryptographic hash function to the data. The hashed value may be broken into hash tokens and the hash tokens converted to human readable tokens using a 1:1 conversion function. The human readable tokens can then be concatenated together to provide a human readable identifier of the sensitive data.

Abstract: Power distribution networks (PDNs) using hybrid grid and pillar arrangements are disclosed. In particular, a process for designing an integrated circuit (IC) considers various design criteria when placing and routing the PDN for the IC. Exemplary design criteria include switching frequencies, current densities, and decoupling capacitance and their impact on temperature. In areas of high localized temperature, a power grid structure is used. In other areas, shared metal track pillars may be used. By mixing power grids with pillars, the IC may reduce local hotspots by allowing the grid to help dissipate heat and assist with decoupling capacitance while at the same time providing pillars in areas of high current density to reduce resistive losses.

Abstract: Power distribution networks (PDNs) using hybrid grid and pillar arrangements are disclosed. In particular, a process for designing an integrated circuit (IC) considers various design criteria when placing and routing the PDN for the IC. Exemplary design criteria include switching frequencies, current densities, and decoupling capacitance and their impact on temperature. In areas of high localized temperature, a power grid structure is used. In other areas, shared metal track pillars may be used. By mixing power grids with pillars, the IC may reduce local hotspots by allowing the grid to help dissipate heat and assist with decoupling capacitance while at the same time providing pillars in areas of high current density to reduce resistive losses.

Abstract: Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) (CMOS) standard cell circuits employing metal lines in a first metal layer used for routing, and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a CMOS standard cell circuit includes first supply rail, second supply rail, and metal lines disposed in the first metal layer. One or more of the metal lines are dynamically cut corresponding to a first cell boundary and a second cell boundary of the CMOS standard cell such that the metal lines have cut edges corresponding to the first and second cell boundaries. Metal lines not cut corresponding to the first and second cell boundaries can be used to interconnect nodes of the CMOS standard cell circuit. Dynamically cutting the metal lines allows the first metal layer to be used for routing, reducing routing in other metal layers such that fewer vias and metal lines are disposed above the first metal layer.

Abstract: A system and method allowing engineers to create large scale, consumer oriented, distributed applications that utilize peer to peer messaging patterns and service oriented architectures. Applications built using the method produce operational cost curves typical of successful peer to peer systems. The system includes mechanisms to deal with reliably and securely sending messages over consumer grade networks that are inherently unreliable and insecure while still permitting direct, consumer-to-consumer messaging by virtue of an extensible Network Address Translation traversal strategy. The system and method allows for the creation of consumer applications by facilitating the identification, location and assembly of services running in a network on a plurality of devices. While the application of the system and method to the distribution of large digital media is readily apparent, the system and method is, in no way, limited to this domain.