Abstract: A method for treating a bifurcation or trifurcation aneurysm (201) occurring on a first artery, the first artery and a second artery joining to a third artery, the method comprising: inserting a medical device (202) such that it is at least partially located in the first artery and is at least partially located in the third artery; expanding the medical device (202) from a first position to a second position, said medical device (202) is expanded radially outwardly to the second position such that the exterior surface of said medical device (202) engages with the inner surface of the first and third arteries so as to maintain a fluid pathway through said arteries; and positioning the medical device (202) such that a membrane (203) of the medical device (202) is located against an aneurysm neck of the aneurysm (201) to obstruct blood circulation to the aneurysm (201) when the medical device (202) is expanded to the second position, and at least a portion of the membrane (203) is secured to the medical device (

Abstract: Data is retrieved from system memory in compressed mode if a determination is made that the memory bus is bandwidth limited and in uncompressed mode if the memory bus is not bandwidth limited. Determination of the existence of the bandwidth limited condition may be based on memory bus utilization or according to a depth of a queue of memory access requests.

Abstract: A method for treating a bifurcation or trifurcation aneurysm (201) occurring on a first artery, the first artery and a second artery joining to a third artery, the method comprising: inserting a medical device (202) such that it is at least partially located in the first artery and is at least partially located in the third artery; expanding the medical device (202) from a first position to a second position, said medical device (202) is expanded radially outwardly to the second position such that the exterior surface of said medical device (202) engages with the inner surface of the first and third arteries so as to maintain a fluid pathway through said arteries; and positioning the medical device (202) such that a membrane (203) of the medical device (202) is located against an aneurysm neck of the aneurysm (201) to obstruct blood circulation to the aneurysm (201) when the medical device (202) is expanded to the second position, and at least a portion of the membrane (203) is secured to the medical device (

Abstract: A multi-interconnect integrated circuit device includes an input/output (I/O) circuit for conveying a plurality of interleaved data channel groups by configuring the I/O circuit to convey a first data channel group over a default fixed interconnect signal paths if there are no connection failures in the default fixed interconnect signal paths, and to convey the first data channel group over a second plurality of default fixed interconnect signal paths if there is at least one connection failure in the first plurality of default fixed interconnect signal paths, where the second plurality of default fixed interconnect signal paths includes a redundant fixed interconnect signal path for replacing a failed interconnect signal path from the first plurality of default fixed interconnect signal paths.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to data inversion encoding. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an interface circuit. The interface circuit is configured to perform first and second data bursts that include respective pluralities of data transmissions encoded using an inversion coding scheme. In such an embodiment, the initial data transmission of the second data burst is encoded using the final data transmission of the first data burst. In some embodiments, the first and second data bursts correspond to successive write operations or successive read operations to a memory module from a memory PHY.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for assessing future power plant capabilities. In one embodiment, a method may be provided, the method comprising: receiving one or more power plant historic operation parameters; receiving one or more power plant intrinsic performance capabilities based at least in part on an as-built configuration; receiving at least one client input; receiving at least one power plant performance model based at least in part on the one or more performance parameters of similar power plants or the one or more power plant historic operation parameters; and outputting via a user interface at least one dataset of the power plant capabilities in the future.

Abstract: Dental compositions comprising a polymerizable compound, filler system of nanometer-sized silica particles, and polymerization system capable of being activated by light are provided. The compositions further contain a solvent such as a mixture of 1-butanol and acetone and may contain water. The nanometer-sized silica particles, having an average particle size of about 1 nm to about 100 nm, are uniformly dispersed within the resin. The compositions can be applied as a polish, sealant, bleach guard, or other coating material to the surfaces of dental restorations and teeth. Self-etching and non-self-etching compositions are provided. The cured coating forms a protective, durable film that enhances the shine and luster of the restorations and teeth.

Abstract: Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.

Abstract: A gaming system comprises a wager input device and a display for displaying a wallpaper, a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of symbol backgrounds. The symbols overly the symbol backgrounds, and the symbol backgrounds overly the wallpaper. The plurality of symbols represent a randomly selected outcome of a wagering game. The system further comprises a controller operative to increase a translucence of at least one of the symbol backgrounds to increase visibility of the wallpaper in response to a triggering event.

Abstract: An implantable mechanical device for insertion into a passage, where the device is made from a platinum alloy selected from the group consisting of platinum:iridium alloy, platinum:tungsten alloy, platinum:rhodium:ruthenium alloy, platinum:rhodium alloy and platinum:nickel alloy.

Abstract: A system and method for performing zero-bandwidth-clears reduces external memory accesses by a graphics processor when performing clears and subsequent read operations. A set of clear values is stored in the graphics processor. Each region of a color or z buffer may be configured using a zero-bandwidth-clear command to reference a clear value without writing the external memory. The clear value is provided to a requestor without accessing the external memory when a read access is performed.

Abstract: An actuator includes a tubular configured to longitudinally expand in response to radial expansion of at least a portion of the tubular.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed elapsed time-temperature indicating labels and to a method of indicating the elapse of a predetermined period of time and/or temperature. More' specifically the present invention relates to a device that measures and visually indicates the passage of a predetermined period of time and the various components of which can be formed by inexpensive printing methods and by lamination of one or more printed layers, which can be activated at point of use. The present invention is intended to provide a solution to the longstanding problems of providing an indication of the exposure of foodstuffs to unacceptable time and/or temperature conditions.

Abstract: A compression technique includes storing respective fixed-size symbols for each of a plurality of words in a data block, e.g., a cache line, into a symbol portion of a compressed data block, e.g., a compressed cache line, where each of the symbols provides information about a corresponding one of the words in the data block. Up to a first plurality of data segments are stored in a data portion of the compressed data block, each data segment corresponds to a unique one of the symbols in the compressed data block and a unique one of the words in the cache line. Up to a second plurality of dictionary entries are stored in the data portion of the compressed cache line. The dictionary entries can correspond to multiple ones of the symbols.

Abstract: Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.

Abstract: A method is provided for testing a computer system, which system includes an interface supporting connection to one or more hardware devices. The method comprises initially performing a plurality of discrete software test processes in a first order of performance. For each test process, by reference to the said interface, the hardware device interactions occasioned by each said test process are recorded. Subsequently the said test processes are run in a second order of performance, which second order is derived from the record of hardware device interactions. A computer system configured to implement the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing over current protection in a power supply unit is disclosed. One aspect of certain embodiments includes comparing for each conductor of a plurality of conductors the current flowing through the particular conductor with over current protection limit associated with that particular conductor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing over current protection in a power supply unit is disclosed. One aspect of certain embodiments includes comparing for each conductor of a plurality of conductors the current flowing through the particular conductor with over current protection limit associated with that particular conductor.

Abstract: A method and CPAP apparatus characterizes different mask systems, e.g., masks and hoses. The CPAP apparatus can be calibrated for different mask systems and hoses by including sensors that measure flow and pressure at a flow generator of the apparatus. When the generator is fitted to a new mask system, or any changes are made to an existing one, a method calibrates the generator for the mask system. The method includes determining air flow characteristics using flow measurements from a first test period when flow through the mask system is open, measuring or estimating pressure in the mask system during a second test period when flow through the mask system is blocked and determining air flow characteristics of the diffuser of the mask system using the air flow characteristics of the air delivery hose determined during the first period and the pressure measurements made during the second period.

Abstract: Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.