Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed file processing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for distributed file processing in a distributed network may include: (1) receiving, at a first distributed host in a network of a plurality of distributed hosts, an archive command; (2) the first distributed host identifying a plurality of files in a shared file system to archive in response to the archive command; (3) the first distributed host splitting at least one of the plurality of files that is above a predetermined size into a plurality of file chunks; (4) the first distributed host instructing a second distributed host to archive one of the plurality of files or plurality of file chunks to a store; and (5) the first distributed host and the second distributed host archiving the plurality of files and the plurality of file chunks to the store.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed file processing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for distributed file processing in a distributed network may include: (1) receiving, at a first distributed host in a network of a plurality of distributed hosts, an archive command; (2) the first distributed host identifying a plurality of files in a shared file system to archive in response to the archive command; (3) the first distributed host splitting at least one of the plurality of files that is above a predetermined size into a plurality of file chunks; (4) the first distributed host instructing a second distributed host to archive one of the plurality of files or plurality of file chunks to a store; and (5) the first distributed host and the second distributed host archiving the plurality of files and the plurality of file chunks to the store.

Abstract: A peristaltic engine including two members and a conduit with a varying cross-sectional area disposed on the outer surface of one of the two members in the form of a helix. Each member has an axis and an outer surface in close proximity of each other forming a pinch point therebetween. The conduit has a combustible fluid disposed therein. The pinch point causes the combustible fluid within the conduit to compress. Then, the combustible fluid expands when the cross-sectional area of the conduit increases, thereby causing the two members to rotate and produce torque along their axis.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically connecting semi-conductor devices is disclosed. The apparatus and method employs a vacuum chamber and first and second semi-conductor components. The first and second semi-conductor components are coupled to a vacuum chamber and free space electron transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are configured to transmit a signals between the semi-conductor components.

Abstract: A communications system that includes one or more free space electron switches. The free space electron switch employs an array of electron emitters, where each emitter is responsive to an RF or optical input signal on an input channel. Each emitter includes a cathode that emits electrons in response to the input signal. Each emitter further includes a focussing/accelerating electrode for collecting and accelerating the emitted electrons into an electron beam. Each emitter further includes an aiming anode that directs the beam of electrons to a desired detector within an array of detectors that converts the beam of electrons to a representative RF or optical signal on an output channel. Each emitter may include a modulating electrode that generates an electric field to modulate data onto the beam of electrons. The communications systems employing the switch can be an ISDN, DSLAM networks, packet routing systems, ADSL networks, PBX systems, local exchange systems, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically connecting semi-conductor devices is disclosed. The apparatus and method employs a vacuum chamber and first and second semi-conductor components. The first and second semi-conductor components are coupled to a vacuum chamber and free space electron transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are configured to transmit a signals between the semi-conductor components.

Abstract: A communications system that includes one or more free space electron switches. The free space electron switch employs an array of electron emitters, where each emitter is responsive to an RF or optical input signal on an input channel. Each emitter includes a cathode that emits electrons in response to the input signal. Each emitter further includes a focussing/accelerating electrode for collecting and accelerating the emitted electrons into an electron beam. Each emitter further includes an aiming anode that directs the beam of electrons to a desired detector within an array of detectors that converts the beam of electrons to a representative RF or optical signal on an output channel. Each emitter may include a modulating electrode that generates an electric field to modulate data onto the beam of electrons. The communications systems employing the switch can be an ISDN, DSLAM networks, packet routing systems, ADSL networks, PBX systems, local exchange systems, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically connecting semi-conductor devices is disclosed. The apparatus and method employs a vacuum chamber and first and second semi-conductor components. The first and second semi-conductor components are coupled to a vacuum chamber and free space electron transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are configured to transmit a signals between the semi-conductor components.

Abstract: A communications system that includes one or more free space electron switches. The free space electron switch employs an array of electron emitters, where each emitter is responsive to an RF or optical input signal on an input channel. Each emitter includes a cathode that emits electrons in response to the input signal. Each emitter further includes a focussing/accelerating electrode for collecting and accelerating the emitted electrons into an electron beam. Each emitter further includes an aiming anode that directs the beam of electrons to a desired detector within an array of detectors that converts the beam of electrons to a representative RF or optical signal on an output channel. Each emitter may include a modulating electrode that generates an electric field to modulate data onto the beam of electrons. The communications systems employing the switch can be an ISDN, DSLAM networks, packet routing systems, ADSL networks, PBX systems, local exchange systems, etc.

Abstract: A communications system that includes one or more free space electron switches. The free space electron switch employs an array of electron emitters, where each emitter is responsive to an RF or optical input signal on an input channel. Each emitter includes a cathode that emits electrons in response to the input signal. Each emitter further includes a focussing/accelerating electrode for collecting and accelerating the emitted electrons into an electron beam. Each emitter further includes an aiming anode that directs the beam of electrons to a desired detector within an array of detectors that converts the beam of electrons to a representative RF or optical signal on an output channel. Each emitter may include a modulating electrode that generates an electric field to modulate data onto the beam of electrons. The communications systems employing the switch can be an ISDN, DSLAM networks, packet routing systems, ADSL networks, PBX systems, local exchange systems, etc.