Abstract: An endpoint for determining a frame loss ratio is provided. The endpoint includes a processor and a memory coupled with the processor. The memory stores instructions that are executable to generate a number of synthetic frames, and insert the number of synthetic frames into a stream of data frames, the synthetic frames being transmitted to a responder endpoint address designated in the synthetic frames. The memory may also store instructions that are executable to determine a number of lost synthetic frames; and calculate a synthetic frame loss ratio as a function of the number of lost synthetic frames and the number of synthetic frames inserted into the stream of data frames.

Abstract: A plasma processing system for generating plasma to process at least a wafer. The plasma processing system includes a coil for conducting a current for sustaining at least a portion of the plasma. The plasma processing system also includes a sensor coupled with the coil for measuring a magnitude of a supplied current to provide a magnitude measurement without measuring any phase angle of the supplied current. The supplied current is the current or a total current that is used for providing a plurality of currents (e.g., including the current). The plasma processing system also includes a controller coupled with the sensor for generating a command using the magnitude measurement and/or information derived using the magnitude measurement, without using information related to phase angle measurement, and for providing the command for controlling the magnitude of the supplied current and/or a magnitude of the total current.

Abstract: A system for communicating an alert message from a user to a recipient is disclosed. In one embodiment the system includes a communications network, a communication device, and a communications management system. The communications device is activatable by the user to transmit into the communications network a signal communicating identification information associated with the user. The communication management receives and processes the signal to establish a communications channel between the communications device and a communications service associated with a recipient. The communications service is selected according to the identification information. Method and devices for communicating an alert signal are also disclosed.

Abstract: A test system for facilitating determining whether a plasma processing system (which includes a plasma processing chamber) is ready for processing wafers. The test system may include a computer-readable medium storing at least a test program. The test program may include code for receiving electric parameter values derived from signals detected by at least one sensor when no plasma is present in the plasma processing chamber. The test program may also include code for generating electric model parameter values using the electric parameter values and a mathematical model. The test program may also include code for comparing the electric model parameter values with baseline model parameter value information. The test program may also include code for determining readiness of the plasma processing system based on the comparison. The test system may also include circuit hardware for performing one or more tasks associated with the test program.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a physical layer processing device that comprises logic configured to process a packet received from a physical layer interface is disclosed. The physical layer processing device logic is further configured to determine a preamble portion of the packet and a data portion of the packet. The physical layer processing device logic is further configured to insert a timestamp into the preamble portion of the packet. The physical layer processing device logic forwards the packet with the timestamp inserted into the preamble.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a system and apparatus for direct retrofit into any internal combustion engine a system and apparatus for an engine that uses only water as the raw fuel sources hydrogen, oxygen, and steam. The system is designed for on demand conversion of distilled water to hydrogen, oxygen and a slight amount of water vapor. Sensors, minor chamber modifications are the only minor changes to the original or OEM system provides an elegant answer to a question of alternative energy. With addition of multiple heat exchange units or steam generators, surplus energy is made.

Abstract: A solution is provided wherein physical link parameters may be negotiated after a link is brought up by having the two devices involved in the link exchange identifiers when the link is initially brought up. These identifiers may be saved in the devices and then utilized upon receipt of subsequent physical link parameter negotiation packets to ensure that these packets are received by a partner who is connected via a physical link.

Abstract: A method for messaging based communication includes enabling a first message to be entered into a message entry area of a first messaging application, receiving at least one segment of a second message from at least one remote messaging application before the message is completed, displaying the received segment of the at least one second message in an in process message display area of the first messaging application, receiving the second message completely from the at least one remote messaging application, and displaying the completed message in a designated completed message display area of the first messaging application.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a physical layer processing device that comprises logic configured to process a packet received from a physical layer interface is disclosed. The physical layer processing device logic is further configured to determine a preamble portion of the packet and a data portion of the packet. The physical layer processing device logic is further configured to insert a timestamp into the preamble portion of the packet. The physical layer processing device logic forwards the packet with the timestamp inserted into the preamble.

Abstract: An enclosed fence railing set includes a set of posts with tips and fixing components for an upper beam and lower beam on both sides thereof. The fence railing set also includes a set of beams including an upper beam and a lower beam wherein the upper beam and lower beam match the fixing components and wherein there are railings between the sets of beams. A set of stakes are provided for fixing the posts. Each of the stakes includes a tube extending upwardly from the stake and a plate separating the stake and tube with a number of holes in the plate.

Abstract: An enclosed fence railing set includes a set of posts with tips and fixing components for an upper beam and lower beam on both sides thereof. The fence railing set also includes a set of beams including an upper beam and a lower beam wherein the upper beam and lower beam match the fixing components and wherein there are railings between the sets of beams. A set of stakes are provided for fixing the posts. Each of the stakes includes a tube extending upwardly from the stake and a plate separating the stake and tube with a number of holes in the plate.

Abstract: An extension ladder with improved mechanism includes a plurality of ladder sections, connection kits, locking mechanism, and transverse step portions; wherein each ladder section is a hollow rung, and the caliber of the rung becomes smaller when it is in a higher location. The upper ladder section and lower ladder section can be interconnected and fit each other; said connection kits are horizontally provided in the upper end of said ladder section. The internal part of said connection kit is provided with a locking mechanism to snap-fit into the through hole of said ladder section to secure the extension between each ladder section. The outside of said locking mechanism is covered by the transverse step portion, by the improved locking mechanism, the extension ladder can be assembled easily and firmly for providing superior safety to people, even when an external force is applied.

Abstract: An extension ladder with improved mechanism includes a plurality of ladder sections, connection kits, locking mechanism, and transverse step portions; wherein each ladder section is a hollow rung, and the caliber of the rung becomes smaller when it is in a higher location. The upper ladder section and lower ladder section can be interconnected and fit each other; said connection kits are horizontally provided in the upper end of said ladder section. The internal part of said connection kit is provided with a locking mechanism to snap-fit into the through hole of said ladder section to secure the extension between each ladder section. The outside of said locking mechanism is covered by the transverse step portion, by the improved locking mechanism, the extension ladder can be assembled easily and firmly for providing superior safety to people, even when an external force is applied.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing a semiconductor substrate in a plasma processing system is disclosed. The arrangement includes providing a RF coupling structure having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal being coupled with a first electrical measuring device, the second terminal being coupled with a second electrical measuring device. The arrangement also includes coupling a compensating circuit to the second terminal. The arrangement further includes providing a feedback circuit coupled to receive information from the first electrical measuring device and the second electrical measuring device, an output of the feedback circuit being employed to control the compensating circuit in order to keep a ratio between a first electrical value at the first terminal and a second electrical value at the second terminal substantially at a predefined value.

Abstract: A pyroelectric sensor having an active regulation for maximizing pyroelectric sensor sensitivity is disclosed. The pyroelectric sensor comprises a ferroelectric transducer, and a regulator. The ferroelectric transducer may either be a homogenous ferroelectric transducer, a compositionally graded ferroelectric transducer, or an externally graded ferroelectric transducer. The regulator may either be an excitation regulator or a temperature regulator. A method for regulating the excitation or the temperature of a pyroelectric sensor for maximizing sensitivity of the pyroelectric sensor is also disclosed.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing a semiconductor substrate in a plasma processing system is disclosed. The arrangement includes providing a RF coupling structure having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal being coupled with a first electrical measuring device, the second terminal being coupled with a second electrical measuring device. The arrangement also includes coupling a compensating circuit to the second terminal. The arrangement further includes providing a feedback circuit coupled to receive information from the first electrical measuring device and the second electrical measuring device, an output of the feedback circuit being employed to control the compensating circuit in order to keep a ratio between a first electrical value at the first terminal and a second electrical value at the second terminal substantially at a predefined value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for making an item of footwear (2) and to a last (5) to be used in that method and apparatus. The last (5) includes a body (8) which mimicks the general shape of a foot around which an upper (3) for the item of footwear (2) is formed. The last body (8) has a base (9) corresponding to a sole of the general foot shape and the base is adapted to be heated to facilitate moulding of a rubber sole (4) to the upper (3) while the upper is still positioned on the forming last (5). The last preferably has heating means (16) located inside.

Abstract: A solar collection system and method having means for receiving solar radiation through a main refractive interface and means for internally reflecting at least once, at least a portion of the received solar radiation. The refractive medium may be liquid, gel or solid. The device may be integrated with a photovoltaic device, photohydrolytic device, a heat engine, a light pipe or a photothermal receptor.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating an amplified effect in an asymmetrical hysteretic system is disclosed. The asymmetrical hysteretic system comprises a transponent, a bias that externally grades the transponent, an energy source that drives the transponent, and a small stimulus amplified by a gain factor of the transponent. A method for generating an amplified effect in an asymmetrical hysteretic system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pyroelectric sensor having an active regulation for maximizing pyroelectric sensor sensitivity is disclosed. The pyroelectric sensor comprises a ferroelectric transducer, and a regulator. The ferroelectric transducer may either be a homogenous ferroelectric transducer, a compositionally graded ferroelectric transducer, or an externally graded ferroelectric transducer. The regulator may either be an excitation regulator or a temperature regulator. A method for regulating the excitation or the temperature of a pyroelectric sensor for maximizing sensitivity of the pyroelectric sensor is also disclosed.