Abstract: One or more problems related to processing workpieces using processes that involve optical radiation are presented along with solutions to one or more of the problems. One embodiment of the invention comprises a sensor apparatus for collecting optical radiation data representing one or more process conditions used for processing a workpiece. In a further embodiment, the sensor apparatus is also configured for measuring data other than optical radiation.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus for measuring a plasma process parameter for processing a workpiece. The sensor apparatus includes a base, an information processor supported on or in the base, and at least one sensor supported on or in the base. The at least one sensor includes at least one sensing element configured for measuring an electrical property of a plasma and at least one transducer coupled to the at least one sensing element. The transducer is configured so as to receive a signal from the sensing element and converting the signal into a second signal for input to the information processor.

Abstract: System and method for adjusting the angle of a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects the surface angle and actively adjusts the members of the ankle to a preferred angle according to the respective slope of the incline/decline.

Abstract: System, method, and computer program product for accessing values from a multi-port memory having a plurality of read ports, each value representing a modulator distortion compensation value associated with a modulator of an optical device, and processing an input signal using the accessed values to generate an output signal that compensates for modulator distortion.

Abstract: In one aspect a system and method for providing a multi-port memory having a plurality of read ports, each read port including a filter coefficient value representing a dispersion compensation value associated with an optical link. The method includes processing an input optical signal using the filter coefficient values in the multi-port memory to generate an output optical signal for transmission on the optical link.

Abstract: A clock divider circuit for generating an output clock signal derived from an input clock signal with the output clock signal having a selected frequency and duty cycle. The clock divider circuit comprises a linear shift register with a feedback loop. Data is shifted through the stages of the linear shift register in response to the input clock signal being applied at a clock input port. The output clock signal is derived from the data outputs on selected stages in the linear shift register. In one aspect, the clock divider circuit divides a 667 MHz input clock signal to generate a 44 MHz output clock signal having a 50% duty cycle. In another aspect, the clock divider circuit divides a 669 MHz input clock signal to generate a 45 MHz output clock signal.

Abstract: A customer queuing system receives telephone calls on one port of a switching system for handling by servers attached to output ports of the switching system. The queuing system estimates the waiting time which may be expected by each customer arriving at an input port and utilizes a voice announcement system to inform callers during the queue of the estimated waiting period prior to connection to one of the servers.

Abstract: An arcuate peg board comprising a cylindrical panel with a plurality of regularly spaced apertures, a rotating pedestal upon which the panel is vertically mounted, a removable U-shaped handle at the upper end of the panel, a compartmented tray removably mounted to the upper end of the panel, and a plurality of movable fixtures for holding tools and components of various shapes and sizes. The fixtures include a tube, a bin, a slot, a shoulder, a magnet, and a hook.

Abstract: An integral stainless steel golf club head having a lead insert positioned directly behind the center of the intended striking surface of the club head is provided by using a "lost wax" procedure to mold an internally screwthreaded recess in the rear surface of the club head, into which a correspondingly threaded lead insert of selected weight and length is inserted.