Abstract: A first finite resource allocation request is received at a finite resources allocation server from a first client network node requesting a first amount of a given type of finite resource for use by the first client network node. A first allocated amount of the given type of finite resource is first allocated to the first client network node. The first allocating allocates the first allocated amount at least on the basis of a previously allocated first amount. A second finite resource allocation request is received at the finite resources allocation server from a second client network node requesting a second amount of the given type of finite resource. A second allocated amount of the given type of finite resource is second allocated to the second client network node. The second allocating allocates the second allocated amount at least on the basis of a previously allocated second amount.

Abstract: Measures for use in routing data in a data communications network. A request to route data to a given destination in the network is received. A route to the given destination is first selected from a plurality of routes to the given destination stored in a routing table. Routing the data to the given destination using the first selected route is attempted. In response to receipt of an indication that routing the data to the given destination via the first route failed, a second, different route to the given destination is second selected from the plurality of routes to the given destination stored in the routing table. The second selecting includes omitting, for the purposes of the second selection, at least one route to the given destination from the plurality of routes to the given destination stored in the routing table.

Abstract: A first finite resource allocation request is received at a finite resources allocation server from a first client network node requesting a first amount of a given type of finite resource for use by the first client network node. A first allocated amount of the given type of finite resource is first allocated to the first client network node. The first allocating allocates the first allocated amount at least on the basis of a previously allocated first amount. A second finite resource allocation request is received at the finite resources allocation server from a second client network node requesting a second amount of the given type of finite resource. A second allocated amount of the given type of finite resource is second allocated to the second client network node. The second allocating allocates the second allocated amount at least on the basis of a previously allocated second amount.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fragmenting a discrete waste product item or a combination of discrete waste product items involving introducing the discrete waste product item or combination of discrete waste product items into a pressure vessel, subjecting the item or items to an atmosphere of superheated steam in the vessel of at least 0.5 bar above atmospheric pressure, subsequently decompressing the vessel to achieve a pressure reduction of at least 0.5 bar in at most 5 seconds, and repeating the steps to effect fragmentation of the waste product item or combination of waste product items.

Abstract: Measures for use in routing data in a data communications network. A request to route data to a given destination in the network is received. A route to the given destination is first selected from a plurality of routes to the given destination stored in a routing table. Routing the data to the given destination using the first selected route is attempted. In response to receipt of an indication that routing the data to the given destination via the first route failed, a second, different route to the given destination is second selected from the plurality of routes to the given destination stored in the routing table. The second selecting includes omitting, for the purposes of the second selection, at least one route to the given destination from the plurality of routes to the given destination stored in the routing table.

Abstract: A method of fragmenting a discrete waste product item or a combination of discrete waste product items, the method comprises the steps of: (e) introducing said discrete waste product item or combination of discrete waste product items into a pressure vessel, (f) subjecting said item or items to an atmosphere of superheated steam in the vessel of at least 0.5 bar above atmospheric pressure, (g) subsequently decompressing the vessel to achieve a pressure reduction of at least 0.5 bar in at most 5 seconds, and (h) repeating steps (b) and (c) to effect fragmentation of said waste product item or combination of waste product items.

Abstract: A method of assembling and configuring multiple mezzanine cards on a carrier card is disclosed. The method includes the establishing an I/O profile that represents the I/O configuration of a mezzanine card. The I/O of the mezzanine card is not enabled unless the I/O profile matches a known value stored on the carrier card. In this way, the electronic circuitry is protected if an incorrect mezzanine card is connected to the carrier card.

Abstract: A method of assembling and configuring multiple mezzanine cards on a carrier card is disclosed. The method includes the establishing an I/O profile that represents the I/O configuration of a mezzanine card. The I/O of the mezzanine card is not enabled unless the I/O profile matches a known value stored on the carrier card. In this way, the electronic circuitry is protected if an incorrect mezzanine card is connected to the carrier card.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a filter component comprises subjecting the component to an atmosphere of superheated steam at a pressure of a least 0.5 bar in a vessel and subsequently decompressing the vessel to achieve a pressure reduction of at least 0.5 bar in at most 5 seconds. The method is particularly useful for the cleaning of filter components that have been used for the filtration of molten polymer (e.g. polyester) and which are at least partially blocked by solidified polymer.

Abstract: Designs, implementations, and techniques for optically measuring a sample to obtain spectral absorbance map of the sample. Light at different wavelength bands may be used to detect different absorption features in the sample. Multiple light sources may be used including tunable lasers.

Abstract: Designs, implementations, and techniques for optically measuring a sample and integrated systems that provide CT-scan, optical probing and therapy by electromagnetic radiation treatment (e.g. laser, RF, or microwave). Light at different wavelength bands may be used to detect different absorption features in the sample. Multiple light sources may be used including tunable lasers.

Abstract: A golf ball ejector is disclosed in which an ejector is mounted on a pin adjacent an end of the pin for movement between lowered and raised positions on the pin. An actuator is mounted on the pin and a connection is provided between the ejector and the actuator to move the ejector relative to the pin from lowered to raised positions with the application of a downward force on the pin. The golf ball ejector is vertically inserted into a pre-formed putting green cup, and a golf ball is placed into the cup. The movement produced by pressing down on the pin ejects the golf ball from the cup.