Abstract: A media center for housing audio-video equipment and displaying a video display includes a cabinet for housing electronic components, a display panel or column, and an adjustable attachment. The display panel defines a cavity for routing wires of the electronic components. The cabinet is movably attached to the display panel via the adjustable attachment, and is movable relative to the display panel between a use position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is substantially abutted against the display panel, and a service position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is at least partially spaced from the display panel for accessing the wires of the electronic components. The display panel may be supported on a channel member that defines a routing cavity therealong for routing wires of the electronic components.

Abstract: A structure for electrically isolating semiconductor devices includes a semiconducting layer and a layer of aluminum oxide formed in a pattern over the semiconducting layer, where the pattern exposes a portion of the semiconducting layer. The structure further includes an electrical isolation region formed in the exposed portion of the semiconducting layer, where the isolation region does not substantially encroach a region beneath the layer of aluminum oxide.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a memory device with a self-aligned trap layer which is optimized for scaling is disclosed. In the present invention, a non-conformal film is deposited over the charge trapping layer to form a thick film on top of the core source/drain region and a pinch off and a void or a narrow channel at the top of the STI trench. An etch is performed on the non-conformal film to open pinch-off or widen the narrow channel in the non-conformal. The trapping layer is then completely or partially etched between the core cells. The non-conformal film is removed. And a top oxide is formed. The top oxide converts the remaining trap layer to oxide if the trapping layer is partially etched and thus isolate the trap layer.

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for verifying the existence of a licensed software installation at the time of an update to the software are disclosed. In one embodiment, a package of files for the update is encrypted with a copy of a key file that is contained in the original installation. The encrypted package of files is stored at a remote location that is accessible by way of a website. When a user seeks to download an update, the user must provide a copy of the key file used to encrypt the data. The user-provided key file is then used to decrypt the encrypted package.

Abstract: This invention shows a method for operating a voice communications network that comprises dynamically associating a private number with at least one public number of a circuit-switched voice communication network, authenticating a user of a private number without reliance on a static reproducible data code, receiving an incoming call to the public number and routing the incoming call from a caller to the private number. The method also shows the generation of an outgoing call from the private number and passing the outgoing call through the public number while generating calling party information to a target which preserves the privacy of the caller, and altering an associating of the private number and at least one public number. The system therefore acts as a proxy with authentication by means of dynamic code security. The caller and the user of the private number share seamless round-trip telephone communications while preserving the anonymity of the user of the private number.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing castouts in a snoop filter. More specifically, there is provided a system comprising a plurality of buses, one or more processors coupled to each of the plurality of buses and a snoop filter.

Abstract: An instruction memory unit comprises a first memory structure operable to store program instructions, and a second memory structure operable to store program instructions fetched from the first memory structure, and to issue stored program instructions for execution. The second memory structure is operable to identify a repeated issuance of a forward program redirect construct, and issue a next program instruction already stored in the second memory structure if a resolution of the forward branching instruction is identical to a last resolution of the same. The second memory structure is further operable to issue a backward program redirect construct, determine whether a target instruction is stored in the second memory structure, issue the target instruction if the target instruction is stored in the second memory structure, and fetch the target instruction from the first memory structure if the target instruction is not stored in the second memory structure.

Abstract: A method of reducing critical dimensions of a feature in a anti-reflective coating layer structure can utilize a polymerizing agent. The anti-reflective coating structure can be utilized to form various integrated circuit structures. The anti-reflective coating can be utilized to form gate stacks comprised of polysilicon and a dielectric layer, conductive lines, or other IC structure. The polymerizing agent can include carbon, hydrogen and fluorine.

Abstract: A media center for housing audio-video equipment and displaying a video display includes a cabinet for housing electronic components, a display panel or column, and an adjustable attachment. The display panel defines a cavity for routing wires of the electronic components. The cabinet is movably attached to the display panel via the adjustable attachment, and is movable relative to the display panel between a use position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is substantially abutted against the display panel, and a service position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is at least partially spaced from the display panel for accessing the wires of the electronic components. The display panel may be supported on a channel member that defines a routing cavity therealong for routing wires of the electronic components.

Abstract: A printing plate curing system includes a color sensor that measures at least one color value of a printing plate. The color value is used to control a parameter of a curing system, such as energy output or conveyor speed. Multiple color sensors may be used to measure color values of a printing plate before and after imaging, developing and curing. Each sensor may measure multiple color values. The measure values may be used to control an imager as well as a curing system.

Abstract: A system for curing printing plates with controlled radiant energy sources. A conveyor moves a printing plate through a chamber having energy radiators above and below the conveyor. Power to the radiators is controlled for each radiator or to groups of radiators defining radiation zones. Curing time may be controlled by adjusting power to the radiators and adjusting the conveyor speed. Sensors detect a plate as it enters and exits the chamber. Heat sensors may detect chamber or plate temperatures. A color sensor may detect plate color as an indicator of degree of curing. A computer system stores curing scenarios and uses the sensor signals and operator inputs to control power to the radiators and conveyor speed to provide uniform curing of the plate.

Abstract: A cleaning and sanitation apparatus for cleaning a liquid, the apparatus comprising ionization means to produce ions having an algaecidal or bactericidal effect into the liquid, ultrasonic cleaning means to introduce sound waves into the liquid, and electronic oxidation means to increase the oxidation reduction potential of the liquid, wherein the ionization means, the ultrasonic cleaning means and the electronic oxidation means are operated simultaneously for a period to clean and sanitize the liquid in the absence of added salt, chlorine or other chemicals.

Abstract: A system comprises a plurality of nodes coupled together via a switching device. Each node comprises a processor coupled to a memory. Migration logic in the switching device is configured to migrate segments of each memory to the switching device.

Abstract: A system comprises storage and wherein the switch is adapted to receive messages from various nodes. One or more of the messages includes a priority value that is stored in the switch's storage.

Abstract: A continuous, seamless, copper tube having a mass in excess of 500 kilograms formed by an extrusion process and at an extrusion temperature of approximately 750 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A continuous, seamless, copper tube having a mass in excess of 500 kilograms formed by an extrusion process and at an extrusion temperature of approximately 750 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: Continuous extrusion apparatus for the production of copper tubing having a rotatable wheel formed with a plurality of circumferential grooves registering with (as shown in FIG. 1) abutments 4 formed on a die top 2. Respective exit apertures 6 each have a cross-sectional area of between two and five times the radial cross-section of the associated groove and lead to a passage 8 smoothly diverging to connect into an extrusion die chamber 10 housing an annular extrusion die (not shown). The appartus produces an extrudate in the form of a continuous, seamless, copper tube having a mass in excess of 500 kilograms extruded at a temperature of approximately 750 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A method of augmenting power in a gas turbine plant that includes a compressor, at least one combustor, a turbine component and an output shaft, comprising a) supplying air and water to a heat recovery boiler; b) providing a turbine controller that controls supply of air, steam or a mixture of air and steam to the combustor; c) storing data in the turbine controller including properties of air, steam and equations for determining properties of any mixture of air and steam; d) measuring a differential pressure of the air, steam or mixture of air and steam across a metering tube located upstream of the combustor; e) determining instantaneously the mass flow rate of the air, steam or mixture of air and steam as a function of said differential pressure and desired power output; and f) supplying the air, steam or mixture of air and steam to the combustor at the flow rate determined in step e); wherein step f) is carried out with a control valve downstream of the metering tube, the control valve operatively connect