Abstract: FC and FX mini-hubs with a limited number of ports, e.a., 4-8 ports, provide a wide variety of configurations for small form factors. The mini-hubs provide compact, low cost hubs for form factors that can include PMC, CompactPCI, and VME. The mini-hubs are installed into an unused system slot of a host computer or as a mezzanine card for use in the host computer. Thus, the mini-hubs use power received directly from the backplane of the host computer so that no external power connections are required and mechanical support is provided by the system chassis or carrier card into which a mini-hub is installed. The mini-hubs eliminate external communication/control cabling since managed mini-hubs are controlled directly via the system bus of the host computer. This direct communication also reduces system latency.

Abstract: In a system, device, and method for selecting a channel from among a plurality of channels, a number of available channels are selected for testing. A channel quality measurement is made for each of the number of available channels. The channel having the best channel quality measurement is then selected. To make the channel quality measurements, a primary station selects a channel to be tested and also selects a secondary station with which to perform the test. The primary station transmits a control frame to the selected secondary station, including a channel identifier identifying the selected channel. Upon receiving the control frame, the selected secondary station adjusts its transmitter to the selected channel based on the channel identifier in the control frame, and transmits a reference signal on the selected channel. Meanwhile, the primary station adjusts its receiver to the selected channel and receives the reference signal from the selected secondary station.

Abstract: A communications core implemented on a single programmable device. In one embodiment, the communications core may include a subsystem interconnect operable to connect the programmable device to computer; a message processor coupled to the subsystem interconnect, the message processor having an instruction set architecture that includes a data path configured to reduce hardware requirements and increase memory management capabilities; and a codec coupled to the message processor. The programmable device may also include an instruction data buffer coupled to the message processor; and a signal conditioner coupled to the codec.

Abstract: The invention is a method for displaying otherwise unseen atmospheric phenomenon using augmented reality (the mixing of real media with computer generated media). The method uses computer generated images to represent existing weather conditions and presents this data to the user by combining the computer generated images with the user's real environment. Computer generated images are used to represent such weather phenomenon as wake vortices, wind shear, and microbursts. These images are represented in such a way as to intuitively display relevant properties of the phenomenon to the system user, which increases the user's situational awareness and safety. The primary intended applications are for air traffic controllers and pilots to view these disturbances.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control module for deactivating and reactivating intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine comprising a series of stacked plates that form hydraulic valves, manifolding for supply, control and exhaust hydraulic flow and supports electromagnetic solenoids for activating the hydraulic valves. The plate structure is economical to manufacture and is advantageously small in vertical size. A bleed circuit keeps the hydraulic system relatively free of air to achieve fast, reliable and repeatable performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to HSV-based amplicon vectors carrying a genomic DNA fragment, and methods of constructing and using the same. Included within the present invention is a method of converting any large capacity DNA cloning vector, such as a BAC or PAC, into an HSV amplicon or hybrid HSV amplicon using site-specific, or other types of recombination, so that genomic DNA inserts within the BAC or PAC clone can be delivered by infection to a cell, and efficiently expressed. The present invention also relates to a system for the rapid creation of viral vectors carrying transgenes of interest. This aspect of the invention is accomplished through recombination between: (a) a large-capacity cloning vector carrying a viral genome, and (b) a transfer vector containing the transgene of interest. Finally, an expression-ready genomic DNA library is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for designing, and optionally making, an article of manufacture. Customer requirement parameters are defined and related engineering parameters are chosen. A parametric geometrical representation (i.e., a master model) of the article is created in terms of geometric parameters using a computer program. A design analysis methodology is crated and programmed into a computer code and stored on a computer medium such that the engineering parameters and the customer requirement parameters are program inputs and the geometric parameters of the master model are program outputs. Specific values of the inputs are inputted into the computer code. The computer code is run on a digital computer and specific values of the geometric parameters of the master model are outputted.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device for high pressure fuel systems includes a pressure sensing element attached directly to a pressure chamber. The pressure sensing element includes a semiconductor element that deflects in response to a deflection of a portion of the pressure caused by fuel pressure within the pressure chamber. A coil is electrically connected with the pressure sensing element and is configured to generate a magnetic field that moves a magnetic armature to control fuel pressure.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device for high pressure fuel systems includes a pressure sensing element attached directly to a pressure chamber. The pressure sensing element includes a semiconductor element that deflects in response to a deflection of a portion of the pressure caused by fuel pressure within the pressure chamber. A coil is electrically connected with the pressure sensing element and is configured to generate a magnetic field that moves a magnetic armature to control fuel pressure.

Abstract: A system is presented for an “internetworked augmented reality (AR) system” which consists of one or more Local Stations (which may be AR or Non-AR, at least one of which must be AR) and one or more Remote Stations (RS) (which may be AR or Non-AR) networked together. RSs can provide resources not available at a Local AR Station (LARS): databases, high performance computing (HPC), and methods by which a human can interact with the person(s) at the LARS(s). Preferred embodiments are presented: Training: a trainee is located at a LARS, while the instructor, located at a RS, monitors and controls training. Maintenance: the operator performs tasks at the LARS, while information and assistance is located at the RS. HPC: the LARS user visualizes results of computations performed remotely. Online shopping: shoppers evaluate virtual representations of real products, in the real setting in which they will be used.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device for high pressure fuel systems includes a pressure sensing element attached directly to a pressure chamber. The pressure sensing element includes a semiconductor element that deflects in response to a deflection of a portion of the pressure caused by fuel pressure within the pressure chamber. A coil is electrically connected with the pressure sensing element and is configured to generate a magnetic field that moves a magnetic armature to control fuel pressure.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device for high pressure fuel systems includes a pressure sensing element attached directly to a pressure chamber. The pressure sensing element includes a semiconductor element that deflects in response to a deflection of a portion of the pressure caused by fuel pressure within the pressure chamber. A coil is electrically connected with the pressure sensing element and is configured to generate a magnetic field that moves a magnetic armature to control fuel pressure.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device for high pressure diesel fuel systems includes a pressure sensing element attached directly to a wall adjacent a fuel inlet passageway that generates electrical signals responsive to stresses imposed on the wall by fuel pressure within the fuel inlet passageway. The pressure sensing element includes a semiconductor element that deflects in response to a deflection of a portion of the pressure caused by fuel pressure within fuel inlet passageway. A coil is electrically connected with the pressure sensing element and is configured to generate a magnetic field that moves a magnetic armature to control fuel pressure.

Abstract: Solenoid-actuated control valves having low hysteresis include an annular flux housing with an axial bore extending therethrough. A coil configured to generate a magnetic field is disposed within the flux housing. A magnetic pole piece is disposed within the flux housing axial bore. A magnetic armature is slidably secured within the flux housing axial bore. A spring, positioned between the pole piece and armature, is configured to urge the armature away from the pole piece. A spool valve, slidably secured within a spool sleeve, is mechanically coupled with the armature such that the spool valve follows movement of the armature as a slave.

Abstract: A pressure control device, preferably for use in a control system of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, is shown as having a solenoid motor assembly the armature of which, through a cooperating servo orifice, is effective for varying the magnitude of pressure of a fluid medium acting upon a spool slave-like valving member. The spool valving member has at least two cylindrical axially spaced valving portions with one of such valving portions having a diametrical dimension substantially greater than that of the other of the at least two cylindrical axially spaced valving portions.

Abstract: A pressure control device, preferably for use in a control system of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, is shown as having a solenoid motor assembly the armature of which, through a cooperating servo orifice, is effective for varying the magnitude of pressure of a fluid medium acting upon a spool slave-like valving member. The spool valving member has at least two cylindrical axially spaced valving portions with one of such valving portions having a diametrical dimension substantially greater than that of the other of the at least two cylindrical axially spaced valving portions.