Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided comprising processing circuitry for performing data processing operations, a set associative storage device for storing data values for access by the processing circuitry when performing data processing operations, error detection circuitry for performing, for each access to the storage device, an error detection operation on the data value accessed, and maintenance circuitry associated with the storage device for performing one or more maintenance operations.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided comprising processing circuitry for performing data processing operations, a set associative storage device for storing data values for access by the processing circuitry when performing data processing operations, error detection circuitry for performing, for each access to the storage device, an error detection operation on the data value accessed, and maintenance circuitry associated with the storage device for performing one or more maintenance operations.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method of verifying incoming orders for fraud prevention, including: assigning a risk factor with an incoming order; and providing a set of information to verify based upon the risk factor assigned to the incoming order. In another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for verifying incoming orders for fraud prevention, includes: a server including a transaction processing module configured to process an incoming order that is received from a call center or an online shopping website, where the transaction processing module includes an incoming order verification module configured to provide a set of information to verify based upon a risk factor assigned to the incoming order.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for an order review workflow, including: receiving an incoming order from a customer; applying fraud shield rules to the order and information of the customer, to determine if the order and customer information have information that matches a negative file; requesting a preauthorization from an issuing bank for funds to pay for the order; performing an address verification system (AVS) check on the customer; checking a card verification number (CVN) of a credit card of the customer; and applying a fraud analysis rule to the order to determine if an automatic-reject rule fires, if an outsort rule fires, or if a positive rule fires.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of determining a risk for fraud for an order, including: receiving an order from a customer; evaluating an order based upon indicators of possible high risk activities; if the order is not classified as a high risk order, then evaluating the order based upon indicators of possible medium risk activities; and if the order is not classified as a medium risk activity, then classifying the order as a low risk order.

Abstract: An annular seal and method of producing the same wherein the annular seal comprises an annular outer portion comprising an outward facing surface and an inward facing surface; an annular rubber portion having an outer face and an inner face, wherein the outer face of the annular rubber portion is bonded to the inward facing surface of the annular outer portion; and wherein the inner face of the rubber portion comprises a plurality of bulged areas. Preferably, the outer portion comprises polytetrafluoroethylene or perfluoroalkoxy. The bulged areas may be disposed radially inwardly or axially.

Abstract: An annular seal and method of producing the same wherein the annular seal comprises an annular outer portion comprising an outward facing surface and an inward facing surface; an annular rubber portion having an outer face and an inner face, wherein the outer face of the annular rubber portion is bonded to the inward facing surface of the annular outer portion; and wherein the inner face of the rubber portion comprises a plurality of bulged areas. Preferably, the outer portion comprises polytetrafluoroethylene or perfluoroalkoxy. The bulged areas may be disposed radially inwardly or axially.

Abstract: A method of resurrecting a cancelled order, includes: in response to a cancelled order, receiving a request to resurrect the cancelled order; determining if the cancelled order is eligible for resurrection; if the cancelled order is eligible for resurrection, then gathering additional information to make a recommendation on the resurrection or denial of resurrection of the cancelled order; and analyzing the request in order to grant or deny the resurrection of the cancelled order.

Abstract: A digital signal processing system comprising a central processing unit core 2, a memory 8 and a coprocessor 4 operates using coprocessor memory access instructions (e.g. LDC, STC). The addressing mode information within these coprocessor memory access instructions (P, U, W, Offset) not only controls the addressing mode used by the central processing unit core 2 but is also used by the coprocessor 4 to determine the number of data words in the transfer being specified such that the coprocessor 4 can terminate the transfer at the appropriate time. Knowledge in advance of the number of words in a transfer is also advantageous in some bus systems, such as those that can be used with synchronous DRAM. The Offset field within the instruction may be used to specify changes to be made in the value provided by the central processing unit core 2 upon execution of a particular instruction and also to specify the number of words in the transfer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus comprising: a plurality of registers for storing data items to be processed; a processor for processing instructions to be applied to data items stored in said plurality of registers; and register remapping logic for converting a logical register reference within a preselected set of instructions to a physical register reference identifying the register containing the data item required for processing by the processor.By this approach, a remapping instruction need only be executed once in order for the remapping to be applied to a desired number of instructions. This is in contrast to prior art techniques, where subsequent to a remapping instruction being executed, the remapping is applied to all subsequent instructions, ie. a desired number of instructions cannot be selected.The invention is particularly advantageously employed in apparatus arranged to repeat an instruction loop, the instruction loop including said preselected set of instructions.

Abstract: A throat and esophagus clearing device includes an elongated object receiving chamber with a trigger housing attached thereto. The trigger housing includes a trigger operably responsive to a compression spring and in operable communication with a diaphragm or piston wherein the operation of the diaphragm or piston creates a negative pressure in the elongated object receiving chamber thereby producing a pressure differential, when in use, across an object lodged in a victim's air passageway.

Abstract: A process for managing the showing and usage of real estate up for sale. The process allows buyers to schedule a showing or in person viewing of real estate directly through an Internet web site. The buyer will be able to view the schedule of multiple properties in their area giving them the ability to plan their house hunting expeditions. Sellers of real estate may block out times when they do not want their property shown directly from their own computers. Agents will have complete visibility of the seller's availability time thereby increasing availability to schedule. Sellers will also be able to view when agents have scheduled a showing for their property and gain access to historical records of their property showings. Agents will be able to list properties for showings and make appointments for their clients to view other agents' properties with a click of a mouse. The central scheduling focus will be around the property.