Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.

Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.

Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes presenting, in a user interface of a host application, content that includes a download link referencing a downloadable application, wherein the user interface of the host application performs operations unrelated to downloading applications, receiving, in the host application, selection of the download link, and downloading and installing the host application while the host application performs the operations unrelated to downloading applications. The downloading and installing comprises sending, to a server computer system, a request to download the downloadable application, receiving an application package that corresponds to the downloadable application, and installing the downloadable application on the computer system from the application package by executing program code having permission to install applications. The content may include an advertisement for the application, and the advertisement may include the download link.

Abstract: An isolator in an exhaust system of a vehicle is provided. The isolator comprises a bracket to be connected with an under body of the vehicle; and a gas filled cushion at least partially embedded in the bracket. The cushion is formed to have a through hole in a middle portion and the through hole is configured to receive a hanger connected to an exhaust system.

Abstract: A method comprises selecting a starting point on a map of equalization coefficients and measuring an eye height of a signal transmitted using the set of equalization coefficients associated with the starting point and an eye height associated with each adjacent point on the map relative to the starting point. The eye height associated with an adjacent point is based on a signal transmitted using the set of equalization coefficients associated with the adjacent point. The method also comprises walking on the map in a first direction from the starting point to the adjacent point associated with the greatest eye height, wherein the eye height associated with the adjacent point is greater than or equal to the eye height associated with the starting point.

Abstract: A method implemented by a server in communication with a client for supporting an online communication platform for parents of children enrolled at a school. The method includes receiving a class search request from the client describing class search criteria. The server sends a set of virtual classes associated with the selected virtual school that match the class search criteria. The server receives a selection of a virtual class from the client where the virtual class responds to a real-world class offered during an academic term. The server adds a user as a member of the virtual class.

Abstract: A portable posture correction and enforcement device is provided for aligning a user at a sitting workspace. The device includes a distance bar and an attachment mechanism coupled to one end of the distance bar, the attachment mechanism to removably couple the distance bar to the workspace. The portable posture correction and enforcement device further may include a horizontal bar coupled to the distance bar, the horizontal bar providing additional guidance to the user on a horizontal plane, and a timer coupled to the distance bar and the attachment mechanism, the timer configured to provide timing for training for improving posture of the user.

Abstract: A method comprises performing a first pass test over a plurality of sets of equalization coefficients to filter the plurality of sets of equalization coefficients to produce one or more filtered sets of equalization coefficients. Each filtered set of equalization coefficients meets a first predetermined threshold. The method also comprises performing a second pass test over the one or more filtered sets of equalization coefficients to determine a final set of equalization coefficients that meets a second predetermined threshold. The second pass test produces more accurate results than the first pass test.

Abstract: A method implemented by a server in communication with a client for supporting an online communication platform for parents of children enrolled at a school. The method includes receiving a class search request from the client describing class search criteria. The server sends a set of virtual classes associated with the selected virtual school that match the class search criteria. The server receives a selection of a virtual class from the client where the virtual class responds to a real-world class offered during an academic term. The server adds a user as a member of the virtual class.

Abstract: A method comprises selecting a starting point on a map of equalization coefficients and measuring an eye height of a signal transmitted using the set of equalization coefficients associated with the starting point and an eye height associated with each adjacent point on the map relative to the starting point. The eye height associated with an adjacent point is based on a signal transmitted using the set of equalization coefficients associated with the adjacent point. The method also comprises walking on the map in a first direction from the starting point to the adjacent point associated with the greatest eye height, wherein the eye height associated with the adjacent point is greater than or equal to the eye height associated with the starting point.

Abstract: A method comprises performing a first pass test over a plurality of sets of equalization coefficients to filter the plurality of sets of equalization coefficients to produce one or more filtered sets of equalization coefficients. Each filtered set of equalization coefficients meets a first predetermined threshold. The method also comprises performing a second pass test over the one or more filtered sets of equalization coefficients to determine a final set of equalization coefficients that meets a second predetermined threshold. The second pass test produces more accurate results than the first pass test.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for skylight tube have been disclosed. In one version spacing between diffusers is substantially between 0.5? to 0.75?.

Abstract: System configuration data is transferred from a master integrated circuit to a shadow integrated circuit in a computer system before the system is initialized. The configuration data is initially stored in configuration registers in the master integrated circuit. The configuration data may include values that are programmed via hardware (e.g., strapped pin values) or software (e.g., default or overridden values). A CPU accesses the configuration data in the configuration registers through a host module of the shadow integrated circuit. A copy of the configuration data is transferred to shadow registers in the shadow integrated circuit. After system initialization, the CPU may execute software to read configuration values directly from the configuration registers on the master integrated circuit. The CPU may also execute a write operation on the configuration data in both the configuration registers and the shadow registers such that the configuration settings are consistent across the system.

Abstract: A plug in communications module for achieving bi-directional communication along a single fiber-optic cable in a fiber-optic network. The plug in module is made such that it plugs directly into fiber-optic communication equipment of standard form factors. Bi-directional communication is achieved by using a low-cost circulator. The plug in module also has a receptacle that is used for attaching a patch cable between the fiber-optic network in the plug in module.

Abstract: A cell phone and holder system. The cell phone device includes a cell phone holder that has a backing plate and a cover forming a pocket for holding a cell phone. A cable retainer on the holder helps to retain a cable, such as portion of an earphone to the backing plate. In a preferred embodiment, an earphone is retractable held at the cell phone holder such that the earphone can be pulled out and place in an ear for hands-free operation of the cell phone.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying integrated circuit chips or dice on a semiconductor wafer. Each chip comprises a ring oscillator having a characteristic oscillating frequency different from the oscillating frequency of the ring oscillators of other chips on the same wafer. Each chip can be associated with various attributes of the wafer on which it was formed and the process steps to which it was subjected using the ring oscillator frequency.

Abstract: A plug in communications module for achieving bidirectional communication along a single fiber-optic cable in a fiber-optic network. The plug in module is made such that it plugs directly into fiber-optic communication equipment of standard form factors. Bi-directional communication is achieved by using a low-cost circulator. The plug in module also has a receptacle that is used for attaching a patch cable between the fiber-optic network in the plug in module.

Abstract: A control apparatus comprises a control unit, a portable computer, a receiving module and a controller. The control unit includes a connector, a laser-pointer transmission circuit, a control circuit, a transmission module and a chargeable battery. A power switch button and a set of operating buttons are provided on the control unit and respectively connect the control circuit. In the portable computer, a connection socket is internally mounted to engage with the connector of the control unit when the control unit is inserted in the portable computer. The connection socket is connected to a circuit control unit of the portable computer that controls the execution of a user's command. When the control unit is detached from the portable computer, the portable computer can be remotely controlled directly by means of the control unit.

Abstract: A low-cost circulator used in fiber optic networks to accomplish bi-directional communication along a single fiber optic cable. The circulator has three ports, namely an input port, an output port and a bi-directional network port. The circulator core is constructed such that when light with a specific polarization is input into the input port, it is bent into the bi-directional network port where it can be propagated to the fiber optic network. Light input from the bi-directional network port can be any state of polarization, and it passes through the circulator core to the output port.