Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory configured to store one or more parameters associated with assignment of threads of a first program. Assignment of threads can be configured through a user interface or machine learning. The apparatus further includes a plurality of processor cores coupled to the memory. One or more of plurality of processor cores have a first hardware configuration and are configured to execute, during execution of the first program, a second program associated with virtualization of a second hardware configuration different than the first hardware configuration. The second program includes a scheduler executable to assign the threads of the first program to the plurality of processor cores based on the one or more parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory configured to store one or more parameters associated with assignment of threads of a first program. Assignment of threads can be configured through a user interface or machine learning. The apparatus further includes a plurality of processor cores coupled to the memory. One or more of plurality of processor cores have a first hardware configuration and are configured to execute, during execution of the first program, a second program associated with virtualization of a second hardware configuration different than the first hardware configuration. The second program includes a scheduler executable to assign the threads of the first program to the plurality of processor cores based on the one or more parameters.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication among two or more of access points within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include selecting, from among the two or more access points, a first access point to output a synchronization signal. The method may also include outputting the synchronization signal from the first access point to the remaining one or more access points, wherein the synchronization signal may be used to synchronize data communication among the two or more access points.

Abstract: A system for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network utilized by a consist has a processor configured to determine direct data transmission metrics for one locomotive of the consist. The processor receives direct data transmission metrics for the remaining locomotives of the consist and determines indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive based on the received direct data transmission metrics. The processor determines communication paths for the one locomotive by comparing the direct data transmission metrics for the one locomotive to the indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include receiving, at a first access point, a first set of data packets that represent a communication sent from a second access point via a first set of wires. The method may also include receiving, at the first access point, a second set of data packets that represent the same communication sent from the second access point via a second set of wires. Further, the method may include processing the first set of data packets and the second set of data packets to create a resultant set of data packets and generating, at the first access point, a communication related to operating the locomotive based on the resultant data packets.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data between access points in a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include determining, at a sending access point, the number of locomotives across which a communication signal will be sent. The method may also include selecting, based on the number of determined locomotives, a first transmission spectrum from among one or more transmission spectrums. The method may further include equalizing the communication signal using the selected first transmission spectrum and sending the equalized communication signal to a receiving access point.

Abstract: A method for routing data between access points in a locomotive consist including at least three locomotives is disclosed. The method may include monitoring at least one characteristic of a first data transmission between a first access point in a first locomotive and a third access point in a third locomotive. The method may also include determining, based on the monitored characteristic, whether to route a second data transmission from the first access point to the third access point through a second access point in a second locomotive that is physically disposed between the first locomotive and the third locomotive.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include monitoring an effect of a first interference generated by a first pair of wires on a second pair of wires during a communication. The method may also include monitoring an effect of a second interference generated by the second pair of wires on the first pair of wires during the communication. The method may further include dividing data packets to he sent from the first access point to the second access point such that a first subset of the data packets are designated for the first pair of wires and a second subset of the data packets are designated for the second pair of wires and modifying the first subset of the data packets to reduce the effect of the first interference.

Abstract: A system for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network utilized by a consist has a processor configured to determine direct data transmission metrics for one locomotive of the consist. The processor receives direct data transmission metrics for the remaining locomotives of the consist and determines indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive based on the received direct data transmission metrics. The processor determines communication paths for the one locomotive by comparing the direct data transmission metrics for the one locomotive to the indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive.

Abstract: A method for routing data between access points in a locomotive consist including at least three locomotives is disclosed. The method may include monitoring at least one characteristic of a first data transmission between a first access point in a first locomotive and a third access point in a third locomotive. The method may also include determining, based on the monitored characteristic, whether to route a second data transmission from the first access point to the third access point through a second access point in a second locomotive that is physically disposed between the first locomotive and the third locomotive.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include monitoring an effect of a first interference generated by a first pair of wires on a second pair of wires during a communication. The method may also include monitoring an effect of a second interference generated by the second pair of wires on the first pair of wires during the communication. The method may further include dividing data packets to he sent from the first access point to the second access point such that a first subset of the data packets are designated for the first pair of wires and a second subset of the data packets are designated for the second pair of wires and modifying the first subset of the data packets to reduce the effect of the first interference.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include receiving, at a first access point, a first set of data packets that represent a communication sent from a second access point via a first set of wires. The method may also include receiving, at the first access point, a second set of data packets that represent the same communication sent from the second access point via a second set of wires. Further, the method may include processing the first set of data packets and the second set of data packets to create a resultant set of data packets and generating, at the first access point, a communication related to operating the locomotive based on the resultant data packets.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data between access points in a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include determining, at a sending access point, the number of locomotives across which a communication signal will be sent. The method may also include selecting, based on the number of determined locomotives, a first transmission spectrum from among one or more transmission spectrums. The method may further include equalizing the communication signal using the selected first transmission spectrum and sending the equalized communication signal to a receiving access point.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication among two or more of access points within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include selecting, from among the two or more access points, a first access point to output a synchronization signal. The method may also include outputting the synchronization signal from the first access point to the remaining one or more access points, wherein the synchronization signal may be used to synchronize data communication among the two or more access points.

Abstract: A method of managing health of a user includes receiving data related to weight change, net caloric intake, mental status, and spiritual status, all during the first time period. The method includes determining a moving average weight change per time increment per net caloric intake unit (MAWC) based upon the data related to weight change and net caloric intake. The method includes receiving a weight change goal and associated second time period. The method includes determining a recommended net caloric intake based upon the weight change goal and second time period, and the MAWC. The method includes receiving data related to weight change, net caloric intake, mental status, and spiritual status, all during the second time period. The method includes determining an activity recommendation based upon the received data related to the weight change, the net caloric intake, mental status, and spiritual status during the first and second time periods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a biaxially oriented substantially non-shrinkable film comprising coextruding a multilayered film comprising a first and second outer layers of resinous thermoplastic material and a barrier layer of a resinous copolymer of vinylidene chloride and an alkyl acrylate, and biaxially draw-tentering the film at a temperature within about 10.degree. C. of the melting point of the copolymer and less than the melting point of the thermoplastic materials of the outer layers.

Abstract: Disclosed are biaxially oriented, coextruded multilayer barrier films wherein a substantial degree of oxygen impermeability is retained after orientation. The barrier layer of the films comprise a copolymer of vinylidene chloride and an alkyl acrylate, wherein the copolymer has a melting point about equal to or less than the melting point of the thermoplastic material comprising the outer layers of the film and has an oxygen permeability of less than 0.25 cc-mil/100 sq. in.-atm-day based upon the thickness of the barrier layer. Further disclosed are biaxially oriented nonshrinkable multilayer barrier films having barrier layers of a copolymer of vinylidene chloride and from more than 6 to about 10 weight percent methyl acrylate. Further disclosed is a process for making the biaxially oriented, coextruded barrier films.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for reducing the carbonization of a thermally degradable barrier material during the extrusion of a multilayer laminate. A core extrudate of barrier material is extruded with a core extruder. A preencapsulation means is provided adjacent the downstream end of the core extruder. The core extrudate is joined with a preencapsular extrudate in the preencapsulation means in a coaxial relation wherein the preencapsular extrudate is disposed radially outwardly of the core extrudate. The preencapsulated core extrudate is then directed to a feed block and coextrusion die for incorporation in the coextruded multilayer film.

Abstract: A filtering system for use in coextrusion apparatus, and particularly for removing carbon particles from a core extrudate of thermally degradable barrier material which has been preencapsulated with a preencapsular material. The filter includes a casing and a frame mounted to the casing. A coarse filter screen through which the component streams can flow is also provided. The coarse filter screen is mounted to the frame and is composed of a web of woven strands having a sufficiently small diameter so as to permit the preencapsulated core extrudate to pass through and emerge from the coarse filter screen without substantial mixing of the barrier material and the preencapsular material. The fine filter screen is supported by the coarse filter screen upstream of the coarse filter screen.

Abstract: A tubular film and method for making the film by extrusion provide a multi-layer film having a central layer of barrier material which overlaps itself by a substantial distance along a weld line. The film includes inner and outer adhesive layers positioned on opposite sides of the central barrier layer, which adhesive layers completely encapsulated the central barrier layer. Finally, the film includes inner and outer surface layers. The inner surface layer is positioned within the inner adhesive layer, and the outer surface layer is positioned outside the outer adhesive layer.