Abstract: Systems and methods described herein reduce contention on shared buses through which multiple sensors send sensor readings to a computing destination by allowing different query rates for each sensor and dynamically adjusting the query rate for each sensor based on the readings that sensor reports. A first query is sent to a sensor via a bus to request a current sensor reading from the sensor. In response to the first query, the sensor sends the current sensor reading via a bus. A function of the current sensor reading, a predefined time range, and a predefined reading-value range is evaluated to determine a time interval between the first query and a second query to be sent to the sensor. When the amount of time elapsed since the first query was sent matches the time interval, the second query is sent to the sensor via the bus to request an updated sensor reading.

Abstract: A method and system for recovering embedded system memory contained within an embedded system includes a software image in embedded system memory and identifying unneeded software features in the software image; identifying memory portions containing the unneeded software features; and reallocating the memory portions containing the unneeded features.

Abstract: A method of stressing a network device includes sending an echo request having a payload to the network device. The payload is configured to stress the network device. The method also includes determining whether the network device is healthy despite receiving the payload.

Abstract: A method and system for recovering embedded system memory contained within an embedded system includes a software image in embedded system memory and identifying unneeded software features in the software image; identifying memory portions containing the unneeded software features; and reallocating the memory portions containing the unneeded features.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for moving an assembly of two vertical rolls and their respective upper and lower bearing chocks into and out of a roll housing in a rolling mill. The apparatus includes a central carrying member acting through oppositely extending adjustable link members pivotally connected to the upper bearing chocks of the roll assembly.