Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for generating write and read commands used to test hardware device models. While generating the commands, the method keeps track of the expected state of a device model by creating one or more data structures, referred to as “nodes,” within which data associated with each write command is stored. Each node also includes a data valid field that indicates which locations have been written to, and a data verified field that indicates which data has been verified since the most recent write. Accordingly, the method is able to generate multiple write commands to a location without having to generate intervening read commands to validate the data. In addition, the method enables read commands to be generated in a different sequence from the sequence of generated write commands, and having different sizes than the sizes of the write commands.

Abstract: A method and system for notifying a viewer of the arrival or presence of one or more video input signals in a video display system, such as a personal computer (PC) or television (TV) system. If a video signal is already present, the system may optionally notify a viewer of the termination or absence of the video signal. The invention further provides the viewer with the opportunity to dynamically select the video source to view. Upon sensing the presence of a new video signal, the system alerts the viewer who may then select whether to view the new video signal or maintain prior viewing status.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a computer system that selectively switches a plurality of peripheral devices between a plurality of buses in order to improve computer system performance. This computer system includes a number of peripheral devices, including a first peripheral device and a second peripheral device, as well as a number of buses, including a first bus and a second bus. The computer system also includes a configuration register that receives bus configuration information from a processor executing a program. This bus configuration information specifies whether the first peripheral device is coupled to the first bus or the second bus, and whether the second peripheral device is coupled to the first bus or the second bus. The computer system also includes a switching mechanism that operates under control of the configuration register.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for configuring a bus architecture under software control to selectively switch a plurality of peripheral devices between a plurality of buses. The method includes receiving bus configuration information in a configuration register. This configuration information specifies how peripheral devices are coupled to buses. If the configuration information specifies a first configuration, the system configures switching circuitry so that the first peripheral device communicates across the first bus and the second peripheral device communicates across the second bus. If the configuration information specifies a second configuration, the system configures the switching circuitry so that the first peripheral device communicates across the second bus and the second peripheral device communicates across the first bus.

Abstract: A technique to generate a web-based presentation is described that includes obtaining an entry from a feature table (the entry having an identification portion and an installation portion), and generating at least part of the presentation based on the installation portion if the entry corresponds to a loaded feature. At least a part of the presentation may also be generated based on entries not associated with operational features of a computer system. The method may be automatically executed on initial system power-up, or on user command.

Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus delivers precisely controlled, substantially continuous and monitored vapor flows for uses such as in plasma enhanced vapor deposition. The vaporizing apparatus includes a fluid passageway along which are a pumping device, a vaporizing device, and a flowing device, all in fluid communication with the passageway. The vaporizing device vaporizes liquid pumped from the pumping device and includes a heat sink layer, a heated layer, and a portion of the passageway sandwiched therebetween. The vaporizing apparatus can sustain a flow of organosilicon vapor at a flow rate of about 1 to about 100 SCCM for as long as desired.