Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating a pipelined synchronized circuit representation of a program loop. A dependence graph is generated from the program loop. The dependence graph represents operations and registers and connections therebetween. A minimum clock period and initiation interval are determined from the dependence graph. Until a scheduled graph is successfully generated, repeated attempts are made to generate a scheduled graph from operations and registers of the dependence graph using the minimum clock period and the initiation interval. With each failed attempt to generate a scheduled graph, the minimum clock period is increased prior to the next attempt to generate a scheduled graph.

Abstract: An air conditioning (A/C) system includes a condenser and an electric motor that drives a fan to induce air flow through the condenser. The electric motor includes an internal stator assembly and an external rotor assembly rotatable about the internal stator assembly. A housing is attached to the external rotor assembly. The fan is connected to the housing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a content addressable memory (CAM), includes: a word line driver configured to provide a driving signal; a tag memory including M word lines traversing through the tag memory and intersecting with 2N bit lines, where M and N are each suitable integer values, where each word line and each bit line is a single molecular wire; a search enable circuitry coupled to the word line driver and configured to allow the driving signal to be driven onto a subset of the word lines in the tag memory; and a match detection circuit coupled to the tag memory and configured to detect current flow on the horizontal word lines.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating a pipelined synchronized circuit representation of a program loop. A dependence graph is generated from the program loop. The dependence graph represents operations and registers and connections therebetween. A minimum clock period and initiation interval are determined from the dependence graph. Until a scheduled graph is successfully generated, repeated attempts are made to generate a scheduled graph from operations and registers of the dependence graph using the minimum clock period and the initiation interval. With each failed attempt to generate a scheduled graph, the minimum clock period is increased prior to the next attempt to generate a scheduled graph.

Abstract: A method for configuring an associative array within a molecular-junction-nanowire crossbar, and nanoscale associative arrays configured by the method Keys are encoded as field-effect transistors selectively configured within the molecular-junction-nanowire crossbar, and values associated with keys are encoded as diodes selectively configured at molecular-junction-nanowire-crossbar junctions. Keys input into key registers result in a current signal indicating whether or not the key is stored within the associative array as part of a key/value pair and, if stored in the associative array, the value associated with the input key is output.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a hologram include a computer (104) connected to a printer (108). A mathematical description (102) of an object, including for example the physical dimensions of the object, is provided to the computer (104). The computer (104) computes a holographic interference pattern based on the mathematical description (102) of the object, and than transmits the computed holographic interference pattern data (106) to the printer (108). The printer (108) prints or otherwise fixes the holographic interference pattern to a print medium (107) to produce a holograph (110). A holographic (three-dimensional) image (114) of the object can then be produced by directing a light beam (118) from a light source (112) onto a surface of the hologram (110), so that the light will interfere with the pattern to generate the holographic image (114).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing a number of storage elements in a synthesized synchronous circuit. In one embodiment, the circuit is represented as a directed, partitioned graph. The graph is divided into a plurality of time-ordered timeslots that are bounded by storage elements. The strongly-connected components (SCCs) in the graph are first identified. For each middle SCC where there is slack between the middle SCC and a first SCC and slack between the middle SCC and a second SCC, a time-slot-relative direction is selected for moving the middle SCC. The direction is selected as a function of a number of storage elements required for moving the middle SCC toward the first SCC versus moving the middle SCC toward the second SCC. The middle SCC is then moved in the selected time-slot-relative direction.

Abstract: A magnetic tool for manipulated conveyance over a surface for magnetic collection of ferrous articles has a three-sided channel which cooperates with an opposing plate to form a magnet housing for one or more magnets. The magnetically conductive channel is configured to direct magnet flux downward to optimize the attraction efficiency of the tool. Magnetic flux is further optimized by use of two magnets in the channel housing of opposite polarity. The channel also serves as the primary structural element of the tool for attachment of conveyance and manipulation means.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing a number of storage elements in a synthesized synchronous circuit. In one embodiment, the circuit is represented as a directed, partitioned graph. The graph is divided into a plurality of time-ordered time slots that are bounded by storage elements. The strongly-connected components (SCCs) in the graph are first identified. For each middle SCC where there is slack between the middle SCC and a first SCC and slack between the middle SCC and a second SCC, a time-slot-relative direction is selected for moving the middle SCC. The direction is selected as a function of a number of storage elements required for moving the middle SCC toward the first SCC versus moving the middle SCC toward the second SCC. The middle SCC is then moved in the selected time-slot-relative direction.

Abstract: A computing system for implementing at least one electronic circuit with gain comprises at least one two-dimensional molecular switch array. The molecular switch array is formed by assembling two or more crossed planes of wires into a configuration of devices. Each device comprises a junction formed by a pair of crossed wires and at least one connector species that connects the pair of crossed wires in the junction. The junction has a functional dimension in nanometers, and includes a switching capability provided by both (1) one or more connector species and the pair of crossed wires and (2) a configurable nano-scale wire transistor having a first state that functions as a transistor and a second state that functions as a conducting semiconductor wire. Specific connections are made to interconnect the devices and connect the devices to two structures that provide high and low voltages.

Abstract: A self-packaged magnetic tool assembly has protective components which also serve as retail packaging, to facilitate retail sales without the need for any extraneous or temporary packaging. The magnetic tool assembly has a permanently charged elongated rectangular-shaped magnet encased by two ferrous metal side plates along a length of the magnet, and a single non-magnetic stainless steel plate connecting the two side plates. The ferrous metal side plates act as the north and south poles of the magnet assembly. The magnet and metal plates are encased in a protective cover on all but the primary attracting surfaces of the magnet and the side plates, thereby reducing unwanted magnetic attraction to other surfaces of the tool. Two removable rectangular plastic spacers are inserted over the primary attracting surfaces of the magnet and the side plates. The spacers serve as packaging elements which protect the primary attracting surface, and which can be selectively removed during use of the tool.

Abstract: A modular magnetic tool system utilizes one or more magnet modules and attachable components to enable selective assembly of a wide variety of magnetic tools. Channels of the magnet modules are connectable in series and in parallel, either by integral connectors or attachable components which can be selectively attached to the magnet modules singularly, in series, or in parallel to form different types of magnetic tools with different functions for different applications.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes, parsing a source code, performing a plurality of optimizations on the parsed code, generating a plurality of configuration instruction sets based on the optimized source code and automatically selecting one of the plurality of generated configuration instruction sets according to a user defined criteria, the selected configuration instruction set being used to configure hardware.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a hologram include a computer (104) connected to a printer (108). A mathematical description (102) of an object, including for example the physical dimensions of the object, is provided to the computer (104). The computer (104) computes a holographic interference pattern based on the mathematical description (102) of the object, and than transmits the computed holographic interference pattern data (106) to the printer (108). The printer (108) prints or otherwise fixes the holographic interference pattern to a print medium (107) to produce a holograph (110). A holographic (three-dimensional) image (114) of the object can then be produced by directing a light beam (118) from a light source (112) onto a surface of the hologram (110), so that the light will interfere with the pattern to generate the holographic image (114).

Abstract: A modular magnetic tool system utilizes one or more magnet modules and attachable components to enable selective assembly of a wide variety of magnetic tools. Channels of the magnet modules are connectable in series and in parallel, either by integral connectors or attachable components which can be selectively attached to the magnet modules singularly, in series, or in parallel to form different types of magnetic tools with different functions for different applications.

Abstract: A switch lockout mechanism for a power tool includes a handle housing for gripping by a power tool operator. The handle housing is generally elongated in a direction corresponding to the gripping axis of a power tool operator. A switch is attached to the housing and is actuatable between an “on” position and an “off” position. A locking member is rotatably or pivotally attached to the housing. The locking member is rotatable about an axis that generally extends in the same direction as the handle housing in an elongated direction. The locking member has a first rotatable position wherein the switch is locked in its “off” position, and a second rotatable position wherein the switch is actuated to its “on” position. An actuating member allows a tool operator to move the locking member between its first and second positions.

Abstract: A system for converting sound into visual representations, including a plurality of microphones for receiving sound, a filtering unit for directionally filtering received sound, a converting unit for converting filtered sound into display control signals, and a display unit for displaying visual representations of the filtered sound based on the display control signals.

Abstract: A self-packaged magnetic tool assembly for use in picking up or lifting metallic objects includes integrally assembled protective components which also serve as retail packaging, to facilitate retail sales without the need for any extraneous or temporary packaging. In one embodiment, the magnetic tool assembly has a permanently charged elongated rectangular-shaped magnet encased by two ferrous metal side plates along a length of the magnet, and a single non-magnetic stainless steel plate connecting the two side plates. The ferrous metal side plates act as the north and south poles of the magnet assembly. The side plates also extend slightly past the permanent magnet material, thereby reducing direct contact between attracted objects and protecting the permanent magnet material. The magnet and metal plates are encased in a protective cover on all but the primary attracting surfaces of the magnet and the side plates, thereby reducing unwanted magnetic attraction to other surfaces of the tool.