Abstract: A personal inhalation device includes an outer shell having an orifice formed therein and containing a medium having one or more deliverables and an atomizing unit disposed within the shell. The atomizing unit atomizes the medium when a user puffs on the orifice such that vapor containing the deliverables is discharged through the orifice. The personal inhalation device is further capable of metering the deliverables discharged with the vapor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently absorbing, archiving, and distributing any size data sets are provided. Some embodiments provide flexible, policy-based distribution of high volume data through real time streaming as well as past data replay. In addition, some embodiments provide for a foundation of solid and unambiguous consistency across any vendor system through advanced version features. This consistency is particularly valuable to the financial industry, but also extremely useful to any company that manages multiple data distribution points for improved and reliable data availability.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for location tracking and filtering or hiding electronic communications. In one implementation, a method is provided for location tracking for electronic communications. The method includes receiving a location ID for a location from a user who desires to follow the location within a social networking environment, and associating the location ID with the user. The method also includes providing instructions to display a representation of the location in a list of the user's contacts.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering electronic communications. One exemplary method includes receiving a first message directed to a user, the first message including a plurality of messaging data; and receiving from the user a selection of the messaging data within the first message. The method further includes adding the selected messaging data to a database in relation to one or more contacts of the user, and receiving a second message directed to the user from at least one of the one or more contacts. The method further includes scanning the second message for the selected messaging data, and filtering, with at least one processor, the second message from delivery to the user if the second message contains the selected messaging data.

Abstract: A personal inhalation device includes an outer shell having an orifice formed therein and containing a medium having one or more deliverables and an atomizing unit disposed within the shell. The atomizing unit atomizes the medium when a user puffs on the orifice such that vapor containing the deliverables is discharged through the orifice. The personal inhalation device is further capable of metering the deliverables discharged with the vapor.

Abstract: A command decoder used for a microcontroller based Flash memory digital controller system includes multiple subsystems, including the command decoder, which serves as the main user interface for interpreting commands from a user and managing the priority of commands and command modes. The command decoder also stores crucial information including address, data, opcodes, and various flags registers that are used by other subsystems including the program buffer, burst read module, register block, and microcontroller. In addition, the command decoder contains clock synchronization logic, controls the sleep function of the microcontroller and serves as a test mode controller.

Abstract: A system and method for expanding the command set of a memory controller is provided. In one implementation, the method includes decoding a first plurality of commands through a command decoding state machine, and in response to the command decoding state machine decoding an extended command, waking the microcontroller to process an additional command other than a command among the first plurality of commands. The extended command is a command that notifies the microcontroller of the additional command to be processed.

Abstract: Some embodiments includes a digital control system having a microcontroller for handling timed events, a command decoder for interpreting user commands, a separate burst controller for handling burst reads of the Flash memory, a program buffer for handling page writes to the Flash memory, a page transfer controller for handling data transfers from the Flash core to the program buffer as well as address control for page writes from the program buffer to the Flash memory, a memory control register block for storing and adjusting memory control, and memory test mode signals, a memory plane interface for multiplexing addresses into the Flash memory and accelerating program, erase, and recovery verification, and an I/O Mux module for multiplexing data out of the system, and a general purpose I/O port (GPIO) that can be read and written by the microcontroller for use in test and debug. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for synchronizing data between different clock domains in a memory controller. In one embodiment, a memory controller is provided that includes a command decoder and synchronizing logic. The command decoder is operable to receive a command in accordance with a first clock domain. The synchronizing logic synchronizes the command to a second clock domain that is different from the first clock domain, and includes a first synchronization flop and a second synchronization flop operable to prevent metastability associated with synchronizing the command to the second clock domain.

Abstract: A digital control system including a microcontroller for handling timed events, a command decoder for interpreting user commands, a separate burst controller for handling burst reads of the Flash memory, a program buffer for handling page writes to the Flash memory, a page transfer controller for handling data transfers from the Flash core to the program buffer as well as address control for page writes from the program buffer to the Flash memory, a memory control register block for storing and adjusting memory control and memory test mode signals, a memory plane interface for multiplexing addresses into the Flash memory and accelerating program, erase, and recovery verification, and an I/O Mux module for multiplexing data out of the system, and a general purpose I/O port (GPIO) that can be read and written by the microcontroller for use in test and debug.

Abstract: A command decoder used for a microcontroller based Flash memory digital controller system includes multiple subsystems, including the command decoder, which serves as the main user interface for interpreting commands from a user and managing the priority of commands and command modes. The command decoder also stores crucial information including address, data, opcodes, and various flags registers that are used by other subsystems including the program buffer, burst read module, register block, and microcontroller. In addition, the command decoder contains clock synchronization logic, controls the sleep function of the microcontroller and serves as a test mode controller.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that determines a background image for a sequence of image frames. During operation, the system receives a sequence of input image-frames, wherein an input image-frame associates pixels with pixel-attributes. The system then computes a labeling, wherein the labeling associates pixels in the output background image with input image-frames in the sequence of input image-frames. Next, the system determines the output background image using the sequence of input image-frames and the labeling.

Abstract: Systems, method and reports, for executing calculating economic and tax capital balances at the partner/shareholder level for partnerships and unitized companies are disclosed. The system provides full reporting and allows for business information to be transmitted electronically and in multiple formats. The system also allows a user to retrieve a business entity's foundation documents within the system.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for controlling access to a system memory space are provided. The system includes a processor operable to perform an operation on the memory space and a bus monitor operable to monitor the processor. The bus monitor includes a definition for specifying the operation as either permissible or impermissible for a region of the memory space. The bus monitor is further operable to block the processor from performing the operation in response to the definition specifying the operation as impermissible.

Abstract: A digital control system including a microcontroller for handling timed events, a command decoder for interpreting user commands, a separate burst controller for handling burst reads of the Flash memory, a program buffer for handling page writes to the Flash memory, a page transfer controller for handling data transfers from the Flash core to the program buffer as well as address control for page writes from the program buffer to the Flash memory, a memory control register block for storing and adjusting memory control and memory test mode signals, a memory plane interface for multiplexing addresses into the Flash memory and accelerating program, erase, and recovery verification, and an I/O Mux module for multiplexing data out of the system, and a general purpose I/O port (GPIO) that can be read and written by the microcontroller for use in test and debug.

Abstract: A sealed rivetless nut plate which includes a retainer, a nut and a gasket, all retained in a shroud. The nut includes a threaded throughbore for threadably receiving a fastener as well as a base portion which includes either holes or slots which receive corresponding protrusions or dimples on the retainer. Alternatively, the base portion of the nut can include protrusions or dimples with the retainer providing corresponding holes or slots. Regardless, this feature is configured to provide a specific amount of x-axis and y-axis floatation. The shroud is folded under the retainer, thereby keeping the assembly intact. The shroud allows only a nominal amount of movement of the nut in the vertical axis. Before installation, a mandrel is engaged in assembly. During installation, the mandrel is pulled out, causing a tubular portion of the retainer to expand, against a workpiece, thereby securing the sealed rivetless nut plate in position.

Abstract: Featured is a digital data storage and transmitting (DDST) device, particularly suited for use with a digital camera, digital camcorder or other image/video capturing device, being configured and arranged so as to cable of downloading the digitized data representative of the images/pictures taken with the digital camera and to store this information in the DDST device. The DDST device also is configured and arranged so the DDST device can upload or transmit the downloaded picture information to a remote server using any of a number of communication protocols or techniques known to those skilled in that art including wireless or cellphone technologies. Also featured are systems embodying such a DDST device and methods related thereto.

Abstract: Featured is a digital data storage and transmitting (DDST) device, particularly suited for use with a digital camera, digital camcorder or other image/video capturing device, being configured and arranged so as to cable of downloading the digitized data representative of the images/pictures taken with the digital camera and to store this information in the DDST device. The DDST device also is configured and arranged so the DDST device can upload or transmit the downloaded picture information to a remote server using any of a number of communication protocols or techniques known to those skilled in that art including wireless or cellphone technologies. Also featured are systems embodying such a DDST device and methods related thereto.