Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for any of multiple processor circuits to be able to access a shared circuit resource. In an embodiment, processor circuits variously provide respective requests to access a resource of a computation circuit. A pool of requestor processor circuits is managed based on the access requests. For a pending access request, an amount of credit for the corresponding pool member accumulates at a rate which is based on the current pool size. For an access request which is being serviced, the amount of credit for the corresponding pool member is consumed at a relatively fast rate. Access to the resource is allocated based on the respective amounts of credit for each pool member. In another embodiment, a prioritized access request results in a transition from resource access allocation according to a credit-based scheme to resource access allocation according to a priority-based scheme.

Abstract: A LED light tube apparatus installed to a tube bracket includes a LED light source and a light passing tube. A driver includes a driver circuit. A power input electrode that an external power is supplied to the driver for generating a driving current supplied to the LED light source. A first cap and a second being disposed at two opposite ends of the light passing tube. The first cap and the second cap respectively have two pins inserted into corresponding pin sockets for fixing the LED light tube apparatus to the tube bracket. The LED light tube provides an in-house power source to the pin sockets, but the in-house power is not routed to the driver from the pins.

Abstract: A LED light tube apparatus installed to a tube bracket includes a LED light source and a light passing tube. A driver includes a driver circuit. A power input electrode that an external power is supplied to the driver for generating a driving current supplied to the LED light source. A first cap and a second being disposed at two opposite ends of the light passing tube. The first cap and the second cap respectively have two pins inserted into corresponding pin sockets for fixing the LED light tube apparatus to the tube bracket. The LED light tube provides an in-house power source to the pin sockets, but the in-house power is not routed to the driver from the pins.

Abstract: A soft sided briefcase is disclosed which has typical compartments and further includes external pockets with secure flap closures. The pockets are affixed to the side of the briefcase, and the flap closures are suitably hinged to a portion of the pockets. Sections of the pockets as well as areas of the flaps include cooperating steel plate members and permanent magnets, or both having permanent magnets, to provide access faster than would be possible via conventional zipper closures and is reasonably secure in providing protective closure for internal contents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an expansion system for luggage comprising an upper frame, a lower frame, an expandable section attached between the upper and lower frames, and expansion mechanisms. Each expansion mechanism comprises an upper member attached to the upper frame, a lower member attached to the lower frame and two arms, wherein each arm is pivotally connected to the upper member at one end and is pivotally and slideably connected to the lower member at the other end.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, execution information is received from a first development tool. Execution information is also received from a second development tool. Based on the first execution information and the second execution information, operation of the first development tool may be controlled. According to some embodiments, the first and second development tools are associated with different processor architectures.

Abstract: A luggage protective guard is formed of a tubular body and is fastened to a luggage corner such that the tubular body is fastened with a frame corner of the luggage. The tubular body is provided with a protective wing serving to shield an exterior of the luggage corner. The protective wing is slantingly extended from the tubular body in such a manner that the protective wing and a center line of the tubular body form an angle.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining and enhancing the service efficiency of mobile communications. To assess communication efficiency in each communication region of interest, a signal-fading record is generated for that region and this record is then analyzed to find availability and energy cost for each of a plurality of power-control parameter sets. The results facilitate the selection of power-control parameter sets that enhance system efficiency in each communication region.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining and enhancing the service efficiency of mobile communications. To assess communication efficiency in each communication region of interest, a signal-fading record is generated for that region and this record is then analyzed to find availability and energy cost for each of a plurality of power-control parameter sets. The results facilitate the selection of power-control parameter sets that enhance system efficiency in each communication region.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining and enhancing the service efficiency of mobile communications. To assess communication efficiency in each communication region of interest, a signal-fading record is generated for that region and this record is then analyzed to find availability and energy cost for each of a plurality of power-control parameter sets. The results facilitate the selection of power-control parameter sets that enhance system efficiency in each communication region.