Abstract: A computerized wagering game system a gaming module comprising a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and an audio module operable to exchange digital audio data with an audio device over a digital audio format link. The digital audio format link in various embodiments comprises a SPDIF link, an AES/EBU link, an HDMI link, or an I2S link.

Abstract: A simulated access environment overrides function calls pertaining to resources for which the user may be restricted from accessing. The environment also allocates and manages replacement resources that are used in place of access-restricted computing resources in order to enable execution of utilities or applications that would normally abort without enhanced user permissions. In one embodiment, replacement resources are managed by a resource mirror. In certain embodiments, the function calls are statically overridden by linking a replacement library to the utilities or applications. In other embodiments, the function calls are dynamically overridden via software interrupts, replacing entries within a function table, dynamically loading a replacement library, or the like.

Abstract: A method for providing a highly reliable, low resistance interconnect comprises forming a trench in a dielectric layer, forming a first liner in the trench then forming a resilient layer such as a tungsten layer within the trench. The resilient layer is etched back to remove the layer from a horizontal portion of the dielectric outside the trench and to recess the layer within the trench. Next, a second liner and a copper layer are formed in the trench over the resilient layer. The copper layer and exposed portions of the two liners are polished or etched back to result in the interconnect. Variations to this embodiment are also described.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of sailing based on manipulation of a sail in the air whil permitting free rotation of the sail about a single point, and manipulation of a keel in the water while permitting free rotation of the keel about a single point; and coordinating the sail manipulation and the keel manipulation by connecting the points or making them a single point. The disclosed system of sailing has means for manipulating a sail in the air while permitting free rotation of the sail about a single point; and means for manipulating a keel in the water while permitting free rotation of the keel about a single point and means for connecting the sail manipulating means with the keel manipulating means.

Abstract: Low cost test for Integrated Circuits or electrical modules using a reconfigurable logic device is described. In one embodiment, the invention includes configuring a reconfigurable logic device to comply with input standards of a device under test, applying test signals to the device under test, detecting output results of the device under test, and analyzing the detected output results.

Abstract: A method for removing defects at high pressure and high temperature (HP/HT) or for relieving strain in a non-diamond crystal commences by providing a crystal, which contains defects, and a pressure medium. The crystal and the pressure medium are disposed in a high pressure cell and placed in a high pressure apparatus, for processing under reaction conditions of sufficiently high pressure and high temperature for a time adequate for one or more of removing defects or relieving strain in the single crystal.

Abstract: A first belt tensioner includes an arm, spring case, coil spring, and arm plate. The arm is adapted to support an idler pulley and has a hook portion. The spring case is disposed in the arm and has a first spring seat. The spring is disposed in the spring case. The arm plate has a second spring seat. The spring is longitudinally compressed between the arm plate and the spring case. The spring is in torsion with the end portions of the spring seated against a corresponding spring seat and with the arm plate rotationally positioned under the hook portion. A method for assembling the first belt tensioner includes using the arm plate to longitudinally compress the spring and rotating the arm plate. A second belt tensioner includes an arm, spring case, coil spring, arm plate, and pivot bushing.

Abstract: A housing block for a hydraulic unit of a vehicle brake system that retaining a piston pump and an eccentric element that rotates the piston. A motor drives the eccentric element within an eccentric chamber. The block has a cylindrical cavity within a hydraulic leakage reservoir and a fluid leakage path that begins near a lower most portion of the eccentric element chamber and extends to a cylindrical cavity by way of a passage defined by an intersection of the eccentric chamber and cylindrical cavity. A pressure equalization path extends from the eccentric chamber upwardly to a point intermediate the housing block and motor enclosure and into the motor enclosure to a location that is substantially above the eccentric chamber. A seal intermediate the motor enclosure and housing block is formed as a closed curve of mastic material encircling the motor shaft, eccentric chamber, hydraulic leakage reservoir hydraulic fluid leakage path, and pressure equalization path.

Abstract: A system, method, data structures and computer-accessible medium is provided for storing, managing, and tracking the development of messages for computer program products. Message and message-related data for messages which computer program products display to users as part of the product's user interface are centralized in a message catalog. A message catalog schema describes the attributes of a message separately from the attributes of one or more conditions for which a message should be displayed. Interfaces are provided for creating, localizing, documenting, maintaining, displaying, and supporting messages and message-related data in a message catalog consistent with the message catalog schema. Notifications to owners of the messages and conditions is performed periodically or whenever a change has been detected.

Abstract: A brachytherapy device for the provision of brachytherapy is disclosed. The brachytherapy device has at least one source lumen located outside a movable surface of the device. The source lumen may be secured to the movable outer surface in a manner whereby relative movement of the source lumen relative to the movable outer surface is permitted. The brachytherapy device is inserted into a body cavity. After insertion, the movable surface is moved to position the at least one source lumen closer to the tissue boundary of the cavity. One or more sources of radiation are then placed within the at least one source lumen to provide a customizable treatment. Also disclosed are methods for providing brachytherapy via body cavities.

Abstract: A kiln thermal and combustion control. A predictive model is provided of the dynamics of selected aspects of the operation of the system for modeling the dynamics thereof. The model has at least two discrete models associated therewith that model at least two of the selected aspects, the at least two discrete models having different dynamic responses. An optimizer receives desired values for the selected aspects of the operation of the system modeled by the model and optimizes the inputs to the model to minimize error between the predicted and desired values. A control input device then applies the optimized input values to the system after optimization thereof.

Abstract: Methods and an apparatus for determining at least one characteristic of an environment are disclosed. A vibrational energy may be imparted into an environment and a magnitude of damping of the vibrational energy may be measured and at least one characteristic of the environment may be determined. Particularly, a vibratory source may be operated and coupled to an environment. At least one characteristic of the environment may be determined based on a shift in at least one steady-state frequency of oscillation of the vibratory source. An apparatus may include at least one vibratory source and a structure for positioning the at least one vibratory source proximate to an environment. Further, the apparatus may include an analysis device for determining at least one characteristic of the environment based at least partially upon shift in a steady-state oscillation frequency of the vibratory source for the given impetus.

Abstract: A very large virtual volume (e.g., in excess of 500 GB) is formed by distributing the disks in eleven, six-disk RAID-5 sets across the six busses of a primary local back-end controller. A spare disk is provided on each of the six busses. Each RAID-5 set is protected from the failure of a single disk by the spare disks on the busses, which can use the parity data stored in a RAID-5 set to rebuild the data stored on a failing disk and thereby restore redundancy to the RAID-5 set. Each RAID-5 set is also protected from the failure of a bus by the parity inherent in RAID-5. The RAID-5 sets are striped by a front-end controller connected to the primary local back-end controller, and the striped RAID-5 sets are presented to a host computer as a very large virtual volume. If the individual disks are 9.1 GB in size, the size of the very large virtual volume can reach 500.5 GB.

Abstract: The invention provides a grease composition comprising a stable dispersion of a metal hydroxide with a number average particle size in the range 20 nanometres to 2 micrometres, a surfactant with a HLB of less than 10, a mono- or poly-carboxylic acid, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The method of preparing a grease composition is also disclosed with benefits including a reduction in reaction time, amount of foam produced and environmental hazards.

Abstract: Archery and firearm sight products and processes are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment an apparatus may comprise a sight ring and a shaft. The sight ring may comprise a proximal end, a distal end, and a track. The track may comprise a major axis disposed substantially parallel with a vertical axis of the sight ring. The shaft may comprise a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a body disposed between the first and second ends of the shaft. The first end of the shaft may be removably coupled with the sight ring and may be adapted to be displaced along the track of the sight ring.

Abstract: A procedure for determining a plan for cutting a bone sample for use as an implant provides scanning the bone with a CT scanning system to provide slice images of the bone. The scanning system then determines the cortical or cancellous bone dimensions and density of the bone. Determining such dimensions and density permits accurate planning and preparation of an implant graft that is correlated to the predetermined plan without waste of bone through cutting test specimens to determine the bone parameters. Other images techniques that provide slice images are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method and apparatus for dispensing a beneficial agent into an expandable medical device. The method includes the step of placing an expandable medical device on a mandrel, the medical device forming a cylindrical device having a plurality of openings and dispensing a beneficial agent into the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An improved aromatics saturation process for use with lube oil boiling range feedstreams utilizing a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component selected from the Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof on a mesoporous support having aluminum incorporated into its framework and an average pore diameter of about 15 to less than about 40 ?.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a subject afflicted with acne or another sebaceous gland disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which inhibits acyl-CoA wax alcohol acyltransferase 1 (AWAT1) and/or acyl-CoA wax alcohol acyltransferase 2 (AWAT2), thereby treating the subject. This invention further provides related articles of manufacture and methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing voltage supply noise analysis for electronic circuits are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment a computer program product executes a computer process. The computer process generates at least one spatial profile for the electronic circuit, generates at least one temporal profile for the electronic circuit, merges the at least one temporal profile and the at least one spatial profile, and determines if the electronic circuit is operating within acceptable voltage noise margins based on the merged temporal and spatial profiles.