Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a bypass block navigational function to a user interface including generating, by a processor, a webpage including a bypass block navigation attribute associated with a first portion of the webpage, receiving, at a network interface a request for the webpage from the user interface, transmitting, by the network interface, the webpage and a software module including an instruction associated with the bypass block navigation function in response to the request, causing display, at the user interface, the webpage at a starting location, receiving, from the user interface, a keystroke associated with the bypass block navigation function, and causing display, at the user interface, of the first portion of the webpage in response to the instruction associated with the bypass block navigation function.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a transportable bio-cement comprising a desiccated microorganism package; where the microorganism package comprises one or more microorganisms; a first binder, where the first binder is produced by the microorganism; and where the microorganism has protected itself by a layer of the first binder; where the transportable bio-cement is devoid of moisture. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a transportable dry composition comprising blending together a microorganism package; a nutrient; and a liquid; activating the microorganism package to produce a first binder; subjecting the microorganism package to desiccation to form a transportable bio-cement; and blending the transportable bio-cement with an aggregate to form a bio-concrete; where the aggregate comprises a substrate, a second binder, and a liquid.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and systems for roll angle estimation for an input/gesture device (IGD) are disclosed. The method includes estimating a first axis vector of the input/gesture device (IGD) relative to the surface of the mobile device (MD), as a first frame of reference, using readings from a first type of sensor; and estimating the first axis vector of the IDG relative to a different, second frame of reference using a gyroscope integration of readings from the 3-axis gyroscope. The method further includes aligning the first axis vector of the IDG in the first frame of reference with the first axis vector of the IDG in the second frame of reference; minimizing a change in the alignment of the first axis vectors between the first frame of reference and the second frame of reference; and determining the roll angle of the IDG relative to the surface of the MD.

Abstract: A gaming machine, method, and program product provide a slot machine game with group gaming mode features. A set of gaming machines enter a group gaming mode in which prize objects are displayed on a group mode game board and are available to be awarded to individual gaming machines in the set, and are then removed from the group mode game board. Primary game results at each of the set of gaming machines are presented through the group gaming mode.

Abstract: A system includes memory configured to store image content representative of a lead implanted within a patient, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to determine a reference point in the image content, determine a plane in the image content that corresponds to an orientation marker based on the reference point, determine an orientation of the lead based on the determined plane, and output information indicative of the determined orientation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a bypass block navigational function to a user interface including generating, by a processor, a webpage including a bypass block navigation attribute associated with a first portion of the webpage, receiving, at a network interface a request for the webpage from the user interface, transmitting, by the network interface, the webpage and a software module including an instruction associated with the bypass block navigation function in response to the request, causing display, at the user interface, the webpage at a starting location, receiving, from the user interface, a keystroke associated with the bypass block navigation function, and causing display, at the user interface, of the first portion of the webpage in response to the instruction associated with the bypass block navigation function.

Abstract: In a method for handling a plurality of heuristics for task selection in a genetic algorithm, a task scheduling engine generates a population of tasks associated with an overall objective, identifies multiple jobs associated with an overall objective, compiles the multiple jobs into a genome, and assigns one or more tasks to each job of the multiple jobs. The task scheduling engine also assigns a task heuristic byte defining multiple task heuristics that can be applied to the each job of the genome, randomly assigns a task heuristic from the multiple task heuristics to the each job, and determines a value score for the genome.

Abstract: In a method for applying deterministic logic to select resources for resource genomes in a genetic algorithm, a logic engine identifies resources associated with an objective and an overall task population to be completed by one or more of the identified resources. The logic engine then selects a deterministic logical framework from one or more deterministic logical frameworks based on the objective. Following the selection of a deterministic logical framework, the logic engine selects one or more resources from the one or more identified resources based on the selected deterministic logical framework. The logic engine compiles the one or more selected resources into a resource genome, assigns one or more tasks from the task population to the one or more selected resources, and sends instructions to the one or more selected resources to execute the one or more tasks. The logic engine determines a value score for the resource genome.

Abstract: In a method for handling a plurality of heuristics for task selection in a genetic algorithm, a task scheduling engine generates a population of tasks associated with an overall objective, identifies multiple jobs associated with an overall objective, compiles the multiple jobs into a genome, and assigns one or more tasks to each job of the multiple jobs. The task scheduling engine also assigns a task heuristic byte defining multiple task heuristics that can be applied to the each job of the genome, randomly assigns a task heuristic from the multiple task heuristics to the each job, and determines a value score for the genome.

Abstract: In a method for applying deterministic logic to select resources for resource genomes in a genetic algorithm, a logic engine identifies resources associated with an objective and an overall task population to be completed by one or more of the identified resources. The logic engine then selects a deterministic logical framework from one or more deterministic logical frameworks based on the objective. Following the selection of a deterministic logical framework, the logic engine selects one or more resources from the one or more identified resources based on the selected deterministic logical framework. The logic engine compiles the one or more selected resources into a resource genome, assigns one or more tasks from the task population to the one or more selected resources, and sends instructions to the one or more selected resources to execute the one or more tasks. The logic engine determines a value score for the resource genome.

Abstract: In a method for determining seasonality in inventory demand, an inventory analytics engine uses a frequency of reordering to identify a micro-season for an inventory item. The inventory analytics engine further uses linear regression analysis to identify a variable most closely associated with the micro-season. The inventory analytics engine adjusts a reordering schedule to accommodate an expected demand for the inventory item.

Abstract: A gaming machine, method, and program product provide a slot machine game with group gaming mode features. A set of gaming machines enter a group gaming mode in which prize objects are displayed on a group mode game board and are available to be awarded to individual gaming machines in the set, and are then removed from the group mode game board. Primary game results at each of the set of gaming machines are presented through the group gaming mode.

Abstract: In a method for applying deterministic logic to select resources for resource genomes in a genetic algorithm, a logic engine identifies resources associated with an objective and an overall task population to be completed by one or more of the identified resources. The logic engine then selects a deterministic logical framework from one or more deterministic logical frameworks based on the objective. Following the selection of a deterministic logical framework, the logic engine selects one or more resources from the one or more identified resources based on the selected deterministic logical framework. The logic engine compiles the one or more selected resources into a resource genome, assigns one or more tasks from the task population to the one or more selected resources, and sends instructions to the one or more selected resources to execute the one or more tasks. The logic engine determines a value score for the resource genome.

Abstract: In an approach to handling a plurality of heuristics to establish safety stock limits using genetic algorithms, a product genome evaluation engine generates a first product genome from a population of products, identifies a safety stock objective, and identifies multiple products associated with the safety stock objective. The product genome evaluation assigns a product heuristic byte that defines product heuristics that can be applied to each product of the multiple products to the first product genome, assigns a product heuristic that defines at least one inventory policy from the product heuristics to the each product at random, and applies each product heuristic associated with the each product. Based on the overall effect of the product heuristics on each product, the product genome evaluation engine establishes safety stock limits for each product and determines whether the safety stock limits achieve the safety stock objective.

Abstract: A trace data capture device has trace storage circuitry for storing trace data captured from a data processing apparatus. Detection circuitry detects source identifiers identifying which trace source generated the trace data. Output circuitry outputs to a diagnostic apparatus, independently from the trace data, source identifying data which indicates which source identifiers were detected for the trace data stored in at least a portion of the trace storage circuitry. By allowing the diagnostic apparatus to determine which source identifiers have been detected for which region of the memory, this can allow more targeted uploads of trace data, to reduce the time required for uploading the trace data and reduce the time to determine if data is not present for a particular source.

Abstract: In a method for handling a plurality of heuristics for task selection in a genetic algorithm, a task scheduling engine generates a population of tasks associated with an overall objective, identifies multiple jobs associated with an overall objective, compiles the multiple jobs into a genome, and assigns one or more tasks to each job of the multiple jobs. The task scheduling engine also assigns a task heuristic byte defining multiple task heuristics that can be applied to the each job of the genome, randomly assigns a task heuristic from the multiple task heuristics to the each job, and determines a value score for the genome.

Abstract: A business coaching process for life and business management that enables people to live and experience life first rather than letting money and business shape their lives.

Abstract: A trace data capture device has trace storage circuitry for storing trace data captured from a data processing apparatus. Detection circuitry detects source identifiers identifying which trace source generated the trace data. Output circuitry outputs to a diagnostic apparatus, independently from the trace data, source identifying data which indicates which source identifiers were detected for the trace data stored in at least a portion of the trace storage circuitry. By allowing the diagnostic apparatus to determine which source identifiers have been detected for which region of the memory, this can allow more targeted uploads of trace data, to reduce the time required for uploading the trace data and reduce the time to determine if data is not present for a particular source.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a design representation of a software system includes storing in a memory a dataset representative of a plurality of software code elements of the software system, wherein storing the dataset includes incorporating design data into the dataset, the design data being representative of respective design properties regarding the software code elements. A dataset query including a reference to an item of the dataset is received. The dataset query is implemented, with a processing unit in communication with the memory, over the dataset. Implementing the dataset query includes defining a subset of the dataset based on the reference to the item. A user interface rendered via an output device in communication with the processing unit user interface includes a view of the design representation of the software system in accordance with the defined subset of the dataset.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrated circuit (IC) design, including management of the configuration, design parameters, and functionality of a design in which custom instructions or other design elements may be controlled by the designer. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer program rendered in an object-oriented language implementing the aforementioned methods for designing user-customized digital processors is disclosed. Design iteration, component encapsulation, use of human-readable file formats, extensible dynamic GUIs and tool sets, and other features are employed to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the program. Components within the design environment comprise encapsulated objects which contain information relating to interfaces with other components in the design, hierarchy, and other facets of the design process.