Abstract: A system and method for maintaining the integrity of hyperlinks for intranet and Internet applications through a registration and notification process. Hyperlink data is registered and stored in a user database for notifying the host of the hyperlink of any changes to data files associated with the hyperlink in order to help facilitate the preservation of the hyperlink.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a redundant component system and an endsystem linked with the redundant component system. The redundant component system includes a plurality of components such that the total number of components of this plurality is based on a redundant component quantity. To determine the redundant component quantity, a code-based sequence is provided by the present invention. The code-based system may optionally provide an output that includes designs for redundant component systems, each design having a total number of components equal to the redundant component quantity. To operate the component system, a continuous endsystem functionality program sequence is also provided by the present invention. The continuous endsystem functionality program sequence correlates operational or “duty” cycles for each component comprising the redundant component system with fault tolerant characteristics so that at least one component provides functionality to the endsystem at any given time.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge prevention device enabled latch may be employed on or with an enclosure including an access panel. The electrostatic discharge prevention device enabled latch includes a latch for retaining the access panel in a closed position. The latch may be disengaged by operation of a latch release member which functions to effect release or disengagement of the latch. A conductor receptacle is attached to the enclosure, typically in the proximity of the access panel. An electrostatic discharge prevention device including a ground strap and a conductive terminal are provided for use by an individual desiring to gain access through the access panel to service enclosed components or circuits. When the conductive terminal is inserted into the conductor receptacle, a latch release member is displaced disengaging the latch.

Abstract: An analog information storage arrangement includes an impedance device, operatively connected to a module, for providing an impedance value corresponding to encoded information. A decoding device is operatively connected to the impedance means. The decoding device reads the impedance value of the impedance device. The impedance device can be provided as an encoded resistor and reference resistor. The decoding device can include a comparator for comparing the read impedance value to a reference impedance value, which can be a resistance read from the reference resistor of the impedance device. Alternatively, the impedance device can be provided as an encoded capacitor and reference capacitor. The decoding device can include a comparator for comparing the read impedance value to a reference impedance value, which can be a capacitance read from the reference capacitor of the impedance device. The decoding device can be provided as an 8-bit or 24-bit analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: A system includes multiple modules, each powered by a different power source, and a status indicator for a first of the modules. Any of the multiple modules can drive the status indicator. Each of the modules monitors the operation of the first module, driving the status indicator when the first module fails. Thus, even if a failure within the first module prevents the first module from driving the status indicator (e.g., a power failure), the status indicator is still driven by a second module.