Abstract: A network interface device utilizes a physical layer (PHY) protocol data unit (PPDU) maximum duration such that, (A) when operating in a first mode of operation, a data unit (i) defined by a protocol in a layer above a PHY protocol in a protocol stack and (ii) having a maximum length defined by the protocol above the PHY protocol will fit entirely within a single PPDU at a lowest possible data rate in the first mode of operation, and (B) when operating in a second mode of operation, the data unit (i) defined by the protocol in the layer above the PHY protocol and (ii) having the maximum length defined by the protocol above the PHY protocol will not fit entirely within a single PPDU at a lowest possible data rate in the second mode of operation.

Abstract: It is determined whether basic service set (BSS) information has changed, and when it is determined that BSS information has changed, one or more first BSS information elements (IEs) that include at least some of the BSS information that has changed are generated. A shortened beacon frame is generated that (i) includes the one or more first BSS IEs, and (ii) omits one or more second BSS IEs that correspond to BSS information that has not changed. The beacon frame is transmitted.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for timing recovery for an input/output bus with link redundancy. A parallel input/output interface receiver includes a plurality of data receivers, each configured to respectively receive input data from a respective one of n+m channels, where n is an integer greater than one and m is an integer greater than or equal to one. The input data is non-calibration data for the n channels and is calibration data for the m channels. The interface receiver further includes a first phase adjustor configured to provide a first clock signal to the plurality of data receivers for sampling of only the non-calibration data at any given time, and a second phase adjustor configured to provide a second clock signal to the plurality of data receivers for sampling of only the calibration data at any given time.

Abstract: A preamble portion of a physical layer (PHY) data unit is generated for transmission via a long range communication protocol. A service field is generated with a length of eight or less bits. A data portion of the PHY data unit is generated to include the service field having the length of eight bits or less.

Abstract: A reconfigurable neural network circuit is provided. The reconfigurable neural network circuit comprises an electronic synapse array including multiple synapses interconnecting a plurality of digital electronic neurons. Each neuron comprises an integrator that integrates input spikes and generates a signal when the integrated inputs exceed a threshold. The circuit further comprises a control module for reconfiguring the synapse array. The control module comprises a global final state machine that controls timing for operation of the circuit, and a priority encoder that allows spiking neurons to sequentially access the synapse array.

Abstract: In a method for facilitating power saving in a wireless network, a PHY header is generated to include an indication of a duration of a PHY data unit. A preamble is also generated. The PHY data unit is generated to include the preamble and the PHY header, and the PHY data unit is transmitted.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a small size hand-held device for aligning two or more structures by attaching the device to master and slave structures and providing real-time position/orientation data to enable the accurate alignment of the structures. The handheld device includes a sensor box containing at least one inertial sensor, such as for example, a gyroscope (such as a disc resonator gyroscope) or an accelerometer. The handheld device further includes an alignment socket designed to mate with an alignment key that may be fixed to the structures to be aligned, and a display for showing a position data output received from the at least one inertial sensor. The handheld device may further include a processor for processing and outputting data to the display and/or the handheld device may include a transmitter for transmitting the data to a central processing unit.

Abstract: A compact, low-power, asynchronous, resistor-based memory read circuit includes a memory cell having a plurality of consecutive memory states, each of said states corresponding to a respective output voltage. A sense amplifier reads the state of the memory cell. The sense amplifier includes a voltage divider configured to receive the output voltage of the memory cell and to output a settled voltage an amplifier having a voltage threshold between the settled voltages associated with two of said consecutive memory states, configured to discriminate between said two consecutive memory states.

Abstract: A method for relaying a route request RREQ message by an intermediate node which is connected with at least one node using a tree topology in a mobile communication system including a destination node and a source node which sends the RREQ message to the destination node via at least one intermediate node, to thus establish an optimal route for communications. The RREQ message is received along the route other than the tree route, and the first information is updated using its information. The intermediate node relays to a next intermediate node the RREQ message containing the updated first information.

Abstract: A digital-imaging based code symbol reading system which automatically detects hand-induced vibration when the user attempts to read one or more 1D and/or 2D code symbols on an object, and controls system operation in order to reduce motion blur in digital images captured by the hand-supportable system, whether operated in a snap-shot or video image capture mode. An accelerometer sensor is used to automatically detect hand/system acceleration in a vector space during system operation. In a first embodiment, digital image capture is initiated when the user manually depresses a trigger switch, and decode processed only when the measured acceleration of the hand-supportable housing is below predetermined acceleration threshold levels. In another embodiment, digital image capture is initiated when an object is automatically detected in the field of view of the system, and decode processed only when the measured acceleration of the hand-supportable housing is below predetermined acceleration threshold levels.

Abstract: A touch point detecting device is provided. The touch point detecting device comprises a plurality of electrodes and a scanning unit connected to said electrodes and scanning said electrodes with at least two variable excitation signal frequencies. A touch point detecting method is also provided. By means of the touch point detecting device, the electrode border as well as the integrated circuit package of the processor is reduced without reducing the detection accuracy of touch points.

Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor die packages constructed from modules of embedded semiconductor dice and electrical components. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die package comprises a first module and a second module attached to the first module. One or more semiconductor dice are embedded in the first module, and one or more electrical components, such as surface-mounted components, are embedded in the second module. The first module may be formed by a lamination process, and the second module may be formed by a lamination process or a molding process. Patterned metal layers and vias provide electrical interconnections to the package and among the die and components of the package. The second module may be attached to the first module by coupling interconnect lands of separately manufactured modules to one another, or may be directly attached by lamination or molding.

Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor die packages, systems, and methods therefor. An exemplary package comprises a patterned conductive layer having a first surface, a second surface, and a first thickness between its first and second surfaces; a semiconductor die disposed over the first surface of the patterned conductive layer and electrically coupled thereto; a plurality of conductive bodies disposed at the second surface of the patterned conductive layer and electrically coupled thereto, each conductive body having a thickness that is greater than the first thickness; and a body of electrically insulating material disposed on the semiconductor die and a portion of the first surface of the patterned conductive layer. A further embodiment farther comprises a second semiconductor die disposed over the second surface of the patterned conductive layer and electrically coupled thereto.

Abstract: An optical network terminal receives, from a user device associated with the optical network terminal, a call to a called party, and checks a table, which may be locally cached in the optical network terminal, for a network location of another optical network terminal associated with the called party. The device also establishes a connection with another user device associated with the other optical network terminal, based on the network location, and exchanges voice data with the other user device associated with the other optical network terminal via the connection.

Abstract: An exemplary testing circuit board is used for testing an antenna performance and includes a signal circuit layer, a base layer electrically connected to the signal circuit layer, and a test unit. The signal circuit layer can transmit test signals from the antenna. The base layer is fixed with the signal circuit layer and used as a ground section to shield the test signals. The test unit is electrically connected to the signal circuit layer and the base layer and includes a signal inception port. The signal inception port is positioned on the signal circuit layer and protrudes from the base layer, and the signal inception port is capable of receiving the test signals and transmitting the test signals to the signal circuit layer.

Abstract: A network interface of an access point device is configured to transmit to one or more first client stations in a first basic service set (BSS) a first value of a first parameter that indicates a time duration during which the access point device will not dissociate a client station due to not receiving at least one frame from the client station, and transmit to one or more second client stations in a second BSS a second value of the first parameter. The first value of the first parameter is at least an order of magnitude larger than the second value of the first parameter.

Abstract: An indication that a network interface of a wireless communication device is in a low power state is received. Prior to receiving an indication that the network interface of the wireless communication device is no longer in the low power state, a data unit is received from the wireless communication device, wherein the data unit includes a request to transmit to the wireless communication device data for the wireless communication device that has been buffered while the wireless communication device is in the low power state. Responsive to the request, an indication of whether there is buffered data for the wireless communication device is transmitted. Additionally, when it is determined that there is buffered data for the wireless communication device, buffered data is transmitted to the wireless communication device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structural formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: Compounds represented by this structural formula are kinase inhibitors and are therefore disclosed herein for the treatment of cancer. Definitions for the variables in the structural formula are provided herein.

Abstract: After transitioning a network interface of a first wireless communication device from a low power state to an active state, transmitting a request for a second wireless communication device to transmit data for the first wireless communication device that is buffered at the second wireless communication device. An indication of whether there is data for the first wireless communication device buffered at second wireless communication device is received. When there is data for the first wireless communication device buffered at second wireless communication device, data for the first wireless communication device that was buffered at the second wireless communication device is received from the second wireless communication device.

Abstract: A reconfigurable neural network circuit is provided. The reconfigurable neural network circuit comprises an electronic synapse array including multiple synapses interconnecting a plurality of digital electronic neurons. Each neuron comprises an integrator that integrates input spikes and generates a signal when the integrated inputs exceed a threshold. The circuit further comprises a control module for reconfiguring the synapse array. The control module comprises a global final state machine that controls timing for operation of the circuit, and a priority encoder that allows spiking neurons to sequentially access the synapse array.