Including Specific Communication Means Patents (Class 702/122)
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Patent number: 7577541Abstract: A test services provider is an object that is arranged to provide a standardized interface for calling test harness provided functionality. The test services provider is not tied to a specific test harness, and provides a standard interface such that both test harness functionality and test cases can be written without beforehand knowledge of the other. In operation, the test harness registers the test services that provides with the test service provider, and the test cases retrieve the registered test services from the test harness as needed. Accordingly, the test case does not have to query the test harness itself for the object that provides the desired test harness functionality, but rather uses a standardized interface provided by the test services provider to retrieve the desired test services.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Orville Jay Potter, IV, Peter Gerber, Michael Paul Robinson
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Patent number: 7574345Abstract: A fixed MAC address of a cable modem is used to generate a series of unique MAC Addresses in order to simulate multiple cable modems from the CMTS's point of view. Before a scheduled maintenance operation, a simulated MAC address value is disbursed to pertinent hardware registers in the cable modem. When the station maintenance occurs, the simulated MAC address value is sent in place of the fixed original address.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Arris Group, Inc.Inventors: James Randall West, Darryl Hymel
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Patent number: 7571071Abstract: A portable diagnostic device. The portable diagnostic device includes a housing, a processor located within the housing, an input device located on the housing and coupled to the processor, and a display screen located on the housing and coupled to the processor. The processor includes a microbrowser module configured for communicating with an external source of information and a diagnostic module configured for analyzing information received from the external source of information.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Arthur M. Shand
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Publication number: 20090171612Abstract: A system that determines whether components are not present in a computer system is presented. During operation the system receives telemetry signals from sensors within the computer system. Next, the system dynamically generates a temperature map for the computer system based on the telemetry signals. The system then analyzes the temperature map to determine whether components are not present in the computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ramakrishna C. Dhanekula, Kenny C. Gross, Kalyanaraman Vaidyanathan, Glenn A. Herdeg
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Patent number: 7555400Abstract: A pseudo-file system and a WEB server faculty are installed in a transmitting apparatus retaining no file system. A control terminal that monitors this transmitting apparatus has a configuration in which a general-purpose WEB browser is used for monitor and control.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: NEC CorporationInventor: Masanao Amimoto
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Patent number: 7555412Abstract: Techniques for collecting and displaying sensor data captured by a spatially representative sample of sensors requested in a search query are described. The sensors are represented in an index structure (e.g., a data tree). In response to a query, the index structure is leveraged to identify a subset of sensors that exhibits a similar spatial distribution to the original full set of sensors. Sensor data is then collected from the subset of sensors by probing the sensors or retrieving recently cached data located by the index and returned to satisfy the query. In this manner, the number of sensors to be probed is reduced, thereby reducing latency involved with polling a large number of sensors and making the search process more efficient.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Suman K. Nath, Yanif Ahmad
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Patent number: 7552367Abstract: A method for recording analog signals and digitally encoded information associated with primary and secondary devices of an electric power system includes: receiving a plurality of analog output signals and a plurality of ON/OFF status signals from the electric power system; receiving a time-synchronization analog signal and/or a time-synchronization data packet from a time synchronization source; maintaining an internal clock synchronized with the synchronization source; sampling and digitizing the plurality of analog output signals; monitoring a status and/or a change of status of the plurality of ON/OFF status signals; receiving digitally encoded information signals as incoming data packets; decoding and analyzing the incoming data packets; analyzing the plurality of analog output signals and digitally encoded information signals using a triggering algorithm; and storing digitized analog output signals and digitally encoded information signals together with corresponding timing information in a record as fType: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bogdan Kasztenny, Jeffrey Mazereeuw
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Patent number: 7552370Abstract: An Application Specific Distributed Test Engine (ASDTE) that provides an optimized set of test resources for a given application. The test engine resources, configuration, functionality, and even the number of test engines can be changed as different devices are tested, or as different test methodologies are used with the system. This can be done by including the test engine configuration as a part of the application files that are loaded during the system set-up. This approach differs from conventional testing systems which limit testing to a fixed, limited, or standard stimulus/response engine configuration intended to test a variety of devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventor: Robert Pochowski
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Publication number: 20090157639Abstract: The present invention provides for methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture directed to dynamically generating input to an analysis environment. Varying input data is linked with analysis routines by provision of a well defined but general purpose input structure for selected data, which is used as input to analysis routines. Metadata is used to describe the multiple analysis routines and their capabilities, and a framework both automatically formats the input data and customizes the analysis routine to accept the specific dynamic fields available in the input. In this manner, data (e.g., a query) containing new input fields is dynamically made available to multiple existing analysis techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Richard D. Dettinger, Michael P. Koranda, Richard J. Stevens, Erik E. Voldal
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Patent number: 7546584Abstract: Systems and methods for testing a computer program executing on a remote computer physically distant from a local computer are provided. The local and remote computers are connected via a network. The remote computer includes a redirection device operative to transmit the video output of the remote computer to the local computer via the network connection. The redirection device may also receive user input commands generated at the local computer and provide the input commands to the remote computer as if the input commands were physically generated by a user at the remote computer. The remote computer also includes a software program to be tested. The local computer includes a remote control software application operative to receive and display the video output transmitted from the remote computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: American Megatrends, Inc.Inventor: Gene Rovang
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Patent number: 7539591Abstract: Test data model and test data structure creation improvements are disclosed for enterprise test data management systems in the test, measurement and automation environment. A hierarchical test data model for a plurality of test systems includes hierarchical data objects configured to store test data related information. In addition, one or more data objects within the test data model are linked such that data entered into one object can be used by another object or can be automatically propagated to linked objects. And default data object properties are defined such that each new data object includes the default properties. Still further, a graphical user interface (GUI) can be provided through which information can be input to the database where the GUI includes a first frame showing a structure for the hierarchical test data model and a second frame automatically showing one or more data input fields related to an object selected within the first frame. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: VI Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. House, Cesar R. Gamez, Chris Neil, Chandrasekhar Venkatraman
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Patent number: 7539581Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods related to monitoring of energy usage on a power line. In a preferred embodiment, this system comprises (a) an electronic microprocessor-controlled digital electricity metering device coupled to the power line and comprising a non-volatile non-battery-powered data-storage device, wherein the metering device is capable of interval metering and of receiving a data request and transmitting data in response to the request over the power line; and (b) a data collector (preferably, a transponder) coupled to the metering device via the power line. The data collector is preferably capable of (i) receiving data from and transmitting data to the metering device over the power line, (ii) storing data received from the metering device over the power line, and (iii) receiving data from and transmitting data to a remotely located computer (preferably, a billing computer).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Quadlogic Controls Corp.Inventors: Sayre A. Swarztrauber, Doron Shafrir, Stanley C. Lo, Michael Newsome, Eric Jacobson
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Patent number: 7536280Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for synchronizing the execution of tests between or among multi-sided test components in a wireless environment are described. Multiple flows are initiated substantially simultaneously. Execution is then paused in at least one of the flows. The paused flow sends a request for permission to resume execution to a sync servlet. The sync servlet does not respond affirmatively to the request until an appropriate synchronization signal is received from an unpaused flow, and then only after a desired test component in the unpaused flow has been executed. The paused flow is resumed upon receiving the appropriate synchronization signal from the sync servlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E Bingham, Carolyn Darbie, Stephen Craig Booth
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Patent number: 7529644Abstract: A method of diagnosing a distributed operational system having a field device, a field processing module coupled to the field device, a bitbus, a fieldbus, and an auxiliary processing module communicating with the bitbus and the fieldbus. The method includes generating a field operating characteristic at the field device, processing the field operating characteristic at the field processing module, and generating field operating data including a field diagnostic parameter as a function of the field operating characteristic. The method also includes communicating the field operating data including the field diagnostic parameter over the bitbus from the field processing module to the auxiliary processing module. The method further includes generating at the auxiliary processing module auxiliary field data as a function of the received field operating data and communicating the auxiliary field data over the fieldbus.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lenz, William C. Schuh, David P. Culbertson, Kenneth F. Fennewald, Louis P. Steinhauser, Leon J. McNutt
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Patent number: 7526411Abstract: The invention relates to a device for remote diagnostics of a field device in a process engineering system that is part of a distributed control system. The field devices are connected to I/O units and are operated by a central device. The diagnostics device is functionally divided into a recording unit and a physically separate processing unit. The recording unit and the processing unit are logically connected to one another via a wireless communications link.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: ABB AGInventors: Michael Gienke, Thoralf Schulz
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Patent number: 7514821Abstract: A power supply switching controller for controlling on-off switching of an electronic device includes a microprocessor connected to a power supply, a communication unit connecting the microprocessor to the electronic device for communication between them, and a relay connected between the microprocessor and the electronic device. A power supply switching control method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dong Chen
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Patent number: 7516046Abstract: A networking system is provided. The networking system may include a diagnostic module. The diagnostic module may perform any of a variety of network diagnostic functions. A diagnostic module may include an oscillator module. The oscillator module may be configured to provide a variety of clock signals to support a variety of network protocols and/or data rates.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: A. Michael Lawson, Paul R. Gentieu, Paul Abrahams
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Patent number: 7509221Abstract: A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keith R. Folken, Michael A. Dvorsky, James D. McBurney, Julie Boley, Stephen C. Nofsinger, David L. Zwetz, II, Andrew W. Black
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Publication number: 20090076762Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a Substation Automation testing tool which combines the information found in the SCL (Substation Configuration Language) File of a substation (Substation Configuration Description) or an IED (IED Capability description) with substation-relevant data extracted from the Substation Communication network traffic. By means of a standard laptop computer as a message interceptor connected to a substation communication network, IEC 61850 relevant data is retrieved and analysed. Hence, the disclosure allows for consistency verification without revision handling and achieves a reduction of the time and efforts for commissioning or testing a substation installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: ABB Research LtdInventors: Claus VETTER, Stephan Gerspach, Tetsuji Maeda
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Publication number: 20090070062Abstract: The disclosure is concerned with the testing of system level functionality involving several Protection, Control and Measurement (PCM) Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) of a Substation Automation (SA) system for IEC 61850 compliant substations. An extensive testing of all conceivable control or protection functions/applications of an extended SA system comprising a large number of IEDs with a multitude of configurations is facilitated by simulating at least one of the IEDs in a testing device. Hence, only a limited number of IEDs are physically present as individual devices in a test environment, the behaviour of at least one further IED being simulated by a dedicated testing device with appropriate data processing means. The testing device sends network messages indicative of the behaviour of the simulated IED according to its communication and device configuration over a substation communication network to the physically present IED to be tested. The proper working of the configured IED functions, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: ABB Research LtdInventors: Hubert Kirrmann, Claus Vetter, Michael Obrist, Tetsuji Maeda
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Patent number: 7502707Abstract: A field bus distribution unit (VE) designed for use in process automation technology involving several field devices. The unit is equipped with a microcontroller ?C, which is connected to a field bus (FB) and transmits device-specific information of the field devices that are connected to the field bus distribution unit (VE).Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Endress + Hauser Process Solutions AGInventor: Eugenio Ferreira Da Silva Neto
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Patent number: 7499823Abstract: An IJ-system reagent inspection device 3 that instructs an ejection device to eject a reagent and reads an inspection result from a detachable DNA chip module 2. The method is carried out based on inspection information of inputted inspection items to produce and output inspection data along with inputted examinee-identification information and the corresponding inspection items through communication lines. In a control device 5, the examinee identification information is received from the IJ-system reagent inspection device 3 along with the inspection items and the inspection data through the communication lines. The inspection items and the inspection data are recorded in association with the examinee identification information to request a diagnosis based on the inspection data.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hisashi Aruga, Tatsuya Shimoda
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Patent number: 7499822Abstract: Included are systems and methods for performing a functionality test to an STT. At least one embodiment of a method includes storing at least one test pattern in a storage device, decoding the at least one stored test pattern, and sending the test pattern from a output port to an input port, the input port being coupled to at least one tuning device. Other embodiments include tuning, via the at least one tuning device, the STT according to the test pattern and converting the decoded test pattern to at least one output signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Leo Montreuil, Wayne B. Williams, Samuel H. Russ, Robert A. Kriete
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Patent number: 7496658Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for testing a network service. In one embodiment, a system and a method pertain to intercepting a message sent by a network service under test and directed another network service, determining whether the message should be redirected to a mock network service that emulates operation of the other network service, and redirecting the message to the mock network service if it is determined that the message should be so redirected.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Blaine R. Southam, David Christopher Davidson, Donna J. Grush
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Patent number: 7496467Abstract: An integrated circuit testing device, such as an ATE, configured with an architecture comprising a distinct software layer and a distinct hardware layer with an interface for tester abstraction providing a communication conduit between the software layer and the hardware layer. The software layer communicates in device under test terms whereas the hardware layer communicates in the terms of the testing apparatus. Various communication interface points are provided to the software and hardware layers, as well as the interface for tester abstraction.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Credence Systems CorporationInventor: William A. Fritzsche
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Patent number: 7493309Abstract: The present invention provides for methods directed to dynamically generating input to an analysis environment. Varying input data is linked with analysis routines by provision of a well defined but general purpose input structure for selected data, which is used as input to analysis routines. Metadata is used to describe the multiple analysis routines and their capabilities, and a framework both automatically formats the input data and customizes the analysis routine to accept the specific dynamic fields available in the input. In this manner, data (e.g., a query) containing new input fields is dynamically made available to multiple existing analysis techniques.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard D. Dettinger, Michael P. Koranda, Richard J. Stevens, Erik E. Voldal
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Publication number: 20090042306Abstract: A device includes a sensor array and a processor is automatically calibrated. The sensor array collects data from a pattern using at least one of a capacitive measurement and a radio frequency measurement. The pattern is included on a calibration storage device. The processor receives the data from the sensor array and calibrates the device in accordance with the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Jeffery S. REYNOLDS, Mu Wu, Matthew Holzer, Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun
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Publication number: 20090030624Abstract: A power integrity system executes one or more test algorithms, such as a suite of test software that may be written in low level language that is coupled with a test environment housing an integrated circuit and/or printed circuit board, in order to identify possible power integrity issues with the integrated circuit and/or printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Jane He
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Patent number: 7482576Abstract: One or more problems related to processing workpieces using processes that involve optical radiation are presented along with solutions to one or more of the problems. One embodiment of the invention comprises a sensor apparatus for collecting optical radiation data representing one or more process conditions used for processing a workpiece. In a further embodiment, the sensor apparatus is also configured for measuring data other than optical radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Randall S. Mundt, Andrew Beers, Paul D. MacDonald, Mason L. Freed, Dean Hunt
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Patent number: 7478004Abstract: A method for testing a connection between an audio receiving device and a motherboard is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: preparing a data storage medium containing an original audio data file; playing the data storage medium on an audio playing device with audio signals generated thereof, the audio playing device being connected to the audio receiving device; receiving the audio signals by the audio receiving device; transmitting the audio signals to the motherboard via the connection between the audio receiving device and the motherboard; outputting the audio signals from an output port; receiving the audio signals by an input port; recording the audio signals as a recorded audio data file; comparing the two audio data file; and reporting a test result indicating that the connection is in good condition if the two audio data files are identical.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hoi Chan, Qing-Long Chai, De-Hua Dang, Hong-Bo Zhao, Li-Chuan Qiu
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Patent number: 7478005Abstract: A technique for testing interconnections between electronic components is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for testing interconnections between electronic components. The method may comprise sending a command from a test controller to a plurality of electronic components via a first communication path, wherein the command comprises an instruction for one or more of the plurality of electronic components to transmit a recognizable data pattern to the test controller via a second communication path. The method may also comprise isolating a failure in the first communication path based upon the recognizable data pattern not being transmitted to the test controller via the second communication path.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventor: Victor Echevarria
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Publication number: 20090006023Abstract: A master testing control system includes at least one remote computer with one or more communications lines for communicating over a communications network and a plurality of remote sensors, a two way real-time digital video system, a two-way real-time digital audio system. A set of instructions is on each remote computer for sending and receiving data over one or more data lines and for remote display. A set of instructions is on each remote computer for displaying data. At least one local computer is located geographically distant from the remote computer and able to monitor and control the display, storage, and transmission of data acquired by the remote computer. The remote computer collects data from the plurality of sensors and transmits this data to the local computer, under the control of the local computer, for permanent recording.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: Paul Tiegs
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Publication number: 20090006022Abstract: To allow for reference current settings per multi-bit link (or alternatively, per apparatus), approaches for implementing closed-loop Tx swing control based on monitoring of a dummy circuit is provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Kathy Tian, Haryy Muljono
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Patent number: 7467066Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for benchmarking a stream processing system are disclosed. The method comprises generating a plurality of correlated test streams. A semantically related data set is embedded within each of the test streams in the plurality of correlated test streams. The plurality of correlated test streams is provided to at least one stream processing system. A summary is generated for each of the semantically related embedded data sets. A common identifier, which is transparent to the system being tested, is embedded within each stream in the plurality of correlated test streams. The common identifier is extracted from the output data set generated by the stream processing system. At least one of the stored copies of the summaries and the common identifier are compared to an output data set including a set of zero or more correlation results generated by the stream processing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kay S. Anderson, Joseph P. Bigus, Eric Bouillet, Parijat Dube, Zhen Liu, Dimitrios Pendarakis
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Patent number: 7447612Abstract: An appendable system includes a plurality of appendable devices that are adapted to interoperate with each other and/or a workstation via a communication network to monitor and/or control a process. Each of the appendable devices can communicate with one or more sensors and/or control outputs and includes a housing that facilitates mounting of the appendable device to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Marion A. Keyes, IV, Trevor D. Schleiss, Ron Eddie, Mark Nixon, Terrence L. Blevins, Ram Ramachandran
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Patent number: 7440846Abstract: A vehicle information collection system is disclosed for receiving vehicle information by way of a communication network and storing the vehicle information. The vehicle information collection system comprises: a vehicle information collection device for collecting the vehicle information of a plurality of vehicles from each vehicle by way of the communication network; and a point-issuing device that is connected to the vehicle information collection device by way of the communication network for conferring points to the vehicles according to the vehicle information. The vehicle information management unit collects and stores vehicle information at any time, and when a prescribed condition has been met, transmits vehicle information that has been stored and information indicating its own vehicle to the vehicle information collection device by way of the on-board communication unit and the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Yoshiko Irie, Takeshi Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7437262Abstract: A system for testing a device includes a processor that operates to execute instructions, where the instructions are used to test a device. The processor also operates to generate test signals associated with the test instructions. An interface apparatus is coupled to the processor and operates to communicate the test signals to the device. The interface apparatus includes connectors, where each connector operates to communicate at least one of the test signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: William C. Boose, Dale A. Heaton, Patrick T. Bohan
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Publication number: 20080250278Abstract: A portable telecommunication test set, such as a telephone line butt set, with a web browser incorporated therein. A standard HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language) or WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser may be incorporated within the portable test set, allowing a network technician to access the Internet as well as other remotely-located sources of information to retrieve data and other useful technical information while in the field for communication network or telephone line maintenance, troubleshooting or repair. The test set may contain memory to locally store certain technical information, e.g., telephone line-specific data or circuit information, that may be retrieved and “read” by the built-in browser module when prompted by the network technician. The web browser may display the content of the requested information on a display provided on the test set.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Samuel N. Zellner, Nathan Sargent, Mark J. Enzmann, Robert T. Moton
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Publication number: 20080221825Abstract: A light-powered data acquisition and control system immune to electromagnetic interference employs smart sensors in a network configuration capable of decentralized communication. A smart sensor with integral transducer encloses a microprocessor, fiber optic transceiver, and photovoltaic converter within a Faraday cage. Optical fibers link plural sensors for duplex communication with a fiber optic splitter, which transmits high intensity light to the converter for powering the sensors. The sensor converts analog input from the transducer into bit packets for fiber optic transmission to the network via the splitter. Firmware in the splitter converts the bit packets to network protocol and vice versa enabling data communication among sensors, splitters, and control receivers. Verification algorithms for testing sensors are run automatically by the microprocessor or through commands issued via the network. Mnemonics stored in the sensors provide automatic updating of system configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATIONInventors: Johannes F. Nyffenegger, Robert E. Redmer
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Patent number: 7421366Abstract: A bus station for connection to a bus system for a restraining device and/or sensor is used for muting a defective bus station or to have automatic error management carried out in the bus station, to enable the bus station to transmit properly again. For this purpose, the transmitting current and/or the power consumption of the bus station is monitored. The transmitting stage is triggered and, if appropriate, isolated from the bus station as a function of this monitoring. In a refinement a backup transmitting stage may be connected as a replacement for the defective transmitting stage.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Werner Nitschke, Klaus-Dieter Meier, Knut Balzer, Ewald Mauritz, Heiko Buehring, Hans Bogenrieder, Bernd Pfaffeneder, Holger Wulff
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Publication number: 20080208509Abstract: A testing device or system is adapted to determine analyte concentrations in a fluid sample and graphically plot the analyte concentrations and display them on a calendar in an easy to read and understand format.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Julianne M. Guarino, David R. Guarino, Joseph E. Ruggiero
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Publication number: 20080208510Abstract: A coupling unit is adapted to be coupled between a first and a second unit to be tested. Said coupling unit comprises a first signal path that is adapted to provide a signal connection between at least one terminal of the first unit to be tested and at least one terminal of the second unit to be tested. The first signal path comprises a signal conditioning facility adapted for receiving a first signal from the first unit to be tested, for conditioning said first signal in accordance with predefined parameters, and for providing the conditioned first signal to the second unit to be tested.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Marc Moessinger, Dieter Ohnesorge, Christoph Zender, Bernd Laquai, Markus Rottacker, Jochen Rivoir, Alfred Rosenkraenzer, Klaus-Peter Behrens, Christian Sebeke
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Patent number: 7418367Abstract: A computer system including a system module, a test module, a first cell, and a second cell is provided. The system module is configured to cause the test module to test the first cell subsequent to the second cell being allocated to a first instance of an operating system.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ken G. Pomaranski, Andrew H. Barr, Dale J. Shidla
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Patent number: 7418360Abstract: A configurable system for automating a control sequence, in particular a motion sequence, has several components which exchange in regular time intervals during the control sequence with each other information via communication relationships. The system selects exactly one system project design from a plurality of system project designs based on the topology and functionality of the components. Each component of the system has a component project design, which is used by the system to design the components according to the corresponding component project designs. Each component arranges the communication relationships of the other components according to its own component project design.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mirko Danz, Johannes Extra, Michael Franke
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Patent number: 7415379Abstract: A testing device and method for testing a printed circuit board (PCB) for a remote keyless entry fob includes a battery simulator cell to simulate the effects of a remote keyless entry fob battery. The battery simulator cell is located in an upper portion of a testing device housing and is preferably a brass or copper mass of the same size, shape and mass of a typical battery. The lower portion of the housing has a mount for the PCB. At least one circuit board locator is mounted to the upper portion of the housing to apply pressure to the PCB to retain the PCB in the correct position during testing, and to ensure the proper distance between the PCB and the battery simulator cell. A receiving antenna is located proximate the test device for receiving a signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Powell, Charles F. Muma
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Patent number: 7412338Abstract: An energy measurement system including a radio frequency (“RF”) device powered by a solar panel. The RF device comprising a wireless communication port operative to transmit and receive communication over a wireless network of additional RF devices. The energy measurement system able to transmit energy parameters of the RF device over the wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Arthur B. Wynans, Daniel Alan Cumming, Michael E. Teachman, Eric K. Haight, Daniel N. Loewen, Martin A. Hancock, Colin N. Gunn
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Publication number: 20080177494Abstract: In a measuring device, the measured data of a data recording component (10) are transmitted to an evaluating component via an output device (12). Parameters of the measuring device are stored in a memory (18). For the purpose of parameterization, parameters from the evaluating component can be stored in the memory (18) over a data cable for transmitting the measured data. To this end, the output device (12) for this data cable (Z) is operated at high impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Josef Siraky, Willibald Stobbe, Ralf Steinmann
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Patent number: 7400997Abstract: A mechanism for transparently identifying and retrieving an instrument driver to an application development environment tat is associated with a user-selected instrument is disclosed. Following a user selection of an instrument through a user interface generated by the application development environment, an instrument driver associated with the selected instrument is programmatically identified. If the required instrument driver for the selected instrument is missing from the application development environment, an embodiment of the present invention retrieves the instrument driver from a remote location and installs the instrument driver in the application development environment without the involvement of the user. The present invention also generates a user interface from the application development environment which enables a user to see currently installed instrument drivers as well as available instrument drivers that are located both locally and remotely.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.Inventor: Patrick L. Edson
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Patent number: 7400998Abstract: A test apparatus adapted for testing different electronic devices is provided. The apparatus provides a standard interface for operating with the different electronic devices. The interface provides an optional interface region, an optional test command region, and a selected test command region. The optional interface region is for displaying optional interfaces. The optional test command region is for displaying optional test commands relating to an interface selected in the optional interface region. The selected test command region is for displaying test commands selected from the optional test command region. In response to a selection on the user interface, the apparatus recognizes the interface and the test commands selected, and transmits instruction sets corresponding to the test commands through the interface recognized to the corresponding electronic device, thereby driving the electronic device performing required tests.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xin Lu, Shih-Fang Wong
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Patent number: 7400986Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for monitoring usage of multiple electrical devices. The apparatus comprises multiple non-invasive current sensors for sensing current in respective conductors associated with the electrical devices. Such conductors may for example be the electrical power supply leads to the devices. The apparatus further includes multiple analogue to digital conversion functions for digitizing the output from the respective current sensors. A microprocessor is arranged to receive the digitized current sensor and is programmed to create usage data relating to the respective electrical devices. Such usage data may include cumulative elapsed running time. The microprocessor has an associated memory in which the usage data is stored in association with corresponding data identifying the electrical devices. The system further includes an interface through which the usage and identifier data are extractable, to provide usage information for the respective electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Oxley Developments Company LimitedInventors: Christopher Brian Taylor Latham, Michael Craig Foster