摘要:
An inverter having extended lifetime DC-link capacitors for use with a DC power source such as a photovoltaic panel is described. The inverter uses a plurality of switchable capacitors to control the voltage across the capacitors. The expected lifetime of the capacitors can be extended by disconnecting unnecessary capacitors from a voltage. The capacitors may be periodically connected to a voltage in order to maintain an oxide dielectric layer of the capacitor.
摘要:
A system and method is disclosed which enables a user to asynchronously synchronize datasets amongst such devices as a PC, PDA, or cell phone. The method disclosed allows for such synchronization to occur through several mediums including the internet (102a) or a corporate network (102b). The method further includes steps to update data amongst all devices quickly and securely.
摘要:
A redundant array includes a plurality of disks, a bus coupling the disks, a receiving device, and a device to reconstruct a block stored in one of the disks. The device reconstructs the block with associated data and parity blocks from other disks. The device transmits the reconstructed block to the receiving device in response to the one of the disks being slowly responding. A method includes requesting a first disk to transmit a first block, reconstructing, when necessary, the first block from associated data stored in other disks of a RAID configuration, and transmitting the reconstructed block directly to a receiving device. The transmitting is in response to the first disk not transmitting the block in a predetermined time.
摘要:
Apparatus of facilitating circuit card replacement without down time, comprising a redundancy connector assembly having a first connector and a second connector, a redundant bus, and a first circuit card coupled to the first connector of the redundancy connector assembly. The first circuit card has a logic circuit and a switch operable to selectively couple and decouple the logic circuit to one of the first connector and the redundant bus. A second circuit card also has a logic circuit and a switch operable to selectively couple and decouple the logic circuit to the redundant bus. A bypass cable is used to couple the second connector of the redundancy connector assembly to the second circuit card during replacement of the first circuit card and routing signals destined for the first circuit card to the second circuit card.
摘要:
A redundant array includes a plurality of disks, a bus coupling the disks, a receiving device, and a device to reconstruct a block stored in one of the disks. The device reconstructs the block with associated data and parity blocks from other disks. The device transmits the reconstructed block to the receiving device in response to the one of the disks being slowly responding. A method includes requesting a first disk to transmit a first block, reconstructing, when necessary, the first block from associated data stored in other disks of a RAID configuration, and transmitting the reconstructed block directly to a receiving device. The transmitting is in response to the first disk not transmitting the block in a predetermined time.
摘要:
A system and method for fail-safe transmission of safety messages through communication channels containing non-safety-certified equipment is disclosed herein. Consistent with the disclosed method, digital signatures and/or encryption are used to authenticate both the origin and content of the safety messages. A watchdog timer ensures transition to a safe state if authenticated messages are not received periodically. In a particular implementation, the disclosed method includes generating a safety message indicating the state of a sensor. A digital signature is then generated to sign this safety message. The method further includes communicating the safety message and the digital signature to an actuator. Upon receipt, the safety message is authenticated using the digital signature. A watchdog timer ensures transition to a safe state if authenticated messages are not received periodically.
摘要:
A power meter having fault tolerance enhances the monitoring of electrical power by increasing the reliability of data output by the power meter having fault tolerance. The power meter having fault tolerance may enhance the monitoring process by transitioning from a faulty power monitoring device to a non-faulty power monitoring device without losing or corrupting power management data.