Abstract:
A system displays a collection of stationary images as a motion picture to passengers traveling in a vehicle along a pathway. In a first embodiment, the vehicle moves at a known speed and known distance from the images. The images, placed in parallel along the walls of the pathway of the vehicle, are adapted in number, size, and spacing for a vehicle traveling at the known speed and at the known distance from images on one or both sides of the vehicle such as to maintain an approximately constant viewing rate and perceived size of the images. In an alternate configuration, a speed sensor monitors speed of the vehicle to determine the appropriate cycling rate of the images. In a preferred embodiment, the images themselves are cycled intermittently with a blank image while remaining steadily illuminated by an illumination system.
Abstract:
Data not stored in the DRAM array of a SDRAM module is read from the SDRAM module in a synchronous data transfer. The data transfer, referred to as register read command/operation, resembles a read command/operation directed to data stored in the DRAM array in timing and operation. The register read command is distinguished by a unique encoding of the SDRAM control signals and bank address bits. In one embodiment, the register read command comprises the same control signal states as a MSR or EMSR command, with the bank address set to a unique value, such as 2′b10. The register read command may read only a single datum, or may utilize the address bus to address a plurality of data not stored in the DRAM array. The register read operation may be a burst read, and the burst length may be defined in a variety of ways.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and machine-readable mediums are disclosed for managing assignment of obligations. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, at a compliance assurance system, an indication of a termination of employment of an individual and determining, with the compliance assurance system, the individual was assigned an obligation. A new responsible individual for the obligation is determined and the obligation is automatically assigned to the new responsible individual.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a compliance assurance system is disclosed which comprises a user interface, logic, and a data store. The user interface is configured to receive a request from a user to display at least a subset of legal obligations assigned to the user and to display the subset of legal obligations. The logic is configured to obtain the subset of legal obligations from the data store. The data store includes a plurality of legal obligations and a plurality of compliance plans, each associated with one of the legal obligations. The compliance plans specify at least one action to comply with the associated legal obligation.
Abstract:
Data not stored in the DRAM array of a SDRAM module, such as the output of a temperature sensor, are read from the SDRAM in a synchronous read cycle that is seamlessly interspersed with SDRAM read and write cycles directed to data in the DRAM array. Control information, including a non-DRAM indicator in the case of data not stored in a DRAM array, are maintained for all read cycles. Returned data stored in a DRAM array and data not stored in a DRAM array are buffered together. When extracting read data from the buffer, data not stored in a DRAM array are identified by the non-DRAM indicator and directed to circuits within the controller. When data not stored in the DRAM array indicates the temperature of the SDRAM die, the controller may adjust the refresh rate in response to the temperature.
Abstract:
A memory device, such as a DRAM, includes a memory array that is accessible for writing data in and reading data out, and a command decoder that decodes input control signals to produce commands for accessing the memory array. The set of commands for controlling access to the memory device can include a first memory access command for accessing the memory array using a first burst length, a second memory access command for accessing the memory array using a second burst length, and a terminate command that terminates a current memory access. The memory device can include a mode register that stores memory access parameters associated with accessing the memory array, including the burst lengths. Access to the memory array is switchable between the first burst length and the second burst length without altering the memory access parameters in the mode register.
Abstract:
A voltage regulating circuit, such as a voltage regulator or battery charger, limits inrush current by buffering an associated supply input decoupling capacitor through a current path that is selectively configured to have a high impedance for startup charging of the decoupling capacitor at a low current, and a low impedance for normal operations of the circuit. Where the circuit uses multiple supply input connections for operation from two or more supply voltages, it may include buffering for each one of two or more supply input connections. It may further include a crossover switching control circuit that ensures make-before-break switching between supply input connections to avoid supply interruptions to the circuit during switchover.
Abstract:
A memory system is disclosed in which the access speed may be adjusted. The memory system may include memory and a memory controller. The memory controller may be configured to generate a plurality of control signals to access the memory, and adjust the timing between the control signals to change the memory access speed as a function of a parameter related to the operation of the memory system.
Abstract:
A novel Bragg grating filter in optical waveguiding fiber with suppressed cladding mode coupling and method of producing same is disclosed. The novel grating structure is induced in both the core and the cladding of the optical fiber irrespective of the photosensitivity of the core or cladding to actinic radiation. Such core and cladding of the optical fiber need not be chemically doped to support the grating. The method incorporates an ultra short duration pulse laser source. Electromagnetic radiation provided from the laser propagates to a diffractive element positioned a specific distance to the target material such that the diffracted electromagnetic radiation forms a 2-beam interference pattern, the peaks of which are sufficiently intense to cause a change in index of refraction.
Abstract:
A method of obtaining valuations of property using multiple automated valuation models to receive the most accurate possible valuation quickly and at the lowest possible cost. An automated decision engine evaluates the accuracy and confidence score of the valuations given by various automated valuation models in a preselected order based upon their ability to provide accurate valuations in a particular geographic region. Additionally, the automated decision engine will provide a response to an individual's loan request to purchase property based on the relevant criteria and the accurate valuation it receives as a result of this method.