公开(公告)号：US09341732B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13139936

申请日：2009-12-14

Applicant: Nigel Edwards ,  Eleanor Willoughby ,  Reza Mir ,  Carsten Scholl

Inventor： Nigel Edwards ,  Eleanor Willoughby ,  Reza Mir ,  Carsten Scholl

IPC: H04B13/02 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/083 ,  G01V3/15 ,  Y02A90/344

Abstract: A towed system for underwater electromagnetic prospecting for use with a seaward vessel is provided. The towed system comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a tow cable. The first portion is located on the vessel and includes a controller and a power supply system. The second towed portion is for submersion in the water and transmits an electromagnetic waveform and receives a corresponding electromagnetic signal. The tow cable connects the first portion with the second portion. The tow cable includes at least a pair of suitable conductors for delivering to the second portion a power signal generated by the first portion and at least one optical fiber for carrying data communications between the first portion and the second portion. The transmitted and received signals are digitized and this information is sent digitally to the controller in the first portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于海运船舶的水下电磁勘探拖曳系统。 牵引系统包括第一部分，第二部分和牵引缆索。 第一部分位于船上，包括控制器和电源系统。 第二拖曳部分浸入水中并传送电磁波并接收对应的电磁信号。 牵引电缆将第一部分与第二部分连接。 牵引电缆包括至少一对合适的导体，用于将由第一部分产生的功率信号和用于在第一部分和第二部分之间传送数据通信的至少一个光纤传送到第二部分。 发送和接收的信号被数字化，并且该信息在第一部分中以数字方式发送到控制器。

公开(公告)号：US08448181B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12363581

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Jerome Rolia ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

Inventor： Jerome Rolia ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F11/3688

Abstract: Sizing an infrastructure configuration optimized for a workload mix includes: a) instructing a virtualized-aware testing service (VATS) test controller to perform a test of an initial infrastructure configuration in a virtualized environment, in which the test provides at least one test result; b) determining whether the at least one test result satisfies a predetermined requirement as identified in the workload mix; c) modifying at least one parameter of the initial infrastructure configuration to create a modified infrastructure configuration in response to the at least one test result failing to satisfy the predetermined requirement; d) instructing the VATS test controller to perform another test on the modified infrastructure configuration to generate another at least one test result; e) repeating steps b)-d) until a final infrastructure configuration that causes the another at least one test result to satisfy the predetermined requirement is identified; and f) outputting the final infrastructure configuration.

Abstract translation: 调整针对工作负载组合进行优化的基础架构配置包括：a）指示虚拟化感知测试服务（VATS）测试控制器对虚拟化环境中的初始基础架构配置进行测试，其中测试提供至少一个测试结果; b）确定所述至少一个测试结果是否满足在所述工作负载组合中识别的预定要求; c）修改所述初始基础设施配置的至少一个参数以响应于所述至少一个测试结果不满足所述预定要求而创建修改的基础结构配置; d）指示VATS测试控制器对修改的基础设施配置进行另一个测试，以产生另一个至少一个测试结果; e）重复步骤b）-d），直到确定导致另一个至少一个测试结果满足预定要求的最终基础结构配置; 以及f）输出最终的基础结构配置。

公开(公告)号：US20130091183A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13704100

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: Nigel Edwards ,  Lawrence Wilcock

Inventor： Nigel Edwards ,  Lawrence Wilcock

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/23 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0665 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F9/5072

Abstract: A volume management system (300) in a cloud computing environment is disclosed. The volume management system (300) is useable by a plurality of users (301-1 . . . 301-N) and is configured to allow a user to create and manage volumes (304, 305, 306) and to allow said volumes to be attached to virtual machines created in said cloud computing environment wherein a record of each volume created is stored in a structured hierarchical directory. A method of managing volumes in a cloud computing environment and a volume management cell for managing volumes in a cloud computing environment are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种云计算环境中的卷管理系统（300）。 卷管理系统（300）可由多个用户（301-1.301-N）使用，并且被配置为允许用户创建和管理卷（304,305,306），并且允许所述卷 附加到在所述云计算环境中创建的虚拟机，其中创建的每个卷的记录被存储在结构化层级目录中。 还公开了在云计算环境中管理卷的方法和用于管理云计算环境中的卷的卷管理单元。

公开(公告)号：US08055493B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12363597

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Jerome Rolia ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

Inventor： Jerome Rolia ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 ,  G06F9/455 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: Sizing an infrastructure configuration optimized for a workload mix includes: receiving the workload mix; identifying demand estimates for the one or more predefined benchmarks; applying a predictive model to identify an initial infrastructure configuration having a size anticipated to meet the demand estimates; instructing a virtualized-aware testing service (VATS) test controller to perform a test of the initial infrastructure configuration in a virtualized environment, where performance of the test generates at least one test result; determining whether the at least one test result satisfies a predetermined requirement as identified in the workload mix; and outputting the determination of whether the at least one test result satisfies the predetermined requirement.

Abstract translation: 为工作负载组合优化的基础架构配置的大小包括：接收工作负载组合; 确定所述一个或多个预定义基准的需求估计; 应用预测模型来识别具有预期满足需求估计的大小的初始基础设施配置; 指示虚拟化感知测试服务（VATS）测试控制器在虚拟化环境中执行初始基础架构配置的测试，其中测试的性能至少产生一个测试结果; 确定所述至少一个测试结果是否满足在所述工作负载组合中识别的预定要求; 并输出所述至少一个测试结果是否满足预定要求的确定。

公开(公告)号：US20100199130A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12363581

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Jerome ROLIA ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

Inventor： Jerome ROLIA ,  Sebastian Gaisbauer ,  Sebastian Phillipp Schneider ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

IPC: G06F11/28

CPC classification number: G06F11/3688

Abstract: Sizing an infrastructure configuration optimized for a workload mix includes: a) instructing a virtualized-aware testing service (VATS) test controller to perform a test of an initial infrastructure configuration in a virtualized environment, in which the test provides at least one test result; b) determining whether the at least one test result satisfies a predetermined requirement as identified in the workload mix; c) modifying at least one parameter of the initial infrastructure configuration to create a modified infrastructure configuration in response to the at least one test result failing to satisfy the predetermined requirement; d) instructing the VATS test controller to perform another test on the modified infrastructure configuration to generate another at least one test result; e) repeating steps b)-d) until a final infrastructure configuration that causes the another at least one test result to satisfy the predetermined requirement is identified; and f) outputting the final infrastructure configuration.

Abstract translation: 调整针对工作负载组合进行优化的基础架构配置包括：a）指示虚拟化感知测试服务（VATS）测试控制器对虚拟化环境中的初始基础架构配置进行测试，其中测试提供至少一个测试结果; b）确定所述至少一个测试结果是否满足在所述工作负载组合中识别的预定要求; c）修改所述初始基础设施配置的至少一个参数以响应于所述至少一个测试结果不满足所述预定要求而创建修改的基础结构配置; d）指示VATS测试控制器对修改的基础设施配置进行另一个测试，以产生另一个至少一个测试结果; e）重复步骤b）-d），直到确定导致另一个至少一个测试结果满足预定要求的最终基础结构配置; 以及f）输出最终的基础结构配置。

公开(公告)号：US4060856A

公开(公告)日：1977-12-06

申请号：US763697

申请日：1977-01-28

Applicant: Nigel Edwards

Inventor： Nigel Edwards

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61M16/0468 ,  A61F2/203

Abstract: A patient subjected to laryngectomy is provided surgically with a fistula intended to serve as a pseudo-glottis, and a tracheostome, these two tracts being sited in the midline region of the neck surface. A laryngeal prosthesis for the patient is of generally symmetrical form comprising a hollowed main body with two external tubes to respectively engage the surgically-formed tracts, the fistular tube being sufficiently short to avoid inhibiting the pseudo-glottis function. The prosthesis body is apertured to provide a valve function communicating the tracheal tube with atmosphere for respiration, or with the fistular tube for phonation. This function can be effected by a normally-open flap valve closable by a first high pressure in the body, and a normally-closed blow-out valve may then be appropriate to open at second higher pressure to remove secretions, together with a further normally-open valve to close the fistular tube at the higher pressure. Also, a non-return valve is normally appropriate in the fistular tube, and this, or a similar valve, can serve as a tone generator if necessary.

Abstract translation: 经喉切除术的患者通过外科手术提供旨在用作假声门的瘘管，以及气管插管，这两束位于颈部表面的中线区域。 用于患者的喉假体通常是对称形式，包括具有两个外部管的中空主体，以分别接合手术形成的束，所述瘘管足够短以避免阻止伪声门功能。 修补体是多孔的，以提供将气管管与呼吸气氛或用于发声的瘘管连通的阀功能。 该功能可以通过在体内通过第一高压关闭的常开的瓣阀来实现，并且常闭式吹出阀可以适合于在第二较高压力下打开以除去分泌物，并且进一步通常 打开瓣膜以在较高压力下关闭瘘管。 此外，止回阀通常在瘘管中是适当的，并且如果需要，这个或类似的阀可以用作音调发生器。

公开(公告)号：US09165034B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13259498

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

Inventor： Nigel Edwards ,  Johannes Kirschnick

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30474 ,  G06F17/30221 ,  G06F17/30289 ,  G06F17/30557 ,  G06F17/30566

Abstract: Management of heterogeneous data sources is described. In accordance with an embodiment method, a plurality of heterogeneous data sources is identified (410). The plurality of heterogeneous data sources can represent static data sources and management data streams received from servers for network management. The data sources can be encapsulated into data source containers (420). Each data source container can encapsulate a separate data source and can be mapped into an interdependent source graph (430). The interdependent source graph can include object links between the data source containers, the object links representing relationships existing between the data source containers. The interdependent source graph can be queried by traversing the interdependent source graph using data source container relationships to obtain management information about at least one of the data sources (440). Management information obtained while querying can be rendered to a management program on the management server to provide a unified view of the management information (450).

Abstract translation: 描述异构数据源的管理。 根据实施例方法，识别多个异构数据源（410）。 多个异构数据源可以表示从用于网络管理的服务器接收的静态数据源和管理数据流。 数据源可以封装成数据源容器（420）。 每个数据源容器可以封装单独的数据源，并且可以映射到相互依赖的源图（430）中。 相互依赖的源图可以包括数据源容器之间的对象链接，表示数据源容器之间存在关系的对象链接。 可以通过使用数据源容器关系遍历相互依赖的源图来获得相关的源图，以获得关于至少一个数据源的管理信息（440）。 可以在管理服务器上向管理程序呈现查询时获得的管理信息，以提供管理信息的统一视图（450）。

公开(公告)号：US08719914B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US11718126

申请日：2005-10-28

Applicant: Nigel Edwards ,  Christopher I Dalton

Inventor： Nigel Edwards ,  Christopher I Dalton

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  G06F2009/45583

Abstract: A system has a virtual overlay infrastructure mapped onto physical resources for processing, storage and network communications, the virtual infrastructure having virtual entities for processing, storage and network communications. Virtual infrastructures of different users share physical resources but are isolated and have their own management entities. An interface between infrastructures allows controlled relaxation of the isolation, using a gateway between virtual nets, or shared virtual storage devices. This can allow businesses to share data or applications, while maintaining control of security.

Abstract translation: 系统具有映射到用于处理，存储和网络通信的物理资源的虚拟覆盖基础设施，虚拟基础设施具有用于处理，存储和网络通信的虚拟实体。 不同用户的虚拟基础设施共享物理资源，但是是孤立的，并拥有自己的管理实体。 基础架构之间的接口允许使用虚拟网络或共享虚拟存储设备之间的网关来控制放宽隔离。 这可以允许企业共享数据或应用程序，同时保持对安全性的控制。

公开(公告)号：US08312419B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12261324

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: Lawrence Wilcock ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Guillaume Alexandre Belrose ,  Jerome Rolia ,  Johannes Kirschnick

Inventor： Lawrence Wilcock ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Guillaume Alexandre Belrose ,  Jerome Rolia ,  Johannes Kirschnick

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/70 ,  G06F8/10

Abstract: A system for automated lifecycle management of a computer implemented service, according to requirements, having a service model (30) representing the service at a given development state in the lifecycle, and a transition model (70) representing allowed operations to change the service model to a different one of the development states of the service, according to the requirements, and the transition model having a transparent structure suitable for automated inspection of the allowed operations, and suitable for automated adaptation of the allowed operations. The service model can be developed to another of its states of development according to the transition model. This can help facilitate more automation of the service development than for example code in a closed and fixed form such as for example a compiled program for altering the service model. This in turn can enable more complex services to be developed, or reduce development costs.

Abstract translation: 一种用于计算机实现的服务的自动化生命周期管理的系统，根据要求，具有在生命周期中在给定开发状态下表示服务的服务模型（30），以及表示允许的操作来改变服务模型的转换模型（70） 根据要求提供服务的不同开发状态，并且具有适合于允许操作的自动检查的透明结构的过渡模型，并且适合于允许操作的自动适配。 根据过渡模式，服务模式可以发展到另一个发展状态。 这可以帮助促进服务开发的更多自动化，而不是像封闭和固定形式的示例代码，例如用于改变服务模型的编译程序。 这反过来可以使更复杂的服务得以开发，或降低开发成本。

公开(公告)号：US20110004564A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12808229

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Jerome Rolia ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Guillaume Alexandre Belrose ,  Sven Graupner ,  Lawrence Wilcock ,  Bryan Stephenson

Inventor： Jerome Rolia ,  Nigel Edwards ,  Guillaume Alexandre Belrose ,  Sven Graupner ,  Lawrence Wilcock ,  Bryan Stephenson

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/067

Abstract: A method of automated deployment managed by a service provider, of a computer based business process, involves generating a model (730) of the business process including a design of computing infrastructure, and deploying the model on hardware (770) dedicated to the enterprise, with an interface for the service provider to enable ongoing management of the deployed process by the service provider. Having dedicated hardware means the location of the hardware can be arranged to suit the enterprise. This means limitations such as bandwidth or latency of WAN links, can be addressed by choosing the location of the dedicated hardware appropriately. Trust of security can also be increased compared to that of the shared data centres. The automated model driven deployment can help enable the service provider to provide such deployments on different types of hardware. The need for the enterprise to maintain specialist expertise in house is reduced.

Abstract translation: 由基于计算机的业务过程的服务提供商管理的自动部署的方法涉及生成业务流程的模型（730），包括计算基础设施的设计，以及在该企业专用的硬件（770）上部署该模型， 具有用于服务提供商的接口，以允许服务提供商对所部署的进程的持续管理。 具有专用硬件意味着硬件的位置可以安排适合企业。 这意味着可以通过适当地选择专用硬件的位置来解决诸如WAN链路的带宽或延迟的限制。 与共享数据中心相比，安全性的信任度也可以增加。 自动化模型驱动部署可以帮助服务提供商在不同类型的硬件上提供这样的部署。 减少了企业在家里保持专业知识的需求。