公开(公告)号：US20100153767A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12316713

申请日：2008-12-15

Applicant: Gerald J. Fredin ,  Andrew J. Spry ,  Kenneth J. Gibson ,  Ross E. Zwisler

Inventor： Gerald J. Fredin ,  Andrew J. Spry ,  Kenneth J. Gibson ,  Ross E. Zwisler

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/1654 ,  G06F11/1637 ,  G06F13/4022

Abstract: The present invention is a method for communication between an initiator system and a block storage cluster. The method includes receiving a command at a first storage system of a block storage cluster. The command is transmitted by the initiator system to the first storage system via a network and includes a request for data. The method further includes transferring the stored data from the first storage system to the initiator system via the network when data requested in the data request is stored by the first storage system. The method further includes transmitting a referral response from the first storage system to the initiator system when a portion of the data requested in the data request is not stored by the first storage system, but is stored by a second storage system of the block storage cluster. The referral response indicates to the initiator system that: a) not all of the requested data was transferred; and b) that the second storage system stores the portion of the requested data.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于在发起者系统和块存储集群之间进行通信的方法。 该方法包括在块存储簇的第一存储系统处接收命令。 该命令由发起者系统通过网络发送到第一个存储系统，并包括对数据的请求。 所述方法还包括当所述数据请求中请求的数据被所述第一存储系统存储时，经由所述网络将存储的数据从所述第一存储系统传送到所述发起者系统。 所述方法还包括当所述数据请求中请求的数据的一部分未被所述第一存储系统存储但由所述块存储簇的第二存储系统存储时，将所述第一存储系统的转介响应发送到所述发起者系统 。 引用响应向发起者系统指示：a）并非所有请求的数据都被传输; 和b）第二存储系统存储所请求数据的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20100153612A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12552058

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: Ross E. Zwisler ,  Robert L. Sheffield ,  Andrew J. Spry ,  Gerald J. Fredin ,  Kenneth J. Gibson

Inventor： Ross E. Zwisler ,  Robert L. Sheffield ,  Andrew J. Spry ,  Gerald J. Fredin ,  Kenneth J. Gibson

IPC: G06F13/20

CPC classification number: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0664 ,  G06F3/067 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: The present invention is a method for providing multi-pathing via Small Computer System Interface Input/Output (SCSI I/O) referral between an initiator and a storage cluster which are communicatively coupled via a network, the storage cluster including at least a first target device and a second target device. The method includes receiving an input/output (I/O) at the first target device from the initiator via the network. The I/O includes a data request. The method further includes transmitting a SCSI I/O referral list to the initiator when data included in the data request is not stored on the first target device, but is stored on the second target device. The referral list includes first and second port identifiers for identifying first and second ports of the second target device respectively. The first and second port identifiers are SCSI relative port identifiers. The first and second ports of the target device are identified as access ports for accessing the data requested in the data request.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种通过小型计算机系统接口输入/输出（SCSI I / O）在通过网络通信耦合的发起者和存储集群之间的推荐来提供多路径的方法，所述存储集群至少包括第一目标 设备和第二目标设备。 该方法包括经由网络从发起者接收在第一目标设备处的输入/输出（I / O）。 I / O包括数据请求。 该方法还包括当包含在数据请求中的数据未被存储在第一目标设备上但存储在第二目标设备上时，向发起者发送SCSI I / O推荐列表。 推荐列表包括用于分别识别第二目标设备的第一和第二端口的第一和第二端口标识符。 第一个和第二个端口标识符是SCSI相对端口标识符。 目标设备的第一和第二端口被识别为用于访问数据请求中请求的数据的接入端口。

公开(公告)号：US20100027343A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12492091

申请日：2009-06-25

Applicant: Ross E. Teggatz ,  Wayne T. Chen ,  Brett Smith

Inventor： Ross E. Teggatz ,  Wayne T. Chen ,  Brett Smith

IPC: G11C16/04

CPC classification number: G11C16/26

Abstract: The invention provides circuits, systems, and methods for monitoring a non-volatile memory (NVM) cell, or an array of NVM cells. The monitor is capable of switching from a normal operating state to an evaluation state, monitoring for one or more particular characteristics, and returning to the normal operating state. Alternative embodiments of the invention are disclosed using various triggers and producing outputs capable of reporting or feeding back to influence the operation of the monitoring systems and methods, the NVM circuitry, or an external system. The invention includes an energy conservation feature, in that no power is consumed in the normal operating state, and low power in the evaluation state.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于监视非易失性存储器（NVM）单元或NVM单元阵列的电路，系统和方法。 监视器能够从正常操作状态切换到评估状态，监视一个或多个特定特性，并返回到正常操作状态。 使用各种触发器公开本发明的替代实施例，并且产生能够报告或反馈以影响监视系统和方法，NVM电路或外部系统的操作的输出。 本发明包括节能特征，即在正常运行状态下不消耗功率，在评估状态下具有低功率。

公开(公告)号：US20080028314A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11779982

申请日：2007-07-19

Applicant: Charles A. Bono ,  Ross E. Dworkin

Inventor： Charles A. Bono ,  Ross E. Dworkin

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N5/91

CPC classification number: G11B27/034

Abstract: A slide kit creation system and method allows reviewers of a slide kit to insert non-textual comments, such as audio comments, to be associated with selected slides. In one embodiment, audio comments are transmitted to a host computer by telephone, and may be posted on the host computer for access by other reviewers. The audio comments may also be transcribed in text form. In another embodiment, comments may be associated with various portions of a video, in the same manner. A video navigation bar is coded to indicate which portions of the video are associated with comments. Alternatively, certain attributes of the video can be altered to indicate the presence of comments associated with specific scenes of the video.

Abstract translation: 滑动套件创建系统和方法允许幻灯片套件的审阅者插入非文本注释，例如音频注释，以与选定的幻灯片相关联。 在一个实施例中，音频评论通过电话发送到主计算机，并且可以被发布在主计算机上以供其他审阅者访问。 音频评论也可能以文本形式进行转录。 在另一个实施例中，注释可以以相同的方式与视频的各个部分相关联。 视频导航栏被编码以指示视频的哪些部分与评论相关联。 或者，可以改变视频的某些属性以指示与视频的特定场景相关联的评论的存在。

公开(公告)号：US07306698B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US10100469

申请日：2002-03-18

Applicant: Masood Akhtar ,  Ross E. Swaney ,  Eric G. Horn ,  Michael J. Lentz ,  Gary M. Scott ,  Cory C. Black ,  Carl J Houtman ,  T. K. Kirk

Inventor： Masood Akhtar ,  Ross E. Swaney ,  Eric G. Horn ,  Michael J. Lentz ,  Gary M. Scott ,  Cory C. Black ,  Carl J Houtman ,  T. K. Kirk

IPC: D21C3/04 ,  D21C3/12 ,  D21C3/20

CPC classification number: D21C1/04 ,  D21C1/02 ,  D21C3/04 ,  D21C3/12

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing pulp from fibrous lignocellulose material using a treatment step which exposes the material to oxalic acid, or oxalic acid and sodium bisulfite, prior to pulping. The pulping of the resulting product requires less energy input and provides a pulp having enhanced physical properties as compared to untreated materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种使用在制浆之前将材料暴露于草酸或草酸和亚硫酸氢钠的处理步骤从纤维状木质纤维素材料生产纸浆的方法。 与未处理的材料相比，所得产品的制浆需要更少的能量输入并提供具有增强的物理性能的纸浆。

公开(公告)号：US07300602B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10349792

申请日：2003-01-23

Applicant: Zhendong Liu ,  Ross E. Barker, II

Inventor： Zhendong Liu ,  Ross E. Barker, II

IPC: C09K13/00 ,  C09K13/04 ,  C09K13/06 ,  H01L21/302

CPC classification number: C09G1/02 ,  C09K3/1409 ,  C09K3/1463 ,  C23F3/06 ,  H01L21/3212 ,  H01L21/7684

Abstract: The polishing solution is useful for removing barrier materials in the presence of interconnect metals and dielectrics. The polishing solution comprises, by weight percent, 0.1 to 10 hydrogen peroxide, at least one pH adjusting agent selected from the group consisting of nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid for adjusting a pH level of the polishing solution to less than 3, at least 0.0025 benzotriazole inhibitor for reducing removal rate of the interconnect metals, 0 to 10 surfactant, 0.01 to 10 colloidal silica having an average particle size of less than 50 nm and balance water and incidental impurities. The polishing solution has a tantalum nitride material to copper selectivity of at least 3 to 1 and a tantalum nitride to TEOS selectivity of at least 3 to 1.

Abstract translation: 抛光溶液可用于在存在互连金属和电介质的情况下去除阻挡材料。 抛光溶液以重量百分比计包含0.1至10种过氧化氢，至少一种选自硝酸，硫酸，盐酸和磷酸的pH调节剂，用于将抛光溶液的pH值调节至小于 3，至少含有0.0025的苯并三唑抑制剂，用于降低互连金属的去除速率，0至10表面活性剂，0.01至10个平均粒度小于50nm的胶体二氧化硅，余量为水和附带杂质。 抛光溶液的氮化钽材料至铜选择性为至少3比1，氮化钽至TEOS选择性为至少3比1。

公开(公告)号：US07292905B1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US09541137

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Douglas J. Durrant ,  Bruce E. Aldridge ,  Ross E. Gough

Inventor： Douglas J. Durrant ,  Bruce E. Aldridge ,  Ross E. Gough

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06

Abstract: A method and system for identifying manufacturing anomalies in a manufacturing system comprising a plurality of products which are manufactured with a plurality of manufacturing parameters is disclosed. The system comprises a data mining program applied to the data warehouse for analyzing the stored manufacturing parameters to define a normal manufacturing parameter subset. The data mining program is further for detecting that at least one of the plurality of manufacturing parameters is excluded from the normal subset. The system further comprises a reporting means for reporting the at least one detected manufacturing parameter. The data mining program may further detect that a plurality of the manufacturing parameters are excluded from the first subset. The data mining program then analyzes the detected plurality of manufacturing parameters to define a second normal subset of the detected plurality of manufacturing parameters. The reporting means may then report the second normal subset of manufacturing parameters.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于识别制造系统中的制造异常的方法和系统，其包括用多个制造参数制造的多个产品。 该系统包括应用于数据仓库的数据挖掘程序，用于分析存储的制造参数以定义正常的制造参数子集。 数据挖掘程序还用于检测多个制造参数中的至少一个从普通子集中排除。 所述系统还包括用于报告所述至少一个检测到的制造参数的报告装置。 数据挖掘程序还可以检测到从第一子集排除多个制造参数。 数据挖掘程序然后分析检测到的多个制造参数以定义检测到的多个制造参数的第二正常子集。 报告装置然后可以报告制造参数的第二正常子集。

公开(公告)号：US07269528B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US11139172

申请日：2005-05-28

Applicant: David John Baldwin ,  Eric Blackall ,  Joseph Devore ,  Ross E. Teggatz

Inventor： David John Baldwin ,  Eric Blackall ,  Joseph Devore ,  Ross E. Teggatz

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G11C16/34

Abstract: A method evaluating threshold of a data cell in a memory device including a programming locus coupled with the data cell for receiving a programming signal setting a stored signal level in the data cell and responding to a read signal to indicate the stored signal at a read locus; includes the steps of: (a) in no particular order: (1) selecting a test threshold signal; and (2) setting a read signal at a non-read level; (b) applying the test threshold signal to the programming locus; (c) cycling the read signal between a read level and a non-read level while applying the test threshold signal to the programming locus to present at least two test signals at the read locus when the read signal is at the read level; and (d) while cycling, observing whether the at least two test signals manifest a difference greater than a predetermined amount.

Abstract translation: 一种评估存储器件中的数据单元的阈值的方法，包括与所述数据单元耦合的编程轨迹，用于接收在所述数据单元中设置存储的信号电平的编程信号，并且响应于读取信号以指示所读取的位置处存储的信号 ; 包括以下步骤：（a）没有特定的顺序：（1）选择测试阈值信号; 和（2）以非读取级别设置读取信号; （b）将测试阈值信号应用于编程轨迹; （c）在读取电平和非读取电平之间循环读取信号，同时当读取信号处于读取电平时，将测试阈值信号施加到编程轨迹，以在读取轨迹处呈现至少两个测试信号; 和（d）循环时，观察至少两个测试信号是否表现出大于预定量的差。

公开(公告)号：US07244366B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US11098215

申请日：2005-04-04

Applicant: Ross E. Perry ,  Paula K. Perry

Inventor： Ross E. Perry ,  Paula K. Perry

IPC: B01D25/12 ,  B01D37/02

CPC classification number: C02F1/004 ,  B01D25/164 ,  B01D25/21 ,  B01D25/215 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F2103/002 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C02F2103/12 ,  C02F2209/42

Abstract: A filtered grey water recycling system includes a waste water storage tank for receiving waste water from a stone processing system and a filtered grey water supply loop providing filtered grey water to the stone processing system. The filtered grey water loop includes a separation filter for removing large particulate waste from the grey water and a particle filter for filtering smaller particulate matter. The separation filter discharges the large particulate waste into the waste water storage tank and a clear water filter loop filters waste water from the waste water storage tank through a high pressure filter and discharges the resulting clear water into the waste water storage tank.

Abstract translation: 过滤的灰水回收系统包括用于从石材加工系统接收废水的废水储存罐和向石材加工系统提供过滤的灰水的经过滤的灰水供应回路。 过滤的灰水环路包括用于从灰水中除去大颗粒废物的分离过滤器和用于过滤较小颗粒物质的颗粒过滤器。 分离过滤器将大颗粒废物排放到废水储罐中，透明水过滤器环路通过高压过滤器从废水储存罐过滤废水，并将所得清水排放到废水储存罐中。

公开(公告)号：US07236911B1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US10870622

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Ross E. Gough ,  Steven Neal Rivkin

Inventor： Ross E. Gough ,  Steven Neal Rivkin

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F11/008 ,  G06N3/126 ,  G11B20/18 ,  G11B2220/2516

Abstract: A subset of quality metrics as input to a disk drive failure prediction algorithm (DFPA) may be selected using a genetic algorithm. The DFPA is executed for an initially selected generation of subset quality metrics using quality metric values stored in a reference data base. At least one DFPA setting is adjusted and the DFPA executed again for the selected subset. After training the DFPA, the best DFPA setting is saved for the selected subset. A fitness score is generated for the selected subset, representing an accuracy of the DFPA relative to failure indicators stored in the reference data base. At least one genetic operator is applied in response to the fitness scores to generate a new generation of subsets. The process is repeated until a best subset of quality metrics and corresponding DFPA setting are found.

Abstract translation: 可以使用遗传算法来选择作为磁盘驱动器故障预测算法（DFPA）的输入的质量度量的子集。 使用存储在参考数据库中的质量度量值，为最初选择的子集质量度量执行DFPA。 调整至少一个DFPA设置，并再次为所选子集执行DFPA。 培训DFPA后，将为所选子集保存最佳的DFPA设置。 为所选子集生成适合度分数，表示DFPA相对于存储在参考数据库中的失败指标的准确性。 应用至少一个遗传算子来响应适应度分数以产生新一代子集。 重复该过程，直到找到质量指标和相应的DFPA设置的最佳子集。