Abstract:
A holding device 100 for holding a portable object 1000 is disclosed. More particularly, holding devices 100 for holding and positioning portable electronic devices are provided. Also provided are methods of manufacturing 600 and using 700 a device for holding and positioning 100 a portable object 1000.
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for selectively altering the functional characteristics of a data processing system without physical or mechanical manipulation by providing an access code from a remote personal identification number generator to a secure controller and store of the computer system. This enables remote authorization of change in function of the computer system, such as performance tune up, speeding clock time, changing function and like changes. The computer system is first manufactured having a predetermined set of functional characteristics. A multibit alterable code which includes a functional characteristic definition is then initially loaded into physically secure, nonvolatile memory within the data processing system, utilizing an existing bus, or a fusible link which may be opened after loading is complete. The functional characteristic definition is loaded from nonvolitile memory into a nonscannable register within a secure portion of a control logic circuit each time power is applied to the data processing system and the definition is then utilized to enable only selected functional characteristics. Alternate functional characteristics may thereafter be selectively enabled by entering a security code which matches one of a number of preloaded codes and an encoded alternate functional characteristic definition. The alternate functional characteristic definition may be enabled on a one-time, metered, or regularly scheduled basis and variable capability data processing systems may be implemented in this manner utilizing a single manufactured system, without the necessity of manufacturing and storing multiple data processing system models.
Abstract:
Several methods have been found to make p-type gallium nitride. P-type gallium nitride has long been sought for electronic devices. N-type gallium nitride is readily available. Discovery of p-type gallium nitride and the methods for making it will enable its use in ultraviolet and blue light-emitting diodes and lasers. pGaN will further enable blue photocathode elements to be made. Molecular beam epitaxy on substrates held at the proper temperatures, assisted by a nitrogen beam of the proper energy produced several types of p-type GaN with hole concentrations of about 5.times.10.sup.11 /cm.sup.3 and hole mobilities of about 500 cm.sup.2 /V-sec, measured at 250.degree. K. P-type GaN can be formed of unintentionally-doped material or can be doped with magnesium by diffusion, ion implantation, or co-evaporation. When applicable, the nitrogen can be substituted with other group III elements such as Al.
Abstract:
A holding device 100 for holding a portable object 1000 is disclosed. More particularly, holding devices 100 for holding and positioning portable electronic devices are provided. Also provided are methods of manufacturing 600 and using 700 a device for holding and positioning 100 a portable object 1000.
Abstract:
A parity bit memory simulator including a parity bit memory formed of a single bit memory of fixed address length, which replaces the single bit parity RAM of variable address length of conventional memory modules, is connected with its address signal line to the data bus of the memory module so that the parity bit memory provides and stores parity bits for the computer system without changing the circuit layout of the data memory or caring about the capacity of the memory module. A voltage level detector and a refreshing operation detector can be installed in the parity bit memory to improve an error detecting function of a dynamic random access memory module in the parity bit system.