Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) includes multiple circuit modules that have specific clocking requirements, multiple clock sources (e.g., PLLs, duty cycle re-shaper, etc.), and at least one clock input port. The clock sources have specific clock source specifications, and the circuit modules have specific clocking requirements. The clock sources are selected based on an identification of the most common clocking requirements, and then placed at routing distances measured from the input port that are less than corresponding predetermined maximum routing distances such that the clocking requirements of the circuit modules are met. The IC thus generates clock signals internally, rather than externally.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first I/O cell, a logic cell, a trigger signal generation circuit, and a second I/O cell having a voltage selection pin. I/O interfaces of the first I/O cell receive first and second supply voltages, respectively, and I/O interfaces of the second I/O cell receive third and fourth supply voltages, respectively. The first I/O cell generates a first trigger signal when the first supply voltage reaches a first predetermined voltage. The logic cell receives the first trigger signal and generates a safe-state signal. The trigger signal generation circuit generates a second trigger signal when the third supply voltage reaches a second predetermined voltage. The voltage selection pin receives the safe-state signal and the second trigger signal and sets the second I/O cell in a safe-state mode, which protects the second I/O cell from over voltage damage.
Abstract:
A method and system for using a data warehouse to improve results of enterprise level processes are provided. The data warehouse typically includes industry-wide empirical data relating to corresponding operational practices, metrics, and outcomes. The method focuses on actual process results by taking a holistic, end-to-end view of the process in conjunction with using the data in the data warehouse to enable effective process improvements.
Abstract:
A method and system for using a data warehouse to improve results of enterprise level processes are provided. The data warehouse typically includes industry-wide empirical data relating to corresponding operational practices, metrics, and outcomes. The method focuses on actual process results by taking a holistic, end-to-end view of the process in conjunction with using the data in the data warehouse to enable effective process improvements.
Abstract:
A method and system for determining whether a web site is a spam web site based on analysis of changes in link information over time is provided. A spam detection system collects link information for a web site at various times. The spam detection system extracts one or more features from the link information that relate to changes in the link information over time. The spam detection system then generates an indication of whether the web site is a spam web site using a classifier that has been trained to detect whether the extracted feature indicates that the web site is likely to be spam.
Abstract:
A networked computer system in which a gateway is selected for efficient transmission over a network using a layered protocol. When a transmission over the network fails, information at multiple protocol layers indicates the usability of the gateway through which the failed transmission was made. In a layered protocol with an application or connection layer, a path layer and a link layer, information at the link layer is used to determine whether retransmission through the same gateway should be attempted. Information at the path layer is used to determine whether the gateway is faulty. Information from the application or connection layer is used to determine whether responses are received to transmissions. These determinations are used in setting the status of the gateway, which in turn is used to prioritize gateways when selecting a gateway for future transmissions. The system also temporarily raises the priority associated with a gateway so that it will be used in a transmission, which can reveal that the state of the gateway should be changed.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for monitoring a data path on a network routing device are described. The data path includes a plurality of devices on the network routing device and an interface. Data packets are moved on the network routing device using the devices and communicated to and from a network via the interface. A process for detecting a defective device on the network routing device is executed. The process is a self-contained process that is executed within the data path, allowing a defect in the data path to be detected, localized and recovered from.
Abstract:
A sales enhancement system and method is disclosed. The sales enhancement system is configured to use one or more deal program collections, which are groupings or compilations of deal programs. The sales enhancement system manages deal programs in the deal program collections at various stages of use including: associating a deal program with multiple deal program collections; determining the number of deals to assign to the different deal programs; using triggers to select which deal program collections to access; transmitting an offer for a deal; and processing acceptances of the offers.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first I/O cell, a logic cell, a trigger signal generation circuit, and a second I/O cell having a voltage selection pin. I/O interfaces of the first I/O cell receive first and second supply voltages, respectively, and I/O interfaces of the second I/O cell receive third and fourth supply voltages, respectively. The first I/O cell generates a first trigger signal when the first supply voltage reaches a first predetermined voltage. The logic cell receives the first trigger signal and generates a safe-state signal. The trigger signal generation circuit generates a second trigger signal when the third supply voltage reaches a second predetermined voltage. The voltage selection pin receives the safe-state signal and the second trigger signal and sets the second I/O cell in a safe-state mode, which protects the second I/O cell from over voltage damage.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) includes multiple circuit modules that have specific clocking requirements, multiple clock sources (e.g., PLLs, duty cycle re-shaper, etc.), and at least one clock input port. The clock sources have specific clock source specifications, and the circuit modules have specific clocking requirements. The clock sources are selected based on an identification of the most common clocking requirements, and then placed at routing distances measured from the input port that are less than corresponding predetermined maximum routing distances such that the clocking requirements of the circuit modules are met. The IC thus generates clock signals internally, rather than externally.