公开(公告)号：US5835761A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US895529

申请日：1997-07-17

Applicant: Masahiro Ishii ,  Toshikazu Yokoi ,  Kunio Takahari ,  Atsushi Toshima ,  Colin Hough ,  Nigel Bruce

Inventor： Masahiro Ishii ,  Toshikazu Yokoi ,  Kunio Takahari ,  Atsushi Toshima ,  Colin Hough ,  Nigel Bruce

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G06F9/4401 ,  G06F11/1417 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/4411

Abstract: There is provided with an information processing system capable of updating a basic input/output system (BIOS) programme without interrupting or stopping the operation of the system. The information processing system (41) comprises an update programme memory (48) and a BIOS update flag (50). The update programme memory (48) retains the contents stored therein after the electrical power to the information processing system (41) has been turned off. An update programme input arrangement supplies an update basic input/output system programme to the update programme memory (48) to write the programme thereinto while the operating system is in operation. The update programme input arrangement then sets the BIOS update flag (50). A system loading arrangement copies the update basic input/output system programme stored in the update programme memory (48) to a memory area of a main memory (44) when the BIOS update flag (50) is set upon loading the operating system (i.e., when the information processing system is turned on or is reset).

Abstract translation: 提供了能够更新基本输入/输出系统（BIOS）程序而不中断或停止系统操作的信息处理系统。 信息处理系统（41）包括更新程序存储器（48）和BIOS更新标志（50）。 在信息处理系统（41）的电力已经被关闭之后，更新程序存储器（48）保存存储在其中的内容。 更新程序输入装置在操作系统运行时向更新程序存储器（48）提供更新基本输入/输出系统程序以写入程序。 更新程序输入装置然后设置BIOS更新标志（50）。 当在加载操作系统时设置BIOS更新标志（50）时，系统加载装置将存储在更新程序存储器（48）中的更新基本输入/输出系统程序复制到主存储器（44）的存储区域 当信息处理系统被打开或被重置时）。

公开(公告)号：US5583987A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-10

申请号：US361041

申请日：1994-12-21

Applicant: Satoshi Kobayashi ,  Toshikazu Yokoi ,  Kunio Takahari ,  Yoichi Nakamura ,  Junichi Ishikawa ,  Nigel Bruce ,  David Wright ,  Colin Hough

Inventor： Satoshi Kobayashi ,  Toshikazu Yokoi ,  Kunio Takahari ,  Yoichi Nakamura ,  Junichi Ishikawa ,  Nigel Bruce ,  David Wright ,  Colin Hough

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F11/1658 ,  G06F11/006 ,  G06F11/2028 ,  G06F11/1417 ,  G06F11/2043

Abstract: A symmetric multiprocessor system connecting a plurality of CPUs by a common bus initializes itself while defective CPUs are set aside to use only the remaining CPUs when the power is turned on, thereby maintaining the predetermined CPU numbers and giving a minimum influence with the existing software thereof. The multiprocessor system includes an identifier setting register to designate in a predetermined order the CPU numbers only to normal CPUs, and a reset controller to cut off the defective CPUs from the common bus. The multiprocessor system can automatically start re-setting up where the defective CPUs are detected during the processing of setting-up based on the time-out detection, can release an abnormal state of the hardware, and can control the setting-up processing in use of any CPU based on the level of a reset status input port and contents of a reset information register.

Abstract translation: 通过公共总线连接多个CPU的对称多处理器系统将自身初始化，同时将有缺陷的CPU设置为仅在电源接通时仅使用剩余的CPU，从而保持预定的CPU数量并且对其现有软件产生最小的影响 。 多处理器系统包括标识符设置寄存器，用于以预定顺序指定CPU号码到正常CPU，以及复位控制器，以从公共总线切断有缺陷的CPU。 多处理器系统可以根据超时检测在设置处理期间自动开始重新设置检测到故障的CPU，可以释放硬件的异常状态，并可以控制使用中的设置处理 基于复位状态输入端口的电平和复位信息寄存器的内容。

公开(公告)号：US06718901B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US10292310

申请日：2002-11-12

Applicant: Phillip A. Abbott ,  Colin Hough ,  Stephane Alain Le Guennec ,  Jerome Q. Burns ,  Pierre-Armand Thomas

Inventor： Phillip A. Abbott ,  Colin Hough ,  Stephane Alain Le Guennec ,  Jerome Q. Burns ,  Pierre-Armand Thomas

IPC: B63B3544

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B9/065 ,  E02B17/06 ,  E02B17/0863

Abstract: Deploying an offshore oil and gas production platform comprises placing a buoyant equipment deck on a buoyant pontoon so that elongated legs on the pontoon, each comprising a buoyant float, extend movably through respective openings in the deck. Chains extending from winches on the deck are reeved through fairleads on the pontoon and connected back to the deck. The chains are tightened to secure the deck to the pontoon for conjoint movement to an offshore location. The chains are loosened and the pontoon and leg floats ballasted so that the pontoon and leg floats sink below the floating deck. The chains are then re-tightened until pawls on the leg floats engage the deck. The buoyancy of at least one of the pontoon and leg floats is increased so that the deck is thereby raised above the surface of the water. The chains are connected to mooring lines around an offshore well site, and the raised deck and submerged pontoon are maintained in a selected position over the site with the winches.

Abstract translation: 部署海上石油和天然气生产平台包括将漂浮的设备甲板放置在浮力浮筒上，使得浮筒上的细长的腿部（包括浮力浮子）可移动地延伸穿过甲板上的相应开口。 从甲板上的绞车延伸的链条通过浮桥上的通道进行连接并连接回甲板。 链条紧固以将甲板固定在浮桥上，以便联合移动到离岸位置。 链条松动，浮桥和腿部浮球被压载，浮桥和腿部浮动水槽沉没在浮动甲板下面。 然后将链条重新拧紧，直到腿部浮起的爪子与甲板接合。 浮筒和脚浮体中的至少一个的浮力增加，使得甲板从而升高到水面之上。 链条连接到离岸井场周围的系泊线，并且升高的甲板和淹没的浮筒通过绞车在现场保持选定的位置。