摘要:
When a processor within a computer system performs a synchronization operation, the system interface within the node delays subsequent transactions from the processor until outstanding coherency activity is completed. Therefore, the computer system may employ asynchronous operations. The synchronization operations may be used when needed to guarantee global completion of one or more prior asynchronous operations. In one embodiment, the synchronization operation is placed into a queue within the system interface. When the synchronization operation reaches the head of the queue, it may be initiated within the system interface. The system interface further includes a request agent comprising multiple control units, each of which may concurrently service coherency activity with respect to a different transaction. Furthermore, the system interface includes a synchronization control vector register which stores a bit for each control unit. Upon initiation of the synchronization operation within the system interface, bits corresponding to those control units which are performing coherency activity (i.e. those which are not idle) are set while other bits are cleared. As each control unit returns to the idle state, the corresponding bit is cleared as well. Once all the bits within the synchronization control vector register are cleared, the coherency activity which was outstanding when the synchronization operation was initiated is complete. The synchronization operation may then be completed.
摘要:
A multiprocessing computer system includes a plurality of nodes interconnected through a global interconnect network which supports cluster communications. An initiating node may launch a request to a remote node's memory. A remote cluster node may be reached by passing the request through one or more intermediate nodes configured in pass-through mode. Accordingly, various global network topologies may be supported. The pass-through mode may be advantageously accommodated using a node having hardware which is similar to other nodes in the system. More particularly, the pass through mechanism may be implemented without significantly altering a node's local bus transactions. In one specific implementation, when the system interface of a particular node receives a transaction, the address of the transaction is checked to determine if the transaction should be treated as a pass through transaction. Transactions of selected address regions may be specified as being pass through transactions during system initialization. When a transaction is identified as a pass through transaction, the system interface initiates a corresponding transaction on the local bus of the interface, with an indication that this transaction is a pass through transaction. The same interface or another interface may responsively reconvey the transaction upon another channel of the global network to thereby convey the transaction to its destination. In one embodiment, a pass through transaction is indicated on the local bus by clearing an MSB of the address for the transaction. In other respects, the transaction conveyed on the local bus is similar to other local bus transactions. Other unused fields of the local bus during the transaction may alternatively be used to indicate a pass through operation. Accordingly, the hardware of the node need not be significantly modified to support the pass through operations. Error messages from a remote node may be further conveyed through the pass through node to the initiating node.
摘要:
An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg.
摘要:
A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners.
摘要:
A 3D object is represented by a descriptor, wherein a model of the 3D object is a 3D point cloud. A local support for each point p in the 3D point cloud is located, and reference x, y, and z axes are generated for the local support. A polar grid is applied according to the references x, y, and z axes a along an azimuth and a radial directions on an xy plane centered on the point p such that each patch on the grid is a bin for a 2D histogram, wherein the 2D histogram is a 2D matrix F on the grid and each coefficient of the 2D matrix F corresponds to the patch on the grid. For each grid location (k, l), an elevation value F(k, l) is estimated by interpolating the elevation values of the 3D points within the patches to produce the descriptor for the point p.
摘要:
A shape of an object is represented by a set of points inside and outside the shape. A decision function is learned from the set of points an object. Feature points in the set of points are selected using the decision function, or a gradient of the decision function, and then a local descriptor is determined for each feature point.
摘要:
A user can select an instant on power key to cause a computer to quickly boot an instant on O.S. with greater capability than previously afforded for fast boot. The instant on O.S. can access the “C” drive and the user can choose the image for a home icon of a UI. The UI can present icons of function categories in a sequence determined by the frequency with which the user selects the categories. One click file sharing is provided, as is secure login in the instant on mode, if the user so desires.
摘要:
anchoring layer, including patterned and non-patterned structures. Also provided are personal care products comprising the present structures and methods of making the structures.
摘要:
Provided are fibrous, non-woven structures having a drapeability of greater than about 4 gsm/g and a density less than about 0.08 g/cc, personal care articles comprising such structures, methods of making such structures including methods comprising: stabilizing a thin layer of non-woven fibers into a stabilized web; moving the stabilized web in a machine direction; and contacting the stabilized web with a stream of liquid that is directed at least partially along or against said machine direction.