System and method for managing virtual servers

    公开(公告)号:US20050120160A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-02

    申请号:US10972762

    申请日:2004-10-25

    IPC分类号: G06F9/455 G06F9/50 H04L12/28

    摘要: A management capability is provided for a virtual computing platform. In one example, this platform allows interconnected physical resources such as processors, memory, network interfaces and storage interfaces to be abstracted and mapped to virtual resources (e.g., virtual mainframes, virtual partitions). Virtual resources contained in a virtual partition can be assembled into virtual servers that execute a guest operating system (e.g., Linux). In one example, the abstraction is unique in that any resource is available to any virtual server regardless of the physical boundaries that separate the resources. For example, any number of physical processors or any amount of physical memory can be used by a virtual server even if these resources span different nodes. A virtual computing platform is provided that allows for the creation, deletion, modification, control (e.g., start, stop, suspend, resume) and status (i.e., events) of the virtual servers which execute on the virtual computing platform and the management capability provides controls for these functions. In a particular example, such a platform allows the number and type of virtual resources consumed by a virtual server to be scaled up or down when the virtual server is running. For instance, an administrator may scale a virtual server manually or may define one or more policies that automatically scale a virtual server. Further, using the management API, a virtual server can monitor itself and can scale itself up or down depending on its need for processing, memory and I/O resources. For example, a virtual server may monitor its CPU utilization and invoke controls through the management API to allocate a new processor for itself when its utilization exceeds a specific threshold. Conversely, a virtual server may scale down its processor count when its utilization falls. Policies can be used to execute one or more management controls. More specifically, a management capability is provided that allows policies to be defined using management object's properties, events and/or method results. A management policy may also incorporate external data (e.g., an external event) in its definition. A policy may be triggered, causing the management server or other computing entity to execute an action. An action may utilize one or more management controls. In addition, an action may access external capabilities such as sending notification e-mail or sending a text message to a telephone paging system. Further, management capability controls may be executed using a discrete transaction referred to as a “job.” A series of management controls may be assembled into a job using one or management interfaces. Errors that occur when a job is executed may cause the job to be rolled back, allowing affected virtual servers to return to their original state.

    Method and apparatus for providing virtual computing services
    2.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for providing virtual computing services 审中-公开
    用于提供虚拟计算服务的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050044301A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:US10831973

    申请日:2004-04-26

    IPC分类号: G06F9/455 G06F9/50 G11C5/00

    摘要: A level of abstraction is created between a set of physical processors and a set of virtual multiprocessors to form a virtualized data center. This virtualized data center comprises a set of virtual, isolated systems separated by a boundary referred as a partition. Each of these systems appears as a unique, independent virtual multiprocessor computer capable of running a traditional operating system and its applications. In one embodiment, the system implements this multi-layered abstraction via a group of microkernels, each of which communicates with one or more peer microkernel over a high-speed, low-latency interconnect and forms a distributed virtual machine monitor. Functionally, a virtual data center is provided, including the ability to take a collection of servers and execute a collection of business applications over a compute fabric comprising commodity processors coupled by an interconnect. Processor, memory and I/O are virtualized across this fabric, providing a single system, scalability and manageability. According to one embodiment, this virtualization is transparent to the application, and therefore, applications may be scaled to increasing resource demands without modifying the application.

    摘要翻译: 在一组物理处理器和一组虚拟多处理器之间创建抽象级别以形成虚拟化数据中心。 该虚拟化数据中心包括一组被称为分区的边界分隔开的虚拟隔离系统。 这些系统中的每一个都显示为能够运行传统操作系统及其应用的独特的独立虚拟多处理器计算机。 在一个实施例中,系统通过一组微内核实现这种多层抽象,每组微内核通过高速,低延迟互连与一个或多个对等微核进行通信,并形成分布式虚拟机监视器。 在功能上,提供了一个虚拟数据中心,包括采取服务器集合并通过包括通过互连耦合的商品处理器的计算架构执行业务应用程序集合的能力。 处理器,内存和I / O在这种结构中进行虚拟化,提供单一系统,可扩展性和可管理性。 根据一个实施例,该虚拟化对于应用是透明的,并且因此,应用可以被缩放以增加资源需求而不修改应用。

    Extendable chain saw system
    3.
    发明申请
    Extendable chain saw system 审中-公开
    可伸缩链锯系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060005673A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US10889546

    申请日:2004-07-12

    IPC分类号: B26D1/00

    摘要: A hand-held electric chain saw including a frame forming a housing with a rear end handle; a motor connected to the frame; a chain bar connected to the frame; a saw chain movably mounted to the chain bar and connected by a drive to the motor; and an extension pole attachment system on a bottom surface of the frame adapted to receive a portion of an extension pole to fixedly attach the extension pole to the bottom surface of the frame. The extension pole includes a pole section having a front end and a rear end; a removable connection system at the front end of the pole section; and an electrical cord. The removable connection system includes a rail adapted to slide into a slot at a bottom of the chain saw to thereby mechanically connect the extension pole to the chain saw.

    摘要翻译: 一种手持式电动链锯,包括形成具有后端手柄的壳体的框架; 连接到框架的电机; 连接到框架的链条; 锯链可移动地安装到链条并通过驱动器连接到电动机; 以及在框架的底表面上的延伸杆附接系统,其适于接收延伸杆的一部分,以将延伸杆固定地附接到框架的底表面。 延伸杆包括具有前端和后端的极部分; 在极部分的前端的可移除连接系统; 和电线。 可移动连接系统包括适于滑入链锯底部的槽中的导轨,从而将延伸杆机械地连接到链锯上。

    Device for connecting an electronic unit to screens of different types without distinction, and a corresponding screen
    4.
    发明申请
    Device for connecting an electronic unit to screens of different types without distinction, and a corresponding screen 失效
    用于将电子单元与不同类型的屏幕无差别地连接的装置和相应的屏幕

    公开(公告)号:US20090128480A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-21

    申请号:US11921660

    申请日:2006-06-01

    申请人: Benjamin Thomas

    发明人: Benjamin Thomas

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G09G5/003

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for connecting an electronic unit (1) to different types of screen, the device comprising an external connection connector (6) possessing connector elements (10) distributed in a first series for connection to the display members (17, 21) of screens, and a second series for connection to a loudspeaker (18) of a screen of a first type (2) or to the display member (21) of a screen of a second type (3), the device comprising a display line (7) connected to the connector elements of the first series, a sound line (8) connected to a switch member (11) connected to the connector elements of the second series, and a detector element (12) connected to the connector elements of the connector and to the switch member to cause the switch member to take up a connection state when the connected screen is of the first type and a disconnection state when the connected screen is of the second type. The invention also relates to a screen for connection to the device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于将电子单元(1)连接到不同类型的屏幕的装置,该装置包括一个外部连接连接器(6),该外部连接连接器(6)具有以第一系列分布的连接元件(10) 21)的屏幕和用于连接到第一类型(2)的屏幕的扬声器(18)或第二类型(3)的屏幕的显示构件(21)的第二系列,所述设备包括 连接到第一系列的连接器元件的显示线(7),连接到连接到第二系列的连接器元件的开关构件(11)的声音线(8)和连接到连接器的检测器元件 连接器的元件和开关构件,以使连接的屏幕处于第一类型时使开关构件处于连接状态,当连接的屏幕是第二类型时,断开状态。 本发明还涉及一种用于连接到该装置的屏幕。

    Solar tracking sensor array
    8.
    发明授权
    Solar tracking sensor array 有权
    太阳能跟踪传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08692173B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-08

    申请号:US12583469

    申请日:2009-08-22

    摘要: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for solar tracking. The solar tracking sensor array and method so disclosed can be used with any device that requires a specific orientation to the sun for optimal operation. The system relies upon a sun tracking mechanism which includes a plurality of phototransistors configured in a particular manner. The apparatus can further be used with an analog sensor circuit which is also disclosed herein. Although the device and method are disclosed in conjunction with a solar tracking device, which includes the analog sensor circuit, a drive assembly, and a power source, these components may be used independently of one another.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于太阳跟踪的装置和方法。 所公开的太阳能跟踪传感器阵列和方法可以与任何需要向太阳取向的装置一起使用,以实现最佳的操作。 该系统依赖于太阳跟踪机构,其包括以特定方式配置的多个光电晶体管。 该装置还可以与本文也公开的模拟传感器电路一起使用。 尽管结合包括模拟传感器电路,驱动组件和电源的太阳能跟踪装置公开了该装置和方法,但这些组件可以彼此独立地使用。

    Device for connecting an electronic unit to screens of different types without distinction, and a corresponding screen

    公开(公告)号:US08539121B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US11921660

    申请日:2006-06-01

    申请人: Benjamin Thomas

    发明人: Benjamin Thomas

    IPC分类号: G06F13/12 G06F13/00

    CPC分类号: G09G5/003

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for connecting an electronic unit (1) to different types of screen, the device comprising an external connection connector (6) possessing connector elements (10) distributed in a first series for connection to the display members (17, 21) of screens, and a second series for connection to a loudspeaker (18) of a screen of a first type (2) or to the display member (21) of a screen of a second type (3), the device comprising a display line (7) connected to the connector elements of the first series, a sound line (8) connected to a switch member (11) connected to the connector elements of the second series, and a detector element (12) connected to the connector elements of the connector and to the switch member to cause the switch member to take up a connection state when the connected screen is of the first type and a disconnection state when the connected screen is of the second type. The invention also relates to a screen for connection to the device.