公开(公告)号：US20050193242A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US10779206

申请日：2004-02-13

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannebach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannebach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2089 ,  G06F11/1441

摘要： A method to rebuild an NVS image is disclosed. The method provides information to a first cluster of an information storage and retrieval system, and writes that information to a non-volatile storage device disposed in a second cluster. Upon losing utility power to all or part of the information storage and retrieval system, the method provides back-up power to a processor and a data cache, and determines if the information written to the second non-volatile storage device is accessible. If the information written to the second non-volatile storage device is accessible, then the method copies the image of that second non-volatile storage device to an external storage device. If the information written to said second non-volatile storage device is not accessible, then the method creates a virtual NVS image using the information disposed in a local data cache, and copies that virtual NVS image to an external storage device.

摘要翻译： 公开了重建NVS图像的方法。 该方法向信息存储和检索系统的第一集群提供信息，并将该信息写入设置在第二集群中的非易失性存储设备。 在向全部或部分信息存储和检索系统失去公用电力的情况下，该方法向处理器和数据高速缓存提供备用电力，并且确定写入第二非易失性存储设备的信息是否可访问。 如果写入第二非易失性存储设备的信息是可访问的，则该方法将该第二非易失性存储设备的映像复制到外部存储设备。 如果写入到第二非易失性存储设备的信息不可访问，则该方法使用设置在本地数据高速缓存中的信息创建虚拟NVS映像，并将该虚拟NVS映像复制到外部存储设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080091973A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11926537

申请日：2007-10-29

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannenbach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannenbach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F12/0866 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F2212/601

摘要： Disclosed are a storage controller, and a method of operating a storage controller, for interfacing between host systems and a storage devices system. The storage controller includes a first cluster including a first processor and a first cache, and a second cluster including a second processor and a second cache. The method comprises the step of directing data from the host systems through first and second data paths to the storage system. The first processor and cache are associated with the first data path, and the second processor and cache are associated with the second data path. Under one set of conditions, the controller enters a failover mode, wherein data directed to the first data path are routed to the second data path. Under another set of conditions, the controller deconfigures the first cache without entering the failover mode.

摘要翻译： 公开了存储控制器和操作存储控制器的方法，用于在主机系统和存储设备系统之间进行接口。 存储控制器包括包括第一处理器和第一高速缓存的第一群集，以及包括第二处理器和第二高速缓存的第二群集。 该方法包括将来自主机系统的数据通过第一和第二数据路径引导到存储系统的步骤。 第一处理器和高速缓存与第一数据路径相关联，并且第二处理器和高速缓存与第二数据路径相关联。 在一组条件下，控制器进入故障转移模式，其中指向第一数据路径的数据被路由到第二数据路径。 在另一组条件下，控制器解除配置第一个缓存而不进入故障切换模式。

公开(公告)号：US20050240809A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10814061

申请日：2004-03-31

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannenbach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  David Mannenbach ,  Yu-Cheng Hsu

IPC分类号： G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/08

CPC分类号： G06F12/0866 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F2212/601

摘要： Disclosed are a storage controller, and a method of operating a storage controller, for interfacing between host systems and a storage devices system. The storage controller includes a first cluster including a first processor and a first cache, and a second cluster including a second processor and a second cache. The method comprises the step of directing data from the host systems through first and second data paths to the storage system. The first processor and cache are associated with the first data path, and the second processor and cache are associated with the second data path. Under one set of conditions, the controller enters a failover mode, wherein data directed to the first data path are routed to the second data path. Under another set of conditions, the controller deconfigures the first cache without entering the failover mode.

摘要翻译： 公开了存储控制器和操作存储控制器的方法，用于在主机系统和存储设备系统之间进行接口。 存储控制器包括包括第一处理器和第一高速缓存的第一群集，以及包括第二处理器和第二高速缓存的第二群集。 该方法包括将来自主机系统的数据通过第一和第二数据路径引导到存储系统的步骤。 第一处理器和高速缓存与第一数据路径相关联，并且第二处理器和高速缓存与第二数据路径相关联。 在一组条件下，控制器进入故障转移模式，其中指向第一数据路径的数据被路由到第二数据路径。 在另一组条件下，控制器解除配置第一个缓存而不进入故障切换模式。

公开(公告)号：US20050198446A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10767787

申请日：2004-01-29

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  Michael Benhase

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  Michael Benhase

IPC分类号： G06F12/16 ,  G06F13/28

CPC分类号： G06F11/1441 ,  G06F11/2089

摘要： A method for storing customer data at a non-volatile storage (NVS) at a storage server. A track buffer is maintained for identifying first and second sets of segments that are allocated in the NVS. A flag in the track buffer identifies which of the first and second sets of segments to use for storing customer data for which a write request has been made. The customer data is stored in the NVS in successive commit processes. Following a power loss in the storage server, the NVS uses the track buffer information to identify which of the first and second sets of segments was involved in the current commit process to allow the current commit process to be completed.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在存储服务器处的非易失性存储（NVS）存储顾客数据的方法。 维持轨道缓冲器用于识别在NVS中分配的第一和第二组段。 轨道缓冲器中的标志识别要用于存储已经进行写入请求的客户数据的第一和第二组段中的哪一个。 客户数据在连续的提交过程中存储在NVS中。 在存储服务器中断电后，NVS使用跟踪缓冲区信息来识别当前提交进程中涉及的第一和第二段段中的哪一个，以允许完成当前提交进程。

公开(公告)号：US20090200526A9

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US10085434

申请日：2002-02-28

申请人： William Tonar ,  Harlan Byker ,  Kathy Roberts ,  John Anderson ,  Kevin Ash

发明人： William Tonar ,  Harlan Byker ,  Kathy Roberts ,  John Anderson ,  Kevin Ash

IPC分类号： G02F1/00

CPC分类号： G02F1/1521 ,  G02F2001/1502 ,  G02F2001/1512

摘要： The present invention provides improved electrochromic layers, which comprise polymeric matrices with electrochromic solutions interspersed therein. Varying an electrical potential difference across a layer of the invention results in reversible variation in the transmittance of light across the layer because of electrochemical processes in the electrochromic solution of the layer. The invention further provides electrochromic devices, in which the electrochromic layers of the invention provide reversibly variable transmittance to light, and various apparatus in which the devices of the invention provide light-filtering or light-color modulation. Such apparatus include windows, including those for use inside and on the outside walls of buildings and in sunroofs for automobiles, and variable reflectance mirrors, especially rearview mirrors for automobiles.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了改进的电致变色层，其包含散布在其中的电致变色溶液的聚合物基质。 由于在层的电致变色溶液中的电化学过程，改变本发明的层之间的电势差导致穿过层的光的透射率的可逆变化。 本发明进一步提供了电致变色器件，其中本发明的电致变色层提供对光的可逆透射率，以及其中本发明的器件提供光过滤或光色调制的各种设备。 这种装置包括窗户，包括用于建筑物内部和外部墙壁以及用于汽车的天窗，以及可变反射镜，特别是用于汽车的后视镜。

公开(公告)号：US20070103763A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11616118

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

发明人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

IPC分类号： G02F1/15

CPC分类号： E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66366 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10S359/90

摘要： An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种电致变色窗组件，其包括第一基板和第二基板，该第一基板和第二基板通过窗框和间隔件与第一基板保持平行和间隔的关系。 窗户组件还包括安装在形成在第一和第二基板之间的气密室内的电致变色装置。 电致变色装置22可以安装成在作为外部基板的第一基板12和电致变色装置22之间提供空气室。 在基板12和14之间形成的至少一个室和电致变色装置22可以填充有诸如氩的绝缘气体。 还公开了用于制造用于结合到这种窗组件中的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了一种新颖的电致变色装置，其具有围绕电致变色装置的整个周边固定的电气总线夹。

公开(公告)号：US20060227702A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11093393

申请日：2005-03-30

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  Susan Candelaria ,  David Mannenbach ,  Brian Rinaldi

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  Susan Candelaria ,  David Mannenbach ,  Brian Rinaldi

IPC分类号： H04J1/16

CPC分类号： G06F11/079 ,  G06F11/0727 ,  G06F11/076 ,  G06F11/0772

摘要： An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for data tracking and, in particular, for facilitating failure management within an electronic data communication system. The apparatus includes a tracking module and an error analysis module. The tracking module stores an adapter identifier in a tracking array. The adapter identifier corresponds to a source adapter from which data is received. The error analysis module determines a source of a data failure in response to recognition of the data failure. The data failure may occur on a host adapter, a device adapter, a communication fabric, a multi-processor, or another communication device. The apparatus, system, and method may be implemented in place of or in addition to hardware-assisted data integrity checking within a data storage system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于数据跟踪的装置，系统和方法，特别是用于促进电子数据通信系统内的故障管理。 该装置包括跟踪模块和误差分析模块。 跟踪模块将适配器标识符存储在跟踪数组中。 适配器标识符对应于从其接收数据的源适配器。 错误分析模块响应于数据故障的识别确定数据故障的来源。 数据故障可能发生在主机适配器，设备适配器，通信结构，多处理器或其他通信设备上。 该装置，系统和方法可以代替数据存储系统中的硬件辅助数据完整性检查来替代或补充。

公开(公告)号：US20050229166A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10815319

申请日：2004-03-31

申请人： Kenneth Todd ,  Kevin Ash

发明人： Kenneth Todd ,  Kevin Ash

IPC分类号： G06F12/08 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/45

CPC分类号： G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/0689

摘要： Provided are a method, system, and program for managing write processes in which a list of destination location identifiers for pending write operations is maintained in an array having an array pointer which identifies the next available entry of the array. In one embodiment, the array includes a stack of variable size. Adding a destination location identifier of a pending write operation increases the size of the stack. Removing a destination location identifier of a completed write operation reduces the size of the stack. A stack index may be incremented as write operation destination location identifiers are added and may be decremented as write operation destination location identifiers are removed from the stack.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于管理写入处理的方法，系统和程序，其中用于待写入操作的目的地位置标识符的列表被维护在具有标识数组的下一个可用条目的数组指针的数组中。 在一个实施例中，阵列包括可变大小的堆叠。 添加待处理写入操作的目标位置标识符会增加堆栈的大小。 删除完成的写入操作的目标位置标识符可以减小堆栈的大小。 随着写入操作目的地位置标识符的添加，堆栈索引可以增加，并且可以从堆栈中移除写入操作目的地位置标识符来递减堆栈索引。

公开(公告)号：US20050117193A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US11032642

申请日：2005-01-10

申请人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

发明人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

IPC分类号： E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/663 ,  E06B3/67 ,  E06B9/264 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/07

CPC分类号： E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66366 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10S359/90

摘要： An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种电致变色窗组件，其包括第一基板和第二基板，其通过窗框和间隔件与第一基板保持平行和间隔的关系。 窗户组件还包括安装在形成在第一和第二基板之间的气密室内的电致变色装置。 电致变色装置22可以安装成在作为外部基板的第一基板12和电致变色装置22之间提供空气室。 在基板12和14之间形成的至少一个室和电致变色装置22可以填充有诸如氩的绝缘气体。 还公开了用于制造用于结合到这种窗组件中的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了一种新颖的电致变色装置，其具有围绕电致变色装置的整个周边固定的电气总线夹。

公开(公告)号：US20070186058A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11735842

申请日：2007-04-16

申请人： Kevin Ash ,  Michael Benhase

发明人： Kevin Ash ,  Michael Benhase

IPC分类号： G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/1441 ,  G06F11/2089

摘要： A method for storing customer data at a non-volatile storage (NVS) at a storage server. A track buffer is maintained for identifying first and second sets of segments that are allocated in the NVS. A flag in the track buffer identifies which of the first and second sets of segments to use for storing customer data for which a write request has been made. The customer data is stored in the NVS in successive commit processes. Following a power loss in the storage server, the NVS uses the track buffer information to identify which of the first and second sets of segments was involved in the current commit process to allow the current commit process to be completed.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在存储服务器处的非易失性存储（NVS）存储顾客数据的方法。 维持轨道缓冲器用于识别在NVS中分配的第一和第二组段。 轨道缓冲器中的标志识别要用于存储已经进行写入请求的客户数据的第一和第二组段中的哪一个。 客户数据在连续的提交过程中存储在NVS中。 在存储服务器中断电后，NVS使用跟踪缓冲区信息来识别当前提交进程中涉及的第一和第二段段中的哪一个，以允许完成当前提交进程。