Abstract:
A bandwidth allocation method and system designed to provide efficient bandwidth utilization based on data priority and needs of network nodes. This invention provides a specific design for dynamically creating, deleting, resizing, and reclaiming network channels based on priority and the needs of existing connections within a network or within multiple networks. Additionally, this invention provides a process to make channels and their encryption keys persistent through the creation of virtual channels which are made active when data needs to be transferred.
Abstract:
A network access system designed to provide efficient access to nodes using a communication channel based on the needs of the system. This invention provides a specific design for token based access scheme which allows access based on priority, time, and data requirements. Also included is a unique collision detection and token granting mechanism. These designs provide for nodes to efficiently request and gain access to network bandwidth and are adaptive to allow for different data types such as voice, video, control, and data over networks such as power line or wireless.
Abstract:
A network synchronization method designed to provide synchronization of multiple networks and devices. This invention provides a specific method for determining which nodes are responsible for network synchronization as nodes fail or cannot see each other due to conditions on the network. This allows for fault tolerance in a network in which conditions change dynamically. In addition, this invention uses synchronization codes and network numbers to isolate separate networks using the same physical medium, thus allowing sharing of network resources.
Abstract:
A data networking system designed to provide efficient yet reliable transportation of data across a time division multiplexed network. This invention allows for redundantly sending and resending of segments in a dynamic manner. In addition, segments are fragmented, resized and sent with low overhead due to dynamic header sizes, segment sizes, forward error correction, and cyclic redundancy checks. The result is a very adaptive network that meets the demanding requirements of networks such as power line and wireless while still being able to transport data for voice, audio, video, computer, control, and the like.
Abstract:
A system and method for creating, deleting, and maintaining logical networks based on the needs of a network. Logical networks are created on a physical network and can be encrypted to further isolate the logical networks. Logical network addresses are maintained for network nodes and aged based on responses from network nodes. Network nodes can be detected and added to additional logical networks based on network or users needs. Network nodes can be added or removed on a as needs basis. Additionally, logical networks can be removed based on system needs.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a floating device for a vessel; FIG. 2 is a front view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a back view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a first side view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a second side view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a top view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the floatation device for vessel of FIG. 1. The broken lines shown are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article which form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to indazole compounds which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
Abstract:
Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
Abstract:
A spherical magnet is formed as a hollow sphere having a fluid tight outer surface of a first magnetic pole and an inner surface having a second magnetic pole that is magnetically opposite the first pole. A plurality of individual thin flexible rectangular plate magnets are arranged as a continuous outer layer of the spherical magnet. Each individual plate magnet has four sides, an inner magnetic portion and an outer non-magnetic portion that extends around all four sides of the magnetic portion. Each inner magnetic portion includes a first face disposed on the outer surface and having the first pole and a second face opposite the first face, disposed on the inner surface and having the second pole.
Abstract:
A bone dowel is disclosed that may be used for connecting two or more bone components. The bone dowel may have three dowel sections positioned between a base and a tip with a conical upper section. Each bone dowel section may be positioned in axial alignment adjacent at least one other bone dowel section wherein the diameters decrease over the length of the bone dowel from the base to the tip.