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20100262785 | Method and System for an Extensible Caching Framework - Systems and methods which provide an extensible caching framework are disclosed. These systems and methods may provide a caching framework which can evaluate individual parameters of a request for a particular piece of content. Modules capable of evaluating individual parameters of an incoming request may be added and removed from this framework. When a request for content is received, parameters of the request can be evaluated by the framework and a cache searched for responsive content based upon this evaluation. If responsive content is not found in the cache, responsive content can be generated and stored in the cache along with associated metadata and a signature formed by the caching framework. This signature may aid in locating this content when a request for similar content is next received. | 10-14-2010 |
20110035553 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CACHE MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for managing cached content are disclosed. More particularly, embodiments disclosed herein may allow cached content to be updated (e.g. regenerated or replaced) in response to a notification. Specifically, embodiments disclosed herein may process a notification pertaining to content stored in a cache. Processing the notification may include locating cached content associated with the notification. After the cached content which corresponds to the notification is found, an appropriate action may be taken. For example, the cached content may be flushed from the cache or a request may be regenerated. As a result of the action, new content is generated. This new content is then used to replace or update the cached content. | 02-10-2011 |
20150074765 | REGISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION OF POINT-OF-SERVICE DEVICES - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium are disclosed for registration and configuration of point-of-service (POS) devices. The method includes using a device identifier in determining whether a device is authorized to access a retail point-of-service application. In response to a determination that the device is authorized, the method includes allowing the device access to the POS application and providing the device with application profile information for the POS application. The apparatus includes a processor, a network interface configured for communication with a POS device, and a POS interface application configured to use a device identifier in determining whether a device is authorized to access a retail POS application. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium is configured to store program instructions that when executed are configured to cause a processor to perform the method. | 03-12-2015 |
20150123973 | AUTOMATED GENERATION OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE REPRESENTATION AND PLANOGRAM VERIFICATION - The present disclosure provides an automated scheme for generating and verifying a three-dimensional (3D) representation of a target space. In one embodiment, the automatic generation of a 3D representation of a target space includes receiving target space data from one or more mobile data capture devices and generating a local point cloud from the target space data. In one embodiment, the local point cloud is incorporated into a master point cloud. In one embodiment, a polygon mesh is generated using the master point cloud and the polygon mesh is rendered, using a plurality of visual images captured from the target space, which generates the 3D representation. In one embodiment, the automatic verification includes comparing a portion of the 3D representation with a portion of an approved layout, and identifying one or more discrepancies between the portion of the 3D representation and the portion of the approved layout. | 05-07-2015 |
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20130154692 | LOW-POWER PROGRAMMABLE OSCILLATOR AND RAMP GENERATOR - A circuit for generating a signal comprising a first transistor having a drain, a gate and a source. A second transistor having a drain, a source and a gate coupled to the gate of the first transistor to form a current mirror. A current source coupled to the source of the first transistor. A diode-connected transistor having a drain coupled to the source of the second transistor, a source and a gate that forms an output. A variable resistor having a first terminal coupled to the source of diode-connected transistor and a second terminal. A capacitor coupled to the second terminal of the variable resistor. | 06-20-2013 |
20140266126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EDGE CONTROL IN A SWITCHED OUTPUT STAGE - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods may include a switch coupled at its gate terminal to an input signal voltage, the input signal voltage for controlling a gate voltage of a gate terminal of a driver device coupled at its non-gate terminals between a rail voltage and an output node. The systems and methods may also include a diode having a first terminal and a second terminal, the diode coupled to a non-gate terminal of the switch such that when the switch is enabled, the first terminal is electrically coupled to the gate terminal of the driver device and the second terminal is electrically coupled to the output node. | 09-18-2014 |
20150030183 | BOOST CONVERTER VOLTAGE CONTROLLED BASED ON AUDIO SIGNAL - Audio amplification may be improved by controlling an audio amplifier based on the audio signal being amplified. For example, when the audio signal level increases or decreases, a boost voltage provided to an audio amplifier by a boost converter may also be increased or decreased. In another example, when the audio signal level decrease below a certain level, the audio amplifier may be switched from amplifying the audio signal with a boost converter input to amplifying the audio signal with a low voltage input. Control of the audio amplifier may be implemented in a digital boost converter controller coupled to the boost converter and/or the audio amplifier. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032396 | BOOST CONVERTER CONTROLLER WITH INDUCTANCE VALUE DETERMINATION - A controller of a boost converter may be configured to dynamically adjust conditions within the boost converter by monitoring conditions in the boost converter. For example, the controller may determine an current inductance value for an inductor of the boost converter by monitoring a current through the inductor. When the inductance value of the inductor is known, a slope compensation value may be used in determining a transition time between charging the inductor of the boost converter and discharging the inductor. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090095536 | ROCK BIT WITH HYDRAULIC CONFIGURATION - A drill bit for drilling through an earthen formation to form a borehole with a radius R. In an embodiment, the drill bit comprises a bit body having a central bit axis and including a pin end, an internal plenum, and a dome side. The dome side includes a central dome region extending from the bit axis to about 10% of the radius R and an intermediate dome region extending from the central region to about 50% of the radius R. In addition, the drill bit comprises an intermediate receptacle having a central axis and extending through the intermediate dome region. Further, the drill bit comprises a first and a second rolling cone, each including an intermediate cone region. A projection of the central axis of the intermediate receptacle passes between the intermediate regions of the first cone and the second cone. | 04-16-2009 |
20090159340 | ROCK BIT WITH VECTORED HYDRAULIC NOZZLE RETENTION SLEEVES - A drill bit for drilling through an earthen formation to form a borehole. In an embodiment, the drill bit comprises a bit body having a central axis, an internal plenum, and an underside. The underside includes an annular outer region. The bit body includes an outer receptacle extending from the plenum to the outer region. In addition, the drill bit comprises a first and a second cone cutter. Each cone cutter comprises an outer region distal the bit axis. Further the drill bit comprises an outer sleeve having an upstream end received by the outer sleeve receptacle and a through passage. The through passage includes an upstream section having an upstream axis and a downstream section having a downstream axis that is skewed at an angle α relative to the upstream axis. A projection of the downstream axis passes between the outer regions of the first and second cone cutters. | 06-25-2009 |
20100132510 | TWO-CONE DRILL BIT - A two-cone drill bit with a hydraulic arrangement that can be used for one or more of the following: cleaning roller cones, impinging on a hole bottom, or inducing a helical flow field. A two-cone drill bit having a bit body formed from two leg sections and two spacing members. Methods of manufacturing a two-cone drill bit. Methods of improving hydraulics of a two-cone drill bit. | 06-03-2010 |
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20120288226 | FLOW CONTROL THROUGH THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY - A bearing assembly comprising a frame; a rotating disc disposed in the frame, the rotating disc comprising a first set of inserts; and a fixed disc disposed in the frame, the fixed disc comprising a second set of inserts, the second set of inserts configured to interact with the first set of inserts, and a lip disposed adjacent the second set of inserts. Also, a bearing assembly comprising a frame; a rotating disc disposed in the frame, the rotating disc comprising a first set of inserts and at least one groove disposed axially above at least one of the inserts; and a fixed disc disposed in the frame, the fixed disc comprising a second set of inserts, the second set of inserts configured to interact with the first set of inserts. | 11-15-2012 |
20140374163 | ACTUATING A DOWNHOLE TOOL - A downhole tool includes a body having a bore extending, at least partially therethrough. A component is disposed within the bore and arranged and designed to move axially from a first position to a second position within the bore. An axial end portion of the component has a first contact surface that is oriented at an angle from about 1° to about 45° with respect to a longitudinal axis extending through the component. | 12-25-2014 |
20150060144 | TURBINE BLADE FOR TURBODRILLS - A turbodrill having a housing having a bore extending at least partially therethrough, a rotatable shaft disposed in the housing bore and rotatable relative to the housing, the housing, the housing bore and the rotatable shaft having a common longitudinal axis; and a plurality of turbine blades disposed at least partially within the housing bore, at least one turbine blade of the plurality of turbine blades including a first blade profile disposed at a first point along a blade span and a second blade profile disposed at a second point along the blade span, the second blade profile differing from the first blade profile. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090142968 | Board Edge Termination Back-End Connection Assemblies and Communications Connectors Including Such Assemblies - Communications connectors are provided that include a printed circuit board that has a top side and a bottom side. These connectors each include a housing that receives at least a portion of the printed circuit board. The connectors include first through eighth input contacts that are mounted on the printed circuit board and first through eighth output contacts that are likewise mounted on the printed circuit board. The connectors further include a board edge termination assembly that has an opening that receives an edge of the printed circuit board. The board edge termination assembly has a body that is configured to receive a communications cable having at least eight conductors and to electrically connect the eight conductors to respective ones of the first through eighth output contacts. | 06-04-2009 |
20100317230 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 12-16-2010 |
20120225584 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 09-06-2012 |
20130210289 | Communications Plugs Having Plug Blades with Staggered Current-Carrying Paths and Controlled Offending Crosstalk and Patch Cords Including Such Plugs - Patch cords are provided that include a communications cable that has at least first through fourth conductors and a plug that is attached to the cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the cable, a printed circuit board, first through fourth plug contacts, and first through fourth conductive paths that connect the first through fourth conductors to the respective first through fourth plug contacts. The first and second conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a first differential transmission line, and the third and fourth conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a second differential transmission line. Each of the first through fourth plug contacts has a first segment that extends longitudinally along a first surface of the printed circuit board, and the signal current injection point into the first segment of at least some of the first through fourth plug contacts is into middle portions of their respective first segments. | 08-15-2013 |
20130225009 | Communications Connectors Having Electrically Parallel Sets of Contacts - Communications connectors include a plurality of input contacts that are arranged as differential pairs of input contacts, a plurality of first output contacts that are electrically connected to respective ones of the plurality of input contacts, and a first pair of second output contacts that are electrically connected by a pair of conductive paths to one of the differential pairs of input contacts. The first output contacts are configured to physically contact respective ones of a plurality of first contacts of a second communications connector. Moreover, each contact of the first pair of second output contacts is electrically in parallel to a respective one of the first output contacts when the communications connector is mated with the second communications connector. | 08-29-2013 |
20140073196 | High Performance Communications Jacks Having Crosstalk Compensation and/or Return Loss Improvement Circuitry - Communications jacks include a housing having a plug aperture that is configured to receive a mating RJ-45 plug along a longitudinal axis and eight jackwire contacts that are arranged as four differential pairs of jackwire contacts, each of the jackwire contacts including a plug contact region that extends into the plug aperture. A first of the jackwire contacts is configured to engage a longitudinally extending surface of a first blade of a mating RJ-45 plug when the mating RJ-45 plug is fully received within the plug aperture. | 03-13-2014 |
20140187090 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 07-03-2014 |
20140206240 | Communications Connectors Having Printed Circuit Boards that Include Floating Image Planes - Communications connectors include a housing and a printed circuit board that is at least partially mounted in the housing that has a plurality of conductive paths that are arranged in pairs to form a plurality of differential transmission lines. These connectors further include a plurality of contacts, each of which is electrically connected to a respective one of the conductive paths of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board further includes at least a first floating image plane that is located between a top surface and a bottom surface thereof, the floating image plane being electrically isolated from the plurality of conductive paths. | 07-24-2014 |
20140273629 | COMMUNICATION PLUG HAVING A PLURALITY OF COUPLED CONDUCTIVE PATHS - Patch cords include a communications cable that has a first conductor and a second conductor that form a first differential pair, and a third conductor and a fourth conductor that form a second differential pair and a plug that is attached to the communications cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the communications cable, first through fourth plug contacts that are within the housing, and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes first through fourth conductive paths that connect the respective first through fourth conductors to respective ones of the first through fourth plug contacts. The plug further includes a first conductive shield that extends above a top surface of the printed circuit board that is disposed between the first differential pair and the second differential pair. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273639 | Communications Jacks Having Low Crosstalk And/or Solder-less Wire Connection Assemblies - Communications jacks include a housing having a plug aperture, a plurality of input contacts, a plurality of output contacts, and a flexible printed circuit board that includes a plurality of conductive pads and a plurality of conductive paths that each electrically connect a respective one of the input contacts to a respective one of the conductive pads. The conductive paths are arranged as a plurality of differential pairs of conductive paths, and each output contact includes a spring-biased base and an insulation displacement portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273657 | COMMUNICATIONS PLUGS AND PATCH CORDS WITH MODE CONVERSION CONTROL CIRCUITRY - Patch cords include a communications cable that has first through eighth conductors that are arranged as four twisted pairs. A TIA 568B type plug may be attached to the cable. This plug includes a housing that receives the cable and first through eighth plug contacts that include plug contact regions that are substantially aligned in a row in numerical order. The plug further includes a printed circuit board that has first through eighth conductive paths that connect the first through eighth conductors to the respective first through eighth plug contacts. A first portion of the first conductive path and a first portion of the second conductive path are routed as a transmission line, and a first portion of the sixth conductive path is routed therebetween | 09-18-2014 |
20140378004 | Communications Plugs and Patch Cords with Mode Conversion Control Circuitry - Patch cords include a communications cable that has first through eighth conductors that are arranged as four twisted pairs. A TIA 568B type plug may be attached to the cable. This plug includes a housing that receives the cable and first through eighth plug contacts that include plug contact regions that are substantially aligned in a row in numerical order. The plug further includes a printed circuit board that has first through eighth conductive paths that connect the first through eighth conductors to the respective first through eighth plug contacts. A first portion of the first conductive path and a first portion of the second conductive path are routed as a transmission line, and a first portion of the sixth conductive path is routed therebetween | 12-25-2014 |
20150044908 | HIGH DATA RATE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BASED COMMUNICATIONS PLUGS AND PATCH CORDS INCLUDING SUCH PLUGS - Patch cords include a communications cable that has a first conductor and a second conductor that form a first differential pair, and a third conductor and a fourth conductor that form a second differential pair and a plug that is attached to the communications cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the communications cable, first through fourth plug contacts that are within the housing, and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes first through fourth conductive paths that connect the respective first through fourth conductors to respective ones of the first through fourth plug contacts. The plug further includes a first conductive shield that extends above a top surface of the printed circuit board that is disposed between the first differential pair and the second differential pair. | 02-12-2015 |
20150111432 | COMMUNICATIONS PLUGS HAVING PLUG BLADES WITH STAGGERED CURRENT-CARRYING PATHS AND CONTROLLED OFFENDING CROSSTALK AND PATCH CORDS INCLUDING SUCH PLUGS - Patch cords are provided that include a communications cable that has at least first through fourth conductors and a plug that is attached to the cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the cable, a printed circuit board, first through fourth plug contacts, and first through fourth conductive paths that connect the first through fourth conductors to the respective first through fourth plug contacts. The first and second conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a first differential transmission line, and the third and fourth conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a second differential transmission line. Each of the first through fourth plug contacts has a first segment that extends longitudinally along a first surface of the printed circuit board, and the signal current injection point into the first segment of at least some of the first through fourth plug contacts is into middle portions of their respective first segments. | 04-23-2015 |
20150118911 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATIONS JACKS HAVING CROSSTALK COMPENSATION AND/OR RETURN LOSS IMPROVEMENT CIRCUITRY - Communications jacks include a housing having a plug aperture that is configured to receive a mating RJ-45 plug along a longitudinal axis and eight jackwire contacts that are arranged as four differential pairs of jackwire contacts, each of the jackwire contacts including a plug contact region that extends into the plug aperture. A first of the jackwire contacts is configured to engage a longitudinally extending surface of a first blade of a mating RJ-45 plug when the mating RJ-45 plug is fully received within the plug aperture. | 04-30-2015 |