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| 20080282110 | SCAN CLOCK ARCHITECTURE SUPPORTING SLOW SPEED SCAN, AT SPEED SCAN, AND LOGIC BIST - Herein described are at least a method and a system to perform scan testing of an integrated circuit chip using one or more internal and external clock sources. In a representative embodiment, the method comprises receiving at least one external clock signal and three control signals generated by an off-chip clock source, generating at least one internal clock signal from an on-chip clock source, and using the at least one external clock signal and the at least one internal clock signal by a logic circuitry to generate one or more scan test clocks to perform scan testing of one or more corresponding clock domains. In a representative embodiment, the system comprises at least one on-chip clock source and first and second circuitries for generating a scan test clock for a clock domain. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080282122 | SINGLE SCAN CLOCK IN A MULTI-CLOCK DOMAIN - Herein described are at least a method and a system to perform scan testing of an integrated circuit chip. The integrated circuit chip is scan tested using only a single scan clock. The single scan clock is provided through a single pin on the integrated circuit chip. In a representative embodiment, the method comprises inputting a single scan clock, first shifting data into one or more flip-flops of one or more scan chains by clocking the data into one or more scan in (SI) inputs of the one or more flip-flops using the single scan clock, selectively clocking flip-flops of a clock domain, and second shifting data from said one or more flip-flops of said one or more scan chains. In a representative embodiment, the system comprises one or more clock domains and one or more clock domain scan test modules. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100107023 | PROTECTING DATA ON INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an integrated circuit may include a mode block, a plurality of data blocks, and a reset node. The mode block may be configured to output a test mode signal, a scan mode signal, and a trigger signal based on a received data input. The plurality of data blocks may each include registers configured to store data, each of the plurality of data blocks being configured to write over at least some of the data stored in their respective registers in response to receiving a write-over instruction. The reset node may be configured to reset the registers based on receiving either a first reset input or a second reset input. The integrated circuit may be configured to enter a test mode, enter a scan mode, and exit the test mode. | 04-29-2010 |
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| 20080255419 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING REFLECTION-ILLUMINATED ARTIFACTS - The present disclosure is generally directed towards methods and devices for reducing or eliminating reflection-illuminated artifacts. The methods and devices in several embodiments can include providing a transparent lens cover with a blocking member for reflecting or absorbing internally-reflected light. The lens cover can be attached at the distal end of an endoscope, cannula, and/or lumen in some embodiments. Alternatively, the lens cover can be a permanent part of the endoscope, lumen, and/or cannula. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080262295 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR VIEWING ANATOMIC STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for improving the visualization of an optical device, in particular a medical device. The device can include a lens cover that provides an offset between the distal end of an endoscope and the surrounding environment. At least a portion of the lens cover can have an ellipsoidal shape. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090041824 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE DRUG DELIVERY MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device and method for drug delivery employing a 3-dimensional pattern of a polymer support material (e.g., that is degradable after implant in a body), a drug associated with the polymer support material, and an adhesive that adheres the polymer support material and associated drug to body tissue. The adhesive may persist to maintain the device in a suitable position for a suitable time (e.g., until after the polymer support material begins to degrade to release the drug), and the drug may be arranged in discrete areas of the 3-dimensional pattern that are separated from each other. The pattern may be produced in whole or in part before deployment at a body site, or may be produced in whole or in part directly at a tissue surface. | 02-12-2009 |
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| 20110202016 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO POLYMER FOAMS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110213469 | Systems and Methods for Bariatric Therapy - The present invention provides bariatric therapy systems. One system includes a gastrointestinal implant device and a delivery mechanism therefor. The device can include a sleeve for placement into a small intestine and to minimize absorption of nutrients by its walls. An anchoring mechanism coupled to a proximal end of the sleeve and designed to be secured within the stomach can be provided. A passageway extending through the anchoring mechanism and the sleeve can also be provided, along which food can be directed from the stomach to the small intestine. The delivery mechanism can include a housing for accommodating the device, and a deploying balloon situated within the housing and which can be actuated to direct the sleeve of the device from within the housing to the site of implantation. Methods for providing bariatric therapy are also provided by the present invention. | 09-01-2011 |
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| 20080249932 | INDEX-LINKED NOTES WITH PERIODIC COUPONS SUBJECT TO A TRIGGERING EVENT - Index-linked notes with periodic coupons subject to a triggering event, and accompanying methods, are described herein. In some instances, exemplary notes allow a purchaser to purchase a note and receive periodic coupons returned on the note as long as a triggering event does not occur. Assuming that the triggering event does not occur, the purchaser may receive these coupons until the note reaches maturity. Payment of the periodic coupons may cease, however, when a triggering event (e.g., the purchaser's death) does occur. In addition, the amount of the periodic coupons are tied in some manner to a financial index, such as the Bloomberg index, the S&P 500, or the like. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090018873 | Deferred Premium Annuities - Deferred premium annuities and accompanying methods are described herein. In some instances, a deferred premium annuity allows a purchaser (e.g., an individual) to pledge assets rather than pay cash up front to purchase an annuity. In these instances, an annuity provider then issues an annuity to the purchaser. In some instances, the provider then may then receive ownership of or an interest in the pledged assets upon death of the purchaser unless the purchaser pays for the annuity before the death of the purchaser. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090018953 | COLLATERALIZED LOANS WITH PERIODIC DRAWS SUBJECT TO A TRIGGERING EVENT - This document describes techniques for implementing a collateralized loan with periodic draws subject to a triggering event. These techniques include receiving funds from a client and establishing a credit line collateralized by the funds. The techniques may further include periodically dispensing an amount from the credit line upon occurrence of a predetermined event (e.g., the client's attainment of a certain age) and until death of the client. At the death of the client, any remaining funds may then be released to, for example, the client's estate. | 01-15-2009 |
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| 20090003576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CALL AND CHAT CONFERENCING - An approach is disclosed for providing an integrated call and chat conferencing system. A first participant joins in a conference, wherein the first participant communicates over a voice session. The voice session is converted into a text stream and stored. A second participant joins in the conference, wherein the second participant communicates over a chat session. The stored converted text stream is presented to second participant. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090006549 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMMUNITY PORTAL FOR CHAT-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES - An approach is disclosed for providing a community portal for chat-based support services. Chat sessions corresponding to customer support service are established among multiple users and one or more agents. A community of the users is created during the chat sessions. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090006550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AGENT MANAGED SUPPORT VIA INSTANT MESSAGING - An approach is disclosed for providing a managed chat session. An agent establishes a chat session with a user for customer support. Information from the user is received via the chat session, wherein the information is used to determine customized content to be presented to the user over the chat session for duration of the chat session. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110066938 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MUTIDIMENSIONAL VIRTUAL ONLINE SUPPORT CENTER - A virtual service center is provided to a customer visiting the service provider website. The customer can take an avatar and proceed to collect a token number and wait for chat session service in a virtual lounge to partake in various interactive options. The number of the current serving number is displayed so that the customer knows the position in the queue. The waiting lounge can include a virtual kiosk to provide the customer with self service while waiting. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110141919 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL AGENT SESSION MONITORING AND BARGE-IN - An approach is provided for virtual agent session monitoring and barge-in. A platform monitors content of a communication session between a virtual agent and a user and determines whether the content satisfies a pre-defined rule. Further, the platform selectively initiates a barge-in of the communication session by a live agent based on the determination. | 06-16-2011 |
