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Techniques are used to protect intellectual property cores on field programmable gate arrays. An approach is to associate each field programmable gate array, or a limited number of field programmable gate arrays, with a secret key. Each field programmable gate array may only be properly configured or programmed by an appropriate encrypted bitstream (which includes one or more intellectual property cores). This encrypted bitstream has been encoded by or for the secret key associated with a particular FPGA. Other techniques are also presented in this application and include network-based, nonnetwork-based, software-based, layered, and other approaches. The techniques allow an intellectual property core vendor to charge a customer per-use or per-configuration of their intellectual property. This is because an encrypted bitstream is useable only in a limited number, possibly just one, of the integrated circuits.

The system and method prevents reception of calls to a mobile cellular device within a relatively small area or zone, with minimal inconvenience to the public by also permitting outgoing transmissions. The mobile cellular device has a wirelessly settable parameter associated therewith enabling establishment of an inbound call. A selective call blocker includes a receiver, a transmitter, and a selective call blocking controller cooperating with the receiver to determine the wirelessly settable parameter. The selective call blocking controller also cooperates with the transmitter to wirelessly change the wirelessly settable parameter to selectively block an inbound call to the mobile cellular device and without defeating the capability of the mobile cellular device to establish an outbound call.

Method and apparatus for updating the contents of a first memory of a computer system. In one embodiment, new information intended for the first memory is received by the computer system from an external source, wherein the first memory is for storing information that is required during startup of the computer system. The new information thus received is stored in a second memory capable of retaining information stored therein upon a restart of the computer system. The computer system is restarted without relying on the new information. The new ROM image can be pre-flighted before it is flashed into ROM. In this embodiment, the new information stored in the second memory can be verified to ensure that it is safe to load the new information into the first memory. When a positive verification result is obtained, the new information is loaded from the second memory into the first memory such that the new information can be used for a subsequent startup of the computer system. In a specific embodiment, the present invention includes the above and wherein the first memory comprises a flash ROM. In one embodiment, the present invention includes the above and wherein the computer system is a PDA. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes the above and wherein the new information is received by the computer system via wireless communication.

In a vehicle provided with a rear wheel toe angle varying device for individually varying toe angles of rear wheels, upon detection of a failure to steer one of the rear wheels, the rear wheel of a healthy side is steered in a direction to enable the vehicle to travel straight ahead. Preferably, a control unit of the rear wheel toe angle varying device steers the rear wheel of a healthy side in parallel to the rear wheel of the faulty side, and the vehicle is enabled to travel straight ahead even though the traveling direction of the vehicle is at a certain angle with respect to the longitudinal line of the vehicle body. At this time, front wheels are typically steered at the same angle as the rear wheels. The device may further comprise a toe angle estimating unit.

An improved system for providing early warning preemptive postal equipment replacement. Selected performance parameters the postal equipment are monitored and compared against predetermined operational boundaries. The system is capable of providing for variability in the performance parameters, wherein these parameters may be permitted to vary over time and usage of the equipment. The monitoring gives an indication of the overall system performance. If the system performance goes outside of operational boundaries, or changes significantly over time, replacement of the equipment can then be scheduled with minimal inconvenience to the customer.

An electronic alarm and a vending machine equipped with the alarm monitors a plurality of zones by suitable circuitry to detect vandalism and theft. Each zone has a mechanically-triggered sensor that provides an electrical output. The zones comprise a pair of door sensors and a separate, shock sensor. A solid-state logic circuit includes a red and green indicator light, and a loud warning buzzer ultimately triggered by the sensors. A circuit time delay and logic scheme analyzes sensor status, and separate false-alarm prevention circuits insure proper triggering after a predetermined delay. Alarm status is indicated by highly visible green and red status lights mounted on the door. A buzzer sounds in response to sensor activation and circuit logic. A back-up battery that is coupled to the logic circuitry for fail-safe operation includes an automatic recharge system, and dual red and green LED's monitor battery condition.

The present invention relates to an external urinary incontinence treatment a device and a method of deploying an external urinary incontinence treatment device that minimizes the inconvenience of fastening and fixating a urine receiving component to the genital region and to the skin surrounding the urethral orifice of a treated patient. The device comprises: a urine receiving component, a tube, a receiving component supporting element, a tube locking system, a genital region connection component, and a genital region anchoring element. The tube connects and communicates freely with the urine receiving component and is inserted through the receiving component supporting element. The tube also communicates with said tube locking system and is able to move vertically the receiving component supporting element when said tube locking system is deactivated. The tube is fixated in its movement at a desired position along the length of said tube when said tube locking system is activated. The device receiving component supporting element is connected to the genital region connection component and with the tube locking system. The genital region connection component is connected to the genital region anchoring element. In deployment of the device, the genital region anchoring element is reversibly connected to the skin of the genital region of the treated patient, and urine receiving-component is connected to the skin surrounding the urethral orifice of the treated patient when the tube is moved towards the genital region of the patient. The tube is reversibly fixated in place by the tube locking system after urine receiving component is adjusted and fastened to the skin surrounding the urethral orifice of the patient in a urine leak free connection while applying the minimal required pressure, thus, causing the treated patient minimal inconvenience. The tube lucking system can be easily deactivated and reactivated to adjust the connection of the receiving component to the skin surrounding the urethral orifice in accordance to changing body postures of the patient.

An image guided biopsy grid markable with marking medium for marking a subject's skin underlying the grid with a marking to identify a needle entry target. The grid includes a flexible substrate and a plurality of substrate pores extending therethrough. An adhesive layer on the underside of the substrate conformingly and removably attaches the substrate to the skin substantially without gapping therebetween. The adhesive layer defines a plurality of adhesive pores and/or adhesive free spaces that allow marking medium to flow through the adhesive layer and onto the skin to mark the skin and identify the needle entry target. The biopsy grid may be marked substantially anywhere along its upper surface and marking medium will pass therethrough and mark the skin.

A device intended to be surgically introduced under the skin of a human or animal patient and capable of being subsequently pierced by a hollow needle, through the skin of the patient, for the purpose of introducing and/or drawing substances into or from the body of the patient. The device may include an outlet capable of connecting the implantable device with a duct such as a catheter.

A urine collection device (50) comprises a collection means (55) to collect urine voided, advantageously midstream, by the user. The device (50) has an outlet means (51) integral with the collection means (55) to direct urine out of the collection means (55). Both the collection means (55) and the outlet means (51) are operable moveable from a flat storage configuration and an expanded in-use configuration. The device (50) also includes one or more resilient means (53) which are so biased to cause the device (50) to move from the storage to the expanded configuration. The resilient means (53) can include an elastic band or resilient strips (14) located on either or both of the collection (55) and outlet means (51). Tabs or gloves can be included as part of the device (50) in order to reduce the risk of the user's hands becoming contaminated by urine.

An osmolarity measuring system includes the ability to recognize patterns within the electrical profile of nanoliters of fluid an account for corruptive signals in the electrical profile. These corruptive signals are mainly caused by the mechanical relaxation of the sample fluid after delivery or evaporation across the electrodes.

A content reproduction apparatus functioning to (a) reproduce broadcast program content (“BC”), being image, sound, and other data, that has been received, (b) store commercial content (“CC”), being data such as commercials, announcements, and the like, and (c) cancel the reproduction of the CC during specified broadcast programs.

In order to enlarge the uterus, inter alia for diagnostic purposes, it is proposed to seal the cervix once a liquid, such as a gel, has been introduced, by means of a sealing stopper, so that liquid does not constantly have to be supplied to the uterus. The sealing stopper is preferably coupled to a gel feed device which may comprise a simple syringe-type structure. This system comprises a non-return valve, as a result of which a gel can only be displaced in the direction of the uterus. In order to ensure that the sealing stopper can be removed, return means, such as a piece of string, are attached thereto.

An arm banner identification safety device and methods of use are presented. Embodiments include a flexible material banner with an exterior surface. Wording or lettering and/or symbols identifying an organization, organization type, occupation, and/or position is displayed on some part of the exterior banner. The banner is designed to be worn on the forearm, is held in place by use of adjustable straps, and can be easily folded to be kept in a pocket or purse.