公开(公告)号：US07200108B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US10150446

申请日：2002-05-17

Applicant: Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Ian David Judd ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Barry Douglas Whyte

Inventor： Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Ian David Judd ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Barry Douglas Whyte

IPC: H04J1/16 ,  H04L12/66 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G01R31/28

CPC classification number: H04L45/28 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovery from faults in a loop network (400) is provided. The loop network (400) has a host means (402), a first loop and a second loop (406, 408), a plurality of ports (410) connected to each of the loops (406, 408) and a control device (414, 440) on or connected to each loop (406, 408) with bypass control over at least one of the ports (410) connected to the loop (406, 408). In the event of a failure on the first loop (406), the host means (402) instructs the bypassing of at least one port (410) on the first loop (406), the host means (402) sending the instructions via the control device (414, 440) on or connected to the second loop (408). The host means (402) may determine the physical topology of the ports (410) on the first and second loops (406, 408) such that when a failure is reported to the host means (402) by a port (432) on the first loop (406), the host means (402) instructs the bypassing of a port (434) in a specific relationship to the reporting port (432) on the first loop (434). The host means (402) may instruct the bypassing of all ports (416) on the first loop (406) and subsequently selectively un-bypass ports (416) to ascertain the location of a faulty port or ports.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于从循环网络（400）中的故障中恢复的方法和装置。 环路网络（400）具有主机装置（402），第一回路和第二回路（406,408），连接到每个回路（406,408）的多个端口（410）和控制装置 414,404），其连接到每个环路（406,408）上，或者连接到每个环路（406,408），并且通过连接到环路（406,408）的至少一个端口（410）进行旁路控制。 在第一循环（406）发生故障的情况下，主机装置（402）指示绕过第一回路（406）上的至少一个端口（410），主机装置（402）经由 控制设备（414,440）上或连接到第二回路（408）。 主机装置（402）可以确定第一和第二回路（406,408）上的端口（410）的物理拓扑，使得当在主机装置（402）上的端口（432）向主机装置（402）报告故障时， 第一循环（406），主机装置（402）以与第一循环（434）上的报告端口（432）特定关系的方式指示对端口（434）的旁路。 主机装置（402）可以指示绕过第一回路（406）上的所有端口（416），并且随后选择性地非旁路端口（416）以确定故障端口的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06954882B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US10172852

申请日：2002-06-14

Applicant: Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Ian David Judd ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Barry Douglas Whyte

Inventor： Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Ian David Judd ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Barry Douglas Whyte

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/437 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: H04L41/0677 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for fault location in a loop network (100, 200, 400). The network system having a host port (214) for supplying and receiving data and a plurality of successively connected ports (201, 202, 203, 204, 205) through which data from the host port (214) is transferred. A counter (122) for each port records data transfers in which the amount of data received at a destination port is less than an expected amount of data. When a transfer with less than the expected amount of data is identified for a data flow between a sending port (201) and a destination port (214), the counters are incremented for each port (202, 203, 204, 205, 214) after the sending port up to and including the destination port. Analysing means determines a fault location in the network system from the distribution of counts in the counters (122).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于环路网络（100,200,400）中的故障定位的方法和装置。 网络系统具有用于提供和接收数据的主机端口（214）和多个连续连接的端口（201,202,203,204,205），通过该端口从主机端口（214）传送数据。 每个端口的计数器（122）记录数据传输，其中在目的地端口接收的数据量小于期望的数据量。 当对于发送端口（201）和目的地端口（214）之间的数据流识别出具有小于预期数据量的传输时，对于每个端口（202,203,204,205,214），计数器递增， 在发送端口到达并包括目的端口之后。 分析装置根据计数器（122）中的计数分配确定网络系统中的故障位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100212725A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12392055

申请日：2009-02-24

Applicant: Kurt L. Barth ,  John C. Powell ,  Neil Morris ,  Nader Mahvan

Inventor： Kurt L. Barth ,  John C. Powell ,  Neil Morris ,  Nader Mahvan

IPC: H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/049 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0481 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A system and method for improved photovoltaic module structure is described. One embodiment includes a photovoltaic module comprising a front substrate, a photovoltaic structure attached to the front substrate, wherein the photovoltaic structure comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, a back substrate, wherein the back substrate is spaced apart from the photovoltaic structure, and a structural component, wherein the structural component is located between the back substrate and the photovoltaic structure. In some embodiments, the structural component may be configured to provide thermal conduction between the front substrate and the back substrate, and/or the structural component may be configured to retain the front substrate and/or back substrate during breakage.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于改进光伏组件结构的系统和方法。 一个实施例包括光伏模块，其包括前基板，附接到前基板的光伏结构，其中所述光伏结构包括至少一个光伏电池，背基板，其中所述后基板与所述光伏结构间隔开， 组分，其中所述结构组分位于所述背衬底和所述光伏结构之间。 在一些实施例中，结构部件可以被配置为在前基板和后基板之间提供热传导，和/或结构部件可被配置为在断裂期间保持前基板和/或后基板。

公开(公告)号：US06663440B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10194170

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Allen Ronald Cox ,  Stephen Peter Legg ,  Neil Morris

Inventor： Allen Ronald Cox ,  Stephen Peter Legg ,  Neil Morris

IPC: H01R1324

CPC classification number: G11B33/121 ,  H01R12/523 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H05K1/112 ,  H05K2201/09472 ,  H05K2201/09845 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/10704

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and a method for connecting a pin array and a circuit board. In particular, the invention relates to pin array connections used in connecting disk drives into disk drive enclosures. Connection is accomplished by using a multi-pinned plug connector which sequentially engages conductive surfaces at different levels within the receiving PCB. The plug connector is connected electrically at its opposing end to a second PCB.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于连接针阵列和电路板的装置和方法。 特别地，本发明涉及用于将磁盘驱动器连接到磁盘驱动器机箱中的引脚阵列连接。 通过使用多针式插头连接器实现连接，该插头连接器顺序地接合在接收PCB内的不同级别的导电表面。 插头连接器在其相对端处电连接到第二PCB。

公开(公告)号：US6038618A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US907580

申请日：1997-08-08

Applicant: Reginald Beer ,  Peter John Deacon ,  Ian David Judd ,  Neil Morris

Inventor： Reginald Beer ,  Peter John Deacon ,  Ian David Judd ,  Neil Morris

IPC: H04L12/437 ,  C06F11/22

CPC classification number: H04L12/437

Abstract: A data processing system comprises a host computer connected for the transfer of data to and from a plurality of data storage devices arranged in a string, the host computer including communication means comprising first and second ports connecting to first and second communication links, the first and second communication links being connected respectively to first and second data storage devices of said string. A bypassing means is provided between the first and second ports of the host system and the first and second data storage devices, the bypassing means being comprised of an independent bypass circuit on each of the first and second communication links between each of the first and second ports and the first and second data storage devices, the bypassing means being operable to bypass the host computer by connecting the first and second devices only when both of said independent bypass circuits detect a lack of data transfer on their respective links.

Abstract translation: 一种数据处理系统包括连接到用于将数据传送到排列在一串中的多个数据存储设备的主计算机，该主计算机包括通信装置，该通信装置包括连接到第一和第二通信链路的第一和第二端口，第一和第二通信链路 第二通信链路分别连接到所述串的第一和第二数据存储设备。 旁路装置设置在主机系统的第一和第二端口与第一和第二数据存储装置之间，旁路装置包括在第一和第二通信链路中的每个第一和第二通信链路之间的独立旁路电路 端口和第一和第二数据存储设备，旁路装置可操作以仅在两个独立旁路电路检测到其各自链路上的数据传输不足时才通过连接第一和第二设备来绕过主计算机。

公开(公告)号：US20130068275A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13421740

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Anders Swahn ,  Neil MORRIS ,  Kevin HENNESSY ,  Thomas Peter Hunt ,  Paul ADRIANI

Inventor： Anders Swahn ,  Neil MORRIS ,  Kevin HENNESSY ,  Thomas Peter Hunt ,  Paul ADRIANI

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/11 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2025/6007 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  F24S2080/012 ,  F24S2080/015 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T29/49966

Abstract: System and method for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules includes one or more flexible rods, including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the one or more flexible rods further including an inner core and a first jacket surrounding the inner core between the first end and the second end. The first end is configured to be attached to at least one photovoltaic module using one or more first adhesive materials. The second end is configured to be inserted into at least one hole of a modular rail and attached to at least the modular rail using one or more second adhesive materials. The one or more flexible rods are configured to allow at least a lateral movement in a first direction between the photovoltaic module and the modular rail and support at least the photovoltaic module in a second direction.

Abstract translation: 用于安装一个或多个光伏模块的系统和方法包括一个或多个柔性杆，包括第一端和与第一端相对的第二端，所述一个或多个柔性杆中的每一个还包括内芯和围绕内部 在第一端和第二端之间的芯。 第一端被配置为使用一个或多个第一粘合剂材料附接到至少一个光伏模块。 第二端构造成插入到模块化导轨的至少一个孔中，并使用一个或多个第二粘合材料连接到至少模块化轨道。 一个或多个柔性杆构造成允许在光伏模块和模块化轨道之间的第一方向上的至少横向移动，并且至少在第二方向上支撑光伏模块。

公开(公告)号：US07274673B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US10290799

申请日：2002-11-08

Applicant: Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson

Inventor： Reginald Beer ,  Paul Nicholas Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Frank Maddock ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L12/42 ,  H04L12/423 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detection of a port name in a loop network is provided, particularly a loop network in the form of a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL). The loop network (100) has a plurality of devices (120) each device (120) having at least one port (211, 212) on the loop network (100). The method includes determining which ports (211, 212) are populated with devices (120) for which the unique port name (WWPN) is not known. The populated ports are then all bypassed and a mode is entered on the loop network (100) in which idle frames are transmitted around the loop network (100). One port is un-bypassed at a time and the port name from the un-bypassed port is received and recorded. The port name is received from the un-bypassed port in a Loop Initialisation Select Master (LISM) frame transmitted by the un-bypassed port.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测环路网络中的端口名称的方法和装置，特别是以光纤通道仲裁环路（FC-AL）形式的环路网络。 环路网络（100）具有多个设备（120），每个设备（120）在环路网络（100）上具有至少一个端口（211,212）。 所述方法包括确定哪些端口（211,212）填充有唯一端口名称（WWPN）未知的设备（120）。 填充的端口然后被旁路，并且在循环网络（100）上输入模式，其中空闲帧在环路网络（100）周围传输。 一个端口一次未旁路，并且从未旁路端口的端口名称被接收和记录。 在未旁路端口发送的循环初始化选择主站（LISM）帧中，从未旁路端口接收端口名称。

公开(公告)号：US06327125B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09469874

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Roy A. Colclaser ,  Neil Morris

Inventor： Roy A. Colclaser ,  Neil Morris

IPC: H02H900

CPC classification number: H01L27/0248

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuits coupled to protect I/O pins and or operational circuits from damage due to ESD events. The ESD protection circuits are coupled to fuses which in turn are coupled to external program pin(s) of the IC. The fuses can be opened via the external program pin(s) to substantially completely remove the capacitive loading on the I/O pins as well as any internal circuitry within the IC. The ESD circuits may protect against ESD damage during testing, packaging, shipping and installation into a system, and then be subsequently removed via the external program pins, such as upon first application of power to the IC via the system. Because fuses are used, the added capacitive loading of the deselection circuit is substantially zero and much less than active switching elements. The ESD deselection structure is beneficial for very high frequency RF circuits, where capacitive loading problems are particularly acute.

Abstract translation: 集成电路包括耦合以保护I / O引脚和/或操作电路免受ESD事件损坏的静电放电（ESD）保护电路。 ESD保护电路耦合到熔丝，熔丝又连接到IC的外部编程引脚。 保险丝可以通过外部程序引脚打开，以完全消除I / O引脚上的电容负载以及IC内的任何内部电路。 ESD电路可以在测试，封装，运输和安装到系统中防止ESD损坏，然后通过外部程序引脚（例如通过系统首次向IC提供电源时）进行移除。 由于使用熔丝，所以取消选择电路的增加的电容负载基本上为零并且远小于有源开关元件。 ESD取消选择结构对于非常高频的RF电路是有益的，其中电容负载问题特别严重。

公开(公告)号：US09641123B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US13421740

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Anders Swahn ,  Neil Morris ,  Kevin Hennessy ,  Thomas Peter Hunt ,  Paul Adriani

Inventor： Anders Swahn ,  Neil Morris ,  Kevin Hennessy ,  Thomas Peter Hunt ,  Paul Adriani

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/54

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/11 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2025/6007 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  F24S2080/012 ,  F24S2080/015 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T29/49966

Abstract: System and method for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules includes one or more flexible rods, including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the one or more flexible rods further including an inner core and a first jacket surrounding the inner core between the first end and the second end. The first end is configured to be attached to at least one photovoltaic module using one or more first adhesive materials. The second end is configured to be inserted into at least one hole of a modular rail and attached to at least the modular rail using one or more second adhesive materials. The one or more flexible rods are configured to allow at least a lateral movement in a first direction between the photovoltaic module and the modular rail and support at least the photovoltaic module in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20070183316A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11735554

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Reginald Beer ,  Paul Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Maddock ,  Robert Nicholson

Inventor： Reginald Beer ,  Paul Cashman ,  Paul Hooton ,  Neil Morris ,  Robert Maddock ,  Robert Nicholson

IPC: H04J1/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/42 ,  H04L12/423 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detection of a port name in a loop network is provided, particularly a loop network in the form of a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL). The loop network (100) has a plurality of devices (120) each device (120) having at least one port (211, 212) on the loop network (100). The method includes determining which ports (211, 212) are populated with devices (120) for which the unique port name (WWPN) is not known. The populated ports are then all bypassed and a mode is entered on the loop network (100) in which idle frames are transmitted around the loop network (100). One port is un-bypassed at a time and the port name from the un-bypassed port is received and recorded. The port name is received from the un-bypassed port in a Loop Initialisation Select Master (LISM) frame transmitted by the un-bypassed port.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测环路网络中的端口名称的方法和装置，特别是以光纤通道仲裁环路（FC-AL）形式的环路网络。 环路网络（100）具有多个设备（120），每个设备（120）在环路网络（100）上具有至少一个端口（211,212）。 所述方法包括确定哪些端口（211,212）填充有唯一端口名称（WWPN）未知的设备（120）。 填充的端口然后被旁路，并且在循环网络（100）上输入模式，其中空闲帧在环路网络（100）周围传输。 一个端口一次未旁路，并且从未旁路端口的端口名称被接收和记录。 在未旁路端口发送的循环初始化选择主站（LISM）帧中，从未旁路端口接收端口名称。