Abstract:
Analyzing performance data from a relational database to discover poorly performing SQL statements includes creating event records of performance data for query statements executed by a relational database management system, and condensing the performance data in the event records. A performance summary can be generated for each condensed event record. The performance summaries can then be analyzed based on performance characteristics to identify poorly performing SQL statements.
Abstract:
An external fixation system having a fixation component (20) comprising: a) a first capture member (24) adapted to capture a second element (26) of an orthopedic fixation system; and (b) a second capture member (22) adapted to capture a second element (28) of an orthopedic fixation system and coupled to the first capture member such that the coupling (86,94,110) allows the first capture member and the second capture member to rotate about three axes relative to each other element and move along that axis; wherein the coupling is adapted to secure the first and the second capture members from rotation with an activation (100); and wherein the second capture member is adapted to capture the second element by snapping onto the second element from substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis of the second element
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for playing back a digital media file. The invention comprises defining a plurality of predetermined media types based upon an advertising scheme associated therewith, and valuing each of the plurality of predetermined media types in accordance with the advertising scheme. Then, one of the plurality of media types is selected and played back, thus invoking the associated advertising scheme.
Abstract:
Disclosed are electronic gaming machines, methods and systems for gaming device configuration and gaming device software distribution. An electronic gaming machine is configured to detect whether a primary portable storage device is in communication with the electronic gaming machine. The primary portable storage device may be configured to store a boot image. The boot image may include a boot code, an operating system, and a framework application. The framework application may be configured to search and execute a pluggable module according to instructions provided by the pluggable module. The framework application may also include instructions configured to determine whether at least one of the one or more pluggable modules includes a signature and execute the at least one pluggable module when it is determined that the at least one pluggable module includes the signature.
Abstract:
A multifunctional product is prepared by the reaction of an alkyl or alkenyl succinic acid derivative with a Fused-Ring Aromatic diamine, with a charge mole ratio of the diamine moiety in stoichiometric excess, under reactive conditions to thereby yield a multifunctional lubricant additive.
Abstract:
A computer-based system and method is provided which use multilevel hashing for lookup of a complex nested object (such as access control list) which has a plurality of nesting levels and each level has at least one element. Method stores representatives of a complex nested object in a data structure at locations determined by recursive multilevel hashing of the complex nested object elements. When needed, a match for an inputted complex nested object is determined by applying the same recursive multilevel hashing to the inputted complex nested object, as used during the storing of the complex nested object, and performing integer comparisons with hash values of the stored complex nested object.
Abstract:
Access to system and user defined entities (objects, data items, or the like) is managed by a content manager. A privilege grants a user an ability to access system such controlled entities. An item is an atomic user data entity stored in the CM library server. A privileges table is used to store system and user defined privileges. A privilege is represented by a row in the table. Each privilege has a unique privilege code, with codes 0 to 999 reserved to store system-defined privileges and codes beyond 999 open for user-defined privileges thus allowing application specific privileges to be added without limit.
Abstract:
An assembly for producing a weld coupling a first part of a workpiece to a second part of the workpiece. The assembly comprises a first incoherent light source that generates incoherent light energy and a first negative waveguide having an input end and an output end, the incoherent light energy from the first incoherent light source and that reflected by the first reflector entering the first negative waveguide at the input end, passing through the first negative waveguide and exiting the first negative waveguide at the output end. The first negative waveguide having a non-conical longitudinal cross section producing a non-circular weld zone
Abstract:
Hinge motion check friction device for incorporating into a hinge assembly useful for holding a hinge open at an selected position. The hinge motion check friction device is useful for incorporating into vehicle door hinges, particularly when the vehicle is being painting during manufacturing.
Abstract:
The segments of the vanes of a stator and the blades of a rotor for a gas turbine engine are dampened by utilizing braided wire cable that is affixed to adjacent segments such that each of the wire strands forming the cable is allowed to move relative to each other to dissipate the vibratory energy inflicted on the stator or rotor. The ends of the cable are welded or heated and then tapered to facilitate fitting into a sleeve or collar which in turn is affixed to the adjacent segments by braze, weld or the like.