Method and apparatus for maintaining a queue structure having data nodes within a computer memory. The queue is maintained by the steps of maintaining a pool of available data nodes for use in maintaining the queue structure. Data is added to the queue structure by adding a nodes to the queue structure. Each data node includes a data portion, a link for addressing other data nodes in the queue structure, and an identifier. Data within the queue is accessed and then removed from the queue but the...

A system and method (700) of indicating remaining life of a Non Volatile Memory (NVM) Array can be implemented in an integrated circuit. The method includes estimating (703) the remaining life of an NVM array by characterizing one or more cells to provide an estimate; comparing (709) the estimate to a threshold to provide a comparison; and when the estimate satisfies the threshold, providing (711) an indication corresponding to the comparison. The system comprises an NVM array (201); a controlle...

Distributed transaction and lock management techniques are disclosed that manage and regulate access to distributed data. A lock manager module is provided for regulating access to resources by applications in a system having a number of nodes each communicatively coupled to a network. The module can be configured to be fault tolerant. In one embodiment, the module uses a totally ordered transport that imposes total ordering protocols on messaging between nodes. The module can exploit the multic...

Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic applications.

A Controller Area Network (CAN) node consists of a high-powered microcontroller, a low standby power regulator, a CAN bus transceiver, and a minimal CAN message buffer for storing received messages. Low power standby operation allows for the controller to power off, while the transceiver and regulator are operated in standby. The transceiver/regulator will enter run mode after the first symbol of a received CAN message is validated off the bus. As the original CAN message is received, it is buff...

A CT apparatus employing a cone beam of x-rays reduces image artifacts by employing full as opposed to half scans of less than 360.degree.. The present invention recognizes that rays of a cone beam that cross the imaging plane are not redundant with opposing rays in the scan, as is the case with the rays within the imaging plane. In a second embodiment, half scans of less than 360.degree. are obtained using in-plane and cross-plane rays of the cone beam and the data from the in-plane rays is use...

Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic applications.

Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic applications.

Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenmic applications.

Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic applications.