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|Jun 22, 1993
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|Nov 13, 1990
|Priority date
|Sep 16, 1988
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|Arun Johary, Tetsuji Oguchi
|Original Assignee
|Chips And Technologies, Inc.
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This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/245,874, filed Sep. 16, 1988, now abandoned.
The invention relates to a video graphics controller for a personal computing system. More particularly, the invention selects between main video information and alternate video information to provide video control information compatible with either a CRT or a flat panel display.
The typical personal computing system employs a central processing unit, a video controller, and a video display device. The central processing unit provides address, data, and clock information to the video controller which interacts with the system memory and ultimately controls the images displayed in the video display device.
Traditionally, personal computing systems have used cathode ray tube (CRT) type display devices. More recently, however, many manufacturers and vendors have employed flat panel display devices. Among other advantages, a flat panel display can be fabricated thinner and more compactly than can a CRT display.
On the other hand, a flat panel display has a slower response time than a CRT display because it is a chemically operative system. This difference in response time requires differences in timing, sync, horizontal, vertical, and other display control functions for the two types of devices. These control differences in turn necessitate different hardware and circuitry in the controllers used with a flat panel display as compared to a controller used with a CRT. Presently, most commercially available processors and graphics controllers are designed to interface with only a CRT, or possibly a flat panel display, but not both.
In order to keep down costs and proliferation of models, manufacturers of processing systems and controllers prefer not to design a different processor and video controller merely because a flat panel display will be used in a processing system rather than a CRT. Thus, there exists a need for a commercially viable circuit and method for controlling the display for both a CRT and flat panel display device in a processing system.
Prior art patents known to applicants neither teach or suggest a solution to the foregoing problems. U.S. Pat. No. 4,338,597 pertains to a method for communicating between a CRT and its controller over long distances. U.S. Pat. No. 4,739,313 describes a method and circuit for using a composite video input to generate a plurality of video outputs. U.S. Pat. No. 4,563,676 discloses a circuit for generating a composite video signal. U.S. Pat. No. 4,626,837 describes a technique for superimposing video information. British Patent No. 2085257 involves a text mode display. The size of display characters is controlled by changing the frequency of the clock while the character is being displayed (horizontally) and by repeating the character line (vertically).
The invention is useful in a data processing system having a processor, a display device, and a video controller. The video controller receives address, data, and clock information from the processor, interacts with a memory, and generates video output for display by the display device.
In a broad aspect, the invention comprises a controller that includes a plurality of main circuits, alternate circuits, select circuits, and a circuit for identifying the display device used in the system.
Each main circuit receives information from the processor and generates main video information. Each alternate circuit receives information from the processor and generates alternate video information. The identifying circuit receives information from the display device or the processor and generates display identification information.
Each select circuit receives main video information from a main circuit and alternate video function information from a corresponding alternate circuit. Each select circuit provides the main video information as output when the display is a main display such as a CRT and the alternate video information as output when the display device is an alternate display such as a flat panel.
In one embodiment of the invention, at least one alternate circuit comprises a register. In one embodiment of the invention, at least one alternate circuit is programmable. In another embodiment of the invention, at least one alternate circuit is programmable by the processor during system powerup. In various embodiments, the video functions that are selected include the following: horizontal display size, vertical display size, blanking, blink rate, and sync functions.
In another embodiment, the invention also includes a plurality of tables, each having a program corresponding to a possible display device. A decoder decodes the device identification information and enables a table corresponding to the identified device. The enabled table programs the alternate registers to provide video functions compatible with the identified device.
Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent by reference to the brief description of the drawings, the detailed description, and the claims.
FIG. 1 is a data processing system according to one embodiment of the invention;
FIGS. 2A and 2B show an array of main circuits, alternate circuits, and select circuits according to embodiments of the invention;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a controller subsystem for generating timing signals according to one embodiment the invention; and
FIGS. 4 and 5 are block diagrams of various embodiments of the invention.
The invention will now be explained first by reference to the operation of a controller in a data processing system as shown in FIG. 1. The invention will be further explained by reference to the operation of main registers and alternate registers according to the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 2. The invention will be further explained by reference to a circuit for selecting timing signals for a flat panel and CRT as shown in FIG. 3. The invention will then be explained by reference to the operation of tables which program alternate registers to provide video functions for a plurality of alternative display devices as shown in FIG. 4. Finally, the invention will be explained by reference to the use of a select logic circuit as shown in FIG. 5.
FIG. 1 shows components commonly used in a typical personal computing system. The system 2 has a central processor 10, a video graphics controller 12, and a video display device 14. Processor 10 provides address, data, clock and other video control information to a plurality of main registers 20, alternate registers 30, and to a memory (not shown). The registers 20, 30 control controller hardware 50.
It is known in the prior art to use a plurality of registers for main registers 20 to cause hardware 50 to provide a host of video functions. The following registers have been used in prior art video graphics controllers made by applicants' assignee:
address registers;
horizontal total registers;
horizontal display enable end registers;
start horizontal blanking registers;
end horizontal blanking registers;
start horizontal sync registers;
end horizontal sync registers;
vertical photo registers;
CRT controller overflow registers;
preset roll scan registers;
maximum scan line registers;
cursor start scan line registers;
cursor end scan line registers;
start address high registers;
start address low registers;
cursor location high registers;
cursor location low registers;
vertical sync start registers;
light pin high registers;
light pin low registers;
vertical sync end registers;
vertical display enable end registers;
offset registers;
underline location registers;
start vertical blanking registers;
end vertical blanking registers;
CRT mode control registers;
line compare registers;
graphics address registers;
set/reset registers;
enable said reset registers;
color compare registers;
data rotate registers;
read map select registers;
graphics mode registers;
color don't care registers;
bit mask registers;
feature control registers;
input status registers;
seek point registers;
character font select registers;
color registers;
pixel panning registers;
pixel padding registers;
global control registers;
general purpose output registers;
video interface registers;
emulation mode registers;
light registers; and
other miscellaneous registers.
Each of the foregoing registers may be included as a main register in controller 12 to generate video control information that is provided to a corresponding video hardware circuit 50 in controller 12.
The term "register" as used herein primarily refers to the conventional registers used in a conventional video controller. In a broader sense however, "register" is used to refer to any conventional digital circuit which receives and outputs digital bits. The term "register" should also be understood to apply to discrete physical registers which output a plurality of bits which are processed essentially as one word. Thus, it should be understood that the term "register" is not strictly limited by the physical proximity of bit handling circuits but is directed to the logical relationship between bit handling circuits.
The hardware 50 in controller 12 could be conventional circuits for performing the previously mentioned video control functions. Each hardware circuit 50 generates video information that is provided to display 14 either directly or through a data handler circuit (not shown) as is generally known in the art.
Referring still to FIG. 1, according to the invention, controller 12 includes alternate registers (represented by alternate register 30), a display type register 31, and select circuits (represented by select circuit 40).
Alternate registers 30 receive video information from main registers 20 or, alternatively from processor 10, and output alternate video control information to select circuit 40. Main video control information from main registers 20 is also provided to select circuit 40. Alternate registers 30 may perform the same, or substantially the same, functions as the main registers 20 listed above but will cause generation of different video control information to match the different characteristics of the alternate display in use. Each alternate register 30 may be a conventional register as each main register 20.
Typical functions for which alternate registers have been employed by applicants' assignee include the following:
alternate horizontal total;
alternate horizontal display enable end;
alternate horizontal blanking start;
alternate horizontal blanking end;
alternate horizontal sync start;
alternate horizontal sync end;
alternate offset;
alternate vertical total;
alternate overflow;
alternate vertical sync start;
alternate vertical sync end; and
alternate vertical display enable end.
In one embodiment, alternate registers 30 are programmed by processor 10 when processing system 2 is powered up. Processor 10 programs alternate registers 30 depending on the identity of display device 14. Registers 30 are programmed such that the video control information output from each register will cause the video display to be compatible with the alternate display device 14. In a simple case, the alternate registers can be generically programmed to generate the same video control information wherever a standard flat panel display is used. In a more elaborate embodiment, processor 10 can include application software such that the alternate registers are programmable to provide compatibility for a number of identifiable display types or display modes.
During normal processing, processor 10 provides address, data, and other information to the alternate registers in parallel with the main registers. The alternate registers output alternate video information to select circuit 40. Select circuit 40 receives main video information from main registers 20 and an identification signal identifying the display device from a display type register 31 in alternate registers 30. Select circuit 40 will provide main video information as output when the display device is a main preferred display such as a CRT display device. However, when the display device is an alternate display device such as a flat panel display, select circuit 40 will provide as output alternate video control information generated by the alternate registers 30. The selected video control information will be provided as input to hardware circuits 50, and thereafter processed as in a conventional controller.
In operation, central processing unit 10 will program alternate registers 30 during system powerup. During actual processing, processing unit 10 will be totally unaware of the existence of the alternate registers and will continue to interface with the main registers. According to the invention, however, alternate registers 30 and select circuit 40 will generate video control information compatible with an alternate display device.
It can be seen that the problem of substantially redesigning a processor that is designed to drive a CRT display so that the processor can be used to drive a flat panel display has been resolved. According to the invention, the processor can now drive a plurality of display devices with minimal changes to the processor hardware. The processor's application software will continue as if it is in communication only with the main registers; however, the alternate registers will provide actual control of the controller hardware. According to the invention, alternate registers and a select circuit have been added to resolve the need for generating video control information compatible with a flat panel display without modifying normal processing in the processor or the other controller circuitry for the CRT.
Although the alternate registers and the select circuit have been described as being programmed based on information identifying the display device, it should be understood that the registers and the select circuit can be programmed and made responsive to other desirable information. For example, the identification information could identify a current display mode defined by certain graphics, horizontal display size, vertical display size, and font characteristics. According to the various embodiments of the invention, the processor will program the alternate registers to provide video control information compatible with a very specific display device in a particular display mode.
FIG. 2A shows a main register array 20 and an alternate register array 30 that feed an array 40 of select circuits for generating sync information for both a CRT and flat panel display. Main register array 20 includes among its many registers a CRT horizontal sync register 24 and a CRT vertical sync register 26.
Alternate register array 30 includes registers having functions corresponding to the functions of the registers in main register array 20. As an example, alternate register array 30 includes a flat panel horizontal sync register 34 and a flat panel vertical sync register 36.
The video control information from CRT horizontal sync register 24 (main video information) and flat panel horizontal sync register 34 (alternate video information) are fed into a select circuit 42. Likewise, video control information from CRT vertical sync register 26 and flat panel vertical sync register 36 are fed into a select circuit 46. Select circuits 44 and 48 receive main video information and alternate video information from registers 28 and 38, and 29 and 39, respectively.
Each select circuit in select circuit array 40 will provide the main video information as output when a preferred, main display type such as a CRT is used with the processor. However, when a flat panel display is identified as being used with the processor, the select circuits will provide as output the alternate video information.
The video information output of each select circuit is provided to controller hardware circuitry to control specific video display functions. For example, the horizontal sync signal selected by select circuit 42 is provided to a horizontal sync circuit 54. Likewise, the vertical sync information selected by select circuit 46 is provide to a vertical sync circuit 56. The video information selected by each of select circuits 44 and 48 is likewise provided to their counterpart hardware circuits.
FIG. 2B is a more sophisticated circuit diagram showing the relationship between main registers 20, alternate registers 30, select circuits 40A and 40B, and hardware 50 according to another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2B emphasizes that main registers 20 will typically interact with the alternate registers and the hardware in three different ways according to the invention. First, some of the main registers 20, represented by registers 21, will always interface with the controller hardware 50 regardless of whether the display is a CRT or a flat panel display. For example, a graphics controller register will always provide control information to its hardware whether the display is a CRT or a flat panel display. In addition, other main registers, represented by main registers 23, will be used when the display is a CRT display but will not be used when the display is a flat panel display. As an example, a horizontal sync register in registers 20 will be used in a CRT mode but will not be used in a flat panel mode. The horizontal sync information will then be obtained from horizontal sync register and alternate registers 30. Finally, some registers, represented by registers 25 in main registers 20, are used in both the CRT mode and in the flat panel mode. The contents of registers 25 are used in the flat panel mode to generate a control signal that is used for selecting between the contents of various alternate registers. As an example of this use of main registers 25, refer again to FIG. 2B. As shown therein, registers 25 provide an output to a decoder 39. Decoder 39 provides a control signal output that is used as a select signal input to an alternate select circuit 40B. The inputs to alternate select circuit 40B are the contents of alternate registers 33A, 33B and 33C. In response to the control (select) signal from decoder 39, alternate select circuit 40B selects alternate video information from alternate register 30, and the selected alternate information is provided to select circuit 40A. Select circuit 40A is representative of the select circuits used for selecting between the contents of main registers 20 and alternate registers 30. Select circuit 40A is responsive to a select signal from a display type register 31 in the alternate registers 30. In summary then, main registers 25 may be used to provide a control signal for selecting between the contents of a plurality of alternate registers.
FIG. 3 shows a circuit for generating alternate timing signals according to one embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 3, a 25 megahertz clock 62 and a 28 megahertz clock 64 each provide a clock signal to a select circuit 68. To provide compatibility with a flat panel display, a 22 megahertz clock 66 also provides a clock input to select circuit 68. It should be understood that any alternate frequency (clock) other than 22 MHz required by a flat panel can be provided within the spirit of the invention.
Select circuit 68 selects one of the three clock input signals in response to information provided from a select circuit 76. Select circuit 76 is in turn fed the output from a main clock register 72 and an alternate clock register 74. Select circuit 76 will output main clock information when an identification signal received by select circuit 76 indicates the display device is a CRT. Likewise, select circuit 76 will output alternate clock information when the identification signal indicates the display device is a flat panel display.
Select circuit 68 will select the clock information from CRT clock circuit 62 or 64 when the select circuit 76 outputs main clock information. Likewise, select circuit 68 will output the 22 megahertz clock when the select circuit 76 outputs alternate clock information.
FIG. 4 shows a data processing system 2 that includes an array of tables 90 for programming alternate registers 30 and a decoder 100 for enabling table array 90. Decoder 100 receives identification information that identifies a current display mode or a current display device 14A used in processing system 2. Decoder 100 decodes the identification information and provides an output to one of the tables in table array 90.
Table array 90 includes a plurality of tables 92, 94, 96, 98, and 99, etc. Each table programs alternate registers 30 differently depending on the identity of display device 14A or the display mode. For example, if display 14A were a flat panel display having specific font, vertical, horizontal, and text or graphic features, table A will be configured to program alternate registers 30 so that video control information will be provided to the controller hardware compatible with the display mode.
Tables 90 may be included in the controller circuitry and could, upon receiving the identification information, program alternate registers 30 during system powerup. Thereafter, alternate registers 30 would provide alternate video control information to select circuits 40 as has been previously discussed.
FIG. 5 shows yet another embodiment of the invention. This embodiment is distinguished by the use of a select control logic circuit 41 for generating a select signal for select circuit 40. Select control circuit 41 receives mode bits from main registers 20 and display type information from display type register 31 and alternate registers 30. The mode bits indicate the desired mode for the display, such as texts or graphics mode, number of lines, color or monochrome, and similar information. The select control logic circuit receives the mode bits and display type information and generates select control signals that are provided to the select circuits represented by select circuit 40.
Although the invention has been explained with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood that numerous changes, variations and modifications may be made to the foregoing within the scope of the invention.
For example, alternate registers have been used according to various embodiments in parallel with the main registers used in some conventional controllers. It should be understood, however, that where other circuits (than registers) are used in a controller to generate video control information, similar alternate circuitry may be employed according to the invention. For these non-register applications, the video control information from the main circuit and alternate circuits would be provided to a select circuit that would output the appropriate information depending on the identity of the display device to be used in the system.
Moreover, although the invention has been primarily explained by reference to alternate registers that are used with flat panel displays, it should be understood that the alternate registers can be programmed for a specific flat panel or CRT display device.
Any number of conventional select circuit configurations can be used, and it should be understood that a "select circuit", as used herein, refers to a digital circuit or circuits that selects between a plurality of inputs in response to identifiable control signals.
It should also be understood that the circuit diagrams herein are illustrative only and that circuits designed using state of the art computer assisted design techniques might look very different from the disclosed circuits without at all escaping the scope, spirit, and function of the invention and the embodiments disclosed herein.
Thus, it should be understood that the invention is to be limited only in accordance with the appended claims.
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Lewis is also refusing to look past this weekend and ahead to the semi-final in Cardiff.
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"We are taking one game at a time. There is a lot of rugby to be played but I'm happy with the way things are developing and happy with the squad."
Newport have handed chances to several youngsters to stake a claim for places in next week's semi-final against Bridgend.
Scrum-half Ofisa Tonu'u is out with hamstring trouble, but Matt Mostyn returns to starting line-up.
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Here's your backward bit of news for the day. When 9-year-old Grayson Bruce told his Mom, Noreen, that he was being bullied for his My Little Pony backpack, she took appropriate action and told the school. The school then took completely inappropriate action and, rather than confronting the bullies, told Grayson that he could no longer bring his backpack to school.
Noreen Bruce understandably took exception to the school's decision, feeling the show promotes friendship and positive values. They've now started a petition and created a facebook page to support Grayson and are using #SupportForGrayson to spread the word about what's happening at their school. Even conservative radio host Glenn Beck got involved telling Grayson to stick to his guns and not let the kids or the school get him down. So what does the school have to say about the matter?
"An initial step was taken to immediately address a situation that had created a disruption in the classroom. Buncombe County Schools takes bullying very seriously, and we will continue to take steps to resolve this issue."
Let's see if they actually do something reasonable, you know, like call out the bullies and let Grayson bring whatever darn backpack he likes to school.
See the Glenn Beck video after the break…
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THE busiest and most successful year in the 10-year history of Cage Warriors Fighting Championship draws to a close with the organisation's 12th show of 2012 on New Year's Eve.
Cage Warriors 51 takes place at The Helix in Dublin on Monday, December 31, marking CWFC's first show in the Irish capital since June's hugely successful Cage Warriors 47 at the same venue.
On that occasion Conor McGregor (11-2) captured the featherweight belt courtesy of victory over Dave Hill. The Dubliner will be aiming to secure another vacant CWFC title on Monday night.
Slovakian star Ivan Buchinger (21-3) will take on McGregor for the right to be crowned Cage Warriors' 155lbs champion. If McGregor succeeds, he'll make history as the first fighter to simultaneously hold two CWFC titles in unified weight classes.
In the co-main event, one of Conor McGregor's team-mates from the SGB Ireland camp will also be in title-bout action, as Chris Fields (10-4) fights for the first time since winning the CWFC middleweight strap at the expense of Pavel Kusch at September's CWFC Fight Night 7 in Jordan.
Fields, who also hails from Dublin, will face former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Jesse Taylor (23-9), with the winner poised to see in 2013 at the summit of the 185lbs division.
Weigh-ins take place at Dublin Airport's Carlton Hotel on Sunday, December 30, at 2pm GMT. For live updates, follow Cage Warriors Fighting Championship on Twitter.
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I found the staff to be very friendly and very accomodating. I also liked that it was located next to where the police parked their vehicles.
The bed was super cozy! Enough pillows fer sure. Hot tub not working :( No q-tips, box was empty, excellent breakfast!
Good experience, clean rooms. Friendly staff Small pool, aircon loud in room but necesarry it was very hot in Grass Valley
The staff were really friendly on arrival and moved our room to be one that was much closer to the reception area. Breakfast was complimentary and suited us fine. Room was comfortable and spacious with good visitor information booklet. We liked it and was perfect for our stay.
The breakfast and the cleanliness of the room
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I liked the layout and design that allowed me to sit outside my separate entrance room and enjoy the nice weather. Breakfast was crowded. No place to sit.
The facilities met our requirements and the location was excellent for discovering til northern Gold Country no
Extremely comfortable mattress. Very nice bath products. Nice wine and cheese in the evening. Great breckfast in the morning. Staff very accommodating and friendly.
The room was large & the bed comfortable. Easy to walk to downtown. Staff was extremely cooperative & knowledgeable. Everything was great
Historical aspect was interesting, location good but other hotels in town were much better for the money. STAY AWAY!! A/C not turned on unless you request it DAILY. Thermostat outside room controls 3 different rooms and is locked. Room furniture was falling apart and unsafe. Bathroom (claw-foot tub) barely usable - poor water pressure, curtains too small don't close, water leaks everywhere. Tthe dresser-drawers were stuck closed. Bed was a wreck and fancy headboard barely attached. Ceiling had multiple large water stains - thank goodness it was dry during our stay. Breakfast was not free and we had better at a Country Inns. Bar was crowded and understaffed for a wedding. Outside walls are bowed and crumbling, structure felt far beyond worn out. PS - there is no ghost - I think it was a publicity stunt by the hotel.
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The staff was excellent, attentive and polite. The addition of a free breakfast and happy hour was a plus that we took advantage of. The downtown location and easy freeway access is another plus. Overall this is a great place to stay! No
Free happy hour and breakfast although I didn't use either, nice to have the option. Coupons for local restaurants also nice. Easy to get taxi service. Didn't see tv express check out. Only one person was on staff so check out was a little delayed.
Bed comfort was great Location was great Breakfast was great except the juice dispenser was broken . Once we got past the powdered scrambled eggs Yes. They used to provide shower gel Now it is barceoap I prefer shower gel
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Hotel was basic No
This place was very minimal. Overall no complaints. The girl who was working the front desk was very nice and helpful. If you just need a place to rest your head, this will do.
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As issues of interest arise (or continue to be of interest!) in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties, TRPIL staff works diligently to inform, advocate for, and otherwise support our members' and consumers' independent living goals.
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Legislative Family Night with Rep. Matt Dowling
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ACTION ALERT: The ADA is under attack!
The ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620) introduced by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), would seriously weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is the signature law protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities.
It requires a person with a disability to give a business owner who has barriers to access a written notice, and 60 days to even acknowledge that there is a problem—and then another 120 days to begin to fix it. No other civil rights group is forced to wait 180 days to enforce their civil rights.
The ADA was enacted in 1990 as a compromise between the disability and business community. Unfortunately, even after 26 years, there are still organizations, businesses, and companies who have yet to comply. H.R. 620 would make it easier for businesses to continue to ignore the ADA.
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Congress is on the fast track to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). There are many, many advocates fighting to preserve the insurance provisions of the ACA - known as ObamaCare, but virtually no one is talking about the disability-specific aspects of the law. Here are four important provisions in the ACA that are critical for the Disability Community.
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Transportation Survey
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TRPIL Rolls Onward!
A member of TRPIL's ATRC staff has recently gained a new accreditation! They now hold the Assistive Technology Professional designation through the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).
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Wolf Administration Issues Recommendations to Help People with Disabilities Find EmploymentHarrisburg, PA; September 15, 2016 – In March, Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2016-03, entitled "Establishing 'Employment First' Policy and Increasing Competitive-Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability." The goal of this executive order is to make the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a model state when it comes to creating a climate hospitable to workers with a disability.
- See our Employment page for more details.
Changes Coming to MLTSS
In July 2017, southwestern Pennsylvania will undergo a major overhaul of its Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) system. These services will be delivered under a managed-care system. This means that the state will contract with various Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to provide all the services that are currently provided by the Office of Long Term Living waivers.
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Maximus Waiver Enrollment Delays Lead to Unwanted Outcomes
Mark Frydrych desperately wanted his ailing mother to spend her final days surrounded by family at his Trafford home.
But with the demands of home, work and his mother's advancing dementia, he knew he needed help.
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EBay, Yum, Qualcomm Report Mixed Earnings Results
A bunch of earnings reports just hit the tape after the close. A quick glance at our screens shows investors are upbeat about EBay, but less excited about Yum Brands and Qualcomm.
Here are some rapid-fire reactions:
eBay: Another quarter of stronger-than-expected results for EBAY are sending shares of the ecommerce giant and PayPal owner higher as both businesses log solid growth. The company does play coy with forecasts; EPS views for 1Q and 2012, for example, fell short of consensus in January. But EBAY projects in-line 2Q EPS and raises the year's target to generally above where analysts have remained since the initial guidance was issued. Meanwhile, PayPal's 1Q revenue jumped 32% amid a 12% increase in active accounts and 24% jump in net total payment volume. Purchases on EBAY's site climbed 12% to $16B as the number of items sold gained 17%. Shares are up 3.4% after-hours at $37.32 after rising 18% already this year.


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The director Friedrich Monroe has trouble with finishing a silent b&w movie about Lisbon. He calls his friend, the sound engineer Phillip Winter, for help. As Winter arrives Lisbon weeks later, Monroe is disappeared but has left the unfinished film. Winter decides to stay, because he is fascinated of the city and the Portuguese singer Teresa, and he starts to record the sound of the film. At the same time Monroe cruises through the city with a camcorder and tries to catch unseen pictures. Later they meet and Winter convinces Monroe of finishing the film.- Written by Christoph Blendinger <email@example.com>
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Hey Guys,
I have recently set up DFS replication between inter state offices and it is operating absolutely fine, however with the main Delmar that DFS does not cater for file locking.
I know there are some programs out there which are quite pricey which offer this functionality but from what I see, they have limitations and most importantly "can't remember the name" but it didn't run as a windows service.
I have a couple of ideas which in my opinion would work a treat, namely when working with Office documents, in our environment they take up 95% of our files; I would insert a macro/vba code which, when opens the file stores the username ect in a database accessible across both networks, they would log that that file is open in a mysql db and do some checking and if the file is open on the other server it would present a message to the end user with a description on who/when has opened the file.
The other method, within Windows Admin tools -> Share and Storage Managment -> Open files.
This nifty tool lists all of the open files on both servers and the user whom has opened them.
If possible, and this is where I am unsure it would parase the open files from both servers and save into a db for a list of current open files.
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These are a couple of ideas I have came up with so far, what are your guys thoughts on that?
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you need a proper ECM product that can do all this kind of thing in its sleep.
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