Google Inc.

Ross A Biro

Stephen Stuart

William Howard Whitted

Kenneth L Harrenstien

In one aspect, a system receives an executable file that includes one or more advertisements and instructions. The system stores the executable file, including the advertisements, on a storage device. The system receives an input to search the storage device using a search facility separate from the executable file. The system generates search results responsive to the input using the search facility. The system executes the instructions included in the executable file to insert at least one advertisement included in the executable file into the search results. The system presents the search results, including the at least one inserted advertisement, to a user.

Advertising in desktop searches

Methods and apparatus for selecting and storing data on a hard disk drive are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a first data set for writing to a hard disk drive (HDD). The first data set can reside in a main memory of a computer and the first data set can be associated with a first disk address on the HDD. The method can also include determining that a second data set residing in the main memory is likely to be associated with a second disk address located within a selected proximity of the first disk address. The method can also include creating a third data set that includes the first data set and the second data set and writing the third data set to the HDD.

Method and apparatus for selecting and storing data on a hard disk drive

A computer-implemented method is described. The method includes receiving permission from a user to store information on a storage device operatively coupled to a computer system associated with the user, generating a file comprising content designed to cause at least a portion of the file to be displayed in search results when a search of the storage device is performed, and storing the generated file on the storage device in a manner that is invisible to a user of the computer system. Alternatively, the generated file can be stored without a user's permission.

Routing nodes in communications networks use policies and certain fields, called selection fields, in packet headers to make routing decisions. When routing over a trunk, a specific trunked link over which to forward a packet must be selected. Policies and selection fields can be used in a way that causes the packets in data streams to be distributed more evenly across the trunked links than is currently done.

Distributing packets more evenly over trunked network links

Cycling power in a computer to clear hang-up conditions may include disabling low voltage DC signals between an output of a standby DC power supply and standby-powered circuits in response to a power cycle request. In response to a disable signal, a power cycle module (PCM) may disable standby power being supplied to standby circuits in a computer, server, or router, for example. In addition, the PCM may disable power to main circuits by, for example, generating logic-level control signals to the power supply, or by opening a series-connected switch through which main current flows. In response to a re-enable signal, the PCM may re-enable the supply of standby and/or main power to a computer.

Controlled power cycling in computing devices

Power distribution systems and methods for adaptation of the power distribution to computer systems to varying electrical loads and/or varying power supply inputs are disclosed. The power distribution system generally includes power connectors and power distribution terminals, each terminal is connected to a group of the power connectors configured to carry electrical power to electronics components of the computing system. The terminals may be selectively divisible into sets of grouping combinations, each grouping combination within each set corresponding to approximately the same number of power connectors. The terminals may be configured to be connected to power supply circuits in accordance with the selected set of grouping combinations.

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Gainesville, VA, United States of America

Ross A Biro