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20160140321 | MONITORING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE USING SPEECH PATTERNS PASSIVELY CAPTURED FROM A PATIENT ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems are described for monitoring patient speech to determine compliance of the patient with a prescribed regimen for treating for a brain-related disorder. Patient speech is detected with an audio sensor at the patient location, and speech data is transmitted to a monitoring location. Patient speech is processed at the patient location and/or monitoring location to identify speech parameters and/or patterns that indicate whether the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. Patient identity may be determined through biometric identification or other authentication techniques. The system may provide a report to an interested party, for example a medical care provider, based on whether (and/or the extent to which) the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. The monitoring system may transmit a report to a wireless device such as a pager or cell phone, generate an alarm or notification, and/or store information for later use. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135739 | DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE USING COMBINED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - Methods and systems for monitoring compliance of a patient with a prescribed treatment regimen are described. Patient activity is detected unobtrusively with an activity sensor at the patient location, and activity data is transmitted to a monitoring location. Patient speech detected during use of a communication system such as a mobile telephone by the patient may also be used as an activity signal. Patient activity and/or speech is processed at the patient location or monitoring location to identify activity parameters or patterns that indicate whether the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. The activity sensor and other components at the patient location may be incorporated into, or associated with, a cell phone, computing system, game system, or vehicle system, for example. The system may provide a report to an interested party, for example a medical care provider or insurance company, regarding patient compliance with the prescribed treatment regimen. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135735 | DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE USING SPEECH PATTERNS PASSIVELY CAPTURED FROM A PATIENT ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems are described for monitoring patient speech to determine compliance of the patient with a prescribed regimen for treating for a brain-related disorder. Patient speech is detected with an audio sensor at the patient location, and speech data is transmitted to a monitoring location. The audio sensor and other components at the patient location may be incorporated into, or associated with, a cell phone, computing system, or stand-alone microprocessor-based device, for example. Patient speech is processed at the patient location and/or monitoring location to identify speech parameters and/or patterns that indicate whether the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. Patient identity may be determined through biometric identification or other authentication techniques. The system may provide a report to an interested party, for example a medical care provider, based on whether (and/or the extent to which) the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. | 05-19-2016 |
20160117933 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CONFIGURED FOR OPERATION IN A MANAGED AIRSPACE - A system and method for management of airspace for unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The system and method comprises administration of the airspace including designation of flyways and zones with reference to features in the region. The system and method comprises administration of aircraft including registration of aircraft and mission. A monitoring system tracks conditions and aircraft traffic in the airspace. Aircraft may be configured to transact with the management system including to obtain rights/priority by license and to operate in the airspace under direction of the system. The system and aircraft may be configured for dynamic transactions (e.g. licensing/routing). The system will set rates for licenses and use/access to the airspace and aircraft will be billed/pay for use/access of the airspace at rates using data from data sources. | 04-28-2016 |
20160117592 | EFFECTIVE RESPONSE PROTOCOLS RELATING TO HUMAN IMPAIRMENT ARISING FROM INSIDIOUS HETEROGENEOUS INTERACTION - Structures and protocols are presented for using an identification of a first entity (an individual) or a second entity (a device or individual, e.g.), and an indication of the first entity not reacting positively (apparently taking offense, e.g.) to an action or expression of the second entity, for triggering one or more decision such as (1) whether or not to discard a recorded data component of a communicative expression of the second entity or (2) whether or not to facilitate a communication to a third entity or (3) whether or not to adjust a performance evaluation of the second party or of content from the second party or (4) whether or not to signal a disruptive emission in a vicinity of the second party. | 04-28-2016 |
20160066855 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES ADDRESSING THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT - Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an implantable device, systems, and methods related thereto, that includes at least one sensor and/or therapeutic agent delivery depot. In one embodiment, the system and device include means for detecting general or specific biological agents in a subject's intestinal tract, and utilizing the information from the detection for determining the timing and content of any therapeutic treatment needed by the subject. | 03-10-2016 |
20160066831 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES ADDRESSING THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT - Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an implantable device, systems, and methods related thereto, that includes at least one sensor and/or therapeutic agent delivery depot. In one embodiment, the system and device include means for detecting general or specific biological agents in a subject's intestinal tract, and utilizing the information from the detection for determining the timing and content of any therapeutic treatment needed by the subject. | 03-10-2016 |
20160058592 | Gastrointestinal Device with Associated Commensal Microbes - A gastrointestinal device and methods of manufacturing said gastrointestinal device are described and include a flexible tubular structure including a layered wall, the flexible tubular structure including a plurality of at least one type of commensal microbe encased in the layered wall, the layered wall configured to allow an interaction between the plurality of the at least one type of commensal microbe and an ingested product within the flexible tubular structure, and a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end and the distal end forming a flow conduit through the flexible tubular structure; and at least one anchor structure including one or more gastric wall-engaging components configured to engage a wall of the gastrointestinal tract of the subject. | 03-03-2016 |
20150327989 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 11-19-2015 |
20150324745 | TRANSPORT LABEL SYSTEM WITH UPDATABLE ADDRESS - A transport label for use with a transport container includes a controllable, readable display that can be updated to provide for rerouting of the transport container, under the control of control circuitry. The transport label system includes a memory device adapted to contain two or more addresses to which the transport container may be directed, for example an original destination address and an alternative destination address. Determination of whether the transport container is to be rerouted is based on whether a parameter indicative of a state of the transport container and/or its contents meets a rerouting criterion. Controllable, readable display element, memory device, and control circuitry may be built into a transport container or configured separately, e.g. for attachment to a transport container. Methods of controlling the transport label system are also described. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324734 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING THAT ONE OR MORE END USER TRANSPORT DIRECTIVES DO NOT CONFLICT WITH ONE OR MORE PACKAGE DELIVERY DIRECTIVES - Computationally implemented methods and systems that are designed for receiving one or more package delivery directives that direct a transportation vehicle unit to deliver one or more packages; receiving one or more end user transport directives that direct the transportation vehicle unit to transport one or more end users; and verifying that the one or more end user transport directives do not conflict with the one or more package delivery directives such that transport of the one or more end users by the transportation vehicle unit in accordance with the one or more end user transport directives will not violate one or more package delivery obligations of the transportation vehicle unit to deliver the one or more packages in accordance with the one or more package delivery directives. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324733 | STATE DEPENDENT ELECTRONIC TRANSPORT LABEL - A transport label for use with a transport container includes one or more controllable, readable indicia for presenting information readable by a reader external to the transport container. Controllable, readable indicia can be updated to present different information based upon a time, location, or physical security parameter of the transport container. The transport label system includes control circuitry and a memory device for storing two or more indicia configurations for the controllable, readable indicia. Controllable, readable indicia, memory device, and control circuitry may be built into a transport container or packaged separately, e.g. for attachment to a transport container. Methods of controlling the transport label system are also described. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324538 | MEDICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CASE - A medical equipment case is provided for containing and transporting at least one article of medical equipment and a two-way audio-visual system. Such equipment may be used, for example, for telemedicine applications by a patient discharged from a hospital, or other subject in need of remote health care monitoring. The medical equipment case may include features that provide for security and facilitate return of the medical equipment case and medical equipment and audio-visual system contained therein, such as machine-readable indicia encoding information for return of the case from a usage location. The medical equipment case and contained medical equipment and two-way audio visual system together form a medical support system that can be used by a patient discharged from a hospital. Methods of controlling the medical support system are also described. | 11-12-2015 |
20150323329 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING THAT CALLS FOR AT LEAST ONE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE UNIT - Computationally implemented methods and systems that are designed for receiving a request for transporting one or more end users towards a destination location; providing a travel plan for facilitating the one or more end users to travel to the destination location from a starting location, the travel plan identifying at least two route legs including at least one transport route leg that calls for at least one transportation vehicle unit to transport the one or more end users over the transport route leg; and directing the at least one transportation vehicle unit to rendezvous with the one or more end users at a rendezvous location in order to transport the one or more end users over the transport route leg. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 11-12-2015 |
20150312200 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR OUTCOME PREDICTION OF TEXT SUBMISSION TO NETWORK BASED ON CORPORA ANALYSIS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring a message that is configured to be submitted to a network for publication, performing text-based analysis on the acquired message to determine an objective message prediction, wherein the text-based analysis is at least partially based on a corpus of one or more related texts, and transmitting the objective message prediction to a destination device, wherein the objective message prediction is configured to be presented on the destination device prior to submission of the acquired message to the network. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310020 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR OUTCOME PREDICTION OF TEXT SUBMISSION TO NETWORK BASED ON CORPORA ANALYSIS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving input of a message that is configured to be submitted to a network for publication, facilitating performance of text-based analysis on the acquired message to determine an objective message prediction, wherein the text-based analysis is at least partially based on a corpus of one or more related texts, and acquiring the determined objective message prediction. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309989 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR LEXICAL CLASSIFICATION, GROUPING, AND ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTS AND/OR DOCUMENT CORPORA - Computationally implemented methods and systems include selecting a target portion of a source document, presenting a representation of the target portion of the source document to a client, accepting input from the client that is configured to separate the target portion of the source document into a set of one or more designated lexical units, receiving association input from the client, said association input configured to associate at least one designated lexical unit with a further portion of the source document that is different than the target portion, and providing an output structure that represents the set of one or more designated lexical units. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 10-29-2015 |
20150279177 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO FABRICATOR, BIG-DATA ANALYTICS AND USER INTERFACES, AND SUPPLY MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically effecting state-machine-based emission of first-indication data indicative of first-requested-characteristic data descriptive of one or more human subjects elicited at least in part by electronic state-machine-based presentation of one or more characteristic-data-candidate prompts. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279174 | Quantified-Self and Fabricator Machines and Circuits Reflexively Related to Big-Data Analytics User Interface Systems, Machines and Circuits - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically performing transistor-based reception of first query selection data related to electronic transistor-based presentation of first query selection options regarding allocation data associated with machine-automated food allocation to one or more users. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279173 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO BIG DATA ANALYTICS USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS, MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically achieving transistor-based communication from one or more automated-food-item production locations with one or more data centers for machine-assisted updating of food-item production data at the one or more automated-food-item production locations regarding one or more aspects of machine-automated-food-item providing. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 10-01-2015 |
20150277397 | Quantified-Self Machines and Circuits Reflexively Related to Food Fabricator Machines and Circuits - A semiconductor-transistor-based system and device that are designed to, but are not limited to: electronically performing electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device-assisted monitoring of user physiological aspect data of an electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device user involving in part orchestration of electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based voltage levels and performing electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device-assisted monitoring of user behavioral aspect data of the electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device user involving in part orchestration of electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based voltage levels. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 10-01-2015 |
20150272195 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO FOOD FABRICATOR MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A semiconductor-transistor-based system and device that are designed to, but are not limited to: electronically performing electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device-assisted monitoring of user physiological aspect data of an electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device user involving in part orchestration of electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based voltage levels and performing electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device-assisted monitoring of user behavioral aspect data of the electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based-device user involving in part orchestration of electronic-semiconductor-transistor-based voltage levels. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 10-01-2015 |
20150269384 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING REPRESENTATIONS OF ENTITIES THROUGH USE OF PRIVACY INDICATORS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring a block of encrypted data that corresponds to an image that has been encrypted through use of a unique device code associated with an image capture device configured to capture the image that includes a representation of a feature of an entity, obtaining a privacy metadata that corresponds to a detection of a privacy beacon in the image, said at least one image captured by the image capture device, said privacy beacon associated with the entity, and determining, at least partly based on the obtained privacy metadata, and partly based on a calculation related to the block of encrypted data that corresponds to the whether to allow one or more processes related to the encrypted data block. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-24-2015 |
20150220701 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 08-06-2015 |
20150203112 | VEHICLE COLLISION MANAGEMENT RESPONSIVE TO ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES IN AN AVOIDANCE PATH - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes an evaluation circuit configured to determine a characteristic of an adverse circumstance present in a possible collision avoidance path of a vehicle. The system includes a rating circuit configured to assign a risk value to the possible collision avoidance path responsive to the determined characteristic of the adverse circumstance. The system includes an uncertainty assessment circuit configured to assign an uncertainty to the risk value. The system includes a threshold circuit configured to determine if the risk value of the possible collision avoidance path and the uncertainty in a combination meet a threshold criteria. The system includes a communication circuit configured to output the possible collision avoidance path as a selected collision avoidance path if the threshold criteria is met. | 07-23-2015 |
20150183534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED PACKAGINGS FOR CUSTOMIZED FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE CUSTOMIZED BASED, AT LEAST IN PART, ON CUSTOMIZED FOOD ITEM INTEGRITY PREFERENCE - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring user information associated with one or more users for preparing one or more customized food items for the one or more users, the user information including one or more user preferences related to integrity of one or more food ingredients to be included in the one or more customized food items; and directing generation of one or more customized packagings for holding the one or more customized food items of the one or more users, the one or more customized packagings having one or more features that are customized based, at least in part, on the acquired user information. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 07-02-2015 |
20150179389 | PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, and the performance of the device is optimized. | 06-25-2015 |
20150148705 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLING AND PROFILING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Systems and devices for sampling and profiling microbiota of skin are described which include a replaceable microbe sampling unit including at least one rotatable component, an elongated flexible strip, and a location information storage component, the elongated flexible strip including a microbe-capture region configured to capture at least one type of microbe from one or more regions of a skin surface of an individual, and the location information storage component configured to store information associated with the location of said one or more regions of the skin surface of the individual. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148684 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROFILING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Devices and methods for profiling microbiota of skin are described which include a microbe profiling device including a device head and a hand-held housing, the device head including an epidermis-engaging component and an access window and configured to dislodge microbes from a skin surface, and the hand-held housing defining an opening aligned with the access window, the hand-held housing including a motor operably coupled to a motivatable component, a substrate disposed in relation to the motivatable component and including a microbe-capture region, a location-capture component to detect a location of one or more regions of the skin surface as the epidermis-engaging component contacts said one or more regions, at least one sensor component to detect one or more signals emitted or reflected from the microbe-capture region, and a computing component including circuitry to associate the location of said one or more regions of the skin surface and the detected one or more signals. | 05-28-2015 |
20150134346 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED MEDICAL PRODUCT OR SERVICE DELIVERY - Various embodiments disclosed herein include systems, methods, and devices for automated delivery of medical services and products. In certain embodiments, the systems and/or methods are at least partially controlled by a computer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134345 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED MEDICAL PRODUCT OR SERVICE DELIVERY - Various embodiments disclosed herein include systems, methods, and devices for automated delivery of medical services and products. In certain embodiments, the systems and/or methods are at least partially controlled by a computer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150119652 | TELEMEDICINE VISUAL MONITORING DEVICE WITH STRUCTURED ILLUMINATION - A system for providing telemedicine support with structured illumination and related methods is described. The telemedicine system provides two-way audio visual communication between a patient and a remote caregiver, as well as controllable illumination of the patient of that can be remotely adjusted to enhance medically-relevant information that can be derived from images of the patient. In various aspects, lighting system parameters including but not limited to intensity, light pulse duration, spectral content, divergence or convergence and polarization can be adjusted. In some aspects, parameters of the imaging system such as filtration, pan, tilt, or zoom of the imaging system can be adjusted. In addition to providing two-way communication and controllable illumination capability, telemedicine systems as described herein may include various diagnostic or medical treatment devices. | 04-30-2015 |
20150109181 | ANTENNA SYSTEM FACILITATING REDUCTION OF INTERFERING SIGNALS - Described embodiments include an antenna system and method. The antenna system includes a surface scattering antenna that has an electromagnetic waveguide structure and a plurality of electromagnetic wave scattering elements. The plurality of electromagnetic wave scattering elements are distributed along the waveguide structure, have a respective activatable electromagnetic response to a guided propagating electromagnetic wave, and produce a controllable radiation pattern. A gain definition circuit defines a radiation pattern configured to acquire a possible interfering signal. The defined antenna radiation pattern has a field of view covering at least a portion of an undesired field of view of an associated antenna. An antenna controller establishes the defined radiation pattern in the surface scattering antenna by activating the respective electromagnetic response of selected electromagnetic wave scattering elements. A correction circuit reduces an influence of the received possible interfering signal in a contemporaneously received signal by the associated antenna. | 04-23-2015 |
20150095477 | MOBILE DEVICE SHARING FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FEATURING PARTY IDENTIFIER INCLUSIONS THAT ARE CONDITIONAL - Structures and protocols are presented for using or otherwise relating to a first mobile device (a smartphone or tablet computer or wearable device, e.g.) configured to be shared by two or more parties such that a subset of the parties may be addressed selectively (in content directed to such parties, e.g.) in a cost-effective manner. | 04-02-2015 |
20150095074 | EMPLOYMENT RELATED INFORMATION CENTER ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS ELECTRIC VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY TRANSFER - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically tracking employment information at least in part associated with one or more employees as users of one or more electric vehicles and at least in part related to wireless electrical energy storage charging for vehicular propulsion of the one or more electric vehicles. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094047 | MOBILE DEVICE SHARING FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FEATURING ROUTING TAG DERIVATION - Structures and protocols are presented for using or otherwise relating to a first mobile device (a smartphone or tablet computer or wearable device, e.g.) configured to be shared by two or more parties such that a subset of the parties may be addressed selectively (in content directed to such parties, e.g.) in a cost-effective manner. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094041 | MOBILE DEVICE SHARING FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS CONDITIONALLY PROVINGIN METADATA IN LIEU OF SOME USER CONTENT - Structures and protocols are presented for using or otherwise relating to a first mobile device (a smartphone or tablet computer or wearable device, e.g.) configured to be shared by two or more parties such that a subset of the parties may be addressed selectively (in content directed to such parties, e.g.) in a cost-effective manner. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094037 | MOBILE DEVICE SHARING FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS WITH RECIPIENT-DEPENDENT INCLUSION OF A DATA SELECTION - Structures and protocols are presented for using or otherwise relating to a first mobile device (a smartphone or tablet computer or wearable device, e.g.) configured to be shared by two or more parties such that a subset of the parties may be addressed selectively (in content directed to such parties, e.g.) in a cost-effective manner. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094035 | MOBILE DEVICE SHARING FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or vehicle, e.g.). | 04-02-2015 |
20150072734 | CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE SELECTION FOR A MOBILE PHONE - A method of customizing hardware by an end user for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving from an end-user a selection of a mobile phone shell from a set of mobile phone shells, sending to the end-user a subset of interchangeable hardware components having different functions, and receiving from the end-user a selection of at least one hardware component from the subset of interchangeable hardware components. The subset of interchangeable hardware components is generated based on a compatibility between the selected mobile phone shell and the set of available interchangeable hardware components. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072732 | CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE SELECTION FOR A MOBILE PHONE - A method of customizing hardware by an end user for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving from an end-user a selection of a mobile phone shell from a set of mobile phone shells, sending to the end-user a subset of interchangeable hardware components having different functions, and receiving from the end-user a selection of at least one hardware component from the subset of interchangeable hardware components. The subset of interchangeable hardware components is generated based on a compatibility between the selected mobile phone shell and the set of available interchangeable hardware components. | 03-12-2015 |
20150066346 | VEHICLE COLLISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO A SITUATION OF AN OCCUPANT OF AN APPROACHING VEHICLE - Described embodiments include a system, method, and vehicle. A system includes a collision management algorithm utilizable in determining a management of a possible collision between a collision-managed vehicle and an approaching vehicle. The collision management algorithm is responsive to sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle. The system includes a damage mitigation circuit configured to determine in at least substantially real time a collision mitigation strategy applicable to the collision-managed vehicle. The collision mitigation strategy is determined in response to (i) the collision management algorithm, (ii) sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle, and (iii) a predicted likelihood of a collision between the collision-managed vehicle and the approaching vehicle. The system includes an instruction generator circuit configured to generate a collision management instruction responsive to the determined collision mitigation strategy. | 03-05-2015 |
20150058368 | Systems and Methods for Generating a Treatment Map - Systems and methods are described for generating a treatment map based on a microbe profile, which include receiving a two-dimensional microbe profile of a skin surface of an individual, selecting one or more treatment agents from a database of treatment agents, generating the treatment map by mapping the selected one or more treatment agents to each of one or more corresponding locations on the two-dimensional microbe profile of the skin surface of the individual, and reporting the treatment map to a user. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057939 | MODIFYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT BASED ON A MICROBE PROFILE - Systems and methods are described for modifying a cosmetic product based on a microbe profile including an ingredient-microbe interaction dataset including information associated with interactions between reference cosmetic ingredients and types of reference microbes; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive information associated with the microbe profile of an individual, receive information associated with an ingredient list of the cosmetic product, compare the microbe profile of the individual and the ingredient list of the cosmetic product to the ingredient-microbe interaction dataset, identify an interaction between at least one cosmetic ingredient in the ingredient list of the cosmetic product and at least one of the one or more types of microbes in the microbe profile of the individual, recommend a modification to the ingredient list in response to an identified interaction, and report to a user the recommended modification. | 02-26-2015 |
20150056336 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF PIZZA PRODUCTS - An improved system and method for the manufacture of pizza products is disclosed. A set of cavities is formed in the shell in a cavity-forming operation. The cavity-forming operation may be performed in a fixture using a set of ports or outlets to inject a fluid to form the cavities and/or to fill the cavities with a fill material. A tool may be used to form the shell and/or the set of cavities (which may be filled or empty or in a combination). The fill material may be cheese or tomato/vegetable segment or pizza sauce or the like. The cavities may be formed in the edge or crust of the pizza product or in the center region of the pizza product. The pizza product may be commercially distributed as a frozen pizza product, including as a finished pizza product with toppings or as a pizza shell. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054930 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Devices, systems, and methods for assessing microbiota of skin are described which include: a skin-covering material with an inner surface conforming in shape to a topography of a skin surface and including a microbe-capture region; an image-capture device to capture a least one image of the inner surface of the skin-covering material and to transform the captured at least one image into a digital output including information associated with at least one property and a spatial distribution of at least one type of microbe bound to the microbe-capture region; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive the digital output from the image-capture device, compare the at least one property of the at least one type of microbe with a database of reference microbe properties, and generate a digital profile including the at least one property and the spatial distribution of the at least one type of microbe bound to the microbe-capture region of the skin-covering material. | 02-26-2015 |
20140337841 | Dynamic Point to Point Mobile Network Including Origination User Interface Aspects System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically processing mobile operating system object code at least partially from mobile device storage to direct to one or more origination mobile communication device display surfaces an origination mobile communication device user interface presentation of communication characteristics information regarding one or more mobile operating system based communication devices for operation as one or more ad hoc intermediary relays of one or more fallback communication networks upon initiation thereof for communication between an origination mobile communication device and a destination electronic communication device. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 11-13-2014 |
20140323920 | STABILIZED DEVICE FOR REMOTE PALPATION OF TISSUE IN TWO NON-COLLINEAR DIRECTIONS - Described embodiments include a handheld or hand operated device and a method. The method includes contacting a skin surface of a patient and palpating tissue in two non-collinear directions using a tip of a palpation element carried by a handheld or hand operated device. The palpation tip is movable with respect to the handheld or hand operated device in the two non-collinear directions. The method includes actively stabilizing the handheld or hand operated device in the two non-collinear directions during the palpating the tissue. The method includes characterizing a reaction of the tissue to the palpating in the two non-collinear directions. The method includes transmitting the characterization of the tissue reaction to a remote communication module. | 10-30-2014 |
20140323819 | MULTI-PARAMETER TEST UNITS FOR INITIAL INDICATION OF MEDICAL SYMPTOMS - Disposable test units to assist medical personnel are described. In some embodiments, a test unit includes: a solid support; a cavity in the solid support; a reaction chamber internal to the solid support, including a plurality of biochemical reagents; a first internal channel in the solid support, connected at a first end to the cavity, connected at a second end to the reaction chamber; at least one pathogen detection region internal to the solid support; a second internal channel in the solid support, connected at a first end to the reaction chamber, connected at a second end to the at least one pathogen detection region; a temperature detector; and a persistent visible temperature indicator attached to the temperature detector. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322683 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COMPETENCY TRAINING AND USE AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPENSING AN AGENT - Devices and methods for competency training and use authorization for dispensing an agent are described, which include: an agent-dispensing device including a reservoir configured to store agents, a controllable agent-dispensing mechanism in communication with the reservoir, a locking mechanism coupled to the controllable agent-dispensing mechanism, a microprocessor including circuitry, use sensors to monitor at least one operational step for use of the agent-dispensing device, training circuitry configured to train the user and to assign a value for each of the monitored at least one operational step for use of the agent-dispensing device, verification circuitry configured to determine if the assigned value for each of the monitored at least one operational step for use of the agent-dispensing device meets or exceeds a pre-defined performance threshold, and activation circuitry responsive to the verification circuitry and configured to deactivate the locking mechanism to allow dispensing of agents if the assigned value meets or exceeds the pre-defined performance threshold. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322682 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPETENCY TRAINING AND USE AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPENSING AN AGENT - Systems and methods for competency training and use authorization for dispensing an agent are described, which include: an agent-dispensing device configured to dispense one or more agents to a user, and including a controllable agent-dispensing mechanism and a receiver configured to receive a signal and to activate or deactivate a locking mechanism coupled to the controllable agent-dispensing mechanism; a computing device having a display and a user interface; and a web-based interactive tool accessible on the computing device, the web-based interactive tool including a training module to provide training to the user in proper use of the agent-dispensing device, a verification module to verify a competency of the user in the proper use of the agent-dispensing device, and an activation module responsive to the verification module and operable to provide an activation signal to deactivate the locking mechanism to allow dispensing of the one or more agents after verifying the competency of the user. | 10-30-2014 |
20140298927 | APPURTENANCES INCLUDING SENSORS FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - In some embodiments, an appurtenance to a wound dressing includes: a substrate with at least one surface of a size and shape to mate with a surface of a wound dressing; a plurality of projections attached to the substrate and positioned to secure the substrate to the wound dressing; one or more sensor units attached to the substrate, the one or more sensor units configured to sense a condition of the wound dressing; and a transmission unit attached to the substrate and operably coupled to the one or more sensor units, the transmission unit including circuitry configured to transmit information associated with the one or more sensor units. | 10-09-2014 |
20140297312 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 10-02-2014 |
20140281993 | PROVIDING ACCESS TO CONTENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SELECTED LEVEL OF ACCESS FROM A PLURALITY OF GRADUATED LEVELS OF ACCESS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include displaying a selection graphical user interface (GUI) for selecting a level of access for accessing content from a plurality of graduated levels of access for accessing the content, the plurality of graduated levels of access for accessing the content being for accessing the content with varying amounts of latencies and for varying amounts of corresponding fees, receiving a selection of the level of access for accessing the content from the plurality of graduated levels of access to the content; and providing access to the content in accordance with the selected level of access. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279429 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCEPTING MULTIPLE NONUNIFORM INPUT CHANNELS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a potential transaction initiation request, said potential transaction initiation request configured to indicate an intent to carry out a potential transaction, acquiring potential transaction data that includes a request to use a particular payment channel for at least a portion of the potential transaction, and determining that the acquired particular payment channel includes a payment channel that is not directly accepted. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279427 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTING CHANNEL PREFERENCES OF A CLIENT - Computationally implemented methods and systems include determining one or more actions designed to be carried out to facilitate a potential transaction with a vendor, said one or more actions projected to be carried out using one or more of a vendor payment modality and a vendor payment option, receiving data regarding the potential transaction, including a request to avoid a particular action of the one or more actions, and determining an alternate action that is configured to have a similar result as the particular action that is designed to be carried out to facilitate the potential transaction with the vendor. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279147 | PRESENTING CONTENT AS A RESULT, AT LEAST IN PART, TO RELAYING OF A BID AND FOLLOWING LAPSE OF A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF CONTENT ACCESS LATENCY - Computationally implemented methods and systems include presenting an interface for soliciting a bid for accessing a content following lapse of a specific amount of content access latency, the bid to be solicited including at least one user elected fee amount elected from a plurality of fee amounts available for election for the specific amount of content access latency, the user elected fee amount being an amount of fee being offered through the bid in exchange for accessing the content following lapse of the specific amount of content access latency: relaying the bid in response, at least in part, to obtaining the bid as a result of the soliciting, the bid to be relayed indicating at least the user elected fee amount; acquiring at least access to the content as a result, at least in part, of the relaying; and presenting at least the access to the content following lapse of the specific amount of content access latency. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279142 | RECEIVING CONTENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PARTICULAR LEVEL OF ACCESS ASSOCIATED WITH A PARTICULAR AMOUNT OF CONTENT ACCESS LATENCY - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a bidding tag for a content that is to be offered for consumption at different levels of access for accessing the content, the different levels of access for accessing the content to be offered being associated with different amounts of content access latencies and different amounts of associated fees, and the bidding tag to be received at least identifying a content type to be offered for consumption and designed for eliciting one or more bids for the content, transmitting a bid in response, at least in part, to receiving the bidding tag, the bid to be transmitted being a request for accessing the content at a particular level of access, the particular level of access being for accessing the content with a particular amount of content access latency and for a particular amount of associated fee, the particular level of access having been selected from the different levels of access for accessing the content; and receiving the content in accordance with the particular level of access. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270198 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DIRECTED AUDIO EMITTER ARRANGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically determining positioning status of one or more portions of one or more humans relative to one or more locations of demodulation of one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals into one or more acoustic audio signals said one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals originating from a portable electronic device; and electronically alerting said one or more humans from said portable electronic device regarding said positioning status of one or more portions of one or more humans relative to one or more locations of demodulation of one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals into one or more acoustic audio signals when said positioning status includes a first characterization. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269441 | PROTOCOLS FOR FACILITATING BROADER ACCESS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a communication device (smartphone or wearable device, e.g.) or other wireless communication participant (motor vehicle having a wireless communication capability, e.g.). | 09-18-2014 |
20140269214 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DIRECTED AUDIO TARGETED MULTI-USER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically modulating two or more acoustic ultrasonic signals according to output information to be transmitted as two or more acoustic ultrasonic signals from two or more portable electronic device emitters of a portable electronic device; and electronically projecting said two or more acoustic ultrasonic signals from said portable electronic device emitters to produce a first set of one or more acoustic audio signals from a first set of said two or more acoustic ultrasonic signals at a first location and to produce a second set of one or more second acoustic audio signals from of a second set of said two or more acoustic ultrasonic signals at a second location. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269208 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DIRECTED AUDIO TARGETED USER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically conditioning one or more information signals accessed at least in part through one or more portions of a portable electronic device to be transmitted from one or more portable electronic device emitters through one or more modulated acoustic ultrasonic signals; and electronically governing for output of one or more beams of said one or more modulated acoustic ultrasonic signals for demodulation of said one or more modulated acoustic ultrasonic signals into one or more acoustic audio signals containing said one or more information signals at a first location spaced away from said portable electronic device and spaced away from a second location. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140091716 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. | 04-03-2014 |
20140067167 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067160 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067159 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066777 | IMPLANTATION OF ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS ENCODING DATA IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A conversion table correlates each digit of the conversion table base system to a respective machine recognizable feature in an ultrasound echo response by a respective micro-object of a set at least two ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects (hereafter “set of micro-objects). An encoding apparatus encodes a data set into machine recognizable features of at least two micro-objects of the set of micro-objects pursuant to the conversion table. A selector apparatus picks from a physical set of the micro-objects at least two micro-objects having the machine recognizable features corresponding to the encoded data set. Each micro-object of the physical set of micro-objects is biocompatible and suitable for implantation in a vertebrate subject. Each micro-object while implanted returns an ultrasound echo having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object of the set of micro-objects. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066776 | READING ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS ENCODING DATA AND IMPLANTED IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A receiver circuit receives ultrasound echoes from at least two ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects implanted in a vertebrate subject (hereafter “implanted micro-objects”). A recognition circuit recognizes each implanted micro-object based upon a machine recognizable feature in the received echoes. A decoder circuit decodes pursuant to a conversion table each recognized implanted micro-objects into a digit of the base system of the conversion table. An aggregator circuit collects the decoded digits into a decoded data set. A computer storage media saves the decoded data set. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066775 | READING ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS IMPLANTED IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT AND HAVING A SPATIAL FORMAT - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A receiver circuit receives ultrasound echoes from ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects implanted in a vertebrate subject in accordance with an implantable media format (hereafter “implanted micro-objects”). A format decoding circuit identifies the respective implantation region of the implantable media format occupied by each implanted micro-object based on their respective echoes. A micro-object recognition circuit recognizes each implanted micro-object based upon a machine recognizable feature in the respective echoes. A micro-object decoder circuit respectively decodes each recognized micro-object of the two implanted micro-objects into a unit of information pursuant to the identified implantation region of the recognized micro-object and a conversion table. An aggregator circuit collects the decoded units of information into a decoded information set. A computer storage media saves the decoded information set. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066774 | BIOCOMPATIBLE AND ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS SUITABLE FOR IMPLANTATION IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system. A described system includes a set of at least two biocompatible and ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects suitable for implantation in a vertebrate subject. Each micro-object of the set of micro-objects while implanted respectively returning an echo response to an applied ultrasound energy having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object of the set of micro-objects (hereafter “set of micro-objects”). The system includes a conversion table correlating each digit of the conversion table base system with a respective machine recognizable feature in an echo response to an ultrasound energy applied to a micro-object of the set of micro-objects. In an embodiment, the system includes a packaging material carrying the set of micro-objects and the conversion table. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061321 | IMPLANTATION OF A SPATIALLY FORMATTED AND ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes an implantable media format including a spatial arrangement of at least two regions. Each region is mapped for implantation of at least one micro-object of a set of micro-objects. The system includes a conversion table correlating units of information with machine recognizable features in ultrasound echo responses by implanted micro-objects of the set of micro-objects. The system includes an encoding apparatus configured to encode a data set into machine-recognizable features of at least two micro-objects pursuant to the implantable media format and the conversion table. The system includes a selector apparatus configured to pick at least two micro-objects having the respective machine recognizable features corresponding to the encoded data set. Each micro-object while implanted respectively returns an echo response to an applied ultrasound energy having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object. | 03-06-2014 |
20140058264 | Adaptive Ultrasonic Array - An ultrasound array uses information about contact quality with the body to weight produced ultrasound data. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058263 | Adaptive Ultrasonic Array - An ultrasound array uses information about contact quality with the body to weight produced ultrasound data. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055589 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055588 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 02-27-2014 |
20140039882 | SPEECH RECOGNITION ADAPTATION SYSTEMS BASED ON ADAPTATION DATA - The instant application includes computationally-implemented systems and methods that include managing adaptation data, wherein the adaptation data is correlated to at least one aspect of speech of a particular party, facilitating transmission of the adaptation data to a target device, wherein the adaptation data is configured to be applied to the target device to assist in execution of a speech-facilitated transaction, facilitating reception of adaptation result data that is based on at least one aspect of the speech-facilitated transaction between the particular party and the target device, determining whether to modify the adaptation data at least partly based on the adaptation result data, and facilitating transmission of at least a portion of modified adaptation data to a receiving device. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039881 | SPEECH RECOGNITION ADAPTATION SYSTEMS BASED ON ADAPTATION DATA - The instant application includes computationally-implemented systems and methods that include managing adaptation data, the adaptation data is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party, facilitating transmission of the adaptation data to a target device when there is an indication of a speech-facilitated transaction between the target device and the particular party, such that the adaptation data is to be applied to the target device to assist in execution of the speech-facilitated transaction, and facilitating acquisition of adaptation result data that is based on at least one aspect of the speech-facilitated transaction and to be used in determining whether to modify the adaptation data. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035828 | ADJUSTING A DISPLAYED WIDGET OR DELINEATED TOUCH-SELECTABLE AREA OF A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY IN RESPONSE TO AN APPROACHING USER-APPENDAGE - Described embodiments include a device, method, and computer program product. A described hand-held computing device has a touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a screen manager circuit configured to delineate a touch-selectable area on the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display circuit configured to display at least a portion of a widget within the delineated touch-selectable area. The device includes a movement detector circuit configured to sense a motion between the touch-sensitive display surface and a user appendage approaching the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display adjustment circuit configured to apply a compensating adjustment to the displayed widget or the delineated touch-selectable area, the compensating adjustment responsive to the sensed motion. | 02-06-2014 |
20140025236 | UNMANNED DEVICE UTILIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025235 | UNMANNED DEVICE UTILIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025234 | UNMANNED DEVICE UTILIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025230 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025229 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20140024999 | UNMANNED DEVICE UTILIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022055 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022051 | UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20130338773 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338772 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338771 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING AND ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338770 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING, ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338769 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338768 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130331982 | Substrate Structure Embedded Secondary Material Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of second material embedded in one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure embedded secondary material treatment operations including directing energy to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the secondary material embedded in the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331981 | Substrate Structure Deposition Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent depositional operations including at least one or more depositions of one or more materials onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331966 | Substrate Structure Directed Energy Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure directed energy operations including directing energy to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330456 | Substrate Structure Duct Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure duct operations including flowing one or more fluids through one or more ducts to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330452 | Substrate Structure Masking Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure masking operations including projection of one or more impartments through one or more apertures of one or more masking structures onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330451 | Substrate Structure Duct Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure duct operations including flowing one or more fluids through one or more ducts to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330450 | Substrate Structure Parts Assembly Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure parts assembly operations including assembling one or more substrate structure parts to form at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to be used for forming at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330449 | Substrate Structure Applied Force Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent applied force operations including imparting one or more applied forces through one or more contact objects onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330448 | Substrate Structure Injection Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent injection operations including at least one or more injections of one or more materials into the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330447 | Substrate Structure Deposition Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent depositional operations including at least one or more depositions of one or more materials onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330442 | Substrate Structure Masking Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure masking operations including projection of one or more impartments through one or more apertures of one or more masking structures onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327231 | Substrate Structure Embedded Secondary Material Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of second material embedded in one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure embedded secondary material treatment operations including directing energy to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the secondary material embedded in the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327230 | Substrate Structure Directed Energy Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System And Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure directed energy operations including directing energy to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327229 | Substrate Structure Parts Assembly Treatment System And Method For Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure parts assembly operations including assembling one or more substrate structure parts to form at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to be used for forming at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327228 | Substrate Structure Applied Force Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent applied force operations including imparting one or more applied forces through one or more contact objects onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130325453 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPEECH ADAPTATION DATA - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving speech data correlated to one or more words spoken by a particular party, receiving adaptation data that is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party that is discrete from the received speech data, wherein at least a portion of the adaptation data has been stored on a particular device associated with the particular party, obtaining target data regarding a target configured to process at least a portion of the received speech data, and determining whether to apply the adaptation data for processing at least a portion of the received speech data, at least partly based on the acquired target data. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325452 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPEECH ADAPTATION DATA - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving speech data correlated to one or more words spoken by a particular party, receiving adaptation data that is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party that is discrete from the received speech data, wherein at least a portion of the adaptation data has been stored on a particular device associated with the particular party, obtaining target data regarding a target configured to process at least a portion of the received speech data, and determining whether to apply the adaptation data for processing at least a portion of the received speech data, at least partly based on the acquired target data. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325451 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPEECH ADAPTATION DATA - Computationally implemented methods and systems include detecting speech data related to a speech-facilitated transaction, acquiring adaptation data that is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party that is discrete from the detected speech data, wherein at least a portion of the adaptation data has been stored on a particular device associated with the particular party, obtaining a destination of one or more of the adaptation data and the speech data, and transmitting one or more of the speech data and the adaptation data to the acquired destination. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325450 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPEECH ADAPTATION DATA - Computationally implemented methods and systems include detecting speech data related to a speech-facilitated transaction, acquiring adaptation data that is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party that is discrete from the detected speech data, wherein at least a portion of the adaptation data has been stored on a particular device associated with the particular party, obtaining a destination of one or more of the adaptation data and the speech data, and transmitting one or more of the speech data and the adaptation data to the acquired destination. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325448 | SPEECH RECOGNITION ADAPTATION SYSTEMS BASED ON ADAPTATION DATA - The instant application includes computationally-implemented systems and methods that include managing adaptation data, the adaptation data is at least partly based on at least one speech interaction of a particular party, facilitating transmission of the adaptation data to a target device when there is an indication of a speech-facilitated transaction between the target device and the particular party, such that the adaptation data is to be applied to the target device to assist in execution of the speech-facilitated transaction, and facilitating acquisition of adaptation result data that is based on at least one aspect of the speech-facilitated transaction and to be used in determining whether to modify the adaptation data. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325446 | SPEECH RECOGNITION ADAPTATION SYSTEMS BASED ON ADAPTATION DATA - The instant application includes computationally-implemented systems and methods that include acquiring indication of a speech-facilitated transaction between a particular party and a target device, receiving adaptation data correlated to the particular party, the receiving facilitated by a particular device associated with the particular party, processing audio data from the particular party at least partly using the received adaptation data correlated to the particular party, and updating the adaptation data based at least in part on a result of the processed audio data, such that the updated adaptation data is configured to be transmitted to the particular device. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319538 | DIRECT COOLING OF CLATHRATE FLOWING IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described pipeline system includes a transportation conduit containing a gas hydrate flowing from a first geographical location to another geographical location. The pipeline system includes a cooling system in thermal contact with the flowing gas hydrate and maintaining the temperature of the flowing gas hydrate within a target temperature range predicted to maintain a selected stability of the flowing gas hydrate. In an embodiment, the pipeline system includes a controller configured to control a pressure or temperature of the flowing gas hydrate in response to a sensed pressure or temperature of the flowing gas hydrate. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319532 | FLUID RECOVERY IN CHILLED CLATHRATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes a pipeline system that transports flowable natural gas hydrate slurries. The pipeline system including a transportation conduit configured to contain natural gas hydrate slurry flowing from a first geographic location to a second geographic location. The natural gas hydrate slurry includes a natural gas hydrate and a liquid. A removal system is configured to withdraw a portion of the liquid from the flowing natural gas hydrate slurry. The pipeline system includes a cooling system configured to cool the withdrawn liquid to a target temperature range predicted to provide a selected stability of the natural gas slurry during transit of the natural gas slurry over at least a portion of the distance from the first geographic location to the second geographic location. A mixing system is configured to reintroduce the cooled withdrawn liquid into the flowing natural gas slurry. | 12-05-2013 |
20130297219 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297218 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297217 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
20130281920 | Endometrial Ablation - A tissue ablation system includes a waveguide configured to leak microwave radiation through an array of subwavelength apertures. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277082 | TRANSMISSION-LINE COUPLED CLOSED-CYCLE HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - Described embodiments include a device, a method, and a system. A described device includes a closed-cycle heat transfer device. The device includes a hollow member configured to be thermally coupled with and to be disposed substantially parallel to a length of a live transmission line of an overhead power transmission system. The power transmission system is configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The device includes a working fluid contained within the hollow member and tuned to transport heat received from the live transmission line to a heat removal structure. The device includes the heat removal structure configured to dissipate the transported heat. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277038 | MANAGED TRANSMISSION LINE COUPLED COOLING SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system, a method, and a computer program product. A described system includes an air-pump-based cooling apparatus configured to mount on and cool a portion of a live transmission line of a power transmission system, wherein the power transmission system is configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The described system includes a temperature management device configured to assess a temperature condition of the transmission line and actuate the air-pump-based cooling apparatus in response to the assessment. | 10-24-2013 |
20130274630 | DORMANT TO ACTIVE APPURTENANCES FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - Appurtenances to wound dressings can include: a substrate configured to attach to a wound dressing; a fluid-activated voltaic cell attached to the substrate; a transmission unit attached to a surface of the substrate, the transmission unit including circuitry and at least one antenna, the transmission unit configured to transmit a signal in response to current generated by the fluid-activated voltaic cell; and a projection operably attached to the fluid-activated voltaic cell, the projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of the wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid within the interior region of the wound dressing. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274629 | APPURTENANCES FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - Appurtenances to wound dressings are described, which include: a substrate configured to mechanically or chemically attach to a wound dressing; a transmission unit attached to a surface of the substrate, the transmission unit including circuitry and at least one antenna, the transmission unit configured to transmit a signal; and a projection operably attached to the transmission unit, the projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of the wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid associated with a wound. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271278 | COMPUTATIONAL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING APPURTENANCES TO WOUND DRESSINGS - Computational systems and methods for reporting information regarding appurtenances to wound dressings are described. A system can include an appurtenance to a wound dressing, including a substrate, a transmission unit, a selectively activated switch, and a projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of a wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid associated with a wound; a local unit, including a receiver configured to receive signals from the transmission unit, a transmitter configured to send signals to the transmission unit, a processor, non-volatile memory, and a power source; and a central assembly, including a processor, a receiver configured to receive signals from the local unit, and at least one user interface. | 10-17-2013 |
20130261828 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING MOBILE DEVICE OPERATIONS ON A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system, apparatus, method, and computer program product. A described apparatus includes a receiver circuit configured to receive data indicative of at least one physical parameter of a power transmission system configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The apparatus includes an analysis circuit configured to assess a potential operational risk to a portion of the power transmission system at least partially based on the received data. The apparatus includes a planning circuit configured to schedule a traverse by a mobile device over a transmission line of the power transmission system at least partially based upon the assessed potential operational risk. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261797 | MOBILE DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM TASKS RELATED TO A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described mobile robotic device includes a mobile chassis configured to travel on a transmission line of a power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes an inspection module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to automatically inspect a structure associated with the power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes a risk-assessment module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to assess a potential risk to the power transmission system in response to inspection data provided by the inspection module. The mobile robotic device includes a communication module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to output data indicative of the assessed potential risk. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261593 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261372 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257449 | DEVICES CONFIGURED TO COOPERATIVELY MEASURE PROPERTIES OF A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described system includes a stationary device configured to be electrically coupled to a transmission line of a power transmission system and remain at a fixed location during a test measurement of the power transmission system. The system includes a mobile device configured to travel on the transmission line. The stationary device and the mobile device are further configured to cooperatively measure properties of the power transmission system. | 10-03-2013 |
20130240624 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING TRACKING, REGISTERING, ETC. OF MEDICAL STAFF, PATIENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, EVENTS, ETC. ACCORDING TO A TREATMENT STAGING PLAN - Systems, devices, and methods are described for tracking, registering, etc. of medical staff, patients, instrumentation, events, or the like according to a treatment staging plan. For example a medical apparatus includes a right-patient verification device having an interrogation interface device that elicits at least one of identification data, authorization data, or treatment plan data from a medical procedure authorization device associated with a patient; and a right-site verification device that generates patient-specific treatment staging data consistent with the at least one of the identification data, the authorization data, or the treatment plan data. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240623 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING TRACKING, REGISTERING, ETC. OF MEDICAL STAFF, PATIENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, EVENTS, ETC. ACCORDING TO A TREATMENT STAGING PLAN - Systems, devices, and methods are described for tracking, registering, etc. of medical staff, patients, instrumentation, events, or the like according to a treatment staging plan. For example a medical apparatus includes a right-patient verification device having an interrogation interface device that elicits at least one of identification data, authorization data, or treatment plan data from a medical procedure authorization device associated with a patient; and a right-site verification device that generates patient-specific treatment staging data consistent with the at least one of the identification data, the authorization data, or the treatment plan data. | 09-19-2013 |
20130226221 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226217 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226104 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
20130174160 | Aquiring and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices, and obtaining results of executed subtasks - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a request to carry out a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, acquiring one or more subtasks related to the task of acquiring data and configured to be carried out by discrete interface devices in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and obtaining a result of one or more executed subtasks executed by at least two of the discrete interface devices in the absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173297 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130173296 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130173295 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130173294 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130173293 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130173029 | Optical device with interchangeable corrective elements - Exemplary embodiments enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. Customized optical elements associated with an authorized current user are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing optical device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of replaceable corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replaceable interchangeable corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in designated direct-viewing optical devices. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170022 | Adjustable optics for ongoing viewing correction - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to make customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. In some instances a real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements is based on known corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. In some implementations a control module may process currently updated wavefront measurements as a basis for determining appropriate real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil of the direct-viewing device. Possible transformable optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are adjusted based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements based on a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user of the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170017 | Customized user options for optical device - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. A real-time adjustment of transformable optical elements is sometimes based on predetermined corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. Customized optical elements are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible transformable or replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are selected based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replacement corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169930 | Optical device with active user-based aberration correction - Exemplary embodiments enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to make customized adjustments that accommodate optical aberrations of a current user. In some instances a real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements is based on known corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. In some implementations a control module may process currently updated wavefront measurements as a basis for determining appropriate real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil of the direct-viewing device. Possible transformable optical elements include refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are adjusted based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements may be based on a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user of the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169928 | Fabrication technique for replaceable optical corrective elements - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. A real-time adjustment of transformable optical elements is sometimes based on predetermined corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. Customized optical elements are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible transformable or replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are selected based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replacement corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169925 | Corrective alignment optics for optical device - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to make customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. In some instances a real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements is based on known corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. In some implementations a control module may process currently updated wavefront measurements as a basis for determining appropriate real-time adjustment of the transformable optical elements to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil of the direct-viewing device. Possible transformable optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are adjusted based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements based on a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user of the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169193 | PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, and the performance of the device is optimized. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169156 | Field emission device - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168635 | MATERIALS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode. | 07-04-2013 |
20130164784 | Compositions and methods including B lymphocyte cell line expressing membrane immunoglobulin different from secreted immunoglobulin - Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for producing one or more immunoglobulins in an isolated B lymphocyte cell line. An isolated cell line includes an isolated B lymphocyte cell line capable of expressing at least one exogenously incorporated membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and at least one endogenous secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164277 | Compositions and methods including B lymphocyte cell line expressing membrane immunoglobulin different from secreted immunoglobulin - Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for producing one or more immunoglobulins in an isolated B lymphocyte cell line. An isolated recombinant cell line includes an isolated B lymphocyte cell line capable of expressing at least one endogenous membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and at least one exogenously incorporated nucleic acid encoding at least one secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen. | 06-27-2013 |
20130148901 | Reporting informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of a region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and program product. A described system includes a circuit that determines a substantial correspondence between (x) a perceivable feature included in a border region of a selected digital image and (y) a perceivable feature included in each other digital image of a plurality of digital images. A circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences. A circuit generates data indicative of a border region-overlap status of the selected digital image. A circuit adds the data to an omitted-coverage list. A circuit iteratively designates a next digital image from the plurality of digital images as the selected digital image until each digital image has been designated. This circuit initiates processing of each of the iteratively designated next digital images. A circuit identifies a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest. A circuit outputs informational data indicative of the possible non-imaged portion. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148869 | User-assistance information at least partially based on an identified possible non-imaged portion of a skin - Described embodiments include a system, method, and program product. A described system includes a circuit that determines a substantial correspondence between a human-perceivable feature included in a border region segment of a selected medical skin image and a human-perceivable feature included in each other medical skin image of a plurality of medical skin images. A circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences. A circuit generates data indicative of a border region-overlap status of the selected medical skin image. A circuit adds the data to an omitted-coverage list. A circuit iteratively designates a next medical skin image as the selected digital image, and initiates a processing of each of the iteratively designated next medical skin images. A circuit identifies a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest. A circuit outputs user-assistance information based on the identified possible non-imaged portion of the skin. | 06-13-2013 |
20130115131 | Heat-sanitization of surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve heat-sanitization of contact regions on articles or fixtures by flowing selected electromagnetic radiation energy through underlying waveguide structures substantially parallel to the contact regions. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113285 | Smart circuit breaker - A smart circuit breaker for an AC power supply circuit that has a limited capacity for supplying power to one or more electrical loads. Smart circuit breaker includes a sensing circuit to dynamically determine the available load capacity of the AC power supply circuit. A reporting circuit reports the dynamically available load capacity to a controller, an existing electrical load, and/or a potential electrical load on the AC power supply circuit. The AC power supply circuit, the existing electrical load, and/or the potential electrical load can adjust operations based on the reported availability of load capacity. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113282 | Systems and methods for operation of an AC power supply distribution circuit - Systems and methods for operation of an AC power supply distribution circuit that has a limited supply capacity rely on dynamically measured available load capacity to regulate operation of the AC power supply circuit, and existing and potential loads, to avoid fault or damage. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112924 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112897 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130110804 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130106894 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130106892 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130106695 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130106683 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130106682 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
20130081876 | Optical power for self-propelled mineral mole - Exemplary methods, systems and components disclosed herein provide propagation of light signals from an external source to a borehole mining mole which includes an optical/electric transducer configured to provide propulsive power for the borehole mining mole and its associated mineral prospecting tools. Some embodiments include one or more umbilicals connected from a remote source location to an onboard reel incorporated with the borehole mining mole. The umbilicals are spooled outwardly or inwardly from the onboard reel during traverse of the borehole mining mole along a path in an earthen environment. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081053 | Acquiring and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices - A computationally implemented method includes receiving request data including a request to carry out a task of acquiring data, acquiring one or more subtasks related to the task of acquiring data, selecting two or more discrete interface devices based on at least one of a status of the two or more discrete interface devices and a characteristic of the two or more discrete interface devices, transmitting at least one of the one or more subtasks to at least two of the two or more discrete interface devices, and receiving result data corresponding to a result of at least one subtask of the one or more subtasks executed by at least one of the two or more discrete interface devices. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081052 | Acquiring tasks and subtasks to be carried out by interface devices - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a request to carry out a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, acquiring one or more subtasks related to the task of acquiring data, determining a set of two or more discrete interface devices that are configured to carry out the one or more subtasks at a particular time and in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and facilitating a transmission of one or more subtasks to two or more of the set of two or more discrete interface devices. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081051 | Acquiring tasks and subtasks to be carried out by interface devices - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a request to carry out a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, acquiring one or more subtasks related to the task of acquiring data, determining a set of two or more discrete interface devices that are configured to carry out the one or more subtasks at a particular time and in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and facilitating a transmission of one or more subtasks to two or more of the set of two or more discrete interface devices. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081050 | Acquiring and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring one or more subtasks that correspond to portions of a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, wherein the task of acquiring data is configured to be carried out by two or more discrete interface devices, transmitting at least one of the one or more subtasks to at least two of the two or more discrete interface devices, wherein the one or more subtasks are configured to be carried out in an absence of information regarding the task requestor and/or the task of acquiring data, and receiving result data corresponding to a result of an executed one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081049 | Acquiring and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring one or more subtasks that correspond to portions of a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, wherein the task of acquiring data is configured to be carried out by two or more discrete interface devices, transmitting at least one of the one or more subtasks to at least two of the two or more discrete interface devices, wherein the one or more subtasks are configured to be carried out in an absence of information regarding the task requestor and/or the task of acquiring data, and receiving result data corresponding to a result of an executed one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081031 | Receiving subtask representations, and obtaining and communicating subtask result data - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving one or more representations of one or more subtasks that correspond to at least one portion of at least one task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, wherein the one or more subtasks are configured to be carried out by at least two discrete interface devices, obtaining subtask result data in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and communicating the result data comprising a result of carrying out the one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081029 | Methods and devices for receiving and executing subtasks - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving subtask data including one or more subtasks that correspond to at least one portion of at least one task requested by a task requestor, wherein the one or more subtasks are configured to be carried out by two or more discrete interface devices, carrying out the one or more subtasks in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and transmitting result data comprising a result of carrying out the one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081027 | Acquiring, presenting and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices - Computationally implemented methods and systems include acquiring one or more subtasks that correspond to portions of one or more tasks configured to be carried out by two or more discrete interface devices, presenting one or more representations corresponding to the one or more subtasks, wherein the one or more representations correspond to the one or more subtasks, and transmitting subtask data corresponding to one or more subtasks in response to selection of one of the one or more corresponding representations. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081022 | CONFIGURING INTERFACE DEVICES WITH RESPECT TO TASKS AND SUBTASKS - Computationally implemented methods and systems include configuring a device to acquire one or more subtasks configured to be carried out by at least two discrete interface devices, said one or more subtasks corresponding to portions of one or more tasks of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, facilitating execution of the received one or more subtasks, and controlling access to at least one feature of the device unrelated to the execution of the one or more subtasks, based on successful execution of the one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081021 | Acquiring and transmitting tasks and subtasks to interface devices, and obtaining results of executed subtasks - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving a request to carry out a task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, acquiring one or more subtasks related to the task of acquiring data and configured to be carried out by discrete interface devices in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and obtaining a result of one or more executed subtasks executed by at least two of the discrete interface devices in the absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081020 | Receiving discrete interface device subtask result data and acquiring task result data - Computationally implemented methods and systems include transmitting one or more subtasks corresponding to at least a portion of one or more tasks of acquiring data requested by a task requestor to a plurality of discrete interface devices, obtaining subtask result data corresponding to a result of the one or more subtasks carried out by two or more discrete interface devices of the plurality of discrete interface devices in an absence of information regarding the task of acquiring data and/or the task requestor, and acquiring task result data corresponding to a result of the task of acquiring data using the obtained subtask result data and information regarding the two or more discrete interface devices from which the subtask result data is obtained. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081019 | Receiving subtask representations, and obtaining and communicating subtask result data - Computationally implemented methods and systems include receiving one or more representations of one or more subtasks that correspond to at least one portion of at least one task of acquiring data requested by a task requestor, wherein the one or more subtasks are configured to be carried out by at least two discrete interface devices, obtaining subtask result data in an absence of information regarding the at least one task and/or the task requestor, and communicating the result data comprising a result of carrying out the one or more subtasks. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074112 | Secure electronic media for in-transit passenger usage - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074111 | In-transit electronic media with location-based content - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
20130064348 | Systems, devices, and methods including implants for managing cumulative x-ray radiation dosage - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines cumulative exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062528 | Systems, devices, and methods including implants for managing cumulative X-ray radiation dosage - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines cumulative exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062527 | Systems, devices, and methods including Implants for managing cumulative x-ray radiation dosage including x-ray radiation direction determination devices - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand output. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061333 | Computational systems and methods for verifying personal information during transactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accessing at least one persona that includes a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data; verifying the persona by comparing the first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data of the unique identifier to a second user's device-identifier data and the second user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to a request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061332 | Computational systems and methods for verifying personal information during transactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accessing at least one persona that includes a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data; verifying the persona by comparing the first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data of the unique identifier to a second user's device-identifier data and the second user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to a request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060869 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one social network message from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060868 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one social network message from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060867 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one email communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one email communication. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060866 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one email communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one email communication. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060852 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; selecting a persona at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction, wherein the persona is linked to a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a user's device-identifier data and the user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to the request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060851 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one indication of an interaction involving at least one member of a network; creating a persona corresponding to the at least one member of a network, wherein the persona is at least partly based on the indication of an interaction; and presenting the persona for use in the interaction involving the at least one member of the network. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060850 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one indication of an interaction involving at least one member of a network; creating a persona corresponding to the at least one member of a network, wherein the persona is at least partly based on the indication of an interaction; and presenting the persona for use in the interaction involving the at least one member of the network. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060848 | Computational systems and methods for linking users of devices - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting device-identifier data corresponding to at least one communication device; accepting network-participation identifier data associated with a verified real-world user associated with the at least one communication device; and assigning a unique identifier at least partly based on the device-identifier data and the network-participation identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060759 | Computational systems and methods for disambiguating search terms corresponding to network members - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one search term corresponding to at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting a disambiguated search term at least partly based on at least one of the network-participation identifier data or the device-identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060695 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; selecting a persona at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction, wherein the persona is linked to a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a user's device-identifier data and the user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to the request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060665 | Computational systems and methods for disambiguating search terms corresponding to network members - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one search term corresponding to at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting a disambiguated search term at least partly based on at least one of the network-participation identifier data or the device-identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060625 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one persona from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating receipt of at least one different persona from the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060624 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one persona from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating receipt of at least one different persona from the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060619 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating presentation of at least one persona to the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059572 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one telephone communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one telephone communication. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058470 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one telephone communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one telephone communication. | 03-07-2013 |