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20090113529 | Method and system for restricted biometric access to content of packaged media - A system, method, and user device for restricting access to the content of media over a network. Biometric information is collected and compared against pre-stored biometric information of a user to authenticate the identity of the user. The user then requests access to the content of a medium. Access is permitted to the requested content if the content is identified as content, or indicia identifying the content, that the user previously uploaded to the server. Access is denied to the requested content if the content is not identified as content, or indicia identifying the content, that the user previously uploaded to the server. | 04-30-2009 |
20100217800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet-switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 08-26-2010 |
20140074775 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet- switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 03-13-2014 |
20150317677 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet-switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 11-05-2015 |
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20100223267 | Matching tools for use in attribute-based performance systems - Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score. | 09-02-2010 |
20120136876 | MATCHING TOOLS FOR USE IN ATTRIBUTE-BASED PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS - Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score. | 05-31-2012 |
20140188903 | MATCHING TOOLS FOR USE IN ATTRIBUTE-BASED PERFORMANCE SYSTMS - Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score. | 07-03-2014 |
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20140371566 | CONFORMING PATIENT CONTACT INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A conforming patient contact interface and method of using the same are disclosed. The conforming patient contact interface may flex when deployed to better contact a surface of a body of a patient. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371567 | MULTIPART NON-UNIFORM PATIENT CONTACT INTERFACE AND METHOD OF USE - A multipart, non-uniform patient contact interface and method of use are disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
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20150244313 | System and Method for Managing the Power Output of a Photovoltaic Cell - A solar cell management system for increasing the efficiency and power output of a solar cell and methods for making and using the same. The management system provides an electric field across an individual solar cell, an array of solar cells configured as a panel, or a group of solar panels. The imposed electric field exerts a force on both the electrons and holes created by light incident on the solar cell and accelerates the electron-hole pairs towards the electrodes of the solar cell. Compared to conventional solar cells, these accelerated electron-hole pairs travel a shorter distance from creation (by incident optical radiation) and spend less time within the solar cell material, therefore the electron-hole pairs have a lower likelihood of recombining within the cells' semiconductor's material. This reduction in the electron-hole recombination rate results in an overall increase in the solar cells' efficiency and greater power output. | 08-27-2015 |
20150244315 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING ELECTRIC FIELDS TO MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS - A solar cell management system for increasing the efficiency and power output of a solar cell and methods for making and using the same. The management system provides an electric field across one or more solar cells. The imposed electric field exerts a force on both the electrons and holes created by light incident on the solar cell and accelerates the electron-hole pairs towards the electrodes of the solar cell. The solar cell management system considers variations in configuration of solar cells to maximize the power output of the solar cells. The accelerated electron-hole pairs have a lower likelihood of recombining within the cells' semiconductor's material. This reduction in the electron-hole recombination rate results in an overall increase in the solar cells' efficiency and greater power output. | 08-27-2015 |
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20080213917 | LUMINESCENT MACROCYCLIC LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds as well as complexes formed between a metal (e.g., lanthanide) ion and the compounds of the invention. Preferred complexes exhibit high stability as well as high quantum yields of lanthanide ion luminescence in aqueous media without the need for secondary activating agents. Preferred compounds incorporate hydroxy-isophthalamide moieties within their macrocyclic structure and are characterized by surprisingly low, non-specific binding to a variety of polypeptides such as antibodies and proteins as well as high kinetic stability. These characteristics distinguish them from known, open-structured ligands. | 09-04-2008 |
20080293155 | SALICYLAMIDE-LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES FOR USE AS LUMINESCENT MARKERS - The present invention provides luminescent lanthanide metal chelates comprising a metal ion of the lanthanide series and a complexing agent comprising at least one salicylamidyl moiety. Also provided are probes incorporating the salicylamidyl ligands of the invention and methods utilizing the ligands of the invention and probes comprising the ligands of the invention. | 11-27-2008 |
20090023928 | PHTHALAMIDE-LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES FOR USE AS LUMINESCENT MARKERS - The present invention provides luminescent lanthanide metal chelates comprising a metal ion of the lanthanide series and a complexing agent comprising at least one phthalamidyl moiety. Also provided are probes incorporating the phthalamidyl ligands of the invention and methods utilizing the ligands of the invention and probes comprising the ligands of the invention. | 01-22-2009 |
20090036537 | AROMATIC TRIAMIDE-LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides luminescent lanthanide metal chelates comprising a metal ion of the lanthanide series and a complexing agent comprising at least one phthalamidyl moiety. Also provided are probes incorporating the phthalamidyl ligands of the invention and methods utilizing the ligands of the invention and probes comprising the ligands of the invention. | 02-05-2009 |
20100015725 | LUMINESCENT 1-HYDROXY-2-PYRIDINONE CHELATES OF LANTHANIDES - The present invention provides luminescent complexes between a lanthanide ion and an organic ligand which contains 1,2-hydroxypyridinone units. The complexes of the invention are stable in aqueous solutions and are useful as molecular probes, for example in medical diagnostics and bioanalytical assay systems. The invention also provides methods of using the complexes of the invention. | 01-21-2010 |
20120214253 | MACROCYCLIC HOPO CHELATORS - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds as well as complexes formed between a metal (e.g., lanthanide) ion and the compounds of the invention. Preferred complexes exhibit high stability as well as high quantum yields of lanthanide ion luminescence in aqueous media without the need for secondary activating agents. Preferred compounds comprise hydroxypyridinonyl moieties within their macrocyclic structure and are characterized by surprisingly low, non-specific binding to a variety of polypeptides such as antibodies and proteins as well as high kinetic stability. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214843 | Combination Treatment of Hydroxpyridonate Actinide/Lanthanide Decorporation Agents - The invention provides for a method for treating a subject in need of such treatment comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprising a 1,2-HOPO chelating agent and a 3,2-HOPO chelating agent to a subject in need of such treatment. The use of both 1,2-HOPO and a 3,2-HOPO chelating agents in combination is more effective than using only one chelating agent alone. The invention is especially useful when practiced on a subject that has been exposed to, have been in contact with, or contaminated by one or more known or unknown actinides and/or lanthanides, or a mixture thereof. | 08-23-2012 |
20120329174 | LUMINESCENT MACROCYCLIC LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds as well as complexes formed between a metal (e.g., lanthanide) ion and the compounds of the invention. Preferred complexes exhibit high stability as well as high quantum yields of lanthanide ion luminescence in aqueous media without the need for secondary activating agents. Preferred compounds incorporate hydroxy-isophthalamide moieties within their macrocyclic structure and are characterized by surprisingly low, non-specific binding to a variety of polypeptides such as antibodies and proteins as well as high kinetic stability. These characteristics distinguish them from known, open-structured ligands. | 12-27-2012 |
20140039169 | LUMINESCENT 1-HYDROXY-2-PYRIDINONE CHELATES OF LANTHANIDES - The present invention provides luminescent complexes between a lanthanide ion and an organic ligand which contains 1,2-hydroxypyridinone units. The complexes of the invention are stable in aqueous solutions and are useful as molecular probes, for example in medical diagnostics and bioanalytical assay systems. The invention also provides methods of using the complexes of the invention. | 02-06-2014 |
20150157746 | MACROCYCLES - The invention provides macrocycles useful in chelating metal ions, particularly radionuclides, to provide metal ion complexes. The invention also provides methods of using the compounds and complexes of the invention, such as in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. | 06-11-2015 |