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20090007012 | MENUS WITH TRANSLUCENCY AND LIVE PREVIEW - A region menu is used to easily access menu items. Generally, the region menu includes a number of regions with associated menus that are located close to an initial mouse position from where the region menu is evoked. Hovering over any of the regions of the region menu displays the menu item that is associated with the region. Additionally, hovering over a menu item within one of the regions of the displayed region menu may activate a live preview showing a projected result of what would occur should that menu item be selected. During a live preview, a portion of the region menu becomes translucent such that content beneath the menu becomes visible. | 01-01-2009 |
20120124091 | APPLICATION FILE SYSTEM ACCESS - Application file system access techniques are described. In implementations, a request is received by one or more modules via an application programming interface from an application that is executed on the computing device to access a file system of a computing device. A portion is exposed in a user interface by the one or more modules, the portion having an option that is selectable by a user to confirm that access is to be granted, the portion exposed such that the application is not aware of what is contained in the portion. Responsive to selection of the option, access is granted to the application by the one or more modules such that the application is not aware of where in the file system the access is granted. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124677 | COLLECTION USER INTERFACE - Collection user interface techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a plurality of inputs are recognized as gestures received via interaction with a user interface to navigate through a file system of a computing device and select representations of objects managed by file system of the computing device, at least two of which are accessible via different devices. In response, copies of the representations are displayed by the computing device in a collection portion of the user interface. An option is output in conjunction with the collection portion by the computing device that is selectable to initiate a command to be performed using the objects that have corresponding representations included in the collection portion. | 05-17-2012 |
20120304092 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304107 | Edge gesture - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an edge gesture. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through an edge gesture that is easy-to-use and remember. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304108 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304119 | FILE ACCESS WITH DIFFERENT FILE HOSTS - A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304131 | EDGE GESTURE - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an edge gesture. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through an edge gesture that is easy-to-use and remember. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304133 | EDGE GESTURE - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an edge gesture. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through an edge gesture that is easy-to-use and remember. | 11-29-2012 |
20130047105 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 02-21-2013 |
20130298051 | Collection User Interface - Collection user interface techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a plurality of inputs are recognized as gestures received via interaction with a user interface to navigate through a file system of a computing device and select representations of objects managed by file system of the computing device, at least two of which are accessible via different devices. In response, copies of the representations are displayed by the computing device in a collection portion of the user interface. An option is output in conjunction with the collection portion by the computing device that is selectable to initiate a command to be performed using the objects that have corresponding representations included in the collection portion. | 11-07-2013 |
20140143699 | MENUS WITH TRANSLUCENCY AND LIVE PREVIEW - A region menu is used to easily access menu items. Generally, the region menu includes a number of regions with associated menus that are located close to an initial mouse position from where the region menu is evoked. Hovering over any of the regions of the region menu displays the menu item that is associated with the region. Additionally, hovering over a menu item within one of the regions of the displayed region menu may activate a live preview showing a projected result of what would occur should that menu item be selected. During a live preview, a portion of the region menu becomes translucent such that content beneath the menu becomes visible. | 05-22-2014 |
20140325380 | File Access with Different File Hosts - A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved. | 10-30-2014 |
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20080234598 | Implantable Systems and Methods for Identifying a Contra-ictal Condition in a Subject - Systems and methods of monitoring a subject's neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject's condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition. | 09-25-2008 |
20080255582 | Methods and Template Assembly for Implanting an Electrode Array in a Patient - Templates and their methods of use for creating a plurality of holes or openings at predetermined locations in the skull of a patient, wherein the plurality of holes or openings are configured to receive a plurality of electrodes that may monitor brain activity signals from the patient and/or deliver a neuromodulation therapy to the patient. | 10-16-2008 |
20090062682 | Patient Advisory Device - A patient advisory device (“PAD”) and its methods of use. The PAD may be configured to alert the patient about an estimated brain state of the patient. In preferred embodiments, the PAD is adapted to alert the patient of the patient's brain state, which corresponds to the patient's propensity of transitioning into an ictal brain state, e.g., having a seizure. Based on the specific type of alert, the patient will be made aware whether they are highly unlikely to have a seizure for a given period of time, an elevated propensity of having a seizure, a seizure is occurring or imminent, or the patient's brain state is unknown. | 03-05-2009 |
20100125219 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SYSTEM FOR SELECTING PATIENT-SPECIFIC THERAPY PARAMETERS - The present invention provides systems and methods for ambulatory, long term monitoring of a physiological signal from a patient. At least a portion of the systems of the present invention may be implanted within the patient in a minimally invasive manner. In preferred embodiments, brain activity signals are sampled from the patient and are transmitted to a handheld patient communication device for further processing. | 05-20-2010 |
20110166430 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SEIZURE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides systems and methods for ambulatory, long term monitoring of a physiological signal from a patient. At least a portion of the systems of the present invention may be implanted within the patient in a minimally invasive manner. In preferred embodiments, brain activity signals are sampled from the patient and are transmitted to a handheld patient communication device for further processing. | 07-07-2011 |
20110172554 | Patient Entry Recording in an Epilepsy Monitoring System - Systems and methods for monitoring a patient are provided. The system includes: an implantable sensor adapted to collect neurological signals; an implantable assembly configured to sample the neurological signals collected by the sensor; and a rechargeable external assembly configured to wirelessly receive the sampled neurological signals from the implantable assembly, said external assembly being further configured to record a patient entry in response to receiving an input from the patient. The method includes: collecting neurological signals with a sensor implanted in the patient; sampling the neurological signals collected by the sensor with an implantable assembly implanted in the patient; and transmitting the sampled neurological signals from the implantable assembly to a rechargeable external assembly external to the patient; and recording a patient entry in response to receiving an input from the patient. | 07-14-2011 |
20110213222 | Communication Error Alerting in an Epilepsy Monitoring System - Systems and methods for monitoring neurological signals in a patient are provided. The system includes: an implantable sensor adapted to collect neurological signals; an implantable assembly configured to sample the neurological signals collected by the sensor; and a rechargeable communication device external to the patient's body, said communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the implantable assembly and to transmit a communication error alert to a caregiver advisory device in the event of a communication error between the implantable assembly and the communication device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110319785 | Implantable Systems and Methods for Identifying a Contra-ictal Condition in a Subject - Systems and methods of monitoring a subject's neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject's condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition. | 12-29-2011 |
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20090230247 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INCORPORATING LUMINOPHORES INTO DECORATIVE LAMINATES - A process for incorporating light emitting materials into aircraft interiors is described. The method includes selecting at least one light emitting material, incorporating the selected at least one light emitting material into one or more of a laminate coating and an extruded component, and installing the one or more of a laminate coating and extruded component into an aircraft cabin configuration. | 09-17-2009 |
20100285264 | Heat Resistance Using Titanium Dioxide Nanofibers - A composite structure includes a resin and a plurality of titanium dioxide fibers provided in the resin. | 11-11-2010 |
20110259086 | Leak Detection In Vacuum Bags - A device indicates the location of an air leak in a vacuum bag used to process composite parts. The device includes a layer of material on the inner face of the bag that changes in appearance due to an oxidation-reduction reaction in areas of the layer exposed to oxygen caused by a leak in the bag. | 10-27-2011 |
20120076992 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INCORPORATING LUMINOPHORES INTO DECORATIVE LAMINATES - A process for incorporating light emitting materials into aircraft interiors is described. The method includes selecting at least one light emitting material, incorporating the selected at least one light emitting material into one or more of a laminate coating and an extruded component, and installing the one or more of a laminate coating and extruded component into an aircraft cabin configuration. | 03-29-2012 |
20130122244 | Aircraft Interior Panels and Methods of Panel Fabrication - A multifunctional fully integral panel system design, a unique material configuration, and a process for fabricating a net shape (or nearly net shape) panel in one production cycle. The panel may comprise a base facing with an outer perimeter, a decorative film applied to the exterior of the base facing, an aft facing having an outer perimeter fused to the base facing, and a reinforcement core disposed between the unfused portions of the base and aft facings, which reinforcement core also acts as acoustic insulation (i.e., a noise attenuator). Alternatively or additionally, a foam core or blanket having thermal and/or acoustic insulation properties is attached to the external surface of the aft facing. The fabrication process involves the application of different heat treatments to panel components having different forming temperature or rubbery/elastic plateaus. | 05-16-2013 |
20130133202 | Fire Resistance For Optically Transparent Thermoplastics - A fire retardant, transparent panel and method of making the panel, that is especially well suited for use on mobile platforms, and particularly on aircrafts. The panel is a composite of a transparent matrix and a plurality of fire-retardant nanoparticles. The nanoparticles have a diameter less than the visible spectrum of light, and in one form between about 0.1 nm to about 400 nm in diameter. The nanoparticles may be arranged randomly or in predetermined patterns within the matrix during manufacturing of the panel. The panel is lightweight, transparent and yet highly fire retardant. | 05-30-2013 |
20130295809 | HEAT RESISTANCE USING TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOFIBERS - A composite structure includes a resin and a plurality of titanium dioxide fibers provided in the resin. | 11-07-2013 |
20140199768 | LEAK DETECTION IN VACUUM BAGS - A device indicates the location of an air leak in a vacuum bag used to process composite parts. The device includes a layer of material on the inner face of the bag that changes in appearance due to an oxidation-reduction reaction in areas of the layer exposed to oxygen caused by a leak in the bag. | 07-17-2014 |
20140262358 | Fire Seal End Cap and Associated Multi-member Assembly and Method - A multi-member assembly including a first structural member, a second structural member opposed from the first structural member, a crossover seal positioned between the first and second structural members, wherein the crossover seal defines a bore, and an end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion protruding from the cap portion, wherein the plug portion is at least partially received in the bore such that the cap portion bridges the first and second structural members. | 09-18-2014 |
20150068691 | MULTILAYER AIRCRAFT SHADE MATERIAL - In one aspect, a multilayer material comprises a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material, a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer, and a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer. The multilayer material may be incorporated into a window shade for use in a vehicle, e.g., an aircraft or the like. | 03-12-2015 |
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20090291677 | Media Content for a Mobile Media Device - Various embodiments enable a user of a mobile media device to select one or more channels to load onto the device. Each channel comprises a collection of media content files, such as video content, audio content, and so on. Each collection of media content files can be associated with a particular genre (or genres) of media content. A channel can be managed such that its collection of media content can be rearranged, augmented, and/or otherwise edited to produce a refreshed version of the channel. A user's interaction with content within a channel can be monitored to produce behavior data about the user. The behavior data can be used to customize the playback of a particular channel to reflect user preferences. The behavior data can also be used to produce channels that are custom tuned for the user and can be used to produce a customized version of a mobile media device. | 11-26-2009 |
20100180254 | Graphical Mashup - This document describes various techniques for creating, modifying, and using graphical mashups. In one embodiment, a graphical mashup is created based on locations of graphical representations of objects in a working area. Logical connections between the objects are created based on the objects' locations relative to each other. Alternatively or additionally, the techniques may enable a user to create or modify a graphical mashup by adding or deleting objects, modifying logical connections between objects, annotating objects, or abstracting the graphical mashup. | 07-15-2010 |
20110145361 | CONTENT CHANNELS FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - Various embodiments enable a user of a mobile media device to select one or more channels to load onto the device. Each channel comprises a collection of media content files, such as video content, audio content, and so on. Each collection of media content files can be associated with a particular genre (or genres) of media content. A channel can be managed such that its collection of media content can be rearranged, augmented, and/or otherwise edited to produce a refreshed version of the channel. The refreshed version of the channel can be provided to the mobile media device for playback. Thus, a channel associated with a particular genre of media content can provide a user with a dynamic user experience without requiring the user to manipulate specific media content files. | 06-16-2011 |
20110191704 | CONTEXTUAL MULTIPLEXING GESTURES - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including bimodal gestures (e.g., using more than one type of input) and single modal gestures. Additionally, the gesture techniques may be configured to leverage these different input types to increase the amount of gestures that are made available to initiate operations of a computing device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191718 | Link Gestures - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including bimodal gestures (e.g., using more than one type of input) and single modal gestures. Additionally, the gesture techniques may be configured to leverage these different input types to increase the amount of gestures that are made available to initiate operations of a computing device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191719 | Cut, Punch-Out, and Rip Gestures - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including bimodal gestures (e.g., using more than one type of input) and single modal gestures. Additionally, the gesture techniques may be configured to leverage these different input types to increase the amount of gestures that are made available to initiate operations of a computing device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110285638 | Computing Device Notes - Computing device note techniques are described. In implementations, an input is recognized as selecting at least one object displayed in a user interface by a display device of a computing device. Responsive to the recognition, an indication is displayed on the display device that is selectable. Responsive to selection of the indication, a portion is displayed by the computing device that is configured to accept one or more inputs as a note to be associated with the at least one object. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285639 | Computing Device Writing Implement Techniques - Computing device writing implement techniques are described. In implementations, a user interface is output that includes representations of writing implements, one or more of the representations being associated with characteristics of the corresponding writing implement to be applied to lines detected as being drawn using touchscreen functionality of the computing device; and lines detected as being erased using touchscreen functionality of the computing device. Responsive to a selection of at least one of the representations, the corresponding characteristics are applied to at least one input received via the touchscreen functionality. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289462 | Computing Device Magnification Gesture - Computing device magnification gesture techniques are described. In implementations, a first input is recognized as a magnification gesture to initiate magnification of at least a portion of a user interface displayed by a display device of a computing device. The magnified portion is displayed in the user interface as at least partially encompassed by an unmagnified portion of the user interface. A second input is recognized as specifying a modification to be made to data included in the magnified portion of the user interface, the second input recognized as occurring during provision of the first input. Responsive to recognition that the first input is no longer being provided, the display of the magnified portion ceases in the user interface. | 11-24-2011 |
20110302530 | JUMP, CHECKMARK, AND STRIKETHROUGH GESTURES - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including an activate gesture, a fill gesture, a level gesture, a jump gesture, a checkmark gesture, a strikethrough gesture, an erase gesture, a circle gesture, a prioritize gesture, and an application tray gesture. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304556 | ACTIVATE, FILL, AND LEVEL GESTURES - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including an activate gesture, a fill gesture, a level gesture, a jump gesture, a checkmark gesture, a strikethrough gesture, an erase gesture, a circle gesture, a prioritize gesture, and an application tray gesture. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307840 | ERASE, CIRCLE, PRIORITIZE AND APPLICATION TRAY GESTURES - Techniques involving gestures and other functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe gestures that are usable to provide inputs to a computing device. A variety of different gestures are contemplated, including an activate gesture, a fill gesture, a level gesture, a jump gesture, a checkmark gesture, a strikethrough gesture, an erase gesture, a circle gesture, a prioritize gesture, and an application tray gesture. | 12-15-2011 |
20110310031 | STYLUS SETTINGS - Stylus settings techniques are described. In implementations, an input is recognized as selecting at least one object displayed in a user interface by a display device of a computing device. Responsive to the recognition, an indication is displayed on the display device that is selectable. Responsive to selection of the indication, a portion is displayed by the computing device that is configured to accept one or more inputs as a note to be associated with the at least one object. | 12-22-2011 |
20140101584 | Stylus Settings - Stylus settings techniques are described. In implementations, an input is recognized as selecting at least one object displayed in a user interface by a display device of a computing device. Responsive to the recognition, an indication is displayed on the display device that is selectable. | 04-10-2014 |
20140267185 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN OPTICAL SYSTEM OUTPUTTING DIFFUSE LIGHT AND HAVING A SENSOR - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing and an image sensor that is coupled to the housing and has a field of view. The apparatus also includes a non-imaging optical system coupled to the housing and disposed outside of the field of view of the image sensor. The non-imaging optical system can output diffuse light in a set of directions to a surface to produce scattered light. The image sensor and the non-imaging optical system are collectively configured such that during operation, the image sensor receives at least a portion of the scattered light. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267944 | OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT FILM COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to electronic drawing systems and films useful for the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to films, devices, methods, systems and combinations for electronic drawing systems. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268161 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN OPTICAL SYSTEM OUTPUTTING DIRECT LIGHT AND HAVING A SENSOR - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing and an image sensor that is coupled to the housing. The apparatus also includes a non-imaging optical system coupled to the housing that can output light to a surface and produce a scattered light component and a specular reflected light component. The image sensor and the non-imaging optical system are collectively configured in such a manner that during operation, the image sensor receives from a surface (1) at least a portion of the scattered light component and not the specular reflected light component or (2) at least a portion of the scattered light component having a magnitude and at least a portion of the specular reflective light component having a magnitude less than the magnitude of the portion of the scattered light component. | 09-18-2014 |
20150029161 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING DUAL TIP FUNCTIONALITY IN A STYLUS DEVICE - In some embodiments, a stylus device includes two switch mechanisms, one disposed at the stylus tip portion and the other disposed at the stylus end portion. The stylus device also includes a wireless transceiver that allows the stylus device to communicate back to an electronic host device (e.g., an electronic tablet) in response to a user contacting the surface of a host device with the stylus tip portion or the stylus end portion. This enables, for example, a wide range of dual stylus device functions for electronic tablet applications. For example, the stylus device can be used to write and/or draw with the stylus tip portion and then can be flipped to the stylus end portion to erase as a user would generally do with a conventional pencil on paper. In another example, the stylus device can include a marker color tip on the stylus tip portion and a color blender on the stylus end portion. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029162 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIVERSAL STYLUS DEVICE WITH FUNCTIONALITIES - A method can include receiving a signal representing a first touch event and receiving a signal representing a first end portion of a stylus device being activated. Based on receiving the signal representing the first touch event and based on receiving the signal representing the first end portion of the stylus device being activated, a signal can be sent such that a graphical user interface (GUI) is modified according to a first functionality. A signal representing a second touch event and a signal representing a second end portion of the stylus device being activated can also be received. Based on receiving the signal representing the second touch event and based on receiving the signal representing the second end portion of the stylus device being activated, a signal can be sent such that the GUI is modified according to a second functionality. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029163 | STYLUS HAVING A DEFORMABLE TIP AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A stylus has a body portion and a tip portion coupled to an end of the body portion. The body portion defines a first cross-sectional area and is configured to be engaged by a user. The tip portion has a first end disposed adjacent to the body portion and having the first cross-sectional area, and a second end defining a second cross-sectional area different from the first cross-sectional area. The tip portion is formed from a flexible material that elastically deforms when placed in contact with a touch sensitive display to define an engagement surface that is input to the touch sensitive display. The engagement surface has a first size when the stylus is in a first configuration and a second size different from the first size when the stylus is in a second configuration. | 01-29-2015 |
20150050879 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTHENTICATING A WIRELESS CONNECTION - In some embodiments, a wireless pairing method involves a touchscreen on a wireless host device combined with a switch on a wireless stylus device. The wireless pairing method uses the time-coincidence of a touch on the host device screen with the detection of a tip switch press on the stylus device as a mode of out-of-band communication to authenticate a pairing of the devices. In such embodiments, a user presses a tip portion of the stylus device against a pairing spot on the host device surface; the wireless devices then form a bonded pair if the touch and/or release of the tip portion of the stylus device with respect to the host device surface are within a pre-determined time co-incidence window of the detection by the host device of that touch and/or release of the tip portion of the stylus device. | 02-19-2015 |
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20080206889 | Comparative multiple analyte assay - Methods for measuring the relative amount of two or more analytes of interest in a fluid sample, as well as kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods involve assays that utilize a solid phase apparatus with a membrane having an application point and at least two sample capture zones having sample capture reagents; analyte binding particles or analyte coated particles; and assessment of a ratio of such particles arrested in capture zones, wherein the ratio is equal to, or inversely equal to, the relative amounts of the analytes of interest in the fluid sample. | 08-28-2008 |
20080240983 | Modular assay reader system and apparatus - A modular reader system and method provides for testing a test sample and determining characteristics of the sample. A first test module is configured to perform a first reading on a test sample and produce data regarding the reading. A second test module is configured to perform a second reading of the test sample and produce data regarding the second reading. The first and second test modules are communicatively coupled to a control module. The control module collects the data produced by the first and second test modules and processes the data to determine characteristics of the test sample. | 10-02-2008 |
20100021958 | FLUORESCENT pH DETECTOR SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Fluorescent pH detector and methods for measuring pH using the fluorescent pH detector. | 01-28-2010 |
20100047857 | MULTIPLE ANALYTE IMMUNOASSAY - Methods for measuring the amount of two or more analytes of interest in a fluid sample, and kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods involve determining a ratio of a detected amount of a single analyte of interest, to the sum of a detected amount of each of the analytes of interest plus a detected amount of a control, wherein the amount of each analyte of interest is directly or inversely related to the ratio for each analyte of interest. | 02-25-2010 |
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20100129936 | IMMUNOASSAY EMPLOYING TWO-STEP INTERNAL CALIBRATION REACTION - Methods for quantitatively measuring the amount of an analyte of interest in a fluid sample, and kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods comprise sandwich assays, and utilize an internal calibration reaction that closely mimics the reaction of test particles by the use of a two-step reaction. | 05-27-2010 |
20110189150 | TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LEUKOCYTE ENRICHMENT - The present invention provides tangential flow filtration devices and methods for enriching a heterogenous mixture of blood constituents for leukocytes by removal of non-leukocyte blood constituents. In one particular embodiment the device can provide a composition enriched in monocytes. | 08-04-2011 |
20110236988 | FLUORESCENT pH DETECTOR SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Fluorescent pH detector and methods for measuring pH using the fluorescent pH detector. | 09-29-2011 |
20110269115 | Heated Assays for Influenza - Methods of increasing specific binding, decreasing non-specific binding, and reducing false-positive interaction in solid phase assays for influenza are disclosed. In the methods, the solid phase apparatus (lateral flow solid phase apparatus or capillary flow solid phase apparatus) is subjected to elevated heat subsequent to application of a test sample to the solid phase apparatus. | 11-03-2011 |
20110294109 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE - Methods of decreasing non-specific binding in solid phase assays for an analyte are disclosed. In the methods, the solid phase apparatus (lateral flow solid phase apparatus or capillary flow solid phase apparatus) is subjected to elevated heat. The elevated heat can be applied subsequent to application of a test sample to the solid phase apparatus. | 12-01-2011 |
20140186849 | FLUORESCENT DETECTOR SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL PERTURBATIONS IN STERILE STORAGE DEVICES - System and method for detecting and measuring chemical perturbations in a sample. The system and method are useful for non-invasive pH monitoring of blood or blood products sealed in storage bags. | 07-03-2014 |
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20080249566 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME - The present invention involves new interventional methods and devices for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged and approximated to create one or more tissue folds that are then secured to produce one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. Methods for reversing the procedure are also disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
20080319455 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME - The present invention involves new interventional methods and devices for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged and approximated to create one or more tissue folds that are then secured by placing one or more tissue fasteners to produce one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. Minimally invasive devices for approximating and fastening soft tissues are disclosed that enable these new interventional methods to be carried out safely, efficiently and quickly. Methods for reversing the procedure are also disclosed. | 12-25-2008 |
20090216254 | Device for Preventing Dilation of an Anatomical Lumen or Body Object - A novel device is provided for the treatment or prevention of a disorder of a patient characterized by regaining lost weight after RNY surgery as a result of dilation failure of the gastro-jujunal stoma. One embodiment the device involves inserting an envelope-like device into the patient's body during or post RNY surgery. Once inserted, the surgeon positions the device to substantially surround the RNY pouch. The device automatically applies a localized compressive force against the proximal Roux limb (jujunum), proportional to the degree of over—fullness of the Roux pouch. Thus a sphincter-like replacement for the pyloric valve is created that substantially reduces the efferent flow of chyme through the g-j stoma, thereby substantially preventing traumatic dilating pressure forces from being imposed on the g-j stoma. The present invention thus uniquely provides a safe and reliable means to ensure the long-term success of the RNY procedure. | 08-27-2009 |
20090318936 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR APPROXIMATION AND FASTENING OF SOFT TISSUE - This invention provides minimally invasive mechanical instruments that are capable of laparoscopic or endoscopic approximation and fastening of soft tissues in a variety of interventional procedures. The devices of the present invention generally consist of a proximal handle assembly incorporating actuation means, an elongate tubular assembly (which may be flexible, rigid or combinations thereof) and a distal tool assembly incorporating mechanisms for engaging tissue at two or more spaced-apart locations on a tissue surface as well as mechanisms for deploying one or more tissue fasteners to securely hold the tissues in the approximated configuration. Typically the devices are provided in an initial collapsed (i.e. pre-deployed) configuration for insertion into the patient. After being deployed to an expanded configuration, tissue is contacted and engaged at two or more locations, and upon subsequent actuation by the user, at least one of the tissue engagement mechanisms, with tissue engaged, is repositioned by moving it toward another engaged tissue location, thereby approximating the engaged tissue locations near the distal end of the device. A variety of fasteners and fastener delivery mechanisms may be integrated into the devices of the present invention to securely and permanently hold the approximated tissues in the approximated configuration. Devices of the present invention provide surgeons the ability to carry out a variety of interventional procedures in which tissue approximation and fastening is required, in a safer and more efficient manner. Certain embodiments of the present invention enable entirely new minimally invasive tissue approximation and fastening procedures to be performed, such as closure of holes in the gastrointestinal lumen created to provide access to the abdominal cavity during natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) or laparoscopic plication gastroplasty procedures that reduce stomach volume from its external surface in the treatment of obesity. | 12-24-2009 |
20110009887 | METHODS FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME - The present invention involves new interventional methods for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. | 01-13-2011 |
20110066167 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MANIPULATING TISSUE - The present invention involves new interventional methods for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. | 03-17-2011 |
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20120160893 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME - The present invention involves new interventional methods for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165845 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME - The present invention involves new interventional methods for reducing gastric volume, and thereby treating obesity. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. | 06-28-2012 |
20130317543 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR APPROXIMATION AND FASTENING OF SOFT TISSUE - Devices and tissue fasteners for approximating and fastening tissue using minimally invasive techniques are disclosed. Methods for approximating and fastening tissue by application of one or more tissue fasteners are also provided. In one embodiment, spaced apart tissue locations are engaged by tissue penetrating members of a deformable fastener, one of more of the engaged tissue locations is moved toward another engaged tissue location to approximate the spaced apart locations, and the deformable fastener is deployed to secure the approximated tissue locations. These methods may be used in laparoscopic plication gastroplasty procedures for forming an invaginated tissue fold, to close holes in the gastrointestinal lumen, and in a variety of interventional procedures. | 11-28-2013 |
20130338680 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RECONFIGURING A PORTION OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - The present invention involves new interventional methods and devices for reconfiguring a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications. | 12-19-2013 |
20150088164 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR APPROXIMATION AND FASTENING OF SOFT TISSUE - Devices and tissue fasteners for approximating and fastening tissue using minimally invasive techniques are disclosed. Methods for approximating and fastening tissue by application of one or more tissue fasteners are also provided. In one embodiment, spaced apart tissue locations are engaged by tissue penetrating members of a deformable fastener, one of more of the engaged tissue locations is moved toward another engaged tissue location to approximate the spaced apart locations, and the deformable fastener is deployed to secure the approximated tissue locations. These methods may be used in laparoscopic plication gastroplasty procedures for forming an invaginated tissue fold, to close holes in the gastrointestinal lumen, and in a variety of interventional procedures. | 03-26-2015 |
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20110296225 | Resource-Based Adaptive Server Loading - Resource-based adaptive server loading is described. In embodiments, a current load level can be determined for a resource that is utilized by an adaptive server system to process computer-executable instructions that are a dynamic computational demand on the adaptive server system. The current load level is compared with a target load level for the resource to establish a resource load level comparison. The adaptive server system can then be reconfigured, based on the resource load level comparison, to change the current load level on the resource for resource overload protection. | 12-01-2011 |
20110302432 | SUPER CAPACITOR SUPPLEMENTED SERVER POWER - Super capacitor supplemented server power is described. In embodiments, a power system manager is implemented to monitor the capability of one or more power supplies to provide power for a server system. The power system manager can determine that the capability of the power supplies to provide the power is deficient, and then engage one or more super capacitor power modules to provide supplemental power for the server system to mitigate the power deficiency. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304211 | Rack-Based Uninterruptible Power Supply - A rack power unit is configured to be inserted into a device rack of a data center. The rack power unit includes one or more power supplies and one or more battery packs. The one or more power supplies are each configured to receive power (e.g., AC power) when the apparatus is in the device rack, and convert the received power to a DC power. The one or more power supplies are further configured to output the DC power to a DC power bus of the device rack. The one or more battery packs are each configured to provide, in response to an interruption in the received power, DC power to the DC power bus of the device rack. | 12-15-2011 |
20110316338 | Hierarchical Power Smoothing - Power is provided to one or more devices in a system that includes a hierarchical power smoothing environment having multiple tiers. In response to a peak in power usage by the one or more devices, power is provided from a first power smoothing component in a first tier of the multiple tiers. Additionally, power is provided to the one or more devices from power smoothing components in each of other tiers of the multiple tiers if the power smoothing component in a next lower tier of the multiple tiers is unable to provide sufficient power for the peak in power usage. If the power smoothing components in the multiple tiers are unable to provide sufficient power for the peak in power usage, then performance of at least one of the one or more devices is reduced in response to the peak in power usage. | 12-29-2011 |
20120065788 | MANAGING COMPUTATIONAL WORKLOADS OF COMPUTING APPARATUSES POWERED BY RENEWABLE RESOURCES - A method described herein includes an act of receiving data that is indicative of predicted weather conditions for a particular geographic region, wherein the particular geographic region has an energy generation system therein, and wherein the energy generation system utilizes at least one renewable energy resource to generate electrical power. The method also includes the act of scheduling a computational workload for at least one computer in a data center based at least in part upon the data that is indicative of the predicted weather conditions for the particular geographic region. | 03-15-2012 |
20120098343 | CHASSIS SLOTS ACCEPTING BATTERY MODULES AND OTHER MODULE TYPES - A chassis includes a component interconnect board having multiple multi-function slots coupled thereto. Each of the multi-function slots is configured to accept different types of modules, including a battery module and one or more other types of modules, such as server modules or storage modules. The component interconnect board also includes a power bus coupled to receive external power and route the external power to the multiple multi-function slots. | 04-26-2012 |
20120155704 | LOCALIZED WEATHER PREDICTION THROUGH UTILIZATION OF CAMERAS - Described herein are various technologies pertaining to predicting an amount of electrical power that is to be generated by a power system at a future point in time, wherein the power system utilizes a renewable energy resource to generate electrical power. A camera is positioned to capture an image of sky over a geographic region of interest. The image is analyzed to predict an amount of solar radiation that is to be received by the power source at a future point in time. The predicted solar radiation is used to predict an amount of electrical power that will be output by the power system at the future point in time. A computational resource of a data center that is powered by way of the power source is managed as a function of the predicted amount of power. | 06-21-2012 |
20120324245 | WIRELESS CLOUD-BASED COMPUTING FOR RURAL AND DEVELOPING AREAS - A framework that enables a local computing cloud infrastructure for rural (and third world) populations with the ability to connect into the global cloud. The framework include is a low cost architecture of long distance, wireless based, renewable energy powered, and small datacenter (DC) (referred to as a pico-DC) nodes that can fully operate off-grid, both power-wise and Internet connection-wise at a very low cost. Additionally, the framework includes power management and storage techniques that effectively enable low power and efficient power use. Thus, systems are self-sufficient, low maintenance and weather proof with no need for power or data connections. | 12-20-2012 |
20130120941 | MODULAR EQUIPMENT RACK SYSTEM FOR DATA CENTER - Various technologies described herein pertain to racking equipment in a data center. A modular equipment rack system can include an upper track, a lower track, a vertical support, a power and network distribution unit, and a tray. The upper track and the lower track can respectively include incrementally spaced mounting locations at which the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit can be attachable. The tray can be attachable to the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit when the vertical support is attached to the upper track at a first upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding first lower mounting location, and the power and network distribution unit is attached to the upper track at a second upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding second lower mounting location. | 05-16-2013 |
20130257160 | Transformer Coupled Current Capping Power Supply Topology - Described is a technology by which magnetic flux is used to provide backup power. A transformer has a line power source controllably coupled to a first input winding, and secondary power source controllably coupled to a second input winding. A controller monitors the line power and switches to the secondary power source if the line power voltage drops too low, or uses the secondary power source to augment the line power source if the line power current gets too high. Also described is incrementally transitioning from the secondary power source back to the line power source. | 10-03-2013 |
20130342968 | ENCLOSURE POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURES - Computational enclosures may be designed to distribute power from power supplies to load units (e.g., processors, storage devices, or network routers). The architecture may affect the efficiency, cost, modularity, accessibility, and space utilization of the components within the enclosure. Presented herein are power distribution architectures involving a distribution board oriented along a first (e.g., vertical) axis within the enclosure, comprising a power interconnect configured to distribute power among a set of load boards oriented along a second (e.g., lateral) axis and respectively connecting with a set of load units oriented along a third (e.g., sagittal) axis, and a set of power supplies also oriented along the third axis. This orientation may compactly and proximately position the loads near the power supplies in the distribution system, and result in a comparatively low local current that enables the use of printed circuit boards for the distribution board and load boards. | 12-26-2013 |
20140036452 | MODULAR EQUIPMENT RACK SYSTEM FOR DATA CENTER - Various technologies described herein pertain to racking equipment in a data center. A modular equipment rack system can include an upper track, a lower track, a vertical support, a power and network distribution unit, and a tray. The upper track and the lower track can respectively include incrementally spaced mounting locations at which the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit can be attachable. The tray can be attachable to the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit when the vertical support is attached to the upper track at a first upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding first lower mounting location, and the power and network distribution unit is attached to the upper track at a second upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding second lower mounting location. | 02-06-2014 |
20140167504 | PARALLEL BOOST VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY WITH LOCAL ENERGY STORAGE - A parallel boost voltage power supply with local energy storage comprises a local energy storage and a local energy storage boost converter that boosts the voltage of the local energy storage and provides it to existing DC bulk storage circuitry. Diodes in series with the boost converter and an existing power factor correction boost converter enable the DC bulk storage circuitry to receive power from both the local energy storage and external power sources. Transition between local energy storage and external power sources is performed in a controlled manner to avoid overloading external power sources. Additionally, local energy storage devices are recharged from an existing isolation transformer circuit in the power supply if the power being drawn from external sources is below a threshold. Operation without external power is extended via communications with server computing devices resulting in decreased power consumption by deactivating components or throttling down processors. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173299 | SERVER RACK FUEL CELL - Computing devices receive power from multiple fuel cells, consuming natural gas and outputting electrical energy natively consumable by the computing devices. The fuel cells are sized to provide power to a set of computing devices, such as a rack thereof. The computing devices of a failed fuel cell can receive power from adjacent fuel cells. Additionally, the fuel cells and computing devices are positioned to realize thermal symbiotic efficiencies. Controllers instruct the computing devices to deactivate or throttle down power consuming functions during instances where the power consumption demand is increasing faster than the power being sourced by fuel cells, and instruct the computing devices to activate or throttle up power consuming functions during instances where the power consumption demand is decreasing faster than the power being sourced by the fuel cells. Supplemental power sources, supplementing the fuel cells' inability to quickly change power output, are not required. | 06-19-2014 |
20150029643 | ENCLOSURE POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURES - Computational enclosures may be designed to distribute power from power supplies to load units (e.g., processors, storage devices, or network routers). The architecture may affect the efficiency, cost, modularity, accessibility, and space utilization of the components within the enclosure. Presented herein are power distribution architectures involving a distribution board oriented along a first (e.g., vertical) axis within the enclosure, comprising a power interconnect configured to distribute power among a set of load boards oriented along a second (e.g., lateral) axis and respectively connecting with a set of load units oriented along a third (e.g., sagittal) axis, and a set of power supplies also oriented along the third axis. This orientation may compactly and proximately position the loads near the power supplies in the distribution system, and result in a comparatively low local current that enables the use of printed circuit boards for the distribution board and load boards. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090100109 | AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF ITEM REPLICATION AND ASSOCIATED REPLICATION PROCESSES - Architecture for replicating and sharing of data (e.g., different types) by analyzing the type and source of the data, analyzing the recipient entities (e.g., users, other devices or systems) that will receive the data, setting access to the data, and configuring rules and defaults for replication and security/access controls. For example, a user can share data with recipient entities such as another user or group of users or another system. The data can be uploaded to a server for access and sharing by the intended recipients or made accessible directly from the recipient computing system. Thus, the intended recipient can access the data directly without being required to register, for example. The architecture automatically and transparently makes the data accessible to the intended recipients based on a number of criteria. | 04-16-2009 |
20090112806 | QUERY VIEW INFERRED FROM DATASOURCE AND QUERY - The disclosed technique analyzes the source of the query and the query itself, to automatically determine the results view presented to the user. This view can be inferred or authored. Before the query is displayed, the query and the source can be analyzed, the results of which are then passed as view control information to the view control component. In addition, analysis can be performed on the type of items in the result set, number of items in the result set, and/or previously selected views of the user and/or from a community of users. For example, if the results are all images, the view is for images, and if the result set is very large, the results can be shown in a grouped view. The user can be provided the option to override the default view. | 04-30-2009 |
20090150347 | SEARCH CONTROL AND AUTHORING ENVIRONMENT - A technique for adding a search control by a user to a file, webpage, desktop, or mobile device, for example. The control lets the end user create documents, webpages, or dashboards with static and/or dynamic content as easily as inserting pictures. The technique also facilitates the imbedding of control access to the search information via this control. When a document is created, the control allows for adding a search into the document, authoring the default view of the query (e.g., thumbnail, details, extended view, slideshow, timeline, etc.), setting the scope (e.g., local computer, website, company human resources database, etc.), and “publishing” states (e.g., dynamically update, static-fixed, query run on local machine, etc). The technique also facilitates the adding of views such as via a user interface control for “adding a search” and standard “search list view control.” | 06-11-2009 |