Briggs, TX
Benjamin Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20110307486 | Managing Sensitive Data in Cloud Computing Environments - The illustrative embodiments provide a method, computer program product, and apparatus for managing collectively sensitive data. Collectively sensitive data is divided into a first partition for reassembly data, a second partition of the collectively sensitive data, and a third partition of the collectively sensitive data. Each of the second partition and the third partition are collectively nonsensitive in isolation. The first partition is stored in a translation table in a secure database. The translation table is configured for use in assembling collectively sensitive data from the second partition and the third partition. The second partition of the collectively sensitive data is stored in a first database associated with a first cloud computing environment. The third partition of collectively sensitive data is stored in a second database associated with a second cloud computing environment. | 12-15-2011 |
Benjamin H. Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20080248454 | REMOTE LABS FOR INTERNET-DELIVERED, PERFORMANCE-BASED CERTIFICATION EXAMS - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for presenting an internet-delivered, performance-based certification exam to a user. The process requests connection details for a remote computing server in response to receiving a login from the user. The process transmits a web form to the user, wherein the web form presents an objective portion of the certification exam to the user. The process initiates a remote computing client to present a practical portion of the certification exam to the user, and responsive to receiving the completed certification exam from the user, the process calculates a score for the certification exam according to a verification script. | 10-09-2008 |
Benjamin Hicks Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20100114673 | MEASURING THE RESPONSIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALS IN A SPECIFIED COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT - In a collaborative environment wherein persons use a specified system to communicate with one another, and a first person receives a request for information from one or more other persons, embodiments of the invention are used to provide a comprehensive measurement of collaboration that indicates the effectiveness of the first person in collaborating with one or more other persons in the environment. In an embodiment directed to a method, the embodiment includes, for each response made by the first person to one of the received requests, determining the value of at least one metric that represents the value of the response. The method further includes deriving one or more additional measurement values, wherein each additional measurement value represents the value of the participation of the first person in each of one or more additional measurable collaborative activities. The method further comprises selectively combining each of the metric values with each of the additional measurement values, and also with a prespecified policy, in order to produce the comprehensive measurement of collaboration. | 05-06-2010 |
Bernard Edwin Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20130346155 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND ANALYZING REAL-TIME CUSTOMER FEEDBACK - A system and method for digitally collecting and analyzing real-time customer feedback. In at least one embodiment, a tablet computer or other digital device is used to collect guest feedback on-site in real time. The device sends the feedback to a server where the feedback is stored and analyzed. The feedback can then be viewed from a Client Portal, which can also be used to customize and configure the Device in real-time. | 12-26-2013 |
Christian Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20110191809 | Viral Syndicated Interactive Product System and Method Therefor - A method for facilitating the order of commercial products in connection with the display of media content, whereby a player comprises a media production component and an interactive e-commerce component embedded therein. The player with the e-commerce component can be virally copied and propagated from one web page to any number of other web pages. | 08-04-2011 |
20130054757 | CONTAINERIZED SOFTWARE FOR VIRALLY COPYING FROM ONE ENDPOINT TO ANOTHER - A method, system and computer readable medium include objects with media content. The method includes receiving, at one or more servers, a request for the media content to be displayed at an endpoint. The method includes identifying information about an environment associated with the endpoint. The method includes identifying a set of objects to include in a container for the media content based on the information identified about the environment. At least one of the objects includes program code for completing a transaction during display of the media content. Additionally, the method includes sending, by one or more servers, the set of objects to the endpoint. | 02-28-2013 |
20140250211 | CONTAINERIZED SOFTWARE FOR VIRALLY COPYING FROM ONE ENDPOINT TO ANOTHER - A method, system and computer readable medium include objects with media content. The method includes receiving, at one or more servers, a request for the media content to be displayed at an endpoint. The method includes identifying information about an environment associated with the endpoint. The method includes identifying a set of objects to include in a container for the media content based on the information identified about the environment. At least one of the objects includes program code for completing a transaction during display of the media content. Additionally, the method includes sending, by one or more servers, the set of objects to the endpoint. | 09-04-2014 |
20150039468 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PEER-ASSISTED E-COMMERCE SHOPPING - A method for peer-assisted shopping including receiving, at a first device, a transacting media container comprising base content and supplemental content related to one or more items in the base content. The method also includes receiving a selection of at least one of the one or more items. The method also includes initiating a first shopping cart within the transacting media container of the first device, the first shopping cart identifying the at least one selected item. The method also includes establishing a communication channel with a second device. The method also includes transmitting information to synchronize a second shopping cart associated with the second device with the first shopping cart. | 02-05-2015 |
20150073919 | DYNAMIC BINDING OF CONTENT TRANSACTIONAL ITEMS - A method of dynamically binding supplemental content to a content transactional item includes identifying the content transactional item at a device and identifying a description related to the content transactional item. The method also includes obtaining the supplemental content based on the description, where the supplemental content provides additional information about the content transactional item. The method further includes dynamically binding the supplemental content to the content transactional item and positioning the supplemental content in association with the content transactional item using a supplemental interactive display. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074710 | DYNAMIC BINDING OF VIDEO CONTENT - A method of dynamically binding supplemental content to video content includes receiving the video content at a device and identifying at least one value related to one or more products or services, where the at least one value is associated with the video content. The method also includes obtaining the supplemental content based on the at least one value, where the supplemental content provides additional information about the one or more products or services. In addition, the method includes dynamically binding the supplemental content to the video content and positioning the supplemental content in association with the video content using a supplemental interactive display. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074711 | DYNAMIC BINDING OF LIVE VIDEO CONTENT - A method of dynamically binding supplemental content to live video content includes receiving the live video content at a device and identifying a description of the live video content. The method also includes obtaining the supplemental content based on the description, where the supplemental content provides additional information about one or more products or services related to the live video content. The method further includes dynamically binding the supplemental content to the live video content and positioning the supplemental content in association with the live video content using a supplemental interactive display. | 03-12-2015 |
20150092111 | N-LEVEL REPLICATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT - A method includes receiving a transacting media container having video content and an affiliate tracking identifier with first entity information associated with a first entity. The method also includes identifying second entity information associated with a second entity and retrieving supplemental content based on the second entity information. The method further includes adding the supplemental content to the transacting media container and the second entity information to the affiliate tracking identifier. | 04-02-2015 |
20150095455 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING RELATIONSHIPS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTENT PROVISIONING - A method includes receiving transaction information related to supplemental content that is presented in association with base content, where the transaction information includes an identification of a user. The method also includes identifying a relationship between the user and a content provider that provided the base content using the identification. The method further includes obtaining user transaction credentials from the content provider and completing a transaction for the user using the user transaction credentials. | 04-02-2015 |
Elliot Sheldon Briggs, Lubbock, TX US
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20120314820 | High-Performance Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Receiver - Devices, methods, and systems for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) receiver comprising a processor configured to execute a maximum likelihood timing estimator for OFDM symbol timing, a resampling filter for sampling clock frequency offset correcting via a loop filter, where the loop filter may be configured to receive a symbol timing loop error and provide, via a delay accumulator input signals to the resampling filter, and where the resampling filter may be configured to output a resampled signal for demodulating. | 12-13-2012 |
Gary Marshall Briggs, Houston, TX US
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20110180273 | Tapered Spline Connection for Drill Pipe, Casing, and Tubing - An apparatus comprises a first number of splines located near a first end of a first joint section and a second number of splines located near a second end of a second joint section. The first number of splines extends in an axial direction of the first joint section and spans a circumferential surface of the first joint section. Each of the first number of splines has a base, a tip, and a pair of flanks that extends from the base to the tip and forms an acute angle. Each of the first number of splines are configured to be received between adjacent pairs of splines in the second number of splines as the first end of the first joint section and the second end of the second joint section are joined. | 07-28-2011 |
20120012301 | Electrical Wiring for Drill Pipe, Casing, and Tubing - An apparatus includes a first pin and a second pin. The first pin has a first joint section. The first joint section has first holes extending a length of the first joint section and terminating at a first preload face. The second pin has a second joint section. The second joint section has second holes extending a length of the first joint section and terminating at a second preload face. The second joint section is adapted to receive the first joint section and the first holes match the second holes when the first pin and the second pin are mated. | 01-19-2012 |
20140054886 | Tapered Spline Connection for Drill Pipe, Casing, and Tubing - An apparatus comprises a first number of splines located near a first end of a first joint section and a second number of splines located near a second end of a second joint section. The first number of splines extends in an axial direction of the first joint section and spans a circumferential surface of the first joint section. Each of the first number of splines has a base, a tip, and a pair of flanks that extends from the base to the tip and forms an acute angle. Each of the first number of splines are configured to be received between adjacent pairs of splines in the second number of splines as the first end of the first joint section and the second end of the second joint section are joined. | 02-27-2014 |
Guy Briggs, Coppell, TX US
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20150067160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SPECIFYING SERVICE LEVEL CRITERIA - Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture to generate file transfer monitoring criteria are disclosed. An example method obtains a file transfer log file from a first network entity and obtains from the transfer log file file transfer metadata that is associated with file transfer activity between the first network entity and a second network entity. The file transfer metadata is used to generate a file transfer monitoring criterion that is associated with selectively monitoring the file transfer activity between the first network entity and the second network entity. Service level criteria associated with the file transfer event is automatically updated based on the file transfer monitoring criterion. | 03-05-2015 |
James M. Briggs, Katy, TX US
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20080249181 | Compositions Having Antimycrobial Activity Including a Hydroxamate or a Hydroxamate and a Hydroxlyamine - Antimycorbacterial compositions are disclosed comprising at least one hydroxamate or at least one hydroxamate and at least one hydroxylamine. The preferred ratio of hydroxamate to hydroxylamines is about 100:1 to about 1:1. A method for inhibiting mycobacterial growth is also disclosed comprising the step of administering the compositions of this invention to an animal including a human. | 10-09-2008 |
Jeff Briggs, Denton, TX US
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20130327655 | ELECTRO-COAGULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method for water treatment system comprising: mixing feed water to be treated with an agent to increase a pH level of the feed water; running the feed water through a plurality of Electro-Coagulation (EC) units; and running the feed water through a plurality of settling tank chambers wherein each successive settling tank chamber removes smaller particles. | 12-12-2013 |
Jim Briggs, Denton, TX US
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20130327655 | ELECTRO-COAGULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method for water treatment system comprising: mixing feed water to be treated with an agent to increase a pH level of the feed water; running the feed water through a plurality of Electro-Coagulation (EC) units; and running the feed water through a plurality of settling tank chambers wherein each successive settling tank chamber removes smaller particles. | 12-12-2013 |
Richard Briggs, Dallas, TX US
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20090039235 | Method for determining location and movement of a moving object - The present invention discloses a method for determining location and movement of a moving object. One embodiment of the method tracks the movement of a target during medical imaging scanning and transmits the position shift to the medical imaging scanning device in real time. The method includes the steps of projecting structured light on the target, receiving the reflection of structured light, converting the received structured light into spatial positions, and transmitting the positional shift to the medical imaging scanning device. The method further includes the step of adjusting the medical imaging scanning device in response to the positional change to increase accuracy. | 02-12-2009 |
20110181893 | Apparatus and method for tracking movement of a target - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method to track the movement of a target. One embodiment tracks the movement of the patient during medical imaging scanning using optical technology. Optical systems record the position and movement of the target and provide inputs to a processor. The processor is capable of performing mathematical analysis of the movement of the target to determine the positional shift of the patient. Weighted averages, phase correlation, Fourier-Mellin algorithms, and cross-correlation of data related to X-Y translation are used to calculate movement of the target subject. Feedback related to the movement is provided to the medical imaging scanning machine which allows for adjustments in focusing coils for real time tracking of the patient's movements during the procedure. As a result, the medical image scanning procedure becomes more accurate as it is adjusted for the patient's movements. | 07-28-2011 |
Richard W. Briggs, Dallas, TX US
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20100113915 | ORTHOGONALLY POSITIONED TAGGING IMAGING METHOD FOR ARTERIAL LABELING WITH FAIR - Methods, devices, and systems for creating an MRI image using an orthogonally positioned tagging imaging method for arterial labeling with FAIR. Embodiments of the present methods for creating an MRI image may include positioning a perfusion imaging plane that corresponds to an image target area of an imaging object, and causing an MRI image to be generated that corresponds to a representation of the image target area at the perfusion imaging plane. The perfusion imaging plane may be orthogonal to a direction of inflow from immediately proximal arteries of the image target area. | 05-06-2010 |
20100164496 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE SUPPRESSION OF SUPERIOR TAGGING IN FLOW-SENSITIVE ALTERNATING INVERSION RECOVERY - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for suppression of venous artifacts from superior tagging in flow-sensitive alternating inversion recovery. The systems may include an image capture device and a controller. The controller may be configured to cause the image capture device to perform a labeling experiment, capture a first image of a slice of body tissue, perform a control experiment, and capture a second image of the slice of body tissue. The systems may be configured to perform a ninety (90) degree RF saturation pulse directed to a portion of body tissue that is superior to the first slice of body tissue imaged during at least one of the labeling experiment and/or the control experiment, and to apply a spoiler gradient subsequent to the saturation pulse during at least one of the labeling experiment and/or the control experiment. | 07-01-2010 |
Scott W. Briggs, Cypress, TX US
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20130184010 | TRANSMITTING LOCATION INFORMATION FROM A COMPUTING DEVICE - A wireless communication module on a portable communication device transmits location information about the device via text messaging in response to receiving a text message request for location information. In various embodiments, the wireless communication module transmits location information when a computing platform on the portable communication device is in a non-operative state. | 07-18-2013 |
Stephen William Briggs, Austin, TX US
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20130270187 | NON-DISPERSIVE PROCESS FOR OIL RECOVERY - A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors, comprising the steps of: pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to the membranes or membrane contactors, contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the membrane contactors, pumping one or more recovery fluids through the membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, and removing a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the membranes or membrane contactors. | 10-17-2013 |
20130334137 | NON-DISPERSIVE OIL RECOVERY FROM OIL INDUSTRY LIQUID SOURCES - The present invention includes a method and system for separating oil from water and particulate contaminants from a oil/water/solid mixture, comprising: a solid removal system for removing small, medium and large solids from a oil/water/solid mixture to form a oil and water stream and a membrane contactor system for separating the oil from the water in the oil and water stream. | 12-19-2013 |
20140131279 | SIMULTANEOUS REMOVAL OF OIL AND GASES FROM LIQUID SOURCES USING A HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for removing oil from a oil-containing liquid comprising oil and gas comprising: a source of oil-containing liquid; and a membrane contactor system in fluid communication with the source of oil-containing liquid, the membrane contactor system comprising one or more membrane contactors having a first and a second surface, wherein the first surface coalesces oil and removes gas from the oil-containing liquid, and the oil and gas are collected on the second surface from the oil-containing liquid. | 05-15-2014 |
20140243573 | OIL QUALITY USING A MICROPOROUS HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE - The present invention includes methods and systems for improving oil quality of a contaminated oil mixture by removing contaminants from a contaminated oil comprising the steps of: pretreating a membrane contactor system having a first and a second surface with an hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid is contacted to at least one of the first and second surfaces; obtaining a contaminated oil that comprises oil and lipophobic contaminants; contacting the contaminated oil onto a first surface of one or more membrane contactors to coalesce the oil on the first surface; and collecting the coalesced oil from the contaminated oil on the second surface of the membrane contactor. | 08-28-2014 |
20150087877 | ENHANCING FLUX OF A MICROPOROUS HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE - The present invention includes a system and method for improving oil recovery from a liquid source of oil, comprising: a membrane contactor in contact with a liquid source of oil; a heating/cooling device connected to at least one of the liquid source of oil or a collection fluid; and a membrane contactor system having one or more membrane contactors having a first and a second surface, wherein at least one of the first or second surfaces coalesce one or more oils from the liquid source of oil allowing the coalesced oil to be collected on the opposite surface of the membrane, wherein a temperature differential between the liquid source of oil and the collection fluid enhances the oil recovery at the membrane contactor from the liquid source of oil. | 03-26-2015 |
Thad E. Briggs, Dallas, TX US
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20080283975 | FORMATION OF A SILICON OXIDE INTERFACE LAYER DURING SILICON CARBIDE ETCH STOP DEPOSITION TO PROMOTE BETTER DIELECTRIC STACK ADHESION - In accordance with the present teachings, semiconductor devices and methods of making semiconductor devices and dielectric stack in an integrated circuit are provided. The method of forming a dielectric stack in an integrated circuit can include providing a semiconductor structure including one or more copper interconnects and forming an etch stop layer over the semiconductor structure in a first processing chamber. The method can also include forming a thin silicon oxide layer over the etch stop layer in the first processing chamber and forming an ultra low-k dielectric layer over the thin silicon oxide layer in a second processing chamber, wherein forming the thin silicon oxide layer improves adhesion between the etch stop layer and the ultra low-k dielectric as compared to a dielectric stack that is devoid of the thin silicon oxide layer between the etch stop layer and the ultra low-k dielectric. | 11-20-2008 |
20090160029 | Scribe Seal Structure for Improved Noise Isolation - Disclosed is a semiconductor wafer with an array of integrated circuit chips with scribe lane structures forming edge and intra-chip seals for use in protecting the IC circuitry. Substantially parallel scribe seal structures extend around the periphery of each chip; the two scribe seal structures have a separation gap. Preferred embodiments of the invention also include wafers of ICs each having two or more distinctive circuitry blocks such as analog and digital circuitry, separated by an intra-chip seal. Preferred embodiments of also include ICs having two or more distinctive circuit blocks separated by a scribe seal structure with a separation gap and a routing channel for use in passing signals among the circuit blocks. | 06-25-2009 |
Will Briggs, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150134132 | Method and Apparatus for Security Constrained Economic Dispatch in Hybrid Power Systems - The teachings herein disclose an advantageous method and apparatus for performing Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) for a hybrid power system that includes one or more AC grids interconnected with one or more multi-terminal High Voltage DC (HVDC) grids. The teachings include optimizing a non-linear objective function, subject to a set of constraints that include AC and DC grid constraints, for determining the SCED solution using successive linear approximation. The linear programming model used in the linear approximations is advantageously augmented with a DC grid portion in a manner that accounts for the effects of the DC grid on the AC grid, but which does not require exposing proprietary DC grid modeling details, and which conforms the resultant SCED solution to all applicable AC and DC grid constraints, including AC grid line flow constraints, AC grid power balance constraints, DC grid line flow constraints, and DC grid power balance constraints. | 05-14-2015 |