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20120072848 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL COLLECTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for establishing a network addressable collection of one or more media files based on a social connection. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request from a user to establish a collection associated with an event, wherein the collection relates to a network addressable site configured to provide a user interface for content provided by the user, and receiving content from the user to be stored with the collection. The method may further include receiving identification information from the user for one or more participant users, and transmitting a notification to the one or more participant users, wherein the notification includes a graphical display including a graphical representation of the content stored in the collection. | 03-22-2012 |
20120206332 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORIENTATION SENSITIVE BUTTON ASSIGNMENT - Methods and apparatus are provided for orientation sensitive configuration of a device. In one embodiment a method includes detecting a change in orientation of a device, and configuring a display of the device based on the change in orientation. The method may further include assigning operation of one or more buttons of the device based on the change in orientation, wherein a button of the device is assigned one or more functions not previously assigned to the button. The method may be performed by one or more of portable electronic device, media player, eReader, personal communication device, handheld computing device, imaging device, tablet computing device, imaging device, gaming device and computing devices in general. | 08-16-2012 |
20120210269 | BOOKMARK FUNCTIONALITY FOR READER DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS - Methods and apparatus are provided for presenting a reader application. In one embodiment a method includes displaying a user interface for a reader application, the user interface including a graphical representation identifying a digital book, and detecting a selection of the user interface associated with the graphical representation identifying the digital book. The method may further include detecting a bookmark file associated with the digital book, the bookmark file stored by the device, and presenting data associated with the bookmark file by the device, wherein the data is presented in association with presentation of the digital book. The method may allow for presenting one or more of a greeting message and digital engraving as an overlay to the digital book. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215800 | TIME-AWARD READING CONTENT - Embodiments generally relate to time-based reading content. In one embodiment, a method includes opening a content file, wherein the content file contains time-dependent content items. The method also includes determining the time of day, determining which time-dependent content items to display based on the time of day, and displaying the time-dependent content items based on the time of day. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216101 | ELECTRONIC READER SYSTEM WITH BOOKMARKING AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of an electronic reader system includes: identifying a first feature point on a first multimedia book when a behavior pattern matches or exceeds a threshold pattern; generating a first bookmark corresponding to the first feature point; ranking a mark importance priority of the first bookmark based on the behavior pattern; rendering the first bookmark for displaying on a display; and updating the display based on the mark importance priority. | 08-23-2012 |
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20080249470 | Communication Station and Software for Interfacing with an Infusion Pump, Analyte Monitor, Analyte Meter, or the Like - A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices. | 10-09-2008 |
20100160861 | Control Tabs for Infusion Devices and Methods of Using the Same - An external infusion device that infuses a fluid into an individual's body includes a housing, a reservoir, a drive system, a power supply, electrical elements, and a tab. The reservoir contains the fluid, and the drive system forces the fluid from the reservoir. The electrical elements control the power to the drive system to regulate the rate that fluid is forced from the reservoir. The tab mates with the housing, and contains at least one electrical element. The tab is removable, and may be replaced with a different tab. The different tab may change the rate fluid is forced from the reservoir. A tab may be removed from one external infusion device and installed in a different external infusion device. The tab may be limited to use in a predetermined number of external infusion devices and may include a power supply. | 06-24-2010 |
20120029941 | Communication Station and Software for Interfacing with an Infusion Pump, Analyte Monitor, Analyte Meter, or the Like - A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices. | 02-02-2012 |
20130324940 | External Infusion Device with Remote Programming, Bolus Estimator and/or Vibration Alarm Capabilities - An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324941 | External Infusion Device with Remote Programming, Bolus Estimator and/or Vibration Alarm Capabilities - An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device. | 12-05-2013 |