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20140201666 | DYNAMIC, FREE-SPACE USER INTERACTIONS FOR MACHINE CONTROL - Embodiments of display control based on dynamic user interactions generally include capturing a plurality of temporally sequential images of the user, or a body part or other control object manipulated by the user, and computationally analyzing the images to recognize a gesture performed by the user. In some embodiments, a scale indicative of an actual gesture distance traversed in performance of the gesture is identified, and a movement or action is displayed on the device based, at least in part, on a ratio between the identified scale and the scale of the displayed movement. In some embodiments, a degree of completion of the recognized gesture is determined, and the display contents are modified in accordance therewith. In some embodiments, a dominant gesture is computationally determined from among a plurality of user gestures, and an action displayed on the device is based on the dominant gesture. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201689 | FREE-SPACE USER INTERFACE AND CONTROL USING VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTS - During control of a user interface via free-space motions of a hand or other suitable control object, switching between control modes may be facilitated by tracking the control object's movements relative to, and its penetration of, a virtual control construct (such as a virtual surface construct). The position of the virtual control construct may be updated, continuously or from time to time, based on the control object's location. | 07-17-2014 |
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20090036842 | Consumable Activation Lever For Injection Device - A disposable injection device assembly includes a dispensing chamber housing, a plunger, and a lever. The dispensing chamber housing is coupled to a needle and has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface partially defines a dispensing chamber for holding a quantity of a substance. The plunger is engaged with the inner surface of the dispensing chamber housing, is capable of sliding in the dispensing chamber housing, and is fluidly sealed to the inner surface of the dispensing chamber housing. A housing at least partially surrounds the dispensing chamber housing. The lever is located on the housing. The lever actuates the injection device assembly. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036846 | Ophthalmic Injection System - An ophthalmic injection system has a tip segment attachable to and removable from a limited reuse assembly. The tip segment has a dispensing chamber housing, a plunger, a needle, a temperature control device, a thermal sensor, and a first housing at least partially enclosing the dispensing chamber housing, the temperature control device and the plunger. The limited reuse assembly has an actuator with a shaft, a power source for providing power to the actuator, a controller for controlling the actuator, a mechanical linkage interface, and a second housing at least partially enclosing the power source, the controller, and the actuator. The mechanical linkage interface is coupled to the actuator shaft and has a mating surface on one end. The substance is injected after the temperature of the substance is altered. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036868 | Spring Driven Ophthalmic Injection Device with Safety Actuator Lockout Feature - An ophthalmic injection device includes a dispensing chamber housing with an inner surface that partially defines a dispensing chamber for holding a substance, a plunger fluidly sealed to the interior surface of the dispensing chamber housing, and a needle fluidly coupled to the dispensing chamber. A temperature control device partially surrounds the dispensing chamber housing and alters a temperature of the substance. A piston is coupled to the plunger at one end and to a spring at the other end. The spring provides a force to drive the piston and the plunger. An actuator is coupled to the lockout bar with which a button is configured to interface. The actuator moves the lockout bar when the substance reaches a temperature, thereby allowing the button to be activated so that the spring provides the force to drive the plunger. An incorporated stop whose measurements may vary allow the expelled dosage to vary accordingly. | 02-05-2009 |
20090259194 | Keyed Safety Cap and Receptacle for Two Piece Injection Device - A keyed safety system for an injection device that has a safety cap and a receptacle. The safety cap has a generally hollow body for receiving the needle end of an injection device. An orientation mechanism is disposed on the outer surface of the safety cap, a retention mechanism is disposed on the outer surface of the safety cap, and a shroud extends from the safety cap. The receptacle has a cavity for receiving the safety cap. A complimentary orientation mechanism is disposed on a surface of the cavity, and a complimentary retention mechanism is disposed on the surface of the cavity. The orientation mechanism on the safety cap is configured to engage the complimentary orientation mechanism on the cavity so that the safety cap fits into the cavity in a single orientation. The retention mechanism on the safety cap is configured to engage the complimentary retention mechanism on the cavity so that the safety cap is prevented from rotating in the cavity. | 10-15-2009 |
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20110119119 | ADVERTISER INVOICING SYSTEM - An advertising invoicing system enables a invoicing for transactions reported by a buyer. The system allows a buyer to identify, from a list of transactions, a transaction to be reported. The system calculates an invoice and sends it to the seller. The seller may dispute or pay the invoice. The system allows the buyer to specify a beneficiary (for example, a charitable organization) so that a portion of the amount collected from the seller is contributed to the beneficiary. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119121 | SEARCHER CALL BACK REQUEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - A search based call back request system enables a user to request a follow up contact from a seller. The system provides search functionality and stores seller information such that when search results appear for sellers that have requested to offer call back service to a buyer, the system formats the search results screen to include a call back request indicator for the seller. The system includes functionality for the user to enter custom call back data. | 05-19-2011 |
20120089448 | SEARCHER CALL BACK REQUEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - A search based call back request system enables a user to request a follow up contact from a seller. The system provides search functionality and stores seller information such that when search results appear for sellers that have requested to offer call back service to a buyer, the system formats the search results screen to include a call back request indicator for the seller. The system includes functionality for the user to enter custom call back data. | 04-12-2012 |
20130091039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING SEARCH RESULTS INCLUDING A CALL BACK INIDICATOR - A search based call back request system enables a user to request a follow up contact from a seller. The system provides search functionality and stores seller information such that when search results appear for sellers that have requested to offer call back service to a buyer, the system formats the search results screen to include a call back request indicator for the seller. The system includes functionality for the user to enter custom call back data. | 04-11-2013 |
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20100153405 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SEARCH A DATA SOURCE BASED ON A COMPATABILITY VIA A SPECIFICATION - Methods and systems to search a data source based on compatibility via a specification are disclosed. The system receives a query from a buyer that includes keywords and identifies at least one keyword in the query as application information. The application information describes a first application. Next, the system infers the other keywords in the query as item information that describes a first part that is sought on a network-based marketplace. The first part is a component of the first application. Next, the system associates the application information with specification identifiers respectively for parts that fit the first application. Next, the system searches the data storage device to identify listings that respectively describe an item for sale on the network-based marketplace, the listings to include listing specification information that matches at least one of the specification identifiers. The listings further include listing item information that matches the item information. | 06-17-2010 |
20100153447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SEARCH A DATA SOURCE BASED ON A COMPATIBILITY WITH AN APPLICATION - Methods and systems to search a data source based on compatibility with an application. The system receives a first query that includes keywords and identifies at least one keyword in the first query as application information. The application information describes a first application. Next the system infers remaining keywords in the first query as item information that describe a first item that is sought on a network-based marketplace. The first item is a part that is compatible with the first application. Next, the system searches a data storage device to identify a first listing on the data storage device as matched. The first listing includes an item for sale on the network-based marketplace and listing item information that matches the item information in the first query. The first listing further includes listing application information that is matched based on the application information. | 06-17-2010 |
20130086034 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROCESS A DATA SEARCH REQUEST - Example systems and methods of processing a data search request are presented. In one example, a data search request including a plurality of constraints is received. Each of the plurality of constraints is of one of a plurality of constraint types. At least one of the plurality of constraints of a first constraint type is expanded to one or more constraints of at least one other constraint type. A plurality of search definitions is formulated utilizing the plurality of constraints. Each of the plurality of search definitions includes a unique constraint set excluding at least one of the plurality of constraints. A plurality of searches is performed using the plurality of search definitions to generate a plurality of search results. Data item counts corresponding to the search definitions are calculated. The data item counts and the corresponding search definitions are communicated to a client machine. | 04-04-2013 |
20140222856 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO CONFIGURE A QUERY LANGUAGE USING AN OPERATOR DICTIONARY - A method and a system to configure a query language using an operator dictionary are provided. Dictionary information that corresponds to a first user is generated. The dictionary information includes a first list of compatible query operators and a description of compatible data types that correspond to each operator in the first list of query operators. A search query to search for document information in a database is received from a first user. The database includes an inverted index. Terms of the search query from the first user are determined to be in accordance with the dictionary information that corresponds to the first user. The search query is applied to the inverted index in the database to identify the document information. The document information is sent to the first user. | 08-07-2014 |