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20160026377 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, CURATING, AGGREGATING, AND DISPLAYING METRICS DATA FROM AND TO STAKEHOLDERS IN THE CHARITABLE SECTOR - A system for analyzing data, comprising a metrics data system operating on a processor and configured to generate a user prompt that allows a user to interactively provide metrics data associated with an organization. A metrics display function system operating on the processor and configured to generate a user prompt that allows a user to interactively select or modify a display process that is to be applied to the metrics data. A metrics analytics function system operating on the processor and configured to generate a user prompt that allows a user to interactively select or modify a data analysis function that is to be applied to the metrics data. | 01-28-2016 |
20160026693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA MANAGEMENT - A system for matching entities comprising a contributor parameter system operating on a processor and configured to generate a plurality of contributor selection controls, each contributor selection control associated with one or more user-selectable parameters. A recipient parameter system operating on the processor and configured to generate a plurality of recipient input controls, each recipient input control associated with one or more user-selectable parameters. A recipient bundling system operating on the processor and configured to receive the user-selected parameters from the contributor selection controls and the user-selected parameters from the recipient input controls and to select a plurality of recipients as a function of the user-selected parameters from the contributor selection controls and the user-selected parameters from the recipient input controls. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027072 | INTEGRATED MECHANISM FOR SHARING INDIVIDUAL DATA TO A CENTRAL SYSTEM AND SOCIAL NETWORKS - A data processing system is disclosed that includes a social network user account operating on a social network, wherein the social network user account includes user data that uniquely identifies a user and associated algorithmic functionality uniquely associated with the user, and the social network includes a plurality of server systems that are configured to execute the algorithmic functionality uniquely associated with the user on demand. A charitable website independent from the social network and configured to provide data to a web browser system in response to a request from the user. A graphic user interface control operating in conjunction with the charitable website and having associated functionality for correlating a donation to the charitable website with the social network user account. | 01-28-2016 |
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20100276785 | DOPING OF SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES - A system and method for variable doping within a semiconductor structure for improved efficiency is described. One embodiment includes a semiconductor structure comprising a first semiconductor layer comprising a first semiconductor material, and a second semiconductor layer comprising a second semiconductor material, wherein the second semiconductor material is an oppositely-typed semiconductor material from the first semiconductor material, and wherein the second semiconductor layer comprises a first region adjacent to the first semiconductor layer, wherein the first region comprises low-doped second semiconductor material, and a second region adjacent to the first region, wherein the second region comprises highly-doped second semiconductor material to increase a built-in potential of the semiconductor structure. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279493 | DOPING OF SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES - A system and method for intentional doping, including variable doping, within a semiconductor structure for improved efficiency is described. One embodiment includes a method for forming a semiconductor structure, the method comprising forming a first semiconductor layer, wherein the first semiconductor layer comprises a first semiconductor material, and forming a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer, wherein the second semiconductor layer comprises a second semiconductor material, wherein the second semiconductor material is an oppositely-typed semiconductor material from the first semiconductor material, and wherein the second semiconductor layer comprises a first region adjacent to the first semiconductor layer, wherein the first region comprises second semiconductor material, and a second region adjacent to the first region, wherein the second region comprises intentionally doped second semiconductor material to increase a built-in potential of the semiconductor structure. | 11-04-2010 |
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20120026177 | RESIZING OBJECTS IN REGIONS OF VIRTUAL UNIVERSES - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach to resize (e.g., shrink and/or enlarge) objects in a region of a VU so that additional objects can be accommodated. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism for a region/room to calculate when it has reached full capacity, and use a configurable multiplier to decrease the size of all objects in the room, including avatars, desks, chairs, tables, etc. This allows for accommodation of a significantly higher quantity of objects within the region. In a typical embodiment, the transition to smaller size would be seamless to the user. Moreover, in one embodiment, if the room is of a certain type (e.g., auditorium), additional objects may be auto-created or deleted based on the number of avatars entering or exiting the room. Still yet, objects can be enlarged as the occupancy falls below the capacity. | 02-02-2012 |
20140310040 | USING CROWDSOURCING FOR PROBLEM DETERMINATION - One embodiment of the invention, directed to a computer implemented method in a computer system comprising at least one component, includes the step of responsive to detecting a problem in the system, generating a set of crowdsourcing tasks for analyzing a first possible cause of the detected problem. The method further includes the steps of assigning the set of crowdsourcing tasks to one or more selected crowdsourcing experts, and using information derived at least in part from task results provided by one or more crowdsourcing experts to compute a problem completeness (PC) index. Responsive to determining that the first possible cause is not the root cause of the detected problem, the PC Index is used to determine whether to assign one or more additional crowdsourcing tasks to any crowdsourcing experts. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310061 | USING CROWDSOURCING FOR PROBLEM DETERMINATION - One embodiment of the invention, directed to a computer implemented method in a computer system comprising at least one component, includes the step of responsive to detecting a problem in the system, generating a set of crowdsourcing tasks for analyzing a first possible cause of the detected problem. The method further includes the steps of assigning the set of crowdsourcing tasks to one or more selected crowdsourcing experts, and using information derived at least in part from task results provided by one or more crowdsourcing experts to compute a problem completeness (PC) index. Responsive to determining that the first possible cause is not the root cause of the detected problem, the PC Index is used to determine whether to assign one or more additional crowdsourcing tasks to any crowdsourcing experts. | 10-16-2014 |
20150066598 | PREDICTING SERVICE DELIVERY COSTS UNDER BUSINESS CHANGES - A method for predicting service delivery costs for a changed business requirement including detecting an infrastructure change corresponding to the changed business requirement affecting a computer server, deriving a service delivery workload change of the computer server from the infrastructure change, and determining a service delivery cost of the computer server based on the service delivery workload change. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067140 | PREDICTING SERVICE DELIVERY METRICS USING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DATA - A method for predicting a computerized service delivery organization workload including collecting data of a computer implementing service delivery routine including overlapping samples of load values, overlapping samples of performance values, overlapping samples of event outputs, ticket values and ticket volumes, building a first correlation of said load values with said performance values for predicting new performance values based on new data, building a second correlation of said performance values with said event outputs, said ticket values and said ticket volumes, combining said first and second correlations into a third correlation for correlating said load values with a ticket volume and an event volume, and determining at least one projected event volume or projected ticket volume value using said third correlation and at least one projected load value of said computer. | 03-05-2015 |
20150181001 | RESIZING OBJECTS IN REGIONS OF VIRTUAL UNIVERSES - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach to resize (e.g., shrink and/or enlarge) objects in a region of a VU so that additional objects can be accommodated. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism for a region/room to calculate when it has reached full capacity, and use a configurable multiplier to decrease the size of all objects in the room, including avatars, desks, chairs, tables, etc. This allows for accommodation of a significantly higher quantity of objects within the region. In a typical embodiment, the transition to smaller size would be seamless to the user. Moreover, in one embodiment, if the room is of a certain type (e.g., auditorium), additional objects may be auto-created or deleted based on the number of avatars entering or exiting the room. Still yet, objects can be enlarged as the occupancy falls below the capacity. | 06-25-2015 |
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20100085990 | Systems and methods for a network device to update timing packets to reflect delay - Systems and methods for a network device to update timing packets to reflect delay are provided. A timing packet processor is externally connected to the network device. All timing packets are processed by the timing packet processor. The timing packets are updated to reflect an estimate of delay introduced by the network device. | 04-08-2010 |
20100235663 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 09-16-2010 |
20120066531 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE POWER CONTROL IN A MULTI-LANE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - An apparatus consisting of a digital communication channel comprised of a multiplicity of lanes where data is striped across the lanes in a predefined sequence. Each lane has the ability to be powered down or powered up in response to the amount of data being held in a transmit buffer at one end of the communication channel. The method consists of monitoring the amount of data being held in the transmit buffer; making the decision of how many lanes are required based on the amount of data; sending signals to cause the required number of lanes to be powered down or powered up; and performing the required power down or power up action at the particular transmitter and receiver. The fill level of the transmit buffer is continually monitored and the required number of active lanes and the striping sequence is calculated and updated as required as a function of the fill level, where a larger amount of data waiting to be transmitted will result in a greater number of lanes being powered up and a smaller amount of data waiting to be transmitted will result in a lesser number of lanes being powered up. | 03-15-2012 |
20120137157 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 05-31-2012 |
20130305070 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 11-14-2013 |
20150309558 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 10-29-2015 |
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20080287706 | Method and apparatus for making acetic acid with improved light ends column productivity - An improved apparatus and method of producing acetic acid includes condensing overhead vapor to provide reflux to the light ends column as well as condensing vapor from a central portion of the light ends column to increase capacity. Throughput or load on the light ends column is substantially reduced without compromising product quality. | 11-20-2008 |
20110190552 | Process for Heat Integration for Ethanol Production and Purification Process - Ethanol production from the hydrogenation of acetic acid requires energy to drive the hydrogenation reaction and the purification of the crude ethanol product. Heat integration process to recover heat from one part of the production process to be used within the process improves efficiencies and reduces costs. | 08-04-2011 |
20110250101 | Method and Apparatus for Making Acetic Acid with Improved Light Ends Column Productivity - An improved apparatus and method of producing acetic acid includes condensing overhead vapor to provide reflux to the light ends column as well as condensing vapor from a central portion of the light ends column to increase capacity. Throughput or load on the light ends column is substantially reduced without compromising product quality. | 10-13-2011 |
20110275864 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL USING AN EXTRACTIVE DISTILLATION COLUMN - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of crude ethanol product are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In addition, the process involves separating the crude ethanol product using an extractive distillation column that employs an extraction agent, such as a recycled stream comprising water. | 11-10-2011 |
20120253084 | VENT SCRUBBERS FOR USE IN PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - A process for producing ethanol comprising the steps of hydrogenating an acetic acid feed stream to form a crude ethanol product and separating at least a portion of the crude ethanol product to form an ethanol stream and at least one vent stream. The vent stream comprises non-condensable gases at least one volatile organic. The process further comprises the step of scrubbing the vent stream with at least two different solvents to recover the volatile organics. The vent stream may also comprise entrained ethanol, which may also be recovered. | 10-04-2012 |
20120277483 | Water Control In Alcohol Production From Hydrogenation - Recovery of alcohol, in particular ethanol, from a crude product obtained from the hydrogenation of a feed stream comprising a carbonylation stock selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, and acetic acid and an ester thereof. The hydrogenation reaction produces a reactor product that is dehydrated to produce a dried product stream that comprises less water than the feed stream. This controls the additional water fed to the hydrogenation unit. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277485 | Process to Recover Alcohol From an Acidic Residue Stream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277490 | Process to Recover Alcohol From An Ethyl Acetate Residue Stream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 11-01-2012 |
20130053606 | Process for Producing Ethanol Using An Extractive Distillation Column - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of crude ethanol product are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In addition, the process involves separating the crude ethanol product using an extractive distillation column that employs an extraction agent, such as a recycled stream comprising water. | 02-28-2013 |
20140058139 | Process for Heat Integration for Ethanol Production and Purification Process - Ethanol production from the hydrogenation of acetic acid requires energy to drive the hydrogenation reaction and the purification of the crude ethanol product. Heat integration process to recover heat from one part of the production process to be used within the process improves efficiencies and reduces costs. | 02-27-2014 |
20150099904 | Process To Recover Alcohol From An Ethyl Acetate Residue Stream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 04-09-2015 |
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20080278202 | Capacitive load driving device - An improved capacitive load driving device that provides increased signal voltage gain, over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protections, over-modulation prevention, output level control, minimized harmonic generation, and compensation for propagation medium distortion. The device includes driver/amplifier circuitry, protection circuitry, and an output stage. The driver/amplifier circuitry simultaneously modulates and discretizes an analog input signal by comparing it with a specified digitally-synthesized modulation waveform, which is a repeating series of approximately parabolic waveforms. The resulting PWM waveform is processed to generate a discrete low-harmonic sine wave approximation used to produce gate drive signals for the output stage. The protection circuitry monitors the device for fault conditions, and, in the event a fault condition is detected, controls startup and automatic shutdown. The output stage includes an H-bridge that drives an impedance-matching transformer feeding an inductor. When the device is used to drive a capacitive transducer, the impedance-matching transformer, the inductor, and the transducer form a series-resonant circuit for boosting the signal voltage gain, reducing power consumption, and filtering higher harmonics. | 11-13-2008 |
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20130044042 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - An electronic device including a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user is disclosed. The frame can include a bridge configured to be supported on the nose of the user and a brow portion coupled to and extending away from the bridge and configured to be positioned over a side of a brow of the user. The frame can further include an arm coupled to the brow portion and extending to a free end. The first arm can be positionable over a temple of the user with the free end disposed near an ear of the user. The device can also include a transparent display affixed to the frame adjacent the brow portion and an input affixed to the frame and configured for receiving from the user an input associated with a function. Information related to the function can be presentable on the display. | 02-21-2013 |
20130169513 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A wearable computing device includes a bone conduction transducer, an extension arm, a light pass hole, and a flexible touch pad input circuit. When a user wears the device, the transducer contacts the user's head. A display is attached to a free end of an extension arm. The extension arm is pivotable such that a distance between the display and the user's eye is adjustable to provide the display at an optimum position. The light pass hole may include a light emitting diode and a flash. The touch pad input circuit may be adhered to at least one side arm such that parting lines are not provided between edges of the circuit and the side arm. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176626 | WEARABLE DEVICE ASSEMBLY WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - An electronic device for use with a wearable structure configured to be worn on the head of a user includes a display element and a housing having an arm portion and an elbow portion. The housing is configured to be removably affixed to the wearable structure at the arm portion thereof. The elbow portion of the housing defines a display end of the housing that supports the display element. The arm extends along a longitudinal axis of the housing, and the elbow portion is configured such that the display end supports the display element along a display axis disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. Image generating means are disposed within the housing and configured for generating an image presentable to the user on the display element. An input device is affixed to the housing and is configured for receiving from the user an input. | 07-11-2013 |
20130188080 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - An electronic device includes a band configured to be worn on the head of a user. The band has a central portion and first and second temple portions extending therefrom. The central portion is configured to contact a portion of the face of a user, and the temple portions are configured to contact portions of the head of the user near ears thereof. An operational unit having a display element is affixed to the first temple portion and includes a housing having an arm defining a longitudinal axis. The housing also includes an elbow portion defining a display end that supports the display element such that it extends along a display axis angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and such that the display element is positionable over an eye of the user. Image generating means are disposed within the housing for generating an image presentable on the display element. | 07-25-2013 |
20130235331 | EYEGLASS FRAME WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT FUNCTIONALITY - An electronic device includes a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user and having first and second rims with lenses and a bridge between the rims for resting on the nose of the user. First and second temple portions extend away from the rims to ends and are can be positioned over the temples of the user with the ends near the ears of the user. The device further includes a display element over one of the lenses and a housing having an arm portion affixed to the first temple portion. An elbow portion of the housing defines a display end that supports the display element at an angle to the arm portion. Image generating means within the housing can present an image on the display element. An input device on the housing can receive an input from the user. | 09-12-2013 |
20130248412 | DEVICE CASE WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY - A case for a device includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity. A first one of the walls is opposite the opening and is configured as a support surface to support a portion of a first housing of the device and also has a first recess therein configured to receive a portion of at least a first end of a band of the device. A second one of the walls defines an edge of the opening that is configured to extend along a center support of the band with the optical element of the device being positioned between the second one of the walls and the support surface when the device is received in the cavity. The case also includes a lid configured to cover the opening and to selectively enclose the interior cavity. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249776 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - A head-wearable device includes a center support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the center frame support and a second side arm extending from a second end of the center support. The device further includes an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element. The extension arm extends at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the center support and further extends from the first side arm to a display end that supports the display element in a position on a second side of the center support. The extension arm has a joint therein configured for movement of the display element at least in a direction having a lateral component relative to the center support. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249777 | DEVICE CONNECTION CABLE - A connection cable for use with a wearable electronic device includes a first end unit configured to connect with an electronic component and a second end unit. The second end unit has a housing with a connection end configured to connect with a connection feature of an extension arm of the device and a support end spaced apart from the connection end. The housing is configured such that, when the connection end is connected with the connection feature, the support end, the first end of a band of the device, and a nosepiece of the device define at least three points of contact along a plane spaced apart from the surface of the extension arm with the second end unit disposed between the surface of the extension arm and the plane. The cable also includes a cable body extending between the first end unit and the second end unit. | 09-26-2013 |
20130250503 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE FRAME - A device is configured to be worn on a user's head. In one aspect, the device includes a center frame support and first and second side arms. Each side arm has a first end connecting to the center frame support and a free end remote from the first end. The device also includes an extension arm that projects from one of the side arms in a direction proximate the center frame support. The extension arm is configured to present information to the user via a display device. The center frame support and the first and second side arms form a band worn on the user's head. In one embodiment, the free end of the first side arm is elongated relative to the free end of the second side arm to form an asymmetric U shape. In another embodiment, a removable or adjustable nose bridge couples to the center frame support. | 09-26-2013 |
20130258270 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - A head-wearable device includes a center support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the center frame support and a second side arm extending from a second end of the center support. The device may further include a nosebridge that is removably coupled to the center frame support. The device may also include a lens assembly that is removably coupled to the center support or the nosebridge. The lens assembly may have a single lens, or a multi-lens arrangement configured to cooperate with display to correct for a user's ocular disease or disorder. | 10-03-2013 |
20140022163 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - An electronic device including a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user is disclosed. The frame can include a bridge configured to be supported on the nose of the user and a brow portion coupled to and extending away from the bridge and configured to be positioned over a side of a brow of the user. The frame can further include an arm coupled to the brow portion and extending to a free end. The first arm can be positionable over a temple of the user with the free end disposed near an ear of the user. The device can also include a transparent display affixed to the frame adjacent the brow portion and an input affixed to the frame and configured for receiving from the user an input associated with a function. Information related to the function can be presentable on the display. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028968 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - A head-wearable device includes a center support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the center frame support and a second side arm extending from a second end of the center support. The device further includes an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element. The extension arm extends at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the center support and further extends from the first side arm to a display end that supports the display element in a position on a second side of the center support. The extension arm has a joint therein configured for movement of the display element at least in a direction having a lateral component relative to the center support. | 01-30-2014 |
20150146300 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT STRUCTURES - A head-wearable device includes a center support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the center frame support and a second side arm extending from a second end of the center support. The device further includes an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element. The extension arm extends at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the center support and further extends from the first side arm to a display end that supports the display element in a position on a second side of the center support. The extension arm has a joint therein configured for movement of the display element at least in a direction having a lateral component relative to the center support. | 05-28-2015 |
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20120089442 | DRIVING WHILE DISTRACTED ACCOUNTABILITY AND REWARDS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for driving while distracted accountability and rewards, in one example embodiment, comprises a user interface between an administrator and an accountability and rewards service, a communication module to receive, from the administrator via the user interface, parameters to establish an accountability and rewards policy for a user associated with a mobile device, with the parameters including a mobile device identifier, a policy enforcement module to apply the accountability and rewards policy to the user associated with the mobile device, with the policy enforcement module determining whether or not the user is complying with the accountability and rewards policy by detecting an attempt to use the mobile device while driving a vehicle at a speed exceeding a predetermined threshold speed. The policy enforcement module may determine, using an accelerometer native to the mobile device, that an orientation of the mobile device is face down, and, based on the determination, establish that the user is complying with the accountability and rewards policy. Alternatively, the compliance is established based on whether a mobile application associated with the policy is running in the foreground or background. The system may further include a reward module to selectively submit reward amounts to a reward center in exchange for the ability of the user to redeem the reward amounts through the reward center, based on the compliance for a predetermined period of time. | 04-12-2012 |
20120285847 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR INTERCONNECTED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A protective case for holding interconnected electronic devices is disclosed. The case may comprise a top holding portion configured to hold a top part of a first electronic device, a rear holding portion configured to hold a middle part of the first electronic device, and a bottom holding portion configured to hold a bottom part of the first electronic device. The top or bottom holding portion may comprise an extension holding portion to hold a second electronic device operatively connected to the first electronic device. The extension holding portion may comprise one or more apertures for external access of at least part of input and output devices of the second electronic device. The first electronic device can be selected from a cellular phone, a tablet computer or the like, while the second electronic device can include a memory card reader or a credit card reader. The disclosed case minimizes damages that the electronic devices may suffer within its daily use by adsorbing shocks when the devices are hit or dropped. In addition, the protective case protects the electronic devices from swiveling against each other, thereby greatly improving usability. | 11-15-2012 |
20150217179 | DIGITAL SCOREBOARD - A digital scoreboard system and method for public posting of exercise scores using a digital scoreboard is described herein. The method comprises receiving at least one exercise score from a user and at least one further exercise score from a further user. The exercise score and the further exercise score are processed and posted together with the processing data via a digital scoreboard display device. The digital scoreboard display device is publicly disposed on a premise associated with a sport club. The user and the further user are provided access to the exercise scores and the processing data. | 08-06-2015 |
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20090113009 | Notification Device Interaction - Devices and methods are disclosed for establishing device interaction among electronic devices of a device environment and a notification device interfaced with the user. Notification devices allow the user to communicate directly with the device environment, such as by entering information in a mobile phone that has a wireless connection to the environment. A device of the environment has a first transmitter and receiver for communicating with other devices, such as a notification device within the environment. In the instance where a notification device is located remotely, the device of the environment may also include a second transmitter and receiver for communicating with the remotely located notification device through a remote communications transport. A memory stores interaction rules and translation rules, and a processor implements the interaction rules and translation rules to establish interaction with the notification device. Methods may involve detecting a change of state at a device and then communicating with the notification device in accordance with the interaction rules and translation rules thereafter. Methods may also involve directing a message from a notification device to a device of the environment, such as through the remote communication transport, and then communicating from the device of the environment to additional devices. | 04-30-2009 |
20100075702 | Device for Aggregating, Translating, and Disseminating Communications Within a Multiple Device Environment - Aggregator devices and methods are disclosed for establishing device interaction in an environment containing other electronic devices and the aggregator device. The aggregator device has a transmitter, receiver, memory storing interaction rules, and a processor for implementing the interaction rules in association with the transmitter, receiver, and other devices of the environment. The methods involve transmitting a message to the aggregator from a first device, referencing rules of device interaction for the environment, and then according to the rules of device interaction, transmitting a message from the aggregator to a second device. The rules of device interaction may include instructions that are to be transmitted from the aggregator in response to the aggregator receiving change of state messages from devices of the environment. | 03-25-2010 |
20100268744 | Storage-enabled facilities - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for enabling network facilities with data storage capability. A data connection is established to a storage device. Customer-defined electronic data is communicated to the storage device via the data connection. At least some of the electronic data may be managed according to a service level agreement. | 10-21-2010 |
20110121938 | Learning Device Interaction Rules - Devices and methods are disclosed for establishing interaction among electronic devices of an environment. The device has a transmitter, receiver, memory for storing interaction rules, and a processor for learning the interaction rules in association with the transmitter, receiver, and other devices of the environment. The device also includes components for performing the device specific functions and a state sensor for determining the logical or physical state of the device. Methods involve observing at one or more devices change of state activity among the plurality of devices through receiving a change of state message that is transmitted to the one or more devices. A set of rules are learned at the one or more devices based upon observing the change of state activity. The learned set of rules are then applied at the one or more devices to automatically control changes of state of devices within the plurality of devices. | 05-26-2011 |
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20130148165 | Automatic Detection and Reconfiguration of Devices - Described is a technology by which movement of a shared network device (e.g., a printer or storage device) to a different network machine triggers an automatic reconfiguration of the device and/or the network machines, so that those machines remain able to share that device. Configuration data may be pushed to the network machines, pulled by the network machines, and/or provided to a server by which the network machines may access the confirmation data. Reconfiguration may include creating a system user account and modifying the permissions associated with the device so that the other machine has access permission to use the device via the created account. | 06-13-2013 |