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20080262079 | Cannabinoid Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides cannabinoid compositions and the use of such cannabinoid compositions in the treatment of autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and disorders. For example, the present invention provides a method of using tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC) compounds in the treatment of autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and disorders. | 10-23-2008 |
20100183554 | Anti-CD3 Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention is related to antibodies directed to the antigen CD3 and uses of such antibodies. In particular, the present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to CD3. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20140193399 | Anti-CD3 Antibodies And Methods Of Use Thereof - The present invention is related to antibodies directed to the antigen CD3 and uses of such antibodies. In particular, the present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to CD3. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
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20140239732 | INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY TRANSMITTING DIGITAL MESSAGES - An inductive power receiver including a resonant circuit, a rectifier, a rectified current sense, and a communication and control unit includes a communications modulator and at least one signal generator operable to generate a set of communication signals including a series of pulses generated at characteristic frequencies. Communication signals provide instructions for an inductive power outlet to regulate power transfer to the inductive power receiver. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND CONTROLLING INDUCTIVE POWER CHARGING - The disclosure relates to inductive charging systems comprising at least one power access point (PAP) comprising a primary inductor connectable to a power supply, a PAP credential characterizing said PAP and a charger link comprising at least one wireless communication component; at least one device comprising a secondary inductor, a device credential characterizing said device and a device link comprising at least one wireless communication component; and a power controller comprising a communicator comprising at least one wireless communication component and a server having a database. The disclosure further relates to methods of controlling the inductive charging performed by an inductive charging system. | 08-28-2014 |
20140292097 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION - An inductive power transfer system is provided that includes at least one inductive power receiver having at least one secondary inductor for forming an inductive couple with a primary inductor and providing power to an electric load and at least one inductive power outlet having at least one primary inductor wired to a power supply via a driver configured to provide a driving voltage across the primary inductor. The driving voltage is oscillating at a transmission frequency significantly different from the natural frequency of the inductive couple. The system further includes at least one power monitor and at least one frequency modulator operable to adjust the natural frequency of the inductive couple thereby regulating power provided to the electric load. | 10-02-2014 |
20150035381 | INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY TRANSMITTING DIGITAL MESSAGES - A control circuit for an inductive power outlet configured to transfer power to an inductive power receiver includes a resonant circuit having a characteristic resonant peak and connected to a primary coil configured to inductively couple with a secondary coil of the inductive power receiver, a frequency driver operable to provide a driving voltage oscillating at an operating frequency higher than the characteristic resonant peak of the resonant circuit across the primary coil, a magnitude detector operable to monitor primary coil voltage, and a data demodulator operable to detect modulated peaks in primary coil voltage indicating that a communications modulator of the inductive power receiver has transitioned from a first state to a second state. The communications modulation determines a characteristic frequency of the peaks and extracts modulated data sent in communication signals from the inductive power receiver. | 02-05-2015 |
20150054355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING POWER TRANSFER ACROSS AN INDUCTIVE POWER COUPLING AND NON RESONANT TRANSMISSION - A triggerable power transmitter for power transmission from a primary coil to an inductively coupled secondary coil in a power receiver has a primary coil; a driver for electrically driving the primary coil; a front end receiving analog signal indicative of resonance properties of the primary coil and generating digital information in response to the analog signal; and a processor capable of: determining if said primary coil is coupled to a secondary coil based on the digital information, and triggering power from the primary coil to said secondary coil when said primary coil is inductively coupled to said secondary coil. The effective inductance of the primary coil increases reducing the resonance frequency when a secondary coil is inductively coupled to the primary coil. However, foreign material such as a metal sheet placed on the primary coil increases the effective resistance thus shortening the decay time of the resonance. | 02-26-2015 |
20150061581 | INDUCTIVELY CHARGEABLE BATTERIES - An inductive power transfer system for charging batteries may include an inductive power transmitter, an inductive power receiver and an electrochemical cell or battery. The inductive power receiver may include a secondary inductor incorporated in enabled batteries or battery packaging, which when inductively coupled to a primary inductor of an inductive transmitter is operable to supply a potential across the electrochemical cell or battery thereby enabling the cell or battery to be charged or maintained at a charged level. The inductive battery may be in the shape of an industry standard battery. | 03-05-2015 |
20150194815 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE POWER AT MULTIPLE POWER LEVELS - A system and method for inductively providing electrical power at a plurality of power levels to electrical devices. The system may include an inductive power outlet unit conductively coupled to a power supply and an inductive power receiver unit associated with the electrical device. The inductive power outlet unit includes a driver device operable to generate power at a plurality of power levels and electrical power is transferred to the electrical device at a power level selected from the plurality of power levels, in accordance with electrical power requirements of the electrical device. The power receiver may be operable in a plurality of modes having a secondary inductor configured to operate selectively with a plurality of inductance values. | 07-09-2015 |
20150195013 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER AND HOST CONTROL INTERFACE THEREOF - A wireless power receiver, configured to receive power from a wireless power outlet and to communicate with a host for providing electrical power thereto, is provided comprising a secondary inductive coil configured to receive power from a primary coil of the wireless power outlet, and a host control interface configured to facilitate communication between the wireless power receiver and the host. The host control interface comprises contacts, one or more information-carrying contacts configured to conduct at least one of a clock and a data signal between the wireless power receiver and the host, supply input and power supply ground contacts configured to cooperate to provide current between the wireless power receiver and the host, an interrupt-signal contact configured to carry an INTERRUPT signal from the wireless power receiver and the host, and an enable-signal contact configured to carry an ENABLE signal from the host to the wireless power receiver. | 07-09-2015 |
20150214750 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM - A wireless power system comprising a secondary unit and a wireless power outlet configured to provide an electric charge wirelessly to the secondary unit comprises a primary inductive coil connected to a power source via a driver configured to provide an oscillating driving voltage to the primary inductive coil. The secondary unit is configured to receive an electric charge wirelessly from the wireless power outlet, and comprises a secondary inductive coil wired to an electric load. The wireless power outlet and secondary unit are each configured to ensure compatibility with one another. | 07-30-2015 |
20150249484 | INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY TRANSMITTING DIGITAL MESSAGES - A wireless power transmitter and method for providing power to a remote secondary coil of a power receiver include a primary coil, a driver, and a signal receiving circuit wherein the power transmitter is configured to switch between a standby mode and a transmission mode. In the standby mode, the power transmitter is configured to wait for an activation signal from the power receiver. In the transmission mode, the driver is operable to provide an oscillating voltage across the primary coil such that the primary coil transmits power to the remote secondary coil; and the signal receiving circuit receives feedback signals from the power receiver concurrently with uninterrupted power transfer. | 09-03-2015 |
20150288217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND CONTROLLING INDUCTIVE POWER CHARGING - Wireless power transfer between power transmitters and power receivers may be established by a digital ping phase during which the wireless power transmitter applies a power signal and waits for a valid response message from the power receiver. The response message may include an identification code and a checksum byte used by the power transmitter to validate the identification code. When a valid response is received, the power transmitter transitions to a power transfer phase. | 10-08-2015 |
20150340880 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING OPERATIONAL RANGE OF INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION - An inductive power transfer system and methods for controlling efficient operational wireless power transfer to an electrical device. The system includes an inductive power outlet, an inductive power receiver and a signal transfer system communicating power transfer instruction from receiver to outlet, while transferring power from the outlet to the receiver. The present invention relates to wireless power transfer systems and methods incorporating a current limiter activation mechanism to allow power transfer at an extended operational range, providing a technical solution when an inductive power outlet and an inductive power receiver are laterally misaligned. | 11-26-2015 |
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20080262079 | Cannabinoid Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides cannabinoid compositions and the use of such cannabinoid compositions in the treatment of autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and disorders. For example, the present invention provides a method of using tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC) compounds in the treatment of autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and disorders. | 10-23-2008 |
20090148455 | Anti-RANTES antibodies and methods of use thereof - The invention relates to fully human monoclonal antibodies, and fragments thereof, that bind to the chemokine Regulated upon Activation, Normal T-cell Expressed, and Secreted (RANTES, CCL5), thereby modulating the interaction between RANTES and one of more of its receptors, such as, e.g., CCR1, CCR3, CCR4 and CCR5, and/or modulating the biological activities of RANTES. The invention also relates to the use of these or any anti-RANTES antibodies in the prevention or treatment of immune-related disorders and in the amelioration of one or more symptoms associated with an immune-related disorder. | 06-11-2009 |
20120201826 | Anti-RANTES Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to fully human monoclonal antibodies, and fragments thereof, that bind to the chemokine Regulated upon Activation, Normal T-cell Expressed, and Secreted (RANTES, CCL5), thereby modulating the interaction between RANTES and one of more of its receptors, such as, e.g., CCR1, CCR3, CCR4 and CCR5, and/or modulating the biological activities of RANTES. The invention also relates to the use of these or any anti-RANTES antibodies in the prevention or treatment of immune-related disorders and in the amelioration of one or more symptoms associated with an immune-related disorder. | 08-09-2012 |
20150079099 | Anti-RANTES Antibodies - The invention relates to fully human monoclonal antibodies, and fragments thereof, that bind to the chemokine Regulated upon Activation, Normal T-cell Expressed, and Secreted (RANTES, CCL5), thereby modulating the interaction between RANTES and one of more of its receptors, such as, e.g., CCR1, CCR3, CCR4 and CCR5, and/or modulating the biological activities of RANTES. The invention also relates to the use of these or any anti-RANTES antibodies in the prevention or treatment of immune-related disorders and in the amelioration of one or more symptoms associated with an immune-related disorder. | 03-19-2015 |
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20090130442 | Expanded Graphite and Process for Producing the Expanded Graphite - An expanded graphite is derived from a graphitic or partially graphitic starting material selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, compressed expanded graphite, partially oxidized graphite and/or graphite fibers having a BET surface area of >30 m | 05-21-2009 |
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20100311421 | Methods and Apparatus for Communications Terminal Enabling Self Optimizing Networks in Air Interface Communications Systems - Systems and methods for providing a framework for supporting a self organizing/optimization network (SON) feature in an over the air communications system. An enhanced mobile communications device is provided that performs functions to creating a framework for enhancing SON algorithms. The communications device stores event analysis data in an on board memory and, on certain conditions, signals the analysis to the network. The analysis includes information useful in performing SON algorithms at the network level, such as cell coverage and neighboring cell signal level information, cell selection and reselection information at different locations, relative signal strength between cell base stations at different locations, and coverage hole information. Utilizing the stored information, the network can automatically perform SON algorithms to improve network efficiency without the need for manual intervention by an operator. Embodiments include event filtering by the communications device to efficiently utilize the on board storage. | 12-09-2010 |
20110189989 | Method and Apparatus for Cross Mode Mobility Optimization - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, comprising at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: determine an active mode measurement result; determine an idle mode measurement result; and estimate Active-Idle misalignment based at least in part on the active mode measurement result and the idle mode measurement result, is disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20120120802 | APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising a processor configured to initiate re-selection and/or re-registration procedures and, responsive to a first parameter, delay initiation of re-selection and/or re-registration procedures for a random and/or pseudo-random delay value. | 05-17-2012 |
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20140287733 | METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING RADIO STATES IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING DEVICE MOBILITY INFORMATION - This disclosure is directed to a method, computer program product and mobile communication device configured for managing radio states in a mobile communication device using device mobility information. A mobility state is determined from the number of cell changes over a predefined period of time. If the mobility state transitions to medium or high, such as when the user is in a vehicle, a Bluetooth radio is enabled. If a connection to a Bluetooth-enabled device is available, a connection is established. When the connection is disconnected, a configurable timer is started. If the timer expires without re-establishing the connection or the mobility state transitioning to medium or high, the Bluetooth radio is disabled to reduce power consumption. According to an embodiment, a Wi-Fi radio may then enabled to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Various configurations of computer program products and mobile communication devices are also described. | 09-25-2014 |
20150304956 | METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING RADIO STATES IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING DEVICE MOBILITY INFORMATION - This disclosure is directed to a method, computer program product and mobile communication device configured for managing radio states in a mobile communication device using device mobility information. A mobility state is determined from the number of cell changes over a predefined period of time. If the mobility state transitions to medium or high, such as when the user is in a vehicle, a Bluetooth radio is enabled. If a connection to a Bluetooth-enabled device is available, a connection is established. When the connection is disconnected, a configurable timer is started. If the timer expires without re-establishing the connection or the mobility state transitioning to medium or high, the Bluetooth radio is disabled to reduce power consumption. According to an embodiment, a Wi-Fi radio may then enabled to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Various configurations of computer program products and mobile communication devices are also described. | 10-22-2015 |
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20130079017 | PROVIDING A MOBILITY STATE FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - In response to a transition of a mobile device from a first wireless access network to a second wireless access network, a mapping is applied to obtain a particular mobility state of the mobile device to use in the second wireless access network, where the mapping outputs the particular mobility state in response to information associated with mobility of the mobile device in the first wireless access network. | 03-28-2013 |
20130188499 | PERFORMING IDLE MODE MOBILITY MEASUREMENTS IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for performing idle mode mobility measurements in a mobile network are disclosed. An example method in a user equipment (UE) disclosed herein comprises receiving, from the mobile network, a system information block (SIB) message specifying idle mode mobility measurement is to be performed. If the measurement parameter threshold is not configured in the SIB message or if the SIB message includes an indication to not use a configured measurement parameter threshold in the SIB message, the UE sets a measurement parameter threshold for idle mode mobility measurement. | 07-25-2013 |
20130295951 | DETERMINING SPEED DEPENDENT SCALING FACTORS - Apparatus and methods for self-optimizing speed dependent scaling mechanisms are provided. A user equipment (UE) may determine its mobility state by using the cell reselection parameters included in a system information block message to identify a conjectural average time between cell reselections, calculating a current value of the average time between cell reselections at the UE, and comparing both values to determine its current mobility state. Different speed dependent scaling factors may be selected for a determined mobility state of the UE, allowing adapting the mobility parameters with a finer granularity. The mobility parameters may be adjusted using the corresponding speed dependent scaling factors, which in turn provide enhanced mobility performance for the UE. | 11-07-2013 |
20140334350 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CELL MEASUREMENT - Methods and apparatus for cell measurement. An example method in a network device includes receiving configuration information including at least one of multimedia broadcast single frequency network (MBSFN) configuration or time division duplex (TDD) configuration for an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) and transmitting the configuration information to a user equipment, wherein the network device is associated with a radio access technology different from E-UTRAN. | 11-13-2014 |
20150094067 | Apparatus and Method for High Priority Search on RRC State Change - A user equipment is provided comprising: 1) transceiver circuitry configured to operate in cells associated with at least one radio access technology (RAT) network; and 2) a controller configured to perform neighbor cell searches. The controller is further configured to determine when the user equipment enters a first RRC state from a second RRC state. In response to a determination that the user equipment entered a first RRC state from a second RRC state, the controller delays performing a cell search until the controller determines that the user equipment has received complete system information for a serving cell. | 04-02-2015 |