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20110212453 | ASSAY CARD FOR SAMPLE ACQUISITION, TREATMENT AND REACTION - The present disclosure relates to devices and systems and methods for their use for detecting an analyte. In particular, the present disclosure provides a disposable assay card in which reaction reagents are stored within the card to facilitate point-of-care application. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212482 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPENSING - A device for collecting, treating and dispensing a biological sample is described. Use of the device permits integration of sample collection, sample treatment, and sample dispensing. | 09-01-2011 |
20130302787 | CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE, AND METHODS OF USE - A device for extraction or isolation of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, a protein, or a cell, from a sample, and in particular from a biological sample, is described. Methods of using the device are also described. Further processes, such as amplification of the isolated analyte, may also be carried out within the device. | 11-14-2013 |
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20090070219 | TARGETING ADVERTISEMENTS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK - A social networking website logs information about actions taken by members of the website. For a particular member of the website, the website presents targeted ads based on actions by the member and one or more characteristics of the member. The social networking website maintains a profile associated with the member which describes characteristics of the member, such as age, geographic location, employment, educational history and interests. The social networking website compares the member profile to targeting criteria for a plurality of advertising requests and determines the advertising requests that match the member profile and generate the most revenue for the social networking website. When presenting a member with an ad, the website may optimize advertising revenue by selecting an ad from the received ads that will maximize the expected value of the ad. | 03-12-2009 |
20110153377 | Mixing and Targeting Content Types/Items for Users to Promote Optimization Goals - A social networking system uses information that it obtains from and about its users to select social networking content and advertising for presentation to users in a way that optimizes for one or more optimization goals. Example optimization goals include monetization, user sharing, user engagement, system growth, and user communication. The social networking system may select social networking content and advertising based on their relevance to a particular user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be related to each other to provide a more interesting display to the user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be presented in a supplemental portion of a display, and be selected based on their relatedness to content in the main portion of the display. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153412 | Selection and Presentation of Related Social Networking System Content and Advertisements - A social networking system uses information that it obtains from and about its users to select social networking content and advertising for presentation to users in a way that optimizes for one or more optimization goals. Example optimization goals include monetization, user sharing, user engagement, system growth, and user communication. The social networking system may select social networking content and advertising based on their relevance to a particular user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be related to each other to provide a more interesting display to the user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be presented in a supplemental portion of a display, and be selected based on their relatedness to content in the main portion of the display. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153421 | Context-Based Selection and Presentation of Social Networking System Content and Advertisements - A social networking system uses information that it obtains from and about its users to select social networking content and advertising for presentation to users in a way that optimizes for one or more optimization goals. Example optimization goals include monetization, user sharing, user engagement, system growth, and user communication. The social networking system may select social networking content and advertising based on their relevance to a particular user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be related to each other to provide a more interesting display to the user. The selected social networking content and advertising may be presented in a supplemental portion of a display, and be selected based on their relatedness to content in the main portion of the display. | 06-23-2011 |
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20080219206 | DISTRIBUTION OF ROUTING TABLES FOR SATELLITE WITH REFERENCE TERMINAL FUNCTIONALITY - Satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. A satellite communications system may include routing and switching functionality onboard the satellite. Such a system may include a satellite in communication with terminals (e.g., subscriber terminals or gateways) either directly, or via one or more other satellites through an inter-satellite link. The satellite may be configured with different beams which each provide service to a coverage area. A ground-based network control center (NCC) may dynamically allocate bandwidth and process data measured on the satellite. A novel partition of functionality between the satellite and the NCC is described. Routing paths on the satellite, and the distribution of routing tables within the system, are described as well. | 09-11-2008 |
20090034654 | Dynamic multiplexing and de-multiplexing technique with enhanced synchronization - A communication system having a first station and a second station in communication over a wireless communications link. The first station is operative during a communication session to assemble signals from multiple data sources into a common data stream and to transmit the data stream as frame-based communication signals to the second station. The first station comprises a dynamically configurable multiplexer that is operative during a communication session (1) to generate the common data stream by multiplexing the signals in accordance with a plurality of control parameters and assemble said signals according to frames, (2) to dynamically modify the plurality of control parameters in accordance with changes in wireless link conditions and (3) to generate control signals identifying modifications to the control parameters. The first station is operative to transmit to said second station the signals assembled according to frames and the control signals | 02-05-2009 |
20100329176 | Rate adaptive modem - A communication system transmitting signals over a network using a transmission waveform in which a plurality of data packets are transmitted in a payload field of a transmission frame, the system includes a transmitter, which has a transmitting portion that sends information including user data in the data packets and a user data rate portion that dynamically changes the data rate of the user data to the highest rate possible for current link conditions by changing the waveform. The communication system also includes a receiver, which has a receiving portion that receives the information data packets and a reconfiguration portion that reconfigures the receiving portion based on the waveform parameters. | 12-30-2010 |
20130343194 | QUALITY OF SERVICE PACKET SCHEDULER DESIGN - Systems, methods, devices, and processors are described for quality of service (QoS) packet scheduling in satellite communications systems. A packet received at the QoS packet scheduler may be assigned a virtual departure time utilizing novel self-clocked fair queuing techniques. The virtual departure time for a packet assigned to a queue may depend on a different weight assigned to the queues. Queues may be treated as low latency queues in some cases and may be provided with committed information rates in other cases. Low latency queues may be assigned weights equal to infinity, or the reciprocal of the weight equal to zero. Queues with committed information rates may assign different weights to packets depending on whether the rate that packets are received exceeds the committed information rate. Packets may then be scheduled based on their virtual departure time order. | 12-26-2013 |
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20090268660 | FRAME FORMAT AND FRAME ASSEMBLING/DISASSEMBLING METHOD FOR THE FRAME FORMAT - A method of assembling a plurality of frames including cell/packet-formatted data according to a predetermined frame format for transmission in a communication signal in a wireless or satellite environment. The method begins by assembling a data payload for each frame having a first variable size, including at least one of a partial data cell/packet and a complete data cell/packet. Then, for each frame a block code having a second variable size is generated for use in error correction. Each frame is provided with a frame header which defines aspects of said frame. Finally, the data payload, the block code and the format header are combined to form a frame corresponding to the plurality of frames, the format header defining a first portion of the frame, the data payload defining a second portion of the frame and the block code defining a third portion of the frame. | 10-29-2009 |
20130114507 | FRAME FORMAT AND FRAME ASSEMBLING/DISASSEMBLING METHOD FOR THE FRAME FORMAT - A method of assembling a plurality of frames including cell/packet-formatted data according to a predetermined frame format for transmission in a communication signal in a wireless or satellite environment. The method begins by assembling a data payload for each frame having a first variable size, including at least one of a partial data cell/packet and a complete data cell/packet. Then, for each frame a block code having a second variable size is generated for use in error correction. Each frame is provided with a frame header which defines aspects of the frame. Finally, the data payload, the block code and the format header are combined to form a frame corresponding to the plurality of frames, the format header defining a first portion of the frame, the data payload defining a second portion of the frame and the block code defining a third portion of the frame. | 05-09-2013 |
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20100111545 | MULTISCALE SAMPLING FOR WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE ELECTRO-OPTIC RECEIVERS - A method for multiscale sampling for wide dynamic range electro-optic receivers is presented. The method comprises obtaining a signal, reproducing the signal into first and second signals, scaling one signal with respect to the other, modulating both signals with the same modulation function, and utilizing the resulting vector response function to invert the response of the link over a greater dynamic range than would otherwise be possible with a single instance of the modulated signal. The sealed modulation response may be obtained by splitting the signal into two polarizations and utilizing a modulator having different response for the two polarizations, or by utilizing two modulators. | 05-06-2010 |
20110234435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE WAVELENGTH INTERLEAVED FILTERED TECHNIQUE (SWIFT) ADC - A system and method for selective wavelength interleaved filtering technique for analog to digital conversion (ADC) comprises a remote aperture for analog input, a modulator operable to transform the analog input into an initial optical signal, a photonic front end having high resolution optical filters operable to filter the optical signal into multiple subsequent optical signals and supply local oscillators for downconversion into electrical signals, a segmented subsystem having a plurality of ADCs, each operable to receive and convert one subsequent optical signal of the optical signals, and a memory buffer and process subsystem operable to reconstruct the converted subsequent optical signals into a digital representation of the analog input by executing reconstruction algorithms. Provision is made for compensation of distortions arising in the electrical to optical to electrical conversion process. The optical filters can include a self-registered filter wherein individual passbands are intrinsically aligned to one another. | 09-29-2011 |
20120315049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZED ANALOG RF OPTICAL LINKS - A system and method for optimizing an optical RF photonic link system is presented. The system comprises a modulator subsystem in which nonlinear response is compensated by an envelope precompensation method and employs an optical filter to suppress optical carriers and extract modulated sidebands, an optical amplifier, and an array of photodetectors, each having a plurality of pairs of diodes. The modulator subsystem performs optical filtering on the signal, the signal is amplified by the optical amplifier and sent to the array of photodetectors. The optical amplifier can be an erbium doped fiber amplifier, or a phase sensitive amplifier. The optical power can be delivered to each diode of the array of photodetectors via a photonic integrated circuit. | 12-13-2012 |
20130087689 | System and Method for Nonlinear Optical Devices - Systems for enhancing the sensitivity of detecting an optical signal using nonlinear optics and method of performing the same. In one embodiment, a single-photon detection system includes an optical amplifier realized in a waveguide, and a photodetector coupled to an output of the optical amplifier. A light detection and ranging system includes the optical amplifier coupled to an optical source and one photodetector. In another embodiment, a photodetection system includes a plurality of optical frequency converters, coupled to an optical source, that sequentially convert a wavelength of photons of the optical source to a final wavelength, and a single-photon photodetector coupled to the optical frequency converters to detect single photons produced by the optical source. In another embodiment, an optical sensor includes an optical pump, and a transducer including an optical ring cavity coupled to the optical pump and configured to utilize optical four-wave mixing to detect an external stimulus. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087692 | System and Method for Nonlinear Optical Devices - Systems for enhancing the sensitivity of detecting an optical signal using nonlinear optics and method of performing the same. In one embodiment, a single-photon detection system includes an optical amplifier realized in a waveguide, and a photodetector coupled to an output of the optical amplifier. A light detection and ranging system includes the optical amplifier coupled to an optical source and one photodetector. In another embodiment, a photodetection system includes a plurality of optical frequency converters, coupled to an optical source, that sequentially convert a wavelength of photons of the optical source to a final wavelength, and a single-photon photodetector coupled to the optical frequency converters to detect single photons produced by the optical source. In another embodiment, an optical sensor includes an optical pump, and a transducer including an optical ring cavity coupled to the optical pump and configured to utilize optical four-wave mixing to detect an external stimulus. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087693 | System and Method for Nonlinear Optical Devices - Systems for enhancing the sensitivity of detecting an optical signal using nonlinear optics and method of performing the same. In one embodiment, a single-photon detection system includes an optical amplifier realized in a waveguide, and a photodetector coupled to an output of the optical amplifier. A light detection and ranging system includes the optical amplifier coupled to an optical source and one photodetector. In another embodiment, a photodetection system includes a plurality of optical frequency converters, coupled to an optical source, that sequentially convert a wavelength of photons of the optical source to a final wavelength, and a single-photon photodetector coupled to the optical frequency converters to detect single photons produced by the optical source. In another embodiment, an optical sensor includes an optical pump, and a transducer including an optical ring cavity coupled to the optical pump and configured to utilize optical four-wave mixing to detect an external stimulus. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089888 | System and Method for Nonlinear Optical Devices - Systems for enhancing the sensitivity of detecting an optical signal using nonlinear optics and method of performing the same. In one embodiment, a single-photon detection system includes an optical amplifier realized in a waveguide, and a photodetector coupled to an output of the optical amplifier. A light detection and ranging system includes the optical amplifier coupled to an optical source and one photodetector. In another embodiment, a photodetection system includes a plurality of optical frequency converters, coupled to an optical source, that sequentially convert a wavelength of photons of the optical source to a final wavelength, and a single-photon photodetector coupled to the optical frequency converters to detect single photons produced by the optical source. In another embodiment, an optical sensor includes an optical pump, and a transducer including an optical ring cavity coupled to the optical pump and configured to utilize optical four-wave mixing to detect an external stimulus. | 04-11-2013 |
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20080250156 | Method and apparatus for overload control and audit in a resource control and management system - A system and method for resource control management implementing Diameter protocol is disclosed. The system includes a border gateway which is configured to send an overload message and a controller that is acting as a Diameter protocol server which is configured to receive the overload message and block a number of calls to the border gateway. The controller would also be configured to perform an audit function which includes clearing media resource ports. The overload message sent by the border gateway may also include a reduction percentage, which will dictate the percentage of calls which will be blocked. | 10-09-2008 |
20090003265 | IMS NETWORK PROVIDING PURCHASING SESSIONS TO MOBILE DEVICES THAT ARE LOCATED PROXIMATE TO A BUSINESS - IMS networks and methods are disclosed for providing purchasing sessions to mobile devices that are located proximate to a business. IMS network includes an application server that provides advertisements for the business to mobile devices that are located proximate to the business (i.e., the advertisements are pushed to the mobile devices). Responsive to an advertisement, the user of a mobile device may contact the application server through the mobile device to purchase one or more items from the business. The application server responds to the mobile device with receipt information for the purchase. The user may then request delivery of the purchased item through the mobile device by transmitting some or all of the receipt information to the application server. The application server may then schedule delivery of the item to the user of the mobile device. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006556 | ASSIGNING TAGS TO NETWORK ADDRESSES FOR SUBSEQUENT RETRIEVAL OF THE NETWORK ADDRESSES - Systems and methods are provided for assigning a tag, such as a short name, to a network address of a web page for ease in subsequent retrieval of the web page. A user of a browser application may enter a tag responsive to which the browser application associates the tag with a network address of a web page. The browser application then transmits the tag and the network address to a tag server that stores the tag as assigned to the network address. At a subsequent time, a user may enter the tag into a browser application to retrieve the network address that is associated with the tag. The browser application transmits the tag to the tag server to retrieve the network address associated with the tag. The browser application may then display the web page that is associated with the retrieved network address. | 01-01-2009 |
20090186606 | VOICE GROUP SESSIONS OVER TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Telecommunication networks and methods are disclosed for providing a group session service for a plurality of participants. An application server in the telecommunication network receives a plurality of real-time media streams from the participants of the group session, and identifies voice media in the individual media streams. The voice media represents the spoken voice of the participants, and includes talking intervals separated by idle intervals (i.e., pauses in the spoken voice). The application server inputs the talking intervals as audio media elements into an audio media queue in the order received, and also outputs the audio media elements from the audio media queue in the order in which the audio media elements were inputted (i.e., in a first-in-first-out (FIFO) fashion) to generate a collective media stream for the group session. The collected audio stream is then provided to the participants of the group session. | 07-23-2009 |
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20090055416 | VERIFYING DATA CONSISTENCY AMONG STRUCTURED FILES - A scalable comparison structure and methodology is provided that is suitable for comparing select data content in hundreds or thousands of files in an efficient manner. Section delimiters are defined to identify the sections of the files within which the select data content is located, and sets of unique sections are identified based on the select data content within the section. Thereafter, comparisons and reports are based on these unique content sections. If multiple files include a common set of data, a single unique content section is used to represent these multiple files. File groups are optionally defined, and different sets of select data content can be compared based on these file groups. The result of the comparison is presented in multiple hierarchical forms, including an identification of which files are different from each other, and an identification of the differences among the unique content segments. | 02-26-2009 |
20120209867 | VERIFYING CONSISTENCY AMONG DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS BASED ON COMPARING CONFIGURATION FILES - A scalable comparison structure and methodology is provided that is suitable for comparing the configuration of devices in an efficient manner. In the configuration files, section delimiters are defined to identify the sections of the files within which the select data content is located, and differences in the sections are identified based on the select data content within the section. Thereafter, comparisons and reports are based on these unique content sections. Groups of devices are optionally defined, and different sets of select data content can be compared based on these groups. The result of the comparison may be presented in multiple hierarchical forms, including an identification of which configuration files are different from each other, and an identification of the differences among the unique content in these configuration files. | 08-16-2012 |
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20090327159 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED TRADING OF SECONDARY MARKET DEBT SECURITIES - A computer-implemented method and system for trading of debt securities (bonds), where multiple dealers participate and compete on a single platform ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100057604 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED TRADING OF SECONDARY MARKET DEBT SECURITIES - A computer-implemented method and system for trading of debt securities (bonds), where multiple dealers participate and compete on a single platform ( | 03-04-2010 |
20120233057 | Method and System for Computer-Implemented Trading of Secondary Debt Market Securities - Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for negotiating the price for a traded security. A security, and a bid or offer terms, are transmitted from at least one dealer to an investor. An indication of interest in purchasing the security is received from the investor and transmitted to at least one dealer. A first bid in response to the indication of interest is received from more than one dealer. The first bid is stored for at least one period of time. In the event that at least two of the stored bids are tied for best: a tie-breaking request is transmitted to each of the tied-for-best dealers, the stored bid for one or more of the tied-for-best dealers is updated with a second bid, the stored bids are transmitted to the investor, and an acceptance, a rejection, or a counter-offer is received from the investor. | 09-13-2012 |
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20120065740 | Method for connecting nerves via a side-to-side epineurial window using artificial conduits - The disclosure provides methods for repairing nerves and inhibiting atrophy of a muscle via a side-to side neurorraphy using a bridging element between a first epineurial window on a donor nerve and a second epineurial window on a recipient nerve. | 03-15-2012 |
20130204275 | METHODS, DEVICES AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A VASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS - Methods, devices, apparatus, assemblies, and kits for performing a vascular anastomosis are disclosed. A device for a vascular anastomosis includes tissue engaging portions that can move between at least two configurations. In some embodiments, the tissue engaging portions move without the aid of moving parts, while in other embodiments the tissue engaging portions extend from one or more movable wings. The tissue engaging portions may be separated by a first distance when in a pre-deployment configuration and by a second distance when in a deployed configuration. A method includes engaging a plurality of tissue engaging members of a coupling device against first end tissue. After selectively engaging the tissue engaging members and first end tissue, the first end tissue is stretched by at least moving the tissue engaging members. The stretched first end tissue is coupled to the second end tissue by mating the coupling device to a mating anastomosis device. | 08-08-2013 |
20140195002 | PERCUTANEOUS OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANT ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SUPPORTING AN EXO-PROSTHESIS - An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component. | 07-10-2014 |
20140336681 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONNECTING NERVES - A nerve repair conduit configured to be secured on first and second portions of a selected nerve. The nerve repair conduit includes a polymeric body having a proximal end, a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior lumen. In addition, the nerve conduit includes at least one drug reservoir to hold agent(s) that may, for example, facilitate nerve regeneration. The drugs diffuse from the drug reservoir(s) into the nerve repair conduit through an outlet (e.g., a semipermeable membrane) in proximity to the first and second portions of a selected nerve. The nerve repair conduit may be configured to deliver the agent(s) at a rate having substantially zero-order kinetics and/or at a constant rate over a selected period of time (e.g., at least 1 week). | 11-13-2014 |
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20100321050 | ON-CHIP MEASUREMENT OF SIGNALS - A method, system, and computer usable program product for on-chip measurement of signals in an integrated circuit are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A signal to be measured is identified in the IC. The signal is provided as a first control voltage input to a first VCO in the IC. A first output frequency is generated from the first VCO, the first output frequency having a first frequency value corresponding to the signal. The signal is provided as a second control voltage input to a second VCO in the IC. A second output frequency is generated from the second VCO, the second output frequency having a second frequency value corresponding to the signal. The first and the second output frequency values are exported from the IC. A mean value and a standard deviation of the signal are computed using the output first and second frequency values. | 12-23-2010 |
20110288671 | EQUATION BASED RETARGETING OF DESIGN LAYOUTS - A method, system, and computer usable program product for equation based retargeting of design layouts are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A set of desirable combination of values of a set of layout parameters of the design layout is determined. A desirable region that includes the set of the desirable combination of values is determined. An equation is computed to determine a retargeting value for a first combination of values of the set of layout parameters with respect to the desirable region. Instructions are generated to adjust a value in the first combination to generate a second combination of values of the set of layout parameters such that the second combination falls in the desirable region. A shape in the design layout is retargeted such that the retargeted shape uses the second combination of values of the set of layout parameters. The IC is manufactured using the retargeted shape. | 11-24-2011 |
20130086543 | MULTI-PATTERNING LITHOGRAPHY AWARE CELL PLACEMENT IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN - A method, system, and computer program product for multi-patterning lithography (MPL) aware cell placement in integrated circuit (IC) design are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A global phase of cell movement is performed. A local phase cell movement is performed, wherein the local phase includes moving a color instance of the cell from a plurality of color instances of the cell within a row of cell in the IC design, wherein the global phase and the local phase are each performed before a final placement is produced for the IC design. | 04-04-2013 |
20130159943 | MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH TO CORRECT LITHOGRAPHIC HOT-SPOTS - A method, system, and computer program product for machine learning approach for detecting and correcting lithographic hot-spots in an integrated circuit (IC) design are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A layout corresponding to the IC design is received at a machine learning model (ML model). At the ML model using a hardware component, a set of input objects is identified corresponding to a target shape in the layout. A retargeting value is predicted for the target shape using the set of input objects, such that applying the retargeting value to the target shape in the layout causes the target shape to be modified into a modified target shape, wherein printing the modified target shape instead of the target shape eliminates a lithographic hot-spot that would otherwise occur from printing the target shape in a printed circuit corresponding to the IC design. | 06-20-2013 |
20130159948 | LAYOUT-SPECIFIC CLASSIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF RECOMMENDED RULES VIOLATIONS - A method, system, and computer program product for classifying and prioritizing a set of recommended rule (RR) violations in an integrated circuit (IC) design are provided in the illustrative embodiments. The set of RR violations is received. A layout corresponding to the IC design is received. A set of features is selected in the layout. A classification model corresponding to the set of features is selected. Using the set of features and the classification model, the first RR violation is classified into a classification from a set of classifications. The classification is prioritized in an order of priority such that the first RR violation in the classification is recommended for remedying in the order of priority. | 06-20-2013 |
20130159955 | DYNAMIC PIN ACCESS MAXIMIZATION FOR MULTI-PATTERNING LITHOGRAPHY - A method, system, and computer program product for improving pin access in a design of an integrated circuit (IC) for multi-patterning lithography (MPL) are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A cell is placed in the IC design, the cell including a pin shape configured to connect a pin of the cell to a semi-conductor component in the IC design, the cell including a coloring conflict due to the pin shape and an other shape in the cell each being colored using a first color for fabricating onto a wafer using MPL. A net is routed to the pin shape without resolving the coloring conflict, wherein the routing routes the net using a first segment of the pin shape. The pin shape is modified after routing to resolve the coloring conflict to result in a modified cell. | 06-20-2013 |
20140075397 | PITCH-AWARE MULTI-PATTERNING LITHOGRAPHY - A method, system, and computer program product for improving printability of a design of an integrated circuit (IC) using pitch-aware coloring for multi-patterning lithography (MPL) are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A first shape is identified in a layout of the IC corresponding to the design as being apart by a first distance from a second shape. The first distance is a forbidden distance and at least equal to a minimum distance requirement of a lithography system. A determination is made that the first shape and the second shape are colored using a first color. The first shape is changed to a second color, such that even though the first distance is at least equal to the minimum distance requirement of the lithography system, the first and the second shapes are placed on different masks to print the design, thereby improving the printability of the design. | 03-13-2014 |
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20110245653 | WEARABLE MICROSTRIP ANTENNAS FOR SKIN PLACEMENT FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A method of imaging biological tissue enables imaging structure in the biological tissue with an antenna tuned to emit radio energy through at least a covering layer of the biological tissue without significant attenuation of the radio energy. The method includes contacting skin covering tissue with a radio frequency emitting antenna, and adjusting at least one of a radiator and a feed in the antenna with reference to at least one measured electrical or physical property of the skin. The adjustment of the radiator and feed enable a combination of the antenna and skin to emit radio energy at a predetermined magnitude and frequency into a portion of the tissue covered by the skin. | 10-06-2011 |
20130112263 | LAYER-BY-LAYER NANOASSEMBLED NANOPARTICLES BASED THIN FILMS FOR SOLAR CELL AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate, a first layer comprising a first copper-based material deposited upon the substrate, the first copper-based material electrically attracted to the substrate or to a first optional deposit layer deposited between the substrate and the first layer, and a second layer comprising a second copper-based material deposited upon the first layer or an second optional deposit layer deposited between the first layer and the second layer, the second copper-based material electrically attracted to the first layer or to the second optional deposit layer, wherein the first copper-based material and the second copper-based material are selected from the group consisting of copper indium gallium (di)selenide (CIGS), copper indium selenium (CIS), and cadmium sulfate (CdS). | 05-09-2013 |
20130188019 | System and Method for Three Dimensional Imaging - A method of operating a camera with a microfluidic lens to identify a depth of an object in image data generated by the camera has been developed. The camera generates an image with the object in focus, and a second image with the object out of focus. An image processor generates a plurality of blurred images from image data of the focused image, and identifies blur parameters that correspond to the object in the second image. The depth of the object from the camera is identified with reference to the blur parameters. | 07-25-2013 |
20140220408 | Paper-Based Lithium- Ion Batteries - A flexible paper based battery system with a first a least partially electrically conductive nanomaterial infused paper sheet combined with a first lithium metal oxide electrode sheet disposed in an interference fit between the first infused paper sheet and a dielectric sheet, and a second at least partially electrically conductive nanomaterial infused paper sheet combined with a second lithium metal oxide electrode sheet disposed in an interference fit between the second infused paper sheet and the dielectric sheet. Where the first lithium metal oxide electrode sheet and the second lithium metal oxide sheet are different compositions. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090047857 | STAPLE FIBERS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - Improved staple fibers and processes for producing them are provided. The processes are particularly useful for forming staple fibers from poly(trimethylene terephthalate), especially carpet staple fibers. The processes include prewetting undrawn yarns and drawing the fibers under wet and warm conditions, thermo-fixing the texture, and drying at relatively low temperatures. Fibers produced according to the processes disclosed herein have improved properties and reduced brittleness as compared to fibers prepared using conventional processes. | 02-19-2009 |
20110306688 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING FIBROUS SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of removing face fibers from a fibrous substrate, systems of removing face fibers from a fibrous substrate, and the like. | 12-15-2011 |
20120282433 | PROCESSES TO CLEAN AND RECYCLE CARPET FIBER AND THERMOPLASTICS MADE FROM SUCH PROCESSES - A process for cleaning short segments and bundles of carpet yarn removed from used carpets and converting the cleaned carpet fiber filaments into recycled carpet fiber is disclosed. The process reduces mechanical complexity, saves water, and minimizes the volume of waste when compared to known process. The process comprises turbulent mixing of carpet fiber segments and bundles in an aqueous medium to remove entrained particulates and soluble materials. A thermoplastic pellet or granule, carpet fiber, and carpet made from carpet filaments cleaned with the disclosed process is also provided. | 11-08-2012 |
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20080246191 | Polyester Compositions, Method Of Manufacture, And Uses Thereof - A polyester composition comprising a reaction product of 50 to 95 wt. % of a polyester having a number average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 42,450 g/mol, wherein the polyester is of the formula | 10-09-2008 |
20110003964 | PROCESS FOR MAKING POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) FROM POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) - The invention relates to a process for making modified polybutylene terephththalate random copolymers from a polyethylene terephthalate component. The invention relates to a three step process in which a diol component selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and combinations thereof reacts with a polyethylene terephthalate component under conditions sufficient to depolymerize the polyethylene terephthalate component into a first molten mixture; and where the first molten mixture is combined with 1,4-butanediol under conditions that create a second molten mixture that is subsequently placed under subatmospheric conditions that produce the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers. The invention also relates to compositions made from the process. | 01-06-2011 |
20110124821 | PROCESS FOR MAKING POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) FROM POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) - In one embodiment, the invention relates to a two step process in which a 1,4-butane diol component reacts with a polyethylene terephthalate component under conditions that depolymerize the polyethylene terephthalate component into a molten mixture and the molten mixture is placed under subatmospheric conditions that produce the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a three step process in which a diol component selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and combinations thereof reacts with a polyethylene terephthalate component under conditions sufficient to depolymerize the polyethylene terephthalate component into a first molten mixture; and where the first molten mixture is combined with 1,4-butane diol under conditions that create a second molten mixture that is subsequently placed under subatmospheric conditions that produce the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers. The invention also relates to compositions made from processes of the invention. | 05-26-2011 |
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20090092961 | IDENTIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF DYNAMICAL REGIONS IN PROTEINS FOR ALTERATION OF ENZYME CATALYTIC EFFECT - A method for analysis, control, and manipulation for improvement of the chemical reaction rate of a protein-mediated reaction is provided. Enzymes, which typically comprise protein molecules, are very efficient catalysts that enhance chemical reaction rates by many orders of magnitude. Enzymes are widely used for a number of functions in chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, and other purposes. The method identifies key protein vibration modes that control the chemical reaction rate of the protein-mediated reaction, providing identification of the factors that enable the enzymes to achieve the high rate of reaction enhancement. By controlling these factors, the function of enzymes may be modulated, i.e., the activity can either be increased for faster enzyme reaction or it can be decreased when a slower enzyme is desired. This method provides an inexpensive and efficient solution by utilizing computer simulations, in combination with available experimental data, to build suitable models and investigate the enzyme activity. | 04-09-2009 |
20110201079 | IDENTIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF DYNAMICAL REGIONS IN PROTEINS FOR ALTERATION OF ENZYME CATALYTIC EFFECT - A method for analysis, control, and manipulation for improvement of the chemical reaction rate of a protein-mediated reaction is provided. Enzymes, which typically comprise protein molecules, are very efficient catalysts that enhance chemical reaction rates by many orders of magnitude. Enzymes are widely used for a number of functions in chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, and other purposes. The method identifies key protein vibration modes that control the chemical reaction rate of the protein-mediated reaction, providing identification of the factors that enable the enzymes to achieve the high rate of reaction enhancement. By controlling these factors, the function of enzymes may be modulated, i.e., the activity can either be increased for faster enzyme reaction or it can be decreased when a slower enzyme is desired. This method provides an inexpensive and efficient solution by utilizing computer simulations, in combination with available experimental data, to build suitable models and investigate the enzyme activity. | 08-18-2011 |
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20080320249 | FULLY BUFFERED DIMM READ DATA SUBSTITUTION FOR WRITE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - A memory controller uses a scheme to retire two entries from a replay queue due to a single non-error response. Advantageously, entries in a replay queue may be retired earlier than conventional systems, minimizing the size of the replay queue. | 12-25-2008 |
20090276581 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING MEMORY TRAFFIC IN A DISTRIBUTED MEMORY SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a method for reducing memory traffic in a distributed memory system. The method may include storing a presence vector in a directory of a memory slice, said presence vector indicating whether a line in local memory has been cached. The method may further include protecting said memory slice from cache coherency violations via a home agent configured to transmit and receive data from said memory slice, said home agent configured to store a copy of said presence vector. The method may also include receiving a request for a block of data from at least one processing node at said home agent and comparing said presence vector with said copy of said presence vector stored in said home agent. The method may additionally include eliminating a write update operation between said home agent and said directory if said presence vector and said copy are equivalent. Of course, many alternatives, variations and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 11-05-2009 |
20090327596 | MEMORY CONTROLLER USING TIME-STAGGERED LOCKSTEP SUB-CHANNELS WITH BUFFERED MEMORY - Memory control techniques for dual channel lockstep configurations are disclosed. In accordance with one example embodiment, a memory controller issues two burst-length 4 DRAM commands to two double-data-rate (DDR) DRAM sub-channels behind a memory buffer (e.g., FB-DIMM or buffer-on-board). The two commands are in time-staggered lockstep. The time-stagger allows data coming back from the two back-side DDR sub-channels to flow naturally on the host channel without conflict. Multiple DIMMs can be used to obtain chip-fail ECC capabilities and to reclaim at least some of the lost performance imposed by the burst-length of 4 s typically associated with dual channel lockstep memory controllers. The techniques can be implemented, for instance, with a buffered memory solution such as fully buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) or buffer-on-board configurations. | 12-31-2009 |
20100169739 | Poison bit error checking code scheme - In one embodiment, a method provides determining one of an occurrence and a non-occurrence of an event, the one of the occurrence and the non-occurrence resulting in an event determination; and processing a code having an event bit, said processing in accordance with the determination and the code, by determining if the event bit corresponds to the event determination, and if the event bit does not correspond to the event determination, encoding the code to generate a poison bit that corresponds to the event determination. | 07-01-2010 |
20110145678 | DATA LINE STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION UTILIZING BOTH ERROR CORRECTING CODE AND SYNCHRONIZATION INFORMATION - Methods and apparatuses for including synchronization data to be used for parallel processing in a block of data having error correcting code symbols. The block of data is encoded using an error correcting code. The resulting encoding includes three check symbols per 32 data symbols. At least one synchronization symbol corresponding to the data symbols is generated. The data symbols, the check symbols and the at least one synchronization symbol are combined. The combined data symbols, the check symbols and the at least one synchronization symbol are transmitted. | 06-16-2011 |
20120254700 | MECHANISMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING CACHE TAGS IN DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is operated as a cache memory coupled with a processor core. A block of data is transmitted to the DRAM as even and odd pairs of bits from the processor core. The block of data includes N error correcting code (ECC) bits and 11*N data bits. Two or more cache lines are to be stored in a memory page with tag bits aggregated together within the page. | 10-04-2012 |
20130268728 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A MULTI-LEVEL MEMORY HIERARCHY HAVING DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES - A system and method are described for integrating a memory and storage hierarchy including a non-volatile memory tier within a computer system. In one embodiment, PCMS memory devices are used as one tier in the hierarchy, sometimes referred to as “far memory.” Higher performance memory devices such as DRAM placed in front of the far memory and are used to mask some of the performance limitations of the far memory. These higher performance memory devices are referred to as “near memory.” In one embodiment, the “near memory” is configured to operate in a plurality of different modes of operation including (but not limited to) a first mode in which the near memory operates as a memory cache for the far memory and a second mode in which the near memory is allocated a first address range of a system address space with the far memory being allocated a second address range of the system address space, wherein the first range and second range represent the entire system address space. | 10-10-2013 |
20140002989 | INTEGRATED HEAT SPREADER THAT MAXIMIZES HEAT TRANSFER FROM A MULTI-CHIP PACKAGE | 01-02-2014 |
20140047265 | ENHANCED STORAGE OF METADATA UTILIZING IMPROVED ERROR DETECTION AND CORRECTION IN COMPUTER MEMORY - A novel ECC scheme is disclosed that offers an error protection level that is at least the same as (if not better than) that of the conventional ECC scheme without negatively impacting latency and design complexity. Embodiments of the present disclosure utilize an ECC scheme which leaves up to extra 2B for metadata storage by changing the error detection and correction process flow. The scheme adopts an early error detection mechanism, and tailors the need for subsequent error correction based on the results of the early detection. | 02-13-2014 |
20140129767 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A MULTI-LEVEL MEMORY HIERARCHY - A system and method are described for integrating a memory and storage hierarchy including a non-volatile memory tier within a computer system. In one embodiment, PCMS memory devices are used as one tier in the hierarchy, sometimes referred to as “far memory.” Higher performance memory devices such as DRAM placed in front of the far memory and are used to mask some of the performance limitations of the far memory. These higher performance memory devices are referred to as “near memory.” | 05-08-2014 |
20140181618 | ERROR DETECTION AND CORRECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for error detection and correction are described. A codeword may have a data portion and associated check bits. In embodiments, one or more error detection modules may be configured to detect a plurality of error types in the codeword. One or more error correction modules coupled with the one or more error detection modules may be further configured to correct errors of the plurality of error types once they are detected by the one or more error detection modules. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
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20110251125 | DISODIUM SALTS, MONOHYDRATES, AND ETHANOL SOLVATES FOR DELIVERING ACTIVE AGENTS - The inventors have discovered that the disodium salt of certain delivery agents has surprisingly greater efficacy for delivering active agents than the corresponding monosodium salt. Furthermore, the inventors have discovered that the disodium salts of these delivery agents form solvates with ethanol and hydrates with water. The delivery agents have the formula | 10-13-2011 |
20120264834 | DISODIUM SALTS, MONOHYDRATES, AND ETHANOL SOLVATES FOR DELIVERING ACTIVE AGENTS - The inventors have discovered that the disodium salt of certain delivery agents has surprisingly greater efficacy for delivering active agents than the corresponding monosodium salt. Furthermore, the inventors have discovered that the disodium salts of these delivery agents form solvates with ethanol and hydrates with water. Preferred delivery agents include, but are not limited to, N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid (5-CNAC), N-(10-[2-hydroxybenzoyl]amino)decanoic acid (SNAD), and sodium N-(8-[2-hydroxybenzoyl]amino)caprylate (SNAC). The invention also provides methods of preparing the disodium salt, ethanol solvate, and hydrate and compositions containing the disodium salt, ethanol solvate, and/or hydrate. | 10-18-2012 |
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20110210486 | RUBBER ARTICLES SUBJECTED TO REPEATED DEFORMATION AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An air spring having an airsleeve, wherein at least one layer of said airsleeve includes the vulcanization product of an elastomer and syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene. | 09-01-2011 |
20130020746 | AIR SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED HIGH TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE - An air spring bellow comprising a vulcanized rubber component including the at least partially vulcanized residue of hydrogenated nitrile rubber and a rubber other than hydrogenated nitrile rubber. | 01-24-2013 |
20130253088 | CURED GUAYULE RUBBER CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided herein are cured rubber compositions containing guayule natural rubber with 2.5-4 weight % resin and fillers. By the use of a specified cure package that contains increased amounts of sulfur and accelerator, the cured rubber compositions are found to exhibit strain induced crystallization (as can be observed by X-ray diffraction). Also provided are related methods for preparing the rubber compositions. | 09-26-2013 |
20140333016 | AIR SPRING SLEEVE - The present invention is directed to an air spring sleeve comprising: an outer layer, at least one reinforcing layer, and an inner layer that form the sleeve; the outer layer and the inner layer are formed of an elastomeric composition, with the proviso that the elastomeric composition does not comprise epichlorohydrin; and the at least one reinforcing layer comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements disposed between a layer of the elastomeric composition, wherein the elastomeric composition of the at least one reinforcing layer is identical to the elastomeric composition of the outer layer and the inner layer. | 11-13-2014 |
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20110040741 | Methods and Systems for Endorsing Local Search Results - Methods and systems for improving user search experience with a search engine by providing a way for associated users to create and share personalized lists of local search results and/or advertisements through endorsements of such local search results and/or ads. Local search endorsements can be used to personalize the search engine's ranking of local search results by offering a way for users to re-rank the results for themselves and for those who trust them. | 02-17-2011 |
20120087591 | Method and System for Providing Targeted Documents Based on Concepts Automatically Identified Therein - A system and method for providing a graphical document are provided. A graphical document is processed to identify one or more ideas associated with the graphical document. The identified ideas may be used to determine concepts to associate with the first electronic document and suggest those concepts for association with the first electronic document for use in a document distribution system that distributes documents based on a price parameter associated with concepts and a performance parameter. A request for a document associated with a concept is received. Responsive to the request, the graphical document is delivered if an association between the one or more ideas and the concept is determined. | 04-12-2012 |
20120239511 | Automated Graphical Advertisement Size Compatibility and Link Insertion - A system for and method of forming graphical advertisements is presented. The disclosed techniques ensure that the graphical advertisements are compatible with available space and industry-standard sizing. The techniques further allow for insertion of a link into the graphical advertisement, where the link is configured such that an activating user will not receive unwanted material. | 09-20-2012 |
20130013545 | Providing Digital Content Based On Expected User Behavior - In a computing system, information regarding a plurality of events that use a computing device is obtained, and a time-dependant increase in activity for each of at least some of the events is identified. An observed interest by a user in an event is correlated with an identified increase in activity for the event. Information about the activity at a time related to the event is provided for review by the user. | 01-10-2013 |
20130110805 | Methods and Systems for Endorsing Local Search Results | 05-02-2013 |
20130325307 | PROVIDING RESULTS TO PARAMETERLESS SEARCH QUERIES - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a parameterless search request, which was provided to a mobile computing device, for information that is relevant to a user of the mobile computing device. The method also includes, in response to the received parameterless search request, identifying with a digital computer system one or more results that are determined to be relevant to the user of the mobile computing device based upon a current context of the mobile computing device. The method further includes providing the results for display to a user of the mobile computing device. | 12-05-2013 |
20140032287 | Method and System for Providing Targeted Documents Based on Concepts Automatically Identified Therein - A system and method for providing a graphical document are provided. A graphical document is processed to identify one or more ideas associated with the graphical document. The identified ideas may be used to determine concepts to associate with the first electronic document and suggest those concepts for association with the first electronic document for use in a document distribution system that distributes documents based on a price parameter associated with concepts and a performance parameter. A request for a document associated with a concept is received. Responsive to the request, the graphical document is delivered if an association between the one or more ideas and the concept is determined. | 01-30-2014 |
20140058836 | Method and System for Providing Targeted Graphical Advertisements - A system and a method are directed to targeted graphical advertisements, which may involve identifying a graphical advertisement associated with an entity (e.g., advertiser); associating one or more concepts with the graphical advertisement; receiving a request for an advertisement associated with a concept; and delivering the graphical advertisement associated with the concept, wherein the graphical advertisement is positioned for display based on a ranking among advertisements for the concept, the ranking being based at least on a price parameter amount offered by the entity. | 02-27-2014 |
20140120965 | Location-Based Responses to Telephone Requests - A method for receiving processed information at a remote device is described. The method includes transmitting from the remote device a verbal request to a first information provider and receiving a digital message from the first information provider in response to the transmitted verbal request. The digital message includes a symbolic representation indicator associated with a symbolic representation of the verbal request and data used to control an application. The method also includes transmitting, using the application, the symbolic representation indicator to a second information provider for generating results to be displayed on the remote device. | 05-01-2014 |
20140244683 | PROVIDING RESULTS TO PARAMETERLESS SEARCH QUERIES - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a parameterless search request, which was provided to a mobile computing device, for information that is relevant to a user of the mobile computing device. The method also includes, in response to the received parameterless search request, identifying with a digital computer system one or more results that are determined to be relevant to the user of the mobile computing device based upon a current context of the mobile computing device. The method further includes providing the results for display to a user of the mobile computing device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140304074 | ENDORSING LOCAL SEARCH RESULTS - Methods and systems for improving user search experience with a search engine by providing a way for associated users to create and share personalized lists of local search results and/or advertisements through endorsements of such local search results and/or ads. Local search endorsements can be used to personalize the search engine's ranking of local search results by offering a way for users to re-rank the results for themselves and for those who trust them. | 10-09-2014 |
20140380170 | Location-Based Responses to Telephone Requests - A method for receiving processed information at a remote device is described. The method includes transmitting from the remote device a verbal request to a first information provider and receiving a digital message from the first information provider in response to the transmitted verbal request. The digital message includes a symbolic representation indicator associated with a symbolic representation of the verbal request and data used to control an application. The method also includes transmitting, using the application, the symbolic representation indicator to a second information provider for generating results to be displayed on the remote device. | 12-25-2014 |
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20110009188 | CONTROLLING WAGERING TRANSACTIONS FOR MULTI-PROVIDER GAME CONTENT - Described herein are processes and devices that control wagering transactions for multi-provider game content. One of the devices described is a wagering game system. The wagering game system can process a plurality of wagering games from multiple wagering game providers on a single wagering game machine during a single wagering game session. The system can communicate wagering transaction information for the plurality of wagering games between the wagering game machine and an account server. The wagering game system can synchronize a session funds balance on the wagering game machine with an account balance on the account server. The system can utilize different modes of synchronizing the account information for the multiple wagering games. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028203 | PRESENTING WAGERING GAME CONTENT IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS - Described herein are processes and devices that present wagering game content in multiple windows. One of the devices described is a wagering game system. The wagering game system can receive wagering game content and control information from more than one content provider. The wagering game system can present the content from the various content providers in one or more windows, such as by presenting content from one provider in a main window while presenting content from a second provider in one or more auxiliary windows. The wagering game system can also determine priority information for content displayed in the windows and control the appearance and actions of the windows, or content displayed within the windows, based on the priority information. | 02-03-2011 |
20110245943 | CONTROLLING AND CONFIGURING RESPONSIBLE GAMING DATA - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining a player account that is logged in to a wagering game session and presenting a wagering game during the wagering game session. The operations can further include determining accounting transaction data that relates to an amount of money that the player account has spent on gambling during a time period. The operations can further include presenting the accounting transaction data during the wagering game session so that the accounting transaction data and the wagering game are both perceptible to the player account. The operations can also include indicating the amount of money that the player account has spent on gambling in the time period. | 10-06-2011 |
20110263318 | MOBILE-PHONE-BASED WAGERING GAME ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS - In some embodiments a method includes receiving, from a mobile phone, a request to transfer a first fund amount from a player account to a wagering game machine. The method can also include determining that the player account does not include the first fund amount; receiving a second fund amount from a secondary funding source, and augmenting the player account by the second fund amount, wherein the augmenting results in the player account including the first fund amount. The method can also include transferring the first fund amount from the player account to the wagering game machine; debiting the player account by the first fund amount. | 10-27-2011 |
20120190437 | CONTROLLING AND CONFIGURING RESPONSIBLE GAMING DATA - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include presenting wagering game content during a wagering game session via a wagering game machine, where the wagering game session is for a first player account. The operations can further include detecting an amount of money spent on gambling via the first player account during a time period. The operations can further include determining that a second player account, associated with the first player account, is configured to authorize presentation of an indication of the amount of money spent on gambling during the time period. The operations can further include presenting the indication of the amount of money spent during the time period in response to the determining that the second player account is configured to authorize presentation of the indication of the amount of money spent on gambling. | 07-26-2012 |
20130210517 | MOBILE-PHONE-BASED WAGERING GAME ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS - In some embodiments a method includes receiving, from a mobile phone, a request to transfer a first fund amount from a player account to a wagering game machine. The method can also include determining that the player account does not include the first fund amount; receiving a second fund amount from a secondary funding source, and augmenting the player account by the second fund amount, wherein the augmenting results in the player account including the first fund amount. The method can also include transferring the first fund amount from the player account to the wagering game machine; debiting the player account by the first fund amount. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244761 | PRESENTING WAGERING GAME CONTENT IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS - In some embodiments, a method including determining a first wagering game content and a second wagering game content, wherein the first wagering game content is related to a first wagering game, and wherein the second wagering game content is related to a second wagering game. The method can also include determining, based on priority rules, a first display priority for the first wagering game content, and a second display priority for the second wagering game content. The method can also include presenting, based on the first display priority, the first wagering game content. The method can also include presenting, based on the second display priority, the second wagering game content after the presenting of the first wagering game content, and detecting player inputs. The method can also include assigning priority values to the player inputs, and responding to the player inputs in an order related to the priority values. | 09-19-2013 |
20140106865 | Funding concurrent wagering games - Described herein are processes and devices that perform operations that, in some embodiments, include receiving a request for concurrent presentation of a first wagering game and a second wagering game via a display device of a wagering game machine. The first wagering game includes first content that originates from a first content source, and the second wagering game includes second content that originates from a second content source. The operations further include accessing funds associated with the first wagering game. The operations further include funding one or more wagers for the second wagering game using at least a portion of the accessed funds associated with the first wagering game. | 04-17-2014 |
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20080226247 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 09-18-2008 |
20100220958 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 09-02-2010 |
20100290265 | POLYMER-BASED FERROELECTRIC MEMORY - Apparatus and systems may comprise electrode structures that include two or more dissimilar and abutting metal layers on a surface, some of the electrode structures separated by a gap; and a polymer-based ferroelectric layer overlying and directly abutting some of the electrode structures. Methods may comprise actions to form and operate the apparatus and systems. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20110206332 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 08-25-2011 |