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20130219172 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SECURE BOOK DEVICE USING CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS SECURE NETWORKS - A gateway device is used to control the flow of data to and from a network. To ensure that a message is not transmitted beyond the edge of an intranet without authorization such as outside of a private network, or to a device within the private network without authorization, a gateway will only establish a communication session with a computing device within the private network that possess a requisite community-of-interest key. If either the gateway device or computing device does not possess a matching community-of-interest key then a communication session cannot be established between the computing device and gateway device. Other aspects include transmitting a message destined for another network by converting it into a format in which it can be received outside the private network without knowledge of the type of security measures used within the private network. | 08-22-2013 |
20140122876 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SECURE BOOK DEVICE USING CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS SECURE NETWORKS - Portions of split data belonging to a set of data are sent over different data paths to their destinations. The data set is cryptographically spat into portions of the data set, and each portion is transported over a choice of multiple data paths to its destination. For example, a message is physically separated into portions of a message which are encrypted and sent over more than one network path to reach a destination. As a result, a snooper in a network may only be able view a partial set of random, disjoint, and incoherent portions of the message which are also encrypted. The portions of the message are split up in such a way that even if the snooper captured some of the portions of data, it would be difficult to reconstruct the message without also capturing most other partial portions of the message spread throughout the entire infrastructure of the network. | 05-01-2014 |
20140282892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SECURE BOOK DEVICE USING CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS SECURE NETWORKS - A system for integrating access to separate and physically partitioned networks from a single client device is described. The system is interposed between the client device and the networks to allow communication between the client device and the networks, such that data remains partitioned between networks. The system includes a scrambler configured to mix portions of data of variable bit lengths. Typically, the scrambler receives the portions of data from each of the plurality of networks, intermixes the portions of data from the networks, then selects different paths for transporting the intermixed portions of data to the client device. Each of the different paths for transporting the intermixed portions of data are physically and/or logically partitioned from each other. Only when the data arrives on the client device is it able to be reassembled, and then only in particular partitioned locations on the client device corresponding to the particular network from which the data originated. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080274889 | Cotton event MON 88913 and compositions and methods for detection thereof - The present invention provides a cotton plant MON 88913 compositions and seed. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the cotton plant event MON 88913 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method. | 11-06-2008 |
20110067141 | SOYBEAN PLANT AND SEED CORRESPONDING TO TRANSGENIC EVENT MON87769 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides transgenic soybean event MON87769, and cells, seeds, and plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. The invention also provides compositions comprising nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for said soybean event in a sample, methods for detecting the presence of said soybean event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said soybean event in a sample, growing the seeds of such soybean event into soybean plants, and breeding to produce soybean plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. | 03-17-2011 |
20110252510 | Soybean Plant and Seed Corresponding to Transgenic Event MON87754 and Methods for Detection Thereof - The present invention provides the transgenic soybean event MON87754, and the cells, seeds, plant parts, and plants comprising DNA diagnostic for this transgenic soybean event. The event itself functions to increase the oil content of soybeans carrying the event in their genome relative to commodity versions of soy. The invention also provides compositions comprising nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for said soybean event in a sample, methods for detecting the presence of said soybean event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said soybean event in a sample, growing the seeds of such soybean event into soybean plants, and breeding to produce soybean plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. | 10-13-2011 |
20120066791 | RICE TRANSGENIC EVENT 17314 AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17314. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17314. The invention also provides methods related to event 17314. | 03-15-2012 |
20120096582 | RICE TRANSGENIC EVENT 17053 AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17053. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17053. The invention also provides methods related to event 17053. | 04-19-2012 |
20120149024 | COTTON EVENT MON 88913 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides a cotton plant event MON 88913 compositions and seed. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the cotton plant event MON 88913 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method. | 06-14-2012 |
20140256971 | SOYBEAN PLANT AND SEED CORRESPONDING TO TRANSGENIC EVENT MON87769 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides transgenic soybean event MON87769, and cells, seeds, and plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. The invention also provides compositions comprising nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for said soybean event in a sample, methods for detecting the presence of said soybean event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said soybean event in a sample, growing the seeds of such soybean event into soybean plants, and breeding to produce soybean plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. | 09-11-2014 |
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20120106191 | LED Homogenizer - One embodiment of an optical system described herein comprises a source including light emitting diode chip and a homogenizer. One embodiment of the homogenizer comprises an entrance face positioned to receive light from the source, the entrance face having a first shape, a body configured to homogenize the received light and an exit face, the exit face parallel to the primary emitting face of the source. The homogenizer can emit light with a half angle that is at least 80% of the half angle of light entering the homogenizer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120218750 | PLANT GROWTH LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for promoting plant growth that combine beam angle control with spectral control. In one embodiment, an optical device can be configured to emit multiple colors of light at particular wavelengths. The optical device may also be configured to generate an emission spectrum with multiple peaks. The spectrum can be selected based on stimulating biological processes of a plant. | 08-30-2012 |
20140104832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR MIXING LENS ARRAY - Embodiments described herein provide optical systems that can mix colors to produce illumination patterns having a large area with uniform color. One embodiment of an optical system can include a set of optical units that each produces an illumination pattern with uniform color and intensity. The optical units are spaced so that the individual illumination patterns overlap to create an overall illumination pattern with an overlap area. In the overlap area, the colors emitted by the individual optical units mix to create a desired color. Embodiments of optical systems can provide beam control so that the optical units emit a high percentage of light in beam. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104852 | LED HOMOGENIZER - One embodiment of an optical system described herein comprises a source including light emitting diode chip and a homogenizer. One embodiment of the homogenizer comprises an entrance face positioned to receive light from the source, the entrance face having a first shape, a body configured to homogenize the received light and an exit face, the exit face parallel to the primary emitting face of the source. The homogenizer can emit light with a half angle that is at least 80% of the half angle of light entering the homogenizer. | 04-17-2014 |
20150036358 | Separate Optical Device for Directing Light from an LED - Embodiments of the present invention provide separate optical devices operable to couple to a separate LED, the separate optical device comprising an entrance surface to receive light from a separate LED when the separate optical device is coupled to the separate LED, an exit surface opposite from and a distance from the entrance surface and a set of sidewalls. The exit surface can have at least a minimum area necessary to conserve brightness for a desired half-angle of light projected from the separate optical device. Furthermore, each sidewall is positioned and shaped so that rays having a straight transmission path from the entrance surface to that sidewall reflect to the exit surface with an angle of incidence at the exit surface at less than or equal to a critical angle at the exit surface. | 02-05-2015 |
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20080251601 | WATER SENSOR APPARATUS - A water sensor apparatus used in connection with a watering system. The water sensor apparatus includes a main housing comprising an inlet and an outlet. A valve mechanism is provided inside the main housing. The valve mechanism opens and closes the outlet of the main housing in response to a water level collected in the main housing and a water pressure entering the inlet of the main housing. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255708 | SMART WATER TIMER - A smart water timer which includes a water timer, a receiving unit connected to the water timer, and a moisture sensing unit which is in wireless communication with the receiving unit. The smart water timer can sense when the moisture level in the soil is too moist (based on a user setting) and turn off a water supply to a sprinkler as a result A soil moisture sensing unit is placed in the soil in the area to be watered. The soil moisture sensing unit uses a moisture sensing probe and wirelessly transmits a data signal to the receiver, which is connected to the water timer, indicating whether or not the water timer should be permitted to open a water valve. | 10-16-2008 |
20090230206 | VERTICAL RISING SPRINKLER APPARATUS WITH STABILIZED BASE UNIT - A watering device for watering bushes, grass, etc., which has a base unit connected to a substantially vertical riser which is connected to a sprinkler head, wherein the base unit can also have a receiving unit which holds a substantially vertical riser and a plurality stabilizing units, wherein the plurality of stabilizing units are adapted to be inserted in the ground, and wherein the stabilizing units are removable from the receiving unit. | 09-17-2009 |
20100276512 | VARIABLE RANGE SPRINKLER APPARATUS AND VARIABLE RANGE SPRINKLER PATTERN METHOD - A variable range sprinkler apparatus includes a sprinkler portion, a bypass unit housing a plurality of valves, and a water inlet portion. The sprinkler portion of the apparatus, which may be a rotary sprinkler unit, is attached to the bypass unit, and the bypass unit is coupled to the water inlet portion. Inside the bypass unit is a plurality of valves, at least one of which is adjustable, that are designed to open a water passage in the bypass unit. | 11-04-2010 |
20100314471 | STACKABLE SPRINKLER - A sprinkler is designed to be stacked upon a like sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a spray tube, a sled, a projection extending from either a top or bottom surface of the sled, and a recess formed at the top or bottom surface of the sled. The recess accommodates the projection extending from the sled of the like sprinkler so that the sprinkler can be stacked with the like sprinkler. | 12-16-2010 |
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20110289936 | ACCESSORY GEARBOX WITH INTERNAL LAYSHAFT - An engine accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes a first accessory component mountable to an accessory gearbox along a first accessory axis transverse to a layshaft axis of rotation. | 12-01-2011 |
20120117981 | AXIAL ACCESSORY GEARBOX - An accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes an accessory gearbox which defines an accessory gearbox axis. A crossover gear set generally along the accessory gearbox axis interconnects a first gear set and a second gear set. | 05-17-2012 |
20120117982 | AXIAL ACCESSORY GEARBOX - An accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes a main case which defines an accessory gearbox axis. A cover is removably mountable to the main case and a first gear set at least partially within the cover along a first accessory axis transverse to the accessory gearbox axis. | 05-17-2012 |
20130145774 | ACCESSORY GEARBOX WITH TOWER SHAFT REMOVAL CAPABILITY - An accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes an accessory gearbox which defines an accessory gearbox axis and includes first and second sides. A first geartrain includes one or more shafts rotatable about axes perpendicular to the first side of the accessory gearbox and a second geartrain includes one or more shafts rotatable about axes perpendicular to the second side of the accessory gearbox. A driven gear set defines an input axis and drives first geartrain and the second geartrain about corresponding first and second drive axes parallel to the input axis. | 06-13-2013 |
20130180262 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ACCESSORY GEARBOX - An accessory gearbox for a gas turbine engine has a main gearbox housing for receiving a plurality of gears to drive a plurality of accessories. An input shaft has a first bevel gear at an outer end, and extends inwardly to transmit rotation to the plurality of gears. A tower shaft has a second bevel gear engaging the first bevel gear to in turn drive the input shaft. A tower shaft houses is fixed to the main gearbox housing. A method of removing a tower shaft is also disclosed. | 07-18-2013 |
20130193688 | BEVEL GEAR ARRANGEMENT FOR AXIAL ACCESSORY GEARBOX - An accessory box for a gas turbine engine has an input gear to be driven by an input shaft. The input gear is engaged to drive a first driven gear on one radial side of a drive axis of the input gear. The first gear drives at least a second driven gear on one radial side of the drive axis, with at least one accessory driven by one of the first and second driven gears. The second driven gear drives a bevel gear arrangement to drive a third driven gear on an opposed side of the drive axis of the input gear. The third driven gear drives at least a second accessory. The accessories are associated with a gas turbine engine. | 08-01-2013 |
20140020506 | GEARBOX FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gearbox for a gas turbine engine includes a housing that includes first and second housing portions interconnected by an intermediate housing portion to provide a generally U-shaped structure. Each of the first and second housing portions includes opposing first and second faces. The second faces of the first and second housing portions are adjacent to one another. First and second gear sets are respectively arranged in the first and second housing portions. A third gear set is arranged in the intermediate portion and is coupled to the first and second gear sets. Accessory drive component mounts are provided on at least three of the first and second faces of the first and second housing portions. The mounts are each configured to support an accessory drive component coupled to one of the first and second gear sets. | 01-23-2014 |
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20130336798 | AIRFOIL SHAPE FOR A COMPRESSOR - An article of manufacture having a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a scalable table, the scalable table selected from the group of tables consisting of TABLES 1-11, wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a number, and wherein X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height, the airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 12-19-2013 |
20140030098 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE - An article of manufacture has a first component configured for use with a turbomachine. The first component is configured for attachment to a second component, and reduces the possibility of attachment with an undesired third component by modification of a. characteristic of the first component. This modification is matched by a complementary characteristic of the second component. The first component has a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a scalable table selected from the group consisting of TABLES 1-11. Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying by a number. X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height. The airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 01-30-2014 |
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20090126996 | FORMATION EVALUATION WHILE DRILLING - A sample module for a sampling while drilling tool includes a sample fluid flowline operatively connectable between a sample chamber and an inlet, for passing a downhole fluid. A primary piston divides the sample chamber into a sample volume and a buffer volume and includes a first face in fluid communication with the sample volume and a second face in fluid communication with the buffer volume. An agitator is disposed in the sample volume for agitating the sample fluid. A secondary piston includes a first face in fluid communication with the buffer volume having buffer fluid disposed therein and a second face. | 05-21-2009 |
20100170717 | FORMATION EVALUATION WHILE DRILLING - An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170718 | FORMATION EVALUATION WHILE DRILLING - An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. A retainer is configured to absorb axial loading of the sample chamber within the cavity. | 07-08-2010 |
20100326727 | FORMATION EVALUATION WHILE DRILLING - An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. A retainer is configured to absorb lateral loading of the sample chamber within the cavity. | 12-30-2010 |
20110220412 | Formation Evaluation While Drilling - An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. | 09-15-2011 |
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20120118585 | DUAL METAL SEAL SYSTEM - A wellhead seal assembly has a primary seal and a secondary seal, each seal forming a metal-to-metal seal between inner and outer wellhead members. A primary metal seal ring has inner and outer walls separated by a slot. A secondary metal seal is located below the seal ring and has a bottom portion that contacts an upward facing shoulder of a hanger. A primary energizing exerts downward force on the primary seal, causing a secondary energizing ring, located below the primary energizing ring, to energize the secondary seal. Once the secondary seal is energized, thus stopping downward movement of the (primary seal and secondary energizing ring, the primary energizing ring energizes the primary seal. | 05-17-2012 |
20130020522 | HIGH TEMPERATURE COATING RESISTANT TO DAMAGE FROM DECOMPRESSION - A coating for use in protecting surfaces susceptible to environmental degradation. The coating may be applied to metallic surfaces for providing a barrier against elements and/or ambient conditions that would otherwise degrade the surface material. The coating includes multiple layers, where a thermoplastic polymer is included, wholly or partly, within one or more of the layers. Example applications of the coating are for protecting valve seat seals and valve stem seals of a valve assembly used in conjunction with handling of fluids produced from a subterranean formation. | 01-24-2013 |
20140062025 | Seal Assembly For A Casing Hanger - A seal assembly for use with a casing hanger that includes a pair of split rings held together by a threaded fastener. Torqueing the fastener axially compresses one of the rings so that it expands radially inward into sealing engagement with a wall of wellbore casing, and radially outward against an inner wall of a wellhead housing. Support grommets are provided where the fastener enters and exits the compressible ring. Protrusions on a side of the support grommets project into the compressible ring and create a sealing interface between each support grommet and compressible ring. O-rings line inner circumferences of the support grommets to seal between the support grommets and fasteners. A threaded end on a lower end of the fastener has a diameter less than an inner diameter of the O-rings to prevent damaging the O-rings during assembly. | 03-06-2014 |
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20130000920 | Hybrid Seal - A casing hanger seal assembly is lowered into a pocket between a casing hanger and a wellhead housing while in a run-in position. The seal assembly has a metal-to-metal upper seal ring and an elastomeric and metal lower seal ring carried by and below the upper seal ring. The upper and lower seal rings are movable from a run-in position to a set position sealing between the sidewalls of the casing hanger and the wellhead housing by applying a downward force. The downward force required to move the lower seal ring to the set position is less than the downward force required to move the upper seal ring to the set position. A downward force applied to the upper seal ring after the lower seal ring has landed in the pocket transfers to the lower seal ring to cause the lower seal ring to move to the set position before the upper seal ring moves to the set position. | 01-03-2013 |
20130299193 | POSITIVE RETENTION LOCK RING FOR TUBING HANGER - An apparatus and method can be used to positively retain a lockdown ring to axially secure a wellbore member in a wellhead housing. In embodiments, the wellbore member, such as a tubing hanger, can be secured by a lockdown ring having a cylindrical surface below a tapered surface. An energizing ring having a cylindrical surface above a tapered surface can be used to move the lockdown ring from an unset position to a set position, thus energizing the lockdown ring. After being energized, the two cylindrical surfaces can engage each other so that axial movement of the energizing ring, of up to a predetermined distance, does not cause the lockdown ring to move from a set position to an unset position. | 11-14-2013 |
20150068725 | POSITIVE RETENTION LOCK RING FOR TUBING HANGER - A wellhead assembly includes a wellhead housing with a bore and an annular lock groove on an inner diameter surface of the bore. A wellbore member is concentrically located within the bore of the wellhead housing, defining an annulus between the wellbore member and the wellhead housing. An annular lock ring is positioned in the annulus. The annular lock ring has an outer diameter profile for engaging the lock groove and is radially expandable from an unset position to a set position. An energizing ring is positioned in the annulus to push the lock ring outward to the set position as the energizing ring moves downward. A retainer selectively engages the energizing ring and limits axial upward movement of the energizing ring relative to the wellbore member, retains the annular lock in the set position, and prevents axial upward movement of the wellbore member relative to the wellhead housing. | 03-12-2015 |
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20090005134 | SLIDER GROUNDING TO MITIGATE UNWANTED COUPLING AND LOSSY ANTENNA RESONANCE - A method, apparatus, and electronic device with mitigated lossy antenna resonance are disclosed. A transceiver chassis may connect to a wireless network. A slider chassis may move relative to the transceiver chassis between an open position and a closed position. A first temporary grounding connection between the slider chassis and the transceiver chassis may connect in a closed position. A second temporary grounding connection between the slider chassis and the transceiver chassis of the slider phone may connect in the open position. | 01-01-2009 |
20130172049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PREVENT RECEIVER DESENSITIZATION FROM RADIATED HDMI SIGNALS IN ACCESSOR OR COMPUTING DEVICES - A method and system configures operating parameters associated with an operation of a connected accessory or second device in order to mitigate harmonic interference within an operating frequency band of a wireless communication device (WCD). In response to a connection between the WCD and the second device via a physical communications interface, Accessory Authentication and Configuration (AAC) logic of the WCD receives device identifying information about the second device. The AAC logic determines candidate values for each operating parameter, based on the device identifying information. The AAC logic dynamically selects a particular candidate value for each operating parameter, based on a current operating frequency band of the WCD, and an expected level of harmonic interference. The AAC logic automatically configures each operating parameter with the corresponding selected candidate value to enable proper operation of the second device while mitigating harmonic interference within the operating frequency band of the WCD. | 07-04-2013 |
20140141731 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR 3G/4G SVLTE AND MIMO TO ENABLE THIN NARROW BOARDERED DISPLAY PHONES - A method and system provides a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna arrangement in a wireless communication device. A first antenna element and a second antenna element co-located within a same antenna volume are respectively coupled to first and second antenna feeds proximate to a base perimeter segment of a device chassis. The first antenna feed is at a pre-calculated distance from the second antenna feed. The second antenna element, a first MIMO antenna, is coupled to an antenna ground positioned proximate to the first antenna feed and at a pre-determined distance from the second antenna feed. A third antenna element operating as a second MIMO antenna is placed proximate to a top perimeter segment of the device chassis. The antenna arrangement achieves (a) low correlation between the MIMO antennas and (b) an acceptable or pre-determined level of antenna isolation between the first antenna element and the second antenna element. | 05-22-2014 |
20140170990 | ANTENNA TRANSFER SWITCHING FOR SIMULTANEOUS VOICE AND DATA - A method and system selects an antenna for signal propagation within a wireless communication device having multiple antennas. A transfer switch controller identifies an operating mode being initiated on the wireless communication device. The transfer switch controller configures a dynamic transfer switch based on the operating mode initiated to support propagation of each available type of communication signal. In addition, the transfer switch controller utilizes a pre-established priority of each available type of communication signal to select the appropriate antenna. The transfer switch controller communicatively connects, utilizing the configured dynamic transfer switch, each of at least one transceiver associated with the operating mode initiated to a specific antenna, where each transceiver supports propagation of a specific type of communication signal. As a result, the transfer switch controller enables each of the at least one communication signal to be propagated via a specific antenna selected using the configured dynamic transfer switch. | 06-19-2014 |
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20120254382 | MOBILE DEVICE CONFIGURATION BASED ON STATUS AND LOCATION - A computing device's settings, specifically audio or video settings are adjusted based on a status and/or location of an event participant carrying the device. An event coordination service or an application on the computing device may match the participant's status and location to event location information. Upon matching either status or location, the computing device's settings may be modified to prevent audio feedback by any audio equipment at the event location or similar video interference. | 10-04-2012 |
20120300011 | OPTIMIZING ROOM LIGHTING BASED ON IMAGE SENSOR FEEDBACK - A mechanism for efficiently and dynamically adjusting lighting conditions in a space through the use of existing video capture devices in the space or video capture devices on computing devices brought into the space is provided. Incident lighting levels, light composition, and similar aspects on the participants, displays, projectors, white boards, walls, and comparable objects may be calibrated and/or optimized based on captured image quality. | 11-29-2012 |
20140267559 | Smart Device Pairing and Configuration for Meeting Spaces - Pairing and configuring a computing device for use in a meeting space is provided. An appliance may communicate a broadcast to a computing device which announces the availability of a meeting space for a meeting. The computing device may establish a connection with the appliance. The computing device may then join the meeting in the meeting space. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130188007 | REMOTE PARTICIPANT PLACEMENT ON A UNIT IN A CONFERENCE ROOM - A video conferencing system presents video conference feeds of remote participants in different video conferencing units that are located throughout a conference room. Each of the available units is located at a different position within the conference room. At any point in time, a remote participant is associated with one of the units. The remote participant may move and/or be moved to a different unit during the video conference. For example, a presenter may ask the remote participant to “sit” at a particular unit and/or the remote participant may decide to move to a different unit within the room. Each of the units is configured to determine when a local participant is addressing a remote participant that is associated with the unit. When more than one remote participant is associated with a particular unit, the remote participant who is being communicated with may be shown prominently on the display. | 07-25-2013 |
20150057999 | Preserving Privacy of a Conversation from Surrounding Environment - Various embodiments provide an ability to analyze an audio input signal and generate a counter audio signal based, at least in part, on the audio input signal. In some cases, combining the audio input signal with the counter audio signal renders the audio input signal incoherent and/or unintelligible to accidental listeners and/or listeners to whom the audio input signal is not directed towards. Alternately or additionally, the counter signal can mask the audio input signal to the accidental listeners. | 02-26-2015 |
20150067536 | Gesture-based Content Sharing Between Devices - Various embodiments provide an ability to join a virtual conference session using a single input-gesture and/or action. Upon joining the virtual conference, some embodiments enable a computing device to share content within the virtual conference session responsive to receiving a single input-gesture and/or action. Alternately or additionally, the computing device can acquire content being shared within the virtual conference session responsive to receiving a single input-gesture and/or action. In some cases, content can be exchanged between multiple computing devices connected to the virtual conference session. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067552 | Manipulation of Content on a Surface - Various embodiments enable expeditious manipulation of content on a surface so as to make the content quickly visually available to one or more attendees or participants. In at least some embodiments, content can be automatically manipulated to automatically present the content in a surface location that provides an unobstructed view of the content. Alternately or additionally, content can be manually selected to become “floating” in a manner which moves the content to a surface location that provides an unobstructed view of the content. | 03-05-2015 |
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20110197399 | Release System - Systems that may be used to quickly remove gear having straps from a user's body. Certain embodiments provide a housing into which a plurality of plugs may be inserted. A strap may be secured to each plug, and the straps may be used to secure gear to a user's body. When it is desired to remove the gear, a user may disengage all of the plugs with a single movement—either by pulling on an actuating member that is associated with the housing, or by pressing on a plate associated with the housing. Either movement will disengage the plurality of plugs from the housing at one time. | 08-18-2011 |
20110247180 | Release System - Systems that may be used to quickly remove gear having straps from a user's body. Certain embodiments provide a housing into which multiple plugs may be inserted. A strap may be secured to each plug, and the straps may be used to secure gear to a user's body. When it is desired to remove the gear, a user may disengage all of the plugs either by pulling on individual tabs coupled to each plug, or by pulling on a master tab coupled to more than one plug. Release members within the housing eject the plugs from the housing such that the user does not need to manually remove the plugs. | 10-13-2011 |
20120011640 | Releasable Clips - Clips for securing a face mask to an article of head gear, and for releasing the face mask without the need for any special tools or equipment. In certain embodiments, the clip may comprise a base and a retaining member that is pivotably coupled to the base. When the retaining member is engaged with the base, structure on the base prevents the retaining member from pivoting open, thus securing the face mask within the clip. To disengage the retaining member (and release the face mask from the clip), a user may squeeze or flex a portion of the base, which causes the retaining member to disengage and pivot open. | 01-19-2012 |
20120011686 | Releasable Clips - Clips for securing a face mask to an article of head gear, and for releasing the face mask without the need for any special tools or equipment. In certain embodiments, the clip may comprise a base and a retaining member that is pivotably coupled to the base. When the retaining member is engaged with the base, structure on the base prevents the retaining member from pivoting open, thus securing the face mask within the clip. To disengage the retaining member (and release the face mask from the clip), a user may squeeze or flex a portion of the base, which causes the retaining member to disengage and pivot open. | 01-19-2012 |