Segal, US
Benjamin Segal, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150139935 | SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT - Provided herein is technology relating to treating sleep apnea and particularly, but not exclusively, to treating sleep apnea with immunotherapeutics and/or anti-inflammatory drugs such as beta-interferons and glatiramer acetate. | 05-21-2015 |
Benjamin Segal, Rochester, NY US
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20080206143 | Blockade of Elr+Cxc Chemokines as a Treatment For Inflammatory and Autoimmune Disease - Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a ThI-mediated autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that is widely used as an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS). Herein it is demonstrated that CXCR2, a chemokine receptor involved in the recruitment of neutrophils, is expressed in tissues with EAE lesions. Blockade or deficiency of CXCR2 reduces the infiltration of neutrophils to sites of inflammation. Thus provided herein are reagents that antagonize or inhibit ELR+CXC chemokines and methods of use of these reagents in preventing and treating organ-specific autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, and methods or treating various inflammatory conditions and diseases. | 08-28-2008 |
Benjamin M. Segal, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080279849 | Lymphoid Chemokines In The Diagnosis, Monitoring And Treatment Of Inflammatory Disease - Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a Th1-mediated autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that is widely used as an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study it was demonstrate that CXCL13, a chemokine involved in the development of secondary lymphoid tissues, is expressed in CD11c+ myeloid cells that accumulate in EAE lesions. Blockade or deficiency of CXCL13 ameliorates clinical EAE, both during acute and relapsing stages. CXCL13 deficiency did not inhibit the priming or differentiation of autoimmune effector T-cells in the periphery, but appeared to exert its effects during the effector phase of pathogenesis. These findings indicate that reagents that antagonize or inhibit CXCL13 are useful for the treatment of neuroinflammatory diseases such as MS. | 11-13-2008 |
20110117092 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING G-CSFR - The present invention relates to therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory and neurological diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to altering G-CSF/G-CSFR signaling in the treatment of such disorders. | 05-19-2011 |
20110158982 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING MAdCAM - The present invention relates to therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory diseases and injuries. In particular, the present invention relates to targeting MAdCAM in the treatment of such disorders. | 06-30-2011 |
Benjamin P. Segal, Hyde Park, NY US
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20130007412 | UNIFIED, WORKLOAD-OPTIMIZED, ADAPTIVE RAS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product for maintaining reliability in a computer system. In an example embodiment, the method includes managing workloads on a first processor with a first processor architecture by an agent process executing on a second processor with a second processor architecture. The method proceeds by activating redundant computation on the second processor by the agent process. The method continues by performing a same computation from a workload of the workloads at least twice. Finally, the method includes comparing results of the same computation. In this embodiment the first processor is coupled the second processor by a network, and the first processor architecture and second processor architecture are different architectures. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007759 | UNIFIED, WORKLOAD-OPTIMIZED, ADAPTIVE RAS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product for maintaining reliability in a computer system. In an example embodiment, the method includes performing a first data computation by a first set of processors, the first set of processors having a first computer processor architecture. The method continues by performing a second data computation by a second processor coupled to the first set of processors, the second processor having a second computer processor architecture, the first computer processor architecture being different than the second computer processor architecture. Finally, the method includes dynamically allocating computational resources of the first set of processors and the second processor based on at least one metric while the first set of processors and the second processor are in operation such that the accuracy and processing speed of the first data computation and the second data computation are optimized. | 01-03-2013 |
20130097407 | UNIFIED, WORKLOAD-OPTIMIZED, ADAPTIVE RAS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product for maintaining reliability in a computer system. In an example embodiment, the method includes managing workloads on a first processor with a first processor architecture by an agent process executing on a second processor with a second processor architecture. The method proceeds by activating redundant computation on the second processor by the agent process. The method continues by performing a same computation from a workload of the workloads at least twice. Finally, the method includes comparing results of the same computation. In this embodiment the first processor is coupled the second processor by a network, and the first processor architecture and second processor architecture are different architectures. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097611 | UNIFIED, WORKLOAD-OPTIMIZED, ADAPTIVE RAS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product for maintaining reliability in a computer system. In an example embodiment, the method includes performing a first data computation by a first set of processors, the first set of processors having a first computer processor architecture. The method continues by performing a second data computation by a second processor coupled to the first set of processors, the second processor having a second computer processor architecture, the first computer processor architecture being different than the second computer processor architecture. Finally, the method includes dynamically allocating computational resources of the first set of processors and the second processor based on at least one metric while the first set of processors and the second processor are in operation such that the accuracy and processing speed of the first data computation and the second data computation are optimized. | 04-18-2013 |
20130191848 | Distributed Function Execution for Hybrid Systems - A system for distributed function execution, the system includes a host in operable communication with an accelerator. The system is configured to perform a method including processing an application by the host and distributing at least a portion of the application to the accelerator for execution. The method also includes instructing the accelerator to create a buffer on the accelerator, instructing the accelerator to execute the portion of the application, wherein the accelerator writes data to the buffer and instructing the accelerator to transmit the data in the buffer to the host before the application requests the data in the buffer. The accelerator aggregates the data in the buffer before transmitting the data to the host based upon one or more runtime conditions in the host. | 07-25-2013 |
20130332767 | REDUNDANCY AND LOAD BALANCING IN REMOTE DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS - A system for managing communications to add a first Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) link between a TCP server and a TCP client, where the first RDMA link references first remote memory buffer (RMB) and a second RMB, and further based on a first remote direct memory access network interface card (RNIC) associated with the TCP server and a second RNIC associated with the TCP client. The system determines whether a third RNIC is enabled. The system adds a second RDMA link, responsive to a determination that the third RNIC is enabled. The system detects a failure in a failed RDMA link. The system reconfigures the first RDMA link to carry at least one TCP message of a connection formerly assigned to the failed RDMA link, responsive to detecting the failure. The system communicates at least one message of the at least one connection on the first RDMA link. | 12-12-2013 |
20140223151 | KERNEL EXECUTION FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method for executing kernels in a hybrid system includes running a program on a host computer and identifying in an instruction stream of the program a first instruction including a function of a target classification. The method includes generating a first kernel including the function and transmitting the first kernel to a client system to execute the first kernel based on identifying the first instruction as being of the target classification. The method also includes determining whether to store results of executing the first kernel in a read-only buffer of the client system based on determining whether a subsequent instruction of the target classification relies upon results of the first instruction. | 08-07-2014 |
Benjamin P. Segal, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20130191849 | DISTRIBUTED FUNCTION EXECUTION FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - A method includes processing an application by a host including one or more processors and distributing at least a portion of the application to an accelerator for execution. The method includes instructing the accelerator to create a buffer on the accelerator and instructing the accelerator to execute the portion of the application, wherein the accelerator writes data to the buffer. The method also includes instructing the accelerator to transmit the data in the buffer to the host before the application requests the data in the buffer. The accelerator aggregates the data in the buffer before transmitting the data to the host based upon one or more runtime conditions in the host. | 07-25-2013 |
Benjamin Patrick Segal, Hyde Park, NY US
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20130332557 | REDUNDANCY AND LOAD BALANCING IN REMOTE DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS - A method for managing communications to add a first Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) link between a TCP server and a TCP client, where the first RDMA link references first remote memory buffer (RMB) and a second RMB, and further based on a first remote direct memory access network interface card (RNIC) associated with the TCP server and a second RNIC associated with the TCP client. The system determines whether a third RNIC is enabled. The system adds a second RDMA link, responsive to a determination that the third RNIC is enabled. The system detects a failure in the second RDMA link. The system reconfigures the first RDMA link to carry at least one TCP packet of a session formerly assigned to the second RDMA link, responsive to detecting the failure. The system communicates at least one packet of the at least one session on the first RDMA link. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332677 | SHARED PHYSICAL MEMORY PROTOCOL - A computer implemented program product and data processing system for receiving data to a targeted logical partition. A computer locates buffer element in reliance on a connection status bit array. The computer copies control information to the targeted logical partition's local storage. The computer updates a targeted logical partition's local producer cursor based on the control information. The computer copies data to an application receive buffer. The computer determines that an application completes a receive operation. Responsive to a determination that the application completed the receive operation, the computer a targeted logical partition's local consumer cursor to match the targeted logical partition's producer cursor. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332678 | SHARED PHYSICAL MEMORY PROTOCOL - A computer implemented method for receiving data to a targeted logical partition. A computer locates buffer element in reliance on a connection status bit array. The computer copies control information to the targeted logical partition's local storage. The computer updates a targeted logical partition's local producer cursor based on the control information. The computer copies data to an application receive buffer. The computer determines that an application completes a receive operation. Responsive to a determination that the application completed the receive operation, the computer a targeted logical partition's local consumer cursor to match the targeted logical partition's producer cursor. | 12-12-2013 |
Brahm H. Segal, Williamsville, NY US
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20160030558 | ENHANCEMENT OF VACCINES - Provided is a method for enhancing the efficacy of cancer vaccines, such as tumor vaccines. The method involves administering to an individual who is in need of therapy for a tumor an anti-cancer agent and an agent that causes depletion of myeloid cells and/or inhibits recruitment of myeloid cells to the tumor. The effect of the anti-cancer agent on the tumor is greater relative to the effect of the anti-cancer agent in the absence of the anti-myeloid cell agent. Also provided is a method for identifying candidates for the therapy. This approach involves determining if an individual has a tumor characterized by undesirable myeloid cell proliferation and/or tumor infiltration and/or myeloid cell recruitment to the tumor, and if such determination is made, designating the individual as a candidate for the therapy. In one embodiment, the identification of the individual as such a candidate is followed by the therapeutic approach. | 02-04-2016 |
Brigitte Segal, New York, NY US
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20110294103 | Training aid for a dental injection - A training aid for a dental injection, including a human-like head model, a first apparatus for alerting when the dental injection is properly positioned in the human-like head model, and a second apparatus for alerting when the dental injection is not properly positioned in the human-like head model. The interior structure of the human-like head includes for targeting purposes the maxilla with appropriate arteries and nerves being clearly visible, the mandible with appropriate arteries and nerves being clearly visible, and the buccal gingiva over the mandibular canal being clearly visible. The first apparatus and the second apparatus are so positioned within the human-like head model to allow for training for the dental injection including a V2 block including infiltration, posterior superior alveolar, middle superior alveolar anterior superior, infraorbital, greater palatine, and nasopalatine, and V3 blocks including inferior alveolar, buccal nerve, and mental block. | 12-01-2011 |
Carl Segal, Highland Park, IL US
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20140069251 | FOOD PRODUCT SLICER - Food product slicers that efficiently, consistently, and safely slice food products are disclosed herein. Embodiments of a food product slicer comprise a base unit and a cutting utensil. Additional embodiments of the food product slicer comprise a base unit, a handle, and a cutting utensil. Further embodiments of the food product slicer comprise a base unit having a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface; a cutting utensil attached to the base unit at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the base unit, the cutting utensil having a cutting edge parallel to the bottom surface of the base unit; and a handle attached to the base unit. | 03-13-2014 |
David Segal, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20140253322 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Detecting Wireless Devices - A system provides for radio frequency detection of an offending device within a specific range of a body worn device. Upon detection of the radio frequency signal, the body worn device communicates to an infrastructure to alert of the presence and optionally the location of the radio frequency signal, and therefore the offending device. The user and/or location of the body worn device is/are revealed and the source of the radio frequency signal is readily determined for confiscation of the offending device. Other features include locating/tracking of the body worn device (and wearer) detection of tampering with the body worn device, and detection of cloaking of the body worn device (e.g. submerging in water or covering with aluminum foil, etc.). | 09-11-2014 |
David Segal, Lakewood, NJ US
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20130298556 | DISH SOLAR AIR ELECTROPLANT - A solar air electric plant comprising: air filter | 11-14-2013 |
David J. Segal, Tucson, AZ US
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20080209587 | Methods and compositions for using zinc finger endonucleases to enhance homologous recombination - Embodiments relate to methods of generating a genetically modified cell. The methods can include providing a primary cell containing an endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence in which it is desired to have homologous recombination occur. The methods also can include providing a zinc finger endonuclease (ZFE) that includes an endonuclease domain that cuts DNA, and a zinc finger domain that includes a plurality of zinc fingers that bind to a specific nucleotide sequence within the endogenous chromosomal target DNA in the primary cell. Further, the methods can include contacting the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence with the zinc finger endonuclease in the primary cell such that the zinc finger endonuclease cuts both strands of a nucleotide sequence within the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence in the primary cell, thereby enhancing the frequency of homologous recombination in the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence. The methods also include providing a nucleic acid comprising a sequence homologous to at least a portion of said endogenous chromosomal target DNA such that homologous recombination occurs between the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence and the nucleic acid. | 08-28-2008 |
20090305402 | Methods and compositions for using zinc finger endonucleases to enhance homologous recombination - Described herein are methods of generating a genetically modified cell by providing a zinc finger endonuclease (ZFE) that includes an endonuclease domain that cuts DNA, and a zinc finger domain that includes a plurality of zinc fingers that bind to a specific nucleotide sequence within the endogenous chromosomal target DNA in the primary cell. Further, the methods can include contacting the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence with the zinc finger endonuclease in the primary cell such that the zinc finger endonuclease cuts both strands of a nucleotide sequence within the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence in the primary cell, thereby enhancing the frequency of homologous recombination in the endogenous chromosomal target DNA sequence. | 12-10-2009 |
David Lee Segal, York, PA US
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20150091791 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING IMAGINED DIRECTIONS TO DEFINE AN ACTION, FUNCTION OR EXECUTION FOR NON-TACTILE DEVICES - A system and method for controlling a non-tactile device including a receiving device configured to receive signals corresponding to a user's brain waves or movements, the brain waves or movements corresponding to a series of directional intentions, the intentions defining at least one line pattern, a processor configured to process the at least one line pattern, each of said at least one line patterns associated with an action of the device, and output a control signal to the non-tactile device related to the action. | 04-02-2015 |
Dror Segal, New York, NY US
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20100241707 | Methods and apparatus for on-line ordering - Systems and methods for ordering supplies from suppliers or for other e-commerce activities are described. Standards for placing orders and registering catalog information in a database are described. Systems and methods for placing orders; preprocessing supplier information using geographic information, conducting data searches and analyses locally on user access devices, continuously updating displays of browser frames, tracking orders using accounting codes, placing graphical custom orders, submitting graphical orders to suppliers, placing group orders, reducing risks associated with delinquent accounts receivable, and combinations thereof are described. | 09-23-2010 |
Edo Segal, New York, NY US
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20110254835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF 3-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES - The invention relates to a method and system for generating a 3-dimensional image on a 2-dimensional display of a device. The method includes the steps of receiving an image in image processor means and using the image processor means to determine at least two pixels layers in the image. A proximity value is then assigned to each pixel layer wherein the proximity value is indicative of a depth perception of the pixel layer relative to a user of a device having a display screen. An instruction module is then coupled to the image operative to cause each pixel layer to move along an axis of orientation on the 2-dimensional display of the device and at a velocity rate dependent upon the proximity value assigned to the pixel layer. | 10-20-2011 |
20110298935 | TELEPROMPTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A teleprompter system and method include use of a touch-screen interface positioned intermediate to the user and a camera such that the camera captures the user's image through a transparency of the touch-screen interface. The touch screen interface is coupled to a computer and is operably connected so as to enable user control and manipulation of interactive media content generated by the computer. A video mixing component integrates images captured by the camera with interactive media content generated by the computer, as may be manipulated by the user via the touch-screen interface, to generate a coordinated presentation. The coordinated presentation can be received by one or more remote devices. The remote devices can further interact with at least the interactive media content. | 12-08-2011 |
20120101604 | ANALOG-SIGNAL CONTROLLER FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A system and method are provided for interfacing with a mobile device. According to one aspect, a method for interfacing one or more peripheral devices with a mobile device having a processor is provided. One or more unique tones/signals are generated at a respective peripheral device corresponding to an event detected by the respective peripheral device. The tones/signals are conveyed to a mobile device where they are received through a microphone in communication with the mobile device. A processor processes the signals into one or more digital commands, and correlates the digital commands with real-time data to identify an action. One or more outputs are then provided based upon the action. | 04-26-2012 |
20120214587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SINGLE-USER CONTROL OF MULTIPLE ROLES WITHIN A MUSIC SIMULATION - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing interaction with a music simulation program. A controller interacts with the music simulation program in conjunction with a motion sensor to enable selection from among various operating modes, each representing a musical instrument or role. Distinct gestures and/or movements are detected by the motion sensor and serve to switch among the various modes during the course of the duration of a song or video without interrupting the progression of the song/video or gameplay. | 08-23-2012 |
20130315276 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one or more implementations, a temperature measuring system is provided, including a temperature sensing probe having (a) a thermistor operatively connected to a first conductor and (b) a resistor operatively connected to a second conductor, and a temperature determination application stored in a memory of a computing device operatively connected to the temperature sensing probe. When executed by a processor of the computing device, the temperature determination application configures the computing device to: transmit a first instance of a signal to the first conductor, receive a temperature signal from the thermistor, the temperature signal corresponding to the first instance of the signal as output from the thermistor, transmit a second instance of the signal to the second conductor, receive a reference signal from the resistor, the reference signal corresponding to the second instance of the signal as output from the resistor, process the temperature signal and the reference signal to determine a relationship between the temperature signal and the reference signal, and compute a temperature based on the relationship. | 11-28-2013 |
20140110470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MOBILE GAMING - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively. | 04-24-2014 |
20140321834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND INTERACTING WITH COORDINATED PRESENTATIONS - Disclosed is system and method to generate coordinated presentation, and that includes: a curating content module to curate content selected by a user for inclusion in the coordinated presentation; an audio/visual input module to capture, at least via a camera, a plurality of images for inclusion in the coordinated presentation; a display module to display, via a display coupled to the computing device, a first arrangement of all of the curated content. Moreover, a user interface module can be provided that comprises a touch-screen interface to enable user-based selection and manipulation of a portion of the curated content and a video mixer module to integrate the plurality of images captured by the camera together with a portion of the curated content via a user selection from the touch-screen interface. The coordinated presentation is configured to enable respective interaction with the portion of the curated content at each of the remote devices. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326786 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MOBILE GAMING - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively. | 11-06-2014 |
20150018095 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MOBILE GAMING - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing isolated actuations in a plurality of animated points of an object. A base portion and an object portion are provided with an apparatus, and a plurality of light receiving elements are configured with the base portion that are operable to detect light emanating from pixels that flash on a computing device display screen. A plurality of actuators are provided with the base portion and each is configured to independently actuate in response to the light detected by the light receiving elements. A plurality of passive mechanical components is provided with the object portion. The mechanical portions are operatively coupled to respective ones of the plurality of actuators, wherein independent movement of respective parts of the object portion is provided by the respective actuators in response to the light detected from the computing device. | 01-15-2015 |
20150139277 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one or more implementations, a temperature measuring system is provided, including a temperature sensing probe having (a) a thermistor operatively connected to a first conductor and (b) a resistor operatively connected to a second conductor, and a temperature determination application stored in a memory of a computing device operatively connected to the temperature sensing probe. When executed by a processor of the computing device, the temperature determination application configures the computing device to: transmit a first instance of a signal to the first conductor, receive a temperature signal from the thermistor, the temperature signal corresponding to the first instance of the signal as output from the thermistor, transmit a second instance of the signal to the second conductor, receive a reference signal from the resistor, the reference signal corresponding to the second instance of the signal as output from the resistor, process the temperature signal and the reference signal to determine a relationship between the temperature signal and the reference signal, and compute a temperature based on the relationship. | 05-21-2015 |
20150259099 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING 3D OBJECTS - The present invention is directed to an object construction device configured to enclose a specified assembly area and assemble objects, such as toys, using standardized interlocking assembly units. The construction device includes processor with a memory device configured to access an instruction set encoding the assembly instructions of the object. The processor executes the instruction set in order to control and direct an assembly unit manipulator to additively construct or assemble the object from the interlocking assembly units. The assembly units are configured with surface features that interconnect the assembly units such that once connected they are substantially permanently attached to one another. | 09-17-2015 |
20150261910 | INTERLOCKING OBJECT CONSTRUCTION UNITS - The present apparatus relates to a standardized assembly unit for building objects by utilizing connection elements that mechanically attach together permanently. By utilizing particular surface features and characteristics, such as compressive tabs and interlocking structures, the interlocking units described herein are able to impart structural stability to various objects without the need to provide overlapping layers of material or fasteners. More specifically, utilizing only mechanical linkages and connectors, a collection of interlocking units are utilized to assemble complex objects having high strength, durability and permanence. | 09-17-2015 |
20150286375 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MOBILE GAMING - In one or more implementations, a system and method are provide that include an interactive gaming environment for providing a scene having a size and scale and in coordination with a figurine. Position sensors are arranged relative to the gaming environment, and circuitry that is configured to interrogate passive sensors are provided with the figurine. A processor that is configured to process information from the sensors computes at least a position and orientation of the figurine. A rendering module renders a virtual representation of the gaming environment, in accordance with the processed information from the sensors. The passive sensors can be provided inside the figurine. The passive sensors can include radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. | 10-08-2015 |
20150317445 | MOBILE-ENABLED HEALTH SYSTEM - A mobile-enabled health system is provided having a medical device subsystem, having a medical device, such as a thermometer, operatively connected to a computing device running a first application that operates to receive health care data from a user of the medical device subsystem; a data repository configured to receive health care data from the computing device and the first application, receive health care data from third-party sources, and aggregate and analyze the health care data into contextualized health care data; and a second application operative to receive the contextualized health care data. | 11-05-2015 |
20150360124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MOBILE GAMING - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing isolated actuations in a plurality of animated points of an object. A base portion and an object portion are provided with an apparatus, and a plurality of light receiving elements are configured with the base portion that are operable to detect light emanating from pixels that flash on a computing device display screen. A plurality of actuators are provided with the base portion and each is configured to independently actuate in response to the light detected by the light receiving elements. A plurality of passive mechanical components is provided with the object portion. The mechanical portions are operatively coupled to respective ones of the plurality of actuators, wherein independent movement of respective parts of the object portion is provided by the respective actuators in response to the light detected from the computing device. | 12-17-2015 |
20150380051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND INTERACTING WITH COORDINATED PRESENTATIONS - Disclosed is a system and method for generating a coordinated presentation. Content selected by a user is curated for inclusion in the coordinated presentation, and a plurality of images are captured for inclusion in the coordinated presentation. A first data stream associated with the curated content and a second data stream associated with the captured images are received, and a first arrangement of content associated with at least some of the first and second data streams are output. Telemetry information associated with at least one of a gyroscope and accelerometer is processed and at least some of the curated content is modified in accordance with at least some of the telemetry information and/or at least one of the plurality of images comprised in the second data stream. Further, respective content associated the two data streams are integrated to generate the coordinated presentation. | 12-31-2015 |
20150381921 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND INTERACTING WITH COORDINATED PRESENTATIONS - A system and method for providing uninterrupted video content in a portion of a display while simultaneously providing other content. A coordinated presentation is provided that comprises a content unit and a plurality of controllable display units. The content unit plays video content, a first controllable display unit plays first interactive video content and a second controllable display unit plays second interactive video content. Information regarding a selection event that occurred in the first controllable display unit is received, and a representation of the coordinated presentation is generated. The representation of the coordinated presentation is provided in a third controllable display unit without interrupting the playing of the video content. The first interactive video content is provided in the content unit, wherein the first interactive video content replaces the video content and without interrupting the playing of the first interactive video. | 12-31-2015 |
20160026768 | MOBILE-ENABLED HEALTH SYSTEM - A mobile-enabled health system is provided having a medical device subsystem, having a medical device, such as a thermometer, operatively connected to a computing device running a first application that operates to receive health care data from a user of the medical device subsystem; a data repository configured to receive health care data from the computing device and the first application, receive health care data from third-party sources, and aggregate and analyze the health care data into contextualized health care data; and a second application operative to receive the contextualized health care data. | 01-28-2016 |
Edward Nathan Segal, Sunrise, FL US
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20150068585 | Capturing Reflected Solar EMR Energy - Surfaces containing conversion elements may be positioned and shaped to concentrate or manipulate convergence of sunlight, for example, to produce a steady reflected beam within a wide range of concentration levels and to direct reflected beams for multiple reflections from solar power conversion mediums. The mediums can be positioned to avoid blocking reflected or other light so that unconverted energy may be directed to other surfaces and has several chances to be absorbed or converted. All of the devices may fit within the total converting surface area, e.g., within a concentrator's surface area. The method of solar power conversion may employ active and passive methods simultaneously and/or sequentially. | 03-12-2015 |
Elizabeth Hilton Segal, New York, NY US
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20110302020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORKED LOYALTY PROGRAM - The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior. In accordance with another aspect, the system permits instant enrollment of consumers at a retailer point-of-sale using information that the retailer has previously gathered from the consumer. In accordance with another aspect, the system facilitates the compilation of a purchaser profile, which may be used for a variety of purposes, including various types of marketing analyses. | 12-08-2011 |
20140195314 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORKED LOYALTY PROGRAM - This disclosure provides a loyalty program on a network-wide level. Embodiments may associate UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one embodiment, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such as primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (e.g. including any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one embodiment, this disclosure enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior. | 07-10-2014 |
Eran Segal, Kibbutz-Hulda US
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20160037728 | ARTIFICIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFICIENT UPTATE OF FERTILIZERS AND OTHER AGROCHEMICALS IN SOIL - A unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising one or more root development zones, and one or more agrochemical zones containing at least one agrochemical, wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release the at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are hydrated, and wherein the weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05:1 to 0.32:1. | 02-11-2016 |
Frederick R. Segal, Beaver Falls, PA US
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20130175222 | WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE - A water purification device includes a housing including a first chamber in communication with a second chamber, a first filtration stage, and a second filtration stage. The first chamber has the first filtration stage and the second filtration stage. The filtration stages and chambers are arranged in a serial relationship to another filtration stage and chamber, respectively. The first filtration stage includes inorganic particles and the second filtration stage includes a biocide. At least 95 percent of the inorganic particles will pass through about 20,000 micron screen and at least 95 percent will not pass thru about 20 micron screen. The inorganic particles have a cation exchange capacity of 1 to 200 milli-equivalents per 100 grams. The inorganic particles will become charged and have a charge of about 1 to about 500 millivolts with ions from the biocide when the device is filled with water. | 07-11-2013 |
Garry Segal, Hendersonville, NC US
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20110278819 | KICKSTAND LOAD BEARING SYSTEM - A kickstand load bearing system is provided that includes a load-spreading base, the load-spreading base being operable to receive a load imposed thereon by a kickstand of a wheeled vehicle, an extendable handle, and an articulating connector. The articulating connector mounts the extendable handle to the load-spreading base for articulated movement of the extendable handle relative to the load-spreading base for articulated movement of the extendable handle relative to the load-spreading base in a manner that permits a movement of the extendable handle relative to the load-spreading base about a tilt axis, a yaw axis perpendicular to the tilt axis, and a slew axis perpendicular to the tilt axis and the yaw axis. | 11-17-2011 |
Hillel Segal, Boulder, CO US
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20120046977 | Automated Ticket Selling System Having a Maximum Price Setting - A buyer may submit a listing containing a description of an item desired to be purchased, such as an airline ticket, to an operator of an automated selling system. The automated selling system may be accessible via a computer network. The listing may contain a maximum price at which the buyer is willing to purchase the item. Sellers designate listings for which they submit bids to the operator. The floor price applicable to a given listing may be determined from the highest floor price submitted by the eligible sellers for that listing. If only one seller submits a bid, and the bid is less than or equal to the price submitted by the buyer, that seller is selected to make the sale and provide the item. If there are multiple eligible sellers, the sale is awarded to a seller after applying predefined system rules. | 02-23-2012 |
Janet Z. Segal, Larchmont, NY US
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20090297646 | FEEDS CONTAINING HOP ACIDS AND USES THEREOF AS SUPPLEMENTS IN ANIMAL FEEDS - Disclosed are methods for administering hop acids to alter the microbial population of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals. Also disclosed are methods of increasing weight gain, feed efficiency, milk production in mammals, and egg and meat production in poultry by administering hop acids. Also disclosed are animal feeds containing hops and hop acids. | 12-03-2009 |
20110311663 | FEEDS CONTAINING HOP ACIDS AND USES THEREOF AS SUPPLEMENTS IN ANIMAL FEEDS - Disclosed are methods for administering hop acids to alter the microbial population of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals. Also disclosed are methods of increasing weight gain, feed efficiency, milk production in mammals, and egg and meat production in poultry by administering hop acids. Also disclosed are animal feeds containing hops and hop acids. | 12-22-2011 |
Jeffrey Segal, Midlothian, VA US
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20090060181 | Local Content Security System - The present invention is a system for securing broadcasting content locally at receiving stations that may be remote to a broadcaster. Embodiments of this invention implement controllable and renewable security measures, compatible with many other content processing and display systems. These security measures may include re-encrypting received broadcast content using locally generated keys, watermarking the received broadcast content, and logging both processing and display of broadcast content. | 03-05-2009 |
20100067693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENABLING CONTENT OUTPUT ON A DIGITAL DEVICE - In one embodiment the present invention includes a system and method of distributing content. Authorization information is encoded with the content. When received and decoded, if a particular device output is authorized by the authorization information, then the content is output. By encoding the authorization information along with the content, unauthorized display of the content is reduced. | 03-18-2010 |
Jeffrey H. Segal, Midlothian, VA US
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20100100742 | Transport Stream Watermarking - Methods and apparatuses for processing and watermarking a transport stream with a message. A processed transport stream that includes processed content packets, associated carrier packets, and a watermark descriptor for a group of the associated carrier packets is created from the transport stream. The processed content data represent a first watermark value and are bounded by transport sector boundaries. The associated carrier packets include replacement watermark data that represent a second watermark value and are bounded by transport sector boundaries. These associated carrier packets are paired with processed content packets. The watermark descriptor includes synchronization data. A watermarked transport stream is created by interleaving selected processed content packets and associated carrier packets according to a watermark message. | 04-22-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Segal, Greensboro, NC US
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20080288282 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF DEFENSIVE MEDICINE - Methods and systems are described that implement evidence-based schemata in a health care system that embody practice guidelines and/or a standard of care. Physicians in the health care system agree to adhere to the practice guidelines. An insured patient transfers the right to sue a physician malpractice to a neutral third party and receives medical care in compliance with the practice guidelines. The insured patient may be subject to incentives and disincentives to encourage compliance with the transfer agreement. Shielding the physician from lawsuits will give the physician an incentive to abandon the practice of “defensive medicine.” This will significantly reduce the number of diagnostic tests and procedures and associated risks and expenses. Such a system can promote cost-efficiency, increase safety and provide fair remedies to patients who are injured, regardless of the cause. | 11-20-2008 |
20090012871 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF ADDICTIVE COMMODITIES - A method of controlling consumption of a commodity, particularly an addictive commodity, includes issuing a license, in advance of any purchase, to a purchaser of the commodity. The license allows purchase of a specified quantity of the commodity within a specified time period. The license is issued for a license fee that is set according to a schedule that divides the specified quantity into ranges, and charges different per unit base fees for purchases in different ones of those ranges. When a purchase is made, the license is checked to see if the purchase is allowed, and then updated to reflect the quantity purchased. Excessive consumption may be penalized by charging a higher rate for a new license in the same period, while surrender of one's license may be rewarded with incentives. The license fee may include the purchase price of the licensed quantity of the commodity. | 01-08-2009 |
Jeremy P. Segal, New York, NY US
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20090257910 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER CONNECTION POINT DISINFECTION - A system for disinfecting an intravenous catheter and/or other fluidic tubing includes attaching a device around the catheter and delivering a high dose of ultraviolet or other type of radiation to the catheter connection point and adjacent tubing. The device may include a UV radiation source connected to a catheter attachment assembly via fiber optic cable, allowing transmission of UV radiation from the source to an internal reflector unit. The UV source may be built into the catheter connection assembly. The device may be a handheld device that fits over a catheter connection point, with single or multiple integrated UV sources to deliver 360 degree radiation around the catheter, with mirrors to increase light delivery. The method involves controlled exterior irradiation of a catheter connection point to disinfect the lumen via transmitted light through the catheter wall. Commercially available catheters or those specially designed for passage of radiation may be used. | 10-15-2009 |
Jerome Segal, Annapolis, MD US
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20100004750 | Mechanical apparatus and method for artificial disc replacement - The present invention relates to a device and method to 1) facilitate disk fusing, 2) perform an artificial replacement of the nucleus, 3) perform an artificial replacement of the annulus, or 4, perform an artificial replacement of both the nucleus and annulus. The device is designed to be placed into the inter-vertebral space following diskoctomy. The invention includes a delivery catheter and an expandable continuous mesh loop that has a torus configuration with a lumen within the mesh and a central hole. The mesh loop can be diametrically increased or contracted in diameter by the control element acting on the mesh loop. The mesh loop may be formed of a woven or braided material for a polymer such as PEEK (polyetheretherketone), nylon, polyurethane, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene or any other biocompatible polymer, or formed from a metallic braid of stainless steel, Elgiloy, Nitinol, or any other biocompatible metal. | 01-07-2010 |
20100004751 | Mechanical apparatus and method for artificial disc replacement - The present invention relates to a device and method to 1) facilitate disk fusing, 2) perform an artificial replacement of the nucleus, 3) perform an artificial replacement of the annulus, or 4, perform an artificial replacement of both the nucleus and annulus. The device is designed to be placed into the inter-vertebral space following diskectomy. The invention includes a delivery catheter and an expandable continuous mesh loop that has a torus configuration with a lumen within the mesh and a central hole. The mesh loop can be diametrically increased or contracted in diameter by the control element acting on the mesh loop. The mesh loop may be formed of a woven or braided material for a polymer such as PEEK (polyetheretherketone), nylon, polyurethane, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene or any other biocompatible polymer, or formed from a metallic braid of stainless steel, Elgiloy, Nitinol, or any other biocompatible metal. | 01-07-2010 |
Jerome Segal, Rockville, MD US
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20090105732 | Mechanical apparatus and method for delivering materials into the inter-vertebral body space for nucleus replacement - The present invention relates to a device and method to perform 1) disk fusing, 2) an artificial replacement of the nucleus, 3) artificial replacement of the annulus, or 4), an artificial replacement of both the nucleus and annulus. The device is designed to be placed into the inter-vertebral space following discectomy. The invention includes a delivery catheter and an expandable continuous mesh that has a torus configuration with a lumen within the mesh and a center hole. The mesh can be diametrically expanded in diameter into the disc space whereby various materials can be injected into the lumen and/or the center hole. | 04-23-2009 |
John Segal, Larchmont, NY US
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20090297646 | FEEDS CONTAINING HOP ACIDS AND USES THEREOF AS SUPPLEMENTS IN ANIMAL FEEDS - Disclosed are methods for administering hop acids to alter the microbial population of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals. Also disclosed are methods of increasing weight gain, feed efficiency, milk production in mammals, and egg and meat production in poultry by administering hop acids. Also disclosed are animal feeds containing hops and hop acids. | 12-03-2009 |
John B. Segal, Larchmont, NY US
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20110311663 | FEEDS CONTAINING HOP ACIDS AND USES THEREOF AS SUPPLEMENTS IN ANIMAL FEEDS - Disclosed are methods for administering hop acids to alter the microbial population of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals. Also disclosed are methods of increasing weight gain, feed efficiency, milk production in mammals, and egg and meat production in poultry by administering hop acids. Also disclosed are animal feeds containing hops and hop acids. | 12-22-2011 |
Jonathan Segal, Efrat, IL US
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20100120627 | GENEMAP OF THE HUMAN GENES ASSOCIATED WITH PSORIASIS - The present invention relates to the selection of a set of polymorphism markers for use in genome wide association studies based on linkage disequilibrium mapping. In particular, the invention relates to the fields of pharmacogenomics, diagnostics, patient therapy and the use of genetic haplotype information to predict an individual's susceptibility to psoriasis disease and/or their response to a particular drug or drugs. | 05-13-2010 |
Kenneth N. Segal, Ellicott City, MD US
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20120193015 | Specular coatings for composite structures - Disclosed herein is a method for bonding dissimilar materials using an elastic adhesive to permit the bond to withstand variations in temperature and pressure. The use of elastic adhesive accommodates previous problems associated with large differences in thermal expansion coefficient between dissimilar materials, and provides a thermally and chemically stable materials combination that withstands large thermal shock loads, such as may be experienced in a space environment. Also disclosed herein is a method for attaching a coating to a structure. In particular applications, the coating may be (1) specular (greater than 98% specularity); or (2) RF reflective for use in applications including but not limited to high frequency satellite communications. | 08-02-2012 |
Marc Segal, Maple Glen, PA US
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20080313043 | Method and System for Advertising a Product or Service - The present invention provides a method of advertising a product or a service. The method involves distributing an advertisement to a viewer, wherein the advertisement includes an embedded code. In a typical embodiment, the viewer would view the advertisement, take note of the embedded code, and send the code to the advertisers or third-party administrator. In response to receiving the code, the advertiser or third-party administrator would distribute a voucher to the viewer. | 12-18-2008 |
Mark S. Segal, Gainesville, FL US
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20140242074 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING ACTIVITY OF BONE MARROW DERIVED CELLS - The subject invention provides methods for recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, including bone marrow-derived endothelial cells (BMDEC), and increasing their function by administration of relaxin. The methods of the invention can be used in, for example, treating 5 conditions amenable to treatment by recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, such as BMDEC and bone marrow-derived angio-osteogcnic progenitor cell. | 08-28-2014 |
Moshe Segal, Tinton Falls, NJ US
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20090292629 | Access network optimization methodology for leased switched and dedicated facilities - A methodology for optimizing the cost associated with access charges incurred by network service providers when leasing communications facilities from a local service provider has been developed that incorporates physical reconfiguration of the access network topology as a cost-saving measure, where and when appropriate. The methodology identifies opportunities to reduce access charges by performing the following functions: (1) moving T1 facilities from one hub location to another; (2) moving T1 facilities from one T3 facility to another (at the same hub location) in order to disconnect unneeded T3 facilities; and (3) adding new T3 facilities in order to reduce overall access expenses and/or to provide new capacity for future growth, including adding potential new hub locations. The methodology is appropriate for use with various types of network facilities, T1 and T3 being considered as exemplary only. | 11-26-2009 |
20100165849 | Failure Detection in IP Networks Using Long Packets - This description provides tools and techniques for detecting failures in IP networks using long packets. These tools may provide apparatus for monitoring several different communication paths between route processor modules within a given communications network. The apparatus selects one of the communication paths for connectivity testing, and sends both short and long test packets over the selected communications path. The apparatus then evaluates whether the test packets are transmitted successfully along the communication path. | 07-01-2010 |
20100226650 | Assignment of channel colors in optical networks - A model is provided for optimizing an optical network wherein single links carry multiple signals by using multiple color channels. The routes in the optimized network minimize mid-route color changeovers, reducing the number of nodes requiring optical-electric-optical signal conversion. In the model, the minimized objective function includes terms representing total color miles, terms penalizing changeovers, and terms representing total nodes passed by routes. | 09-09-2010 |
Neil Segal, Overland Park, KS US
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20150208980 | ALIGNMENT FRAME FOR WEIGHT-BEARING IMAGING OF KNEE - An alignment frame for use in weight bearing imaging of a knee or knees, the alignment frame includes a base with a support extending upward from a base. A thigh positioner is attached to the support. The thigh positioner includes a panel portion for contact by a user's thigh, and an imaging portion located below the panel portion. The imaging portion is made from material that does not interfere with imaging transmissions, such as x-rays and MRI transmissions (e.g., made from x-ray compatible and/or MRI compatible materials). At least one foot alignment device is on the base. The foot alignment device includes at least one foot positioner with an inner wall and a toe wall, the inner wall extending medially away from the toe wall. | 07-30-2015 |
Nicholas Segal, Greenwich, CT US
Niranjan N. Segal, Arlington, TX US
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20080311897 | NETWORK CONTEXT BASED POLICY MANAGEMENT | 12-18-2008 |
20090172138 | USING DOMAIN NAME SERVICE FOR IDENTIFYING A HOME DOMAIN OF A ROMAING DEVICE - A method, information processing system, and wireless communication network determine a domain name associated with at least one device for providing services to the at least one device in a network. A service request ( | 07-02-2009 |
Richard Segal, Chappaqua, NY US
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20090094342 | Recognizing Spam Email - A system includes at least one router for routing email messages from a sender node to a destination node; a system memory; a network interface; a database; and a processor configured for: extracting the delivery path information from the email message; determining a network path for the email message using delivery path information; comparing the delivery path information with the plurality of prior delivery paths; determining a measure of similarity between the network path of the received email message and one or more of the plurality of prior email paths; and determining a spam score for the email received, based on the measure of similarity. | 04-09-2009 |
Richard B. Segal, Yorktown Height, NY US
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20090307771 | DETECTING SPAM EMAIL USING MULTIPLE SPAM CLASSIFIERS - A method for detecting undesirable emails combines input from two or more spam classifiers to provide improved classification effectiveness and robustness. The method includes obtaining a score from each of a plurality of constituent spam classifiers by applying them to a given input email. The method further includes obtaining a combined spam score from a combined spam classifier that takes as input the plurality of constituent spam classifier scores, the combined spam classifier being computed automatically in accordance with a specified false-positive vs. false-negative tradeoff. The method further includes identifying the given input email as an undesirable email if the combined spam score indicates that the input e-mail is undesirable. | 12-10-2009 |
Richard B. Segal, Chappaqua, NY US
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20130185039 | MONTE-CARLO PLANNING USING CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION - A method, system and computer program product for choosing actions in a state of a planning problem. The system simulates one or more sequences of actions, state transitions and rewards starting from the current state of the planning problem. During the simulation of performing a given action in a given state, a data record is maintained of observed contextual state information, and observed cumulative reward resulting from the action. The system performs a regression fit on the data records, enabling estimation of expected reward as a function of contextual state. The estimations of expected rewards are used to guide the choice of actions during the simulations. Upon completion of all simulations, the top-level action which obtained highest mean reward during the simulations is recommended to be executed in the current state of the planning problem. | 07-18-2013 |
20130204412 | OPTIMAL POLICY DETERMINATION USING REPEATED STACKELBERG GAMES WITH UNKNOWN PLAYER PREFERENCES - A system, method and computer program product for planning actions in a repeated Stackelberg Game, played for a fixed number of rounds, where the payoffs or preferences of the follower are initially unknown to the leader, and a prior probability distribution over follower types is available. In repeated Bayesian Stackelberg games, the objective is to maximize the leader's cumulative expected payoff over the rounds of the game. The optimal plans in such games make intelligent tradeoffs between actions that reveal information regarding the unknown follower preferences, and actions that aim for high immediate payoff. The method solves for such optimal plans according to a Monte Carlo Tree Search method wherein simulation trials draw instances of followers from said prior probability distribution. Some embodiments additionally implement a method for pruning dominated leader strategies. | 08-08-2013 |
20140025416 | Clustering Based Resource Planning, Work Assignment, and Cross-Skill Training Planning in Services Management - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for service management, wherein resources that have performed tasks in at least two of a first category, a second category, and at least one additional category are identified. A plurality of correlation sums are determined where the correlation sum includes at least two categories, wherein the correlation sums are added together to produce a correlation value. A correlation product for each correlation sum is calculated based on the respective correlation sum and the number of resources that have performed tasks with respect to the correlation sum. A quotient is calculated for each correlation sum based on the respective correlation product and the correlation value. The categories are grouped into clusters with a clustering module based on the quotients; and, resources are associated with the clusters based on task performance history of the resources. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025418 | Clustering Based Resource Planning, Work Assignment, and Cross-Skill Training Planning in Services Management - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for service management, wherein resources that have performed tasks in at least two of a first category, a second category, and at least one additional category are identified. A plurality of correlation sums are determined where the correlation sum includes at least two categories, wherein the correlation sums are added together to produce a correlation value. A correlation product for each correlation sum is calculated based on the respective correlation sum and the number of resources that have performed tasks with respect to the correlation sum. A quotient is calculated for each correlation sum based on the respective correlation product and the correlation value. The categories are grouped into clusters with a clustering module based on the quotients; and, resources are associated with the clusters based on task performance history of the resources. | 01-23-2014 |
20150051935 | SCHEDULING FOR SERVICE PROJECTS VIA NEGOTIATION - Assignment scheduling for service projects, in one aspect, may comprise preparing input parameter data for servicing a client service request; generating a schedule for servicing the client service request by executing an optimization algorithm with the input parameter data; determining whether the schedule is acceptable by the client; and repeating automatically the preparing, the generating, the transmitting and the determining until it is determined that the schedule is acceptable by the client, wherein each iteration automatically prepares different input parameter data for inputting to the optimization algorithm and generates a different schedule based on the different input parameter data. | 02-19-2015 |
20150052182 | SCHEDULING FOR SERVICE PROJECTS VIA NEGOTIATION - Assignment scheduling for service projects, in one aspect, may comprise preparing input parameter data for servicing a client service request; generating a schedule for servicing the client service request by executing an optimization algorithm with the input parameter data; determining whether the schedule is acceptable by the client; and repeating automatically the preparing, the generating, the transmitting and the determining until it is determined that the schedule is acceptable by the client, wherein each iteration automatically prepares different input parameter data for inputting to the optimization algorithm and generates a different schedule based on the different input parameter data. | 02-19-2015 |
20150236934 | METRICS MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SERVICE TRANSITION AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT - A service engagement map may be generated based on data collected associated with the service transition and delivery processes. The service engagement map may be refined iteratively by discovering additional data associated with the service transition and delivery processes and updating the service engagement map according to the additional data. Engagement metrics may be computed based on the service engagement map and presented. The service engagement map may also be presented visually. | 08-20-2015 |
Robert Segal, Gwynedd Valley, PA US
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20080199410 | Pulmonary surfactant formulations and methods for promoting mucus clearance - Methods and compositions to enhance mucus clearance and to treat of pulmonary lung disorders such as cystic fibrosis are disclosed. The methods utilize pulmonary surfactants, alone or combined with hyperosmotic agents, administered to patients in an amount effective to enhance mucus clearance. The compositions comprise a pulmonary surfactant combined with an osmotically active agent. | 08-21-2008 |
Spenser Segal, Plymouth, MN US
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20140322677 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTER GUIDED COACHING - A computerized system and method provides for computer assisted coaching and education of individuals seeking to enhance their performance or reach a desired goal. According to one example embodiment, goals data units are provided that work with a goal coaching engine to provide computer guided assistance in achieving a goal. Goals may include strategies, strategies may include tactics, and tactics may include tasks. In one embodiment, communication with a coaching recipient is optionally performed through communication services used by the recipient for other purposes, such as e-mail, text messaging, social media messaging, and instant messaging. | 10-30-2014 |
Stanley Segal, Boca Raton, FL US
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20130240756 | Escalator and/or Moving Walkway Rail Sterilization System - A system for sterilization of handrails having a UV light sterilization unit; a placement position for said unit, said position being proximately located to a moving escalator or walkway handrail; and activating said UV light unit, wherein said activation sterilizes said handrail continually while said handrail is in motion. | 09-19-2013 |
Stanley H. Segal, Boca Raton, FL US
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20080297018 | SHOWER STORAGE CABINET - The present invention is an article for storing shower and bathroom supplies comprising a rectangular unit with at least one cavity positioned between the center line of the bottom portion of the article and each terminal end of said bottom portion and a mounting whereby said mounting secures the article into place above a shower header. | 12-04-2008 |
20100065126 | Water supply control apparatus and method for use in homes or other structures - A water supply control apparatus for use in homes or other structures is provided that incorporates a radio frequency transmitter and a receiver regulating the open or closed state of an electrical solenoid valve in fluid communication with a structure's water supply. A by-pass switch enabling manual regulation of the solenoid valve is mounted on the valve itself. Also provided is a method of controlling the flow of water supplied to a structure utilizing radio frequency pulse broadcasts to regulate the open or closed state of the solenoid valve. | 03-18-2010 |
20120025039 | Cell Phone Holder and Stand - An article for holding and standing a cell phone having a main body; an arm extending upward from said main body; a holder incorporated on an upper terminal end of said arm; a standing leg; and a pivot pin constructed and arranged such that the standing leg is moved from a position substantially coplanar with said main body to a position outward from said main body. | 02-02-2012 |
Tamir Segal, Dallas, TX US
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20150072842 | Exercise Device - An improved exercise device is used for a variety of exercises. In one embodiment, the exercise device has an upper portion having a contact surface. The contact surface has a partially hemispherical shape. | 03-12-2015 |
Todd Segal, Seattle, WA US
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20100138294 | PROVISION OF LOCATION-BASED ADVERTISING - The provision of location-based advertising services is disclosed. One disclosed embodiment provides a method of operating a location-based advertising server. The method comprises receiving from each of a plurality of advertising publishers an item of advertising content associated with a bounded area defined in a geographic region, and also receiving from each advertising publisher a bid for payment for distributing the advertising publisher's item of advertising content to devices. The method then comprises receiving from a device a request for advertising content associated with the bounded area, and sending an item of advertising content associated with a highest bid to the device. | 06-03-2010 |
20110072371 | APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR USER INTERFACE CREATION - Various embodiments related to an application programming interface for user interface creation are disclosed herein. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides an application programming interface, embodied on one or more data-holding subsystems, comprising user interface creation services for intermediately defining a user interface including one or more user interface elements as declarative extensible markup language data. The application programming interface further comprises compiler services for providing aspects of the declarative extensible markup language data to one or more compilers for compilation into two or more different machine code implementations, where each machine code implementation is natively executable without a virtual machine by a different hardware platform to present the user interface intermediately defined as declarative extensible markup language data. | 03-24-2011 |
Todd D. Segal, Seattle, WA US
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20090156209 | AUTOMATIC PROVISIONING BASED ON COMMUNICATION NETWORK CONNECTIVITY AND CHARACTERISTICS - A communication device and/or applications capable of facilitating communication through different networks are automatically provisioned based on recognition of network environment including network connectivity and characteristics. A user's multiple identities for different networks with varying capabilities and features are accommodated by detecting and prioritizing available network(s), then provisioning the device to enable the user to communicate through one or more of those networks. Communication types and media may vary depending on network type such as cellular, VOIP, and so on. The device may be configured to scan for new networks automatically periodically or based on location change, time change, etc. | 06-18-2009 |
20090213079 | Multi-Purpose Input Using Remote Control - Systems and methods for inputting text and commands to an electronic device using a remote control device. One method includes displaying a first grid on a display device, wherein at least one cell in the first grid represents alphanumeric characters and at least one cell represents an operation function. The method includes receiving a first input from the remote control device that identifies a first cell that includes first alphanumeric characters, and displaying a second grid in front of the first grid such that the second grid including a plurality of cells, with each cell representing the first alphanumeric characters. The method also includes receiving a second input from the remote control device that identifies a specific alphanumeric character within the second grid, and displaying the identified alphanumeric character on the display device. | 08-27-2009 |
Uri Segal, Farmingdale, NY US
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20130227235 | EXTENSIBLE HARDWARE DEVICE CONFIGURATION USING MEMORY - The present disclosure provides a system and method for implementing extensible hardware configuration using memory. A memory containing an Info Block is provided. The Info Block contains a set of descriptors, which comprises an address part and a data part. The OTP Engine reads each valid descriptor stored in the Info Block, and writes the data in the data part into the memory location specified by the address part. The OTP Engine interacts with the Info Block by accessing the Info Block Controller registers via the central system bus. | 08-29-2013 |
Vladimir M. Segal, Howell, MI US
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20090020192 | Copper Sputtering Targets and Methods of Forming Copper Sputtering Targets - The invention includes a copper-comprising sputtering target. The target is monolithic or bonded and contains at least 99.99% copper by weight and has an average grain size of from 1 micron to 50 microns. The copper-comprising target has a yield strength of greater than or equal to about 15 ksi and a Brinell hardness (HB) of greater than about 40. The invention includes copper alloy monolithic and bonded sputtering targets consisting essentially of less than or equal to about 99.99% copper by weight and a total amount of alloying element(s) of at least 100 ppm and less than 10% by weight. The targets have an average grain size of from less than 1 micron to 50 microns and have a grain size non-uniformity of less than about 15% standard deviation (1-sigma) throughout the target. The invention additionally includes methods of producing bonded and monolithic copper and copper alloy targets. | 01-22-2009 |
20090113977 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING OF PANELS AND SIMILAR PARTS - The invention presents method and apparatus for forming of large thin panels and similar parts having integral stiffeners at one side of a board. The method includes progressive forming of preheated billets into sculptured dies of corresponding length and width by a forging die of substantially identical width and short length with slightly inclined and flat forging surfaces providing a smoothly convergent working zone, and a periodical transfer of the sculptured die into the working zone between successive strokes of the forging die. Control of the material flow is performed by selection of a ratio of the working zone length to the billet thickness, variable contact friction at both dies and application of additional compressive forces to the billet at ends of the working zone. For semi-continuous processing of very long parts, the sculptured die is composed by plurality of sectioned elements. Embodiments of the method are conditions of isothermal and super plastic forming of light alloys with sub-micron grained structures. | 05-07-2009 |
20100059147 | Copper Sputtering Targets and Methods of Forming Copper Sputtering Targets - The invention includes a copper-comprising sputtering target. The target is monolithic or bonded and contains at least 99.99% copper by weight and has an average grain size of from 1 micron to 50 microns. The copper-comprising target has a yield strength of greater than or equal to about 15 ksi and a Brinell hardness (HB) of greater than about 40. The invention includes copper alloy monolithic and bonded sputtering targets consisting essentially of less than or equal to about 99.99% copper by weight and a total amount of alloying element(s) of at least 100 ppm and less than 10% by weight. The targets have an average grain size of from less than 1 micron to 50 microns and have a grain size non-uniformity of less than about 15% standard deviation (1-sigma) throughout the target. The invention additionally includes methods of producing bonded and monolithic copper and copper alloy targets. | 03-11-2010 |
20120085470 | HOT THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESSING OF HEAT-TREATABLE ALUMINUM ALLOYS - The invention includes the hot thermo-mechanical processing of heat-treatable aluminum alloys comprising preparation of the billet material, heating the billet to obtain the temperature for solution treatment, holding the billet at this temperature a sufficient amount of time required for the dissolution of soluble elements, cooling the billet to the temperature necessary for plastic deformation with essential preservation of the solid solution, plastic deformation, immediate quenching of the billet after plastic deformation, and then billet aging at the corresponding temperature and time. Additional plastic deformation may be used between stages of quenching and aging. An embodiment specifies cooling rate, forging temperature and strain rate. | 04-12-2012 |