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20120112946 | RESOLUTION ENHANCING ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION - A resolution-enhancing analog-to-digital signal conversion circuit is provided. The circuit includes a plurality of analog-to-digital converters arranged in parallel. Each analog-to-digital converter of the plurality of analog-to-digital converters is configured to output a digital signal that identifies an analog signal input to that analog-to-digital converter. The circuit further includes an input regulation module configured to clip the analog signal input to any of the plurality of analog-to-digital converters to within the voltage range corresponding to that analog-to-digital converter if such an analog signal otherwise is outside of the voltage range. The circuit further includes a controller configured to receive the digital signal output from each analog-to-digital converter and output an encoded signal based on one or more such digital signal that is received from an unclipped analog-to-digital converter having a highest analog-to-digital conversion resolution. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114130 | COGNITIVE LOAD REDUCTION - A cognitive load reduction system comprises a sound source position decision engine configured to receive one or more audio signals from a corresponding one or more signal generators, wherein the sound source position decision engine is further configured to identify two or more discrete sound sources within at least one of the one or more audio signals. The cognitive load reduction system further comprises an environmental assessment engine configured to assess environmental sounds within an environment. The cognitive load reduction system further comprises a sound location engine configured to output one or more audio signals configured to cause a plurality of speakers to change a perceived location of at least one of the discrete sound sources within the environment responsive to locations of other sounds within the environment. | 05-10-2012 |
20130090921 | PRONUNCIATION LEARNING FROM USER CORRECTION - Systems and methods are described for adding entries to a custom lexicon used by a speech recognition engine of a speech interface in response to user interaction with the speech interface. In one embodiment, a speech signal is obtained when the user speaks a name of a particular item to be selected from among a finite set of items. If a phonetic description of the speech signal is not recognized by the speech recognition engine, then the user is presented with a means for selecting the particular item from among the finite set of items by providing input in a manner that does not include speaking the name of the item. After the user has selected the particular item via the means for selecting, the phonetic description of the speech signal is stored in association with a text description of the particular item in the custom lexicon. | 04-11-2013 |
20130191809 | GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF AN ORDER OF OPERATIONS - A graphical representation of the order of operations for a portion of source code is generated and displayed in a source code viewer or editor engine. The graphical representation may be visually displayed simultaneously with the source code in the same window or in a separate window in a number of different formats. The various display formats of the graphical representation may take the form of a line representation, a tree representation, a numeric ordering, color highlighted text, color highlighted operators, and so forth. The graphical representation of the order of operations assists a user viewing the source code to understand the order that operations are performed during execution of the source code. | 07-25-2013 |
20130219381 | Downloading and Distribution of Applications and Updates to Multiple Devices - Multiple devices having different architecture or platforms may be supported by the same application store. The related devices are used to synchronize the state of each device in a group, such as all the devices owned or used by a particular user. The devices themselves are used as separate payload delivery systems that are capable of sharing software, such as new or updated applications and operating systems, among the different types of devices in the group. A software payload may be created by a server that contains software for more than one device's architecture. They payload may include segments targeted for different platforms or architectures. Once the payload is loaded on one device, that device can then send the payload to the other devices within the group. Each device that receives the payload uses the appropriate software segment for its particular architecture or platform. | 08-22-2013 |
20130227424 | Web-Based Interaction With a Local System - Systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating web-based interaction with a local system are disclosed. Such systems, methods, and computer program products provide an approach that allows a web client within in a web browser environment to access local hardware and local software—via a web server contained in the local system—in a local computer system. In response to a user input, the web client directs local hardware and local software to perform actions (e.g., writing files and taking pictures). Information related to such actions is returned to the web client via the local web server. The local computer system may be remotely located from the web client and such returned information may be stored and/or executed at a remote site (e.g., cloud database). Security layers may be provided to authenticate the user as well as user permissions for accessing the local computer system. | 08-29-2013 |
20130307771 | INTERACTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DEVICES USING GAZE DETECTION - User gaze information, which may include a user line of sight, user point of focus, or an area that a user is not looking at, is determined from user body, head, eye and iris positioning. The user gaze information is used to select a context and interaction set for the user. The interaction sets may include grammars for a speech recognition system, movements for a gesture recognition system, physiological states for a user health parameter detection system, or other possible inputs. When a user focuses on a selected object or area, an interaction set associated with that object or area is activated and used to interpret user inputs. Interaction sets may also be selected based upon areas that a user is not viewing. Multiple devices can share gaze information so that a device does not require its own gaze detector. | 11-21-2013 |
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20150237110 | Web-Based Interaction With A Local System - Systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating web-based interaction with a local system are disclosed. Such systems, methods, and computer program products provide an approach that allows a web client within in a web browser environment to access local hardware and local software—via a web server contained in the local system—in a local computer system. In response to a user input, the web client directs local hardware and local software to perform actions (e.g., writing files and taking pictures). Information related to such actions is returned to the web client via the local web server. The local computer system may be remotely located from the web client and such returned information may be stored and/or executed at a remote site (e.g., cloud database). Security layers may be provided to authenticate the user as well as user permissions for accessing the local computer system. | 08-20-2015 |
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20120263322 | SPECTRAL SHAPING FOR AUDIO MIXING - Techniques are described herein that are capable of spectrally shaping audio signal(s) for audio mixing. Spectrally shaping an audio signal means modifying a frequency spectrum of the audio signal. A frequency spectrum of an audio signal is a representation of the audio signal in the frequency domain. For instance, a frequency spectrum may be represented using multiple frequency bands. The frequency spectrum may be modified by modifying characteristic(s) (e.g., magnitude, phase, etc.) one or more of the frequency bands. | 10-18-2012 |
20140028542 | Interaction with Devices Based on User State - A device identifies users who is trying to interact with it and monitors their state. Using this user state information, the device dynamically adjusts a user interface, speech grammars, screen flow, input options, and the like to tailor interaction with the device to the user. The user interface and device interaction may also be influenced by user-specific settings or profiles. The device may prevent or allow user interaction with the device based on the user's state, such as a position relative to the device. For example, the device may prevent or allow the user from using a set of speech or gesture commands or other interaction sets based on the user's position or relative location. | 01-30-2014 |
20140097955 | Tinting Indication of Environmental Conditions - Environmental hazards and safe conditions can be indicated to an operator of a vehicle. An audio signal of varying intensities can be played to indicate the severity of a potential hazard. An audio signal can be played at different locations in the vehicle cabin to indicate the location of a potential hazard. Surfaces such as but not limited to windows can be tinted to indicate a hazardous or safe condition. Tinting can be of various intensities commensurate with a potential hazard. Location of tinting can indicate the location of a potential hazard. | 04-10-2014 |
20140125802 | FAULT TOLERANT DISPLAY - A fault tolerant display displays safety information on a display shared with an infotainment system even if the processor or software of the infotainment system is unresponsive. The display can be a streaming video from a rear view camera mounted on a vehicle. The safety displayed can be triggered by placing the vehicle in reverse. Failure of the infotainment software and/or processor can be detected by a policy enforcing module that switches to a backup display that streams video directly from the camera in the event of failure of the infotainment processor. | 05-08-2014 |
20140136148 | AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF DEVICE SPECIFIC INTEROPERABILITY - Device specific interoperability is provided automatically utilizing remote service and/or cloud computing. Functionality of devices like mobile phones is tested to ensure that the device is properly configured to work with infotainment systems by using the phone to connect with the cloud services. | 05-15-2014 |
20140170968 | COUPLING DEVICES USING MULTIPLE DISCOVERY ZONES - A system in which a discovering wireless device formulates a first discovery zone. In response to discovering a discoverable wireless device within the zone, the discovering wireless device establish a wireless communication channel with the discoverable wireless device using a powered wireless protocol, and communicates security data with the discoverable wireless device using the wireless communication channel. The discovering wireless device also formulates a second discovery zone that is larger than the first discovery zone, and uses the security data to pair with a target device within the second discovery zone. Thus, pairing is significantly simplified from a user perspective. | 06-19-2014 |
20140334641 | SPECTRAL SHAPING FOR AUDIO MIXING - Techniques are described herein that are capable of spectrally shaping audio signal(s) for audio mixing. Spectrally shaping an audio signal means modifying a frequency spectrum of the audio signal. A frequency spectrum of an audio signal is a representation of the audio signal in the frequency domain. For instance, a frequency spectrum may be represented using multiple frequency bands. The frequency spectrum may be modified by modifying characteristic(s) (e.g., magnitude, phase, etc.) one or more of the frequency bands. | 11-13-2014 |
20150287320 | VEHICLE SURFACE TINTING FOR VISUAL INDICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Environmental hazards and safe conditions can be indicated to an operator of a vehicle. An audio signal of varying intensities can be played to indicate the severity of a potential hazard. An audio signal can be played at different locations in the vehicle cabin to indicate the location of a potential hazard. Surfaces such as but not limited to windows can be tinted to indicate a hazardous or safe condition. Tinting can be of various intensities commensurate with a potential hazard. Location of tinting can indicate the location of a potential hazard. | 10-08-2015 |
20150327049 | COUPLING DEVICES USING MULTIPLE DISCOVERY ZONES - A system in which a discovering wireless device formulates a first discovery zone. In response to discovering a discoverable wireless device within the zone, the discovering wireless device establish a wireless communication channel with the discoverable wireless device using a powered wireless protocol, and communicates security data with the discoverable wireless device using the wireless communication channel. The discovering wireless device also formulates a second discovery zone that is larger than the first discovery zone, and uses the security data to pair with a target device within the second discovery zone. Thus, pairing is significantly simplified from a user perspective. | 11-12-2015 |
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20130053054 | USING PREDICTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO INTELLIGENTLY CHOOSE COMMUNICATION - Selecting communication settings. A method includes observing at least one of present, prior, or anticipated future movement of a user. Based on the observed user movement, embodiments may predict one or more future locations of the user. Based on the one or more future locations of the user, a communication setting of a device is selected to be used by the user. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054945 | ADAPTIVE SENSING FOR EARLY BOOTING OF DEVICES - Automatically performing configuration or activation activities on a device. A method includes collecting at least one of operational or environmental information about a device. The at least one of operational or environmental information about a device is used to determining an anticipated usage of the device. Based on the determined anticipated usage, at least one configuration or activation action is performed putting the device into a normal use state. | 02-28-2013 |
20130110462 | SENSOR AWARE PACKET MODIFICATION AND ROUTING | 05-02-2013 |
20130151983 | ADJUSTING USER INTERFACE SCREEN ORDER AND COMPOSITION - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for user interface screen order and composition. Embodiments of the invention include using historical data and/or contextual data to augment, rearrange, or reconfigure menus and/or screen flows and add/remove/hide/expose content and functionality for users. Screen flow adjustments are formulated based on historical data and/or contextual data. The formulated adjustments facilitate more appropriate access to specified user interface elements within a screen flow in view of indentified user interface elements of interest. The screen flow is adjusted in accordance with the formulated adjustments to facilitate more appropriate access to the specified user interface elements. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152001 | ADJUSTING USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for adjusting user interface elements. Embodiments of the invention can adjust the size, shape, and position of user interface elements and whitespace based on historical usage data. Adjustments can reduce the cognitive load associated with selecting some user interface elements. In dangerous environments, such as, for example, a moving vehicle, reducing the cognitive load allows a user to pay attention to other matters, such as, for example, safely operating the moving vehicle. Historical usage data can originate from one or more users and one or devices. Adjustment limits can be used to insure user interfaces remain appropriately usable. User interface element adjustments can be used to optimize a user interface and/or influence user interactions with a user interface. | 06-13-2013 |
20140328505 | SOUND FIELD ADAPTATION BASED UPON USER TRACKING - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to adapting sound fields in an environment. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes receiving information regarding a user in the environment, and outputting one or more audio signals to one or more speakers based on the information. The method further includes detecting a change in the information that indicates a change in the position of one or more of the user and an object related to the user in the environment, and modifying the one or more audio signals output to the one or more speakers based on the change in the information. | 11-06-2014 |
20140369483 | USING PHYSICAL GESTURES TO INITIATE CALL TRANSFERS BETWEEN DEVICES - Various technologies described herein pertain to using detected physical gestures to cause calls to transfer between client devices. A physical gesture between a first client device and a second client device can be detected (e.g., utilizing the first client device, the second client device, a disparate client-side device, a server, etc.). The first client device participates in a call, while the second client device is not participating in the call at a time of the detection of the physical gesture. Responsive to detection of the physical gesture, participation of the second client device in the call can be initiated. Participation of the second client device in the call can be initiated by causing the call to transfer from the first client device to the second client device or causing the second client device to join the call while the first client device continues to participate in the call. | 12-18-2014 |
20150119130 | VARIABLE AUDIO PARAMETER SETTING - Various embodiments relating to adjusting a variable audio parameter of a game are provided. In one embodiment, based on a user ability level, a variable audio parameter of the game is adjusted to an adjusted audio parameter that either increases the difficulty level of the game or decreases the difficulty level of the game. The adjusted audio parameter is utilized to provide audio content of the game to a user via an electronic gaming machine. | 04-30-2015 |
20150296355 | USING PHYSICAL GESTURES TO INITIATE CALL TRANSFERS BETWEEN DEVICES - Various technologies described herein pertain to using detected physical gestures to cause calls to transfer between client devices. A physical gesture between a first client device and a second client device can be detected (e.g., utilizing the first client device, the second client device, a disparate client-side device, a server, etc.). The first client device participates in a call, while the second client device is not participating in the call at a time of the detection of the physical gesture. Responsive to detection of the physical gesture, participation of the second client device in the call can be initiated. Participation of the second client device in the call can be initiated by causing the call to transfer from the first client device to the second client device or causing the second client device to join the call while the first client device continues to participate in the call. | 10-15-2015 |
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20080280309 | Monoclonal antibodies and uses thereof - The technology relates to monoclonal antibodies useful in the identification of cancer cells. In one embodiment, mAbs with specificity for tumor antigens are provided. In one embodiment, methods for treating cancer using mAbs are provided. In another embodiment, methods for detecting cancerous cells are provided. In another embodiment, kits for detecting cancerous cells are provided. | 11-13-2008 |
20100278848 | TUMOR ANTIGEN BFY3 FOR PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide and the use of the nucleic acid or polypeptide in preventing and/or treating cancer. In particular, the invention relates to improved vectors for the insertion and expression of foreign genes encoding tumor antigens for use in immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. | 11-04-2010 |
20110045502 | Monoclonal Antibodies and Uses Thereof - The technology relates to monoclonal antibodies useful in the identification of cancer cells. In one embodiment, mAbs with specificity for tumor antigens are provided. In one embodiment, methods for treating cancer using mAbs are provided. In another embodiment, methods for detecting cancerous cells are provided. In another embodiment, kits for detecting cancerous cells are provided. | 02-24-2011 |
20110117640 | TUMOR ANTIGENS BFA4 AND BCY1 FOR PREVENTION AND / OR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide and the use of the nucleic acid or polypeptide in preventing and/or treating cancer. In particular, the invention relates to improved vectors for the insertion and expression of foreign genes encoding tumor antigens for use in immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. | 05-19-2011 |
20110311543 | Tumor Antigens BFA5 for Prevention and/or Treatment of Cancer - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide and the use of the nucleic acid or polypeptide in preventing and/or treating cancer. In particular, the invention relates to improved vectors for the insertion and expression of foreign genes encoding tumor antigens for use in immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. | 12-22-2011 |
20120295275 | Monoclonal Antibodies and Uses Thereof - The technology relates to monoclonal antibodies useful in the identification of cancer cells. In one embodiment, mAbs with specificity for tumor antigens are provided. In one embodiment, methods for treating cancer using mAbs are provided. In another embodiment, methods for detecting cancerous cells are provided. In another embodiment, kits for detecting cancerous cells are provided. | 11-22-2012 |
20130011422 | Tumor Antigens for the Prevention and/or Treatment of Cancer - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide and the use of the nucleic acid or polypeptide in preventing and/or treating cancer. In particular, the invention relates to improved vectors for the insertion and expression of foreign genes encoding tumor antigens for use in immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. | 01-10-2013 |
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20090059730 | WATCH DEVICE HAVING TOUCH-BEZEL USER INTERFACE - A watch device includes a touch-sensitive user interface employing a sensor positioned within the bezel of the display for detecting when the bezel is touched by a user of the watch device. The sensor may be capable of detecting single presses, multiple simultaneous presses, and scrolling motion presses about the bezel. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063049 | BICYCLE COMPUTER HAVING POSITION-DETERMINING FUNCTIONALITY - A bicycle computer having position-determining functionality is described. In an implementation, an apparatus includes a housing configured to attach to a bicycle. The apparatus has one or more modules to store training metrics of a user of the bicycle as a function of geographic position. | 03-05-2009 |
20090192391 | NAVIGATION-ASSISTED FITNESS AND DIETING DEVICE - A navigation-assisted fitness device broadly comprising a location determining component, a fitness monitoring component and a display. The location determining component determines location data for a user of the device as the user exercises. The fitness monitoring component is coupled with the location determining component and calculates fitness information for the user as the user exercises. The display displays the fitness information and other information and data. | 07-30-2009 |
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20120109511 | BICYCLE COMPUTER HAVING POSITION-DETERMINING FUNCTIONALITY - A bicycle computer having position-determining functionality is described. In an implementation, an apparatus includes a housing configured to attach to a bicycle. The apparatus has one or more modules to store training metrics of a user of the bicycle as a function of geographic position. | 05-03-2012 |