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20140274283 | PERSISTENT ASSOCIATION OF GAME FEATURES WITH A USER - The systems and/or processes described herein may unlock, enhance, and/or upgrade one or more features of a game with respect to a user that is playing the game. While the user is playing the game, the systems described herein may monitor a performance or a progression of the user with respect to the game. Upon determining that a predetermined threshold or criteria has been satisfied, such as the user earning a cumulative amount of points or currency, one or more features of the game may be dynamically enhanced or upgraded. Alternatively, or in addition, one or more features of the game may be unlocked to the user, where those features were previously not available to the user. The unlocked, enhanced, and/or upgraded features may be persistently associated with the user such that those features may be available and accessible to the user when the user subsequently plays the game. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274359 | MULTI-PLAYER COLLABORATIVE PLAY OF A GAME - The systems and/or processes described herein enable multiple users to play a game in a collaborative and/or competitive manner. Users that are playing the game may be provided with game moves that allow the users to take an action with respect to themselves, to take an action with respect to a different user in collaboration with that user, or to take an action with respect to a different user in competition with that user. In addition, one or more criteria associated with the game may be satisfied based at least in part on multiple users collaborating with one another during play of the game. An enhancement associated with the game may be provided to the collaborating users and may be based on the criteria being satisfied. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274371 | TRIGGERING OF MULTI-PLAYER MINI GAMES - The systems and/or processes described herein enable multiple users to play a single player game, such as playing a game within a virtual environment. In response to one or more criteria associated with the single player game being satisfied, a multi-player mini game may be presented to the multiple users. The multi-player mini game may cause the multiple users to collaborate with one another to achieve a common goal or to compete against one another for the purpose of obtaining an award. During play of the multi-player mini game, a progression or performance of each of the multiple users may be displayed in real-time. In response to determining a winner of the multi-player mini game, an award may be provided to the winner. Then, the multiple users may resume play of the single player game. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120272846 | CAN DECORATOR MACHINE, INK STATION ASSEMBLY THEREFOR, AND CAN DECORATING METHOD EMPLOYING SAME - An ink station assembly is provided for a can decorator machine. The ink station assembly includes an ink fountain providing a supply of ink, a fountain roll, a distributor roll, a ductor roll cooperable with the fountain roll and the distributor roll, a number of oscillator rolls having longitudinal axis and oscillating back and forth along such axis, a number of transfer rolls cooperating with the oscillator rolls, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and a single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply the ink to the printing plate. The diameter of the single form roll is greater than the diameter of the printing plate cylinder such that the printing plate cylinder makes a complete revolution before the single form roll makes a complete revolution. Accordingly, no portion of the single form roll contacts the printing plate more than once per revolution. | 11-01-2012 |
20150128819 | CAN DECORATOR MACHINE INK STATION ASSEMBLY - An ink station assembly including a limited number of rolls is provided. That is, An ink station assembly for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans, the ink station assembly includes an ink fountain and a limited number of rolls. The ink fountain is structured to provide a supply of ink. The limited number of rolls includes a first roll, a final roll, and a printing plate cylinder. The first roll is in liquid communication with the ink fountain. The first roll is also in ink film communication with the final roll. The final roil is in ink film communication with the printing plate cylinder. | 05-14-2015 |
20150128821 | FOUNTAIN BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR CAN DECORATOR MACHINE INK STATION ASSEMBLY - A fountain blade assembly for an ink station assembly is provided. The ink station assembly includes an anilox roll and an ink fountain. The ink fountain includes a liquid ink supply and the fountain is structured to apply said ink to said anilox roll. The fountain blade assembly includes a mounting assembly, a blade assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The blade includes a plurality of adjustable portions, each blade adjustable portion is structured to move between a first position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion is spaced from said anilox roll outer surface, and a second position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion engages said anilox roll outer surface. | 05-14-2015 |
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20110245342 | 3,5,3'-TRIIODOTHYRONINE SULFATE AS THYROMIMETIC AGENT AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS THEREOF - The invention regards the use of triiodothyronine sulfate, commonly named T | 10-06-2011 |
20130281536 | 3,5,3'-Triiodothyronine Sulfate As Thyromimetic Agent And Pharmaceutical Formulations Thereof - The invention regards the use of triiodothyronine sulfate, commonly named T | 10-24-2013 |
20140024717 | Process For The Preparation Of A Sulfated Derivative Of 3,5-Diiodo-O-[3-Iodophenyl]-L-Tyrosine - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the mono sodium salt of the derivative 3,5-diiodo-O-[3-iodo-4-(sulphooxy)phenyl]-L-tyrosine (T3S) by starting from the corresponding phenolic compound, in the presence of chloro-sulfonic acid and dimethylacetamide as a solvent. The so obtained T3S compound may conveniently be isolated in a pure form as a solid in good yields. The present invention further relates to the process for T3S preparation, wherein the starting reagent is T2 and further comprising the formulation of such compound in tablets. Furthermore, the invention discloses non-radioactive immunoassays based on T3S derivatives. | 01-23-2014 |
20140221477 | Process For The Preparation Of A Sulfated Derivative Of 3,5-Diiodo-O-[3-Iodophenyl]-L-Tyrosine - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the mono sodium salt of the derivative 3,5-diiodo-O-[3-iodo-4-(sulphooxy)phenyl]-L-tyrosine (T3S) by starting from the corresponding phenolic compound, in the presence of chlorosulfonic acid and dimethylacetamide as a solvent. The so obtained T3S compound may conveniently be isolated in a pure form as a solid in good yields. The present invention further relates to the process for T3S preparation, wherein the starting reagent is T2 and further comprising the formulation of such compound in tablets. Furthermore, the invention discloses non-radioactive immunoassays based on T3S derivatives. | 08-07-2014 |
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20140205312 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING BIAS CHARGE ROLL SURFACE IN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A vibration-assisted bias charge roll cleaning system includes a bias charge roll cleaning member connected to an actuator for causing the cleaning member to vibrate. The actuator is controlled to vibrate according to a predetermined pattern, and at desired frequencies at particular modes. The cleaning member is configured to be movable to a contact-cleaning position and a cleaning member cleaning position at which the cleaning member is separate from the charge roll. | 07-24-2014 |
20150016834 | COATING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - An imaging apparatus includes an imaging member having a surface, a delivery member that is spaced apart from the imaging member, and a power source for generating an electric field between the imaging member surface and the delivery member. A functional material is electrohydrodynamically transferred from the delivery member to the imaging member surface when the electric field is generated. | 01-15-2015 |
20150085041 | OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE COMPOSITION FOR AQUEOUS TRANSFIX BLANKET - An intermediate transfer member containing a blend of materials including a base polymer and a stimulus-responsive additive, an intermediate transfer member containing a first layer including a base polymer and a second layer grafted onto the first layer and including a stimulus-responsive additive, and a method of printing an image to a substrate. | 03-26-2015 |
20150132037 | METHOD FOR LUBRICATING IMAGING MEMBER - Methods for lubricating an imaging member include applying lubricant-containing capsules to the surface of the imaging member via a non-contact applicator. The capsules are applied upstream of a cleaning blade after image transfer to another substrate, such that the cleaning blade ruptures the capsules, thereby releasing the lubricant contained therein. | 05-14-2015 |
20150367342 | Apparatus For Producing Paper-Based Chemical Assay Devices - An apparatus produces chemical assay devices from a hydrophilic substrate, hydrophobic materials, and a chemical reagent. The apparatus includes a first print zone that forms hydrophobic material in a predetermined arrangement on the hydrophilic substrate, a structure formation unit configured to enable the first layer of the hydrophobic material to penetrate the hydrophilic substrate. | 12-24-2015 |
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20130028636 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus comprising: a) an imaging member, b) a bias charging roller in contact with the surface of the imaging member, and c) a delivery unit in contact with the surface of the bias charge roller, wherein the delivery unit is fabricated as a polymer matrix impregnated with functional materials, such that the functional material is transferred onto the imaging member from the delivery unit via the bias charging roller. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional materials, such as paraffin, that act as a lubricant and or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced friction and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028637 | COMPOSITION FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus comprising a delivery member in contact with either the surface of an imaging member or in contact with the surface of the bias charge roller, wherein the delivery member is fabricated as a polymer matrix impregnated with functional materials, such that the functional material is transferred onto the imaging member or bias charge roller from the delivery member. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional materials, such as paraffin, that act as a lubricant and/or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced torque, reduced friction, and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 01-31-2013 |
20130101327 | DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a support member, an inner layer comprising a elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein, the inner layer disposed on the support member and an outer layer disposed on the inner layer. A method for manufacturing the delivery member and its function are described. | 04-25-2013 |
20130108312 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER | 05-02-2013 |
20130156474 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member comprises a support member and a layer comprising a elastomeric matrix disposed on the support member. The elastomeric matrix has dispersed therein a mixture of paraffin oil and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol. | 06-20-2013 |
20140233980 | DUAL ROLL SYSTEM INTEGRATING A DELIVERY ROLL AND A CLEANING ROLL TO EXTEND THE LIFETIME OF THE BCR SYSTEM - An image forming apparatus comprises an electrophotographic photoconductive member, a charging unit, a delivery unit and a cleaning unit. The charging unit is disposed in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member and the delivery unit disposed in contact with the surface of the charging unit. The delivery unit applies a layer of functional material to a surface of the charging unit and the charging unit in turn applies a layer of the functional material onto the surface of the photoconductive member. The cleaning unit is disposed in contact with a surface of the charging unit to clean the charging unit and reduce contamination of a surface of the delivery unit. The cleaning unit is disposed in an upstream direction of the delivery roller relative to a rotation direction of the charging unit. | 08-21-2014 |
20140294443 | IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to image forming systems comprising imaging apparatus members and toner compositions. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to an improved BCR xerographic system comprising (1) a cleaning blade comprising a material having a certain Share A Hardness; (2) a photoreceptor having a surface with a specified Young's Modulus and; and (3) a toner lubricant additive. The combined system demonstrates a significant increase an overall service life of the system. | 10-02-2014 |
20140295333 | IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to image forming systems comprising imaging apparatus members and toner compositions. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to specific toner compositions for use with electrophotographic imaging members comprising an overcoat layer protecting the imaging member surface and a contact type charging device, such as a “bias charge roll” (BCR). The toner compositions comprise a combination of additives that provide an image forming system that does not suffer from the commonly observed deletion and imaging member wear issues. | 10-02-2014 |
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20090298191 | Lateral Flow and Flow-through Bioassay Devices Based On Patterned Porous Media, Methods of Making Same, and Methods of Using Same - Embodiments of the invention provide lateral flow and flow-through bioassay devices based on patterned porous media, methods of making same, and methods of using same. Under one aspect, an assay device includes a porous, hydrophilic medium; a fluid impervious barrier comprising polymerized photoresist, the barrier substantially permeating the thickness of the porous, hydrophilic medium and defining a boundary of an assay region within the porous, hydrophilic medium; and an assay reagent in the assay region. | 12-03-2009 |
20140234881 | LATERAL FLOW AND FLOW-THROUGH BIOASSAY DEVICES BASED ON PATTERNED POROUS MEDIA, METHODS OF MAKING SAME, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Embodiments of the invention provide lateral flow and flow-through bioassay devices based on patterned porous media, methods of making same, and methods of using same. Under one aspect, an assay device includes a porous, hydrophilic medium; a fluid impervious barrier comprising polymerized photoresist, the barrier substantially permeating the thickness of the porous, hydrophilic medium and defining a boundary of an assay region within the porous, hydrophilic medium; and an assay reagent in the assay region. | 08-21-2014 |
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20130189013 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a cylindrical support member and an outer layer. The outer layer comprises an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a first surface section and a second surface section. The first surface section comprises an elastomeric matrix having a functional material dispersed therein and the second surface section comprises a cleaning material. | 07-25-2013 |
20130251432 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a support member and a first layer comprising an elastomeric matrix, a porous material and a functional material dispersed therein. The first is layer disposed on the support member. | 09-26-2013 |
20130259551 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described an applicator for use in an image forming apparatus. The applicator comprises a blade applicator comprising an elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein. The applicator blade is positioned in a trailing position with respect to a surface and wherein the functional material diffuses from the elastomeric matrix to the surface. | 10-03-2013 |
20130343782 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described an applicator for use in an image forming apparatus. The applicator includes an applicator comprising an elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein. The applicator includes an actuator for moving the applicator between a first position having the applicator in contact with a surface, and a second position. The actuator moves the applicator from the first position to the second position at a frequency of from about 10 | 12-26-2013 |
20140013971 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING OIL DELIVERY IN DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided that incorporate a multi-layer plate configuration for a Digital Offset Plate (DOP) including at least a robust top imaging layer and a bottom layer that acts as a reservoir for the releasing oil in a proposed variable digital offset lithographic architecture. The top imaging layer may contain a small amount of oil (<20%) in a range suitable for allowing a small amount of oil to coat the surface and enable release of the ink. A bottom layer may be larger in volume and contain greater quantities (˜20-75%) of oil. Oil from the reservoir layer may diffuse to and through the top layer when the oil in the top surface layer is depleted in a manner that maintains a supply of oil at the surface. The top layer may act as a gate to maintain a steady flow of oil to the surface. | 01-16-2014 |
20140037337 | BIAS CHARGE ROLLER AND APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE BIAS CHARGE ROLLER - A bias charge roller includes an electrically conductive core. An outer layer is axially supported on the core. The outer layer is either conductive or semi-conductive. The bias charge roller further includes a continuous raised pattern on the outer surface of the outer layer. The continuous raised pattern is configured to contact a charge-retentive surface of an electrophotographic imaging member so as to charge the charge-retentive surface. The bias charge roller can be employed in an image forming apparatus. | 02-06-2014 |
20140045107 | STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILM PHOTORECEPTOR LAYERS CONTAINING FLUORINATED SECONDARY COMPONENTS - An imaging member, such as a photoreceptor, having an outermost layer that is a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers including at least one electroactive segment and an effective amount of fluorinated secondary components. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045108 | FLUORINATED STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILM PHOTORECEPTOR LAYERS CONTAINING FLUORINATED SECONDARY COMPONENTS - A imaging member, such as a photoreceptor, having an outermost layer that is a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers including a first fluorinated segment, a second electroactive segment and fluorinated secondary components. | 02-13-2014 |
20140096629 | ELASTOMERIC PARALLEL STAGE WITH FLEXURAL HINGES TO PROVIDE MULTI-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SENSITIVITY OF AN AERODYNAMICALLY FLOATED PROBE HEAD TO DISTURBANCE IN 3D SPACE - A method and structure for a device including a non-contact gap control device for maintaining a distance between surfaces can include a pliable platform, a frame to which the pliable platform is secured, an aerodynamic floating (AF) head attached to the pliable platform and a probe for measuring, testing, and/or characterizing a substrate adjacent to the AF head. A pressurized gas source can be coupled to the AF head, such that a pressurized gas is ejected onto the substrate to maintain a distance between the substrate and the AF head during measurement. While the frame can be held immobile, the pliable platform can react in response to irregularities in the substrate to maintain a generally constant distance between the AF head and the substrate. | 04-10-2014 |
20140141361 | Surface Control Apparatuses Reducing Print Defects and Methods of Using Same - Surface control apparatuses including an imaging member having a charge retentive surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon. The imaging member including a substrate, a photoconductive layer disposed on the substrate, and a surface control (SC) layer disposed on the outer surface of the imaging member. Image forming apparatuses having such surface control apparatuses installed and methods of reducing print defects using such image forming apparatuses. | 05-22-2014 |
20140219679 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - There is described an image forming apparatus that includes an imaging member having a charge retentive-surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon. The imaging member includes a substrate and photoconductive member disposed on the substrate. The image forming apparatus includes a charging unit for applying an electrostatic charge on the imaging member to a predetermined electric potential wherein the charging unit is spaced from the photoconductive member a distance of from about 3 μm to about 300 μm. The image forming apparatus includes a delivery member in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member. The delivery member includes an elastomeric matrix impregnated with a liquid lubricant wherein the delivery member applies a layer of liquid lubricant to the surface of the photoconductor wherein in the layer has a thickness of from about 1 nm to about 15 nm during steady state operation. | 08-07-2014 |
20140270880 | INTERMITTENT APPLICATION OF LUBRICANT TO ELECTROSTATIC SURFACE - Methods and devices provide an electrostatically chargeable surface within a printing apparatus and cause a movable lubricant applicator to contact the electrostatically chargeable surface. The movable lubricant applicator is movable to be in contact with the electrostatically chargeable surface, or out of contact with the electrostatically chargeable surface. Such methods control the movable lubricant applicator to be in intermittent contact with the electrostatically chargeable surface during printing operations of the printing apparatus. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272154 | MELT FORMULATION PROCESS FOR PREPARING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS - Processes for preparing structured organic films (SOFs) comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework. The processes for preparing structured organic film may include mixing a plurality of molecular building blocks each comprising a segment and a number of functional groups to form a mixture of molecular building blocks; heating the mixture to form a homogeneous liquid comprising pre-SOFs; depositing the homogeneous liquid comprising pre-SOFs as a wet layer; and drying the wet layer to form a dry SOF from the pre-SOFs. | 09-18-2014 |
20140294424 | SEMI-CONTACT BIAS CHARGE ROLLER - There is described an image forming apparatus including an imaging member having a charge retentive-surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon, a substrate and a photoconductive member disposed on the substrate. A bias charge roller for applying an electrostatic charge on the charge retentive surface to a predetermined electric potential is included in the image forming apparatus. The bias charge roller includes a first circumferential area in contact with the photoconductive member (CC | 10-02-2014 |
20140376965 | ANGLED ALIGNMENT METHOD FOR LIQUID MATERIALS APPLICATOR IN BETTER CONTACT WITH P/R OR BCR TO MINIMIZE TORQUE DURING CYCLING - An image forming apparatus includes an electrophotographic photoconductive member and a delivery unit. The delivery unit is disposed in contact with a surface of the photoconductive member to apply a layer of functional materials to the surface of the photoconductive member, wherein a cylindrical axis of the delivery unit is angled with respect to a cylindrical axis of the photoconductive member to increase uniformity of the functional materials layer. An image forming apparatus an electrophotographic photoconductive member, a charging unit and a delivery unit disposed in contact with the surface of the charging unit, wherein the delivery unit applies a layer of functional materials to the surface of the photoconductive member. and a cylindrical axis of the delivery unit is angled with respect to a cylindrical axis of the charging unit to increase the uniformity of the functional materials layer | 12-25-2014 |
20150064614 | HIGH SPEED CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYER - A photoreceptor includes a substrate a charge generating layer disposed on the substrate and a charge transport layer disposed on the charge generating layer, the charge transport layer includes a hole transport molecule, a fluorinated diol, and a leveling agent, the charge transport layer is substantially free of a polymer binder and catalyst, and has a post-discharge voltage of less than about 10 volts. | 03-05-2015 |
20150077500 | HYDROPHILIC IMAGING MEMBER SURFACE MATERIAL FOR VARIABLE DATA INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROPHILIC IMAGING MEMBER SURFACE MATERIALS - An ink-based digital printing system suitable for use with hydrophilic and/or aqueous dampening fluids includes an imaging member having an imaging member material that is hydrophilic at the imaging surface. | 03-19-2015 |
20160051980 | DESIGN OF PAPER SENSOR - The present disclosure proposes a design of a biomedical paper sensor which can determine the concentration of biological materials in fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva. The sensor contains a plurality of axially radiating test zones, each test zone separated from other test zones by wax ink barriers formed by a process that produces thin walls. Each test zone can contain a unique test reagent, or a unique concentration of a test reagent, and can also be identified by printed text. The region of the device outside of the test zone area is printed with a uniform reference color. Benefits of the invention include increased accuracy in the measurement of the concentration of biological materials due to the larger test zone area. Benefits also include the integration of the reference or calibration color which simplifies the calibration needed for quantification of the concentration. | 02-25-2016 |
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20090012951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT ISSUANCE OF QUERIES - System and method for efficient issuance of queries, such as DirXML script queries, by a policy for a value of an attribute of an object of the target system are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises, responsive to issuance by a policy of a query for a value of a designated attribute of a designated object of a target system, checking a result cache associated with the target system to determine whether the value for the designated attribute of the designated object is stored therein; responsive to a determination that the value for the designated attribute of the designated object is stored in the result cache, returning the value stored in the result cache to the policy; and responsive to a determination that the value for the designated attribute of the designated object is not stored in the result cache, querying the target system for the value of the designated attribute of the designated object. | 01-08-2009 |
20100070461 | DYNAMIC CONSUMER-DEFINED VIEWS OF AN ENTERPRISE'S DATA WAREHOUSE - Techniques for dynamic consumer-defined views of an enterprise's data warehouse are provided. A requester, such as a consumer, defines custom attribute aggregations associated with a plurality of data sources. The custom attribute aggregations define a schema for a resource-defined view of the data warehouse. Data operations are dynamically processed against the data sources in response to the schema to produce the resource-defined view. | 03-18-2010 |
20110029492 | System and Method for Implementing a Reliable Persistent Random Access Compressed Data Stream - System and method for implementing a reliable persistent random access compressed data stream is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a computer-implemented journaled file system that includes a first file for storing a series of independently compressed blocks of a data stream; a second file for storing a series of indexes corresponding to the compressed blocks, wherein each one of the indexes comprises a byte offset into the first file of the corresponding compressed block; and a third file for storing a chunk of data from the data stream before it is compressed and written to the first file. The system further comprises a writer module for writing uncompressed data to the third file and writing indexes to the second file and a compressor module for compressing a chunk of data from the third file and writing it to the end of the first file. | 02-03-2011 |