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20130206225 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FORMED FROM METAL NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Photovoltaic cells having copper contacts can be made by using copper nanoparticles during their fabrication. Such photovoltaic cells can include a copper-based current collector located on a semiconductor substrate having an n-doped region and a p-doped region. The semiconductor substrate is configured for receipt of electromagnetic radiation and generation of an electrical current therefrom. The copper-based current collector includes an electrically conductive diffusion barrier disposed on the semiconductor substrate and a copper contact disposed on the electrically conductive diffusion barrier. The copper contact is formed from copper nanoparticles that have been at least partially fused together. The electrically conductive diffusion barrier limits the passage of copper therethrough. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209692 | NANOPARTICLE PASTE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Nanoparticle paste formulations can be configured to maintain a fluid state, promote dispensation, and mitigate crack formation during nanoparticle fusion. Such nanoparticle paste formulations can contain an organic matrix and a plurality of metal nanoparticles dispersed in the organic matrix, where the plurality of metal nanoparticles constitute about 30% to about 90% of the nanoparticle paste formulation by weight. The nanoparticle paste formulations can maintain a fluid state and be dispensable through a micron-size aperture. The organic matrix can contain one or more organic solvents, such as the combination of one or more hydrocarbons, one or more alcohols, one or more amines, and one or more organic acids. Optionally, the nanoparticle paste formulations can contain about 0.01 to about 15 percent by weight micron-scale metal particles or other additives. | 08-15-2013 |
20150255663 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FORMED FROM METAL NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Photovoltaic cells having copper contacts can be made by using copper nanoparticles during their fabrication. Such photovoltaic cells can include a copper-based current collector located on a semiconductor substrate having an n-doped region and a p-doped region. The semiconductor substrate is configured for receipt of electromagnetic radiation and generation of an electrical current therefrom. The copper-based current collector includes an electrically conductive diffusion barrier disposed on the semiconductor substrate and a copper contact disposed on the electrically conductive diffusion barrier. The copper contact is formed from copper nanoparticles that have been at least partially fused together. The electrically conductive diffusion barrier limits the passage of copper therethrough. | 09-10-2015 |
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20150053459 | PATTERNING OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILMS - Articles and methods of making them, the methods comprising providing a conductive film comprising a first region exhibiting a first conductivity and a second region exhibiting a second conductivity, the first region and the second region each comprising a plurality of conductors, forming a first pattern in the conductive film by exposing the first region of the conductive film to at least a first beam of radiation along a first path having at least one first shape comprising at least one curve, where, after irradiating the first region of the conductive film, the first region of the conductive film exhibits a third conductivity that is less than the second conductivity. | 02-26-2015 |
20150107878 | INVISIBLE PATTERNS FOR TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILMS - Electrically conductive films and methods for making them. The films include at least two patterns, the first of which, alone, would be visible, but with the addition of one or more other patterns, becomes invisible to the unaided human eye. These films are useful in applications where invisible patterning is desirable, such as, for example, devices employing touch screens. | 04-23-2015 |
20150122531 | STRAIN GAUGE - An article comprising a conductive film comprising conductive structures, and a first resistive element patterned into a first portion of the conductive film. In at least some cases, the conductive structures may comprise nanostructures, such as, for example, nanowires. Silver nanowires are exemplary conductive structures. In some useful applications, the first resistive element may be part of a circuit, such as, for example, a Wheatstone bridge. | 05-07-2015 |
20150199048 | TOUCH PANEL ASSEMBLY - A touch panel module including a flexible transparent substrate, a transparent conductive film disposed on a first surface of the flexible transparent substrate, a conductive paste disposed on a first portion of the transparent conductive film, an optically clear adhesive disposed on a first and second portion of the conductive paste and a second portion of the transparent conductive film, and a cover lens disposed on the optically clear adhesive, where a third portion of the transparent conductive film and a third portion of the conductive paste are not covered by the optically clear adhesive. A touch panel including such a touch panel module, where the touch panel does not include an anisotropic conductive film. | 07-16-2015 |
20150209897 | POLARIZED LASER FOR PATTERNING OF SILVER NANOWIRE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS - A method comprising providing an electrically conductive film comprising a first set of electrically conductive nanostructures in a first region that exhibits a first conductivity and a second set of electrically conductive nanostructures in a second region that exhibits a second conductivity, and irradiating the first region of the electrically conductive film with a polarized laser beam having an ultraviolet light frequency at a pulse duration less than 100 nanoseconds, so that, after irradiating the first region of the electrically conductive film, the first region exhibits a third conductivity that is less than the second conductivity. | 07-30-2015 |
20150305166 | LASER PATTERNING OF DUAL SIDED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS - A method of patterning an unpatterned transparent conductive film, the unpatterned transparent conductive film comprising: a transparent substrate, a first conductive layer disposed on a first surface of the transparent substrate, and a second conductive layer disposed on a second surface of the transparent substrate, the first and second surfaces being disposed on two opposing sides of the unpatterned transparent conductive film, the first conductive layer comprising a first set of metal nanostructures, and the second conductive layer comprising a second set of metal nanostructures, the method comprising irradiating the first conductive layer with at least one first laser to form a patterned transparent conductive film, where the irradiation of the first conductive layer patterns the first conductive layer with a first pattern without also patterning the second conductive layer with the first pattern, and also where the unpatterned transparent conductive film and the patterned transparent conductive film both exhibit total visible light transmissions of at least about 90%. | 10-22-2015 |
20160054825 | TOUCH PANELS AND METHODS - A touch panel including a polymer substrate exhibiting a heat deflection temperature at which the polymer substrate becomes substantially deformable, a transparent conductive film disposed on the polymer substrate, the transparent conductive film including a body portion, a tail portion integrally formed with the body portion, and a plurality of conductive structures at least some of which are embedded within the body portion and tail portion, an electronic assembly compound disposed between the transparent conductive film and at least one electronic component, the electronic assembly compound exhibiting a curing temperature range that is less than 185° C., at least a portion of the curing temperature range being colder than the heat deflection temperature, where the at least one electronic component is bonded to the transparent conductive film by the electronic assembly compound. | 02-25-2016 |
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20080226247 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 09-18-2008 |
20100220958 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 09-02-2010 |
20110206332 | WAVEGUIDE FOR THERMO OPTIC DEVICE - A waveguide and resonator are formed on a lower cladding of a thermo optic device, each having a formation height that is substantially equal. Thereafter, the formation height of the waveguide is attenuated. In this manner, the aspect ratio as between the waveguide and resonator in an area where the waveguide and resonator front or face one another decreases (in comparison to the prior art) thereby restoring the synchronicity between the waveguide and the grating and allowing higher bandwidth configurations to be used. The waveguide attenuation is achieved by photomasking and etching the waveguide after the resonator and waveguide are formed. In one embodiment the photomasking and etching is performed after deposition of the upper cladding. In another, it is performed before the deposition. Thermo optic devices, thermo optic packages and fiber optic systems having these waveguides are also taught. | 08-25-2011 |
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20130109454 | PERFORMING AN AUTOMATIC FOLD-OUT COMMAND AND ASSIGNING PLAYER ENTRIES IN AN ONLINE CARD GAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130109456 | COMPUTER-AIDED ONLINE CARD GAMES HAVING PARALLEL PAYOUTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130178261 | ONLINE CARD GAMES USING MULTIPLE ONLINE PLAYER PREFERENCES - A method, computer system, and computer program product to assign player-entries in an online card game. The method commences by receiving preference parameters corresponding to a player, then receiving a player command corresponding to the player to fold out of a current hand of a particular game. For alacrity of play and for supporting a large number of concurrently open tables for an online player to play a large number of games, the method proceeds to identify an open table that satisfies player preference parameters, and wherein the open table is an open table (e.g., with fewer player-entries than the open table's capacity). The preferred game and/or the player's preferred seating arrangement can be determined by using a second preference parameter. The method can respond to a fold-out command by the player and can open a new table on the basis of the player's preference parameters. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178262 | COMPUTER-AIDED ONLINE CARD GAMES USING MULTIPLE ONLINE PLAYER PREFERENCES - A method, computer system, and computer program product to assign player-entries in an online card game. The method commences by receiving preference parameters corresponding to a player, then receiving a player command corresponding to the player to fold out of a current hand of a particular game. For alacrity of play and for supporting a large number of concurrently open tables for an online player to play a large number of games, the method proceeds to identify an open table that satisfies player preference parameters. The preferred game and/or the player's preferred seating arrangement can be determined by using a second preference parameter. The method can respond to a fold-out command by the player and can open a new table on the basis of the player's preference parameters. | 07-11-2013 |
20160078720 | PERFORMING AN AUTOMATIC FOLD-OUT COMMAND AND ASSIGNING PLAYER ENTRIES IN AN ONLINE CARD GAME - A method, computer system, and computer program product to implement an automatic fold-out command in an online card game. The system can automatically assign the player-entry of the player to a new table. | 03-17-2016 |
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20090307148 | Method And System For Generating An Index Of Securities - A method for generating an index of securities includes selecting index constituents and weighing the selected index constituents by a measure (“an intangible asset measure”) of quality and/or value of the intangible assets of constituent entities. The index constituents can be selected from a set of potential constituents based on an intangible asset measure of each constituent in the set, and the selected index constituents may then be weighted by a desired measure or methodology or weighted equally, or by an intangible asset measure. Another method for generating an index of securities includes combining groups of constituents, which are selected based on an intangible asset measure, to be index constituents and weighing the index constituents by a desired measure or methodology. The groups of constituents may be stocks of existing indices having assigned weights in the existing indices based on intangible asset measures of the stocks. These assigned weights of the stocks may be used in a calculation of the weights of the index constituents which correspond to these stocks. | 12-10-2009 |
20120084295 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN INDEX OF SECURITIES - A method for generating an index of securities includes selecting index constituents and weighing the selected index constituents by a measure (“an intangible asset measure”) of quality and/or value of the intangible assets of constituent entities. The index constituents can be selected from a set of potential constituents based on an intangible asset measure of each constituent in the set, and the selected index constituents may then be weighted by a desired measure or methodology or weighted equally, or by an intangible asset measure. Another method for generating an index of securities includes combining groups of constituents, which are selected based on an intangible asset measure, to be index constituents and weighing the index constituents by a desired measure or methodology. | 04-05-2012 |
20130304673 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN INDEX OF SECURITIES - A method for generating an index of securities includes selecting index constituents and weighing the selected index constituents by a measure (“an intangible asset measure”) of quality and/or value of the intangible assets of constituent entities. The index constituents can be selected from a set of potential constituents based on an intangible asset measure of each constituent in the set, and the selected index constituents may then be weighted by a desired measure or methodology or weighted equally, or by an intangible asset measure. Another method for generating an index of securities includes combining groups of constituents, which are selected based on an intangible asset measure, to be index constituents and weighing the index constituents by a desired measure or methodology. | 11-14-2013 |
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20120265631 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING MERCHANTS TO SHARE TOKENS - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system and associated processes for sharing cardholder data (CHD) between a merchant that utilizes tokenization and a second merchant that may or may not utilize tokenization. In one embodiment, the merchant, or an employee of the merchant, can use the system and associated processes to reacquire CHD from a tokenization provider system. In one embodiment, the merchant identifies to the tokenization provider system a desire to share CHD, which is associated with a token, with a second merchant. The merchant and/or the tokenization provider system can then invite the second merchant to register with the tokenization provider system. Once registered with the tokenization provider system, the second merchant can access any CHD that the merchant associated with the second merchant. | 10-18-2012 |
20130191286 | MERCHANT-BASED TOKEN SHARING - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system and associated processes for sharing cardholder data (CHD) between a merchant that utilizes tokenization and a second merchant that may or may not utilize tokenization. In one embodiment, the merchant, or an employee of the merchant, can use the system and associated processes to reacquire CHD from a tokenization provider system. In one embodiment, the merchant identifies to the tokenization provider system a desire to share CHD, which is associated with a token, with a second merchant. The merchant and/or the tokenization provider system can then invite the second merchant to register with the tokenization provider system. Once registered with the tokenization provider system, the second merchant can access any CHD that the merchant associated with the second merchant. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191289 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING AUTHORIZATION FACTOR POOLS - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system and associated processes for sharing cardholder data (CHD) between a merchant that utilizes tokenization and a second merchant that may or may not utilize tokenization. In one embodiment, the merchant, or an employee of the merchant, can use the system and associated processes to reacquire CHD from a tokenization provider system. In one embodiment, the merchant identifies to the tokenization provider system a desire to share CHD, which is associated with a token, with a second merchant. The merchant and/or the tokenization provider system can then invite the second merchant to register with the tokenization provider system. Once registered with the tokenization provider system, the second merchant can access any CHD that the merchant associated with the second merchant. | 07-25-2013 |
20130304649 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING AUTHORIZATION FACTOR POOLS - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system and associated processes for sharing cardholder data (CHD) between a merchant that utilizes tokenization and a second merchant that may or may not utilize tokenization. In one embodiment, the merchant, or an employee of the merchant, can use the system and associated processes to reacquire CHD from a tokenization provider system. In one embodiment, the merchant identifies to the tokenization provider system a desire to share CHD, which is associated with a token, with a second merchant. The merchant and/or the tokenization provider system can then invite the second merchant to register with the tokenization provider system. Once registered with the tokenization provider system, the second merchant can access any CHD that the merchant associated with the second merchant. | 11-14-2013 |
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20110110364 | SECURE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROXY PORTAL - A portal system for secure, aggregated and centralized management and access of disparate customer service and social networking environments is disclosed. A user interface provides multiple, parameter-based automated service scripts, each configured to utilize customer information. The scripts link to vendor-specific, scenario-specific, and social networking-specific interfaces that have common user interface elements. Shared and dedicated reverse automation gateways are configured to emulate the step-by-step self-service aspects of web sites and interactive voice response systems. The portal system eliminates or reduces inbound toll-free telephone charges for vendor contact centers and additionally links the same to social networking systems. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112901 | TRUST-BASED PERSONALIZED OFFER PORTAL - A portal system for secure, aggregated and centralized management of delivering various offers in accordance with specified customer preferences is contemplated. An offer configuration server permits the vendor to specify offers based on various factors such as volume, start time, expiration, and to specify the particular customer device to which the offers are delivered. Customers have associated receive settings that define the preferred frequency, nature of the offers, vendors, and demographic exposure. The offers are delivered to the customer in accordance with these settings. | 05-12-2011 |
20120330765 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMETRICS-BASED FRAUD PREVENTION - The system employs the use of biometric authentication, a fraud control gateway and widget, and a point of sale sensor to restrict the use of credit cards or other financial tokens to authenticated actual owners of the card or token. The card or token holder will have biometric information entered into a database during an initiation or enrollment process, and subsequent uses of the card may be authenticated by comparing the biometric information of the attempted user to biometric information stored in the system. The biometric component is used for voice authentication. As part of a multi-factor security schema, the biometric authentication is combined with a series of point of sale and fraud control methods to ensure a comprehensive security umbrella for financial transactions. Both financial institution limits to transactions and consumer-preferred limits to transactions are employed. | 12-27-2012 |
20130060856 | SOCIAL PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY - A social proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a social listening device, a social network or proprietary social feedback apparatus, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive, author tags, attributes, and routing information requests and other routing data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a social network listening device or proprietary social feedback apparatus to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the social proxy and protocol gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. A text conversion function and speech conversion function is disclosed for providing media conversion for the requirements of each target enterprise contact center. | 03-07-2013 |
20130179156 | QR DATA PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY - A quick response (QR) proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a QR-equipped device, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive QR codes and other data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a QR-equipped device to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. There is a text conversion function and speech conversion function for each target enterprise contact center. Synchronization between stored user preferences to automated or semi-automated customer service routes is provided by a consumer preference template system. | 07-11-2013 |
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20100063482 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR MINIMIZING LEAKAGE DURING CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION - A medical connector for minimizing leakage of fluids during connection and disconnection is described. The medical connector includes a body having an inlet port, at least one outlet port adjacent to a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable seal adjacent to the male luer portion of the body and blocks the outlet ports of the body when the male luer portion of the medical connect is in a disconnected state. The retractable seal is positioned on the body such that it is moved away from the outlet ports upon insertion of the male luer portion of the medical connector into a medical access device thereby unblocking the outlet ports and creating a fluid path through the medical connector. | 03-11-2010 |
20120215182 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS ACCESS DEVICES - A medical connector is described which is formed by a body having an inlet port, an outlet port through a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable post extends through the fluid path in the male luer sealing a tip of the male luer thereby closing the fluid path when the connector in not activated. There is a seal between the retractable post and the body that forms a fluid volume within a portion of the cavity. The fluid path passes through the fluid volume. When actuated, the retractable post is forced away from the tip of the male luer, thereby opening the fluid path through the medical connector and decreasing the fluid volume. | 08-23-2012 |
20140155838 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS ACCESS DEVICES - A medical connector is described which is formed by a body having an inlet port, an outlet port through a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable post extends through the fluid path in the male luer sealing a tip of the male luer thereby closing the fluid path when the connector in not activated. There is a seal between the retractable post and the body that forms a fluid volume within a portion of the cavity. The fluid path passes through the fluid volume. When actuated, the retractable post is forced away from the tip of the male luer, thereby opening the fluid path through the medical connector and decreasing the fluid volume. | 06-05-2014 |
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20110301583 | NON-INVASIVE LASER VASECTOMY - The present invention presents novel methods for performing noninvasive vasectomies in animals, including humans, and vasectomy clamps for use in such procedures. The invention further presents an apparatus for use in noninvasive male sterilization procedures. More specifically, the invention presents the application of lasers for noninvasive thermal coagulation and occlusion of the vas. Non-contact cooling of the tissue surface, for example, via cryogen or other cooling spray, prevents scrotal skin burns during the procedure. Both the laser radiation and cooling spray are delivered in a non-contact mode to the tissue. This procedure also preserves the surgical field-of-view, potentially allowing the urologist to visually monitor the skin surface during subsurface heating of the vas and preventing the formation of scrotal skin burns. | 12-08-2011 |
20130338651 | NON-INVASIVE LASER VASECTOMY - The present invention presents novel methods for performing noninvasive vasectomies in animals, including humans, and vasectomy clamps for use in such procedures. The invention further presents an apparatus for use in noninvasive male sterilization procedures. More specifically, the invention presents the application of lasers for noninvasive thermal coagulation and occlusion of the vas. Non-contact cooling of the tissue surface, for example, via cryogen or other cooling spray, prevents scrotal skin burns during the procedure. Both the laser radiation and cooling spray are delivered in a non-contact mode to the tissue. This procedure also preserves the surgical field-of-view, potentially allowing the urologist to visually monitor the skin surface during subsurface heating of the vas and preventing the formation of scrotal skin burns. | 12-19-2013 |
20140018784 | SELECTIVE LASER VAPORIZATION OF MATERIALS - A system may include a laser configured to output laser light with a wavelength between 600-780 nm, and a radiation delivery device. The radiation delivery device may be configured to output the laser light to a mesh or suture implant so that the mesh or suture implant is exposed to the laser light. The mesh or suture implant is attached to a patient and surrounded at least partially by tissue of the patient. The mesh or suture implant is vaporized by exposure to the laser light while tissue exposed to the laser light is not damaged by the laser light. | 01-16-2014 |
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20100268795 | Media Acquisition, Processing and Distribution System for the Internet - The present invention, generally speaking, provides a broad-based solution for acquisition, processing and distribution of media objects including pictures (images), movies, videos, graphics, sound clips, etc via the Internet or the like. And specifically, it is a solution to such systems for use in applications wherein there are multiple originators of media objects that will be viewed in multiple web sites having different viewing requirements. A browser-based prepare and post tool prepares and submits media objects from inside a standard browser to a remote server. A Media Acquisition, Processing and Distribution (MAPD) system receives these media objects, processes them to meet specific requirements, and delivers them for integration into remote databases. MAPD system services include media object submission, processing, hosting and mirroring. The hosting service delivers a media object URL to a remote database, allowing the media object to be requested and served by the media object server. The mirroring service delivers the actual media object to multi-point remote databases to be stored and served by the customer. | 10-21-2010 |
20100293254 | System and Method for Media Submission - The present invention, generally speaking, provides an improved web-based media submission tool. As with some existing tools, operation of the tool is drag and drop or the user can “click” to browse a directory to select media objects. Unlike existing tools, the tool provides the user an opportunity to confirm the submission, for example by generating a thumbnail image of an image file that has been dragged and dropped. Batch submission is provided for in which a user drags and drops a plurality of images or other media objects. Submission from a web page to a web page is also provided for. The submission tool is configurable to perform a variable amount of intelligent preprocessing on media objects prior to upload. In the case of digital images, the tool can perform sizing and formatting, for example. Information capture is performed with information being uploaded together with the media objects. In an exemplary embodiment, information capture is both user-transparent (e.g., user ID and/or password) and user-visible (e.g., the user can provide captions for media objects). The submission of information about the user and the media objects facilitates automatic integration of the media objects within existing databases. | 11-18-2010 |
20110153777 | System and Method for Media Submission - The present invention, generally speaking, provides an improved web-based media submission tool. As with some existing tools, operation of the tool is drag and drop or the user can “click” to browse a directory to select media objects. Unlike existing tools, the tool provides the user an opportunity to confirm the submission, for example by generating a thumbnail image of an image file that has been dragged and dropped. Batch submission is provided for in which a user drags and drops a plurality of images or other media objects. Submission from a web page to a web page is also provided for. The submission tool is configurable to perform a variable amount of intelligent preprocessing on media objects prior to upload. In the case of digital images, the tool can perform sizing and formatting, for example. Information capture is performed with information being uploaded together with the media objects. In an exemplary embodiment, information capture is both user-transparent (e.g., user ID and/or password) and user-visible (e.g., the user can provide captions for media objects). The submission of information about the user and the media objects facilitates automatic integration of the media objects within existing databases. | 06-23-2011 |
20110208811 | System and Method for Media Submission - The present invention, generally speaking, provides an improved web-based media submission tool. As with some existing tools, operation of the tool is drag and drop or the user can “click” to browse a directory to select media objects. Unlike existing tools, the tool provides the user an opportunity to confirm the submission, for example by generating a thumbnail image of an image file that has been dragged and dropped. Batch submission is provided for in which a user drags and drops a plurality of images or other media objects. Submission from a web page to a web page is also provided for. The submission tool is configurable to perform a variable amount of intelligent preprocessing on media objects prior to upload. In the case of digital images, the tool can perform sizing and formatting, for example. Information capture is performed with information being uploaded together with the media objects. In an exemplary embodiment, information capture is both user-transparent (e.g., user ID and/or password) and user-visible (e.g., the user can provide captions for media objects). The submission of information about the user and the media objects facilitates automatic integration of the media objects within existing databases. | 08-25-2011 |
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20130228313 | GAS COOLED CONDENSERS FOR LOOP HEAT PIPE LIKE ENCLOSURE COOLING - A cooling device includes an enclosure housing, an external heat rejection device, a primary cooling system including a loop heat pipe like (LHPL) device. The LHPL device includes an evaporator module, a condenser module, a vapor line, a liquid return line, and a working fluid having a liquid phase and a vapor phase. The evaporator module includes a component-evaporator heat spreader, an evaporator body, and an evaporator-component clamping mean. The evaporator body includes an evaporator outer shell, a working fluid inlet port, several different types of compensation chamber, a working fluid exit port, and an evaporator wick having vapor escape channels. The condenser module includes a condenser coolant inlet, a condenser coolant exit, a condenser condensation channel, a condensation channel working fluid inlet, a condensation channel working fluid exit, and a condensation channel-coolant thermal interface further comprises a coolant passageway. | 09-05-2013 |
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20080259566 | EFFICIENTLY COOL DATA CENTERS AND ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES USING LOOP HEAT PIPES - Disclosed in the present invention are ways for cooling components contained in enclosures that reject 500 or more Watts employing two phase passive heat transfer devices including Loop Heat Pipes and devices we refer to as LHPLs. The methods minimize the amount of energy employed in cooing while at the same time maximizing the quality of heat rejected to the secondary cooling loops that transmit the heat to the outside world. Where data centers provide direct access to chilled water it becomes possible to reject heat directly to cooling towers in locations as hot and humid as Atlanta Ga. eliminating 40% or more of the total energy consumed. The key advances that make this energy efficient performance employ LHPLs that have the smallest possible total thermal resistance, methods that maximize their effectiveness and ancillary devices that minimize the energy consumed in move cooling air. | 10-23-2008 |
20110277967 | Liquid cooled condensers for loop heat pipe like enclosure cooling - A cooling device includes an enclosure, an external heat rejection device, a primary cooling system including a loop heat pipe like device. The LHPL device includes, an evaporator module, a condenser module, a vapor line, a liquid return line, and a working fluid having a liquid phase and a vapor phase. The evaporator module includes a component-evaporator heat spreader, an evaporator body, and an evaporator-component clamping mean. The evaporator body includes an evaporator outer shell, a working fluid inlet port, a compensation chamber, a working fluid exit port, and an evaporator wick having vapor escape channels. The condenser module includes a condenser coolant inlet, a condenser coolant exit, a condenser condensation channel, a condensation channel working fluid inlet, a condensation channel working fluid exit, and a condensation channel-coolant thermal interface further comprises a coolant passageway. The secondary cooling system including a secondary coolant, the secondary cooling system cooling a secondary heat rejecting component, wherein the secondary heat rejecting component is one of the plurality of other components. | 11-17-2011 |