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20080201452 | Method and System for Providing Portions of Information Content to a Client Device - A method and system for providing portions of information content to a client device is presented. The present application provides a manner of personalizing information content for display on handheld or mobile devices. A user may identify sections of a web page as clips, and then request only the identified section instead of the entire web page from a server. Upon receiving the request, the server will load the web page, retrieve the identified section, transform the identified section for display on the client device, and then send the transformed information to the client device. The clip of information is then a live update from a web page that presents the latest content from a web page instead of a cached web page section. | 08-21-2008 |
20090203408 | User Interface with Multiple Simultaneous Focus Areas - The present application relates to a system and method for a user interface for key-pad driven devices, such as mobile phones. The user interface provides an ability to control two simultaneous focus elements on a display screen at once. Each focus element can be controlled by a separate set of keys, for example. Each focus element may be included within separate control content areas of the user interface. | 08-13-2009 |
20100115452 | Methods and Systems for Providing Navigation Bars in a Client Browser for a Client Device - Methods and apparatus are provided for user interfaces for displaying information content. A request for information content, such as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is received at a server. A navigation bar may be generated for display with the information content. The navigation bar may be configured to display links while a user of a client device navigates through the requested information content. The links may be based on the information content or independent of the information content. The navigation bar may be displayed as either a fixed or expandable navigation bar. A structured approach may be used to generate partially customizable navigation bars. Modified information content including the navigation bars may be generated and sent from the server to the client device. | 05-06-2010 |
20100306344 | Methods and Systems for Using Multipart Messaging with Preset Constraints - A system and method for using multipart messaging with preset constraints is provided. A device sends a request to a server for information from a website. The server retrieves the information and looks for referenced subdocuments, e.g., images. The server requests the images one-by-one from servers for a predetermined amount of time, or until a predetermined amount of content has been retrieved. Once the limit has been met, the server attaches the images to the document and sends the information to the device. Thus, the server may send a portion of the requested information to the device. The device then sends subsequent page requests for any information that was not received from the server. Using this system, the device can receive a faster first impression of the web page, without a performance delay waiting for all images of the web page to be retrieved and loaded. | 12-02-2010 |
20100306643 | Methods and Systems for Processing Document Object Models (DOM) to Process Video Content - Methods and systems for processing document object models (DOM) and to process video content are provided. Information content that is represented by a DOM and that includes a scripting language associated with the information content is received and original content of the DOM is preserved after execution of the scripting language. Further, video content is adapted for client devices. The scripting language associated with the information content can be sent to client device along with a modified DOM and processed video content. Pre-processing of the scripting language occurs to identify nodes related to video, and to maintain all other original nodes, for example. | 12-02-2010 |
20150296027 | Continuous Browsing Across Devices - A method includes determining at a proxy server that web session(s) corresponding to a first client device are available for downloading by a second client device. The web session(s) originally originated by a particular user using the first client device and comprise browser information, and the first and second client devices are different physical devices. A message is sent from the proxy server to the second client device indicating the proxy server has available the web session(s). Information is downloaded from the proxy server to the second client device for the web session(s). The downloaded information allows the second client device to render corresponding views of the web session(s) at a point where the first client device left off in the web session(s). Apparatus and computer program products are also disclosed. Methods, apparatus, and program products are disclosed for the client device. | 10-15-2015 |
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20130212462 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTED SCRIPT PROCESSING - An approach is provided for providing a low-power browsing experience on a mobile device. A proxy platform receives a request for a webpage. The proxy platform also receives information about the mobile device. The proxy platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of the information about the mobile device and sends the webpage to the mobile device in a format that is based on the information about the mobile device. The mobile device may then operate in a low-power mode when browsing the requested website. | 08-15-2013 |
20130246323 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTEXTUAL CONTENT SUGGESTION - An approach is provided for contextual content suggestion. A recommendation platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of contextual information associated with at least one device to determine one or more locations, one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination thereof. The recommendation platform also determines popularity data associated with one or more content items with respect to the one or more locations, the one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination. The popularity data is determined from one or more other devices sharing at least substantially the one or more locations, the one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination thereof. The recommendation platform then causes, at least in part, a recommendation of the one or more content items to the at least one device based, at least in part, on the popularity information. | 09-19-2013 |
20140337405 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASYNCHRONOUS DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT - An approach is provided for asynchronous distribution of content and notifications of updates to a client. A proxy server causes an establishment of at least one communication connection between at least one proxy client, at least one proxy server, and/or at least one service provider. The proxy server determines one or more updated content items available to the at least one proxy client. The proxy server causes a transmission of the one or more updated content items, one or more notifications regarding the one or more updated content items, or a combination thereof via the at least one communication connection. | 11-13-2014 |
20150193399 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PARTIAL UPDATES FOR A DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL - An approach is provided for temporal registration of modifications in a document object model (DOM) and providing an efficient update to the DOM. A web content rendering engine processes and/or facilitates a processing of event data resulting from at least one interaction with a document object model to determine at least one modification to at least one node of the document object model. The web content rendering engine also causes a registration of the at least one modification with respect to a temporal parameter. Further, the web content rendering engine causes a generation of at least one content change result list for the document object model based, at least in part, on the registration. Furthermore, the web content rendering engine causes a transmission of the at least one content change result list to at least one proxy client for updating of the document object model. | 07-09-2015 |
20150254557 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTEXTUAL CONTENT SUGGESTION - An approach is provided for contextual content suggestion. A recommendation platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of contextual information associated with at least one device to determine one or more locations, one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination thereof. The recommendation platform also determines popularity data associated with one or more content items with respect to the one or more locations, the one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination. The popularity data is determined from one or more other devices sharing at least substantially the one or more locations, the one or more contextual parameter values, or a combination thereof. The recommendation platform then causes, at least in part, a recommendation of the one or more content items to the at least one device based, at least in part, on the popularity information. | 09-10-2015 |
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20080208356 | SATIATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis positionable at the gastro-esophageal junction region, preferably below the z-line. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed such that an opening at its proximal end receives masticated food from the esophagus, and such that the masticated food passes through the pouch and into the stomach via an opening in its distal end. | 08-28-2008 |
20090177215 | SATIATION POUCHES AND METHODS OF USE - A method for controlling appetite by means of a satiation device is disclosed. The device, which includes a flexible webbing defining proximal and distal openings and a biasing structure, is attached to the patient's stomach with the proximal opening positioned adjacent and below the patient's gastro-esophageal junction. The biasing structure imparts pressure against the wall of the patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction. | 07-09-2009 |
20100016988 | SATIATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A satiation device is described which includes a sheath or liner extending from the proximal or middle stomach to the distal antrum. Food ingested by the patient passes through the sheath or liner, thereby minimizing contact between the ingested food and the stomach. It is believed that over time, reduced contact between food and the stomach will result in decreased Ghrelin production by the patient and a consequent decrease in appetite. In some embodiments, the satiation device may also include a proximal pouch and/or a distal bypass tube. | 01-21-2010 |
20100100109 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING THE EXIT ORIFICE OF A SATIATION POUCH - A prosthetic device is described that is positionable within the gastro-esophageal junction region of a patient. The prosthetic device includes a proximal opening and a distal orifice that is adjustable in size prior to and/or following implantation. During use, the prosthetic device is attached to tissue of the gastro-esophageal junction region of the patient, with the device positioned such that food ingested by the patient passes from the esophagus through the proximal opening into the interior of the prosthetic device, and eventually exits the prosthetic device via the distal opening. | 04-22-2010 |
20100298631 | SATIATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis positionable at the gastro-esophageal junction region, preferably below the z-line. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed such that an opening at its proximal end receives masticated food from the esophagus, and such that the masticated food passes through the pouch and into the stomach via an opening in its distal end. | 11-25-2010 |
20110153030 | POSITIONING TOOLS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING MEDICAL DEVICES - Described herein is a positioning tool having an elongate portion for carrying a medical implant. Also described is a method of positioning a medical implant using an elongate positioning tool. One form of the method includes positioning a medical implant on a distal portion of an elongate positioning tool, inserting the positioning tool with the implant thereon into a body cavity manipulating the positioning tool to position the implant into contact with tissue at an attachment location, attaching the implant to surrounding tissue at the attachment location, separating the implant from the positioning tool, and withdrawing the positioning tool from the body. In a preferred embodiment, the position of the implant is visually confirmed using an endoscope before the implant is attached to surrounding tissue. In one embodiment, the implant is a satiation device and the body cavity is the esophagus and/or stomach. In an alternative embodiment, an expansion structure on the distal end of the elongate portion expands and/or contracts the medical implant to facilitate positioning. | 06-23-2011 |
20110270410 | SATIATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis positionable at the gastro-esophageal junction region, preferably below the z-line. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed such that an opening at its proximal end receives masticated food from the esophagus, and such that the masticated food passes through the pouch and into the stomach via an opening in its distal end. | 11-03-2011 |
20120004590 | SATIATION POUCHES AND METHODS OF USE - A method for controlling appetite by means of a satiation device is disclosed. The device, which includes a flexible webbing defining proximal and distal openings and a biasing structure, is attached to the patient's stomach with the proximal opening positioned adjacent and below the patient's gastro-esophageal junction. The biasing structure imparts pressure against the wall of the patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction. | 01-05-2012 |
20130012863 | RESTRICTIVE AND/OR OBSTRUCTIVE IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR INDUCING WEIGHT LOSS - The present application describes an implant system useable for positioning an implant device such as a device useful for restricting passage of ingested food into the stomach. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a plurality of anchors that may be coupled to tissue within the stomach, or to a tissue tunnel formed by plicating stomach wall tissue. The anchor includes a loop. During use, the implant device is inserted through the loop and expanded such that it retains its position within the loop until removed. Instruments for implanting and explanting the implant device are also described. | 01-10-2013 |
20140094734 | SATIATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A satiation device is described which includes a sheath or liner extending from the proximal or middle stomach to the distal antrum. Food ingested by the patient passes through the sheath or liner, thereby minimizing contact between the ingested food and the stomach. It is believed that over time, reduced contact between food and the stomach will result in decreased Ghrelin production by the patient and a consequent decrease in appetite. In some embodiments, the satiation device may also include a proximal pouch and/or a distal bypass tube. | 04-03-2014 |
20140350693 | METHODS FOR IMPLANTING MEDICAL DEVICES - Described herein is a positioning tool having an elongate portion for carrying a medical implant. Also described is a method of positioning a medical implant using an elongate positioning tool. One form of the method includes positioning a medical implant on a distal portion of an elongate positioning tool, inserting the positioning tool with the implant thereon into a body cavity manipulating the positioning tool to position the implant into contact with tissue at an attachment location, attaching the implant to surrounding tissue at the attachment location, separating the implant from the positioning tool, and withdrawing the positioning tool from the body. In a preferred embodiment, the position of the implant is visually confirmed using an endoscope before the implant is attached to surrounding tissue. In one embodiment, the implant is a satiation device and the body cavity is the esophagus and/or stomach. In an alternative embodiment, an expansion structure on the distal end of the elongate portion expands and/or contracts the medical implant to facilitate positioning. | 11-27-2014 |
20140364792 | GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL IMPLANTS - A satiation device is described which includes a sheath or liner extending from the proximal or middle stomach to the distal antrum. Food ingested by the patient passes through the sheath or liner, thereby minimizing contact between the ingested food and the stomach. It is believed that over time, reduced contact between food and the stomach will result in decreased Ghrelin production by the patient and a consequent decrease in appetite. In some embodiments, the satiation device may also include a proximal pouch and/or a distal bypass tube. | 12-11-2014 |
20150051533 | SATIATION POUCHES AND METHODS OF USE - A method for controlling appetite by means of a satiation device is disclosed. The device, which includes a flexible webbing defining proximal and distal openings and a biasing structure, is attached to the patient's stomach with the proximal opening positioned adjacent and below the patient's gastro-esophageal junction. The biasing structure imparts pressure against the wall of the patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction. | 02-19-2015 |
20150202039 | GASTROINTESTINAL IMPLANTS - A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis positionable at the gastro-esophageal junction region, preferably below the z-line. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed such that an opening at its proximal end receives masticated food from the esophagus, and such that the masticated food passes through the pouch and into the stomach via an opening in its distal end. | 07-23-2015 |
20150272763 | RESTRICTIVE AND/OR OBSTRUCTIVE IMPLANT FOR INDUCING WEIGHT LOSS - Described herein is a system for inducing weight loss in a patient, which comprises an extragastric space occupier positionable in contact with an exterior surface of a stomach wall to form an inward protrusion of wall into the stomach, and a retention device positionable in contact with the wall to retain the inward protrusion and to thereby capture the extragastric space occupier within the protrusion. | 10-01-2015 |
20150342772 | GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL IMPLANTS - A satiation device is described which includes a sheath or liner extending from the proximal or middle stomach to the distal antrum. Food ingested by the patient passes through the sheath or liner, thereby minimizing contact between the ingested food and the stomach. It is believed that over time, reduced contact between food and the stomach will result in decreased Ghrelin production by the patient and a consequent decrease in appetite. In some embodiments, the satiation device may also include a proximal pouch and/or a distal bypass tube. | 12-03-2015 |