Payton, US
Albert P. Payton, Sachse, TX US
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20090020266 | System and Method of Boiling Heat Transfer Using Self-Induced Coolant Transport and Impingements - According to one embodiment of the invention, a cooling system for a heat-generating structure comprises a chamber and structure disposed within the chamber. The chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet receives fluid coolant into the chamber substantially in the form of a liquid. The outlet dispenses the fluid coolant out of the chamber at least partially in the form of a vapor. The structure disposed within the chamber receive thermal energy from the heat generating structure and transfers at least a portion of the thermal energy to the fluid coolant. The thermal energy from the heat-generating structure causes at least a portion of the fluid coolant substantially in the form of a liquid to boil and effuse vapor upon contact with a portion of the structure. The effusion of vapor creates a self-induced flow in the chamber. The self-induced flow distributes non-vaporized fluid coolant substantially in the form of a liquid to other portions of the structure. | 01-22-2009 |
Aspen L. Payton, Byron, MN US
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20080270716 | METHODS FOR ENHANCED FLIGHT DATA RECORDING - Flight data indicating a history of what has happened in a virtual memory system's programs is recorded. Memory residency of symbolic information associated with the flight data and is determined, and a determination is made whether all items needed to record the symbolic information are available without disk reads in the virtual memory system. If all items needed to record the symbolic information are available in the virtual memory system without disk reads, the symbolic information is recorded in-line at the time of recording flight data. If all items needed to record the symbolic information are not available without disk reads, only the virtual memory handles are recorded in-line at the time of recording flight data. Memory residency and disk reads may be replaced with exceed resource capacity and of excess resource such that a determination is made as to excess resources needed to determine flight data items fully and a determination is made as to whether the excess resources needed are available in the virtual memory system for resolving the flight data items fully at the time of recording flight data. | 10-30-2008 |
20100174947 | DAMAGED SOFTWARE SYSTEM DETECTION - A computer implemented method for a computer including a processor having a software stack accessed by multiple application programs includes receiving software requests from the multiple applications at the software stack; monitoring the rate of stack failures at the stack via a stack monitor; comparing the rate of stack failures with a time related threshold; and generating an alarm when the rate of stack failures exceeds the time related threshold. | 07-08-2010 |
20120123991 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PREFERRED NODE IN A CLASSIFICATION AND REGRESSION TREE FOR USE IN A PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS - Techniques are described for determining what node of a classification and regression tree (CART) should be used by a predictive analysis application. A first approach is to use a standard deviation of the data at a given the level of the CART to determine whether data in the next, lower node is more consistent than the data in the current node. A second approach is to measure a correlation between data points in a given node and the time at which each point was sampled (or other correlation metric) to identify a preferred node. | 05-17-2012 |
20120209568 | MULTIPLE MODELING PARADIGM FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS - Techniques are described for monitoring a performance metric. A multiple modeling approach is used to improve predictive analysis by avoiding the issuance of warnings during spikes which occur as a part of normal system processing. This approach increases the accuracy of predictive analytics on a monitored computing system, does not require creating rules defining periodic processing cycles, reduces the amount of data required to perform predictive modeling, and reduces the amount of CPU required to perform predictive modeling. | 08-16-2012 |
20120265723 | DETERMINING WHEN TO CREATE A PREDICTION BASED ON DELTAS OF METRIC VALUES - In an embodiment, deltas are calculated between respective current metric values for respective entities and previous metric values for the respective entities. A subset of the deltas is determined. A sum of the subset is calculated, and the sum is divided by a number of the subset to create an average delta for the subset. If one of the respective entities has one of the deltas that is greater than or equal to the average delta for the subset and the one of the respective entities was not previously used to create the previous prediction, then a current prediction is created. | 10-18-2012 |
20130086431 | MULTIPLE MODELING PARADIGM FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS - Techniques are described for monitoring a performance metric. A multiple modeling approach is used to improve predictive analysis by avoiding the issuance of warnings during spikes which occur as a part of normal system processing. This approach increases the accuracy of predictive analytics on a monitored computing system, does not require creating rules defining periodic processing cycles, reduces the amount of data required to perform predictive modeling, and reduces the amount of CPU required to perform predictive modeling. | 04-04-2013 |
20130091385 | USER-COORDINATED RESOURCE RECOVERY - A computing system resource recovery method can include identifying a resource manager associated with a computing transaction, classifying the computing transaction to determine a predetermined metric, measuring an actual metric of the computing transaction, comparing the predetermined metric to the actual metric to detect abnormal behavior in the transaction and modeling the abnormal behavior to determine how the resource manager is affected by the abnormal behavior. | 04-11-2013 |
20130091391 | USER-COORDINATED RESOURCE RECOVERY - A computing system includes a processor configured to identify a resource manager associated with a computing transaction, classify the computing transaction to determine a predetermined metric, measure an actual metric of the computing transaction, compare the predetermined metric to the actual metric to detect abnormal behavior in the transaction and model the abnormal behavior to determine how the resource manager is affected by the abnormal behavior. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097109 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PREFERRED NODE IN A CLASSIFICATION AND REGRESSION TREE FOR USE IN A PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS - Techniques are described for determining what node of a classification and regression tree (CART) should be used by a predictive analysis application. A first approach is to use a standard deviation of the data at a given the level of the CART to determine whether data in the next, lower node is more consistent than the data in the current node. A second approach is to measure a correlation between data points in a given node and the time at which each point was sampled (or other correlation metric) to identify a preferred node. | 04-18-2013 |
20150234823 | DYNAMIC INTERFACING IN A DEEP QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM - System, method, and computer program product for performing an operation, the operation comprising analyzing a question submitted to a deep question answering system to determine a level of sophistication of the question, and modifying one or more subsequent communications issued by the deep question answering system based on the determined level of sophistication, wherein the modifying attempts to more closely match the determined level of sophistication of the question with a level of sophistication of the one or more subsequent communications. | 08-20-2015 |
20150234825 | QUESTION RESOLUTION PROCESSING IN DEEP QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEMS - System, method, and computer program product for performing an operation, the operation comprising receiving, by a deep question answering system, a question not specifying an element of input data, identifying a set of possible values for the element of input data, generating, by the deep question answering system, a respective set of candidate answers for the question: (i) without the element of input data, and (ii) with each possible value in the set of possible values for the element of input data, and returning at least one candidate answer from at least one set of candidate answers as responsive to the question. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235131 | QUESTION RESOLUTION PROCESSING IN DEEP QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEMS - System, method, and computer program product for performing an operation, the operation comprising receiving, by a deep question answering system, a question not specifying an element of input data, identifying a set of possible values for the element of input data, generating, by the deep question answering system, a respective set of candidate answers for the question: (i) without the element of input data, and (ii) with each possible value in the set of possible values for the element of input data, and returning at least one candidate answer from at least one set of candidate answers as responsive to the question. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235132 | DYNAMIC INTERFACING IN A DEEP QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM - System, method, and computer program product for performing an operation, the operation comprising analyzing a question submitted to a deep question answering system to determine a level of sophistication of the question, and modifying one or more subsequent communications issued by the deep question answering system based on the determined level of sophistication, wherein the modifying attempts to more closely match the determined level of sophistication of the question with a level of sophistication of the one or more subsequent communications. | 08-20-2015 |
20150293919 | OBTAINING DESIRED WEB CONTENT FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods and systems to obtain desired web content for a mobile device are disclosed. Users access web pages with mobile devices such as smart phones in addition to their non-mobile devices. In order to conveniently display information on mobile devices having smaller screens, mobile versions of web pages offering abridged content are available as well as non-mobile versions. When a web page is selected from search results provided from a query in a web search, the mobile or non-mobile versions of the web page may be delivered. By delivering a web page version to a mobile device based on relevance rankings determined for the non-mobile and mobile versions of the web page, desired content is more efficiently delivered. In this manner, a search experience may be improved by reducing deliveries of mobile versions of web pages to mobile devices where an alternative non-mobile version of the web page is preferred. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293998 | OBTAINING DESIRED WEB CONTENT FROM A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods and systems to obtain desired web content for a mobile device are disclosed. Users access web pages with mobile devices such as smart phones in addition to their non-mobile devices. In order to conveniently display information on mobile devices having smaller screens, mobile versions of web pages offering abridged content are available as well as non-mobile versions. When a web page is selected from search results provided from a query in a web search, the mobile or non-mobile versions of the web page may be delivered. By delivering a web page version to a mobile device based on relevance rankings determined for the non-mobile and mobile versions of the web page, desired content is more efficiently delivered. In this manner, a search experience may be improved by reducing deliveries of mobile versions of web pages to mobile devices where an alternative non-mobile version of the web page is preferred. | 10-15-2015 |
Charles S. Payton, Davison, MI US
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20120110982 | SAMPLING TUBE FOR IMPROVED EXHAUST GAS FLOW TO EXHAUST SENSOR - An exhaust assembly for a vehicle includes an exhaust pipe through which an exhaust gas flows substantially in a first direction. The exhaust pipe includes a central region. The assembly also includes a sensor in fluid communication with the exhaust pipe and an elongated tube extending from a first end toward a second end and disposed at least partially within the exhaust pipe. The first end of the tube receives at least a portion of the sensor. The tube includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The inlet opening generally faces the exhaust gas flowing within the central region in the first direction so that flow of the exhaust gas in the central region substantially directly enters the inlet opening. The tube directs the exhaust gas within the tube toward the sensor, and the exhaust gas within the tube flows out of the tube through the outlet opening. | 05-10-2012 |
20130125533 | SAMPLING TUBE FOR IMPROVED EXHAUST GAS FLOW TO EXHAUST SENSOR - An exhaust assembly for a vehicle includes an exhaust pipe through which an exhaust gas flows substantially in a first direction. The exhaust pipe includes a central region. The assembly also includes a sensor in fluid communication with the exhaust pipe and an elongated tube extending from a first end toward a second end and disposed at least partially within the exhaust pipe. The first end of the tube receives at least a portion of the sensor. The tube includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The inlet opening generally faces the exhaust gas flowing within the central region in the first direction so that some of the exhaust gas flowing in the central region enters the inlet opening. The tube directs the exhaust gas within the tube toward the sensor, and the exhaust gas within the tube flows out of the tube through the outlet opening. | 05-23-2013 |
Christopher Charles Payton, Missouri City, TX US
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20080307553 | Method And Apparatus For Protecting Against Ballistic Projectiles - A composite material comprising a multitude of masses and fibers supported on a flexible substrate arranged in a manner to absorb energy from a ballistic projectile and thereby protect persons or property from ballistic injury or damage. An array of small, tough disc-like masses are suspended in a three dimensional cradle of high-tensile elastomeric fibers such that energy from an incoming ballistic projectile is first imparted to one or more masses and the motion of the masses are restrained by tensile strain of elastomeric fibers substantially in the direction of travel of the incoming projectile. The projectile is eventually decelerated to harmless velocity through a combination of transfer of momentum to the masses and the elastic and plastic tensile deformation of the fibers. One or more layers of the composite material can be assembled to form body protective armor (“bullet-proof vest”) or property protective armor, the number and characteristics of the layers being adjusted according to the specific ballistic threat anticipated. | 12-18-2008 |
Dean Payton, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20090048982 | Method of computing a settlement price - A computer assisted method of operating a venue of an exchange comprises the steps of providing a market for trading of a product, acquiring a measure of trading volume of the product, and developing a measure of open interest in the product. A relationship is calculated between the measure of trading volume and the measure of open interest. A settlement price is computed in accordance with the relationship, and the settlement price is published. | 02-19-2009 |
Earl Payton, Lincolnton, NC US
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20090162680 | PROCESS FOR MAKING WOOD LAMINATES USING FAST SETTING ADHESIVES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - A process to form a multilayer article comprising pressing a stack comprising two or more panels, wherein each panel comprises a surface layer and a substrate layer, wherein a side of the surface layer is contacted to a side of the substrate layer, and wherein the contacting sides of the surface layer and substrate layer have a fast-setting adhesive disposed there between; and wherein pressing comprises applying uniform pressure to the stack orthogonal to the plane of the panels, at ambient temperature and for a time of 0.1 to 20 minutes, and with no subsequent hot pressing. Articles prepared using the method are also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
Edward Payton, Olympia, WA US
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20140082381 | PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CURRENT CAPACITY TO A PROCESSOR FOR A TURBO MODE - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a primary voltage regulator to couple a regulated voltage to a processor via a supply line. This regulator includes a multi-phase controller to provide the regulated voltage in multiple phases and to provide a maximum current output sufficient to meet a thermal design power (TDP) of the processor. In addition, an auxiliary voltage regulator may be configured to provide an excess current to the processor via the supply line for a time limited duration, e.g., based on the supply line state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-20-2014 |
Edward L. Payton, Olympia, WA US
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20140082377 | Providing Additional Current Capacity To A Processor For A Turbo Mode - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a primary voltage regulator to couple a regulated voltage to a processor via a supply line. This regulator includes a multi-phase controller to provide the regulated voltage in multiple phases and to provide a maximum current output sufficient to meet a thermal design power (TDP) of the processor. In addition, an auxiliary voltage regulator may be configured to provide an excess current to the processor via the supply line for a time limited duration, e.g., based on the supply line state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-20-2014 |
Hugh W. Payton, Naples, FL US
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20110305596 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ALLERGENICITY IN INDOOR SPACES - According to this invention, allergenicity in an indoor space is reduced by denaturing allergens in allergen reservoirs that are capable of producing respiratory or skin reactions and physically removing the allergens from the allergen reservoirs in the indoor space. The allergen reservoirs may also be treated with pesticides and fungicides/fungistats to prevent reinfestation of house dust mites, molds and cockroaches. | 12-15-2011 |
20150020811 | OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE - An oxygen delivery device ( | 01-22-2015 |
John Payton, Middleton, MD US
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20090109881 | VOICE AND DATA EXCHANGE OVER A PACKET BASED NETWORK - A signal processing system which discriminates between voice signals and data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier. The signal processing system includes a voice exchange, a data exchange and a call discriminator. The voice exchange is capable of exchanging voice signals between a switched circuit network and a packet based network. The signal processing system also includes a data exchange capable of exchanging data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier on the switched circuit network with unmodulated data signal packets on the packet based network. The data exchange is performed by demodulating data signals from the switched circuit network for transmission on the packet based network, and modulating data signal packets from the packet based network for transmission on the switched circuit network. The call discriminator is used to selectively enable the voice exchange and data exchange. | 04-30-2009 |
John Payton, Middletown, MD US
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20110243127 | VOICE AND DATA EXCHANGE OVER A PACKET BASED NETWORK - A signal processing system which discriminates between voice signals and data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier. The signal processing system includes a voice exchange, a data exchange and a call discriminator. The voice exchange is capable of exchanging voice signals between a switched circuit network and a packet based network. The signal processing system also includes a data exchange capable of exchanging data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier on the switched circuit network with unmodulated data signal packets on the packet based network. The data exchange is performed by demodulating data signals from the switched circuit network for transmission on the packet based network, and modulating data signal packets from the packet based network for transmission on the switched circuit network. The call discriminator is used to selectively enable the voice exchange and data exchange. | 10-06-2011 |
20120236845 | Voice and Data Exchange Over a Packet Based Network - A signal processing system which discriminates between voice signals and data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier. The signal processing system includes a voice exchange, a data exchange and a call discriminator. The voice exchange is capable of exchanging voice signals between a switched circuit network and a packet based network. The signal processing system also includes a data exchange capable of exchanging data signals modulated by a voiceband carrier on the switched circuit network with unmodulated data signal packets on the packet based network. The data exchange is performed by demodulating data signals from the switched circuit network for transmission on the packet based network, and modulating data signal packets from the packet based network for transmission on the switched circuit network. The call discriminator is used to selectively enable the voice exchange and data exchange. | 09-20-2012 |
Karen Payton, Natick, MA US
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20140195201 | Signal Source Separation Partially Based on Non-Sensor Information - In environments (such as acoustic and bioelectrical environments) characterized by multiple simultaneous sources, effective blind source separation from sensor response mixtures becomes difficult as the number of sources increases—especially when the true number of sources is both unknown and changing over time. However, in some environments, non-sensor information can provide useful hypotheses for some sources. Embodiments of the present invention provide an adaptive filtering architecture for validating such source hypotheses, extracting an estimated representation of source signals corresponding to valid hypotheses, and improving the separation of the remaining “hidden” source signals from the sensor response mixtures. | 07-10-2014 |
Linda Mae Payton, Ocean Park, WA US
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20130185844 | FORM FITTING HEAD WRAP - A head wrap is provided comprising of a main body shell configured to fit on the head of a wearer including a tail; at least one liner insert is sewn to the inside of the main body shell. A headband configured to fit around the head of the wearer and sewn to the outside of the main body shell. A nylon zippered compartment incorporated on either side of headband. A fabric cased elastic band; and left and right stylish ties to be sewn to the bottom end of the headband; comprising of left and right eyewear holders. | 07-25-2013 |
Michael Payton, Vancouver, WA US
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20120079730 | Chuck Alignment Apparatus - The invention pertains to the alignment of chucks used in the web handling industry. The device includes specialized mounting features to align a light beam with a given chuck. Two of these assemblies are positioned such that each light beam aligns with the other. In this orientation the two chucks are aligned. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael Payton, Spokane, WA US
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20080289958 | Novel Manufacturing Design and Processing Methods and Apparatus for Sputtering Targets - Sputtering targets having a reduced burn-in time are disclosed that comprise: a) a heat-modified surface material having a substantially uniform crystallographic orientation, wherein at least part of the surface material was melted during heat-treatment, and b) a core material having an average grain size. Sputtering targets are also disclosed that include a heat-modified surface material having network of shallow trenches, alternating rounded peaks and valleys in the surface of the target or a combination thereof, wherein at least part of the surface material was melted during heat-treatment, and a core material having an average grain size. Methods of producing sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times comprises: a) providing a sputtering target comprising a sputtering surface having a sputter material and a crystal lattice, and b) heat-modifying the sputtering surface in order to melt at least part of the surface material and modify the crystal lattice. Methods of producing a sputtering target having a reduced burn-in time are also disclosed comprising: providing a sputtering target having a sputtering surface, wherein the sputtering surface comprises a damage layer, and modifying the sputtering surface by deplating a layer of material, pulsed-plating a layer of material or a combination thereof | 11-27-2008 |
Nic Payton, Pensacola, FL US
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20140100493 | Bipedal Exoskeleton and Methods of Use - A bipedal exoskeleton configured to be worn by a human user. The exoskeleton includes a soft “backpack”-style harness that interfaces primarily with the user's waist, back, and shoulders. A chassis is provided to mount two positively-driven legs. Each leg includes features that are analogous to a human leg—a hip joint, a thigh, a knee joint, a calf, and a foot plate. Each leg of the exoskeleton is physically connected to one of the human user's legs. A thigh cuff is used to connect to the user's thigh. A shin cuff is used to connect to the user's calf. A foot plate rests beneath the sole of the user's foot. Power actuators are provided in the exoskeleton's hip and knee joints, and possibly additional locations. A user interface is provided in one or more locations so that the user can control desired functions of the exoskeleton. | 04-10-2014 |
Nicholas R. Payton, Pensacola, FL US
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20160001831 | Multi-Legged Running Robot - A robotic system capable of traveling at high speeds using two sets of rotating legs. The system does not need to contain sensors, a controller, or feedback technology. There are at preferably two parameters controlled—the acceleration via throttle and turning via tilt of the main body of the system. A set of at least one rotating leg sits on either side of the system. The center of mass of the system is below the main axis in order to keep the system stable without use of a control system. | 01-07-2016 |
Paul M. Payton US
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20080310681 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL FEATURE ATTRIBUTION THROUGH SYNERGY OF RATIONAL POLYNOMIAL COEFFICIENTS AND PROJECTIVE GEOMETRY - A method is provided for generating height information for an image point on a rectified image from first and second aerial images having respective first and second sets of rational polynomial coefficients (RPCs), the first and second aerial images and the rectified image including overlapping image locations. The method comprises steps for generating epipolar lines and RPC lines and intersection points of epipolar lines and RPC lines. The method also comprises steps for equating line and sample coordinates to cubic polynomial equations and simultaneously solving the cubic polynomial equations to generate a height of the image point. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert Payton, Tomball, TX US
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20150123835 | System and Method Using Near and Far Field ULF and ELF Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar for Subsurface Imaging - This invention relates to devices and processes for geophysical prospecting, subsurface fluid monitoring and, more particular, to the use of interferometric techniques using Control Source Electromagnetic (“CSEM”) and Magnetoturelic (“MT”) signals to create images of sub-surface structures and fluids. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert Michael Payton, The Woodlands, TX US
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20150081219 | COHERENT TRANSMIT AND RECEIVER BI-STATIC ELECTROMAGNETIC GEOPHYSICAL TOMOGRAPHY - Devices and processes provide for geophysical oil, gas, or mineral prospecting and subsurface fluid monitoring, using a controlled source electromagnetic system that transmits a designed probe wave to create images of sub-surface structures and fluids either statically or while in motion. | 03-19-2015 |
20150192688 | Reflectivity and Fracing - A system and method allows determining the movement of subsurface fluids, gases or solids in the subsurface structure of interest. This allows quantitatively determining the results of surface and subsurface equipment and materials changes. These simple observations may result in significant improvements in field efficiency. | 07-09-2015 |
Robert Michael Payton, Missouri City, TX US
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20110061455 | BOREHOLE FORCE MEASUREMENT - A technique facilitates the measurements of forces, such as forces that result from gravity and acceleration. The system and methodology utilize a plurality of electrodes that cooperate with a movable electrode. By applying appropriate signals to the electrodes, the movable electrode can be levitated in a manner that creates a sensor system able to accurately detect forces resulting from gravity, acceleration and similar causes. | 03-17-2011 |
Tirrell Payton, Longwood, FL US
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20090063973 | Degree of separation for media artifact discovery - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for degree of separation for media artifact discovery. A method includes visually highlighting a media artifact on a Web page in response to a user's media preferences and how distant from a core range of media preferences the user wants to engage more media, and generating for display to the user additional information and resources about the visually highlighted media artifact and how the visually highlighted media artifact relates to the core range of media preferences in response to a user action. | 03-05-2009 |
Tirrell Payton, Orlando, FL US
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20090193395 | SOFTWARE TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY USING MATURITY LEVELS - A software development methodology is to develop a software product including a plurality of units. Unit tests are generated according to a unit test framework. The unit test framework comprises a plurality of subsequently narrowing maturity levels, each maturity level outlining how a unit test at that level should be defined based on what functionality of the plurality of units should be tested and how that functionality should be tested. Each subsequent maturity level tests functionality at a more detailed level than functionality at a previous maturity level. The plurality of units are developed, and the unit tests are executed. A top maturity level includes testing whether each unit performs a function based on existence of strictly expected conditions. Maturity levels below the top maturity level include testing dependencies among the plurality of units, testing for exceptions of object functions and function dependencies, and testing for functionality to be later included in the software product. | 07-30-2009 |