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20100142804 | METHOD FOR EDITING MULTI-CHANNEL IMAGES - The present invention presents a framework for separating specular and diffuse reflection components in images and videos. Each pixel of the an M-channel input image illuminated by N light sources is linearly transformed into a new color space having (M−N) channels. For an RGB image with one light source, the new color space has two color channels (U,V) that are free of specularities and a third channel (S) that contains both specular and diffuse components. When used with multiple light sources, the transformation may be used to produce a specular invariant image. A diffuse RGB image can be obtained by applying a non-linear partial differential equation to an RGB image to iteratively erode the specular component at each pixel. An optional third dimension of time may be added for processing video images. After the specular and diffuse components are separated, dichromatic editing may be used to independently process the diffuse and the specular components to add or suppress visual effects. The (U,V) channels of images can be used as input to 3-D shape estimation algorithms including shape-from-shading, photometric stereo, binocular and multinocular stereopsis, and structure-from-motion. | 06-10-2010 |
20110123118 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR SWAPPING FACES IN IMAGES - Methods, systems, and media for swapping faces in images are provided. In some embodiments, a detected face and face data corresponding to an input image is received. A pose bin associated with the detected face is then identified based on the face data. Next, the detected face is aligned to a generic face associated with the pose bin. At least a portion of a candidate face associated with the pose bin is selected. The at least a portion of the candidate face is then copied to a copy of the input image that is aligned with the generic image to form a swapped-face image. The swapped-face image is next aligned to the input image to form an output image, and then the output image is outputted to a display. | 05-26-2011 |
20110243461 | Methods, Systems, and Media for Automatically Classifying Face Images - Methods, systems, and media for automatically classifying face images are provided. In some embodiments, features of the face image to be classified for an attribute are selected, wherein each of the features corresponds to a different region of the face image and specifies one or more of a type of pixel data to be evaluated for the region, a normalization to be applied for the region, and an aggregation to be applied for the region. The face image is classified with respect to the attribute based on the features of the image, and the attribute and a confidence value are assigned to the face image based on the classifying. A query is received from a user, and the attribute is identified as corresponding to the query. The face image is determined as corresponding to the attribute, and the face image is identified to the user as corresponding to the query. | 10-06-2011 |
20120308124 | Method and System For Localizing Parts of an Object in an Image For Computer Vision Applications - A method is provided for localizing parts of an object in an image by training local detectors using labeled image exemplars with fiducial points corresponding to parts within the image. Each local detector generates a detector score corresponding to the likelihood that a desired part is located at a given location within the image exemplar. A non-parametric global model of the locations of the fiducial points is generated for each of at least a portion of the image exemplars. An input image is analyzed using the trained local detectors, and a Bayesian objective function is derived for the input image from the non-parametric model and detector scores. The Bayesian objective function is optimized using a consensus of global models, and an output is generated with locations of the fiducial points labeled within the object in the image. | 12-06-2012 |
20130336600 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR SWAPPING FACES IN IMAGES - Methods, systems, and media for swapping faces in images are provided. In some embodiments, a detected face and face data corresponding to an input image is received. A pose bin associated with the detected face is then identified based on the face data. Next, the detected face is aligned to a generic face associated with the pose bin. At least a portion of a candidate face associated with the pose bin is selected. The at least a portion of the candidate face is then copied to a copy of the input image that is aligned with the generic image to form a swapped-face image. The swapped-face image is next aligned to the input image to form an output image, and then the output image is outputted to a display. | 12-19-2013 |
20150078631 | Method and System For Localizing Parts of an Object in an Image For Computer Vision Applications - A system is provided for localizing parts of an object in an image by training local detectors using labeled image exemplars with fiducial points corresponding to parts within the image. Each local detector generates a detector score corresponding to the likelihood that a desired part is located at a given location within the image exemplar. A non-parametric global model of the locations of the fiducial points is generated for each of at least a portion of the image exemplars. An input image is analyzed using the trained local detectors, and a Bayesian objective function is derived for the input image from the non-parametric model and detector scores. The Bayesian objective function is optimized using a consensus of global models, and an output is generated with locations of the fiducial points labeled within the object in the image. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080288198 | Method and Apparatus for Generalized Performance Evaluation of Equipment Using Achievable Performance Derived from Statistics and Real-Time Data - A statistical performance evaluation system for a thermodynamic device and process uses the achievable performance derived from statistics and real-time data for the device or process to evaluate the current performance of the device or process, and to adjust the operations of the device or process accordingly, or provide feedback to an operator or other monitoring system for taking corrective actions to obtain performance approaching the optimum achievable performance. The achievable performance of the device or process is derived from data collected during operational periods when the best achievable performance is anticipated, such as after maintenance is performed, and supersedes the ideal or design performance specified by the manufacturer, which typically does not represent the actual operating conditions in the field, as the basis for evaluating the real-time performance of the device. The statistical performance evaluation system may set desired upper and lower limits for performance parameters, and compare desired limits to the actual performance parameter values to determine the readjustment to be made to the operation of the device or process. | 11-20-2008 |
20090012653 | USE OF STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE MONITORING - A technique of implementing performance monitoring in a power plant is appropriate to control operating parameters and factors connected with the efficiency of the energy production process in an energy marketplace that is more complex than in the past, and that takes into account more than just the cost of fuel. In particular, this method works well when the real costs of production are dependent on other variable costs besides the cost of fuel, such as environmental credits, equipment degradation and repair costs, as well as electrical energy trade market factors like ramp rate, LMP factors, and the ability to deliver contracted power levels and spot transactions. The power plant performance monitoring technique applies a statistical analysis to collected power plant data to determine the factors that are best controlled or changed to affect (increase) the efficiency or other primary performance indication of the plant, in whatever state or operating level the plant is run. Because heat rate calculation applications are typically performed on-line, it is possible to analyze collected plant data in detail and to apply for example, principal component analysis (PCA) and linear and nonlinear regression analysis to the data, which enables the performance method to obtain a more accurate detection of the influence of the principal process parameters that affect heat rate deviation (efficiency), as well as to establish baseline or best-possible operational constraints to be used to control the plant in the future. This performance based control methodology will allow for near optimum performance of power plants by constantly allowing for refinement and best practices and control to be realized. | 01-08-2009 |
20090063113 | Dual Model Approach for Boiler Section Cleanliness Calculation - A method of controlling soot blowers near a heat exchange section includes generating models of both the ideal clean operating condition of the section and the dirty operating condition. The current operating condition of the section is used to calculate a reliability parameter that provides an indication of the reliability of the ideal and dirty models. If the reliability parameter indicates that the models are reliable, the models are used to help evaluate the cleanliness status of a particular heat exchange section and assist in making decisions on whether to blow the section or not, and whether to make any necessary adjustments to the operating sequence of the soot blowers. If the reliability parameter indicates that the models are unreliable, the models are regenerated using additional process data. | 03-05-2009 |
20110066298 | OPTIMIZED CONTROL OF POWER PLANTS HAVING AIR COOLED CONDENSERS - An optimization and control system for a utility plant that uses fan based air cooled condensers controls the operation of the power generation system at the plant in conjunction with the operation of the air cooled condensers so as to run the power plant at an optimum operating point associated with minimizing or reducing the cost of each kilowatt-hour of energy or other useful energy produced by the plant. The optimization and control system includes an optimizer having a numerical solver that determines values for a set of control variables associated with an optimal operating point of the plant and an expert system that oversees and modifies the control variable settings prior to providing these settings to a plant controller. The numerical solver uses an objective function and one or more models of plant equipment to determine the operating point of the plant that minimizes the cost per unit of useful energy generated by the plant. As part of determining the optimal plant operating point, the numerical solver may determine the number of fans to run within the air cooled condensers of the plant and/or the speed of the fans to use in the air cooled condensers in conjunction with the amount of fuel to burn in the boiler, the desired temperature of the steam at the input of the steam turbine, etc., all required to produce a given amount of power (load demand) at the particular environmental conditions currently experienced at the plant. The expert system may modify these outputs by determining which fans to actually use at any particular time based on, for example, the availability of or the operational status of the fans, the wear of the fans and fan motors, etc. | 03-17-2011 |
20120010757 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An energy management system uses an expert engine and a numerical solver to determine an optimal manner of using and controlling the various energy consumption, producing and storage equipment in a plant/communities in order to for example reduce energy costs within the plant, and is especially applicable to plants that require or that are capable of using and/or producing different types of energy at different times. The energy management system operates the various energy manufacturing and energy usage components of the plant to minimize the cost of energy over time, or at various different times, while still meeting certain constraints or requirements within the operational system, such as producing a certain amount of heat or cooling, a certain power level, a certain level of production, etc. In some cases, the energy management system may cause the operational equipment of the plant to produce unneeded energy that can be stored until a later time and then used, or that can be sold back to a public utility, for example, so as to reduce the overall cost of energy within the plant. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010758 | OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM USING AN ITERATIVELY COUPLED EXPERT ENGINE - An energy management system uses an expert engine and a numerical solver to determine an optimal manner of using and controlling the various energy consumption, producing and storage equipment in a plant/communities in order to for example reduce energy costs within the plant, and is especially applicable to plants that require or that are capable of using and/or producing different types of energy at different times. The energy management system operates the various energy manufacturing and energy usage components of the plant to minimize the cost of energy over time, or at various different times, while still meeting certain constraints or requirements within the operational system, such as producing a certain amount of heat or cooling, a certain power level, a certain level of production, etc. In some cases, the energy management system may cause the operational equipment of the plant to produce unneeded energy that can be stored until a later time and then used, or that can be sold back to a public utility, for example, so as to reduce the overall cost of energy within the plant. | 01-12-2012 |
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20090013610 | Protective tarp with separate anchors having baffles - A protective tarp for covering a mass includes of a flat, flexible sheet material having a top and a bottom and having a peripheral edge, with baffles that extend outwardly from the bottom edge towards the top edge, creating sub-compartments. Along the peripheral edge or along each of at least two of the plurality of edges, and separate unconnected tank compartment anchors, arranged in a predetermined pattern, having at least one fill orifice. The plurality of tank compartment anchors are hollow, flexible, and, in preferred embodiments, the tank compartment anchors and sheet material are formed of the same material. In some embodiments, the sheet material is rectangular from a top view and has four edges, the four edges being two sets of two opposite edges. There are at least two edges opposite one another which contain a plurality of tank compartment anchors. | 01-15-2009 |
20090056780 | Protective tarp with plural removable anchor tanks - A protective tarp for covering a mass includes: a flat, flexible sheet material having a top and bottom and having a peripheral edge; a plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets permanently attached to a the flat, flexible sheet material and being separate and apart from one another and the peripheral edge, and being arranged in a predetermined pattern, each of the plurality of anchor tank receiving pockets adapted to receive an independent, removable anchor tank, the independent, removable anchor tank having at least one fill orifice, closure means for the at least one fill orifice, and being adapted to be inserted into the anchor tank receiving pocket and removed therefrom, and, wherein the plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets and the sheet material are formed of the same material. | 03-05-2009 |
20100083587 | Protective tarp with plural removable anchor tanks and with size adjustment connectors - A protective tarp, with connectors arranged in a geometrical pattern, for covering a mass, comprising: a) flexible sheet material having top, bottom, predetermined surface area and peripheral edge; b) a plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets permanently attached to sheet material and separate and apart from one another, and being arranged in a predetermined pattern, each of the plurality of unconnected anchor receiving pockets adapted to receive an independent, removable anchor tank, the independent, removable anchor tank having at least one fill orifice and closure means, and being adapted to be inserted and removed from the anchor tank receiving pocket; and c) a plurality of male/female connectors arranged in a geometrical pattern on the top and the bottom such that when the tarp is folded, at least one the male connectors and at least one of the female connectors are connected, the surface area of the tarp is decreased. | 04-08-2010 |
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20110305227 | ACCESS POINT SYSTEMS - Wireless local area networks may be established between devices. Each device may include wireless interfaces. A first device may include an infrastructure interface that supports an interface link with access point equipment on a given channel. The first device may listen for probe requests from a second device on the given channel. The second device may send probe requests on a series of channels in single-channel increments. When the second device sends the probe request on the given channel, the first device may receive the probe request. Each probe request may include an information element. The first device may extract the information element from a received probe request and may compare the extracted information element to a predetermined stored information element. If there is match, an association process may be used to establish a wireless link between the first and second devices. | 12-15-2011 |
20130132500 | SELECTION OF A MASTER IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A system, apparatus and method for selecting master devices in a peer-to-peer communication environment. Devices select a master to facilitate their synchronization, and rendezvous according to a schedule of availability windows broadcast by the master as part of periodic synchronization frames. Devices capable of serving as master advertise their selection metrics, which are converted into a master preference value by a selection algorithm applied uniformly by all devices in the environment. Individual devices may identify the best local master and synchronize to it, yielding a cluster of synchronized peers. Clusters may then be synchronized to masters at further range. Individual devices conserve power by being automatically synchronized instead of having to individually discover other devices and services, and can power off their radios without sacrificing discoverability. Synchronization and peer-to-peer communication as provided herein coexists with other device demands, such as Bluetooth® operations, infrastructure-based communications and so on. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132501 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF DEVICES IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A system, apparatus and method for synchronizing devices in a peer-to-peer communication environment. Devices select a master to facilitate their synchronization, and rendezvous according to a schedule of availability windows broadcast by the master. Devices may attend some or all of the availability windows, during which they may send and receive unicast and/or multicast messages. Individual devices conserve power by being automatically synchronized instead of having to individually discover other devices and services, and can power off their radios without sacrificing discoverability. Synchronization and peer-to-peer communication as provided herein coexists with other device demands, such as Bluetooth® operations, infrastructure-based communications and so on. | 05-23-2013 |
20130317892 | ADVERTISING, DISCOVERING, AND USING SERVICES THROUGH VIRTUAL ACCESS POINT INTERFACES - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that provides a service on a first electronic device. During operation, the system uses a virtual access point interface and a discovery protocol to advertise the service on the first electronic device. The virtual access point interface may enable discovery of the service by a second electronic device without an infrastructure connection between the first and second electronic devices. Next, the system uses the virtual access point interface to establish a wireless peer-to-peer connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device. Finally, the system provides the service to the second electronic device through the wireless peer-to-peer connection. | 11-28-2013 |
20140258397 | AGGREGATING PHYSICAL NETWORK INTERFACES FOR PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates communication with a first electronic device from a second electronic device. During operation, the system establishes a peer-to-peer connection between the first electronic device and the second electronic device on a first physical network interface. Next, the system uses the peer-to-peer connection to obtain, on the second electronic device, a first set of network-interface capabilities for the first electronic device. Finally, the system switches the peer-to-peer connection to a second physical network interface based on at least one of the first set of network-interface capabilities and one or more characteristics associated with the peer-to-peer connection. | 09-11-2014 |
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20110311460 | Aerosol odor eliminating compositions containing alkylene glycol(s) - Aerosol odor eliminating compositions are described which are aqueous based and include at least one alkylene glycol, at least one surfactant wherein one or more of the at least one surfactant has an HLB of about 7 to about 20, compressed gas propellant, at least one fragrance, a buffering system and water. The composition excludes inclusion of a low molecular weight monohydric. The compositions have a volatile organic content (VOC) of less than 5.0% of the total composition based on 100 wt. %, or alternatively, a VOC of less than 0.1% as to the total composition based on 100 wt. % in absence of the wt. % of the active fragrant material of the fragrance. The compositions additionally have a consistent spray rate at multiple pressure ranges. | 12-22-2011 |
20110318276 | Aerosol composition with enhanced dispersion effects - A stable, high VOC, single phase, non-aqueous liquid aerosol composition having enhanced dispersion based on reduced particle size and increased evaporation rate to result in improved active ingredient dispersion, slower settling in air and less residue on surfaces. The composition includes at least one hydrocarbon propellant, at least one active ingredient and a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes at least one low volatility solvent and at least one high volatility solvent wherein each has a defined vapor pressure and Hansen solubility parameter. The composition upon dispersion as a spray has an aerosol particle size of less than 30 microns. | 12-29-2011 |
20120027713 | Odor Elimination Composition for Use on Soft Surfaces - A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition is capable of penetrating rapidly and deeply into the soft surfaces for contacting odor-causing substances embedded therein. The composition comprises an active ingredient such as a glycol or triethanolamine. Other ingredients that contribute to the surface penetration and/or agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant. | 02-02-2012 |
20130001260 | AEROSOL ODOR ELIMINATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKYLENE GLYCOL(S) - Aerosol odor eliminating compositions are described which are aqueous based and include at least one alkylene glycol, at least one surfactant wherein one or more of the at least one surfactant has an HLB of about 7 to about 20, compressed gas propellant, at least one fragrance, a buffering system and water. The composition excludes inclusion of a low molecular weight monohydric. The compositions have a volatile organic content (VOC) of less than 5.0% of the total composition based on 100 wt. %, or alternatively, a VOC of less than 0.1% as to the total composition based on 100 wt. % in absence of the wt. % of the active fragrant material of the fragrance. The compositions additionally have a consistent spray rate at multiple pressure ranges. | 01-03-2013 |
20130011341 | COMPRESSED GAS AEROSOLS WITH ENHANCED INTENSITY AND LONGEVITY OF ACTIVES - Aerosol compositions propelled by compressed gas providing enhanced intensity of one or more active components (e.g., fragrance, malodor counteractant, insecticide, disinfectant, or antimicrobial) over an extended period of time in the environment of use consistently over the life of the product. This is provided by a selected combination of spray rate and average particle size of the composition. The increased intensity over time can be further enhanced by further selection of the initial and terminal pressure under which the composition is maintained, and the pressure drop ratio, with respect to the composition product and a suitable dispensing container. | 01-10-2013 |
20130259943 | AEROSOL COMPOSITION WITH ENHANCED DISPERSION EFFECTS - A stable, high VOC, single phase, non-aqueous liquid aerosol composition having enhanced dispersion based on reduced particle size and increased evaporation rate to result in improved active ingredient dispersion, slower settling in air and less residue on surfaces. The composition includes at least one hydrocarbon propellant, at least one active ingredient and a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes at least one low volatility solvent and at least one high volatility solvent wherein each has a defined vapor pressure and Hansen solubility parameter. The composition upon dispersion as a spray has an aerosol particle size of less than 30 microns. | 10-03-2013 |
20140021226 | AEROSOL ODOR ELIMINATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKYLENE GLYCOL(S) - Aerosol odor eliminating compositions are described which are aqueous based and include at least one alkylene glycol, at least one surfactant wherein one or more of the at least one surfactant has an HLB of about 7 to about 20, compressed gas propellant, at least one fragrance, a buffering system and water. The composition excludes inclusion of a low molecular weight monohydric. The compositions have a volatile organic content (VOC) of less than 5.0% of the total composition based on 100 wt. %, or alternatively, a VOC of less than 0.1% as to the total composition based on 100 wt. % in absence of the wt. % of the active fragrant material of the fragrance. The compositions additionally have a consistent spray rate at multiple pressure ranges. | 01-23-2014 |
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20100105910 | BLOCKING AGENTS FOR ORGANOBORANE COMPOUNDS - An organoborane complex is disclosed. The complex includes a blocking agent comprising a bifunctional Lewis base. The blocking agents include an amine group and a second functional group that has a lower Lewis basicity than the first functional group. The blocking is based on amino alkyl pyridines. | 04-29-2010 |
20100126341 | POLYMER PI-BOND-PHILIC FILLER COMPOSITES - The instant invention generally provides polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a pi-bond-philic filler, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite. The instant invention also generally provides a process of separating a pi-bond-philic gas from a separable gas mixture comprising the pi-bond-philic gas. | 05-27-2010 |
20110297877 | ALKOXYLATION PROCESSES AND CATALYSTS THEREFOR - A process of contacting an alkylene oxide with 2-methoxy-1-propanol (PM1) in the presence of an oligomeric Schiff base metal complex catalyst is disclosed. Further, a process involving contacting an alkylene oxide with an alkyl alcohol using an oligomeric Schiff base metal complex as a catalyst is also disclosed. Additionally, novel compositions which can be used as catalysts in processes involving the contacting of an alkyl alcohol with an alkylene oxide are also disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
20120016080 | INITIATORS FOR POLYMERIZATION OF VINYL MONOMERS BASEDON THE REACTION OF PHENOXYALUMINUM COMPLEXES WITH OXYGEN - One exemplary embodiment includes a method comprising polymerizing vinyl monomers with an initiator comprising a phenoxyaluminum alkyl compound in the presence of oxygen. | 01-19-2012 |
20120116121 | PROCESS FOR THE SULFOCHLORINATION OF HYDROCARBONS - Produce a sulfo-chlorinated hydrocarbon using liquid sulfur dioxide, a chlorinating agent such as chlorine or sulfuryl chloride, and a metal complex catalyst, the catalyst being represented as LnM where L is at least one of an amine, phosphine, chloride or oxide, n is an integer within a range of from 1 to 6, and M is a metal selected from a group consisting of copper (Cu), ruthenium (Ru), iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), lanthanum (La), nickel (Ni), palladium (Pd), rhodium (Rh), rhenium (Re), molybdenum (Mo) and manganese (Mn). | 05-10-2012 |
20120190905 | OLEFIN SELECTIVE MEMBRANE COMPRISING AN IONIC LIQUID AND A COMPLEXING AGENT - An improved ionic liquid membrane and its preparation for separation of olefins/paraffins is described. The membrane comprises an ionic liquid with a metal salt. The ionic liquid includes a choline salt, selected from choline, chloride/hydroxide/bitratrate, phosphatidylcholine and is a deep eutectic liquid. The metal salt selected from silver, copper, gold, mercury, cadmium, zinc with choloride, nitrate, tetrafluoroborate, triflate, cyanide, thiocyanide, tetraphenylborate as anion. The ionic liquid is eutectic or a so-called deep eutectic liquid. The experimental examples use choline chloride, urea and silver nitrate/chloride and are tested for methane/ethene separation. | 07-26-2012 |
20130074451 | Self Assembling Polymer Membranes in Food Packaging Application - A method of packaging a food product using a polymer membrane, the polymer being a self assembling polymeric material, and the method including a.) rendering the said polymer into a film; and b.) packaging a food product in an atmosphere with the said polymer film, wherein said film regulates the atmosphere in which the food product is packaged. | 03-28-2013 |
20130133515 | Separation of Acidic Constituents by Self Assembling Polymer Membranes - A method of removing an acidic gas from a gas stream by contacting said gas stream with a polymer, wherein the polymer is a macromolecularly self assembling polymeric material, the method including the steps of contacting the gas mixture with the membrane; and extracting the acidic gas from the gas stream. | 05-30-2013 |
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20080211629 | Polymeric Film Substrate for Use in Radio-Frequency Responsive - A radio-frequency (RF) responsive tag comprising a heat-sealing substrate comprising a polyester layer, and an antenna comprising a patter of conductive material wherein said conductive material is in direct contact with a heat-sealing surface of the substrate, and wherein the shrinkage of the heat-sealing substrate is less than 5% at 190° C. over 30 minutes; a method of manufacture of said RF-response tag. | 09-04-2008 |
20100178318 | Composite Structure Including A Low Vinyl Acetate Layer - A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt. % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 μm in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. A composition including an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and an ABA block copolymer, wherein the A segments of the block copolymer are styrenic segments, is also provided. The composition includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of vinyl acetate repeating units, based on the total weight of composition exclusive of any solvents. | 07-15-2010 |
20110052789 | Composite Structure Including A Low Vinyl Acetate Layer - A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 μm in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. | 03-03-2011 |
20130236612 | Thermoformable Copolyester Laminate - A laminate includes the following substantially coextensive layers in the following order: (a) a non-sealable, self-supporting, thermoformable copolyester film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface constituting an outermost, exposed surface of the laminate; (b) a laminating adhesive layer on the first surface of the thermoformable copolyester film layer; and (c) a self-supporting, thermoformable structural film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface contacting the laminating adhesive layer. Polyethylene terephthalate constitutes at least 80% by weight of the self-supporting thermoformable copolyester film layer; the thermoformable structural film layer includes a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, ionomers, ethylene acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, polystyrene, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers and polyvinylidene chloride; the thermoformable copolyester film layer, the structural film layer and the laminate each shrink less than 5% in length and width upon exposure to boiling water for five seconds; and the laminate is thermoformable and its chloroform-soluble extractives meet the requirements of paragraph h(1) of 21 CFR §177.1630 as defined herein. | 09-12-2013 |
20140283971 | POLYMERIC FILM SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN RADIO-FREQUENCY RESPONSIVE TAGS - A radio-frequency (RF) responsive tag comprising a heat-sealing substrate comprising a polyester layer, and an antenna comprising a pattern of conductive material wherein said conductive material is in direct contact with a heat-sealing surface of the substrate, and wherein the shrinkage of the heat-sealing substrate is less than 5% at 190° C. over 30 minutes; a method of manufacture of said RF-response tag. | 09-25-2014 |
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20120222985 | COMPOSITE ENCLOSURE - A composite enclosure for housing electronic devices, and methods related thereto, are provided. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a composite enclosure for housing electronic devices includes winding composite material about a mandrel and curing the composite material to create a composite hoop. A panel is formed in a separate process that includes stacking a plurality of composite layers in a mold and curing the composite layers to create a composite panel. The composite hoop and the composite panel are bonded together to form the composite enclosure. | 09-06-2012 |
20130153428 | Metal Surface and Process for Treating a Metal Surface - A surface treatment for metal surfaces can be used to create one or more desired effects, such as functional, tactile, or cosmetic effects. In one embodiment, the treatment involves selectively masking a portion of the surface using a photolithographic process. The mask can protect the masked portion of the surface during subsequent treatment processes such as texturizing and anodization. The mask can result in the creation of a surface having contrasting effects. A pattern can be formed by the contrasting effects in the shape of a distinct graphic, such as a logo or text. | 06-20-2013 |
20130176484 | FUSED OPAQUE AND CLEAR GLASS FOR CAMERA OR DISPLAY WINDOW - Apparatus, systems and methods for windows integration with cover glass and for processing cover glass to provide windows for electronic devices are disclosed. Transparent windows such as a transparent camera window, a transparent illuminator window and/or a transparent display window can be integrated into the cover glass. The apparatus, systems and methods are especially suitable for cover glasses, or displays (e.g., LCD displays), assembled in small form factor electronic devices such as handheld electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, media players, personal digital assistants, remote controls, etc.). The apparatus, systems and methods can also be used for cover glasses or displays for other relatively larger form factor electronic devices (e.g., portable computers, tablet computers, displays, monitors, televisions, etc.). | 07-11-2013 |
20130189458 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS OF FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES - The present disclosure provides three-dimensional structures and related methods. The three-dimensional structures may define patterns of positive and negative spaces on opposing surfaces that combine to form the three-dimensional structures. The negative spaces of the patterns may intersect to form apertures through the three-dimensional structures, which may define linear or non-linear paths therethrough. The apertures may be configured to provide desirable characteristics with respect to light, sound, and fluid travel therethrough. Further, the three-dimensional structures may be configured to define desired stiffness, weight, and/or flexibility. The three-dimensional structures may be employed in embodiments including heat sinks, housings, speaker or vent covers, springs, etc. | 07-25-2013 |
20130216740 | INTERLOCKING FLEXIBLE SEGMENTS FORMED FROM A RIGID MATERIAL - A method for creating a flexible portion or bending portion within a rigid structure. The method can also be used for creating a flexible structure from a rigid material. The method includes providing a substantially rigid material, such as, but not limited to, metals, alloys, hard plastics, and the like, and selectively removing portions of the rigid material defining a geometric pattern in the rigid material. A bending radius of the flexible portion is defined by the geometric pattern. The rigid structure may be used to create an enclosure, a cover for an electronic device, one or more hinges, or the like. | 08-22-2013 |
20130291367 | MULTI-STEP PATTERN FORMATION - One embodiment includes a method for creating a recessed pattern in a substrate. The method includes laser ablating the substrate to form a recessed complex edge geometry in the substrate. The recessed complex edge geometry forms at least a portion of the pattern. The method also includes machining a remainder of the pattern with a mechanical cutter. | 11-07-2013 |
20140030522 | TRANSPARENT FIBER COMPOSITE - A method for forming a relatively transparent fiber composite is disclosed. In one embodiment, the relatively transparent fiber composite can include glass fibers with a relatively low amount of iron oxide. In another embodiment, the transparent fiber composite can include a selected resin, a sizing and glass fibers where the index of refraction of the glass fibers, the sizing and the resin can be similar, within a tolerance amount. In yet another embodiment, the resin can be relatively clear and free from pigments and tints. In one embodiment, the glass fibers can be formed into a mat. In another embodiment, glass fibers can be chopped or milled and a relatively transparent part can be formed through injection molding. | 01-30-2014 |
20140076731 | COMPOUND PARTS - A method for manufacturing a compound part comprises preparing a cavity in a receiving part, selecting a resin for application in the receiving part, applying the resin into the cavity, curing the applied resin, and simultaneously finishing the receiving part and the cured resin. | 03-20-2014 |
20140116774 | CABLE STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING TANGLING - This is directed to a cable structure for use with an electronic device. The cable structure can include one or more conductors around which a sheath is provided. To prevent the cable structure from tangling, the cable structure can include a core placed between the conductors and the sheath, where a stiffness of the core can be varied along different segments of the cable structure to facilitate or hinder bending of the cable structure in different areas. The size and distribution of the stiffer portions can be selected to prevent the cable from forming loops. The resistance of the core to bending can be varied using different approaches including, for example, by varying the materials used in the core, varying a cross-section of portions of the core, or combinations of these. | 05-01-2014 |
20140159927 | ELECTROFORMED HOUSINGS FOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Electroformed housings for electronic devices and methods for making the same are provided. An electronic device is provided having circuitry with interface circuitry for processing a user input event, and an electroformed housing that is an enclosure for the circuitry, the electroformed housing having a user interface region positioned adjacent to the interface circuitry such that when a user initiates a user input event on the user interface region, the interface circuitry processes the user input event. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161298 | ELECTROFORMED HOUSINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Electroformed housings for electronic devices and methods for making the same are provided. An electronic device is provided having at least one electronic part and an electroformed housing constructed from a metal that encloses the at least one electronic part. | 06-12-2014 |
20140193607 | WHITE APPEARING ANODIZED FILMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer. | 07-10-2014 |
20140285956 | FUSED GLASS DEVICE HOUSINGS - An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view. | 09-25-2014 |
20140367369 | Method for Laser Engraved Reflective Surface Structures - Techniques or processes for providing markings on products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the products have housings and the markings are to be provided on the housings. For example, a housing for a particular product can include an outer housing surface and the markings can be provided on the outer housing surface so as to be visible from the outside of the housing. The markings may be precisely formed using a laser. Processing may be used to increase reflectivity of the markings. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370325 | Laser Engraved Reflective Surface Structures - Markings on products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the products have housings and the markings are to be provided on the housings. For example, a housing for a particular product can include an outer housing surface and the markings can be provided on the outer housing surface so as to be visible from the outside of the housing. The markings may be precisely formed using a laser. Processing may be used to increase reflectivity of the markings. | 12-18-2014 |
20150021091 | MOLDED SPLITTER STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Molded splitter structures and systems and methods for manufacturing molded splitter structures are disclosed. | 01-22-2015 |
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20120197733 | SKILL CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for customizing content for presentation via a social or business networking service. In some examples, a method may involve an automated mechanism for identifying a plurality of members (e.g., member profiles) to indicate a particular skill possessed by the respective members. Next, the method may involve ranking the plurality of tagged members relative to one another based on a calculated skill level of the particular skill using a computer processor and generating customization information based upon member profile information in the member profiles of the plurality of members with the particular skill and the rankings of the members who possess the particular skill and causing the customization information to be delivered to one of the plurality of members with a particular skill. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197863 | SKILL EXTRACTION SYSTEM - In an example, disclosed is a machine automated method of identifying a set of skills. In some examples, the method includes extracting a plurality of skill seed phrases from a plurality of member profiles of a social networking site, creating a plurality of disambiguated skill seed phrases by disambiguating the plurality of skill seed phrases using one or more computer processors, and de-duplicating the plurality of disambiguated skill seed phrases to create a plurality of de-duplicated skill seed phrases. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197993 | SKILL RANKING SYSTEM - In an example disclosed is a method of ranking social networking service member skills by retrieving from non-volatile storage a plurality of member profiles created by a plurality of members of a social networking service, running a text classification algorithm to determine which of the plurality of members possesses a skill that matches any of a plurality of provided skills and associated skill attributes; and for at least one skill of the plurality of provided skills, identifying the plurality of members that possess the skill and ranking the plurality of members relative to one another using a ranking algorithm, the ranking algorithm being based in part upon weighted interactions among the plurality of members that possess the given skill, the weighted interactions comprising endorsements between a first member who possesses the given skill and a second member who possesses the given skill. | 08-02-2012 |
20140025427 | INFERRING AND SUGGESTING ATTRIBUTE VALUES FOR A SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICE - Disclosed in some examples is a method of inferring one or more attribute values of a member of a social networking service by collecting a plurality of attribute values associated with attributes of a plurality of members of a social networking service, the plurality of attribute values including member profile information; and inferring one or more attribute values regarding a particular member in the plurality of members based upon the collected plurality of attribute values and a plurality of collected attribute values of the particular member. | 01-23-2014 |
20140081928 | SKILL EXTRACTION SYSTEM - In an example, disclosed is a machine automated method of identifying a set of skills. In some examples, the method includes extracting a plurality of skill seed phrases from a plurality of member profiles of a social networking site, creating a plurality of disambiguated skill seed phrases by disambiguating the plurality of skill seed phrases using one or more computer processors, and de-duplicating the plurality of disambiguated skill seed phrases to create a plurality of de-duplicated skill seed phrases. | 03-20-2014 |
20140129631 | SKILLS ENDORSEMENTS - Disclosed in some examples is a method comprising determining a first set of high ranking skills, the first set containing skills possessed by a member of the social networking service based upon the member's user profile; determining a second set of high ranking skills, the second set containing skills for a second member of the social networking service based on the second member's user profile; determining a third set of high ranking skills, the third set being the intersection between the first and second set of high ranking skills; and suggesting one or more of the skills in the third set of high ranking skills to the member for endorsement of the second member with respect to that skill. | 05-08-2014 |