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20100049125 | DELAY MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICE - A delay mechanism for staging the operation of an automatic injection apparatus ( | 02-25-2010 |
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20130117040 | Method and System for Supporting a Health Regimen - A method and user interface for supporting a health regimen comprising: grouping a plurality of participants into a matched group; providing, to each participant of the matched group, a body metric measurement device configured to communicate remotely with a network; receiving a set of body metric measurement data over the network from the participant and a portion of the participants of the matched group; storing the set of body metric measurement data on a server; determining a trend in the body metric measurement of the participant; determining a trend in the body metric measurement of the portion of the matched group; providing feedback to the participant based on the trend of the participant relative to the trend of the portion of the matched group; providing, to each participant of the matched group, a health regimen curriculum; and providing a physical motivational incentive to the participant. | 05-09-2013 |
20140214442 | Systems and Methods for Tracking Participants in a Health Improvement Program - System and methods for tracking participants in a health improvement program are provided herein. A method includes receiving a plurality of requests to participate in a health program from a plurality of participants, each of the plurality of participants being associated with a health condition requiring improvement, matching participants into a participant group, defining a group program, the group program having an overall program time frame, the group program further having a series of sub-programs that when executed by the participants in the participant group aid the participants in achieving the common heath goal, initiating a first sub-program of the series of sub-programs for all participants at a specified start time, and tracking performance of the participants in the participant group during the series of sub-programs until completion of the group program. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214443 | Systems and Methods for Displaying Metrics Associated With a Health Improvement Program - System and methods for tracking participants in a health improvement program are provided herein. A method includes tracking performance of participants in a group program, the group program having an overall program time frame, the group program having one or more sub-programs that when executed by the participants in the participant group aid the participants in achieving the common heath goal, each of the sub-programs comprising a task to be completed by the participant; and generating, for each participant in the group program, a first visual display that represents a current completion percentage for at least one of a sub-program and the group program, the current completion percentage being calculated from a completion percentage of each of the one or more sub-programs, and a second visual display that represents a current completion percentage of the group program. | 07-31-2014 |
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20090303994 | INTEGRATED SECURITY SWITCH - An integrated security switch and related method for managing connectivity and security among networks. The integrated security switch includes a security function connectable with a first network and at least one switching function connectable with a second network. A common management interface driven by both command line interface and graphic user interface protocols manages the switching function via a management path dedicated between the security function and the switching function. The common management interface enables secure switching of traffic to flow via a traffic path dedicated between the switching function and the security function. Typically, the traffic is a flow of data between the Internet and a group of networked users such as a wide area network. | 12-10-2009 |
20100153507 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA - A method of processing electronic data includes receiving electronic data, and scanning at least a portion of the electronic data against a first signature, wherein the first signature is not data-type dependent. A method of processing electronic data includes receiving electronic data to be scanned, identifying a portion of the electronic data, wherein the portion is represented as an object, and assigning one or more procedures to scan the portion based at least in part on the object. A system for processing electronic data includes an input for receiving electronic data, a processor configured for identifying one or more portions of the electronic data, each of the one or more portions represented as a typed object, and a buffer configured to store data associated with no more than one object at a time. | 06-17-2010 |
20130333019 | INTEGRATED SECURITY SWITCH - An integrated security switch and related method for managing connectivity and security among networks. The integrated security switch includes a security function connectable with a first network and at least one switching function connectable with a second network. A common management interface driven by both command line interface and graphic user interface protocols manages the switching function via a management path dedicated between the security function and the switching function. The common management interface enables secure switching of traffic to flow via a traffic path dedicated between the switching function and the security function. Typically, the traffic is a flow of data between the Internet and a group of networked users such as a wide area network. | 12-12-2013 |
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20140029751 | DOCUMENT-AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO A SHARED WORKSPACE - Various embodiments described herein each provide one or more of systems, methods, software, and data structures that facilitate document-authorized access to a shared workspace. Some of these embodiments provide access to a shared workspace, such as a document review comment repository, through data embedded within a document. Mere possession of a document with a key, or other data element, allows a possessor of the document to participate in a workflow process. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032500 | INTERMITTENT CONNECTIVITY TOLERANT REPLICATED DOCUMENT COLLABORATION WORKSPACES - Various embodiments provide one or more of systems, methods, and software that replicate a document workspace, including comments and participant information. Some embodiments allow participants to view and manipulate comments while a network connection is not available. Additionally, the document typically contains knowledge of a comment repository holding comments submitted by participants which eliminates a need for a comment discovery mechanism. Some embodiments provide various means for viewing, modifying, and adding comments even while disconnected from the network. Comments made while disconnected may later be pushed to the repository when a connection becomes available. Further embodiments may provide a background notification via a user interface to notify participants when new comments are received or new reviewers are added. | 01-30-2014 |
20140033294 | Content review with proxy comment management - Techniques for content review with proxy comment management are presented. Comments associated with content review are managed separately from the content itself. Some comments are associated with participants internal to a secure network where the comments are managed while other comments are originally received from external participants located outside the secure network. The external comments are adopted by one or more of the internal participants that act as proxies for the external participants and their supplied comments. The proxy relationship permits the external comments to be added to the comments for the content review within the secure network. | 01-30-2014 |
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20100052284 | MULTI-PERSON TRICYCLE - Various embodiments of a multi-person tricycle are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes two front drive wheel assemblies, each having an independent drive train assembly, and includes a rear wheel assembly operably connected to a steering mechanism which may be simultaneously or independently operated by one or more riders. Steering is controlled by either rider via a single steering mechanism. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle may be configured or designed to enable two front riders to sit side-by-side, and further may be configured or designed to enable each rider to independently exert and/or vary his or her own pedaling force and/or pedaling cadence without substantially affecting steering of the vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the entire tricycle apparatus may be constructed or assembled using components of two ordinary bicycles and a few other commonly available parts. The tricycle apparatus may disassemble easily into several components and/or assemblies which collectively take up relatively little volume, thereby facilitating ease of shipment and storage. Additionally, re-assembly of the tricycle may be quickly and easily performed by a person without requiring use of any tools. The multi-person tricycle is easy to operate and provides for improved safety when navigating through street traffic because the configuration of the tricycle places the riders' head heights at an even level with passenger cars. | 03-04-2010 |
20120181769 | MULTI-PERSON TRICYCLE - Various embodiments of a multi-person tricycle are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes two front drive wheel assemblies, each having an independent drive train assembly, and includes a rear wheel assembly operably connected to a steering mechanism which may be simultaneously or independently operated by one or more riders. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle may be configured or designed to enable two front riders to sit side-by-side, and further may be configured or designed to enable each rider to independently exert and/or vary his or her own pedaling force and/or pedaling cadence without substantially affecting steering of the vehicle. | 07-19-2012 |
20140175770 | MULTI-PERSON TRICYCLE - Various embodiments of a multi-person tricycle are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes two front drive wheel assemblies, each having an independent drive train assembly, and includes a rear wheel assembly operably connected to a steering mechanism which may be simultaneously or independently operated by one or more riders. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes a lockable/unlockable pedal connection assembly which: (i) provides the ability for any single rider to simultaneously power two or more independent drive trains; and which (ii) provides the ability for two (or more) simultaneous riders to separately and independently power their respective drive trains by means of a dynamically adjustable coupling/decoupling mechanism. | 06-26-2014 |
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20080288461 | SWIVEL SEARCH SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for performing an integrated search is provided. An interface is provided that allows users to search and select any data related to a searchable term. Searchable terms may comprise titles of content, actors, and tags. Upon receiving results from the initial search, the user progresses through the initial search by selecting a result from the initial search and conducting a further search of that selection. The search may progress through many layers of searching in order to find information useful to the user and the user may perform actions based upon results of the search. The search implements a display with two columns, the first column displaying selectable data, and the second column displaying results to the selected data. The search is further customizable based upon a privacy level selected by the user. | 11-20-2008 |
20100142730 | CROSSFADING OF AUDIO SIGNALS - A technique is disclosed to implement crossfading of audio tracks. In one embodiment, the function describing the fade out of the ending audio track and/or the slope describing the fade in of the beginning audio track may be altered to increase the perceptible overlap of the two tracks. In another embodiment, the duration of the fade out and/or of the fade in may be altered to increase the perceptible overlap of the two tracks. In other embodiments, one or both of the function and/or duration of the fade out and/or fade in effect may be altered to improve the perceptibility of the overlap or the audio tracks. | 06-10-2010 |
20100228549 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LANGUAGE TO USE FOR SPEECH GENERATED BY A TEXT TO SPEECH ENGINE - Algorithms for synthesizing speech used to identify media assets are provided. Speech may be selectively synthesized from text strings associated with media assets, where each text string can be associated with a native string language (e.g., the language of the string). When several text strings are associated with at least two distinct languages, a series of rules can be applied to the strings to identify a single voice language to use for synthesizing the speech content from the text strings. In some embodiments, a prioritization scheme can be applied to the text strings to identify the more important text strings. The rules can include, for example, selecting a voice language based on the prioritization scheme, a default language associated with an electronic device, the ability of a voice language to speak text in a different language, or any other suitable rule. | 09-09-2010 |
20100229094 | AUDIO PREVIEW OF MUSIC - Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for providing an audio preview of songs and other audio elements. In some embodiments, the electronic device can provide a user-controllable pointer scrollable through various categories, such as different genres or artists. Responsive to each movement of the pointer, the electronic device can select a song from the pointed-to category and can play a portion of the selected song. In other embodiments, music groups can be defined, where each music group includes songs that go well together. The electronic device can play, in succession, a portion of one song from each of the music groups. Responsive to a user selection of a playing portion, the electronic device can create a playlist based on the music group of the selected playing portion. | 09-09-2010 |
20100309334 | CAMERA IMAGE SELECTION BASED ON DETECTED DEVICE MOVEMENT - Systems and methods are providing for selecting one or more of several images captured in sequence and stored in a buffer in response to receiving a user instruction to store a captured image. An electronic device can capture information describing the movement of the device at the time each of the several images was captured, such that each image can be associated with specific device movement information. The electronic device can then select the one of the captured and buffered images for which the movement information of the device satisfies particular criteria. This can ensure that the particular image stored is not blurry due to device movement at the time the image was captured. | 12-09-2010 |
20130166278 | Systems and Methods for Determining the Language to Use for Speech Generated by a Text to Speech Engine - Algorithms for synthesizing speech used to identify media assets are provided. Speech may be selectively synthesized from text strings associated with media assets, where each text string can be associated with a native string language (e.g., the language of the string). When several text strings are associated with at least two distinct languages, a series of rules can be applied to the strings to identify a single voice language to use for synthesizing the speech content from the text strings. In some embodiments, a prioritization scheme can be applied to the text strings to identify the more important text strings. The rules can include, for example, selecting a voice language based on the prioritization scheme, a default language associated with an electronic device, the ability of a voice language to speak text in a different language, or any other suitable rule. | 06-27-2013 |
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20100033422 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MOTION SENSOR GENERATED DATA - Systems and methods for processing data from a motion sensor to detect intentional movements of a device are provided. An electronic device having a motion sensor may process motion sensor data along one or more dimensions to generate an acceleration value representative of the movement of the electronic device. The electronic device may then determine whether the acceleration value changes from less than a low threshold, to more than a high threshold, and again to less than the low threshold within a particular amount of time, reflecting an intentional movement of the electronic device by the user. In response to determining that the acceleration value is associated with an intentional movement of the electronic device, the electronic device may perform a particular event or operation. For example, in response to detecting that an electronic device has been shaken, the electronic device may shuffle a media playlist. | 02-11-2010 |
20100082970 | Method and System for Ensuring Sequential Playback of Digital Media - Techniques for ensuring that media playback proceeds sequentially through media content of a digital media asset are disclosed. In one embodiment, distinct portions (e.g., segments) of a digital media asset can be separately encrypted such that on playback decoded data being output from at least one prior portion can be used to derive a cryptographic key that is used in decrypting a subsequent portion of the digital media asset. | 04-01-2010 |
20100198375 | AUDIO USER INTERFACE FOR DISPLAYLESS ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This invention is directed to an audio menu provided in an electronic device having no display. The electronic device can further include an input interface having only a single sensing element (e.g., a single button) for controlling audio playback of the device and for accessing and controlling the device audio menu. In response to a particular input detected by the single sensing element, the electronic device can enable an audio menu mode and play back audio clips associated with different menu options. The user can provide selection instructions using the single sensing element during the playback of an audio clip to select the menu option associated with the played back audio clip. In some embodiments, the audio menu can be multi-dimensional (e.g., the device plays back audio clips for sub-options in response to a selection of a menu option). Suitable menu options can include, for example, groupings of audio (e.g., playlists), options to toggle (e.g., a shuffle option), or options associated with particular metadata tags associated with audio available to the device. | 08-05-2010 |
20110125929 | DYNAMIC INTERPRETATION OF USER INPUT IN A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The embodiments describe both the interpreting and modifying the interpretation of an input event to an electronic device having limited user input resources. The input event interpretation can be based in part on a connection state of the device. In some cases, the interpretation of the input event can also be based upon an indication of a current operating state of the device in addition to or exclusive of the connection state. Furthermore, in some embodiments, an operating state of the portable electronic device can be resolved based in part on the connection state of the portable electronic device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110225492 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Marquee Scrolling within a Display Area - A method, performed at a portable electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, includes displaying a list of items on the display. The method also includes displaying an item in the list with just a portion of the item visible on the display. The method further includes detecting a first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface at a location that corresponds to the item. The method further includes, in response to detecting the first gesture, marquee scrolling the item in a predefined marquee scrolling direction. | 09-15-2011 |
20120011437 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for User Interface Screen Navigation - A method of navigating between user interface screens, including displaying a third user interface screen in a plurality of user interface screens that also includes a first and a second predefined user interface screen, the third user interface screen being other than the first and the second predefined user interface screen; detecting a finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display while displaying the third user interface screen, and in response to detecting the finger gesture on the touch-sensitive display, replacing display of the third user interface screen with display of the first predefined user interface screen when the detected finger gesture is a first finger gesture, and replacing display of the third user interface screen with display of the second predefined user interface screen when the detected finger gesture is a second finger gesture that is a reverse of the first finger gesture. | 01-12-2012 |
20130141328 | Dynamic Interpretation of User Input in a Portable Electronic Device - The embodiments describe both the interpreting and modifying the interpretation of an input event to an electronic device having limited user input resources. The input event interpretation can be based in part on a connection state of the device. In some cases, the interpretation of the input event can also be based upon an indication of a current operating state of the device in addition to or exclusive of the connection state. Furthermore, in some embodiments, an operating state of the portable electronic device can be resolved based in part on the connection state of the portable electronic device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130225196 | Geo-Fence Generation and Updating Based on Device Movement Patterns - The disclosed implementations provide a system and method of generating or updating a geo-fence surrounding a geographic region based on movement patterns of a device operating within the geographic region. In some implementations, an anchor location is selected by a user or application. A default geo-fence can be generated to surround a region containing the anchor point. Data points are collected by the device based on sensor data and time stamps collected over a selectable period of time. The system analyzes the data points to generate a geo-fence surrounding a geographic region containing the anchor location (if no default geo-fence is defined) or updates the default geo-fence to encompass more or less of the geographic region. | 08-29-2013 |
20140071046 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MOTION SENSOR GENERATED DATA - Systems and methods for processing data from a motion sensor to detect intentional movements of a device are provided. An electronic device having a motion sensor may process motion sensor data along one or more dimensions to generate an acceleration value representative of the movement of the electronic device. The electronic device may then determine whether the acceleration value changes from less than a low threshold, to more than a high threshold, and again to less than the low threshold within a particular amount of time, reflecting an intentional movement of the electronic device by the user. In response to determining that the acceleration value is associated with an intentional movement of the electronic device, the electronic device may perform a particular event or operation. For example, in response to detecting that an electronic device has been shaken, the electronic device may shuffle a media playlist. | 03-13-2014 |
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20080207588 | Spiro-Heterocyclic Chromans, Thiochromans and Dihydroquinolines - The present invention is concerned with certain novel derivatives of Formula I, | 08-28-2008 |
20090018145 | Compositions and their use as anti-tumor agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreating carcinomas) and mesotheliomas. | 01-15-2009 |
20090131445 | Furazano '3, 4-B! Pyrazines and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 05-21-2009 |
20090143411 | Thiophens and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 06-04-2009 |
20100222356 | Furazano '3, 4-B! Pyrazines and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 09-02-2010 |
20110178087 | Compositions and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 07-21-2011 |
20120071513 | Compositions and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 03-22-2012 |
20120088783 | CHROMAN DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to novel chroman derivatives, stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I | 04-12-2012 |
20120178754 | Furazano '3, 4-B! Pyrazines and Their Use as Anti-Tumor Agents - The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as methods for using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumors. Examples of specific tumor types that the compounds may be used to treat include, but are not limited to sarcomas, melanomas, neuroblastomas, carcinomas (including but not limited to lung, renal cell, ovarian, liver, bladder, and pancreatic carcinomas), and mesotheliomas. | 07-12-2012 |
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20080263086 | Systems and methods for information exchange using object warehousing - Embodiments of the present invention improve information exchange, and in particular, the exchange of data objects between different software systems. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of exchanging information comprising analyzing the attributes of the objects. Objects may be stored in a repository and retrieved using attributes. In some applications, objects are received and sent to participants without accessing any information in the objects themselves. Different applications include object warehousing operable across different communication mediums that support different names or name spaces, classes, aliases, groups, geospatial information, or tokens, or combinations thereof. | 10-23-2008 |
20100025311 | VEHICLE-INTEGRATED WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM - A vehicle-integrated water harvesting system is provided that enables water-vapor or condensation in a vehicle to be captured, and made available onboard the vehicle for drinking or other uses. The system includes a water emitting component and may include a purification system operatively connected to the water emitting component. The purification system at least partially purifies the water and then sends the purified water to a storage reservoir or directly to a dispenser or outlet. | 02-04-2010 |
20120022777 | AUTOMATIC CREATION OF SCENIC TOURS USING POINTS OF INTEREST - A method is provided for presenting audio information related to scenic points of interest (POIs) to a user traveling along a predetermined route. The predetermined route is guided by a navigation device for providing audio navigation announcements that include turn-by-turn directions to the user. The predetermined route is defined between the starting location and a destination that includes scenic POIs. Audio navigation announcements are output to the user for selectively guiding the user along the predetermined route. An active region around each POI while traveling along the predetermined route is used to identify a current POI. Audio POI information is reproduced relating to the current POI while the user is within the active region of the current POI. Audio POI information reproduced to the user is selectively scheduled at a time not conflicting with the audio navigation announcements output to the user. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TOUR - Systems and methods are provided for producing tours. The system includes, but is not limited to a data storage device that is configured to store a plurality of POI inputs and/or routes. A server is operatively coupled to the data storage device and is configured to host a website accessible via a worldwide computer network, obtain a search criterion from a user accessing the website, retrieve a subset of the POI inputs and/or routes corresponding to the search criterion from the data storage device, arrange the POI inputs and/or routes of the subset in a manner corresponding to the search criterion to form the tour, at least temporarily store the tour in an electronic file compatible with a mobile device, and electronically deliver the electronic file to the user. | 02-09-2012 |
20120089615 | NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE FOR SEMANTIC SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SUPPORT LOCAL POI DISCOVERY - A neighborhood guide system, related method and associated database for providing information about businesses and other locations to a vehicle driver, or other user, in a more natural and informative manner than traditional IVR systems. When interacting with the user, the neighborhood guide system typically will only provide choices for the user to select from based on a user request that are in the particular vicinity of the user. Further, the neighborhood guide system provides usable information about the selected business by the user, such as hours of operation, cost, ratings, parking, etc. | 04-12-2012 |
20120095675 | METHOD FOR CREATING AND TAKING A DRIVING TOUR - Embodiments of methods for creating and taking a driving tour using information derived from crowd sourcing are disclosed herein. A method includes, but is not limited to accessing an Internet website that is configured to enable a user to compose a driving tour based in part on the information derived from crowd sourcing and in part on a user-specified criterion. The method further includes inputting the user-specified criterion into the Internet website. The method further includes creating the driving tour using the Internet website, the driving tour having a point of interest. The method further includes obtaining an electronic file from the Internet website containing the driving tour. The method further includes loading the electronic file into a mobile device. The method still further includes utilizing the mobile device and the electronic file to take the driving tour. | 04-19-2012 |
20120242587 | CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEM - A character recognition system includes, but is not limited to, a touchpad including a touch sensing surface for generating a first signal in response to a touch, the first signal corresponding to a location of the touch on the touch sensing surface, the touchpad further including a topographical feature associated with the touch sensing surface, the topographical feature configured to guide a touching member in a predetermined pattern along the touch sensing surface, the predetermined pattern corresponding with a predetermined set of characters. The system also includes an output device for communicatively coupling with a controlled device. The system further includes a processor communicatively coupled with the touchpad and the output device. The processor receives the first signal, detects a pattern of the touch, generates a second signal corresponding to the pattern, and instructs the output device to output the second signal. | 09-27-2012 |
20130117021 | MESSAGE AND VEHICLE INTERFACE INTEGRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system uses an integration application to extract an information feature from a message and to provide the information feature to a vehicle interface device which acts on the information feature to provide a service. The extracted information feature may be automatically acted upon, or may be outputted for review, editing, and/or selection before being acted on. The vehicle interface device may include a navigation system, infotainment system, telephone, and/or a head unit. The message may be received by the vehicle interface device or from a portable or remote device in linked communication with the vehicle interface device. The message may be a voice-based or text-based message. The service may include placing a call, sending a message, or providing navigation instructions using the information feature. An off-board or back-end service provider in communication with the integration application may extract and/or transcribe the information feature and/or provide a service. | 05-09-2013 |
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20100017413 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING VALUE - Systems and methods are provided for transferring value from a first user to a second user by using substantially random codes that are associated with the values to be transferred. A trusted authority enables users to create user accounts used to store value. A first user may request a payment code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to a second user, who may submit the payment code to the trusted authority. If the payment code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. Alternatively, the second user may request an invoice code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to the first user, who may submit the invoice code to the trusted authority. If the invoice code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. | 01-21-2010 |
20140081851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING VALUE - Systems and methods are provided for transferring value from a first user to a second user by using substantially random codes that are associated with the values to be transferred. A trusted authority enables users to create user accounts used to store value. A first user may request a payment code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to a second user, who may submit the payment code to the trusted authority. If the payment code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. Alternatively, the second user may request an invoice code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to the first user, who may submit the invoice code to the trusted authority. If the invoice code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081867 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING VALUE - Systems and methods are provided for transferring value from a first user to a second user by using substantially random codes that are associated with the values to be transferred. A trusted authority enables users to create user accounts used to store value. A first user may request a payment code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to a second user, who may submit the payment code to the trusted authority. If the payment code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. Alternatively, the second user may request an invoice code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to the first user, who may submit the invoice code to the trusted authority. If the invoice code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081868 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING VALUE - Systems and methods are provided for transferring value from a first user to a second user by using substantially random codes that are associated with the values to be transferred. A trusted authority enables users to create user accounts used to store value. A first user may request a payment code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to a second user, who may submit the payment code to the trusted authority. If the payment code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. Alternatively, the second user may request an invoice code, which is associated with a specified value, and may be communicated to the first user, who may submit the invoice code to the trusted authority. If the invoice code is valid, the trusted authority debits the specified value from the first user's account and credits the specified value to the second user's account. | 03-20-2014 |
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20090135731 | DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING BY A WIRELESS DEVICE - Techniques for monitoring radio and network conditions to improve performance for a wireless device are described. A diagnostic monitoring module may receive diagnostic messages from a modem via a diagnostic interface at the wireless device. The module may process (e.g., parse) the diagnostic messages to obtain network status information indicative of the status of a radio network. The module may provide the network status information to an application for use to control communication with the radio network. The module may also process the diagnostic messages to obtain diagnostic information indicative of the performance of a radio connection or a data session or both for the wireless device. The module may send the diagnostic information to a network server for network monitoring, debugging, etc. | 05-28-2009 |
20110166468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND PRESENTING ARRHYTHMIA INFORMATION TO FACILITATE HEART ARRHYTHMIA IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT - A system and method for presenting information relating to heart data can involve operations including identifying arrhythmia events in physiological data obtained for a living being, receiving human assessments of at least a portion of the arrhythmia events, determining a measure of correlation between the human assessments and the identified events, and selectively presenting information regarding the identified events based on the measure of correlation. The operations can also include identifying atrial fibrillation events in physiological data obtained for a living being, obtaining heart rate data for the living being, and presenting information regarding the heart rate data and duration of the atrial fibrillation events together with a common time scale to pictographically represent heart rate trend with atrial fibrillation burden during a defined time period. | 07-07-2011 |
20120089727 | SERVICE DESIGN CENTER FOR DEVICE ASSISTED SERVICES - A technique involves modular storage of network service plan components and provisioning of same. A subset of the capabilities of a service design system can be granted to a sandbox system to enable customization of service plan offerings or other controls. | 04-12-2012 |
20130132854 | Service Plan Design, User Interfaces, Application Programming Interfaces, and Device Management - Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses to enable subscribers of mobile wireless communication devices to view, research, select and customize service plans; to create and manage device groups, share and set permission controls for service plans among devices in device groups; to manage communication services through graphical user interfaces; to sponsor and promote service plans; and to design, manage, and control communication services through application programming interfaces. | 05-23-2013 |
20130304616 | TEXT NOT AVAILABLE - A technique involves modular storage of network service plan components and provisioning of same. A subset of the capabilities of a service design system can be granted to a sandbox system to enable customization of service plan offerings or other controls. | 11-14-2013 |
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20100229527 | TRANSLATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE PROVIDING AN UPSTREAM BYPASS FLOW EXIT - A variable area fan nozzle assembly for a turbofan engine includes a nacelle having an aft edge and a translating nozzle segment having a forward edge and a first end. The nozzle segment is movably disposed behind the aft edge such that an upstream bypass flow exit is defined between the aft edge and the forward edge when the nozzle segment is in a deployed position. A deflector is disposed between the aft edge and the forward edge proximate to the first end. The deflector substantially prevents bypass flow from exiting the upstream bypass flow exit in a region that is proximate to the first end. | 09-16-2010 |
20100260602 | INLET SECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE NACELLE - A nacelle inlet for an aircraft engine of a type having an engine fan case with a forward flange includes an acoustic inner barrel having a forward edge and an aft edge, an outer shell having a nose lip portion with a trailing inner edge, and an outer barrel portion having an aft portion. The nacelle inlet also includes an aft attachment flange configured to attach the inlet to the forward flange of the engine fan case, and an aft bulkhead having an aft end and connecting the outer barrel portion of the outer shell to the aft attachment flange. The forward edge of the acoustic inner barrel is connected to the trailing inner edge of the nose lip portion, and the aft portion of the inner barrel is attached to the aft attachment flange. | 10-14-2010 |
20110197973 | INLET SECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE NACELLE - A nacelle inlet for an aircraft engine of a type having an engine fan case with a forward flange includes an acoustic inner barrel having a forward edge and an aft edge, an outer shell having a nose lip portion with a trailing inner edge, and an outer barrel portion having an aft portion. The nacelle inlet also includes an aft attachment flange configured to attach the inlet to the forward flange of the engine fan case, and an aft bulkhead having an aft end and connecting the outer barrel portion of the outer shell to the aft attachment flange. The forward edge of the acoustic inner barrel is connected to the trailing inner edge of the nose lip portion, and the aft portion of the inner barrel is attached to the aft attachment flange. | 08-18-2011 |
20110296813 | VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE WITH BYPASS FLOW - The exit area of a nozzle assembly is varied by translating a ring assembly located at a rear of the engine nacelle. The ring may be axially translatable along the axis of the engine. As the ring translates, the trailing edge of the ring defines a variable nozzle exit area. Translation of the ring creates an upstream exit at a leading edge of the ring assembly. The upstream exit can be used to bleed or otherwise spill flow excess from the engine bypass duct. As the engine operates in various flight conditions, the ring can be translated to obtain lower fan pressure ratios and thereby increase the efficiency of the engine. Fairings partially enclose actuator components for reduced drag. | 12-08-2011 |
20130118599 | NACELLE - A nacelle is configured to be coupled to an underside of a wing so as to form a clearance space therebetween. The nacelle includes at least a first cowling which at least partially defines an inlet of the nacelle and which at least partially defines an outlet of the nacelle. The first cowling can include a unitary portion that extends continuously from the inlet to the outlet. The first cowling can also include a flattened surface. | 05-16-2013 |
20130220435 | NACELLE - A nacelle includes at least a first cowling which at least partially defines an inlet of the nacelle and which at least partially defines an outlet of the nacelle. The first cowling can include a unitary portion that extends continuously from the inlet to the outlet. The nacelle also includes a second cowling that at least partially defines the inlet and which translates relative to the first cowling. The nacelle can include a third cowling that at least partially defines the outlet and translates relative to the first cowling. | 08-29-2013 |
20130327886 | NACELLE - A nacelle configured to be coupled to an underside of a wing so as to form a clearance space therebetween includes at least a lip defining an inlet and a first cowling disposed aft of the lip. The first cowling has an outer surface with at least one concave region that is depressed relative to another region of the outer surface. In some aspects, the depressed region can be disposed on an inboard side of the wing, for example, on an upper surface of the first cowling facing a wing. The nacelle can include a second cowling disposed between the lip and the first cowling and the first cowling can translate in a longitudinal direction relative to the second cowling. | 12-12-2013 |
20140064927 | INLET SECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE NACELLE - A nacelle inlet for an aircraft engine of a type having an engine fan case with a forward flange includes an acoustic inner barrel having a forward edge and an aft edge, an outer shell having a nose lip portion with a trailing inner edge, and an outer barrel portion having an aft portion. The nacelle inlet also includes an aft attachment flange configured to attach the inlet to the forward flange of the engine fan case, and an aft bulkhead having an aft end and connecting the outer barrel portion of the outer shell to the aft attachment flange. The forward edge of the acoustic inner barrel is connected to the trailing inner edge of the nose lip portion, and the aft portion of the inner barrel is attached to the aft attachment flange. | 03-06-2014 |
20140234081 | TRANSLATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE PROVIDING AN UPSTREAM BYPASS FLOW EXIT - A variable area fan nozzle assembly for a turbofan engine includes a nacelle having an aft edge and a translating nozzle segment having a forward edge and a first end. The nozzle segment is movably disposed behind the aft edge such that an upstream bypass flow exit is defined between the aft edge and the forward edge when the nozzle segment is in a deployed position. A deflector is disposed between the aft edge and the forward edge proximate to the first end. The deflector substantially prevents bypass flow from exiting the upstream bypass flow exit in a region that is proximate to the first end. | 08-21-2014 |
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20090229959 | DUAL MODE SWITCH - A switching apparatus has a normally-open switching device comprising first and second normally-open switches and a normally-closed switching device comprising first and second normally-closed switches. The switching apparatus also has an actuator operable in conjunction with the switching devices such that: (a) in a neutral actuator mode the first and second normally-open switches remain open, and the first and second normally-closed switches remain closed, (b) in a first operation mode the actuator operates on the first normally-closed switch and the first normally-open switch, and (c) in a second operation mode the actuator operates on the second normally-closed switch and the second normally-open switch. | 09-17-2009 |
20110204602 | AIRBAG FRAME APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a frame configured for supporting a vehicle airbag device. Support assemblies are movably connected to the frame. Each support assembly includes an airbag connecting member engaging a spring member. Pressing the airbag connecting member towards the frame compresses the spring member. An electrical switch assembly is connected to the frame. The electrical switch assembly includes at least one push button electrical switch for connecting to an electrical circuit. Pressing at least one support assembly a predetermined distance lowers a portion of the at least one support assembly towards the frame for urging a vehicle airbag device capable of being connected to a connecting end of each airbag connecting member, against at least one switch in the electrical switch assembly. | 08-25-2011 |
20130277951 | AIRBAG FRAME APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a frame configured for supporting a vehicle airbag device. Support assemblies are movably connected to the frame. Each support assembly includes an airbag connecting member engaging a spring member. Pressing the airbag connecting member towards the frame compresses the spring member. An electrical switch assembly is connected to the frame. The electrical switch assembly includes at least one push button electrical switch for connecting to an electrical circuit. Pressing at least one support assembly a predetermined distance lowers a portion of the at least one support assembly towards the frame for urging a vehicle airbag device capable of being connected to a connecting end of each airbag connecting member, against at least one switch in the electrical switch assembly. | 10-24-2013 |
20140070520 | AIRBAG FRAME APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a frame having multiple openings for slidably receiving multiple airbag support assemblies. Each support assembly includes an airbag coupling member slidably disposed in a one of the openings in the frame for maintaining a spring member between the frame and the airbag device. The airbag coupling member has a coupling end protruding from a first side of the frame facing the airbag device for connecting to the airbag device. Pressing the airbag device towards the frame compresses the spring member therebetween. An electrical switch assembly is connected to the frame. The electrical switch assembly includes an electrical switch for a circuit. The electrical switch has a push button that continuously engages the airbag device when the frame is connected to the airbag device via an airbag coupling member, to maintain the electrical switch between the frame and the airbag device. | 03-13-2014 |
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20080279386 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCRYPTING MEDIA PROGRAMS FOR LATER PURCHASE AND VIEWING - A system and method for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. The method includes accepting a receiver ID associated with a receiver key stored in a memory of the receiver, determining a pairing key for encrypting communications between the conditional access module and the receiver, encrypting the pairing key with the receiver key, and transmitting a message comprising the encrypted pairing key to the receiver. The apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving a data stream transmitting a media program encrypted according to a media encryption key and an encrypted media encryption key and a conditional access module, communicatively coupleable with the receiver. | 11-13-2008 |
20080313474 | SUPER ENCRYPTED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF MEDIA PROGRAMS WITH SMARTCARD GENERATED KEYS - A method and apparatus for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. In summary, the present invention describes a system and method for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay. The method comprises the steps of accepting encrypted access control information and the program material encrypted according to a first encryption key, the access control information including a first encryption key and control data; decrypting the received access control information to produce the first encryption key; decrypting the program material using the first encryption key; re-encrypting the program material using according to a second encryption key; encrypting the second encryption key according to a third encryption key to produce a fourth encryption key; and providing the re-encrypted program material and a fourth encryption key for storage. The apparatus comprises a conditional access module, for accepting encrypted access control information and the program material encrypted according to a first encryption key, the encrypted access control information including the first encryption key and temporally-variant control data, the control access module comprising a first decryption module, for decrypting the access control information to produce the first encryption key; a first encryption module, for encrypting a second encryption key with a third encryption key to produce a fourth encryption key; and a second decryption module for decrypting the fourth encryption key to produce the second encryption key. | 12-18-2008 |
20090028317 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CALLBACKS FROM A USER DEVICE USING AN IP NETWORK - A system and method for providing callbacks includes a content processing system or head end and a user device generating a callback signal and communicating the callback signal to a head end or content processing system using an Internet protocol. | 01-29-2009 |
20090055876 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN OVERLAY CODE FOR A SET TOP BOX FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - A communication system | 02-26-2009 |
20090086969 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTENT TO A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR A MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT USING AN ENCRYPTION - A communication system | 04-02-2009 |
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20110202952 | NETWORK FRAUD PREVENTION VIA REGISTRATION AND VERIFICATION - An apparatus for controlling fraud in a satellite signal delivery system. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a receive antenna for receiving at least one satellite signal, and a module, coupled to the receive antenna, for selectively delivering the at least one satellite signal to at least one receiver via an output of the module, wherein the module creates an association between the module and the at least one receiver upon installation of the at least one receiver to the output, such that the module delivers the at least one satellite signal to the at least one receiver only when the association is present. | 08-18-2011 |
20110231881 | DIRECT BROADCAST SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION METHODS - A direct broadcast system having a high altitude communication device that transmits broadcast signals, which are received by an antenna, is provided. The system includes an outdoor unit (ODU) electrically coupled to the antenna. The ODU includes a low noise block converter (LNB) that receives and amplifies the broadcast signals. An ODU receiver is electrically coupled to the ODU and selects a desired frequency of the broadcast signals. Integrated receiver and decoders (IRD(s) are electrically coupled to the ODU receiver via a single distribution cable. The IRD(s) convert the broadcast signals into IRD output signals. Methods of performing the same are also provided, herein, including a transport select method and a service select method for receiving the broadcast signals. A direct broadcast system installation method and wireless communication between the ODU and the IRD(s) are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
20110307916 | BACKWARDS-COMPATIBLE FREQUENCY TRANSLATION MODULE FOR SATELLITE VIDEO DELIVERY - A frequency translation module for delivering satellite signals to Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRDs). The module comprises at least one input for receiving polarized satellite signals, wherein at least one input is coupled to at least one low noise block amplifier (LNB), at least one legacy output, the legacy output coupled to the input through a multiswitch, wherein each legacy output selects a polarization of a satellite signal based on a Legacy IRD command directly to the multiswitch, and at least one combined output, the combined output coupled to the multiswitch through an interface, wherein at least one new IRD selectively commands the frequency translation module such that each new IRD receives a portion of a satellite signal based on commands received from each IRD. | 12-15-2011 |
20120155837 | SECURE STORAGE AND REPLAY OF MEDIA PROGRAMS USING A HARD-PAIRED RECEIVER AND STORAGE DEVICE - A method and apparatus for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving a data stream comprising the program material encrypted according to a first (CW) encryption key, decrypting the program material; re-encrypting the program material according to a second encryption key, and storing the re-encrypted material in a media storage device. The program material is played back by retrieving the re-encrypted material from the media storage device and decrypting the re-encrypted program material. In one embodiment, the media storage device also stores the second encryption key which has been further encrypted by a key that is unique to the device used to receive the program material. | 06-21-2012 |
20120213367 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTENT TO A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR A MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT USING AN ENCRYPTION - A communication system includes a head end. The head end communicates with a system gateway. A plurality of user devices is coupled to the gateway. The gateway receives the plurality of first encrypted signals, decrypts the plurality of first encrypted signals to form unencrypted signals and encrypts the unencrypted signals with a second encryption to form a plurality of second encrypted signals and communicates the second encrypted signals to the plurality of user devices. The signals may also be super-encrypted signals. That is, rather than un-encrypting at the gateway, the first encrypted signals may be again encrypted. | 08-23-2012 |
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20080204028 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE COIL SYSTEM - A magnetic resonance coil system | 08-28-2008 |
20140205541 | Method for Detection of Characteristics of Organ Fibrosis - The disclosed invention is a method for detecting indications of the presence of liver disease and other fibrotic diseases using a magnetic-resonance based technique for measuring fine tissue and bone textures. Specifically, the invention focuses on adaptations to this prior art to facilitate assessment of the presence and severity of liver disease, lung disease, and other fibrotic disease by measuring spatial wavelengths characteristic of the specific disease process across an areal cross-section through an organ. The results may be presented using a mapping technique. In this way, the resolution of MR is extended further than possible with current MR imaging, so as to be able to measure the fine scale structures and tissue changes that are known to be characteristic of the degenerative processes involved in the development of these diseases. | 07-24-2014 |
20140266200 | Localised One-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Spatial-Frequency Spectroscopy - A method of assessing a spatial frequency distribution within a sample comprising subjecting the sample to magnetic resonance excitation, receiving an echo signal from the sample while the sample is subjected to a magnetic field gradient, applying an invertible linear transform to the echo signal, identifying a region of interest in the transformed echo signal and deriving a corresponding window function, applying the window function (in the signal or transform domain) to the echo signal to remove echo signal coming from regions of the sample outside of the region of interest, and analyzing the one dimensional spatial frequency content in the windowed echo signal in order to access a one dimensional spatial frequency distribution within the region of interest within the sample without creating an image. | 09-18-2014 |
20140303487 | Magnetic Resonance Based Method for Assessing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Pathologies - The disclosed invention is a method for detecting indications of the presence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementia-inducing, motor-control-related pathologies, and other diseases in the human brain using a magnetic-resonance based technique for measuring fine tissue and bone textures. Specifically, the invention focuses on refinements/adaptations to a prior art magnetic resonance fine texture measurement technique that facilitates/enables pushing the detection limits closer to the cellular level, so as to be able to measure the fine scale structures and tissue changes that are known to be characteristic of the neurodegenerative processes involved in the development of these diseases. | 10-09-2014 |