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20120101887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MERCHANT-CONSUMER INTERACTIONS - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 04-26-2012 |
20140040001 | System and Method for Managing Merchant-Consumer Interactions - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 02-06-2014 |
20140114780 | Payment Processing Access Device and Method - Described herein is a payment processing device for processing payment from a consumer at a merchant location using a user device, the device comprising a presence detection module configured to detect presence of the user device at the merchant location; and a checkout module configured to communicate with a backend system to verify an identity of the user device, to receive payment information from the user device, and to transmit payment information to a merchant point-of sale (POS) system. | 04-24-2014 |
20140289126 | System and Method for Managing Merchant-Consumer Interactions - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 09-25-2014 |
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20110272134 | HIGH FREQUENCY SURFACE TREATMENT METHODS AND APPARATUS TO EXTEND DOWNHOLE TOOL SURVIVABILITY - A downhole device with compressive layer at the surface thereof. Such devices may be particularly well suited for survivability in the face of potentially long term exposure to a downhole environment. Techniques for forming protective compressive layers at the surfaces of such devices may include positioning devices within a chamber for bombardment by high frequency particles. As a manner of enhancing the compressive layer thickness and effectiveness, low temperature conditions may be applied to the device during the high frequency treatment. | 11-10-2011 |
20120059636 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO DETERMINE CONDUCTIVITY FOR HIGH PRESSURE-HIGH TEMPERATURE SERVICE - A method for characterizing one or more properties of a geological formation including brine, the method including inputting at least one first property of the geological formation into an equation of state (EOS) model, the EOS model accounting for a high temperature effect on the brine; solving the EOS model to determine at least one second property of the geological formation; and outputting the at least one second property to a display device. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059640 | THERMODYNAMIC MODELING FOR OPTIMIZED RECOVERY IN SAGD - One or more computer-readable media include computer-executable instructions to instruct a computing system to receive input as to physical characteristics of a resource recovery system and a resource reservoir; simulate fluid thermodynamics of the system and the reservoir; and output information as to phase composition, for example, in at least one dense phase affected by the resource recovery system. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20120065951 | METHOD TO PREDICT DENSE HYDROCARBON SATURATIONS FOR HIGH PRESSURE HIGH TEMPERATURE - A method for characterizing one or more properties of a geological formation including brine and a dense vapor phase includes inputting at least one first property of the geological formation including resistivity of a vapor phase into a model including an equation of state (EOS) model, the model accounting for a high temperature effect on the dense vapor where that the dense vapor has a non-infinite resistivity. At least the EOS model is solves to provide data relating to at least one second property of the geological formation. The data relating to the at least one second property is output to a display device for visual inspection. | 03-15-2012 |
20130289961 | Methods For Producing Fluids From Geological Formation - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to reservoir characterization techniques and methods for accurately predicting scale tendencies of formation fluids, developed with the newly discovered phenomena that extreme downhole conditions affect the properties of reservoir fluids, including both the brine and dense hydrocarbon gas phases. In one aspect, there is disclosed a method for producing fluids from a geological formation. The method comprises inputting at least one property of a geological formation into an equation of state (EOS) model. The EOS model accounts for bound water, a high temperature effect on the brine and a high temperature effect on the dense gas phase. The EOS model is solved to determine a character of fluids contained in the geological formation, and inputting a production condition or a plurality of production conditions into the EOS model. A character of the fluids is determined based on the determined character of the fluids in the geological formation and the input production conditions. The solution can be output to a display device. Planning of the production of fluids from the geological formation can be performed. Production conditions can be controlled or adjusted. | 10-31-2013 |
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20080244008 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA EXCHANGE AMONG DATA SOURCES - Systems and methods for joining results in loosely collaborative data exchanges which include a plurality of nodes in communication with each other wherein a node is constrained from sharing payload data regarding a first subject, is allowed to share matching data regarding the first subject, and is further constrained to be separate from the other nodes. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a set of virtual results from the constrained node including the matching data and excluding the payload data. The method also includes receiving results from the other nodes and determining whether any of the results correspond to the same subject. The method also includes, when any of the results correspond to the same subject, joining the corresponding portions in a hub separate from the constrained node. The joined results can be output. | 10-02-2008 |
20090089317 | Method and system for indexing, relating and managing information about entities - Systems and methods for use in association with a master entity index system may allow data records to be grouped together into various entities, where each of the entities may represent a logical or physical item. These entities may also be associated with one another in a manner such that relationships between entities may likewise be represented. In one embodiment, an interface may be provided for use in conjunction with the master entity index system such that these various entities and relationships may be better managed, manipulated or visualized. This interface may allow a user to search for or otherwise obtain an entity, where a representation of this entity and one or more associated entities may be presented to the user along with representations of the relationships between these entities. | 04-02-2009 |
20110191349 | Method and System For Indexing, Relating and Managing Information About Entities - Systems and methods for use in association with a master entity index system may allow data records to be grouped together into various entities, where each of the entities may represent a logical or physical item. These entities may also be associated with one another in a manner such that relationships between entities may likewise be represented. In one embodiment, an interface may be provided for use in conjunction with the master entity index system such that these various entities and relationships may be better managed, manipulated or visualized. This interface may allow a user to search for or otherwise obtain an entity, where a representation of this entity and one or more associated entities may be presented to the user along with representations of the relationships between these entities. | 08-04-2011 |
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20110092350 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOLDING - A folding system for folding leading and/or trailing flaps of container blanks is provided. The system may include a conveyor having a conveying surface configured for conveying the blank along a predetermined path to a first folding position and a second folding position, a folding apparatus, and a control system. The folding apparatus may include a drive assembly and a folding tool. The control system may be operatively coupled to the folding apparatus and operable to control movement of the folding tool between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. Rotation of the folding tool to the first rotational position may cause the leading flap of the container blank positioned in the first folding position to fold about a leading flap fold line. Rotation of the folding tool from the first rotational position to the second rotational position may cause the trailing flap of the container blank positioned in the second folding position to fold about a trailing flap fold line. | 04-21-2011 |
20130259631 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING AND CONVEYING ITEMS - One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a stacking device including a conveyor belt configured to move one or more items towards a receiving storage hopper configured to receive the one or more items from the conveyor belt. The one or more items may form a stack of items in the receiving storage hopper. The stacking device may further include a sensing device configured to determine a level of the stack of items in the receiving storage hopper. The stacking device may be configured to adjust a height of the conveyor belt relative to the storage hopper based on the level of the stack of items in the receiving storage hopper. | 10-03-2013 |
20140200696 | PROCESS FLOW OPTIMIZATION IN MANUFACTURING - Optimizing a multiple machine production line, in which operation of at least some of the machines depends on others. A productivity system examines performance indicators of a set of machines, which are disposed to cooperate in a production line, and sets control variables for each of those machines, with the effect of optimizing the production line. The productivity system receives a set of KPIs for each machine, and provides a set of control variables for each machine. The productivity system determines the control variables for each machine so as to optimize the production line. | 07-17-2014 |
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20120163203 | Adaptive Control of Video Transcoding in Mobile Networks - The data rate for video data being transmitted through a wireless network is adjusted based upon cell congestion levels. A network monitoring system identifies the congestion levels in network cells based upon data traffic captured from network interfaces. When a cell congestion level reaches a first level, an alert is sent to a video transcoding device. The video transcoding device adjusts the data rate for video data being sent to one or more subscribers in the congested cell. The data rate adjustments may be based upon a subscriber profile or a user equipment type. When cell congestion levels drop below a second threshold, the monitoring system sends a second alert indicating that the data rate can be increased. | 06-28-2012 |
20120188882 | Determining Mobile Video Quality of Experience and Impact of Video Transcoding - Video data packets transmitted through a wireless network are captured by a network monitoring system. Video data sessions are detected from the video data packets. Key parameters are identified within the video data packets, such as video bit rate, resent or failed video packets, and video session duration. A Quality of Experience (QoE) is determined for some or all users associated with the video sessions based upon the key parameters. A header extension is added to the video data packets by a transcoding system. The header extension includes data associated with original and transcoded video data packets. The network monitoring system monitors the header extension and evaluates the effect of video transcoding upon the overall QoE for users. The monitoring system provides feedback to a transcoding policy engine based upon the effect of transcoding upon QoE. | 07-26-2012 |
20130067109 | Monitoring Over-the-Top Adaptive Video Streaming - Systems and methods for monitoring over-the-top adaptive video streaming in a network are described. In an embodiment, a method may include identifying a protocol used in the communication based, wherein the protocol may be one among a plurality of different adaptive video streaming protocols. Video sessions using a plurality of different protocols are monitored and video session data collected. User Quality of Experience (QoE) and Key QoE Indicators (KQI) are generated for the network. Network operators may access video session data to analyze initial buffering delays, rebuffering delays, bandwidth changes, and gaps during the video session. | 03-14-2013 |
20130163438 | Data Integrity Scoring and Visualization for Network and Customer Experience Monitoring - Systems and methods for data integrity scoring and visualization for network and customer experience monitoring are described. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving a first set of vectors, each vector representing a network event generated by a network testing system, each vector including a plurality of dimensions and a first plurality of values, each value associated with a corresponding one of the dimensions. The method may also include identifying a second set of vectors representing at least a portion of the network events as observed by a network monitoring system, each vector in the second set of vectors including the plurality of dimensions and a second plurality of values. The method may further include calculating a presence score as a ratio between a number of vectors in the second and first sets of vectors, and/or an accuracy score as a measure of a discrepancy between corresponding values. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166730 | Confidence Intervals for Key Performance Indicators in Communication Networks - Systems and methods for calculating and presenting confidence interval(s) for key performance indicator(s) (KPIs) are described. For example, in some embodiments, a method may include identifying vectors representing network events observed by a network monitoring system, each vector including: a dimension, an indication of a sampling ratio with which a respective event was observed, and a value associated with the dimension. The method may also include calculating a KPI corresponding to the observed events for the dimension based, at least in part, upon the values. The method may further include calculating a confidence associated with the KPI, based, at least in part, upon the sampling ratios. In some cases, events may be observed with different sampling ratios. Additionally or alternatively, sampling ratios may include adaptive sampling ratios controlled by the network monitoring system in response to network or resource loading (e.g., subject varying over time), whitelist differentiated sampling ratios, etc. | 06-27-2013 |
20130215748 | Intelligent and Scalable Network Monitoring Utilizing a Hierarchy of Devices - Systems and methods for intelligent and scalable network monitoring using a hierarchy of devices are described. In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring network traffic having a first data rate and identifying a portion of that traffic. For example, the network traffic may include packet-based traffic in a mobile telecommunications network (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE, etc.), and identifying the portion of the traffic may include identifying high-value and/or low-value portions as determined by one or more traffic identification rules (e.g., by user, session, transport protocol, type of content, etc.). The method may also include selecting a network analyzer to receive the high (or low) value traffic, and which may not be capable of and/or configured to analyze packets at the first data rate. Accordingly, the method may further include transmitting the identified traffic portion to the selected analyzer with a second data rate smaller than the first data rate. | 08-22-2013 |
20130272144 | Adaptive Monitoring of Telecommunications Networks - Systems and methods for the adaptive monitoring of telecommunications networks are described. In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring traffic transmitted through a mobile telecommunications network (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE, etc.) and identifying a monitoring rule. The monitoring rule may associate a selected portion of the traffic (e.g., based on content type, source, destination, transport protocol, session, etc.) with a monitoring sampling ratio, and the monitoring sampling ratio may determine a fraction of the selected portion of the traffic usable to provide one or more performance indicators (e.g., service indicators, network congestion, connection maintenance, service quality, and/or network availability). The method may further include modifying the monitoring sampling ratio in response to a change in network monitoring conditions (e.g., one or more probes operating at or near capacity, scheduled maintenance events, peak traffic times, etc.) | 10-17-2013 |
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20090065007 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator may include lightweight injection molded housing components coupled to dual-pump diaphragm compressors. The oxygen concentrator may be coupled to a pressure transducer that detects a user's inhalation. The detected inhalation may signal the release of a bolus of oxygen. The sensitivity of the pressure transducer readings may be adjusted based on a detected environment. The user's breathing rate may also be determined to control the number of compressors used for increased efficiency. An ultrasonic sensor and gas flow rate meter may be used to determine an amount of oxygen being delivered to the user. Other components such as step valves and a solar panel may also be used to further conserve battery power. The oxygen concentrator may also incorporate an audio device such as a mobile phone. | 03-12-2009 |
20110030684 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING FLOW RESTRICTED COUPLING OF THE CANISTERS - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may include one or more flow restrictors to allow controlled release of oxygen enriched gas between the canisters. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030685 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DELIVERING PULSES OF OXYGEN - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may deliver oxygen as one or more pulses of oxygen per breath. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030686 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING VARIABLE OPERATION MODES - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may operate in multiple modes, automatically determined or selected by the user, to take into account the different activity levels of the user. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030687 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH AN OXYGEN ASSISTED VENTING SYSTEM - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. During venting of the canisters, use of oxygen as a purge gas may improve the efficiency and lifetime of the oxygen concentrator. | 02-10-2011 |
20110030689 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING AN ULTRASONIC DETECTOR - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. Coupling an oxygen concentration sensor to the generated oxygen enriched gas stream may allow monitoring of the purity of the produced gas. | 02-10-2011 |
20120055340 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system In some embodiment, an oxygen concentrator system includes improved charging and battery control circuits. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055474 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING OXYGEN ENRICHED GAS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, the delivery of oxygen enriched air by an oxygen concentrator system is controller based on an inhalation profile of a user of the oxygen concentrator system. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055475 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF OXYGEN ENRICHED GAS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient using a mouthpiece. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055477 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS CONFIGURED FOR HIGH ALTITUDE USE - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system includes a controller that compensates for the ambient pressure. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055478 | POSITIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient undergoing positive pressure therapy. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055480 | VENTILATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient undergoing ventilation. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055482 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve dissipation of heat formed during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055483 | SHUTDOWN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be shutdown such that the canisters are pressurized to a pressure greater than ambient pressure. | 03-08-2012 |
20140137737 | DUAL OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system that includes a home oxygen concentrator system couplable to a portable oxygen concentrator system. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137744 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve energy usage during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137859 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR THE DELIVERY OF OXYGEN ENRICHED GAS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system and method of delivering oxygen enriched gas to a user. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve the efficiency of oxygen enriched gas delivery during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. | 05-22-2014 |
20150059742 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING FLOW RESTRICTED COUPLING OF THE CANISTERS - An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may include one or more flow restrictors to allow controlled release of oxygen enriched gas between the canisters. | 03-05-2015 |
20150231551 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Oxygen concentrator apparatus and method of use are described herein. The oxygen concentration may include at least one canister; gas separation adsorbent disposed in at least one canister, and a compression system. The compression system may include at least one compressor coupled to the at least one canister. The compressor may include a first rotor comprising at least two projections and a second rotor comprising at least two recesses. During rotation of the first and second rotors, gas moves through the compressor to at least one of the canisters. In the canisters, gas separation adsorbent may separate at least some nitrogen from air produce oxygen enriched gas. | 08-20-2015 |
20150335849 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve energy usage during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. | 11-26-2015 |
20160114120 | DUAL OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system that includes a home oxygen concentrator system couplable to a portable oxygen concentrator system. | 04-28-2016 |