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20090270349 | Physical Mode of Action Pesticide - A physical mode of action pesticide for application on plants and in soils, and methods of manufacture and application, comprising an active ingredient in the form of a polymer in a concentration of less than 0.1% wt., a surfactant, a co-solvent and a diluent in a hydrocolloid suspension. The suspension polymer is preferably a polysaccharide having a molecular weight of 10,000 to 25,000,000, and preferably in the range of about 600,000. The pesticide preferably also includes a targeting ingredient for directing the active ingredient to a particular target. | 10-29-2009 |
20130022636 | Physical Mode of Action Pesticide - A physical mode of action pesticide for application on plants and in soils, and methods of manufacture and application, comprising an active ingredient in the form of a polymer in a concentration of less than 0.1% wt., a surfactant, a co-solvent and a diluent in a hydrocolloid suspension. The suspension polymer is preferably a polysaccharide having a molecular weight of 10,000 to 25,000,000, and preferably in the range of about 600,000. The pesticide preferably also includes a targeting ingredient for directing the active ingredient to a particular target. | 01-24-2013 |
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20110007261 | ANALYTE DETECTION USING LIQUID CRYSTALS - Devices and methods for using changes in the defects in micrometer sized dispersed liquid crystal domains to detect or quantify analytes in a test sample, including endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS), are disclosed. The dispersed liquid crystal microdomains are exposed to the test sample, and any changes in the number of defects in the liquid crystal microdomains are detected by detecting changes in the anchoring configuration of the microdomains. Such changes in anchoring configuration indicate the presence of analyte in the test sample. | 01-13-2011 |
20110189287 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for wound healing. In particular, the present invention relates to promoting and enhancing wound healing by utilizing cross-linker covalent modification molecules to attach and deliver wound active agents to a wound. In addition, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing oppositely charged polyelectrolytes to form a polyelectrolyte layer on a wound surface. The invention further relates to incorporating wound active agents into a polyelectrolyte layer for delivery to a wound. | 08-04-2011 |
20130184318 | MODULATING COMPLIANCE OF TRABECULAR MESHWORK - The present invention provides methods of determining the effect of test agents on the compliance of trabecular meshwork (TM) tissue, at the level of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and/or cells within the TM. Agents that modulate (e.g., increase or decrease) compliance of the TM tissue find use. Agents that increase the compliance of ECM and TM cells within the TM find use in the treatment and prevention of eye disorders characterized by high intraocular pressure, e.g., glaucoma. | 07-18-2013 |
20130211542 | SYNTHESIS OF NANOTOPOGRAPHIC BIOMIMETIC MEMBRANES FOR TISSUE CULTURE, ENGINEERING AND PROSTHETICS APPLICATIONS - The present invention provide methods for preparing nanostructured membranes. The methods include: providing a substrate with a charged silanized surface; forming a multilayered membrane containing at least two polyelectrolytes; inducing polyelectrolyte phase separation; crosslinking the multilayered membrane; and covalently linking the multilayered membrane to the silanized surface. Methods for fabricating membrane replicas are also disclosed, as well as devices such as cell- and tissue-culture substrates that contain the membranes and membrane replicas. Resulting materials exhibit topographic features and compliance of the extracellular matrix in vivo. | 08-15-2013 |
20140187607 | METHODS OF MODULATING COMPLIANCE OF THE TRABECULAR MESHWORK - The present invention relates to method, system, and composition for modulating the compliance of the trabecular meshwork, which may provide treatment to glaucoma. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199275 | TREATING TEAR FILM DISORDERS WITH MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS - This invention provides methods of preventing, reducing or inhibiting one or more symptoms of a tear film disorder by administration to a subject mesenchymal stem cells. | 07-17-2014 |
20140330374 | IMPLANTING OVERSIZED OBJECTS INTO SURGICAL BEDS - The present invention relates to a deformable object to be implanted into a surgical site (exemplified by but not limited to a cornea lenticule, e.g., that could be native corneal tissue or a synthetic or biosynthetic construct), surgical instrumentation for altering the curvature and arc length of the deformable object to be implanted (e.g. corneal lenticule), as well as methods for introduction of the deformable object into the specifically prepared wound bed and for introduction of the deformable object. | 11-06-2014 |
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20090072858 | HETEROGENEOUS CONFIGURABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A system including a plurality of programmable logic blocks, a plurality of special-purpose blocks, and a configurable high-speed mesh interconnect fabric operatively connecting the plurality of programmable logic blocks and the plurality of special-purpose blocks, where the configurable high-speed mesh interconnect fabric is configured to implement a plurality of interconnect pipeline buses spanning across the system. | 03-19-2009 |
20090073967 | High-bandwidth interconnect network for an integrated circuit - A bus structure providing pipelined busing of data between logic circuits and special-purpose circuits of an integrated circuit, the bus structure including a network of pipelined conductors, and connectors selectively joining the pipelined conductors between the special-purpose circuits, other pipelined connectors, and the logic circuits. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077279 | GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for general purpose input-output (IO), including a first pad; an IO buffer comprising the first pad; and an IO datapath logic block operatively connected to the IO buffer, where the IO datapath logic block and the IO buffer are associated with a general purpose IO block in a heterogeneous configurable integrated circuit (HCIC). | 03-19-2009 |
20100306429 | System and Method of Signal Processing Engines With Programmable Logic Fabric - A bus structure providing pipelined busing of data between logic circuits and special-purpose circuits of an integrated circuit, the bus structure including a network of pipelined conductors, and connectors selectively joining the pipelined conductors between the special-purpose circuits, other pipelined connectors, and the logic circuits. | 12-02-2010 |
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20090217292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING DEVICES - A system and method for providing seamless communication with threads executing on an embedded computer. Using a DAT system, a programmer can test the communication interfaces of a thread via either a scripting program, any COM-compliant program, or a graphical test utility. The DAT system automatically formats a block of data that is transmitted between the embedded computer and a host computer and accounts for machine specific enumeration sizes, machine specific pointer sizes, machine specific structure alignment boundaries, machine specific integer sizes, and machine specific byte ordering. | 08-27-2009 |
20110107348 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING PERSISTENT DATA OBJECTS - A system and method for providing seamless communication with threads executing on an embedded computer. Using a DAT system, a programmer can test the communication interfaces of a thread via either a scripting program, any COM-compliant program, or a graphical test utility. The DAT system automatically formats a block of data that is transmitted between the embedded computer and a host computer and accounts for machine specific enumeration sizes, machine specific pointer sizes, machine specific structure alignment boundaries, machine specific integer sizes, and machine specific byte ordering. | 05-05-2011 |
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20110145045 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 06-16-2011 |
20130005465 | AUDIO PLAYLIST SELECTIONS AND RELATED ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of providing an entertainment game includes receiving information about a number of players that will be playing the game and receiving information about a music challenge in which the players will be competing. The music challenge is a subject, topic, or category for which there are a plurality of songs that are responsive to the music challenge. A database of songs can be provided from which each player can choose a selected song with each selected song being selected by a respective player in response to the music challenge. At least a portion of the selected songs can be played and the players can be polled to receive votes from the players for the song that best answers the challenge. | 01-03-2013 |
20130123017 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES - A sweepstakes solution-generating computer system includes a processor and a memory for storing computer-executable instructions causing the computer system to receive sweepstakes parameters for a proposed sweepstakes (the sweepstakes parameters including sponsor information and prize information) and provide an indication of whether the value of the prizes identified by the prize information exceed a predetermined amount which requires consulting an attorney in order to generate a sweepstakes solution. Based on the indication that the value of the prizes does not exceed the predetermined amount, the system generates a sweepstakes solution. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132994 | MEDIA CONTENT AGGREGATOR AND CONTENT RATING SYSTEM - Methods and systems include providing a plurality of rebroadcasting devices at a plurality of different geographic locations and controlling the plurality of rebroadcasting devices to receive local television broadcasts via their respective digital television tuners and upload the received local television broadcasts to a network server. The uploaded local television broadcasts can be received at the network server from the respective rebroadcasting devices. One or more of the uploaded local television broadcasts can be delivered to one or more computer devices via the Internet. | 05-23-2013 |
20130246156 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING PLAYBACK OF MEDIA FILES - Disclosed herein are methods and systems from encouraging complete playback of media files, such as music albums. Media files can be provided to a user for playback using a specific media player that can determine if the media files are played through in the entirety by the user, or if the user only listens to certain portions and/or fast-forwards through parts of the media file. User are encouraged to listed the entire media file, including advertisements included therein, by offering the users rewards for doing so. Whether or not a user gets a reward can also be contingent on what media file is played, what time the media file is play, who the user is, and/or other factors. | 09-19-2013 |
20130339110 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 12-19-2013 |
20140316863 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 10-23-2014 |
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20110300813 | MULTIPLE-PHASE FREQUENCY TRANSLATED FILTER - A frequency translation filter includes a baseband filter circuit, a clock generator, and a switching circuit. The baseband filter circuit is operable to provide a baseband filter response. The clock generator is operable to generate multiple-phase clock signals at a desired frequency. The switching circuit is operable to frequency translate the baseband filter response of the baseband filter circuit to a high frequency filter response in accordance with the multiple-phase clock signals. | 12-08-2011 |
20120238232 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOW-NOISE, HIGHLY-LINEAR RECEIVER FRONT-END - Aspects of a method and system for a low-noise, highly-linear receiver front-end are provided. In this regard, a received signal may be processed via one or more transconductances, one or more transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and one or more mixers to generate a first baseband signal corresponding to a voltage at a node of the receiver, and a second baseband signal corresponding to a current at the node of the receiver. The first signal and the second signal may be processed to recover information from the received signal. The first signal may be generated via a first one or more signal paths of the receiver and the second signal may be generated via a second one or more signal paths of the receiver. | 09-20-2012 |
20140045443 | Blocker-Tolerant Wideband Noise-Canceling Receivers - Because of associated disadvantages of narrow-band off-chip radio-frequency (RF) filtering, a mixer-first receiver front-end designed to tolerate blockers with minimal gain compression and noise factor degradation is disclosed. The mixer-first receiver front-end includes two separate down-conversion paths that help to minimize added noise and voltage gain prior to baseband filtering, which are critical factors in eliminating narrow-band off-chip RF filtering. | 02-13-2014 |
20140057584 | Method and System for Low-Noise, Highly-Linear Receiver Front-End - Aspects of a method and system for a low-noise, highly-linear receiver front-end are provided. In this regard, a received signal may be processed via one or more transconductances, one or more transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and one or more mixers to generate a first baseband signal corresponding to a voltage at a node of the receiver, and a second baseband signal corresponding to a current at the node of the receiver. The first signal and the second signal may be processed to recover information from the received signal. The first signal may be generated via a first one or more signal paths of the receiver and the second signal may be generated via a second one or more signal paths of the receiver. | 02-27-2014 |
20140073280 | RECIPROCAL MIXING NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM - A system for cancellation of a reciprocal-mixing noise may comprise a down-converter mixer that may be configured to down convert a radio-frequency (RF) signal and to generate a baseband signal. The RF signal may include a desired signal and a blocker signal. A first signal path may be configured to receive the baseband signal and to generate a first signal. A second signal path may be configured to receive the baseband signal and to generate a second signal. A subtraction module may be configured to subtract the second signal from the first signal and to generate an output signal. The second signal may comprise the reciprocal-mixing noise, and the output signal may comprise the desired signal substantially free from the reciprocal-mixing noise. | 03-13-2014 |
20140141739 | PHASE-NOISE REDUCTION TECHNIQUE USING FREQUENCY-TO-CURRENT CONVERSION WITH BASEBAND INTEGRATION - A circuit for measurement of a phase noise of an oscillator may include the oscillator to generate a first signal having the same oscillation frequency as an instantaneous oscillation frequency of the oscillator. The circuit may include a first circuit that is configured to generate a second signal from the first signal. An instantaneous amplitude of the second signal may be related to the oscillation frequency of the first signal. A second circuit may be configured to integrate the second signal to generate a third signal. The third signal can be a measure of the phase noise of the oscillator. The third signal can be used to cancel some or all of the phase noise of the oscillator. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141740 | USING DIRECT PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT AND BLOCKER RECOVERY TO CANCEL RECIPROCAL MIXING NOISE - A method for reciprocal-mixing noise cancellation may include receiving a baseband signal down-converted to baseband using a local oscillator (LO). The baseband signal may comprise a wanted signal and a reciprocal mixing noise, which at least partially overlaps the wanted signal and is due to mixing of a blocker signal with a phase noise of the LO. Blocker recovery may be performed on the baseband signal and a blocker estimate signal may be generated from the baseband signal. The phase noise of the LO may be measured and used in generating a phase noise measurement signal. The blocker estimate signal and the phase noise measurement signal may be processed to generate a reconstructed noise signal that may comprise the overlapping reciprocal mixing noise. The reconstructed noise signal may be subtracted from the baseband signal to provide the wanted signal free from to the reciprocal mixing noise. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141741 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCAL MIXING CANCELLATION OF WIDEBAND MODULATED BLOCKERS - A method for reciprocal-mixing noise cancellation may include receiving, from a first mixer, a first signal comprising a wanted signal at a first frequency and a modulated signal at a second frequency. The modulated signal may be a product of a reciprocal-mixing of an unwanted signal with a phase noise. The second frequency may be greater than the first frequency, and at least a portion of the modulated signal may overlap the wanted signal, adding a reciprocal-mixing noise to the wanted signal. Using the first signal, a narrow second signal may be generated at a third frequency, twice the second frequency. At a second mixer, the second signal may be mixed with the first signal to generate a third signal. The third signal may be subtracted from the first signal to remove a reciprocal-mixing noise and to generate the wanted signal at the first frequency without the reciprocal-mixing noise. | 05-22-2014 |
20140155013 | BASEBAND HARMONIC REJECTION CIRCUIT - A circuit for baseband harmonic rejection includes multiple transconductance cells coupled to one another at outputs of the transconductance cells and configured to receive down-converted signals that vary from one another to produce a weighted current signal proportional to a voltage corresponding to a respective down-converted signal. The circuit also includes a feedback impedance coupled between an input of one of the transconductance cells and the outputs of the transconductance cells. Each of the transconductance cells has an effective transconductance of a first magnitude for frequency components of the down-converted signal arising from a first harmonic and an effective transconductance of a second magnitude less than the first magnitude for frequency components of the down-converted signal arising from harmonics at integer multiples of the first harmonic. | 06-05-2014 |
20140171006 | WIDEBAND RECEIVER ROBUST TO RADIO FREQUENCY HARMONICS - A radio frequency (RF) noise-cancelling receiver includes first transconductance cells configured to produce respective weighted current signals proportional to an input voltage signal. The RF receiver includes frequency conversion cells coupled to the first transconductance cells and configured to mix the weighted current signals with a plurality of non-overlapping local oscillator (LO) signals to produce downconverted current signals. The RF receiver includes transimpedance amplifiers coupled to the frequency conversion cells and configured to produce output voltage signals proportional to the downconverted current signals. The transimpedance amplifiers include second transconductance cells. Each of the first and second transconductance cells has an effective transconductance of a first magnitude for frequency components of the input voltage signal arising from a first harmonic and an effective transconductance of a second magnitude less than the first magnitude for frequency components of the input voltage signal arising from harmonics at integer multiples of the first harmonic. | 06-19-2014 |
20140235191 | RECIPROCAL MIXING NOISE CANCELLATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A MODULATED BLOCKER - A method for reciprocal-mixing noise cancellation may include receiving, from a first mixer, a first signal comprising a wanted signal at a first frequency and a modulated signal at a second frequency. The modulated signal may be a product of a reciprocal-mixing of an unwanted signal with a phase noise. One or more portions of the modulated signal may overlap the wanted signal, adding a reciprocal-mixing noise to the wanted signal. A second signal may be generated by mixing, at a second mixer, the first signal with a third signal, which is at a third frequency related to a blocker offset frequency. A gain may be applied to the second signal to generate an amplified second signal that may be subtracted from the first signal to generate a fourth signal. The fourth signal may be filtered to generate the wanted signal at the first frequency without the reciprocal-mixing noise. | 08-21-2014 |
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20100101172 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS HAVING SECOND ORDER AUGMENTATION - A deployable truss is formed from a plurality of column members connected at their ends where at least some of the column members are formed from column assemblies, each including a plurality of strut members that are at least connected to each other at a first and second end of the column assembly. For added rigidity, strut members of a column assembly may be connected to each other between the first and second ends using, for example, a rigidizable resin, a fixed spacer, or a deployable spacer. Connecting strut members between the ends of the column assembly provides mutual bracing to the strut members and decreases the free buckling length of the individual strut members. Spacers are preferably configured to radially space the strut members away from the longitudinal centerline of the column assembly to increase its moment of inertia, and hence its buckling strength. | 04-29-2010 |
20140263847 | SOLAR ARRAYS, DEPLOYMENT MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND RELATED METHODS - Mechanisms for deploying a solar array include an elongated deployment member routed along a first panel, along an extension, and at least partially along a second panel. The elongated deployment member is configured to, upon retraction of the elongated deployment member by the deployment motor, move the extension into an extended position and rotate the second panel about a hub located at a distal end of the extension. Solar array assemblies include such a mechanism. Methods of deploying a solar array include retracting an elongated deployment member to rotate an extension into an extended position and further retracting the elongated deployment member to rotate a panel coupled to the extension approximately 360° about a hub of the extension. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120141960 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOLS FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION - In a computer-implemented educational environment, four particular features are provided, which may be used separately or in combination, to drive the instruction of a particular curriculum, e.g. the instruction of fractions. In another implementation, educators and authors may use permutations and combinations of such features to construct in a graphical user interface a progression of interactive elements which help guide a student from visual concepts to procedures, such as equations and formulas. In a particular implementation, by using these features carefully, a curriculum author may design instructional sequences that provide careful, step-by-step sequences that help students progress from understanding the visual concepts, e.g. of fractions, to mastering procedures, e.g. fractions equations. | 06-07-2012 |
20130295536 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOLS FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION - An apparatus and method for computer-implemented tools for mathematics instruction are provided. These tools enable providing a context for a given problem, e.g. a mathematical problem. Such tools enable demonstrating understanding of the problem by enabling paraphrasing the context. The tools enable further understanding of the problem by enabling using models to depict the paraphrase. The tools further enable solving the problem. For example, a tool enables students to learn what it means to multiply fractions, to represent multiplication of fractions using visual models, and to use equations to compute answers. For example, students may be given a story problem as context. They paraphrase this context, choosing between two types of multiplication problems: groups of and part of. Students use one of two models to depict the paraphrase: the Two Number Line Model or the Double Area Model. Students solve the equation. | 11-07-2013 |
20140322681 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOLS FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION - In a computer-implemented educational environment, four particular features are provided, which may be used separately or in combination, to drive the instruction of a particular curriculum, e.g. the instruction of fractions. In another implementation, educators and authors may use permutations and combinations of such features to construct in a graphical user interface a progression of interactive elements which help guide a student from visual concepts to procedures, such as equations and formulas. In a particular implementation, by using these features carefully, a curriculum author may design instructional sequences that provide careful, step-by-step sequences that help students progress from understanding the visual concepts, e.g. of fractions, to mastering procedures, e.g. fractions equations. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100209488 | PROTEIN KINASE MODULATING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides compositions, e.g., small molecules, that disrupt the activity of protein kinases, including constitutively activated protein kinases, such as kinases constitutively activated through mutations, and kinases in their native inactivated state, and methods for making and using them. In one aspect, compositions of the invention bind a protein kinase in its inactive conformation involving the conserved asparagine-phenylalanine-glycine residue motif, or “Asp-Phe-Gly” or “DFG” motif, of the activation loop in the allosteric binding site. The small molecule protein kinase inhibitors of the invention comprise or are derivatives or analogs of oxadiazoles, thiadiazoles, oxazoles, thiazoles, arylamides, quinolones, pyrazoles, pyrazolones, imides, pyrolles, imidazoles and/or triazoles. | 08-19-2010 |
20120021036 | COMPOSITE NANOSTRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides nanostructures or products of manufacture for use as ex vivo or in vivo composition (e.g., a drug, or a therapeutic, diagnostic or imaging reagent) delivery vehicles. In one aspect, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising several compartments which in unison function as a composite nanostructure. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles of the invention comprise a combination of polymer core/lipid bilayer interface which incorporate covalently attached lipid-vascular targeting ligands. These composite nanoparticles can deliver highly effective and selective payloads for diagnostic, prophylactic or therapeutic applications. | 01-26-2012 |
20130266636 | METHODS FOR BLOCKING CELL PROLIFERATION AND TREATING DISEASES AND CONDITIONS RESPONSIVE TO CELL GROWTH INHIBITION - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides methods for regulating or modulating RAF kinases. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides methods for ameliorating, preventing and/or treating diseases, infections and/or conditions having unwanted, pathological or aberrant cell proliferation, or that are responsive to inhibition or arrest of cell growth, by administration of an allosteric RAF inhibitor and/or any agent which prevents localization of RAF to mitotic spindles or mid-bodies. | 10-10-2013 |
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20100177752 | NETWORK-BASED MICRO MOBILITY IN CELLULAR NETWORKS USING EXTENDED VIRTUAL PRIVATE LAN SERVICE - A new architecture provides network-based mobility in cellular networks that is built on Internet Protocol (IP)/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technologies, such as Virtual Private Local Area Network (LAN) Service (VPLS), the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and BGP MPLS Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The architecture consists of several building blocks that provide functionality for different aspects of cellular network mobility. One building block is network-based macro mobility in IP/MPLS networks. The macro mobility techniques described herein are built on extensions to a routing protocol such as BGP. Another building block relates to transferring subscriber context between network devices while preserving the IP address of the subscriber. The techniques described herein provide a subscriber context transfer mechanism for mobile subscriber management that is built on extensions to a routing protocol such as BGP. Another building block of the mobility architecture is network-based micro mobility based on VPLS. | 07-15-2010 |
20130083691 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A SELF-ORGANIZED LAYER-2 ENTERPRISE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a network node operatively coupled within a network. The network node is configured to send a first authentication message upon boot up, and receive, in response to the first authentication message, a second authentication message configured to be used to authenticate the network node. The network node is configured to send a first discovery message, and receive, based on the first discovery message, a second discovery message configured to be used by the network node to identify an address of the network node and an address of a core network node within the network. The network node is configured to set up a control-plane tunnel to the core network node based on the address of the network node and the address for the core network node and receive configuration information from the core network node through the control-plane tunnel. | 04-04-2013 |
20130083700 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF ACCESS AND AGGREGATION NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a core network node configured to be operatively coupled to a set of network nodes. The core network node is configured to define configuration information for a network node from the set of network nodes based on a template, where the configuration information excludes virtual local area network (VLAN) information or IP subnet information. The core network node is further configured to send the configuration information to the network node. | 04-04-2013 |
20130083724 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CONVERGED WIRED/WIRELESS ENTERPRISE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a core network node and a control module within an enterprise network architecture. The core network node is configured to be operatively coupled to a set of wired network nodes and a set of wireless network nodes. The core network node is configured to receive a first tunneled packet associated with a first session from a wired network node from the set of wired network nodes. The core network node is configured to also receive a second tunneled packet associated with a second session from a wireless network node from the set of wireless network nodes through intervening wired network nodes from the set of wired network nodes. The control module is operatively coupled to the core network node. The control module is configured to manage the first session and the second session. | 04-04-2013 |
20130083725 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENFORCING A COMMON USER POLICY WITHIN A NETWORK - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a core network node configured to be operatively coupled to a set of wired network nodes and a set of wireless network nodes. The core network node is configured to receive, at a first time, a first data packet to be sent to a wired device operatively coupled to a wired network node from the set of wired network nodes. The core network node is configured to also receive, at a second time, a second data packet to be sent to a wireless device operatively coupled to a wireless network node from the set of wireless network nodes. The core network node is configured to apply a common policy to the first data packet and the second data packet based on an identifier of a user associated with both the wireless device and the wired device. | 04-04-2013 |
20130083782 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A SCALABLE NETWORK WITH EFFICIENT LINK UTILIZATION - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a core network node configured to be operatively coupled to a set of network nodes. The core network node is configured to receive a broadcast signal from a network node from the set of network nodes, which is originated from a host device operatively coupled to the network node. The broadcast signal is sent via a tunnel from the network node to the core network node, such that other network nodes that are not included in the tunnel do not receive the broadcast signal. The core network node is configured to retrieve control information associated with the broadcast signal without sending another broadcast signal, and then send the control information to the network node. | 04-04-2013 |
20130308597 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL SOFT HANDOFF - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code to cause a processor to receive at a tunnel server, a data unit addressed to a communication device, and define, a first instance of the data unit and a second instance of the data unit. The first instance of the data unit is sent to the communication device via a first tunnel defined between at least the tunnel server and a first base station associated with a first network. The second instance of the data unit is sent to the communication device via a second tunnel defined between at least the tunnel server and a second base station associated with a second network. The second instance of the data unit is dropped by the communication device when the first instance of the data unit is received before the second instance of the data unit. | 11-21-2013 |
20140092723 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises of a first Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) module implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device that is configured to be designated as a backup control module for a wireless access point during a first time period. The first CAPWAP control module is configured to receive state information associated with the wireless access point during the first time period from a second CAPWAP control module. The second CAPWAP control module is designated as a primary control module for the wireless access point during the first time period. The first CAPWAP control module is configured to be automatically designated as the primary control module during a second time period after the first time period and in response to the second CAPWAP control module not operating according to at least one predefined criterion. | 04-03-2014 |
20140092884 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A COMMON CONTROL PROTOCOL FOR WIRED AND WIRELESS NODES - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises of a control module implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device that is configured to receive, via a network and from a wireless access point or an access network node, a control packet defined based on a control protocol. The control packet is associated with at least one control function of the wireless access point or access network node. The control module is configured to determine a status of an access network node based on the control packet from the access network node. The control module is configured to send via the network, a response to the access network node based on the status of the access network node. | 04-03-2014 |
20140348111 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENFORCING A COMMON USER POLICY WITHIN A NETWORK - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a core network node configured to be operatively coupled to a set of wired network nodes and a set of wireless network nodes. The core network node is configured to receive, at a first time, a first data packet to be sent to a wired device operatively coupled to a wired network node from the set of wired network nodes. The core network node is configured to also receive, at a second time, a second data packet to be sent to a wireless device operatively coupled to a wireless network node from the set of wireless network nodes. The core network node is configured to apply a common policy to the first data packet and the second data packet based on an identifier of a user associated with both the wireless device and the wired device. | 11-27-2014 |
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20100203803 | BRASSIERE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODESTY PANEL - Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing. | 08-12-2010 |
20120220191 | BRASSIERE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODESTY PANEL - Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the to modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing. | 08-30-2012 |
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20100203803 | BRASSIERE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODESTY PANEL - Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing. | 08-12-2010 |
20120220191 | BRASSIERE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODESTY PANEL - Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the to modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing. | 08-30-2012 |
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20100081615 | CONTINUATION - SITE DIRECTED MODIFICATION OF FVIII - This invention relates to Factor VIII muteins that are covalently bound, at a predefined site that is not an N-terminal amine, to one or more biocompatible polymers such as polyethylene glycol. The mutein conjugates retain FVIII procoagulant activity and have improved pharmacokinetic properties. | 04-01-2010 |
20110112022 | Factor VIII Muteins with Reduced Immonugenicity - The invention relates to modified Factor VIII molecules with reduced N-linked glycosylation and reduced immunogenicity. The invention also relates to methods of using modified Factor VIII molecules, for example, to treat patients afflicted with hemophilia. | 05-12-2011 |
20110286988 | FVIII Muteins for Treatment of Von Willebrand Disease - This invention relates to treatment of von Willebrand Disease by administration of Factor VIII muteins that are covalently bound, at a predefined site that is not an N-terminal amine, to one or more biocompatible polymers such as polyethylene glycol. The mutein conjugates retain FVIII procoagulant activity and have improved pharmacokinetic properties in subjects lacking von Willebrand Factor. | 11-24-2011 |
20120121613 | PROTEIN CONJUGATE HAVING AN ENDOPEPTIDASE- CLEAVABLE BIOPROTECTIVE MOIETY - The invention is directed to a procoagulant conjugate having an endopeptidase-activatable procoagulant protein moiety and one or more bioprotective moieties, which are conjugated to one another by a linker that is cleaved by an endopeptidase in situ to release the bioprotective moiety. The invention is also directed to therapeutic uses of the procoagulant conjugate and methods of making the conjugate. | 05-17-2012 |
20120269817 | Monoclonal Antibodies Against Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor - Isolated monoclonal antibodies that bind human tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding them are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-TFPI monoclonal antibodies and methods of treating deficiencies or defects in coagulation by administration of the antibodies are also provided. Methods of producing the antibodies are also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20130274445 | FACTOR VIII CONJUGATES - This invention relates to Factor VIII muteins that are covalently bound, at a predefined site that is not an N-terminal amine, to one or more biocompatible polymers such as polyethylene glycol. The mutein conjugates retain FVIII procoagulant activity and have improved pharmacokinetic properties. | 10-17-2013 |
20140271660 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST ANTITHROMBIN BETA - This patent document relates to antibodies, antigen-binding antibody fragments (Fabs), and other protein scaffolds, directed against human antithrombin β complexed with heparin and/or heparin-like structure (ATβH). These ATβH binding proteins can block the anti-coagulant activity of ATβ to induce coagulation. Therapeutic uses of these antibodies and binders are described herein as are methods of panning and screening specific antibodies. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271661 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST ANTITHROMBIN BETA - This patent document relates to antibodies, antigen-binding antibody fragments (Fabs), and other protein scaffolds, directed against human antithrombin β complexed with heparin and/or heparin-like structure (ATβH). These ATβH binding proteins can block the anti-coagulant activity of ATβ to induce coagulation. Therapeutic uses of these antibodies and binders are described herein as are methods of panning and screening specific antibodies. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110184012 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALLEVIATING STUTTERING - Methods of treating stuttering include treating people with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor modulators, including cyclopyrrolones. A second active agent may be used with GABA receptor modulators. Active enantiomers, active metabolites, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of garnma-aminobutyric acid receptor modulators, including cyclopyrrolones, are acceptable components of the compositions. The cyclopyrrolone class of modulators includes pagoclone, suriclone, zopiclone, 2-(7-chloro-2-naphthyridin-1,8-yl)-3-(5-methyl-2-oxohexy))isoindolin-1-one, 2-(7-chloro-2-naphthyridin-1,8-yl)isoindolin-1-yl-4- acetamidobutyrate, and 2-(7-chloro-1,8-naphthyridin-2y1)-3-(5-methyl-5-hydroxy-2-oxohexyl)-1-isoindolinone. | 07-28-2011 |
20120245118 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALLEVIATING STUTTERING - Methods of treating stuttering include treating people with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor modulators, including cyclopyrrolones. A second active agent may be used with GABA receptor modulators. Active enantiomers, active metabolites, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor modulators, including cyclopyrrolones, are acceptable components of the compositions. The cyclopyrrolone class of modulators includes pagoclone, suriclone, zopiclone, 2-(7-chloro-2-naphthyridin-1,8-yl)-3-(5-methyl-2-oxohexyl)isoindolin- | 09-27-2012 |
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20120116568 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 05-10-2012 |
20140093932 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE UTILIZING UV CROSS-LINKING - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink, and support material; a UV light module for optionally exposing the contents of at least one cartridge to UV light; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Also described herein are methods of using and bioprinting cartridges for such bioprinters. | 04-03-2014 |
20150037445 | AUTOMATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are improvements to bioprinting technology that facilitate automation of tissue and organ fabrication processes. | 02-05-2015 |
20150057786 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 02-26-2015 |
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20110091329 | Pumping System with Two Way Communication - A pumping system for moving water of a swimming pool includes a water pump, a variable speed motor, and an arrangement for controlling the variable speed motor. The pumping system further includes an auxiliary device operably connected to the arrangement for controlling, and an arrangement for providing two-way communication between the arrangement for controlling and the auxiliary device. The arrangement for controlling is capable of receiving a parameter from the auxiliary device through the arrangement for providing two-way communication. In one example, the arrangement for controlling is capable of independently controlling the variable speed motor without receipt of a parameter from the auxiliary device. In addition or alternatively, the arrangement for controlling is operable to selectively alter operation of the motor based upon the parameter. In addition or alternatively, the arrangement for controlling is configured to optimize a power consumption of the variable speed motor over time based upon the parameters received. A method for controlling the pumping system is also provided. | 04-21-2011 |
20120063921 | Control Algorithm of Variable Speed Pumping System - A pumping system includes a pump for moving water. In one aspect, this is in connection with performance of an operation. The system includes a variable speed motor operatively connected to drive the pump. A value indicative of flow rate of water is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow rate indicative value toward a constant. A value indicative of flow pressure is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow pressure indicative value toward a constant. A selection is made between flow rate control and flow pressure control. In another aspect, the pump is controlled to perform a first operation, and is operated to perform a second water operation. Control of operation of the pump to perform the first water operation is altered in response to operation of the pump to perform the second operation. | 03-15-2012 |
20120100010 | Speed Control - Embodiments of the invention provide a pumping system for at least one aquatic application controlled by a user. The pumping system includes a pump, a variable speed motor, a memory, and a controller. The pumping system includes a user interface with a first speed button, a second speed button, an increase button, and a decrease button. The buttons provide an actuate and release operation, a first touch and hold operation, and a second touch and hold operation. The controller operates the variable speed motor at a substantially constant speed based on a current speed value selected by the user using the buttons. | 04-26-2012 |
20130251542 | Speed Control - A pumping system for moving water of a swimming pool includes a water pump, an infinitely variable speed motor, and an arrangement for operating the motor. In one example, the pumping system includes a memory configured to store a plurality of retained speed values, an arrangement for providing a plurality of retained speed values to the memory, and an arrangement for reading a selected one of the plurality of retained speed values from the memory. In addition or alternatively, the pumping system includes a storage medium for digitally storing a plurality of pre-established motor speed values and an arrangement for receiving input from a user to select one of the pre-established motor speeds. In addition or alternatively, the pumping system further includes an arrangement for restarting operation of the motor at a previously selected speed value when power supplied to the motor is interrupted during operation of the motor. A method for controlling the pumping system is also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20140322030 | Control Algorithm of Variable Speed Pumping System - A pumping system includes a pump for moving water. In one aspect, this is in connection with performance of an operation. The system includes a variable speed motor operatively connected to drive the pump. A value indicative of flow rate of water is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow rate indicative value toward a constant. A value indicative of flow pressure is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow pressure indicative value toward a constant. A selection is made between flow rate control and flow pressure control. In another aspect, the pump is controlled to perform a first operation, and is operated to perform a second water operation. Control of operation of the pump to perform the first water operation is altered in response to operation of the pump to perform the second operation. | 10-30-2014 |
20150030463 | Pumping System with Two Way Communication - A pumping system for moving water of a swimming pool includes a water pump, a variable speed motor, and an arrangement for controlling the variable speed motor. The pumping system further includes an auxiliary device operably connected to the arrangement for controlling, and an arrangement for providing two-way communication between the arrangement for controlling and the auxiliary device. The arrangement for controlling is capable of receiving a parameter from the auxiliary device through the arrangement for providing two-way communication. In one example, the arrangement for controlling is capable of independently controlling the variable speed motor without receipt of a parameter from the auxiliary device. In addition or alternatively, the arrangement for controlling is operable to selectively alter operation of the motor based upon the parameter. In addition or alternatively, the arrangement for controlling is configured to optimize a power consumption of the variable speed motor over time based upon the parameters received. A method for controlling the pumping system is also provided. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090209131 | BACKWARD COMPATIBLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - Various embodiments of connectors and connector assemblies provide modified structural features to meet evolving industrial design requirements while maintaining backward compatibility. In one embodiment, alignment posts on the two sides of a plug connector are substantially removed and the remaining connector shell reshaped so as to preserve alignment capability. Other pre-existing features such as alignment grooves and some or all springy raised tabs can be eliminated resulting in a more compact and monolithic structure for the connector without impacting functionality or backward compatibility. In another embodiment, a trim ring is molded to the base of the connector to form an integrated unit. The integrated unit results in a reduced size of the connector when it is incorporated into other devices such as a docking station. In yet another embodiment, a printed circuit board is integrated into the boot of a connector assembly to act as an intermediate connection mechanism between the cable wires and the connector pins. Other functionality such as identification circuitry or electrostatic discharge protection circuitry can be incorporated on to the integrated printed circuit board. | 08-20-2009 |
20100061039 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and methods for assembling an electronic device and components thereof are provided. The electronic device may include a housing and a cover inserted into an opening in the housing. The electronic device may also include a first assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a first end, and a second assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a second end. The electronic device may also include end cap assemblies. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include an input mechanism coupled to the housing and a plate coupled to the housing. In some embodiments, a connector of the electronic device may be mounted on a circuit board by inserting a fixture into the connector, mounting the connector to a portion of the circuit board, removing the fixture from the connector, and separating the portion of the circuit board from another portion of the circuit board. | 03-11-2010 |
20110210954 | INTEGRATED FRAME BATTERY CELL - An electrolyte containment structure for an electrode jelly roll and electrolyte in a portable power source is described. The electrolyte containment structure comprises metal foil, such as metal foil sleeve, coupled to and partially surrounding a rigid frame. The rigid frame can protect the electrode jelly roll edges from crush events. To prevent shorts, the metal foil can be coated in plastic, which can insulate the metal foil from the electrode jelly roll. Further, the plastic can serve as a bonding and sealing agent. For instance, the metal foil can be coupled to the rigid frame using a thermal bonding method involving melting of the plastic. The rigid frame can provide a platform for connector pads and safety circuitry associated with the portable power source. The connector pads and safety circuitry can be assembled as modular components, which can simplify the assembly process The containment structure provides features associated with a pouch cell battery design, such as a light-weight metal foil pouch, but can be utilized in a portable computing device without being enclosed in a hard casing traditionally associated with pouch cell battery designs. | 09-01-2011 |
20110292598 | INTEGRATED EMBEDDED BATTERY - A portable power source assembly including a plurality of battery cells that are directly attached to a housing used to enclose and support operational components of a portable computing device. A flexible interconnect component is used for electrically interconnecting the battery cells. Protective structures can be provided in discrete locations to protect the battery cells from compressive forces applied to the housing of the computing device. Removal handles or pull tabs may be provided on the battery cells so that individual battery cells may be easily removed for repair or replacement. | 12-01-2011 |
20110305875 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and methods for assembling an electronic device and components thereof are provided. The electronic device may include a housing and a cover inserted into an opening in the housing. The electronic device may also include a first assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a first end, and a second assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a second end. The electronic device may also include end cap assemblies. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include an input mechanism coupled to the housing and a plate coupled to the housing. In some embodiments, a connector of the electronic device may be mounted on a circuit board by inserting a fixture into the connector, mounting the connector to a portion of the circuit board, removing the fixture from the connector, and separating the portion of the circuit board from another portion of the circuit board. | 12-15-2011 |
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20110050617 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Defective Traces in a Mutual Capacitance Touch Sensing Device - Several different methods of testing the integrity and proper operation of the drive and sense electrodes in a mutual capacitance sensing device such as a touchscreen or touchpad are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, measured values of mutual capacitance corresponding to individual cells in a mutual capacitance sensing device are compared to one another and to predetermined thresholds. The results of the comparison are employed to determine whether any of the traces forming the electrodes in the device are defective. By way of example, traces can be defective if they are broken, too thin, too thick, or shorted together. The various embodiments of the methods disclosed herein may be used for touchscreen or touchpad quality control in a manufacturing setting, or may be used to test touchscreens or touchpads that have already been incorporated into electronic devices. The various methods disclosed herein lower manufacturing costs, increase product quality and yield, and may be carried out quickly. | 03-03-2011 |
20120293446 | Automatic Gain Control for Capacitive Touch Panel Sensing System - Disclosed are capacitive touchscreen or touch panel systems, devices and methods which increase the dynamic range of touches that may be detected on a capacitive touch screen or touch panel. Increased dynamic range is provided by employing automatic gain control methodologies and circuitry to process signals corresponding to individual mutual capacitance cells in a touch screen or touch panel. | 11-22-2012 |
20130057514 | Firmware Methods and Devices for a Mutual Capacitance Touch Sensing Device - Disclosed are various embodiments of methods and devices for operating a processor or host controller in a mutual capacitance sensing device. Methods and devices for sorting motion reports provided to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, reporting touch points to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, improving noise robustness and navigation performance in a mutual capacitance sensing device, determining a touch area of a user's finger on a touch panel or touchpad of a mutual capacitance sensing device, and avoiding false wakeups and minimizing power consumption in a mutual capacitance sensing device having a touch panel or touchpad are described. | 03-07-2013 |
20130069910 | Firmware Methods and Devices for a Mutual Capacitance Touch Sensing Device - Disclosed are various embodiments of methods and devices for operating a processor or host controller in a mutual capacitance sensing device. Methods and devices for sorting motion reports provided to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, reporting touch points to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, improving noise robustness and navigation performance in a mutual capacitance sensing device, determining a touch area of a user's finger on a touch panel or touchpad of a mutual capacitance sensing device, and avoiding false wakeups and minimizing power consumption in a mutual capacitance sensing device having a touch panel or touchpad are described. | 03-21-2013 |
20130321338 | Firmware Methods and Devices for a Mutual Capacitance Touch Sensing Device - Disclosed are various embodiments of methods and devices for operating a processor or host controller in a mutual capacitance sensing device. Methods and devices for sorting motion reports provided to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, reporting touch points to a host controller or other processor in a mutual capacitance sensing device, improving noise robustness and navigation performance in a mutual capacitance sensing device, determining a touch area of a user's finger on a touch panel or touchpad of a mutual capacitance sensing device, and avoiding false wakeups and minimizing power consumption in a mutual capacitance sensing device having a touch panel or touchpad are described. | 12-05-2013 |