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20130139371 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY - The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system. The knotter assembly includes a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. | 06-06-2013 |
20140230217 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY - The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system, and method for removing a twist-module sub-assembly in a knotter assembly on a material baling apparatus. Embodiments of the knotter assembly include a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. | 08-21-2014 |
20150274335 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY - The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system, and method for removing and replacing a twist-module sub-assembly in a knotter assembly on a material baling apparatus. Embodiments of the knotter assembly include a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. | 10-01-2015 |
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20150106568 | MULTI-TIERED CACHING FOR DATA STORAGE MANAGEMENT IN A DEVICE - A data storage device includes one or more storage media that include multiple physical storage locations. The device also includes at least one cache memory having a logical space that includes a plurality of separately managed logical block address (LBA) ranges. Additionally, a controller is included in the device. The controller is configured to receive data extents addressed by a first LBA and a logical block count. The controller is also configured to identify at least one separately managed LBA range of the plurality of separately managed LBA ranges in the at least one cache memory based on LBAs associated with at least some of the received data extents. The controller stores the at least some of the received data extents in substantially monotonically increasing LBA order in at least one physical storage location, of the at least one cache memory, assigned to the identified at least one LBA range. | 04-16-2015 |
20150301747 | DYNAMIC STORAGE DEVICE REGION PROVISIONING - Implementations disclosed herein provide for increasing storage drive performance by reserving a region of user-writeable storage space on a storage medium for overprovisioning uses, including performance-enhancing functions. Until a capacity condition of the storage drive is satisfied, write operations targeting the reserved region are written to another equal-sized region that does not contain user data. | 10-22-2015 |
20160055053 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES UTILIZING CHECK BIT DATA GENERATION - Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards methods and apparatuses in which logic circuitry generates an error detection code based on user data received from a host, and further generates a first set of check bits, to be written to the non-volatile memory circuit in conjunction with the user data, by combining the error detection code with a hashed data address of the user data. In some embodiments, the check bits associated with the user data providing verification that the user data was written in the appropriate physical block address of the non-volatile memory circuit. | 02-25-2016 |
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20140281183 | STAGING SORTED DATA IN INTERMEDIATE STORAGE - A data storage system includes data storage and random access memory. A sorting module is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and is configured to sort data blocks of incoming write data received in the random access memory. A storage controller is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and the data storage and is configured to write the sorted data blocks as individually-sorted data block sets to a staging area of the data storage. A method and processor-implemented process provide for sorting data blocks of incoming write data received in a random access memory of data storage and writing the sorted data blocks as individually-sorted data block sets to a staging area of the data storage. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281185 | STAGING SORTED DATA IN INTERMEDIATE STORAGE - A data storage system includes data storage and random access memory. A sorting module is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and is configured to sort data blocks of incoming write data received in the random access memory. A storage controller is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and the data storage and is configured to write the sorted data blocks as individually-sorted data block sets to a staging area of the data storage. A method and processor-implemented process provide for sorting data blocks of incoming write data received in a random access memory of data storage and writing the sorted data blocks as individually-sorted data block sets to a staging area of the data storage. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281186 | DYNAMIC GRANULE-BASED INTERMEDIATE STORAGE - A data storage system includes data storage and random access memory. A sorting module is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and sorts data blocks of write data received in the random access memory of the data storage. A storage controller is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and the data storage and being configured to write the sorted data blocks into one or more individually-sorted granules in a granule storage area of the data storage, wherein each granule is dynamically constrained to a subset of logical block addresses. A method and processor-implemented process provide for sorting data blocks of write data received in random access memory of data storage. The method and processor-implemented process write the sorted data blocks into one or more individually-sorted granules in a granule storage area of the data storage, wherein each granule is dynamically constrained to a subset of logical block addresses. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281194 | DYNAMICALLY-SIZEABLE GRANULE STORAGE - A data storage system includes data storage and random access memory. A sorting module is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and sorts data blocks of write data received in the random access memory of the data storage. A storage controller is communicatively coupled to the random access memory and the data storage and being configured to write the sorted data blocks into one or more individually-sorted granules in a granule storage area of the data storage, wherein each granule is dynamically constrained to a subset of logical block addresses. A method and processor-implemented process provide for sorting data blocks of write data received in random access memory of data storage. The method and processor-implemented process write the sorted data blocks into one or more individually-sorted granules in a granule storage area of the data storage, wherein each granule is dynamically constrained to a subset of logical block addresses. | 09-18-2014 |
20150100820 | PROTECTING VOLATILE DATA OF A STORAGE DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO A STATE RESET - An imminent state reset of a data storage device is detected. In response to determining volatile data of the data storage device could be lost in response to the state reset, the volatile data of the data storage device is stored to a backup memory of the data storage device together with first header data that facilitates recovering the volatile data. The backup memory includes non-volatile, solid-state memory. In response to determining the volatile data would not be lost in response to the state reset, second header data is stored in the backup memory. After the state reset, a recovery of the volatile data from in the backup memory is attempted if the first header data is detected, or a host device is alerted if neither the first header data or second header data is detected. | 04-09-2015 |
20150149869 | PHYSICAL SUBSECTOR ERROR MARKING - Physical subsector error marking allows for selectively marking subsectors of a physical sector of a storage medium as unreadable. The error marking may include a bad sector mask to indicate that the subsector is unreadable combined with an error signature to confirm that the bad sector mask was set intentionally. The remaining readable subsectors of the physical sector may be returned to the host. | 05-28-2015 |
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20100150386 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACES FOR A HEARING AID - A hearing aid comprising a microphone, processing electronics connected to the microphone, a housing enclosing the processing electronics, a wireless USB controller connected to the processing electronics Other examples include method and apparatus of hearing aids with a wired USB port. | 06-17-2010 |
20110038498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING HAPTICS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for using haptics for fitting hearing aids. The application of haptics technology to hearing aid fitting system software is provided. A graphical user interface with a touch screen for hearing aid fitting provides tactile response to a user adjusting hearing aid parameters using the touch screen. The interface provides feedback to assist the user in rapid and accurate hearing aid fitting. Other variations include using a touch pad for the tactile response. | 02-17-2011 |
20110044482 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TAGGING PATIENT SESSIONS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for storing tags during a fitting session. The tags may be used to store information useful for an audiologist, a manufacturer of hearing aids, and a manufacturer of fitting software. The software adapted to provide searching based on tags. The software able to provide pre-programmed tags for use by the user. In various applications the software programmable to automatically generate tags upon occurrence of one or more conditions. | 02-24-2011 |
20110044483 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPECIALIZED GESTURE SENSING FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to method and apparatus for sensing gestures for fitting hearing aids. | 02-24-2011 |
20110085687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING TEXT MESSAGES TO DISTRIBUTE RING TONES TO ADJUST HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to methods and apparatus for using text messages to distribute ring tones to adjust and fit hearing assistance devices. In an embodiment, a text message is programmed including information regarding a hearing assistance device adjustment for a wearer. The text message identifies a ring tone playback sequence associated with the adjustment, and is sent to a cellular telephone via a text messaging network. When the ring tone playback sequence is played on the cellular telephone, the hearing assistance device senses the sequence and makes the programmed adjustment. | 04-14-2011 |
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20100271373 | FITTING SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT VISUAL TOOLS - A fitting system with intelligent visual tools may included calculating a response curve of a hearing assistance device, wherein the response curve indicating sound level pressure level compared to frequency. Additionally it may include, displaying, on a display device, the response curve and displaying concurrently with the response curve, a visual cue, wherein the visual cue represents data including at least one of: gain of the response curve, a comparison between a target response curve and the response curve, and a comparison between binaural response curve. | 10-28-2010 |
20110154261 | USER INTERFACE WITH RIBBON USAGE FOR HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEMS - The present subject matter relates generally to an improved user interface for input and output of information used in fitting systems for hearing aids. In an embodiment the system includes displaying, on a display device, a graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface includes a ribbon showing one or more functional category associated with fitting the hearing aid to the wearer, the graphical user interface adapted to display response data of the hearing aid according to data inputted into the one or more functional categories, wherein the data inputted comprises settings data for the one or more functional categories. The system further includes updating the data displayed on the display device in response to receiving changed data inputted into the one or more functional categories of the ribbon. | 06-23-2011 |
20120219159 | REVISION CONTROL WITHIN HEARING-AID FITTING SOFTWARE - A method for revision control within hearing-aid fitting software may nclude storing session fitting data for a plurality of fitting sessions of a hearing assistance device; displaying a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a list of the plurality of fitting sessions of the hearing assistance device, the graphical user interface allowing for selection of two or more fitting sessions for display; receiving a selection of a fitting session from the list; and in response to receiving the selection, updating the graphical user interface to include a response curve related to the selected fitting session. | 08-30-2012 |
20130202137 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AUDIO FEATURE OF A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A method of using a remote control application for controlling a hearing assistance device may include displaying a user interface layout on a display of a mobile device, the user interface layout including at least one user input element associated with controlling an audio feature of a hearing assistance device; receiving a selection of the at least one user input element; translating the selection of the at least one user input element into a remote signal for controlling the feature of the hearing assistance device; and transmitting the remote signal to the hearing assistance device via a transmitter attachment coupled to the mobile device. | 08-08-2013 |
20140023214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INPUT DEVICE FOR HEARING AID MODIFICATION - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for an input device for hearing aid fitting or modification. According to various embodiments, a Microsoft Kinect® or other gesture sensing input device senses a plurality of gestured inputs or speech made remotely from the computer for fitting or modifying a hearing aid. The Microsoft Kinect® or other gesture sensing input device communicates with the fitting system to simplify the fitting process, removing the restriction of mouse and keyboard, and allowing patient participation in the fitting or modification process for a hearing assistance device. | 01-23-2014 |
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20110011716 | Devices and methods related to battery modules - The present invention relates to devices that may be used in conjunction with one or more battery modules and related methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a devices and related methods allowing one to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. In one aspect, the present invention provides a mid pack break. The mid pack break is able to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. The mid pack break includes a handle, a pin, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. Force exerted on the handle causes the pin to insert into the first and second sleeves, thereby completing an electrical connection between the first and second sleeves. | 01-20-2011 |
20110020687 | Battery module with related devices and methods - The present invention relates to a battery module, related devices and methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a battery module with an improved mechanism of electrically connecting modules to form one or more battery packs and devices and methods that relate to the improved mechanism. In one aspect, the present invention provides a battery module. The module comprises: a top cover that connects to a bottom housing to form a casing; a positive terminal connected to a proximal end of the casing, wherein the end of the positive material is shaped such that it can insert into a sleeve; a negative electrode connected to a distal end of the casing, wherein the negative electrode is housed within the sleeve such that an electrical contact is made when a positive terminal is inserted into the sleeve; and, at least one electrochemical cell connected to the inside surface of the bottom housing. | 01-27-2011 |
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20100180509 | In-line access door - An in-line access door comprising an inner door for covering and sealing a duct opening, the inner door comprising a hole for receiving a fastener, the fastener engageable with a stud, the stud fixedly attached to the duct, an outer door, a releasable snap fastener for attaching the outer door in a fixed position relative to the duct, an insulating member disposed between the inner door and the outer door, and a gasket disposed between the inner door and the duct for sealing the joint between the inner door and the duct. | 07-22-2010 |
20130122794 | Chimney tee cap retainer assembly - A chimney tee cap retainer assembly comprising a cap, a first member comprising a guideway extending in a longitudinal direction, the first member connectable to the cap using a first fastener, a second member having a sprung end portion, the sprung end portion for releasably engaging a chimney surface, the second member adjustably engaged with the guideway using a second fastener, a third member having a sprung end portion, the sprung end portion for releasably engaging a chimney surface, the third member adjustably engaged with the guideway using a third fastener, and the second member and the third member each having a second member portion and a third member portion each extending normal to the first member and each extending in the same axial direction. | 05-16-2013 |
20160069586 | PREFABRICATED, MODULAR, FIRE RESISTANCE AND NON-FIRE RESISTANCE RATED VENTILATION DUCT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL SUBDUCTS - A prefabricated, modular, duct assembly comprising a main duct having an outer wall, an inner wall, a first end and a second end. A horizontal duct assembly extending through the main duct between the first end and the second end. A vertical duct assembly extending along the inner wall from the horizontal duct assembly to the first end. | 03-10-2016 |
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20100062400 | Method of Operating a Drive Simulator - The disclosed invention relates to a method of operating a drive simulator to simulate the driving of a vehicle when the transmission or axle is improperly lubricated. The drive simulator may be used to simulate chatter, shudder or shift feel. | 03-11-2010 |
20130244918 | Functionalized Copolymers And Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The invention relates to polyester quaternary ammonium salts, including amine, amide, and ester salts, processes for making them, and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel and fuel oils. The invention particularly relates to the use of polyester quaternary ammonium salts as detergents in fuels and the methods of making them. | 09-19-2013 |
20140051615 | Functionalized Copolymers and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a dimercaptothiadiazole salt of a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) an ?-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof (typically carboxylic acid groups or an anhydride), are partially esterified with an alcohol, or mixtures thereof, and wherein at least a portion of carboxylic acid groups not esterified are reacted with an amine. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said copolymer. The invention further provides a method and use of lubricating composition in a mechanical device. | 02-20-2014 |
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20120197011 | ESTERS OF CELLULOSIC MATERIALS AND DIACIDS AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - The present invention relates to esters of diacids and cellulosic materials and methods for making thereof. The ester has the chemical composition of Formula (I) Formula I where R1, R2, and R3 can be the same or different, and each of which is selected from —H, —COR′, —R′″, or —COR″ COOH, with the proviso that at least one of the R1, R2, or R3 is —COR″ COOH; R′ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or aromatic group; R″ is an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group having 4 or more carbon atoms (≧C | 08-02-2012 |
20130237609 | CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES FOR ENHANCING BIOAVAILABILITY OF FLAVONOIDS - The present invention relates to delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability of flavonoids to improve human health. Flavonoids of interest include but are not limited to curcumin, resveratrol, ellagic acid, naringenin, and quercetin. Flavonoids are important in part because they are known to have beneficial effects on human health, including cardioprotective, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. Utility has been limited by low bioavailability, both in the sense of requiring high doses and in that it has been difficult to carry out proper dose-response studies in the absence of methods to control the actual dose administered. In addition to pharmaceutical applications, there are potential nutraceutical uses, for example in supplements that might be sold in health food stores and pharmacies. | 09-12-2013 |
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20130134347 | Composite Structures with Phase Change Material and Adsorbent and Encapsulant Materials - A composite structure providing heat storage capability and including a phase change material (PCM), adsorbent material and encapsulant material. The encapsulate material surrounds the PCM and adsorbent. The phase change material and adsorbent material and encapsulant material can be provided in a mixture which is subsequently formed into a structural panel. The composite structure may be used to provide passive thermal control. A method of making composite structures having PCM, adsorbent material and encapsulant materials is also provided. | 05-30-2013 |
20160040054 | METHODS FOR ORGANIC NUCLEATING AGENTS - The invention provides phase change material comprising organic phase change materials comprising a miscible organic nucleating material, seed crystal or organic nucleating agent to minimize supercooling during the crystallization of the phase change material. The miscible organic material acting as an organic nucleating material, seed crystal or organic nucleating agent, is in sufficiently small enough ratios so as not to interfere with the latent heat properties of the phase change material, but amounts sufficient to inhibit the appearance of supercooling. The organic nucleating material, seed crystal or organic nucleating agent comprises a polyolefin or polyalkene, or a polyethylene or a polypropylene, or a nanoparticle or a microcapsule thereof. The invention provides an article of manufacture, a coating, a latent heat storage unit, a liquid, a gel, an antifreeze fluid, a fluid, an ink, an oil, a lubricant, a sealant, a paint, a textile, a cloth, or a bedding. | 02-11-2016 |
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20100265039 | Systems and Methods for Securing Control Systems - A system and a method for securing control systems for critical infrastructure, complex networks and/or industrial processing facilities. Aspects of the invention can include a proximity-based user identification device that generates a computer-readable identification of operators who are in proximity to a control device in the control system and an imaging device that captures a visual likeness of operators in proximity to the control device. A network sensor can read operation data from the control system. An overlay network can interconnect the proximity-based identification device, the imaging device, and the network sensor, and can interface to the control system without modifying the control system. Processing hardware can execute processor-implemented instructions to generate a correlation between at least a portion of the operation data and the control system, the computer-readable identification, and the visual likeness. The processor can then associate the correlation with the portion of the operation data. | 10-21-2010 |
20120069846 | Serial Communication Tapping and Transmission to Routable Networks - Apparatuses and methods for tapping serial communications and transforming the serial data into a format appropriate for routable networks are significant for purposes of security and troubleshooting, especially in critical infrastructure networks. Communication taps should be completely passive such that any failure would not interrupt the serial communications. Furthermore, automatic determination of unspecified serial protocol frames allow general implementation across various networks, or across devices within a single network, without the need to customize for each implementation. | 03-22-2012 |
20140036911 | Serial Communication Tapping and Transmission to Routable Networks - Apparatuses and methods for tapping serial communications and transforming the serial data into a format appropriate for routable networks are significant for purposes of security and troubleshooting, especially in critical infrastructure networks. Communication taps should be completely passive such that any failure would not interrupt the serial communications. Furthermore, automatic determination of unspecified serial protocol frames allow general implementation across various networks, or across devices within a single network, without the need to customize for each implementation. | 02-06-2014 |
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20080270171 | Method and system for managing caselog fraud and chargeback - Managing caselog fraud and chargeback. The systems and methods include the ability to manage a fraud case in a fraud queue; automatically locate the data associated with the fraud case; display workflows on a customized graphical user interface; automatically navigate through workflows that are based on predetermined rules specific to an account-provider, business, or regulation; store activity and data related to each fraud case; and automatically update the fraud queue. The systems and methods include a fraud analyst workstation, a workflow engine, a host computer system, and a workflow database. The fraud analyst workstation communicates with the workflow engine, which stores and the workflows. The workflow engine communicates with the host computer system to access data associated with the fraud case. The workflow engine communicates with a workflow database, which stores activity and data related to each fraud case for purposes of tracking, billing, and research. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270279 | Method and system for automated skip tracing - Automating a skip trace process for identifying contact information for account holders of financial accounts that cannot otherwise be reached. The systems and methods may include the ability to submit skip trace inquiries through a variety of platforms, including electronic mail, formatted file, or directly from a financial account processing system. The systems and methods interact with third party data sources, data aggregators, or data processors to identify potential contact information for the individual. The systems and methods incorporate automated contact campaigns to verify any possible contact information retrieved. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270303 | Method and system for detecting fraud in financial transactions - Detecting fraud in financial transactions. The systems and methods manage a fraud detection alert in a fraud queue; automatically locate the associated financial account data; display workflows on a graphical user interface; automatically navigate through workflows; ensure compliance with predetermined rules specific to a account-provider, business, or regulation; store all activity and data related to each fraud detection alert; and automatically update the fraud queue. The systems and methods include a fraud analyst workstation, a workflow engine, a host computer system, and a workflow database. The fraud analyst workstation communicates with the workflow engine, which stores and applies the predetermined rules. The workflow engine communicates with the host computer system to access the financial account data. The workflow engine communicates with a workflow database, which stores all activity and data related to each fraud detection alert for purposes of tracking, billing, and research. | 10-30-2008 |
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20120124477 | Alerting users to personalized information - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method for alerting users to personalized information. An exemplary method comprises storing information relating to a subscription to an alert type from a content provider. An alert of the alert type may be received from the content provider and added to a queue. Alerts may be prioritized relative to other alerts within the queue and then rendered from the queue in order of priority to a user. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124487 | ISSUING BEHAVIORAL AND CONTEXTUAL NOTIFICATIONS - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method for issuing behavioral and contextual notifications in browser toolbars. An exemplary method comprises discovering usage behaviors and usage context. A trigger event may be defined based on the usage behaviors or the usage context. The trigger may be stored in an application. Information is rendered related to the usage behavior or usage context when the trigger event occurs. | 05-17-2012 |
20130124496 | CONTEXTUAL PROMOTION OF ALTERNATIVE SEARCH RESULTS - A toolbar extension of a web browser suggests a user try searching a different search engine than the one on which the user has just conducted a search. The toolbar detects the user is frustrated with the search results returned by the search engine by monitoring a number of session heuristics. Analyzing historical user session, log, and click data of other users who have submitted the search query to different search engines, a different search engine is selected that has historically generated better search results. A suggestion is then presented to the user to run the search query in the more effective search engine. Such a suggestion may be presented in a number of ways, but one embodiment displays a window next to the text field of the toolbar and provides a link to conduct a search for the search query in the more effective search engine. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132357 | QUERY REFINEMENT IN A BROWSER TOOLBAR - Embodiment described herein are generally directed to a toolbar extension of a web browser that grabs a user's search engine query and suggests a refined search query known to yield better search results. The toolbar recognizes the web page the user is on as being associated with a search engine and retrieves the user's search query. The toolbar interacts with a refinement component on a server, and the refinement component determines a refined search query based on confidence scores assigned to data mined from a data center affiliated with different search engine (one related to the toolbar). The refined search query is returned and displayed in a search field of the toolbar, allowing the user to easily run the refined search on the different search engine. | 05-23-2013 |
20130325832 | PRESENTING SEARCH RESULTS WITH CONCURRENTLY VIEWABLE TARGETS - A user of a device may formulate a search query that results in a presentation of search results set, and a selection of a search result may cause the device to present the target of the selected search result. However, in many scenarios, the target replaces or overlaps the search results set, and a user wishing to review the search results set or select a different search result must re-execute the search query or toggle between the search results set and respective targets. Instead, the search results set may be presented concurrently with a target of a selected search result. Upon selection of a search result, the device may be configured to resize the search results set to a condensed search results region, and present the target of the selected search result in a target region that is concurrently viewable with and not overlapping the condensed search results region. | 12-05-2013 |
20140108408 | TOPIC COLLECTIONS - Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for maintaining a topic collection. That is, a topic collection (e.g., a vacation topic collection) may be created for a user, such that the user may store content associated with various applications (e.g., images from a social network app, vacation blogs, hotel price lists, sightseeing websites, etc.) as one or more entries within the topic collection. In this way, the user may easily organize, review, and/or share content through the topic collection. Recommendations of supplement content, which may be relevant to the topic collection, may be provided to the user. For example, entries within vacation topic collections of other users (e.g., to similar destinations) may be identified as supplemental content and recommended to the user. In this way, the user may accomplish a search task by organizing content into a single source. | 04-17-2014 |