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20140101031 | Management of Contributions for a Goal - According to an embodiment, a contribution for a goal is managed. A monetary target associated with a goal is determined. A current savings level toward the monetary target is determined. A rule associated with a maximum contribution amount toward the monetary target is accessed. An amount for a contribution is calculated according to the monetary target, the current savings level, and the rule. The amount calculated for the contribution is transferred to an account associated with the goal. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A GIVING PLAN - According to some embodiments, a system comprises an interface and one or more processors. The interface receives a request to display a giving plan associated with a donor. The processors determine beneficiaries and assets of the donor. The processors also determine an allocation plan that associates one or more of the assets with one or more of the beneficiaries. The interface displays the giving plan comprising a graphical representation of the beneficiaries and a relative value of the assets associated with each beneficiary based on the allocation plan. The giving plan also comprises interactive features that facilitate modifying the graphical representation in order to visualize a potential change to the allocation plan. | 04-10-2014 |
20150066722 | Management Of Contributions For A Goal - According to an embodiment, a contribution for a goal is managed. A monetary target associated with a goal is determined. A current savings level toward the monetary target is determined. A rule associated with a maximum contribution amount toward the monetary target is accessed. An amount for a contribution is calculated according to the monetary target, the current savings level, and the rule. The amount calculated for the contribution is transferred to an account associated with the goal. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090007039 | HIERARCHICAL FEATURE EXTRACTION FOR ELECTRICAL INTERACTION CALCULATIONS - A method of calculating electrical interactions of circuit elements in an integrated circuit layout without flattening the entire database that describes the layout. In one embodiment, a hierarchical database is analyzed and resistance and capacitance calculations made for a repeating pattern of elements are re-used at each instance of the repeated pattern and adjusted for local conditions. In another embodiment, a circuit layout is converted into a number of tiles, wherein the resistance and capacitance calculations made for the circuit elements in the center and a boundary region of the tiles are computed separately and combined. Environmental information that affects electrical interaction between circuit elements in different levels of hierarchy is calculated at a lower level of hierarchy so that such calculations do not need to be made for each placement of a repeated cell and so that not all interacting elements need to be promoted to the same hierarchy level to compute the electrical interactions. | 01-01-2009 |
20100223583 | HIERARCHICAL FEATURE EXTRACTION FOR ELECTRICAL INTERACTION CALCULATIONS - A method of calculating electrical interactions of circuit elements in an integrated circuit layout without flattening the entire database that describes the layout. In one embodiment, a hierarchical database is analyzed and resistance and capacitance calculations made for a repeating pattern of elements are re-used at each instance of the repeated pattern and adjusted for local conditions. In another embodiment, a circuit layout is converted into a number of tiles, wherein the resistance and capacitance calculations made for the circuit elements in the center and a boundary region of the tiles are computed separately and combined. Environmental information that affects electrical interaction between circuit elements in different levels of hierarchy is calculated at a lower level of hierarchy so that such calculations do not need to be made for each placement of a repeated cell and so that not all interacting elements need to be promoted to the same hierarchy level to compute the electrical interactions. | 09-02-2010 |
20130305204 | HIERARCHICAL FEATURE EXTRACTION FOR ELECTRICAL INTERACTION CALCULATIONS - A method of calculating electrical interactions of circuit elements in an integrated circuit layout without flattening the entire database that describes the layout. In one embodiment, a hierarchical database is analyzed and resistance and capacitance calculations made for a repeating pattern of elements are re-used at each instance of the repeated pattern and adjusted for local conditions. In another embodiment, a circuit layout is converted into a number of tiles, wherein the resistance and capacitance calculations made for the circuit elements in the center and a boundary region of the tiles are computed separately and combined. Environmental information that affects electrical interaction between circuit elements in different levels of hierarchy is calculated at a lower level of hierarchy so that such calculations do not need to be made for each placement of a repeated cell and so that not all interacting elements need to be promoted to the same hierarchy level to compute the electrical interactions. | 11-14-2013 |
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20090281748 | Method and Aparatus for Trigger Scanning - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of indicating one or more anomalies to be found, loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies. A second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time, and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies. | 11-12-2009 |
20090281758 | Method and Apparatus for Triggering a Test and Measurement Instrument - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger. Thereafter, a second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger. | 11-12-2009 |
20090281759 | Method and Apparatus for Multiple Trigger Path Triggering - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously. It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations. | 11-12-2009 |
20100039132 | Probing Apparatus - A probe for probing an electrical device under test is provided. The probe comprises a camera positioned adjacent a probing tip of the probe. Visual information captured by the camera is displayed on a display device. The camera may be mounted in multiple locations as desired by a user and additionally, multiple cameras may be used with the probe to allow for more viewing angles. | 02-18-2010 |
20120173188 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE TRIGGER PATH TRIGGERING - A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously, It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations. | 07-05-2012 |
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20100190137 | TOOTH-IMPLANT METHOD AND APPLIANCE - A tooth implant is done by first fitting to teeth adjacent an edentulous site of a jawbone a temporary bridge and providing in the bridge a guide tube oriented in alignment with a location on the site where an implant pin is to be seated. Then, with the bridge in place and using the tube as a guide, a pilot bore is drilled in the jawbone at the location, and then the implant pin is fitted into the drilled bore and the tube is plugged. The bridge with the plugged tube in place at the site during an osseointegration period after which the bridge is removed and replaced with a prosthesis anchored to the implant. | 07-29-2010 |
20110070560 | TOOTH-WHITENING METHOD - A method of whitening teeth has the steps of applying chlorine dioxide to surfaces of the teeth, leaving the solution on the teeth for a predetermined time, rinsing the solution from the teeth, repeating previous two steps at least once, and applying tubule sealant to the surfaces. | 03-24-2011 |
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20100169475 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A BROADBAND NETWORK - A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage. | 07-01-2010 |
20150026769 | System And Method For Managing A Broadband Network - A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage. | 01-22-2015 |
20150327213 | Methods And Systems For Service Transfer - Methods and systems for service transfer are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a service at a first/current user device, detecting a movement of the first user device, determining a direction of the movement, and requesting the service be provided to a second/target user device in the direction of the movement. Service can be a communication session, network access, video service, audio service, short message service, multimedia message service, and the like. The movement of a user device can be detected by one or more sensors implemented in the user device. For example, to enable a service transfer, a user can point the first user device to a second user device. The pointing can be achieved, for example, by moving the first user device to the direction of the second user device at certain speed. | 11-12-2015 |
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20080276387 | Weak Acid Based Concrete Stain - The present invention provides compositions and methods which are adapted to impart color to concrete or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to a composition and methods adapted to treat concrete surfaces which have the advantage of using a non-corrosive acid-based solution. | 11-13-2008 |
20090139435 | Concrete coloring compositions and methods - The present invention provides acidic compositions and methods that are adapted to impart color to cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to acidic compositions and methods adapted to treat cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces that have the advantage of using a less corrosive acid-based solution. The acidic composition incorporates species including a weak base in equilibrium with a conjugate acid. The presence of such species moderates the corrosive behavior of the acid while still allowing excellent coloring action to occur. | 06-04-2009 |
20110210978 | DIGITAL METHOD FOR MATCHING STAINS - The present invention relates to color matching and, more specifically, an apparatus and method for preparing a stain to match a target color of a selected substrate (e.g., wood species). In one embodiment a system is provided that comprises (i) a computer (e.g., a stand-alone PC or a networked computer), (ii) hardware and/or software to store a database of stain records, (iii) hardware and/or software to create or load spectral data (e.g., a digital image) of a target sample, and (iv) hardware and/or software to display images and/or process spectral data. The system preferably facilitates the selection of a desired stain, and in preferred embodiments may also include hardware and/or software to dispense colorant agents and/or vehicles to create the desired stain. The system of the present invention may be used in a “manual” mode (whereby a human compares database and target images and makes a selection); an “automatic” mode (whereby the computer system uses spectral data to suggest a closest match based on the selected substrate); or a “combination” mode (whereby the computer system uses spectral data to suggest a closest match and the user can then compare the suggested match with various images to achieve a final selection). | 09-01-2011 |
20110290152 | IN-STORE TINTABLE NON-INFRARED-ABSORPTIVE PAINT AND STAIN SYSTEM - A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs at least one light-colored non-infrared-absorptive base paint or stain packaged in a point-of-sale container and an array of colorants including an infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, a non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, and one or more additional liquid colorants made with non-infrared-absorptive pigments. The infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant or non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant may respectively be used to make custom-tinted interior or exterior paints and stains. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290375 | IN-STORE TINTABLE NON-INFRARED-ABSORPTIVE PAINT AND STAIN SYSTEM - A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs a dark-colored non-infrared-absorptive liquid base paint or stain and a point-of-sale array of concentrated liquid colorants which when dispensed into the base paint or stain provide custom-tinted non-infrared-absorptive paints or stains in lightened shades and a variety of tints. Dark custom-tinted paints or stains are tinted lighter from a dark-colored base, not darker from a white or light colored base as is done in conventional point-of-sale systems. | 12-01-2011 |
20120247372 | CONCRETE COLORING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention provides acidic compositions and methods that are adapted to impart color to cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to acidic compositions and methods adapted to treat cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces that have the advantage of using a less corrosive acid-based solution. The acidic composition incorporates species including a weak base in equilibrium with a conjugate acid. The presence of such species moderates the corrosive behavior of the acid while still allowing excellent coloring action to occur. | 10-04-2012 |
20140238541 | IN-STORE TINTABLE NON-INFRARED-ABSORPTIVE PAINT AND STAIN SYSTEM - A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs at least one light-colored non-infrared-absorptive base paint or stain packaged in a point-of-sale container and an array of colorants including an infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, a non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, and one or more additional liquid colorants made with non-infrared-absorptive pigments. The infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant or non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant may respectively be used to make custom-tinted interior or exterior paints and stains. | 08-28-2014 |
20140299605 | IN-STORE TINTABLE NON-INFRARED-ABSORPTIVE PAINT AND STAIN SYSTEM - A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs a dark-colored non-infrared-absorptive liquid base paint or stain and a point-of-sale array of concentrated liquid colorants which when dispensed into the base paint or stain provide custom-tinted non-infrared-absorptive paints or stains in lightened shades and a variety of tints. Dark custom-tinted paints or stains are tinted lighter from a dark-colored base, not darker from a white or light colored base as is done in conventional point-of-sale systems. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080270140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID SPEECH SYNTHESIS - A speech synthesis system receives symbolic input describing an utterance to be synthesized. In one embodiment, different portions of the utterance are constructed from different sources, one of which is a speech corpus recorded from a human speaker whose voice is to be modeled. The other sources may include other human speech corpora or speech produced using Rule-Based Speech Synthesis (RBSS). At least some portions of the utterance may be constructed by modifying prototype speech units to produce adapted speech units that are contextually appropriate for the utterance. The system concatenates the adapted speech units with the other speech units to produce a speech waveform. In another embodiment, a speech unit of a speech corpus recorded from a human speaker lacks transitions at one or both of its edges. A transition is synthesized using RBSS and concatenated with the speech unit in producing a speech waveform for the utterance. | 10-30-2008 |
20110046957 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPEECH SYNTHESIS USING FREQUENCY SPLICING - Techniques are disclosed for frequency splicing in which speech segments used in the creation of a final speech waveform are constructed, at least in part, by combining (e.g., summing) a small number (e.g., two) of component speech segments that overlap substantially, or entirely, in time but have spectral energy that occupies disjoint, or substantially disjoint, frequency ranges. The component speech segments may be derived from speech segments produced by different speakers or from different speech segments produced by the same speaker. Depending on the embodiment, frequency splicing may supplement rule-based, concatenative, hybrid, or limited-vocabulary speech synthesis systems to provide various advantages. | 02-24-2011 |