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20090191811 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION INTIALIZATION - A method of application initialization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising loading a first NFC enabled device with an application for conducting a financial transaction over a network; and transferring the application to a second NFC enabled device via a NFC link, is described herein. | 07-30-2009 |
20090193500 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION ACTIVATION AND AUTHORIZATION - A method of activation and authorization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising: receiving login information from an NFC enabled device; sending packet data via a network in response to receiving the login information from the NFC enabled device; and receiving corresponding data from the NFC enabled device in response to the sending of the packet data, the sending of the packet data and the receiving of the corresponding code facilitates the activation and authorization of the NFC enabled device, and the subsequent activation of the NFC device via a NFC link without further authorization of the NFC enabled device, is described herein. | 07-30-2009 |
20100273466 | USER INTERFACE TECHNIQUE FOR MANAGING AN ACTIVE CALL - A portable electronic device includes a housing, a processor supported by the housing, a memory coupled to the processor, and a communications transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to support voice conference calling between more than two parties. A program stored in the memory and running on the processor is configured to provide a user interface on the display which is configured to display indicators representative of the parties on the conference call. The user interface includes the hold area configured to display indicators representative of the parties on hold and an active area configured to display indicators representative of the parties active on the conference call. | 10-28-2010 |
20100332351 | SAME SCREEN QUICK PAY BUTTON - A payment button on a device, such as a mobile phone, allows the user to remain on the window or page from which an item was selected for purchase. When the user is ready to purchases, the button is selected, and the user simply enters an identifier, such as a password or PIN, and the transaction is processed. The button remains on the same screen and changes during different stages of the payment process. | 12-30-2010 |
20110076941 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK DATA/PRODUCT TRANSFER - Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to provide a consumer with an enhanced user experience. In a first embodiment, a purchase is made between two devices using NFC, and a shake and transfer process downloads large data, such as a movie, video, or game, from one device to the other. In a second embodiment, the user can select information or data, such as non-user contacts, photos, or videos, on the phone to transfer during a shake and transfer process. In yet another embodiment, a user may pay for purchases from an unattended merchant, such as a vending machine, using a shake and transfer process, where the user may also receive incentives, based on the user profile and/or purchase, from the unattended merchant. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076942 | NETWORK UPDATES OF TIME AND LOCATION - Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to initiate a wireless communication provide a user device with time and location information of the communication, which can be associated with contact information of a user of the other device. As a result, a user has additional information associated with a contact, and the time and location information can be used to determine or track elapsed time and distance traveled between communications. | 03-31-2011 |
20110239272 | NON-NUMERIC PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION - Various methods and systems are provided for allowing a user to select a non-numeric PIN or password and use that to access content instead of a conventional numerical PIN. A series of visual, textual, and/or audio “digits” form the PIN, where each succeeding digit may be related to one or more of the preceding digits. | 09-29-2011 |
20110246363 | TWO DEVICE AUTHENTICATION - In one embodiment, a transaction is authenticated by a payment provider, as opposed to a merchant, using two user devices without the user having to enter information, such as an email or password. When the user is ready to make a purchase from a merchant site, a unique transaction ID is created by the payment provider. That transaction ID, along with data about the transaction, such as specific items and cost, is automatically sent to the payment provider through a second device linked to the purchasing device. The payment provider compares the identifier from the sending device, such as the phone number, and the transaction ID with information stored in its database. If there is a match, the transaction/user may be approved or authenticated. | 10-06-2011 |
20120084199 | AUTOMATIC FORM FILLING - A user, such as a merchant, populates a form, such as an on-boarding form from a payment provider, with information unique to the user. In one embodiment, the user enters a URL address. The information is communicated to the payment provider, who then obtains additional information about the user based on the information. In one embodiment, web scraping results in a name, address, a phone number, and/or an email address for the user. The form is populated with this information by the payment provider and returned to the user for confirmation or correction. As a result, the form filling is easier for the user. | 04-05-2012 |
20120303480 | Systems and Methods for an Electronic Shopping List - Systems and methods are disclosed for an electronic shopping list running on a user device to aid a shopper. The electronic shopping list may obtain detailed information of products that match items on the list from inventory databases of one or more sellers. The shopper may use the product information to select the sellers and the specific products to purchase. Advantageously, the shopper may compare product information from multiple sellers. The electronic shopping list also keeps track of items from the list that have been purchased as the products are checked out. By checking off purchased products against items on the list, the electronic shopping list may remind the shopper when there are un-purchased items on the list before the purchase transaction is completed. Advantageously, from the alert, the shopper may select a product at the checkout counter for purchase and pick up the product after the purchase. | 11-29-2012 |
20140323052 | NETWORK UPDATES OF TIME AND LOCATION - Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to initiate a wireless communication and provide a user device with time and location information of the communication, which can be associated with contact information of a user of the other device. As a result, a user has additional information associated with a contact, and the time and location information can be used to determine or track elapsed time and distance traveled between communications. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090192912 | CHARGE-FOR-SERVICE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS - A method for purchasing a value item using near field communication (NFC) includes placing a NFC enabled data communication device of a buyer of the item in close proximity to a NFC enabled data communication device of a seller of the item, the devices being interoperable to establish a NFC communication link between the devices when placed in close proximity to each other, transferring a request for payment for the item from the seller's device to the buyer's device via the NFC link, and transmitting the payment request, together a buyer's authorization therefor, to a third party service provider via a network. In response to receipt of the transmission, the service provider transfers money in an amount equal to the purchase price of the item from a funding account of the buyer to a receiving account of the seller and sends the parties a message confirming the transfer. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192935 | ONE STEP NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS - A one step method for transferring money from a sender to a recipient includes entering information relating to the transfer into a near field communication (NFC) enabled data communication device of the sender and then placing the sender's device in close proximity to a NFC enabled data communication device of the recipient. The sender's device is operable when placed in contact with or close proximity to the recipient's device to 1) establish an NFC link between the two devices, 2) gather information relating to the recipient from the recipient's device via the NFC link, and 3) transmit the information relating to the transfer and the recipient to a third party service provider via another network, such as the Internet, and thereby cause the service provider to transfer the money from a funding account of the sender to a receiving account of the recipient. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192937 | TWO STEP NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS - A two step method for transferring money from a sender to a recipient includes entering information relating to the transfer into a near field communication (NFC) enabled device of the sender. The device is then placed in contact with or close proximity to a recipient's device a first time, causing the sender's device to establish an NFC link between the two devices and to gather information relating to the recipient via the NFC link. The sender's device is then placed in contact with or close proximity to the recipient's device a second time, causing it to transmit the information relating to the transfer and the recipient to a third party service provider via another network, e.g., the Internet, thereby causing the service provider to transfer the money from an account of the sender to an account of the recipient. | 07-30-2009 |
20100042535 | CURRENCY DISPLAY - Actual currency is shown displayed on a user device, where the currency represents an amount of money selected by the user. For example, if the user selects $86.21 for U.S. Dollars, the display will show four twenty dollar bills, one five dollar bill, one one dollar bill, two dimes, and one penny. | 02-18-2010 |
20120300973 | AUTOMATED USER INFORMATION PROVISION USING IMAGES - A method for automated user information provision using an image includes requesting at least one user information image in response to receiving a user information form from a requesting entity over a network. The at least one user information image is received from a camera. The at least one user information image is analyzed using a processor to determine that the at least one user information image includes requested user information in at least one request section of the user information form. The requested user information is automatically provided into the at least one request section of the user information form. The user information form including the requested user information in the at least one request section is displayed on a display. The user information form may then be sent over the network to provide the requested user information to the requesting entity. | 11-29-2012 |
20140219568 | AUTOMATED USER INFORMATION PROVISION USING IMAGES - A method for automated user information provision using an image includes requesting at least one user information image in response to receiving a user information form from a requesting entity over a network. The at least one user information image is received from a camera. The at least one user information image is analyzed using a processor to determine that the at least one user information image includes requested user information in at least one request section of the user information form. The requested user information is automatically provided into the at least one request section of the user information form. The user information form including the requested user information in the at least one request section is displayed on a display. The user information form may then be sent over the network to provide the requested user information to the requesting entity. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090281483 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
20090281485 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
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20090012565 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD TO CORRECT DEFORMITY - A system for correcting a spinal deformity includes an implant fixed to one side of a vertebra and a rod extending along an axis of the spine on a second side of the vertebra. An adjustment member, which may include a reel, is coupled to the rod. A force directing member, such as a cable, extends between the rod and the adjustment member. The force directing member is retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. A method of correcting spinal deformity includes providing an implant, a rod, an adjustment member coupled to the rod, and a force directing member extending between the rod and the adjustment member. The adjustment member can be retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. | 01-08-2009 |
20090270901 | Degradable detachment mechanisms for implantable devices - Described herein are degradable detachment mechanisms for implantable devices and assemblies comprising these devices. Also provided are methods of using the detachment mechanisms and assemblies. | 10-29-2009 |
20090275971 | Energy activated preloaded detachment mechanisms for implantable devices - Described herein are energy-activated preloaded detachment mechanisms for implantable devices and assemblies comprising these detachment mechanisms. Also provided are methods of using the detachment mechanisms and assemblies. | 11-05-2009 |
20100312290 | Bone Blocks and Methods for Inserting Bone Blocks Into Intervertebral Spaces - A bone block for insertion into a patient's intervertebral space. A method for inserting a bone block into a patient's intervertebral space, comprising: supporting the bone block in an inserter; advancing the inserter into the intervertebral space; rotating the inserter, thereby separating adjacent vertebrae; separating the bone block and the inserter with a push rod; and removing the inserter from the intervertebral space. | 12-09-2010 |
20110130708 | Directional Delivery of Energy and Bioactives - Systems and methods are disclosed for the treatment of a target tissue by directionally delivering energy and/or bioactive materials to achieve a therapeutic effect. A balloon catheter system having a balloon portion and a plurality of electrodes may be energized to selectively deliver energy, bioactive materials, or a combination thereof to target tissue including tissues disposed about a lumen. The tissue may be targeted by applying energy, making tissue impedance analysis, and further selectively energizing electrodes through the use of an energy source with a controller. | 06-02-2011 |
20110237898 | LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM FOR THE LUMBAR SPINE - A minimally invasive dilation device includes a plurality of rigid arms radially arrayed about a center and a dilating member positioned between the arms. A stylus may occupy the center. An outer flexible sleeve may be circumferentially secured to the arms, lying within or without the plurality of arms. An inner mesh may surround the stylus and dilating member. The device may be introduced into tissue toward a targeted area, while in a closed configuration. The dilating member may be a balloon, wherein upon inflation of the balloon, the arms are pushed radially outward, expanding the device and dilating the surrounding tissue. The dilating member may be a tube, wherein upon insertion of the tube, the arms are pushed radially outward. A cannula may be inserted inside the plurality of arms to keep the arms in an open configuration, and the dilating member may be withdrawn, providing an open passageway through the device to the targeted area. The device may be used with a neural monitoring system. | 09-29-2011 |
20120203282 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD TO CORRECT DEFORMITY - A system for correcting a spinal deformity includes an implant fixed to one side of a vertebra and a rod extending along an axis of the spine on a second side of the vertebra. An adjustment member, which may include a reel, is coupled to the rod. A force directing member, such as a cable, extends between the rod and the adjustment member. The force directing member is retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. A method of correcting spinal deformity includes providing an implant, a rod, an adjustment member coupled to the rod, and a force directing member extending between the rod and the adjustment member. The adjustment member can be retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. | 08-09-2012 |
20130090680 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DILATION AND DISSECTION OF TISSUES - A minimally invasive dilation device includes a stylus, a plurality of rigid arms radially arrayed about the stylus, and a dilating member positioned between the stylus and the arms. An outer flexible sleeve may be circumferentially secured to the arms, lying within or without the plurality of arms. An inner mesh may surround the stylus and dilating member. The device may be introduced into tissue toward a targeted area, while in a closed configuration. The dilating member may be a balloon or a cannula. During dilation, the arms are pushed radially outward, expanding the device and dilating the surrounding tissue. A cannula may be inserted inside the plurality of arms to keep the arms in an open configuration, and the stylus and inner mesh may be withdrawn, providing an open passageway through the device to the targeted area. The device may be used with a neural monitoring system. | 04-11-2013 |
20130274557 | DETACHABLE DILATOR BLADE - A dilator assembly includes a dilator and a retractor member that is configured to be removably attached to the dilator. | 10-17-2013 |
20150032022 | INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A surgical system kit is described. The surgical system kit includes a peripheral electrode, a surgical access instrument configured to be placed in a surgical target site, and a control unit. The surgical access instrument has a body with a proximal end, and a distal end, two or more electrodes on the distal end at fixed locations and spaced apart a known distance. The control unit is configured to send a signal to the peripheral electrode, receive information indicative of a neural response from at least one electrode of the surgical access instrument, and interpret the information according to a nerve conduction velocity modality to measure the nerve conduction velocity through the segment of the nerve. | 01-29-2015 |
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20130252759 | METAL WOOD CLUB WITH IMPROVED MOMENT OF INERTIA - A more efficient triangular shape for metal wood clubs or driver clubs is disclosed. This triangular shape allows the clubs to have higher rotational moments of inertia in both the vertical and horizontal directions, and a lower center of gravity. | 09-26-2013 |
20130344988 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB - An iron-type golf club including a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club includes a golf club head that is constructed from multiple pieces and that has a multi-material construction. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344989 | MULTI-MATERIAL GOLF CLUB - A golf club including a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club includes a golf club head that is constructed multiple materials and includes a body member, a mass member, and an interface that allows the mass member to be coupled to the body member. | 12-26-2013 |
20140073447 | GOLF CLUB IRON SET PRODUCING FLIGHT HAVING CONSISTENT ANGLE OF DESCENT - In accordance with the present invention, a set of golf club heads is disclosed. The set includes golf club heads with peripheral weights. The dimensions and configuration of at least the peripheral weights are changed from club-to-club along the set so that the center of gravity rises from the long irons to the short irons. By raising the center of gravity from the long irons to the short irons, a golfer will see a peak trajectory height along a line for each club head that is substantially more consistent along that line throughout the set than prior art clubs provide. | 03-13-2014 |
20140274463 | METAL WOOD CLUB WITH IMPROVED MOMENT OF INERTIA - A more efficient triangular shape for metal wood clubs or driver clubs is disclosed. This triangular shape allows the clubs to have higher rotational moments of inertia in both the vertical and horizontal directions, and a lower center of gravity. | 09-18-2014 |
20150018130 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A GOLF CLUB - A method relating to an improved fitting system for finding the best performing golf club for a specific golfer. More specifically, the present invention utilizes a highly efficient method of using specific data gathered from the golfer's golf swing to quickly and efficiently fit a golfer into the best performing product for him or her. | 01-15-2015 |
20150038251 | GOLF CLUB IRON SET PRODUCING FLIGHT HAVING CONSISTENT ANGLE OF DESCENT - In accordance with the present invention, a set of golf club heads is disclosed. The set includes golf club heads with peripheral weights. The dimensions and configuration of at least the peripheral weights are changed from club-to-club along the set so that the center of gravity rises from the long irons to the short irons. By raising the center of gravity from the long irons to the short irons, a golfer will see a peak trajectory height along a line for each club head that is substantially more consistent along that line throughout the set than prior art clubs provide. | 02-05-2015 |
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20120005387 | INTERRUPT BLOCKER - A method comprises maintaining, in a first electronic device, a list of one or more electronic devices associated with a user, receiving, in the first electronic device, a first command, in response to the first command, forwarding a command to block interrupts on one or more electronic devices on the list of electronic devices. Other embodiments may be described. | 01-05-2012 |
20120158578 | HIGHLY GRANULAR CLOUD COMPUTING MARKETPLACE - A system and method may provide for defining a usage policy for an available resource of a personal computing system, and transmitting the usage policy to a market broker. The market broker may identify a match between the usage policy and a request from another computing system, and generate a notification of the match. In addition, funds may be transferred from an account associated with the other computing system to an account associated with the personal computing system based on a remote usage of the available resource by the other computing system. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158967 | VIRTUAL CORE ABSTRACTION FOR CLOUD COMPUTING - A system and method provide for mapping a virtual core of a computing system to an external computing resource and intercepting an instruction directed from an application resident on the computing system to the virtual core. The intercepted instruction may be sent to the external computing resource for processing. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167081 | Application Service Performance in Cloud Computing - Methods and apparatuses associated with cloud computing are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a method may include receiving, by a service monitor operating on a computing device, performance information associated with services provided by an application service with instances operating on a plurality of virtual machines deployed on a plurality of servers of a computing cloud. The service monitor, in response, may identify one or more requests of the computing cloud to attempt to improve performance of the services provided by the application service. Other embodiments may be disclosed and claimed. | 06-28-2012 |
20140108689 | INTERRUPT BLOCKER - A method comprises maintaining, in a first electronic device, a list of one or more electronic devices associated with a user, receiving, in the first electronic device, a first command, in response to the first command, forwarding a command to block interrupts on one or more electronic devices on the list of electronic devices. Other embodiments may be described. | 04-17-2014 |
20140195977 | USER INTERFACE CONTENT PERSONALIZATION SYSTEM - A user interface content personalization system is described. An apparatus may comprise a content personalization application operative on a processor circuit to present personalized content on a user interface. The content personalization application may comprise a content descriptor component operative to associate content with one or more content descriptors; a content search component operative to present search results on a user interface, the search results being selected from the content based on one or more search terms; a descriptor selection component operative to receive, by the transceiver, a descriptor selection enabled by a graphical user interface element accessible from the user interface; and a search results personalization component operative to generate personalized search results based on the descriptor selection, the search results personalization component to provide personalized search results on the user interface without re-entry of the one or more search terms. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-10-2014 |
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20130307693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME DATA ANALYSIS - A system and method for real time data analysis are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes; receiving a plurality of current data streams from a plurality of sensor arrays deployed at a monitored venue; correlating the current data streams with corresponding historical data streams and related data streams; analyzing, by use of a data processor, the data streams to identify patterns of activity, behavior, and/or status occurring at the monitored venue; applying one or more rules of to rule set to the analyzed data streams to determine if an alert should he issued; and dispatching an alert if such alert is determined to be warranted. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SENSOR AND VIDEO PROTOCOL FOR A REAL TIME SECURITY DATA ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION SYSTEM - A system and method for providing a sensor and video protocol for a real time security data acquisition and integration system are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: receiving a data sample; assigning, by use of a data processor, a sample identifier (ID) to the received data sample; recording, into a sensor sample data set, an ID of a sensing device that sourced the data sample; recording, into the sensor sample data set, a time and a location corresponding to when and where the data sample was taken by the sensing device; storing the received data sample into a values section of the sensor sample data set based on a format defined by a sensor fields section of the sensor sample data set; and storing details of the sensing device into a sensor type section of the sensor sample data set. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307980 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME SECURITY DATA ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION FROM MOBILE PLATFORMS - A system and method for real time security data acquisition and integration from mobile platforms are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: deploying a plurality of sensors and video sources in a monitored venue, the plurality of sensors and video sources generating security data in the monitored venue; receiving the security data wirelessly in real time at a real time wireless data integrator positioned adjacent to the monitored venue; establishing a real time wireless data integrator network between at least two real time wireless data integrators; and causing the transfer of the security data to an operations center via a network. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307989 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME DATA CAPTURE AND PACKET TRANSMISSION USING A LAYER 2 WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - A system and method for real time security data acquisition and integration from mobile platforms are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: deploying a plurality of sensors and video sources in a monitored venue, the plurality of sensors and video sources generating security data in the monitored venue; receiving the security data wirelessly in real time at a real time wireless data integrator positioned adjacent to the monitored venue; establishing a real time wireless mesh network including a plurality of real time wireless data integrators, each of the plurality of wireless data integrators being configured to route the security data through the wireless mesh network; and causing the transfer of the security data to an operations center via the wireless mesh network. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307990 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME VIDEO PROCESSING FOR ALARM MONITORING SYSTEMS - A system and method for real-time video processing for alarm monitoring systems are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: receiving alert data from a video image analysis module, the alert data being generated from analysis of a video feed, the alert data being in a first format; translating the alert data to a second format; and causing the alert data in the second format to be communicated to an alarm monitoring system compatible with the second format. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURITY DATA ACQUISITION AND AGGREGATION ON MOBILE PLATFORMS - A system and method for security data acquisition and aggregation on mobile platforms are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: providing an edge device data aggregator in a mobile venue; using the edge device data aggregator to receive security data from a plurality of sensors and video sources deployed in the mobile venue; performing at least one processing operation on the security data; and causing the transfer of the processed security data in real time to a real time wireless data integrator positioned outside of the mobile venue. | 11-21-2013 |
20140063237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANONYMOUS OBJECT IDENTIFIER GENERATION AND USAGE FOR TRACKING - A system and method for anonymous object identifier generation and usage for tracking are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: obtaining a frame from one of a plurality of data streams received from a plurality of sensor arrays deployed at a monitored venue; isolating a region surrounding an object of interest in the frame; performing feature extraction on the object of interest in the region; identifying patterns from the extracted features; normalizing the extracted features based on the identified patterns; quantifying each normalized feature and generating an object data set; and generating an anonymous object identifier from the object data set. | 03-06-2014 |
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20080207233 | Method and System For Centralized Storage of Media and for Communication of Such Media Activated By Real-Time Messaging - An apparatus and methodology are provided that initiates on-demand communication of media content in response to receipt of text-based messages. The text-based messages can have a plurality of diverse messaging formats. Each text-based message encapsulates text conforming to a predefined syntax that includes a content text field representing an identifier for media content to be accessed as part of the on-demand communication and preferably at least one target text field representing a recipient of the on-demand communication. Database storage stores identifiers and associated references to media content and preferably short names and associated contact information (e.g., telephone numbers and IM user names). The content text field and the target text field(s) are expected to match the identifiers and short names, respectively, stored in the database. The text is extracted from each received text-based message and parsed to identify the content text field and the at least one target text field therein. The database is accessed to retrieve references to media content associated with the identifier corresponding to the content text field. The database is also preferably accessed to retrieve contact information associated with a short name corresponding to the at least one target text field. The on-demand communication is established utilizing the media content references (and the contact information) retrieved from the database. The diverse messaging formats supported by the system preferably include SMS-type text-based messages, IM-type text-based messages, and IP-type text-based messages that are addressed to a reserved IP address. | 08-28-2008 |
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20140164518 | Telecommunication Service Employing an Electronic Information Repository Storing Social Network User Information, Developer Information, and Mobile Network Operator Information - A telecommunication system that carries out telecommunication functions between multiple parties as initiated by the user interaction with a social network application, while maintaining privacy of the device identifiers (phone numbers or static IP addresses assigned to devices) of the participating parties. | 06-12-2014 |
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20100215591 | ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides antimicrobial peptides that exhibit a broad range of antimicrobial activity to gram positive and gram negative bacteria, as well as fungi, mold, and virus. The antimicrobial peptide of the invention is a cationic peptide, and may contain an HIV-TAT or reverse HIV-TAT sequence, or derivative thereof. The present invention further provides antimicrobial compositions containing the cationic peptide. Such compositions are especially useful for topical application to the skin, hair, nail, vagina, urethra, ear, oral cavity, nasal passage, respiratory system, opthalmic region, and various mucosal regions. The compositions of the present invention improve the condition and/or appearance of the treated region, and are suited for long-term and/or routine use to, for example, prevent or prevent the recurrence of microbial infection. The present invention further provides kits for use in improving the condition or appearance of skin, nail, or treated area. These kits may facilitate ease of use, long-term storage, and/or efficacy of the compositions. | 08-26-2010 |
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20090260418 | DISPOSABLE SENSOR FOR USE IN MEASURING AN ANALYTE IN A GASEOUS SAMPLE - The present invention is a disposable sensor for use with a device that quantifies analytes in a gaseous sample. It comprises (i) a sensing element, (ii) a means for interfacing the disposable sensor with a gas analysis device, and (iii) a housing. When used with a device that can quantify the concentration of an analyte in a gas sample, the present invention facilitates the use of exhaled breath analysis as a clinical tool. | 10-22-2009 |
20100034409 | Optical Electro-Mechanical Hearing Devices With Combined Power and Signal Architectures - An audio signal transmission device includes a first light source and a second light source configured to emit a first wavelength of light and a second wavelength of light, respectively. The first detector and the second detector are configured to receive the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light, respectively. A transducer electrically coupled to the detectors is configured to vibrate at least one of an eardrum or ossicle in response to the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light. The first detector and second detector can be coupled to the transducer with opposite polarity, such that the transducer is configured to move with a first movement in response to the first wavelength and move with a second movement in response to the second wavelength, in which the second movement opposes the first movement. | 02-11-2010 |
20100048982 | Optical Electro-Mechanical Hearing Devices With Separate Power and Signal Components - A device to transmit an audio signal comprises at least one light source configured to transmit the audio signal with at least one wavelength of light. At least one detector is configured to detect the audio signal and generate at least one electrical signal in response to the at least one wavelength of light. A transducer is supported with and configured to vibrate at least one of an eardrum, an ossicle or a cochlea. Active circuitry is coupled to the transducer to drive the transducer in response to the at least one electrical signal, so as to provide the user with high quality sound. | 02-25-2010 |
20100159506 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENETIC ANALYSIS OF FETAL NUCLEATED RED BLOOD CELLS - Methods for determining genetic status of a fetus from a sample of maternal blood comprise enriching nucleated red blood cells in the sample, including both fetal and maternal nucleated red blood cells. The nucleated red blood cells are then differentiated from all other blood cells in the enriched sample, and the nucleated red blood cells genetically screened to determine the genetic status. The nucleated red blood cells may be differentiated by immobilizing all enriched blood cells on a solid phase and locating the nucleated red blood cells for interrogation. Optionally, the nucleated red blood cells may be sorted and separated from other enriched blood cells in a liquid phase. | 06-24-2010 |
20110311960 | Method and Device for Identification of Nucleated Red Blood Cells from a Maternal Blood Sample - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as a maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (NRBC's), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 12-22-2011 |
20120014546 | BALANCED ARMATURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEARING - A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first outer location to decrease occlusion and a second inner location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids. | 01-19-2012 |
20120021508 | Method and Device for Identification of Nucleated Red Blood Cells from a Maternal Blood Sample - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as a maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (NRBC's), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 01-26-2012 |
20130130265 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OBTAINING AND ANALYZING CELLS - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130266 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OBTAINING AND ANALYZING CELLS - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130929 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND KITS FOR OBTAINING AND ANALYZING CELLS - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130930 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OBTAINING AND ANALYZING CELLS - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 05-23-2013 |
20130137137 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO CREATE A CELL SMEAR - A method of creating a layer of cells on a surface. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of engaging a smear tool against the surface with an engagement force; flexing a portion of the smear tool to change an orientation of the smear tool with respect to the surface; moving the smear tool along the surface through a sample comprising cells suspended in a liquid; and adhering the sample to the surface to thereby create a layer of cells. Another method according to the invention creates a layer of cells on a surface by mixing the sample prior to and/or during the smear. The invention also includes systems for implementing the methods. | 05-30-2013 |
20130287239 | Optical Electro-Mechanical Hearing Devices with Combined Power and Signal Architectures - An audio signal transmission device includes a first light source and a second light source configured to emit a first wavelength of light and a second wavelength of light, respectively. The first detector and the second detector are configured to receive the first wavelength or light and the second wavelength of light respectively. A transducer electrically coupled to the detectors is configured to vibrate at least one of an eardrum or ossicle in response to the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light. The first detector and second detector can be coupled to the transducer with opposite polarity, such that the transducer is configured to move with a first movement in response to the first wavelength and move with a second movement in response to the second wavelength, in which the second movement opposes the first movement. | 10-31-2013 |
20130345084 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OBTAINING AND ANALYZING CELLS - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 12-26-2013 |
20140255934 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF NUCLEATED RED BLOOD CELLS FROM A MATERNAL BLOOD SAMPLE - A method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells, such as maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells (NRBC's), in a maternal whole blood sample. The invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing. The invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman. | 09-11-2014 |
20140296620 | Optical Electro-Mechanical Hearing Devices with Separate Power and Signal Components - A device to transmit an audio signal comprises at least one light source configured to transmit the audio signal with at least one wavelength of light. At least one detector is configured to detect the audio signal and generate at least one electrical signal in response to the at least one wavelength of light. A transducer is supported with and configured to vibrate at least one of an eardrum, an ossicle or a cochlea. Active circuitry is coupled to the transducer to drive the transducer in response to the at least one electrical signal, so as to provide the user with high quality sound. | 10-02-2014 |
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20130013326 | ENCOURAGING PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR AN ORGANIZATION - A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013356 | PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR AN ORGANIZATION - A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013684 | TRUSTED SOURCES WITH PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR AN ORGANIZATION - A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions. | 01-10-2013 |
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20090138891 | INTEGRATING SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS WITH A COMMON MESSAGING INTERFACE - A method for communicating between a first client application and a second client application is described where, the client applications incorporate different messaging interfaces. The method includes outputting a message from the first client application, the message having a first messaging interface, translating the message, having a first messaging interface, to a common messaging interface (CMI) with an interface adapter to interface the application to the CMI, utilizing a middleware adapter to translate the message, in the common messaging interface, into a second messaging interface, and forwarding the message, having the second messaging interface, to the second client application. | 05-28-2009 |
20100011007 | SECURE HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI-LEVEL SECURITY DATABASE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods described herein provide for transferring data over one or more networks. A storage area network is adapted to communicate with the one or more networks. A first component is adapted to route data to and from the storage area network. A second component is adapted to route data to and from the storage area network. A gateway component is adapted to control the routing of data between the first and second components and the storage area network. The storage area network is adapted to separate metadata from the data and store the metadata in a secure server positioned behind the gateway component. | 01-14-2010 |
20100095122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLABORATION OVER SHARED STORAGE - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods disclosed herein enable synergy among a group of users by providing a real-time, secure collaboration environment that allows for cooperative interaction and decision making and provide the ability for users to simultaneously view, revise, and review a document or multimedia file that resides in a shared data storage location. Real-time, low latency, rich collaboration between producers and consumers provides organization efficiency, and this collaboration provides real-time, low latency transmission of data. | 04-15-2010 |
20100250867 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES USING SHARED STORAGE - Shared storage architectures and methods are provided. A particular shared storage architecture is a system including shared storage including data and file system metadata separated from the data. The file system metadata includes location data specifying storage location information related to the data. Services are provided from service providers to service consumers through the shared storage. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251010 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES USING SHARED STORAGE - Shared storage systems and methods are provided. A particular shared storage system is a system including multiple instances of shared storage. Each of the instances of shared storage includes data and file system metadata separated from the data. The file system metadata includes location data specifying storage location information related to the data. A persistent common view is provided of local and remote files, file systems, and services in the shared storage. | 09-30-2010 |
20120185652 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES USING SHARED STORAGE - A method providing a persistent common view of data, services, and infrastructure functions accessible via a plurality of shared storage systems of a virtual shared storage system. The method includes applying different governance policies at two or more shared storage systems of the virtual shared storage system. The method includes transferring content from a particular shared storage system to a requesting device without using at least one of a server session, an application-to-server session, and an application session. The content corresponds to at least one of data, a service, and an infrastructure function provided via the particular shared storage system. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185725 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES USING SHARED STORAGE - A method includes providing a persistent common view of a virtual shared storage system. The virtual shared storage system includes a first shared storage system and a second shared storage system, and the persistent common view includes information associated with data and instructions stored at the first shared storage system and the second shared storage system. The method includes automatically updating the persistent common view to include third information associated with other data and other instructions stored at a third shared storage system in response to adding the third shared storage system to the virtual shared storage system. | 07-19-2012 |
20130227024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLABORATION OVER SHARED STORAGE - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods disclosed herein enable synergy among a group of users by providing a real-time, secure collaboration environment that allows for cooperative interaction and decision making and provide the ability for users to simultaneously view, revise, and review a document or multimedia file that resides in a shared data storage location. Real-time, low latency, rich collaboration between producers and consumers provides organization efficiency, and this collaboration provides real-time, low latency transmission of data. | 08-29-2013 |
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20090046843 | System and method for performing an action on a phone in response to a user initiating an outbound call to one or more select phone numbers - The present invention provides a system, method and software application for associating one or more phone numbers with an action on a phone and performing an action on the phone in response to the user initiating a call to one of such phone numbers. Certain phone numbers are associated with an action. The user's phone, or a server with which the user's phone communicates, maintains a table of the phone numbers associated with an action, and each phone number in the table is related to an action. Software on the user's phone listens for call initiated by a user. When the user initiates a call, software on the phone “intercepts” the call, and the phone (or a server with which the phone communicates) determines whether the call is to a phone number that is in the table. If the phone number is in the table, then it is associated with an action, and the user's phone performs that action at a time specified by instructions for such action. The action may be performed before, during, or after the call depending on the instructions associated with the call. Whether a call is placed to the original phone number ultimately depends on the action and the user's response to the action. | 02-19-2009 |
20090164214 | System, method and software program for enabling communications between customer service agents and users of communication devices - The present invention provides a system, method and software application for enabling a customer service agent to efficiently communicate with users of a communication device. When a user enters speech input into his communication device, the speech is converted to text, and the text is displayed to the customer service agent on the agent's computer screen. Alternately, the user's speech input is provided to the customer service agent in the form of an audio file. The agent types a response, and the agent's response is provided to the user on the user's communication device. The agent's response may be converted to speech and played to the user, and/or the agent's response may be displayed as text on the display screen of the user's communication device. | 06-25-2009 |
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20100163343 | PERSONAL ESCAPE DEVICE - A personal escape device which can be used by men, women, and children, including physically disabled persons, to descend in a controlled and secure manner from high structures such as office buildings, multistory homes, and the like. The device is designed for a relatively low-cost, small size which may be used by payloads of variable weights. The rescue device of the invention may be a single-use device or a multi-use device. | 07-01-2010 |
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20100196870 | STERILIZED XENOGRAFT TISSUE - The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a substantially non-immunogenic xenograft for implantation into humans. The invention also provides methods for preparing a xenograft by removing at least a portion of a soft tissue from a non-human animal to provide a xenograft; washing the xenograft in saline and alcohol; subjecting the xenograft to cellular disruption treatment; treating the xenograft with crosslinking agents, and digesting the xenograft with a proteoglycan-depleting factor and/or glycosidase. The invention further provides a method for sterilizing xenograft material, having the steps of obtaining substantially non-immunogenic xenograft material; treating the xenograft material with at least one crosslinking agent; and subjecting the crosslinked xenograft material to radiation treatment. | 08-05-2010 |
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20130183044 | TUNABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL TRANSCEIVER - A transceiver includes an optical waveguide and a first filter optically coupled to the optical waveguide and operable to filter a first optical signal in a first wavelength band propagating downstream. A center wavelength of the first wavelength band is tunable. The transceiver also includes a first receiver optically coupled to the first filter and a second filter optically coupled to the optical waveguide and operable to filter a second optical signal in a second wavelength band propagating downstream. The second wavelength band is different from the first wavelength band. The transceiver further includes a second receiver optically coupled to the second filter to receive the second optical signal and a laser optically coupled to the optical waveguide and operable to output radiation in a third wavelength band propagating upstream. The third wavelength band is different from both the first wavelength band and the second wavelength band. | 07-18-2013 |
20130301975 | HYBRID OPTICAL MODULATOR - An optical modulator includes an input port, a first waveguide region comprising silicon and optically coupled to the input port, and a waveguide splitter optically coupled to the first waveguide region and having a first output and a second output. The optical modulator also includes a first phase adjustment section optically coupled to the first output and comprising a first III-V diode and a second phase adjustment section optically coupled to the second output and comprising a second III-V diode. The optical modulator further includes a waveguide coupler optically coupled to the first phase adjustment section and the second phase adjustment section, a second waveguide region comprising silicon and optically coupled to the waveguide coupler, and an output port optically coupled to the second waveguide region. | 11-14-2013 |
20140112669 | INTEGRATED OPTICAL NETWORK UNIT - An optical network unit includes a transmit/receive port and a silicon waveguide optically coupled to the transmit/receive port. The optical network unit also includes a tunable filter coupled to the silicon waveguide and providing a first output for a first frequency band and a second output for a second frequency band. The optical network unit further includes a polarization diverse receiver coupled to the tunable filter and a laser coupled to the tunable filter. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090312785 | Implantable Pump System - A remotely adjustable gastric band system is provided. The system includes a gastric band, an implantable fluid reservoir, and a fluid handling device including a piezoelectric pump, and a drive or controller assembly. The piezoelectric pump includes a diaphragm having a compressible spring positioned at an actuator side of the diaphragm, and a space occupying layer disposed between the compressible spring and the actuator side. | 12-17-2009 |
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20110160560 | Pressure sensor apparatus, system and method - An implantable pressure sensor system having a sensor assembly configured and adapted to measure pressure in a volume, the sensor assembly including at least a first MEMS pressure sensor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) having memory means, temperature compensation system, drift compensation system, and power supply means for powering the sensor assembly, the first MEMS pressure sensor having a pressure sensing element that is responsive to exposed pressure, the pressure sensing element being adapted to generate a pressure sensor signal representative of the exposed pressure, the temperature compensation system being adapted to correct for temperature induced variations in the pressure sensor signal, the drift compensation system being adapted to correct for pressure and temperature induced pressure sensor signal drift. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160609 | Method and system for monitoring pressure in a body cavity - An implantable pressure sensor system having a sensor assembly configured and adapted to measure pressure in a volume, the sensor assembly including at least a first MEMS pressure sensor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) having memory means, temperature compensation system, drift compensation system, a sensor catheter, and power supply means for powering the sensor assembly, the first MEMS pressure sensor having a pressure sensing element that is responsive to exposed pressure, the pressure sensing element being adapted to generate a pressure sensor signal representative of the exposed pressure, the temperature compensation system being adapted to correct for temperature induced variations in the pressure sensor signal, the drift compensation system being adapted to correct for pressure and temperature induced pressure sensor signal drift. | 06-30-2011 |
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20130169069 | Energized E-Device Transportation Case and Security System Therefore - An energized transportation case comprising a housing having an internal region that includes at least one pocket for securely receiving a electronic component, an internal power source, an integral electrical circuitry system for connecting the electronic component to the internal power source, whereby first electrical power is transferred from the internal power source to the electronic component, and a security system that includes power distribution authentication means for secure transmission of external power from an external power source to the internal power source. | 07-04-2013 |
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20140296651 | System and Method for Monitoring Physiological Characteristics - A wearable physiological monitoring system comprising a garment that is configured to cover at least the chest region and the upper back of a wearer, a stretchable circumferential band that is attachable to the garment, the stretchable band including a respiration detection system that is configured to detect axial chest wall displacements of the wearer and integral signal transmission conductors, an electronics module that is releasably attachable to said garment and programmed to control the respiration detection system, process signals therefrom, and wirelessly transmit the processed signals, and a self-aligning magnetic connection system that is configured to removeably couple the electronics module to said band and, thereby, the signal transmission conductors. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296937 | PULSED INFRARED MODULATION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL COCHLEAR IMPLANT FOR THE MULTICHANNEL ELECTRICAL DEPOLARIZATION OF SPIRAL GANGLION CELLS TO ACHIEVE SOUND PERCEPT - A hearing assistance device for use with respect to a mastoid cavity and an ear canal with a tympanic membrane, external ear canal bone, incudo-stapedial joint of an ossicular chain and a cochlea having a round window membrane. The device includes a removable unit with a microphone to convert a received sound into electrical sound signals, and includes a digital audio signal processor to process the electrical sound signals into envelopes of the electrical sound signals, and includes an infrared transmitter to transmit the envelopes of sound signals as packages of infrared light pulses. The hearing assistance device also includes an implant unit with a photovoltaic cell to receive the packages of light pulses and demodulate the packages of light pulses into electrical signals, and at least one active electrode that delivers the demodulated electrical signals to the cochlea. | 10-02-2014 |