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20090075861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOVING AND MANAGING HEAVY METALS - Systems and methods remove and manage heavy metals. In one implementation, an exemplary method can be applied to food processing and food consumption to remove heavy metals such as mercury, lead, uranium and cadmium before absorption by a living organism. The exemplary method exposes the food to a heavy-metal binding ligand, such as a concentrated protein or phytic acid, to form a heavy-metal chelate, and then allows the chelate to separate from the food. In another implementation, an exemplary probe possesses innovative molecular layers on its surface to detect and quantify heavy metals by attracting and binding traces of the heavy metals on a ligand layer. | 03-19-2009 |
20120201938 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOVING AND MANAGING HEAVY METALS - Systems and methods remove and manage heavy metals. In one implementation, an exemplary method can be applied to food processing and food consumption to remove heavy metals such as mercury, lead, uranium and cadmium before absorption by a living organism. The exemplary method exposes the food to a heavy-metal binding ligand, such as a concentrated protein or phytic acid, to form a heavy-metal chelate, and then allows the chelate to separate from the food. In another implementation, an exemplary probe possesses innovative molecular layers on its surface to detect and quantify heavy metals by attracting and binding traces of the heavy metals on a ligand layer. | 08-09-2012 |
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20100281765 | EFFICIENT BIOMASS FRACTIONATING SYSTEM FOR AN ENERGY PULSE CROP - An efficient biomass fractionating system for an energy pulse crop is provided. Pulses include, e.g., peas, beans, and lentils. A method and ecosystem model applies a premium utilization to each fraction of a pulse crop so that no fraction is treated as waste. The methods may also be applied to other alternative crops, such as chestnut seeds, banana and 408 peel, and taro root. One example method removes a protein fraction first, as a food source, before using the remaining fractions to produce energy products, such as ethanol or methane, increasing the efficiency of the entire fractionating process. The fractionating method enables an ecosystem, in which pulses grow inexpensively on low-grade land or under poor conditions providing a cash crop food, energy, and chemical components. In a farm co-op model, the pulse crop provides sustainability as participants inexpensively produce protein, ethanol, and industrial chemical components. | 11-11-2010 |
20110269648 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEM - A electrochemical sensor system is provided. An example system utilizes electrical and steric properties of contaminants, such as pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals to measure an ongoing concentration of multiple contaminants simultaneously in real time. An example system has a sensor array including sensors tuned to specific contaminants, each sensor having at least two conducting elements arranged in a capacitive relationship, for example, on a printed circuit board. A binding layer on the conducing elements of each sensor selectively binds a specific contaminant, which produces a signature change in a measureable electrical property, such as impedance. Enclosed sensors and chemical buffers preserve the chemical and physical environment of the contaminants for ongoing real-time measurement of dynamic concentrations. A delivery system enables samples containing contaminants to be automatically delivered to the array of sensors without adulterating the natural state of the samples. | 11-03-2011 |
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20100004304 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA, BREAST, PROSTATE, COLON, PAPILLARY THYROID AND PANCREATIC CANCER - It is now recognized that chronic inflammation is an important risk factor for the development of cancer. The proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 is implicated in cancer because it is important for the activation of STAT, a key regulator of cancer growth, survival, metastasis, immune evasion and angiogenesis. Increased IL-6 and Stat-3 exists in vitro in pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma, papillary thyroid cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer cells with high basal expression of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) and Wnt5a. IL6/STAT3 activation, mediated by overexpressed TLR3 signaling, appears important in the tumor growth process, it may increase Wnt5a signaling, and be associated with increased cellular growth and migration. Using a novel inhibitor of pathologic TLR3 signaling (5-phenylmethimazole [C10]) we have demonstrated decreases in these markers plus suppression of cell growth and migration in human pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma, papillary thyroid cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer cells. | 01-07-2010 |
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20090284530 | CAMPAIGN AWARENESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A campaign management system manages campaign data for one or more campaigns and geospatial data for areas in which the campaigns are directed. The system performs spatial queries, data queries, and/or geocode-based queries, generates maps geographically identifying where campaign events are occurring in the geographic area, and generates feature data for display. Campaign symbology, such as shading, color coding, patterns, icons, or other symbols identify one or more campaign events in the geographic area. | 11-19-2009 |
20130191471 | NOTIFICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - Provided are a computer implemented method, computer program product, and system for providing notifications. A ticket that specifies at least one activity to be performed, a location at which the activity is to be performed, and a period of time in which that activity is to occur is received. A message to be delivered is identified based on the activity, the location, and the period of time, wherein the message describes one or more measures to be taken based on the activity. The identified message describing the one or more measures is delivered to enable at least one of the measures to be taken before the activity occurs in the period of time specified in the ticket. | 07-25-2013 |
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20130115381 | HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE COATING - Forming a hydrophobic layer on a surface can involve a mixture of a micropowder and a binder. The micropowder includes micrometer scale particles having diameters in a range of about 100 nm to about 50 μm. The mixture is applied to the surface and is cured. A majority or at least some of the micrometer scale particles have nanometer scale features having a feature size greater than about 25 nm and less than about 100 nm. | 05-09-2013 |
20130265023 | OUTPUT POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - An output power tracking control system for a thermoelectric generator (TEG) is described. The output terminal of the TEG is coupled to the input terminal of the switching voltage converter. The system also includes control circuitry including a pulse width modulator (PWM) having at least one PWM output terminal coupled to the switching control terminal of the switching voltage converter. The PWM generates pulses at the PWM output terminal having a duty cycle that varies based on a difference between a loaded output voltage of the TEG and a predetermined fraction of an unloaded open circuit voltage of the TEG, Voc. The duty cycle of the pulses is configured to maintain the loaded voltage at the output terminal of the TEG to within a tolerance range of the fraction of Voc. | 10-10-2013 |
20150082809 | Electrocaloric Cooler and Heat Pump - System and methods are disclosed for controlled thermal energy transfer. The system includes a thermal energy source, a thermal energy sink, spaced apart from the thermal energy source, an electrocaloric structure carried by a suspension and configured for alternating physical movement between thermal communication with the thermal energy source and thermal communication with the thermal energy sink, and a control signal source simultaneously providing both a temperature control signal for controlling the temperature of the electrocaloric structure and a movement control signal for controlling the alternating physical movement of the electrocaloric structure between thermal communication with the thermal energy source and thermal communication with the heat sink. Heating or cooling of a desired element may be provided. Movement control may be electrostatic, magnetic, mechanical, etc., and is self-synchronizing with the field employed for temperature control in the electrocaloric structure. | 03-26-2015 |
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20130126003 | THERMAL SWITCH USING MOVING DROPLETS - A thermal switch has a first substrate, a thermally conductive region on the first substrate, a thermally insulative region on the first substrate adjacent the thermally conductive region, a second substrate arranged adjacent the first substrate, a droplet of thermally conductive liquid between the first and second substrate adjacent the thermally conductive region and the thermally insulative region, and an actuator arranged on one of the first or second substrates to cause the droplet to move between the thermally conductive region and the thermally insulative region on the first substrate. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133201 | Co-Extruded Microchannel Heat Pipes - A method for generating a microchannel heat pipe on a substrate surface includes co-extruding a primary material and a secondary material such that the primary material forms side walls that are spaced apart by the secondary material to form a composite structure. After the primary material hardens, the secondary material is removed, whereby the hardened primary material forms a pipe body structure having an elongated central channel defined between opposing end openings. A working fluid is then inserted into the elongated central channel, and sealing structures are then formed over both end openings to encapsulate the working fluid. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133863 | Co-Extruded Microchannel Heat Pipes - A microchannel heat pipe formed on a substrate surface using co-extruding a primary material and a secondary material such that the primary material forms side wall portions that are spaced apart by the secondary material, and an upper wall portion is formed across the upper ends of the side walls to form a composite structure. After the primary material hardens, the secondary material is removed, whereby the hardened primary material forms a pipe body having an elongated central channel defined between opposing end openings. A working fluid is then inserted into the elongated central channel, and sealing structures are then formed over both end openings to encapsulate the working fluid. | 05-30-2013 |
20130141207 | MECHANICAL HEAT SWITCH - A heat switch has a first contact, a plug of thermally conductive material, and a mechanical actuator attached to the plug of thermally conductive material, the mechanical actuator arranged to move the plug into contact with the first contact in a first position and to move the plug out of contact with the first contact in a second position responsive to a signal. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141872 | HEAT SWITCH ARRAY FOR THERMAL HOT SPOT COOLING - A device has a passive cooling device having a surface, at least one active cooling device on the surface of the passive cooling device, and a thermal switch coupled to the passive cooling device, the switch having a first position that connects the active cooling device to a path of high thermal conductivity and a second position that connects the passive cooling device to the path of high thermal conductivity. | 06-06-2013 |
20140041504 | Mechanical Method For Producing Micro- Or Nano-Scale Textures - A mechanical method for producing micro-scale and nano-scale textures that facilitates, for example, the cost-effective production of nanostructures on large-scale substrates, e.g., during the large-scale production of thin-film solar cells. A “scratcher” (multi-pointed abrasion mechanism) is maintained in a precise position relative to a target substrate such that micron-level features (protrusions) extending from the scratcher's base structure are precisely positioned to contact a surface material layer of the target substrate with a predetermined amount of force, and then moved relative to the substrate (e.g., by way of a conveying mechanism) while maintaining the pressing force such that the micron-level features define elongated parallel nano-scale grooves and/or form nano-scale ridges in the surface material layer (i.e., by mechanically displacing) portions of the surface material layer to form the nano-scale grooves/ridges). | 02-13-2014 |
20140085962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING FERROELECTRIC MEMORIES - A system and method are provided for reading ferroelectric memories in a manner that does away with a conventional requirement for inclusion of a charge or sense amplifier associated with each ferroelectric memory cell. Simple circuits are employed for modulating an AC signal that is generated and input, including wirelessly, to the circuits where a capacitance of a ferroelectric capacitor acts as a filter. Depending upon whether the ferroelectric memory (capacitor) is charged or discharged, it will have a different capacitance, which will affect the impedance that the signal sees. An ability to remotely read that signal difference, as an indication of capacitance, rather than an indication of charge, is provided to expand the use of ferroelectric memories to a broader spectrum of applications including use in RFID tags. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085963 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WRITING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVELY READING FERROELECTRIC MEMORIES - Ferroelectric memory cell configurations, a system for controlling writing and reading to those configurations and a method for employing those configurations for writing and reading ferroelectric memories are provided. Ferroelectric memory cells according to the disclosed configurations are read without disturbing the stored data, i.e., not requiring any modification of the stored polarization state of the ferroelectric memory cell to read the stored data, thus providing a “non-destructive” reading process. Ferroelectric memory cells are read without requiring that a charge or sense amplifier be a part of the ferroelectric memory cell. Various transistor configurations provide a capability to read a signal effect through a transistor channel as an indication of capacitance of a ferroelectric memory cell polarization state. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089016 | Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Interchangeable EV Charging-Capable Parking Spaces - A centralized server-based system and method for managing and reserving parking spaces capable of charging an EV, that is, a plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicle, treats sets of parking spaces as interchangeable pooled resources. An EV motorist can book a reservation with charging of the EV by specifying parking in a desired location. Parking spaces serve dual uses for parking alone or parking with charging. The parking spaces are handled as a common parking pool, such as on one side of a city block, and each space has equal access to a charging station. The server determines charging capacity availability within a time window and the motorist can choose a parking time up to or beyond, if permitted, the maximum charging time needed to charge the EV. Non-EV motorists can similarly reserve parking within a parking pool with the server ensuring optimal use of charging capacity and parking spaces. | 03-27-2014 |
20140169060 | Pulse Generator and Ferroelectric Memory Circuit - A pulse generator circuit with ferroelectric memory element is disclosed that is optimized for printed, solution-processed thin film transistor processing. In certain embodiments, the circuit comprises dual thin film transistors that operate as a diode and resistor, respectively. Optionally, a third thin film transistor may be provided to operate as a pass transistor in response to an enable signal. The elements of the circuit are configured such that a rising pulse on an input node triggers an output pulse on an output node in the manner of a monostable multivibrator. The ferroelectric memory element is coupled to the output node such that a pulse on the output node may change a state of the ferroelectric memory element | 06-19-2014 |
20140247079 | Pulse Generator Circuit - A pulse generator circuit is disclosed that is optimized for printed, solution-processed thin film transistor processing. In certain embodiments, the circuit comprises dual thin film transistors that operate as a diode and resistor, respectively. Optionally, a third thin film transistor may be provided to operate as a pass transistor in response to an enable signal. The elements of the circuit are configured such that a rising pulse on an input node triggers an output pulse on an output node in the manner of a monostable multivibrator. | 09-04-2014 |
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20110131149 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Retirement Income Benefits - A computerized method and system for administering an unannuitized variable annuity plan having a guaranteed minimum withdrawal payment feature associated with a systematic withdrawal program includes the steps of and system for storing data, determining an amount of a scheduled payment, periodically determining the account value, making the scheduled payment by withdrawing that amount from the account value, monitoring for an unscheduled withdrawal made under the plan and adjusting the amount of the scheduled payment in response to the unscheduled withdrawal. Scheduled payments will be made to the owner under the plan for the period of benefit payments, even if it is determined by the computerized method and system that the account value is or will be exhausted before all payments have been made. Payments made before such determination are made with the aid of the computer, and payments made thereafter may be made with or without the aid of the computer. | 06-02-2011 |
20120233092 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING RETIREMENT INCOME BENEFITS - A computerized method and system for administering an unannuitized annuity plan having a guaranteed minimum withdrawal payment feature associated with a systematic withdrawal program includes the steps of and system for storing data, determining an amount of a maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment for a prescribed period (e.g., one year), periodically determining the account value, monitoring for an unscheduled withdrawal made under the plan and adjusting the amount of the maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment in response to the unscheduled withdrawal. Guaranteed withdrawal payments are periodically made to the account owner so long as withdrawals do not exceed the maximum guaranteed amount for the period, or the account value is greater than the payment. | 09-13-2012 |
20130282411 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING RETIREMENT INCOME BENEFITS - A computerized method and system for administering an unannuitized annuity plan having a guaranteed minimum withdrawal payment feature associated with a systematic withdrawal program includes the steps of and system for storing data, determining an amount of a maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment for a prescribed period (e.g., one year), periodically determining the account value, monitoring for an unscheduled withdrawal made under the plan and adjusting the amount of the maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment in response to the unscheduled withdrawal. Guaranteed withdrawal payments are periodically made to the account owner so long as withdrawals do not exceed the maximum guaranteed amount for the period, or the account value is greater than the payment. | 10-24-2013 |
20140108297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING RETIREMENT INCOME BENEFITS - A computerized method and system for administering an unannuitized annuity plan having a guaranteed minimum withdrawal payment feature associated with a systematic withdrawal program includes the steps of and system for storing data, determining an amount of a maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment for a prescribed period (e.g., one year), periodically determining the account value, monitoring for an unscheduled withdrawal made under the plan and adjusting the amount of the maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment in response to the unscheduled withdrawal. Guaranteed withdrawal payments are periodically made to the account owner so long as withdrawals do not exceed the maximum guaranteed amount for the period, or the account value is greater than the payment. | 04-17-2014 |
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20100004304 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA, BREAST, PROSTATE, COLON, PAPILLARY THYROID AND PANCREATIC CANCER - It is now recognized that chronic inflammation is an important risk factor for the development of cancer. The proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 is implicated in cancer because it is important for the activation of STAT, a key regulator of cancer growth, survival, metastasis, immune evasion and angiogenesis. Increased IL-6 and Stat-3 exists in vitro in pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma, papillary thyroid cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer cells with high basal expression of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) and Wnt5a. IL6/STAT3 activation, mediated by overexpressed TLR3 signaling, appears important in the tumor growth process, it may increase Wnt5a signaling, and be associated with increased cellular growth and migration. Using a novel inhibitor of pathologic TLR3 signaling (5-phenylmethimazole [C10]) we have demonstrated decreases in these markers plus suppression of cell growth and migration in human pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma, papillary thyroid cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer cells. | 01-07-2010 |
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20090018561 | Medical device for repair of tissue and method for implantation and fixation - The present invention relates to medical devices for repairing tissue and more specifically to devices which facilitate tissue regeneration and to surgical methods for the implantation and fixation of such devices. In one embodiment, the medical device is an elongate conduit that includes a longitudinal bore extending therethrough to facilitate the transfer of blood from a vascular region of tissue to a tear or damaged area located in an avascular and/or semi-vascular region of tissue. A filament and/or filaments are attached to the conduit and are positioned to secure the conduit and fixate the adjacent tear walls in mutual engagement. In another embodiment, a series of conduits are connected via a filament and/or filaments to facilitate the implantation of multiple conduits. | 01-15-2009 |
20100249835 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR REPAIR OF TISSUE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION AND FIXATION - The present invention relates to medical devices for repairing tissue and more specifically to devices which facilitate tissue regeneration and to surgical methods for the implantation and fixation of such devices. In one embodiment, the medical device is an elongate conduit that includes a longitudinal bore extending therethrough to facilitate the transfer of blood from a vascular region of tissue to a tear or damaged area located in an avascular and/or semi-vascular region of tissue. A filament and/or filaments are attached to the conduit and are positioned to secure the conduit and fixate the adjacent tear walls in mutual engagement. In another embodiment, a series of conduits are connected via a filament and/or filaments to facilitate the implantation of multiple conduits. | 09-30-2010 |
20110009964 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - A partial resurfacing implant for use in repairing an articular cartilage defect site that includes a top articulating portion having a top surface that is configured with at least one radius of curvature to approximate the surface contour of the articular cartilage surrounding the defect site. The implant also includes a supporting plate that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is attached to the top articulating portion by a locking mechanism. The bottom surface of the supporting plate is constructed to facilitate the insertion of the implant into the defect site. Extending from the bottom surface of the supporting plate is at least one implant fixation portion. The at least one implant fixation portion is integrally connected to and is oriented about normal relative to the bottom surface. A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant is also disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
20110153000 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE TISSUE REPAIR AND REGENERATION - A surgical stent made of biocompatible material for implantation in human tissue to enable blood and nutrients to flow from an area of vascular tissue to an area of tissue with little or no vasculature. | 06-23-2011 |
20120191015 | COORDINATE INSTRUMENT SET - Surgical instruments for use in mapping tissue defects include telescoping rulers and tubes. One of the instruments has a pointed anchoring tip for piercing tissue near the site of the defect. Another instrument has a hook for catching an anatomical landmark. Measuring portions of the rulers of both instruments include distance indicia so that a coordinate system can be established for mapping the location of the defect or of an implant at the defect site. The coordinate system can be re-established at a later time using the same fixation point for the anchoring tip and the same landmark for the hook to evaluate the clinical effects of the treatment selected. The method of using the instrument set is also described. | 07-26-2012 |
20130116788 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD - A partial resurfacing implant for use in repairing an articular cartilage defect site that includes a top articulating portion having a top surface that is configured with at least one radius of curvature to approximate the surface contour of the articular cartilage surrounding the defect site. The implant also includes a supporting plate that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is attached to the top articulating portion by a locking mechanism. The bottom surface of the supporting plate is constructed to facilitate the insertion of the implant into the defect site. Extending from the bottom surface of the supporting plate is at least one implant fixation portion. The at least one implant fixation portion is integrally connected to and is oriented about normal relative to the bottom surface. A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant is also disclosed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130184820 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD - A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant includes surgically creating an opening in the articular cartilage defect site. The method also includes obtaining a partial resurfacing implant which is implanted into the opening. The partial resurfacing implant includes a top articulating portion, an implant fixation portion, and a locking mechanism. The implant fixation portion including an upper segment coupled to the top articulating portion and a bone interfacing segment configured to facilitate insertion into the articular cartilage defect site. The method further includes the bone interfacing segment being inserted into the opening with the top articulating portion and adjacent articular cartilage being positioned to each other to facilitate motion and load transfer over the defect site. Another method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with a partial joint resurfacing implant and a partial joint resurfacing implant are also disclosed. | 07-18-2013 |
20140350679 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD - An implant for repairing an articular cartilage defect site including an implant fixation portion with an upper segment and at least one bone interfacing segment and a top articulating portion with an articulating surface and an engagement surface. The upper segment includes a supporting plate with a first locking mechanism segment. The engagement surface includes a second locking mechanism segment. The first locking mechanism segment with at least two channels is structured to couple to the second locking mechanism segment with at least two protrusions. The at least one bone interfacing segment structured for insertion into the articular cartilage defect site. An implant including an implant fixation portion, a top articulating portion, and a locking mechanism with a first locking segment coupled to the upper segment and a second locking segment coupled to the at least one engagement surface and structured to couple to the first locking segment. | 11-27-2014 |
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20120166822 | MECHANISMS FOR ENABLING POWER MANAGEMENT OF EMBEDDED DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY ON A SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - Power management of an embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM) by receiving an eDRAM power state transition event and determining both the current power state of the eDRAM and the next power state of the eDRAM from the power states of: a power-on state, a power-off state, and a self-refresh state. Using the current power state and the next power state to determine whether a power state transition is required, and, in the case that a power state transition is required, transition the eDRAM to the next power state. Power management is achieved because transitioning to a power-off state or self-refresh state reduces the amount of power consumed by the eDRAM as compared to the power-on state. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166823 | MECHANISMS FOR UTILIZING EFFICIENCY METRICS TO CONTROL EMBEDDED DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY POWER STATES ON A SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - Power management of an embedded dynamic random access memory (eDRAM) using collected performance counter statistics to generating a set of one or more eDRAM effectiveness predictions. Using a set of one or more eDRAM effectiveness thresholds, each corresponding to one of the set of eDRAM effectiveness predictions, to determine whether at least one eDRAM effectiveness prediction has crossed over threshold. In the case that at least one eDRAM effectiveness prediction has crossed over its threshold, transitioning the eDRAM to a new power state. Power management is achieved by transitioning to a power-off state or self-refresh state and reducing the amount of power consumed by the eDRAM as compared to a power-on state. | 06-28-2012 |
20120173895 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION INCLUDING BALANCING POWER AMONG MULTI-FREQUENCY DOMAINS OF A PROCESSOR BASED ON EFFICIENCY RATING SCHEME - The efficiency rating (ER) of each domain, in a processor, may be compared and then the power budget may be allocated, effectively, among the domains based on the ERs of the domains. The ER may indicate relative advantage among domains in terms of performance return for a given power budget, i.e., a higher effectiveness may be expected in power utilization if the ER is higher for a domain. The ER of a domain may be defined as (scalability factor/cost factor*alpha). The scalability factor may be defined as a performance increase (in %) brought about by an increase in the clock frequency (in %) provided to the domain. The cost factor may be defined as a power budget value required in bringing about an increase in the clock frequency provided to the domain and alpha is an adjustment factor. | 07-05-2012 |
20130346764 | Acoustic Noise Mitigation Using Periodicity Disruption - In one or more embodiments, a fixed time interval for a system is determined. The fixed time interval corresponds to time between clock ticks. A random time interval is determined based on the fixed time interval and an offset. One or more electronic components affixed to a motherboard are transitioned to a new power state when the random time interval has elapsed. By introducing a randomization to the timing element to a control signal that drives the power state transition, a periodicity for the system is disrupted. The disruption in periodicity mitigates acoustic noise generated by vibrations in electronic components and motherboards affected by current and/or voltage transitions. | 12-26-2013 |
20140068291 | Performing Cross-Domain Thermal Control In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes a first domain with at least one core to execute instructions and a second domain coupled to the first domain and including at least one non-core circuit. These domains can operate at independent frequencies, and a power control unit coupled to the domains may include a thermal logic to cause a reduction in a frequency of the first domain responsive to occurrence of a thermal event in the second domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068293 | Performing Cross-Domain Thermal Control In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes a first domain with at least one core to execute instructions and a second domain coupled to the first domain and including at least one non-core circuit. These domains can operate at independent frequencies, and a power control unit coupled to the domains may include a thermal logic to cause a reduction in a frequency of the first domain responsive to occurrence of a thermal event in the second domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140095904 | Apparatus and Method For Determining the Number of Execution Cores To Keep Active In A Processor - A processor is described that includes a plurality of execution cores. The processor also includes power management circuitry to dynamically determine a number of the execution cores that, when active, will cause the processor to operate in a substantially linear power consumption vs. frequency region of operation such that performance gain as a function of power consumption increase with the number of cores is higher as compared to any other number of active execution cores within an established power envelope. | 04-03-2014 |
20140181545 | Dynamic Balancing Of Power Across A Plurality Of Processor Domains According To Power Policy Control Bias - In an embodiment, a processor includes multiple domains including a core domain having at least one core to execute instructions and a graphics domain including at least one graphics engine to perform graphics operations and a power controller to control power consumption of the processor. The power controller may include a logic to receive an indication of a priority domain of the domains and to dynamically allocate power to the domains based on a power limit, one or more maximum domain frequency requests, and the priority domain indication. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
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20110288994 | Deposit Permissions For Non-Account Holders - Systems and methods for generating an access code are described. A first request to generate an access code for permitting a first individual to deposit monetary funds into an account associated with an entity is received. The first individual is not an account owner of the account. The access code for permitting the first individual to deposit monetary funds into the account associated with the entity is generated. A second request to output the access code for permitting the first individual to deposit monetary funds into the account associated with the entity is received, and the access code for permitting the first individual to deposit monetary funds into the account associated with the entity is outputted. One or more restrictions may be placed on the ability to deposit monetary funds in the account. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288995 | Deposit For Entity Associated Non-Account Holders - Systems and methods for permitting a credit card payment are described. An individual associated with a credit card account of an entity may be identified. A request to permit the individual associated with the credit card account of the entity to deposit a credit card payment in a self-service financial transaction device associated with the entity may be received. An identifier of the individual associated with the credit card account may be read. A request from the individual to deposit monetary funds as the credit card payment into the self-service financial transaction device may be received, and a determination may be made as to whether the individual is authorized to make the deposit. Monetary funds from the individual for deposit as the credit card payment may be received. One or more restrictions may be placed on the ability to deposit monetary funds as the credit card payment. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288998 | Deposit For Non-Account Holders - Systems and methods for depositing monetary funds into an account are described. A first request from a first individual to deposit monetary funds into an account associated with an entity may be received. The first individual is not an account owner of the account. Monetary funds from the first individual may be received for deposit in the account. The monetary funds may include cash, checks, credit card transfers, and/or debit card transfers. The receipt of the first request may be receipt of a paper ticket with an access code authorizing deposit of monetary funds into the account. One or more restrictions may be reviewed to authorize the deposit of monetary funds in the account. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288999 | Deposit Permissions For Specific Non-Account Holders - Systems and methods for permitting a specific individual to deposit monetary funds in an account are described. A first request to permit a specific individual to deposit monetary funds into an account associated with an entity may be received. The specific individual is not an account owner of the account. At least one account owner defined criterion identifying the specific individual is received, and data representing a permission for the specific individual to deposit monetary funds into the account associated with the entity is stored. The at least one criterion may include a name, an address, and/or some other identifier of the specific individual. One or more restrictions may be placed on the ability to deposit monetary funds in the account. Additional specific individuals with similar and/or different restrictions on the ability to deposit may be permitted to deposit monetary funds into the account. | 11-24-2011 |
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20110200114 | Methods of Selecting an Encoding Mode - Information needed to generate an encoded version of a matrix of j transform coefficients c0 . . . cj−1 representing a block of digital video data is determined by forming a numerical signature σ of the matrix and looking up a value for the information needed in an array employing the signature σ as an index to the array. | 08-18-2011 |
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20130156098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DUAL PASS RATE CONTROL VIDEO ENCODING - A method of dual-pass rate control video encoding and an encoder are disclosed. Uncompressed input video is received with a video encoder. First pass encoding is performed, and a second pass encoding is performed with the video encoder at a delay relative to the first pass. The first pass encoding detects scene changes within the input video, assigns macroblocks to a pre-determined number of activity classes, and determines a complexity of each picture within the sequence of pictures. Information from the first pass encoding concerning the scene changes, the activity classes, and the complexity are used for rate control determined in second pass encoding for producing and outputting a bit stream of compressed video. During at least one of the first pass and second pass encoding, boundaries of at least some of the GOPs are adjusted to be aligned with the scene changes. | 06-20-2013 |
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20100143589 | AQUEOUS INKJET INKS WITH IONICALLY STABILIZED DISPERSIONS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - Inks that contain ionically stabilized dispersions and selected polyurethane ink additives are described. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density, chroma, gloss and especially distinctness of image. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks. The polyurethane ink additives are chosen from polyurethanes which are urea terminated or crosslinked. | 06-10-2010 |
20110088591 | INKJET INK SET - The present invention pertains to an inkjet ink set comprising a certain aqueous, pigmented magenta inkjet ink in combination with a certain aqueous, pigmented yellow inkjet ink or a fixer ink. The pigmented magenta ink comprises Pigment Red 146 with defined particle sizes. | 04-21-2011 |
20110216125 | YELLOW PIGMENT DISPERSION - This invention pertains to an aqueous based dispersion of Pigment Yellow 74 which uses a certain class of polymeric dispersants which dispersant is particularly effective at dispersing the pigment and preventing pigment particle growth on storage. The classes of polymeric dispersants are based on random copolymers of an ionic momomer and a hydrophobic monomer chosen from benzyl(meth)acrylate or alkyl(meth)acrylate where the alkyl group has four to ten carbon atoms and (meth)acrylic acid. The invention also pertains to an inkjet ink comprising this Pigment Yellow 74 dispersion. | 09-08-2011 |
20130022746 | AQUEOUS INKJET INKS WITH IONICALLY STABILIZED DISPERSIONS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - Inks that contain ionically stabilized dispersions and selected polyurethane ink additives are described. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density, chroma, gloss and especially distinctness of image. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks. The polyurethane ink additives are chosen from polyurethanes which are urea terminated or crosslinked. | 01-24-2013 |
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20090311346 | METHOD FOR TREATING ACNE - A novel method for treating acne in an affected area of skin where the method includes having application steps for preparing the affected area of skin, cleansing the affected area of skin and protecting the affected area of skin. The method includes determining a sensitivity level and an irritation level of the affected area of skin to calculate several time periods for applying various cleansers, blends, and lotions to maximize results dependent upon the user's condition. | 12-17-2009 |
20100040701 | COMPOUND FOR EXFOLIATING SKIN - A novel exfoliating compound and method for treating acne without an irritating cleanser. The compound includes a first subcompound formed from a clay based substance and a second subcompound formed an exfoliating substance selected from the group consisting of crystals, beads, polyethylene, nuts, natural rough products, corundum crystals, crushed almond shells and crushed apricot kernels. | 02-18-2010 |
20140024946 | Apparatus, System and Method For Objectifying and Accessing Skin Conditions - A new method of rapidly objectifying and accessing an acne situation using numerical data and a scale measuring the severity of a particular skin condition and charted over time to allow easy identification of progress of the treatment therefor. The apparatus or software program which is also copyright protected, can be used to both numerically diagnose severity of a skin condition and to chart progress. The software apparatus can also be embeddable to other health related sites as an application to use on their site and a marketing tool. The application can be applied to anything visible on the skin such as bumps, dry patches, dark marks, cuts, scabs, scars or anything visible and useful for counting and objectifying the number or severity of the affliction. | 01-23-2014 |
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20110172771 | HYDROGEL IMPLANT WITH SUPERFICIAL PORES - Implantable biomaterials, particularly hydrogel substrates with porous surfaces, and methods for enhancing the compatibility of biomaterials with living tissue, and for causing physical attachment between biomaterials and living tissues are provided. Also provided are implants suitable for load-bearing surfaces in hard tissue repair, replacement, or augmentation, and to methods of their use. One embodiment of the invention relates to an implantable spinal disc prosthesis. | 07-14-2011 |
20120142597 | BIOMOLECULAR COATING FOR IMPLANTS - Methods and compositions are provided for improving tissue growth and device integration in vivo. Substrates and devices coated with an α | 06-07-2012 |
20120185051 | ARTICULAR JOINT IMPLANT - Implantable biomaterials, particularly hydrogel substrates with porous surfaces, and methods for enhancing the compatibility of biomaterials with living tissue, and for causing physical attachment between biomaterials and living tissues are provided. Also provided are implants suitable for load-bearing surfaces in hard tissue repair, replacement, or augmentation, and to methods of their use. One embodiment of the invention relates to an implantable spinal disc prosthesis. | 07-19-2012 |
20130045360 | SURFACE MODIFICATION OF IMPLANT DEVICES - Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods of manufacturing implant devices. In methods described herein, implant devices are exposed to a reactive gas that includes a reactive species, and optionally, an inert gas, at elevated temperatures, for a duration sufficient to generate a high density of nanoscale structures on the exposed surface of the device. Also provided are implant devices formed by methods described herein. | 02-21-2013 |
20130064861 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING IN VIVO CALCIFICATION OF HYDROGELS - Provided herein according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of inhibiting or preventing calcification of hydrogels. Such methods may include combining the hydrogel with a buffer solution having a pH lower than 7.4; forming a hydrogel by crosslinking alginate in a solution comprising a bisphosphonate compound; and/or forming a hydrogel by crosslinking a polyanionic polymer with a polyvalent cation that is not Ca | 03-14-2013 |
20130195324 | CRANIAL SUTURE SNAKE ALGORITHM - The invention is directed toward methods for assisting in interpreting medical images, especially useful for segmenting images produced by computed tomography or micro-computed tomography. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to method comprising initially identifying the images of the bones from a medical image, estimating a preliminary boundary of the bones, and subsequently segmenting the bones using a snake algorithm initialized by the preliminary boundary of the bones. The results can then be used to establish morphometric measurements from the medical images based on the segmented bone boundaries. In one embodiment of the present invention, the snake algorithm used is a continuous parametric Fourier series representation to fit and optimize the preliminary boundary of the bones to a more accurate representation of the segmented bone boundary from the data included in the image. | 08-01-2013 |
20140171367 | Polymer Hydrogels For In Vivo Applications And Methods For Using And Preparing Same - Compositions and methods are described for a polymer hydrogel created by a cycloaddition reaction between an azide and an alkyne that proceeds rapidly without catalyst to produce the polymer hydrogel in less than ninety seconds. The polymer hydrogel can be used in in vivo applications for the localized delivery of therapeutic agent in aqueous solutions. An example of therapeutic delivery of a protein in a mouse model is demonstrated. | 06-19-2014 |
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