Gilson, US
Bob Gilson, Lyons, CO US
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20090055369 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC COMMUNITY FORMATION PROCESSES WITHIN AN ONLINE CONTEXT-DRIVEN INTERACTIVE SOCIAL NETWORK - A method for showing a user navigating to a first website a collection of other websites relating to the first website comprising: identifying a first, second and third user having navigated to the first website; collecting navigation history tails from the first, second and third users, the navigation history tails identify websites navigated to by the first, second and third users, the navigation history tails further have an identification of each of the users; combining the navigation history tails to form a cumulative navigation history tail; generating a rank of some of the websites identified in the cumulative navigation history tail, the rank indicating a popularity of some of the websites identified in the cumulative navigation history tail; and providing the rank to an applet so the applet can generate an indication of websites based on the rank. | 02-26-2009 |
Carrie Gilson, Wheeling, WV US
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20150253684 | METHOD OF MAKING A PHOSPHORESCENT TONER - A method of making a toner composition including at least one phosphorescent pigment that absorbs energy released by natural or artificial light, and is able to be seen in a dark environment through luminescence of a certain color created by the energy released as light, is described. The phosphorescent toner has a particle size in the range of about 15 to 40 microns, which allows the toner to have the ability to absorb and then release the needed amount of light energy to be noticeable in a dark environment. | 09-10-2015 |
Carrie A. Gilson, Wheeling, WV US
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20130280648 | PHOSPHORESCENT TONER AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USING THE SAME - A toner composition including at least one phosphorescent pigment that absorbs energy released by natural or artificial light, and is able to be seen in a dark environment through luminescence of a certain color created by the energy released as light, and a method of forming and using the toner are described. The phosphorescent toner has a particle size in the range of about 15-40 microns, which allows the toner to have the ability to absorb and then release the needed amount of light energy to be noticeable in a dark environment. | 10-24-2013 |
Charles Gilson, Philomath, OR US
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20140333703 | Cantilevered Micro-Valve and Inkjet Printer Using Said Valve - A micro-valve includes an orifice plate including an orifice and a cantilevered beam coupled in spaced relation to the orifice plate and moveable between positions where the orifice is closed and opened by the cantilevered beam. The cantilevered beam includes one or more piezoelectric layers that facilitate bending of the cantilevered beam in response to the application of one or more electrical signals to the one or more piezoelectric layers. In response to respective application and termination of the one or more electrical signals to the one or more piezoelectric layers the cantilevered beam either: moves from a starting position spaced from the orifice plate toward the orifice plate and returns back to the starting position spaced from the orifice plate; or moves from a starting position adjacent the orifice plate away from the orifice plate and returns back to the starting position adjacent the orifice plate. | 11-13-2014 |
Charles W. Gilson, Philomath, OR US
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20090273621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING OR RECOVERING NOZZLE FUNCTION FOR AN INKJET PRINTHEAD - A transducer capable of generating vibrational energy is positioned relative to an inkjet cartridge to impart a vibrational force to simultaneously vibrate at least a portion of each of a plurality of ink fluidic columns associated with a plurality of nozzles in a printhead of the inkjet cartridge to maintain or recover nozzle function. | 11-05-2009 |
20090289971 | Ink Containment System and Ink Level Sensing System for an Inkjet Cartridge - An ink containment system for an inkjet cartridge, for storing ink for printing, comprises a housing having a plurality of walls. A rigid basin member and a rigid moveable plate are disposed within the housing. A flexible membrane is affixed to a surface of the basin member and to a surface of the plate forming an ink reservoir within the basin member, plate and flexible membrane. A spring-biased mechanism is disposed between the basin member and plate, for biasing the plate apart from the basin member, generating a negative pressure within the ink reservoir and the basin member remaining stationary relative to the movement of the plate. | 11-26-2009 |
20090303299 | INK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND INK LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN INKJET CARTRIDGE - An ink containment system for an inkjet cartridge, for storing ink for printing, comprises a rigid basin member and a rigid moveable plate. A flexible membrane is affixed to a surface of the basin member and to a surface of the plate forming an ink reservoir within the basin member, plate and flexible membrane. A spring-biased mechanism is disposed between the basin member and plate, for biasing the plate apart from the basin member, generating a negative pressure within the ink reservoir and the basin member remaining stationary relative to the movement of the plate. The basin member has a bowl-like configuration and the spring is seated within the reservoir in such a way that when the ink reservoir has collapsed due to depletion of ink, the flexible membrane and moveable plate are substantially flush with surfaces of the basin member. | 12-10-2009 |
20100134549 | INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An inkjet printing system and method for printing comprising a printhead having two columns of nozzles, and the printhead is in fluid communication with an ink source and in electrical communication with a controller. In response to the print control signals transmitted from the controller, the printhead ejects ink from the two columns in alternating succession to print images having a checkerboard pattern. | 06-03-2010 |
20110141191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING OR RECOVERING NOZZLE FUCTION FOR A PRINTHEAD - A transducer capable of generating vibrational energy is positioned relative to an inkjet cartridge to impart a vibrational force to simultaneously vibrate at least a portion of each of a plurality of ink fluidic columns associated with a plurality of nozzles in a printhead of the inkjet cartridge to maintain or recover nozzle function. | 06-16-2011 |
20120081481 | INKJET CARTRIDGE - An inkjet cartridge has an ink containment system for storing ink for printing. The inkjet cartridge includes a printhead having a plurality nozzles in fluid communication with the ink reservoir and an electrical interconnect for providing an electrical communication between the printhead and a printer controller. The electrical interconnect is disposed at an acute angle relative to the printhead. | 04-05-2012 |
20120242762 | INK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND INK LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN INKJET CARTRIDGE - An ink containment system for an inkjet cartridge, for storing ink for printing, comprises a rigid basin member and a rigid moveable plate. A flexible membrane is affixed to a surface of the basin member and to a surface of the plate forming an ink reservoir within the basin member, plate and flexible membrane. A spring-biased mechanism is disposed between the basin member and plate, for biasing the plate apart from the basin member, generating a negative pressure within the ink reservoir and the basin member remaining stationary relative to the movement of the plate. The basin member has a bowl-like configuration and the spring is seated within the reservoir in such a way that when the ink reservoir has collapsed due to depletion of ink, the flexible membrane and moveable plate are substantially flush with surfaces of the basin member. | 09-27-2012 |
20130314481 | INK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND INK LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN INKJET CARTRIDGE - An ink containment system for an inkjet cartridge, for storing ink for printing, comprises a rigid basin member and a rigid moveable plate. A flexible membrane is affixed to a surface of the basin member and to a surface of the plate forming an ink reservoir within the basin member, plate and flexible membrane. A spring-biased mechanism is disposed between the basin member and plate, for biasing the plate apart from the basin member, generating a negative pressure within the ink reservoir and the basin member remaining stationary relative to the movement of the plate. The basin member has a bowl-like configuration and the spring is seated within the reservoir in such a way that when the ink reservoir has collapsed due to depletion of ink, the flexible membrane and moveable plate are substantially flush with surfaces of the basin member. | 11-28-2013 |
Crystal Gilson, Fargo, ND US
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20110112939 | USER INTERFACE FOR DEFINING ACCOUNT DIMENSION COMBINATIONS - A user interface is provided enabling users to build and modify account structures with various account-dimension combinations and rules for those combinations. The user interface provides context for the account structure and controls for creation and modification of the account configurations. | 05-12-2011 |
20140365263 | ROLE TAILORED WORKSPACE - A workspace display includes a plurality of different groups, task, set of tasks or each group including a plurality of different components. Each group corresponds to a topic of information related to a user's role. The particular components included in each group are user interface display elements that are each related to an item of content within the corresponding group. The individual components are also selected and placed on the workspace display based on a user's role and activities or tasks performed by a user in that role. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365939 | DISPLAYING DIFFERENT VIEWS OF AN ENTITY - An entity hub display includes a plurality of different sections, each section including a plurality of different components. The sections each correspond to a different aspect of data that makes up an entity. Each component is a user interface display element that is related to data within the corresponding section. The individual components can be selected and placed on the entity hub display based on a user's role and activities or tasks performed by a user in that role. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365952 | NAVIGATION AND MODIFYING CONTENT ON A ROLE TAILORED WORKSPACE - A user interface is displayed that has one or more workspace display sectors, based on a user role. Each workspace display selector corresponds to a given workspace display. A workspace display includes a plurality of different groups, each group including a plurality of different components. Each group corresponds to a task, set of tasks or topic of information related to a user's role. The particular components included in each group are user interface display elements that are each related to an item of content within the corresponding group. | 12-11-2014 |
Dan Gilson, Madison, WI US
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20130330253 | WIRELESS POWERED RACK - A rack used in a device for preparing or analyzing a sample is provided. The rack includes, but is not limited to, a base, a plurality of walls extending from the base, a plate extending between the plurality of walls opposite the base, and a wireless power conductor. The plate includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of cavities. Each cavity of the plurality of cavities is configured to hold a receptacle that is configured to hold a liquid for analysis of a sample or each cavity of the plurality of cavities is configured to hold the liquid for analysis of the sample. The wireless power conductor is mounted to the base and is configured to receive energy by electromagnetic induction from a second wireless power conductor. | 12-12-2013 |
Daniel Dale Gilson, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20090178462 | Method for creating a Low Fluid Pressure Differential Electrical Generating System - This invention involves a method of creating a hydroelectric turbine system that is capable of producing electricity while sustaining a majority of the fluid flow or hydraulic pressure within the pipe line or pipe network driving the system. The system's objective is to shave as little pressure as possible from an enclosed pipe system that requires pressure to operate and function properly. More particularly, this invention relates to a hydroelectric turbine generator system wherein the system is specially designed and configured with an unique impeller and fluted turbine housing that enable a generator device to produce a particular amount of electric current and voltage, while yet minimizing flow restriction and pressure loss to the fluid pressure driving the system. Application of this technology includes all fluid flow or fluid transfer systems that require sustained pressure to move fluids like water or other materials from one location or point to another, through pipes, pipe systems or networks, regardless of distance or pipe size diameters. This invention, for example will be ideally suited for powering electronic control or monitoring systems in landscapes, parks, roadway easements, golf courses or public water transfer systems or other remote sites that may require power. Utilization of this invention provides an ecological and reliable energy production source, usually on a small scale, in remote locations where incorporating other forms of power supply may be less practical, impractical or impossible. | 07-16-2009 |
David Gilson, Honolulu, HI US
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20130258840 | GENERALIZED SERVICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A node includes a first port configured to be selectively blocked and unblocked; a second port configured to be selectively blocked and unblocked; a forwarder between the first port and the second port; a management channel between the first port and the second port, wherein the selective blocking and unblocking of the first port and the second port is based on the management channel; and a data channel between the first port and the second port, wherein the data channel utilizes an arbitrary service identifier. A method can include operating a ring with Ring Protection Switching comprising a forwarding mechanism and a blocking mechanism that are independent and decoupled entities therebetween, wherein the ring includes a management channel and a data channel that each utilize an arbitrary service identifier. | 10-03-2013 |
20140119239 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRAINED FORWARDING BASED PACKET NETWORK CONNECTIVITY - An Ethernet Tree (E-Tree) service is described instantiated on an Ethernet switch and in an Ethernet network. The E-Tree service is implemented using Private Forwarding Groups (PFGs), asymmetric Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), virtual switches, and port configurations. The use of PFGs in addition to asymmetric VLANs provides higher levels of security in the described E-Tree systems and methods. The E-Tree systems and methods also can utilize Access Control Lists (ACLs) at Network-Network Interfaces (NNIs) for controlling unknown unicasts from reaching wrong ports. The E-Tree systems and methods can also seamlessly interoperate with packet switches using an IEEE 802.1Q-2011 approach. | 05-01-2014 |
20150103821 | HIERARCHICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS - Managing resources in a multi-level switch assembly system, includes a resource tree with the multiple hierarchical levels, wherein a first level device is associated with a first level, one or more second and third level devices are associated with lower, second and third levels respectively, and so on. Cost tokens are assigned to the various devices based on their corresponding resource requirements. Resources of the multi-level switch assembly system, such as, ports and/or bandwidth, are dynamically allocated to the first, second, third level devices, and so on, based on their corresponding cost tokens in a hierarchical manner. | 04-16-2015 |
Erik Gilson, Princeton, NJ US
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20150246364 | Advanced Liquid Centrifuge Using Differentially Rotating Cylinders and Optimized Boundary Conditions, and Methods for the Separation of Fluids - Provided is an advanced liquid centrifuge using differentially rotating cylinders moveable rings at the ends thereof, as well as methods for the separation of fluids, preferably liquids. | 09-03-2015 |
Frank Gilson, Renton, WA US
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20090023487 | GAME, SUCH AS ELECTRONIC COLLECTABLE AND CARD OR TRADABLE OBJECT GAME EMPLOYING CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES - A game employing user-modifiable game components, such as cards in a collectable card game, employs various features to provide user-modifiability, including sleeves, transparent cards, stickers, and other elements. Electronic versions of the game and various other features are included, including tracking of history associated with such components. | 01-22-2009 |
20130281173 | GAME, SUCH AS ELECTRONIC COLLECTABLE AND TRADABLE OBJECT GAME EMPLOYING CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES - A game employing user-modifiable game components, such as cards in a collectable card game, employs various features to provide user-modifiability, including sleeves, transparent cards, stickers, and other elements. Electronic versions of the game and various other features are included, including tracking of history associated with such components. | 10-24-2013 |
Greyson Gilson, Nashua, NH US
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20110010678 | Method and Apparatus for Reference Distribution Aerial Image Formation Using Non-Laser Radiation - A non-laser beam of electromagnetic radiation is divided into an illumination beam and a reference beam. A portion of the illumination beam is passed through, or reflected off of, a subject to create a subject distribution, and a portion of the reference beam is passed through a reference object, or reflected off a reference object reflector, to produce a reference distribution. An imaging system is used to form an aerial image of the subject distribution and the reference distribution. The resulting aerial image of the subject distribution exhibits improved resolution, depth of field and field size. | 01-13-2011 |
Jonathan Gilson, W. Hartford, CT US
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20130219922 | GEARED GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH REDUCED FAN NOISE - A fan section for a gas turbine engine has a fan rotor with a plurality of fan blades. A plurality of exit guide vanes are positioned to be downstream of the fan rotor. The fan rotor is driven through a gear reduction relative to a turbine section. The exit guide vanes are desired to address resultant sound from interaction of wakes from the fan blades across exit guide vanes. A gas turbine engine incorporating a fan section is also disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20150369127 | ACOUSTIC LINER WITH VARIED PROPERTIES - A geared turbofan engine includes a first rotor, a fan, a second rotor, a gear train, a fan casing, a nacelle and a plurality of discrete acoustic liner segments. The fan is connected to the first rotor and is capable of rotation at frequencies between 200 and 6000 Hz and has a fan pressure ratio of between 1.25 and 1.60. The gear train connects the first rotor to the second rotor. The fan casing and nacelle are arranged circumferentially about a centerline and define a bypass flow duct in which the fan is disposed. The plurality of discrete acoustic liner segments with varied geometric properties are disposed along the bypass flow duct. | 12-24-2015 |
20160003049 | Geared Turbofan Engine Having a Reduced Number of Fan Blades and Improved Acoustics - A rotor blade comprises an airfoil extending radially from a root section to a tip section and axially from a leading edge to a trailing edge, the leading and trailing edges defining a curvature therebetween. The curvature determines a relative exit angle at a relative span height between the root section and the tip section, based on an incident flow velocity at the leading edge of the airfoil and a rotational velocity at the relative span height. In operation of the rotor blade, the relative exit angle determines a substantially flat exit pressure ratio profile for relative span heights from 75% to 95%, wherein the exit pressure ratio profile is constant within a tolerance of 10% of a maximum value of the exit pressure ratio profile. | 01-07-2016 |
Jonathan Gilson, West Hartford, CT US
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20090320488 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH NOISE ATTENUATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A high-bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle with an acoustic system having an acoustic impedance. | 12-31-2009 |
20120011825 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH NOISE ATTENUATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle with a leading edge region that defines an increased airfoil leading edge radius. | 01-19-2012 |
20120023901 | Variable area fan nozzle for gas turbine engine - A high-bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle with an acoustic system having an acoustic impedance. | 02-02-2012 |
20120109593 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle with a second fan nacelle section axially movable relative to a first fan nacelle section to define an auxiliary port to vary a fan nozzle exit area and adjust fan bypass airflow. The second fan nacelle section includes a leading edge region that defines a concave external contour and the first fan nacelle section includes a trailing edge region that defines a convex internal contour. | 05-03-2012 |
20130283821 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND NACELLE NOISE ATTENUATION STRUCTURE - A nacelle structure for a gas turbine engine assembly includes a fan case, an inlet, and a noise attenuation device. The fan case is configured to be disposed about a fan section of the gas turbine engine, which fan section has a diameter D. The inlet is attached to the fan case and extends axially forward of the fan case. A hilite of the inlet is spaced a distance L from a region in which the fan section is configured to be disposed. A ratio L/D is less than about 0.6. The noise attenuation structure covers a portion of an inner surface of the fan case and the inlet. | 10-31-2013 |
20140366554 | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - A nacelle assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a core nacelle defined at least partially about a core engine, a fan nacelle mounted at least partially around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass flow path, and a variable area fan nozzle in communication with the fan bypass flow path. The variable area fan nozzle has a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section downstream of the first fan nacelle section. The first fan nacelle section and the second fan nacelle section are axially movable relative to one another to define an auxiliary port to vary a fan nozzle exit area and adjust fan bypass airflow. The auxiliary port is defined between the first fan nacelle section and the second fan nacelle section. The first fan nacelle section comprises a first acoustic system which provides an acoustic impedance configured to attenuate a noise characterized by a leading edge of the second fan nacelle section. The first acoustic system is defined at least in part within a trailing edge region of the first fan nacelle section. A method of reducing a total effective perceived noise level of a gas turbine engine with a variable area fan nozzle is also disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
20150044028 | LOW PRESSURE RATIO FAN ENGINE HAVING A DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INLET AND FAN SIZE - According to an example embodiment, a gas turbine engine assembly includes, among other things, a fan that has a plurality of fan blades. A diameter of the fan has a dimension D that is based on a dimension of the fan blades. Each fan blade has a leading edge. An inlet portion is situated forward of the fan. A length of the inlet portion has a dimension L between a location of the leading edge of at least some of the fan blades and a forward edge on the inlet portion. A dimensional relationship of L/D is between about 0.2 and about 0.45. | 02-12-2015 |
20150135678 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH NOISE ATTENUATING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A nacelle assembly for a high-bypass gas turbine engine includes a core nacelle defined about an engine centerline axis. A fan nacelle is mounted at least partially around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass flow path. A variable area fan nozzle is in communication with the fan bypass flow path. The variable area fan nozzle has a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section. The second fan nacelle section is axially movable relative to the first fan nacelle section to define an auxiliary port at a non-closed position to vary a fan nozzle exit area and adjust fan bypass airflow. The second fan nacelle section includes an acoustic system that has an acoustic impedance located on a radially outer surface. | 05-21-2015 |
20160032832 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE NOISE REDUCING NOSE CONE - A fan section for a gas turbine engine includes a fan hub and a nose cone section operatively mounted to the fan hub. The nose cone section includes a noise attenuation feature. | 02-04-2016 |
20160061057 | LOW PRESSURE RATIO FAN ENGINE HAVING A DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INLET AND FAN SIZE - According to an example embodiment, a gas turbine engine assembly includes, among other things, a fan that has a plurality of fan blades. A diameter of the fan has a dimension D that is based on a dimension of the fan blades. Each fan blade has a leading edge. An inlet portion is situated forward of the fan. A length of the inlet portion has a dimension L between a location of the leading edge of at least some of the fan blades and a forward edge on the inlet portion. A dimensional relationship of L/D is between about 0.2 and 0.45. | 03-03-2016 |
20160108854 | LOW PRESSURE RATIO FAN ENGINE HAVING A DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INLET AND FAN SIZE - A gas turbine engine assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan including a plurality of fan blades, a diameter of the fan having a dimension D that is based on a dimension of the fan blades, each fan blade having a leading edge, a geared architecture configured to drive the fan, a turbine section configured to drive the geared architecture, a compressor section including a first compressor and a second compressor, and an inlet portion forward of the fan. A length of the inlet portion has a dimension L between a location of the leading edge of at least some of the fan blades and a forward edge on the inlet portion. A dimensional relationship of L/D is between about 0.2 and about 0.45. | 04-21-2016 |
Jonathan C. Gilson, Richardson, TX US
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20110320357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME STRAIGHT THROUGH PROCESSING AND REAL-TIME PRESENTMENT OF CHECKS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are disclosed for real-time, straight-through processing and real-time presentment of checks and other electronic payment instruments. In one aspect, an image file associated with a payment item received at a first financial institution is generated. The generated image file is transmitted to a second financial institution associated with the payment item immediately after generation of the image file, while the received payment item and generated image file are processing prior to posting a transaction to a customer account at the first financial institution. After completing the processing, a transit item associated with the processed payment item is generated and transmitted to the second financial institution for association with the previously-transmitted image file. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320358 | System and Method for Real-Time and Online Straight-Through Processing and Presentment of Checks - Methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on a non-transitory medium, are disclosed for real-time and/or online straight-through processing, including the forward presentment and return processes of checks and other electronic payment instruments. In one aspect, an image file and transit item associated with a payment item received at a first financial institution are generated during a customer transaction. The image file and item are transmitted to a second financial institution associated with the payment item during the customer transaction performed at the incoming system. The image file and item are then processed and posted at the second financial institution in real-time, with a posting results notification being returned to the first system. During the customer transaction, the first financial institution performs a posting operation based on the posting results notification, thereby allowing the customer and financial institutions to complete the processing of the associated accounts during the customer transaction. | 12-29-2011 |
Jonathan D. Gilson, Wellesley, MA US
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20150126335 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PULL-UP BAR APPARATUS - A removably mountable, height adjustable pull-up bar allows the device to be rapidly mounted at a number of different heights to the pair of vertical support members. The pull-up bar interconnects a pair of brackets, the top end of each bracket containing a pin which slides into apertures on the sides of each vertical support member from a first direction while the bottom end of each bracket includes a U-shaped member which may be clamped around the front and/or sides of a vertical support member and secured thereto. | 05-07-2015 |
Jonathan David Gilson, Needham, MA US
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20140073491 | WEIGHT TRAINING SLED - A weight sled provides a frame with runners and reconfigurable handles to provide use of the sled as a wheelbarrow apparatus. | 03-13-2014 |
Jonthan Gilson, West Hartford, CT US
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20160090909 | GEARED GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH REDUCED FAN NOISE - A fan section for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan rotor having fan blades, and a plurality of fan exit guide vanes positioned downstream of the fan rotor. The fan rotor is configured to be driven through a gear reduction. A ratio of a number of fan exit guide vanes to a number of fan blades is defined. The fan exit guide vanes are provided with optimized sweep and optimized lean. | 03-31-2016 |
Kevin Gilson, Commack, NY US
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20090024495 | Method and System for Monitoring Electronic Transactions - A method and system for monitoring electronic transactions, such as credit card transactions, to determine whether associated transaction costs, such as interchange fees, are being properly qualified. This is accomplished by monitoring for a “spike” in interchange qualifications and generating an alert when one or more spikes are detected. Spikes in interchange qualifications are defined as a variation in interchange qualifications compared with an historical level. The method and system may also monitor changes in cost or efficiency for other types of transactions in which the cost or efficiency of the transaction is based directly upon one or more variables. | 01-22-2009 |
20090048688 | Method and System for Monitoring Electronic Transactions - A method and system for monitoring electronic transactions, such as credit card transactions, to determine whether associated transaction costs, such as interchange fees, are being properly qualified. This is accomplished by monitoring for a “spike” in interchange qualifications and generating an alert when one or more spikes are detected. Spikes in interchange qualifications are defined as a variation in interchange qualifications compared with an historical level. The method and system may also monitor changes in cost or efficiency for other types of transactions in which the cost or efficiency of the transaction is based directly upon one or more variables. | 02-19-2009 |
Laura M. Gilson, Cambridge, MA US
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20150099199 | Battery with Heterogeneous Flow-Through Porous Electrodes - The invention discloses general apparatus and methods for electrochemical energy conversion and storage via a membraneless laminar flow battery. In a preferred embodiment, the battery includes a flow-through porous anode for receiving a fuel and a porous electrolyte channel for transporting an electrolyte adjacent to the porous anode; a flow-through porous cathode is provided for transporting an oxidant; and a porous dispersion blocker is disposed between the electrolyte channel and the porous cathode, which inhibits convective mixing while allowing molecular diffusion and mean flow. Pore structure properties are selected for tuning convective dispersion, conductivity or other macroscopic properties. Specific materials, reactants, fabrication methods, and operation methods are disclosed to achieve stable charge/discharge cycles and to optimize power density and energy density. | 04-09-2015 |
Laura Marie Gilson, Moraga, CA US
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20150174549 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES - A simple and versatile coaxial turbulent jet mixer can synthesize a range of nanoparticles at high throughput, while maintaining the advantages of homogeneity, reproducibility, and tunability that are normally accessible only in specialized microscale mixing devices. Rapid mixing down to a timescale of 7 ms can be achieved by controlling the Reynolds number, providing homogeneous and controllable environments for formation of nanoparticles, for example, by precipitation. The device fabrication does not require specialized machining, making it accessible for a wide range of biomedical laboratories. | 06-25-2015 |
Lynne Gilson, Encinitas, CA US
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20130130351 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 05-23-2013 |
20130143767 | COMBINED AUTOMATED PARALLEL SYNTHESIS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDE VARIANTS - The present disclosure relates to methods for efficient synthesis, cloning, transformation and screening of large diverse libraries of polynucleotide variants comprising well-defined nucleotide differences relative to a reference polynucleotide. | 06-06-2013 |
20150037851 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 02-05-2015 |
20150240276 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 08-27-2015 |
Lynne Gilson, Redwood City, CA US
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20110111468 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 05-12-2011 |
Lynne D. Gilson, Encinitas, CA US
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20150024971 | COMBINED AUTOMATED PARALLEL SYNTHESIS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDE VARIANTS - The present disclosure relates to methods for efficient synthesis, cloning, transformation and screening of large diverse libraries of polynucleotide variants comprising well-defined nucleotide differences relative to a reference polynucleotide. | 01-22-2015 |
Michael K. Gilson, North Potomac, MD US
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20110178092 | HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors - Described are novel protease inhibitors and methods for using said protease inhibitors in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. | 07-21-2011 |
Michael Kenneth Gilson, North Potomac, MD US
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20090326878 | Computational Method For Drug Discovery And Receptor Design - The present invention provides a method of predicting the mutual affinity of two molecules for each other in solution, by computing the configuration integrals of the free molecules and their bound complex as sums over local energy wells. The invention makes accurate calculations computationally tractable for a range of molecular systems by several means, including restraining the conformations of selected molecular components, and using a single conformation representative of an energy well to correct an efficient but less accurate energy model toward a slower but more accurate model. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael Kenneth Gilson, San Diego, CA US
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20140248333 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PROTEASES - In particular, in alternative embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compounds and formulations comprising a family of epoxyketone compounds, which include racemic mixtures or racemates, isomers, stereoisomers, diastereoisomers, derivatives and analogs, and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions and formulations of the invention are administered to an individual in need thereof in an amount sufficient to treat, prevent, reverse and/or ameliorate an infection, disease or condition that can be ameliorated, treated, prevented or reversed by partially or completely inhibiting a chymotrypsin-like protease or a proteasome activity, including e.g., a retroviral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection, an immune disorder, a neurodegenerative disease or condition, or a cancer such as a myeloma or multiple myeloma, an adenocarcinoma such as a lung adenocarcinoma, a pancreatic cancer, a B-cell related cancer, and lymphomas such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. | 09-04-2014 |
Nicholas Gilson, Winfield, PA US
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20140110910 | SNOWBOARD - The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for supporting a person and enabling motion of a person across a surface of snow can while satisfying the countervailing requirements of increasing surface area for weight-carrying capacity on soft snow and reducing the opposing forces, like for example drag and friction, in hard snow. More specifically, a snowboard with improved rider support, increased speed and enhanced safety performance. | 04-24-2014 |
Nicholas James Gilson, Winfield, PA US
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20150048580 | SNOWBOARD - The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for supporting a person and enabling motion of a person across a surface of snow while satisfying the countervailing requirements of increasing surface area for weight-carrying capacity on soft snow and reducing the opposing forces, like for example drag and friction, in hard snow. More specifically, a snowboard described herein includes an inner edge and an outer edge, and allows the rider to control the amount of board-to-snow contact. This snowboard is configured to improve rider support, increase speed and enhance safety performance. | 02-19-2015 |
20150246279 | Snowboard - The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for supporting a person and enabling motion of a person across a surface of snow while satisfying the countervailing requirements of increasing surface area for weight-carrying capacity on soft snow and reducing the opposing forces, like for example drag and friction, in hard snow. More specifically, a snowboard described herein includes an inner edge and an outer edge, and allows the rider to control the amount of board-to-snow contact. This snowboard is configured to improve rider support, increase speed and enhance safety performance. | 09-03-2015 |
Raymond Wesley Gilson, Saint Paul, MN US
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20080244032 | TECHNIQUES FOR HOST TO HOST TRANSFER OF SEQUENTIAL MEDIA AND USE OF PERSISTENT RESERVATION TO PROTECT MEDIA DURING HOST TO HOST TRANSFER - Techniques for host to host transfer of media and the use of persistent reservation to protect media during host to host transfer is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments may be realized as methods and systems for transferring a sequential media loaded in a drive from a first host to a second host without physically unloading the media. The first host may have a persistent reservation or non-persistent reservation of the drive. Likewise, the second host may have a persistent reservation or non-persistent reservation of the drive. Logical unload, logical load and preemption commands are utilized as is error recovery from a failed reservation. | 10-02-2008 |
Ron Gilson, Charlotte, NC US
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20120162351 | MULTIMEDIA, MULTIUSER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Embodiments are directed to a system that may include a table with multiple user stations, a touch screen embedded in a top surface of the table, a table computer connected to the touch screen, and at least two mobile device connectors connected to the table computer and configured to be connected to a secondary screen viewable from the multiple user stations, wherein touching the touch screen at appropriate locations results in selection of content from a mobile device connected to the first mobile device connector, content from a mobile device connected to the second mobile device connector, and content from the table computer to be sent to at least one of the touch screen and the secondary screen for display thereon, and touching the touch screen at other appropriate locations results in another function in addition to selection of content for display. | 06-28-2012 |
Ron Gilson, Cornelius, NC US
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20150200985 | SIMULTANEOUS INPUT SYSTEM FOR WEB BROWSERS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - In a computing environment having a multiple input detection system including a detector that detects and transmits multiple simultaneous user inputs from different users at a same time, a method for processing inputs from different users across multiple application windows of one or more applications displayed on a single display of a user interface, resulting in a multi-user graphical user interface (GUI), the computing environment running an operating system (OS) designed to run with a single user GUI, the method including determining, in a primary application, separate from the OS, that a first user input corresponds to a first window and a second user input corresponds to a second window, the primary application sending the first and second user inputs to first and second secondary applications that run in parallel with the primary application, the first and second secondary applications being designed to run with the OS. | 07-16-2015 |
Ross Gilson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100251312 | Selection of a Proxy Device for a Network - Multiple devices in a user's premises may each be configured to separately communicate with an external network, but the signal strength available to each may vary significantly depending on the wiring of the premises. The disclosure provides methods wherein the various devices may coordinate with one another, and determine which among them has the best signal connection and the most available capacity, and a subset of the devices may be chosen to act as network proxies to relay communications to/from the other devices in the premises. | 09-30-2010 |
20100283915 | Frequency Redirection for Inband Signaling - A channel remapping pre-notification (RPN) message is transmitted in each of multiple frequencies prior to movement of data associated with one or more virtual channels to one or more different frequencies. The RPN message is also sent prior to transmission of a Virtual Channel Table (VCT) reflecting channel movement. If a receiving device is unable to find data associated with a selected channel subsequent to the channel movement, the stored RPN information can be used to identify a new frequency for that selected channel. | 11-11-2010 |
20100306401 | Switched Multicast Video Streaming - A system and method for improving media delivery and display. By utilizing a memory buffer in a DVR or similar device, and broadcasting linear content at a rate other than 1×, services like video on demand or regular broadcasters can be more versatile. For example viewers can start over without launching a separate VOD session. If part of the linear content requested is not in the buffer, a switched multicast stream can be sent to with the proper section of content. Other receivers on the network may also receive the stream and buffer the content if the content is related to what a viewer is viewing. | 12-02-2010 |
20110116513 | Communication Terminal With Multiple Virtual Network Interfaces - A communication terminal communicates protocol data units across a first virtual interface and a shared interface. The first virtual interface corresponds to an upper layer protocol and a first logical network. The shared interface corresponds to a lower layer protocol. The terminal also communicates protocol data units across a second virtual interface and the shared interface, with the second virtual interface corresponding to the upper layer protocol and a second logical network. The first logical network can be a wide area network that includes devices within a premises and devices outside a premises, and the second logical network may be a local area network that only includes devices within the premises. | 05-19-2011 |
20110150102 | Transmission of Compressed Data Stream with Compensation Values - In a data transmission system such as a television service provider system, compensation value data corresponding to information lost during lossy compression of program content (which may or may not already be compressed prior to the lossy compression) may be sent to a customer along with the lossy-compressed content. At the customer end, the compensation value data may be used during decompression to provide higher quality content to the customer than would otherwise be experienced without access to the compensation values. | 06-23-2011 |
20110177800 | Text Alternative to Established Voice Call Session - Methods and systems are described wherein an initiating device sends a communication requesting a voice call session with a recipient device. In response, the initiating device receives a communication indicating that the initiating device can provide a text message instead of establishing the voice call session. In some cases, the communication may refuse the request voice call session, while in other cases the communication may simply indicate that the recipient device supports text messaging as an alternative to voice mail. As a result of the received communication, the initiating device outputs a text input prompt. After receiving text input in response to the prompt, the initiating device sends a text message containing the received text input. | 07-21-2011 |
20110216173 | Impairments To 3D Experiences - Systems and methods for impairing video content to a user are described. Video content may be outputted to a user via at least one output device. Such video content may be video content associated with a video game. A determination may be made as to whether a simulated impairment to the video content is required. Upon determining that a simulated impairment is required, impaired video content may be outputted to the user via the at least one output device. The at least one output device may include an output device for the left eye of the user and an output device for the right eye of the user. The impaired video content then may outputted to the output device for the left eye while the video content, without simulated impairment, may be outputted to the output device of the right eye. | 09-08-2011 |
20110289536 | Communication for One Way Devices - A system and method of performing data communication upstream to the network central location is provided. A system and method for providing one way devices with video and/or services distributed using switched digital video can be provided. A system may include a one way device, a gateway device, a user operated communication device, and/or a network central location. Such systems and methods allow for greater functionality, customization and/or interactivity to users of one way devices, which do not communicate data from the one way device upstream to a network central location. | 11-24-2011 |
20120020651 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CONTENT - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for switching streams in response to detecting a start trigger are presented. A program's start trigger indicating that the program is upcoming may be detected on a first stream, and in response to detecting the start trigger on the first stream, a second stream containing the program may be switched to. The program may be a video program. Segment triggers may be detected and may be used to selectively record and/or delete segments of the program according to a priority scheme. Multiple start triggers may be detected at decreasing time intervals. The existence of a recording conflict may be determined based on a program's start trigger and a user may be alerted of the recording conflict. | 01-26-2012 |
20120026097 | Reconfiguring Remote Control Behavior - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a remote control which may include one or more buttons configured to provide input to the remote control upon being activated, a transmitter for transmitting data, a receiver for receiving data, a processor and memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed, cause the two-way remote control to perform a method for configuring repeat transmission behavior of one or more of the buttons of the two-way remote control. Further, the receiver may be configured to receive data from a device configured to be controlled by the remote control and the data may include instructions for configuring the repeat transmission behavior of the one or more buttons of the two-way remote control. Additionally, the two-way remote control may configure the repeat transmission behavior of the one or more buttons of the two-way remote control based on the data received from the device. | 02-02-2012 |
20120059954 | PROVIDING ENHANCED CONTENT - Methods, systems, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing enhanced content are presented. Data including a first program, a first caption stream associated with the first program, and a second caption stream associated with the first program may be received. The second caption stream may be extracted from the data, and a second program may be encoded with the second caption stream. The first program may be transmitted with the first caption stream including first captions and may include first content configured to be played back at a first speed. In response to receiving an instruction to change play back speed, the second program may be transmitted with the second caption stream. The second program may include the first content configured to be played back at a second speed different from the first speed, and the second caption stream may include second captions different from the first captions. | 03-08-2012 |
20120117591 | Frequency Redirection for Inband Signaling - A channel remapping pre-notification (RPN) message is transmitted in each of multiple frequencies prior to movement of data associated with one or more virtual channels to one or more different frequencies. The RPN message is also sent prior to transmission of a Virtual Channel Table (VCT) reflecting channel movement. If a receiving device is unable to find data associated with a selected channel subsequent to the channel movement, the stored RPN information can be used to identify a new frequency for that selected channel. | 05-10-2012 |
20120256735 | REMOTE CONTROL INTERFERENCE AVOIDANCE - Computer readable media, methods and apparatuses may be configured for determining a rate of signal pulses transmitted by a device and a transmission interval occurring between a first of the signal pulses and a second of the signal pulses, detecting selection of a command by a user, and transmitting at least a portion of the command during the transmission interval. | 10-11-2012 |
20120278566 | Intelligent Partitioning of External Memory Devices - Multiple memory devices, such as hard drives, can be combined and logical partitions can be formed between the drives to allow a user to control regions on the drives that will be used for storing content, and also to provide redundancy of stored content in the event that one of the drives fails. Priority levels can be assigned to content recordings such that higher value content can be stored in more locations and easily accessible locations within the utilized drives. Users can control and organize how recorded content is stored between the drives such that an external drive may be removed from a first gateway device and attached to a second gateway device without losing the ability to access the recorded content from the first gateway device at a later time. In this manner, a user is provided with the ability to transport an external drive containing stored content recordings between multiple different gateway devices such that the recordings may be accessed at different locations or user premises. | 11-01-2012 |
20120288259 | Apparatus And Method For Recording Content - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for switching streams in response to detecting a start trigger are presented. A program's start trigger indicating that the program is upcoming may be detected on a first stream, and in response to detecting the start trigger on the first stream, a second stream containing the program may be switched to. The program may be a video program. Segment triggers may be detected and may be used to selectively record and/or delete segments of the program according to a priority scheme. Multiple start triggers may be detected at decreasing time intervals. The existence of a recording conflict may be determined based on a program's start trigger and a user may be alerted of the recording conflict. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293636 | Automatic 3-Dimensional Z-Axis Settings - Methods and structures related to generation of and display of on screen graphics, such as content, closed captioning, channel number, and volume bar, with 3D video content are described. A computing device may determine a z-axis depth to utilize for display of on screen graphics 3D video content. A video image of the 3D video content and the on screen graphics at the z-axis depth may be generated, and the generated video image may be outputted to a display device. In another example, frames of 3D video content and a z-axis setting profile may be received at a central facility for further processing. The z-axis setting profile may include a z-axis depth value for display of on screen graphics. The z-axis setting profile may be embedded with the frames of 3D video content into a video stream, and the video stream may be transmitted to a customer premises. | 11-22-2012 |
20120303738 | DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT - Methods, apparatuses, and software are disclosed for sending only a first video component (e.g., data comprising one of a left or right component) of content to a plurality of client devices. Further aspects provide for sending, responsive to a request from one of the plurality of client devices, both the first video component and a second video component (e.g., data comprising both of the left and right components) to one or more of the plurality of client devices. | 11-29-2012 |
20120311628 | Providing Enhanced Content - Methods, systems, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing enhanced content are presented. Data including a first program, a first caption stream associated with the first program, and a second caption stream associated with the first program may be received. The second caption stream may be extracted from the data, and a second program may be encoded with the second caption stream. The first program may be transmitted with the first caption stream including first captions and may include first content configured to be played back at a first speed. In response to receiving an instruction to change play back speed, the second program may be transmitted with the second caption stream. The second program may include the first content configured to be played back at a second speed different from the first speed, and the second caption stream may include second captions different from the first captions. | 12-06-2012 |
20120317598 | Multiple Video Content in a Composite Video Stream - A request for a first video may be received from an end user device. A video size for the requested first video may be determined. An unused onscreen location to place the requested first video, within one of a plurality of composite mosaic video streams, may be determined. The unused onscreen location may correspond to a location for insertion of video content for output to an onscreen location of an output device. Information identifying the unused onscreen location may be transmitted to a content source of the requested first video. The requested first video based upon the unused onscreen location information may be received from the content source. The requested first video then may be placed with at least one second video into a composite video stream based upon the unused onscreen location, and the composite video stream may be transmitted to the end user device. | 12-13-2012 |
20130012246 | TEXT ALTERNATIVE TO ESTABLISHED VOICE CALL SESSION - Methods and systems are described wherein an initiating device sends a communication requesting a voice call session with a recipient device. In response, the initiating device receives a communication indicating that the initiating device can provide a text message instead of establishing the voice call session. In some cases, the communication may refuse the request voice call session, while in other cases the communication may simply indicate that the recipient device supports text messaging as an alternative to voice mail. As a result of the received communication, the initiating device outputs a text input prompt. After receiving text input in response to the prompt, the initiating device sends a text message containing the received text input. | 01-10-2013 |
20130029656 | Callback Tokens for Dropped Calls - A method and system that support re-establishing a dropped call or communication is disclosed. A terminal may publish its parameters to other terminals through in-band or out-of-band signaling. Token values may then be determined by a weighted sum of parameters, where the terminal having the largest weighted sum possesses the token. If the call or communication drops, the terminal possessing the token then initiates communication to the other terminals. In addition, a plurality of tokens may be used when there are more than two terminals in a call. The terminals may be partitioned into groups, where one of the terminals in each group possesses a token. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031266 | VARIABLE SPEED PLAYBACK - Provided are methods and systems for variable speed playback. In one aspect the disclosure provides for receiving content having a first playback speed, determining a second playback speed for at least a portion of the content based on a playback factor, associating the second playback speed with the portion of the content, and providing at least the portion of the content at the second playback speed to a display device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130117415 | Adaptive Content Selection - An apparatus, method, system, and computer-readable medium are provided for enhancing the quality of content. A determination may be made that a portion of the content received using a base feed or bitrate completed early. In response to that determination, an attempt may be made to download that portion of the content using a differential bitrate or feed corresponding to a higher quality. Another determination may be made whether the differential bitrate or feed download completed early, and if so, then the differential bitrate or feed may be used as a new base bitrate or feed for downloading additional portions of the content. The differential bitrate or feed download may also provide for a secondary playback of the content at higher quality. | 05-09-2013 |
20130144969 | INDIRECT CONTROL OF CONTENT CONSUMPTION IN AN APPLIANCE - Aspects of the disclosure relate to control of consumption of content in an appliance. The content can include linear programming and non-linear assets. Such control can permit (i) changing a channel in the appliance (e.g., a CPE without upstream functionality) and thus selecting a linear-programming asset, a non-linear asset, and so forth, and (ii) controlling consumption of such assets. In one aspect, a device with upstream network connectivity can control the consumption of media in the appliance. The device can leverage data management and control functionality of a service provider network to acquire information related to assets available for consumption and to transmit asset requests to the service provider network, which can transmit content and signaling to the appliance in accordance at least in part with the asset request, thus controlling media consumption in the appliance. | 06-06-2013 |
20130219417 | Automated Personalization - System and methods for providing a user experience are described, including a method comprising identifying a user, determining a profile of the user, determining a parameter of a user experience, and automatically modifying the parameter of the user experience based upon the profile of the user. | 08-22-2013 |
20130267210 | Callback Tokens for Dropped Calls - A method and system that support re-establishing a dropped call or communication is disclosed. A terminal may publish its parameters to other terminals through in-band or out-of-band signaling. Token values may then be determined by a weighted sum of parameters, where the terminal having the largest weighted sum possesses the token. If the call or communication drops, the terminal possessing the token then initiates communication to the other terminals. In addition, a plurality of tokens may be used when there are more than two terminals in a call. The terminals may be partitioned into groups, where one of the terminals in each group possesses a token. | 10-10-2013 |
20130275840 | DISTRIBUTED DATA DISTRIBUTION - Data may be distributed using data carousels. After a device receives the data, or a portion thereof, the device may make available a data carousel that allows others to receive the data. Each data carousel may contain a portion of the data. Data carousels may also contain error correction information that can be used to reconstruct missing portions of the data being distributed. A carousel directory may keep track of the carousel structure and direct the behavior of devices that are receiving data and/or distributing data. | 10-17-2013 |
20130287129 | Variable Interleave Data Transmission - In cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and other information transmission systems, a method for changing the interleave depth associated with each data stream is provided. This may be done dynamically, and for any subset of downstream devices such as modems. The interleave depth may be set on an individual device level. Embodiments may decrease data receiving latency on devices that do not suffer from error rates, such as caused by burst noise, while maintaining throughput on devices with high error rates. | 10-31-2013 |
20140013378 | Distributed Data Distribution - Data may be distributed using data carousels. After a device receives the data, or a portion thereof, the device may make available a data carousel that allows others to receive the data. Each data carousel may contain a portion of the data. Data carousels may also contain error correction information that can be used to reconstruct missing portions of the data being distributed. A carousel directory may keep track of the carousel structure and direct the behavior of devices that are receiving data and/or distributing data. | 01-09-2014 |
20140023375 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DEVICE CONTROLS - Systems and methods for managing device controls are disclosed. One method can comprise receiving validation information regarding validity of a plurality of command codes and identifying one or more code indices based upon the received validation information. If the one or more of the code indices is a full function match, the one or more of the code indices can be transmitted to the control device. If the one or more of the code indices is a partial function match, supplemental validation information can be requested regarding validity of one or more second command codes. | 01-23-2014 |
20140130110 | Methods And Systems For Content Control - Methods and system for providing content are disclosed. One method can comprise receiving a request for data at a first time, wherein the data comprises a first time duration, determining a buffer size based upon the first time duration, and determining a playback window based upon the determined buffer size and the first time. The method can also comprise synchronizing presentation of content on a plurality of devices. | 05-08-2014 |
20140169174 | MULTIPATH COMMUNICATION IN A NETWORK - Ways of sending data over a network over a single path or over multiple parallel paths on an as-needed basis depending upon network conditions, and/or other factors, are described. For example, if a computing device detects sufficient jitter and/or latency at one or more network interfaces, the data may be sent over two or more communication paths using two or more network interfaces. | 06-19-2014 |
20140244995 | Adaptive Media Transmission Processing - Provided are methods and systems for processing information. In one example method a first frame of a first group of frames of an information transmission can be processed. The first frame can be encoded without reference to other frames of the information transmission. Additionally, a second frame can be processed in the first group of frames. The second frame can be processed with reference to a frame from a second group of frames of the information transmission. | 08-28-2014 |
20140267931 | REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVATION BASED ON PREDICTED EVENTS - Systems and methods for predicting trigger events, such as an advertisement during a video program, and activating a remote control device in response to the prediction are described. By activating the remote control device at a particular time, the remote control device may save energy when listening for data from one or more terminal devices. The time to activate the remote control may be based on one or more factors, including the current presentation position and/or presentation speed of the video program. A remote control device may take additional actions the next time it listens for data, including illuminating backlights, turning on a display, displaying content on the display, interacting with other devices, etc. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281597 | COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL FOR POWERED DEVICES - A first device (such as a power supply) may detect a power anomaly and provide a warning to a second device that is powered by the first device. For example, if there are conditions indicating an increased likelihood of a power outage (e.g., a brownout period, one or more voltage spikes, etc.), then the first device may notify the second device, and in response, the second device may take protective action. Examples of protective action may include, but are not limited to, saving certain data (e.g., critical data) to non-volatile data storage, initiating a shut-down procedure, warning a user of the second device, etc. As the warning and/or other communications between the power supply and powered device may be wireless, various example techniques for wirelessly pairing the devices are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282759 | Buffering Content - The disclosure relates generally to buffering and presenting content. Multiple pause buffers may be created and maintained so that users can jump within the content of a channel. If buffered content is not available, the user may be offered similar content that is available as on-demand content, or as other recorded content, for example, stored on a digital video recorder. If a commercial is playing when the new channel is selected, a buffered portion corresponding to an earlier portion of the content may be presented instead of the commercial. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289768 | Frequency Redirection for Inband Signaling - A channel remapping pre-notification (RPN) message is transmitted in each of multiple frequencies prior to movement of data associated with one or more virtual channels to one or more different frequencies. The RPN message is also sent prior to transmission of a Virtual Channel Table (VCT) reflecting channel movement. If a receiving device is unable to find data associated with a selected channel subsequent to the channel movement, the stored RPN information can be used to identify a new frequency for that selected channel. | 09-25-2014 |
20140314390 | Providing Enhanced Content - Methods, systems, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing enhanced content are presented. Data including a first program, a first caption stream associated with the first program, and a second caption stream associated with the first program may be received. The second caption stream may be extracted from the data, and a second program may be encoded with the second caption stream. The first program may be transmitted with the first caption stream including first captions and may include first content configured to be played back at a first speed. In response to receiving an instruction to change play back speed, the second program may be transmitted with the second caption stream. The second program may include the first content configured to be played back at a second speed different from the first speed, and the second caption stream may include second captions different from the first captions. | 10-23-2014 |
20140351670 | Variable Interleave Data Transmission - In cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and other information transmission systems, a method for changing the interleave depth associated with each data stream is provided. This may be done dynamically, and for any subset of downstream devices such as modems. The interleave depth may be set on an individual device level. Embodiments may decrease data receiving latency on devices that do not suffer from error rates, such as caused by burst noise, while maintaining throughput on devices with high error rates. | 11-27-2014 |
20140365616 | Switched Multicast Video Streaming - A system and method for improving media delivery and display. By utilizing a memory buffer in a DVR or similar device, and broadcasting linear content at a rate other than 1×, services like video on demand or regular broadcasters can be more versatile. For example viewers can start over without launching a separate VOD session. If part of the linear content requested is not in the buffer, a switched multicast stream can be sent to with the proper section of content. Other receivers on the network may also receive the stream and buffer the content if the content is related to what a viewer is viewing. | 12-11-2014 |
20150043896 | Variable Speed Playback - Provided are methods and systems for variable speed playback. In one aspect the disclosure provides for receiving content having a first playback speed, determining a second playback speed for at least a portion of the content based on a playback factor, associating the second playback speed with the portion of the content, and providing at least the portion of the content at the second playback speed to a display device. | 02-12-2015 |
20150081990 | Intelligent Partitioning of External Memory Devices - Multiple memory devices, such as hard drives, can be combined and logical partitions can be formed between the drives to allow a user to control regions on the drives that will be used for storing content, and also to provide redundancy of stored content in the event that one of the drives fails. Priority levels can be assigned to content recordings such that higher value content can be stored in more locations and easily accessible locations within the utilized drives. Users can control and organize how recorded content is stored between the drives such that an external drive may be removed from a first gateway device and attached to a second gateway device without losing the ability to access the recorded content from the first gateway device at a later time. In this manner, a user is provided with the ability to transport an external drive containing stored content recordings between multiple different gateway devices such that the recordings may be accessed at different locations or user premises. | 03-19-2015 |
20150085941 | Transmission of Compressed Data Stream with Compensation Values - In a data transmission system such as a television service provider system, compensation value data corresponding to information lost during lossy compression of program content (which may or may not already be compressed prior to the lossy compression) may be sent to a customer along with the lossy-compressed content. At the customer end, the compensation value data may be used during decompression to provide higher quality content to the customer than would otherwise be experienced without access to the compensation values. | 03-26-2015 |
20150105112 | Text Alternative To Established Voice Call Session - Methods and systems are described wherein an initiating device sends a communication requesting a voice call session with a recipient device. In response, the initiating device receives a communication indicating that the initiating device can provide a text message instead of establishing the voice call session. In some cases, the communication may refuse the request voice call session, while in other cases the communication may simply indicate that the recipient device supports text messaging as an alternative to voice mail. As a result of the received communication, the initiating device outputs a text input prompt. After receiving text input in response to the prompt, the initiating device sends a text message containing the received text input. | 04-16-2015 |
20150106859 | Selection of a Proxy Device for a Network - Multiple devices in a user's premises may each be configured to separately communicate with an external network, but the signal strength available to each may vary significantly depending on the wiring of the premises. The disclosure provides methods wherein the various devices may coordinate with one another, and determine which among them has the best signal connection and the most available capacity, and a subset of the devices may be chosen to act as network proxies to relay communications to/from the other devices in the premises. | 04-16-2015 |
20150195602 | Methods And Systems For Content Control - Methods and system for providing content are disclosed. One method can comprise receiving a request for data at a first time, wherein the data comprises a first time duration, determining a buffer size based upon the first time duration, and determining a playback window based upon the determined buffer size and the first time. The method can also comprise synchronizing presentation of content on a plurality of devices. | 07-09-2015 |
20150201153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CONTENT - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for switching streams in response to detecting a start trigger are presented. A program's start trigger indicating that the program is upcoming may be detected on a first stream, and in response to detecting the start trigger on the first stream, a second stream containing the program may be switched to. The program may be a video program. Segment triggers may be detected and may be used to selectively record and/or delete segments of the program according to a priority scheme. Multiple start triggers may be detected at decreasing time intervals. The existence of a recording conflict may be determined based on a program's start trigger and a user may be alerted of the recording conflict. | 07-16-2015 |
20150206542 | Intelligent Data Delivery - Methods and systems for managing and transmitting content are disclosed. A sample method can comprise determining signal-to-noise ratio information relating to one or more data blocks and determining a threshold signal-to-noise ratio. At least one of the one or more data blocks can be requested based upon respective signal-to-noise ratio information and the threshold signal-to-noise ratio. | 07-23-2015 |
20150327060 | Connecting Devices to Networks - Illustrative aspects described herein relate to assisting wireless devices, such as dependent devices, in connecting to an access point or associated wireless network. Dependent wireless devices may lack user interfaces, which may make it difficult for a user to input credentials for accessing the access point directly from the wireless device. Assisting the wireless device in connecting to the access point may be done through the access point or through other devices, such as host devices. Additionally, the wireless device may connect to the access point using other devices having user interfaces. | 11-12-2015 |
20150355909 | Adaptive Settings For A Device - Provided are methods and systems for adaptive settings for a device. An example method can comprise utilizing a first configuration setting for a feature in a device, detecting a change in a device factor, and utilizing a second configuration setting for the feature in the device in response to the detected change. Another example method can comprise detecting a change in a device factor, activating a device feature, determining whether a change threshold has been exceeded, and updating a configuration setting for a device feature if the change threshold has been exceeded. | 12-10-2015 |
20160105477 | Indirect Control Of Content Consumption - Aspects of the disclosure relate to control of consumption of content in an appliance. The content can include linear programming and non-linear assets. Such control can permit (i) changing a channel in the appliance (e.g., a CPE without upstream functionality) and thus selecting a linear-programming asset, a non-linear asset, and so forth, and (ii) controlling consumption of such assets. In one aspect, a device with upstream network connectivity can control the consumption of media in the appliance. The device can leverage data management and control functionality of a service provider network to acquire information related to assets available for consumption and to transmit asset requests to the service provider network, which can transmit content and signaling to the appliance in accordance at least in part with the asset request, thus controlling media consumption in the appliance. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105505 | MANIPULATION OF CONTENT TRANSMISSIONS - Disclosed are methods and systems for providing content. An example method can comprise receiving, at a content provider, a request for a content transmission from a first device and determining a parameter related to the first content transmission and comparing the parameter to a threshold. An example method can comprise determining, by the content provider, a second content transmission based on the comparison to the threshold and providing the second content transmission to the first in response to the request. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105506 | MANIPULATION AND RECORDING OF CONTENT TRANSMISSIONS - Disclosed are methods and systems for providing content. An example method can comprise receiving a first multicast content transmission at a first bit rate and recording at least a portion of a content item from the first multicast content transmission. An example method can comprise receiving a first request for the content item and requesting at least one differential content transmission configured to be combined with the recording of the portion of the content item to form a copy of the content item at a second bit rate. | 04-14-2016 |
Ross Gilson, Philadelpha, PA US
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20150332732 | Audio Modification for Adjustable Playback Rate - Features described herein relate to providing the capability to playback audiovisual content in a comprehensible manner at a rate adjustable by the viewer. For example, if a viewer wishes to watch a one hour news program, but the viewer only has thirty minutes to view the program, playback of the program at twice the rate, but in a comprehensible manner is provided. To provide the playback of the video at the adjustable rate, substitute audio is generated by adding or removing audio content without changing the playback rate of the audio. The video at the adjusted playback rate and the substitute audio at the normal playback rate may have the same duration and in some embodiments, may be presented synchronously. | 11-19-2015 |
Ross O. Gilson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100332941 | Variable Interleave Data Transmission - In cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and other information transmission systems, a method for changing the interleave depth associated with each data stream is provided. This may be done dynamically, and for any subset of downstream devices such as modems. The interleave depth may be set on an individual device level. Embodiments may decrease data receiving latency on devices that do not suffer from error rates, such as caused by burst noise, while maintaining throughput on devices with high error rates. | 12-30-2010 |
20130007569 | VARIABLE INTERLEAVE DATA TRANSMISSION - In cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and other information transmission systems, a method for changing the interleave depth associated with each data stream is provided. This may be done dynamically, and for any subset of downstream devices such as modems. The interleave depth may be set on an individual device level. Embodiments may decrease data receiving latency on devices that do not suffer from error rates, such as caused by burst noise, while maintaining throughput on devices with high error rates. | 01-03-2013 |
Tim Gilson, De Pere, WI US
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20150266450 | Automated Alert Light System - An automated alert light system can comprise a battery-powered light that can be activated by a movement sensor, such that the light remains active during vehicular motion, but turns off automatically when it is no longer needed, thereby conserving the battery. The battery can be recharged through physical connections with charging apparatuses, including docking-based mechanisms. The light can be deactivated based on an elapsed time since structural motion was last detected, which can be fixed or user-adjustable. The automated alert light system can also comprise a magnetic base by which it can be attached and removed, and it can further comprise solar panels to enable recharging. The system can comprise multiple, physically independent light components that can interoperate with a centralized controller, which can either be integrated or a separate, stand-alone unit. Sensors, lights, or other components can be communicationally coupled thereto with wireless communications. | 09-24-2015 |
Todd Gilson, Livonia, MI US
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20120228915 | VEHICLE SEAT AND RECLINER FITTING FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is provided, in particular motor vehicle seat, including a seat part ( | 09-13-2012 |
Wesley D. Gilson, Pasadena, MD US
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20090027051 | Method for magnetic resonance imaging using inversion recovery with on-resonant water suppression including mri systems and software embodying same - Featured are methods for magnetic resonance imaging of a volume, such a volume having susceptibility-generating objects or interfaces having susceptibility mismatches therein. Such a method includes selectively visualizing one of susceptibility-generating objects or interfaces having susceptibility mismatches as hyperintense signals, where such visualizing includes controlling variable imaging parameters so as to control a geometric extent of a signal enhancing effect, m more particular aspects of the present invention, such selectively visualizing includes attenuating or essentially suppressing signals from fat and/or water, namely on-resonant water protons, so as to thereby enhance a signal(s) associated with magnetic susceptibility gradient(s). Also featured are MRI systems, apparatuses and/or applications programs for execution on a computer system controlling the MRI data acquisition process embodying such methods. | 01-29-2009 |
20110096974 | METHOD FOR FAT FRACTION QUANTIFICATION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A method for determining a concentration of fat within a region of a subject includes acquiring at least three gradient echo images from at least two different flip angles. The first and third images occur at an in-phase time when resonance signals of fat and water are in-phase with one another. The second images occur at an opposed-phase time when the resonance signals of fat and water are 180° out of phase with one another. T2* and T1 relaxation time maps are approximated based on the acquired images. Fat and water signals are distinguished based on observed relative signal phase. The amplitude of the fat and water signals are modulated using the T2* and T1 relaxation time maps. A ratio between fat and water signals for one or more voxels of the images is calculated based on the amplitude modulated fat and water signal images. | 04-28-2011 |
20120062227 | METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING USING INVERSION RECOVERY WITH ON-RESONANT WATER SUPPRESSION INCLUDING MRI SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE EMBODYING SAME - Featured are methods for magnetic resonance imaging of a volume, such a volume having susceptibility-generating objects or interfaces having susceptibility mismatches therein. Such a method includes selectively visualizing one of susceptibility-generating objects or interfaces having susceptibility mismatches as hyperintense signals, where such visualizing includes controlling variable imaging parameters so as to control a geometric extent of a signal enhancing effect, m more particular aspects of the present invention, such selectively visualizing includes attenuating or essentially suppressing signals from fat and/or water, namely on-resonant water protons, so as to thereby enhance a signal(s) associated with magnetic susceptibility gradient(s). Also featured are MRI systems, apparatuses and/or applications programs for execution on a computer system controlling the MRI data acquisition process embodying such methods. | 03-15-2012 |
20120089008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PASSIVE MEDICAL DEVICE NAVIGATION UNDER REAL-TIME MRI GUIDANCE - A method for tracking a needle along a path under real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance includes extracting a candidate needle artifact region from a plurality of incoming MR images of a needle inside biological tissue, determining an initial needle direction vector from the candidate needle artifact region in each of the plurality of incoming needle images, determining an initial needle base point from an intersection of the needle direction vector with a first incoming needle image, and an initial needle tip point from an intersection of the needle direction vector with a last incoming needle image, and tracking said needle by minimizing a cost function of the initial base point and initial direction vector to calculate an updated base point and updated direction vector. The updated base point and direction vector are used to visualize the advance of the needle along the path through the biological tissue. | 04-12-2012 |
Wesley David Gilson, Pasadina, MD US
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20130218003 | RAPID ENTRY POINT LOCALIZATION FOR PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTIONS - A method for localizing a skin entry point on a patient for a percutaneous intervention includes planning a needle trajectory for the percutaneous intervention using a 3D planning image dataset and a planning application, performing a superior-inferior localization of an imaging scanner table containing an imaging scanner using the needle trajectory, and performing a lateral localization of the skin entry point using the needle trajectory. | 08-22-2013 |
Wesley David Gilson, Pasadena, MD US
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20130076355 | Fast, Low Energy Deposition and Homogeneous T2 Weighted Variable Amplitude PSIF (T2 VAPSIF) Imaging in the Presence of B0inhomogeneities - A method for acquiring medical images, including: applying, during a first period, a plurality of radio frequency (RF) pulses to an area of interest, wherein the RF pulses applied during the first period are Kaiser-Bessel pulses; applying, during a second period, a plurality of 180 degree RF preparation pulses to the area; applying, during a third period, a plurality of 180 degree RF pulses to the area to acquire a center of a k-space; applying, during a fourth period, a plurality of RF pulses to the area, wherein the RF pulses applied during the fourth period have an angle smaller than the 180 degree RF pulses applied during the third period; applying, during a fifth period, a plurality of constant RF pulses to the area to acquire outer lines of the k-space; and generating an image of the area by using a steady-state free precession echo readout. | 03-28-2013 |
20150331073 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING A PERSON WHEN POSITIONING A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT FOR A PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTION - A medical instrument for carrying out a percutaneous intervention in a patient is provided with a marker that is visible in an MR image. A real-time magnetic resonance image of the patient is created, so that the actual position of the marker can be identified in the real-time image. For assisting a person in the positioning of the medical instrument in an initial position suitable for the intervention, a desired position of the marker that correlates with the initial position is displayed in the real-time image. The positioning thus can be carried out relatively effortlessly and quickly. | 11-19-2015 |