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20090274653 | INTERLEUKIN-2 MUTANTS WITH REDUCED TOXICITY - Interleukin-2 (IL-2) mutants having reduced toxicity, which include full-length IL-2, truncated forms of IL-2 and forms of IL-2 that are linked to another molecule are disclosed herein. Particular substitutions within IL-2, particularly within the permeability enhancing peptide region of IL-2 achieve substantial reduction of vasopermeability activity as compared to a wildytpe form of the mutant IL-2 while retaining many of the immune activating properties of IL-2. Invention IL-2 mutants can be used to stimulate the immune system of an animal and may be used in the treatment of various disorders and conditions. | 11-05-2009 |
20110091413 | THERAPEUTIC USE OF INTERLEUKIN-2 MUTANTS - Interleukin-2 (IL-2) mutants having reduced toxicity, which include full-length IL-2, truncated forms of IL-2 and forms of IL-2 that are linked to another molecule are disclosed herein. Particular substitutions within IL-2, particularly within the permeability enhancing peptide region of IL-2 achieve substantial reduction of vasopermeability activity as compared to a wildytpe form of the mutant IL-2 while retaining many of the immune activating properties of IL-2. Invention IL-2 mutants can be used to stimulate the immune system of an animal and may be used in the treatment of various disorders and conditions. | 04-21-2011 |
20120076804 | CANCER TARGETED INNATE IMMUNITY - Provided is a cancer therapeutic agent comprising a cancer targeting molecule linked to a CpG oligodeoxynucleotide. Also provided are methods of reducing the size of a tumor or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in an individual or inhibiting the development of metastatic cancer, comprising administering an effective amount of the cancer therapeutic agent. The methods may also include reducing immunoregulatory T cell activity in the individual. | 03-29-2012 |
20140099305 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY - Provided is a cancer therapeutic agent comprising a cancer targeting molecule linked to a liver-expressed chemokine (LEC). In one embodiment, the cancer targeting molecule is an antibody that targets cancer cells or tumors in vivo. The cancer targeting molecule is associated non-covalently or covalently with LEC. The cancer therapeutic agents of the invention are useful for the treatment of cancer in an individual by reducing the size of a tumor or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in an individual and/or by inhibiting the development of metastasis. The effectiveness of the therapy using the LEC cancer therapeutic agents can be increased by reducing the activity of immunoregulatory T cells and/or by adoptively transferring immune T cells. | 04-10-2014 |
20150218280 | CD20 scFv-ELPs METHODS AND THERAPEUTICS - Disclosed herein are recombinant polypeptides comprising an elastin-like peptide (ELP) and a scFv, or a biological equivalent of the scFv. Also disclosed are compositions containing scFv-ELP polypeptides and methods of use. | 08-06-2015 |
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20120245674 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device is provided. The device includes an anchor portion, sized for deployment in a blood vessel, that is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The device also includes a distal portion that is sized for deployment in a blood vessel. The distal portion is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state and, in some embodiments, has a distal face that is sufficiently occlusive in the distal-to-proximal direction to perform a therapeutic blocking function at an aneurysm. Some embodiments have an intermediate portion that connects a distal end of the anchor portion and a proximal end of the distal portion, and in some embodiments, the anchor portion and distal portion are able to pivot relative to each other at or near the intermediate portion. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245675 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device is provided. The device has an anchor portion, sized for deployment in a blood vessel, that is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The device also includes a distal portion sized for deployment in a blood vessel. The distal portion is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state and has a distal face that is sufficiently occlusive in the distal-to-proximal direction to perform a therapeutic blocking function in an aneurysm neck. The device also has an intermediate portion that interconnects a distal end of the anchor portion and a proximal end of the distal portion. In some embodiments, the anchor portion and/or distal portion has a plurality of interconnected struts. | 09-27-2012 |
20130268053 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device has a plurality of sections, sized for deployment in a blood vessel, that is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. Each section has a plurality of interconnected struts that define a waist, a proximal face, and a distal face. Each face comprises (i) a plurality of distal strut portions extending proximally from a distal side of the face, (ii) a plurality of proximal strut portions extending distally from a proximal side of the face, and (iii) a plurality of sub-struts, wherein, from each proximal strut portion, two of the sub-struts each extend to a different one of the distal strut portions. | 10-10-2013 |
20140194919 | CONNECTION OF AN ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION DEVICE TO A MANIPULATION MEMBER - A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element, an elongate manipulation member, and a joining element. The elongate member can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The joining element can substantially permanently attach the hooked portion to the intervention element. | 07-10-2014 |
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20090138011 | INTERMITTENT ABLATION RF DRIVING FOR MODERATING RETURN ELECTRODE TEMPERATURE - An ablation system comprising a source of electrical ablation energy having first second and third power outputs it is disclosed. A first conductor is coupled to the first power output on the source of electrical energy. A second conductor is coupled to the second power output on the source of electrical energy, the source of electrical energy creates a first output ablation voltage between the first and second power outputs. The first output ablation voltage varies between a first higher average value during a first period of time and a first lower average value for a second period of time. The first lower average value is greater than or equal to zero. A third conductor is coupled to a third power output on the source of electrical energy. The source of electrical energy creates a second output ablation voltage between the first and third power outputs. The second output ablation voltage varies between a second higher average value during a third period of time and a lower average value for a fourth period of time. The lower average value is greater than or equal to zero. An ablation probe is coupled to the first conductor. | 05-28-2009 |
20090187177 | IMPEDANCE RESPONSIVE ABLATION RF DRIVING FOR MODERATING RETURN ELECTRODE TEMPERATURE - The inventive method for ablating a tissue mass associated with a human or animal patient being treated comprises positioning an ablating electrode in a tissue mass to be ablated. A plurality of return electrodes are positioned on the patient. Electrical energy is applied between the return electrodes and the ablating electrode. The temperature of the return electrodes is measured to generate a temperature measurement signal which is used to control ablation current through the return electrodes. | 07-23-2009 |
20130165919 | IMPEDANCE RESPONSIVE ABLATION RF DRIVING FOR MODERATING RETURN ELECTRODE TEMPERATURE - The inventive method for ablating a tissue mass associated with a human or animal patient being treated comprises positioning an ablating electrode in a tissue mass to be ablated. A plurality of return electrodes are positioned on the patient. Electrical energy is applied between the return electrodes and the ablating electrode. The temperature of the return electrodes is measured to generate a temperature measurement signal which is used to control ablation current through the return electrodes. | 06-27-2013 |
20150066003 | Anchored RF Ablation Device for The Destruction of Tissue Masses - The inventive ablation element comprises an elongated cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula defines an internal lumen and a cannula axis. A plurality of conductors contained within the lumen, each having a proximal end proximate the proximal end of the cannula, and a distal end proximate the distal end of the cannula. A plurality of ablation stylets each has a proximal end and a distal end, and each coupled to the distal end of a respective conductor, the conductors together with their respective stylets being mounted for axial movement. A trocar point defined proximate the distal end of the cannula. A deflection surface positioned between the trocar point and the proximal end of the cannula, the deflection surface being configured and positioned to deflect at least some of the stylets laterally with respect to the cannula axis in different directions defining an ablation volume. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066020 | ABLATION METHOD - A method of ablating a uterine fibroid using a particular trocar is disclosed. The trocar comprises a plurality of ablation stylets. The trocar is adjustable to assume a plurality of configurations, each of the configurations having the stylets extended to a different extent from the trocar. A region to he ablated is imaged. The size of the region to be ablated is noted. The size of the region to be ablated is compared to a matrix of known ablation regions, each of the known ablation regions being associated with one of the configurations of the particular trocar. The region to be ablated is associated with a most nearly matching known ablation region by comparison of the region to be ablated to the known ablation regions. A trocar is inserted into the uterine fibroid at a position, which more closely matches the position of the particular trocar with respect to the known ablation region. The stylets are deployed from the trocar to an extent corresponding to the configuration. | 03-05-2015 |
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20110230874 | ABLATION METHOD - A method of ablating a uterine fibroid using a particular trocar is disclosed. The trocar comprises a plurality of ablation stylets mounted for movement from within the trocar to positions extending from the trocar. The trocar is adjustable to assume a plurality of configurations, each of the configurations having the stylets extended to a different extent from the trocar. A region to be ablated is imaged. The region may correspond to all or a portion of a uterine fibroid. The size of the region to be ablated is noted. The size of the region to be ablated is compared to a matrix of known ablation regions, each of the known ablation regions being associated with one of the configurations of the particular trocar, and each of the known ablation regions being associated with a position of the trocar relative to the known ablation region. The region to be ablated is associated with a most nearly matching known ablation region by comparison of the region to be ablated to the known ablation regions. A trocar of the design of the particular trocar is inserted into the uterine fibroid at a position, with respect to the region to be ablated, which more closely matches the position of the particular trocar with respect to the known ablation region. The stylets are deployed from the trocar to an extent corresponding to the configuration associated with the most nearly matching known ablation region. | 09-22-2011 |
20120245575 | USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATIONAL TOOL FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF AN ANCHORED RF ABLATION DEVICE FOR DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE MASSES - The invention provides a system and method for a practitioner to interact remotely with a radiofrequency ablation device via a graphical user interface (GUI) which displays a hierarchical system of menu and submenu choices prior to and during a surgical procedure to ablate and coagulate a tissue mass such as a fibroid tumor without breaking the sterile field of the surgical procedure. The inventive system comprises an ablation device, a computer software program, a GUI, a navigational tool for scrolling and selecting through a series of menu and submenu choices by the practitioner displayed on the GUI, and a foot pedal used by the practitioner for operating the ablation device to ablate and coagulate a tissue mass of a patient. The menus and submenus allow for entry of patient data as well as for the control of certain parameters and operation of the ablation device. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245576 | MERGED IMAGE USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATIONAL TOOL FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF SURGICAL DEVICES - The invention provides a system for remote control of a surgical device, comprising a first imaging device of a first type having a first image output. The first imaging device is positioned to image an area being subject to surgery. A second imaging device of a second type has a second image output. The second imaging device is positioned to image the area being subjected to surgery. A computer is coupled to receive the first and second image outputs and merge the first and second image outputs into a unitary image output representing a unitary image. Software, resident in the computer generates a graphic user interface including a menu and submenu items. A surgical device is coupled to the computer. Software, resident in said computer, receives and displays information received from the surgical device and/or controls the operation of the surgical device. A display as coupled to the computer for displaying the graphic user interface and the unitary image. | 09-27-2012 |
20150190206 | SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZATION AND CONTROL OF SURGICAL DEVICES UTILIZING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A system for visualizing and guiding a surgical device having a first imaging device of a first type and has a first image output. The first imaging device is positioned to image an area being subject to surgery. A second imaging device of a second type has a second image output. The second imaging device is positioned to image an area being subject to surgery. A computer is coupled to receive the first and second image outputs and a computer software program, resident in the computer receives and displays information received from the surgical device and/or for guiding the operation of the surgical device and for generating a graphic user interface including selectable menu and submenu items. The surgical device is coupled to the computer. | 07-09-2015 |
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20130086550 | REORGANIZATION OF VIRTUALIZED COMPUTER PROGRAMS - In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises obtaining access to computer program code; identifying a plurality of code segments in the computer program code; reorganizing the computer program code into reorganized code, by re-ordering the plurality of code segments into a new order that is potentially different than an original order of the plurality of code segments; wherein the new order is unpredictable based on the original order; rewriting one or more pointers of the reorganized code to point to new locations in the reorganized code consistent with the order of the reorganized code; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. | 04-04-2013 |
20130132690 | SELECTIVE ACCESS TO EXECUTABLE MEMORY - In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises, in a computer executing a supervisor program: the supervisor program establishing a plurality of different memory access permissions comprising any combination of read, write, and execute permissions for one or more different regions of memory of a first domain; setting the memory access permissions of a first set of the regions of memory to execute only; in response to a request from a process to read or write a particular region of memory in the first set, performing one or more responsive actions that prevent the process from reading or modifying one or more instructions or one or more embedded immediate values of the particular region of memory. Embodiments provide selective access to executable memory. | 05-23-2013 |
20150047049 | Binary Translation and Randomization System for Application Security - In one embodiment, methods are described to provide a binary translation and randomization system. Relocation metadata is received, which comprises, for each of a plurality of execution units in an executable file, a mapping from the executable file into an address space range. For at least one of the plurality of execution units, the mapping is modified to replace instructions within the address space range with a relocated copy of the instructions at a randomly located address space range. An order of the plurality of execution units may thus be modified. An image is generated from the executable file using the relocation metadata, and an execution of the image is caused. The randomization may be carried out in two passes to provide executable files that are uniquely randomized for each computer and for each execution. | 02-12-2015 |
20150163248 | AUTOMATIC CURATION AND MODIFICATION OF VIRTUALIZED COMPUTER PROGRAMS - In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises receiving a first instance of computer program data at a security unit having one or more processors; executing the first instance of the computer program data in a monitored environment; observing and recording identification information for each of a plurality of functions called by the first instance of the computer program data; sending the identification information to one or more security enforcement endpoints over a computer network; and generating one or more instructions describing security protections to implement for function calls not included in the identification information in a second instance of the computer program data, and sending the instructions to one or more security enforcement endpoints over a computer network. | 06-11-2015 |
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20120307792 | WI-FI VIRTUAL PORT UPLINK MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL - Uplink medium access control on per-wireless device level. An access point sends a beacon frame to a wireless device. The beacon frame includes a BSSID that is unique to the wireless device. The beacon frame also includes embedded uplink configurations specifying uplink medium access for the wireless device. In one embodiment, a controller recognizes a device or user associated with the device, and sends corresponding uplink configurations for embedding in a subsequent beacon frame. | 12-06-2012 |
20130148609 | HYBRID VIRTUAL CELL AND VIRTUAL PORT WIRELESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - A controller directing access points to default to a virtual cell service mode which allows seamless mobility for stations in motion around a wireless network is disclosed. Responsive to identifying a first station, the controller logic may dictate tighter controls for the first station by selecting a virtual port service mode. Some embodiments can also select a native cell service mode for devices due to a connection history of the station or a MAC OUI that is incompatible with virtual cell service mode. An initial service mode can be changed due to a condition. Also, the controller provides multiple BSSIDs to each access point. | 06-13-2013 |
20130308600 | SEAMLESS MOBILITY IN WIRELESS NETWORKS - AP's associated with a communication network and any wireless devices desiring contact, operated according to a protocol in which each wireless device selects AP's with which to communicate. A system coordinator causes the AP's to operate so as to guide each wireless device to an AP selected by the system coordinator. This has the effect that, notwithstanding that the protocol involves having the wireless device make the selection of AP, functionally, the AP's make the selection for it. In a 1st technique, multiple AP's share an identifier, with the system coordinator directing one particular AP to respond to the wireless device, thus appearing to wireless devices as a “personal cell”. In a 2nd technique, AP's each maintain identifiers substantially unique to each wireless device, with the system coordinator directing only one particular AP to maintain any particular wireless device's identifier, thus appearing to wireless devices as a “personal AP”. | 11-21-2013 |
20140283036 | MITIGATING JUST-IN-TIME SPRAYING ATTACKS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - An example method for mitigating JIT spraying attacks in a network environment is provided and includes protecting an output of a just-in-time (JIT) compiler against attacks during application execution at least by intervening from outside the application into a JIT page generated by the JIT compiler in a memory element of a host. In a specific embodiment, the intervening can include rewriting the JIT page. In specific embodiments, the method can further include generating a shadow page corresponding to the JIT page in the memory element. The method can further include randomly choosing at least one block of instructions in the JIT page, moving the at least one block of instructions to the shadow page, and replacing the at least one block of instructions in the JIT page with at least one of invalid opcodes and halt instructions. | 09-18-2014 |
20150043530 | SEAMLESS MOBILITY IN WIRELESS NETWORKS - For seamless mobility, at least one communication parameter to associate with a BSSID is selected. A beacon is sent from a first access point to advertise its presence, wherein the beacon comprises the BSSID associated with the at least one communication parameter. Responsive to the mobile station choosing the BSSID being advertised in the beacon sent from the first access point, a uniquely assign the BSSID is selected for a mobile station. The first access point from the plurality of access points is associated with the mobile station persistently. Associating is made as selected by the system coordinator, the uniquely assigned BSSID being independent of an identify of mobile station and being eligible for subsequent assignment to a different mobile station as determined by the system coordinator. | 02-12-2015 |
20150124774 | AGGREGATED BEACONS FOR PER STATION CONTROL OF MULTIPLE STATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A technique for providing per station control of multiple stations in a wireless network across multiple access points. A look-up table that assigns a station connected to the access point and at least one communication parameter to each of a plurality of persistent, uniquely-assigned BSSIDs (Basic Service Set Identifiers) is stored. An access point responds to messages addressed one of the plurality of persistent, uniquely-assigned BSSIDs and ignores messages addressed to other BSSIDs. Persistence of the BSSID allows the controller to maintain individual control over each station after moving to a second access point of the plurality of access points. A frame comprising the plurality of BSSIDs corresponding to each connected station aggregated into the frame is generated. The frame is transmitted to the plurality of stations. Responsive to a station of the plurality of stations being handed-off to a different access point, a uniquely-assigned BSSID corresponding to the station is deleted from the look-up table. | 05-07-2015 |
20150193616 | MITIGATING JUST-IN-TIME SPRAYING ATTACKS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - An example method for mitigating JIT spraying attacks in a network environment is provided and includes protecting an output of a just-in-time (JIT) compiler against attacks during application execution at least by intervening from outside the application into a JIT page generated by the JIT compiler in a memory element of a host. In a specific embodiment, the intervening can include rewriting the JIT page. In specific embodiments, the method can further include generating a shadow page corresponding to the JIT page in the memory element. The method can further include randomly choosing at least one block of instructions in the JIT page, moving the at least one block of instructions to the shadow page, and replacing the at least one block of instructions in the JIT page with at least one of invalid opcodes and halt instructions. | 07-09-2015 |
20150199283 | REORGANIZATION OF VIRTUALIZED COMPUTER PROGRAMS - In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises detecting that a computer is loading a dynamic loader in a user space, the dynamic loader intending to load computer program code; allowing loading the dynamic loader into memory and then suspending operation of the dynamic loader; reorganizing the computer program code into reorganized code by re-ordering a plurality of code segments into a new order that is potentially different than an original order of the plurality of code segments; modifying the dynamic loader in memory to redirect one or more system or library call instructions of the dynamic loader to cause referencing the reorganized code; updating a binary header of the reorganized code to reflect the new order; allowing the dynamic loader to load the reorganized code based on the binary header after the updating. | 07-16-2015 |
20160088523 | PER USER UPLINK MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL ON A WI-FI COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Uplink medium access control on per-wireless device level for a specific user. An access point sends a beacon frame to a wireless device. The beacon frame includes a BSSID that is unique to the wireless device. The beacon frame also includes embedded uplink configurations specifying uplink medium access for the wireless device. In one embodiment, a controller recognizes a device or user associated with the device, and sends corresponding uplink configurations for embedding in a subsequent beacon frame. | 03-24-2016 |
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20100302454 | Personal Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A method and apparatus for selecting information from a video source to be displayed on at least a first common display screen in a collaborative workspace having a switching device, the method comprising the steps of providing a selectable control interface that includes at least one indicator that can indicate at least first and second different states, associating a video source with the switching device so that video information from the video source is presented to the switching device, when the video source is associated with the switching device, causing the at least one indicator to indicate a first state and when the selectable control interface is selected, causing the at least one indicator to indicate the second state and providing the video information from the video source to the common display screen via the switching device. | 12-02-2010 |
20140040781 | Egalitarian Control Apparatus and Method for Sharing Information in a Collaborative Workspace - A method and system of selecting information from video sources to be displayed on at least a subset of a plurality of display screen presentation spaces, the method comprising the steps of providing at least first and second independent selectable control interfaces, each interface including a separately selectable control uniquely associated with each of the display screen presentation spaces, uniquely associating first and second video sources with the first and second control interfaces, for each control interface, receiving an indication each time one of the selectable controls is selected and, upon receiving an indication, providing the video source associated with the control interface used to make the selection to the display screen presentation space associated with the selected selectable control. | 02-06-2014 |
20140047339 | Control Apparatus and Method for Sharing Information in a Collaborative Workspace - A method and system of controlling display of information from a plurality of video sources on at least one presentation space, the method comprising the steps of providing at least first and second selectable control interfaces, each interface including a separately selectable control associated with the at least one common display screen presentation space and a selectable off control, uniquely associating video sources with the control interfaces, for each control interface (i) receiving an indication each time the selectable control is selected and receiving an indication each time the selectable off control is selected, (ii) upon receiving an indication that the selectable control has been selected, providing the video source associated with the control interface to the presentation space; and (iii) upon receiving an indication that the selectable off control has been selected, cutting off the video source from the presentation space. | 02-13-2014 |
20140253809 | Personal Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A method and apparatus for selecting information from a video source to be displayed on at least a first common display screen in a collaborative workspace having a switching device, the method comprising the steps of providing a selectable control interface that includes at least one indicator that can indicate at least first and second different states, associating a video source with the switching device so that video information from the video source is presented to the switching device, when the video source is associated with the switching device, causing the at least one indicator to indicate a first state and when the selectable control interface is selected, causing the at least one indicator to indicate the second state and providing the video information from the video source to the common display screen via the switching device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261096 | Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A cable assembly for use in an opening formed in a table top, the cable assembly comprising a substantially horizontal deck member, the deck member forming a plurality of cable passing openings, each cable passing opening dimensioned to freely pass the intermediate portion of a cable, a separate cable passing through each of the cable passing openings, each cable having a distal end located at a height below the deck member and a proximal end located at a height above the deck member, the proximal end for linking to a video source device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285614 | Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A method of selecting information from a video source to be displayed on a single common display screen in a collaborative workspace, the method for use with a plurality of video source devices, each video source device including a device display screen and a wireless transmitter and presenting content on the device display screen, the method comprising the steps of dividing the common display screen into a plurality of presentation spaces, providing a separate control interface on each of the plurality of device display screens, each control interface including a selectable control for each of the plurality of presentation spaces and for each of the control interfaces, when a selectable control is selected, replicating the content from the device display screen on the presentation space associated with the selected control. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285720 | Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A method of selecting video source devices to drive first and second presentation spaces provided by at least one display screen in a collaborative workspace, the method comprising the steps of providing a control assembly that includes a plurality of control interfaces, each control interface including a separate selectable control associated with each of the presentation spaces, associating at least first and second video sources with first and second of the control interfaces, respectively, for each of the control interfaces, when a selectable control is selected, providing video information from the video source device associated with the control interface used to make the selection to the presentation space associated with the selectable control such that a plurality of video images from at least first and second different video source devices can be presented simultaneously in the presentation spaces. | 09-25-2014 |
20140361954 | PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATION WORKSPACE - A method and apparatus for use with a presentation system including at least first and second display screens, the method comprising the steps of receiving a wireless association request signal from a user device identifying the user device, identifying the presentation system and requesting that the user device be associated with the presentation system, associating the user device with the presentation system, providing first presentation system specifying information to the user device, receiving a selection signal from the user device indicating a subset of the presentation system display screens, associating the user device with the selected subset of display screens, receiving data from the user device and using the received data from the user device to present information via the selected subset of display screens. | 12-11-2014 |
20150042885 | Personal Control Apparatus And Method For Sharing Information In A Collaborative Workspace - A method and apparatus for selecting information from a video source to be displayed on at least a first common display screen in a collaborative workspace having a switching device, the method comprising the steps of providing a selectable control interface that includes at least one indicator that can indicate at least first and second different states, associating a video source with the switching device so that video information from the video source is presented to the switching device, when the video source is associated with the switching device, causing the at least one indicator to indicate a first state and when the selectable control interface is selected, causing the at least one indicator to indicate the second state and providing the video information from the video source to the common display screen via the switching device. | 02-12-2015 |
20150097916 | Personal Control Apparatus and Method for Sharing Information in a Collaborative Workspace - A system comprising a switching device linked to a common display screen and including a wireless receiver configured to receive content, the switching device configured to use the received content to drive the common display screen and a plurality of interface devices, each interface device including an interface housing, an interface device processor, a control button mounted within the housing and a plug linked to the housing via a cable, the plug receivable within a connection port of a computing device, a first interface device including a first device processor, a first plug and a first control button, the first processor configured to perform the steps of, with the first plug received in the connection port of the first computing device and first content presented on the first display screen while other content is presented on the common display screen, detecting selection of the first control button and, upon detecting selection of the first control button, causing a wireless transmission to the switching device, upon receiving the wireless transmission, the switching device presenting the content from the first computing device display screen on the common display screen. | 04-09-2015 |
20150103133 | PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - An apparatus and assembly for selecting information from a video source to be displayed on at least a first common display screen in a collaborative workspace having a switching device, the apparatus comprising a control interface that includes at least a first indicator that can visually indicate at least first, second and third visually distinguished states wherein the control interface indicates the first state when a video source is disassociated with the control interface, the second state when the video source is associated with the control interface and video information from the video source is not presented via the common display and the third state when the video source is associated with the control interface and video information from the video source is presented via the common display. | 04-16-2015 |
20150144034 | PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - A video source control assembly for use with at least a first display screen and a plurality of video source devices, the control assembly including a deck member forming a top surface and at least one cable passing opening, a switching device, a plurality of control cables, each control cable including first and second ends, each first end linkable to at least one source device and the second end linked to the switching device to provide video content thereto and a separate housing mounted to an intermediate portion of each of the control cables so that flexible portions of the associated control cable extend from the housing to each of the first and second ends, a separate selection button mounted in each of the housings that provides a control signal to the switching device causing the switching device to modify the content presented on the display screen, wherein, the portion of each cable between the housing and the second end passes through the cable passing opening and the housing has dimensions such that the housing is blocked from passing through the cable passing opening. | 05-28-2015 |
20160028993 | PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - A video source control assembly for use with at least a first display screen and a plurality of video source devices, the control assembly including a deck member forming a top surface and at least one cable passing opening, a switching device, a plurality of control cables, each control cable including first and second ends, each first end linkable to at least one source device and the second end linked to the switching device to provide video content thereto and a separate housing mounted to an intermediate portion of each of the control cables so that flexible portions of the associated control cable extend from the housing to each of the first and second ends, a separate selection button mounted in each of the housings that provides a control signal to the switching device causing the switching device to modify the content presented on the display screen, wherein, the portion of each cable between the housing and the second end passes through the cable passing opening and the housing has dimensions such that the housing is blocked from passing through the cable passing opening. | 01-28-2016 |