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20090022060 | NETWORK PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various embodiments of network performance assessment apparatus, systems and processes collect performance information pertaining to a current capacity utilization of a network, identify an occurrence of a capacity constraint on a portion of the network that is communicating the program to at least one presentation device, and modify at least one characteristic of the program and/or the communication thereof over the network so that a total capacity utilization of the network is less than a peak capacity of the network. | 01-22-2009 |
20090024736 | NETWORK PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various embodiments of network performance assessment apparatus, systems and processes collect performance information pertaining to a current capacity utilization of a network, identify an occurrence of a capacity constraint on a portion of the network that is communicating the program to at least one presentation device, select one of a plurality of paths coupling the receiving device and the presentation device, and modify the program to a format compatible with the selected path. | 01-22-2009 |
20090320055 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN AN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - Apparatus, systems and methods are described for conserving energy in an entertainment system. An entertainment device tracks usage patterns of a user over time while outputting presentation content and utilizes the collected information to determine whether to automatically enter a low power mode state at appropriate times. | 12-24-2009 |
20120254458 | NETWORK PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various embodiments of network performance assessment apparatus, systems and processes collect performance information pertaining to a current capacity utilization of a network, identify an occurrence of a capacity constraint on a portion of the network that is communicating the program to at least one presentation device, and modify at least one characteristic of the program and/or the communication thereof over the network so that a total capacity utilization of the network is less than a peak capacity of the network. | 10-04-2012 |
20130246645 | NETWORK PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various embodiments of network performance assessment apparatus, systems and processes collect performance information pertaining to a current capacity utilization of a network, identify an occurrence of a capacity constraint on a portion of the network that is communicating the program to at least one presentation device, and modify at least one characteristic of the program and/or the communication thereof over the network so that a total capacity utilization of the network is less than a peak capacity of the network. | 09-19-2013 |
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20090275391 | Method of Gaming and a Gaming System - A method of gaming comprising: conducting at least one first game round, each first game round comprising selecting symbols of a plurality of normal first reels for display and evaluating the selected symbols; and conducting at least one second game round in response to a trigger event occurring, each second game round comprising fewer reels than in each first game round and being conducted by selecting symbols of at least one second reel for display and evaluating the selected symbols. | 11-05-2009 |
20090305768 | GAMING MACHINE WITH A HOLD SYMBOL FUNCTION - A gaming machine and associated method. Symbols are selected and presented on a display in a first random selection process. Each symbol is selected independently of each other symbol and the plurality of symbols are separated into at least three distinct groups of symbols, each group containing at least two symbol. A player of the gaming machine selects one or more of the groups of symbols to be held. In a second random selection process any symbols that are not held are reselected. A prize is paid according to a pay table and the symbols presented following the second random selection process. | 12-10-2009 |
20100203946 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols for display in a display area at a plurality of display positions, and an instruction selector arranged to select an instruction from a plurality of instructions, at least some of the instructions being different and each instruction being indicative of a modification action applicable to the displayed symbols. The system also comprises a display modifier arranged to modify the displayed symbols according to the selected instruction, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine a game outcome based on the displayed symbols after modification by the selected instruction. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20130281181 | Method of Gaming and a Gaming System - A method of gaming comprising: conducting at least one first game round, each first game round comprising selecting symbols of a plurality of normal first reels for display and evaluating the selected symbols; and conducting at least one second game round in response to a trigger event occurring, each second game round comprising fewer reels than in each first game round and being conducted by selecting symbols of at least one second reel for display and evaluating the selected symbols. | 10-24-2013 |
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20090061994 | METHOD OF GAMING AND A GAMING SYSTEM - A method of gaming comprising: awarding a feature game in response to a trigger event occurring; and conducting a feature game comprising: displaying a plurality of objects for selection; receiving player selections of a plurality of objects, making one or more awards to the player based on the player selected objects; forming a composite image based on the player selected objects; and displaying the composite image on a display. | 03-05-2009 |
20100151931 | COOPERATING REELS - Certain embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for game play, including cooperative reel and/or symbol game play. A method includes initiating a game for play by a player at a gaming system. The method also includes determining a player combination of one or more symbols. The method further includes determining a dealer combination of one or more symbols. Additionally, the method includes comparing the player combination and the dealer combination to determine a result. The method includes outputting the result to the gaming system for player view. | 06-17-2010 |
20140045580 | Gaming System and a Method of Gaming - A gaming system that is arranged to facilitate selection of one or more win lines by a player is described. The gaming system comprises a weight allocator for allocating a weight to a wager, the allocated weight being dependent on a number of win lines selected by the player. The gaming system further comprises a prize allocator, and a trigger determiner arranged to determine a trigger condition, the trigger condition being dependent at least in part on the allocated weight. The gaming system is arranged to allocate a prize to a player in response to determination of the trigger condition. | 02-13-2014 |
20140113700 | COOPERATING REELS - Certain embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for game play, including cooperative reel and/or symbol game play. A method includes initiating a game for play by a player at a gaming system. The method also includes determining a player combination of one or more symbols. The method further includes determining a dealer combination of one or more symbols. Additionally, the method includes comparing the player combination and the dealer combination to determine a result. The method includes outputting the result to the gaming system for player view. | 04-24-2014 |
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20100099728 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 04-22-2010 |
20100137299 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 06-03-2010 |
20110112162 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 05-12-2011 |
20110269788 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE-DERIVATIVES AS SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formulas (I), (II), (III), as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 11-03-2011 |
20120295897 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 11-22-2012 |
20130252962 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 09-26-2013 |
20150291623 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. | 10-15-2015 |
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20150253154 | ROTATIONAL SENSOR - In an embodiment of a rotational sensor, a multi-pole magnet assembly comprises multiple magnets configured to rotate about a rotational axis of the rotational sensor, where the multi-pole magnet assembly is in a first plane perpendicular to the rotational axis. The magnetic sensor is arranged in a second plane also perpendicular to the rotational axis and in proximity to the multi-pole magnet assembly. Each magnet of the multiple magnets has poles aligned parallel to the rotational axis and perpendicular to the first plane of the magnetic sensor. In another embodiment, the magnetic sensor is arranged at a first radius away from the rotational axis, whereas the multiple magnets of the magnet assembly are arranged at a second radius, not equal to the first radius, away from the rotational axis. In yet another embodiment, a rotational sensor comprises a housing and rotatable shaft upon which the magnet assembly is mounted. | 09-10-2015 |
20150294552 | SENSOR HUB COMPRISING A ROTATION ENCODER - A sensor hub for use in machine condition monitoring comprising a rotation sensor and a wireless communication module each operatively connected to a processing device. The rotation sensor and processing device are configured to receive power from a controller of the monitored machine. One or more additional sensors, which may be associated with the monitored machine or another machine, may also be operatively connected to the processing device. In an embodiment, the additional sensors may comprise any one or more of, or any combination of, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, an acoustic sensor, an high frequency sensor, an humidity sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a current sensor or a proximity sensor. The wireless communication module may support an ad hoc wireless communication protocol. Further, the wireless communication module may receive additional sensor data from one or more wireless sensor nodes associated with the monitored machine or another machine. | 10-15-2015 |
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20100018654 | PROGRAMMABLE MOTOR FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - An architectural window covering having a programmable electric motor is disclosed. The architectural window covering includes a head rail comprising at least one cavity, a shade coupled to the head rail, a bottom rail coupled to the shade, and at least two tandem stacked motors coupled to the shade via a drive rail such that the at least two motors fit within the at least one cavity of the head rail. | 01-28-2010 |
20110265958 | MOTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - The present invention relates to an architectural window covering having a programmable electric motor. The programmable electric motor is housed within a roller for raising and lowenng the window covering, and includes dual stacked motors and light-transmitting control actuation buttons. In one embodiment an architectural window covering, composing a shade, a roller defining a bore coupled to the shade, and at least two motors axially aligned and electrically coupled in parallel and positioned at least partially in said bore and rotatably coupled to the roller is disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20120234504 | PROGRAMMABLE MOTOR FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - An architectural window covering having a programmable electric motor is disclosed. The architectural window covering includes a head rail comprising at least one cavity, a shade coupled to the head rail, a bottom rail coupled to the shade, and at least two tandem stacked motors coupled to the shade via a drive rail such that the at least two motors fit within the at least one cavity of the head rail. | 09-20-2012 |
20130269887 | PROGRAMMABLE MOTOR FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - An architectural window covering having a programmable electric motor is disclosed. The architectural window covering includes a head rail comprising at least one cavity, a shade coupled to the head rail, a bottom rail coupled to the shade, and at least two tandem stacked motors coupled to the shade via a drive rail such that the at least two motors fit within the at least one cavity of the head rail. | 10-17-2013 |