Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080228717 | MULTIPLE PARAMETER DATA MEDIA SEARCH IN A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK - Disclosed is a method and system directed to a management of distributed database data and file access and retrieval by providing multiple parameter data media search. Conventional model generate search results based upon the text entered into the search box by the user. Unfortunately, the existing conventional models have certain limitations in use, distribution, and deployment. The present invention relates to the creation of multi-parameter search tools that allow for searched materials to be quantified by numerous logical searching parameters. An example embodiment (i) provides a plurality of parameters, each of the plurality of parameters having a respective range of terms; (ii) displays the plurality of parameters; (iii) displays the respective ranges of terms; (iv) solicits from the user at least one search selection from the displayed ranges of terms; (v) performs a search from the at least one search selection; and (vi) returns a search result to the user. | 09-18-2008 |
20080229200 | Graphical Digital Audio Data Processing System - In this editing and mixing environment, the graphical form is a direct and exact model of the audio recording. Thus, there is a one-to-one relationship between the manipulation of an audio recording, via manipulation of the graphical form, and the resulting edited audio recording. The audio editing system relates audio to a visual graphical form by providing a tactile dimensionality and functionality to translate the form into an edit and/or mixing audio process and result. In this manner, a user may not only hear the representation of the music that has been edited or mixed, but may also see the representation of the audio in representative graphical form. The form may be manipulated by a user in logical scale to the sound so that the user may learn the traits and tools of the editing system. | 09-18-2008 |
20080235205 | Database Search Results User Interface - A system and method for retrieving and displaying search results by retrieving a user's search results from a database and providing an interface with which the user scrolls through the search results. The system and method approximate a rate at which the user scrolls through the search results based on at least one user action, and retrieves additional search results from the database based on the approximated rate. The system and method display the search results on a display device in predetermined patterns of screen positions in cooperation with the navigation/scroll control interface. | 09-25-2008 |
20080238723 | Digital Windshield Information System Employing a Recommendation Engine Keyed to a Map Database System - Disclosed is a method and system for recommending locations keyed to a map database system and providing navigation instructions to the recommended locations to a driver of a vehicle by gathering actual statistics about the preferences of the user and/or by comparing the user to population data to create recommendations in accord with the preferences of the population. | 10-02-2008 |
20080245855 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURED TRANSACTION USING DIRECTIONALLY CODED ACCOUNT IDENTIFIERS - A control method and system provides coded access to a system by acquiring account identification data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. The account identification data is transmitted, for example to a remote server, to correlate the account identification data against an account database to evaluate corresponding account information. Based on the account information, access to the system may be controlled. | 10-09-2008 |
20080245861 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURED TRANSACTION USING COLOR CODED ACCOUNT IDENTIFIERS - A method and system provides coded access to a transactional or other type of system by acquiring account identification data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of colors. The account identification data is transmitted to, for example, a remote server to correlate the account identification data against an account database to evaluate corresponding account information. Based on the account information, access to the transactional or other type of system may be controlled. | 10-09-2008 |
20080247014 | DATA SYSTEM FOR STORING HOLOGRAPHIC MEDIA - A master holographic media storing large quantities of holographic media is disclosed. Holographic images may be recorded onto individual Child Plates. A Child Plate may be obtained by culling a portion of a starting or working parent holographic plate with the Child Plate portion comprising all the necessary data required for holographic image reconstruction. A series of plurality of Child Plates are arranged on and compiled to the master holographic media. The resulting information stored on the master holographic media is capable of being displayed as a continuous three-dimensional holographic image. | 10-09-2008 |
20080256453 | INTEGRATED DIGITAL MEDIA PROJECTION AND PERSONAL DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a projector and data processing method and system for recommending digital media content to a user. The method and system gather statistics about the preferences of the user and/or compare the user to population data to create recommendations in accord with the preferences of the population. The population data may be qualified by demographics or other factors classifying the user. Sources of the digital media content include radio broadcast television broadcast, global computer network content, email, and personal organizing software/programs. | 10-16-2008 |
20090076766 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLOGRAPHIC USER INTERFACE COMMUNICATION - A system and corresponding method for provide a 3 dimensional (3-D) user interface displays images in a 3-D coordinate system. Sensors are configured to sense user interaction within the 3-D coordinate system, so that a processor may receive user interaction information from the sensors. The sensors are able to provide information to the processor that enables the processor to correlate user interaction with images in the 3-D coordinate system. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076790 | System and Method for Data Processing and Transferring in a Multi Computer Environment for Energy Reporting and Forecasting - The present invention relates to the creation of a data processing and transferring in a multi computer environment for reporting, monitoring, and predicting the supply, demand, and generation of alternative energy on a global scale. The system is configured to collect past and present alternative energy generation and distribution data from a variety of distributed sources. Example of such distributed data producing sources may include any of various power installations and systems, power sources, and billing systems. The data collected from these sources is stored and contemplated in a central database unit. Based on the data contemplated in the central database unit, the system, further, makes predictions of present and future generations, supply, and demand of alternative energy at local, regional, national, and global scales. Using these predictions, the system recommends changes in the existing energy generation resources, and/or proposes deployment of new energy generation resources. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076885 | Multiple Data Transfers to Generate User Dependent Lifestyle Choice Recommendation - Disclosed are media based lifestyle choice recommendation systems, methods, and apparatus using multiple data transfers from numerous accessible database resources to automatically generate lifestyle choice type recommendations. These recommendations are based upon media collection and other associated information related to the user found in databases, screen scrapes or local searches of the user's computer. This information is made available by the user or formulated by the system using gathered and sorted data. One embodiment obtains data by ID3 tag conversion, fuzzy string searching, built in support to third party systems and media players with work-a-rounds or API support. Other embodiments utilize automated screen scrapes employing additional techniques, including perl scripts and software for the visually impaired. Another embodiment utilizes prior purchase information or an IP address “sniffer.” Recommendations may be presented spontaneously or upon user request, as pure data options or with a paid for sponsor integration ad model. | 03-19-2009 |
20090079538 | Multicomputer Data Transferring and File Accessing to Authenticate Online Voting and Registration in a Secure Database System - Disclosed is a method and system for file accessing and data transferring to secure online voting using a multilayered security system where all contents of the data may be delivered to users of varied electronic devices. The data transferring occur as an external communication between separate computers which themselves are distinguishable processing entities, such as a voter processing center, online voting station, registration station, and calling station. The system includes (i) requesting at least one voter and biometric information based on a security level; (ii) receiving the at least one voter and biometric information from the user; (iii) verifying the at least one voter and biometric information against the stored voter and biometric information; (iv) in response to acceptable verifications, sending a voting ballot; and (v) receiving and storing the voting ballot with a vote selection. The security level may depend on the type of ballot. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089155 | Multicomputer Data Transferring and File Accessing to Authenticate Online Voting and Registration in a Secure Database System - Disclosed is a method and system for file accessing and data transferring to secure online voting using a multilayered security system where all contents of the data may be delivered to users of varied electronic devices. The data transferring occur as an external communication between separate computers which themselves are distinguishable processing entities, such as a voter processing center, online voting station, registration station, and calling station. The system includes (i) requesting at least one voter and biometric information based on a security level; (ii) receiving the at least one voter and biometric information from the user; (iii) verifying the at least one voter and biometric information against the stored voter and biometric information; (iv) in response to acceptable verifications, sending a voting ballot; and (v) receiving and storing the voting ballot with a vote selection. The security level may depend on the type of ballot. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089390 | Method and System in a Multicomputer Data Transferring Environment for Scheduling Message Sending Using Communication Devices - A computer implemented method for transferring sender-to-recipient data in a multicomputer environment in response to priority characteristics of the data comprises the computer implemented steps of determining a message to be sent using a communication device and scheduling sending the message using the communication device. Scheduling sending the message can comprise one or more computer implemented steps the communication device can take on the message. The computer implemented method can allow recipient-specific or content-specific rules to be applied to a message to be sent to one or more recipients using the communication device. System and computer program products that can be used to perform methods of the present invention are also provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090094147 | Multi-Computer Data Transfer and Processing to Support Electronic Content Clearance and Licensing - Multi-computer data transfer and processing supports electronic content clearance and licensing. Data is transferred by external communication between separate computers which themselves are distinguishable processing entities, such as a licensor station, a licensee station and a licensing system station accessible by a tiered access web site. Licensors submit content, and demonstrative content samples, searchable by licensees. Licenses, which may be generated and delivered electronically, may be granted or denied according to predetermined parameters or analysis of licensing requests. The system may be fee-based, advertising-based, membership fee-based, or may charge a royalty per transaction, and may collect and distribute licensing fees. License progress may be tracked. Licensed content may be delivered and tracked online, and confirmed by licensees by accountings. The system may track royalties based upon these uses, with payment reminders sent to licensees when payments are due, and default notices in the event of late or missed payments. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094158 | Method and Apparatus for Processing and Transmitting Demographic Data Based on Secondary Marketing Identifier in a Multi-Computer Environment - A method and system for transmitting targeted marketing opportunities to a user includes providing a primary identifier associated with a transaction account, and a secondary identifier associated with a marketing account. Received transaction information related to the transaction account is associated with the secondary identifier and stored. A user is associated with the secondary identifier. The stored transaction information is processed to generate targeted marketing opportunities for presentation to the user associated with the secondary identifier. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094197 | Method and Apparatus for Integrated Cross Platform Multimedia Broadband Search and Selection User Interface Communication - Disclosed is a method and system for an integrated cross platform multimedia broadband search and selection user interface. The user interface searches for media across different platforms including the users stored media and all other media available both online and offline. The interface uses a series of icons to display search results. The method includes (i) receiving a query having at least one search term from a user, (ii) performing a search in a network of databases being executed by the user utilizing the at least one search term, (iii) assigning each search result among the search results to at least one icon, and (iv) displaying the at least one icon with the respective search result. | 04-09-2009 |
20090100013 | METHOD OR APPARATUS OF DATA PROCESSING TO COMPILE A DIGITAL DATA MEDIA PRESENTATION FOR TRANSFERRING BETWEEN ONE OR MORE COMPUTERS - As media on the Internet grows, existing systems do not leverage the value of using online digital data media, such as a movie clip or song, for creating media presentations. In contrast, a system of the present invention compiles a media presentation for transferring data between one or more computers by requesting one or more digital data media, such as a video clip. After requesting the one or more digital data media, the system, if applicable, obtains authorization, such as a license, to use the one or more digital data media. Further, the system allows a user to edit the requested digital data media and any existing digital data media. After editing the digital data media, the system compiles the media to make a media presentation. In this way, the present invention leverages the use of digital data media to create a media presentation by employing the data or instructions before or after transferring. | 04-16-2009 |
20090102603 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AUTHENTICATION WITH A USER INTERFACE SYSTEM - A system, and method for use thereof, for authentication. The system may generate an image in a three dimensional coordinate system, for example a three dimensional lock. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The user interaction may include a user selecting a sequence, or code, of alphanumeric characters. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be compared with a predetermined authentication pattern. The predetermined authentication pattern may be a preset alphanumeric sequence indicating an allowed access. The system may also provide a user authentication if a match exists between the correlated user interaction and the predetermined authentication pattern. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 04-23-2009 |
20090109174 | Method and Apparatus for User Interface in Electronic Devices With Visual Display Units - A system for a 3-D user interface comprises: one or more 3-D projectors configured to display an image of all or one or more parts of a first electronic device in a 3-D coordinate system; one or more sensors configured to sense user interaction with the image and to provide user interaction information; and a processor configured (i) to receive the user interaction information from the one or more sensors; (ii) to correlate the user interaction with the image; and (iii) to operate a second electronic device in a manner responsive to a correlation of the user interaction with the image, wherein the first electronic device has a visual display unit and the image comprises an image of all or one or more parts of the visual display unit of the first electronic device. A method for providing a 3-D user interface comprises: generating an image of all or one or more parts of a first electronic device in a 3-D coordinate system; sensing user interaction with the image; correlating the user interaction with the image; and operating a second electronic device in a manner responsive to a correlation of the user interaction with the image, wherein the first electronic device has a visual display unit and the image comprises an image of all or one or more parts of the visual display unit of the first electronic device. Computer readable program codes related to the system and the method of the present invention are also described herein. | 04-30-2009 |
20090109175 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERFACE OF INPUT DEVICES - A system for a 3 dimensional (3-D) user interface comprises: one or more 3-D projectors configured to display an image at a first location in a 3-D coordinate system; one or more sensors configured to sense user interaction with the image and to provide user interaction information; and a processor configured (i) to receive the user interaction information from the one or more sensors; (ii) to correlate the user interaction with the image; and (iii) to provide one or more indications responsive to a correlation of the user interaction with the image, wherein the one or more indications comprise displaying the image at a second location in the 3-D coordinate system. A method for providing a 3-D user interface comprises: generating an image at a first location in a 3-D coordinate system; sensing user interaction with the image; correlating the user interaction with the image; and providing one or more indications responsive to a correlation of the user interaction with the image, wherein the one or more indications comprise displaying the image at a second location in the 3-D coordinate system. Computer readable program codes related to the system and the method of the present invention are also described herein. | 04-30-2009 |
20090109176 | DIGITAL, DATA, AND MULTIMEDIA USER INTERFACE WITH A KEYBOARD - A system and corresponding method for providing a 3-dimensional (3-D) user interface to display images in a 3-D coordinate system. The 3-D interface generates and displays one type of holographic keyboard in response to a user's desired selection. The holographic keyboard provides versatility and ergonomic benefits to the user. Sensors are configured to sense user interaction within the 3-D coordinate system, so that a processor may receive user interaction information from the sensors. The sensors are able to provide information to the processor that enables the processor to correlate user interaction with images in the 3-D coordinate system. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 04-30-2009 |
20090109215 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERFACE COMMUNICATION WITH AN IMAGE MANIPULATOR - A system, and method for use thereof, for image manipulation. The system may generate an original image in a three dimensional coordinate system. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be used to project an updated image, where the updated image may be a distorted version of the original image. The image distortion may be in the form of a twisting, bending, cutting, displacement, or squeezing. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 04-30-2009 |
20090113348 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A USER INTERFACE WITH PRIORITY DATA - A system and corresponding method for providing a 3-dimensional (3-D) user interface displays images in a 3-D coordinate system. The method includes receiving user data input information. The method also compares the user data input information to frequently used terms and generates priority information based on the comparison. The generated priority information is displayed as holographic images in a 3-D coordinate system. Sensors are configured to sense user interaction within the 3-D coordinate system, so that a processor may receive user interaction information including the selected priority information from the sensors. The sensors are able to provide information to the processor that enables the processor to correlate user interaction with images in the 3-D coordinate system. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 04-30-2009 |
20090189452 | System and Method for Creating a Networked Infrastructure Distribution Platform of Small Fixed and Vehicle Based Wind Energy Gathering Devices Along Roadways - A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of wind energy generating devices, and a roadway system electricity grid. The wind energy generating devices are electrically connected to the roadway system electricity grid and are positioned on part of or near to a road in a system of roads and are optionally fixed in a position such that a multi-form, wind energy gathering network can be formed. | 07-30-2009 |
20090200869 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure roadway distribution platform of solar energy gathering devices - A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of solar energy generating devices, and a roadway system electricity grid. The solar energy generating devices are electrically connected to the roadway system electricity grid and are positioned on part of or near to a road in a system of roads and being optionally fixed in a position such that a multi-form, solar energy gathering network can be formed. | 08-13-2009 |
20090212633 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure distribution platform of fixed and mobile solar and wind gathering devices - A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of ground-based wind energy generating devices, one or more roads, and a roadway system electricity grid. The roadway system may additionally include, for example, a plurality of ground-based solar energy generating devices, one or more vehicle-based solar energy generating devices and one or more vehicle-based wind energy generating devices. The energy generating devices are connected to the roadway system electricity grid and substantially all of the ground-based wind energy generating devices are positioned on part of one of the roads or near to one or more of the roads to thereby allow energy generation from wind created from passing vehicles in addition to energy generation from atmospheric wind. | 08-27-2009 |
20090230916 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure distribution platform of small wind energy gathering devices - A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of ground-based wind energy generating devices, one or more roads, and a roadway system electricity grid. The roadway system may additionally include, for example, a plurality of ground-based solar energy generating devices, one or more vehicle-based solar energy generating devices and one or more vehicle-based wind energy generating devices. The energy generating devices are connected to the roadway system electricity grid and substantially all of the ground-based wind energy generating devices are positioned on part of one of the roads or near to one or more of the roads to thereby allow energy generation from wind created from passing vehicles in addition to energy generation from atmospheric wind. | 09-17-2009 |
20100252088 | System and Method for Creating a Networked Vehicle Infrastructure Distribution Platform of Solar Energy Gathering Devices - A vehicle for gathering solar energy into a roadway system electricity grid. In one embodiment of the invention, the vehicle comprises an energy storage system; and at least one solar energy generating device coupled to the vehicle. The at least one solar energy generating device is configured to generate electricity from sunlight. The at least one solar energy generating device is configured to electrically connect to a roadway system electricity grid. In another embodiment of the present invention is a method for a vehicle gathering solar energy and providing the same to the roadway system electricity grid. The method comprises the step of harnessing solar energy from a vehicle-based solar energy gathering device; converting solar energy into electrical energy; storing the electrical energy; and discharging the stored electrical energy to a roadway system electricity grid. | 10-07-2010 |
20100312616 | MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING AND FILE ACCESSING TO AUTHENTICATE ONLINE VOTING AND REGISTRATION IN A SECURE DATABASE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method and system for file accessing and data transferring to secure online voting using a multilayered security system where all contents of the data may be delivered to users of varied electronic devices. The data transferring occur as an external communication between separate computers which themselves are distinguishable processing entities, such as a voter processing center, online voting station, registration station, and calling station. The system includes (i) requesting at least one voter and biometric information based on a security level; (ii) receiving the at least one voter and biometric information from the user; (iii) verifying the at least one voter and biometric information against the stored voter and biometric information; (iv) in response to acceptable verifications, sending a voting ballot; and (v) receiving and storing the voting ballot with a vote selection. The security level may depend on the type of ballot. | 12-09-2010 |
20110000638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CLOSED-LOOP RIPARIAN GEOTHERMAL INFRASTRUCTURE - A system and method for generating and distributing a closed loop riparian geothermal energy infrastructure. This system fills the need for the average home to tie into an existing geothermal “grid” constructed along, adjacent to or underneath a riparian body. The user may not need to invest in the geothermal infrastructure necessary outside the home to enable a geothermal system inside a home. The user, instead, is responsible for creating the section of the geothermal system that exists in the interior home infrastructure. In one embodiment of the invention, the infrastructure comprises at least one distribution flow line having a forward line for a first phase and a return flow line for circulatory second phase. The distribution flow line is coupled to any point along a main flow line. The main line flow line is buried to a sufficient depth within a riparian body for converting the first and second phases. | 01-06-2011 |
20110000639 | System and Method for Creating an Open Loop with Optional Closed-Loop Riparian Geothermal Infrastructure - A system and method for creating a geothermal generation and distribution grid is presented. This system allows the average home to be tied into an existing geothermal “grid”. The user need not invest in the infrastructure necessary outside the home to enable a system inside the home. The user, instead, is responsible for creating the section that exists in the interior infrastructure. In one embodiment of the invention, the infrastructure comprises at least one distribution flow line having a forward line for a first phase and a return flow line for a circulatory second phase. The distribution flow line is coupled to any point along a main flow line. The main line is buried along a roadway and to a sufficient depth within an earthly body for converting the first and second phases. The main line may be configured to be an open loop with an optional closed loop infrastructure. | 01-06-2011 |
20120038547 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERFACE COMMUNICATION WITH AN IMAGE MANIPULATOR - A system, and method for use thereof, for image manipulation. The system may generate an original image in a three dimensional coordinate system. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be used to project an updated image, where the updated image may be a distorted version of the original image. The image distortion may be in the form of a twisting, bending, cutting, displacement, or squeezing. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 02-16-2012 |
20140319913 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A NETWORKED INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM OF SMALL FIXED AND VEHICLE BASED WIND ENERGY GATHERING DEVICES ALONG ROADWAYS - A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of wind energy generating devices, and a roadway system electricity grid. The wind energy generating devices are electrically connected to the roadway system electricity grid and are positioned on part of or near to a road in a system of roads and are optionally fixed in a position such that a multi-form, wind energy gathering network can be formed. | 10-30-2014 |