Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120088211 | Method And System For Acquisition Of Literacy - A computer-implemented method for enabling a child to learn to read, including maintaining a data store with information that characterizes the reading capabilities of children, receiving a stream of sensor data from one or more input devices, the sensor data representing the speech of a person speaking, the person being either an adult or a child, or a sequence of scenes, identifying a meaningful utterance or a meaningful scene from the stream of sensor data, representing the meaningful utterance or meaningful scene in written text using words and grammar appropriate to the reading level of the child, based on information stored in the data store, providing the output text to a display device for presentation to the child, and receiving user feedback. | 04-12-2012 |
20140129928 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPRESENTING CAPITALIZATION OF LETTERS WHILE PRESERVING THEIR CATEGORY SIMILARITY TO LOWERCASE LETTERS - A computer-implemented method is proposed for representing capitalization in written text by quantitative differences in font size, font, color, boldness, and italics or some combination of these characteristics of lowercase letters rather than by the currently accepted use of uppercase letters. Shape differences between upper and lowercase letters impede learning to read. The proposed method of capitalization doesn't change the shape of the lowercase letter but only changes a property that leaves the basic shape of the letter intact. This design change makes text easier to read and allows children and illiterate adults to learn the alphabet more easily. It also transforms text to be readable by individuals who have learned the lowercase but not the uppercase letters. The proposed method of representing capitalization can also be used to signal capitalization in texts with unicase scripts. | 05-08-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090119074 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPORTING DATA INTO PROGRAM CODE - The present invention relates to a method for designing a system. This method includes obtaining a visual representation of one or more components of the ventilation system. One or more property values are assigned to each of the components of the system, which may be achieved using first program code. Geometrical information representing the visual representation and the property values of each component are exported to a data file using the first program code. Standards information relating to the property values are stored. The data file is then imported into a second software application and the data file and the standards information is used to generate a final design using the second software application. | 05-07-2009 |
20110144956 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPORTING DATA INTO PROGRAM CODE - The present invention relates to a method for designing a system. This method includes obtaining a visual representation of one or more components of the ventilation system. One or more property values are assigned to each of the components of the system, which may be achieved using first program code. Geometrical information representing the visual representation and the property values of each component are exported to a data file using the first program code. Standards information relating to the property values are stored. The data file is then imported into a second software application and the data tile and the standards information is used to generate a final design using the second software application. | 06-16-2011 |
20120245899 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPORTING DATA INTO PROGRAM CODE - The present invention relates to a method for designing a system. This method includes obtaining a visual representation of one or more components of the ventilation system. One or more property values are assigned to each of the components of the system, which may be achieved using first program code. Geometrical information representing the visual representation and the property values of each component are exported to a data file using the first program code. Standards information relating to the property values are stored. The data file is then imported into a second software application and the data tile and the standards information is used to generate a final design using the second software application. | 09-27-2012 |
20140136150 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPORTING DATA INTO PROGRAM CODE - The present invention relates to a method for designing a system. This method includes obtaining a visual representation of one or more components of the ventilation system. One or more property values are assigned to each of the components of the system, which may be achieved using first program code. Geometrical information representing the visual representation and the property values of each component are exported to a data file using the first program code. Standards information relating to the property values are stored. The data file is then imported into a second software application and the data file and the standards information is used to generate a final design using the second software application. | 05-15-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090122482 | Portable Computer Docking System - A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer. | 05-14-2009 |
20120206488 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A GRAPHIC FEATURE - An electronic device having a graphic feature which is separate from a display device, wherein the graphic feature is configured to be activated in response to a change in orientation of the electronic device and then deactivated after a period of time. | 08-16-2012 |
20120257350 | BATTERY EJECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTER - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer. | 10-11-2012 |
20120306751 | KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for illuminating a plurality of keys. The keys are illuminated in accordance with pattern. In various embodiments, the illumination of the keys is in response to a display control signal. | 12-06-2012 |
20130003284 | ELEVATING DISPLAY LID - Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems including a base and a display lid. The display lid may include a surface engaging portion to elevate the base in response to rotation of the display lid. | 01-03-2013 |
20140117826 | LATCH AND PANELS OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position. | 05-01-2014 |
20140211409 | Post and Opening with Magnetic Elements to Facilitate Alignment - An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening. | 07-31-2014 |
20150029651 | TABLET COMPUTER OVERLAY MEMBRANE - A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029653 | TABLET COMPUTER OVERLAY MEMBRANE - A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard. | 01-29-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080266311 | Computing device entertainment mode system and method - A computing device entertainment mode system comprises a computing device comprising at least one indicator element disposed thereon, the computing device configured to be placed into an entertainment mode of operation such that, in response to being placed in the entertainment mode of operation, an illumination intensity level associated with the at least one indicator element is automatically decreased. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266769 | Electronic device with backlit display - An electronic device comprises a housing having a half-mirror region molded into the housing, and a light source disposed within the electronic device and configured to transmit light through the half-mirror region to an exterior of the housing. | 10-30-2008 |
20110069445 | Notebook Computer Docking Stations - A docking station for supporting a notebook computer. In one embodiment, an docking station includes a base, a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed, and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can be pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform. | 03-24-2011 |
20110116222 | Rotationally Controlled Offset Cable Routing Through Hinge Pivots - A system comprises a cable, a hinge, and a cable guide. The hinge comprises a longitudinal axis of the hinge. A cable guide is adapted to route the cable through the hinge offset from the longitudinal axis of the hinge. | 05-19-2011 |
20110171842 | Plug Module - A system can include a receiver to receive a plug module. The plug module can include multiple apertures located substantially the same distance from an axis of rotation of the plug module. A connector can extend from the receiver to connect to a contact in one of the multiple apertures of the plug module. | 07-14-2011 |
20110193813 | Touchpad Input Device - An input device, notebook computer, keyed input device, and a method are provided. A touchpad housing is comprised of a touchpad depression area. The touchpad comprised of a movement input area and a button area is attached to the touchpad housing. The touchpad is configured to detect a presence of an input at a location on the touchpad. A switch is located below the button area of the touchpad. A haptic response component is also provided for generating a haptic response in response to application of a pressure from the input to the button area. | 08-11-2011 |
20120014058 | Portable Computer Having Removable Access Panel - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a portable computer | 01-19-2012 |
20120016504 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL - There is provided an electronic device having an audio system for reproducing audio signals. An exemplary electronic device has an analog region and a separate and non-overlapping digital region. The electronic device comprises an analog ground plane disposed within the analog region and a digital ground plane disposed within the digital region. Digital circuitry is disposed opposite the digital ground plane, wherein digital signals are routed on or over the digital ground plane. Analog circuitry is disposed opposite the analog ground plane, wherein analog signals are routed on or over the analog ground plane. At least one audio output channel disposed opposite the analog ground plane. | 01-19-2012 |
20130021731 | REMOVABLE COVER PANEL FOR DISPLAY HOUSING - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a removable cover panel for a display housing. According to one embodiment, the display housing includes an electronic display device for displaying images on a front side opposite a back side and a removable cover panel that substantially spans a surface area of the back side of the display device. In addition, a flexible ring is formed around the periphery of the display device while also being configured to hold the cover panel in a fixed position on the back side of said display device. | 01-24-2013 |
20140160659 | HEAT DISSIPATING CASE - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a case having a base unit and a display unit. The base unit includes an emitting surface. The display unit includes a dissipating member. A hinge connects the base unit and the display unit, the hinge connected below at least part of the heat emitting surface or first vent and the heat dissipating member or second vent. The emitting surface and the dissipating member are to overlap or align when the display unit is in a closed position. | 06-12-2014 |
20140211408 | Disable Home Key - A docking station can be coupled to a tablet computing device. A tablet computing device can include a home key that is disabled when the tablet is connected to the docking station. The docking station can include a release to separate the tablet computing device from the docking station. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213178 | Display Panel for Front-Side Wireless Communication - An example provides an apparatus including a display panel, a shielding layer including an opening adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna overlapping the opening to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel. | 07-31-2014 |
20140313665 | A Computing System Including A First And Second Housing And Polar Magnets - A first housing with a polar magnet on a first side. The first housing can include an opening on the first side. A second housing can include a sliding latch. An opposite polar magnet attached to the sliding latch. The polar magnet attracts the opposite polar magnet on the sliding latch to move the sliding latch to a latched position. | 10-23-2014 |
20150123906 | KEYBOARD DECK CONTAINED MOTION SENSOR - An apparatus comprises a keyboard deck having an upper surface and a motion sensor carried within the keyboard deck. The motion sensor comprises a light emitter below the upper surface to emit light in an upward direction and a light sensing device below the upper surface to sense reflections of the light from above the upper surface. | 05-07-2015 |
20150343510 | BENDING AN EDGE PORTION OF A HOUSING PANEL - Bending members having slanted faces to engage folded edge portions of a housing panel, wherein the relative sliding movement between the folded edge portions and the bending members cause bending of each of the folded edge portions to an inwardly slanted angle. | 12-03-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100294050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL ALIGNMENT - A vessel including an identification region may be placed in a holder. Through interaction of a positioning feature on the vessel and an orientation feature on the holder, the vessel can be placed into an alignment orientation, e.g., such that the identification region may be reliably read by a reader. The identification region may provides information related to the sample, such as vessel identity, sample volume, processes to be performed on the sample, and so on. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294319 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING RESIDUAL MATERIAL FROM SAMPLE PLATES - Method and apparatus for removing residual material from sample wells of a multiwell plate. Wells located on a multiwell plate are placed in fluid communication with wash wells of a wash reservoir where cleaning fluid is provided to remove residual material from the sample wells of the multiwell plate. | 11-25-2010 |
20110011189 | TUBE FOR SEPARATING PORTIONS OF A SAMPLE - A method and tube for separating a sample. The tube is configured to separate agglomerated or clumped material or other sample components having over a particular size from other smaller size portions of the sample. For example, blood clots may be separated from serum of a blood sample. The tube includes a chamber with a closed bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom, and a sample inlet branch coupled to the chamber. A slit is positioned between the chamber and the sample inlet branch so that after a sample is placed into the sample inlet branch, a portion of the sample having a size smaller than the slit (e.g., liquid material) passes through the slit and into the chamber, and material in the sample having a size larger than the slit remains in the sample inlet branch. | 01-20-2011 |
20130089475 | TUBE FOR SEPARATING PORTIONS OF A SAMPLE - A method and tube for separating a sample. The tube is configured to separate agglomerated or clumped material or other sample components having over a particular size from other smaller size portions of the sample. For example, blood clots may be separated from serum of a blood sample. The tube includes a chamber with a closed bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom, and a sample inlet branch coupled to the chamber. A slit is positioned between the chamber and the sample inlet branch so that after a sample is placed into the sample inlet branch, a portion of the sample having a size smaller than the slit (e.g., liquid material) passes through the slit and into the chamber, and material in the sample having a size larger than the slit remains in the sample inlet branch. | 04-11-2013 |
20140000391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL ALIGNMENT | 01-02-2014 |