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20090039705 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A self-contained conveyable power unit for producing 12V/24V, 110V AC, and 220V AC electricity at a desired location independent of external power sources integrates within one weather-resistant molded nonmetallic material based housing a power generating device of a selectable combination of a renewable energy type (e.g., solar), power management devices, power storage devices and management reporting devices. Additional optional power generating devices, renewable or of traditional fuel type, can be contained within or coupled to the housing. The system includes devices or an array of devices contained within the housing for the storage of electrical power. A device for power management is contained within the housing as is networking equipment of wireless or wired type for remote system observation and reporting. The system and housing are modular and configured to produce power using any combination of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The conveyable power unit may provide easy access to different types of power outputs and inputs and be coupled with like appliances in a ‘daisy chain’ or network of power. Given its molded composite material construction and scaleable design, the appliance may be readily fabricated in a variety of sizes for varied applications. Further, the molded housing of composite material construction is designed for resistance to the elements, light weight and strength. | 02-12-2009 |
20110101782 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A deployable power supply system is provided. A primary casing and a moveable panel includes a first side section, a second side section, a front side, and a rear side, the moveable panel having a top panel forming a top portion of said housing. The first side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a first upper portion and the second side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a second upper portion. The first upper portion and the second upper portion extend beyond the top portion of the housing to form a cavity therebetween, the top panel being disposed within said cavity. | 05-05-2011 |
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20150046174 | COMPUTER-AIDED MEDICAL DIAGNOSING AND PRESCRIPTIONS - Embodiments herein are directed to user interfaces and methodologies for computer-aided medical diagnosing and prescriptions. In one embodiment, a user interface is presented, which includes a selectable menu option for each of a plurality of content types. Each selectable menu option is configured to present medical content relevant to the corresponding content type, when selected. Based on user input entered in connection with navigating the content types, one or more content items are identified as part of a prescription, and a selectable user interface element is presented for sending of the prescription to a patient computer system. Other embodiments include creating and modifying prescriptions based on evaluation questions. In one embodiment, medical content is added to a prescription based on the user's answer to an evaluation question. In another embodiment, a prescription is modified based on a user's answer to an evaluation question. | 02-12-2015 |
20150379232 | DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND DIAGNOSTIC USER INTERFACES - Diagnostic computer systems and diagnostic user interfaces. Embodiments include displaying user interface elements for receiving a diagnosis a medical condition, and receiving the identity of a diagnosis of a particular medical condition. A plurality of treatment options for the particular medical condition are dynamically identified from one or more databases, and a particular treatment option is selected. A care plan data structure is built, which identifies interactive content related to the particular diagnosis and/or the particular treatment option, and questions related to the particular diagnosis and/or the particular treatment option. The care plan data structure is sent to a server computer system, which causes the server computer system to send a notification of the care plan to a patient computer system. One ore more care plan responses are received, including the identity of interactive content viewed at the patient computer system and response to the questions. | 12-31-2015 |
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20100082271 | FLUID LEVEL AND CONCENTRATION SENSOR - A sensor includes a first set of electrodes, a second set of electrodes, and at least one electrical circuit. The first set of electrodes is completely submergible in a fluid. The second set of electrodes is partially submergible in the fluid. The at least one electrical circuit is configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the first set of electrodes and configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the second set of electrodes. | 04-01-2010 |
20100124329 | ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PRINTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A system and method of communicating between a first device and a second device are provided. The method includes providing unencrypted data to be transmitted in the first device, encrypting at least a portion of the unencrypted data to be transmitted to form encrypted data, using at least a portion of the encrypted data to form a first validation code, appending the first validation code to the unencrypted data to form a packet of data to be transmitted, and transmitting the packet of data from the first device to the second device. The first device and the second device can include inkjet printing system components. | 05-20-2010 |
20150015631 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF CONTINUOUS INKJET PARAMETERS - A selected operating parameter of a device that operates in multiple operating states having differing natural response characteristics, at least one of which is variable over time, is controlled with a servo controller having control parameters which are responsive to the natural response characteristics. Sets of control parameters are provided to the servo controller corresponding to the operating states. One of the sets of control parameters corresponding to a given operating state is used by the servo controller to initiate control of the selected operating parameter in the given operating state. The response of the selected operating parameter in the given operating state is measured while the drive parameter is being controlled by the servo controller using the selected set of control parameters, and, if necessary, modified based on the response. The servo controller continues controlling the selected operating parameter using the modified set of control parameters. | 01-15-2015 |
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20120159391 | MEDICAL INTERFACE, ANNOTATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - In one aspect, annotating graphical elements can include displaying a graphical element at a user interface which provides annotation options for selecting areas for annotation, and options for adding highlighting and comments. A user uses the annotation options to select areas of the graphical element for annotation, to select highlighting and user input methods, to and provide comments. After receiving the user input, the graphical elements can be displayed along with the selected annotations. In another aspect, providing information about medical conditions can include presenting a user interface that includes a representation of an anatomical region of the human body. A user can use user-selectable display elements to indicate areas in the anatomical region in which a medical condition is experienced. After receiving the user input, the user can be presented with a selection of medical conditions corresponding to the selected areas, as well as information about medical specialists. | 06-21-2012 |
20130315452 | PERSONALIZED ANATOMICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND SIMULATIONS - Interfaces and other systems are provided to receive input corresponding to anatomical elements. The anatomical elements are rendered on the interfaces or other systems with visual, audio and/or haptic feedback. Simulations of the anatomical elements can reflect the impact of existing and anticipated conditions. Personalized conditions and other data can also be used to modify and personalize the simulations and other output. Various controls are provided by the interfaces and systems to access and modify settings associated with personalized and generalized condition input data. Some simulations incorporate real-time data to mimic personalized anatomical elements. | 11-28-2013 |
20140204118 | PERSONALIZING MEDICAL CONDITIONS WITH AUGMENTED REALITY - Augmented reality is used to simulate the impact of medical conditions on body parts and other objects within images taken of the objects. The simulations enable a user to see how a medical condition can affect the user by dynamically simulating the impact of the medical condition on captured images of body parts associated with the user in real-time. A user can select different medical conditions that are associated with different body parts. These objects are then identified within images containing the body parts using image recognition algorithms and/or user input. Thereafter, the images are modified so as to render the body parts as though the body parts were being impacted by the medical condition. The modifications are made by blending image data of the captured image with condition image data available to the processing system. | 07-24-2014 |
20140372955 | VISUAL SELECTION OF AN ANATOMICAL ELEMENT FOR REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT A MEDICAL CONDITION - Embodiments herein provide information about a medical condition based on user input. A user is presented with an anatomical assembly representing an anatomical region of the human body. The presentation includes user-selectable display elements which, when selected, indicate an area in the anatomical assembly representing areas in which a medical symptom is experienced in the human body. Upon receiving user input selecting one of the user-selectable elements of the anatomical assembly, the user is presented with a selection of a medical condition corresponding to the selected element of the anatomical assembly. The user is also presented with information about a medical specialist corresponding to the medical condition. | 12-18-2014 |
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20150220073 | PROGRESSIVE PROFILING IN AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method for progressive profiling in a home automation system is described. Data related to a premises and an occupant of the premises may be analyzed and one or more observations may be made based on the analysis of the data. Upon detecting one or more conditions associated with the one or more observations made, an offer to perform one or more actions may be communicated to the occupant. | 08-06-2015 |
20150220513 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONIFYING COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods are described for personifying communications. According to at least one embodiment, the computer-implemented method for personifying a natural-language communication includes observing a linguistic pattern of a user. The method may also include analyzing the linguistic pattern of the user and adapting the natural-language communication based at least in part on the analyzed linguistic pattern of the user. In some embodiments, observing the linguistic pattern of the user may include receiving data indicative of the linguistic pattern of the user. The data may be one of verbal data or written data. Written data may include at least one of a text message, email, social media post, or computer-readable note. Verbal data may include at least one of a recorded telephone conversation, voice command, or voice message. | 08-06-2015 |
20150222578 | USER MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are described for managing and adding user profiles to access an automation system. According to at least one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to add a user to an automation system. The request is generated from one of a mobile computing device or an automation controller of the automation system. The method further includes receiving contact information for the user and generating a message to send to the user. The message includes an invitation to the automation system. The method also includes sending the message to the user. | 08-06-2015 |
20150307273 | AUTOMATED WASTE MANAGEMENT - A method for enabling automated waste management is described. In one embodiment, data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle is received. A waste collection vehicle is configured to collect trash directly from the trash receptacle. The data related to the detected event is processed. A notification is generated based on the processing of the data. In some cases, a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle is generated, where the volume is determined via a ranging sensor. A notification is generated based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, where the weight is determined via a load sensor. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308178 | SENSORS INDICATING FROM WHICH SIDE A BARRIER IS ACCESSED - Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building includes confirming that the barrier is closed, wherein the barrier has an exterior side and an interior side. The method also includes determining whether the barrier is operated from the exterior side or the interior side, and controlling a feature of a home automation system based at least in part on the determined operation of the barrier. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309483 | MANAGING HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND USER INPUT - Methods and systems are described for controlling settings of an automation system, such as a home and/or business automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling settings of an automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to receive instructions from a user of a home automation system about an intended action by the user, continuously detect behavior of the user with the home automation system, determine whether the intended action has occurred based on the detected behavior, and adaptively update one or more settings of the home automation system when the intended action is determined to have occurred. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309484 | MANAGING HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM BASED ON BEHAVIOR - Methods and systems are described for controlling settings of an automation system, such as a home and/or business automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling settings of an automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to continuously detect user patterns of behavior with a home automation system, and adaptively update one or more settings of the home automation system based on the detected patterns of behavior. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309487 | MANAGING HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM BASED ON OCCUPANCY - Methods and systems are described for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to determine a location of a user of a home automation system relative to a barrier of a home being monitored by the home automation system. The instructions are executable to determine whether to permit a change in a locking mechanism of the barrier based in part on the determined location of the user, and maintain a current state of the home automation system. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE PACKAGE DELIVERY - A computer-implemented method for enabling secure delivery of a package to a designated delivery area of a premises is described. In one embodiment, information regarding a delivery of a package to a premises may be received, a delivery person arriving at the premises may be detected, and instructions may be provided to the delivery person regarding how to deliver the package to the designated delivery area within the premises. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310712 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING REMOTE PRESENCE SECURITY - A computer-implemented method for remote presence security is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected in relation to a premises. Upon detecting the event, a location of an occupant of the premises is determined in relation to the premises. Upon determining the occupant is a predetermined distance away from the premises, a first type of notification is sent. The first type of notification includes a display of real-time video being captured at the premises. | 10-29-2015 |
20150323915 | CONTROLLING A BUILDING SYSTEM BASED ON REAL TIME EVENTS - Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling a building system includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and associate real time events that occur simultaneously with an occupancy state of the predictive schedule. | 11-12-2015 |
20150347916 | DETERMINING OCCUPANCY WITH USER PROVIDED INFORMATION - Methods and systems are described for determining occupancy with user provided information. According to at least one embodiment, a method for determining occupancy with user provided information includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and requesting information relevant to the predictive schedule from a user. | 12-03-2015 |
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20110077560 | Passive motion machine with integrated mechanical DVT prophylactic therapy - There is provided a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine with integrated mechanical deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for providing simultaneous CPM therapy and DVT prophylactic therapy to a human patient. The passive motion machine may include a base, at least one motor, one or more hinged frame rails, one or more support or suspension structures and a roller assembly. The hinged frame rails are driven to impart CPM to a patient's limb. The roller assembly can be a single roller, a multiple roller unit, or a belt and roller apparatus. A motor and connecting drive rotates the roller assembly. The roller assembly engages the patient's limb and the one or more rollers apply a mechanical DVT prophylaxis therapy to the limb, reducing the risk of blood clotting. | 03-31-2011 |
20140180178 | Methods Of Providing DVT Prophylactic Therapy Using A Passive Motion Machine - There is provided a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine with integrated mechanical deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for providing simultaneous CPM therapy and DVT prophylactic therapy to a human patient. The passive motion machine may include a base, at least one motor, one or more hinged frame rails, one or more support or suspension structures and a roller assembly. The hinged frame rails are driven to impart CPM to a patient's limb. The roller assembly can be a single roller, a multiple roller unit, or a belt and roller apparatus. A motor and connecting drive rotates the roller assembly. The roller assembly engages the patient's limb and the one or more rollers apply a mechanical DVT prophylaxis therapy to the limb, reducing the risk of blood clotting. | 06-26-2014 |
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20120296715 | MANAGEMENT OF AN OFFER FOR A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE - Management of an offer for a financial incentive offered by an offeror and, in particular, management of redemption of the offer by a particular user which eliminates the need for a redemption entity to capture a user-unique redemption code or otherwise report redemption in order to track and control the user's redemption of the offer is disclosed. Instead, the user's revelation of the redemption code, via a device associated with the user, may be considered a redemption of the financial incentive by the user regardless of whether the user actually receives the incentive. In particular, offers for financial incentives may be provided in an electronic form to a user, via a device associated with the user, such as the user's personal computer or mobile device, from an offer server, such as via a wired and/or wireless network. The offer includes a redemption code which must be exchanged/presented to the redemption entity, e.g. a merchant or retailer, to obtain the financial incentive. Upon delivery of the offer to the user's device, the redemption code is concealed from the user by the device such that user must take some subsequent action to reveal it, ideally in the presence of the redemption entity or otherwise substantially contemporaneously with the purchase. The revelation, or the attempt thereto, of the redemption indicia may cause the offer to be considered redeemed by the offer server and prevent a subsequent redemption. Upon presentment of the redemption code, the redemption entity provides the requisite financial incentive. | 11-22-2012 |
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20110185117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A CACHE IN A MULTI-NODE VIRTUAL TAPE CONTROLLER - According to one embodiment, a system includes a virtual tape library having a cache, a virtual tape controller (VTC) coupled to the virtual tape library, and an interface for coupling at least one host to the VTC. The cache is shared by all the hosts, and a common view of a cache state, a virtual library state, and a number of write requests pending is provided to all the hosts by the VTC. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving data from at least one host using a VTC, storing data received from all the hosts to a cache using the VTC, sending an alert to all the hosts when free space is low and entering into a warning state, sending another alert to all the hosts when free space is critically low and entering into a critical state while allowing previously mounted virtual drives to continue normally. | 07-28-2011 |
20120239878 | METHODS FOR MANAGING A CACHE IN A MULTI-NODE VIRTUAL TAPE CONTROLLER - According to one embodiment, a method for managing cache space in a virtual tape controller includes receiving data from at least one host using the virtual tape controller; storing data received from the at least one host to a cache using the virtual tape controller; sending a first alert to the at least one host when a cache free space size is less than a first threshold and entering into a warning state using the virtual tape controller; sending a second alert to the at least one host when the cache free space size is less than a second threshold and entering into a critical state using the virtual tape controller; and allowing previously mounted virtual drives to continue normal writing activity when in the critical state. | 09-20-2012 |
20140022663 | MONITORING OF RESIDUAL ENCRYPTED DATA TO IMPROVE ERASE PERFORMANCE ON A MAGNETIC MEDIUM - In one embodiment, a system includes a processor, logic in the processor and/or memory configured to determine a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of encrypted data written over residual unencrypted data, and logic configured to store an indicator of the physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. In another embodiment, a method includes determining a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of encrypted data written over residual unencrypted data, storing an indicator of the physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025885 | MONITORING OF EXTENT OF WRITING OF UNOBSCURED DATA TO IMPROVE ERASE PERFORMANCE ON A MAGNETIC MEDIUM - A system according to one embodiment includes a processor; logic in the processor and/or a memory configured to determine a furthest physical position on a magnetic medium that unobscured data has been written to; and logic configured to store an indicator of the furthest physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. A system according to another embodiment includes a processor; logic in the processor and/or a memory configured to receive an instruction to obscure data on a magnetic medium; logic configured to read an indicator of a furthest physical position on the magnetic medium that unobscured data has been written to; and logic configured to cause obscuring of the unobscured data on the magnetic medium, and terminating the obscuring upon reaching the physical position in the indicator. | 01-23-2014 |
20150032953 | CONFIGURATION OF A PHYSICAL CONTROL UNIT TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE LOGICALCONTROL UNITS FOR DIFFERENT TAPE DRIVE TYPES IN A MAINFRAME NATIVE TAPE ATTACHMENT STORAGE SYSTEM - Method embodiments for facilitating configuration of a physical control unit to support multiple logical control units are provided. Each logical control unit supports communication with a single tape drive model type up to a maximum number of drives. A customer obtains a number N of logical control units through purchase, lease or other legitimate avenues. Based on the number of tape drive model types L and the number of tape drives for each type Q | 01-29-2015 |
20150187383 | MONITORING OF RESIDUAL ENCRYPTED DATA TO IMPROVE ERASE PERFORMANCE ON A MAGNETIC MEDIUM - In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor, the logic being configured to: determine a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of an encrypted data set; store an indicator of the physical position on the magnetic medium and/or a memory coupled thereto; and cause obscuring of an unencrypted data set positioned after the physical position without overwriting the encrypted data set. In another embodiment, a computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium and program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions readable and/or executable by the processor to cause the processor to: read an indicator of a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of an encrypted data set; and cause obscuring of an unencrypted data set positioned after the physical position without overwriting the encrypted data set. | 07-02-2015 |
20150261680 | MANAGING A CACHE IN A MULTI-NODE VIRTUAL TAPE CONTROLLER - A method according to one embodiment includes outputting a first alert when a cache free space size is less than a first threshold and entering into a warning state, and outputting a second alert when the cache free space size is less than a second threshold and entering into a critical state. At least one scratch volume is deleted when in the critical state, the scratch volume chosen based on at least one of: a length of time the scratch volume has been designated scratch, a priority level of the information stored on the scratch volume, and a scratch delay value associated with the scratch volume. | 09-17-2015 |
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20120021668 | Wearable, Combined Garment and Mastectomy Prosthesis - Post-operative medical prosthetic devices, more particularly a combined garment and prosthesis that is useful for female patients having major chest trauma, including post-op mastectomy, burn, heart and lung surgery, and for patients having severe chest skin sensitivity, including skin and sub-dermal post-op surgical exposed tissue, healing scars, gangrenosis, chemotherapy and the like. The inventive garment/prosthesis includes an undergarment comprising a uniquely designed upper-half-bra having a special pocket for an insertable/removable upper-half-breast prosthesis that only contacts the upper portion of the chest, well above areas of surgical trauma. This provides a cantilever, permitting over-garments to drape free from contact with the chest and stomach exterior surfaces. In a second embodiment, the inventive garment/prosthesis is integrated with an over-garment, including by way of example: fashionable dresses, blouses, camisoles, tailored shirts, gowns, loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear, caftans, formal attire, career wear, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
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20140057648 | PASSIVE DYNAMIC GEOFENCING FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Systems and methods for passive dynamic geofencing on a mobile device are discussed. For example, a method for passive dynamic geofencing can include operations such as monitoring a first parent geofence and a first plurality of child geofences; detecting crossing a boundary of the first parent geofence into a second parent geofence; loading the second parent geofence and a second plurality of child geofences encompassed by the second parent geofence; and monitoring the second parent geofence and the second plurality of child geofences. | 02-27-2014 |
20140066101 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATOINS BASED ON LOCATION - Methods and systems for automatically configuring mobile device applications based on location are described. In an example, methods and systems for enabling contextual in-store experience modification on a mobile device can include capabilities for altering the functionality of a mobile application based at least in part on the location of the mobile device. For example, a mobile shopping application can be configured to perform different functions depending upon the type of retail location the mobile device is currently in. Additionally, the mobile application can be configured to enable different functions between a retail location and a user's residence, among other locations. | 03-06-2014 |
20140132564 | KEY INPUT USING AN ACTIVE PIXEL CAMERA - In an example embodiment, an active pixel sensor on a user device is utilized to capture graphical user interface navigation related movements by a user. Areas of low luminance can be identified and movements or alterations in the areas of low luminance can be translated into navigation commands fed to an application running on the user device. | 05-15-2014 |
20140144979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING A RETAIL LOCATION - A method and a system are disclosed for generating a recommendation of a retail location on a network-based system. For example, a system may obtain a retail location definition associated with a geographic location. The geographic location may represent the retail location. The system then builds a scan event model from product scan messages received from a plurality of scanning devices located within the geographic location. The scan event model may include one or more scan events each being associated with a product definition and the retail location definition. Next, a recommendation query from the search device is received by the system. The recommendation query may include a product identifier and a query location. The system may generate a recommendation of the retail location based on determining that the product identifier and the query location match the one or more scan events of the scan event model. | 05-29-2014 |
20140355881 | EVALUATING IMAGE SHARPNESS - A system may be configured to calculate and use image sharpness results. In some example embodiments, a content-aware image sharpness evaluation scheme is implemented by the system to calculate the degree of sharpness or blur of photographs taken of objects of interest. In certain example embodiments, a calculated sharpness score from the image sharpness evaluation scheme is converted into a score that is meaningful relative to other photographs of the same category as the object depicted in the photograph. In various example embodiments, a mobile-based assistant is configured to provide instant (or near instant) feedback to users uploading photographs using a mobile device. In alternative example embodiments, a web-based assistant is configured to provide instant (or near instant) feedback to users uploading one or more photographs simultaneously to an electronic commerce or marketplace website. | 12-04-2014 |
20150106229 | LOCAL BUYER AND SELLER CONNECTION PLATFORM - A system and method for a local buyer and seller connection platform are described. An item listed by a seller of an online marketplace is compared with a list of desired items identified by a buyer. A determination of whether a geographic location of the seller is within a buyer geofence and whether a geographic location of the buyer is within a seller geofence is performed. The buyer is provided with an option to purchase the item and pick up the item from the seller when the item listed by the seller matches a desired item identified by the buyer and when the geographic location of the seller is within the buyer geofence and the geographic location of the buyer is within the seller geofence. Geographic boundary parameters for the seller geofence and the buyer geofence are stored in a storage device. | 04-16-2015 |
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20150058941 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION-BASED DEVICE SECURITY - A device may collect environmental information surrounding the device. Based on the collected environmental information, the device may automatically identify a potentially secured location that has lower security risk. When a potentially secured location is identified, the device may prompt the user to setup a security profile having reduced security requirement for the secured location. The device may store and associate the security profile with the secured location. The device may activate the security profile with reduced security requirement when the device is in the secured area. Further, the security profile may require that certain features of the device be disabled when the device is in the secured location. | 02-26-2015 |
20150067116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION-BASED WEB COOKIES - A communication device may have a set of web cookies designated for a specific location. When the communication device enters the specific location, the set of web cookies, which are designated for the specific location, may be used to customize a web page displayed at the communication device. When the communication device exits the specific location, the set of web cookies, which are designated for the specific location, may be inactivated. Different sets of web cookies may be designated for different locations. For example, a set of web cookies may be designated for home and another set of web cookies may be designated for work. The communication device may activate an appropriate set of web cookies based on the location of the communication device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150106230 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING A RETAIL LOCATION - A method and a system are disclosed for generating a recommendation of a retail location on a network-based system. For example, a system may obtain a retail location definition associated with a geographic location. The geographic location may represent the retail location. The system then builds a scan event model from product scan messages received from a plurality of scanning devices located within the geographic location. The scan event model may include one or more scan events each being associated with a product definition and the retail location definition. Next, a recommendation query from the search device is received by the system. The recommendation query may include a product identifier and a query location. The system may generate a recommendation of the retail location based on determining that the product identifier and the query location match the one or more scan events of the scan event model. | 04-16-2015 |
20150378938 | WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH EXPANDABLE LINK CAPABILITIES - A wearable computer system comprising one or more processors, memory, and an attachment accessory is disclosed. The wearable computer system that includes one or more removable link components, the attachment accessory operatively to secure the system to the person of a user, the wearable computer system being configured such that the removable link components can be added to or removed from the attachment band and the capabilities of the wearable computer system change as components are added or removed. | 12-31-2015 |
20160036799 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION-BASED DEVICE SECURITY - A device may collect environmental information surrounding the device. Based on the collected environmental information, the device may automatically identify a potentially secured location that has lower security risk. When a potentially secured location is identified, the device may prompt the user to setup a security profile having reduced security requirement for the secured location. The device may store and associate the security profile with the secured location. The device may activate the security profile with reduced security requirement when the device is in the secured area. Further, the security profile may require that certain features of the device be disabled when the device is in the secured location. | 02-04-2016 |
20160048177 | KEY INPUT USING AN ACTIVE PIXEL CAMERA - In an example embodiment, an active pixel sensor on a user device is utilized to capture graphical user interface navigation related movements by a user. Areas of low luminance can be identified and movements or alterations in the areas of low luminance can be translated into navigation commands fed to an application running on the user device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160098774 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING A RETAIL LOCATION - A method and a system are disclosed for generating a recommendation of a retail location on a network-based system. For example, a system may obtain a retail location definition associated with a geographic location. The geographic location may represent the retail location. The system then builds a scan event model from product scan messages received from a plurality of scanning devices located within the geographic location. The scan event model may include one or more scan events each being associated with a product definition and the retail location definition. Next, a recommendation query from the search device is received by the system. The recommendation query may include a product identifier and a query location. The system may generate a recommendation of the retail location based on determining that the product identifier and the query location match the one or more scan events of the scan event model. | 04-07-2016 |
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20150077244 | Emergency Auto-Notification - According to an embodiment, methods and systems can provide emergency auto-notification. Thus, in the event of an emergency, such as a predefined emergency, one or more people can be notified of a user's condition, needs, environment, and location, for example. The people to be notified can be predetermined, such as during a set up procedure. The people to be notified can be notified by text messaging, email, vice, voice mail, or any other method. The notification can be triggered by any desired criteria. For example, the notification can be triggered by the user's condition, location, or environment. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088741 | Spending Delegation - Methods and systems are provided for delegating spending from a user device, such as a parent's smart telephone, to another device, such as a child's smart telephone. In this manner, the owner of the other device, e.g., the child, can be allowed to purchase products. Restrictions can be placed upon the spending ability of the other device. For example, in order for the spending to be done, the other device can be required to be within a certain distance of the user device. Thus, purchases by the owner of the other device, e.g., the child, can be supervised. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120181086 | Drill Cuttings Methods and Systems - Systems and techniques, including a circle feeder, for the handling of drill cuttings, providing surge storage, rig buffer storage and wet and dry cuttings blending, including temporary storage of drill cuttings, optimizing storage capacity and the efficient and regulated movement of stored cuttings to a discharge port out of the hopper. Systems and techniques, maximize available space, provide optimized surge storage to optimize the use of downstream DPCS (and other transportation devices), provide optimized rig based storage and discharge, minimize or eliminate the occurrence of ratholing, bridging, degradation, segregation, and dehydration within the hopper, control and regulate the flow of cuttings from the hopper to the discharge port from the hopper, and provide metered discharge from the hopper storage, particularly when one hopper is discharging wet cuttings and a second hopper is discharging dry cuttings, and it is desirable to blend the wet and dry cuttings after such metered discharge. | 07-19-2012 |
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20090317161 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 12-24-2009 |
20110273860 | PRINTER MOBILITY AND SCALABILITY - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device. | 11-10-2011 |
20110274476 | LABEL PEELING, UNIVERSAL PRINTHEADS AND RELATED METHODS - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. | 11-10-2011 |
20110285765 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-24-2011 |
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20130336699 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 12-19-2013 |
20140327927 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-06-2014 |
20150077498 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 03-19-2015 |
20160075156 | Printer Mobility and Scalability - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes a housing including a base portion and a defining portion, wherein the base portion includes a battery receptacle; a removable battery cover; and a belt clip receptacle configured to receive a removable belt clip, wherein the removable battery cover is to secure a belt clip in the belt clip receptacle when the removable battery cover is mated with the battery receptacle. | 03-17-2016 |
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20090215876 | Mitotic Progression Genes and Methods of Modulating Mitosis - The invention features methods of identifying candidate therapeutic compounds for the treatment of proliferative disorder. The invention also features methods for treating a proliferative disorder. | 08-27-2009 |
20120309020 | LYSYL OXIDASE-LIKE 2 ASSAY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides an assay to detect and/or quantify circulating lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2) polypeptides in an individual. The assay is useful in diagnostic and prognostic applications, which are also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
20140120102 | THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS RELATED TO LYSYL OXIDASE-LIKE 2 (LOXL2) - Provided are therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic methods for disease, including diseases associated with fibrosis and cancer using agents that bind to, inhibit, and/or detect lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2), and agents, compositions, kits, assay systems, and devices for use with such methods. | 05-01-2014 |
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20080203633 | Linear filament compression and torsion spring - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 08-28-2008 |
20090314890 | COLLAPSIBLE SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY (SMA) NOSE CONES FOR AIR VEHICLES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A nose cone formed from a shape memory alloy (SMA) having a recoverable strain of at least 2% collapses about the dome for storage, deploys at launch to protect the sensor dome and reduce drag during atmospheric flight and is shed to allow sensing for terminal maneuvers. The SMA is shape-set at elevated temperatures in its Austenite phase with a memorized shape having a radius of curvature greater than that of the sensor dome to reduce aerodynamic drag. The temperature is reduced and the SMA collapsed to conform to the curvature of the sensor dome within the recoverable strain for storage. A first mechanism is configured to return the collapsed SMA to its memorized shape at launch or prior to going supersonic. In one embodiment, the SMA is stored below its Martensite finish temperature in a temperature-induced Martensite phase in which case the mechanism heats the SMA above the Austenite finish temperature to return the material to its memorized shape. In another embodiment, the SMA is stored above its Austenite finish temperature in which case collapsing the SMA places the material in a strain-induced Martensite phase. The mechanism holds the collapsed SMA in place and the releases the stored energy allowing the SMA to return to the memorized shape. | 12-24-2009 |
20100139264 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY SEPARATING APPARATUSES - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In an embodiment, a separating apparatus is provided that comprises a pre-strained member formed from a shape memory alloy that is configured to separate upon application of heat. | 06-10-2010 |
20110163487 | LINEAR FILAMENT COMPRESSION AND TORSION SPRING - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 07-07-2011 |
20110232278 | SHAPE MEMORY STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A shape memory stored energy assembly includes a projectile housing having a projectile lumen. A projectile is within the projectile lumen and the projectile is movable relative to the projectile housing. A shape memory actuator is coupled between the projectile anchored end and the projectile housing. The shape memory actuator is configured to transition from a strained energy stored configuration to a fractured kinetic delivery configuration at a specified temperature range to propel the projectile through the projectile lumen. A method includes storing energy in a shape memory actuator coupled with a projectile. The stored energy in the shape memory actuator is released and propels the projectile. Releasing the stored energy includes heating the shape memory actuator, tensioning the shape memory actuator, and fracturing the tensioned shape memory actuator at a fracture locus to propel the projectile away from the fracture locus. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232562 | SHAPE MEMORY THERMAL SENSORS - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In one embodiment, a thermal sensor assembly includes a shape memory substrate anchored within an isolation housing and braced between first and second anchors. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained configuration to the fractured configuration at a specified temperature range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at the specified temperature. In another embodiment, a fracture indicator is coupled with the shape memory substrate, and the fracture indicator is configured to indicate the fractured configuration corresponding to meeting or exceeding of the specified temperature. In one example, the specified temperature range includes a range of temperatures or a single temperature. | 09-29-2011 |
20110234362 | SHAPE MEMORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS - A shape memory circuit breaker includes a shape memory substrate having first and second opposed substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from a strained conductive configuration to a fractured non-conductive configuration. An isolation housing is coupled with the shape memory substrate. The isolation housing includes first and second anchors coupled near the first and second substrate ends. A brace extends between the first and second anchors, and the brace statically positions the first and second anchors and the respective first and second substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained conductive configuration to the fractured non-conductive configuration at or above a specified temperature range corresponding to a specified overload current range or voltage range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at or above the specified temperature range resulting in an open circuit. | 09-29-2011 |
20140102090 | HEAT-ACTUATED RELEASE MECHANISM - A release mechanism passively releases a mechanically coupling as a result of a temperature rise. The release mechanism includes a breakable element, such as a shape memory alloy (SMA) element, that is configured to break when the element is heated to a predetermined temperature. The breakage of the breakable element releases a mechanical coupling, such as a coupling holding a lid onto a container. The release mechanism may be part of a handle or other device to close the container. The release mechanism may have a mechanical load on it prior to release, a load that in part passes through the breakable element. Most of the load may pass through one or more other members of the release mechanism, providing the force for separation after the release mechanism is triggered. The release mechanism may be used to provide a passive way of releasing a mechanical coupling in response to heating. | 04-17-2014 |
20140306473 | ROBOTIC GRABBER AND METHOD OF USE - A robotic finger includes a shape-memory alloy and a shape-memory polymer connected to and adjacent to the shape-memory alloy. Heating the shape-memory polymer causes it to soften, heating the shape-memory alloy causes the alloy to bend in the direction of the shape-memory polymer to press the shape-memory polymer against an object to be grasped, and cooling the shape-memory polymer causes it to stiffen and to retain its shape. An opposing member is positioned to cooperate with the finger to grasp an object positioned between the finger and the opposing member. A selectively controllable heat source is capable of applying heat to the finger. | 10-16-2014 |
20150084353 | PASSIVE SAFETY MECHANISM UTILIZING SELF-FRACTURING SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL - A system includes a structure having a first structural element and a second structural element. The system also includes a latch configured to releasably secure the first structural element to the second structural element. The latch includes first and second portions. The latch also includes a ball lock configured to hold the first and second portions of the latch together when the ball lock is engaged. The ball lock is also configured to allow the first and second portions of the latch to separate when the ball lock is disengaged. The latch further includes a shape memory material member configured to fracture when exposed to an elevated temperature and thereby disengage the ball lock. The shape memory material member could include an elongated structure that is configured to decrease in length when exposed to the elevated temperature. The elongated structure could have at least one notch. | 03-26-2015 |
20150108268 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY MICRO-AERO CONTROL SURFACES - A control system for a missile includes a plurality of control surfaces that can be arrayed across a surface of the missile body, and a controller connected to the control surfaces to selectively move the control surfaces between an aerodynamic stowed position where the control surfaces conform to the surface of the body, and a deployed control position removed from the aerodynamic stowed position where the control surfaces extend from the surface of the body to interact with airflow over the body. The control surfaces are made of a material that includes a shape-memory alloy. Heating the control surfaces causes the shape-memory alloy to move the control surfaces from the aerodynamic stowed position to the deployed control position. By selectively extending and retracting the control surfaces, the control system provides the ability to control the missile's direction of travel or to reduce roll about a longitudinal axis of the body. | 04-23-2015 |
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20120198760 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING DISTILLATE FUELS FROM BIOMASS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C | 08-09-2012 |
20130131411 | DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product. | 05-23-2013 |
20130261361 | DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263498 | Production of Distillate Fuels from Biomass-Derived Polyoxygenates - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C | 10-10-2013 |
20150133705 | DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product. | 05-14-2015 |
20150183694 | DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product. | 07-02-2015 |
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20090039705 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A self-contained conveyable power unit for producing 12V/24V, 110V AC, and 220V AC electricity at a desired location independent of external power sources integrates within one weather-resistant molded nonmetallic material based housing a power generating device of a selectable combination of a renewable energy type (e.g., solar), power management devices, power storage devices and management reporting devices. Additional optional power generating devices, renewable or of traditional fuel type, can be contained within or coupled to the housing. The system includes devices or an array of devices contained within the housing for the storage of electrical power. A device for power management is contained within the housing as is networking equipment of wireless or wired type for remote system observation and reporting. The system and housing are modular and configured to produce power using any combination of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The conveyable power unit may provide easy access to different types of power outputs and inputs and be coupled with like appliances in a ‘daisy chain’ or network of power. Given its molded composite material construction and scaleable design, the appliance may be readily fabricated in a variety of sizes for varied applications. Further, the molded housing of composite material construction is designed for resistance to the elements, light weight and strength. | 02-12-2009 |
20110101782 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A deployable power supply system is provided. A primary casing and a moveable panel includes a first side section, a second side section, a front side, and a rear side, the moveable panel having a top panel forming a top portion of said housing. The first side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a first upper portion and the second side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a second upper portion. The first upper portion and the second upper portion extend beyond the top portion of the housing to form a cavity therebetween, the top panel being disposed within said cavity. | 05-05-2011 |