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20100192138 | Methods And Apparatus For Local Memory Compaction - Methods, apparatus and computer software product for local memory compaction are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a processor in connection with a memory compaction module identifies inefficiencies in array references contained within in received source code, allocates a local array and maps the data from the inefficient array reference to the local array in a manner which improves the memory size requirements for storing and accessing the data. In another embodiment, a computer software product implementing a local memory compaction module is provided. In a further embodiment a computing apparatus is provided. The computing apparatus is configured to improve the efficiency of data storage in array references. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 07-29-2010 |
20100218196 | SYSTEM, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAM OPTIMIZATION FOR MULTI-THREADED PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURES - Methods, apparatus and computer software product for source code optimization are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a first custom computing apparatus is used to optimize the execution of source code on a second computing apparatus. In this embodiment, the first custom computing apparatus contains a memory, a storage medium and at least one processor with at least one multi-stage execution unit. The second computing apparatus contains at least two multi-stage execution units that allow for parallel execution of tasks. The first custom computing apparatus optimizes the code for parallelism, locality of operations and contiguity of memory accesses on the second computing apparatus. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 08-26-2010 |
20140165047 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TRANSFER OPTIMIZATION - Methods, apparatus and computer software product for optimization of data transfer between two memories includes determining access to master data stored in one memory and/or to local data stored in another memory such that either or both of the size of total data transferred and the number of data transfers required to transfer the total data can be minimized. The master and/or local accesses are based on, at least in part, respective structures of the master and local data. | 06-12-2014 |
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20100274180 | Digital syringe with compensation control - A syringe for performing a medical procedure includes a pressure sensor, a volume sensor, and a compensation circuit. The volume sensor measures a volume of a flowable material that is dispensed from the syringe, the pressure sensor measures a pressure being applied to the flowable material, and the compensation circuit calculates a delivered volume of the flowable material by accounting for system compliance (expansion) as the pressure is increased. By compensating for system compliance in this manner, a syringe can be used in high pressure procedures while still providing accurately controllable material delivery. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274255 | Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer - A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle. | 10-28-2010 |
20110288523 | Digital Syringe With Compensation Control - A syringe for performing a medical procedure includes a pressure sensor, a volume sensor, and a compensation circuit. The volume sensor measures a volume of a flowable material that is dispensed from the syringe, the pressure sensor measures a pressure being applied to the flowable material, and the compensation circuit calculates a delivered volume of the flowable material by accounting for system compliance (expansion) as the pressure is increased. By compensating for system compliance in this manner, a syringe can be used in high pressure procedures while still providing accurately controllable material delivery. | 11-24-2011 |
20140309647 | Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer - A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle. | 10-16-2014 |
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20110097328 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING THE ACTIVITY OF INHIBITORY RNA - The invention provides methods for increasing the activity of an inhibitory RNA (RNAi) in a subject requiring administering one or more poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors and/or one or more PARG activators to the subject. The invention also provides methods for increasing the activity of an inhibitory RNA in a cell or cell population requiring contacting a cell or cell population with one or more PARP inhibitors and/or one or more PARG activators. The invention further provides compositions and kits containing one or more PARP inhibitors and/or one or more PARG activators. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097329 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER AND MODULATING STRESS GRANULE FORMATION - The invention provides methods for treating or decreasing the likelihood of developing a stress-granule related disorder and/or cancer by administering one or more poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, one or more PARP activators, one or more poly-ADP-ribose glycosylase (PARG) activators, and/or one or more poly-ADP-ribose glycohydrolase ARH3 activators. The invention also provides corresponding methods of decreasing stress granule formation and/or proliferation in a cell or a population of cells. The invention further provides methods of increasing the number of stress granules and proliferation in a cell or a population of cells by administering one or more PARP activators, one or more PARP inhibitors, one or more PARG inhibitors, and/or one or more ARH3 inhibitors. The invention also provides methods for screening for agents for treating or decreasing the likelihood of developing a stress granule-related disorder or cancer, and methods for determining the propensity for developing a stress granule-related disorder or cancer, as well as compositions and kits containing one or more PARP inhibitors, one or more PARP activators, one or more PARG activators, and one or more ARH3 activators. | 04-28-2011 |
20130156776 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER AND MODULATING STRESS GRANULE FORMATION - The invention provides methods for treating or decreasing the likelihood of developing a stress-granule related disorder and/or cancer by administering one or more poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, one or more PARP activators, one or more poly-ADP-ribose glycosylase (PARG) activators, and/or one or more poly-ADP-ribose glycohydrolase ARH3 activators. The invention also provides corresponding methods of decreasing stress granule formation and/or proliferation in a cell or a population of cells. The invention further provides methods of increasing the number of stress granules and proliferation in a cell or a population of cells by administering one or more PARP activators, one or more PARP inhibitors, one or more PARG inhibitors, and/or one or more ARH3 inhibitors. The invention also provides methods for screening for agents for treating or decreasing the likelihood of developing a stress granule-related disorder or cancer, and methods for determining the propensity for developing a stress granule-related disorder or cancer, as well as compositions and kits containing one or more PARP inhibitors, one or more PARP activators, one or more PARG activators, and one or more ARH3 activators. | 06-20-2013 |
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20100114672 | Employee Talent Review Management Module - Systems for reviewing talent of a number of employees of an organization are described herein. In one of several embodiments, a talent review module comprises a mechanism for gathering information from one or more sources within an organization. In particular, the information is related to talent characteristics of one or more employees of the organization. The talent review module in this embodiment also include a mechanism for graphically displaying one or more of the talent characteristics of the one or more employees. | 05-06-2010 |
20120310711 | SYSTEM USING FEEDBACK COMMENTS LINKED TO PERFORMANCE DOCUMENT CONTENT - A system and method for facilitating controlling locations or associations of displayed content in a user interface. An example method includes displaying a first type of information; providing a first user option to select a portion of the first type of information; providing a second user option to associate selected information with one or more information categories; and displaying an instance of the selected information in association with the one or more information categories. In a specific embodiment, the user interface displays content pertaining to a performance evaluation document, which is associated with one or more enterprise employees. The first type of information includes feedback comments associated with a performance of the one or more enterprise employees. | 12-06-2012 |
20130311396 | JOB-BASED SUCCESSION PLANS AND A HIERARCHICAL VIEW OF THE SUCCESSION PLAN - A system and method for facilitating succession management in an organization, such as an enterprise. The example method includes displaying, at a first level of a hierarchy, a first representation of a position and any incumbent assigned to the position, and illustrating, at a second level of a hierarchy, one or more second representations of one or more candidate successors to the position. The one or more candidate successors are grouped according to an indication of readiness associated with each of the one or more candidate successors. In a specific embodiment, a user option enables changing an indication of readiness assigned to a candidate successor by repositioning the candidate successor into a different readiness group within the hierarchy. Displayed data supporting candidate-readiness determinations includes data pertaining to performance history, experience, qualifications, or talent rating associated with each candidate successor. | 11-21-2013 |
20140059495 | TALENT PROFILE INFOGRAPHIC - A system and method for example method for displaying enterprise data via a user interface display. An example method includes providing a first user option to select enterprise data to be displayed, yielding selected data in response thereto; employing a capsule to present a visualization or infographic characterizing at least a portion of the selected data; and providing a second user option to flip or rotate the capsule, thereby displaying additional enterprise data that is related to or representative of the selected data or portion thereof. In a specific embodiment, the first user option includes a slider bar that enables a user to specify a time frame to filter the enterprise data. | 02-27-2014 |
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20100052613 | CHARGER WITH AUDIO PLAY-THROUGH - A battery charger having an integral cable management means is adapted to receive power from a vehicle electrical system and provide power to a portable personal electronic device, for recharging the portable personal electronic device battery while allowing the audio and/or video output of the device to simultaneously be provided for listening or viewing by the user. | 03-04-2010 |
20100056073 | IN-CABLE FM TUNER-TRANSMITTER CONNECTOR - A connecting cable with a built-in FM tuner and transmitter for connecting a portable entertainment device with an external entertainment system for wireless playback from the device to the system over preset frequencies, and which the user can operate without needing to look at the apparatus in order to select a different FM frequency for playback operation if the need arises. | 03-04-2010 |
20110051979 | Headphone Ear Tips with Sound Conduit Mounting Structure - An ear tip comprised of two or more contiguous materials, in combination with sound conduit structure comprised of one or more rigid materials, wherein the ear tip mounts upon said sound conduit structure. | 03-03-2011 |
20120269374 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING HEADPHONES - This invention provides continuously adjustable headphones that utilize a ball and socket hinge arrangement that allows the ear cup shell portion of the headphone to rotate in any direction, allowing the speaker housing to articulate about the ball joint in any directional plane to provide comfort and superior acoustic performance. | 10-25-2012 |
20130114816 | Audio Coupling System - A device for the sharing audio signals. A pair of headphones includes circuitry for connecting to an audio signal input, as is typical, but also for connecting to an audio signal output. The audio output allows a plurality of personal listening devices, for example headphones, to be linked together allowing a plurality of listeners to listen to the same audio signal, yet maintain the utility provided by a headphone listening system | 05-09-2013 |
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20090046572 | Shared protection method and apparatus for reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (roadm) based mesh networks - Example embodiments of a method and corresponding apparatus for sharing protection resources in a reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) based mesh network are presented. The use of dedicated 1+1 methodologies for protection in a mesh network is reliable, but requires a large amount of equipment redundancy, as well as a large associated cost. According to the embodiments of the present method and apparatus, the total number of protection transponders needed to support single failures in a mesh network is reduced by implementing a preconfigured protection cycle (p-cycle) in the mesh network and configuring nodes along the p-cycle to share protection transponders. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present method and apparatus allow for reliable protection against single failures while lessening the amount of equipment redundancy and reducing the associated cost. | 02-19-2009 |
20100040366 | Method and apparatus for displaying and identifying available wavelength paths across a network - Due to demand for more network bandwidth, a need for multi-user optical network topologies has, and will continue to, increase. A method or corresponding apparatus in embodiments of the present invention provide for an availability determination tool for determining and displaying wavelength and subrate availabilities within a network. Benefits of embodiments of a tool include allowing a user to identify the availability and capacity of any wavelength on any network, via an interactive graphical user interface, such as by using three-dimensional representations. In one embodiment, the disclosed availability determination tool allows users to locate and view any combination of available wavelengths between nodes in an optical network topology, and generate graphical and tabular reports of the availability in order to maintain an efficient and organized method or apparatus for determining and controlling wavelengths in a network. Consequently, service providers using the tool can keep performance rates high and costs low. | 02-18-2010 |
20100232784 | DUAL FAULT TOLERANT OPTICAL NETWORKING WITH FAST PROTECTION PERFORMANCE - Optical networks occasionally experience a fault along a communications path. Service providers prefer to have an alternative communications path available to enable users to still communicate in a seamless manner. Accordingly, a method and corresponding apparatus for providing path protection for dedicated paths in an optical network is provided. | 09-16-2010 |
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20090280121 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 11-12-2009 |
20100266600 | METHODS OF USING IL-31 ANTAGONISTS IN DISEASES MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE T CELLS - The present invention relates to predicting therapeutic response of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cells in atopic dermatitis. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 10-21-2010 |
20110212093 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 09-01-2011 |
20130177563 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 07-11-2013 |
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20100121434 | Medical Devices and Delivery Systems for Delivering Medical Devices - Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system. | 05-13-2010 |
20100204560 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A tissue electrode assembly includes a membrane configured to form an expandable, conformable body that is deployable in a patient. The assembly further includes a flexible circuit positioned on a surface of the membrane and comprising at least one base substrate layer, at least one insulating layer and at least one planar conducting layer. An electrically-conductive electrode covers at least a portion of the flexible circuit and a portion of the surface of the membrane not covered by the flexible circuit, wherein the electrically-conductive electrode is foldable upon itself with the membrane to a delivery conformation having a diameter suitable for minimally-invasive delivery of the assembly to the patient. | 08-12-2010 |
20100280495 | Medical Devices and Delivery Systems for Delivering Medical Devices - Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system. | 11-04-2010 |
20100331776 | Steerable Medical Delivery Devices and Methods of Use - Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use. | 12-30-2010 |
20120071870 | Low Profile Electrode Assembly - A tissue electrode assembly includes a membrane configured to form an expandable, conformable body that is deployable in a patient. The assembly further includes a flexible circuit positioned on a surface of the membrane and comprising at least one base substrate layer, at least one insulating layer and at least one planar conducting layer. An electrically-conductive electrode covers at least a portion of the flexible circuit and a portion of the surface of the membrane not covered by the flexible circuit, wherein the electrically-conductive electrode is foldable upon itself with the membrane to a delivery conformation having a diameter suitable for minimally-invasive delivery of the assembly to the patient. | 03-22-2012 |
20130018457 | Coupling System for Medical Devices - Techniques are described for delivering a replacement valve to a target location in a patient. In one example, a medical device system includes an implantable medical device comprising an expandable anchor, a locking member engaged to a first end of the anchor, two posts configured to engage the locking member, each of the posts being engaged to a portion of the anchor, each post defining a hole at a distal end of the post, and a fastening element extending through each hole of a respective post and being engaged to a second end of the anchor, where, in a locked configuration, the posts are secured to the locking member. | 01-17-2013 |
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20090230314 | GAMMA SOURCE FOR ACTIVE INTERROGATION - A cylindrical gamma generator includes a coaxial RF-driven plasma ion source and target. A hydrogen plasma is produced by RF excitation in a cylindrical plasma ion generator using an RF antenna. A cylindrical gamma generating target is coaxial with the ion generator, separated by plasma and extraction electrodes which has many openings. The plasma generator emanates ions radially over 360° and the cylindrical target is thus irradiated by ions over its entire circumference. The plasma generator and target may be as long as desired. | 09-17-2009 |
20090262881 | Cylindrical Neutron Generator - A cylindrical neutron generator is formed with a coaxial RF-driven plasma ion source and target. A deuterium (or deuterium and tritium) plasma is produced by RF excitation in a cylindrical plasma ion generator using an RF antenna. A cylindrical neutron generating target is coaxial with the ion generator, separated by plasma and extraction electrodes which contain many slots. The plasma generator emanates ions radially over 360° and the cylindrical target is thus irradiated by ions over its entire circumference. The plasma generator and target may be as long as desired. The plasma generator may be in the center and the neutron target on the outside, or the plasma generator may be on the outside and the target on the inside. In a nested configuration, several concentric targets and plasma generating regions are nested to increase the neutron flux. | 10-22-2009 |
20100025573 | 5 NS OR LESS NEUTRON AND GAMMA PULSE GENERATOR - A fast nuclear particle generator is described, useful for highly penetrating particle beam inspection equipment, that is capable of generating pulses of 5 ns or less, which pulses may comprise neutrons of various energies, gammas of various energies, or a mixture of neutron and gammas of various energies. The nuclear particle generator includes means for decelerating an incident swept beam so that nuclear particles are generated only during that small time interval that a beam strikes a target. This eliminates spurious background nuclear particle generation, and decreases beam dump cooling requirements. | 02-04-2010 |
20100172458 | GAMMA SOURCE FOR ACTIVE INTERROGATION - A cylindrical gamma generator includes a coaxial RF-driven plasma ion source and target. A hydrogen plasma is produced by RF excitation in a cylindrical plasma ion generator using an RF antenna. A cylindrical gamma generating target is coaxial with the ion generator, separated by plasma and extraction electrodes which has many openings. The plasma generator emanates ions radially over 360° and the cylindrical target is thus irradiated by ions over its entire circumference. The plasma generator and target may be as long as desired. | 07-08-2010 |
20110096885 | PLASMA DRIVEN NEUTRON/GAMMA GENERATOR - An apparatus for the generation of neutron/gamma rays is described including a chamber which defines an ion source, said apparatus including an RF antenna positioned outside of or within the chamber. Positioned within the chamber is a target material. One or more sets of confining magnets are also provided to create a cross B magnetic field directly above the target. To generate neutrons/gamma rays, the appropriate source gas is first introduced into the chamber, the RF antenna energized and a plasma formed. A series of high voltage pulses are then applied to the target. A plasma sheath, which serves as an accelerating gap, is formed upon application of the high voltage pulse to the target. Depending upon the selected combination of source gas and target material, either neutrons or gamma rays are generated, which may be used for cargo inspection, and the like. | 04-28-2011 |
20120213319 | Fast Pulsed Neutron Generator - An apparatus and method for fast pulsing of a neutron generator is described in which a series of electrodes are used to first extract deuterium or tritium ions from a plasma contained within an ion source, and then either accelerate or stop the flow of ions to the source, depending upon the voltage potential applied to the downstream electrodes. In one embodiment, the extraction/gating system comprises 3 electrodes, a first extraction electrode which is maintained at the same positive potential as the ion sources, a second electrode maintained at a lower potential to extract ions from the source, and a third electrode which depending on the operational mode is maintained either at the same potential as the second electrode (for beam passage) or at a potential higher than that of the first electrode (for beam blockage). | 08-23-2012 |
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20090202608 | Devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of multiple beneficial agents - The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention. | 08-13-2009 |
20120208755 | Compositions, Devices and Methods of Use Thereof for the Treatment of Cancers - The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide, for the treatment of cancer is described. The GLP-1 receptor agonists are typically delivered using an implanted osmotic delivery device that provides for continuous delivery of the GLP-1 receptor agonist for at least one month. Additional beneficial agents, such as anticancer agents, can also be administered. | 08-16-2012 |
20130090287 | Devices, Formulations, and Methods for Delivery of Multiple Beneficial Agents - The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention. | 04-11-2013 |
20150057227 | COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS - The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide, for the treatment of cancer is described. The GLP-1 receptor agonists are typically delivered using an implanted osmotic delivery device that provides for continuous delivery of the GLP-1 receptor agonist for at least one month. Additional beneficial agents, such as anticancer agents, can also be administered. | 02-26-2015 |
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20080206332 | SUSTAINED RELEASE ORAL DOSAGE FORMS OF A PRODRUG OF R-BACLOFEN AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Sustained release oral dosage forms of R-baclofen and methods of treating diseases comprising orally administering such dosage forms are disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
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20130184344 | LEVODOPA PRODRUG MESYLATE HYDRATE - Crystalline (2R)-2-phenylcarbonyloxypropyl (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoate mesylate, hydrate, methods of making the hydrate, pharmaceutical compositions containing the hydrate, and methods of using the hydrate to treat diseases or disorders such as Parkinson's disease are provided. | 07-18-2013 |
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20150072004 | GABA ANALOG PRODRUG SUSTAINED RELEASE ORAL DOSAGE FORMS - Sustained release oral dosage forms of a gabapentin prodrug, 1-{[(α-isobutanoyloxyethoxy)carbonyl]aminomethyl}-1-cyclohexane acetic acid, are disclosed. The dosage forms are useful for treating or preventing diseases and disorders for which gabapentin is therapeutically effective. | 03-12-2015 |
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20110074235 | AIR COOLED ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft. | 03-31-2011 |
20120267972 | MOTOR END FRAME - An end-frame of an electro-dynamic machine includes a bearing housing defining an annular bearing cavity for rotatably supporting a rotor shaft about an axis. A support body is coupled to the bearing housing. The support body has a terminal end and a base end opposite the terminal end. The base end includes a first radial support surface having a first diameter, a second radial support surface having a second diameter, and an annular wall axially disposed between the first radial support surface and the second radial support surface. A radial extension extends radially from the support body adjacent the terminal end. A mounting member extends axially from the radial extension portion. The mounting member defines an aperture for receiving a BX fitting. | 10-25-2012 |
20130342051 | AIR COOLED ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft. | 12-26-2013 |
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20100316066 | MANAGING VIDEO ADAPTATION ALGORITHMS - Techniques are described for controlling the operation of a dynamic rate adaptation algorithm by modifying control parameters exposed by the dynamic rate adaptation algorithm. In one aspect, an apparatus comprises a rate adaptation module comprising a plurality of control parameters. The rate adaptation module monitors conditions of a network and adjusts a coding rate of a media encoder based on the network conditions and the plurality of control parameters. Each of the plurality of control parameters specifies a threshold value or a timing value that controls a response of the rate adaptation algorithm to the network conditions. The apparatus also comprises a client that receives a value for a first one of the plurality of control parameters and sets the first control parameter to the received value. | 12-16-2010 |
20110141890 | RADIO ACCESS NETWORK CONTROL OF MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DATA RATES - This disclosure enables a radio access network to control media data rates and codec parameters selected during multimedia session establishment. As the load on a radio network changes, operators desire to have the ability to control what data rate new multimedia sessions (e.g., VoIP) are to utilize, thereby allowing the operator to conduct a trade-off between voice/video quality and capacity during heavy loading periods. The multimedia communication session may be initiated with a determined guaranteed bit rate, where the guaranteed bit rate is requested, negotiated as one of several acceptable guaranteed bit rates, or based upon maximum system capacity, to take advantage of maximum data rate for the equipment in use. The session may also be initiated with a determined Quality of Service based upon either a network or user equipment installed policy. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142030 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING HIGHER-LAYER PROTOCOL MESSAGING IN AN IN-BAND MODEM - Acknowledging a source terminal data message from a destination terminal in an in-band communication system is disclosed. A first synchronization sequence followed by a low layer acknowledgement message and a second synchronization sequence followed by a high layer acknowledgement message is transmitted. | 06-16-2011 |
20110149847 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING HIGHER-LAYER PROTOCOL MESSAGING IN AN IN-BAND MODEM - Detecting an acknowledgment signal sent from a destination terminal at a source terminal in an in-band communication system is disclosed. A first synchronization sequence followed by a low layer acknowledgement message and a second synchronization sequence followed by a high layer acknowledgement message is detected. | 06-23-2011 |
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20080226073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURITY IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - Method and apparatus for secure transmissions. Each user is provided a registration key. A long-time updated broadcast key is encrypted using the registration key and provided periodically to a user. A short-time updated key is encrypted using the broadcast key. The short-time key is available with each broadcast message, wherein sufficient information to calculate the short-time key is provided in an Internet protocol header preceding the broadcast content. Broadcasts are then encrypted using the short-time key, wherein the user decrypts the broadcast message using the short-time key. | 09-18-2008 |
20090304057 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AN IN-BAND MODEM FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS OVER DIGITAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A system is provided for transmitting information through a speech codec (in-band) such as found in a wireless communication network. A modulator transforms the data into a spectrally noise-like signal based on the mapping of a shaped pulse to predetermined positions within a modulation frame, and the signal is efficiently encoded by a speech codec. A synchronization sequence provides modulation frame timing at the receiver and is detected based on analysis of a correlation peak pattern. A request/response protocol provides reliable transfer of data using message redundancy, retransmission, and/or robust modulation modes dependent on the communication channel conditions. | 12-10-2009 |
20090306970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AN IN-BAND MODEM FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS OVER DIGITAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A system is provided for transmitting information through a speech codec (in-band) such as found in a wireless communication network. A modulator transforms the data into a spectrally noise-like signal based on the mapping of a shaped pulse to predetermined positions within a modulation frame, and the signal is efficiently encoded by a speech codec. A synchronization sequence provides modulation frame timing at the receiver and is detected based on analysis of a correlation peak pattern. A request/response protocol provides reliable transfer of data using message redundancy, retransmission, and/or robust modulation modes dependent on the communication channel conditions. | 12-10-2009 |
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20100228806 | MODULAR DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY WITH OPTIONALLY USABLE, DEDICATED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MODULES OF THE CIRCUITRY - Digital signal processing (“DSP”) circuit blocks are provided that can more easily work together to perform larger (e.g., more complex and/or more arithmetically precise) DSP operations if desired. These DSP blocks may also include redundancy circuitry that facilitates stitching together multiple such blocks despite an inability to use some block (e.g., because of a circuit defect). Systolic registers may be included at various points in the DSP blocks to facilitate use of the blocks to implement systolic form, finite-impulse-response (“FIR”), digital filters. | 09-09-2010 |
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20140082035 | MODULAR DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY WITH OPTIONALLY USABLE, DEDICATED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MODULES OF THE CIRCUITRY - Digital signal processing (“DSP”) circuit blocks are provided that can more easily work together to perform larger (e.g., more complex and/or more arithmetically precise) DSP operations if desired. These DSP blocks may also include redundancy circuitry that facilitates stitching together multiple such blocks despite an inability to use some block (e.g., because of a circuit defect). Systolic registers may be included at various points in the DSP blocks to facilitate use of the blocks to implement systolic form, finite-impulse-response (“FIR”), digital filters. | 03-20-2014 |
20140175666 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE WITH STITCHED INTERPOSER - Systems, methods, and devices are provided to enable an integrated circuit device of relatively higher capacity. Such an integrated circuit device may include at least two component integrated circuits that communicate with one another. Specifically, the component integrated circuits may communicate through a “stitched silicon interposer” that is larger than a reticle limit of the lithography system used to manufacture the interposer. To achieve this larger size, the stitched silicon interposer may be composed of at least two component interposers, each sized within the reticle limit and each separated from one another by a die seal structure. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176188 | HETEROGENEOUS HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - One embodiment relates to an integrated circuit having a plurality of four-channel serial interface modules. Each of the plurality of four-channel serial interface modules includes a first physical medium attachment (PMA) channel circuit, a second PMA channel circuit adjacent to the first PMA channel circuit, a third PMA channel circuit adjacent to the second PMA channel circuit, a fourth PMA channel circuit adjacent to the third PMA channel circuit, and at least one phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit which is programmably coupled to each of the first, second, third and fourth PMA channel circuits. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
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20090210906 | VIDEO TAPE INDEXING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A video tape indexing system in which program broadcast identification information is entered into the system for use in recording the program. When the program is recorded, the system stores indexing information in an index memory. The system monitors a broadcast channel for electronic program guide information that includes titles and usually channel, date, time and length for the titles. The system matches the channel, date, time and length information from the broadcast channel with the identification information entered for the program to be recorded. The title in the broadcast channel associated with the channel, date, time and length information is then associated with the indexing information for the program. | 08-20-2009 |
20120030698 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PARENTAL CONTROL USING V-CHIP PLUS+ AND MASTER PASSWORD - A method and apparatus for exercising access control over television programs using a parental control user interface that has different functions is provided. The method requires a password to enter into a master mode for obtaining access to all the functions of the parental control user interface. Once in the master mode, the user may enter a criterion for blocking a television program from being viewed or recorded or the user can override an already blocked television program. | 02-02-2012 |
20130067507 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PARENTAL CONTROL USING V-CHIP PLUS+ AND MASTER PASSWORD - A method and apparatus for exercising access control over television programs using a parental control user interface that has different functions is provided. The method requires a password to enter into a master mode for obtaining access to all the functions of the parental control user interface. Once in the master mode, the user may enter a criterion for blocking a television program from being viewed or recorded or the user can override an already blocked television program. | 03-14-2013 |
20140196074 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PARENTAL CONTROL USING V-CHIP PLUS+ AND MASTER PASSWORD - A method and apparatus for exercising access control over television programs using a parental control user interface that has different functions is provided. The method requires a password to enter into a master mode for obtaining access to all the functions of the parental control user interface. Once in the master mode, the user may enter a criterion for blocking a television program from being viewed or recorded or the user can override an already blocked television program. | 07-10-2014 |
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20080209303 | Error Detection/Correction Method - A method for error detection and correction (EDC) includes: generating a complete EDC code in response to a data packet; distributing the complete EDC code among the data packet to create a plurality of bytes, each including a data portion from the data packet and an EDC code portion from the complete EDC code; storing the bytes in a memory module; retrieving the bytes from the memory module; forwarding the data portions of the bytes retrieved from the memory module to a requesting device; providing the data portions of the bytes retrieved from the memory module to an EDC functional block; providing the EDC code portions of the bytes retrieved from the memory module to the EDC functional block; and performing error checking and correction in the EDC functional block upon receiving the complete EDC code from the provided EDC code portions. | 08-28-2008 |
20100149874 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH DEEP N-WELL - An apparatus and method of an electrically programmable and erasable non-volatile memory cell with a deep N-well to isolate the memory cell from the substrate is disclosed. In one embodiment, a non-volatile memory apparatus includes at least one non-volatile memory cell fabricated on a P substrate, with a deep N-well located in the P substrate, while a P-well and an N-well are located in the deep N-well. The memory cell further includes a PMOS transistor located in the N-well, in which the PMOS transistor includes a PMOS gate-oxide, and an NMOS capacitor located in the P-well. The NMOS capacitor includes an N+ coupling region located in the P-well, and an NMOS gate-oxide. The memory cell further includes a floating gate comprised of a poly-silicon gate overlying the PMOS transistor and the NMOS capacitor. | 06-17-2010 |
20100238728 | Method and apparatus of operating a non-volatile DRAM - A non-volatile DRAM cell includes a pass-gate transistor and a cell capacitor. A read operation of the non-volatile cell begins by positively charging the cell capacitor. A cell capacitor of an associated dummy non-volatile DRAM cell is fully charged. The pass-gate transistor is activated and if the pass-gate transistor is erased it does not turn on and if it is programmed, it turns on. Charge is shared on the complementary pair of pre-charged bit lines connected to the non-volatile DRAM cell and its associated Dummy non-volatile DRAM cell. A sense amplifier detects the difference in to the data state stored in the pass-gate transistor. The program and erase of the non-volatile DRAM cell is accomplished Gate-induced drain-lowering (GIDL) assisted band-to-band tunneling and Fowler-Nordheim tunneling respectively. Programming or erasing a selected row of cells does not affect the data states of the cells in the unselected rows. | 09-23-2010 |
20110032766 | N-CHANNEL SONOS NON-VOLATILE MEMORY FOR EMBEDDED IN LOGIC - A system and method of an electrically programmable and erasable non-volatile memory cell fabricated using a single-poly, logic process with the addition of ONO deposition and etching is disclosed. In one embodiment, a non-volatile memory system includes at least one non-volatile memory cell consists of a SONOS transistor fabricated on a P substrate, with a deep N-well located in the P substrate, with a P-well located in the deep N-well. The memory cell further includes an access NMOS transistor, coupled to the SONOS transistor and located in the same P-well that includes an oxide only gate-dielectric. The cell can be fabricated in a modified logic process with other transistors and with their physical characteristics preserved. | 02-10-2011 |
20110258364 | CONFIGURABLE MEMORY DEVICE - A method includes forming a memory device through providing an array of non-volatile memory cells including one or more non-volatile memory cell(s) and an array of volatile memory cells including one or more volatile memory cell(s) on a substrate. The method also includes appropriately programming an address translation logic associated with the memory device through a set of registers associated therewith to enable configurable mapping of an address associated with a sector of the memory device to any memory address space location in a computing system associated with the memory device. The address translation logic is configured to enable translation of an external virtual address associated with the sector of the memory device to a physical address associated therewith. | 10-20-2011 |
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20080293551 | Multiple joint linkage device - The present invention relates to devices and methods for a joint linkage device suitable for training multi-joints in a single limb. The joint linkage device is capable of rotation at a proximal end and a distal end. The device includes a proximal end having an upper plate, a middle plate, and a lower plate, a distal plate, a side bar, a main bar, a switch mechanism, and an extended bar. In use, a torque from a motor is applied to the upper plate to provide a user with an assistance torque, a resistance torque, or a assistance/resistance torque. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294074 | Robotic training system with multi-orientation module - The present invention relates a system and method to allow users to train different joints of a limb in different planes. The rotation of the system can be driven by a motor to assist or resist the motion for training purpose. By the present invention, the user can use the device to switch training between the vertical and horizontal planes, without changing the device and any module. The system is also adjustable to meet different users' body sizes. | 11-27-2008 |
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20100251205 | SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IN AN ENTERPRISE - A business enterprise is assessed by a consultant using a computer implemented tool for practicing component business modeling techniques. The tool builds a map of components, filters the map to form a heat map and identifies collaborations. Key performance indicators are evaluated. | 09-30-2010 |
20110137714 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE USING INDUSTRY BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE MODELS - A system and dashboard are provided for managing business performance. Key performance indicators developed for a component business model map are computed and displayed along with the map in real time. A user may select a corresponding key performance indicator to display a heat map of components on the dashboard. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137819 | TOOL FOR CREATING AN INDUSTRY BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE MODEL - A system creates and maintains an industry business architecture model (IBAM) over a network. The IBAM has a component business model, process model, service model, and information model. It also may include a reference architecture, demos and other knowledge assets, and collateral. | 06-09-2011 |
20110196719 | SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE - A system gathers real-time data about an enterprise over a network. A user device displays a dashboard showing a component business model map, a heat map, key performance indicators for components, key performance indicators for the enterprise, and gradients. The business is enhanced by making investments and changes to those operations having large gradients. | 08-11-2011 |
20120072290 | MACHINE GENERATED DYNAMIC PROMOTION SYSTEM - A system generates a product promotion dynamically personalized to a customer in a retail store. The customer is identified with a device coupled to a computer processor. A product interest device, also coupled to the processor detects the customer's interest in a product. Transaction history data and current promotion data is retrieved from online storage media. The system determines the profitability of the customer, the profitability of the product, and the business intention at that point in time. Along with the transaction history data and current promotion data the system creates a promotion for the customer and presents the promotion on a digital media display. | 03-22-2012 |