Vincent, CA
Andre Vincent, Gatineau CA
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20090034622 | Learning Filters For Enhancing The Quality Of Block Coded Still And Video Images - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for reducing blocking artifacts in block-wise coding of still and video images. A learning filter generator is provided at the image encoder for generating a set of filters and associated filtering rules for filtering cross-boundary image patterns based on representative original and decoded training images using a supervised machine learning algorithm. An adaptive filter at the image decoder receives the generated filters and associated filtering rules and performs locally adaptive filtering in accordance with the received filtering rules. | 02-05-2009 |
20100166057 | Differential Data Representation for Distributed Video Coding - The invention relates to improving the performance of DVC systems using a differential adaptive-base representation of video data to be transmitted, wherein frame data are truncated to the least significant digits in a base-B numeral system, wherein the base B is adaptively determined at the DVC receiver based on a side information error estimate. | 07-01-2010 |
20100232709 | ESTIMATION OF IMAGE RELATIONS FROM POINT CORRESPONDENCES BETWEEN IMAGES - The invention relates to a method for estimating an image relation model for two or more related images based on a plurality of point correspondences. The method includes using a weighted random sampling algorithm to repeatedly draw subsets of point correspondences for generating model estimates, evaluating said model estimates for the full plurality of the point correspondences, and updating weights associated with each of the point correspondences in the random sampling algorithm based on information obtained in said evaluating. | 09-16-2010 |
20110069237 | Image Interpolation for motion/disparity compensation - Methods of image interpolation disclosed herein include a method of irregular-grid expanded-block weighted motion compensation (IEWMC) and a method of block-wise directional hole interpolation (BDHI). The IEWMC can be used with unidirectional motion or disparity trajectories. The IEWMC can be applied in both forward and backward directions, and the interpolated images resulting from IEWMC application can be superimposed, or averaged, to reduce the blocking artifacts and handle the holes and overlaps. The BDHI takes into account the orientation of local edges and textures when filling the holes, which results in a sharper interpolated image. | 03-24-2011 |
André Vincent, Gatineau CA
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20100232709 | ESTIMATION OF IMAGE RELATIONS FROM POINT CORRESPONDENCES BETWEEN IMAGES - The invention relates to a method for estimating an image relation model for two or more related images based on a plurality of point correspondences. The method includes using a weighted random sampling algorithm to repeatedly draw subsets of point correspondences for generating model estimates, evaluating said model estimates for the full plurality of the point correspondences, and updating weights associated with each of the point correspondences in the random sampling algorithm based on information obtained in said evaluating. | 09-16-2010 |
Charles Vincent, St Bruno De Montarville CA
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20150259126 | INSULATED APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING AND STORAGE AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATING THEREOF - An insulated apparatus includes an outer container which defines an inner chamber. An insulated container is disposed in the inner chamber. The insulated container defines a sub-chamber of the inner chamber. An inner lining covers the inner surface of the insulated container and further defines a payload chamber, in which contents may be stored in a temperature controlled environment. A process for forming a storage apparatus includes providing an outer container, forming a base panel, a lid panel, and wall panels from a first material according to an interior dimension of the outer container, and assembling the base panel and walls panels to form an insulated container within the outer container. Where required, the process further includes forming a first panel and a second panel from a second material according to an interior dimension of the insulated container. The panels are then adhered to the interior of the insulated container. | 09-17-2015 |
Colin Earl Mackenzie Vincent, Vancouver CA
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20120164498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDOX FLOW BATTERY SCALABLE MODULAR REACTANT STORAGE - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of redox flow battery systems having modular reactant storage capabilities. Accordingly to various embodiments, a redox flow battery system may include an anolyte storage module configured to interface with other anolyte storage modules, a catholyte storage module configured to interface with other catholyte storage modules, and a reactor cell having reactant compartments in fluid communication with the anolyte and catholyte storage modules. By utilizing modular storage modules to store anolyte and catholyte reactants, the redox flow battery system may be scalable without significantly altering existing system components. | 06-28-2012 |
John Vincent, Toronto CA
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20100240039 | FHL1 MUTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH NOVEL X-LINKED MUSCULAR MYOPATHIES - Four and a Half LIM domains protein 1 (FHL-1) mutations at positions 128 or 224 that are associated with X-linked muscular myopathy, methods of screening subjects to identify those susceptible to muscular myopathy including muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy and kits. | 09-23-2010 |
20140162259 | FHL1 MUTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH NOVEL X-LINKED MUSCULAR MYOPATHIES - Four and a Half LIM domains protein 1 (FHL-1) mutations at positions 128 or 224 that are associated with X-linked muscular myopathy, methods of screening subjects to identify those susceptible to muscular myopathy including muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy and kits. | 06-12-2014 |
John B. Vincent, Toronto CA
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20090098565 | MeCP2E1 gene - The invention is a novel MECP2E1 splice variant and its corresponding polypeptide. The invention also includes methods of using these nucleic acid sequences and proteins in medical diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders or development disorders. | 04-16-2009 |
20100203526 | MECP2E1 gene - The invention is a novel MECP2E1 splice variant and its corresponding polypeptide. The invention also includes methods of using these nucleic acid sequences and proteins in medical diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders or development disorders. | 08-12-2010 |
20100248235 | BIOMARKERS FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS - Methods of determining the risk of ASD in an individual are provided which comprise identifying the presence of one or more genomic mutations in one or more of the genes, PTCHD1, SHANK3, NFIA, DPP6, DPP10, DYPD, GPR98, PQBP1, ZNF41 and FTSJ1. | 09-30-2010 |
20100297636 | CC2D2A GENE MUTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOUBERT SYNDROME AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method of screening a subject for mutations in the CC2D2A gene that are associated with Joubert syndrome, an autosomal recessive form of mental retardation. The present invention also provides proteins that are associated with Joubert syndrome including proteins comprising an amino acid sequence that terminates in DHEGGSGMES (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins and methods of screening subjects to identify nucleotide sequences or proteins associated with Joubert syndrome. | 11-25-2010 |
20120065083 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING SUSCEPTIBILITY TO A DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER - The present invention provides a method of screening a subject for mutations in the TRAPPC9 gene that are associated with developmental disabilities. The present invention also provides proteins that are associated with developmental disabilities including a truncation of NIBP. Also provided are nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins and methods of screening subjects to identify nucleotide sequences or proteins associated with developmental disabilities. | 03-15-2012 |
20120100995 | Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Methods of determining the risk of ASD or ID in an individual are provided which comprise identifying the presence of one or more specific genomic mutations in, upstream of, or comprising the PTCHD1 gene. Additionally provided are methods of determining the risk of ASD or ID in an individual comprising analyzing genomic mutations in PTCHD1AS1 and/or PTCHD1AS2 and/or PTCHD1AS3. | 04-26-2012 |
20120258887 | CC2D2A GENE MUTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOUBERT SYNDROME AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method of screening a subject for mutations in the CC2D2A gene that are associated with Joubert syndrome, an autosomal recessive form of mental retardation. The present invention also provides proteins that are associated with Joubert syndrome including proteins that includes an amino acid sequence that terminates in DHEGGSGMES (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins and methods of screening subjects to identify nucleotide sequences or proteins associated with Joubert syndrome. | 10-11-2012 |
20130116149 | Genetic Markers Associated with Intellectual Disability - Genetic markers associated with intellectual disability as well as compositions, methods and kits for screening for genetic markers intellectual disability, diagnosing intellectual disability and identifying individuals with a predisposition for offspring suffering from intellectual disability are provided. | 05-09-2013 |
20140186833 | CC2D2A GENE MUTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOUBERT SYNDROME AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method of screening a subject for mutations in the CC2D2A gene that are associated with Joubert syndrome, an autosomal recessive form of mental retardation. The present invention also provides proteins that are associated with Joubert syndrome including proteins that includes an amino acid sequence that terminates in DHEGGSGMES (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins and methods of screening subjects to identify nucleotide sequences or proteins associated with Joubert syndrome. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186834 | MECP2E1 GENE - The invention is a novel MECP2E1 splice variant and its corresponding polypeptide. The invention also includes methods of using these nucleic acid sequences and proteins in medical diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders or development disorders. | 07-03-2014 |
20150118687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING SUSCEPTIBILITY TO A DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER - A nucleotide sequence signal amplification composition that includes an isolated, synthetic nucleotide sequence of greater than 7 nucleotides. The sequence is a fragment of SEQ ID NO:3 and further comprising a T nucleotide at position 1438 of SEQ ID NO:3 and one or more primers that bind to the synthetic nucleotide sequence, a thermostable DNA polymerase, restriction enzyme, or a combination thereof. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141287 | GENETIC MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY - Genetic markers associated with intellectual disability as well as compositions, methods and kits for screening for genetic markers of intellectual disability, diagnosing intellectual disability and identifying individuals with a predisposition for offspring suffering from intellectual disability are provided. | 05-21-2015 |
Landry Vincent, Montreal CA
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20150134360 | Method for managing an electronic pillbox of a patient and a computer program product - The present relates to a computer-implemented method for managing an electronic pillbox. The method generates a patient record and an electronic pillbox associated to the patient record. The electronic pillbox comprises at least one drug. The method generates for each drug in the electronic pillbox a medication schedule. The medication schedule comprises at least one period of the day, and a quantity of the drug to be taken for that period. The method also determines a period of time, generates an instance of the electronic pillbox for the determined period of time, and allocates a unique identifier to the instance of the electronic pillbox. The instance of the electronic pillbox comprises the medication schedule for the determined period of time for each drug in the electronic pillbox. The present also relates to a computer program product for implementing the method. | 05-14-2015 |
Leo Charles Vincent, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux CA
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20150294276 | APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - There is disclosed an integrated appointment management system for managing appointments with a plurality of service professionals, the service professionals each associated with a different service provider. The system comprises a downloadable service professional appointment management applet for execution on a mobile communications device, a service provider portal comprising a calendar application and a data communications system for interconnecting said appointment management applet with each of said calendar application. The data communication system can be integrated to collect, store, analyze and/or carry a data stream (for example but not limited to medical, pharmacological, physiological or any other data) and designed to interface with a network of sensors, actuators and other communication devices such as but not limited to the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are either embedded, whether portable or not. The data stream is used to facilitate an efficient interchange of information between the user and service provider. | 10-15-2015 |
Mark Vincent, London CA
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20100144660 | USE OF N,N-DIETHYL-2-[-4-(PHENYLMETHYL)-PHENOXY]ETHANAMINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE (DPPE) IN CANCER THEREAPY - The present invention provides for the use of N,N-diethyl-2-[-4-(phenylmethyl)-phenoxy]ethanamine monohydrochloride (DPPE) in cancer therapy. DPPE is used in the treatment of patients having, or suspected of having, an aggressive cancer. The present invention further provides for the use of DPPE in the treatment of a patient suspected of having an existing cancer, wherein the use follows a surgery for treatment of a primary cancer that is estrogen-receptor negative. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising DPPE for use in the treatment of patients having, or suspected of having, an aggressive cancer and pharmaceutical kits comprising such compositions. | 06-10-2010 |
20100204920 | SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALISED TREATMENT REGIMENS - A system is provided for facilitating the development of an individualised treatment regimen for a patient based on an evaluation of the risk(s) associated with a disease and/or associated with known treatment options. In order to evaluate these risk(s), the system utilises clinical data from a plurality of patients having the disease in question. The clinical data includes information for each of the plurality of patients relating to the presence, absence and/or severity of one or more negative events. The negative event(s) can be disease-related, for example, a complication such as metastasis of a cancer to bone or the brain, or the negative event(s) can be treatment-related, for example a toxicity associated with the treatment. The system can also include prediction models that allow the probability that a patient will develop a toxicity or complication to be assessed. Methods for developing prediction models are provided. | 08-12-2010 |
20140113951 | Method of Treating Cancer by Inhibition of DNA Repair Proteins - Methods of treating cancer using antisense oligonucleotides directed against DNA double-strand break repair proteins such as BRCA2 or RAD51 are provided. The antisense oligonucleotides can be used alone, in tandem or in combination with other cancer therapies, in particular with therapies that lead to DNA damage, inhibition of DNA repair or inhibition of DNA synthesis, such as radiation, platinum drugs, alkylating agents, PARP inhibitors, or inhibitors of thymidylate synthase. | 04-24-2014 |
Mark D. Vincent, London CA
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20080255066 | ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE STRATEGIES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF CANCER THERAPIES - Effective combinations of antisense agents directed against thymidylate synthase mRNA are provided for use in cancer therapies. Combinations of antisense agents have enhanced activity compared to the activity of the individual antisense agents when used alone. The combinations may be used in conjunction with one or more chemotherapeutic agents to enhance the effects of the chemotherapeutic(s). Such antisense agent combinations constitute improved antisense therapies with application to a variety of cancers or proliferative disorders, including drug resistant cancers. | 10-16-2008 |
20080318891 | Antisense oligonucleotides against thymidylate synthase - Antisense oligonucleotides targeted to sequences in thymidylate synthase (TS) mRNA. In particular the invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides targeted to sequences in the 3′ end of TS mRNA, which are both cytostatic on their own when administered to human tumour cell lines, and which also enhance the toxicity of anticancer drugs. The invention further relates to a combination product comprising an antisense oligonucleotide in combination with an anticancer agent such as Tomudex or pemetrexed and to the use of such a combination product in the treatment of cancer. | 12-25-2008 |
Mark D. Vincent, Ontario CA
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20110003879 | Antisense oligonucleotides targeted to the coding region of thymidylate synthase and uses thereof - Antisense oligonucleotides directed to the coding region of a mammalian thymidylate synthase mRNA that are capable of inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells without decreasing the level of thymidylate synthase mRNA in the cells are provided. The antisense oligonucleotides are also capable of inducing apoptosis in the cancer cells. The antisense oligonucleotides can be used to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and to induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Methods of treating cancer, and in particular breast cancer, with the antisense oligonucleotides, alone or in combination with other therapeutics, are also provided. | 01-06-2011 |
Mathieu Vincent, Drummondville CA
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20140346784 | Attachment System and Method of Using the Same - An attachment system for securing an accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The attachment system generally comprises at least a locking mechanism mountable to, or integral with, the accessory, and a base mounted to, or integral with, the vehicle. The locking mechanism generally comprises an actuator configured to actuate or displace at least a pair of locking elements between an inoperative (or unlocked) position and an operative (or locked) position. The base generally comprises at least one opening configured to at least partially receive the locking mechanism. The attachment system generally allows the installation and removal of the accessory by actuating the actuator of the at least one locking mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
20140348581 | Mounting System for a Vehicle and Method of Using the Same - A mounting system for mounting an accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting system generally comprises a receiving hub configured to be secured to the vehicle, typically to the handlebar thereof, and a mounting element, mounted to, or integral with, the accessory, configured to be releasably received into the receiving hub. The receiving hub generally comprises an internal receiving cavity configured to receive a male portion of the mounting element. | 11-27-2014 |
Patrick Vincent, Sherbrooke CA
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20110111922 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine provides a total body workout by exercising the legs, back, shoulders, obliques and abdominal muscles. The machine's backrest rolls is in phase with the movement of the legs, allowing the body to sit in a position that is comfortable and secure. The spinal column is continually supported during the workout. Pedal movement powers the machine's electronics and maintains the battery's charge. | 05-12-2011 |
Richard Vincent, Westmont CA
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20090077758 | BRIDGE DECK PANEL - A prefabricated bridge deck panel can be affixed to pre-existing bridge girders. The bridge deck panel includes an elongated metal deck plate stiffened longitudinally by longitudinal stiffening metal ribs. The bridge deck panel also has at least one inverted Tee rib underneath the deck plate. The vertical web member of the inverted Tee rib has its upper end structurally secured to the deck plate of the bridge deck panel. The panel also includes spaced-apart transverse floor beams underneath the deck plate. The vertical web member of the transverse floor beams has recesses fitted over the longitudinal stiffening metal ribs, and interfits with the vertical web member of the inverted Tee rib. The upper end of the transverse floor beams is structurally secured to the deck plate. In use, the inverted Tee rib is laid on and secured to a pre-existing bridge girder. | 03-26-2009 |
Richard Vincent, Westmount CA
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20110167736 | Stadium Riser Made Of Extruded Metal - A modular seating riser for stadia, a set of structural modules for building the same, a kit and an assembly therefor, as well as to a method for building the same, are provided. More particularly, a set of structural modules for building a structurally sound modular seating riser on which seats of a bleacher-type stadium can be mounted are provided. The structural modules are an elongated metal extrusion. The set of structural module includes a first module having a female tensioned catch-connector provided along a lateral edge thereof, and a second module having a male tensioned catch-connector provided along a lateral edge thereof. The male and female tensioned catch-connectors have complementary configurations for mating and interlocking together, and forming, when interlocked together, a structural permanent joint. | 07-14-2011 |
Robert Vincent, Ottawa CA
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20150256669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRACTION MITIGATION - A system and method for distraction mitigation wherein a location of a mobile device within one of one or more zones in a vehicle may be determined and the behavior of the mobile device and/or in-vehicle systems, with which the mobile device interacts, may be modified based on the determined location. In one example, the location of a smartphone may be determined to be within the area (a.k.a. zone) of an automobile cabin associated with a driver of the automobile and the smartphone user interface may be locked to prevent direct operation of the smartphone by the driver while still allowing indirect operation via, for example, a Bluetooth connection to an automobile infotainment system. | 09-10-2015 |
Stephen Vincent, Wendake CA
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20130008056 | Locking Device For A Buckle - Disclosed is a locking device for a buckle. The device comprises a housing, a lever and an arm. The lever has a first strap engaging end and a locking portion. The lever is connected to the housing for movement relative to the housing. The locking portion is cooperable with the housing to be retained in it. The housing is configured to receive a strap. The arm is resiliently connected to the housing and has a second strap engaging end and a lifting end portion. The lifting end portion is disposed towards the first strap engaging end, such that in a locked position, when the locking portion cooperates with the housing, the second strap engaging end is urged into engagement with the strap. The lifting end portion contacts the first strap engaging end to lift it away from the strap. | 01-10-2013 |
Thomas Vincent, Salt Spring Island CA
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20130167417 | PICTURE FRAME ASSEMBLY - A picture frame assembly, including: a first picture frame including a first connecting element, located at a first end of the first picture frame, and extending away from the first end, the first end including a first surface facing an interior of the first picture frame; and a second picture frame including a second connecting element, located at a second end of the second picture frame, and extending away from the second end, the second end including a second surface facing an interior of the second picture frame. The first connecting element is engaged with the second surface. The second connecting element is engaged with the first surface. The first and second picture frames are fixed to each other via the contact of the first and second connecting elements with the second and first picture frames, respectively. | 07-04-2013 |
Thomas Vincent, Brossard CA
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20150161817 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING RENDERING - A method and system for performing rendering at a given viewpoint of at least one portion of visual areas blinded to a perspective rendering at the given viewpoint are disclosed, the method comprising providing a projection model comprising a first part used for rendering far view and a second part for rendering near view such that at least one portion of the visual areas is rendered using the second part of the projection model and further wherein a transition between the first part of the projection model and the second part of the projection model is characterized by projection vectors substantially similar, obtaining image data, performing a first projection of at least one part of the image data according to the first part of the projection model to generate first projected data, performing a second projection of another part of the image data according to the second part of the projection model to generate second projected data and displaying projected data using the first projected data and the second projected data. | 06-11-2015 |
Thomas Bernard Pascal Vincent, Brossard CA
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20120296771 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING IMAGE DATA AND USE THEREOF IN VIRTUAL ENDOSCOPY - A method for filtering image data having at least three types of distinct regions from a selected type of region, each of the at least three types of distinct regions being characterized by a plurality of unitary image elements, the method comprising providing the image data; selecting a portion of the image data comprising at least a corresponding portion of each of the at least three types of regions; determining at least one distribution for each of the at least three types of regions in the selected portion; determining at least one function for associating each unitary image element of the selected type of region in the selected portion to another type of region of the at least three types of regions such that the at least one distribution of the selected type of regions in the selected portion is transposed into a corresponding distribution of the another type of region; and applying the at least one function to each unitary image element of the selected type of region of the selected portion to thereby provide filtered image data. Applications of the method for suppressing tagged material in virtual colonoscopy are also disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
Timothy J. Vincent, Toronto CA
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20080201288 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR IDENTIFYING CACHING OPPORTUNITIES - A method, system and program product for identifying caching opportunities is provided. The method includes identifying one or more data sources stored on a database system that are utilized by an application, establishing a pre-set read-update ratio threshold for data accessed from a data source, and tracking the read-update ratio threshold for data accessed from the data source, such that exceeding the pre-set read-update ratio threshold for the data accessed identifies a caching opportunity. The method further includes defining an action to be taken when the pre-set read-update ratio threshold for the data accessed from the data source has been exceeded and taking the action defined when the pre-set read-update ratio threshold for the data accessed from the data source has been exceeded. The action defined includes either advising a user of an opportunity to cache the data accessed or automatically caching the data accessed from the data source. | 08-21-2008 |
20120197919 | Masking Sensitive Data of Table Columns Retrieved From a Database - Access to a data element stored within a database object is controlled. A request is received from a user to perform an operation in relation to the database object, the operation including retrieval of information from the data element of the database object. Prior to retrieving information from the data element, a determination is made whether at least a portion of the information from the data element is subject to masking in accordance with an access policy. In response to determining that information from the data element is subject to masking, the request is modified to require that information from the data element be retrieved in a masked condition. | 08-02-2012 |
20120233148 | MANAGING MATERIALIZED QUERY TABLES (MQTS) OVER FINE-GRAINED ACCESS CONTROL (FGAC) PROTECTED TABLES - Provided are techniques for creating one or more fine-grained access control rules that are associated with a base table. A materialized query table is created from the base table without applying the one or more fine-grained access control rules associated with the base table when obtaining data from the base table. A fine-grained access control protection indicator is turned on for the materialized query table. In response to receiving a direct access request to the materialized query table in a query referencing the materialized query table, access is provided to the data in the materialized query table by applying one or more fine-grained access control rules associated directly with the materialized query table to the data in the materialized query table before returning the data. | 09-13-2012 |
20130086088 | Query Transformation for Masking Data Within Database Objects - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system processes a database query, and comprises a computer system including at least one processor. The system identifies one or more expressions within the database query utilizing a database object with value masking. Masking requirements are determined for each identified expression and the database object utilized by that identified expression is replicated to provide masked and actual versions of that database object in response to the masking requirements for that expression including masked values and actual values of that database object. The value masking of the database object is applied to the identified expressions within the database query based on the determined masking requirements to produce search results with masked values for the database query. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for processing a database query in substantially the same manner described above. | 04-04-2013 |
Timothy Jon Vincent, Toronto CA
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20080235245 | COMMITMENT OF TRANSACTIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM - A computer program product and system for committing transactions in a distributed system are provided. The method, computer program product, and system provide for receiving a request from a client to commit a transaction at a coordinator node in the distributed system, tracking a tail log sequence number for every other node in the distributed system, determining a max log sequence number associated with the transaction for each participant node in the distributed system, and committing the transaction at the coordinator node when the tail log sequence number for each participant node is greater than or equal to the max log sequence number associated with the transaction at the respective participant node. | 09-25-2008 |
William E. Vincent, Brandon CA
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20100022787 | PLANT OILS AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANT OILS - There are disclosed preparations of plant oils which may be highly pure, have a low moisture content and may be highly stable. Methods and apparatus for the preparation of the oils may exclude electromagnetic radiation and reactive gasses during the preparation of the oils. | 01-28-2010 |