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20080266102 | Methods and Apparatus for an RF Port with Removeable Submodules - An RF port device includes a digital module within a housing, wherein the digital module is configured to communicate with a network over a data connection (e.g., a GigE Ethernet connection), from which it may receive power. The digital module and housing are configured to removeably couple to two or more RF submodules—e.g., RFID reader submodules, 802.11 | 10-30-2008 |
20080288432 | Device and Method of Fixing Wireless Network Problems - A method is used to fix wireless network problems. The method comprises receiving at least one parameter relating to a wireless network. The method comprises comparing the at least one parameter with a database of problem identities. Each problem identity has a set of criteria. The at least one parameter relates to the set of criteria. The method comprises determining at least one problem with the wireless network based on the comparison of the at least one parameter with the problem identities. | 11-20-2008 |
20080288623 | System and Method for Deployment of a Wireless Infrastructure - A method is used for deployment of a wireless infrastructure. The method comprises deploying a plurality of access ports in a facility based on a layout that depends on a type of the facility. The method comprises receiving at least one parameter from at least one of the plurality of access points. The method comprises dynamically determining settings of the plurality of access points based on the at least one parameter. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289007 | System and Method for Granting Privileges Based on Location - A method grants privileges based on location. The method comprises determining a location of a mobile unit disposed within a coverage area of a network. The coverage area is separated into a plurality of zones. The method comprises determining a first zone in which the mobile unit is disposed. The method comprises granting access to a first privilege to the mobile unit, the first privilege being based on the first zone. | 11-20-2008 |
20090077620 | Method and System for Location-Based Wireless Network - Described are a method and a system for granting and denying network access to a device based on a location of that device. A method includes determining a current location of at least one mobile unit, permitting network access to a wireless network to the mobile unit if a network access policy of the mobile unit is configured to permit network access for the current location, and denying network access to the wireless network to the mobile unit if the network access policy of the mobile unit is configured to restrict network access for the current location. The system includes a processor generating network access policy data for at least one mobile unit, the network access policy data configured to one of permit network access and restrict network access for the at least one mobile unit depending on a location of the at least one mobile unit within an operating environment, a wireless switch providing a wireless network infrastructure, a location determination module calculating a current location of the at least one mobile unit, and a plurality of wireless access points in communication with the wireless switch, wherein each one of the wireless access points one of permits network access and restricts network access to the at least one mobile unit based on the current location and the network access policy data for the at least one mobile unit. | 03-19-2009 |
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20120024785 | REACTION SYSTEMS WITH INCORPORATED CHROMATOGRAPHY UNITS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCT RECOVERY - Product yields in chemical reactions that produce a solid product from a liquid reaction mixture are improved by chromatographically separating certain key impurities from the product mixture prior to crystallization, or from the filtrate after crystallization in which case further product is crystallized from the filtrate. The removal of key impurities either before the first crystallization or between the first and second crystallizations facilitates the crystallization of product to produce a higher yield of product. | 02-02-2012 |
20150259289 | METHODS FOR PREPARING D-THREO METHYLPHENIDATE USING DIAZOMETHANE, AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Novel methods and systems for producing a substantially pure d-threo stereoisomer of methylphenidate or a salt thereof are provided. In particular, methods and systems for producing d-threo-methylphenidate hydrochloride in pure stereoisomeric form from d-threo-ritalinic acid hydrochloride using diazomethane are described. The described methods can be performed on a large scale, and thus provide d-threo methylphenidate or a salt thereof, and particularly the hydrochloride salt of d-threo-methylphenidate, in stereoisomerically pure form and in large quantities from a single batch reaction. Also described are novel compositions of d-threo methylphenidate hydrochloride. | 09-17-2015 |
20160090356 | METHODS FOR PREPARING D-THREO-METHYLPHENIDATE USING DIAZOMETHANE, AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Novel methods and systems for producing a substantially pure d-threo stereoisomer of methylphenidate or a salt thereof are provided. In particular, methods and systems for producing d-threo-methylphenidate hydrochloride in pure stereoisomeric form from d-threo-ritalinic acid hydrochloride using diazomethane are described. The described methods can be performed on a large scale, and thus provide d-threo methylphenidate or a salt thereof, and particularly the hydrochloride salt of d-threo-methylphenidate, in stereoisomerically pure form and in large quantities from a single batch reaction. Also described are novel compositions of d-threo methylphenidate hydrochloride. | 03-31-2016 |
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20080275246 | PROCESS FOR HALOMETHYL ETHERS OF HYDROXYIMINOMETHYL QUATERNARY PYRIDINIUM SALTS - A halide salt of a 1-(hydroxyiminomethyl-1-pyridino)-3-(halomethyl)-2-oxapropane is prepared by adding a pyridinealdoxime to a bis-halomethylether in such a manner that the bis-halomethylether is maintained in excess throughout the addition. This procedure produces the halide salt of a 1-(hydroxyiminomethyl-1-pyridino)-3-(halomethyl)-2-oxapropane in high yield and purity, which facilitates its use as an intermediate in the manufacture of an asymmetrically substituted 1,3-di(1-pyridino)-2-oxapropane, a class of compounds that are generally useful antidotes to various toxic agents. A prominent member of the class is the dimethylsulfonate salt of 1-(2-hydroxyiminomethyl-1-pyridino)-3-(4-carbamoyl-1-pyridino)-2-oxapropane. The use of mercaptoalkyl-functionalized polymers is disclosed as a preferred metal ion scavenger for a final purification step in the manufacture of these compounds. | 11-06-2008 |
20080312469 | PREPARATION OF 2S,3S-N-ISOBUTYL-N-(2-HYDROXY-3-AMINO-4-PHENYLBUTYL)-P-NITROBENZENESULFONYLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND OTHER DERIVATIVES OF 2-HYDROXY-1,3-DIAMINES - The present invention provides a new process for the preparation of 2S,3S—N-isobutyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide hydrochloride, wherein this compound is prepared directly from the chloromethylalcohol. Importantly, the process of the present invention results in higher yields of 2S,3S—N-isobutyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide hydrochloride without sacrificing its purity. The processes of the present invention can be used to prepare not only the 2S,3S-derivative, but also the 2R,3S-, 2S,2R- and the 2R,3R-derivatives. | 12-18-2008 |
20090012303 | CLEAN, HIGH-YIELD PREPARATION OF S,S AND R,S AMINO ACID ISOSTERES - The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert the intermediate halomethyl ketones (HMKs), e.g., chloromethyl ketones, to the corresponding S,S- and R,S-diastereomers. More particularly, the present invention provides: (1) reduction methods; (2) inversion methods; and (3) methods involving the epoxidation of alkenes. Using the various methods of the present invention, the R,S-epoxide and the intermediary compounds can be prepared reliably, in high yields and in high purity. | 01-08-2009 |
20090292122 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CYANO-SUBSTITUTED-NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROARYL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert nitrogen-containing-heteroaryl carboxamides to the corresponding nitrogen-containing-heteroaryl nitriles reliably in one step, with high yields and without the need for elaborate purification. | 11-26-2009 |
20100286444 | PREPARATION OF 2R,3S-N-ISOBUTYL-N-(2-HYDROXY-3-AMINO-4-PHENYLBUTYL)-P-NITROBENZENESULFON- YLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND OTHER DERIVATIVES OF 2-HYDROXY-1,3-DIAMINES - The present invention provides a new process for the preparation of 2R,3S-N-isobutyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide hydrochloride, wherein this compound is prepared directly from the chloromethylalcohol. Importantly, the process of the present invention results in higher yields of 2R,35-N-isobutyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide hydrochloride without sacrificing its purity. The processes of the present invention can be used to prepare not only the 2R,3S-derivative, but also the 2S,3S-, 2S,2R- and the 2R,3R-derivatives. | 11-11-2010 |
20130116457 | CLEAN, HIGH-YIELD PREPARATION OF S,S AND R,S AMINO ACID ISOSTERES - The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert the intermediate halomethyl ketones (HMKs), e.g., chloromethyl ketones, to the corresponding S,S- and R,S-diastereomers. More particularly, the present invention provides: (1) reduction methods; (2) inversion methods; and (3) methods involving the epoxidation of alkenes. Using the various methods of the present invention, the R,S-epoxide and the intermediary compounds can be prepared reliably, in high yields and in high purity. | 05-09-2013 |
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20100152066 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS - Temperature control devices and methods are described. The described temperature control devices and methods comprise optical emission and detection assemblies and can be used in PCR and qPCR applications. | 06-17-2010 |
20100321696 | OPTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SAMPLES - Optical devices and methods for measuring samples while minimizing stray light are described. Such methods and devices are applicable to multiple fluid chambers with multiple sources as an integrated optical element. Light sources can be embedded onto a chip or microarray with multiple chambers, or can be part of an instrument arrangement. | 12-23-2010 |
20110207137 | METHODS FOR MEASURING SAMPLES USING CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Methods for measuring and analyzing biological or chemical samples using consumer electronic devices and systems are described. Moreover, an accessory to enable using devices such as cell phones and smartphones with fluidic illumination chambers are described. | 08-25-2011 |
20120180882 | FLUIDIC DEVICES AND FABRICATION METHODS FOR MICROFLUIDICS - A method of fabricating a fluidic device comprises providing a fluidic device including a body having a surface and one or more channels located in the body. Recesses are defined on said surface. The one or more channels can have respective boundaries. A layer of adhesive including one or more panel-shaped pieces having a pattern based on the pattern of boundaries of the channels can be formed and applied on the surface of the body. It is further controlled that the layer of adhesive has respective boundaries surrounding the boundaries of the one or more channels. | 07-19-2012 |
20130164754 | SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Devices and system for preparing samples are described. Such devices can comprise fluidic chambers, reservoirs, and movable structures for controlling the movement of samples. The device can also comprise functional elements for performing specific operations. | 06-27-2013 |
20140036267 | OPTICAL TECHNIQUE FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS - Structures and methods are described for optical detection of physical, chemical and/or biological samples. An optical detection structure may include a LED source, multiple filters and single or multiple sample areas. A detector may be used to record a fluorescence signal. The sample area may allow the introduction of removable cartridges. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038195 | MULTIPLEXING AND QUANTIFICATION IN PCR WITH REDUCED HARDWARE AND REQUIREMENTS - Methods and algorithms for a multiplexed single detection channel amplification process and quantification of generated amplicons is presented. Various mathematical approaches for quantifying and verifying the amplicons in a reaction are presented. Usage of such methods and approaches allow upgrading of existing single and multiple channel instruments for further multiplexing capabilities. | 02-06-2014 |
20140057210 | METHODS OF FABRICATION OF CARTRIDGES FOR BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - Methods to fabricate reaction cartridges for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A cartridge may have a reaction chamber and openings to allow fluids to enter the chamber. The cartridge may also have handles to facilitate its use. Such cartridges may be used for polymerase chain reaction. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057277 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PREPARATION - Methods and devices for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A device may have a linear or circular arrangement of containers, with a connecting structure such as a bar or disk. Fluidics channels between containers allow the performance of different techniques for sample preparation, such as lysing, washing and elution. Different functional elements, such as grinders or mixers, may be attached to the containers. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057278 | PEN-SHAPED DEVICE FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS - Methods and devices for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A device may have a circular arrangement of containers, with a connecting structure such as a disk. Fluidics channels between containers allow the performance of different techniques for sample preparation, such as lysing, washing and elution. The device may be pen-shaped and have a sample drawing needle connected to the containers. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057279 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE-TO-ANSWER AND ANALYSIS - Methods and devices for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A device may have a linear or circular arrangement of containers, with a connecting structure such as a bar or disk. Fluidics channels between containers allow the performance of different techniques for sample preparation, such as lysing, washing and elution. Different functional elements, such as grinders or mixers, may be attached to the containers. The device may have a reaction cartridge with a reaction chamber to perform techniques such as polymerase chain reaction. | 02-27-2014 |
20140127790 | INSTRUMENTS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICES - Methods and devices for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A device may have a linear or circular arrangement of containers, with a connecting structure such as a bar or disk. Fluidics channels between containers allow the performance of different techniques for sample preparation, such as lysing, washing and elution. Different functional elements, such as grinders or mixers, may be attached to the containers. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127796 | INSTRUMENTS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE-TO-ANSWER DEVICES - Methods and devices for biological sample preparation and analysis are disclosed. A device may have a linear or circular arrangement of containers, with a connecting structure such as a bar or disk. Fluidics channels between containers allow the performance of different techniques for sample preparation, such as lysing, washing and elution. Different functional elements, such as grinders or mixers, may be attached to the containers. | 05-08-2014 |
20150024481 | SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Devices and system for preparing samples are described. Such devices can comprise fluidic chambers, reservoirs, and movable structures for controlling the movement of samples. The device can also comprise functional elements for performing specific operations. | 01-22-2015 |
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20150057025 | DETERMINING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION RELATING TO CROWDEDNESS OF VENUE AMENITIES - Amenity service point data is stored, where the amenity service point data specifies, for a plurality of amenities in a venue, a respective plurality of different geographic points at which the amenities are located within the venue. Locations of a plurality of mobile computing devices that are within the venue are determined. For each particular amenity among the plurality of amenities, a crowdedness level of the particular amenity is determined based in part on the locations of the plurality of mobile computing devices relative to the geographic point corresponding to the particular amenity. A request to view information relating to a certain amenity is received. Particular information relating to the certain amenity, where the information includes an indication of the crowdedness level of the certain amenity is caused to display. The crowdedness level of the certain amenity is periodically re-determined during duration of an event at the venue. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058730 | GAME EVENT DISPLAY WITH A SCROLLABLE GRAPHICAL GAME PLAY FEED - A method is disclosed for receiving a plurality of play events associated with a sporting event, wherein each play event of the plurality of play events comprises a game clock time, a description, and identifies a sports team of a plurality of sports teams; for each play event in the plurality of play events: generating a graphical tile that is associated with the play event; configuring an appearance of the graphical tile based, at least in part, on the description and the sports team of the play event; causing to display a graphical tile list in a graphical user interface of a mobile computing device, wherein the graphical tile list includes one or more of the graphical tiles listed in a chronological order based on the game clock time in the play event associated with each graphical tile. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058780 | GAME EVENT DISPLAY WITH SCROLL BAR AND PLAY EVENT ICONS - A method is disclosed for receiving a plurality of play events associated with a sporting event, wherein each play event of the plurality of play events comprises a timestamp; for each of the play events, associating the play event with a sports team of a plurality of sports teams; for each of the play events, associating with the play event a particular icon from among a plurality of different icons based, at least in part, on the sports team that is associated with the play event; causing to display a bar in a graphical user interface of a mobile computing device, wherein the bar represents at least a portion of a time duration of the sporting event; for each of the play events, causing to display the particular icon at a position in the bar, wherein the position is based, at least in part, on the timestamp of the event. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058781 | PROVIDING GAME AND FACILITY INFORMATION TO IN-STADIUM SPECTATORS - Techniques for providing play-by-play game information and stadium facility load information to in-stadium spectator devices and for using the provided information at the spectator devices. | 02-26-2015 |
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20120110085 | Indexing and Organizing Messages in a Messaging System Using Social Network Information - A messaging system receives a message that is intended for a recipient, who is a user of a social networking system. An object associated with the message is identified based on the message content and/or metadata associated with the message. The messaging system accesses a social networking system database to obtain social information about a relationship between the recipient and the identified object. The message is then indexed using the social information, wherein an entry for the message is stored in a message index based on the social information. This process may be repeated for each received message, and multiple different message indexes may be generated for received messages to track different types of social information. A user interface for viewing messages uses the message index to organize the messages, such as to filter, categorize, and/or sort the messages in the display. | 05-03-2012 |
20120143972 | Organizing Conversation Threads Based on Social Information - A messaging system that organizes and presents messages to users of the messaging system. The messaging system includes a mailbox module that receives messages and generates conversation threads from the messages. Messages received from different electronic message channels may be aggregated into a common conversation thread. The conversation threads are also organized in a message interface and then presented to a user of the messaging system. The messaging system may include a social networking system that stores social information about users, which can be used to organize the conversation threads. Other features include a multi mode message interface, and a method for adding contextual information to messages. | 06-07-2012 |
20130311587 | Organizing Messages in a Messaging System Using Social Network Information - A messaging system receives a message that is intended for a recipient, who is a user of a social networking system. An object associated with the message is identified based on the message content and/or metadata associated with the message. The messaging system accesses a social networking system database to obtain social information about a relationship between the recipient and the identified object. The message is then indexed using the social information, wherein an entry for the message is stored in a message index based on the social information. This process may be repeated for each received message, and multiple different message indexes may be generated for received messages to track different types of social information. A user interface for viewing messages uses the message index to organize the messages, such as to filter, categorize, and/or sort the messages in the display. | 11-21-2013 |
20150120743 | Organizing Messages in a Messaging System Using Social Network Information - A messaging system receives a message that is intended for a recipient, who is a user of a social networking system. An object associated with the message is identified based on the message content and/or metadata associated with the message. The messaging system accesses a social networking system database to obtain social information about a relationship between the recipient and the identified object. The message is then indexed using the social information, wherein an entry for the message is stored in a message index based on the social information. This process may be repeated for each received message, and multiple different message indexes may be generated for received messages to track different types of social information. A user interface for viewing messages uses the message index to organize the messages, such as to filter, categorize, and/or sort the messages in the display. | 04-30-2015 |
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20140341100 | ACCESS POINT-AIDED COEXISTENCE/CONCURRENCY AT MOBILE DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices are described that enable a WLAN access point (AP) to schedule packet transmissions to (or from) a mobile device taking into consideration the schedule of various other coexisting transmission/reception (Tx/Rx) activities on the mobile device. Various approaches may increase throughput at the mobile device. Various approaches also may benefit other stations associated with the same AP. | 11-20-2014 |
20150036573 | WLAN-CAPABLE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - Operations for a WLAN-capable remote control device and a controlled device are disclosed. A first network device (e.g., remote control) may receive a user input for controlling operation of a second network device (e.g., controlled device) of a communication network. The first network device may transition to an active operating state in response to receiving the user input. The first network device may transmit the first user input to the second network device. The first network device may exit the active operating state in response to successfully transmitting the first user input to the second network device. | 02-05-2015 |
20150303741 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION - An energy transmitting device (e.g., access point) can transmit an energy signal to a wireless device. The wireless device can obtain energy from the energy signal. The energy signal may be transmitted via an unused frequency sub-range of a frequency range associated with a communication signal. In one embodiment, the energy signal may occupy a frequency sub-range in unused frequencies of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) signal transmission. The energy signal may be transmitted in a manner that coexists without interfering with traditional communication signals. Various control/configuration settings may be used to enable or disable the energy signal, for example, based on capability of a wireless device to harvest energy from the energy signal or in accordance with a schedule. | 10-22-2015 |
20160029229 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STATION SIGNALING IMPAIRED RECEIVER OPERATION - Methods, devices, and computer program products for station signaling impaired receiver operation are disclosed. One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of communication in a wireless communication network including determining an impairment causing a packet drop at a first wireless device, the impairment capable of causing the packet drop(s) based on a condition other than poor link conditions. The method further includes generating an indication of the impairment, the indication comprising an identification of the first wireless device and information about the impairment, and transmitting the indication to a second device configured to transmit packets to the wireless device. Another method of communication disclosed comprises receiving an indication that an impairment is capable of inhibiting reception of packets at another wireless device based on a condition other than poor link conditions, and adjusting a behavior of the wireless device that received the indication, based on the indication. | 01-28-2016 |
20160036637 | SIGNALING CHANGE IN LINK CONFIGURATION - A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. In one aspect, the apparatus, being a first wireless device, establishes a session with a second wireless device based on a first set of link parameters and transmits, to the second wireless device, information regarding a second set of link parameters for use by the second wireless device for subsequent communication during the session. In another aspect, the apparatus establishes a session with a second wireless device based on a first set of link parameters, receives, from the second wireless device, information regarding a second set of link parameters, and communicates with the second wireless device based on the information regarding the second set of link parameters. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037558 | ESTIMATING WIRELESS CAPACITY - A system and method are disclosed that may provide an accurate estimate of an AP's available medium share. The AP may perform a plurality medium access contention operations to determine a duration of a transmit opportunity and a queue service interval for each of a plurality of access categories. The AP may also determine a queue service interval for a number of packet queues associated with each of the access categories. The AP may use timing information derived from the medium access contention operations to estimate a portion of the medium share available on a per-access category and/or per-user basis. The timing information may include the transmit opportunity durations and queue service intervals for the access categories, the queue service intervals for the individual packet queues, and/or values indicative of the AP's PHY rate and medium utilization. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037559 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING AVAILABLE CAPACITY OF AN ACCESS POINT - A system and method are disclosed that may provide an accurate estimate of an AP's available capacity. The AP may simulate medium access contention operations using actual packets being transmitted from the AP to associated STAs and virtual packets indicative of traffic that would be transmitted to a new STA that is not currently associated with AP. The AP may determine a transmission schedule for the actual packets and virtual packets based on the simulated medium access contention operations, and then determine what portion of the available capacity is allocated to the virtual packets based, at least in part, on the transmission schedule. | 02-04-2016 |
20160057605 | ULTRA LOW-POWER PAGING FRAMES FOR WAKE-UP AND DISCOVERY - Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to ultra low-power paging frames for wake up and discovery. One example apparatus for wireless communications generally includes at least one interface configured to receive via a first radio and a second radio, wherein the at least one interface receives a paging frame from another apparatus via the second radio while the first radio is in a first power state that is lower than a second power state of the second radio; and a processing system configured to take one or more actions based on a command field included in the paging frame. | 02-25-2016 |
20160057703 | SECURE WIRELESS WAKE-UP COMPANION - Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to ultra low power paging frames for wake up and discovery. One example apparatus for wireless communications generally includes at least one interface configured to obtain a frame via a first radio and a second radio, wherein the interface receives a frame from another apparatus via the second radio while the first radio is in a first power state; and a processing system configured to take one or more actions based on a command field included in the frame. A second example apparatus for wireless communications generally includes at least one interface configured to obtain a frame via a first radio and a second radio, wherein the interface receives a frame from another apparatus via the second radio while the first radio is in a first power state; and a processing system configured to take one or more actions based on whether or not an authentication code included in the frame matches a local authentication code. | 02-25-2016 |
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20110106600 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTEXTUAL COUPON DISPLAY AND SELECTION - Methods and systems for displaying coupons within a network-based system are disclosed. For example, a system can include a database, a monitoring module, a coupon rules engine, and a coupon widget. The database to store account information associated with a user, the account information identifying one or more unique coupons redeemable exclusively by the user. The monitoring module to monitor interactions by the user with the network-based system. The coupon rules engine to select a selected coupon, of the one or more unique coupons redeemable exclusively by the user, that is eligible to be presented to the user based on the monitored interactions by the user with the network-based system. The coupon widget to present the selected coupon to the user. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106605 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC COUPON ISSUANCE - Methods and systems for issuing targeted coupons with a network-based system is disclosed. For example, a system can include a targeting module, a coupon rules engine, a coupon generation engine, a coupon widget, and a checkout module. The targeting module can create a model for controlling coupon generation. The coupon rules engine can determine whether a user accessing the network-based system qualifies to receive a coupon based at least in part on application of the model created by the targeting module. The coupon generation engine can generate a coupon based on the coupon rules engine determining that the user qualifies to receive a coupon. The coupon widget can present the coupon to the user while the user is accessing the network-based system. Finally, the checkout module can apply the coupon to a purchase by the user. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106606 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATED COUPON DELIVERY - Methods and systems for coordinating delivery of coupons issued by a network-based system are disclosed. For example, a system can include a coupon generation engine, a coupon widget, and a communications module. The coupon generation engine can issue a unique coupon redeemable exclusively by a registered user of the network-based system. The coupon widget can present the unique coupon via a first communication channel internal to the network-based system. The communications module can deliver the unique coupon to the registered user via a second communication channel external to the network-based system. | 05-05-2011 |