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20120137237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL IMAGE AND VIDEO MANIPULATION AND TRANSFER - A system, method, and computer program product for automatically manipulating and sharing multimedia content items by acquiring them, defining related item information via graphical user interface, and transferring the items and the related item information to selected destinations whereby the related item information is retained. The related item information includes metadata and collection definition, including transfer constraints and destination requirements. Embodiments may be implemented on potentially network-attached computers and cameras, and transfer content to email accounts, archives, social networks and content publication sites. The graphical user interface includes function-specific areas for easy, fast use. Destinations are identified by name and logo, and may include an interchange server that dynamically updates end destination requirements and responsively adapts further transfers. Transfers may be immediate or occur on demand or at the time of device-network connection, and may include computer-executable program instructions for implementing the graphical user interface. | 05-31-2012 |
20130069769 | REMOTE CONTROL USER INTERFACE FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - Systems and methods for enabling the use of a device to control multiple devices that participate in the presentation of content are disclosed. In particular, a first device may receive information corresponding to the state of appliances to be controlled. A second device having a graphical user interface may be enabled by the first device to update its graphical user interface in accordance with the appliance states for which the first device receives information. In some embodiments, the second device is a handheld device that controls the appliances. | 03-21-2013 |
20150373138 | Dynamic Caching During Travel - Systems, device and techniques are disclosed for modifying a cache value based on an upcoming reduction in connection. A determination be made that a user device is in a travel mode and intended travel data may be received accordingly. Data throughput information corresponding to the intended travel data may be received. A determination that there is an upcoming reduction in connection may be made based on the data throughput information. A cache value (e.g., amount of data received, provided, or cached) may be modified based on the upcoming reduction in connection. | 12-24-2015 |
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20100192302 | Extremity support apparatus - The invention provides an adjustable apparatus, which is attachable to a medical emergency cot, gurney, wheeled stretcher, medical bed, medical chair or the like, and that functions to support and immobilize of an extremity of a human body. The apparatus has a cot attachment member to which is attached a movable linkage connected to an extension pole assembly which in turn is connected to an extremity support member and wherein certain combinations of relative movements of the movable linkage, the extension pole assembly and the extremity support member allow the apparatus to be disposed and secured in positions that support an extremity of a and wherein other combinations of relative movements allow the apparatus to be disposed in a storage position. In certain embodiments the apparatus is attachable to a chair for use in phlebotomy procedures. | 08-05-2010 |
20110265262 | Extremity support apparatus - The invention provides an adjustable apparatus, which is removedly attachable to a medical emergency cot, gurney, wheeled stretcher or the like, and that functions to support and immobilize of an extremity of a human body during patient transport. The apparatus consists of a cot attachment member an extension pole assembly and an extremity support member and wherein certain combinations of relative movements of the extension pole assembly and the extremity support member allow the apparatus to be disposed and secured in positions that support an extremity of a patient lying on the emergency cot and wherein other combinations of relative movements allow the apparatus to be disposed and secured in a storage position. Certain embodiments of the apparatus are attachable to a chair for use in phlebotomy procedures. | 11-03-2011 |
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20090149637 | Human antibodies derived from immunized xenomice - Fully human antibodies against a specific antigen can be prepared by administering the antigen to a transgenic animal which has been modified to produce such antibodies in response to antigenic challenge, but whose endogenous loci have been disabled. Various subsequent manipulations can be performed to obtain either antibodies per se or analogs thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
20100010202 | Human antibodies derived from immunized xenomice - Fully human antibodies against a specific antigen can be prepared by administering the antigen to a transgenic animal which has been modified to produce such antibodies in response to antigenic challenge, but whose endogenous loci have been disabled. Various subsequent manipulations can be performed to obtain either antibodies per se or analogs thereof. | 01-14-2010 |
20120117669 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES DERIVED FROM IMMUNIZED XENOMICE - Fully human antibodies against a specific antigen can be prepared by administering the antigen to a transgenic animal which has been modified to produce such antibodies in response to antigenic challenge, but whose endogenous loci have been disabled. Various subsequent manipulations can be performed to obtain either antibodies per se or analogs thereof. | 05-10-2012 |
20130117871 | Human Antibodies Derived from Immunized Xenomice - Fully human antibodies against a specific antigen can be prepared by administering the antigen to a transgenic animal which has been modified to produce such antibodies in response to antigenic challenge, but whose endogenous loci have been disabled. Various subsequent manipulations can be performed to obtain either antibodies per se or analogs thereof. | 05-09-2013 |
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20090051877 | COGNITIVE TRAINING USING GUIDED EYE MOVEMENTS - Computer-implemented method for enhancing a participant's cognition, including, e.g., visual memory, utilizing a computing device to present visual stimuli for training, and to record responses from the participant. Multiple graphical elements are provided for visual presentation to the participant. A temporal sequence of a plurality of the graphical elements is visually presented, including displaying each graphical element in the sequence at a respective location in a visual field for a specified duration, then ceasing to display the graphical element. The presented graphical elements include at least two matching graphical elements. The participant is required to respond to the presented sequence, including indicating locations of matching graphical elements. A determination is made as to whether the participant responded correctly, and the duration modified based on the determining. The visually presenting, requiring, determining, and modifying are repeated one or more times in an iterative manner to improve the participant's cognition. | 02-26-2009 |
20100041001 | VISUAL DIVIDED ATTENTION TRAINING - Computer-implemented method for enhancing cognition of a participant. A first target image of a set of target images is visually presented for a specified presentation time at a first location in a visual field that includes multiple peripheral locations, each at least a specified distance from the first location. Substantially simultaneously, a first peripheral location in the visual field is visually indicated for the presentation time, after which the visually presenting and indicating are ceased. Candidate target images with a specified discriminability are visually presented, including the first target image. The participant is required to select the target image from among the candidates. If the participant correctly selected the first target image, the participant is required to select the first peripheral location from the multiple peripheral locations. The presentation time is adaptively modified based on the correctness/incorrectness of the participant's selections. The process is repeated to improve the participant's cognition. | 02-18-2010 |
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20130012764 | INTRA-VAGINAL DEVICE FOR FECAL INCONTINENCE - An intra-vaginal device for the control of stool passage, including a body mechanism for securing the device around the area of the pubic notch and in the area of the posterior fornix, the body mechanism including a force applying mechanism for reversibly applying a force to a posterior portion of the vagina to occlude the rectum. A method of controlling the passage of stool in a patient, by inserting an intra-vaginal device into the patient's vagina such that an anterior end rests around the pubic notch and a posterior end rests in the posterior fornix, exerting a force towards the posterior side of the vagina, moving an anterior wall of the patient's rectum towards the posterior wall of the rectum with the force applying portion, impeding the passage of stool, and removing the force, allowing stool to pass. | 01-10-2013 |
20160000545 | Intra-Vaginal Device For Fecal Incontinence - An intra-vaginal device for the control of stool passage, including a body mechanism for securing the device around the area of the pubic notch and in the area of the posterior fornix, the body mechanism including a force applying mechanism for reversibly applying a force to a posterior portion of the vagina to occlude the rectum. A method of controlling the passage of stool in a patient, by inserting an intra-vaginal device into the patient's vagina such that an anterior end rests around the pubic notch and a posterior end rests in the posterior fornix, exerting a force towards the posterior side of the vagina, moving an anterior wall of the patient's rectum towards the posterior wall of the rectum with the force applying portion, impeding the passage of stool, and removing the force, allowing stool to pass. | 01-07-2016 |
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20100217565 | AUTOMATED SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION DESIGN - Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217566 | AUTOMATED SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION DESIGN INCLUDING ABILITY TO DEFINE HETEROGENEOUS DESIGN PREFERENCES - Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. Embodiments may also include definition of one or more design apertures, each of which may correspond to boundaries in which solar collector layouts should comply with distinct sets of user-defined design preferences. Distinct apertures may provide heterogeneous regions of collector layout according to the user-defined design preferences. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217639 | AUTOMATED SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION DESIGN INCLUDING EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION MANAGEMENT AND DISPLAY - Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. In some embodiments, metadata about the design process, including the process of classifying features and providing user input, generating layouts, and then modifying those layouts, may be generated. The metadata may include information about exceptional conditions in the project state information or design. A list of exceptions corresponding to exceptional conditions may be generated, and the designer may interact with these exceptions in a variety of ways, such as by complying with rules to remove an item from the exceptions list or overriding the application of the rules. The exceptions may be non-blocking relative to other user actions. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217724 | AUTOMATED SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION DESIGN INCLUDING VERSION MANAGEMENT - Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. Some embodiments may provide viewing, creating, and manipulating of multiple versions of a solar collector layout design for a particular installation worksite. The use of versions may allow analysis of alternative layouts, alternative feature classifications, and cost and performance data corresponding to alternative design choices. Version summary information providing a representative comparison between versions across a number of dimensions may be provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20130132043 | AUTOMATED SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION DESIGN INCLUDING ABILITY TO DEFINE HETEROGENEOUS DESIGN PREFERENCES - Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. Embodiments may also include definition of one or more design apertures, each of which may correspond to boundaries in which solar collector layouts should comply with distinct sets of user-defined design preferences. Distinct apertures may provide heterogeneous regions of collector layout according to the user-defined design preferences. | 05-23-2013 |
20150066444 | USER INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE TOOL FOR ARCHITECTURAL PROCESSES - A novel software architectural design tool allows users to perform stacking, block editing, and scaling in an efficient and intuitive manner. The user selects a resource from a resource pool, such as number of employees and square footage organized by department, displayed on a monitor. A portion of the resources are allocated to a stacking diagram using a visually intuitive interface. The stacking diagram includes bar graphs, each one representing, for example, a floor in a building. The resource pool and the stacking diagram are modified graphically and in real time. For block editing, the user bifurcates an edge of the object by selecting an edit point. In a second step, the user can edit the edge utilizing the edit point. Block editing becomes an efficient and visually intuitive process which is also in line with thought processes inherent in architectural training. | 03-05-2015 |
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20110009752 | ENDOSCOPIC LONG RANGE FOURIER DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (LR-FD-OCT) - An endoscopic swept-source Fourier Domain optical coherence tomographic system (FDOCT system) for imaging of tissue structure includes a Fourier Domain mode locked (FDML), high speed, narrow line-width, wavelength swept source, an OCT interferometer having a sample arm, a reference arm, a detection arm, and a source arm coupled to the swept source, an endoscopic probe coupled to the sample arm, and a data processing circuit coupled to the detection arm. The swept source includes a long optic fiber functioning as a cavity, a high optical gain lasing module, and a tunable narrow bandwidth bandpass filter for wavelength selection combined to form a unidirectional ring laser cavity, where the tunable narrow bandwidth bandpass filter is driven synchronously with the optical round-trip time of a propagating light wave in the cavity. | 01-13-2011 |
20130005044 | Rapid Method to Measure Cyanide in Biological Samples - A method and devices analyze for the presence of cyanide in samples using colorimetric analysis of samples after contacting with cobinamide or monocyanocohinapmide. | 01-03-2013 |
20150353590 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CYANIDE AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE TOXICITY - A composition and method for treating excess cyanide and hydrogen sulfide comprising administering a cobinamide. Further a method for determining extent of binding by an agent to an extracellular matrix. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367149 | COBINAMIDE-BASED MATERIALS FOR OPTICAL SENSING AND GAS REMOVAL - This disclosure concerns materials for detecting and removing gaseous chemical agents (e.g., cyanide, cyanogen, sulfide, nitrite, nitric oxide, and combinations thereof), devices including the materials, and methods of making and using the disclosed materials. Embodiments of the disclosed materials include a support material impregnated with cobinamide and/or a cobinamide derivative. | 12-24-2015 |
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20090319567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DATA MANAGEMENT USING A STRUCTURE TO PROPAGATE CHANGES TO REFERENCED OBJECTS - A system, method, and computer-readable medium for data management are disclosed, the method comprising changing original data in an original referenced object to create a changed referenced object having changed data, in response to the changing, performing the following for a referencing object that references the original referenced object, (i) determining whether to accept the changed data, and if the changed data is accepted, reflecting the changed data in the referencing object, (ii) if the referencing object does not accept the changed data, determining whether to create a new referenced object storing the original data, and if yes, (1) creating the new referenced object having the original data, wherein the referencing object references the new referenced object, (iii) and if no, (1) determining whether to copy the original data from the original referenced object into the referencing object, and if yes, (a) replacing the original reference with a copy of the original data, thereby breaking a relationship between the referencing object and the original referenced object, and if no, (b) breaking a relationship between the original referenced object and the referencing object by removing the original reference. In various aspects, steps (b)(i)-(b)(iii) are each are processed for each object of a plurality of referencing objects, are user initiated, and are managed by metadata associated with the referencing object. | 12-24-2009 |
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20080243041 | Butt and thigh massager - One aspect provides a wearable garment having built-in massage components at multiple positions to massage areas of the thighs and/or lower butt. The garment may be adjustable to fit users of different sizes. This wearable massager provides a deep massage in areas that are difficult and/or tedious to get to when using other do-it-yourself massagers. This wearable massager employs a rotating longitudinal friction action (in contrast to a vibrating action) thereby eliminating the need to push on the massager. The wearable massager may allow a wearer to relax while receiving a massage. | 10-02-2008 |
20090088302 | COLLAPSIBLE TRAINING STAND - A training device, including a collapsible stand having a central support shaft and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support member shaft collapse into each other. In a second position, the legs and central support shaft extend perpendicular relative to each other into a self-supporting stand having the central support shaft in a substantially vertical position. A plurality of striking pads is releasably coupled to the central support shaft by a quick release connector. A T-bar support attaches to the central support shaft. The plurality of striking pads approximate the positioning of the hands of a person in an offensive/defensive position, the head of the person and the torso of the person. | 04-02-2009 |
20090264262 | Portable Training Stand - A training device is provided comprising a collapsible stand having a central support and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support fold into a compact package. In a second position, the legs and central support extend perpendicular to each other into a self-supporting stand having the central support in a substantially vertical position. The training device may further include a plurality of striking pads attachable to the central support. The collapsible stand may include one or more telescoping shafts that slide into and out of the central support to a desired height. The training device may further comprise a horizontal support bar attachable to the central support, wherein horizontal support bar serves to couple additional striking pads. At least one striking pad may be shaped as a human head and attached to the upper portion of the central support. | 10-22-2009 |
20110275492 | STRIKE TARGETS FOR TRAINING STAND - A head-shaped target for a training stand is provided. The head-shaped target includes (a) a striking target body shaped to approximate a human head and operative to receive strikes, the striking target body having a padded surface; (b) an attachment member configured to releasably couple the head-shaped target to a support shaft of the training stand; and/or (c) an angled extension attachment coupling the striking target body to the attachment member, the angled extension attachment having a resilient spring positioned at an angle relative to the support shaft and the striking target body to enable the angled extension attachment to provide a resiliently deformable engagement between the striking target body and the support shaft. | 11-10-2011 |
20130059699 | TRAINING STAND - A nestable training stand is provided. The stand includes a central frame member having upper and lower portions; and a base operatively coupled to the lower portion. The base comprises a U-shaped or V-shaped base member having first and second end portions; and a support member connected to and extending upwardly from the first and second end portions to the central frame member. One or more upper and/or lower weight support pins are coupled to the support member and central frame, respectively, and extend outward for holding weights to prevent the stand from moving. The central frame support may include a bend between a first point where it couples to the U-shaped or V-shaped base member and a second point where it couples to support member to shift the center of gravity of the stand backwards. | 03-07-2013 |
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20090076821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL OPERATION OF A PLAYBACK DEVICE - Media metadata is accessible for a plurality of media items (See FIG. | 03-19-2009 |
20100005104 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEDIA NAVIGATION - A method and system for media navigation. A descriptor hierarchy may be accessed. The descriptor hierarchy may include at least one category list. One or more media descriptors may be accessed for a plurality of media items. The plurality of media items may be accessible from a plurality of sources. The one or more media descriptors may be mapped to the at least one category list. The navigation may be processed through a user interface to enable selection of the plurality of media items from the plurality of sources. | 01-07-2010 |
20130178962 | USER INTERFACE TO MEDIA FILES - A user interface generator is configured to access a media file that stores acoustic data representative of sounds. The user interface generator determines a mood category of the media file, based on a mood vector calculated from the acoustic data. The mood category characterizes the media file as being evocative of a mood described by the mood category. The user interface generator generates a user interface that depicts a grid or map (e.g., a “mood grid” or a “mood map”) of multiple zones. One of the zones may occupy a position in the grid or map that corresponds to the mood category. The user interface may then be presented by the user interface generator (e.g., to a user). In the presented user interface, the zone that corresponds to the mood category may be operable (e.g., by the user) to perform one or more actions pertinent to the mood category. | 07-11-2013 |
20150052436 | USER INTERFACE TO MEDIA FILES - A user interface generator is configured to access a media file that stores acoustic data representative of sounds. The user interface generator determines a mood category of the media file, based on a mood vector calculated from the acoustic data. The mood category characterizes the media file as being evocative of a mood described by the mood category. The user interface generator generates a user interface that depicts a grid or map (e.g., a “mood grid” or a “mood map”) of multiple zones. One of the zones may occupy a position in the grid or map that corresponds to the mood category. The user interface may then be presented by the user interface generator (e.g., to a user). In the presented user interface, the zone that corresponds to the mood category may be operable (e.g., by the user) to perform one or more actions pertinent to the mood category. | 02-19-2015 |
20150073574 | MODIFYING PLAYBACK OF CONTENT USING PRE-PROCESSED PROFILE INFORMATION - Example methods and systems for modifying the playback of content using pre-processed profile information are described. In some example embodiments, the methods and systems may access a stream of content to be delivered to a playback device, identify a piece of content within the stream of content to be delivered to the playback device, determine a profile for the identified piece of content, and deliver the determined profile to the playback device. In some example embodiments, the methods and systems may receive a stream of content at a playback device, access profile information associated with the stream of content, and modify playback of the stream of content based on the accessed profile information. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074526 | INSERTING INFORMATION INTO PLAYING CONTENT - Example methods and systems for inserting information into playing content are described. In some example embodiments, the methods and systems may identify a break in content playing via a playback device, select an information segment representative of information received by the playback device to present during the identified break, and insert the information segment into the content playing via the playback device upon an occurrence of the identified break. | 03-12-2015 |
20150194151 | MODIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATION BASED ON ACOUSTIC AMBIENCE CLASSIFICATION - Methods and systems for modification of electronic system operation based on acoustic ambience classification are presented. In an example method, at least one audio signal present in a physical environment of a user is detected. The at least one audio signal is analyzed to extract at least one audio feature from the audio signal. The audio signal is classified based on the audio feature to produce at least one classification of the audio signal. Operation of an electronic system interacting with the user in the physical environment is modified based on the classification of the audio signal. | 07-09-2015 |
20150262229 | TARGETED AD REDISTRIBUTION - A user may view a video. The user may share a portion or the entirety of the video. The user may provide tags or comments with the shared video. The tags or comments may indicate a mood associated with the shared video. The server receiving the request to share the video may have metadata associated with the video. Additional metadata may be stored associated with smaller portions of the video. As an example, metadata may indicate the mood of a scene. The server may embed one or more advertisements into the shared video. The one or more advertisements may be targeted. Selection of advertisements may be based on a match between advertisement metadata and a user profile of the sharing user, a user profile of the receiving user, tags or comments provided by the sharing user, and metadata for the video or the clip. | 09-17-2015 |