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| 20110040833 | Methods and Arrangements for Interactive Caller Information Services in a Communication Network - The present invention relates to methods and arrangements for providing caller information to a SIP enabled client ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110208856 | Method for Intermediating Network Operators and Developers - A method for intermediating a plurality of network operators and one or more developers is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining, by an obtaining unit, a requirement about a computer program required by each network operator; integrating, by an integration unit, mutually-related requirements among the obtained requirements into one requirement; generating, by a generation unit, information about the necessity for development of a computer program implementing the integrated requirement; and presenting, by a presentation unit, the one or more developers with the integrated requirement and the information about the necessity. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120265893 | Time-Shifting of a Live Media Stream - A media muxer node ( | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120317538 | Apparatus for Intermediating Network Operators and Developers - An apparatus for intermediating a plurality of network operators and one or more developers is provided. The apparatus includes an obtaining unit for obtaining a requirement about a computer program required by each network operator; an integration unit for integrating mutually-related requirements among the obtained requirements into one requirement; a generation unit for generating information about the necessity for development of a computer program implementing the integrated requirement; and a presentation unit for presenting the one or more developers with the integrated requirement and the information about the necessity. | 12-13-2012 |
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| 20120239089 | INTERSPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION - Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a sleeve, and optionally a bumper, that is disposed between adjacent spinous processes and has a first retention member and a second retention member, which may be locked together. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120245638 | SACRAL BRACE - Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a support portion that is adapted to be fixed to the sacrum and a bumper that is adapted to be located adjacent to the inferior portion of the spinous process of the L5 vertebra. The medical device acts as a spacer with respect to the L5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves in extension. The medical device may also include a superior portion adapted to extend over the superior portion of the superior spinous process to control flexion of the spine. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120259355 | RETRACTABLE INFLATABLE BONE TAMP - An inflatable bone tamp for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure includes an outer shaft defining an internal lumen, an inflatable structure coupled to the outer shaft, and an inner shaft movably disposed within the internal lumen and coupled to a distal end region of the inflatable structure. The internal lumen is sized to receive the inflatable structure, such that by moving the inner shaft relative to the outer shaft, the inflatable structure can be retracted into the internal lumen (and likewise can be extended from within the internal lumen for deployment in bone). This retraction capability can beneficially protect the inflatable structure during positioning/removal, and can also enhance recovery from radial tears of the inflatable structure. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120259375 | LOW COST LOW PROFILE INFLATABLE BONE TAMP - An inflatable bone tamp for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure includes a shaft having a primary region and a reduced diameter region, and an inflatable structure surrounding at least a portion of the reduced diameter region. The reduced diameter region of the shaft allows the deflated size of the inflatable structure to be minimized, while at the same time eliminating the need for the conventional dual lumen balloon catheter construction. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120265209 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MIXING MATERIALS - A mixing apparatus comprises a cylindrical body extending between proximal and distal ends. The cylindrical body has a hollow interior and an outlet at the distal end. The mixing apparatus also includes a plunger having an elongated shaft with a distal end, a first mixing plate with a first plurality of holes extending therethrough, and a second mixing plate with a second plurality of holes extending therethrough. The first and second mixing plates have a first relative position, adapted for mixing, in which the first and second plurality of holes are aligned. The mixing plates have a second relative position, adapted for material dispensing, in which the first plurality of holes are blocked by the second mixing plate. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120277864 | CANNULA ASSEMBLY WITH NON-CIRCULAR PROFILE AND METHOD OF USE - A cannula assembly and related methods of use. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a stylet. The cannula has an outer surface that is non-circular. Rotation of the cannula about its longitudinal axis changes the orientation of the cannula's larger outer dimension so that the cannula may be used as a distraction tool. Rotation is effected by rotating a stylet handle, which rotates the associated stylet shaft, which in turn rotates the cannula. Related methods include rotating a handle of the stylet, while the shaft of the stylet is disposed in the bore of the cannula, about the first longitudinal axis so as to rotate the cannula about the longitudinal axis to distract vertebral bodies. | 11-01-2012 |
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| 20090252926 | THIN-WALLED CALENDERED PTFE - The invention relates to prosthetic implants, and particularly those prosthetic implants which have an improved water entry pressure resistance. Particularly, the invention relates to a strong calendered PTFE tube and processes for making a strong calendered PTFE tube. The calendered PTFE tube may then be used to form a strong calendered expanded PTFE tube. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20120016367 | COMPLIANT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - Devices for cutting an intervertebral disc that may include an elongated shape with a distal end and a proximal end and being sized for insertion into an intervertebral space. The devices may include a number of articulating segments that are movably connected together to be shaped in a variety of angular orientations to conform to the shape of the intervertebral disc. The segments may include one or more exposed cutting surfaces that cut the disc as the device is moved through the intervertebral space. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016417 | FLEXING LINKS FOR INTERVERTEBRAL STABILIZATION - A flexing link assembly and methods for implanting such an assembly in a patient are disclosed herein. The flexing link assembly includes a pair of links that are movably connected together adjacent to an intermediate portion of each link. The connection between the links allows relative movement between the links. One end of each link includes an attachment portion adapted to facilitate attachment of the links to an inferior vertebra. The other end of each link is adapted to facilitate engagement with a spinous process of an adjacent superior vertebra. This arrangement of the links allows flexing and relative movement of adjacent vertebrae yet limits extension therebetween. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120022590 | INJECTABLE FLEXIBLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS DEVICE SYSTEM - An injectable, flexible interspinous process device and a delivery system. The interspinous process device is flexible and can be fillable in situ with a desired amount of biocompatible material. The interspinous process device has a container portion. A support element, such as a self-expanding mesh, is used in conjunction with the container to provide added structural support. The mesh also facilitates deployment of the device when it is properly positioned. A conduit may be coupled to the interspinous process to fill the device. A delivery system is also provided for delivering the flexible interspinous process device to the desired location. The delivery system includes an outer catheter that is disposed over the interspinous process device to maintain it in the undeployed state and thus facilitate delivery of the device to the desired location. An inner removable sleeve and a guidewire may also be used with the delivery system. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120259363 | VISCOELASTIC LUMBAR-SACRAL IMPLANT - Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a main body that is adapted to be placed between the L5 vertebra and the sacrum so that the main body acts as a spacer with respect to the L5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves in extension. | 10-11-2012 |
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| 20080301734 | Method and User Interface for Accessing Media Assets Over a Network - Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement can present and permit navigation of categorized media items. The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of media items related to another media item (such as a media item that has been selected and played). Another embodiment relates to progressive searching of remote media items from a search user interface. The search user interface can, but need not, be part of the user interface arrangement. The user interface arrangement and/or the search user interface can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080301739 | Hierarchical User Interface for Accessing Related Media Assets - Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement can present and permit navigation of media items related to another media item (such as a media item that has been selected and played). The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of categorized media items. Another embodiment relates to progressive searching of remote media items from a search user interface. The search user interface can, but need not, be part of the user interface arrangement. The user interface arrangement and/or the search user interface can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100223646 | Method and User Interface for Accessing Groups of Media Assets - Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement enables user scrolling or browsing with respect to a list or set of information pertaining to media items, where the list or set can be expanded to include information for additional media items that are subsequently acquired. The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of categorized media items. The user interface arrangement can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network. | 09-02-2010 |
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| 20080301167 | Method and User Interface for Searching Media Assets Over a Network - Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention pertains to progressive searching of remote media items from a search user interface. Another embodiment of the invention pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement can present and permit navigation of categorized media items. The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of media items related to another media item (such as a media item that has been selected and played). The search user interface can, but need not, be part of the user interface arrangement. The user interface arrangement and/or the search user interface can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080301260 | Method and User Interface for Accessing Groups of Media Assets - Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement enables user scrolling or browsing with respect to a list or set of information pertaining to media items, where the list or set can be expanded to include information for additional media items that are subsequently acquired. The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of categorized media items. The user interface arrangement can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110099519 | Menuing Structure for Media Content - Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and apparatus for causing a computer system such as a media device to perform operations may include receiving input from the user selecting a media type category, identifying media content items within the selected media category that the user has previously selected for presentation, prioritizing the identified media content items based on a predetermined set of rules, and presenting to the user a menu of at least some of the identified media content items in an order based on a result of the prioritization. | 04-28-2011 |
