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| 20090002394 | AUGMENTING IMAGES FOR PANORAMIC DISPLAY - Methods and systems are provided methods and systems for augmenting image data (e.g., still image data or video image data) utilizing image context data to generate panoramic images. In accordance with embodiments hereof, a position and orientation of received image data is utilized to identify image context data (e.g., three-dimensional model data, two-dimensional image data, and/or 360° image data from another source) rendered based upon the same position or a nearby position relative to the image data and the image data is augmented utilizing the identified context data to create a panoramic image. The panoramic image may then be displayed (e.g., shown on a LCD/CRT screen or projected) to create a user experience that is more immersive than the original image data could create. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090323029 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL IMAGE DISPLAYING DEVICE - Methods, devices, and systems are provided for displaying an image using a multi-directional image displaying device in a compact, configurable device having an expansive viewing angle. An image projector projects an image having a plurality of image pixels. A distribution object is aligned with the image projector. The distribution object is utilized to redirect the image pixels projected by the image projector onto one or more display surfaces. As such, in one embodiment, a wide view display of the first image that expands at least the width of a user field of view results from the spreading of the image pixels. A compact housing unit provides support for the image projector and the distribution object. In one embodiment, the multi-directional image displaying device can be adjusted to change the wide view display of the image. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100312470 | Scrubbing Variable Content Paths - Various embodiments provide techniques for scrubbing variable paths in content. By way of example and not limitation, scrubbing can include receiving user input that defines a scrub path and navigating a data path through content based on the scrub path. According to some embodiments, a data path can include one or more predefined paths (e.g., a travel route) through the content. One or more of the techniques can account for variations in a data path and provide ways of maintaining adjacency between a scrub path and navigation along the data path. In some embodiments, a data path can be associated with one or more types of data path content that can be presented in response to a navigation of the data path. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100315411 | COMPUTING TRANSITIONS BETWEEN CAPTURED DRIVING RUNS - Various embodiments provide a global approach for computing transitions between captured runs through an intersection. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a transition algorithm receives as input various runs that have been captured through an intersection and an input path through the intersection. The transition algorithm processes its inputs and provides, as an output, a set of points and data such as a direction associated with each of the points. The set of points includes points from different captured runs. The output set of points and associated data indicate which images to obtain from a database and which field of view to create a simulated turn for the user. | 12-16-2010 |
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| 20090276414 | RANKING MODEL ADAPTATION FOR SEARCHING - Search results provided by a search engine (e.g., for the Internet) are improved and/or made more accurate by addressing the limited availability of human labeled training data for certain domains (e.g., languages other than English, within certain date ranges, corresponding to queries over a certain length, etc.). More particularly, a ranking model trained on in-domain data, for which a small amount of human labeled training data (e.g., query/URL pairs) is available (e.g., languages other than English) is adjusted based upon out-domain data, for which a large amount of human labeled training data (e.g., query/URL pairs) is available (e.g., English). Thus, even though the resulting adapted in-domain ranking model is used in the context of in-domain data (e.g., non-English) to provide search results, the search results are improved because they are influenced by an abundance of, albeit out-domain, human labeled training data. | 11-05-2009 |
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| 20080242405 | ON-LINE GAMING AUTHENTICATION - A game device, such as a game console or a PC, is authenticated before joining an online gaming session. When the device registers with the gaming service, the device is queried for its system type (e.g., XBOX®, XBOX® 360, and PC) and a device identifier (e.g., serial number). The first time the device registers with the gaming service, the devices system type and identifier are stored. Each subsequent time the device registers with the gaming system, the device query response is compared with the stored system type and identifier. If the system type and identifier match, the device is allowed to participate in the game session. Additionally, the device system type is analyzed to determine if the device is allowed to participate in the game session. For example, a PC would not be allowed to participate in an XBOX® only game session. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080301465 | PROTECTION OF SOFTWARE TRANSMITTED OVER AN UNPROTECTED INTERFACE - The same level of protection and ability to associate rights to media content available with a stand alone media player is provided with a software media player. In an example configuration, a peripheral device comprising an optical disc drive capable of reading HD DVD media, and comprising a flash memory microcontroller with cryptographic capabilities, is coupled to a host game console via a universal serial bus (USB) interface. Media content from the peripheral device is rendered on the host game console. Software protection and management are provided utilizing various cryptographic keys and protocols. Software protection and management meets the prescribed rules of the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) license agreement with respect to consumer electronics players while allowing the playback of media content (e.g., movies) to be performed by software. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090006247 | Services for Billing and Management of Consumable Resources - Provided are systems and services for billing and managing on-demand access to consumable goods and services. The system allows a user to consume resources via an application on a computing device by connecting to a service and requesting access to the resource based on a stored balance associated with a user ID and resource ID. If it is determined by the service that the user has the rights to access the resource, then access to the resource may be granted via the application. If it is determined by the service that the user does not have the rights to access a resource, a right to access the resource may be purchased from the service. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090327094 | PLATFORM INDEPENDENT ECOSYSTEM FOR CREATION, CONSUMPTION AND TRADE OF USER-GENERATED DIGITAL CONTENT - A platform (e.g. game console) and application (e.g. game title) independent ecosystem for the creation, consumption and trade of user generated digital content permits any application operating on any platform to participate in a market driven economy for user generated digital objects (UGDOs). The trading system is independent of (i.e. external to) all participating applications. A metadata attribution method for UGDOs in combination with heterogeneous application support through well-defined interfaces facilitates unlimited participation. Attributed metadata may be understood and consumed across platforms and applications. Flexible UGDO rights enforcement techniques in combination with a flexible fair exchange service for those rights support all manner of UGDOs and commercial transactions therefore. Participating application may provide rights enforcement in some instances. The nature of enforcement may rest on the nature of UGDO content, rights in UGDOs or author preferences. The trading system assures that all transactions in the UGDO economy are secure, fault tolerant and atomic, providing integrity and confidence in the UGDO economy. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100035681 | UBIQUITOUS UNIFIED PLAYER IDENTITY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110028209 | CONTROLLING CONTENT ACCESS - Embodiments related to controlling access to content are disclosed. In one disclosed embodiment, a computing system comprising an application program further includes a device identification code identifying the computing system. The computing system further includes a content manager configured to control access by the application program to a content package, and the content manager is further configured to update a device audit list of the content package upon allowing the application program to modify the content package. The content manager is further configured to digitally sign the content package with a private key of the computing system after the application program modifies the content package. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110045912 | UBIQUITOUS UNIFIED PLAYER IDENTITY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110118035 | GAME ACHIEVEMENTS SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a game achievements system where players are rewarded with game achievements based on mastering certain in-game facets of the games they play. Each game achievement may be conveyed in a profile as a badge or trophy, title, description, date, etc. Players may also accumulate points based on game achievements. A display interface may be made available such that a player may see his achievements and total points, as well as those of others. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110136575 | GAME ACHIEVEMENTS SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a game achievements system where players are rewarded with game achievements based on mastering certain in-game facets of the games they play. Each game achievement may be conveyed in a profile as a badge or trophy, title, description, date, etc. Players may also accumulate points based on game achievements. A display interface may be made available such that a player may see his achievements and total points, as well as those of others. | 06-09-2011 |
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| 20080261304 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING DELIVERY OF DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA OR A DOUBLE-STRANDED HYBRID NUCLEIC ACID TO REGULATE GENE EXPRESSION IN MAMMALIAN CELLS - A double-stranded RNA, preferably a small, interfering (si)RNA or a siHybrid, to which cholesterol moieties are linked. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090018097 | MODIFICATION OF DOUBLE-STRANDED RIBONUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - A double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecule comprising between about 15 base pairs and about 40 base pairs, wherein at least one ribonucleotide of the dsRNA is a 5′-methyl-pyrimidine and/or at least one 2′-O-methyl ribonucleotide, and a method of improving ribonuclease stability, reducing off-target effects of a double stranded siRNA molecule, or of reducing interferon responsiveness of a double stranded siRNA molecule using such dsRNA. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090042298 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS INTO CELLS AND FOR MODIFYING EXPRESSION OF TARGET GENES IN CELLS - Polynucleotide delivery-enhancing polypeptides are admixed or complexed with, or conjugated to, nucleic acids for enhancing delivery the nucleic acids into cells. The transported nucleic acids are active in target cells as small inhibitory nucleic acids (siNAs) that modulate expression of target genes, mediated at least in part by RNA interference (RNAi). The siNA/polypeptide compositions and methods of the invention provide effective tools to modulate gene expression and alter phenotype in mammalian cells, including by altering phenotype in a manner that eliminates disease symptoms or alters disease potential in targeted cells or subject individuals to which the siNA/polypeptide compositions are administered. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100113332 | METHOD OF TREATING AN INFLAMMATORY DISEASE BY DOUBLE STRANDED RIBONUCLEIC ACID - What is disclosed is the use of a formulation comprising double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) in the manufacture of a medicament for treating an inflammatory disease in a mammal and inhibiting production of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the mammal. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100129460 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR PEPTIDE RIBONUCLEIC ACID CONDENSATE PARTICLES FOR RNA THERAPEUTICS - Compounds comprising condensed particles having diameters less than 1000 nm, wherein the particles comprise one or more double stranded ribonucleic acids (dsKNAs) and one or more peptides. The compounds, compositions and methods are useful for modulating gene expression by RNA Interference. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100316707 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING DELIVERY OF DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA OR A DOUBLE-STRANDED HYBRID NUCLEIC ACID TO REGULATE GENE EXPRESSION IN MAMMALIAN CELLS - A delivery-enhancing peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:11 or salt thereof. This invention is directed towards methods and compositions to administer a double-stranded ribonucleic acid to a mammal so as to effectuate transfection of the double-stranded RNA into a desired tissue of the mammal. | 12-16-2010 |
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| 20080316058 | Systems and Methods for Handling the Display and Receipt of Aircraft Control Information - Methods and systems for handling aircraft control information are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a display medium coupleable to a flight manager, with the flight manager configured to receive and direct instructions for automatically controlling aircraft functions at a future time during flight of the aircraft. The system can further include a display controller coupled to the display medium to present at least one operator activatable element at the display medium and update information presented at the display medium when the operator activates the operator activatable element. For example, the operator activatable element can include an icon presented at a computer display screen, and can be activated by a keystroke. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090267800 | REPRESENTING A HOLDING PATTERN ON A VERTICAL SITUATION DISPLAY - Techniques for representing a holding pattern on a vertical situation display are described. The vertical situation display has a first screen area to depict the holding pattern and second screen area to show a flight path after the holding pattern. The representation of the holding pattern visually informs a flight crew of current and prospective flight conditions. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100082236 | NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM WITH A GRAPHICAL SCRATCHPAD FILLER - A navigation system takes a graphical input and translates it into an alpha-numeric entry generally including latitude and longitude information. The system interprets the graphical entry, determines if a waypoint already exists or is depicted at the geographical location identified by the graphical entry and creates a new waypoint if no waypoint already exists or is depicted at the geographical location. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100305783 | ENHANCED VERTICAL SITUATION DISPLAY - A vertical situation display system for use in a vehicle such as, for example, an aircraft, is provided. A side view of an intended route of flight may be shown with altitude restrictions, airspace and instrument approach information, a projected flight path and range to airspeed symbol. The system may show terrain, weather, and traffic information along the intended route of flight. The system may be used in conjunction with a navigational display to enhance situational awareness. The system includes a computer, an electronic display device, an electronic entry device, a memory and a database. The database may contain terrain, airspace and flight planning data and may be updatable. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110060484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING THE DISPLAY AND RECEIPT OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL INFORMATION - Methods and systems for handling aircraft control information are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a display medium coupleable to a flight manager, with the flight manager configured to receive and direct instructions for automatically controlling aircraft functions at a future time during flight of the aircraft. The system can further include a display controller coupled to the display medium to present at least one operator activatable element at the display medium and update information presented at the display medium when the operator activates the operator activatable element. For example, the operator activatable element can include an icon presented at a computer display screen, and can be activated by a keystroke. | 03-10-2011 |
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| 20080299122 | Modulating immune responses - The invention provides methods for modulating the immune system using anti-CD83 antibodies that can influence CD83 function. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090042298 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS INTO CELLS AND FOR MODIFYING EXPRESSION OF TARGET GENES IN CELLS - Polynucleotide delivery-enhancing polypeptides are admixed or complexed with, or conjugated to, nucleic acids for enhancing delivery the nucleic acids into cells. The transported nucleic acids are active in target cells as small inhibitory nucleic acids (siNAs) that modulate expression of target genes, mediated at least in part by RNA interference (RNAi). The siNA/polypeptide compositions and methods of the invention provide effective tools to modulate gene expression and alter phenotype in mammalian cells, including by altering phenotype in a manner that eliminates disease symptoms or alters disease potential in targeted cells or subject individuals to which the siNA/polypeptide compositions are administered. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100113332 | METHOD OF TREATING AN INFLAMMATORY DISEASE BY DOUBLE STRANDED RIBONUCLEIC ACID - What is disclosed is the use of a formulation comprising double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) in the manufacture of a medicament for treating an inflammatory disease in a mammal and inhibiting production of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the mammal. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100129460 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR PEPTIDE RIBONUCLEIC ACID CONDENSATE PARTICLES FOR RNA THERAPEUTICS - Compounds comprising condensed particles having diameters less than 1000 nm, wherein the particles comprise one or more double stranded ribonucleic acids (dsKNAs) and one or more peptides. The compounds, compositions and methods are useful for modulating gene expression by RNA Interference. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100249380 | Modulating Immune Responses - The invention provides methods for modulating the immune system using anti-CD83 antibodies that can influence CD83 function. | 09-30-2010 |
