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Andrew Colley, Dundee GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110098106SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING CASINO PATRON MONEY BALANCES - A system and method of managing casino patron money balances which stores patron money balances in electronic form. The system includes an interrogator, and a self-service computer coupled to the interrogator for interrogating a wireless communicator associated with a casino patron to determine a money balance associated with the wireless communicator and for processing a selection by the casino patron to produce a change in the money balance.04-28-2011
20110154499Methods and Apparatus for Selecting and Delivering Content - Systems and techniques for selecting and delivering entertainment content. User preference information for entertainment content to accompany user activities is collected and associated with a user. Upon indication by a user of a desire to receive content and designation of an activity to be accompanied by the content, content items are selected and assembled into a package so that the content items may be played in sequence using a user device. The content items comprising the package are delivered to the user device.06-23-2011
20110192681KIOSK - A kiosk which is configurable to accept a plurality of different types of connections corresponding to a plurality of different types of customer media. In one example, the kiosk includes a mount; a computer in a first position on the mount including a touchscreen, a card reader, and a processor; a storage medium coupled to the processor containing content; and a content transfer device coupled to the processor. The content transfer device is configurable to include at least one connection of a plurality of different types of connections corresponding to a plurality of different types of customer media. The kiosk further includes a panel in a second position on the mount adjacent to the computer including at least one connection mounting location, and the at least one connection is removably mounted to the panel at the connection mounting location. The processor stores the content in the storage medium, operates the touch screen to display a menu of the content and to record selections made by a customer from the menu, operates the card reader to read a payment card of the customer as payment for content associated with the customer selections, and transfers the content associated with the customer selections to a removable storage medium of the customer.08-11-2011
20120032896SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL AND CONFIGURABLE SCREEN THEREFOR - A touch screen unit comprises a touch sensitive layer, a display and a processor. The processor is arranged to receive a signal indicative of a parallax error between a user's view of the touch sensitive layer and the user selectable objects displayed on the display and to correct for this parallax error.02-09-2012

Patent applications by Andrew Colley, Dundee GB

Ashley Colley, Oulu FI

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006958Method, Apparatus and Computer Program Product for Providing an Object Selection Mechanism for Display Devices - An apparatus for providing an object selection mechanism for touch screen devices may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive an indication of a detection of an event associated with a display, determine a type of the event, determine a candidate object associated with the type of the event, and generate a user interface component based on the determination of the candidate object.01-01-2009
20090079702Method, Apparatus and Computer Program Product for Providing an Adaptive Keypad on Touch Display Devices - An apparatus for providing an adaptive keypad on touch display devices may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive an indication of a detection of a touch event invoking an operation related to a text character entry, determine candidate text characters based on the operation, and provide for a display of an adaptive keypad having a size that is variable based on the candidate text characters.03-26-2009
20100138784MULTITASKING VIEWS FOR SMALL SCREEN DEVICES - A system and method that includes providing content items to be displayed on a display of a device, determining a relevance of each content item with respect to each other content item, and organizing the content items on the display of the device along a scattered continuum, wherein more contextually relevant content is located closer to a center area of the display and less contextually relevant content is located away from the center area.06-03-2010
20110102334METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ADJUSTED POSITION FOR TOUCH INPUT - An apparatus, comprising a processor, memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least receiving indication of a touch input associated with a touch display, comprising position information associated with the touch input, determining a hand orientation associated with the touch input, and determining an adjusted position to associate with the touch input based at least in part on the determined hand orientation, and the position information associated with the touch input is disclosed.05-05-2011
20110260842APPARATUS, METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND USER INTERFACE - An apparatus, method, computer program and apparatus wherein the apparatus comprises: at least one processor: and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: provide a user selectable part; and configure the apparatus in either a first active state or a second active state wherein, in the first active state the user selectable part is actuated in response to a first mode of actuation and in the second active state the user selectable part is not actuated in response to the first mode of actuation; and configure the apparatus to provide a tactile indication when the apparatus is in the first active state that the user selectable part is actuated in response to the first mode of actuation.10-27-2011
20110260985APPARATUS, METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND USER INTERFACE - An apparatus, method, computer program and apparatus wherein the apparatus comprises: a user input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: control a display to display a user interface item; and associate, in response to actuation of the user input device, a user interface item with a tactile indication so that the tactile indication is provided whenever the user interface item is displayed.10-27-2011
20110265000APPARATUS, METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND USER INTERFACE - An apparatus, method, computer program and apparatus wherein the apparatus comprises: a user input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: provide a user selectable part of the user input device; configure the apparatus in either a first state or a second state wherein, in the first state the user selectable part is associated with a first function, having a first characteristic, so that the first function is performed in response to actuation of the user selectable part and in the second state the user selectable part is not associated with the first function so that the first function is not performed in response to the actuation of the user selectable part; and configure the apparatus to control the tactile quality of the user selectable part with respect to the rest of the user input device so that the user selectable part is provided with a first tactile quality when the apparatus is in the first state and a second tactile quality when the apparatus is in the second state wherein the relative height is indicative of the first characteristic of the first function.10-27-2011
20120036468USER INPUT REMAPPING - An apparatus and method for receiving an input at a first location on an input-sensing surface, the first location being mapped to the activation of a first user interface component; receiving a correction of the activation to the activation of a second user interface component; and based at least in part on the correction, remapping subsequent inputs within a locus to the activation of the second user interface component.02-09-2012

Patent applications by Ashley Colley, Oulu FI

Cathlene Colley, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110274799Mold Inhibiting Emulsion - A mold inhibiting emulsion including: an aqueous phase that includes water; a non-aqueous phase that may optionally include an oil; at least one emulsifier; and at least one mold inhibitor. Also provided is a method of inhibiting mold growth on edible baked products (e.g., bread) that involves applying the mold inhibiting emulsion of the present invention to the exterior surfaces of unbaked dough from which the edible baked product is prepared. The mold inhibiting emulsion may be applied to contact surfaces of a vessel in which dough is baked, and then to upper portions of the dough after it has been placed into the treated vessel. An apparatus for treating the exterior surfaces of unbaked dough with spray applied liquids, is further provided. The apparatus includes first and second spray stations each including a primary spray assembly and a secondary spray assembly activated if the primary spray assembly fails.11-10-2011

David E. Colley, Loganville, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251058Compact Crossbow with Improved Efficiency - A “cross-over” compound crossbow includes a stock and barrel assembly attached to a horizontally mounted compound bow. The compound bow component is similar to that of U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,958 and includes an alternative arrow support system to achieve higher arrow velocity at a reduced draw weight. The crossover compound bow also provides draw weight adjustability and positive cam synchronization.10-16-2008

Jaime B. Colley, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090326809System and method for augmenting a satellite-based navigation solution - A map-matching feedback interface uses added information to bound a mapping solution and calibrate a navigation system, thus enabling the navigation system to navigate more accurately over a longer period of time. The system recognizes erroneous measurements and reduces or eliminates them from the mapping solution, thus preventing position inaccuracies. The system interfaces the navigation system with a mapping system that feeds back map-based data to the navigation system and combines the map-matching feedback data with other sensor data to produce an accurate navigation solution even in environments where GPS or dead reckoning input data is inaccurate.12-31-2009
20100076681DEAD RECKONING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system and method of dead reckoning navigation for a vehicle uses a set of accelerometers. Sensed accelerometers from the set are converted into a vehicle body frame of reference set of accelerations. The resulting converted accelerations are then used to determine a dead-reckoning longitudinal acceleration for the vehicle. By integrating the longitudinal acceleration along a heading for the vehicle, a dead-reckoning-determined location for the vehicle is provided.03-25-2010
20100309042METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A DATA INTERFACE FOR AIDING A SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER - The invention described herein relates to aiding a Satellite Positioning System (SPS) receiver of a platform with a data interface to the platform data. The platform, for example, could be a vehicle, ship, aircraft, or a pedestrian. The SPS receiver would be used to track the location of the platform. The data interface would facilitate access by the SPS receiver to the data of the platform, and the SPS receiver in turn could provide SPS data (such as position, speed, and heading) to the platform. A further aspect of the invention includes hardware or software used by the data interface and the SPS receiver to provide, format, time-stamp, synchronize, and match platform data or SPS receiver data.12-09-2010

Patent applications by Jaime B. Colley, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Janell Colley, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120130158PEYRONIES TREATMENT DEVICE - A Peyronie's treatment device is described that is configured to treat an erect penis having curvature characterized by a first penis side with an unaffected length and a second penis side with an affected length that is shorter than the unaffected length. The device includes a band connected between a proximal support that is attachable to a base of a penis and a distal support that is attachable adjacent a corona of the penis. The band has an elastic material and a second material that is attached to the elastic material. The second material is provided to stop elongation of the elastic material at a length approximately equal to the affected length of the erect penis.05-24-2012

J. David Colley, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100111777Low cost wet lime/limestone/sodium FGD system - An FGD system is provided which can be retrofitted on existing utility coal-fired boilers. The design is based on a horizontal co-current scrubber capable of generating a pressure rise across the absorber. Modifications to existing plant equipment are minimized by the co-current horizontal scrubber design. The system includes features, which eliminate much equipment typically associated with other FGD designs, and reduces the use of support equipment such as tanks, agitators, and pumps. It also minimizes or eliminates the need for new buildings.05-06-2010

John Lawrence Colley, Richmond, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110131072METHOD FOR HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT - A method for managing health plans includes the use of theoretically derived mathematical models. The methods may be used in the analysis of health insurance products. The method may also assist in the selection of a particular health plan's benefit and contribution strategy. The analysis may further be used in the selection of a health plan's funding arrangement.06-02-2011

Matthew D. Colley, Greenwood, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110185012SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A NOTIFICATION MAILING LIST - A system, device, and method for generating a notification mailing list includes communicating with a client computing device to display a digital map on the client computing device. The digital map may include indicia of an area of coverage of one or more advertisements, indicia of the location of one or more excavators, indicia of the location(s) at which an underground utility was damaged due to excavation, and/or indicia of the location(s) a non-native speaking resident. A user of the client computing device may select an area of the digital map based on the indicia displayed on the digital map. A notification mailing list including the street mailing address of excavators located within the selected area is generated.07-28-2011

Matthew D. Colley, Franklin, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120058751SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A DIG TICKET REQUEST - A system, device, and method for generating a dig ticket for a proposed dig site using a mobile communication device includes obtaining location data indicative of the current location of the mobile computing device and displaying a digital map on the display of the mobile computing device that includes indicia of the proposed dig site, which corresponds to the location of the mobile computing device. If the location of the proposed dig site is correct, a dig ticket may be generated and transmitted to a dig site authorization server over a network.03-08-2012

Shane Colley, West Leederville AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090312245SRA binding protein - An isolated polypeptide comprising: (i) SEQ ID No: 2; (ii) amino acids 27 to 109 of SEQ ID No: 2 (iii) amino acids 22 to 109 of SEQ ID No: 2 (iv) amino acids 21-91 of SEQ ID No: 2 (v) amino acids 21-26 and/or 60-67 of SEQ ID No: 2 or (vi) a functional variant of any one of (i) to (v).12-17-2009

Stephan William Colley, London GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090215978PROCESS - A process for the alkoxyalkylation of an unsubstituted aromatic substrate or a substituted aromatic substrate, said substitution being via a carbon-carbon bond, said process comprising reacting the aromatic substrate with a dialkoxyalkane in the presence of a catalyst.08-27-2009

Stephen Colley, Harlow GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090166308APPARATUS FOR CARRYING A LOAD - An apparatus for use in carrying a load particularly in theatrical performances comprising a supported guide rail, with a first and second carriage movably mounted on the guide rail, the first carriage being adapted to carry a movable lift line for carrying the load, and a compensator system linking the first and second carriage and being arranged such that on movement of the first carriage or the second carriage, the other carriage moves in the same direction and the second carriage moves a shorter distance than the first carriage. Lifting and lowering of the load may be achieved independently of travel along the rail and a load may be transported at a constant height.07-02-2009