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| 20090195497 | GESTURE-BASED POWER MANAGEMENT OF A WEARABLE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for providing gesture-based power management for a wearable portable electronic device with display are described. An inertial sensor is calibrated to a reference orientation relative to gravity. Motion of the portable device is tracked with respect to the reference orientation, and the display is enabled when the device is within a viewable range, wherein the viewable range is a predefined rotational angle range in each of x, y, and z axis, to a user based upon a position of the device with respect to the reference orientation. Furthermore, the display is turned off if an object is detected within a predetermined distance of the display for a predetermined amount of time. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090281768 | Fracture prediction for crystalline microstructures - A method for predicting failures in crystalline microstructures is described. Fracture stress distribution data obtained from test samples prepared according to the same manufacturing process as a contemplated device is used to characterize the strength of surfaces in a numerical stress analysis of the device. The failure probability is then calculated for surface nodes on the device. The product of all such probabilities yields the overall probability of failure of the device. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100156676 | GESTURE-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR A WEARABLE PORTABLE DEVICE - Methods and systems for providing a gesture-based user interface for a wearable portable device are described. A gesture including a movement of the wearable portable device is received, and at least one character associated with the gesture is identified and displayed on the wearable portable device, thereby allowing entry of characters on the user interface of the wearable portable device using the gestures. | 06-24-2010 |
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| 20080198979 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080198980 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080198981 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080279350 | Unified messenging system and method - Systems and methods for unified messaging are described herein. In an embodiment, a repository server includes a message store. According to one method implemented by the repository server, a voice message is sent as part of an email message. In an embodiment, preprocessing is performed before sending the email, including but not limited to inserting information, data, links, voice mail audio files, and voice mail transcriptions in the email. A copy of the preprocessed email is stored in the message store with an authentication key. The authentication key is used, for example by a recipient of the email, to access voice mail audio files that may not be accessible on the recipient's device. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110010657 | INTERACTIVE TEXT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system quarantines text and then automatically transmits the text across a network at the end of a quarantine time period. This text quarantine period gives a user the chance to edit or delete text for a brief amount of time after the text has been entered. This allows editing or deletion of spelling errors, and inadvertent or indiscriminate text responses before the text is sent to a remote user. Since the text characters are automatically transmitted after the quarantine period, normal human communications and interactions are maintained allowing a receiver to interject or interrupt with text comments in the middle of a received text message. Thus, the communication system maintains the interactive advantages of TTY/TDD systems while also providing the editing flexibility of instant messaging systems. In another aspect of the text system, characters are buffered until they form a complete expression. Upon detection of the completed expression, the buffered characters are sent to the destination endpoint. | 01-13-2011 |
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| 20080245396 | Inflatable splash washer and method - A method for discharging a fluid in an inflated assembly. The method includes inflating a roller assembly having a roller, rotatably coupling the inflated roller assembly to an inflated structure, and discharging a fluid against the inflated roller assembly to cause the inflated roller to rotate. An inflated water toy comprising an inflated structure, and an inflated roller assembly rotatably supported by the inflated structure, and a conduit assembly for discharging a fluid against an inflated roller of the inflated roller assembly and for conducting fluid to other locations on the inflated structure for dispersing the liquid from the other locations. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080302432 | Apparatus & method for propelling a liquid in a spiral spray - An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for propelling a fluid in a spiral stream. The apparatus includes a housing, and a cap member connected to the housing and discharges a stream of fluid in a spiral stream. A large gear member is coupled to the cap member for causing the cap member to rotate when the large gear member rotates. A gear assembly transfers rotation of an impeller to the large gear member when the impeller is contacted by fluid passing through an impeller opening in am impeller support. An embodiment of the present invention also provides a method for propelling a fluid in a spiral stream. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090243239 | SNOW SLED - A snow sled for use by a seated rider includes a body section, a seat section having an underside for engaging the snow and a top side for receiving the seated rider, the seat section attached to the body section, a foot section having an underside for engaging the snow and positioned forward of the seat section when the snow sled is deployed in the riding configuration and positioned adjacent the seat section when the snow sled is retracted into the stowable configuration, and a handlebar arrangement connecting the body section to the foot section. | 10-01-2009 |
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| 20100071308 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner and method of use are provided in order to minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. In this manner, a given portion of a first formliner can mate with another given portion of a second formliner in a nested manner. As such, edges of the interconnected formliners can be discreetly hidden along features of the formliner pattern to reduce and/or eliminate visible seaming between the formliners. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100072346 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner and method of use are provided in order to minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100314527 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner, sheet, system, and methods of use and manufacture are provided in order to provide a product that can minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners during fabrication of a pattern on a curable material. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 12-16-2010 |
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| 20090036872 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Establising Communication Between Hollow Organs and Tissue Lumens - Methods, systems and devices for establishing communication between organs and/or tissue lumens. The devices include catheters having magnetized distal ends which are configured to magnetically couple to each other such that a coaxial alignment is established between two or more catheters. The systems include two or more the subject catheters. The methods include use of the catheters and magnetically coupling them to establish a continuous passageway between them. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090048552 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090187131 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Aspects of the invention include methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological efferent fluid collection site are provided. In certain embodiments, an aspiration device is employed to selectively remove the target agent from the site, e.g., by removing fluid from the target site primarily when the target agent is at least predicted to be, e.g., anticipated and/or known to be, present in the site. Embodiments of the invention also include systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090234404 | Methods and devices for modulation of heart valve function - Methods and devices for modulating heart valve function are provided. In the subject methods, a heart valve is first in structurally modified. Blood flow through the structurally modified heart valve is then monitored, and the heart is paced in response to the monitored blood flow. Also provided are devices, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods find use in a variety of applications. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090299445 | SENSOR-ASSISTED CATHETER-BASED PROCEDURES - Methods, systems and devices for effectively and safely accessing and verifying a target site within a vessel or body cavity undergoing a catheter-based procedure or treatment. The present invention further includes the accurate delivery an instrument, an implantable device and/or materials to the target site. The present invention is particularly useful for transvenously assessing the suitability of a target site within the coronary vasculature for placement of a pacing electrode and transvenously placing the pacing electrode at the target site. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110263976 | Methods and Devices for Endovascular Introduction of an Agent - Methods and devices for introduction of an agent to a vascular physiological site are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing an agent delivery device and an aspiration device to introduce and remove agent from a vascular site in a manner sufficient to minimize agent loss. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications. | 10-27-2011 |
