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20110131065 | METHOD, SOFTWARE PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURING RISK IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION - A computer-implemented method, system, apparatus, and media is directed to minimizing a risk associated with an anticipated value of an investment. An insurer establishes a capital structure within a computer memory of a computer system, the capital structure designed to minimize risk and structured with regulatory capital and a cash stream that is pledged to fund a default associated with the investment. Establishing the capital structure can include allocating regulatory capital based on a coverage factor multiplied by an average annual depression scenario default percentage for the investment and determining a portion of the capital structure for a pledged insuring investment that produces at least a portion of the cash stream. A determination of whether the established capital structure is sufficient to obtain a minimal target credit rating for the insurer is generated. The desired target rating is electronically provided based on the determination. | 06-02-2011 |
20110131066 | METHOD, SOFTWARE PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURING RISK IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION - The invention relates to a computer-implemented method, system and non-transitory medium for managing debt instrument. Insuring for a default of a debt is managed by establishing an insuring debt related to an insured debt of a debtor based on an insured debt amount of the insured debt. The debts can be bonds issued by a municipality. A first loss class and a second loss class can be allocated in an insuring trust. A first class holder can be entitled to a payment from the insuring debt based on a debt owed to the first class holder from an established insuring fund of the insuring trust. The insuring fund is used to insure for a default of the insured debt. If the insured debt is not in default, the payment is diverted to the first class holder. Otherwise, the payment is intercepted, and an insuring payment from the insuring fund is paid to a holder of the insured debt to cure the default. | 06-02-2011 |
20110131067 | METHOD, SOFTWARE PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURING RISK IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION - A computer-implemented method, system, apparatus, and non-transitory media is directed to providing a graphical user interface for insuring a default of debts specified in financial instruments. A computer system establishes a capital structure which includes an insuring debt related to an insured debt of a debtor based on an insured debt amount representing at least a proportion of the insured debt. A first loss class and a second loss class is allocated for an insuring trust. The capital structure is simulated, including a payment payable from the insuring debt to a first class holder in the first class, wherein the first class holder is entitled to the payment based on a debt to the first class holder of an insuring fund of the insuring trust. An user interface provides a simulation of the capital structure including an insuring scenario based on various alterable inputs. | 06-02-2011 |
20140046703 | METHOD, SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND MEDIA FOR MANAGING DEBT SUPPORT - A computer-implemented method, system, apparatus, and media is directed to minimizing a risk associated with an anticipated value of an investment. An insurer establishes a capital structure within a computer memory of a computer system, the capital structure designed to minimize risk and being pledged to fund a default associated with the investment. Establishing the capital structure can include allocating regulatory capital based on a coverage factor multiplied by an average annual depression scenario default percentage for the investment and determining a portion of the capital structure for a pledged insuring investment that produces at least a portion of the cash stream. A determination of whether the established capital structure is sufficient to obtain a minimal target credit rating for the insurer is generated. The desired target rating is electronically provided based on the determination. | 02-13-2014 |
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20090237207 | Secure Web Accessed Box - A web accessed security box includes a web server that can communicate with a web browser to control access and account for asset events that occur when the box is used. A personal identifier must be satisfied to open a drawer of the box. A latching system uses both an access solenoid for normal opening and closing in response to the personal identifier, and an emergency release solenoid having a separate power supply to open the box when the access solenoid is disabled. Several features make the box secure against weather and tampering. | 09-24-2009 |
20090242678 | KEY DESTROYER - A key destroyer preferably deploys an angle grinder fitted with a grinding chamber, cover, and insertion tube through which a key can be inserted to be destroyed. The key is gripped in a holder that can slide key foremost through the support tube so that the coded portion of the key can pass through a safety wall at the inner end of the support tube and engage a rotating abrasive disk that grinds away the coded portion of the key. The head of the destroyed key can then be retained as evidence that a particular copy of a key no longer exists. | 10-01-2009 |
20090283360 | Safety Pole for Handicapped Persons - A handicap assister includes an upright support extending upward to a ceiling from a floor mount for a base and a rotating foot platform. The upright support can include a pole telescoped within a sleeve arranged on an axis of rotation of the platform. A hand grip region or handle is arranged at about eye level to a person sitting next to the platform so that a user can place feet on the platform and use the hand grip to rise from a seated position to a standing one, can then rotate around the upright support, and can use the hand grip to help lower back into a seated position. This allows movement between a bed and a wheelchair and between a wheelchair and a bed or toilet. | 11-19-2009 |
20100051483 | Asset Shield - The invention includes an enclosure that can hold an asset in an inaccessible position within the enclosure. A tether connects a security device to the asset and connects the asset to the enclosure. The security device, in a secure position, holds the tether in a position that keeps the asset within the enclosure so that the asset is inaccessible, even while hanging in a security box. The security device is also movable to an authorized position that allows the tether to move relative to the enclosure to make the asset accessible to an authorized user. | 03-04-2010 |
20120043139 | Key Authorization System - Weight is used to help identify key and ring combinations authorized to certain persons. This is done by associating a weigh scale with each storage box for key and ring combinations, all of which have different total weights. The weights of all the key and ring combinations are registered with a computer, along with authentication and storage information. Then as key and ring combinations are removed from or returned to a storage box, they are weighed on scale | 02-23-2012 |
20140048606 | KEY COMBINATION WITH ELECTRONIC MEMORY IDENTIFIER - Disclosed is a method of providing a compact, tamper-evident means of combining individual keys with unique electronic memory identifiers. The disclosure involves a holder that is manufactured to attach some form of electronic identification, such as a touch memory button, to the head of a key. Once attached, the assembly can be mounted and read electronically to continually account for the identification, presence, access rights, and removal or replacement of the assembly from storage. Application of the key holder would not require alteration of the key in any manner, and thus could occur when the individual keys are either ready for distribution or already distributed and in regular use. The key holder would preferably be tamper-evident and prevent removal of the touch memory button without destruction of the holder, and possibly even the key itself. | 02-20-2014 |
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20120268236 | Security System for Containers - A storage system for material containers provides a readable ID distinguishing each container, and includes a scale that weighs containers, so that the system can distinguish between containers that are sufficiently loaded to be effective and containers that are insufficiently loaded. The system preferably includes storage for containers held in contact with readers of the container IDs. This allows a controller to keep track of containers checked out for use and returned for storage, and to identify containers that have been discharged. | 10-25-2012 |
20140118110 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - A storage system for material containers provides a readable ID distinguishing each container, and includes a scale that weighs containers, so that the system can distinguish between containers that are sufficiently loaded to be effective and containers that are insufficiently loaded. The system preferably includes storage for containers held in contact with readers of the container IDs. This allows a controller to keep track of containers checked out for use and returned for storage, and to identify containers that have been discharged. | 05-01-2014 |
20140327516 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND KIT FOR MAKING AN ASSET MONITORABLE BY A SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An identification insert includes identification circuitry on a support layer and connected to a plug receptacle placing the circuitry in communication with another device when a plug of the device is inserted into the receptacle. A cavity in an asset, such as a firearm, can house the identification insert to enable a security asset management system or other device to monitor the presence or absence of the asset. A housing can carry the insert such that when the housing is inserted in the cavity the plug receptacle is accessible and substantially flush with an external surface of the asset. | 11-06-2014 |
20150089633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSET ASSIGNMENT AND REPLACEMENT - A file cabinet drawer includes support rails supporting asset panels each with a plurality of asset positions to support respective assets and associated asset indicators. A controller activates panel, drawer, and asset indicators to locate assigned assets. A recipient can be reauthenticated and assigned a duplicate asset if the assigned asset becomes unavailable. An administrator can be authenticated to conduct assignment of duplicate assets. Where asset(s) include electronic identification tags, the panels can include contacts in electrical communication with support rails in respective drawers coupled to the controller to read an asset identifier from each tag. | 03-26-2015 |
20150206362 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND KIT FOR MAKING AN ASSET MONITORABLE BY A SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An identification insert can enable tracking of an asset by placing identification circuitry with a unique identifier in communication with a security asset management system. The insert can be directly mounted in a housing of an asset. Alternatively, the insert can be mounted in an ID enabler that can be attached to an asset via a cable or the like. The insert can also be part of a lock adapter secured to an asset by a lock, or can be mounted in a housing of a lock compatible with a security feature of an asset, such as a lock slot. | 07-23-2015 |
20150325069 | SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECEPTACLE THEREFOR - An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable drawer can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna. | 11-12-2015 |
20150326576 | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A user can acquire a request code, submit the request code with/as a request for an access code, be granted the access code, enter the access code, and be granted access to an asset, room, or other secured item or space with which the security arrangement is used to restrict access. A user interface can include a display and a data entry device to allow the user to acquire and enter the codes. The access code can be encrypted into the request code, or the request code can trigger generation of the access code according to a predefined process. | 11-12-2015 |
20150356846 | SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND FOB RETENTION ARRANGEMENT THEREFOR - An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable bin can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna. | 12-10-2015 |
20150370745 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION PORT BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT - An identifier of an asset is retrieved using a first communication protocol and is converted to a form compatible with a second communication protocol. Translation circuitry can convert the identifier and can transmit the converted identifier to a communication bus that uses the second communication protocol. An identifier from a USB device can be converted to a Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim Integrated 1-Wire protocol format in an example, and an RFID identifier can be converted to 1-Wire protocol format in another example. | 12-24-2015 |
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20130162399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RFID INTERROGATORS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for efficiently interconnecting RFID interrogator elements. Each interrogator element is configured to function as both an RFID interrogator and an RFID tag. The RFID interrogator function enables one interrogator element to perform a read or write data operation to a second interrogator element functioning as an RFID tag. Two-way communications between interrogator elements is facilitated by read and write operations. A data backhaul network may be advantageously implemented as a wireless mesh network, comprising a plurality of interrogator elements, to transmit data from each interrogator element to a server for processing. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163449 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMAL LISTEN BEFORE TRANSMIT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting data in a listen before talk (LBT) wireless transmission regime. A digital radio receiver is configured to simultaneously receive and decode digital data transmissions from multiple radio channels. A digital radio transmitter is configured to listen to the multiple radio channels prior to transmitting digital data on a selected one of the multiple channels, based on locally determined channel occupancy. Optimal LBT efficiency is achieved within the set of multiple channels, thereby improving overall transmission efficiency between the transmitter and the receiver. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED METROLOGY WITHIN A FEMTOCELL ACCESS POINT - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a hybrid femtocell device comprising a femtocell access point and a metrology device, such as a commercial power meter. Each hybrid femtocell device is configured to connect to a backhaul network either via a local network connection or via a neighboring hybrid femtocell. A hybrid femtocell device may be advantageously installed in place of a conventional power meter to operate as both a conventional femtocell access point providing cellular coverage for a targeted location, as well as a smart power meter. | 06-27-2013 |
20130170335 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERGENCE AND AUTOMATIC DISABLING OF ACCESS POINTS IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a technique for convergence and automatic disabling of access points in a wireless mesh network. Specifically, an access point within a wireless mesh network computes one or more network metrics to determine whether the metrics are unfavorable or favorable. If the network metrics are favorable, then the access point disables the access point's network connection. An access point turns the network connection back on based on whether a routing was lost for at least a preset amount of time, utilization of one or more neighboring access points is above a preset value, or one or more network metrics have degraded by a certain percentage value. One advantage of this approach is that cost savings may be achieved when the number of access points dynamically changes to accommodate varying communications conditions. | 07-04-2013 |
20130188574 | TRANSCEIVER HOPPING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a wireless communications system configured to efficiently operate within an arbitrarily and uniquely defined set of channels. Each one of the set of channels has an assigned digital radio transceiver instance configured to operate according to transmission requirements that are unique to the corresponding channel. A set of digital radio transceiver instances comprises a meta-transceiver, which enables communications to one or more other devices via one or more digital radio transceiver instances. | 07-25-2013 |
20130223351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-CHANNEL FREQUENCY HOPPING SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATION - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting data in a frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) wireless communication system. A multi-channel receiver is configured to receive data from one or more channels simultaneously. The multi-channel receiver enables efficient implementation of a transmission protocol in which multiple candidate nodes within a wireless mesh network are polled for availability to receive a packet of data. The packet of data is transmitted to one or more available nodes based on prevailing link conditions, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful delivery. Data flooding may be selectively implemented to further increase the likelihood of successful delivery. | 08-29-2013 |
20130223481 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-CHANNEL FREQUENCY HOPPING SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATION - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting data in a frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) wireless communication system. A multi-channel receiver is configured to receive data from one or more channels simultaneously. The multi-channel receiver enables efficient implementation of a transmission protocol in which multiple candidate nodes within a wireless mesh network are polled for availability to receive a packet of data. The packet of data is transmitted to one or more available nodes based on prevailing link conditions, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful delivery. Data flooding may be selectively implemented to further increase the likelihood of successful delivery. | 08-29-2013 |
20140012524 | POWER GRID TOPOLOGY DISCOVERY VIA TIME CORRELATION OF PASSIVE MEASUREMENT EVENTS - A wireless mesh network is configured to manage a power grid. Each node within the wireless mesh network is configured to detect and classify voltage fluctuations in power supplied by an upstream transformer coupled to the power grid. When a given node detects a particular type of fluctuation (i.e., an “event”), the node generates a timestamped event classification that reflects the type of event and a time when the event occurred. A server configured to manage the wireless mesh network receives timestamped event classifications from each node within the wireless mesh network and then performs a time correlation with the received timestamped event classifications to determine which nodes detected similar events. When two or more nodes detected the same event at similar times, the server determines that those nodes are coupled to the same transformer. | 01-09-2014 |
20140067330 | DUAL MODE SMART GRID METER - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a dual mode smart grid meter configured to operate within both an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. An AMR transmitter periodically transmits metrology data for interoperation with AMR reading operations. An AMI transceiver responds to AMI queries and commands for interoperation with AMI requirements. The disclosed dual mode smart grid meter beneficially enables utility operators to deploy or upgrade metering devices within an existing AMR network without disruption meter reading operations, while simultaneously preparing for an overall upgrade to reading operations based on AMI protocols. | 03-06-2014 |
20140369270 | CONFIGURING A NETWORK OF DEVICES TO OPERATE WITHIN A TELEVISION WHITESPACE SPECTRUM - Nodes within a network are configured to communicate with one another on one or more television white space (TVWS) frequencies that may be subject to interference caused by nearby TV towers. In order to mitigate that interference, the nodes may be configured to communicate according to specific operating parameters. The operating parameters may be generated based on expected interference levels caused by the nearby TV towers or QOS metrics associated with available channels. The nodes may also update a private database to reflect the expected interference levels or measured QOS metrics for different channels. | 12-18-2014 |
20150029954 | TECHNIQUES FOR ROUTING FROM AN ENDPOINT WITH SIMULTANEOUS ASSOCIATIONS TO MULTIPLE NETWORKS - A node within a wireless endpoint device may be coupled to multiple heterogeneous networks simultaneously. The node is configured to select between the different networks based on various constraints associated with the endpoint device, applications executing on the endpoint device, traffic routed by the endpoint device, and constraints associated with the multiple networks. Based on these different constraints, and based on the current operating mode of the node, the node rates each network, and then selects the network with the highest rating to be used for routing purposes. | 01-29-2015 |
20150189676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMAL LISTEN BEFORE TRANSMIT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting data in a listen before talk (LBT) wireless transmission regime. A digital radio receiver is configured to simultaneously receive and decode digital data transmissions from multiple radio channels. A digital radio transmitter is configured to listen to the multiple radio channels prior to transmitting digital data on a selected one of the multiple channels, based on locally determined channel occupancy. Optimal LBT efficiency is achieved within the set of multiple channels, thereby improving overall transmission efficiency between the transmitter and the receiver. | 07-02-2015 |
20150253367 | DETERMINING ELECTRIC GRID TOPOLOGY VIA A ZERO CROSSING TECHNIQUE - A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to record a zero crossing of alternating current or alternating voltage drawn by a single-phase power consumer and a precise timestamp when the zero crossing occurred, thereby generating timestamped zero crossing data. The node receives similar zero crossing data from a neighboring node. The node then compares the timestamped zero crossing data with the received zero crossing data to determine whether the phase associated with the node is equivalent to, leads, or lags the phase associated with the neighboring node. The node then acquires a positive phase identification associated with the neighboring node. Based on the phase identification, and based on the phase difference between the two nodes, the node infers the phase associated with the single-phase power consumer. That phase indicates the specific power line within a three-phase power distribution network to which the single-phase power consumer is coupled. | 09-10-2015 |
20150255983 | DISTRIBUTED SMART GRID PROCESSING - Nodes within a wireless mesh network are configured to monitor time series data associated with a utility network, including voltage fluctuations, current levels, temperature data, humidity measurements, and other observable physical quantities. The nodes execute stream functions to process the recorded time series data and generate data streams. The node is configured to transmit generated data streams to neighboring nodes. A neighboring node may execute other stream functions to process the received data stream(s), thereby generating additional data streams. A server coupled to the wireless mesh network collects and processes the data streams to identify events occurring within the network. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256387 | DISTRIBUTED SMART GRID PROCESSING - Nodes within a wireless mesh network are configured to monitor time series data associated with a utility network (or any other device network). One or more servers coupled to the wireless mesh network configures a data ingestion cloud to receive and process the time series data from the nodes to generate data streams. The server(s) also configure a distributed processing cloud to perform historical analysis on data streams, and a real-time processing cloud to perform real-time analysis on data streams. The distributed processing cloud and the real-time processing cloud may interoperate with one another in response to processing the data streams. Specifically, the real-time processing cloud may trigger a historical analysis on the distributed processing cloud, and the distributed processing cloud may trigger real-time processing on the real-time processing cloud. Any of the processing clouds may encompass edge nodes configured to perform real-time processing and generate data streams. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256433 | DISTRIBUTED SMART GRID PROCESSING - Nodes within a wireless mesh network are configured to monitor time series data associated with a utility network, including voltage fluctuations, current levels, temperature data, humidity measurements, and other observable physical quantities. The nodes execute stream functions to process the recorded time series data and generate data streams. The node is configured to transmit generated data streams to neighboring nodes. A neighboring node may execute other stream functions to process the received data stream(s), thereby generating additional data streams. A server coupled to the wireless mesh network collects and processes the data streams to identify events occurring within the network. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256435 | DISTRIBUTED SMART GRID PROCESSING - Nodes within a wireless mesh network are configured to monitor time series data associated with a utility network (or any other device network). One or more servers coupled to the wireless mesh network configures a data ingestion cloud to receive and process the time series data from the nodes to generate data streams. The server(s) also configure a distributed processing cloud to perform historical analysis on data streams, and a real-time processing cloud to perform real-time analysis on data streams. The distributed processing cloud and the real-time processing cloud may interoperate with one another in response to processing the data streams. Specifically, the real-time processing cloud may trigger a historical analysis on the distributed processing cloud, and the distributed processing cloud may trigger real-time processing on the real-time processing cloud. Any of the processing clouds may encompass edge nodes configured to perform real-time processing and generate data streams. | 09-10-2015 |
20160050570 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERGENCE AND AUTOMATIC DISABLING OF ACCESS POINTS IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a technique for convergence and automatic disabling of access points in a wireless mesh network. Specifically, an access point within a wireless mesh network computes one or more network metrics to determine whether the metrics are unfavorable or favorable. If the network metrics are favorable, then the access point disables the access point's network connection. An access point turns the network connection back on based on whether a routing was lost for at least a preset amount of time, utilization of one or more neighboring access points is above a preset value, or one or more network metrics have degraded by a certain percentage value. One advantage of this approach is that cost savings may be achieved when the number of access points dynamically changes to accommodate varying communications conditions. | 02-18-2016 |
20160097796 | POWER GRID TOPOLOGY DISCOVERY VIA TIME CORRELATION OF PASSIVE MEASUREMENT EVENTS - A wireless mesh network is configured to manage a power grid. Each node within the wireless mesh network is configured to detect and classify voltage fluctuations in power supplied by an upstream transformer coupled to the power grid. When a given node detects a particular type of fluctuation (i.e., an “event”), the node generates a timestamped event classification that reflects the type of event and a time when the event occurred. A server configured to manage the wireless mesh network receives timestamped event classifications from each node within the wireless mesh network and then performs a time correlation with the received timestamped event classifications to determine which nodes detected similar events. When two or more nodes detected the same event at similar times, the server determines that those nodes are coupled to the same transformer. | 04-07-2016 |
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20090318826 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF NEUROLOGICAL FEEDBACK SYSTEMS TO CONTROL PHYSICAL OBJECTS FOR THERAPEUTIC AND OTHER REASONS - A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object. | 12-24-2009 |
20130218044 | Method And Apparatus Of Neurological Feedback Systems To Control Physical Objects For Therapeutic And Other Reasons - A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object. | 08-22-2013 |
20150227199 | Method And Apparatus Of Neurological Feedback Systems To Control Physical Objects For Therapeutic And Other Reasons - A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object. | 08-13-2015 |
20150238105 | Method And Apparatus Of Neurological Feedback Systems To Control Physical Objects For Therapeutic And Other Reasons - A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object. | 08-27-2015 |
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20110186329 | Crosslinkable Thermoplastic Polyurethane - The TPU of this invention contains unsaturation in its polymeric backbone. The unsaturation can be present in the soft segment or in the hard segment or in both the soft and hard segments of the TPU. The TPU can be molded like a thermoplastic, and can be subsequently crosslinked by exposure to electron beam irradiation into thermoset articles having excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, set properties, heat resistance, oxidative resistance, and creep resistance. In one embodiment, the TPUs of this invention are the reaction product (1) a hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, (3) a saturated glycol chain extender, and (4) a glycol chain extender containing carbon-carbon double bonds, such as the allyl moieties present in trimethylolpropane monoallyl ether. In another embodiment of this invention, the thermoplastic polyurethane which is crosslinkable by e-beam irradiation is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a saturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) an unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, wherein the unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate contains carbon-carbon double bonds, (3) a polyisocyanate, and (4) a saturated glycol chain extender. | 08-04-2011 |
20150034361 | Crosslinkable Thermoplastic Polyurethane - The TPU of this invention contains unsaturation in its polymeric backbone. The unsaturation can be present in the soft segment or in the hard segment or in both the soft and hard segments of the TPU. The TPU can be molded like a thermoplastic, and can be subsequently crosslinked by exposure to electron beam irradiation into thermoset articles having excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, set properties, heat resistance, oxidative resistance, and creep resistance. In one embodiment, the TPUs of this invention are the reaction product (1) a hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, (3) a saturated glycol chain extender, and (4) a glycol chain extender containing carbon-carbon double bonds, such as the allyl moieties present in trimethylolpropane monoallyl ether. In another embodiment of this invention, the thermoplastic polyurethane which is crosslinkable by e-beam irradiation is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a saturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) an unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, wherein the unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate contains carbon-carbon double bonds, (3) a polyisocyanate, and (4) a saturated glycol chain extender. | 02-05-2015 |
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20130118867 | CONVEYOR BELT WITH IMPROVED EDGE CONFIGURATION - A flat wire conveyor belt having a plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of rows of flat wire wickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of reinforcing bars, a plurality of belt drive clips, and a plurality of belt hold-down clips. The plurality of reinforcing bars, belt drive clips and belt hold-down clips are disposed on at least one outer edge of the flat wire conveyor belt to reduce fatigue failures on the driven edges of the conveyor belt and thereby improve the edge drive capability thereof. | 05-16-2013 |
20130291727 | HOT GAS FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system particularly suited for removing a particulate material from a hot gas includes a housing, a collection system including at least one collection belt, a cleaning system to clean the collected particulate material from the at least one collection belt, and a removal system for removing the collected particulate material from the housing. | 11-07-2013 |
20140230651 | HOT GAS FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system particularly suited for removing a particulate material from a hot gas includes a housing, a collection system including an array of collection elements, a cleaning system to clean the collected particulate material from the collection elements, and a removal system for removing the collected particulate material from the housing. | 08-21-2014 |
20140262697 | POSITIVE DRIVE BALANCED MESH BELT SYSTEM - A compound balanced woven-wire conveyor belt including a plurality of interwoven helically-wound spirals and connector rods, and a plurality of spiral wires forming protruding tangs on a surface of the woven-wire belt. A conveyor system further includes at least one rotatable member including an outer cylindrical surface symmetrically disposed relative to a central axis of rotation of the rotatable member and a plurality of cavities on the outer cylindrical surface for engaging the protruding tangs of the woven-wire belt, each of the protruding tangs substantially corresponding to the cavities of the rotatable member. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090110894 | POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER ARTICLES FROM LOW FREE DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE PREPOLYMERS - Polyurethane elastomer articles formed from prepolymer mixtures having free diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) content from 2.0 to 5.0 wt %, based on the weight of the prepolymer mixture. The prepolymer mixtures comprise a polyester, polyether, or polycaprolactone (PCL) prepolymer and MDI. The polyurethane elastomer articles are formed by curing the prepolymer mixture with a chain extender, such as a curative comprising a methylenedianiline-sodium chloride complex. The articles have good physical properties that may weigh over 225 kg, and have a three-axis thickness greater than 10.2 cm. | 04-30-2009 |
20090211677 | MODULAR TIRE ASSEMBLY - The present invention is generally related to a tire assembly comprising a plurality of non-pneumatic tires removably disposed on a single rim. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211678 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING ANGLED TREAD GROOVE WALL - A non-pneumatic tire comprising side cavities that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side cavities, and laterally extending tread grooves that are either in substantial radial alignment with the cavities or substantially offset relative to the cavities. The tread grooves have at least one wall that is angled with respect to the radial direction, i.e., the direction relative to the tire's axis of rotation. The wall may be an open angle having an angle of 5° to 65° relative to the radial direction. Also provided are processes for making such tires and to off-the-road (OTR) vehicles employing such tires. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211681 | TIRE AND TIRE RIM ASSEMBLY - A tire rim for a non-pneumatic tire. The tire rim has an outer hoop that slideably engages a mounting ring disposed on the non-pneumatic tire. The mounting ring is slideably engaged in a lateral direction on the outer hoop. The rim and mounting ring can be secured using one or more mounting plates. The rim allows for the non-pneumatic tire to be easily mounted and removed. | 08-27-2009 |
20100108215 | MULTIPLE HARDNESS NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire comprising one or more radial regions have differing Shore A/Shore D hardness. The non-pneumatic tire comprises side cavities that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side cavities, and laterally extending tread grooves that are in substantial radial alignment with or substantially offset relative to the cavities. One radial region may comprising the side cavities, while another radial region with a different hardness comprises the tread grooves. Also provided are processes for making such tires and to off-the-road (OTR) vehicles employing such tires. | 05-06-2010 |