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| 20080297109 | MECHANICAL METHODS FOR CHARGING A CAR BATTERY, RELATED SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE - The methods, system, and infrastructure described herein generally relate to methods for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle. The methods described provide a method of charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: (a) while the vehicle is stationary, rotating a shaft of an electric traction motor of the vehicle using mechanical energy; (b) converting the rotation of the shaft into electrical energy by using the electric traction motor as an electrical generator; and (c) storing the electrical energy in the rechargeable battery of the vehicle. A system for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle is also described. The system includes a rechargeable battery of a vehicle, an electric traction motor of the vehicle, and an external vehicle interface configured to rotate the shaft of the electric traction motor using mechanical power while the vehicle is stationary. An infrastructure for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle is also described. The infrastructure includes one or more charging stations, each station including an external vehicle interface configured to rotate a shaft of an electric traction motor of the vehicle using mechanical power while the vehicle is stationary. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100119602 | PHOSPHATE BINDER WITH REDUCED PILL BURDEN - The present invention is generally directed to compositions and formulations that can be used for the treatment of diseases such as End Stage Renal Disease (“ESRD”) and Chronic Renal Insufficiency (“CRI”). Specifically, it is directed to lanthanum-based compounds that bind phosphate and that can be formulated to provide for a reduced pill burden relative to other phosphate binders. In a formulation aspect of the present invention, a formulation is provided the includes a lanthanum-based, phosphate binder. The formulation is typically characterized in that in may be swallowed without chewing. Formulations of the present invention, along with a lanthanum-based compound, may optionally include the following: mass diluting agents; binders; coatings; compression/encapsulation aids; disintegrants; lubricants; plasticizers; slip/anti-electrostatic agents; powder lubricants; and, sweeteners. Where the formulation is in the form of a tablet, it typically has a volume between 0.3 cm | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110244277 | HIGH PERFORMANCE FLOW BATTERY - High performance flow batteries, based on alkaline zinc/ferro-ferricyanide rechargeable (“ZnFe”) and similar flow batteries, may include one or more of the following improvements. First, the battery design has a cell stack comprising a low resistance positive electrode in at least one positive half cell and a low resistance negative electrode in at least one negative half cell, where the positive electrode and negative electrode resistances are selected for uniform high current density across a region of the cell stack. Second, a flow of electrolyte, such as zinc species in the ZnFe battery, with a high level of mixing through at least one negative half cell in a Zn deposition region proximate a deposition surface where the electrolyte close to the deposition surface has sufficiently high zinc concentration for deposition rates on the deposition surface that sustain the uniform high current density. The mixing in the flow may be induced by structures such as: conductive and non-conductive meshes; screens; ribbons; foam structures; arrays of cones, cylinders, or pyramids; and other arrangements of wires or tubes used solely or in combination with a planar electrode surface. Third, the zinc electrolyte has a high concentration and in some embodiments has a concentration greater than the equilibrium saturation concentration—the zinc electrolyte is super-saturated with Zn ions. | 10-06-2011 |
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| 20090113352 | Media System Having Three Dimensional Navigation for Use With Media Data - A system and method are set forth which combine an ability to view video with an ability to access computer programs. In certain embodiments, the media system provides access to movies, music and photos in a visually appealing three dimensional environment. Also, in certain environment, the media system presents a three dimensional navigation tool (such as a three dimensional wheel) on which multiple media files are presented. Also, in certain embodiments, a user may access both local and remote media files via the media system. Also, in certain embodiments, the media system provides on demand integration (such as Orb integration) while providing a consistent user interface such that access to local and remote content is seamless. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090113507 | Media System for Facilitating Interaction with Media Data Across a Plurality of Media Devices - A system and method are set forth which combine an ability to view video with an ability to access computer programs. In certain embodiments, the media system provides access to movies, music and photos in a visually appealing three dimensional environment. Also, in certain environment, the media system presents a three dimensional navigation tool (such as a three dimensional wheel) on which multiple media files are presented. Also, in certain embodiments, a user may access both local and remote media files via the media system. Also, in certain embodiments, the media system provides on demand integration (such as Orb integration) while providing a consistent user interface such that access to local and remote content is seamless. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100058048 | Profile Adjustment Module For Use With Data Processing System - A profile adjustment module which enables customization of the profiles within a computer system. The profile adjustment module enables gaming or entertainment enthusiast or customers an easy-to-use interface to tune their personal computer for maximum performance for a customized application such as a gaming or entertainment application. The interface of the profile adjustment module includes designated settings depending on the system make-up. When a customer selects a usage model such as a “Game on” usage model or an “Entertainment on” usage model, the profile adjustment module initiates a predetermined sequence of events including, but not limited to tuning the audio and video settings to peek experience settings (where the settings are specifically chosen to adjust the usage model). | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110148899 | Image Quality Configuration Apparatus, System and Method - A method includes detecting one of an application access or a file type access, and configuring, in response to detecting the application or file type access, automatically without user interaction, a display system in an image quality configuration for the application or the file type where the image quality configuration is based on providing best image quality with respect to the application or the file type. Configuring the display system in an image quality configuration, may involve determining that a profile associated with the application or associated with the file type is stored in memory, and configuring the display system according to the profile. The method may adjust at least one anti-aliasing parameter or at least one anisotropic filter parameter. The method may monitor an operating system to obtain an indication that an application has been accessed or that a file type has been accessed. | 06-23-2011 |
