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20110078228 | Remote Access and Social Networking Using Presence-Based Applications - Various embodiments utilize a real-time instant messaging or presence based communications system as a mechanism to remotely control the operation, programming, and/or review of media content on a device or system such as a television, media center, gaming device, digital video recorder and the like. In addition, the use of the instant messaging or presence based communication system opens up various social networking options for users. For example, users can, if allowed, gain access to the viewing habits of individuals in their contact list and exchange information with one another to provide a rich, robust sharing environment. | 03-31-2011 |
20130007899 | Persistent Public Machine Setting - Disclosed herein are methods for protecting user information on a client device that may have a plurality of users. A user interface with a public machine designation portion is presented to a user prior to the start of the authentication process. The public machine designation removes web service account descriptions and any user specific information stored on the client device. Also, the client device is prevented from storing any new user specific information that is provided to the client device. The public machine designation is a persistent feature that may only be disabled by an affirmative action from the user. | 01-03-2013 |
20140181907 | Persistent Public Machine Setting - Disclosed herein are methods for protecting user information on a client device that may have a plurality of users. A user interface with a public machine designation portion is presented to a user prior to the start of the authentication process. The public machine designation removes web service account descriptions and any user specific information stored on the client device. Also, the client device is prevented from storing any new user specific information that is provided to the client device. The public machine designation is a persistent feature that may only be disabled by an affirmative action from the user. | 06-26-2014 |
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20090104284 | Topically Applied Chitosan Composition for Pain Relief and Boosting Immune System - A composition of matter that when applied topically relieves pain in the area where it is applied (i.e. knees, back, elbows, heels, etc.). The composition contains chitosan, canola oil, sea salt minerals (chloride ion, sulfate ion, calcium, potassium, zinc, sodium, magnesium and nickel), and water. To make the composition, the ingredients should be at room temperature. Dissolve 7-8 grams of medical grade or edible grade chitosan in 1 liter of canola oil. Dissolve 2 tsp of sea salt containing the following minerals (chloride ion, sulfate ion, calcium, potassium, zinc, sodium, magnesium and nickel) in 50ml of distilled water. Pour the sea salt solution into the chitosan-canola oil mixture. The chitosan-canola oil is hydrophilic and absorbs the sea salt water into the composition negating the water-oil interface. Shake well for 10 minutes or mechanically blend for 5 minutes. Apply generously to skin over affected area. The same ratios apply to larger batches. The chitosan-oil-water-mineral composition permits the ingredients to cross tissue barriers to effect skin, connective tissue, tendon, ligaments, cartilage and bone to relieve pain, stop inflammation and heal inflamed underlying tissue. The respective components of the chitosan-oil-water-mineral composition will not cross the pericutaneous tissue barriers alone. | 04-23-2009 |
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20080214540 | Substituted indolealkanoic acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis. | 09-04-2008 |
20080269265 | Inhibition Of Raf Kinase Using Symmetrical And Unsymmetrical Substituted Diphenyl Ureas - This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating raf mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy. | 10-30-2008 |
20100137301 | Substituted Indolealkanoic Acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis. | 06-03-2010 |
20100160371 | INHIBITION OF P38 KINASE ACTIVITY BY ARYL UREAS - This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases other than cancer and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases other than cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy. | 06-24-2010 |
20100324039 | Substituted Indolealkanoic Acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis. | 12-23-2010 |
20110294776 | Pyrrolo[2,1-F] [1,2,4] Triazin-4-Ylamines IGF-1R Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer and Other Hyperproliferative Diseases - This invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I). Formula (I) in which the variable groups are as defined in the specification and claims, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to a method of treatment using them for treatment of cancer. | 12-01-2011 |
20120270912 | Substituted Indolealkanoic Acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis. | 10-25-2012 |
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20090005449 | STRUCTURED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BETAINE - Provided are structured compositions comprising an anionic surfactant, a betaine, and a branched fatty alcohol, the composition having a Yield Stress from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005460 | METHODS OF MAKING AND USING STRUCTURED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BETAINE - Provided are methods of making structured compositions comprising an anionic surfactant, a betaine, and a branched fatty alcohol, the composition having a Yield Stress from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005462 | STRUCTURED DEPILATORY COMPOSITIONS - Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof. | 01-01-2009 |
20090246376 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR APPLYING STRUCTURED COMPOSITIONS TO A SUBSTRATE - Provided are methods of, and personal care products for, applying a structured composition to a body with reduced wet slip. The methods and products apply the composition such that upon application a plurality of channels are disposed between the composition and the substrate. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247966 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR APPLYING STRUCTURED COMPOSITIONS TO A SUBSTRATE - Provided are methods of, and personal care products for, applying a structured composition to a body with reduced wet slip. The methods and products apply the composition such that upon application a plurality of channels are disposed between the composition and the substrate. | 10-01-2009 |
20100158961 | STRUCTURED LOTIONS - Provided are structured compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium salt, at least one branched fatty alcohol, and a vehicle. | 06-24-2010 |
20110152384 | MILD LEAVE-ON SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a composition that is mild to the skin containing a cosmetically acceptable oil; water; a cosmetically acceptable emulsifier having an HLB of from about 1 to about 25; and a preservative comprising an organic acid selected from the group consisting of benzoic acid, p-anisic acid, sorbic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, salicylic acid and citric acid; wherein said composition has a pH less than 5 and a buffer capacity of between about 0.001 and about 0.039. | 06-23-2011 |
20110319306 | LOW-IRRITATING, CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS WITH RELATIVELY LOW PH - The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin. | 12-29-2011 |
20140105847 | STRUCTURED DEPILATORY COMPOSITIONS - Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof. | 04-17-2014 |
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20110319307 | LOW-IRRITATING, CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS WITH RELATIVELY LOW PH - The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin. | 12-29-2011 |
20110319308 | LOW-IRRITATING, CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS WITH RELATIVELY LOW PH - The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions contain blends of amphoteric surfactants, have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin. | 12-29-2011 |
20130004580 | DIVALENT CATION/TALC CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENZYMATIC IRRITATION - Compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing conditions such as diaper rash and atopic dermatitis are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis caused by the prolonged contact of human skin with body waste. The methods employ the topical application of a trypsin-inhibiting agent to the area in need of such treatment, or the area where prevention is desired. The trypsin-inhibiting agent is preferably a specified divalent cation, i.e., magnesium, in combination with talc. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004588 | DIVALENT CATION CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENZYMATIC IRRITATION - Compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing conditions such as diaper rash and atopic dermatitis are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis caused by the prolonged contact of human skin with body waste. The methods employ the topical application of a trypsin-inhibiting agent to the area in need of such treatment, or the area where prevention is desired. The trypsin-inhibiting agent is preferably a divalent cation. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004589 | DIVALENT CATION/ANION PAIR CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENZYMATIC IRRITATION - Compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing conditions such as diaper rash and atopic dermatitis are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis caused by the prolonged contact of human skin with body waste. The methods employ the topical application of a trypsin-inhibiting agent to the area in need of such treatment, or the area where prevention is desired. The trypsin-inhibiting agent is preferably a divalent cation/anion pair. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004590 | ZINC OXIDE/ACID CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENZYMATIC IRRITATION - Compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing conditions such as diaper rash and atopic dermatitis are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis caused by the prolonged contact of human skin with body waste. The methods employ the topical application of a trypsin-inhibiting agent to the area in need of such treatment, or the area where prevention is desired. The trypsin-inhibiting agent is preferably zinc oxide in combination with an acid so as to release a specified divalent cation, i.e., zinc. | 01-03-2013 |
20140094395 | RINSE-OFF SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKYL AMIDOPROPYL BETAINE SURFACTANTS - The compositions of this invention relate to rinse-off skin care compositions containing alkyl amidopropyl betaine surfactants having rheological properties acceptable to the user. The rinse-off skin care cleansing compositions of the invention preferably contain no greater than about 3% anionic surfactant by weight of the composition; no greater than about 3% of an alkyl amidopropyl betaine having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; no greater than 8% by weight of unsaturated alkyl amidopropyl betaines having at least 18 carbon atoms; and at least one amphoteric surfactant. | 04-03-2014 |
20140234249 | Methods and Compositions for Improving Appearance and Formation of Scar Tissue - This invention relates to methods and compositions for degrading collagen in mammalian skin, thereby improving the appearance and/or reducing the size of a closed wound, which may be a scar or a keloid and cellulite or other conditions wherein excessive collagen is a problem. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234250 | Methods and Compositions for Improving Appearance and Formation of Scar Tissue - This invention relates to methods and compositions for degrading collagen in mammalian skin, thereby improving the appearance and/or reducing the size of a closed wound, which may be a scar or a keloid and cellulite or other conditions wherein excessive collagen is a problem. | 08-21-2014 |
20150024076 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING HAIR QUALITY USING BLACKBERRY EXTRACT - Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired. | 01-22-2015 |
20150174014 | GEL-WIPE FOR PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANSING - Gel-wipes suitable for use in personal care and household cleansing applications are disclosed, which include a substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface and a body disposed between and defined by the first and second surfaces, fibers having an outer surface and an inner core, a polymeric gel distributed throughout the substrate such that a substantial portion of the fibers contain the polymeric gel distributed throughout the inner core of the fibers; and a liquid cleansing composition, wherein the inner core of a substantial portion of the fibers and the polymeric gel are substantially free of the liquid cleansing composition; as well as methods of making the gel-wipe. | 06-25-2015 |
20150273006 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING HAIR QUALITY USING BLACKBERRY EXTRACT - Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired. | 10-01-2015 |
20160074431 | Methods and Compositions for Improving Appearance and Formation of Scar Tissue - This invention relates to methods and compositions for degrading collagen in mammalian skin, thereby improving the appearance and/or reducing the size of a closed wound, which may be a scar or a keloid and cellulite or other conditions wherein excessive collagen is a problem. | 03-17-2016 |
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20090263778 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 10-22-2009 |
20140134592 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 05-15-2014 |
20150286397 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 10-08-2015 |
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20130326323 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING CONTEXTUAL REVISION HISTORY - A user may want to view the revision history of a particular section or context of an electronic document. The user selects a context by selecting a section of the electronic document in a document editing application. Based on the selected context, the application filters and displays only information about revisions associated with the selected section of the electronic document. The application omits information about revisions made to other unselected sections of the electronic document from display. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326330 | INTEGRATING COLLABORATIVELY PROPOSED CHANGES AND PUBLISHING - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for integrating collaboratively proposed changes and publishing an electronic document among multiple users, each user having a different level of access and rights to the document. A first suggested edit to the electronic document is received from a reviewer, and a markup version of the electronic document is updated to reflect the first suggested edit. An acceptance or a rejection of the first suggested edit is received from an editor. In response to receiving an acceptance of the first suggested edit, the first suggested edit is converted to an accepted edit, yielding a second updated markup version. The clean version of the electronic document is updated with the accepted edit, and the updated clean version is published. | 12-05-2013 |
20140149857 | DETECTING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EDITS AND ACTING ON A SUBSET OF EDITS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for detecting compounding and conflicting suggested edits in a collaborative document editing environment. A first edit and a second edit to an electronic document are received. A shared position of the first edit and the second edit in the electronic document is identified, and a compounding relationship or a conflicting relationship is determined based at least in part on the identification. The first edit, the second edit, and an indicator of the relationship are displayed to a user of the electronic document. | 05-29-2014 |
20150052427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING PRIVILEGED EDITS WITHIN SUGGESTED EDITS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for incorporating a second edit into a first edit in an electronic document. The first edit and the second edit in the electronic document are received, and a shared position of the first edit and the second edit in the electronic document is identified. The second edit is determined to be privileged relative to the first edit by determining that the first edit is made by a first user with a first set of permissions and the second edit is made by a second user with a second set of permissions larger than the first set of permissions. When the second edit is privileged relative to the first edit, the second edit is incorporated into the first edit. | 02-19-2015 |
20150113390 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING JUST-IN-TIME PREVIEW OF SUGGESTION RESOLUTIONS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a preview of an editor action related to a suggested edit of an electronic document. A first user provides a suggested edit to the electronic document, and the suggested edit to the electronic document is displayed to a second user of the electronic document. The second user provides a user input that is indicative of a desire to preview a result of the editor action on the suggested edit, such as an acceptance or a rejection of the suggested edit. Then, before the second user performs the editor action, a preview of the result of the editor action is provided to the second user in response to detecting the user input. | 04-23-2015 |
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20090263778 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 10-22-2009 |
20140134592 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 05-15-2014 |
20150286397 | System and Method For Real-Time Observation Assessment - Techniques for real-time observation assessment are provided. The techniques, which are designed for educators, take advantage of handheld computers, desktop/laptop computers and Internet access in order to reduce the paperwork associated with conventional educational assessments. An array of instructional assessment applications are designed to run on handheld computers. The instructional assessment applications may be based on existing and widely used paper methodologies. A common Web-based platform for assessment application distribution, selection, download, data management and reporting is also provided. Users can then periodically synchronize instructional data (assessments, diagnostic results, notes and/or schedules) to the Web site. At the Web site, browser-based reports and analysis can be viewed, administered and shared via electronic mail. | 10-08-2015 |
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20140118272 | Electronic Device with Enhanced Method of Displaying Notifications - There is disclosed an electronic device comprising a receiver, a display, an application processor and a sensor hub. The receiver is configured to receive notifications from a remote device. The display is configured to provide information including notifications. The application processor and the sensor hub are in communication with the display. The application processor is configured to provide instructions for displaying full screen information at the display during a non-sleep mode of the electronic device. The full screen information includes a first notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the non-sleep mode. The sensor hub is configured to provide instructions for displaying partial screen information at the display during a sleep mode of the electronic device. The partial screen information includes a second notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the sleep mode. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120988 | Electronic Device with Enhanced Notifications - There is disclosed an electronic device comprising a receiver, a display, an application processor and a sensor hub. The receiver is configured to receive notifications from a remote device. The display is configured to provide information including notifications. The application processor and the sensor hub are in communication with the display. The application processor is configured to provide instructions for displaying full screen information at the display during a non-sleep mode of the electronic device. The full screen information includes a first notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the non-sleep mode. The sensor hub is configured to provide instructions for displaying partial screen information at the display during a sleep mode of the electronic device. The partial screen information includes a second notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the sleep mode. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122911 | Electronic Device with Enhanced Method of Displaying Notifications - There is disclosed an electronic device comprising a receiver, a display, an application processor and a sensor hub. The receiver is configured to receive notifications from a remote device. The display is configured to provide information including notifications. The application processor and the sensor hub are in communication with the display. The application processor is configured to provide instructions for displaying full screen information at the display during a non-sleep mode of the electronic device. The full screen information includes a first notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the non-sleep mode. The sensor hub is configured to provide instructions for displaying partial screen information at the display during a sleep mode of the electronic device. The partial screen information includes a second notification associated with information received by the electronic device during the sleep mode. | 05-01-2014 |
20140191991 | RESPONDING TO A TOUCH INPUT - Disclosed are systems and methods for responding to a touch input at a user computing device such as a mobile phone, smart phone, tablet, PC or other device. In one aspect, such systems and methods are performed on an electronic device including a touch-input system, a first processor, and a second processor distinct from the first processor. Disclosed systems and methods include, while the first processor is in a sleep mode, receiving, by the second processor from the touch-input system, information associated with a touch, the information including a location of the touch on a screen of the touch-input system and, based, at least in part, on the location of the touch, either ignoring the touch or waking the first processor. | 07-10-2014 |
20140278443 | Voice Control User Interface with Progressive Command Engagement - A method include placing a first processor in a sleep operating mode and running a second processor that is operative to wake the first processor from the sleep operating mode in response to a speech command phrase. The method includes identifying, by the second processor, a speech command phrase segment and performing a control operation in response to detecting the segment in detected speech. The control operation is performed while the first processor is maintained in the sleep operating mode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140351617 | Method and Electronic Device for Bringing a Primary Processor Out of Sleep Mode - A method performed by an adjunct processor of a device for bringing a primary processor of the device out of a sleep mode includes monitoring a touchscreen of the device for a first continuous gesture. The method also includes sending, by the adjunct processor to the primary processor upon detecting the first continuous gesture, an initial awake command signal to awaken the primary processor from the sleep mode to initiate a primary processor awake sequence. Further, the method includes monitoring the touchscreen for completion of a second continuous gesture to initiate the sending, by the adjunct processor to the primary processor, of a primary awake command signal to indicate to the primary processor to complete the primary processor awake sequence. | 11-27-2014 |
20150032451 | Method and Device for Voice Recognition Training - A method on a mobile device for voice recognition training is described. A voice training mode is entered. A voice training sample for a user of the mobile device is recorded. The voice training mode is interrupted to enter a noise indicator mode based on a sample background noise level for the voice training sample and a sample background noise type for the voice training sample. The voice training mode is returned to from the noise indicator mode when the user provides a continuation input that indicates a current background noise level meets an indicator threshold value. | 01-29-2015 |
20150082255 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING NOTIFICATION INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus for displaying notification information are disclosed. A computing device that is showing a breathing view on its touch screen display, detects a peek request event, such as a press and hold on the display. If the user then swipes one direction (e.g., up to a notification target), the computing device launches the notification intent (e.g., the full text message in the text messaging application). However, if the user swipes another direction (e.g., down to a plurality of notification icons), the computing device displays a notification curtain (e.g., a list of various notifications and links to each associated application). | 03-19-2015 |
20150082421 | Method and Apparatus for Extending an Authentication Timeout Period - A method and apparatus for extending an authentication timeout period for an electronic device includes a primary processor of the electronic device initiating an authentication timeout period at a timeout initiation time and putting the primary processor into a sleep mode. The method also includes awakening the primary processor from the sleep mode at an expiration time, upon expiration of the authentication timeout period, and determining whether an authentication timeout extending input was detected by an adjunct processor of the electronic device at an input detection time that occurred during the authentication timeout period. The method further includes extending the authentication timeout period to expire at an extended expiration time, which is based on the input detection time, when the authentication timeout extending input was detected by the adjunct processor or locking the electronic device when the authentication timeout extending input was not detected by the adjunct processor. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082446 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING POTENTIALLY PRIVATE INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus for displaying potentially private information are disclosed. A computing device, that is showing a breathing view on its touch screen display, detects a peek request event, such as a swipe on the display. Before allowing the user to see potentially private information in response to the peek request, the computing device determines if the computing device is currently locked and if an increased privacy setting is enabled. If the computing device is not locked, or the increased privacy setting is not enabled (even though the computing device may be locked), the computing device shows a full peek view (e.g., some or all of the text from a recent text message). However, if the computing device is locked, and the increased privacy setting is enabled, the computing device shows a secure peek view (e.g., the number of new text messages, but no text from the messages). | 03-19-2015 |
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20140046439 | IMPLANTABLE MEMS DEVICE AND METHOD - An implantable MEMS package for the treatment of an ocular condition is provided. The MEMS package includes an outer portion; an active portion attached to the outer portion, the active portion including a fluid regulating element having a moving element; and a fluidic channel at an interface of the outer portion and the active portion. The fluidic channel is formed in at least one of the outer and active portions and permits fluid communication from the MEMS package to the fluid regulating element. A method for forming a MEMS package as above is also provided. An ocular implant for treating glaucoma including an inlet tube for receiving aqueous humor; a MEMS package as above, coupled to the inlet tube; a control system to control the MEMS package; and an outlet tube for draining aqueous humor at a drainage location, is provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140107557 | CAPILLARY ACTION IN FLOW-REGULATING SYSTEMS - A fluid flow-regulating system includes an electrolysis chamber configured to contain a liquid, and includes first and second electrodes disposed within the electrolysis chamber. A gap between opposing surfaces is sized to promote capillary action of a liquid in the electrolysis chamber that draws the liquid to at least one of the first and second electrodes in a manner allowing the flow-regulating system to be placed in multiple orientations and still have said one of the first and second electrodes wetted by capillary action. | 04-17-2014 |
20150230982 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ELECTROCAPILLARY POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP FOR AN INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT - A microfluidic pump for implantation proximate an eye of a patient is disclosed herein. The microfluidic pump includes a first substrate with a microfluidic actuator that includes a first chamber and a second chamber coupled by a channel, an electrode in each of the chambers, and a slug positioned within the channel. The slug is displaceable by an electric potential. The microfluidic actuator of the microfluidic pump includes a reservoir aligned with the chamber, a membrane portion separating the reservoir and the chamber, and a second reservoir aligned with the second chamber. A second membrane portion separates the second reservoir and the second chamber. Each of the reservoirs has an inlet and an outlet; each of the inlets has a valve that prevents backflow. A second substrate of the microfluidic pump includes a flow path coupling the outlet of the first reservoir to the inlet of the second reservoir. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230984 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MEMBRANE-FREE ELECTROLYSIS PUMP FOR AN INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT - A microfluidic pump for implantation proximate an eye of a patient is provided herein. The pump includes a first substrate portion and a second substrate portion adjacent the first and a chamber that has a bottom surface and a top surface provided by the first and second substrate portions. A gas is produced within the chamber so that it displaces fluid from the chamber. The pump also includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel coupled to the chamber, the inlet channel being separated from the chamber by a first gap and the outlet channel separated from the chamber by a second gap. The gaps inhibit the gas from moving out of the chamber. Other microfluidic pumps and intraocular devices are also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150297341 | Valve Position Detection - A valve system for an ocular implant device includes a boss structure. The boss structure includes an inlet for fluid inflow, and a number of outlets for fluid outflow. The valve system further includes a deformable membrane positioned over and spaced apart from the inlet, the membrane comprising a piezo-based material, an actuating element to apply pressure to the membrane to deform the membrane into a position that obstructs fluid flow from the inlet, and a control system to detect a position of the membrane based on measured electrical properties of the membrane. | 10-22-2015 |
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20140172090 | Osmotically Actuated Fluidic Valve - An implantable fluidic valve actuated by osmotic pressure gradient and methods of operating it are provided. The valve includes: an input fluid channel; an output fluid channel in fluid communication with the input fluid channel at an aperture; and a semi-permeable membrane forming a portion of a sealed chamber. The semi-permeable membrane may have an outer surface forming a wall of the input fluid channel, and an inner surface forming a wall of the sealed chamber, the membrane being configured to allow diffusion of a solvent into and out of the sealed chamber; and a first electrode and a second electrode disposed within the sealed chamber configured to receive a voltage. A pump including the above elements and a check valve is provided. An ocular implant including an inlet tube sized to receive aqueous humor and an intra-ocular pressure control system having a fluidic valve as above is also provided. | 06-19-2014 |
20150057523 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIMING AN INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE SENSOR CHAMBER - An intraocular pressure monitoring and sensing device for implantation in an eye of a patient may include a substrate having a pressure sensor disposed on a top surface thereof and a pressure sensor cap disposed on the substrate over the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor cap may include a wall structure extending from the top surface of the substrate, the wall structure laterally surrounding the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor cap may further include a cap top situated above the pressure sensor, the cap top and wall structure together forming an interior chamber, and a chamber inlet providing fluid access to the interior chamber. At least one of the cap top and the wall structure includes a semi-permeable surface to aid in priming. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057583 | TRABECULAR MESHWORK STIMULATION DEVICE - An implantable device for mechanically stimulating the trabecular meshwork is disclosed. The device is implanted in the eye adjacent the trabecular meshwork. The device imparts mechanical stimulating in the form of vibrations or movement to the trabecular meshwork. The imparted mechanical stimulation causes the trabecular meshwork to move in a manner that produces a pumping action to remove aqueous from the anterior chamber of the eye. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057592 | MEMS CHECK VALVE CHIP AND METHODS - A MEMS check valve chip is described. The chip comprises a first side and an opposing second side, an outlet port extending from the first side to the second side, and a flexible outlet membrane anchored to the first side to overlie the outlet port. The flexible outlet membrane includes an outlet aperture and a sealing portion, and the sealing portion is movable between a closed position inhibiting fluid flow through the outlet aperture and an open position wherein the sealing portion displaces into the outlet port to permit fluid flow through the outlet aperture. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057593 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIMING A MICROFLUIDIC CHAMBER - An intraocular device for implantation in an eye of a patient is provided. The intraocular device includes an inlet tube, an outlet tube, and a microfluidic chamber. The microfluidic chamber includes a chamber inlet coupled to the inlet tube, a chamber outlet coupled to the outlet tube, and one or more fluidic barriers. Each fluidic barrier is configured such that, as a fluid is injected into the microfluidic chamber, a front of the fluid coincides with the fluidic barrier before any of the fluid passes beyond the fluidic barrier. Associated methods are also disclosed herein. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057594 | BUBBLE-FREE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A microfluidic valve for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The valve may include a chamber formed between a substrate and a flexible membrane. The valve may also include a boss disposed in the chamber and having a top edge in selective contact with the flexible membrane. The top edge includes a relief portion and a non-relief portion, with the relief portion being structurally arranged so that a pressure required to separate the membrane from the relief portion is less than a pressure required to separate the membrane from the non-relief portion. The valve also may include an inlet extending through the boss and the substrate through which fluid enters the chamber and an outlet configured to allow fluid to exit the chamber. Methods for priming a microfluidic valve are also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057595 | PRESSURE-BASED FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT FOR OCULAR IMPLANTS - Described herein is an IOP control device for implantation in an eye of a patient, comprising a drainage tube, a pressure-driven flow system, and a flow rate measurement system. The drainage tube includes a drainage lumen in fluid communication with an anterior chamber of the eye. The flow system is in fluid communication with the drainage lumen, and is configured to control the flow of fluid through the drainage tube. The flow rate measurement system is disposed distal to the flow system, and comprises a flow tube including a known hydraulic resistance to flow, a proximal pressure sensor disposed at the proximal end of the flow tube, and a distal pressure sensor disposed at the distal end of the flow tube. The flow tube includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween that is configured to be in fluid communication with the drainage lumen. | 02-26-2015 |
20150150720 | BUBBLE-FREE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A microfluidic valve for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The valve may include a chamber formed between a substrate and a flexible membrane. The valve may also include a boss disposed in the chamber and having a top edge in selective contact with the flexible membrane. The top edge includes a relief portion and a non-relief portion, with the relief portion being structurally arranged so that a pressure required to separate the membrane from the relief portion is less than a pressure required to separate the membrane from the non-relief portion. The valve also may include an inlet extending through the boss and the substrate through which fluid enters the chamber and an outlet configured to allow fluid to exit the chamber. Methods for priming a microfluidic valve are also disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
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20150323123 | Systems and Methods for Providing Motion in Animal Decoys - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of mechanical assemblies or systems that may be used to create or provide various motions in animal decoys, such as in a decoy of a duck, goose, turkey, deer, dove, crow, coyote, among other types of birds, mammals, etc. For example, a mechanical assembly or system disclosed herein may be used to create or provide sweeping (e.g., rotation left-to-right and right-to-left, etc.) motions and/or peck (e.g., pivoting up-and-down, etc.) feeding motions for wild bird decoys (e.g., ducks, geese, dove, crow, drake, etc.). | 11-12-2015 |
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20130295315 | Biodegradable Polymer Non-woven Absorbent Pad with Absorbency and Antimicrobial Chemistry - Disclosed are food packaging materials and processes that are useful for commercial products to extend the freshness and preserve the integrity and shelf-life of packaged foods. Said food packaging materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable shock absorbing/cushioning nonwoven structure and some form or forms of an antimicrobial and/or antifungal agent consisting of silver or silver-based species that destroy microbes which would otherwise spoil the food. The shelf-life extension process involves silver-based antimicrobial agents that function to mitigate the spread of food spoilage pathogens when they come in contact with the said food packaging materials. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the structure to control excess fluids. | 11-07-2013 |
20140259721 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER NON-WOVEN FIELD BOOT DRYER INSERT WITH ABSORBENCY AND ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMISTRY - Disclosed are boot (and other footwear) dryer insert materials that are to be used to dry out boots without the use of electric or mechanical power. Said boot insert dryer materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable moisture absorbing nonwoven structure and one or more antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents that minimize odor by mitigating the spread of odor causing pathogens. The drying process includes the ability of the outer surface of the boot dryer to allow the ingress of moisture absorbed from the boot while at the same time preventing captured moisture to escape back into the boot. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the devices of the present invention to control excess fluids. Also disclosed are methods of manufacture of the boot dryer inserts of the present invention. | 09-18-2014 |
20140336557 | BIOPOLYMER MULTI-LAYER MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL DRESSING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The Technology described herein applies to medical dressings designed to heal wounds in the area of advanced wound care, inclusive of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), and describes novel wound healing absorbent scaffolds and dressing based on natural and naturally-derived material and fibers, preferentially poly (lactic) acid fibers and alginate materials. | 11-13-2014 |
20150351851 | Blood Pressure Cuff Shield Incorporating Antimicrobial Technology - Disclosed is a an economical blood pressure cuff shield that acts as an hygienic barrier between patients and blood pressure cuffs during blood pressure measurement. The shield includes antimicrobial properties, which eradicate microorganisms on contact, protecting the shield from communicated pathogens and preventing the blood pressure cuff from colonization of the common health-care associated microbes. With the antimicrobial properties, the shield can be used for multiple patients over a 24 hour period. After the indicated period of use, the blood pressure cuff shield is removed and discarded. The biodegradable and cost effective construction allows the health care field to stride towards eco-friendly solutions to improve sanitation and sterility of facilities. | 12-10-2015 |