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Carl D. Jacobs, Poughquag, NY US
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| 20080270583 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REMOTELY DEPLOYING AND AUTOMATICALLY CUSTOMIZING WORKSTATION IMAGES - A method, system and program product for remotely deploying and automatically customizing workstation images. A client's first partition receives a workstation image deployed from a server in communication with the client via a network. The image includes a customization script. The server remotely boots the client, which is pre-configured to be booted by the server via the network. The server writes a customization parameter to the client's shared partition. The shared partition has a file system type that is accessible by the server via the remote boot and by the deployed image. One or more subsequent reboots of the client include the deployed image obtaining the customization parameter from the shared partition, identifying the customization script by using the customization parameter, and executing the customization script to automatically customize the client. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20120072560 | REMOTELY DEPLOYING AND AUTOMATICALLY CUSTOMIZING WORKSTATION IMAGES - A method, system and program product for remotely deploying and automatically customizing workstation images. A client's first partition receives a workstation image deployed from a server in communication with the client via a network. The image includes a customization script. The server remotely boots the client, which is pre-configured to be booted by the server via the network. The server writes a customization parameter to the client's shared partition. The shared partition has a file system type that is accessible by the server via the remote boot and by the deployed image. One or more subsequent reboots of the client include the deployed image obtaining the customization parameter from the shared partition, identifying the customization script by using the customization parameter, and executing the customization script to automatically customize the client. | 03-22-2012 |
Craig Jacobs, Patterson, NY US
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| 20120307265 | Presentation-Based Quality Determination - A solution for evaluating a printing configuration for an electronic document in which one or more presentation attributes of a physical reproduction (e.g., a printed copy) of the electronic document are considered. A perceived quality of the physical reproduction of the electronic document can be determined using a set of properties of the electronic document and the one or more presentation attributes. The perceived quality can be utilized in various ways as part of a printing process. | 12-06-2012 |
Dennis M. Jacobs, Gloversville, NY US
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| 20090304158 | MODULAR MULTISPOT X-RAY SOURCE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes an electron source mounting plate, two or more electron sources each mounted on and electrically coupled to the electron source mounting plate, and a target block positioned proximately to the two or more electron sources. The source includes two or more targets mounted on and electrically coupled to the target block, each target positioned opposite a respective one of the two or more electron sources to receive a respective beam of electrons therefrom. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100098218 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SHIELDING IN A MULTISPOT X-RAY SOURCE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes a structure forming a cavity and having a first wall and a second wall, at least one target positioned on the first wall within the cavity and configured to receive a first electron beam at a first spot position and a second electron beam at a second spot position, and a shielding material positioned on the second wall. | 04-22-2010 |
Don Jacobs, Bellerose, NY US
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| 20100293108 | Automated Practice Management System - A practice management method and system includes a repository for storing client information data including at least one client identifier and at least one client characteristic associated with the client. Client account data is also stored and identifies at least one account linked to the client via the at least one client identifier, the client account data includes data representing a financial portfolio associated with the client and having an initial balance value and a risk value. A risk allocation profile data is stored in the repository and includes a risk allocation profile type and a risk allocation value. A data processor is electrically coupled to the repository and acquires the client information data and the client account data including the financial portfolio having the initial balance value and calculates an updated balance value for the financial portfolio based on the risk allocation profile type and comparing the risk allocation value of the risk allocation profile type with the risk value of the financial profile data. The data processor modifies the client account data in response to the comparison to include the calculated updated balance value for the financial portfolio data. | 11-18-2010 |
Harold L. Jacobs, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20110092958 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A wound treatment apparatus ( | 04-21-2011 |
Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Rye, NY US
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| 20130031208 | Management and Provision of Interactive Content - Various implementations for managing and providing interactive content are described. One example implementation includes a system having one or more processors, a communication unit, a content management engine, an interactivity module, and a reporting module. The communication unit sends and receives data over a network. The content management engine transmits a first instance of an interactive content dataset via the communication unit to a first client device of a first user for presentation. The interactivity module receives event data describing an interaction with the interactive content dataset from the first client device via the communication unit. The reporting module generates a report describing the interaction by the first user with the interactive content dataset and transmits the report via the communication unit to one or more of the first client device and a second client device of a second user for presentation. | 01-31-2013 |
Israel Samson Jacobs, Schenectady, NY US
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| 20100201469 | SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIAL AND SYSTEMS THEREWITH - A soft magnetic alloy including iron, cobalt, and at least one alloying addition including a platinum group metal, rhenium, or combinations thereof is provided. A device which is formed from such an alloy is also described. | 08-12-2010 |
John F. Jacobs, Queensbury, NY US
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| 20090273173 | POLE ANCHOR AND SKI POLE BASE WITH EXTENDING BRUSH BRISTLES AND ACIRCULAR, PREFERABLY HEXAGONAL, SECTION - A base for a slalom pole or ski pole having brush bristles extending from an acircular axially extending base, preferably having a polygonal or hexagonal configuration, the bristles extending from a circular surface adjoining a circular brush section. The base can also be used as a pole anchor. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110266787 | Pole anchor and ski pole base with extending brush bristles and acircular, preferably hexagonal section - A base for a slalom pole or ski pole having brush bristles extending from an acircular axially extending base, preferably having a polygonal or hexagonal configuration, the bristles extending from a circular surface adjoining a circular brush section. The base can also be used as a pole anchor. | 11-03-2011 |
John J. Jacobs, Pulaski, NY US
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| 20080211152 | Absorptive Muffler Suspension - A resilient mount useful in a muffler assembly includes a support arm, a bracket arm and at least one resilient portion. In one example, the resilient portion comprises neoprene to provide a cushion between the support arm and the bracket arm. The resilient mount is for supporting at least one absorptive body within a housing and isolating the housing from vibrations of the absorptive body. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100252360 | ABSORPTIVE MUFFLER SUSPENSION - An absorptive muffler assembly includes a first body and a second body surrounding the first body. A resilient mount having at least one resilient portion and at least one support arm supports the first body and isolates the second body from vibrations of the first body. | 10-07-2010 |
June Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20100119463 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS FOR THE CLEANSING AND CONDITIONING OF SKIN - Antioxidant cosmetic skin care compositions formulated to combat conditions associated with free radical damage and oxidative stress are provided. The compositions contain effective amounts of one of several active agents, including an agent derived from one or more of the plant species: | 05-13-2010 |
Kenneth Martin Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20090073558 | CONTINUOUS ADJUSTABLE 3DEEPS FILTER SPECTACLES FOR OPTIMIZED 3DEEPS STEREOSCOPIC VIEWING AND ITS CONTROL METHOD AND MEANS - Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles are provided with lenses with continuously changeable optical densities, so that viewing of 2D movies is optimized for visualization in natural 3D. Method and means are disclosed for the continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles to perform two independent optimizations to achieve optimized 3Deep visual effects on 2D movies. First they compute the optical density setting of the lenses for optimal viewing of 2D movies as 3D. Then they continuously render the lenses of the spectacles to these optical densities optimized for characteristics of the electro-optical material from which the lenses of the spectacles are fabricated. The invention works for both 3DTV and 3D Cinema theater viewing. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090322857 | CONTINUOUS ADJUSTABLE 3DEEPS FILTER SPECTACLES FOR OPTIMIZED 3DEEPS STEREOSCOPIC VIEWING AND ITS CONTROL METHOD AND MEANS - Continuous Adjustable Pulfrich Filter Spectacles are provided with lenses with continuously changeable optical densities, so that viewing of 2D movies is optimized for visualization in natural 3D. Method and means are disclosed for the continuous Adjustable Pulfrich Filter Spectacles to perform two independent optimizations to achieve optimized 3Deeps visual effects on 2D movies. First they compute the optical density setting of the lenses for optimal viewing of 2D movies as 3D. Then they continuously render the lenses of the spectacles to these optical densities optimized for characteristics of the electro-optical material from which the lenses of the spectacles are fabricated. The invention works for both 3DTV and 3D Cinema theater viewing. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090322861 | CONTINUOUS ADJUSTABLE 3DEEPS FILTER SPECTACLES FOR OPTIMIZED 3DEEPS STEREOSCOPIC VIEWING AND ITS CONTROL METHOD AND MEANS - Significantly faster state transitioning time between the optimal optical density for viewing 2D Movies as 3D movies through Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles can be achieved by using multiple layers (multi-layer) of electronically controlled variable tint materials to fabricate the right and left lenses of the 3Deeps spectacles. The use of multi-layered lenses may result in as much as a 50% decrease in transition time between states. The invention also relates to Multi-Use Electronically Controlled Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles that house within a single spectacle frame several layers of optoelectronic material in which each layer of electronically controlled relates to a different method of viewing. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110043753 | FASTER STATE TRANSITIONING FOR CONTINUOUS ADJUSTABLE 3DEEPS FILTER SPECTACLES USING MULTI-LAYERED VARIABLE TINT MATERIALS - Significantly faster state transitioning time between the optimal optical density for viewing 2D Movies as 3D movies through Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles can be achieved by using multiple layers (multi-layer) of electronically controlled variable tint materials to fabricate the right and left lenses of the 3Deeps spectacles. The use of multi-layered lenses may result in as much as a 50% decrease in transition time between states. The invention also relates to Multi-Use Electronically Controlled Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles that house within a single spectacle frame several layers of optoelectronic material in which each layer of electronically controlled relates to a different method of viewing. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110228215 | CONTINUOUS ADJUSTABLE 3DEEPS FILTER SPECTACLES FOR OPTIMIZED 3DEEPS STEREOSCOPIC VIEWING AND ITS CONTROL METHOD AND MEANS - Continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles are provided with lenses with continuously changeable optical densities, so that viewing of 2D movies is optimized for visualization in natural 3D. Method and means are disclosed for the continuous Adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles to perform two independent optimizations to achieve optimized 3Deep visual effects on 2D movies. First they compute the optical density setting of the lenses for optimal viewing of 2D movies as 3D. Then they continuously render the lenses of the spectacles to these optical densities optimized for characteristics of the electro-optical material from which the lenses of the spectacles are fabricated. The invention works for both 3D TV and 3D Cinema theater viewing. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110249092 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING 3DEEPS ACTION SPECS MOTION ESTIMATION FROM THE MOTION VECTORS IN AN MPEG FILE - Optimal control of 3Deeps Action Specs (also called 3Deep Viewing Spectacles in previous patent applications) for viewing motion pictures filmed in 3D with a visual effect of 3D requires calculation of a single motion vector that characterizes the direction and speed of motion for each motion picture frame. This invention discloses the calculation of the characteristic motion vector or motion estimation value from temporal redundancy information that is stored in the compressed video file bit stream. The principles of this invention can be used with any compressed video file that incorporates temporal redundancy for compression, such as MPEG. | 10-13-2011 |
Laura M. Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20080314332 | Containment vessel for teething and eating - A containment vessel for teething and feeding includes an elongate object having axially opposed end portions and a central portion extending between the end portions, and a mesh pouch attached to the central portion. The pouch has an opening, which can be closed when the pouch is attached to the elongate object. The pouch can have a flap which is wrapped around the central portion and attached to the pouch prior to placing an object in the bag and closing the opening. In an alternative, the opening of the pouch is captured between inside surfaces of a two-part object. The elongate object preferably resembles a bone, the vessel being especially suitable for dogs. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100154251 | PROTECTIVE FOOT COVERING AND DANCE SHOES INCORPORATING SAME - A protective foot cover for use in dance, exercise, or athletic applications using strategically placed thicker protective pieces in ball and toe areas of the foot in connection with an elastic material in the sole structure to allow the foot to move freely and provide less of a barrier between the foot and floor such that a dancer can better sense the floor upon which they dance. The foot cover incorporates strategically placed protective patches that provide support, protection, and comfort to the ball and toe portions of the foot. The patches are spaced from one another so that the footwear is able to move more naturally with the expansion of the foot as pressure is applied to the foot. The foot cover may be used alone, whereby the toe and heel portions of the foot are exposed, or in combination with a dance shoe providing a stretchable sole running from the arch portion to the toe portion of the foot. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20120037086 | Containment vessel for teething and eating - A containment vessel for teething and feeding includes an elongate object having axially opposed end portions and a central portion extending between the end portions, and a mesh pouch attached to the central portion. The pouch has an opening, which can be closed when the pouch is attached to the elongate object. The pouch can have a flap which is wrapped around the central portion and attached to the pouch prior to placing an object in the bag and closing the opening. In an alternative, the opening of the pouch is captured between inside surfaces of a two-part object. The elongate object preferably resembles a bone, the vessel being especially suitable for dogs. | 02-16-2012 |
Merrit Jacobs, Fairport, NY US
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| 20090192744 | DETERMINING AN ANALYTE BY MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS THROUGH A CUVETTE - A method for measuring the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample by spectrophotometry: providing an open top cuvette having a sample with an analyte to be measured; providing a light source and a detector for detecting emitted light; taking at least two measurements that includes: (i) directing at least two beams of light from the light source to different locations on the cuvette; (ii) passing the at least two beams through the cuvette at their respective locations and through the sample to be measured; and (iii) measuring at least two respective emitted light beams with the detector; and comparing the at least two emitted light beams to determine if: all the emitted light beams should be disregarded; one or more of the emitted light beams should be disregarded; or the sample absorbances should be averaged. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes taking at least three measurements. In another preferred embodiment, the spectrophotometry is absorption spectrophotometry, and the method is performed on a diagnostic analyzer. | 07-30-2009 |
Merrit N. Jacobs, Fairport, NY US
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| 20090215003 | ORTHODONTIC KIT AND METHODS FOR SAME - A method for providing orthodontic therapy. The method includes the steps of providing a kit that includes an enclosure and tools and components for providing orthodontic therapy using braces to a single patient, applying the braces to the single patient's teeth using the tools, placing the tools back into the kit, storing the kit, and reusing the kit at all of the single patient's subsequent visits during the term of the orthodontic therapy. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100221757 | PATIENT SAMPLE CLASSIFICATION BASED UPON LOW ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING - An apparatus for classifying a liquid patient sample includes at least one sample container having a quantity of a sample that is aggressively acted upon so as to create a flow field. A measurement mechanism includes at least one low angle light emitter aligned with a measurement window of the at leas tone sample container and a detector oppositely disposed relative to the measurement window. Measurement of the scattered light detects particle characteristics of a moving flow field from the sample to determine, for example, the amount of agglutination of the sample so as to perform blood typing or other classifications without spatial separation. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100276445 | CONTAINERS FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING FOAMING - A foam reducing or eliminating container for containing a liquid includes: a container body having a top portion, a bottom portion and an opening for adding a liquid to or removing a liquid from the container body; and a hollow baffle located within the container with first and second openings therein. The first and second openings are covered with a pierceable seal, wherein the first opening of the baffle is at least partially aligned with the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment, the container is a reagent supply container for an automated analyzer, which includes: a container as described above; and a closure which is movable away from the opening of the container to be in an open position and movable into contact with the opening to be in a closed position. In another preferred embodiment a reagent supply for an automated analyzer includes: the reagent supply container as described above; and a liquid reagent therein. The second opening of the baffle is submerged in liquid. A method for reducing or eliminating the aspiration of foam into a metering probe includes: providing a reagent supply as described above; providing a metering probe movable in a direction toward and away from the reagent supply; moving the closure away from the opening of the container; piercing both seals covering the first and second openings of the baffle allowing liquid to enter the baffle from the end of the baffle submerged in the liquid, wherein the seals may or may not be pierced with the metering probe; moving the metering probe into the first opening of the baffle and into contact with the liquid in the baffle; aspirating a selected amount of liquid in the baffle; and moving the metering probe out of the baffle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20120082951 | ORTHODONTIC KIT AND METHODS FOR SAME - A method for providing orthodontic therapy. The method includes the steps of providing a kit that includes an enclosure and tools and components for providing orthodontic therapy using braces to a single patient, applying the braces to the single patient's teeth using the tools, placing the tools back into the kit, storing the kit, and reusing the kit at all of the single patient's subsequent visits during the term of the orthodontic therapy. | 04-05-2012 |
Mitchell L. Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20090043697 | System and method for repaying an obligation - A method for repaying an obligation comprises periodically receiving into a merchant designated account an entirety of funds resulting from merchant sales made with a card product. A first amount related to the terms of the obligation is computed and the first amount is applied to the obligation. The amount remaining in the merchant designated account after applying the first amount to the obligation is transferred to a bank account accessible by the merchant. The steps are repeated until the obligation is satisfied. A system for repaying the obligation is in communication with an unmodified retail payment system. The system for repaying the obligation comprises at least one merchant designated account in communication with a network of the retail payment system, a master account in communication with the at least one merchant designated account, and an obligation processor in communication with the at least one merchant designated account and the master account. | 02-12-2009 |
Paul L. Jacobs, Webster, NY US
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| 20110188087 | SELECTION OF EXPOSURE INTENSITY AND CLEANING FIELD INTENSITY SETPOINTS FOR OPTIMUM LINE WIDTH USING SENSOR READING - Line width of images marked by an image marking device is adjusted by reading a calibration patch marked by the marking device, and then adjusting one or more settings of the marking device, such as exposure intensity or cleaning field intensity, independent of the digital control of the tone reproduction curve so that the line width of subsequently marked images becomes closer to a target value. A digital control may be implemented to compensate for the impact of the modification of the one or more settings on the tone reproduction curve. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120028173 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS TO CONTROL THE TRIBO-ELECTRIC CHARGE OF A TONER MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH A PRINTING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed are printing methods, apparatus and systems for developing a latent image recorded on a surface, for example, a photoreceptor with developer material. According to an exemplary embodiment, the development method applies a development field voltage between a development station donor member and a development station transport member as a function of a humidity measurement associated with the developer material, the humidity measurement providing a surrogate tribo measurement of the developer material. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert I. Jacobs, Fairport, NY US
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| 20080266590 | PAD PRINTING USER INTERFACE DIALOG FOR COPY OR PRINT - A method and graphical user interface for selecting pad printing functions for an image output device. The user interface is provided to a user and displays a pad printing dialog box that enables selection of pad printing output. Selectable pad printing options are displayed, which include the number of sheets per pad and the total number of pads to be output. When the user selection of pad printing and pad printing options are received, the total quantity of sheets to be output based on selected pad printing options and organizing the sheets for pad printing output from the image output device are automatically determined. Availability of pad printing is determined based on finishing options selected. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100085587 | Method and system for identifying spot colors - Methods and systems of selecting a color for a print operation are disclosed. A color including a color formula with multiple color components may be selected based on a reference color. A print sample may be printed on a printing device based on the selected color. The print sample may include the selected color and one or more rings of color variants. Each ring may include a plurality of color variants differing from a color component of the selected color by a corresponding amount. Each color variant may be aligned axially based on the color component that differs from the selected color and a magnitude of a difference between the color component of the color variant and the selected color. The print sample may be compared to the reference color. A document may be printed on the printing device using at least the color formula for the selected color. | 04-08-2010 |
Robert Mark Jacobs, Ontario, NY US
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| 20100178086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETACHING MEDIA FROM A FUSER IN A PRINTER - An apparatus ( | 07-15-2010 |
Sol N. Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20110061146 | DUTY UNIFORM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER UNIFORMED PERSONNEL - For uniformed personnel a shirt and pants Class A dress uniform having one or more Class B work uniform type of structural features which render it more functional, more comfortable and more attractive. More specifically, this new uniform includes a shirttail retainer, a microphone sling and an internal hidden and secure cargo pocket on each leg or combinations of one or more of these features. The shirttail retainer utilizes spaced apart silicone rubber friction strips on the outer surface near the waist which cooperate with a friction strip on the inner surface of the pants waistband. The microphone sling hangs from a button on the shoulder hidden beneath the shoulder epaulet. The internal cargo pocket is on the inner surface of the outer leg wall. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110094003 | Performance duty uniform for law enforcement and other uniformed personnel - For uniformed personnel a shirt having a concealed belly pocket which overlies the inside surface of one of said front left and right panels of the shirt, this pocket being closed at the top, bottom and one end, and having an opposite open end which can be closed with a zipper that is located along the seam between one front panel and the back panel and extending generally vertically downward from beneath the arm to an area near the waist of the shirt. | 04-28-2011 |
Stephen Jacobs, New York, NY US
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| 20100312770 | System and method for computer-assisted manual and automatic logging of time-based media - A customizable logging and content management system for indexing multimedia, including a synchronized timer object that provides a time reference upon request in connection with the media, and a logger object that logs predefined events that occur in the media by associating the events with respective time references from the timer object. A video server is provided that captures and digitally stores events logged by the logging application as media segments, and a search and retrieval engine is provided that enables the media segments to be located, retrieved and viewed based on the indexes. The system includes a graphical user interface generator that enables customized user interfaces and logging databases to be created from database tables for use in the logging application. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120041956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC LOGGING OF TIME-BASED MEDIA - A customizable logging and content management system for indexing multimedia, including a synchronized timer object that provides a time reference upon request in connection with the media, and a logger object that logs predefined events that occur in the media by associating the events with respective time references from the timer object. A video server is provided that captures and digitally stores events logged by the logging application as media segments, and a search and retrieval engine is provided that enables the media segments to be located, retrieved and viewed based on the indexes. The system includes a graphical user interface generator that enables customized user interfaces and logging databases to be created from database tables for use in the logging application. | 02-16-2012 |
Stephen D. Jacobs, Pittsford, NY US
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| 20100171065 | MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MATERIALS, METHOD FOR MAKING, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A magnetorheological material comprises a magnetic particle and a ceramic material, wherein the magnetorheological material is in a dried form and further wherein a portion of the ceramic material is in the form of a nanocrystalline coating over the entire exterior surface of the magnetic particle and another portion of the ceramic material is in the form of a free nanocrystal. A magnetorheological material comprises a magnetic particle having a ceramic material coating over an external surface thereof as a result of a coating process, and a free nanocrystal of the ceramic material in the form of a residual by-product of the coating process. A sol-gel process for making a magnetorheological product comprises providing a sol of a desired ceramic coating material; combining a desired quantity of carbonyl iron (CI) particles with the sol to coat the CI particles with the ceramic coating material; creating a resulting quantity of nanocrystalline ceramic material-coated CI particles and a quantity of free nanocrystals of the ceramic material; and, drying the resulting quantity of coated CI particles and free nanocrystals to a moisture content equal to or less than 2 wt %. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120019738 | PCLC FLAKE-BASED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A PCLC flake/fluid host suspension that enables dual-frequency, reverse drive reorientation and relaxation of the PCLC flakes is composed of a fluid host that is a mixture of: 94 to 99.5 wt % of a non-aqueous fluid medium having a dielectric constant value ∈, where 1<∈<7, a conductivity value σ, where 10 | 01-26-2012 |
Stephen E. Jacobs, Ardsley, NY US
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| 20100191539 | System and method for effectively utilizing a transport structure in an electronic network - A system and method for effectively utilizing a transport structure in an electronic network includes user devices that device users utilize to communicate with an information service for receiving information distribution services. Transport structures communicate with the user devices through the electronic network to collect various relevant types of metadata that is then utilized for providing selected information from the information service to targeted ones of the device users. A transport server coordinates functions of the transport structures by providing task instructions and navigation instructions for effectively operating the transport structures. | 07-29-2010 |
Timothy W. Jacobs, Fairport, NY US
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| 20110228338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING A PRINT SHOP CONFIGURATION - A system is provided for forming a print shop configuration with a first set of equipment, the first set of equipment being derived from a second set of equipment from a first print shop and a third set of equipment from a second print shop. The system includes a manager and application, the manager and application working together to generate a list of at least some of all possible print shop configurations that could be formed with a selected number of cells. The cells are populated with selected pieces of equipment from the second and third sets of multiple pieces of equipment. A criterion is used to select, from the list of possible print shop configurations, the print shop configuration with the first set of equipment. | 09-22-2011 |
Timothy Wayne Jacobs, Fairport, NY US
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| 20100302577 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED CELL DESIGN IN A PRINT PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT - A system for designing cells in a document production environment may include a computing device and a computer-readable medium in communication with the computing device, where the computer-readable medium comprises one or more programming instructions for identifying a plurality of print jobs, comprising one or more functions, where the print jobs are associated with the document production environment, generating a representation for each unique print job and creating one or more workflows. The computer-readable storage medium may also include one or more programming instructions for assigning the workflow to one of a plurality of cells, where each cell may include one or more devices, determining whether one or more of the cells is complex, and splitting at least one workflow within a complex cell. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100306637 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED CELL DESIGN IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT - A system for designing cells in a document production environment may include a computing device and a computer-readable medium in communication with the computing device. The computer-readable medium may include one or more programming instructions for identifying a plurality of jobs associated with the document production environment. Each job may include one or more functions. The computer-readable medium may include one or more programming instructions for generating a representation for each unique job, creating one or more workflows, assigning the workflow to one of a plurality of cells, determining whether one or more of the cells is complex, and splitting at least one workflow within a complex cell. Each cell may include one or more devices. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110181596 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF STATIONS IN A PRINT SHOP - A system for determining a location of stations in a cell of a job shop may include a computing device and a computer-readable storage medium in communication with the computing device. The computer-readable storage medium may include one or more programming instructions for receiving information corresponding to a workflow of a cell in a job shop. The information may include a plurality of print-related functions performable by the cell and an amount of work associated with one or more pairs of print-related functions. The computer-readable storage medium may include one or more programming instructions for identifying a plurality of stations in the cell, determining a target distance between one or more pairs of stations, generating a visual depiction of the identified stations, automatically applying the visual depiction to a floor plan, and displaying the visual depiction as applied to the floor plan to a user. | 07-28-2011 |
William R. Jacobs, Pelham, NY US
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| 20080254061 | Mycobacteria Expressing Hiv-1 and Malaria Antigens - Provided are recombinant mycobacteria expressing an HIV-1 antigen and a malarial antigen. Also provided are | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080268541 | Attenuated Mycobacteria as Vectors for Gene Delivery to Mammalian Cells - Provided are mycobacteria comprising a recombinant gene operably liked to a mammalian promoter that directs expression of the recombinant gene from a mammalian cell. Also provided are mammalian cells comprising the above mycobacteria. Additionally provided are mycobacterial plasmids capable of replication in a mycobacterium. Further provided are methods of expressing a recombinant gene in a mammalian cell. | 10-30-2008 |