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Kevin N. Armstrong, San Jose, CA US
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20160119312 | ENCRYPTION METHODS AND APPARATUS - The embodiments discussed herein relate to updating and encrypting passwords for one or more computing devices. The computing devices can be associated with a common user account. According to the embodiments discussed herein, the user the can update a password of the user account at one computing device, and log into another computing device using the updated password without having to provide the current password for the other computing device. The embodiments incorporate a variety of encryption and key generation methods in order to safely transmit password updates between local computing devices. Specifically, the embodiments set forth methods and apparatus for generating and storing breadcrumbs that allow for decrypting a current password of a computing device using a new password. | 04-28-2016 |
Kevin N. Armstrong, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150347738 | PROXIMITY UNLOCK AND LOCK OPERATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The described embodiments perform a proximity unlock operation. For the proximity unlock operation, a first electronic device in a locked operating state detects that an authorized second electronic device is in proximity to the first electronic device. Based on detecting the authorized second electronic device in proximity to the first electronic device, the first electronic device transitions from a locked operating state to an unlocked operating state. In the described embodiments, the transition to the unlocked operating state occurs without the user performing a manual authentication step that is performed in existing electronic devices to cause the transition from the locked operating state to the unlocked operating state. | 12-03-2015 |
Kevin N. Driedger, Nelson CA
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20090102622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND DEACTIVATION OF AN ASSET - There is disclosed an apparatus for remotely and controllably deactivating or partly deactivating a first asset, which first asset may comprise an air dependent power source. The apparatus may comprise a regulator associated with the first asset. The regulator may comprise a valve having first and second positions and the first position may allow a first rate of the air supply to the power source and the second position may allow a second rate of air supply to the power source and the second rate may be less than the first rate. The apparatus may further comprise a controller remote from the regulator for transmitting a control signal to the regulator; the valve being actuable in response to the control signal to move between the first and second positions thereby regulating the air supply to the power source. | 04-23-2009 |
20090231089 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND DEACTIVATION OF AN ASSET - An apparatus is disclosed for remotely and controllably deactivating or partly deactivating a first asset, which first asset may comprise an air dependent power source. The apparatus may comprise a regulator associated with the first asset. The regulator may comprise a valve having first and second positions and the first position may allow a first rate of the air supply to the power source and the second position may allow a second rate of air supply to the power source and the second rate may be less than the first rate. The apparatus may further comprise a controller remote from the regulator for transmitting a control signal to the regulator; the valve being actuable in response to the control signal to move between the first and second positions thereby regulating the air supply to the power source. | 09-17-2009 |
Kevin N. Gabayan, Mountain View, CA US
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20130130714 | MATCHING DEVICES BASED ON INFORMATION COMMUNICATED OVER AN AUDIO CHANNEL - A first device periodically transmits a first audio signal that encodes a first code over an audio channel that is shared between the first device and a second device, and the second device periodically transmits a second audio signal that encodes a second code over the audio channel. When the first device receives the second audio signal over the audio channel, the first device extracts the second code from the second audio signal and sends the second code to a server. When the second device receives the first audio signal over the audio channel, the second device extracts the first code from the first audio signal and sends the first code to the server. If the server receives the first code from the second device and/or the second code from the first device, the server can conclude that the first device is in proximity to the second device. | 05-23-2013 |
Kevin N. Gabayan, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130339358 | Sharing Information With Other Users - Systems and techniques are described for facilitating sharing information. Some embodiments can receive a set of data items that is to be analyzed for sharing, analyze the set of data items based on a first set of criteria to obtain a subset of the set of data items that is a likely candidate for sharing, and present the subset of the set of data items to a first user. Additionally, some embodiments can receive a set of users that is to be analyzed for sharing information, analyze the set of users based on a second set of criteria to obtain a subset of the set of users with whom the information is likely to be shared, and present the subset of the set of users to the first user. | 12-19-2013 |
Kevin N. Green, Bead, DE US
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20140244448 | System and Method for Mapping Financial Data - Mapping financial data comprises receiving a first set of financial data from internal reporting systems. The first set of financial data is loaded into a database having high-level design segmentation. The first set of financial data is associated with a high-level segment of profitability. An input associated with the high-level segment of profitability is received in a graphical user interface. A second set of financial data is extracted from the first set of financial data according to the high-level segment of profitability received in the graphical user interface. A third set of financial data is extracted from a plurality of business units. A baseline forecast is calculated according to the second set of financial data and at least a portion of the third set of financial data. The baseline forecast is presented in the graphical user interface to determine the profitability of a new card account. | 08-28-2014 |
Kevin N. Hayes, Mountain View, CA US
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20140307601 | POWER SAVING ENHANCEMENTS WITH LOW LATENCY 802.11 - An access terminal transmits at least one uplink transaction to an access point during a transaction slot of a frame including a plurality of slots, when a transaction criterion is satisfied. The transaction criterion may be receipt of a beacon signal from the access point indicating the access point has downlink data for the access terminal. In this case, the uplink transaction includes a trigger configured to pull downlink data from the access point. The access terminal may transmit a burst of uplink transactions over a number of frames, until it receives an empty indication from the access point indicating that all available downlink data has been pulled from the access point. The transaction criterion may be a presence of uplink data at the access point that is intended for the access point. In this case, the access terminal transmits data for the access point during the uplink transaction. | 10-16-2014 |
Kevin N. Mumpower, Cookeville, TN US
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20090255282 | Icemaker - An icemaker including an icemaker control module comprises components including an insert molded circuit board assembly, a motor assembly, an ice level sensing system using a bail arm or a paddle, and a water fill system. Lance features in the circuit board connect switch and motor leads. The thermostat, ground member, and heater of the icemaker electrically couple to the insert molded circuit board when the icemaker control module is joined to the ice maker. Energy may be conserved by pausing rotation and turning off the heater. | 10-15-2009 |
Kevin N. Taylor, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140106868 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMNIG DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR SIDE WAGERING ON BONUS EVENT OUTCOMES GENERATED IN BONUS EVENTS - In one embodiment, the gaming system enables a player to place one or more side bets on one or more outcomes associated with one or more bonus events, wherein the player participates in each of such bonus event(s) regardless of when that bonus event is triggered and regardless of which gaming device(s) in the gaming system is associated with the triggering of that bonus event. In another embodiment, the gaming system enables a player to place a side bet which is associated with an eligibility period, such as a designated period of time or a designated quantity of games played. If no bonus events are triggered during the associated eligibility period, the placed side bet is lost and the gaming system does not provide the player any bonus event awards in association with the placed side bet. | 04-17-2014 |
Kevin N. Taylor, Reno, NV US
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20150080108 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A GROUP GAME HAVING MULTIPLE STAGES - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing a group game having a same average expected total payback percentage regardless of the number of players participating in the group game. In various embodiments, the gaming system determines or sets one or more characteristics, features, or parameters of the group game based on the number of players participating in the group game such that the average expected total payback percentage of the group game is the same or substantially the same for each play of the group game regardless of the number of players participating in that play of the group game. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin N. Taylor, San Jose, CA US
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20130225268 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD MODIFYING ONE OR MORE OPTIONS PROVIDED TO A PLAYER BASED ON THE PLAYER'S PREVIOUSLY-CHOSEN OPTIONS - The present disclosure provides a gaming system and method modifying of one or more options provided to a player based on the player's previously chosen options. When a triggering event occurs, the gaming system displays an indication of each of a first plurality of options and enables the player to choose one of the first plurality of options. The gaming system stores player choice data representing the player's chosen one of the first plurality of options. Upon an occurrence of one or more modification events, the gaming system modifies the first plurality of options based at least in part on which of the first plurality of options were previously chosen by the player. Following a subsequent occurrence of the triggering event, the gaming system displays an indication of each of the modified first plurality of options and enables the player to choose one of the modified first plurality of options. | 08-29-2013 |
Kevin N. Wahila, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100270987 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING A VITAL OUTPUT FOR A PROCESSOR - An apparatus outputs a vital output for a processor including an output state. The apparatus includes a first input receiving the output state, two independent circuits each of which includes a second input electrically interconnected with the first input, a third input, a fourth input and an output including the output state. Each of the independent circuits repetitively monitors the output and the third and fourth inputs of a corresponding one of the independent circuits to confirm agreement therebetween. Each of two switches is controlled by the output of the corresponding one of the independent circuits. The switches cooperate to form the vital output. Each of two feedback circuits is between the output and the third input of the corresponding one of the independent circuits, and also between the output of the corresponding one of the independent circuits and the fourth input of the other one of the independent circuits. | 10-28-2010 |
Kevin N. West, Mobile, AL US
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20090178693 | EXTRACTION PROCESS UTILZING LIQUIFIED CARBON DIOXIDE - A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material includes contacting a particulate synthetic resin material containing at least one contaminant with a solvent other than carbon dioxide. At least a portion of the contaminant is removed from the particulate synthetic resin material and becomes dispersed in the solvent. The solvent, with the contaminant dispersed therein, is then removed from the particulate synthetic resin material. Thereafter, at least a portion of the solvent still contained on the synthetic resin material is removed by contacting the particulate synthetic resin material with liquid carbon dioxide to dissolve the solvent into the carbon dioxide. | 07-16-2009 |
20120171105 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING TOTAL ENERGY DEMAND IN A POST-COMBUSTION CARBON CAPTURE PROCESS WITH IONIC ABSORBENT - Disclosed herein is a method for improving the total energy demand required to separate carbon dioxide (CO | 07-05-2012 |