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20110063404 | REMOTE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method comprises determining a status of an object on a first device and sending an indicator of the status of the object to a remote device, the indicator being configured to allow the remote device to present the status of the object. The method may further comprise establishing audio and video communication with the remote device. The audio and video communication with the remote device may be established over a network. The object may be a book, and the status may be associated with a page number of the book. The method may further comprise displaying animated content based on the determined status of the object. The displaying of animated content may include displaying an animated character providing commentary or asking questions related to content associated with the object. | 03-17-2011 |
20110159923 | Apparatus for a Tangible Interface - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a cradle comprising: a housing configured to receive a mobile device; wherein the housing configured to receive a mobile device having at least two positions; a detecting element configured to detect a state of the mobile device and; a mechanism configured to change position of the housing in response to detecting a change in the state of the mobile device. | 06-30-2011 |
20110223970 | Image-Based Addressing of Physical Content for Electronic Communication - In one exemplary embodiment, a method includes: capturing image data for physical content, where the physical content includes a recipient image indicative of at least one desired recipient; performing image recognition on the captured image data to identify the recipient image; matching the recipient image with corresponding contact information to obtain address information for the at least one desired recipient; and addressing an electronic communication to the at least one desired recipient using the address information, where the electronic communication includes the captured image data for the physical content. | 09-15-2011 |
20120036188 | Method and Apparatus for Aggregating Document Information - An apparatus, comprising a processor, memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receiving information from a first external apparatus indicating that the first external apparatus received a document associated with a uniform resource locator, evaluating the received information and the historic document information, aggregating at least part of the received information to the historic document information based at least in part on the evaluation, and providing at least part of the aggregated historic document information to a second external apparatus is disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
20130002532 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SHARED SYNCHRONOUS VIEWING OF CONTENT - Provided herein is a technique by which content may be shared with a remote user. An example method may include providing for display of content on a first device, synchronizing content between the first device and a second device, providing for display of an image captured by the second device on the first device, and providing for presentation of audio captured by the second device by the first device. The content may include an image of a page of a book. Synchronizing content between the first device and the second device may include directing advancing of a page on the second device in response to receiving an input directing the advancing of a page on the first device. Providing for display of an image captured by the second device on the first device may include providing for display of a video captured by the second device on the first device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002708 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRESENTING INTERACTIVE DYNAMIC CONTENT IN FRONT OF STATIC CONTENT - Provided herein is a technique by which static content may be presented in an underlying relationship to dynamic content. An example method may include providing for display of static content and providing for display of dynamic content, where the static content may be displayed in an underlying relationship relative to the dynamic content. The dynamic content may be responsive to a user input and the dynamic content may change in response to a change in the static content. The dynamic content may include a dynamic content response where the dynamic content response is selected from a plurality of available dynamic content responses. The static content may include an image of a page of a book and the dynamic content may include an animated character configured to read the page of the book. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003962 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING ACTIVE ECHO-CANCELLATION FOR SYSTEMS COMBINING VOICE COMMUNICATION AND SYNCHRONOUS AUDIO CONTENT - An apparatus for removing an echo(es) from audio content may include a processor and memory storing executable computer code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including receiving combined audio content including voice data associated with speech of users in a call and information including audio data provided to the users. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to remove a first echo of a first item of voice data associated with a user(s), from the combined audio content, based in part on a prior detection of the first item of voice data. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to remove a second echo of the audio data, from the combined audio content, based in part on a previous detection of the audio data or a previous detection of data corresponding to the audio data. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided. | 01-03-2013 |
20150308839 | TRAJECTORY MATCHING USING AMBIENT SIGNALS - A technique to automatically determine a shape of a path based on crowdsourced trajectory data is disclosed. Trajectory data is collected for a plurality of crowdsourced paths. The trajectory data for each of the plurality of crowdsourced paths is associated with at least one uniquely identifiable ambient signal. Anchor points may be identified corresponding to a transition in a characteristic of trajectory data of an individual crowdsourced path. Matching may be performed based on analyzing matching patterns of anchor points and evaluating the matches. Various embodiments involve using a linked node structure to represent one or more traces and/or indicate routes in a particular geographical area. | 10-29-2015 |
20150312722 | LOCATION DETERMINATION, MAPPING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT THROUGH CROWDSOURCING - Mapping through crowdsourcing includes determining, using a processor, segments for a plurality of trajectories, wherein each trajectory includes radio frequency (RF) data from a communication device, determining, using the processor, RF features for the segments, and forming, using the processor, clusters of the segments according to the RF features. One or more routes of a map are generated from the clusters using the processor. | 10-29-2015 |
20160061607 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF ENTRANCES AND AREAS OF INTEREST - In one aspect, GPS data, ambient signal data, radio frequency data and/or other types of data are used to determine the location of an entrance to an area or a building. In another aspect, sequential trajectory data is collected and the data is analyzed and/or processed to determine the location of an area of interest. | 03-03-2016 |
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20090165370 | Method for Producing a Solid Fuel for Fuel Cells, Method for Controlling Vaporization of a Fuel for Fuel Cells, Solid Fuel for Fuel Cells, and Fuel Cell - A solid fuel for fuel cells is produced by introducing a fuel for fuel cells into a porous material, molding an obtained fuel-carrying material to a predetermined shape and forming a coating film on the surface of an obtained molded fuel-carrying material. Further, a solid fuel for fuel cells is produced by introducing water and a fuel for fuel cells into a porous material, molding an obtained fuel-carrying material to a predetermined shape and forming a coating film on the surface of an obtained molded fuel-carrying material. A solid fuel for fuel cells excellent in handleability can be produced thereby, while the safety of the fuel for fuel cells is improved by controlling the vaporization of the fuel for fuel cells. | 07-02-2009 |
20100068596 | Direct methanol fuel cell system and portable electronic device - A direct methanol fuel cell system comprises a fuel storage portion that stores solid-state methanol resulting from making methanol into a solid state, a fuel cell, and carrier gas circulation means. The fuel storage portion is provided with a carrier gas supply path communicating with the carrier gas circulation means and a fuel gas flow path 4 communicating with a fuel electrode side of the fuel cell, while the fuel cell is provided with a circulation flow path communicating with the carrier gas circulation means. When a carrier gas is supplied by the carrier gas circulation means into the fuel storage portion via the carrier gas supply path, a fuel gas is supplied to a fuel electrode and is refluxed thereafter towards the carrier gas circulation means. The resulting direct methanol fuel cell system uses extremely safe solid-state methanol in a fuel cartridge. | 03-18-2010 |
20100092825 | Fuel cell, fuel cell system, and portable electronic device - There is provided a fuel cell and a fuel cell system with superior power generating capability, with which the occurrence of cross-over can be suppressed and enough fuel to generate power can be fed. A fuel cell is obtained by bringing a solid fuel for a fuel cell or a gelled fuel for a fuel cell into contact with a fuel electrode. By forming the fuel for the fuel cell in a solid state or a gel state, the fuel for the fuel cell is non-fluid and can be accumulated at the fuel electrode, the fuel for the fuel cell does not penetrate an electrolyte membrane, and the occurrence of cross-over can be suppressed. Also, because the surface of the solid fuel for the fuel cell or gelled fuel for fuel cell is in a fuel atmosphere of extremely high concentration, the fuel for the fuel cell required for power generation can be adequately fed to the fuel electrode. | 04-15-2010 |
20100098995 | Direct methanol fuel cell system and portable electronic device - A fuel cell comprises a fuel electrode, an electrolyte membrane and an air electrode | 04-22-2010 |
20100167158 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLID FUEL FOR FUEL CELLS, SOLID FUEL FOR FUEL CELLS, AND FUEL CELL - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a highly safe solid fuel for fuel cells having excellent handleability, a highly safe solid fuel for fuel cells having excellent handleability, and a fuel cell using such a solid fuel for fuel cells. In a method for producing a solid fuel for fuel cells in which a coating film is formed on the surface of a porous material containing a fuel for fuel cells, the coating film is formed by polyvinyl alcohol, and the fuel for fuel cells is introduced into the porous material before and/or after formation of the coating film on the surface of the porous material. | 07-01-2010 |
20100319545 | CHARGED PARTICLE SEPARATION APPARATUS AND CHARGED PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT APPARATUS - A charged particle separation apparatus that separates ionized gas clusters is disclosed. The charged particle separation apparatus includes three or more electric field applying parts arranged in an incident direction of an ionized gas cluster, wherein each of the electric field applying parts includes a pair of electrodes; an electric power source configured to supply alternating-current electric voltages to the three or more electric field applying parts in such a manner that an alternating-current electric voltage applied across one pair of the electrodes of one of the three or more electric field applying parts is different in phase from an alternating-current voltage applied across another pair of the electrodes of an adjacent one of the three or more electric field applying parts; and a plate including an opening in an extension of the incident direction. | 12-23-2010 |
20100320380 | CHARGED PARTICLE SEPARATION APPARATUS AND CHARGED PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT APPARATUS - A charged particle separation apparatus that separates ionized gas clusters is disclosed. The charged particle separation apparatus includes an electric field applying part including two electrodes across which electric voltage is applied in order to generate electric field between the two electrodes thereby deflecting a trajectory of the ionized gas cluster, the electrodes including one of an opening and a void; and a plate opening that allows the ionized gas cluster whose trajectory is deflected by the electric field applying part to go therethrough. | 12-23-2010 |
20120127633 | METAL ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR, AND ABSORBENT AND LEAKAGE PREVENTION MATERIAL FOR METAL ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A metal electrolytic capacitor capable of quickly absorbing and immobilizing a belching vapor of a driving electrolyte and widely reducing leakage when an explosion-proof valve operates. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor body is configured by housing a capacitor element in a cylindrical aluminum case, a pair of leads extend from the capacitor body, an explosion-proof valve is formed on a top panel portion of the metal case, a cylindrical cap as a casing is attached from above to the capacitor body, a plurality of small openings are formed on a top panel portion (bottom portion) of the cap, and an absorbent or a mixture of an absorbent and a water molecular compound wrapped in a permeable fiber material, such as unwoven fabric and filter paper, is placed in a space between the cap and the top panel portion of the capacitor body. | 05-24-2012 |
20150276131 | LIQUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - Provided is a liquid supply system that can suppress a functional decline of relief valves and improve cooling efficiency. The system includes a sealed container ( | 10-01-2015 |
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20100260964 | Glass film laminate, glass roll of the laminate, method of protecting end face of glass film, and method of producing glass roll - Provided are a glass film laminate having a glass film, a support sheet laminated on one surface of the glass film to extend off the glass film, and a protective sheet peelably laminated on the other surface of the glass film to cover the edges of the glass film, and a glass roll produced by winding the laminate. | 10-14-2010 |
20110171417 | GLASS FILM LAMINATE, GLASS ROLL OF THE LAMINATE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING GLASS ROLL - A glass film laminate includes a glass film, a supporting sheet fixed on one surface of the glass film so as to protrude from the glass film and having a stretch ratio of 10% or less under a tensile strength of 50 MPa, and a protective sheet peelably laminated on the other surface of the glass film so as to cover edge portions of the glass film. | 07-14-2011 |
20110217521 | GLASS ROLL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GLASS ROLL - To manufacture a roll body (glass roll) of the glass film, which is subjected to a tension application, and is free from looseness, without adversely affecting the formation of the glass film and causing a problem such as cracks, provided is a method of manufacturing a glass roll ( | 09-08-2011 |
20120024928 | CLEAVING METHOD FOR A GLASS FILM - Provided is a cleaving method for a glass film (G) including: cleaving, during conveyance of the glass film (G) in a predetermined direction, the glass film (G) continuously along a preset cleaving line ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120024929 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR A GLASS FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A GLASS FILM - A manufacturing apparatus prevents small defects from being formed in a surface of a glass film ribbon to the extent possible when the glass film ribbon is transported toward a downstream side while curved. The apparatus includes a direction converting device for converting a traveling direction of the glass film ribbon, which is drawn downward vertically from a forming device, from a vertical direction to a horizontal direction by transporting the glass film ribbon toward a downstream side while curved in a longitudinal direction of the glass film ribbon. The direction converting device includes a curve-supporting unit for supporting the glass film ribbon curved in the longitudinal direction. The curve-supporting unit includes two lines of end portion supporting parts for supporting widthwise end regions of the glass film ribbon without supporting a widthwise central region of the glass film ribbon. | 02-02-2012 |
20120125967 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A GLASS FILM - The manufacturing method for a glass film includes, in this order: a cleaving step of dividing a glass film (G) having a band shape into a product glass portion (Ga) and an unnecessary glass portion (Gb); and a collecting step of sequentially shattering the unnecessary glass portion (Gb), and collecting the shattered unnecessary glass portion. The cleaving step is followed by vibration regulating processing of regulating vibrations of the unnecessary glass portion (Gb) in a thickness direction thereof, the vibration regulating processing being executed in at least one location in the longitudinal direction of the unnecessary glass portion (Gb) together with the collecting step executed on a downstream side of the at least one location of the vibration regulating processing. | 05-24-2012 |
20120156439 | Glass-resin laminate, glass roll produced by winding the same, and method of producing glass roll - A glass-resin laminate comprises an elongate glass film having a thickness of 1 to 300 μm, and a peelable elongate resin film having a thickness of 1 to 300 μm and a tensile modulus of elasticity of 0.3 Gpa or more. The elongate resin film is laminated on at least one surface of the elongate glass film so that the elongate resin film protrudes from edges on both sides in a lateral direction of the elongate glass film. | 06-21-2012 |
20120237779 | GLASS ROLL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR GLASS ROLL - Provided is a glass roll ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120318024 | Manufacturing method for a glass roll and manufacturing apparatus for a glass roll - A manufacturing method for a glass roll includes drawing a glass film downward vertically from a forming device, converting a delivery direction of the glass film from a vertical direction to a horizontal direction, continuously delivering the glass film to a downstream side by a horizontal conveyance section, and rolling the glass film into a roll shape on a downstream side of the horizontal conveyance section. While the glass film is supported in surface contact by an endless belt serving as a support section, which is provided in the horizontal conveyance section, a rolling force equal to or less than a static friction force, which is generated by a self-weight of the glass film between the glass film and the endless belt, is imparted to the glass film. | 12-20-2012 |
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20130149961 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, the signal electrode is disposed on the first principal surface side of the substrate and is connected to the other end of the second signal line. The housing covers and accommodates therein the substrate, the communication unit, the first signal line, the terminal, the second signal line, and the signal electrode. The conductive material is arranged on an outer side of the housing so as to be opposite to the signal electrode, and includes an outer peripheral portion extended outward beyond an outer periphery of the signal electrode. The communication apparatus carries out data communication via a living body. | 06-13-2013 |
20140057554 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, the signal electrode is disposed on the first principal surface side of the substrate and is connected to the other end of the second signal line. The housing covers and accommodates therein the substrate, the communication unit, the first signal line, the terminal, the second signal line, and the signal electrode. The conductive material is arranged on an outer side of the housing so as to be opposite to the signal electrode, and includes an outer peripheral portion extended outward beyond an outer periphery of the signal electrode. The communication apparatus carries out data communication via a living body. | 02-27-2014 |