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20080199078 | System and method for image registration based on variable region of interest - An image registration system for aligning first and second images. The novel system includes a first system for extracting a region of interest (ROI) from each image and a second system for coarsely aligning the regions of interest. The first system determines the size and location of the ROI based on the number of features contained within the region. The size of the ROI is enlarged until a number of features contained in the ROI is larger than a predetermined lower bound or until the size is greater than a predetermined upper bound. The second system computes a cross-correlation on the regions of interest using a plurality of transforms to find a coarse alignment transform having a highest correlation. The image registration system may also include a third system for performing sub-pixel alignment on the regions of interest. | 08-21-2008 |
20120114235 | INTEGRATING IMAGE FRAMES - The technology described herein includes integration of image frames. The integration of image frames includes determining a sharpness metric for each image frame in a plurality of image frames. The sharpness metric is indicative of at least one of edge content and an edge size of the image frame. The integration of image frames further includes determining a noise metric for each image frame in the plurality of image frames. The noise metric is indicative of a variation in brightness or color in the image frame. The integration of image frames further includes determining a jitter metric for each image frame in the plurality of image frames. The jitter metric is indicative of spatial shifts between the image frame and other image frames in the plurality of image frames. The integration of image frames further includes generating an integrated image frame from one or more of the plurality of image frames based on the sharpness metric, the noise metric, and the jitter metric. | 05-10-2012 |
20120170850 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE REGISTRATION BASED ON VARIABLE REGION OF INTEREST - An image registration system for aligning first and second images. The novel system includes a first system for extracting a region of interest (ROI) from each image and a second system for coarsely aligning the regions of interest. The first system determines the size and location of the ROI based on the number of features contained within the region. The size of the ROI is enlarged until a number of features contained in the ROI is larger than a predetermined lower bound or until the size is greater than a predetermined upper bound. The second system computes a cross-correlation on the regions of interest using a plurality of transforms to find a coarse alignment transform having a highest correlation. The image registration system may also include a third system for performing sub-pixel alignment on the regions of interest. | 07-05-2012 |
20150097975 | INTEGRATING IMAGE FRAMES - A method for integrating image frames includes receiving for each pixel in at least one image frame a value representative of a sensor measurement. The method includes calculating an average difference of the value representative of the sensor measurement over a subset of the plurality of image frames. The method includes detecting motion in at least one pixel of the image frame in the plurality of image frames based on the calculated average difference of the value representative of the sensor measurement over the subset of the plurality of image frames. The method also includes generating an integrated image frame wherein each pixel having detected motion is integrated by an amount less than that of those pixels for which motion is not detected. The amount of frame integration is based on contrast levels, expected rates of motion, and noise characteristics of sensor input image data. | 04-09-2015 |
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20100169475 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A BROADBAND NETWORK - A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage. | 07-01-2010 |
20120321278 | NETWORK RECORDER BUFFER - A network digital video recording (nDVR) system may take into account the capabilities of a requesting user's local DVR when managing network recordings. The user's local DVR may include a temporary buffer that is normally used to record what the DVR is tuned to, and may be used for local trickplay functionality such as pausing live television. The nDVR features described herein may track the usage of the user's temporary DVR buffer, and use that in determining what to stream in response to a user's playback request. The nDVR system can also determine if the user's local DVR has an unused tuner at a time of a program recording, and can instruct the user's local DVR to also tune to the program. | 12-20-2012 |
20130018632 | Monitoring and Using Telemetry DataAANM Field; BrianAACI EvergreenAAST COAACO USAAGP Field; Brian Evergreen CO USAANM Van Doorn; JanAACI Castle RockAAST COAACO USAAGP Van Doorn; Jan Castle Rock CO USAANM Kiok; JosephAACI West ChesterAAST PAAACO USAAGP Kiok; Joseph West Chester PA USAANM Groustra; DanielAACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Groustra; Daniel Littleton CO USAANM Torluemke; MarkAACI CentennialAAST COAACO USAAGP Torluemke; Mark Centennial CO USAANM Hall; JimAACI CentennialAAST COAACO USAAGP Hall; Jim Centennial CO USAANM Leddy; JohnAACI Bryn MawrAAST PAAACO USAAGP Leddy; John Bryn Mawr PA US - Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring and using telemetry information in various ways. For example, a system that monitors telemetry information may include a user that gathers telemetry information of a device and transmits the information to a monitored room. A manager may join a monitored room and monitor the monitored room for particular types of telemetry information. In one example, a manager may determine whether a downstream device is experiencing a network problem, such as a low bitrate. A manager may also transmit commands to the player via the monitored room, which causes the downstream device to operate in accordance with the transmitted command. In one example, a manager may transmit a command that causes a player to decode a particular service. | 01-17-2013 |
20130046848 | Multicasting Content - Aspects of the disclosure relate to multicasting content throughout a distribution network. For example, a content server may generate content fragment packets and attribute packets, and transmit the content fragment packets and attribute packets via a multicast transmission to deliver content to one or more user devices. The multicast transmission may conform to a particular protocol suitable for multicasting content fragments. | 02-21-2013 |
20130173817 | Transmission of Content Fragments - Some aspects of the disclosure relate to transmitting content over a network. For example, a device may determine that it is missing a content fragment from its cache, and may send a request for the content fragment. A network device may be configured to respond to such requests by transmitting the content fragment. In some instances, this may allow receiving devices to acquire the missing content fragment without the need to transmit a request for content. | 07-04-2013 |
20130227293 | Method For Watermarking Content - The disclosure relates to processing content with watermarks to generate watermarked versions. In some aspects, each version may be different. Groups of fragments may be combined to generate a unique stream by pulling fragments from two or more of the groups of fragments. Further, fragmenting may be performed before watermarking, and fragments may be pulled and watermarked upon request. | 08-29-2013 |
20130239145 | FRAGMENTED CONTENT - An apparatus, method, system and computer-readable medium are provided for generating one or more segments associated with content. The segments may include fragments that may correspond to portions of the content. The segments and/or the fragments may be included in a playlist, and may be based at least in part on a user selection. | 09-12-2013 |
20140281533 | Systems And Methods For Providing Secure Services - Systems and methods for providing one or more secure services are disclosed. One method can comprise authenticating and/or authorizing a user device to receive a security token. A request for information can be processed using the security token to facilitate the secure provision of services to the user device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330943 | Logical Address Configuration And Management - Methods and systems for configuring a network are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a request from a first device to connect to a first network. An example method can also comprise determining a first logical address. The first logical address can comprise one or more bits configured to identify the first device on the first network and specify configuration information for the first device. An example method can further comprise providing the first logical address to the first device. | 11-06-2014 |
20150026769 | System And Method For Managing A Broadband Network - A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage. | 01-22-2015 |
20150242500 | Content Archive Model - An archive model can be used for managing networked storage of recorded content, such as network DVR (digital video recorder) content. Content may be initially recorded to an active storage device, with individual duplicate copies recorded for each requesting user, and subsequently archived to an archive storage device. For playback, the content can be reconstituted into the active storage device prior to delivery to the requesting user. Content can be predictively reconstituted in anticipation of user needs, and the reconstitution capacity of the system can be dynamically reallocated for load balancing. | 08-27-2015 |
20150379575 | Monitoring and Using Telemetry Data - Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring and using telemetry information in various ways. For example, a system that monitors telemetry information may include a user that gathers telemetry information of a device and transmits the information to a monitored room. A manager may join a monitored room and monitor the monitored room for particular types of telemetry information. In one example, a manager may determine whether a downstream device is experiencing a network problem, such as a low bitrate. A manager may also transmit commands to the player via the monitored room, which causes the downstream device to operate in accordance with the transmitted command. In one example, a manager may transmit a command that causes a player to decode a particular service. | 12-31-2015 |
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20120131603 | Network based digital information and entertainment storage and delivery system - Live television broadcast and other information and entertainment programs, e.g., videos-on-demand (VOD), are provided to a user through a communications network, e.g., a cable network. A processing unit is employed at an headend of the communications network to respond to user requests for PVR-like functions, e.g., pausing, rewinding and fast-forwarding, to be performed on the program content being viewed. The processing unit in accordance with the invention causes a delivery of an appropriate version of the program content to meet such user requests. | 05-24-2012 |
20130070922 | TECHNIQUE FOR SECURELY COMMUNICATING AND STORING PROGRAMMING MATERIAL IN A TRUSTED DOMAIN - A “trusted domain” is established within which content received from a communications network, e.g., a cable TV network, is protected from unauthorized copying thereof, in accordance with the invention. In an illustrative embodiment, the trusted domain includes a device associated with a user which receives content from the cable TV network. The content may be encrypted using a content key in accordance, e.g., with a 3DES encryption algorithm before it is stored in the device. In addition, a first encrypted content key version and a second encrypted content key version are generated by respectively encrypting the content key with a public key associated with the device and another public key associated with the user, in accordance with public key cryptography. The first and second encrypted content key versions are stored in association with the encrypted content in the device storage. The encrypted content can be migrated from a first device to a second device, and can be decrypted in the second device in the second device is associated with the same user, and also provided with the second encrypted content key version. | 03-21-2013 |
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20130330348 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE - The present disclosure encompasses NGF binding proteins, specifically to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and canonized antibodies, and methods of making and uses thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the disclosure are useful for detecting NGF and for inhibiting NGF activity, e.g., in a mammal subject suffering from a disorder in which NGF activity is detrimental. | 12-12-2013 |
20160002324 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE - The present disclosure encompasses NGF binding proteins, specifically to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and canonized antibodies, and methods of making and uses thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the disclosure are useful for detecting NGF and for inhibiting NGF activity, e.g., in a mammal subject suffering from a disorder in which NGF activity is detrimental. | 01-07-2016 |
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20100028340 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE RGM A PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind and neutralize RGM A protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RGM A to its receptor and/or coreceptors. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting RGM A and for inhibiting RGM A activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder including but nor limited to multiple sclerosis, mammalian brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and schizophrenia. | 02-04-2010 |
20150183871 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE RGM A PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind and neutralize RGM A protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RGM A to its receptor and/or coreceptors. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting RGM A and for inhibiting RGM A activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder including but nor limited to multiple sclerosis, mammalian brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and schizophrenia. | 07-02-2015 |
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20140017246 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with there use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 01-16-2014 |
20140199319 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HYBRIDOMA GENERATION - Disclosed herein are methods for improving the efficiency of the production of hybridomas, e.g., through enrichment of IgG expressing B cells. Also disclosed are hybridoma compositions produced using these methods as well as methods for producing antibodies with the hybridomas. | 07-17-2014 |
20140335564 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with there use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343267 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with there use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 11-20-2014 |
20140348834 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 11-27-2014 |
20140348856 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356909 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 12-04-2014 |
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20120173324 | Dynamic Product/Service Recommendations - Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments facilitate electronic commerce over a network. In an embodiment, a method comprises creating a user profile comprising information including data entered by a primary user related to a product or service on a user device as well as data from other users that are related to or have common interests with the primary user, wherein the user profile dynamically changes based on, at least in part, new actions by the primary user as well as new actions by the other users. The method also comprises weighing the information in the user profile to determine targeted recommendations for the primary user. And the method further comprises providing the targeted recommendations to the primary user based on the user profile. | 07-05-2012 |
20120192277 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING USERS FROM MALICIOUS CONTENT - A method, system and device for allowing the secure collection of sensitive information is provided. The device includes a display, and a user interface capable of receiving at least one user-generated interrupt in response to a stimulus generated in response to content received by the device, wherein the action taken upon receiving the user-generated interrupt depends on a classification of the content, the classification identifying the content as trusted or not trusted. The method includes detecting a request for sensitive information in content, determining if an interrupt is generated, determining if the content is trusted, allowing the collection of the sensitive information if the interrupt is generated and the content is trusted, and performing an alternative action if the interrupt is generated and the content is not trusted. The method may include instructions stored on a computer readable medium. | 07-26-2012 |
20130247173 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SECURE ENTRY OF A PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) - Systems and methods for credential character selection are provided. The system includes one or more sensors configured to detect a character selection and generate a character selection signal, and detect a character selection completion and generate a character selection completion signal. The system also includes one or more processors coupled to the one or more sensors, the one or more processors configured to receive the character selection signal and the character selection completion signal, and generate an output signal based on the received character selection signal that includes components of a credential. The system also includes a network interface component configured to transmit the output signal. The credential characters may be components of a PIN or password. Moreover, the credential character selections may be made on one device, but displayed on a separate coupled device. The character selections may be a selection of a character or a modification of character. | 09-19-2013 |
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20130239187 | Physiological Response PIN Entry - Methods and systems are provided for facilitating the secure entry of a user's PIN for electronic transactions such as merchant checkout, payment authorization, or access authorization. A physiological response of the user can indicate which one of a random sequence of numbers is a number of the user's PIN. For example, the user can blink, wink, or make a subtle facial movement to provide the indication. | 09-12-2013 |
20130251212 | Hardening Security Images - Methods and systems are provided for authenticating a human user. A memory can store a plurality of images and can store account information for a plurality of users. The account information can include personal image information for at least some of the users. A processor can receive a communication including an indication of a desire of a user to be authenticated, access an account of the user, modify the plurality of images to form a plurality of modified images, provide the plurality of modified images to the user, receive trial personal image information from the user, and compare the personal image information stored in the memory to the trial personal image information received from the user. The processor can authenticate the user if the personal image information stored in the memory is the same as the trial personal image information. | 09-26-2013 |
20150269371 | PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE PIN ENTRY - Methods and systems are provided for facilitating the secure entry of a user's PIN for electronic transactions such as merchant checkout, payment authorization, or access authorization. A physiological response of the user can indicate which one of a random sequence of numbers is a number of the user's PIN. For example, the user can blink, wink, or make a subtle facial movement to provide the indication. | 09-24-2015 |
20150347869 | HARDENING SECURITY IMAGES - Methods and systems are provided for electronic authentication. A modified electronic image is generated by altering at least a pixel of an electronic image. The electronic image is an image that has been previously viewed by a user during a setup process. In response to receiving an authentication request from the user, the modified electronic image is displayed to the user via an electronic display along with one or more other electronic images. A determination is made as to whether the user is able to recognize the modified electronic image. In response to determination that the user is able to recognize the modified electronic image, the authenticating request is granted. | 12-03-2015 |