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20110214179 | SECURE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER PROTECTION - Attacks by computer viruses, worm programs, and other hostile software (‘malware’), have become very serious problems for computer systems connected to large communication networks such as the Internet. One potential defence against such attacks is to employ diversity—that is, making each copy of the attacked software different. However, existing diversity techniques do not offer sufficient levels of protection. The invention provides an effective diversity solution by applying tamper resistant software (TRS) encoding techniques, to the communications that take place between software components, with corresponding changes to the code handling those communications. These communications may include, for example, data passed between software routines via parameters or mutually accessible variables, light-weight messages, signals and semaphores passed between threads, and messages passed between software processes. Effective TRS encoding techniques include data-flow encoding and mass-data encoding techniques. | 09-01-2011 |
20140115626 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING REDISTRIBUTED AUDIO/VIDEO CONTENT - A method and a system for recognizing, by a broadcasting platform, content sequences of an input linear content stream by retrieving content information determined by small fingerprints of portions of the linear content and comparing the small fingerprint with reference fingerprints stored in a database. The output stream transmitted to the user units is modified by the addition of a synchronization stream including at least identifiers of the content sequences and associated temporal information determined on the basis of the reference fingerprints. The content information is exploited by the broadcasting platform or the users units for replacing a sequence by anther one, removing predefined sequences, skipping or forcing viewing content sequences, The initial linear content stream is thus enriched with accurate content information allowing the viewer to navigate and select the content to play either in live or replay mode. A back in time feature may also be introduced allowing navigating back and forward inside a content currently played. | 04-24-2014 |
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20080209863 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 09-04-2008 |
20110265829 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266169 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266185 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20120139139 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120159718 | Detergent Products, Methods and Manufacture - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159904 | Detergent Products, Methods and Manufacture - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
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20100196533 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 08-05-2010 |
20120027887 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 02-02-2012 |
20120294979 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 11-22-2012 |
20130156888 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 06-20-2013 |
20130344198 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 12-26-2013 |
20140106029 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 04-17-2014 |
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20120024099 | INSTRUMENTS - An instrument including an elongate portion having a first part movable from a first configuration to a second, different configuration and a second part, at a different elongate extent along the elongate portion than the first part, movable from a first configuration to a second, different configuration, at least one of the parts including a control whereby a force required to move the first part from the first configuration towards the second configuration is less than the force required to move the second part from the first configuration towards the second configuration. A method of using the instrument. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029285 | INSTRUMENTS - An endoscopic instrument having a first part moveable from a first configuration to a second, different configuration, the instrument including a stiffener extending across the region that the first part is moveable from the first to the second configuration, the stiffener being moveable from a first position in which movement between the first and second configurations is inhibited and a second position in which movement between the first and second configurations is permitted. A method of using an endoscopic instrument. | 02-02-2012 |
20120232530 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including an elongate portion arranged, in use, to be inserted through a restricted opening into a body, the elongate portion being movable from a first configuration to a second, different configuration in which two parts of the instrument that are spaced from each other in the first configuration at least partially cross each other in the second configuration. | 09-13-2012 |
20130035554 | RETRACTORS - A retractor having an elongate portion with first and second parts each with adjacent pivotally connected segments pivotable from a first configuration to a second configuration, wherein in the second configurations the adjacent segments abut each other to inhibit further movement, at least one of the parts including a control whereby a force required to move the first part from the first configuration towards the second configuration is less than the force required to move the second part from the first configuration towards the second configuration, and an actuator arranged to urge the first and second parts from the first to the second configurations at the same time. | 02-07-2013 |
20140018822 | SURGICAL POSITIONING ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical positioning assembly for use with a surgical instrument which has an elongated shaft defining a longitudinal axis, for example a minimally invasive surgical instrument. The positioning assembly comprises: a base member comprising a skin contact surface, wherein the base member defines an opening for the elongated shaft; a rotating assembly configured to rotate relative to the base member about a rotation point located below the skin contact surface wherein the rotating assembly defines an opening for the elongated shaft; and a locking mechanism for locking the position of the positioning assembly on the elongated shaft and for locking the orientation of the rotating assembly relative to the base member. | 01-16-2014 |
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20090216466 | CAPACITATIVE NODE MEASUREMENT IN A CAPACITATIVE MATRIX PRESSURE INDUCER - A method and system for measuring the distribution of pressure forces over a selected area includes a sensor having an array of pressure sensing capacitance nodes formed by intersecting rows and columns, where measured capacitance of a node is compared to a fixed value of reference capacitance placed on each row that can be measured as if it was another node. | 08-27-2009 |
20100282000 | DIELECTRIC TEXTURED ELASTOMER IN A PRESSURE MAPPING SYSTEM - A capacitance pressure mapping system includes a plurality of sensor cells created by the intersection of electrode columns and rows, and a solid elastomer dielectric separating the electrode columns and rows. The elastomer is at least one planar sheet having a surface comprising a pattern of projections. There may be two sheets having opposing patterns of projections. The opposing patterns may be interlocking or corresponding. | 11-11-2010 |
20110120228 | CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A capacitive pressure sensor array is made of two conductive layers, wherein each conductive layer is formed with a plurality of elongated conductors disposed in a substantially parallel manner between an upper and a lower insulating sheet, wherein the upper and lower insulating sheets are bonded to each other between adjacent conductors. | 05-26-2011 |
20120272751 | Dielectric Textured Elastomer in a Pressure Mapping System - A capacitance pressure mapping system includes a plurality of sensor cells created by the intersection of electrode columns and rows, and a solid elastomer dielectric separating the electrode columns and rows. The elastomer is at least one planar sheet having a surface comprising a pattern of projections. The pattern of projections may include two or more different types of projections, for example projections of different shapes (geometries) and/or sizes (height, width). | 11-01-2012 |
20130006151 | RISK MODELING FOR PRESSURE ULCER FORMATION - A method for modelling pressure exposure and/or the risk of pressure ulcer formation includes steps of using pressure sensors to derive pressure exposure or risk values and displaying the pressure exposure or risk values in a graphical manner to a user. Computer-implemented systems includes a pressure-sensing interface mat and components for implementing the steps of the methods. | 01-03-2013 |
20130144751 | Graphical Display for Recommending Sleep Comfort and Support Systems - A pressure sensor measures the surface pressure distribution of a body supported by a surface, for example a person lying on a mattress. In one approach, a pressure mapping system acquires a customer's pressure map using a reference mattress and presents this pressure data in the form of a pressure map. The pressure map measurement data is then analyzed to determine body characterizing parameters such as body mass index, contact area and average peak pressure. The pressure map measurements are then located on a mattress category grid that has been referenced and aligned to a large population sample of measurements taken with a reference mattress. Alternatively, the pressure map measurements are matched to a physical profile category within a database. Each category provides ranked mattress recommendations based on selection and ranking criteria derived from pressure map data obtained from a large sample of test subjects. In this way, a customer's pressure map can be translated to a recommendation of specific mattresses or mattress categories that are offered by a mattress retailer or manufacturer. | 06-06-2013 |
20130283530 | Bedding System with Support Surface Control - A bedding system uses machine vision to makes adjustments for comfort and/or support. In one aspect, a pressure mapping engine measures a two-dimensional pressure image of a sleeper on the bedding system while the sleeper is sleeping on the bedding system. A machine vision process analyzes the pressure image. A comfort and support engine adjusts a comfort and/or support of the bedding system based on the machine vision analysis. | 10-31-2013 |
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20120021722 | ENFORCING TIME-OUT PERIODS IN PAYMENT-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device includes a housing and an antenna mounted in or on the housing. The antenna is for transmitting and receiving transaction signals to and from a point of sale (POS) terminal. The device also includes at least one user interface element mounted on the housing and a transceiver mounted in the housing and coupled to the antenna. Still further, the device includes a secure element mounted in the housing. The secure element is coupled to the transceiver and stores a payment application program. The payment application program is for handling exchanging of the transaction signals with the POS terminal. A tick counter is operated within the secure element. The tick counter is for enforcing at least one time-out period with respect to transactions handled by the payment application program. | 01-26-2012 |
20130097078 | MOBILE REMOTE PAYMENT SYSTEM - Methods, systems, apparatus and computer program products for implementing a mobile remote payment system that allows consumers and merchants to engage in mobile remote payment transactions regardless of their registration point are described. In an embodiment, a mobile remote payment (MRP) switch computer receives from an originating service manager computer, a payment authorization request that comprises payment data, an originating service manager identifier, and a merchant identifier of a merchant. The MRP switch computer verifies the originating service manager identifier, determines that the merchant is affiliated with the receiving service manager, generates enriched payment instructions that include a switching identifier, transmits the enriched payment instructions to a receiving service manager computer, receives a payment authorization response from the receiving service manager computer that includes an electronic receipt, and transmits the payment authorization response and the electronic receipt to the originating service manager computer. | 04-18-2013 |
20130110719 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE PAYMENT APPLICATIONS | 05-02-2013 |
20130282459 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STANDARD APPROACH TO COUPON SELECTION - Presented are apparatus and methods for utilizing coupons and the like in the context of a contactless payment process. A processor of a payment-enabled mobile device stores a Proximity Coupon System Environment (PCSE). The PCSE includes coupon applications that provide for an alternative form of payment and/or that influence a final transaction amount for a payment transaction. The method includes storing in a File Control Information (FCI) file of the PCSE a list of the coupon applications, and storing in a FCI file of a Proximity Payment System Environment (PPSE) an indication of the existence of the PCSE. When a payment transaction request is received from a proximity reader, the payment-enabled mobile device transmits the indication of the existence of the PCSE and the list of coupon applications that are to be considered before determining the final transaction amount. | 10-24-2013 |
20140188640 | ENFORCING TIME-OUT PERIODS IN PAYMENT-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device includes a housing and an antenna mounted in or on the housing for exchanging transaction signals with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. The mobile device also includes a user interface element, a transceiver coupled to the antenna, and a secure element including processing circuitry and a secure tick counter. The secure element stores a payment application operable to conduct a pre-sign procedure selected by a user before interfacing with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. The processing circuitry verifies the user, obtains a first tick value, sets the mobile device into a transaction-enabled state, obtains, when the transceiver is interfaced with a POS terminal, a current tick value from the secure tick counter, calculates a difference value between the current tick value and the first tick value, and enforces a risk management decision. | 07-03-2014 |
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20130097080 | TAP AND WIRELESS PAYMENT METHODS AND DEVICES - Example embodiments include methods and apparatus for exchanging, using a contactless interface included in a portable device, transaction information associated with an electronic merchant device when the portable device is brought into close proximity to a contactless interface associated with the electronic merchant device, with the information identifying the electronic merchant device and identifying a handover wireless network connected to the electronic merchant device and with information including security credentials required to form a secure connection, establishing a persistent, secure wireless connection with the electronic merchant device, using a wireless network interface in the portable device and the transaction information, over the handover wireless network and exchanging transaction messages between the portable device and the electronic merchant device over the persistent, secure wireless connection during a shopping interval. | 04-18-2013 |
20140101036 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONDUCTING REMOTE POINT OF SALE TRANSACTIONS - Systems, methods, apparatus and computer program code are provided for operating a mobile device to conduct a transaction which include obtaining, by a mobile device operating a mobile payment application, a transaction payload from a merchant, extracting a payment gateway identifier from the transaction payload and establishing a secure communication channel with a payment gateway identified by the payment gateway identifier, receiving, from the payment gateway, item data associated with the transaction, the item data obtained by the payment gateway from the merchant, and receiving, from a user operating the mobile device, a confirmation to complete the transaction using a payment account associated with the user and transmitting the confirmation to the payment gateway with payment account credentials associated with the payment account. | 04-10-2014 |
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20150115505 | PRESS MOULDING METHOD - A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a moulded part of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
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20150115506 | PRESS MOULDING METHOD - A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a moulded part of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
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20150145159 | PRESS MOULDING METHOD - A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a vehicle body panel of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the vehicle body panel having a front A-surface and a rear B-surface, the method comprising the steps of:
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20150145160 | PRESS MOULDING METHOD - A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a moulded part of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
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20150145182 | PRESS MOULDING METHOD - A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a moulded part of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
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