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20090278444 | STABLE BLUE PHOSPHORESCENT ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Novel combination of materials and device architectures for organic light emitting devices is provided. An organic light emitting device, is provided, having an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer includes a host and a phosphorescent emissive dopant having a peak emissive wavelength less than 500 nm, and a radiative phosphorescent lifetime less than 1 microsecond. Preferably, the phosphorescent emissive dopant includes a ligand having a carbazole group. | 11-12-2009 |
20100204062 | CALIBRATION METHODS FOR MULTIPLEXED SENSOR ARRAYS - The present invention relates to the calibration of devices using a secondary binding agent or reference material. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of calibrating a nanosensor by providing a nanosensor comprising an analyte binder attached to a reference binder, extracting a calibration curve from binding a reference material to the reference binder, and calibrating the nanosensor by using the calibration curve to correct for device variation. | 08-12-2010 |
20120056529 | 3-COORDINATE COPPER(I)-CARBENE COMPLEXES - Novel phosphorescent trigonal copper carbene complexes are provided. The complex comprise a carbene ligand coordinated to a three coordinate copper atom. The complex may be used in organic light emitting devices. In particular, the complexes may be especially useful in OLEDs used for lighting applications. | 03-08-2012 |
20120232456 | REVERSIBLE ADHESIVES - This disclosure relates generally to adhesives and particularly to reversible adhesives. This disclosure further relates to generally adhesive articles and particularly to wound dressings comprising such adhesives. The adhesive comprises a core and a shell comprising at least two components. One of the components of the shell comprises a polymer formed by reacting a monomer of a thermally reversible polymer and the other component comprises a polymer formed by reacting a monomer of a polymer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. The wound dressing comprises a substrate and the reversible adhesive, forming a reversible wound dressing. Such wound dressings are particularly suitable for treatment of damaged sensitive tissue, for example wounds formed on a fragile skin. | 09-13-2012 |
20120248419 | ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE DEVICES COMPRISING ARYL SQUARAINES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - There is disclosed squaraine compounds of formula I: | 10-04-2012 |
20140125221 | 3-COORDINATE COPPER(I)-CARBENE COMPLEXES - Devices comprising an organic light emitting device are provided. The devices can include an anode; a cathode; and an organic layer, disposed between the anode and the cathode. The organic layer comprising at least one host material comprising a phosphorescent complex comprising novel phosphorescent trigonal copper carbene complexes. The complex comprise a carbene ligand coordinated to a three coordinate copper atom. The complex may be used in organic light emitting devices. In particular, the complexes may be especially useful in OLEDs used for lighting applications. | 05-08-2014 |
20150090973 | Stable Blue Phosphorescent Organic Light Emitting Devices - Novel combination of materials and device architectures for organic light emitting devices is provided. An organic light emitting device, is provided, having an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer includes a host and a phosphorescent emissive dopant having a peak emissive wavelength less than 500 nm, and a radiative phosphorescent lifetime less than 1 microsecond. Preferably, the phosphorescent emissive dopant includes a ligand having a carbazole group. | 04-02-2015 |
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20090157520 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DISCLOSING TRANSACTION INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS - A method of disclosing transaction information to customers includes receiving at a host computer system a file comprising processing information. The processing information comprises a plurality of transaction categories and fee information associated with each transaction category. The method also includes receiving a message from a point-of-sale device requesting the fee information associated with at least one particular transaction category relating to a transaction with a customer and sending from the host computer system an electronic message comprising the fee information. The method further comprises displaying transaction information relating to the electronic message at the point-of-sale device and providing the customer the opportunity to cancel the transaction. The transaction may involve an exchange between at least two different forms of value. | 06-18-2009 |
20090283585 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVELERS - One method involves payment of money to a recipient traveling to one or more foreign countries by entering into a remote computer money transfer information from a sender. The money transfer information comprises recipient identification information, at least one country where the money is to be received, and a payment amount in an originating currency. The money transfer information is transmitted to a host computer system. When ready to receive payment in the designated country, recipient identification information along with a request to withdraw a portion of a possible payment amount is entered into a payout computer. The recipient identification information and the request to withdraw is transmitted to a host computer system, and the requested withdrawal is provided to the recipient in the local currency. | 11-19-2009 |
20100191647 | VALUE TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - One method involves the use of stored value account that may be used, for example, to make internet payments, and that can be credited using a variety of payment techniques. Such a method involves receiving money at a money transfer location from a potential purchaser. The money is then stored as an electronic record in a stored value account of the purchaser. This money is then available for transfer at the request of the purchaser. Upon such a request, the money may be electronically sent to a recipient and the stored value account may be debited. | 07-29-2010 |
20120023020 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INTRODUCING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION ACROSS A COMPUTER NETWORK - One method involves the use of stored value account that may be used, for example, to make internet payments, and that can be credited using a variety of payment techniques. Such a method involves receiving money at a money transfer location from a potential purchaser. The money is then stored as an electronic record in a stored value account of the purchaser. This money is then available for transfer at the request of the purchaser. Upon such a request, the money may be electronically sent to a recipient and the stored value account may be debited. | 01-26-2012 |
20120023021 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INTRODUCING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION ACROSS A COMPUTER NETWORK - One method involves the use of stored value account that may be used, for example, to make internet payments, and that can be credited using a variety of payment techniques. Such a method involves receiving money at a money transfer location from a potential purchaser. The money is then stored as an electronic record in a stored value account of the purchaser. This money is then available for transfer at the request of the purchaser. Upon such a request, the money may be electronically sent to a recipient and the stored value account may be debited. | 01-26-2012 |
20130006811 | ONLINE FUNDS TRANSFER METHOD - A method is provided for transferring funds related to a checkout process for a transaction initiated between a user and a merchant. The method may include storing information on a plurality of asset accounts associated with the user and receiving selection of a first account from the plurality of asset accounts as possible choices. The method may also include receiving authorization via the interface from the user to pay the merchant from the first account. The method may further include providing a digital IOU to the merchant and receiving a redemption request of the digital IOU. The method may additionally include determining, automatically with a funds transfer server, a second account associated with the merchant, and initiating, automatically with the funds transfer server in response to the redemption request, an electronic transfer between the first account and the second account that is related to the checkout process for the transaction. | 01-03-2013 |
20130226807 | ONLINE FUNDS TRANSFER METHOD - A method is provided for transferring funds related to a checkout process for a transaction initiated between a user and a merchant. The method may include storing information on a plurality of asset accounts associated with the user and receiving selection of a first account from the plurality of asset accounts as possible choices. The method may also include receiving authorization via the interface from the user to pay the merchant from the first account. The method may further include providing a digital IOU to the merchant and receiving a redemption request of the digital IOU. The method may additionally include determining, automatically with a funds transfer server, a second account associated with the merchant, and initiating, automatically with the funds transfer server in response to the redemption request, an electronic transfer between the first account and the second account that is related to the checkout process for the transaction. | 08-29-2013 |
20130339235 | INTERNET FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM USING ATM PICKUP - One method for transferring funds includes receiving at a web server computer a request to transfer funds from a sender to a receiver. The request includes information identifying the sender and a payment vehicle for providing funds to transfer. The payment vehicle is validated and a transaction identifier is generated or assigned. The transaction identifier may be transmitted from the web server computer to the sender. When ready to receive the funds, the transaction identifier is entered into an ATM. If the transaction identifier is validated, the funds are dispensed from the ATM. | 12-19-2013 |
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20080286850 | MDCK CELL LINES SUPPORTING VIRAL GROWTH TO HIGH TITERS AND BIOREACTOR PROCESS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to novel MDCK cells which can be to grow viruses, e.g., influenza viruses, in cell culture to higher titer than previously possible. The MDCK cells can be adapted to serum-free culture medium. The present invention further relates to cell culture compositions comprising the MDCK cells and cultivation methods for growing the MDCK cells. The present invention further relates to methods for producing influenza viruses in cell culture using the MDCK cells of the invention. | 11-20-2008 |
20100098725 | METHODS FOR CULTIVATING CELLS, PROPAGATING AND PURIFYING VIRUSES - The present invention provides novel serum-free cell culture medium and methods for cultivating MDCK cells. In particular, non-tumorigenic MDCK cells. The present invention also provides methods for producing influenza viruses (e.g., particularly cold-adapted, and/or temperature sensitive, and/or attenuated influenza viruses) that eliminate the need for a cell culture medium exchange step. The novel medium and methods are useful to grow influenza viruses, in cell culture to high titer. The present invention further provides purification methods for purifying influenza viruses with high overall recovery of live virus and result in levels of host cell DNA (HCD), host cell protein (HCP) and non-specific endonuclease (e.g., Benzonase), which are below the specifications required by regulatory agencies. The immunogenic compositions can be used to actively immunize subjects or to generate antibodies for a variety of uses, including passive immunization and diagnostic immunoassays. | 04-22-2010 |
20100112669 | MDCK CELLS LINES SUPPORTING VIRAL GROWTH TO HIGH TITERS AND BIOREACTOR PROCESS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to novel MDCK cells which can be to grow viruses, e.g., influenza viruses, in cell culture to higher titer than previously possible. The MDCK cells can be adapted to serum-free culture medium. The present invention further relates to cell culture compositions comprising the MDCK cells and cultivation methods for growing the MDCK cells. The present invention further relates to methods for producing influenza viruses in cell culture using the MDCK cells of the invention. | 05-06-2010 |
20120219588 | METHODS FOR PURIFICATION OF VIRUSES - The present invention provides methods for the purification of cell-associated viruses from adherent cells (e.g., MDCK or Vero cells). In particular, the present invention provides purification methods for the production of immunogenic compositions comprising a live attenuated cell-associated virus (e.g., an attenuated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or cold-adapted, and/or temperature sensitive influenza virus) that result in levels of host cell DNA (HCD), host cell protein (HCP) and non-specific endonuclease (e.g., Benzonase), which are below the specifications required by regulatory agencies. The immunogenic compositions can be used to actively immunize subjects or to generate antibodies for a variety of uses, including passive immunization and diagnostic immunoassays. | 08-30-2012 |
20120258136 | METHODS FOR CULTIVATING CELLS, PROPAGATING AND PURIFYING VIRUSES - The present invention provides novel serum-free cell culture medium and methods for cultivating MDCK cells. In particular, non-tumorigenic MDCK cells. The present invention also provides methods for producing influenza viruses (e.g., particularly cold-adapted, and/or temperature sensitive, and/or attenuated influenza viruses) that eliminate the need for a cell culture medium exchange step. The novel medium and methods are useful to grow influenza viruses, in cell culture to high titer. The present invention further provides purification methods for purifying influenza viruses with high overall recovery of live virus and result in levels of host cell DNA (HCD), host cell protein (HCP) and non-specific endonuclease (e.g., Benzonase), which are below the specifications required by regulatory agencies. The immunogenic compositions can be used to actively immunize subjects or to generate antibodies for a variety of uses, including passive immunization and diagnostic immunoassays. | 10-11-2012 |
20130052717 | MDCK CELL LINES SUPPORTING VIRAL GROWTH TO HIGH TITERS AND BIOREACTOR PROCESS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to novel MDCK cells which can be to grow viruses, e.g., influenza viruses, in cell culture to higher titer than previously possible. The MDCK cells can be adapted to serum-free culture medium. The present invention further relates to cell culture compositions comprising the MDCK cells and cultivation methods for growing the MDCK cells. The present invention further relates to methods for producing influenza viruses in cell culture using the MDCK cells of the invention. | 02-28-2013 |
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20080208996 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TRANSFER IN NETWORKS USING DISTRIBUTED FILE LOCATION INDICES - Methods and apparatus for data transfer according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a peer-to-peer (p2p) network associated with distributed file location index. For example, a system according to various aspects of the present invention may identify a high-demand file item according to communications on the p2p network and store a copy of the high-demand file item. The system may assign a non-random node identifier to the system for identifying the computer system in the p2p network. The system may then respond to requests for the high-demand file item. | 08-28-2008 |
20080263057 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING DATA - Methods and apparatus for data transfer according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with acquiring file segments associated with a sequence, and may include requesting a preceding file segment in the sequence from a faster and/or more reliable source, such as a file server, and requesting a subsequent file segment in the sequence from slower or less reliable source, such as a p2p network. The received data may be stored in a ready buffer, a file server buffer, and/or a network buffer according to whether a full set of sequential data has been received and/or the source from which the data is to be requested. File segments may be transferred to the ready buffer when all of the file segments in a sequence and all of the preceding file segments. | 10-23-2008 |
20080288447 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING PEER EFFICIENCY - Methods and apparatus for transferring data according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a peer-to-peer (p2p) network. For example, a system may receive a request for sources for acquiring a file segment. The system may identify a set of candidate sources for retrieving the file segment and assess a connectivity for at least one candidate source. The system may transmit an identifier to the requestor for the at least one candidate source according to the connectivity assessment. | 11-20-2008 |
20090063507 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RETRIEVING CONTENT - Method and apparatus for retrieving content according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with systems for transferring data in a p2p network connecting multiple clients. Exemplary methods and apparatus may generate a catalog of multiple file segments stored in a memory accessible by computer and publish the catalog for access by the clients. | 03-05-2009 |
20090222515 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING DATA - Methods and apparatus for transferring data according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a computer system configured to connect to a p2p network. The computer may run a p2p communication program that receives a request for content via the p2p network. The computer determines whether to fulfill the request according to various criteria, such as whether the p2p communication program is currently accessing a second content from the p2p network and/or whether the first content is associated with the second content. | 09-03-2009 |
20120084807 | System and Method for Integrating Interactive Advertising Into Real Time Video Content - A system and method for interactive video advertising comprising advertising overlays that are displayed on a video screen to prompt user interaction. User interaction causes additional advertising content to be made available in a user interface that may be accessed immediately or at a later time point. Advertising content that populates the user interface is chosen based on marketing and behavioral data and parameters. The user interface allows users to access advertising material, send advertising materials to other users and networks such as social networks, social media, telephone networks, wireless telephone networks, cellular telephone networks, computer networks, cable television networks, satellite television networks, video game system networks, the internet, individuals, or combinations thereof. The types of data and advertising materials that may be shared are videos, pictures, photographs, text messages, sweepstakes, contests, emails, telephone calls, popularity indicators, and combinations thereof. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084810 | System and Method for Integrating Interactive Region-Based Advertising Into Real Time Video Content - A system and method for interactive video advertising comprising advertising overlays displayed on a video screen to prompt user interaction. Advertising overlays directly and substantively relate to video content and promote advertising content. Advertising overlays highlight a particular region of the video content for which an advertiser wishes to promote user interaction. Such overlays notify the user that a particular portion of the video content is related to advertising content that may be stored and viewed in a user interface. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084811 | System and Method for Integrating E-Commerce Into Real Time Video Content Advertising - A system and method for interactive video advertising comprising advertising overlays that are displayed on a video screen to initiate user interaction and allow e-commerce. Advertising overlays may promote highlight any video content with which an advertiser wishes to promote user interaction. User interaction with advertising overlays are recorded and displayed in a user interface. The user interface allows for access to an e-commerce interface wherein purchases of items related to advertising overlays may be initiated. Payment account information is stored in the system and automatically transmitted to vendors. User interaction data are saved by the system and used to send suggestions to individuals, social media, and mobile media outlets. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084812 | System and Method for Integrating Interactive Advertising and Metadata Into Real Time Video Content - A system and method for interactive video advertising comprising advertising overlays displayed on a video screen to prompt user interaction and e-commerce. Advertising overlays specifically highlight a particular region of the video content for which advertising or marketing is appropriate. Software is used to associate advertisement tags with video content, and to associate metadata with the advertisement tag. Payment account information is stored in the system and automatically transmitted to vendors. Purchase suggestions are sent to individuals, social media, and mobile media outlets. | 04-05-2012 |
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20120195430 | Quantum Key Distribution - An apparatus including: an input optical interface configured to receive a series of optical input signals each including photons; an encoder configured to encode a quantum key for distribution by encoding each of the series of received optical input signals with a measurable state; an attenuator configured to attenuate each of the encoded optical input signals to create a series of quantum optical signals; and an output optical interface configured to send the series of quantum optical signals to the remote apparatus via a quantum communication channel. | 08-02-2012 |
20150123017 | Orbital Angular Momentum - The invention relates to methods, devices, systems and uses of such systems for the generation and detection of electromagnetic fields carrying orbital angular momentum. An electromagnetic wave placed in a resonator having a closed-loop waveguide supporting a guided wave propagating at resonance with angular order, p, and with an angular grating patterned in the closed-loop waveguide, the angular grating having a integer number, q, of grating elements. The angular grating selectively couples the guided wave mode to a free space radiation mode having an OAM quantity, l, and out-of-plane wave vector component, krad,z, and wherein significant coupling to the grating occurs only when the following wave matching condition is satisfied: l=p−mq where: m is the diffraction order of the angular grating, m=1, 2, 3, . . . ,. | 05-07-2015 |
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20140179397 | ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEM WITH 3D DEPTH IMAGE SENSING - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The disclosure relates to an electronic gaming system which allows a player to make one or more inputs via human gesturing, and associated methods. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179413 | ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEM WITH HUMAN GESTURING INPUTS - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The disclosure relates to an electronic gaming system which allows a player to make one or more inputs via human gesturing, and associated methods. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179422 | SNAP-AND-CLICK DISPLAY - Examples disclosed herein relate to a snap-and-click display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a snap-and-click display. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179435 | ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEM WITH 3D DEPTH IMAGE SENSING - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more sensors to obtain scene images. These scene images may be based on 2D data, 3D data, and/or a combination thereof. | 06-26-2014 |
20140206428 | ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEM WITH HUMAN GESTURING INPUTS - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The disclosure relates to an electronic gaming system which allows a player to make one or more inputs via human gesturing, and associated methods. | 07-24-2014 |
20140323212 | FRONT-MOUNTED DISPLAY - Examples disclosed herein relate to a front-mounted display utilized to enhance the installation of a display on an electronic gaming device. The systems and methods may allow for easier installation of a display on the electronic gaming device via a front-mounted display. One or more electrical interconnection points may be electrically connected with one or more electrical attachment points to form one or more electrical connects between the electronic gaming device and one or more displays. | 10-30-2014 |
20140329592 | ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEM WITH FLUSH MOUNTED DISPLAY SCREEN - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more symbol positions which may provide additional gaming functionality. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the additional gaming functionality. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the additional gaming functionality. The systems and methods may utilize a first display device. The first display device may include a first display area, a first silk-screen area, a first insulation area, and a first border area. The first display area, the first silk-screen area, the first insulation area, and the first border area may be flush with each other. The first insulation area may provide electrical isolation between the first border area and the first display area and/or the silk-screen area. The first insulation area may provide a mechanical buffer between the border area and the first display area and/or the silk-screen area. | 11-06-2014 |
20140357368 | VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL PERCEPTION AUDIO FOR A GAMING DEVICE - Examples disclosed herein relate to an electronic gaming device including one or more processors, a memory, and one or more display devices. The electronic gaming device further includes a left surround audio device, a right surround audio device, a dialog enhancing center channel speaker, a low frequency effects device, a left speaker, and a right speaker. The combination of the left surround audio device; the right surround audio device; the dialog enhancing center channel speaker; the low frequency effects device; the left speaker; and/or the right speaker produce one or more sound effects in a vertical direction. | 12-04-2014 |
20150024853 | CABINET AND PEDESTAL INTERFACE - Examples disclosed herein relate to a movement interface utilized to enhance production of the electronic gaming device. The systems, devices, and methods may allow for the movement of the cabinet based on game data. Further, the systems, devices, and methods may allow for the movement of the cabinet based on a player's input. In addition, the systems, devices, and methods may allow for the movement of the cabinet based on a gaming mode, such as, an attraction mode. | 01-22-2015 |