Niederauer, US
Chris Niederauer, San Francisco, CA US
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20100091025 | SEAMLESS DISPLAY MIGRATION - Exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for seamlessly migrating a user visible display stream sent to a display device from one rendered display stream to another rendered display stream are described. For one embodiment, mirror video display streams are received from both a first graphics processing unit (GPU) and a second GPU, and the video display stream sent to a display device is switched from the video display stream from the first GPU to the video display stream from the second GPU, wherein the switching occurs during a blanking interval for the first GPU that overlaps with a blanking interval for the second GPU. | 04-15-2010 |
20130033504 | Seamless Display Migration - Exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for seamlessly migrating a user visible display stream sent to a display device from one rendered display stream to another rendered display stream are described. For one embodiment, mirror video display streams are received from both a first graphics processing unit (GPU) and a second GPU, and the video display stream sent to a display device is switched from the video display stream from the first GPU to the video display stream from the second GPU, wherein the switching occurs during a blanking interval for the first GPU that overlaps with a blanking interval for the second GPU. | 02-07-2013 |
Christopher Niederauer, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080320414 | EDGE ANTI-ALIASING - Methods and apparatuses for efficient edge anti-aliasing. | 12-25-2008 |
Christopher C. Niederauer, San Francisco, CA US
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20110164046 | POLICY-BASED SWITCHING BETWEEN GRAPHICS-PROCESSING UNITS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that configures a computer system to switch between graphics-processing units (GPUs). In one embodiment, the system drives a display using a first graphics-processing unit (GPU) in the computer system. Next, the system detects one or more events associated with one or more dependencies on a second GPU in the computer system. Finally, in response to the event, the system prepares to switch from the first GPU to the second GPU as a signal source for driving the display. | 07-07-2011 |
20130088500 | Policy-Based Switching Between Graphics-Processing Units - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that configures a computer system to switch between graphics-processing units (GPUs). In one embodiment, the system drives a display using a first graphics-processing unit (GPU) in the computer system. Next, the system detects one or more events associated with one or more dependencies on a second GPU in the computer system. Finally, in response to the event, the system prepares to switch from the first GPU to the second GPU as a signal source for driving the display. | 04-11-2013 |
Duncan L. Niederauer, Bernardsville, NJ US
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20090210337 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A DARK TRADING FACILITY AND A SECURITIES EXCHANGE - A system and method are described for the providing securities exchange members increased liquidity for affecting trades. Securities exchange members will have access to both a Dark Trading Facility and securities exchange for trading. When trading on the security exchange, these members will be able to access the Dark Trading Facility using the security exchange infrastructure. Further, when such members enter orders onto the Dark Trading Facility, they will have access to the security exchange display book from the dark pool of the Dark Trading Facility. The trading transactions executed in the Dark Trading Facility or initiated by the Dark Trading Facility, preferably, are automatic and anonymous. | 08-20-2009 |
20120271752 | System and Method for Integrating a Dark Trading Facility and a Securities Exchange - A system and method are described for the providing securities exchange members increased liquidity for affecting trades. Securities exchange members will have access to both a Dark Trading Facility and securities exchange for trading. When trading on the security exchange, these members will be able to access the Dark Trading Facility using the security exchange infrastructure. Further, when such members enter orders onto the Dark Trading Facility, they will have access to the security exchange display book from the dark pool of the Dark Trading Facility. The trading transactions executed in the Dark Trading Facility or initiated by the Dark Trading Facility, preferably, are automatic and anonymous. | 10-25-2012 |
Gabriele G. Niederauer, San Antonio, TX US
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20080215090 | Method and System for Tissue Fastening - Fastening devices are provided that are designed to effectively close tissue as well as instruments for applying the inventive fastening devices. The devices are useful for closing tissue such as mucosa in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, laryngeal surfaces, oronasopharynx, or other mucosal tissues. In particular, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), uvulopalatal flap (UPF) technique, and tonsillectomy can be assisted using the inventive system. Embodiments also provide methods of using the fastening devices and/or instruments, and kits including the fastening devices. | 09-04-2008 |
20100076485 | Methods and Systems for Medializing a Turbinate - Methods and systems for medializing a turbinate. Exemplary embodiments comprise methods and systems for repositioning a turbinate proximal to a septum. Certain embodiments comprise an implant and a flexible member coupled to the implant. Embodiments may also comprise an insertion device to install the implant in a desired location. | 03-25-2010 |
20110015667 | Systems, Devices and Methods for Providing Therapy to an Anatomical Structure - Systems, devices, and methods comprising an instrument for expanding a paranasal sinus. The instrument may comprise an articulatable shaft and a positioning member configured to move the articulatable shaft from a first position to a second position. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015734 | Methods for Providing Therapy to an Anatomical Structure - Methods for providing therapy to an anatomical structure. In specific embodiments, the anatomical structure is a paranasal sinus outflow tract. In particular embodiments, the paranasal outflow tract may be dilated. | 01-20-2011 |
20110022172 | Disposable Medical Device for Engaging with Reusable Medical Instrument and Methods of Use - A disposable medical device for engaging with a reusable medical instrument and methods of using same. | 01-27-2011 |
20120221034 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING TISSUE - Apparatus and methods for removing tissue a body cavity. Apparatus and methods comprise an inner sleeve, a middle sleeve, an outer sleeve, and an irrigation conduit. | 08-30-2012 |
20120232584 | Methods and Systems for Medializing a Turbinate - Methods and systems for medializing a turbinate. Exemplary embodiments comprise methods and systems for repositioning a turbinate proximal to a septum. Certain embodiments comprise an implant and a flexible member coupled to the implant. Embodiments may also comprise an insertion device to install the implant in a desired location. | 09-13-2012 |
20130066358 | Systems, Devices and Methods For Providing Therapy To An Anatomical Structure - Systems, devices, and methods comprising an instrument for expanding a paranasal sinus. The instrument may comprise an expandable disposable medical device is adapted to extend away from a distal portion of a shaft of an insertion device. | 03-14-2013 |
20130090685 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE FASTENING - Fastening devices are provided that are designed to effectively close tissue as well as instruments for applying the inventive fastening devices. The devices are useful for closing tissue such as mucosa in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, laryngeal surfaces, oronasopharynx, or other mucosal tissues. In particular, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), uvulopalatal flap (UPF) technique, and tonsillectomy can be assisted using the inventive system. Embodiments also provide methods of using the fastening devices and/or instruments, and kits including the fastening devices. | 04-11-2013 |
20130138125 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TISSUE FASTENING - Fastening devices are provided that are designed to effectively close tissue as well as instruments for applying the inventive fastening devices. The devices are useful for closing tissue such as mucosa in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, laryngeal surfaces, oronasopharynx, or other mucosal tissues. In particular, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), uvulopalatal flap (UPF) technique, and tonsillectomy can be assisted using the inventive system. Embodiments also provide methods of using the fastening devices and/or instruments, and kits including the fastening devices. | 05-30-2013 |
George Niederauer, Seattle, WA US
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20150015442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FIND LOST OBJECTS - The invention disclosed herein is a system and method to locate lost objects. The system ( | 01-15-2015 |
George M. Niederauer, Seattle, WA US
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20140035754 | WIRELESS ITEM LOSS PREVENTION SYSTEM - An item loss prevention system for protecting from the loss of items from a user, and more specifically to an electronic device utilizing a wireless connection between a remote unit attached to an item, such as a set of one or more keys, and a host or belt unit attached to the user, to prevent the loss of the item. The system includes magnetic sensors between the item and the belt, which are Hall type magnetic sensors. An alarm activates when the item attached to the remote unit, such as a key is separated from the host unit. A multiple of additional host units and the remote units pairs can operate properly in proximity to each other, and are tuned to respond to rolling average signal strength monitoring, to indicate a separation distance requiring an alarm to the user. | 02-06-2014 |
Mark Niederauer, San Antonio, TX US
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20110054388 | Apparatus and Methods for Controlling Tissue Oxygenation for Wound Healing and Promoting Tissue Viability - A non-invasive tissue oxygenation system for accelerating the healing of damaged tissue and to promote tissue viability is disclosed herein. The system is comprised of a lightweight portable electrochemical oxygen concentrator, a power management system, microprocessors, memory, a pressure sensing system, an optional temperature monitoring system, oxygen flow rate/oxygen partial pressure monitoring and control system, a display screen and key pad navigation controls as a means of providing continuous variably controlled low dosages of oxygen to a wound site and monitoring the healing process. A kink resistant oxygen delivery tubing, whereby the proximal end is removably connected to the device and the distal end with holes or a flexible, flat, oxygen-permeable tape is positioned at or near the wound bed as a means of applying near 100% pure oxygen to the wound site. The distal end of the tube is in communication with the electrochemical oxygen concentrator and wound monitoring system to communicate oxygen partial pressure and, where appropriate, temperature information. A moisture absorbent dressing is positioned over the distal end of the tubing at the wound site and a reduced moisture vapor permeable dressing system is positioned whereby covering the moisture absorbent dressing, distal end of tubing and wound site creating a restricted or occluded airflow enclosure. The restricted airflow enclosure allows the out-of-the-way control and display unit to provide a controlled hyperoxia and hypoxia wound site for accelerated wound healing. | 03-03-2011 |
Mark Q. Niederauer, San Antonio, TX US
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20140276196 | System and Method for Allergy Testing - An allergy testing device is formed by a blister pack containing a series of collapsible chambers each associated with an allergen and a lancet. The allergy testing device may be placed adjacent to a patient's skin and actuated by applying pressure to the collapsible chambers to open the chambers and release the reagents contained therein. The lancets deliver the allergen to the skin. The allergy testing device may apply marking to the skin to allow accurate measurement of the allergy testing results. | 09-18-2014 |