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20090146812 | RFID systems - The specification describes a new architecture for RFID systems that is adapted to process large numbers of RFID tags and provide information about a large number of items. The system provides for multiple tag readers. The tag readers are active and have both transmit and receive capability. The system includes a gateway tag that receives information about individual items from the multiple readers and thus contains data on the entire inventory of items. This allows each of the multiple readers to conveniently access data for the entire inventory of items. | 06-11-2009 |
20100097194 | Tracking Variable Conditions Using Radio Frequency Identification - A method and system for tracking variable conditions using radio frequency identification (RFID) are disclosed. In embodiments of the present invention, an RFID sensor tag is used to measure a condition. The condition can be any measurable condition such as location, temperature, humidity, pressure, time, date, inertial measurements, etc. Variable data representing the measured condition is read from the RFID sensor tag in order to track the measured condition. The variable data can be read from RFID sensor tags in addition to reading tag identification data from RFID tags, so that the variable data can be associated with tag identification data. | 04-22-2010 |
20100254370 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server operably couplable to an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and an Interactive Television (ITV) system, where the server includes a controller to receive a session transfer request from a first communication device operably connected to the ITV system and presenting media content where the session transfer request includes identification information associated with a second communication device operably connected to the ITV system, and transmit an INVITE message to the second communication device and transmit a media adjustment message to a Media Resource Function Processor (MRFP) of the IMS network, where the media content is adjusted and transmitted to the second communication device based on receipt of the media adjustment message, where the adjusted media content is generated by the MRFP based on the identification information associated with the second communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
20110082746 | Systems and Methods for Providing Location Based Promotions and Feedback Services - Systems, methods, and devices for providing location based promotions and feedback services on communications networks are disclosed. Location information corresponding to an entity's location can be stored. Location data relating to a device can be received and compared to the location information to determine if the device is at or near the entity's location. If the device is determined to be at or near the entity's location, a feedback request can be sent to the device. In some embodiments, the device can be given a choice to “opt-in” or “opt-out.” If a device “opts-in,” then feedback associated with the entity can be received. Promotions can be sent to the device based upon the submission of feedback, or based upon the content of the feedback. Feedback can be sorted, filtered, and/or prioritized. Methods and computer-readable media embodying methods for providing location based promotions and feedback services also are disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110085654 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Presence - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive presence information from each presence source of a plurality of presence sources, wherein the presence information is associated with a user, receive a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) which identifies the user, wherein identification information associated with the user from each presence source is mapped to the SIP URI, select at least a portion of the received presence information to be utilized in determining a presence status of the user, determine the presence status of the user based on the selected presence information, and transmit the presence status and the SIP URI to a computing device operably coupled to an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
20110119485 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH AN OBJECT IN A LOCAL ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for providing radio communication with an electronic object in a local environment are disclosed. For example the method receives via a mobile endpoint device of a user at least one first digital certificate associated with the local environment from a trusted source, and a second digital certificate from the electronic device deployed in the local environment via a wireless connection. The method then authenticates the electronic device using the at least one first digital certificate and the second digital certificate. | 05-19-2011 |
20110129022 | Systems and Methods for Providing Geolocation Using Wireless Signals - A system for determining a location of a receiver is disclosed. The system includes at least one transmitter transmitting one or more radio signals, respectively. The system also includes a receiver comprising a clock, a memory, and a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in the memory. The instructions makes the receiver operable to receive the radio signals, capture the radio signals as one or more received signal waveform, respectively, and store the received signal waveforms in the memory. The instructions also make the receiver operable to calculate one or more virtual transmitted waveforms based upon the received signal waveforms, respectively and determine, based upon the received signal waveforms and the virtual transmitted waveforms, a position of the receiver relative to the transmitters. | 06-02-2011 |
20110140956 | Systems and Methods for Determining Geographic Location of a Mobile Device - A method for determining geolocation of a mobile device, and a system for performing the method. The mobile device includes a location component, a local positioning component, and a reference positioning component. The method includes determining a local-positioning period based on an identified factor, and obtaining a location fix for the device from the reference positioning component. The method further includes commencing the period and measuring movement using the location component. The method also includes determining a present location of the device, using the location component, based on the location fix and the movement data and, during the period, repeating the measuring and determining steps. The method further includes, after the period expires, updating the location fix with a new location fix from the reference positioning component, resetting the local-positioning period; and repeating the steps for determining location during the reset period using the new location fix. | 06-16-2011 |
20110156909 | GATEWAY RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG SYSTEM - A system and method are disclosed for transporting deterministic traffic in a gigabit passive optical network. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an Optical Line Termination (OLT) for exchanging data traffic in a Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) having a controller programmed to generate a timeslot schedule for transport of a desired bandwidth of constant bit rate (CBR) data traffic by selecting one or more timeslots from periodic frame clusters operating according to a GPON Transmission Convergence (GTC) protocol. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20120229340 | Systems and Methods for Determining Geographic Location of a Mobile Device - A method for determining geolocation of a mobile device, and a system for performing the method. The mobile device includes a location component, a local positioning component, and a reference positioning component. The method includes determining a local-positioning period based on an identified factor, and obtaining a location fix for the device from the reference positioning component. The method further includes commencing the period and measuring movement using the location component. The method also includes determining a present location of the device, using the location component, based on the location fix and the movement data and, during the period, repeating the measuring and determining steps. The method further includes, after the period expires, updating the location fix with a new location fix from the reference positioning component, resetting the local-positioning period; and repeating the steps for determining location during the reset period using the new location fix. | 09-13-2012 |
20130178229 | Systems and Methods for Providing Geolocation Using Wireless Signals - A system and method for determining location of a wireless communications device using wireless signals. A radio signal is transmitted by each of multiple base stations and received by a wireless communications device. The wireless device captures the waveform of the received radio signal and stores the received radio signal with a time at which the signal was received. The signal is demodulated to a data stream and passed through a virtual transmitter module to recreate the transmitted signal. A time shift for the received signal is calculated, and a position of the wireless device relative to the base stations is determined based on the time shift. A location of the wireless device is determined based on a location of the base stations and the position of the device relative to the base stations. | 07-11-2013 |
20150095640 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH AN OBJECT IN A LOCAL ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for providing radio communication with an electronic object in a local environment are disclosed. For example the method receives via a mobile endpoint device of a user at least one first digital certificate associated with the local environment from a trusted source, and a second digital certificate from the electronic device deployed in the local environment via a wireless connection. The method then authenticates the electronic device using the at least one first digital certificate and the second digital certificate. | 04-02-2015 |
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20120180094 | INTRA-PREMISES WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICE USING LUMPED AND DISTRIBUTED WIRELESS RADIATION FROM CABLE SOURCE INPUT - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, includes a broadband signal access point, which may be located internally or externally to the premises, in combination with the existing cabling is used with radiation device(s) to provide distribution of services, including broadband services, within the premises. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20130125185 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Communication Sessions - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server operably coupleable to an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network and an interactive television system, where the server receives a session transfer request from a first communication device, where the session transfer request includes identification information associated with a second communication device, and where the server transmits a message to the second communication device and transmits a media adjustment message to a media resource server of the internet protocol multimedia subsystem network. The media content is adjusted and transmitted to the second communication device responsive to the media adjustment message, where the adjusted media content is generated by the media resource server based on the identification information associated with the second communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20140233669 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining channel gains for a group of transmitters based on transmitted training symbols; and performing analog time domain cancellation and digital time domain cancellation responsive to a determination that a total interference does not satisfy a threshold range of the analog-to-digital converter, where the total interference is determined based on the channel gains. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
20150163307 | Managing Presence in Communications Systems - Generating first and second probabilities of first and second presence variables, wherein the first and second probabilities are based on a historical presence data archive based on presence data obtained before a first time. The first and second probabilities further based on first and second unified presence data, which are based on raw presence data collected at a second time after the first, and first and second user profile rules that identify first and second groups of presence data sources. First presence information is obtained based on the first probability and the first user profile rules. Second presence information is obtained based on the second probability and the second user profile rules. The presence variables are selected from a group consisting of availability, willingness, location and combinations thereof, and wherein the group of presence variables allowable for release are identified by first or second user profile rules. | 06-11-2015 |
20150180681 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining channel gains for a group of transmitters based on transmitted training symbols; and performing analog time domain cancellation and digital time domain cancellation responsive to a determination that a total interference does not satisfy a threshold range of the analog-to-digital converter, where the total interference is determined based on the channel gains. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-25-2015 |
20160044348 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server operably coupleable to an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network and an interactive television system, where the server receives a session transfer request from a first communication device, where the session transfer request includes identification information associated with a second communication device, and where the server transmits a message to the second communication device and transmits a media adjustment message to a media resource server of the internet protocol multimedia subsystem network. The media content is adjusted and transmitted to the second communication device responsive to the media adjustment message, where the adjusted media content is generated by the media resource server based on the identification information associated with the second communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160050086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining an interference based on a channel gain for each signal of a group of signals received at a receiver from a group of transmitters. A determination is made as to whether the interference satisfies a threshold range of an analog-to-digital converter of the receiver for each of the group of transmitters. An analog time domain cancellation is performed responsive to a determination that the interference does not satisfy the threshold range, and a digital time domain cancellation is performed responsive to a determination that the interference satisfies the threshold range. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-18-2016 |
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20080295952 | AUTOMATIC LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM LABEL FOLDING AND APPLICATION - A method of labeling of a container including a medication includes, in at least one embodiment, reducing the size of the label using a label apparatus and reducing the label size using the label apparatus, applying a surface securing adhesive to at least one surface securing section of the label using an adhesive application apparatus, and attaching the at least one surface securing section of the label to the container with the securing adhesive. The method also includes applying a label securing adhesive to the label to maintain the label in the reduced orientation. | 12-04-2008 |
20080312767 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 12-18-2008 |
20090132083 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 05-21-2009 |
20100152884 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 06-17-2010 |
20110120062 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING BRANDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL/MEDICAL CONTAINERS - Systems and methods for verifying branding of pharmaceutical/medical containers are provided. In some embodiments, systems for verifying branding of at least one medication container associated with at least one of a prescription and medication order are provided. The systems including: a scanning system including at least one scanner for determining the branding of at least one of a first medication container and a cap used to cover the first medication container; a transport system that transports the first medication container; and a control system that: controls the transport system to transport the first medication container to the scanning system; and controls the scanning system to determine whether the branding of at least one of the first medication container and the cap correctly matches a predetermined branding among a plurality of brandings based on predetermined criteria. | 05-26-2011 |
20120312450 | AUTOMATIC LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM LABEL FOLDING AND APPLICATION - The method of labeling of a container including a medication includes, in at least one embodiment, reducing a size of the label using a label apparatus and reducing the label size using the label apparatus, applying a surface securing adhesive to at least one surface securing section of the label using an adhesive application apparatus, and attaching the at least one surface securing section of the label to the container with the securing adhesive. The method also includes applying a label securing adhesive to the label to maintain the label in the reduced orientation. | 12-13-2012 |
20140067112 | Coded bottle/container sealing device - A coded sealing device for a medicine bottle includes a substantially solid structure comprising a first sidewall, a first top surface, and a first concavity. A label is located on at least one of the first sidewall and first top surface, and the first concavity is for receiving a medicine bottle. In at least one embodiment, at least one of the first sidewall, first top surface, and label may include a color coding and/or other indicia. The label containing information relevant to the patient may be located on at least one of the first sidewall and first top surface. The coded sealing device also includes various alternative embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140230366 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE OF BRANDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL/MEDICAL CONTAINERS AND COMPUTER ASSISTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BRANDING PHARMACEUTICAL/MEDICAL CONTAINERS - In some embodiments, quality assurance systems for verifying branding of at least one medication container associated with at least one of a prescription and medication order are provided. The systems including: a transport system that transports at least one first container branded with a particular branding among a plurality of bran dings to and from a pharmaceutical and/or medical product dispensing system, and transports the at least one first container to the pharmaceutical and/or medical product dispensing system after correcting the particular branding when correction is performed; a scanning system including at least one scanner for scanning identification information associated with the at least one first container; a display that displays order information associated with the identification information received from the scanning system including information indicating a correct branding for the at least one first container; and a pharmacist station for determining whether the correct branding matches the particular branding and correcting the particular branding if the correct branding does not match the particular branding. | 08-21-2014 |