Sarver, US
Aaron Lyman Sarver, St. Paul, MN US
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20150191790 | PROGNOSTIC METHODS AND KITS - This disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method that, in general, includes analyzing a tumor tissue sample from a subject for expression of at least two biomarkers, wherein a predetermined ratio of expression of the at least two biomarkers identifies the tumor tissue sample as coming from a subject having a particular subtype of lymphoma; and identifying the subject as having a particular subtype of lymphoma. | 07-09-2015 |
20150352179 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS INVOLVING ENDOGENOUS RETROVIRUS PROTEINS - This disclosure describes methods and compositions that involve endogenous retrovirus proteins as diagnostic markers and/or therapeutic agents. The detection of endogenous retrovirus envelope proteins on a cell surface can indicate early neoplasticity of the cell. Antibody compositions that specifically bind to cell-surface-expressed endogenous retrovirus proteins may be used in such diagnostic methods. Overexpression of the endogenous retrovirus proteins can slow cell growth and decrease cell viability. | 12-10-2015 |
Charles F. Sarver, Bremen, IN US
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20080196982 | Torque pads for aircraft brake systems and aircraft brake system including same - An aircraft brake system ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080272235 | Load-distributing rotor insert for aircraft brakes - An aircraft brake rotor includes a circular rotor disk ( | 11-06-2008 |
Charlie Sarver, Rocky Gap, VA US
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20090039996 | COIL BUS TRANSFORMER AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The invention is directed to a transformer and a method of manufacturing the same. The transformer has high and low voltage coils mounted to legs of a core. Each low voltage coil includes conductor sheeting having opposing first and second ends and opposing first and second side edges. A pair of coil bus bars is provided for each low voltage coil. Each coil bus bar has first and second portions, wherein the first portion has a width that is more than one and a half times greater than a width of the second portion. Each coil bus bar is secured to the conductor sheeting of its low voltage coil such that the first portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the first side edge of the conductor sheeting and the second portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the second side edge of the conductor sheeting. | 02-12-2009 |
20100271166 | COIL BUS TRANSFORMER AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A transformer having high and low voltage coils mounted to legs of a core is provided. Each low voltage coil includes conductor sheeting having opposing first and second ends and opposing first and second side edges. A pair of coil bus bars is provided for each low voltage coil. Each coil bus bar has first and second portions, wherein the first portion has a width that is more than one and a half times greater than a width of the second portion. Each coil bus bar is secured to the conductor sheeting of its low voltage coil such that the first portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the first side edge of the conductor sheeting and the second portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the second side edge of the conductor sheeting. | 10-28-2010 |
20100328005 | DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER WITH IMPROVED COOLING - A distribution transformer having a coil assembly mounted to a ferromagnetic core. The coil assembly includes a resin-encapsulated low voltage coil mounted to the core, a resin-encapsulated first high voltage coil disposed around the low voltage coil, and a resin encapsulated second high voltage coil disposed around the first high voltage coil. The first high voltage coil is separated from the low voltage coil by an annular first space, and the second high voltage coil is separated from the first high voltage coil by an annular second space. The low voltage coil and the first and second high voltage coils are arranged concentrically. The low voltage coil and the first and second high voltage coils have different axial lengths. | 12-30-2010 |
20120300358 | GROUNDING SWITCH - A grounding switch is comprised of a structural frame, at least one first contact, at least one second contact, at least one spacer, and a geared drive assembly. The opening and closing of the grounding switch is controlled by the geared drive assembly. The geared drive assembly is operable to rotate the at least one second contact around the axis of a connecting rod to move the at least one second contact into and out of contact with the at least one first contact. The closing of the grounding switch first and second contacts serve to connect a transformer or other electrical device to ground potential. | 11-29-2012 |
20130021127 | OPEN WOUND TRANSFORMER WITH DISC WINDINGS - A dry power distribution transformer and a method of making the same are provided. The transformer has one or more high voltage windings, each of which includes a plurality serially connected discs. Each disc has two or more sections, wherein the sections are separated from each other by spaces arranged in a circumferential configuration. | 01-24-2013 |
20130106546 | INTEGRAL MOLD FOR A TRANSFORMER HAVING A NON-LINEAR CORE | 05-02-2013 |
20130147588 | TRANSFORMER HAVING A STACKED CORE - A transformer is provided having a stacked core with a pair of outer legs extending between a pair of yokes. The core is arranged in a plurality of layers. Each of the layers includes a pair of yoke plates and a pair of outer leg plates. In an inner-most layer, the width of each yoke plate is less than the width of each outer leg plate. In each of the layers, the inner points of the outer leg plates are substantially in contact with the yoke plates. The cross-section of the inner leg and the outer legs may be rectangular or cruciform. | 06-13-2013 |
20140034286 | SELF-ALIGNING PLUG FOR POSITIONING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITHIN A TRANSFORMER WINDING - A plug for ease of alignment of a temperature probe or sensor inside a duct of a transformer winding is provided. The plug is shaped for secure placement into a duct or passage of a transformer winding without requiring any adhering material. The insertion of the plug into the duct or passage brings the temperature probe into contact with the desired point along the transformer winding being thermally monitored. | 02-06-2014 |
Charlie H. Sarver, Rocky Gap, VA US
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20100162557 | METHOD OF FORMING A DISC-WOUND TRANSFORMER WITH IMPROVED COOLING AND IMPULSE VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION - A method of manufacturing a transformer is provided. The method includes forming a disc-wound coil by forming a first conductor layer, a second conductor layer and a layer of cooling ducts between the first and second conductor layers. The first and second conductor layers each have a plurality of disc windings arranged in an axial direction of the disc-wound coil. Each of the disc windings includes a conductor wound into a plurality of concentric turns. | 07-01-2010 |
20140210124 | Cast Split Low Voltage Coil With Integrated Cooling Duct Placement After Winding Process - A coil for a transformer includes first and second coil segments with each coil segment being defined by successive layers of wound conductor sheeting. The coil segments are electrically connected together and are adjacent, defining a space therebetween. A plurality of cooling duct pairs are disposed between certain of the layers in each of the first and second coil segments such that, for each cooling duct pair, an end of a cooling duct disposed in the first coil segment is adjacent to an end of a cooling duct disposed in the second coil segment, with the ends being disposed in the space. A connector connects the adjacent ends of each pair of cooling ducts. | 07-31-2014 |
20140361861 | Radial Drop Winding For Open-Wound Medium Voltage Dry Type Transformers - A method provides a medium voltage radial drop winding for an open wound transformers. The method arranges a plurality of non-electrically conductive supports to extend outwardly from a periphery of an imaginary geometric shape so as to define an interior space. Each support includes a pair of opposing legs disposed in spaced relation and a bottom leg coupling the opposing legs to define at least one elongated slot between the opposing legs. Each slot has an open end. Conductive wire is dropped into the open end of each of the slots to substantially fill the slots and define at least one generally cylindrical winding segment carried by the supports. | 12-11-2014 |
20160035488 | Cast Split Low Voltage Coil With Integrated Cooling Duct Placement After Winding Process - A coil for a transformer includes first and second coil segments with each coil segment being defined by successive layers of wound conductor sheeting. The coil segments are electrically connected together and are adjacent, defining a space there-between. A plurality of cooling duct pairs are disposed between certain of the layers in each of the first and second coil segments such that, for each cooling duct pair, an end of a cooling duct disposed in the first coil segment is adjacent to an end of a cooling duct disposed in the second coil segment, with the ends being disposed in the space. A connector connects the adjacent ends of each pair of cooling ducts. | 02-04-2016 |
Cory E. Sarver, Dixon, IL US
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20140261119 | PRECISION SUPER SEEDER - In embodiments, a seeder may include a frame including a seed box and a rear roller. In embodiments, the seeder may be configured to removably couple with either a roller assembly or a disc blade assembly. In some embodiments, the seeder may include a front tray configured to receive two kinds of seed from two different seed boxes and disperse the seed at a position in front of the rear roller so that the seeds are planted at the same depth. In some embodiments, the seeder may further include a calibration tray which may have a width less than a width of the seeder. The calibration tray may be configured to receive seed from the seed box during a calibration procedure. | 09-18-2014 |
20150289439 | PRECISION SUPER SEEDER - In embodiments, a seeder may include a frame including a seed box and a rear roller. In embodiments, the seeder may be configured to removably couple with either a roller assembly or a disc blade assembly. In some embodiments, the seeder may include a front tray configured to receive two kinds of seed from two different seed boxes and disperse the seed at a position in front of the rear roller so that the seeds are planted at the same depth. In some embodiments, the seeder may further include a calibration tray which may have a width less than a width of the seeder. The calibration tray may be configured to receive seed from the seed box during a calibration procedure. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289440 | PRECISION SUPER SEEDER - In embodiments, a seeder may include a frame including a seed box and a rear roller. In embodiments, the seeder may be configured to removably couple with either a roller assembly or a disc blade assembly. In some embodiments, the seeder may include a front tray configured to receive two kinds of seed from two different seed boxes and disperse the seed at a position in front of the rear roller so that the seeds are planted at the same depth. In some embodiments, the seeder may further include a calibration tray which may have a width less than a width of the seeder. The calibration tray may be configured to receive seed from the seed box during a calibration procedure. | 10-15-2015 |
David John Sarver, Sycamore, IL US
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20130118922 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING FOR AMMUNITION - A package for a plurality of ammunition units, each unit having an axially elongated casing with a base and a projectile joined to the casing opposite its base, is made from a thermoformed sheet, formed to have a plurality of elongated compartments for receiving an ammunition unit. Each compartment is recessed from a planar peripheral upper surface and has a cradling surface extending along an axis of an inserted ammunition unit for supporting its casing and first and second separation walls on opposed sides of the cradling surface. At least one of the first and second separation walls has an overhanging tab, resiliently deformable relative to the other opposed separation wall to receive and grasp the casing upon insertion or to allow removal of the casing. | 05-16-2013 |
David M. Sarver, Vestavia Hills, AL US
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20140122027 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO PERFORM DIGITAL ORTHODONTICS AT ONE OR MORE SITES - A set of rules to design an orthodontic appliance for generating an aesthetic smile is maintained in a computational device, where the set of rules is associated with an application that executes in the computational device. At least one measured value is computed from one or more features extracted by processing dental information of a patient. The application generates a parameter to design an orthodontic appliance based on the at least one measured value and the set of rules for generating the aesthetic smile. | 05-01-2014 |
Edwin J. Sarver, Cookeville, TN US
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20150131055 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING THE OCULAR SURFACE - Examples of methods and apparatus for an accurate measurement of the anterior surface of the eye including the corneal and scleral regions are disclosed. The measurements provide a three-dimensional map of the surface which can be used for a variety of ophthalmic and optometric applications from astigmatism and keratoconus diagnostics to scleral lens fitting. | 05-14-2015 |
Edwin Jay Sarver, Carbondale, IL US
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20100310133 | BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - This invention concerns apparatus and a method for authenticating a subject using their eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of their cornea. The apparatus comprises an image projection device to generate and project an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. An image capture device to capture an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. And, a computer processor to extract a data set defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method comprises capturing an image of an illuminated pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the subject. Comparing the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of the captured image against the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of a reference image. And, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of comparison. In a further aspect the invention is software for performing the method. | 12-09-2010 |
20110007270 | OBJECTIVE QUALITY METRIC FOR OCULAR WAVEFRONT MEASUREMENTS - A system and method for determining an objective quality metric for image data collected by a wavefront aberrometer. The method may include quantifying a plurality of characteristics of the image data and calculating the objective quality metric based on the quantified characteristics of the image data. The objective quality metric can be a weighted sum of the quantified characteristics of the image data. The weightings for the weighted sum can be determined based on subjective quality metrics assigned to a set of training image data by a human expert. | 01-13-2011 |
20140193046 | BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - An apparatus and method for authenticating a subject using the eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of the cornea. An image projection device generates and projects an image of a pattern, of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of the eye. An image capture device captures an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection from the cornea of the eye. A computer processor extracts data defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method steps are capturing an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection from of the cornea of a subject; comparing the locations of the discrete points in the captured image against the locations of discrete points in a pattern of a reference image; and, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of the comparison. | 07-10-2014 |
20150103313 | Correction Values for IOL Power Estimates - An ophthalmic method for determining relationships for calculating intraocular lens (IOL) power correction values is disclosed. The method may involve obtaining estimates of the postoperative optical power of a plurality of eyes undergoing IOL implant surgery. Measurements of the postoperative optical power and of one or more characteristics (e.g., axial length) of the eyes can also be obtained. The eyes can be separated into groups based upon their axial lengths. For each of the groups, a mathematical relationship can be determined for calculating IOL power correction values based on the measured characteristics. The mathematical relationship can reduce prediction error for the respective eyes in each group when applied to the corresponding estimates of the postoperative optical power. Methods and systems are also disclosed for using the IOL power correction values. | 04-16-2015 |
20150157200 | OBJECTIVE QUALITY METRIC FOR OCULAR WAVEFRONT MEASUREMENTS - A system and method for determining an objective quality metric for image data collected by a wavefront aberrometer. The method may include quantifying a plurality of characteristics of the image data and calculating the objective quality metric based on the quantified characteristics of the image data. The objective quality metric can be a weighted sum of the quantified characteristics of the image data. The weightings for the weighted sum can be determined based on subjective quality metrics assigned to a set of training image data by a human expert. | 06-11-2015 |
20150227791 | BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - This invention concerns apparatus and a method for authenticating a subject using their eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of their cornea. The apparatus comprises an image projection device to generate and project an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. An image capture device to capture an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. And, a computer processor to extract a data set defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method comprises capturing an image of an illuminated pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the subject. Comparing the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of the captured image against the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of a reference image. And, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of comparison. In a further aspect the invention is software for performing the method. | 08-13-2015 |
E. William Sarver, Havre De Grace, MD US
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20110171064 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND AMMONIA DECONTAMINATION OF A FOREIGN AGENT - A method for effectively decontaminating chemical agents to acceptable levels of contamination by applying hydrogen peroxide and ammonia decontaminants, and a mechanism for delivering the decontaminants. | 07-14-2011 |
Garry Sarver, Rockford, IL US
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20150097387 | ADJUSTABLE KITCHEN UTENSIL - An adjustable kitchen utensil includes a first component having a first handle portion, and a first serving portion attached to the first handle portion by a first connecting portion. An embodiment of the adjustable kitchen utensil includes a second component having a second handle portion, and a second serving portion attached to the second handle portion by a second connecting portion. This embodiment has an attachment mechanism for attaching the first and second components. The attachment mechanism permits adjustment of the size of a serving surface of the attached first and second serving portions. An alternate embodiment includes a removable handle subassembly. | 04-09-2015 |
Gerry Sarver, Plano, TX US
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20090040106 | Cellular Antennas and Communications Methods - An antenna includes a number of controllers and a number of peripheral devices. A first controller is configured to communicate commands and/or data between the antenna and a device outside of the antenna, such as a remote controller. The controllers are configured to communicate commands and/or data and to control the peripheral devices. | 02-12-2009 |
Guy Daniel Sarver, Congress, AZ US
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20100292033 | RECEIVE-AND-RETURN APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods for receiving and returning objects such as sport balls. In one embodiment, the apparatus is used for training players such as baseball players. Exemplary apparatus are adapted to catch an item thrown, pitched or hit towards a target located on the apparatus. In the context of baseball, a player may pitch a ball to the target which indicates a “strike zone”. In another embodiment, the apparatus is further adapted to return the item in a way that simulates the various ways the item may be returned during game-play. A user interface adapted to provide trainer with the ability to track a player's practice progress and skill level is also described. The user interface further enables a user to establish one or more rules for practice sessions using the apparatus in order to ensure an appropriate amount of time is spent training players requiring particular types of training. | 11-18-2010 |
Jeffrerey G. Sarver, Toledo, OH US
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20110144195 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING GLYCINOLS, GLYCEOLLINS I AND II, COMPOSITIONS OF SELECTED INTERMEDIATES, AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Two distinct methods are disclosed and claimed for synthesizing glyceollin I plus glyceollin II as a mixture and as their pure forms. Stereochemical isomers and various synthetic intermediates are also synthesized and claimed for their novel compositions of matter. All compounds and their mixtures are claimed for use in formulations that are useful to treat or prevent cancer, or that have utility as selective estrogen receptor modulators, such formulations including enhanced or medical foods, dietary supplements and ethical pharmaceutical agents. | 06-16-2011 |
John Thomas Sarver, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120303475 | PROVIDING QUOTES FOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT - Disclosed are various embodiments for providing quotes for fitness equipment. A selection of a property type, a number of property units, and a specification of a fitness room size are obtained from a user. A first user interface is generated for obtaining a selection of fitness equipment from the user. The selection of fitness equipment is obtained from the user via the first user interface. A quote is automatically generated for providing fitness equipment to the user. The quote is based at least in part on the selection of fitness equipment, the fitness room size, the number of property units, and the property type. A second user interface is generated for presenting the quote. | 11-29-2012 |
Josephd E. Sarver, Erial, NJ US
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20100065200 | Tetrabenzodiazadiketoperylene pigments in laser welding - A method method for laser welding a layered article wherein IR irradiation is passed through a composition containing a tetrabenzodiazadiketoperylene pigment or dye to the surface of an underlying substrate which contain an IR absorbing material, generating enough heat at the point of irradiation to melt together the two materials. | 03-18-2010 |
Joseph E. Sarver, Washington, PA US
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20120213943 | POLYMER LASER MARKING - An aqueous marking composition is described which upon application to a polymeric surface and laser irradiation, produces one or more marks or other indicia having high contrast in the polymeric surface. | 08-23-2012 |
20140370247 | Laser Absorbing Compounds - Various laser marking compositions and related methods are described. The laser marking compositions include a molybdenum metal complex, a tungsten metal complex, or combinations thereof. Marks or other indicia formed on a substrate using the compositions and methods exhibit increased contrast and improved substrate bonding. | 12-18-2014 |
20150125626 | Laser Marking Compositions And Related Methods - Various laser marking compositions and related methods are described. The laser marking compositions utilize one or more populations of particles having certain average particle sizes or a range of sizes. Marks or other indicia formed using the compositions and methods exhibit increased contrast, improved substrates bonding, and greater dispersability. | 05-07-2015 |
Joseph E. Sarver, Erial, NJ US
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20130196123 | Method for marking polymer compositions containing graphite nanoplatelets - Polymer substrates are marked by a method in which certain graphite nanoplatelets are incorporated into the polymer composition, such as a coating or plastic article, prior to marking the composition by exposing selected portions of the substrate to a heat source, typically a laser. Additional pigments may also be present allowing for the production of a variety of different types of markings. | 08-01-2013 |
Joseph J. Sarver, Abington, PA US
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20120310118 | SHOULDER TORQUE AND RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for measuring shoulder stiffness and range of motion. Specifically, the invention relates to a device for measuring shoulder stiffness and range of motion in human subjects, and methods for making and using thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
Larry C. Sarver, Mars, PA US
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20120261486 | Evapotranspiration and Soil Moisture Based Irrigation Control - In an irrigation system and method, a controller acquires data regarding soil moisture from one or more soil moisture sensors disposed in an irrigation area and determines whether to irrigate or withhold irrigation from the irrigation area based on a combination of evapotranspiration (ET) data and the acquired soil moisture data. An irrigation means is responsive to the controller determining whether to apply or withhold irrigation from the irrigation area for respectively applying or withholding irrigation from the irrigation area. | 10-18-2012 |
Michael Sarver, Covington, LA US
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20140074672 | Fraud tracking network - A tax fraud finder network is provided with a device for calculating a score based on information provided to government agencies by using multiple collections of information. An HEV algorithm uses mismatches in different sets of collections to arrive at a display and edit score. A report is generated and sent to local government agencies to find violations. | 03-13-2014 |
20150379655 | Fraud tracking network - A tax fraud finder network is provided with a device for calculating a score based on information provided to government agencies by using multiple collections of information. An HEV algorithm uses mismatches in different sets of collections to arrive at a display and edit score. A report is generated and sent to local government agencies to find violations. | 12-31-2015 |
Nicholas J. Sarver, Lafayette, LA US
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20130053885 | Teething Assembly - A teething device includes a loop and a plurality of plates each having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge. Each of the plates has an aperture that the loop extends through. Each of the plates is in the shape of a key and each is made of a metallic material. A plurality grommets is positioned on the perimeter edges of each plate. A teething member is mounted on the loop. The loop extends through the opening in the teething member. The teething member is used to provide comfort to a child while the child chews on the teething member. | 02-28-2013 |
Robert Brian Sarver, Beverly Hills, MI US
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20130193253 | MODULAR CORD ORGANIZER - A modular cord organizer apparatus for organizing and supporting at least one coiled cord on a mounting surface including at least one modular frame for receiving the coiled cord is provided. The modular frame has an ‘H’ shaped perimeter defining a pair of frame sides a pair of frame ends spaced by the frame sides. The frame ends define a cord receiving recess and a planar sheet extends between the frame ends. A rim extends perpendicularly to the planar sheet of the modular frame. A rack is provided for receiving at least one modular frame and supporting the modular frame on the mounting surface. At least one connection removably attaches one of the frame sides to the rack in a mounting direction generally parallel to the frame sides and includes a coupler having a pair of shaped tabs defining a slot and a channel for receiving the modular frame. | 08-01-2013 |
Roger Sarver, Gorham, ME US
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20110167892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A WAFER HANDLING ROBOT AND A WAFER CASSETTE - A system and method is disclosed for calibrating a semiconductor wafer handling robot and a semiconductor wafer cassette. A robot blade boot is attached to a robot blade of the semiconductor handling robot. The robot blade boot decreases a value of tolerance for the robot blade to move between two semiconductor wafers in the semiconductor wafer cassette. In one embodiment the vertical tolerance is decreased to approximately twenty thousandths of an inch (0.020″) on a top and a bottom of the robot blade boot. The use of the robot blade boot makes the calibration steps more critical and precise. The robot blade boot is removed from the robot blade after the calibration process has been completed. | 07-14-2011 |
Scott Sarver, Waddell, AZ US
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20110238512 | Method and Apparatus for Showroom Sales - A method and system is provided for making store sales at a location remote from a sales counter in the store. A mobile computer device is used as a point-of-sale device to scan a product bar code identifier, to display product information associated with the product identifier, to input a quantity of items to be purchased by a customer and to select a payment type for purchasing the items. The device can communicate wirelessly with a database of product, inventory, sales and customer information and can automatically select the type of wireless connection to use. The device includes a card reader to read information from a payment card and a PIN entry pad for entering a PIN when the payment card has a debit capability. The device includes a PIN pad test program to determine whether the PIN entry pad is defective. | 09-29-2011 |
Shawn Clayton Sarver, Metamora, IL US
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20160094425 | TELEMATICS BEHAVIOR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed for configuring telematics behavior. The system includes a machine. The machine includes at least one communication module for communication to and from the machine over a network. The machine also includes a memory. The machine further includes a processor configured to receive a telematics behavior configuration file associated with a subscription number, the telematics behavior configuration file comprising at least a file transfer rule for communication over the network. The processor is also configured to store the telematics behavior configuration file in the memory. The processor is further configured to determine whether the network is available and, in response to a determination that the network is available, transfer and receive data over the network according to the telematics behavior configuration file. | 03-31-2016 |