Soares, US
Brian Soares, Norton, MA US
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20140094735 | VALVE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PUMPING - An implantable valve system and method of using same, including a housing with a resilient membrane defining a reservoir in fluid communication with at least two ports, and at least a first set of opposing sealing features disposed on upper and lower surfaces within the housing. The membrane is capable of being depressed by a human finger to bring the sealing features together to substantially restrict fluid from passing through at least one of one of the ports, and is capable of being depressed additionally by a rolling motion of the finger to drive fluid through the other of the ports. | 04-03-2014 |
20140276339 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT TOOL FOR PROGRAMMING AN IMPLANTABLE VALVE - A tool includes a locator having a center aligned with a rotor axis when disposed over the valve. The locator has a first dimension approximately perpendicular with the rotor axis. A wall of the locator forms a volume to allow an adjustor to be disposed therein. The adjustor fits within the wall and has a magnet having a magnetic axis to unlock the rotor. An adjustable outer wall has a first position dimension permitting the adjustor to rotate about the center of the locator and aligning the magnetic axis with the center. The adjustable outer wall has a second position dimension less than the first dimension and the first position dimension. The adjustor can move lateral, rotational, and orbital in the locator misaligning the magnetic axis with the center. Misaligning the magnetic and rotor axes unlocks the rotors and the magnet maintains the unlocked state even when the axes are misaligned. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian M. Soares, Norton, MA US
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20100249690 | Tools And Methods For Programming An Implantable Valve - A two-part tool for reading and adjusting an implantable valve, and methods of use. The tool includes a locator-indicator component that, when placed matingly on the patient's skin over the valve, provides magnetic reading of the valve setting. The tool also includes an adjustor component that couples to the locator-indicator component and is rotatable to change a valve setting. | 09-30-2010 |
David J. Soares, Worcester, MA US
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20110252005 | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM HAVING A SHARED CENTRAL DATABASE - A system for managing electronic information in a distributed system includes a shared central database for which a plurality of servers transmits data for storage. The shared central database is configured to store central schema information used for accessing the one or more data stores of the central database. Local databases each reference at least a portion of the central schema information for accessing the central database. Upon receiving a request for information, a local database directs the request to the central database based on the referenced schema information. The central database processes the request and transmits the data to the local database from which data was requested. | 10-13-2011 |
David J. Soares, Worchester, MA US
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20120254214 | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM HAVING A SHARED CENTRAL DATABASE - A method for converting a distributed system includes providing a central database in communication with a database, in which the central database includes central schema information for accessing data stored in the central database. The method further includes transferring content data and schema information from the database to the central database for storage. The method further includes connecting schema information stored in the database to the central schema information such that each database is configured to receive a request for information, redirect the request from the database to the central database based on the referenced schema information, and receive, from the central database, the requested information. | 10-04-2012 |
Harold Peter Soares, Tacoma, WA US
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20080310125 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING AND INSTALLING FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT INTERCONNECTS - A method and apparatus for aligning components on a module. A flexible circuit may be attached to a module in which a tooling apparatus is attached to the module. A plurality of circuit pads on a functional section of the flexible circuit is aligned by a first alignment structure located on a sacrificial portion of the flexible circuit to a second alignment structure on the tooling apparatus. The flexible circuit is attached to the module while the flexible circuit is in an aligned position. | 12-18-2008 |
Holly Soares, Higganum, CT US
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20130116135 | Methods, Kits and Reagents for Diagnosing, Alding Diagnosis and/or Monitoring Progression of a Neurological Disorder - The present inventors have identified a panel of biomarkers present in a biological sample of an individual (e.g. blood, including serum or plasma) whose concentrations or levels are altered in individuals with a neurological disorder. Accordingly, changes in the level of any one or more of these biomarkers can be used to assess cognitive function, to diagnose or aid in the diagnosis of a neurological disorder and/or to monitor a neurological disorder in a patient (e.g., tracking disease progression in a patient and/or tracking the effect of medical or surgical therapy in the patient). Changes in the level of any one or more of these biomarkers can also be used to stratify a patient (i.e., sorting an individual with a probable diagnosis of a neurological disorder or diagnosed with a neurological disorder into different classes of the disorder) and diagnosing or aiding in the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as diagnosing or aiding in the diagnosis of cognitive impairment. | 05-09-2013 |
Hugo J. Soares, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20130126600 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING AND SHARING SCHEDULING DATA - A system and method for the encoding of schedule data on a computing device and the retrieval, sharing and presentation of the schedule data on mobile computing devices is presented. The recurrent static portion of the schedule data is encoded by the computing device in a first two dimensional barcode image. Dynamic event data is encoded by the computing device in a second two dimensional barcode image, the second image containing only numeric data. The first and second images are acquired for processing by the mobile computing device which may display the barcode images for subsequent acquisition and processing by a second mobile computing device. | 05-23-2013 |
Janice Mae Soares, Hope Valley, RI US
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20110140406 | TRACE BINDING - A method for producing a printed publication may comprise selecting an object associated with a topic of the printed publication, refining the object, and incorporating the refined object as a physical part of the printed publication. By incorporating the object as a physical part of the printed publication, a reader of the printed publication may form a stronger connection to the topic or subject matter of the printed publication, thereby strengthening retention of and interest in the subject matter of the printed publication. | 06-16-2011 |
Jason W. Soares, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20090068755 | Optical biosensing platform utilizing nanocrystalline zinc oxide - An optical biosensing platform for the real-time detection of the occurrence of a binding event, the optical biosensing platform comprising a nanocrystalline zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) substrate having a surface and being capable of emitting photoluminescence and a surface modifier formed integral with at least a portion of the surface of the nano-ZnO substrate, wherein the surface modifier is capable of binding to a biomolecule and wherein when the surface modifier binds with a biomolecule, a change is induced in the emitted photoluminescent properties of the nano-ZnO substrate, thereby enabling the detection of a binding event. | 03-12-2009 |
20100240121 | Electrospun nanofibrous membrane assembly for use in capturing chemical and/or biological analytes - A membrane assembly adapted for use in capturing an analyte of interest, the membrane assembly comprising in one embodiment (a) an electrospun nanofibrous membrane, the electrospun nanofibrous membrane comprising a random mat of electrospun nanofibers, at least some of the electrospun nanofibers including one or more types of functional groups; and (b) at least one molecular recognition element immobilized on the random mat via a functional group, the molecular recognition element being adapted to selectively bind the analyte of interest. The membrane assembly may be incorporated into a sensor. | 09-23-2010 |
Joao Soares, East Boston, MA US
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20130341925 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GREEN ENERGY - The present invention provides an inexpensive and environmentally friendly system and method for producing energy utilizing a gravitation drip technique. A clean burning liquid fuel is dripped from an upper container into a lower container that houses a heat-absorbing substrate. A combustion reaction is initiated between the fuel and the heat absorbing substrate to produce a continuous flame. Thermal energy from the flame and the combustion process is retained by the heat-absorbing substrate. The thermal energy from the flame and/or heat-absorbing substrate can be harvested to convert water into steam. This steam energy can be harnessed to generate mechanical energy and produce electricity. | 12-26-2013 |
John Soares, Yonkers, NY US
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20080266127 | PREDICTING CABLE FAILURE THROUGH REMOTE FAILURE DETECTION OF ERROR SIGNATURES - Computer systems and techniques for predicting a cable failure in a network system begin by receiving a remote alarm indicator followed by a remote alarm indicator clear as a transmission alarm indicator of an intermittent short duration failure on the transmission path of a circuit. If the transmission alarm indicator is of a duration less than or equal to a preset threshold D it is considered an acceptable short hit transmission alarm. When at least N acceptable transmission alarms have been received and the time stamps of the last N acceptable transmission alarms have been recorded, then a determination is made as to whether N acceptable transmission alarms have been received within a preset time period. A moving window time period is calculated as the difference between the time stamp of the present acceptable transmission alarm K and the time stamp of the [(K−N)+1] acceptable transmission alarm. If the difference is less than or equal to T, a cable error signature is indicated. Based on the cable error signature, a cable failure may be predicted. | 10-30-2008 |
20130028101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SIGNATURE BASED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method and apparatus for collecting and processing line performance data transmitted over cables, e.g., Y-cables, is disclosed. The present invention applies a method based on specific performance measurements, specific measurement time intervals, and compare results from different measurement time intervals to produce a “signature” that indicates deteriorating performance of a particular Y-cable. Once a “signature” is detected, the method will proactively and automatically generate a trouble ticket to trigger the dispatch maintenance staffs to service the cable, e.g., to perform the replacement of the Y-cable in question, thus completing the predictive maintenance process. A trouble ticket is a record used to report and manage the resolution of network related problems. | 01-31-2013 |
Joseph Paul Soares, Hope Valley, RI US
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20110140406 | TRACE BINDING - A method for producing a printed publication may comprise selecting an object associated with a topic of the printed publication, refining the object, and incorporating the refined object as a physical part of the printed publication. By incorporating the object as a physical part of the printed publication, a reader of the printed publication may form a stronger connection to the topic or subject matter of the printed publication, thereby strengthening retention of and interest in the subject matter of the printed publication. | 06-16-2011 |
Livio Soares, New York, NY US
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20130275997 | Method and System For Exception-Less System Calls In An Operating System - A method and system is disclosed which can enhance the performance of computer systems by altering the operation of the operating system of those computer systems. The invention provides a system and method for making exception-less system calls, decoupling the invocation and execution of system calls, thus avoiding or reducing the direct and indirect overheads associated with making a conventional exception-based system call. The invention can be employed with single core processor systems and with multi-core processor systems, both affording improved temporal execution locality and the later also providing improved spatial execution locality. The system and method can be employed in a wide range of operating systems. | 10-17-2013 |
20130290644 | Method and System Method and System For Exception-Less System Calls For Event Driven Programs - A method and system is disclosed which can enhance the performance of computer systems by altering the operation of the operating system of those computer systems. The invention provides a system and method for making exception-less system calls, thus avoiding or reducing the direct and indirect overheads associated with making an exception-based system call. The invention can be employed with single core processor systems and with multi-core processor systems, both affording improved temporal execution locality and the later also providing improved spatial execution locality. The system and method can be employed in a wide range of operating systems. | 10-31-2013 |
20140223447 | Method and System For Exception-Less System Calls In An Operating System - A method and system is disclosed which can enhance the performance of computer systems by altering the operation of the operating system of those computer systems. The invention provides a system and method for making exception-less system calls, decoupling the invocation and execution of system calls, thus avoiding or reducing the direct and indirect overheads associated with making a conventional exception-based system call. The invention can be employed with single core processor systems and with multi-core processor systems, both affording improved temporal execution locality and the later also providing improved spatial execution locality. The system and method can be employed in a wide range of operating systems. | 08-07-2014 |
20140365480 | PERSONALIZED LOW LATENCY COMMUNICATION - Embodiments relate to personalized low latency communications. A method may include receiving a description of content of a message, receiving recipient data corresponding to at least two possible recipients within a population of possible recipients, and selecting a relevant subpopulation of the population. The selecting may include, for each of the at least two possible recipients, ranking a strength of an indirect relationship between the description and the recipient data. The indirect relationship may be based on the description, the recipient data and at least one additional data source. The selecting may also include, for each of the at least two possible recipients, adding a possible recipient to the relevant subpopulation based on the ranking of the indirect relationship associated with the possible recipient. The method may further include initiating a two-way communication channel between a sender of the message and the relevant subpopulation. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365503 | ESTIMATION OF CLOSENESS OF TOPICS BASED ON GRAPH ANALYTICS - Embodiments relate to estimating closeness of topics based on graph analytics. A graph that includes a plurality of nodes and edges is accessed. Each node in the graph represents a topic and each edge represents a known association between two topics. A statistical traversal experiment is performed on the graph. A strength of relations between any two topics represented by nodes in the graph is inferred based on statistics extracted from the statistical traversal experiment. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365504 | ESTIMATION OF CLOSENESS OF TOPICS BASED ON GRAPH ANALYTICS - Embodiments relate to estimating closeness of topics based on graph analytics. A graph that includes a plurality of nodes and edges is accessed. Each node in the graph represents a topic and each edge represents a known association between two topics. A statistical traversal experiment is performed on the graph. A strength of relations between any two topics represented by nodes in the graph is inferred based on statistics extracted from the statistical traversal experiment. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365584 | PERSONALIZED LOW LATENCY COMMUNICATION - Embodiments relate to personalized low latency communications. A method may include receiving a description of content of a message, receiving recipient data corresponding to at least two possible recipients within a population of possible recipients, and selecting a relevant subpopulation of the population. The selecting may include, for each of the at least two possible recipients, ranking a strength of an indirect relationship between the description and the recipient data. The indirect relationship may be based on the description, the recipient data and at least one additional data source. The selecting may also include, for each of the at least two possible recipients, adding a possible recipient to the relevant subpopulation based on the ranking of the indirect relationship associated with the possible recipient. The method may further include initiating a two-way communication channel between a sender of the message and the relevant subpopulation. | 12-11-2014 |
Manoel Soares, Natick, MA US
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20120249043 | COMMON MODE HYSTERESIS FOR PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION DRIVES - In an aspect, in general, a method for pulse width modulation control of a multiple phase drive includes identifying a set of at least one phase from the plurality of phases for the drive as eligible for clamping to one of a plurality of extreme power supply voltages, including excluding from the set of eligible phases those phases with intermediate control signal levels and excluding phases according to a proximity criterion on the control signal levels. A phase is selected from the set of eligible phases. A first offset signal is determined as a difference between a control signal level for the selected phase and an extreme control signal level associated with one of the plurality of extreme power supply voltages. A modified control signal is determined for each of the phases for the drive, by forming a combination of the first offset signal and a control signal level for each phase to determine the modified control signal for each phase. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249046 | Rate Limited Common Mode Control for Pulse-Width Modulation Drives - In an aspect, in general, a method for pulse width modulation control of a multiple phase drive includes identifying a set of at least one phase from the plurality of phases for the drive as eligible for clamping to one of a plurality of extreme power supply voltages, selecting a phase from the set of eligible phases having a largest magnitude driving current of the set of eligible phases, determining a first offset signal as a difference between a control signal level for the selected phase and an extreme control signal level corresponding to one of the plurality of extreme power supply voltages, limiting a rate of change of the first offset signal to form a second offset signal, and determining a modified control signal for each of the phases for the drive including forming for each of a plurality of the phases a combination of the second offset signal and a control signal level for the phase to determine the modified control signal for the phase. | 10-04-2012 |
20140334195 | MANAGING LEAKAGE INDUCTANCE IN A POWER SUPPLY - An apparatus includes: a power supply circuit including at least a first stage having a push-pull circuit topology, the first stage including at least one transformer that isolates a primary side of the first stage from a secondary side of the first stage; a clamp circuit coupled to a center tap of the transformer, the clamp circuit including a first element that stores energy, and a second element that controls a flow of current between the center tap of the transformer and the first element; and a control module receiving power from the clamp circuit. The control module is configured to provide control signals to one or more elements of the power supply circuit. | 11-13-2014 |
Marshall Soares, Taylorsville, UT US
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20120313690 | Capacitive Discharge Fuse Programming Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for programming a fuse includes a programmable branch comprising a fusable element and a reverse-biased diode connected in series. The programmable branch is connected in parallel with a current boost capacitor. An electrical source or input supplies a current that is sufficient to charge the current boost capacitor to a breakdown voltage of the reverse-biased diode and subsequently melt the reverse-biased diode. Melting the reverse-biased diode may induce a reduction in voltage across the current boost capacitor and result in a current surge through the programmable branch that is sufficient to program (i.e. blow) the fusable element. A corresponding method for programming a fuse is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
Miguel Soares, Norton, MA US
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20090062966 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOW-COMPENSATING PUMP-INJECTOR SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems, devices, and methods to mitigate the pressure disturbance associated with the injection of low-pressure analyte samples into a high-pressure HPLC fluid stream ( | 03-05-2009 |
20100043539 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE AND FLOW PERTURBATIONS IN A CHROMATOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatus for placing a sample in a chromatographic system. The device and method feature placing samples held in a sample loop to pressurization prior to placing such sample loop in communication with high pressure conduits. | 02-25-2010 |
20110202188 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOW-COMPENSATING PUMP-INJECTOR SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems, devices, and methods to mitigate the pressure disturbance associated with the injection of low-pressure analyte samples into a high-pressure HPLC fluid stream, to enhance chromatographic performance related to retention time and reproducibility. The preferred embodiment coordinates the injection run with active pressure control of a binary solvent delivery system to virtually eliminate the customary pressure drop when the low-pressure loop is brought on line. An additional benefit that enhances reproducibility is accomplished by forcing a consistent timing relationship between the injection run, the mechanical position of the delivery pump pistons, and the start and subsequent gradient delivery. | 08-18-2011 |
20120303167 | COORDINATING INJECTOR-VALVE SWITCHING WITH PUMP-STROKE TIMING TO MITIGATE EFFECTS OF PRESSURE PULSES - A liquid chromatography system includes an autosampler with an injector valve by which a sample at low pressure within a sample loop is introduced into a high-pressure solvent mixture stream. A solvent delivery system includes a pump in fluidic communication with the injector valve of the autosampler to deliver the solvent mixture stream thereto. The solvent delivery system further comprises a processor that calculates a number of strokes of the pump needed to deliver the solvent mixture stream to the injector valve of the autosampler. The processor counts strokes of the pump during delivery of the solvent mixture stream. In response to a stroke count equaling the calculated number of strokes, the processor signals the autosampler to switch the injector valve to introduce the sample to the solvent mixture stream during a pump transfer period within which the pump performs pressure control to compensate for a drop in pressure. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304745 | COORDINATION OF SOLVENT DELIVERY WITH PRE-INJECTION OPERATIONS IN A LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH - A liquid chromatography system includes an autosampler that prepares a sample for introduction to a solvent stream and a solvent delivery system that delivers a solvent stream to the autosampler. Delivery of the solvent stream occurs in parallel with the autosampler's pre-injection operations. The autosampler starts pre-injection operations to make the sample ready for injection into the mixture stream, and the solvent delivery system starts delivery of a solvent stream to the autosampler. The start of the solvent stream delivery is coordinated with the start of the pre-injection operations such that the solvent stream arrives at the autosampler approximately coincident with when the autosampler completes the pre-injection operations, making the sample ready for injection. | 12-06-2012 |
20130019695 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING VARIATION IN SAMPLE TEMPERATURES IN A LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM - Described is an apparatus for reducing a temperature variation of a liquid chromatography sample. A tray drive using at least one of linear or rotational motion moves a sample tray along a path inside a sample compartment of the liquid chromatography system. A control module coordinates the movement of the sample tray by the tray drive and the movement of a sample needle by a needle drive so that any sample in the sample tray can be injected into the mobile phase of the system during a sample load operation. The tray drive is also used to move the sample tray along the path during a temperature averaging period when no loading occurs. Differences in sample temperatures due to variations in the air temperature at different locations inside the sample compartment are reduced, leading to more accurate and repeatable chromatographic measurement results. | 01-24-2013 |
M. Melina Soares, Richardson, TX US
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20120064037 | Methods For Treating Diseases and HCV Using Antibodies To Aminophospholipids - Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases. | 03-15-2012 |
20120164071 | Compositions and Methods Comprising Phosphatidylethanolamine-Binding Peptide Derivatives - Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases. | 06-28-2012 |
Roberto Soares, Lincoln, NE US
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20130013272 | ASPHALT COMPOSITION - A computational method is provided for predicting roadway failure due to degradation of the roadway over time as a function of the input loads, the roadway geometry, the material properties of the constitutents in the asphaltic pavement, the shape, distribution, orientation and volume fractions of the constituents, and environmental conditions. The unique and new feature of the method is that it employs several physically based predictive methodologies simultaneously. | 01-10-2013 |
Sandra M. Soares, Rochester, MN US
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20090196825 | CD38 AND OBESITY - This document provides methods and materials relating to obesity. For example, methods and materials related to treating obesity and identifying agents having the ability to treat obesity are provided. | 08-06-2009 |
Todd W. Soares, Bellingham, MA US
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20090291818 | Centrifugal device and method for fluid component separation - A rotor is provided for the centrifugal separation of a composite fluid, such as animal or human blood, into components. An inner surface of the rotor includes at least one hydrophobic area having a first surface energy sufficiently low to provide a flow path for a lower density fluid component to flow to the bottom of a central collection chamber after centrifugal separation. A method of separating a composite fluid into components using such a rotor is also provided. Additionally, a method of manufacturing such a rotor is provided. | 11-26-2009 |
Trevor C. Soares, Vienna, VA US
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20080235375 | SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE COMMUNITY - Access to a network resource, such as an Internet web site, may be controlled by a server receiving requests for the web site and responding by presenting users with a survey question that must be answered before site access is permitted. The users of the web site may be members of a virtual community corresponding to a business, educational institution, or other organization providing the web site. Thus, the web site provider may gather demographic, user preferences, and other information relevant to their business or organization. The content and number of survey questions that a user may be required to answer may depend on factors including user information, previous user responses, and the content of the web site or other requested resources. | 09-25-2008 |