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20140073236 | RADIO AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT - Disclosed here are methods, systems, paradigms and structures for determining a reach of an audio program broadcast on a radio station. The method includes gathering one or more data logs associated with each of a subset of audio listeners, where a given data log includes a first indicia of the given audio program listened to by the given audio listener within a given time period. The method further includes identifying one or more audio program listeners from the subset of audio listeners who listened to the audio program broadcast on the radio station, the identification of a given audio program listener based on a match between a second indicia associated with the audio program and the first indicia of given audio program listened to by the given audio program listener. The method further includes determining the reach of the audio program broadcast on the radio station as a function of a number of the one or more audio program listeners from the subset of audio listeners who listened to the audio program broadcast on the radio station. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073276 | ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed here is an audio system and a method of operating the same. The audio system comprises a receiver module for receiving radio frequency (RF) input signal associated with a plurality of radio stations, an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) coupled to the receiver for digitizing the received RF input signal and a stored set of computer-executable instructions. The instructions include those for selecting a particular radio station from the plurality of radio stations, shifting the frequency of the particular radio station to an intermediate frequency (IF), demodulating the frequency shifted portion of the RF input signal to retrieve an output signal and generating a time division multiplexed signal based on the output signal. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073277 | INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed here is an interactive audio system and a method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the interactive audio system comprises a processor and a receiving module for receiving a radio frequency (RF) carrier signal associated with a broadcast station. The audio system further comprises a memory storing computer-executable instructions, where the processing module is configured to access and execute the computer-executable instructions to perform a set of acts. The acts include shifting a frequency associated with the received RF carrier signal to an intermediate frequency (IF). The acts include demodulating the frequency shifted portion of the RF carrier signal associated with the broadcast station, the demodulation resulting in an output signal. The acts further include extracting an embedded data from the demodulated output signal, where the embedded data can be utilized to interact with a party associated the embedded data. The acts further include serving the embedded data in conjunction with the demodulated audio signal. | 03-13-2014 |
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20120217802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER SHARING OF FRONT-END CONVERTERS WITHOUT COMMUNICATION LINK IN A MODULAR-STACKED DC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A sub-sea power transmission/distribution network includes a plurality of standard proven power converter building blocks on each of the power source side and the sub-sea load side. The power source side converters and the sub-sea load side converters are each configured to provide a modular stacked dc (MSDC) converter architecture. The power source side converters are further configured to share the load equally or in proportion to their individual power ratings. The configurations are based on corresponding droop curves representative of MSDC link current magnitude data and average output voltage data of the power source side converters. | 08-30-2012 |
20130134911 | MODULAR STACKED DC ARCHITECTURE TRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular stacked DC architecture for traction system includes a propulsion system includes an electric drive, a direct current (DC) link electrically coupled to the electric drive, and a first DC-DC converter coupled to the DC link. A first energy storage device (ESD) is electrically coupled to the first DC-DC converter, and a second DC-DC converter is coupled to the DC link and to the first DC-DC converter. The system also includes a second energy storage device electrically coupled to the second DC-DC converter and a controller coupled to the first and second DC-DC converters and configured to control a transfer of energy between the first ESD and the DC link via the first and second DC-DC converters. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134924 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A system for charging an electrical storage device includes a motor drive, a DC link electrically coupled to the motor drive, and a first leg coupled to the DC link that includes a first power switch coupled in series with a second power switch via a first node. A first inductor is coupled to the first node, and a first energy storage device (ESD) is electrically coupled to the first inductor. A second leg is coupled to the DC link that includes a third power switch coupled in series with a fourth power switch via a second node. A charging circuit includes a transformer coupled to the first and second nodes. A second ESD is coupled to receive charging energy from the transformer, and a controller is configured to cause a first voltage mismatch between the first and second nodes to generate the charging energy. | 05-30-2013 |
20140152109 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY - A medium voltage uninterruptible power supply system is presented. The system includes a first power converter coupled between a first bus and a second bus. Furthermore, a second power converter operatively coupled to the first power converter via the first bus and the second bus, where the second power converter includes at least three legs, where the at least three legs include a plurality of switching units, and where the plurality of switching units includes at least two semiconductor switches and an energy storage device. Additionally, system includes a direct current link coupled between the first bus and the second bus. Also, system includes an energy source coupled to the second power converter, the direct current link, or a combination thereof via one or more of a third power converter, a transformer, and a fourth power converter. Method of operating a medium voltage uninterruptible power supply system is also presented. | 06-05-2014 |
20150108925 | MODULAR STACKED DC ARCHITECTURE TRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular stacked DC architecture for traction system includes a propulsion system includes an electric drive, a direct current (DC) link electrically coupled to the electric drive, and a first DC-DC converter coupled to the DC link. A first energy storage device (ESD) is electrically coupled to the first DC-DC converter, and a second DC-DC converter is coupled to the DC link and to the first DC-DC converter. The system also includes a second energy storage device electrically coupled to the second DC-DC converter and a controller coupled to the first and second DC-DC converters and configured to control a transfer of energy between the first ESD and the DC link via the first and second DC-DC converters. | 04-23-2015 |
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20090010784 | Powdered metals and structural metals having improved resistance to heat and corrosive fluids and b-stage powders for making such powdered metals - Improved resin-bonded powdered metal components are protected against corrosion and reduction of crush strength during contact with corrosive fluids such as alcohols, ethanol-containing fuels, glycols and peroxide-containing fuels by a resin system coating that, when cured, provides a relatively high crosslink density and relatively few hydrolysable radicals. Magnetic properties of resin-bonded powdered metal magnets are protected from heat degradation by the cured resin coating. The coating can be a heat-cured resin system comprising a phenol novolac resin and a compatible hardener. In one embodiment magnetizable powdered materials have an uncured resin system coating to provide a B-stage material that can be cured after compression shaping. | 01-08-2009 |
20110210635 | Magnet Rotor Assembly With Increased Physical Strength - A magnet rotor assembly comprises a magnet sleeve held on a rotor shaft by a rigid adhesive layer that includes at least one axial wedge shape corresponding to an axial irregularity on at least one of the surfaces bonded by the adhesive layer. Improved crush strength in the magnet sleeve and in other bonded metal parts, both initially and after exposure to high temperatures is accomplished by impregnating the parts with a curable resin. | 09-01-2011 |
20110267039 | MAGNET AND HOLDER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED ROTATIONAL AND AXIAL STABILITY - A magnet held in a magnet holder is constrained against radial or axial instability, or against both, by a shape on either component in contact with complementary shape on the other component, the shaped components generally defining a tab-and-slot arrangement. The magnet component may be a bonded magnet and in one embodiment may be formed in place by injection molding. The magnet also will exhibit improved magnet properties when magnetized to have lines of polarity matching a path defined by the bulk of the magnetic material as governed by the location of tabs on the magnet. The invention is useful in magnet-sensor assemblies found in industrial applications and in automotive applications such as power steering systems. | 11-03-2011 |
20140251816 | METHOD FOR MAKING A MAGNET ROTOR ASSEMBLY - A method for making a magnet rotor assembly part by providing a bonded metal part having a determinable crush strength, impregnating the bonded metal part with a curable resin and curing the resin so that the crush strength of the assembly part is increased above the determinable crush strength both initially and after extended exposure to temperatures of at least 160° C. Improved crush strength in the magnet sleeve and in other bonded metal parts, both initially and after exposure to high temperatures is accomplished by impregnating the parts with a curable resin. | 09-11-2014 |
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20110196736 | KEYWORD BID OPTIMIZATION UNDER COST PER CLICK CONSTRAINTS - The present invention provides methods and systems for determining optimized bidding on keywords in a sponsored search advertising keyword auction. Methods and systems are provided in which information is obtained including forecasting information and cost per click constraint information. The forecasting information includes forecasted cost versus clicks information and forecasted cost-per-click versus clicks information. Based at least in part on the forecasting information, an optimized set of keyword bids is determined, consistent with the one or more cost-per-click constraints, including iteratively determining an optimized keyword bid with a highest forecasted ratio of clicks to cost. | 08-11-2011 |
20120023046 | Deducing Shadow User Profiles For Ad Campaigns - A method and a system are provided for deducing shadow user profile attributes for ad campaigns aimed at target users. In one example, the system extracts tagged data from source data. The tagged data includes label information associated with an actual profile for a user. The tagged data is associated with the user. The system prepares the tagged data by splitting the tagged data into datasets, including at least training data and test data. The system generates one or more individual models based on the tagged data, wherein the one or more individual models provide the ability to deduce attributes of a profile for the user. The system then generates a composite model based on the individual models. The composite model includes a combination of the individual models that are associated with the user. The system may charge a premium for ad campaigns that are aimed at target users who are each assigned one or more shadow profile attribute values. The system may determine the premium based on the confidence level with which the one or more attribute values fits to the one or more users. The system is applicable to both display advertising and sponsored search advertising. | 01-26-2012 |
20120078730 | Automatic Internet Search Advertising Campaign Variable Optimization for Aiding Advertising Agency Efficiencies - A method, computer readable medium, and advertising server network for automatic internet advertising campaign variable optimization. The advertising server network comprises a module for receiving an advertising campaign specification containing a keyword template. The keyword template contains a plurality of keywords or bid phrases (which are selected to correspond to a particular business type). Then, based on one or more selected keywords, a module serves for collecting historical and/or forecasted keyword click data using a historical dataset. The keywords and click data are used as inputs into a linear programming optimization problem, which linear programming optimization technique is employed for calculating a bid amount for bidding on one or more display positions. The bid is optimized based an objective function subject to policy constraints. Given an optimized bid, a module places the bid using an auction server. A winning bid then secures a particular position on the internet advertising impression. | 03-29-2012 |
20130159104 | HIERARCHICAL FOLDERS FOR KEYWORD MANAGEMENT - A first indicator associated with a first group modification request to modify a first attribute value associated with each one of a plurality of keyword phrases that are stored as a first group indicating that the first group is included in a first hierarchical entity may be obtained. The first request may specify the first hierarchical entity as a target of the first group modification request. A first group modification of the first attribute value may be initiated, based on a first group modification of the first attribute value representing the first attribute value associated with each one of the plurality of keyword phrases, in response to the first group modification request. | 06-20-2013 |
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20080241918 | Hemagglutinin polypeptides, and reagents and methods relating thereto - The present invention provides a system for analyzing interactions between glycans and interaction partners that bind to them. The present invention also provides HA polypeptides that bind to umbrella-topology glycans, and reagents and methods relating thereto. | 10-02-2008 |
20090081193 | HEMAGGLUTININ POLYPEPTIDES, AND REAGENTS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention provides a system for analyzing interactions between glycans and interaction partners that bind to them. The present invention also provides HA polypeptides that bind to umbrella-topology glycans, and reagents and methods relating thereto. | 03-26-2009 |
20110201547 | ENGINEERED POLYPEPTIDE AGENTS FOR TARGETED BROAD SPECTRUM INFLUENZA NEUTRALIZATION - The present invention provides novel agents for broad spectrum influenza neutralization. The present invention provides agents for inhibiting influenza infection by bind to the influenza virus and/or hemagglutinin (HA) polypeptides and/or HA receptors, and reagents and methods relating thereto. The present invention provides a system for analyzing interactions between infolds and the interaction partners that bind to them. | 08-18-2011 |
20130302348 | AGENTS FOR INFLUENZA NEUTRALIZATION - The present invention provides antibodies (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, human antibodies, humanized antibodies, etc.), which bind to multiple influenza strains. Such antibodies are useful, for example, in the prophylaxis, treatment, diagnosis, and/or study of influenza. | 11-14-2013 |
20140206603 | ENGINEERED POLYPEPTIDE AGENTS FOR TARGETED BROAD SPECTRUM INFLUENZA NEUTRALIZATION - The present invention provides novel agents for broad spectrum influenza neutralization. The present invention provides agents for inhibiting influenza infection by bind to the influenza virus and/or hemagglutinin (HA) polypeptides and/or HA receptors, and reagents and methods relating thereto. The present invention provides a system for analyzing interactions between infolds and the interaction partners that bind to them. | 07-24-2014 |
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20110052824 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING COATINGS - A spray coating process and apparatus suitable for depositing coatings on surfaces of components, and particularly surfaces that are difficult to access with conventional cold spraying equipment. The process and apparatus employ a spray gun having a tubular body with a longitudinal axis and an exit at one end thereof. The body has a first portion defining a converging passage, a second portion defining a diverging passage that defines the exit of the body, and a throat portion therebetween that defines a throat between and connecting the converging and diverging passages. The gun is further equipped with at least one gas inlet for introducing a gas upstream of the converging passage, and at least one feedstock inlet for introducing a feedstock at or immediately upstream of the throat. | 03-03-2011 |
20130026247 | MULTI-NOZZLE SPRAY GUN - A spray apparatus includes a body having an outer surface and an interior portion, and a first nozzle arranged in the interior portion of the body. The first nozzle includes a first material inlet, a first convergent region, a first throat region, a first divergent region, and a first outlet. The first throat region and first outlet establish a first expansion ratio. A second nozzle is arranged in the interior portion of the body adjacent the first nozzle. The second nozzle includes a second material inlet, a second convergent region, a second throat region, a second divergent region, and a second outlet. The second throat region and the second outlet establish a second expansion ratio that is distinct from the first expansion ratio. | 01-31-2013 |
20130115867 | ENCLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING COATING - An enclosure system is provided having a shroud configured to cover at least a portion of a shaft. The shroud includes an input port and an output port. The input port is configured to accept at least one of a coating tool and an abrasive supplying tool. The output port is connected to a vacuum system. | 05-09-2013 |
20130170944 | TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR REDUCING FLUID FLOW BETWEEN TURBINE COMPONENTS - According to one aspect of the invention, a turbine assembly includes a first bucket with a first slashface and a second bucket including a recess formed in a second slashface of the second bucket, wherein the second slashface is adjacent to the first slashface when the first bucket is positioned adjacent to the second bucket. The turbine assembly also includes a pin configured to be placed in the recess, wherein the pin is magnetically urged toward the first slashface to reduce fluid flow between the first and second buckets. | 07-04-2013 |