Alvarado, US
Alberto Alvarado, San Diego, CA US
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20100136113 | PHYTASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like. In one aspect, phytases of the invention are stabile against thermal denaturation during pelleting; and this decreases the cost of the phytase product while maintaining in vivo efficacy and detection of activity in feed. | 06-03-2010 |
20140017750 | METHODS FOR USING A THERMOSTABLE PHYTASE IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - A method for using a thermostable phytase for eliminating or reducing phytic acid or salts of phytic acid in an alcohol production process is disclosed. The phytase can be added anywhere in the alcohol production process including a feedstock, a hammer mill, a slurry tank, a jet cooker, a liquefaction, a mash cooker, a fermentation, a beer, a distillation system, a whole stillage, a centrifuge, a thin stillage, an evaporator, a condensate, a syrup, a wet grain, a drum dryer, a distillers dried grain, distillers solubles, distillers wet grain, condensed distillers solubles distillers dried grains with solubles a molecular sieves, or any combination thereof. The alcohol production process can be in an ethanol production plant; a spirit or a drinkable alcohol production plant; or a fuel ethanol plant. | 01-16-2014 |
20150132383 | PHYTASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like. In one aspect, phytases of the invention are stabile against thermal denaturation during pelleting; and this decreases the cost of the phytase product while maintaining in vivo efficacy and detection of activity in feed. | 05-14-2015 |
Alexander Singh Alvarado, Gainesville, FL US
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20120317061 | TIME ENCODING USING INTEGRATE AND FIRE SAMPLER - Systems and methods of time encoding using an integrate and fire (IF) sampler are disclosed. In an example, a method includes receiving input signals for separate classes. The method also includes generating a pulse train based on the input signals. The method also includes binning the pulse train to generate a feature vector. | 12-13-2012 |
20130067106 | MULTI-REGIME DETECTION IN STREAMING DATA - Systems and methods for multi-regime detection in streaming data are disclosed. An example method includes generating vectors for each sample of the streaming data. The method also includes inducing mean independence of the vectors to find an embedded data trajectory. The method also includes comparing the embedded data trajectory with known data trajectories. The method also includes issuing an alert if the embedded data trajectory corresponds to a known data trajectory indicating an anomaly in the streaming data. | 03-14-2013 |
20130085715 | ANOMALY DETECTION IN STREAMING DATA - Systems and methods for anomaly detection in streaming data are disclosed. An example method includes applying statistical analysis to streaming data in a sliding window. The method also includes extracting a feature. The method also includes determining class assignment for the feature using class conditional probability densities and a threshold. | 04-04-2013 |
Alexander Singh Alvarado, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150365800 | Determining Response Similarity Neighborhoods - A method of determining response similarity neighborhoods comprises extracting data and spatial locations from a number of nodes, and with a processor, time aligning data traces, computing a feature vector of the extracted data, defining a neighborhood of the nodes, and determining similarities between a target node and a number of neighbor nodes within the neighborhood of the target node. | 12-17-2015 |
Alexander Singh Alvarado, Mountain View, CA US
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20130289426 | CLASSIFICATION OF A SIGNAL IN A TIME DOMAIN - Methods, systems, and computer-readable and executable instructions are provided for classifying an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal. Classifying an ECG signal can include analyzing the ECG signal using a stream of pulses generated by a sampler, extracting cardiac pulse features from a timing of the stream of pulses, and classifying the ECG signal based on the extracted cardiac pulse feature. | 10-31-2013 |
20160058302 | LATENT LOAD CALIBRATION FOR CALORIMETRY USING SENSOR FUSION - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method including obtaining, by a heart rate sensor of a fitness tracking device, a heart rate measurement of a user of the fitness tracking device; obtaining, by at least one motion sensor, motion data of the user; analyzing, by the fitness tracking device, the motion data of the user to estimate a step rate of the user; estimating, by the fitness tracking device, a load associated with a physical activity of the user by comparing the heart rate measurement with the step rate of the user; and estimating, by the fitness tracking device, an energy expenditure rate of the user using the load and at least one of the heart rate measurement and the step rate. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058329 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ESTIMATE DAY-LONG CALORIE EXPENDITURE BASED ON POSTURE - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method, including obtaining, by the fitness tracking device, motion data of the user over a period of time, wherein the motion data can include a first plurality motion measurements from a first motion sensor of the fitness tracking device; determining, by the fitness tracking device, using the motion data an angle of the fitness tracking device relative to a plane during the period of time; estimating by the fitness tracking device, using the motion data, a range of linear motion of the fitness tracking device through space during the period of time; and comparing, by the fitness tracking device, the angle of the fitness tracking device to a threshold angle and comparing the range of linear motion of the fitness tracking device to a threshold range of linear motion to determine whether the user is sitting or standing. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058332 | LOCAL MODEL FOR CALORIMETRY - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method including obtaining, by a fitness tracking device configured to be worn by a user, a plurality of physical characteristics of the user, wherein the plurality of physical characteristics includes a first age and a sex of the user; mapping, by the fitness tracking device, each physical characteristic of the user to a corresponding index, wherein the first age of the user is mapped to a first age index of a first age range of a plurality of age ranges, and wherein the sex of the user is mapped to a first sex index; selecting, from a memory of the fitness tracking device, a first calorimetry model of a plurality of calorimetry models, wherein the first calorimetry model is associated with each corresponding index, including the first age index and the first sex index of the user; and estimating, by the fitness tracking device, an energy expenditure rate using the first calorimetry model, wherein the fitness tracking device can include constrained resources for at least one of battery power, processor speed, and memory capacity. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058356 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CALIBRATE FITNESS LEVEL AND DIRECT CALORIE BURN USING MOTION, LOCATION SENSING, AND HEART RATE - The present disclosure relates generally to improving calorie expenditure prediction and tracking and, more particularly, to techniques for calibration and calorimetry using data from motions sensors and heart rate sensors. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a fitness tracking device and techniques for accurately tracking an individual's energy expenditure over time and over a variety of activities while wearing the fitness tracking device. In some embodiments, the fitness tracking device may be a wearable device. The wearable device may be worn on a wrist, such as a watch, and it may include one or more microprocessors, a display, and a variety of sensors, including a heart rate sensor and one or more motion sensors. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058370 | ACCURATE CALORIMETRY FOR INTERMITTENT EXERCISES - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method including obtaining, by a fitness tracking device, a plurality of heart rate measurements of the user over a period of time, wherein the plurality of heart rate measurements can include heart rate data from a heart rate sensor of the fitness tracking device; analyzing, by the fitness tracking device, the plurality of heart rate measurements to determine a rate of change of a heart rate of the user during the period of time; determining, by the fitness tracking device, that the user is experiencing an onset phase if the rate of change of the heart rate during the period of time is greater than zero; determining, by the fitness tracking device, that the user is experiencing a cool-down phase if the rate of change of the heart rate during the period of time is less than zero; estimating, by the fitness tracking device, a first rate of energy expenditure of the user if the user is experiencing an onset phase using an onset calorimetry model; and estimating, by the fitness tracking device, a second rate of energy expenditure of the user if the user is experiencing a cool-down phase using a cool-down calorimetry model. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058371 | SENSOR FUSION APPROACH TO ENERGY EXPENDITURE ESTIMATION - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method including obtaining a plurality of heart rate measurements of the user over a period of time; obtaining motion data of the user over the period of time; analyzing the motion data of the user to determine for each of the plurality of heart rate measurements, a corresponding work rate measurement; determining, for each of the plurality of heart rate measurements, a first confidence level; determining, for each corresponding work rate measurement, a second confidence level; and estimating a first energy expenditure rate using the plurality of heart rate measurements; estimating a second energy expenditure rate using the plurality of work rate measurements; and estimating a weighted energy expenditure rate of the user by combining the first energy expenditure rate weighted by the first confidence level and the second energy expenditure rate weighted by the second confidence level. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058372 | TERRAIN TYPE INFERENCE FROM WEARABLE WITH MOTION SENSING - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method including obtaining, by at least one sensor of a fitness tracking device, motion data of a user of the fitness tracking device; separating, by the fitness tracking device, the motion data into at least a first frequency signature attributable to movement by the user and a second frequency signature attributable to a type of a terrain on which the user is moving; determining, by the fitness tracking device, the type of the terrain on which the user is moving by analyzing the first frequency signature and the second frequency signature; and estimating, by the fitness tracking device, a rate of energy expenditure of the user by applying a calorimetry model including a coefficient or a parameter associated with the type of the terrain. | 03-03-2016 |
Alfredo Alvarado, Weston, FL US
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20090073002 | Lineographic alphanumeric data input system - An alphanumeric data input system for entering text into portable cellular phones or hand held computers by making linear traces or taps with a thumb or finger on a touch sensitive lineographic keypad. This keypad is conveniently located on the upper and left part of the cellular phone or the hand held computer in order to facilitate the natural motion of the thumb thus avoiding fatigue and strain of the same. This new system allows the user to enter operational commands on the keypad, as well as entering of letters of different alphabets such as the Latin Alphabet, Mathematical Greek and Russian Alphabets and possibly of alphabets of other foreign languages including Japanese, Chinese and Korean. This system can be used for entering a combination of letters to speed up the writing process, and enables the entering of punctuation marks, typographical symbols and a wide range of mathematical symbols. The present invention describes a combination of a portable cellular phone with a hand held computer provided with a large screen that can rotate 90 degrees to facilitate reading of the text. | 03-19-2009 |
20090326566 | TRANSABDOMINAL NEEDLE INTRODUCER - A transabdominal needle introducer for the repair of large ventral incisional hernias comprises a handle connected to a long tubular shaft and a disposable needle cartridge at its distal end. The handle has a round knob or head, and a needle pusher to extrude the needles out. The long tubular shaft contains two metal rods disposed inside thereof, one to change the angle of the cartridge, and the other one to extrude the needles. At the proximal end of the tubular shaft there is a rotatable cylindrical control provided with a spiral groove that moves a metal rod destined to pivot the needle cartridge. The second metal rod inside the shaft is assigned to extrude the needles and is connected to a flexible resilient wire that protrudes at the distal end of the tubular shaft and is provided at its distal end with an oval tip that engages a piston-type pusher inside the needle cartridge. There are two straight needles inside the cartridge that are attached to a single strand of suture at each end, and they can be extruded by action of the needle pusher. | 12-31-2009 |
Amanda Alvarado, Redmond, WA US
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20140379799 | AUGMENTING CONTENT OBTAINED FROM DIFFERENT CONTENT SOURCES - An online service stores and augments aggregated content that is obtained from different content sources. For example, the content may include electronic messages, calendars, contacts, social network content, feed data, search results, and the like. The online service augments the aggregated content to include additional content. The online service may augment the aggregated content differently based on the type of the content being augmented. For example, electronic messages may be augmented differently as compared to when augmenting calendar events or contact cards. Searches may be made across all or a portion of the different content sources that are aggregated and augmented for a user. For example, a user may view the messages from a particular user regardless of the message provider providing the content to the user. Similarly, a user may perform a general search across each of the different content sources to locate items matching a search query. | 12-25-2014 |
Anne E.f. Alvarado, Brookline, MA US
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20110035244 | Project Management System for Integrated Project Schedules - A simulation system and technique for simulating a project is described. The simulation system includes a work detail database having stored therein a plurality of attributes for the project, and a schedule generator coupled to receive information from the work detail database and having a push processor and a pull processor coupled thereto. The push and pull processors utilize different techniques/methodologies to establish dates and activities in a schedule produced by the schedule generator. | 02-10-2011 |
Carlos Alvarado, Fernandina Beach, FL US
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20120034139 | Suspended Mass Transfer and Reaction Tower - A suspended mass transfer and reaction tower system used for the scrubbing, stripping or chemical reaction between gases and liquids. The system comprises a top head having a suspension means, a bottom head, and a shell capable of retaining and supporting a suspended packing bundle. The shell is capable of securely and removably attaching to the top head and bottom head, thereby creating a single tower capable of being suspended by the suspension means in the top head. Various embodiments of the system can be adapted for the purposes of chemical vent scrubbing, absorption, odor abatement, gas-liquid chemical reactions, or similar processes. The tower can be operated in the classical counter current or concurrent flow modes, under pressure, or in a partial vacuum. | 02-09-2012 |
20120039754 | Headless Suspended Mass Transfer and Reaction Tower - A headless suspended mass transfer and reaction tower system used for the scrubbing, stripping or chemical reaction between gases and liquids. The system comprises an elongated shell having a closed top end and a suspension member configured to suspend the tower from an external suspension support. Various embodiments of the system can be adapted for the purposes of chemical vent scrubbing, absorption, odor abatement, gas-liquid chemical reactions, or similar processes. The tower can be operated in the classical counter current or concurrent flow modes, under pressure, or in a partial vacuum. | 02-16-2012 |
Carole K. Alvarado, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110161205 | ARTICLE TRADING PROCESS - Articles such as compact discs are traded among a plurality of members who are registered in a common community. Each member has an account including a trading credit balance and a mailing address. A user interface is provided that allows a member to enter articles that the member owns and is willing to trade and articles that the member wants to own. The user interface also receives article trading instruction messages. An administration computer hosts the plurality of members and facilitates article trades among the members. The administration computer identifies matches between owned and wanted articles. For each identified match, an article trading instruction message is sent to the article owner requesting that the article owner mail the owned article to the mailing address of the member who wants to own the article. If the member sends the article, a trading credit is posted to the member's account and a trading debit and a monetary charge is posted to the member's account who will be receiving the article. Each traded article has the same trading credit. A priority algorithm is used to select the member who will receive the article if there is more than one member who wants an article that another member owns and is willing to trade. The priority algorithm is based in part on a member score that is a function of the relative value of the articles that a member owns and sends to another member compared to the relative value of the articles that the member wants and receives from another member, the relative value of the articles being determined by a demand for the article compared to a supply for the article among the members. A portion of the monetary charge is placed in a pool for distribution to the content creator of the article. | 06-30-2011 |
20110166949 | ARTICLE TRADING PROCESS - Articles such as compact discs are traded among a plurality of members who are registered in a common community. Each member has an account including a trading credit balance and a mailing address. A user interface is provided that allows a member to enter articles that the member owns and is willing to trade and articles that the member wants to own. The user interface also receives article trading instruction messages. An administration computer hosts the plurality of members and facilitates article trades among the members. The administration computer identifies matches between owned and wanted articles. For each identified match, an article trading instruction message is sent to the article owner requesting that the article owner mail the owned article to the mailing address of the member who wants to own the article. If the member sends the article, a trading credit is posted to the member's account and a trading debit and a monetary charge is posted to the member's account who will be receiving the article. Each traded article has the same trading credit. A priority algorithm is used to select the member who will receive the article if there is more than one member who wants an article that another member owns and is willing to trade. The priority algorithm is based in part on a member score that is a function of the relative value of the articles that a member owns and sends to another member compared to the relative value of the articles that the member wants and receives from another member, the relative value of the articles being determined by a demand for the article compared to a supply for the article among the members. A portion of the monetary charge is placed in a pool for distribution to the content creator of the article. | 07-07-2011 |
Cesar Alvarado, Brea, CA US
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20130177318 | FEATURES FOR USE WITH A MULTI-SIDED CONTROLLING DEVICE - A multi-sided controlling device automatically makes keys on one or more sides of the controlling device active as a function of an operating mode of the controlling device. One or more sides of such a multi-sided controlling device may also have at least one keycap behind which is positioned an IR transmitter usable when another side of the controlling device is active. | 07-11-2013 |
20150207566 | INFRARED REPEATER - An IR repeater includes a receiver portion for receiving an IR light signal representing a coded command modulated by a modulating signal and a transmitter portion, electrically coupled to the receiver portion to generate an IR light signal corresponding to the coded signal received by the receiver portion. A mounting structure mounts the receiver portion outside an opaque object and mounts the transmitter portion inside the opaque object. | 07-23-2015 |
Cesar Alvarado, Orange, CA US
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20100332979 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION OF MACRO COMMANDS IN A CONTROLLING DEVICE - A system displays a representation of an original equipment remote control device for a target device to be controlled using a macro button of a configurable controlling device. The displayed representation of the original equipment remote control device includes representations of buttons that would be used on the original equipment remote control device to control controllable functions of the target device. The system accepts input by which one or more of the displayed representations of buttons are selected. The macro button is then configured whereby an activation of the macro button will cause a transmission of commands from the configurable controlling device to control those controllable functions of the target devices that correspond to the one or more of the displayed representations of buttons that were selected. | 12-30-2010 |
20120198499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING THE RECORDING OF PROGRAM MATERIAL USING A PROGRAM GUIDE - A system and method for displaying an electronic program guide (“EPG”), the EPG allowing for the controlling of recording functionality of an appliance and/or playing of media. The displayable EPG includes a listing of playable media from which the user may select a program of interest for recording or playing. The EPG may also include a display of prior recorded media for playing. Options may be presented to allow for a selection of a rendering device on which selected media is to be played. | 08-02-2012 |
20120200493 | CONTROLLING DEVICE WITH SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATED USER INTERFACES - A controlling device using a source of energy, such as light energy, to provide the controlling device with a user interface having multiple, different visual appearances. | 08-09-2012 |
20120210268 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND DATA TRANSFER METHODS IN A CONTROLLING DEVICE - A smart device is provided with a main remote control application that may be configured using information obtained from a QR code. The main remote control application may present images of original remote controls corresponding to devices which are controllable by the configured main remote control application. In connection with a presented image of an original remote control, the display may present icons that are representative of a subset of the buttons of the original remote control. The user interface also allows a user to select amongst the images of the original remote controls to change which appliances are to be controlled via the user interface. A pop-up remote control widget may also be provided which may be invoked without switching to the main remote control application provisioned on the smart device. | 08-16-2012 |
20150066166 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND DATA TRANSFER METHODS IN A CONTROLLING DEVICE - A smart device is provided with a main remote control application that may be configured using information. The main remote control application may present images of original remote controls corresponding to devices which are controllable by the configured main remote control application. In connection with a presented image of an original remote control, the display may present icons that are representative of a subset of the buttons of the original remote control. The user interface also allows a user to select amongst the images of the original remote controls to change which appliances are to be controlled via the user interface. A pop-up remote control widget may also be provided which may be invoked without switching to the main remote control application provisioned on the smart device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067595 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND DATA TRANSFER METHODS IN A CONTROLLING DEVICE - A smart device is provided with a main remote control application that may be configured using information obtained from a QR code. The main remote control application may present images of original remote controls corresponding to devices which are controllable by the configured main remote control application. In connection with a presented image of an original remote control, the display may present icons that are representative of a subset of the buttons of the original remote control. The user interface also allows a user to select amongst the images of the original remote controls to change which appliances are to be controlled via the user interface. A pop-up remote control widget may also be provided which may be invoked without switching to the main remote control application provisioned on the smart device. | 03-05-2015 |
Daniel Alvarado, Methuen, MA US
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20100108915 | Conductive Contamination Resistant Insulator - An apparatus that forms a source bushing, while comprehending the possible formation of electrically conductive films thereon, is disclosed. Such an apparatus may advantageously be used to isolate an ion source from other components within the ion implanter, as these components may be at different electrical potentials. In one embodiment, the source bushing is constructed from a material having a lower electrical resistance than is currently used. By constructing the bushing in this manner, the effects of the applied lower resistance films is reduced, as the change in effective resistance is reduced. In other embodiments, the source bushing is purposely lined with an electrically semiconducting material, so that the effects of the later applied lining are minimized. In either case, the electrical potential between the two devices that are being isolated by the bushing is more evenly applied across the bushing. | 05-06-2010 |
David Alvarado, Corona, CA US
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20130191467 | Temporary Suspension of Electronic Communications - Disclosed are various embodiments for a transmission service to suspend temporarily transmission of electronic communications to a recipient. In one embodiment, the transmission service receives a request to suspend receiving electronic communications temporarily for a suspension period. In response, the transmission service suspends transmitting electronic communications to the recipient during the duration of the suspension period. Then, the transmission service resumes transmitting electronic communications to the recipient upon the expiration of the suspension period. | 07-25-2013 |
Donald T. Alvarado, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080210153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTLING ANIMALS - A device is disclosed which is configured to startle certain pests which may cause a variety of problems in certain areas of a home or workplace. By limiting the action of the pests, or removing the pests from the area, the invention may prevent the destruction of property, minimize animal droppings, and minimize the spread of disease. The invention includes an external shell in the shape of any desired animal, wherein the external shell also covers internal mechanical, electronic and electrical components. The components are configured to move parts of the animal shell and move other items attached to the shell. The movement may be a result of a motion detector detecting an undesirable pest, programmable timer, a remote control device operated within the safety of a home or by other sensors. | 09-04-2008 |
20100176954 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTLING ANIMALS - A device is disclosed which is configured to startle certain pests which may cause a variety of problems in certain areas of a home or workplace. By limiting the action of the pests, or removing the pests from the area, the invention may prevent the destruction of property, minimize animal droppings, and minimize the spread of disease. The invention may include an external shell in the shape of any desired animal which may be on a swivel base and include lighting, wherein the external shell also covers internal mechanical, electronic and electrical components. The components are configured to move parts of the animal shell and move other items attached to the shell. The movement may be a result of a motion detector detecting an undesirable pest, programmable timer, a remote control device operated within the safety of a home or by other sensors. The system may also include a remote control, Wi-Fi, IP address, webcam, modem, dial-in activation, voice activation, and timers. | 07-15-2010 |
Eddin Alvarado, Wycoff, NJ US
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20160106236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PRODUCT PRESENTATION DISPLAY - A product presentation display having at least one shelf configured to directly support at least one product and a control circuit configured to monitor at least one person's interaction with the at least one product. | 04-21-2016 |
Emma Alvarado, Somerville, NJ US
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20100196295 | Cleansing Compositions - A composition comprising an adduct of an oil and an addition material and a flaxseed extract. | 08-05-2010 |
20150305997 | Cleansing Composition - Described herein are liquid cleansing compositions having a reduced slippery skin feel comprising a) surfactants comprising (i) an alkali metal or ammonium alkyl ether sulfate, (ii) a betaine surfactant and (iii) a fatty acid amide; and b) polyethylene glycol. | 10-29-2015 |
Gabriel Alvarado, San Mateo, CA US
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20090171076 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE USE OF FMOC DERIVATIVES IN DNA/RNA SYNTHESIS - Methods of nucleic acid preparation are described, including preparation of MnRNA, using FMOC derivatives to synthesize oligonucleotides in addition to applying FMOC protocols to various therapeutic and diagnostic methods. In some embodiments a single stranded oligonucleotide is synthesized bound to a polymer support (such as optic fiber glass filters) using said FMOC derivatives. | 07-02-2009 |
Heriberto Alvarado, Oxnard, CA US
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20140092703 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER WITH IN CONTAINER MIXING - A multi-component mixing device comprising an outer container and an inner vessel. The outer container comprises a closed end, a mouth and a peripheral wall between said closed end and said mouth. The inner vessel is disposed within said outer container and the inner vessel comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a peripheral side wall between said top portion and bottom portion. The peripheral side wall of the inner vessel is defined by first and second sections, which are slidably engaged to one another between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the inner vessel defines an enclosed cavity and in the second position, the inner vessel comprises a first opening corresponding to the enclosed cavity. | 04-03-2014 |
Ivann Alvarado, San Francisco, CA US
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20130344963 | MULTIPLAYER SYNCHRONOUS GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for providing synchronous multiplayer games are presented. To begin, an enabling request for multiplayer functionality in a multiplayer instance that includes a single player mode game is received. The single player mode game may involve a game board dedicated to a first player. Then, the single player mode game of the multiplayer instance is matched with additional multiplayer instances. Each additional multiplayer instance includes a corresponding single player mode game dedicated to a respective player. The single player mode games from the multiplayer instance and the additional multiplayer instances are then instructed to initiate gameplay at substantially the same time. Final scores from the single player mode games from the multiplayer instance and the additional multiplayer instances are collected. A game summary page is finally communicated to the first player and the respective players. | 12-26-2013 |
Ivann Alvarado, Duvall, CA US
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20090325711 | SCHEDULED PROGRAMMATIC GAME CONTENT - Scheduled programmatic multiplayer game content in a console service is provided. A plurality of multiplayer game events is scheduled. Each event has a fixed start time and fixed end time. Requests from users to participate in event are received and a determination is made as to whether users electing to participate in the game are eligible to participate. If the user is eligible to participate in the game, instructions are provided to a console to allow the user to participate in the game. If the user is not eligible to participate in the game, instructions may be provided to a console to allow a user to view activity in the game. | 12-31-2009 |
20120093481 | INTELLIGENT DETERMINATION OF REPLAYS BASED ON EVENT IDENTIFICATION - A system for intelligently determining replay locations in a multimedia content stream based on identifying events in the multimedia content stream is provided. In one embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing information in the multimedia content stream, in real time. In another embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing the viewing behavior and an emotional response from users viewing the multimedia content, in real time. One or more replay locations in the multimedia content stream are determined based on the events identified in the multimedia content stream. The multimedia content stream with the replay locations are displayed to a user via a user interface in the user's processing device. | 04-19-2012 |
Javier M. Alvarado, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20130151344 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND ACCESSING ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS - Electronic receipts arising from transactions processed at a card transaction processing system are captured and stored at the processing system for subsequent access by merchants and cardholders. Advertisements and promotional offers may be placed on the electronic receipts for viewing by a cardholder when the receipts are accessed. | 06-13-2013 |
20140040114 | Systems and Methods for Optimizing the Routing of Debit Transactions - Embodiments of the disclosure provide for methods for obtaining, by a service provider system comprising one or more computers, information associated with a plurality of payment transactions processed via a plurality of transaction networks; generating, by the service provider system based at least in part upon the information, one or more graphical user interfaces associated with the distribution of payment transactions among the plurality of transaction networks; receiving, by the service provider system via the one or more graphical user interfaces, user input associated with the distribution of payment transactions; and generating, by the service provider system based upon the received user input, one of a recommendation or updated distribution information. | 02-06-2014 |
Joaquin Alvarado, Oakland, CA US
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20110169927 | Content Presentation in a Three Dimensional Environment - Systems, devices, and methods for displaying method content are described. In some embodiments, media content for display in a virtual three dimensional environment may be described. The virtual three dimensional environment including a representation of the identified media content may be generated. The generated virtual three dimensional environment may be displayed on a display device in communication with the first computing device. The virtual three dimensional environment may be displayed from a vantage point at a first location within the virtual three dimensional environment. Input modifying the virtual three dimensional environment may be detected. The virtual three dimensional environment may be updated in accordance with the detected input. The updated virtual three dimensional environment may be displayed on the display device. | 07-14-2011 |
Joaquin Omar Alvarado, Eatontown, NJ US
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20090034711 | Multiple Queuing and Servicing of a Contact - A contact originator is given a choice to enqueue the contact in multiple contact queues, to serve multiple needs or interests of the originator. If the contact reaches the head of the queue for the primary need while the contact is being serviced from a queue for a secondary need, the contact either remains at the head of the primary-need queue until the servicing at the secondary-need queue is completed, or a resource of the primary-need queue is conferenced in with the contact and the resource of the secondary-need queue so that the resources can serve both needs simultaneously. | 02-05-2009 |
20150222671 | CALL CONTEXT CONVEYANCE - A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication system having the ability to carry a transitive context and communicate the transitive context to new participant user agents for continuity through all related call dialogs is disclosed. The transitive context communication is possible through the use of a newly created SIP dialog using a REFER message and/or an INVITE message for all call flows and topology change operations. | 08-06-2015 |
John Alvarado, Santa Ana, CA US
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20090236293 | DRAIN GRATE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A drain grate system can be installed in a curbside or storm drain to block the passage of debris while allowing liquid to flow into the drain. The drain grate system can open in response to a high flow rate to allow liquid and debris to flow into the drain. A locking mechanism can maintain the drain grate system in a closed and locked position and can unlock in response to a predetermined amount of force of a fluid flow. | 09-24-2009 |
20140262996 | DRAIN GRATE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A drain grate system can be installed in a curbside or storm drain to block the passage of debris while allowing liquid to flow into the drain. The drain grate system can open in response to a high flow rate to allow liquid and debris to flow into the drain. A locking mechanism can maintain the drain grate system in a closed and locked position and can unlock in response to a predetermined amount of force of a fluid flow. | 09-18-2014 |
Jorge Alvarado, Glendale, CA US
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20110314766 | UNIVERSAL FENESTRATION CAP SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an exemplary embodiment, a window sill comprises a structural base having a first side and a second side, a fenestration cap attached to the structural base, a window frame mounted on the fenestration cap and finish elements applied to the structural base and adjacent to the fenestration cap. The window frame may be removed from the fenestration cap without disturbing the finish elements. Alternatively, a method of installing a window in a window opening comprises providing a window opening and preparing the window opening for receiving a fenestration cap, installing a fenestration cap by placement within and attachment to the window opening in a primary step, and installing a window within the window opening by placement within and attachment to the fenestration cap in a secondary step. | 12-29-2011 |
20130160395 | UNIVERSAL FENESTRATION CAP SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an exemplary embodiment, a window sill comprises a structural base having a first side and a second side, a fenestration cap attached to the structural base, a window frame mounted on the fenestration cap and finish elements applied to the structural base and adjacent to the fenestration cap. The window frame may be removed from the fenestration cap without disturbing the finish elements. Alternatively, a method of installing a window in a window opening comprises providing a window opening and preparing the window opening for receiving a fenestration cap, installing a fenestration cap by placement within and attachment to the window opening in a primary step, and installing a window within the window opening by placement within and attachment to the fenestration cap in a secondary step. | 06-27-2013 |
Jose Manuel Sasian Alvarado, Tucson, AZ US
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20080266665 | Lens system for traffic signal lighting - A traffic light compound lens system is presented that utilizes two Fresnel lenses to provide a more efficient lens system with better light directing capabilities than a single lens system. The optical power of each Fresnel lens is less than that required for the single lens system. Due to aberration reduction, the compound lens system has less geometrical aberration than a single lens system, especially over a larger field of view, and has improved directionality. In addition, the compound lens system has better collection efficiency. | 10-30-2008 |
20100260494 | Curvilinear sensor system - Methods and apparatus for a Curvilinear Sensor System are disclosed. The present invention includes a wide variety of generally curved, aspheric or non-planar arrangement of sensors and their equivalents. The curvilinear surfaces, edges or boundaries that define the geometry of the present invention may be continuous, or may be collections or aggregations of many small linear, planar or other segments which are able to approximate a curved line or surface. | 10-14-2010 |
20100331929 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING LIGHT FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES TO ELIMINATE VISIBLE BOUNDARIES THEREBETWEEN, LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES INCLUDING SUCH APPARATUS, AND METHODS - Apparatus for providing substantially uniform illumination with multiple, discrete sources of light include arrays of abutting light spreading elements, such as reflective light pipes or collimation lenses, for substantially eliminating visible boundaries between the sources of light. Methods for generating a substantially uniform field of emission include introducing light into such a spreader array. Light therapy devices including arrays of light spreading elements are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20130329283 | CATADIOPTRIC OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION FOR HIGH NUMERICAL APERTURE IMAGING - A catadioptric optical system includes, in order from an object side to an image side and arranged along an optical axis, a first catadioptric unit, a second catadioptric unit disposed in axial alignment with the first catadioptric unit and with a space therebetween; and a lens group disposed in axial alignment with the first and second catadioptric optical units. Light rays arriving from an object plane undergo a first reflection at the image-side surface of the first catadioptric optical unit, a second reflection at the object-side surface of the first catadioptric optical unit, a third reflection at the image-side surface of the second catadioptric optical unit, and a fourth reflection at the object-side surface of the second catadioptric optical unit. Advantageously, the sum the outward Petzval curvatures is cancelled out by the sum of inward Petzval curvatures. | 12-12-2013 |
20140204473 | OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH CATADIOPTRIC OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM - An optical system to form an image on an image plane includes, a catadioptric optical subsystem configured to collect light from an object plane; and a refractive optical subsystem configured to form the image on the image plane, the catadioptric and refractive optical subsystems being arranged in order from the object plane to the image plane along an optical axis of the optical system. A baffle to shut off light traveling toward the image plane without being reflected by the catadioptric optical subsystem is placed in the optical system, in order to form a shielded portion in a center of an exit pupil plane of the optical system, and the catadioptric optical subsystem includes a partially transparent surface around the optical axis of the optical system so that transmissivity of a region, other than the shielded portion, at the exit pupil plane varies in a radial direction of the exit pupil plane. | 07-24-2014 |
Leiddy Alvarado, Lafayette, IN US
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20130023056 | EARLY DETECTION OF RECURRENT BREAST CANCER USING METABOLITE PROFILING - A monitoring test for recurrent breast cancer with a high degree of sensitivity and specificity is provided that detects the presence of a panel of multiplicity of biomarkers that were identified using metabolite profiling methods. The test is capable of detecting breast cancer recurrence about a years earlier than current available monitoring diagnostic tests. The panel of biomarkers is identified using a combination of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and two dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC×GC-MS) to produce the metabolite profiles of serum samples. The NMR and GC×GC-MS data are analyzed by multivariate statistical methods to compare identified metabolite signals between samples from patients with recurrence of breast cancer and those from patients having no evidence of disease. | 01-24-2013 |
Mario Alvarado, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20120143293 | CATHETER APPARATUSES HAVING MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed to a treatment device having a multi-electrode array configured to be delivered to a renal blood vessel. The array is selectively transformable between a delivery or low-profile state (e.g., a generally straight shape) and a deployed state (e.g., a radially expanded, generally helical shape). The multi-electrode array is sized and shaped so that the electrodes or energy delivery elements contact an interior wall of the renal blood vessel when the array is in the deployed (e.g., helical) state. The electrodes or energy delivery elements are configured for direct and/or indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or otherwise electrically modulate neural fibers that contribute to renal function or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 06-07-2012 |
Mark Anthony Alvarado, Lakewood, CA US
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20140311885 | COKE DRUM QUENCH PROCESS - Processes for quenching coke in a coke drum of a delayed coker unit that more thoroughly cool the coke, eliminate hot spots in the coke bed, and remove residual hydrocarbons from the coke prior to venting the coke drum may comprise a ramp quench phase and a pressure quench phase after the ramp quench phase. During the ramp quench phase, the coke drum internal pressure may rise to a maximum pressure level and then fall to a transitional pressure level. At least one control valve may be actuated at the transitional pressure level to increase the coke drum internal pressure from the transitional pressure level to a pulsed pressure level of the pressure quench phase. | 10-23-2014 |
Rey Alvarado, San Jose, CA US
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20110227219 | ENHANCED WLP FOR SUPERIOR TEMP CYCLING, DROP TEST AND HIGH CURRENT APPLICATIONS - A WLP device is provided with a flange shaped UBM or an embedded partial solder ball UBM on top of a copper post style circuit connection. | 09-22-2011 |
20120326308 | ENHANCED WLP FOR SUPERIOR TEMP CYCLING, DROP TEST AND HIGH CURRENT APPLICATIONS - A WLP device is provided with a flange shaped UBM or an embedded partial solder ball UBM on top of a copper post style circuit connection. | 12-27-2012 |
Reynante Alvarado, San Jose, CA US
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20110248398 | WAFER-LEVEL CHIP-SCALE PACKAGE DEVICE HAVING BUMP ASSEMBLIES CONFIGURED TO MITIGATE FAILURES DUE TO STRESS - Wafer-level chip-scale package semiconductor devices are described that have bump assemblies configured to mitigate solder bump failures due to stresses, particularly stresses caused by CTE mismatch during thermal cycling tests, dynamic deformation during drop tests or cyclic bending tests, and so on. In an implementation, the wafer-level chip-scale package devices include an integrated circuit chip having two or more arrays of bump assemblies for mounting the device to a printed circuit board. At least one of the arrays includes bump assemblies that are configured to withstand higher levels of stress than the bump assemblies of the remaining arrays. | 10-13-2011 |
Reynante Alvarado, Chandler, AZ US
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20080308934 | SOLDER BUMP INTERCONNECT FOR IMPROVED MECHANICAL AND THERMO-MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE - An apparatus and method for a semiconductor package including a bump on input-output (IO) structure are disclosed involving a device pad, an under bump metal pad (UBM), a polymer, and a passivation layer. The shortest distance from the center of the device pad to its outer edge, and the shortest distance from the center of the UBM to its outer edge are in a ratio from 0.5:1 to 0.95:1. Also, the shortest distance from the center of the polymer to its outer edge, and the shortest distance from the center of the UBM to its outer edge are in a ratio from 0.35:1 to 0.85:1. Additionally, the shortest distance from the center of the passivation layer to its outer edge, and the shortest distance from the center of the UBM to its outer edge are in a ratio from 0.35:1 to 0.80:1. | 12-18-2008 |
20110186995 | SOLDER BUMP INTERCONNECT - A semiconductor package includes a device pad on a substrate. A polybenzoxazole (PBO) layer overlies the substrate, and the PBO layer has an opening to expose the device pad. A redistribution layer (RDL) comprises a landing pad, and the RDL is positioned on the PBO layer and conductively coupled to the device pad. A polymer layer is on the RDL, and an under bump metal pad (UBM) is on the landing pad and extends onto a top surface of the polymer layer. The UBM electrically connects to the landing pad through an opening in the polymer layer. A solder bump is secured to the UBM. A shortest distance from a center of the landing pad to an outer edge of the landing pad, and a shortest distance from a center of the UBM to an outer edge of the UBM are in a ratio that ranges from 0.5:1 up to 0.95:1. | 08-04-2011 |
20120228765 | SOLDER BUMP INTERCONNECT - A semiconductor package includes a device pad on a substrate. A first polymer layer overlies the substrate, and the first polymer layer has an opening to expose the device pad. In one embodiment, a redistribution layer (RDL) comprises a landing pad, and the RDL is positioned on the first polymer layer and conductively coupled to the device pad. A second polymer layer is on the RDL, and an under bump metal pad (UBM) is on the landing pad and extends onto a top surface of the second polymer layer. In one embodiment, a shortest distance from a center of the landing pad to an outer edge of the landing pad, and a shortest distance from a center of the UBM to an outer edge of the UBM are in a ratio that ranges from 0.5:1 up to 0.95:1. | 09-13-2012 |
Reynante T. Alvarado, San Jose, CA US
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20110198745 | WAFER-LEVEL PACKAGED DEVICE HAVING SELF-ASSEMBLED RESILIENT LEADS - A wafer-level packaged semiconductor device is described. In an implementation, the device includes one or more self-assembled resilient leads disposed on an integrated circuit chip. Each of the resilient leads are configured to move from a first position wherein the resilient lead is held adjacent to the chip and a second position wherein the resilient lead is extended away from the chip to interconnect the chip to a printed circuit board. A guard is provided to protect the resilient leads when the resilient leads are in the first position. One or more attachment bumps may also be furnished to facilitate attachment of the device to the printed circuit board. | 08-18-2011 |
Reynante Tamunan Alvarado, San Diego, CA US
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20140339712 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING MOLD FOR TOP SIDE AND SIDEWALL PROTECTION - Some implementations provide a semiconductor device that includes a substrate, several metal and dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, and a pad coupled to one of the several metal layers. The semiconductor device also includes a first metal layer coupled to the pad and an under bump metallization layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The semiconductor device further includes a mold layer covering a first surface of the semiconductor device and at least a side portion of the semiconductor device. In some implementations, the mold layer is an epoxy layer. In some implementations, the first surface of the semiconductor device is the top side of the semiconductor device. In some implementations, the mold layer covers the at least side portion of the semiconductor device such that a side portion of at least one of the several metal layers and dielectric layers is covered with the mold layer. | 11-20-2014 |
20150041982 | STACKED REDISTRIBUTION LAYERS ON DIE - Some implementations provide a semiconductor device (e.g., die) that includes a substrate, several metal layers and dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a pad coupled to one of the plurality of metal layers, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to the pad, and a second metal redistribution layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The second metal redistribution layer includes a cobalt tungsten phosphorous material. In some implementations, the first metal redistribution layer is a copper layer. In some implementations, the semiconductor device further includes a first underbump metallization (UBM) layer and a second underbump metallization (UBM) layer. | 02-12-2015 |
20150048517 | CRACK STOPPING STRUCTURE IN WAFER LEVEL PACKAGING (WLP) - Some implementations provide a semiconductor device (e.g., die, wafer) that includes a substrate, metal layers and dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a pad coupled to one of the several metal layers, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to the pad, an under bump metallization (UBM) layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The semiconductor device includes several crack stopping structures configured to surround a bump area of the semiconductor device and a pad area of the semiconductor device. The bump area includes the UBM layer. The pad area includes the pad. In some implementations, at least one crack stopping structure includes a first metal layer and a first via. In some implementations, at least one crack stopping structure further includes a second metal layer, a second via, and a third metal layer. In some implementations, at least one crack stopping structure is an inverted pyramid crack stopping structure. | 02-19-2015 |
20150228594 | VIA UNDER THE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A semiconductor device is provided that has a redistribution layer with reduced resistance. The semiconductor device comprises a plurality of bonding pads on a substrate, a redistribution layer coupled to the bonding pads through a plurality of vias, a dielectric layer over the redistribution layer, that includes an opening that exposes a portion of the redistribution layer. The bonding pads are at least partially under the opening. | 08-13-2015 |
20150325496 | INTEGRATED DEVICE COMPRISING WIRES AS VIAS IN AN ENCAPSULATION LAYER - Some novel features pertain to an integrated device that includes a substrate, a first die coupled to the substrate, a first encapsulation layer coupled to the substrate and the first die, and a second encapsulation layer in the first encapsulation layer. The second encapsulation layer includes a set of wires configured to operate as vias. In some implementations, the integrated device includes a set of vias in the first encapsulation layer. In some implementations, the integrated device further includes a second die coupled to the substrate. In some implementations, the second encapsulation layer is positioned between the first die and the second die. In some implementations, the integrated device further includes a cavity in the first encapsulation layer, where the second encapsulation layer is positioned in the cavity. In some implementations, the cavity has a wall that is non-vertical. In some implementations, at least one of the wires is non-vertical. | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Alvarado, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20160027134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF REMOTE CONFERENCES - A remote conference management system supporting some combination of text, audio, and video conferencing is disclosed. Using the disclosed technology, a conference can be organized such that during different sessions of the conference, some participants may be active and others inactive. The disclosed technology can be used in the context of a dispute resolution tribunal, such as in court, alternative dispute resolution hearing, or before an administrative body. In some embodiment which could be used in such a context, a primary conference can be used to conduct business on an active matter (e.g., a case currently being heard by a judge), while one or more subconferences could be used for private conversations between participants (e.g., settlement negotiations). In implementing the disclosed technology, a software queue and abstraction layers can provide reliable asynchronous communication with third party audio and video conference providers. | 01-28-2016 |
Salvador Alvarado, Belle Mead, NJ US
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20130158176 | LOW APPLICATION TEMPEARATURE AMORPHOUS POLY-a-OLEFIN ADHESIVE - It has been discovered that amorphous polybutene copolymers that have a softening point of from about 70 to about 105° C. and viscosity of less than about 1,900 cP at 190° C. possesses desirable properties and may be used to make a low application temperature hot melt adhesive for disposable absorbent articles. | 06-20-2013 |
20160032153 | LOW APPLICATION TEMPERATURE AMORPHOUS POLY-a-OLEFIN ADHESIVE - It has been discovered that amorphous polybutene copolymers that have a softening point of from about 70 to about 105° C. and viscosity of less than about 1,900 cP at 190° C. possesses desirable properties and may be used to make a low application temperature hot melt adhesive for disposable absorbent articles. | 02-04-2016 |
Sigifredo Alvarado, Marrero, LA US
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20090200039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING TO A DAMAGED WELLHEAD - A technique is provided for securing a subsea well that has had some of its components damaged as a result of a storm or other catastrophic event. The techniques utilizes a casing head assembly that may secured to the casing of the damaged well by tightening a plurality of set screws to drive slips into the casing. The casing head assembly may also comprise a tubing hanger. Tubing head set screws may then be tightened to activate the tubing hanger to secure the production tubing to the casing head. The casing head assembly may also comprise a latch-lock connector that may be secured to the casing head by stabbing the latch-lock connector into the casing head and rotating the connector approximately one-quarter turn. A corrosion cap may then be secured to the latch-lock connector to cover the end of the production tubing. | 08-13-2009 |
Sonia Angelica Alvarado, North Hills, CA US
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20140192517 | BELT WITH LIGHT - An adjustable belt worn around the waist of a person with a light attached to the front of the belt. The belt is made of webbing material and has a plastic side-release buckle adjustable on one side. The light is a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp. By pushing a single-button the user can easily select between various lighting modes. The lamp tilts up and down and is powered by batteries contained within the lamp. One embodiment of the belt with light has a minimum of two metal snaps, one on each side of the lamp. The snaps are to attach accessories to the belt such as a whistle, keychain, pouch, and/or small bag. The purpose of the belt with light is to provide bright hands-free illumination for any situation where this is needed or preferred, such as emergencies, dog walking, running, hiking, camping, and household chores. | 07-10-2014 |
William Alvarado, San Carlos, CA US
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20150163180 | CONNECTION ARCHITECTURE FOR A MOBILE NETWORK - A mobile device for accessing content stored on a remote server over a mobile network is provided. The mobile device includes a processor configured to direct the mobile device to receive at least a portion of a list initiated by the remote server, the list identifying folders or files stored on the remote server, process a selection to identify one of the folders or files on the list having the content on the remote server, and send a request directing a management server to initiate a transaction including an identifier indicating the one of the folders or files having the content on the remote server that is to be sent as the attachment to the destination. | 06-11-2015 |
20160036753 | Mobile device power management in data synchronization over a mobile network with or without a trigger notification - A method for transferring data between a mobile device and a client includes sending transactions from the mobile device to the client over a first connection and determining how often to receive new data. | 02-04-2016 |
William Alvarado, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110213898 | MOBILE DEVICE POWER MANAGEMENT IN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OVER A MOBILE NETWORK WITH OR WITHOUT A TRIGGER NOTIFICATION - A real-time communication architecture establishes a continuous connection between an enterprise network and a communication management system. The connection is continuously held open allowing mobile devices real-time access to enterprise email systems. The real-time communication architecture can support an entire enterprise email system or individual email users. The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. | 09-01-2011 |
William A. Alvarado, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110161205 | ARTICLE TRADING PROCESS - Articles such as compact discs are traded among a plurality of members who are registered in a common community. Each member has an account including a trading credit balance and a mailing address. A user interface is provided that allows a member to enter articles that the member owns and is willing to trade and articles that the member wants to own. The user interface also receives article trading instruction messages. An administration computer hosts the plurality of members and facilitates article trades among the members. The administration computer identifies matches between owned and wanted articles. For each identified match, an article trading instruction message is sent to the article owner requesting that the article owner mail the owned article to the mailing address of the member who wants to own the article. If the member sends the article, a trading credit is posted to the member's account and a trading debit and a monetary charge is posted to the member's account who will be receiving the article. Each traded article has the same trading credit. A priority algorithm is used to select the member who will receive the article if there is more than one member who wants an article that another member owns and is willing to trade. The priority algorithm is based in part on a member score that is a function of the relative value of the articles that a member owns and sends to another member compared to the relative value of the articles that the member wants and receives from another member, the relative value of the articles being determined by a demand for the article compared to a supply for the article among the members. A portion of the monetary charge is placed in a pool for distribution to the content creator of the article. | 06-30-2011 |
20110166949 | ARTICLE TRADING PROCESS - Articles such as compact discs are traded among a plurality of members who are registered in a common community. Each member has an account including a trading credit balance and a mailing address. A user interface is provided that allows a member to enter articles that the member owns and is willing to trade and articles that the member wants to own. The user interface also receives article trading instruction messages. An administration computer hosts the plurality of members and facilitates article trades among the members. The administration computer identifies matches between owned and wanted articles. For each identified match, an article trading instruction message is sent to the article owner requesting that the article owner mail the owned article to the mailing address of the member who wants to own the article. If the member sends the article, a trading credit is posted to the member's account and a trading debit and a monetary charge is posted to the member's account who will be receiving the article. Each traded article has the same trading credit. A priority algorithm is used to select the member who will receive the article if there is more than one member who wants an article that another member owns and is willing to trade. The priority algorithm is based in part on a member score that is a function of the relative value of the articles that a member owns and sends to another member compared to the relative value of the articles that the member wants and receives from another member, the relative value of the articles being determined by a demand for the article compared to a supply for the article among the members. A portion of the monetary charge is placed in a pool for distribution to the content creator of the article. | 07-07-2011 |
William A. Alvarado, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080294453 | Network Based Digital Rights Management System - A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners. | 11-27-2008 |
20110219460 | NETWORK BASED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219461 | NETWORK BASED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners. | 09-08-2011 |