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20130014021 | Presenting Quick List of Contacts to Communication Application User - Methods and systems of presenting a quick list of contacts to an instant messaging user are disclosed. A set of contacts is identified. From the set of contacts, a first subset is selected based on first predefined criteria and a second subset is selected from second predefined criteria. The first and second predefined criteria may include contact interaction criteria, user activity criteria, and connectedness criteria. From the first and second subsets, one or more lists of contacts are generated. The one or more lists may be displayed in a display region of an instant messaging application. | 01-10-2013 |
20140123024 | PRESENTING INSTANT MESSAGES - Methods and systems for presenting instant messaging contacts are provided in which a plurality of contacts associated with a user are identified. They are formatted for display, in a display region within an instant messaging application. Responsive to a display adjustment to the display region, a contact in the plurality of contacts is identified in accordance with interactions between the user and the contact. Then, automatically, without user intervention, display of the contact within the instant messaging application is terminated. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123025 | PRESENTING INSTANT MESSAGES - Methods and systems for presenting instant messaging contacts are provided. At a computing device having one or more processors that execute one or more programs stored in memory of the computing device there is obtained, from a first electronic device, a first online status of an instant messaging contact. The instant messaging contact is logged-in, at the first electronic device, with respect to an instant message application. Further there is obtained a second online status of the instant messaging contact from a second electronic device. The instant messaging contact is also logged-in, at the second electronic device, with respect to the instant message application. There is determined, with respect to the instant messaging application, an overall online status for the instant messaging contact using the first online status and the second online status. | 05-01-2014 |
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20120017182 | Predictive Hover Triggering - A method of triggering a hover event for a pointer in a user interface on a display device begins by predicting a future position of the pointer on the user interface. A likelihood that the pointer will hover over a screen object is determined based on the predicting. Finally, a hover event for the screen object is triggered based on the determined likelihood that the pointer will hover over the screen object. | 01-19-2012 |
20140046921 | CONTEXT-BASED PERSON SEARCH - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for finding person names in electronic resources. In one embodiment, a search query is received. Electronic resources are identified satisfying the search query. A plurality of person names is identified in the resources, wherein each person name is associated with at least one of the resources. A subset of person names is selected from the plurality of person names based on a predetermined metric configured to identify a relative importance of at least one of the person name or resource. A listing of the subset of person names adapted for presentation on a user interface is generated. In certain aspects, multiple person identities can be identified as being associated with person names in the listing. The listing can include resources associated with one of the person identities corresponding to a particular person name in the listing. | 02-13-2014 |
20140310255 | SEARCH SUGGESTION AND DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and apparatus for processing image content items. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a set of search query suggestions for a query, each search query suggestion being based on the search query; for each search query suggestion, receiving data identifying a respective set of resources determined to be responsive to the search query suggestion; for each respective set of resources, generating a representative resource set depicting a subset of the respective set of resources; providing to the user device, in response the search query, a search results page resource including instructions that cause the user device to render a search results page that includes: a set of search results that identify resources that are determined to be responsive to the search query; for each search query suggestion, a search query suggestion grouping including: data describing the search query suggestion, and data depicting the representative resource set. | 10-16-2014 |
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20080279698 | CONTROLLED MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC FLUIDIC NETWORKS AND STIRRERS - The present invention relates to controlled, magnetohydrodynamically-driven, fluidic networks containing a plurality of individually controlled branches. The branches consist of conduits equipped with pairs of electrodes that are controlled by electrode controllers. In operation, the network is placed within a magnetic field and potentials or currents are applied across electrode pairs within the various branches of the network in specifically determined magnitudes and polarities for specifically determined time intervals in accordance with an activation sequence that may be determined by an algorithm. Placed within a temperature gradient, at least a part of the network can act as a thermal cycler for use in biological interactions that employ temperature variations. The invention also relates to magnetohydrodynamic stirrers comprising a conduit or cavity having at least two electrodes disposed in such an orientation that, upon the application of a potential or current across the electrode pair within a magnetic field, secondary flows such as chaotic advection is generated. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280285 | Systems and Methods For Testing using Microfluidic Chips - Disclosed are methods, devices and systems for biological and chemical sample processing using microfluidic chips. The disclosed microfluidic chips contain at least two detection zones for interacting with pre-selected RNA sequences, DNA sequences, antibodies, or antigens to determine their presence in the sample. Systems are also described comprising a cassette having at least one port and a sample inlet in fluid communication with a detection zone for interacting with pre-selected RNA sequences, DNA sequences, antibodies, or antigens, or mixtures thereof, if present, in a sample. Methods for concurrent testing of at least two of RNA, DNA, antibody, and antigen in a sample are also described, as are methods for testing for pre-selected pathogens and microfluidic methods. | 11-13-2008 |
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20100035349 | Biodetection Cassette with Automated Actuator - Provided are analysis cassettes that include removable sealing layers and deformable connector layers that place various channels, chambers, and reservoirs on the cassettes into fluid communication with one another. The cassettes are suitable for use in self-contained, immunoassay devices that may be operated in an automated fashion. Also disclosed are methods for analyzing samples by use of the disclosed cassettes. | 02-11-2010 |
20100304986 | MECHANICALLY ACTUATED DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - Disclosed are mechanically-actuated devices for transporting fluids within a microfluidic circuit and performing diagnostic operations on a sample. Also disclosed are related methods for performing sample analysis effected by the motion of an actuator proximate to a microfluidic system. | 12-02-2010 |
20110027913 | MULTIPLEXED NANOSCALE ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS FOR MULTI-ANALYTE DETECTION - Provided are nanoscale devices suitable for multiplexed, parallel detection of multiple analytes and methods for fabricating such devices. | 02-03-2011 |
20110125050 | Multiple-Electrode and Metal-Coated Probes - Provided are probes featuring multiple electrodes, which probes have diameters in the nanometer range and may be inserted into cells or other subjects so as to monitor an electrical characteristic of the subject. The probes may also include a conductive coating on at least one probe element to improve the probes' performance. The probes may also be used to inject a fluid or other agent into the subject and simultaneously monitor changes in the subject's electrical characteristics in response to the injection. Related methods of fabricating and of using the inventive probes are also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20120245042 | DEBUBBLER FOR MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Provided are robust, passive, membrane-based debubblers that are readily incorporated into microfluidic devices for rapid degassing. Also provided are methods of degassing fluid disposed within fluidic systems. | 09-27-2012 |
20120282644 | MULTIPLE-ELECTRODE AND METAL-COATED PROBES - Provided are probes featuring multiple electrodes, which probes have diameters in the nanometer range and may be inserted into cells or other subjects so as to monitor an electrical characteristic of the subject. The probes may also include a conductive coating on at least one probe element to improve the probes' performance. The probes may also be used to inject a fluid or other agent into the subject and simultaneously monitor changes in the subject's electrical characteristics in response to the injection. Related methods of fabricating and of using the inventive probes are also provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20120298883 | Flow Cells for Electron Microscope Imaging With Multiple Flow Streams - Provided are flow cell devices—referred to as nanoaquariums—that are microfabricated devices featuring a sample chamber having a controllable height in the range of nanometers to micrometers. The cells are sealed so as to withstand the vacuum environment of an electron microscope without fluid loss. The cells allow for the concurrent flow of multiple sample streams and may be equipped with electrodes, heaters, and thermistors for measurement and other analysis devices. | 11-29-2012 |
20120315638 | Moisture-Activated Self-Heating Analysis Device - Provided are disposable, moisture-activated, self-heating cartridges useful for, e.g., isothermal nucleic acid amplification, incubation, and thermal actuation, and visual fluorescent detection of the amplification products. These devices may be self-contained and do not require any special instruments to operate. | 12-13-2012 |
20130037423 | Multi-Point Cellular Analysis - Provided are devices and methods for performing multi-point analysis on biological materials, such as cells. In one embodiment, the devices simultaneously collect information related to a characteristic of a cell membrane and a characteristic of the interior of the cell. | 02-14-2013 |
20140023520 | Controlled Magnetohydrodynamic Fluidic Networks and Stirrers - The present invention relates to controlled, magnetohydrodynamically-driven, fluidic networks containing a plurality of individually controlled branches. The branches consist of conduits equipped with pairs of electrodes that are controlled by electrode controllers. In operation, the network is placed within a magnetic field and potentials or currents are applied across electrode pairs within the various branches of the network in specifically determined magnitudes and polarities for specifically determined time intervals in accordance with an activation sequence that may be determined by an algorithm. Placed within a temperature gradient, at least a part of the network can act as a thermal cycler for use in biological interactions that employ temperature variations. The invention also relates to magnetohydrodynamic stirrers comprising a conduit or cavity having at least two electrodes disposed in such an orientation that, upon the application of a potential or current across the electrode pair within a magnetic field, secondary flows such as chaotic advection is generated. | 01-23-2014 |
20140162244 | ISOTHERMAL NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION REACTOR WITH INTEGRATED SOLID STATE MEMBRANE - Provided are devices adapted to isolate, amplify, and detect nucleic acids that may be present in a biological sample. The devices can, in some embodiments, isolate, amplify, and detect nucleic acid in a single chamber. In other embodiments, the devices are adapted to isolate and amplify nucleic acids in a reaction chamber, after which the nucleic acids may be communicated to a pervious medium—such as a lateral flow strip—where the user may label and detect the nucleic acids. | 06-12-2014 |
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20110285666 | ELECTROVIBRATION FOR TOUCH SURFACES - An apparatus that includes a conductive surface and an insulation surface disposed on the conductive surface. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to cause a signal to be coupled to the conductive surface such that a tactile sensation is perceived in a digit that slides on the insulation surface. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285667 | ELECTROVIBRATION FOR TOUCH SURFACES - An apparatus that includes a conductive surface and an insulation surface disposed on the conductive surface. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to cause a signal to be coupled to the conductive surface such that a tactile sensation is perceived in a digit that slides on the insulation surface. | 11-24-2011 |
20120327006 | USING TACTILE FEEDBACK TO PROVIDE SPATIAL AWARENESS - An image capturing device may be combined with a touch screen to generate a tactile map of an environment. The image capturing device captures an image of the environment which is then processed and used to correlate a point of user contact on a touch screen to a particular tactile sensation. The touch screen may then generate an electric signal (i.e., tactile feedback) corresponding to the tactile sensation which is felt by a user contacting the touch screen. By using the electrical signal as tactile feedback (e.g., electrovibration), the user may determine relative spatial locations of the objects in the environment, the objects' physical characteristics, the distance from the objects to the image capturing device, and the like. | 12-27-2012 |
20140139327 | CONTROLLING A USER'S TACTILE PERCEPTION IN A DYNAMIC PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - To maintain consistency in different environments with different impedances, a high voltage current driver may be used as a signal generator to output a tactile signal with a constant current. The constant current ensures that the voltage between the user's finger and the object's surface or electrode remains the same even if impedances in the electrical path change. Specifically, the current driver includes a current sensing circuit that determines the average current being generated. Using a feedback loop, the measured current is compared to a reference current to determine if the correct tactile sensation is perceived by the user. As the impedance changes, the current driver detects the resulting change in the signal's current and adjusts the voltage amplitude of the generated tactile signal in order to match the measured current to the reference current. | 05-22-2014 |
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20150048846 | Interaction Sensing - In particular embodiments, an apparatus includes an insulator coupled to one or more electrodes that are configured to passively sense charge displacement or a change in characteristics of electromagnetic signals in an environment. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049034 | Interaction Sensing - The touch sensor is a touch sensor that senses changes in characteristics of the electromagnetic signal in an environment in order to detect the contact or the proximity. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049055 | Interaction Sensing - In particular embodiments, an apparatus includes a single electrode configured to passively receive a charge displacement and a change in characteristics of electromagnetic signals in an environment. The apparatus further includes a touch sensor, coupled to the single electrode, configured to detect a first input based on the charge displacement, and a second input based on the change in characteristics of electromagnetic signals in the environment. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049056 | Interaction Sensing - In particular embodiments, a method includes receiving a signal from an electrode of a touch sensor that senses a charge displacement, based on the signal, in order to detect the contact or separation. The method further includes detecting a contact or separation input to the touch sensor. | 02-19-2015 |