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20120158473 | PROMOTING PRODUCTS IN A VIRTUAL WORLD - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method promoting products in a virtual world. An association of product information for a product with a texture of an object assigned to the advertising user is provided for an advertising user. The product information with the texture of the object is rendered to be observable by interacting users in the virtual world when the texture of the object presenting the product information is within an observable range of avatars of the interacting users. Tracking information is updated for the advertising user in response to the texture of the object presenting the product information being within the observable range of the avatars of the interacting users. The tracking information generated for the advertising user is provided for use in determining rewards to assign to the advertising user for promoting the product. | 06-21-2012 |
20120253953 | ADJUSTMENT OF A SECURITY LEVEL OF A TRANSACTION SYSTEM BASED ON A BIOMETRIC CHARACTERISTIC OF A CUSTOMER - Methods and systems for adjusting a security level of a transaction system based on biometric characteristics of a customer are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes interacting with a customer at a transaction terminal. The method also includes determining a biometric characteristic of the customer based on the interaction with the customer. Further, the method may include adjusting a security level of a transaction system based on the biometric characteristic. | 10-04-2012 |
20130147970 | Camera Based Information Exchange Mechanism - Mechanisms, in a portable computing device comprising a camera, for exchanging information between a user and a provider are provided. With these mechanisms, an image is captured using the camera of the portable computing device and an identifier of a physical object associated with the captured image is determined. The portable computing device transmits the identifier of the physical object, and user information describing a user of the portable computing device, to a separate computing device associated with a provider of the physical object. The portable computing device receives information associated with the physical object from the separate computing device associated with the provider of the physical object. A storage device of the portable computing device stores the physical object information in association with at least one of the captured image or the identifier of the physical object. | 06-13-2013 |
20130155595 | MULTI-MODE COMPUTING SYSTEMS FOR POINT OF SALE TRANSACTIONS - Multi-mode computing systems for point of sale transactions are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing system includes a first housing and a processing device disposed in the first housing. A user interface and a first input/output interface is integrated with the first housing and in communication with the processing device. The first input/output interface is configured to receive power for delivery to the processing device. A second housing is configured to carry the first housing. An attachment mechanism is configured to selectively attach together the first housing and the second housing for carry of the first housing. A second input/output interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to the first input/output interface when the first housing and the second housing are attached. A power source is connected to the second input/output interface for delivery of power to the processing device via the first input/output interface. | 06-20-2013 |
20130167062 | TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES FOR SELECTING A GRAPHICAL OBJECT - A two-finger selection method is implemented on a touchscreen of an electronic device. One embodiment involves sensing the touch positions of two fingers on the touchscreen. In response to sensing the two simultaneous touch positions, a selection graphic is displayed and dynamically positioned on the touchscreen as a function of the two touch positions. A specific graphical object, such as a command button having an associated function, is selected in response to a separate selection input received while the selection graphic is positioned on the specific graphical object. | 06-27-2013 |
20130320177 | TILT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A DISPLAY SCREEN - A tilt assembly for a display screen is provided. The tilt assembly includes a base assembly that includes a base casing configured to engage with a proximally positioned surface and a base plate configured to cooperatively form the tilt assembly with the base casing. The base plate is configured to translate aft and fore and impart a pivot to the display screen. | 12-05-2013 |
20140257937 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPUTING DEVICE FEATURES BASED ON USER INTERACTION - Systems and methods for implementing computing device features based on user interaction are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method comprises using at least one processor and memory for determining a measure of interaction of a user at a computing device. The method also includes determining whether the measure meets a predetermined criterion. Further, the method includes implementing a feature set by the user in response to determining that the measure meets the predetermined criterion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140278745 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RETAIL PROCESS ANALYTICS INFORMATION BASED ON PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATOR DATA - Systems and methods for providing retail process analytics information based on physiological indicator data are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method may include using a processor and memory for receiving physiological indicator data associated with a person. The processor and memory may also be used for determining a retail environment condition at a time associated with the physiological indicator data. Further, the processor and memory may be used for generating retail process analytics information for user presentation based on the physiological indicator data and the retail environment condition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ACTIVITY WITHIN RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS USING NETWORK AUDIT TOKENS - Systems and methods for monitoring activity within retail environments using network audit tokens are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method may include using a processor and memory of a first computing device for determining information associated with an activity of the first computing device within a network environment. The method also includes receiving a network audit token from a second computing device within the retail environment. Further, the method includes communicating the information associated with the activity to a third computing device in response to receipt of the network audit token. | 09-18-2014 |
20140324609 | MULTI-MODE COMPUTING SYSTEMS FOR POINT OF SALE TRANSACTIONS - Multi-mode computing systems for point of sale transactions are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing system includes a first housing and a processing device disposed in the first housing. A user interface and a first input/output interface is integrated with the first housing and in communication with the processing device. The first input/output interface is configured to receive power for delivery to the processing device. A second housing is configured to carry the first housing. An attachment mechanism is configured to selectively attach together the first housing and the second housing for carry of the first housing. A second input/output interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to the first input/output interface when the first housing and the second housing are attached. A power source is connected to the second input/output interface for delivery of power to the processing device via the first input/output interface. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330655 | ADJUSTMENT OF A SECURITY LEVEL OF A TRANSACTION SYSTEM BASED ON A BIOMETRIC CHARACTERISTIC OF A CUSTOMER - Methods and systems for adjusting a security level of a transaction system based on biometric characteristics of a customer are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes interacting with a customer at a transaction terminal. The method also includes determining a biometric characteristic of the customer based on the interaction with the customer. Further, the method may include adjusting a security level of a transaction system based on the biometric characteristic. | 11-06-2014 |
20140344090 | POS Generating Receipt with Annotation Data - A Point of Sale (POS) terminal is operative to obtain annotation data from a customer or sales associate, and to associate the annotation data with an item in a list of the customer's purchases. The annotation data may comprise graphic annotations input by the customer or a sales associate on a touch screen display of the POS terminal. The graphic annotation is overlaid on an image of a receipt, such that it is associated with the proper items, prior to printing, e-mailing, or otherwise transferring the receipt to the customer. The annotation data may comprise text extracted from the graphic annotation and associated with an item. The annotation data may comprise a prepared graphic, audio, or media file selected by the sales associate at the POS terminal; the file is rendered when the customer displays the receipt image file received by wireless transmission or email. | 11-20-2014 |
20150016051 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY HAVING GRADUATED MAGNETIC FASTENING CHARACTERISTICS - A display assembly is provided. The display may include a holder defining a first portion and an electronic device defining a corresponding second portion that is in magnetic attraction to the first portion when the electronic device is positioned about the holder. At least one of the first portion and the second portion defines a magnet having an exposed magnetic surface area that increases along a length of the magnet. | 01-15-2015 |
20150032265 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Environmental condition control and monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a condition profile of an object. Further, the method includes identifying the object within an environment. The method also includes determining whether the environment meets a requirement defined by the condition profile of the object. The method also includes controlling environment conditioning equipment based on whether the environment meets the requirement. | 01-29-2015 |
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20110160451 | 2-Aminopyrimidine modulators of the histamine H4 receptor - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-30-2011 |
20110160452 | 2-Aminopyrimidine modulators of the histamine H4 receptor - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-30-2011 |
20110218338 | 2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE MODULATORS OF THE HISTAMINE H4 RECEPTOR - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 09-08-2011 |
20120202783 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Disubstituted 3,8-diaza-bicyclo[4.2.0]octane and 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia. | 08-09-2012 |
20120208812 | DISUBSTITUTED OCTAHYDROPYRROLO[3,4-c]PYRROLES AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia. | 08-16-2012 |
20130137672 | DISUBSTITUTED OCTAHYDROPYRROLO[3,4-c]PYRROLES AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Certain disubstituted 3,8-diaza-bicyclo[4.2.0]octane and 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane are described, which are useful as orexin inhibitors. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia. | 05-30-2013 |
20130158258 | 2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE MODULATORS OF THE HISTAMINE H4 RECEPTOR - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-20-2013 |
20130158259 | 2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE MODULATORS OF THE HISTAMINE H4 RECEPTOR - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-20-2013 |
20140171430 | DISUBSTITUTED OCTAHYDROPYRROLO [3,4-C] PYRROLES AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia. | 06-19-2014 |
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20140275015 | P2X7 MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to compounds of Formulas (I, IIa and IIb): | 09-18-2014 |
20140275096 | P2X7 MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I) | 09-18-2014 |
20140357614 | Diamino-Pyridine, Pyrimidine, and Pyrazine Modulators of the Histamine H4 Receptor - Diamino-pyridine, pyrimidine and pyridazine compounds which may be used as H | 12-04-2014 |
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20120058591 | Method of fabricating epitaxial structures - A method of fabricating epitaxial structures including applying an etch stop to one side of a substrate and then growing at least one epitaxial layer on a first side of said substrate, flipping the substrate, growing a second etch stop and at least one epitaxial layer on a second side of the substrate, applying a carrier medium to the ultimate epitaxial layer on each side, dividing the substrate into two parts generally along an epitaxial plane to create separate epitaxial structures, removing any residual substrate and removing the etch stop. | 03-08-2012 |
20130243021 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURES ON SIDES OF A SUBSTRATE - A method of fabricating epitaxial structures including applying an etch stop to one side of a substrate and then growing at least one epitaxial layer on a first side of said substrate, flipping the substrate, growing a second etch stop and at least one epitaxial layer on a second side of the substrate, applying a carrier medium to the ultimate epitaxial layer on each side, dividing the substrate into two parts generally along an epitaxial plane to create separate epitaxial structures, removing any residual substrate and removing the etch stop. | 09-19-2013 |
20140166076 | POOL SOLAR POWER GENERATOR - Solar panels located on residential roofs can be unsightly in some cases. A swimming pool solar power generator can locate solar panels in or around the sides and/or bottoms of a swimming pool in a manner so as to create electricity from the sun without creating an eyesore. In an embodiment, a pool solar power generator includes a solar cell module disposed in a portion of a swimming pool. The solar cell module can include solar cells and be submerged under water held by the swimming pool. The solar cell module can convert sunlight incident on the solar cells to electricity and transmit the electricity for use at a location external to the swimming pool. | 06-19-2014 |