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20090002133 | RFID-BASED PERSONNEL TRACKING - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for RFID-based personnel tracking. A method of tracking employees includes, in a first computer system, prompting a user for identification input, validating the identification input, receiving data from a first scan of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag upon initiation of a task, receiving data from a second scan of the RFID tag upon termination of the task, and uploading the identification input and the data of the first and second scans to a second computer system for storage and correlation. | 01-01-2009 |
20110118970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING DIRECTIONS - A method and computer program product for defining a plurality of addresses. Driving directions between each of the plurality of addresses are defined, thus generating a plurality of driving directions. The plurality of driving directions are stored on a client electronic device. | 05-19-2011 |
20110304438 | RFID-BASED PERSONNEL TRACKING - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for RFID-based personnel tracking. A method of tracking employees includes, in a first computer system, prompting a user for identification input, validating the identification input, receiving data from a first scan of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag upon initiation of a task, receiving data from a second scan of the RFID tag upon termination of the task, and uploading the identification input and the data of the first and second scans to a second computer system for storage and correlation. | 12-15-2011 |
20130085780 | HEALTH CARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - A method, computer program product, and system is described. A patient condition associated with a patient record is identified based upon, at least in part, a first input associated with the patient record. A point-of-care prompt is provided based upon, at least in part, the patient condition and clinical authority information. A point-of-care input, associated with at least in part, one or more of education material, a condition assessment, co-morbidity information, a diagnosis protocol, a treatment protocol, medication information, clinical order information, visit order information, patient resource information, and care planning information, is received. Treatment information is provided based upon, at least in part, the point-of-care input and one or more of education material, a condition assessment, co-morbidity information, a diagnosis protocol, a treatment protocol, medication information, clinical order information, visit order information, patient resource information, and care planning information. | 04-04-2013 |
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20090043645 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT REDEMPTION COUPONS - Provided is a method and system for the electronic distribution of product redemption coupons to remote personal computers located at users' homes. A centrally located repository, such as an online service provider or web site on the Internet, stores packages of coupon data for downloading on demand to the user's computer. The user may view, select, sort and print desired coupons from the downloaded package. The user's demographic as well as coupon selection data is provided back to the online service and coupon distributor and issuers for subsequent marketing analysis. The online service can perform subsequent coupon processing on previously downloaded coupon packages such as variation of discount amounts. The online service provider can also determine how many times a particular coupon was viewed. When the printed coupons are presented at a retail store, the discount is provided to the user. Upon redemption by the store via a coupon redeeming center, transaction data is also supplied to the coupon issuers and distributor for integration into marketing analysis. The electronic coupon system is secure due to the inclusion of user-specific identification indicia printed thereon. | 02-12-2009 |
20140236690 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT REDEMPTION COUPONS - Provided is a method and system for the electronic distribution of coupons to user devices. A repository, such as an online service provider, stores packages of coupon data for downloading on demand. The user may view, select, and sort desired coupons. The user's demographic as well as coupon selection data is provided back to the online service and coupon distributor and issuers for subsequent marketing analysis. The online service can perform subsequent coupon processing on previously downloaded coupon packages such as variation of discount amounts and can also determine how many times a particular coupon was viewed. When coupons are presented at a retail store, the discount is provided to the user. Upon redemption by the store, transaction data is also supplied to the coupon issuers and distributor for integration into marketing analysis. | 08-21-2014 |
20140244370 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT REDEMPTION COUPONS - Provided is a method and system for the electronic distribution of product redemption coupons to remote personal computers located at users' homes. A centrally located repository, such as an online service provider or web site on the Internet, stores packages of coupon data for downloading on demand to the user's computer. The user may view, select, sort and print desired coupons from the downloaded package. The user's demographic as well as coupon selection data is provided back to the online service and coupon distributor and issuers for subsequent marketing analysis. The online service can perform subsequent coupon processing on previously downloaded coupon packages such as variation of discount amounts. The online service provider can also determine how many times a particular coupon was viewed. When the printed coupons are presented at a retail store, the discount is provided to the user. Upon redemption by the store via a coupon redeeming center, transaction data is also supplied to the coupon issuers and distributor for integration into marketing analysis. The electronic coupon system is secure due to the inclusion of user-specific identification indicia printed thereon. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244383 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT REDEMPTION COUPONS - Provided is a method and system for the electronic distribution of product redemption coupons to remote personal computers located at users' homes. A centrally located repository, such as an online service provider or web site on the Internet, stores packages of coupon data for downloading on demand to the user's computer. The user may view, select, sort and print desired coupons from the downloaded package. The user's demographic as well as coupon selection data is provided back to the online service and coupon distributor and issuers for subsequent marketing analysis. The online service can perform subsequent coupon processing on previously downloaded coupon packages such as variation of discount amounts. The online service provider can also determine how many times a particular coupon was viewed. When the printed coupons are presented at a retail store, the discount is provided to the user. Upon redemption by the store via a coupon redeeming center, transaction data is also supplied to the coupon issuers and distributor for integration into marketing analysis. The electronic coupon system is secure due to the inclusion of user-specific identification indicia printed thereon. | 08-28-2014 |
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20130255977 | Control for Motor Grader Curb Operations - A method is provided for controlling a motor grader having a blade, a blade shift actuator, a sensor to detect a distance to a curb, one or more steerable wheels, a steering actuator, an articulated frame, and an articulation actuator. In one aspect, an object sensor is located and configured to determine a gap between the blade and the curb, and to maintain the gap at a predetermined value in the absence of user intervention by automatically manipulating one or more of the blade shift actuator, steering actuator, and articulation actuator. The determination as to which one or more of the actuators to use in maintaining the blade gap may be made based on a mode selection by an operator of the motor grader. | 10-03-2013 |
20130304331 | Display-Based Control for Motor Grader - A method, controller and system in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure provide display-based control of a motor grader for grading near a curb or other roadway marker. A blade image is displayed to the operator on a display screen showing a portion of the blade and a portion of the curb or marker, and input is received from the operator to move the blade such that a gap between the portion of the blade and the portion of the curb conforms to a target distance. The gap between the portion of the blade and the portion of the curb is monitored as the motor grader moves along the curb and the location of the blade relative to the curb is automatically adjusted such that the gap remains at the target distance. The blade image may be updated as the motor grader proceeds along the curb. | 11-14-2013 |
20140163773 | METHOD OF MANAGING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a machine on a worksite. The method may include measuring a first value indicative of an operating condition of the machine, predicting a second value, using the vehicle model, corresponding to the first value and indicative of the operating condition, and determining a difference between the first value and the second value. The method may also include autonomously directing the machine to a calibration site of the worksite in response to determining that the difference between the first value and the second value is greater than a predetermined threshold, wherein the calibration site is automatically selected from a plurality of locations at the worksite based on a suitability index of the calibration site. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163779 | METHOD OF MANAGING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a machine on a worksite. The method may include measuring a first value indicative of an operating condition of the machine, predicting a second value, using the vehicle model, corresponding to the first value and indicative of the operating condition, and determining a difference between the first value and the second value. The method may also include autonomously directing the machine to a calibration site of the worksite in response to determining that the difference between the first value and the second value is greater than a predetermined threshold, wherein the calibration site is automatically selected from a plurality of locations at the worksite based on a suitability index of the calibration site. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163805 | METHOD OF MODIFYING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed of modifying a worksite for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a first machine on the worksite. The method may include receiving a signal from the first machine indicative of an aspect of the vehicle model in need of calibration. The method may also include determining, in response to receipt of the signal, that the worksite includes a calibration site having a characteristic corresponding to the aspect of the vehicle model, and that calibrating the aspect of the vehicle model requires modifying the characteristic of the calibration site. The method may further include autonomously modifying the characteristic of the calibration site with a second machine at the worksite, and directing the first machine to the modified calibration site for autonomous calibration of the aspect of the vehicle model. | 06-12-2014 |
20140293137 | View Prioritization for Multi-Machine Control Visualization - A method and system for providing remote vision to a remote operator with respect to a plurality of machines includes a remote vision system with one or more display screens and a receiver for receiving video information and machine information from each of the one or more machines. A controller console is linked to the remote vision system and the receiver, and is configured to calculate a priority ranking of the plurality of machines based on the received machine data and to display the video information from each machine as one or more video displays on a display screen wherein at least one of the one or more video displays is modified in appearance and/or position or duration of placement based on the priority ranking. | 10-02-2014 |
20150153736 | METHOD OF MODIFYING A WORKSITE - A method is disclosed of modifying a worksite for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a first machine on the worksite. The method may include receiving a signal from the first machine indicative of an aspect of the vehicle model in need of calibration. The method may also include determining, in response to receipt of the signal, that the worksite includes a calibration site having a characteristic corresponding to the aspect of the vehicle model, and that calibrating the aspect of the vehicle model requires modifying the characteristic of the calibration site. The method may further include modifying the characteristic of the calibration site with a second machine at the worksite, and directing the first machine to the modified calibration site for autonomous calibration of the aspect of the vehicle model. | 06-04-2015 |
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20110266360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING FLUID DELIVERY MISSION - Systems and methods for executing a fluid delivery mission are disclosed. In one embodiment a mobile fluid delivery machine for delivering fluid to a site has a tank storing fluid, and at least one spray head configured to spray the stored fluid onto the site. In addition, the mobile fluid delivery machine has a communication device configured to receive fluid delivery mission instructions from a site computing system, the mission instructions identifying a sequence of path segments on the site and corresponding fluid delivery amounts allocated to the path segments, and a location device configured to determine the location of the mobile fluid delivery machine on the site. The mobile fluid delivery machine may also have a fluid delivery system configured to determine whether the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment of the sequence, and when it is determined that the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment in the sequence, to identify the fluid delivery amount allocated to that path segment based on the mission instructions. | 11-03-2011 |
20110288769 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID DELIVERY MISSIONS ON A SITE - Systems and methods for controlling fluid delivery on a site using at least one fluid delivery machine are disclosed. An exemplary such method includes identifying at least one path on the site based on map information associated with the site, calculating a fluid delivery requirement of the at least one path based on environmental information associated with the site, and dispatching a fluid delivery machine on a mission to treat the at least one path with fluid based on the fluid delivery requirement. | 11-24-2011 |
20130099017 | Methods and Systems for Executing Fluid Delivery Mission - A mobile fluid delivery machine has a communication device configured to receive fluid delivery mission instructions that identify a sequence of path segments on a site and corresponding fluid delivery allocation information for the path segments, and a location device determining the location of the mobile fluid delivery machine. It also has a fluid delivery system including a display device and at least one processor that is configured to identify the fluid delivery allocation information for the path segment that corresponds to the location of the mobile machine on the site, and to determine, based on the fluid delivery allocation information for the path segment that corresponds to the location of the mobile machine on the site, a fluid delivery rate for the path segment. The processor is also configured to cause the display device to display an indication of the determined fluid delivery rate for the path segment. | 04-25-2013 |
20140214238 | WORKSITE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A data management system is disclosed for use with a plurality of machines operating at a worksite. The data management system may have a plurality of onboard sensory devices, each configured to generate data regarding at least one of machine performance and worksite conditions. The data management system may also have a plurality of onboard locating devices, each configured to generate a machine location signal. The data management system may further have a plurality of onboard communication devices, and a worksite controller. The worksite controller may be configured to receive the data and the machine location signals from onboard the plurality of machines via the plurality of communication devices, trigger an event based on the data received from onboard at least a first of the plurality of machines, and selectively retrieve data from at least a second of the plurality of machines based on event triggering. | 07-31-2014 |
20140236477 | POSITIONING SYSTEM UTILIZING ENHANCED PERCEPTION-BASED LOCALIZATION - A positioning system and method for determining a position of a machine on a worksite are disclosed. The method may store a map of the worksite which includes one or more known objects in the worksite. The method may determine whether a locating device associated with the machine is accurately providing the position of the machine. The method may also include detecting one or more objects in the worksite. The method may further determine an unmatched object from among the detected objects that does not match the one or more known objects stored in the map. The method may also store the unmatched object in the map as a known object of the worksite. | 08-21-2014 |
20150020605 | SYSTEM FOR LOCATING ELECTRIC CABLES - A system for locating a cable tethered from a mobile machine along a worksite is disclosed. The cable transmits electric power to the mobile machine from a power source. A fiber optic cable is disposed between the power source and the mobile machine along with the cable to detect a position of the electric cable along the worksite. The system includes a shape sensing device to communicate with the fiber optic cable and generate a position data set. A positioning device determines a position of one of the mobile machine and the power source. A controller communicates with the shape sensing device and the positioning device and determines an avoidance region based on the position data set and the position of one of the mobile machine and the power source. The avoidance region corresponds to a region for avoidance by equipment or personnel. | 01-22-2015 |
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20100065225 | SUNSHADES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SUNSHADES - A sunshade for mounting to a building structure has first and second extruded outriggers spaced apart from each other and louvers extending from the first outrigger to the second outrigger. The first and second outriggers have an elongated body, an upper leg extending from an upper portion of the elongated body, and a lower leg extending from a lower portion of the elongated body. The outriggers of adjacent sunshades face each other such that the upper legs face each other and the lower legs face each other. A pocket is formed between the adjacent outriggers. The outriggers also have a mounting notch at an end which is mounted to the building structure. The outrigger notch engages a hook on a sunshade anchor mounted to the building structure. | 03-18-2010 |
20100175339 | THERMALLY EFFICIENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly according to various embodiments includes a frame, a sash, an insulating unit (e.g., one or more glass panels), a glass stop, an elongated frame insulating element slidably disposed on an inner surface of the frame, an elongated sash insulating element slidably disposed on an outer surface of the sash, and an elongated inner sash insulating element slidably disposed on an inner surface of the sash. The elongated frame insulating element, the elongated sash insulating element, and the elongated inner sash insulating element each define a plurality of chambers that extend substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of each element. These chambers reduce the size of the space between the frame and sash and the size of the space between the sash, the insulating unit, and the glass stop, which results in smaller convection currents within these spaces and a more thermally efficient window assembly. | 07-15-2010 |
20100205869 | Sill Flashing and End Dam Assembly - Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a sill flashing assembly configured to fit within a lower portion of an opening in a wall. The sill flashing assembly comprises: (1) a central sill flashing member having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion; and (2) at least one end dam member. The substantially vertical portion extends upwardly adjacent an interior edge of the substantially horizontal portion, and the substantially vertical portion defines at least one channel. The end dam member has a planar base and at least one tab extending at an angle greater than zero degrees from an interior edge of the planar base. The tab has a height that is shorter than a height of the interior edge of the planar base, and the tab engages the channel when the end dam member is installed adjacent an end of the central sill flashing member. | 08-19-2010 |
20100208454 | LIGHT SHELF ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF INSTALLING THE SAME - Various embodiments provide a modular light shelf assembly in which individual light shelf units are substantially prefabricated. For example, in various embodiments, the assembly includes pre-fabricated support arms that are secured adjacent an interior wall of a building adjacent a window opening. Each of the support arms define at least one channel, and each light shelf includes at least one protrusion extending from each of a first side and a second side of the light shelf. The protrusion on the first side of the light shelf slidably engages the channel of the support arm adjacent the first side of the light shelf, and the protrusion on the second side of the light shelf slidably engages the channel on the support arm adjacent the second side of the light shelf to secure the light shelf between the adjacent support arms. | 08-19-2010 |
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20090070076 | Low-cost solid-state identification device - Principals described in regard to Low-cost Solid-State Identification Devices—provide essential tools and illustrate their applicability in the design of modular, cost efficient, safe and reliable identification systems, which could be used for identification and/or status indication for variety of applications, including: point-of-service locations; buildings/apartment complexes, residential homes, etc.; street signs; etc. | 03-12-2009 |
20120080517 | Apparatus improving item transactions with real-time controls and navigation - Invention describes real-time control system increasing shopping efficiency, maintaining item quality, inventory, and directing customer transactions, requiring handling and processing of items only once. Invention controls access to items inside modules via card with unique embedded identification features. Invention stores customer transactions and entered shopping lists. Invention per customer selected shopping list and items availability, will in real-time navigate customer to complete required transactions within customer selected criteria. Invention controls card identification features and modules containing items. Invention based on card identification and item identification such as barcode information will store customer executed transactions, and will require customer to pay for completed transactions before leaving the store. Invention in real-time maintains inventory of items, controls environment surrounding items, and reports items exceeding shelf life limit preventing their transaction. Invention analyzes transactions executed by the card, correlates transactions to customer at payment module, stores behavior patterns for future optimizations of transactions. | 04-05-2012 |
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20080221828 | Intelligent modular transport system with object behavioral pattern recognition and traffic management - Comprehensive closed-loop intelligent Object Transport System with Object Behavioral Pattern analysis, recognition. System establishes Objects Behavioral Patterns, analyzes them with application-specific program, generating Expected Behavioral Pattern ranges for each Object or Group of Objects, used by System to recognize Object, to apply controls to ensure each Object is Processed according to established criteria. | 09-11-2008 |
20140183977 | Plug and Power Distribution and Control Apparatus - Invention describes apparatus providing plug-and-power distribution of power and communications for: residential, commercial, industrial applications, and for electro-mechanical devices and computer systems. Invention transforms existing labor-intense installations into plug-and-power modular systems. For specific project, pre-designed, pre-fabricated kits, including factory assembled and tested: power and control modules, interface cables, will be delivered directly to the installation site. Labor intense operations, including: wire stripping, wire crimping are replaced with plug-and-power components. Apparatus has no exposed hot leads accessible by bare hands, including service personnel. Invention will: significantly lower labor costs, reduce installation time, improve power distribution safety, reliability, utilization efficiency, and quality. Application of shielded cables and shielding of other components within the apparatus, will significantly lower electrical power emissions, benefiting the environment for all—the end users and other technologies. Invention describes plug-and-power DC power distribution replacing existing AC power distribution, further improving safety and efficiency. | 07-03-2014 |
20150130350 | Apparatus Real Time Control and Navigation System Using Networked Illuminated Signs Improving Safety and Reducing Response Time of First Responders - Apparatus networked system of intelligent devices including illuminated street signs. Street signs include: address, name, direction and message signs. Apparatus controller interfacing: sensors, street signs, operator, remote controllers. Interface includes: wireless network and INTERNET. Controller maintains status of a community, including: ambient environment, safety and status of routes within the community. Status provided by: sensors, authorized operator, remote controllers. Apparatus based on respective status executes control algorithm of street signs providing general illumination and visual information, improving safety within the community. Additionally, during emergency status, controller performs emergency control of illuminated street signs, including: direction signs, message signs, and the controls include manipulating illumination features of respective street signs with an objective to provide real-time visual navigation to minimize response time of first responders entering the community and reaching location in need of help. Apparatus configuration including closed-loop control system operating within optimization criteria and retaining functionality during power outage. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130351 | Apparatus Intelligent Parallel View LED Light, Methods of Configuration and Controls - Configurable LED light improving community safety and the environment by providing illumination as function of internal self-diagnostics and status of ambient environment, comprising: controller, sensors, LED's, interfaces, enclosure. Sensors include: ambient light, proximity, temperature, voltage, current. Interfaces include: wireless, INTERNET. LED's configurations include: single color, multicolor, flexible PCB. Enclosure configurations include: water-proof, recess, surface mounting, hidden magnets for latch-in mounting. Controller configurations define real-time control algorithm based on: sensor status; time based controls; apparatus operating acceptance criteria. Apparatus acceptance criteria include: operation within specifications; optimization of energy consumption; contribution to environmental safety. Control algorithm includes: real-time internal and external diagnostics; and controls sustaining operation within acceptance criteria. Apparatus configurations stored in non-volatile memory. LED's produce illumination parallel to the viewing surface. Apparatus in compliance with local and national regulations, and compatible with patent pending plug and power distribution. Installations include: ceilings, walls, floors; furniture; appliances; lamps; aquariums; billboards; backlighting art. | 05-14-2015 |