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20100057884 | BROWSER-BASED DOWNLOAD MANAGER - A file download manager automatically controls how and where downloaded files are stored. A method for use in downloading a file includes establishing communications between a network site and a computer that is visiting the network site, automatically detecting whether a device capable of receiving files is connected to the computer, automatically determining a location in the device where a file may be stored, and automatically downloading a file from the network site to the computer and sending the downloaded file to the device to be stored at the determined location in the device. A computer readable storage medium stores one or more computer programs adapted to cause a processor based system to execute these steps. | 03-04-2010 |
20100332483 | CONTENT OUTPUT QUEUE GENERATION - An automated method and system configured to pseudo-shuffle a pool of electronic content items in accordance with various criteria so that playback of all or a subset of the items in the user's collection occur in a pseudo-random order. The shuffled content items may be output to a user or transferred to a device. A list of the shuffled content items is built and may be saved for later use for playback on a PC or portable device. In some instances the list is built without output or download of the content items. | 12-30-2010 |
20120174006 | SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR GENERATING AND MODELING A SCENE - A system, method, apparatus and computer program utilize unique algorithms to identify relationships among user generated nodes of data to present an objective and dynamic visual computer model of a socio-cultural “scene.” Users enter information through a user interface, based on uniquely structured taxonomies, and the unique algorithms analyze the input information to identify relationships among the input information and then the identified relationships are presented or displayed in a dynamic graphical format. The “scenes” denote voluntary social groupings of individuals who were in geographical proximity at the same period of time and shared experiences based on an affinity to or involvement with a common cultural experience, not based upon any formal membership in an institution. | 07-05-2012 |
20150180935 | REMOTE DOWNLOAD OF CONTENT TO CONSOLES - Embodiments generally relate to providing a method for remote download of content to a console. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a web interface to a user on a display screen of a computing device, The web interface is configured to authenticate the user; display to the user a list of all items of content currently available for download by the user; accept input from the user selecting a first item of content from the list; and initiate download of the selected first item to a console registered to the user. | 06-25-2015 |
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20090118716 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING A PULSED LASER BEAM - System and method of photoaltering a region of a material using a pulsed laser beam. The method includes randomly scanning the pulsed laser beam in the region, and creating a separation between a first layer of the material and a second layer of the material at the region. The system includes a laser producing a pulsed laser beam, a controller transmitting a signal, and a scanner coupled to the controller. The scanner randomly scans the pulsed laser beam in the region in response to the signal. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118717 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INTERFACING A SURGICAL LASER WITH AN EYE - A system for interfacing a surgical laser with an eye includes a first sensing element to couple to an output surface of the laser, an interface lens having second sensing element coupled to a first surface of the interface lens, and a detector coupled to the first sensing element. A second surface of the interface lens contacts the eye. The detector determines when the first sensing element contacts the second sensing element. A method for aligning the laser with the eye includes coupling the laser to the patient interface, sensing an electrical change indicating a position of the output surface with the interface lens, comparing the electrical change with a predetermined value to produce a correction, and re-positioning the laser with the correction. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118718 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCISING MATERIAL - Systems and methods of incising a portion of a material include creating a sub-surface separation in a region of the material, and incising a periphery of the region with a pulsed laser beam to produce an edge of the portion. The edge includes a periodically varying shape to secure the portion to the material when the portion is reintegrated. The system includes a laser producing the pulsed laser beam, a scanner operable in response to a control signal, and a controller coupled to the scanner. The controller produces the control signal. In response to the control signal, the scanner creates a sub-surface separation in the region with the pulsed laser beam and incises the periphery of the region with the pulsed laser beam to produce the edge with the periodically varying shape. | 05-07-2009 |
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20100130966 | Apparatus, System and Method for Precision Depth Measurement - Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for locating tissue layer transitions within a cornea, including focusing a laser to a laser spot with an energy below a photodisruption threshold of the cornea, varying a position of the focal spot of the laser between an anterior surface of the cornea and a posterior surface of the cornea, and determining one or more transitions of the tissue layers based on a change in harmonic light generated by the laser spot. | 05-27-2010 |
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20120083776 | ANNULAR AND OTHER ABLATION PROFILES FOR REFRACTIVE SURGERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for the administration of annular and other ablation profiles during refractive surgery treatments. Basis data framework techniques enable the implementation of both circular and annular ablation profiles resulting in increased ablation efficiency when treating certain vision conditions. In some instances, systems or treatments involve the use of symmetric and asymmetric ablations shapes such as double spots, triple spots, quadruple spots, multiple spots, arc shapes, elliptical shapes, and the like. | 04-05-2012 |
20120150161 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCISING MATERIAL - Systems and methods of incising a portion of a material include creating a sub-surface separation in a region of the material, and incising a periphery of the region with a pulsed laser beam to produce an edge of the portion. The edge includes a periodically varying shape to secure the portion to the material when the portion is reintegrated. The system includes a laser producing the pulsed laser beam, a scanner operable in response to a control signal, and a controller coupled to the scanner. The controller produces the control signal. In response to the control signal, the scanner creates a sub-surface separation in the region with the pulsed laser beam and incises the periphery of the region with the pulsed laser beam to produce the edge with the periodically varying shape. | 06-14-2012 |
20130041354 | REGISTERING OCT OR OTHER EYE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH A FEMTOSECOND FLAP CUT OR OTHER LASER SURGICAL TREATMENT USING A COMMON PATIENT INTERFACE - Methods and systems for ablating internal targets in the eye of a patient employ an ophthalmic measurement system to acquire location data of structures in the eye. A controller calculates target locations based on the location data received from the ophthalmic measurement system, and a laser emits a laser beam to treat the target locations received from the controller. A patient interface is attached to the eye to provide a common reference surface for both the laser and the ophthalmic measurement system. The patient interface may engage the eye around the optically used cornea, and without conforming the optically used cornea to a predetermined shape. | 02-14-2013 |
20140375953 | Apparatus, System and Method for Precision Depth Measurement - Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for locating tissue layer transitions within a cornea, including focusing a laser to a laser spot with an energy below a photodisruption threshold of the cornea, varying a position of the focal spot of the laser between an anterior surface of the cornea and a posterior surface of the cornea, and determining one or more transitions of the tissue layers based on a change in harmonic light generated by the laser spot. | 12-25-2014 |
20150290032 | MANIFEST REFRACTION TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and techniques for developing a vision prescription for a patient based on an objective optical manifest refraction, such as that measured with a wavefront device, without altering the prescription in response to any subjective manifest refraction, such as that measured with a phoropter device. | 10-15-2015 |
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20100137495 | EXTERIOR PAINT FORMULATION - The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least two binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has two binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art. | 06-03-2010 |
20110224349 | Exterior Deep Base Paint Formulation - The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art. | 09-15-2011 |