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20110131235 | Actionable Search Results for Street View Visual Queries - A server system receives a visual query and information about the current location of the querying device. The server system sends the query and location information to a visual query search system and receives one or more search results in accordance with the visual query and the location information. From the one or more search results, the server system identifies an entity in the visual query. The server system further identifies a client-side action corresponding to the identified entity and creates an actionable search result element configured to launch the client-side action. For example, if the identified entity were a restaurant the actionable search result elements could include buttons to initiate a telephone call, to read reviews, to map the address, or to make a reservation. If the actionable search result is selected, the client system launches the client-side action in an application distinct from the visual query client application. | 06-02-2011 |
20110135207 | Matching An Approximately Located Query Image Against A Reference Image Set - Aspects of the invention pertain to matching a selected image/photograph against a database of reference images having location information. The image of interest may include some location information itself, such as latitude/longitude coordinates and orientation. However, the location information provided by a user's device may be inaccurate or incomplete. The image of interest is provided to a front end server, which selects one or more cells to match the image against. Each cell may have multiple images and an index. One or more cell match servers compare the image against specific cells based on information provided by the front end server. An index storage server maintains index data for the cells and provides them to the cell match servers. If a match is found, the front end server identifies the correct location and orientation of the received image, and may correct errors in an estimated location of the user device. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137895 | Hybrid Use of Location Sensor Data and Visual Query to Return Local Listings for Visual Query - A visual query is received from a client system, along with location information for the client system, and processed by a server system. The server system sends the visual query and the location information to a visual query search system, and receives from the visual query search system enhanced location information based on the visual query and the location information. The server system then sends a search query, including the enhanced location information, to a location-based search system. The search system receives and provides to the client one or more search results to the client system. | 06-09-2011 |
20120114239 | MATCHING AN APPROXIMATELY LOCATED QUERY IMAGE AGAINST A REFERENCE IMAGE SET - Aspects of the invention pertain to matching a selected image/photograph against a database of reference images having location information. The image of interest may include some location information itself, such as latitude/longitude coordinates and orientation. However, the location information provided by a user's device may be inaccurate or incomplete. The image of interest is provided to a front end server, which selects one or more cells to match the image against. Each cell may have multiple images and an index. One or more cell match servers compare the image against specific cells based on information provided by the front end server. An index storage server maintains index data for the cells and provides them to the cell match servers. If a match is found, the front end server identifies the correct location and orientation of the received image, and may correct errors in an estimated location of the user device. | 05-10-2012 |
20120290591 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING VIRTUAL TAGS - A method and apparatus for enabling virtual tags is described. The method may include receiving a first digital image data and virtual tag data to be associated with a real-world object in the first digital image data, wherein the first digital image data is captured by a first mobile device, and the virtual tag data includes metadata received from a user of the first mobile device. The method may also include generating a first digital signature from the first digital image data that describes the real-world object, and in response to the generation, inserting in substantially real-time the first digital signature into a searchable index of digital images. The method may also include storing, in a tag database, the virtual tag data and an association between the virtual tag data and the first digital signature inserted into the index of digital images. | 11-15-2012 |
20130066878 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING VIRTUAL TAGS - A method and apparatus for enabling virtual tags is described. The method may include receiving a first digital image data and virtual tag data to be associated with a real-world object in the first digital image data, wherein the first digital image data is captured by a first mobile device, and the virtual tag data includes metadata received from a user of the first mobile device. The method may also include generating a first digital signature from the first digital image data that describes the real-world object, and in response to the generation, inserting in substantially real-time the first digital signature into a searchable index of digital images. The method may also include storing, in a tag database, the virtual tag data and an association between the virtual tag data and the first digital signature inserted into the index of digital images. | 03-14-2013 |
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20140029798 | Matching An Approximately Located Query Image Against A Reference Image Set - Aspects of the invention pertain to matching a selected image/photograph against a database of reference images having location information. The image of interest may include some location information itself, such as latitude/longitude coordinates and orientation. However, the location information provided by a user's device may be inaccurate or incomplete. The image of interest is provided to a front end server, which selects one or more cells to match the image against. Each cell may have multiple images and an index. One or more cell match servers compare the image against specific cells based on information provided by the front end server. An index storage server maintains index data for the cells and provides them to the cell match servers. If a match is found, the front end server identifies the correct location and orientation of the received image, and may correct errors in an estimated location of the user device. | 01-30-2014 |
20140341482 | GENERATING COMPOSITIONS - Implementations generally relate to generating compositional media content. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a plurality of photos from a user, and determining one or more composition types from the photos. The method also includes generating compositions from the selected photos based on the one or more determined composition types. The method also includes providing the one or more generated compositions to the user. | 11-20-2014 |
20160034785 | GENERATING COMPOSITIONS - Implementations generally relate to generating compositional media content. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a plurality of photos from a user, and determining one or more composition types from the photos. The method also includes generating compositions from the selected photos based on the one or more determined composition types. The method also includes providing the one or more generated compositions to the user. | 02-04-2016 |
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20120300036 | Optimizing Stereo Video Display - System and method for video processing. First video levels for pixels for a left image of a stereo image pair are received from a GPU. Gamma corrected video levels (g-levels) are generated via a gamma look-up table (LUT) based on the first video levels. Outputs of the gamma LUT are constrained by minimum and/or maximum values, thereby excluding values for which corresponding post-OD display luminance values differ from static display luminance values by more than a specified error. Overdriven video levels are generated via a left OD LUT based on the g-levels. The overdriven video levels correspond to display luminance values that differ from corresponding static display luminance values by less than the error threshold, and are provided to a display device for display of the left image. This process is repeated for second video levels for a right image of the stereo image pair, using a right OD LUT. | 11-29-2012 |
20130050422 | Extended Overdrive Tables and Use - System and method for video processing. At least one overdrive (OD) look-up table (LUT) is provided, where the at least one OD LUT is dependent on input video levels and at least one parameter indicative of at least one attribute of the system or a user of the system. Video levels for a plurality of pixels for an image are received, as well as the at least one parameter. Overdriven video levels are generated via the at least one OD LUT based on the video levels and the at least one parameter. The overdriven video levels are provided to a display device for display of the image. The reception of video levels and at least one parameter, the generation of overdriven video levels, and the provision of overdriven video levels, may be repeated one or more times in an iterative manner to display a sequence of images. | 02-28-2013 |
20140327850 | Liquid Crystal Variable Drive Voltage - A voltage may be provided to a liquid crystal addressable element as part of a liquid crystal device. The provided voltage may be reduced from a driven state to a relaxed state in a time period greater than 1 μs. The reduction may further be performed in less than 20 ms. The liquid crystal device may be a polarization switch, which in some embodiments may be a multi-segment polarization switch. In one embodiment, pulses of limited duration of a light source may be provided to the polarization switch. The manner of voltage reduction may reduce optical bounce of the liquid crystal device and may allow one or more of the pulses of the light source to be shifted later in time. | 11-06-2014 |
20150123891 | METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSESSING USER HANDEDNESS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND THE UTILIZATION OF SUCH INFORMATION - In some embodiments, a system and/or method may assess handedness of a user of a system in an automated manner. The method may include displaying a 3D image on a display. The 3D image may include at least one object. The method may include tracking a position and an orientation of an input device in open space in relation to the 3D image. The method may include assessing a handedness of a user based on the position and the orientation of the input device with respect to at least one of the objects. In some embodiments, the method may include configuring at least a portion of the 3D image based upon the assessed handedness. The at least a portion of the 3D image may include interactive menus. In some embodiments, the method may include configuring at least a portion of an interactive hardware associated with the system based upon the assessed handedness. | 05-07-2015 |
20150138189 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CLOUD BASED 3D DESIGN AND COLLABORATION - In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include accessing three-dimensional (3D) imaging software on a remote server. The method may include accessing over a network a 3D imaging software package on a remote server using a first system. The method may include assessing, using the remote server, a capability of the first system to execute the 3D imaging software package. The method may include displaying an output of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a first portion of the 3D imaging software using the remote server based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a second portion of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. | 05-21-2015 |
20150160491 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING MODIFIED DRIVING WAVEFORMS TO INHIBIT ACOUSTIC NOISE DURING DRIVING OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL POLARIZATION ROTATOR - In some embodiments, a system and/or method may operate a liquid crystal device. The method may include increasing a voltage provided to a driven level to a liquid crystal addressable element of the liquid crystal device. Said increasing may be performed over a time period greater than 1 ms. The liquid crystal addressable element may be in a driven state at the driven level. The method may include reducing the provided voltage to a relaxed level. The liquid crystal addressable element may be in a relaxed state at the relaxed level. Said increasing the voltage over the time period to the driven level may result in a reduced acoustical noise associated with the provided voltage. In some embodiments, the liquid crystal device may include a three-dimensional (3D) display. | 06-11-2015 |
20150363964 | 3D DESIGN AND COLLABORATION OVER A NETWORK - In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include accessing three-dimensional (3D) imaging software on a remote server. The method may include accessing over a network a 3D imaging software package on a remote server using a first system. The method may include assessing, using the remote server, a capability of the first system to execute the 3D imaging software package. The method may include displaying an output of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a first portion of the 3D imaging software using the remote server based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a second portion of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. | 12-17-2015 |
20150370111 | Liquid Crystal Variable Drive Voltage - A voltage may be provided to a liquid crystal addressable element as part of a liquid crystal device. The provided voltage may be reduced from a driven state to a relaxed state in a time period greater than 1 μs. The reduction may further be performed in less than 20 ms. The liquid crystal device may be a polarization switch, which in some embodiments may be a multi-segment polarization switch. In one embodiment, pulses of limited duration of a light source may be provided to the polarization switch. The manner of voltage reduction may reduce optical bounce of the liquid crystal device and may allow one or more of the pulses of the light source to be shifted later in time. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371428 | NETWORK BASED 3D DESIGN AND COLLABORATION - In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include accessing three-dimensional (3D) imaging software on a remote server. The method may include accessing over a network a 3D imaging software package on a remote server using a first system. The method may include assessing, using the remote server, a capability of the first system to execute the 3D imaging software package. The method may include displaying an output of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a first portion of the 3D imaging software using the remote server based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. In some embodiments, the method may include executing a second portion of the 3D imaging software using the first system based upon the assessed capabilities of the first system. | 12-24-2015 |
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20140166196 | GOLF BALL ALIGNMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for placing alignment marks, such as arrows or lines, on golf balls. An alignment mark composed of dry transfer ink is provided on a clear transfer medium having a backing material. Once the position of the alignment mark is chosen, the clear transfer medium containing the alignment mark is removed from the backing. Warm air provided by the user's breath is applied to the transfer medium to aid in its adhesion to the golf ball surface. The transfer medium is then placed on the desired position on the ball and rubbed in the center and then front and back of the transfer medium to transfer the dry ink alignment mark from the clear transfer medium to the ball surface. Once the alignment mark has transferred to the ball surface, the clear transfer medium can be peeled away, leaving only the alignment mark on the ball surface. The alignment mark is then rubbed with the fingers to finalize the adhesion of the alignment mark with the bail surface. The result is a cleaner and more durable alignment mark that provides greater performance. The present invention avoids the mess and inaccuracy caused by the conventional use of an ink marker to manually draw alignment marks on golf balls. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167401 | CONTAINER SECURITY DEVICE - A simple and effective device is provided for securing containers from unwanted access. The device is particularly suited for preventing or detecting unwanted access of alcoholic and pharmaceutical containers. The device comprises an adhesive top portion, an elongated bridge portion, and an adhesive bottom portion. The top portion is affixed to the top of a container cap, and the bottom portion is affixed to the side of the container. In an exemplary embodiment, the top portion is circular and the bottom portion is rectangular. The adhesive portions have an embedded pattern or image that is visibly damaged if the adhesive portion is removed from the container surface, such that tampering is readily evident. The container lid or cap cannot be removed without breaking the seal on one or more of the adhesive portions and thus damaging the void pattern. | 06-19-2014 |
20150195681 | Emergency Location and Communication System - An emergency communication system is provided that includes an RFID repeater that extends an RF signal within a structure, one or more RFID personnel devices that are carried by personnel within the structure, an RFID-equipped solar tower, and an RFID device reader. The solar tower includes a plurality of solar panels, a cellular repeater, a satellite backhaul, and an RFID antenna. The RFID reader displays the location of, and communicates with, the RFID personnel device(s) based on information received from the RFID device. The RFID personnel device further comprises a rechargeable battery, an RFID antenna, LED indicator light, SOS soft key and optionally a microphone, a speaker. In the event of an emergency, the SOS soft key is pressed to initiate Bluetooth communication with the user's cellular handset to make a 911 call using a cellular network or voice over internet protocol (VOIP) facilitated by the solar tower. | 07-09-2015 |
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20150266259 | CONTAINER SECURITY DEVICE WITH AUTHENTICATION PANEL - A simple and effective device is provided for securing clear liquid containers from unwanted usage of the liquid contents. The device is particularly suited for preventing or detecting unwanted consumption of alcoholic beverages. The device comprises a flexible rectangular body having a pull tab for device removal, an adhesive bottom face, and a top face having an authentication panel surrounded by a security pattern. The top face contains a level marker above the authentication panel. The marker to line is aligned with the liquid level in the beverage container. The authentication panel allows the user to apply a unique marking such as a signature that cannot be replicated. The device cannot be removed without disrupting the security pattern and thus evidencing the tampering. If the liquid in the beverage container is consumed, then the liquid level will fall below the level marker and tampering will be evident. | 09-24-2015 |
20150285598 | Dual Purpose Self-Defense Device - A dual purpose self-defense device is provided that includes a retractable knife and a chemical agent spray unit. The device comprises an outer body that contains a spray chamber that houses a spray unit and a blade chamber that houses a retractable blade. The spray unit further comprises a chemical agent-containing spray canister and a spray head, the spray head including a spray trigger and a spray nozzle. The spray canister may be reversibly or irreversibly connected with the spray head. The outer body includes a blade actuator that extends the blade from the blade chamber through a slit in the outer body. The spray unit chamber is accessed through a spray chamber hatch in a bottom surface of the outer body. The spray canister includes a lachrymatory agent such as pepper spray that is released via the spray nozzle when the spray trigger is pressed. | 10-08-2015 |
20150338194 | Fixed Blade Spray Knife - A dual function self-defense device is provided that includes a fixed blade knife and a chemical agent spray device that can be interchangeably and readily used. The spray device has a pressurized canister portion that contains chemical agents and a head portion that includes a spray activation button and a spray nozzle for expelling the chemical agents. The self-defense device has a hollow handle having a hatch for accessing a handle chamber configured to receive the spray device and house the pressurized canister portion of the spray device. A chamber affixed to a top side of the handle is configured to house the head portion of the spray device and has an opening for access thereto. A knife blade is affixed to a top surface of the spray head-containing chamber. | 11-26-2015 |
20160005133 | Communications Relay Portal - A system and method is provided for disseminating user contact information to requesting parties comprising the steps of creating a user account (personal or business) by receiving user contact information, verifying a user phone number, transmitting a verification code to a user device associated with the user phone number, receiving the verification code back from the user, and prompting the user to create a password. A user email is then generated that is associated with the user account and contains the user phone number, and optionally, an extension indicating a business account. Upon receiving an email at the user email address from a requesting party, the user phone number from the user email address is cross-referenced with existing user accounts to determine if the requested user account exists, and additionally, whether a business account exists. A formatted virtual business card is then generated for the requested user account. | 01-07-2016 |
20160069560 | Flashlight with Integrated Spray Repellent - A flashlight with integrated spray repellent is provided that provides a more effective and efficient means of self-defense and safety. The flashlight comprises a main body, a flashlight head on a distal end and a spray enclosure on a distal end. A spray repellent device is housed within the proximal end of the main body and the spray enclosure, the spray repellent device further comprising a spray head and a spray canister containing a repellent substance. The spray enclosure has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the repellent substance. In an alternate embodiment, the flashlight features a curved flashlight head such that the light and the spray face the same direction and can be used simultaneously. | 03-10-2016 |
20160069650 | Baton with Integrated Spray Repellent - The present invention provides a tonfa baton with integrated spray repellent comprising a primary elongated member and a secondary elongated member, the secondary elongated member having a hollow member and terminates in a spray enclosure. A spray repellent device is housed within the secondary elongated member and further comprises a spray nozzle, a spray trigger, and a spray canister containing a repellent substance. The spray enclosure houses the spray nozzle and spray trigger and has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the spray repellent. The spray enclosure can be removed or repositioned to allow the spray repellent device to be replaced by actuating a release button that disengages the spray enclosure from the terminal end of the second elongated member. An alternate embodiment comprises a linear, telescopic baton with the spray device on a terminal end. | 03-10-2016 |
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20150159825 | Rechargeable Light Device - A rechargeable lighting device is provided comprising a threaded base configured to fit in a standard light bulb receptacle, a rechargeable battery, a logic chip, LED lights, light/motion sensor and a threaded receptacle configured to receive and power a standard light bulb. The threaded based allows the device to be screwed into an powered by a conventional light socket, and the threaded receptacle serves as a conventional light socket to provide passive power to a standard light bulb. The logic chip is programmed to run lighting routines via the LED lights and light bulb (via the threaded receptacle). Upon loss of power, motion detection by the motion sensor, the LED lights or the light bulb are powered by the rechargeable battery and activated in accordance with the logic chip's programmed lighting routine. A manual switch allows for manual control of the LED light and light bulb. | 06-11-2015 |
20150201460 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS STATION WITH SATELLITE BACKHAUL - A wireless communications station is provided that includes base portion and a tower portion. The tower portion includes a plurality of solar panels, a Wi-Fi antenna, and satellite. The base portion includes a stabilizing ballast, communication backhaul portal, and a plurality of wireless transmission carriers, including a Wi-Fi carrier and a spectrum carrier. The communication backhaul portal is in communication with the wireless transmission carriers and the satellite. The communications station is mobile and operates independent from conventional landlines grids and without the need for traditional installation procedures. The solar panels provide a self-sufficient source of power. The communications station provides a Wi-Fi signal that allows an internet-enabled device to send and receive information over an internet protocol (IP) network where cellular service is unavailable, including the placement of enhance 911 calls. | 07-16-2015 |
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20090045635 | BACKUP GENERATORS - A backup power generator unit for use with electronic equipment housed in an equipment cabinet, the cabinet having a top and a bottom, the bottom comprising attachment structure to attach the equipment cabinet to a base, the backup generator being housed in a backup generator cabinet having a top and a bottom substantially the same size as the top and bottom of the electronic equipment cabinet, the backup generator cabinet having attachment structure substantially similar to the attachment structure of the electronic equipment cabinet, so that the backup generator cabinet fits under the bottom or on the top of the electrical equipment cabinet and can be attached thereto. | 02-19-2009 |
20090058098 | BACKUP GENERATORS - A method for providing backup power for an electronic installation comprising a plurality of electronic units, all operating on standard commercial power, comprising a plurality of backup generators, that are scaleable, modular and redundant, adapted to power one or more of the electronic units in the event standard commercial power is interrupted. | 03-05-2009 |
20100073871 | EFFICIENT SITE COOLING TECHNOLOGY - A method for providing Electronic Equipment cabinets and shelters with an advanced supplemental cooling system, with the use of “stored coolant” produced during off peak periods as opposed to the use of peak rate power for a typical air conditioner unit, the ability to operate the electronic equipment during periods when primary power is lost and the on-site back up power plant is not sufficient to operate both the electronics and the cooling system, as well as the ability to save the operators money, by load shifting power usage from peak to off peak hours, often at lower utility rates and use alternative green technologies for power, such as wind and solar. | 03-25-2010 |
20140345746 | Paint Storage and Dispensing Kit - A paint storage kit is provided for storing and dispensing paint in a manner that minimizes mess and loss of paint. The paint storage kit includes a larger storage container, a funnel, and a smaller touch-up container. The storage container includes a removable, flexible pour spout that reversibly connects with the opening of the storage container and facilitates clean transfer of paint into the touch-up container(s) or alternate location. The touch-up container includes a plastic tube, storage cap, and applicator pad. Paint is transferred to the storage container where it stored. The paint can then be transferred to one or more touch-up containers. The touch-up containers can apply small amounts of paint directly via an applicator pad affixed to the top of the touch-up container. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346934 | Adjustable Storage System - An adjustable storage system provides a space efficient system of storage cabinets. The system includes a rectangular base platform with a pair of primary rails running along the length of the base platform. A plurality of primary storage cabinets is slidably engaged with the primary rails. Each of the primary storage cabinets has a pair of doors on one side and a handle on an adjacent side. A secondary rail running above the primary cabinets and parallel to the primary rails supports a plurality of secondary storage cabinets that are each slidably engaged with the secondary rail via a rolling mechanism. A rotating joint in the rolling mechanism allows the secondary cabinets to be rotated about the vertical axis for greater accessibility. The system can also include a counter top attached to a terminal end of the primary rails via a plurality of support beams. | 11-27-2014 |
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20130267267 | Assisted Management of Radio Resources across Dual Networks - A user equipment (UE) operating in a communication system comprising a base station and one or more UEs. The UE may be configured to operate on or “camp” on two different networks with one radio. In this exemplary system, the radio may be normally connected to the first network (NW | 10-10-2013 |
20130310091 | Outer Loop Link Adaptation for Device Resumption - Outer loop link adaptation for device resumption. A user equipment (UE) and base station (BS) may be in communication in a first network (e.g., an LTE network). Communication between the UE and the BS may be interrupted, e.g., due to a long fading environment, the UE tuning away to a second network (e.g., a CDMA network). Accordingly, the measured error rate may increase dramatically. After resumption from the interruption, a negative offset may be applied to a reported SINR value from the UE due to the previous increase in error rate. Upon improvement in the error rate, a larger, positive offset adjustment may be added to the negative offset, allowing the estimated SINR to return to reported SINR more quickly. Additionally, the error rate estimation may be adjusted to converge to a more recently measured more quickly by decreasing a feedback filter coefficient. | 11-21-2013 |
20130310092 | Outer Loop Link Adaptation for Device Resumption - Outer loop link adaptation for device resumption. A user equipment (UE) and base station (BS) may be in communication in a first network (e.g., an LTE network). Communication between the UE and the BS may be interrupted, e.g., due to a long fading environment, the UE tuning away to a second network (e.g., a CDMA network). Accordingly, the measured error rate may increase dramatically. After resumption from the interruption, a negative offset may be applied to a reported SINR value from the UE due to the previous increase in error rate. Upon improvement in the error rate, a larger, positive offset adjustment may be added to the negative offset, allowing the estimated SINR to return to reported SINR more quickly. Additionally, the error rate estimation may be adjusted to converge to a more recently measured more quickly by decreasing a feedback filter coefficient. | 11-21-2013 |
20130315119 | TUNE BACK COORDINATION WITH CONNECTED MODE DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE - A method is disclosed for coordinating a user equipment's communication with a network during tune back with C-DRX (connected mode discontinuous receive). When a user equipment tunes back to a network after a tune away or a signal fade, a scheduling request is sent to the network to indicate the tune back as quickly as possible. The user equipment waits for a downlink transmission from the network. When the user equipment does not receive the downlink transmission, the method determines if the connection between the user equipment and the network has been released. The sending of the first scheduling request and any additional scheduling requests is coordinated with the C-DRX configuration so as to maximize the battery savings of C-DRX and minimize the latency of the tune back process in case the user equipment has uplink data to send. | 11-28-2013 |
20130331137 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COEXISTENCE OF WIRELESS SUBSYSTEMS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Methods and apparatus to mitigate interference among multiple wireless subsystems of a wireless communication device are described. A host processor obtains configurations for a plurality of wireless subsystems and evaluates whether potential or actual coexistence interference exists between two or more of the wireless subsystems. The host processor provides configuration information and link quality reporting parameters to and obtains link quality reports from at least two wireless subsystems. When link quality for at least one wireless subsystem fails a set of link quality conditions, the host processor adjusts data requirements for applications that communicate through one or more of the wireless subsystems and/or adjusts radio frequency operating conditions for one or more of the wireless subsystems to mitigate interference among the wireless subsystems. | 12-12-2013 |
20140176659 | OFFLOADING A VIDEO PORTION OF A VIDEO CALL - A method for offloading a video portion of a video call form a cellular network to a WLAN is provided. The method can include a wireless communication device participating in a video call with a remote device over a connection between the wireless communication device and a cellular network. The video call can include a first video stream carried over a first bearer on the cellular network and an audio stream carried over a second bearer on the cellular network. The method can further include the wireless communication device establishing a connection between the wireless communication device and a WLAN; performing a call setup procedure with the remote device to establish a second video stream over the WLAN; terminating the first video stream; and using the second video stream and the audio stream to continue the video call. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176660 | TRANSITIONING A VIDEO CALL BETWEEN NETWORKS - A method for transitioning a video call is provided. The method can include a wireless communication device participating in a video call with a remote communication device via a first video call session established over a connection between the wireless communication device and a first cellular network. The video call can include a packet switched video stream carried over a first bearer and an audio stream carried over a second bearer. The method can further include the wireless communication device determining a degradation in a connection quality for the first cellular network; transitioning to a legacy cellular network having a circuit switched domain in response to the degradation in connection quality for the first cellular network; establishing a second video call session on the legacy cellular network; and using the second video call session to continue the video call on the legacy cellular network. | 06-26-2014 |
20140241243 | REDUNDANT TRANSMISSION OF REAL TIME DATA - A method for redundant transmission of real time data is provided. The method can include an edge node in a wireless network sending a first RTP packet including a first real time data frame to a second edge node. The method can further include the edge node determining that a radio link condition is sufficient to support redundant transmission of real time data to the second edge node. The method can additionally include the edge node, in response to determining that the radio link condition is sufficient to support redundant transmission of real time data, bundling the first real time data frame with a next sequential real time data frame that has not been previously sent to the second edge node in a second RTP packet at a PDCP layer of the edge node; and sending the second RTP packet to the second edge node. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243041 | FACILITATING IN-DEVICE COEXISTENCE BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES - A method for facilitating in-device coexistence between wireless communication technologies on a wireless communication device is provided. The method can include transmitting data traffic from the wireless communication device via an aggressor wireless communication technology; determining occurrence of an in-device interference condition resulting from transmission of the data traffic via the aggressor wireless communication technology interfering with concurrent data reception by the wireless communication device via a victim wireless communication technology; and reducing a bit rate of the data traffic transmitted via the aggressor wireless communication technology in response to the in-device interference condition. | 08-28-2014 |
20150237615 | Network Infrastructure Identification - This disclosure relates to network infrastructure identification by a wireless user equipment (UE) device. According to one embodiment, one or more requests for infrastructure identification information may be transmitted. Each request may indicate a current location of the UE. A respective response may be received to each corresponding respective request. Each respective response may include infrastructure identification information for the current location indicated in the corresponding respective request. Features such as vendor, type, model, or version of cellular network infrastructure equipment with which the UE performs cellular communication may be identified based on the response(s), and features specific to the identified equipment may accordingly be implemented during such cellular communication. | 08-20-2015 |
20150341869 | CONTROLLING RADIO TRANSMISSION POWER IN A MULTI-RADIO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method for controlling transmission power in accordance with a total transmission power limit in a multi-radio wireless communication device including a master radio and a slave radio is provided. The method can include the wireless communication device determining, at the master radio, a transmission power of the master radio. The method can further include the wireless communication device providing information indicative of the transmission power of the master radio from the master radio to the slave radio. The method can additionally include determining, at the slave radio, an allowable transmission power for the slave radio. A sum of the allowable transmission power and the transmission power of the master radio may not exceed the total transmission power limit. | 11-26-2015 |
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20160073317 | TRANSITIONING A VIDEO CALL BETWEEN NETWORKS - A method for transitioning a video call is provided. The method can include a wireless communication device participating in a video call with a remote communication device via a first video call session established over a connection between the wireless communication device and a first cellular network. The video call can include a packet switched video stream carried over a first bearer and an audio stream carried over a second bearer. The method can further include the wireless communication device determining a degradation in a connection quality for the first cellular network; transitioning to a legacy cellular network having a circuit switched domain in response to the degradation in connection quality for the first cellular network; establishing a second video call session on the legacy cellular network; and using the second video call session to continue the video call on the legacy cellular network. | 03-10-2016 |
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20130216529 | HUMANEERED ANTI-FACTOR B ANTIBODY - This invention relates to humaneered anti-factor B antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof with reduced immunogenicity. The humaneered anti-factor B antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof are derived from murine monoclonal antibody 1379, which binds factor B in the third short consensus repeat (“SCR”) domain and selectively inhibits activation of the alternative complement pathway by preventing formation of the C3bBb complex. The invention also relates to methods of treating diseases or disorders in which activation of the alternative complement pathway plays a role, and methods of selectively inhibiting activation of the alternative complement pathway in an individual in need thereof. | 08-22-2013 |
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20130189780 | REPROGRAMMING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides compositions and methods of using the compositions to alter the developmental potency of a cell. The present invention provides in vivo and ex vivo cell reprogramming or dedifferentiation methods suitable for autologous cell therapy and regenerative medicine. | 07-25-2013 |
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20090158314 | TELEVISION FEATURE DISPLAY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for effectively displaying product features in a point of purchase environment to draw the attention of the consumer the manufacturer's television. In one embodiment, the features are stored in memory on the television as individual images, in one or more slideshows, in one or more videos, or the like, and are displayed on the screen as an overlay or secondary video with the primary video, which is typically the display of a common broadcast signal sent to multiple televisions in a store display. The television's on-screen-display controller combines the videos for display on the screen. The feature images can be displayed as a group label, as static images that fade in and out, as a dynamically rolling string of images or the like. | 06-18-2009 |
20100014834 | Control System for Network of Input Devices with Optimization of the Recording Process Based on the Recording Device - Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a one embodiment, the control system optimizes the recording process by limiting the selectable source device and the selectable channels of a source device based on the selected sink or recording device. | 01-21-2010 |
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20150281562 | TECHNIQUES TO SELECTIVELY CAPTURE VISUAL MEDIA USING A SINGLE INTERFACE ELEMENT - Techniques to selectively capture media using a single user interface element are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a touch controller, a visual media capture component, and a storage component. The touch controller may be operative to receive a haptic engagement signal. The visual media capture component may be operative to be configured in a capture mode based on whether a haptic disengagement signal is received by the touch controller before expiration of a first timer, the capture mode one of a photo capture mode or video capture mode, the first timer started in response to receiving the haptic engagement signal, the first timer configured to expire after a first preset duration. The storage component may be operative to store visual media captured by the visual media capture component in the configured capture mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150281563 | TECHNIQUES TO SELECTIVELY CAPTURE VISUAL MEDIA USING A SINGLE INTERFACE ELEMENT - Techniques to selectively capture media using a single user interface element are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a touch controller, a visual media capture component, and a storage component. The touch controller may be operative to receive a haptic engagement signal. The visual media capture component may be operative to be configured in a capture mode based on whether a haptic disengagement signal is received by the touch controller before expiration of a first timer, the capture mode one of a photo capture mode or video capture mode, the first timer started in response to receiving the haptic engagement signal, the first timer configured to expire after a first preset duration. The storage component may be operative to store visual media captured by the visual media capture component in the configured capture mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150281577 | TECHNIQUES TO SELECTIVELY CAPTURE VISUAL MEDIA USING A SINGLE INTERFACE ELEMENT - Techniques to selectively capture media using a single user interface element are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a touch controller, a visual media capture component, and a storage component. The touch controller may be operative to receive a haptic engagement signal. The visual media capture component may be operative to be configured in a capture mode based on whether a haptic disengagement signal is received by the touch controller before expiration of a first timer, the capture mode one of a photo capture mode or video capture mode, the first timer started in response to receiving the haptic engagement signal, the first timer configured to expire after a first preset duration. The storage component may be operative to store visual media captured by the visual media capture component in the configured capture mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-01-2015 |
20160065851 | TECHNIQUES TO SELECTIVELY CAPTURE VISUAL MEDIA USING A SINGLE INTERFACE ELEMENT - Techniques to selectively capture media using a single user interface element are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a touch controller, a visual media capture component, and a storage component. The touch controller may be operative to receive a haptic engagement signal. The visual media capture component may be operative to be configured in a capture mode based on whether a haptic disengagement signal is received by the touch controller before expiration of a first timer, the capture mode one of a photo capture mode or video capture mode, the first timer started in response to receiving the haptic engagement signal, the first timer configured to expire after a first preset duration. The storage component may be operative to store visual media captured by the visual media capture component in the configured capture mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-03-2016 |