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Alan Troy Hale, Irvine, CA US
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20140166644 | RADIATION-SHIELDING CONTAINER - Systems and methods are disclosed for heating substances in a microwave oven. A container structure includes an internal chamber configured to have heating contents placed therein, wherein the chamber is defined at least partially by a thermally-conductive structure. A microwave-absorbing medium is disposed in direct or indirect thermal communication with at least a portion of the thermally-conductive structure. A microwave radiation barrier is disposed between at least a portion of the microwave-absorbing medium and the internal chamber. In certain embodiments, when the container is exposed to external microwave radiation, the internal chamber is substantially shielded from the microwave radiation. | 06-19-2014 |
Brian M. Hale, San Jose, CA US
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20140358766 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MERCHANT WORKING CAPITAL - A system or method for implementing working capital for merchants is provided. In particular, a payment service provider may provide working capital to merchants based on the merchant's sales or payment history. For example, based on a merchant's sales or payment history, a close-ended (fixed amount) loan based on expected customer sales, with no fixed duration, no end date, and no interest, is provided to the merchant The “loan” may be viewed as a hybrid cash advance/loan product. Further, the repayment for the loan may be derived from future sales. The payment service provider may monitor sales volume of the merchant based on payment activities at the merchant. Based on the loan term, a portion of the sales revenue of the merchant may be directed for repayment of the loan. Thus, the repayment may be contingent on sales volume to provide the merchant with flexibility in loan repayment. | 12-04-2014 |
20150095210 | MERCHANT LOAN MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSING - Methods and systems are provided for determining creditworthiness, such as for online merchants. For example, a system can comprise one or more memories that store sales performance information regarding an online merchant. One or more hardware processors can be in communication with the one or more memories and can be operable to access the sales performance information in the one or more memories. The one or more hardware processors can be further operable to determine, at least in part from the sales performance information, a creditworthiness of the online merchant. | 04-02-2015 |
Christopher Hale, Foster City, CA US
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20150368264 | SYNTHESIS OF POLYCYCLIC-CARBAMOYLPYRIDONE COMPOUNDS - Methods of making compounds of Formula I are disclosed: | 12-24-2015 |
Christopher Hale, Mill Valley, CA US
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20150278742 | MULTI-VARIABLE ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT EVALUATE AND PREDICT ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOR - Multi-variable assessment systems and methods that evaluate and predict entrepreneurial behavior are provided herein. Methods include obtaining entrepreneur data related to personal skills data, business history data, and social network data for the entrepreneur across a plurality of network modalities, the plurality of network modalities including social networks, phone records, and message records, determining business event information for business events identified between the entrepreneur and contacts of the entrepreneur found in the entrepreneur data, and performing a dynamic measurement of engagement between the entrepreneur and the contacts by looking for contacts between the entrepreneur and the contacts that cross the plurality of network modalities, wherein the dynamic measurement includes an entrepreneur score for the entrepreneur | 10-01-2015 |
20150373020 | Secure Communications Methods for Use with Entrepreneurial Prediction Systems and Methods - Secure communications methods for use with entrepreneurial prediction systems and methods are provided herein. An example method can include a two factor authentication of both a communications channel used by the entrepreneur (either by device or message attributes) and an identification of an identity of the entrepreneur from biometric parameters. This allows for secure communication with an entrepreneur when the entrepreneur is communicating from a geographical location of low trust, such as where device or identity theft is common. | 12-24-2015 |
Christopher J. Hale, El Cerrito, CA US
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20090265811 | MAIZE PLANTS WITH REDUCED GENE SILENCING - Maize plants with reduced gene silencing are disclosed. | 10-22-2009 |
Clarence Henderson Hale, Camarillo, CA US
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20120225854 | COMPOUNDS THAT INTERACT WITH GLUCOKINASE REGULATORY PROTEIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, | 09-06-2012 |
Daniel Hale, Belmont, CA US
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20130066341 | INDEPENDENT GRIPPER - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066342 | GRIPPER PUSHER MECHANISM FOR TISSUE APPOSITION SYSTEMS - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues. | 03-14-2013 |
20140207161 | GRIPPER PUSHER MECHANISM FOR TISSUE APPOSITION SYSTEMS - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues. | 07-24-2014 |
20150105804 | GRIPPER PUSHER MECHANISM FOR TISSUE APPOSITION SYSTEMS - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues. | 04-16-2015 |
20150182223 | INDEPENDENT GRIPPER - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues. | 07-02-2015 |
Daniel Hale, Studio City, CA US
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20160059006 | CARDIAC LEAD WITH SNAP-LOCK CONSTRUCTION OF INTEGRATED DISTAL TIP ASSEMBLY - An implantable therapy lead is disclosed herein. The therapy lead includes an integrated distal tip assembly with a header. At least one of a helix-shaft assembly, a ring electrode or a marker ring is directly coupled to the header via a snap-lock coupling arrangement. | 03-03-2016 |
Daniel Hale, North Hollywood, CA US
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20140094889 | IMPLANTABLE THERAPY LEAD WITH CONDUCTOR CONFIGURATION ENHANCING ABRASION RESISTANCE - An implantable therapy lead employs electrical conductors configured to enhance the abrasion resistance of the lead. Specifically, conductors are configured to create a surface contact area with walls of a wall lumen of a tubular body that is greater than would otherwise be possible with traditional conductors that have a circular transverse cross-section. As a result, the abrasion pressure of the conductors against the lumen walls is decreased for the conductors disclosed herein as compared to that of traditional conductors. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094890 | IMPLANTABLE THERAPY LEAD WITH CONDUCTOR CONFIGURATION ENHANCING ABRASION RESISTANCE - An implantable therapy lead employs electrical conductors configured to enhance the abrasion resistance of the lead. Specifically, conductors are configured to create a surface contact area with walls of a wall lumen of a tubular body that is greater than would otherwise be possible with traditional conductors that have a circular transverse cross-section. As a result, the abrasion pressure of the conductors against the lumen walls is decreased for the conductors disclosed herein as compared to that of traditional conductors. | 04-03-2014 |
Daniel Dee Hale, Garden Grove, CA US
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20110131743 | Liquid proof sandwiched layer cleaning textile - A counterintuitive sandwich cloth. | 06-09-2011 |
Daniel Eugene Hale, Encinitas, CA US
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20120047453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CALCULATIONS USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing calculations is provided so that a paradigm of a tape is utilized in a calculator application that executes on a computing platform and which is configured to enable a user to see and interact with multiple virtual tapes that each show numerical values and operators. Each tape functions as a user-accessible memory and a memory value may be recalled from any one tape and that value placed on any other tape. The calculator application is configured to enable the user to enter a sequence of values and operators which are all displayable on a given tape, as well as support the user's ability to edit any value or operator that was previously entered on that tape. Calculations are updated to reflect the user's edits on both the tape currently being edited and any other tape that uses the edited tape as a memory. | 02-23-2012 |
20120185346 | Online Auction Bidding System - An online auction bidding system utilizes a three state auction model that includes an auction open state, followed by a closing state, and an auction closed state which occurs last in which the online auction is ended and bids will not be accepted. The highest bid received prior to the auction end is considered the winning bid. In the auction open state, bids are guaranteed to be accepted if they are qualified, for example, by meeting certain conditions such as being above a current high bid by some desired increment. The closing state is of indeterminate length and thus the time that the online auction ends is unknown by the bidders which makes the practice of sniping difficult. Qualified bids are accepted during the closing state but bidders run the risk that a later bid will not be accepted should the auction end prior to that bid being placed. | 07-19-2012 |
20130191424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CALCULATIONS USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing calculations is provided so that a paradigm of a tape is utilized in a calculator application that executes on a computing platform and which is configured to enable a user to see and interact with multiple virtual tapes that each show numerical values and operators. Each tape functions as a user-accessible memory and a memory value may be recalled from any one tape and that value placed on any other tape. The calculator application is configured to enable the user to enter a sequence of values and operators which are all displayable on a given tape, as well as support the user's ability to edit any value or operator that was previously entered on that tape. Calculations are updated to reflect the user's edits on both the tape currently being edited and any other tape that uses the edited tape as a memory. | 07-25-2013 |
Dave Hale, Berkeley, CA US
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20140005994 | WINDOWED SIMULATION IN FLUID FLOWS | 01-02-2014 |
David Hale, San Diego, CA US
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20130065886 | ADMINISTRATION OF BENZODIAZEPINE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more benzodiazepine drugs for nasal administration, methods for producing and for using such compositions. | 03-14-2013 |
20150065491 | ADMINISTRATION OF BENZODIAZEPINE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more benzodiazepine drugs for nasal administration, methods for producing and for using such compositions. | 03-05-2015 |
David Hale, Encinitas, CA US
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20100215730 | Compositions for Nasal Administration of Phenothiazines - Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenothiazines or derivatives thereof that are formulated for nasal administration. Also provided herein are methods of utilizing the same. | 08-26-2010 |
David F. Hale, San Diego, CA US
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20090258865 | ADMINISTRATION OF BENZODIAZEPINE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more benzodiazepine drugs for nasal administration, methods for producing and for using such compositions. | 10-15-2009 |
Eric Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20120269503 | Miniature Ball Tripod - The present invention is directed towards a miniature tripod assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be small enough to fit within the profile of the device. The miniature tripod assembly may use a ball joint which allows for multi-axis movement of the device relative to the legs of the tripod. | 10-25-2012 |
Eric C. Hale, San Franciso, CA US
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20140097306 | Adjustable Mounting Clip And System Using Same - An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use. | 04-10-2014 |
Eric C. Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20120008309 | Headlamp and Lantern System - A combination headlamp and lantern adapted to allow multiple uses of the same equipment in a variety of ways. In some aspects, the system performs as a lantern, such as a small lantern which may be used when camping, and which may be used suspended in a tent. In some aspects, the system performs as a headlamp, which may be used worn on the head when walking at night, for example. In some aspects, the lantern is mounted on a tripod. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018324 | Device Case and Mounting Apparatus - A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019113 | Device Case and Mounting Apparatus With Flexible Support Legs - A support case with flexible support legs for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configuration with the use of the flexible supports. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. The support legs may also be used as gripping arms and wrapped around items. | 01-26-2012 |
20140093230 | Multi-Function Retractor Body, Adjustable Strap, And Camera Mounting System Using Same - The present invention is directed towards a versatile retractable strap assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be used in a variety of configurations. The strap resides in a retractor and is adapted to be used as a wrist strap or a neck strap, and the assembly may also be mounted onto a tripod. | 04-03-2014 |
20140103084 | Pulley Camera Strap And Camera Mounting System Using Same - The present invention is directed towards a retractable pulley strap assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be used in a variety of configurations. The strap is adapted to allow for extension, and increase of the effective strap length, while the camera is in use. The strap is adapted to retract to a shorter effective length while the camera is not in use, such that the camera is held tightly against the user's body. | 04-17-2014 |
Eric L. Hale, Altadena, CA US
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20100010301 | Solid State Variable Direction of View Endoscope - An endoscope with a wide angle lens that comprises an optical axis that is angularly offset from a longitudinal axis of the endoscope such that the optical axis resides at an angle greater than zero degrees to the longitudinal axis. The wide angle lens system simultaneously gathers an endoscopic image field at least spanning the longitudinal axis and an angle greater than ninety degrees to the longitudinal axis. The endoscope further includes an imager comprising an imaging surface area that receives at least a portion of endoscopic image transmitted by the wide angle lens system and produces output signals corresponding to the endoscopic image field and image forming circuitry that receives the output signal and produces an image signal. | 01-14-2010 |
20110046447 | Illumination System For Variable Direction Of View Instruments - An illumination system for variable direction of view instruments is disclosed generally comprising an endoscope having a longitudinal axis and a variable view vector that pivots about a pivot axis angularly offset from the longitudinal axis. The view vector has an attendant viewing field that travels along a path as the view vector pivots, defining a viewing range. A source of illumination is arranged in a plane offset from the plane in which the view vector pivots and provides an annular, solid angle of illumination that covers the viewing range. In certain embodiments, the pivot axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the illumination plane is parallel to the pivot plane. In some embodiments, the source of illumination is a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged around the pivot axis. | 02-24-2011 |
20110175991 | Image Orienting Coupling Assembly - A coupling assembly for a scope and an image sensor housing is disclosed generally comprising an image orientation unit having first and second coupling sections for coupling the unit to a scope and an image sensor housing, such as a camera head, an optical assembly with a rotatable optical element for rotating the images, a rotation sensor for monitoring rotation of the optical element, an accelerometer for monitoring rotation of the unit, and a processor for receiving signals from the rotation sensor and the accelerometer and calculating the orientation of the images relative to the direction of gravity. In certain embodiments, the processor causes an actuator to rotate the optical element to level the images. In some embodiments, the processor activates a visual indicator, such as a diode, to indicate the direction of vertical. | 07-21-2011 |
Eric Lawrence Hale, Altadena, CA US
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20090015664 | Method And Interface For Operating A VDOV Endoscope - A method and system are provided for configuring a variable direction of view endoscope, generally comprising a video display screen and an endoscope having a view controlling device for moving the view vector between predefined, discrete view vector positions. The video display screen displays a set of these view vector positions, and the view vector is moved from one of these positions directly to another in response to a command from a user via the video display screen. | 01-15-2009 |
20110026787 | METHOD FOR DEALING WITH SINGULARITIES IN GRAVITY REFERENCED ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING - A method for avoiding rapid or sudden image rotation or reversal in a gravity leveled endoscopic imaging system is disclosed. A mathematical neighborhood of a singular viewing configuration is defined and within this neighborhood the endoscopic image orientation follows specified rules. | 02-03-2011 |
20110230710 | Method For Using Variable Direction Of View Endoscopy In Conjunction With Image Guided Surgical Systems - A method for a variable direction of view endoscope used in combination with an image guided surgical system to provide new diagnostic and surgical capabilities. The method provides the following capabilities: greatly improved endoscopic orientation capabilities, global monitoring of endoscopic viewing direction, and greatly improved surgical approach and procedure planning. | 09-22-2011 |
George Hale, San Clemente, CA US
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20100186138 | Jerseys Having Releasable Seams - American football jerseys designed to enhance a player's safety are disclosed herein. Preferred jerseys are designed to prevent injuries caused from “horse-collar” tackles and have one or more releasable seams that begin in the collar. | 07-29-2010 |
Guy Alan Hale, Danville, CA US
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20140350111 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HEMORRHOIDS - Methods for treatment of and prophylaxis against hemorrhoids are disclosed, including methods of treatment of and prophylaxis against hemorrhoids comprising administering naproxen to an individual. | 11-27-2014 |
J. C. Hale, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20100070560 | Implementing a Java Server in a Multiprocessor Environment - A method for utilizing multiple servers begins by selecting a program to be run on one of a plurality of servers and selecting one server to run the program. A virtual machine is instantiated on the selected server and the program is run on the virtual machine. A method for utilizing multiple processors begins by initializing a virtual machine on a server and running a program on the virtual machine. Task requests are sent from the program to a control process on a host environment. The control process initializes a worker thread for each task request. Each worker thread is run on a different processor on the host environment. In one embodiment, the server is a Java server and the virtual machine is a Java virtual machine. | 03-18-2010 |
Jeramy Hale, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120270435 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY PLUG WITH GRIP WINGS FOR ELECTRICAL PLUGS AND DATA CORD PLUGS - The grip wings provide a push/pull insertion and withdrawal of plugs that eliminates the need for grip strength; obvious visual and tactile alignment of plugs; a finger stop that is safely away from the prongs of the plug. These features are provided while preserving the original cord/plug integrity; adapting to the international variety of existing plugs; allowing fit in multiple close outlets; giving easy installation; and enduring for the life of the plug. The grip wings consist of a rigid bar positioned perpendicular to the line of the cord and plug, and an attachment of the bar to the plug. The grip wings can be provided as either an accessory to existing plugs or included in the original manufacturing of the plug. The grip wings are adaptable to consumer or industrial use. It is adaptable to options for shape, texture, appearance, self-illumination, and orientation to appeal to many markets. | 10-25-2012 |
Jon Hale, Alpine, CA US
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20160129726 | Handheld All-Terrain Chalker - A Handheld All-Terrain Chalker of the present invention is designed to create straight chalk lines on all types of surfaces. The Handheld All-Terrain Chalker works independent of the the surface in which the chalk lines are to be drawn and are unaffected by the variations of the surface. The Handheld All-Terrain Chalker includes a chalk hopper and a removable ergonomic handle. The chalk hopper is a semi-circular bucket having a storage container integrally formed with a dispenser. The storage container has an opening to allow the insertion of chalk. The dispenser is formed with a bottom having circular perforations or slotted openings to allow chalk to be dispensed to draw the chalk lines. To control the amount of chalk being dispensed and the width of the chalk line, a gasket or an adjustable chalk line plate is used to regulate the opening of the dispenser. | 05-12-2016 |
Kathleen Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20140032471 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SCRIPT TOOL - Systems and methods to create content for interactive synthetic characters are provided. In some embodiments, a conversation editor may be configured to create a traversable script for an interactive synthetic character by receiving conversation rules from a user. These rules can be used to match words or phrases that a user speaks or types, or to monitor for a physical movement of the user or synthetic character. Each rule can include responses to be performed by the interactive synthetic character. Examples of responses include producing audible or textual speech for the synthetic character, performing animations, playing sound effects, retrieving data, and the like. A traversable script can be generated from the conversation rules that when executed by the synthetic character allows for the dynamic interactions. In some embodiments, the traversable script can be navigated by a state engine using navigational directives associated with the conversation rules. | 01-30-2014 |
Kelly Hale, Dana Point, CA US
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20110099009 | NETWORK/PEER ASSISTED SPEECH CODING - A communications network is used to transfer user attribute information about participants in a communication session to their respective communication terminals for storage and use thereon to configure a speech codec to operate in a speaker-dependent manner, thereby improving speech coding efficiency. In a network-assisted model, the user attribute information is stored on the communications network and selectively transmitted to the communication terminals while in a peer-assisted model, the user attribute information is derived by and transferred between communication terminals. | 04-28-2011 |
20130179161 | NETWORK/PEER ASSISTED SPEECH CODING - A communications network is used to transfer user attribute information about participants in a communication session to their respective communication terminals for storage and use thereon to configure a speech codec to operate in a speaker-dependent manner, thereby improving speech coding efficiency. In a network-assisted model, the user attribute information is stored on the communications network and selectively transmitted to the communication terminals while in a peer-assisted model, the user attribute information is derived by and transferred between communication terminals. | 07-11-2013 |
20130325467 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING AUDIO MESSAGES - Systems and methods for presenting audio messages are provided. In some aspects, a method includes receiving an audio message from a first user and generating a text-based representation of the audio message. The method also includes generating one or more identification tags based on the text-based representation of the audio message. At least one of the one or more identification tags includes a subject of the audio message. The method also includes presenting at least one of the text-based representation of the audio message or the one or more identification tags to a second user using a graphical user interface. | 12-05-2013 |
Layton Hale, Castro Valley, CA US
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20130293865 | Linear Stage for Reflective Electron Beam Lithography - A linear stacked stage suitable for REBL may include a first upper fast stage configured to translate a first plurality of wafers in a first direction along a first axis, the first upper fast stage configured to secure a first plurality of wafers; a second upper fast stage configured to translate a second plurality of wafers in a second direction along the first axis, the second upper fast stage configured to secure the second plurality of wafers, the second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the translation of the first upper fast stage and the translation of the second upper fast stage are configured to substantially eliminate inertial reaction forces generated by motion of the first upper fast stage and the second upper fast stage; and a carrier stage configured to translate the first and second upper fast stages along a second axis. | 11-07-2013 |
20130342827 | Linear Stage and Metrology Architecture for Reflective Electron Beam Lithography - A stage metrology suitable for REBL includes an interferometer stage metrology system configured to measure the position and rotation of a short-stroke wafer scanning stage, wherein the interferometer metrology system includes two or more interferometers for each axis of measurement, wherein a first interferometer mirror is disposed on a first surface of the short-stroke wafer scanning stage and a second interferometer mirror is disposed on a second surface of the short-stroke wafer scanning stage, and a control system configured to determine a shape error for the first interferometer mirror using two or more interferometer measurements from the two or more interferometers associated with the first interferometer mirror and a shape error for the second interferometer mirror using two or more interferometer measurements from the two or more interferometers associated with the second interferometer mirror. | 12-26-2013 |
20140374611 | Continuous Generation of Extreme Ultraviolet Light - The generation of EUV light includes rotating a cylinder at least partially coated with a plasma-forming target material, directing pulsed illumination to a first set of helically-arranged spots traversing a material-coated portion of the rotating cylinder in a first direction and directing pulsed illumination to a second set of helically-arranged spots traversing the material-coated portion of the rotating cylinder in a second direction, the pulsed illumination being suitable for exciting the plasma-forming target material. | 12-25-2014 |
20150076359 | System and Method for Generation of Extreme Ultraviolet Light - An EUV light source includes a rotatable, cylindrically-symmetric element having a surface coated with a plasma-forming target material, a drive laser source configured to generate one or more laser pulses sufficient to generate EUV light via formation of a plasma by excitation of the plasma-forming target material, a set of focusing optics configured to focus the one or more laser pulses onto the surface of the rotatable, cylindrically-symmetric element, a set of collection optics configured to receive EUV light emanated from the generated plasma and further configured to direct the illumination to an intermediate focal point, and a gas management system including a gas supply subsystem configured to supply plasma-forming target material to the surface of the rotatable, cylindrically-symmetric element. | 03-19-2015 |
Layton Carter Hale, Castro Valley, CA US
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20130105108 | Heat Removal From Substrates In Vacuum | 05-02-2013 |
Mark Andrew Hale, San Jose, CA US
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20090209197 | System and method for correlating multi-format, omni-directional communications - This document describes a system and method for correlating multi-format, omni-directional communications. It deploys an intermediary to facilitate message tracking and assignment used to facilitate subsequent message correlation. Secondarily, it deploys a device registration context whereby message correlation can be done. This system possesses the property that it can be deployed in environments whereby no unique message identifier is available to provide directional correlation and that not all messages must flow through the gateway to be correlated. | 08-20-2009 |
Mary Jane Hale, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090241940 | SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR MANIFOLD - A solar thermal energy collector manifold is provided. The manifold is connected to solar collector tubes for collecting solar energy. A fluid is used to transfer the heat collected from the collector tubes. The manifold includes an inlet path for receiving the fluid, a fluid flow path for transferring the fluid to the solar collector tubes, and an outlet path for outputting the heated fluid. To facilitate the flow paths, the manifold includes a plate with depressions. | 10-01-2009 |
20090293866 | Solar Thermal Collector Insert - A solar thermal energy collector with integrated flowpath is provided. The insert can be connected to a solar collector manifold for collecting solar energy. The insert with integrated flowpaths can be surrounded by an evacuated chamber. A fluid can be used to transfer the heat collected from the insert. The insert includes first and second flowpaths for conveying the heat transfer fluid. The fluid flowpath is continuous and integral to the insert. The fluid flowpath may be comprised of a group of chambers designed for efficient transfer of thermal energy. Methods of manufacture of inserts with continuous flowpaths are provided. These may include methods for the extrusion of inserts with integral flowpaths from a single piece of material. | 12-03-2009 |
20100294262 | SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR MANIFOLD - A solar thermal energy collector manifold is provided. The manifold is connected to solar collector tubes for collecting solar energy. A fluid is used to transfer the heat collected from the collector tubes. The manifold includes an inlet path for receiving the fluid, a fluid flow path for transferring the fluid to the solar collector tubes, and an outlet path for outputting the heated fluid. To facilitate the flow paths, the manifold includes a plate with depressions. | 11-25-2010 |
Matthew Hale, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090155838 | Devices, systems and methods for the collection, stimulation, stabilization, and analysis of a biological sample - Devices, systems, methods and kits for the collection, stimulation, stabilization and analysis of biological samples, including blood samples, are disclosed. An embodiment of the invention includes a container having a side wall, a bottom wall and a closure member defining an internal compartment having arranged therein a partition defining and fluidly separating first and second chambers in the internal compartment, the first chamber positioned in association with the closure member to receive the biological sample; in which at least one wall is constructed of an elastically deformable material; in which the first chamber contains at least one stimulating agent; in which the second chamber contains at least one stabilizing agent; and in which the first and second chambers can be placed in fluid communication by a user without opening or otherwise compromising the fluid integrity of the internal compartment. | 06-18-2009 |
20100099074 | COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING AND STABILIZING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - A collection device and methods for stimulating and stabilizing a biological sample are provided. Aspects of the device include an evacuated sample collection container having stimulating and stabilizing additives contained in separate internal chambers of the container. The internal chambers are arranged to facilitate stimulation upon collection of a sample, followed by stabilization of the sample after a desired period of time in the same sealed container. Also provided are methods for use of the subject device. The device and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including the collection and analysis of clinically relevant samples, such as whole blood and other body fluids, obtained directly from a patient. | 04-22-2010 |
Matthew Hale, Redwood City, CA US
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20140273070 | ASPIRATION-FREE WELL PLATE APPARATUS AND METHODS - A well plate includes a including a top portion, a bottom portion and a membrane disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion. The top portion defines a sample well in fluid communication with an opening defined by the membrane and in fluid communication with a reservoir defined by the bottom portion. The well plate is configured to be used in a centrifugation process of a test sample including a sample material and a wash liquid. The test sample configured to be received within the sample well and the reservoir. The membrane configured to filter the wash liquid from the test sample during the centrifugation process such that the wash liquid can pass from the reservoir, through the membrane and can be captured within a collection chamber while the sample material remains within the reservoir. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew B. Hale, Stanford, CA US
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20130071860 | METHODS FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT` - In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for the classification, diagnosis, prognosis, theranosis, and/or prediction of an outcome of an autoimmune disease in a subject. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael Hale, Fremont, CA US
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20130046787 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO INTERFACE AN APPLICATION TO A DATABASE - Methods and apparatus to interface an application to a database are disclosed. An example method includes determining a query used by an application that is to communicate with a database via a database driver. The query is tested on the database via the database driver. Such testing includes storing a query template when a received result of the query matches an expected result of the query. A database access framework is generated to interface between the application and the database driver based on the stored query template. | 02-21-2013 |
Michael Hale, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100242154 | Glove with aesthetic and functional design - A glove for gardening and other general utility uses is provided comprising a palm portion configured to substantially cover a user's palm and palm side surface of the user's fingers and thumb, and a back portion configured to substantially cover the back of a user's hand and back surface of the user's fingers and thumb. One or more gripping portions are provided on the palm portion, with the back portion and the gripping portion comprising the same design pattern. Alternatively, the back portion and the gripping portions may comprise different design patterns. The design pattern or patterns are intended to be aesthetically pleasing, with the pattern on the gripping portions also aiding in the functionality of the glove by improving gripping and dexterity. | 09-30-2010 |
Michael Jon Hale, San Diego, CA US
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20130230844 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTICS - A system comprised of an apparatus and a test device is described. The test device and the apparatus are designed to interact to determine the presence or absence of an analyte of interest in a sample placed on the test device. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230845 | INTERACTIVE TEST DEVICE AND APPARATUS WITH TIMING MECHANISM - A system comprised of an apparatus and a test device is described. The test device and the apparatus are designed to interact to determine the presence or absence of an analyte of interest in a sample placed on the test device. The test device and apparatus interact to provide a timer feature for determining a test device specific adjustable cut-off value that is used to ascertain whether signal from a test line in the device corresponds to a positive or negative results, irrespective of the time elapsed since placement of sample on the test device. The adjustable cut-off value renders the system relatively insensitive to incubation time of the test device, where if the incubation time is shorter or longer than needed for accuracy of a test result, the analyzer will report an invalid result, thus preventing the reporting of an incorrect (false negative or false positive) result. | 09-05-2013 |
20160054316 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTICS - A system comprised of an apparatus and a test device is described. The test device and the apparatus are designed to interact to determine the presence or absence of an analyte of interest in a sample placed on the test device. | 02-25-2016 |
Molly Ruth Hale, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120270435 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY PLUG WITH GRIP WINGS FOR ELECTRICAL PLUGS AND DATA CORD PLUGS - The grip wings provide a push/pull insertion and withdrawal of plugs that eliminates the need for grip strength; obvious visual and tactile alignment of plugs; a finger stop that is safely away from the prongs of the plug. These features are provided while preserving the original cord/plug integrity; adapting to the international variety of existing plugs; allowing fit in multiple close outlets; giving easy installation; and enduring for the life of the plug. The grip wings consist of a rigid bar positioned perpendicular to the line of the cord and plug, and an attachment of the bar to the plug. The grip wings can be provided as either an accessory to existing plugs or included in the original manufacturing of the plug. The grip wings are adaptable to consumer or industrial use. It is adaptable to options for shape, texture, appearance, self-illumination, and orientation to appeal to many markets. | 10-25-2012 |
Nathan Earl Hale, Grand Terrace, CA US
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20110311379 | PUMP DIAPHRAGM - A diaphragm assembly designed for employment in a fluid driven diaphragm pump includes a piston having an inflexible core. This core includes a hub with a plate extending radially from about the periphery of the hub and a center attachment concentrically arranged in the hub and accessible from a first end of the hub. The plate defines the inflexibility of the piston. The piston further includes a unitary diaphragm body molded with the inflexible core in situ. A peripheral convolute portion outwardly of the piston is integrally molded with the unitary diaphragm body. The unitary diaphragm body has a plurality of connective tendons extending through the plate. A thermoplastic coating extends about the inflexible core between the core and the molded unitary diaphragm body. The unitary diaphragm body is of thermoplastic elastomer having at least a thermally miscible surface with the thermoplastic coating. The unitary diaphragm body between the periphery of the circular plate and the convolute portion has an annular ring portion of greater cross-sectional thickness than the peripheral convolute portion. The first end of the hub including a mounting surface exposed through the adjacent unitary diaphragm body with a threaded hole as a center attachment extending through the mounting surface. A pump shaft has a threaded end engaged with the threaded hole and a shoulder. An inflexible backing plate is held between the mounting surface and the shoulder on the pump shaft and extends in juxtaposition with the diaphragm to the annular ring portion. | 12-22-2011 |
Peter Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20110022947 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC REGENERATION OF PAGE FRAGMENTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system and method for the provisioning of dynamically generated content. One embodiment can interface a content delivery system and a content management system at the fragment level. Depending upon how a page is organized, a fragment may refer to a block within the page, a portion of the page, or a content item presented on the page. When a content item is updated and published onto the content management system, one embodiment of the invention can operate to track dependencies of managed pages and invalidate/validate fragment(s) affected by the change(s) accordingly. The updated fragment(s) may then be dynamically assembled on-the-fly or on-demand. The updated fragment(s) may or may not be cached. In this way, changes made to a piece of content can be reflected in all pages which utilize this content almost simultaneously with the changes to the content itself. | 01-27-2011 |
20120303765 | SYSTEM USING CONTENT GENERATOR FOR DYNAMICALLY REGENERATING ONE OR MORE FRAGMENTS OF WEB PAGE BASED ON NOTIFICATION OF CONTENT CHANGE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system and method for the provisioning of dynamically generated content. One embodiment can interface a content delivery system and a content management system at the fragment level. Depending upon how a page is organized, a fragment may refer to a block within the page, a portion of the page, or a content item presented on the page. When a content item is updated and published onto the content management system, one embodiment of the invention can operate to track dependencies of managed pages and invalidate/validate fragment(s) affected by the change(s) accordingly. The updated fragment(s) may then be dynamically assembled on-the-fly or on-demand. The updated fragment(s) may or may not be cached. In this way, changes made to a piece of content can be reflected in all pages which utilize this content almost simultaneously with the changes to the content itself. | 11-29-2012 |
20130232227 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAGMENT LEVEL DYNAMIC CONTENT REGENERATION - A system and method for provisioning dynamically generated content. One embodiment can interface a content delivery system and a content management system at the fragment level. Depending upon how a page is organized, a fragment may refer to a block within the page, a portion of the page, or a content item presented on the page. When a content item is updated and published onto the content management system, one embodiment can operate to track dependencies of managed pages and invalidate/validate fragment(s) affected by the change(s) accordingly. The updated fragment(s) may then be dynamically assembled on-the-fly or on-demand. The updated fragment(s) may or may not be cached. In this way, changes made to a piece of content can be reflected in all pages which utilize this content almost simultaneously with the changes to the content itself. | 09-05-2013 |
20140201615 | System and method for the dynamic provisioning of static content - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system and method for the dynamic provisioning of static content. In one embodiment, information presented on a content delivery system can be refreshed based on information published on a content management system. One embodiment can interface the content delivery system and the content management system at the page level. More specifically, content dependencies across pages employing the same content or portion(s) thereof can be tracked in a timely, accurate manner. Upon receiving a notification of a change to the content or a portion thereof from the content management system, a content generation system may operate to determine, based on the dependencies, what pages are affected by the change and, based on the determination, dynamically regenerate any and all affected pages. The regenerated pages may then be stored and/or pushed to the web tier for delivery to end users. | 07-17-2014 |
20150095762 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DYNAMIC PROVISIONING OF STATIC CONTENT - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system and method for the dynamic provisioning of static content. In one embodiment, information presented on a content delivery system can be refreshed based on information published on a content management system. One embodiment can interface the content delivery system and the content management system at the page level. More specifically, content dependencies across pages employing the same content or portion(s) thereof can be tracked in a timely, accurate manner. Upon receiving a notification of a change to the content or a portion thereof from the content management system, a content generation system may operate to determine, based on the dependencies, what pages are affected by the change and, based on the determination, dynamically regenerate any and all affected pages. The regenerated pages may then be stored and/or pushed to the web tier for delivery to end users. | 04-02-2015 |
Phillip A. Hale, Brea, CA US
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20120084479 | Modular Digital Presentation Switcher - A modular digital presentation switcher is a device that can convert different kinds of incoming multimedia signals into an outgoing signal in an analog and digital format. The device retrieves the incoming multimedia signals through input modules. Each of the input modules is capable of retrieving a unique signal such as composite video or S-video, VGA, and DVI-D. The device sends the outgoing signal through output modules, which are connected to the display device and the audio amplifier. A communication bus allows the input modules and the output modules to communicate with each other so that the device can cater and format the outgoing signal for the display device and the audio amplifier. An HDMI digital signal bus allows the input modules to send the outgoing signal in HDMI digital format to the output modules. A user interface module allows the user to access the functions of the device. | 04-05-2012 |
Presley Eugene Hale, La Puente, CA US
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20120047453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CALCULATIONS USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing calculations is provided so that a paradigm of a tape is utilized in a calculator application that executes on a computing platform and which is configured to enable a user to see and interact with multiple virtual tapes that each show numerical values and operators. Each tape functions as a user-accessible memory and a memory value may be recalled from any one tape and that value placed on any other tape. The calculator application is configured to enable the user to enter a sequence of values and operators which are all displayable on a given tape, as well as support the user's ability to edit any value or operator that was previously entered on that tape. Calculations are updated to reflect the user's edits on both the tape currently being edited and any other tape that uses the edited tape as a memory. | 02-23-2012 |
20130191424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CALCULATIONS USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing calculations is provided so that a paradigm of a tape is utilized in a calculator application that executes on a computing platform and which is configured to enable a user to see and interact with multiple virtual tapes that each show numerical values and operators. Each tape functions as a user-accessible memory and a memory value may be recalled from any one tape and that value placed on any other tape. The calculator application is configured to enable the user to enter a sequence of values and operators which are all displayable on a given tape, as well as support the user's ability to edit any value or operator that was previously entered on that tape. Calculations are updated to reflect the user's edits on both the tape currently being edited and any other tape that uses the edited tape as a memory. | 07-25-2013 |
Reuben Hale, Oakland, CA US
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20160129182 | VIBRATION SENSOR BASED DRUG DELIVERY MONITOR - A monitoring system comprising a monitor is disclosed that utilizes a vibration sensor to monitor the occurrence and properties of an event. The monitor does not require disassembly of the device to be monitored, or interfere with the operation of the device to be monitored, because the monitor is affixed to the exterior of a device to be monitored or a component thereof, or is integrated into the design of the device to be monitored. In a preferred embodiment, the device to be monitored is a drug delivery device, most preferably an inhaler or autoinjector. The monitoring system includes a display device such as a smartphone or tablet computer for analyzing data related to the device to be monitored usage and displaying information to a user, patient and/or caregiver before, during, and after a usage event. Preferred embodiment monitor the inhalation flow rate through an inhaler, and the dose delivered by an injector. | 05-12-2016 |
Scott Hale, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20120055959 | Handbag shape retainer - A shape retainer is provided for use with a bag, the shape retainer having a pillow having a form that provides structural support for maintaining a predetermined shape, and a stuffing that is provided inside the form. The shape retainer further includes an outer casing made of a fabric material, the outer casing having an interior space with pockets to hold a desiccant and sachet, and an opening through which the pillow may be inserted into or removed from the interior space, the outer casing surrounding the pillow. The shape retainer is inserted through an opening of the bag into an interior cavity of the bag, the shape retainer positioned inside the cavity to provide support to the walls of the bag. | 03-08-2012 |
Shannon Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20110225217 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DEPLOYING AN UPDATE BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTS OF A MULTI-TENANT ON-DEMAND DATABASE SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for deploying updates between environments of a multi-tenant on-demand database system. These mechanisms and methods for deploying updates between environments of a multi-tenant on-demand database system can enable embodiments to provide user-friendly, granular, and/or targeted updates between such environments. | 09-15-2011 |
20140280329 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CROSS-REFERENCING FEED ITEMS - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for interacting with a record via a single user interface. The user interface includes a publisher and an information feed. A user may request to interact with the record from the publisher. Information may be submitted through the publisher to interact with the record to update the record. A feed item may be presented for inclusion in the information feed based on the update. One or more entities may be cross-referenced with the feed item so that the same feed item is provided in the feeds of each of the one or more entities. Identification of the entities to be cross-referenced with the feed item can come from data defined by a user in a payload, data defined by a system administrator, and/or record relationship information in a database system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280577 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN APPLICATION IN A PUBLISHER - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for interacting with an application using a publisher in an online social network. A user interface includes a publisher and an information feed. A user may request to expose an application using the publisher. The application may be hosted natively in an on-demand service environment or hosted on a third-party platform. Content from the application is exposed in the publisher via an application programming interface (API). A user may interact with the application via the API through the publisher, and the information feed is updated via the API according to the user interaction with the application. A feed item may be presented for inclusion in the information feed based on the update. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282100 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING CUSTOM ACTIONS - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for interacting with one or more data objects in an online social network. A user interface includes a publisher with a custom action. The custom action is defined in accordance with custom action instructions provided by a first entity via an application programming interface (API). Such custom action instructions may declaratively or programmatically define the data object, the interaction to be performed with the data object, and other attributes associated with the custom action. A user may request to interact with the data object via selection of the custom action by a second entity. Information may be submitted through the publisher to interact with the data object to update a database system associated with the data object. A feed item may be presented for inclusion in the information feed based on the update. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282101 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH RECORDS VIA A PUBLISHER AND AN INFORMATION FEED - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for interacting with one or more records via a single user interface. The user interface includes a publisher and an information feed. A user may request to interact with a first record from the publisher. Information may be submitted through the publisher to interact with the first record to update the record. A feed item may be presented for inclusion in the information feed based on the update, where the feed item includes one or more actionable selections providing a reference to the first record. When a user selects one of the actionable selections, the user can perform additional interactions with the first record or perform a new interaction with a second record. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298312 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DEPLOYING AN UPDATE BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTS OF A MULTI-TENANT ON-DEMAND DATABASE SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for deploying updates between environments of a multi-tenant on-demand database system. These mechanisms and methods for deploying updates between environments of a multi-tenant on-demand database system can enable embodiments to provide user-friendly, granular, and/or targeted updates between such environments. | 10-02-2014 |
20150020010 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CUSTOMIZING A DATA INTERFACE IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer program products for customizing a data interface in an on-demand service environment. In some implementations, a computing device provides an application for customizing a data interface displayable on a plurality of display devices having different form factors, the application providing one or more configurable templates. The computing device receives a selection of a template and provides for display a configuration interface of the application displaying one or more components arranged according to the selected template. The computing device receives a request to display a preview of the data interface at a display dimension corresponding to a display device, the display device having a form factor. The computing device determines, based on the requested display dimension, a display configuration for the components of the data interface and provides for display in the configuration interface the components according to the determined display configuration. | 01-15-2015 |
20150143248 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING AN ACTION ON A DATABASE RECORD - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer program products for performing an action on a database record in an on-demand database service. What actions are presented to a user interface of a mobile device can depend on attributes of the database record, such as metadata stored in association with the database record. Selection of one of the actions can cause the mobile device to integrate data from hardware components, databases, and applications using mobile device. The data identified from the mobile device can be automatically associated with various data fields of the action. The selected action can be performed on the database record using the data in the data fields. | 05-21-2015 |
Shannon P. Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20110032353 | PRESENTING VIDEO DATA - A method of displaying video surveillance system information is disclosed. Video clips associated with events are represented by event cards. The event cards include frames selected from the video clips associated with the events. Event cards include metadata, and can be annotated. Display of overlapping event cards causes a compressed event card to be displayed. Selection of a compressed event card dynamically expands the compressed event card to display a paneled event card. | 02-10-2011 |
20140022387 | SPECIFYING SEARCH CRITERIA FOR SEARCHING VIDEO DATA - A method and apparatus is described for specifying regions of interest within a two-dimensional view of visual information that comprises a series of frames. Visual changes that occur in the view are stored. A user enters search criteria that specify at least one first region of interest within the view and a visual change. A visual change may include a change in pixel values or a detection of motion of one or more objects within the view. The first search criteria are compared against the stored visual changes to identify a sequence of frames in which the specified visual change occurred within the first region of interest. The search criteria may specify multiple regions of interest, each with one or more types of visual changes. If a motion is specified, then a direction, speed, and behavior of a moving object may also be specified. | 01-23-2014 |
Shannon Patricia Hale, San Francisco, CA US
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20130046799 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING A SCHEMA IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICES ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems are provided for displaying a graphical representation of data objects of a schema using an online tool. In an embodiment, the online tool may be used to create or modify a schema. Modifying a schema may include adding or modifying or deleting data objects. Modifying data objects may include adding or modifying or deleting data fields. The online tool may be used to define relationships between data objects. In an embodiment, user permissions may be set for data objects. In an embodiment, the graphical representations of data objects may be selected and placed is a different location. | 02-21-2013 |
Sharon Hale, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130196921 | METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF NO-REFLOW FOLLOWING ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY - The invention provides methods of preventing or treating cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury in a mammalian subject. The methods provide administering aromatic-cationic peptides in effective amounts to prevent or treat an anatomic zone of no re-flow in mammalian subjects. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof. | 08-01-2013 |
Steve C. Hale, San Jose, CA US
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20100208826 | VARIABLE-LENGTH CODE DECODER - A method that decodes serially received MPEG variable length codes by executing instructions in parallel. The method includes an execution unit, which includes multiple pipelined functional units. The functional units execute at least two of the instructions in parallel. The instructions utilize and share general purpose registers. The general purpose registers store information used by at least two of the instructions. | 08-19-2010 |
20120070094 | VARIABLE-LENGTH CODE DECODER - An apparatus includes at least one general purpose register and at least one special purpose register and an execution unit that executes at least two instructions in parallel, to decode variable length codes, wherein each of the instructions share use of the at least one general purpose register and the at least one special purpose register. In one example, a processor stores variable length code information among a plurality of general purpose registers and generates decoded variable length code information by decoding the at least one variable length code. The processor also stores the decoded variable length code information among the plurality of general purpose registers. | 03-22-2012 |
Tyler James Hale, San Jose, CA US
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20140258016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS - Example methods and systems are directed to generating recommendations based on one or more user inventories, which may be stored in a database. The inventory may include items (e.g., physical goods, electronic goods, and financial assets) owned by a user. A machine may use the database to provide suggestions to the user to buy or sell items. The machine may also use the database to provide suggestions to the user to join a community. The database may be used in conjunction with an electronic commerce site. The machine may be aware of which items in the site are being viewed by the user. The recommendation made by the machine may take into account the item being viewed. The user may be able to view the current market value for each item individually, the total value for a selection of items, or the total value for all items. | 09-11-2014 |
20150082183 | LOCATION-BASED AND ALTER-EGO QUERIES - A user at a geographical location may submit a search query and receive results responsive to the search query. The search results provided to the user may be based on the user's geographical location. The search results may also be based on one or more attributes of the user or an alter ego. The alter ego may be an individual user or another type of entity, such as a group or a business. A user at a geographical location submitting an alter-ego search query may see the results that would be presented to the alter ego if the alter ego were at the geographical location. Each user's interests may be selected through an interest-selection interface, automatically generated as the user interacts with search results, dynamically generated as a user follows or likes search results, or otherwise determined. | 03-19-2015 |