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20140121427 | Methods of Activating Metal Complexes for Catalysts - The present invention is directed to the activation of metal carbonyl clusters by an oxidative agent to prepare a stable metal cluster catalyst exhibiting catalytic rate enhancement. The activation comprises, for example, using oxygen for decarbonylation of carbonyl ligands and changing the oxidation state of the other ligands. In one aspect, treatment of the metal cluster catalyst under oxidative conditions in a flow reactor leads to removal of CO ligands and oxidation of bound calixarene phosphine ligands, and results in a stable activated open metal cluster that is more active for ethylene hydrogenation catalysis. The resulting metal cluster contains coordinatively unsaturated sites comprising carbonyl vacancies. In one aspect, the resulting activated open metal cluster can be used as a catalyst in a variety of chemical transformations. | 05-01-2014 |
20140356280 | Delamination of Borosilicate Layered Zeolite - Provided is a surfactant-free, single-step synthesis of delaminated aluminosilicate zeolites. The process comprises the step of heating a borosilicate zeolite precursor in a metal salt solution, e.g., an aluminum nitrate solution, zinc nitrate solution or manganese nitrate solution. The delaminated aluminosilicate zeolite product is then recovered from the solution. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356973 | Ligand-Modified Metal Clusters for Gas Separation and Purification - Provided is an organic ligand-bound metal surface that selects one gaseous species over another. The species can be closely sized molecular species having less than 1 Angstrom difference in kinetic diameter. In one embodiment, the species comprise carbon monoxide and ethylene. Such organic ligand-bound metal surfaces can be successfully used in gas phase separations or purifications, sensing, and in catalysis. | 12-04-2014 |
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20120148487 | NOVEL OXIDE MATERIALS AND SYNTHESIS BY FLUORIDE/CHLORIDE ANION PROMOTED EXFOLIATION - The present invention is directed to the synthesis of novel delaminated layered zeolite precursor materials prepared by fluoride/chloride anion-promoted exfoliation. The method comprises, for example, using a combination of fluoride and chloride anions at a mild pH in aqueous solution to affect delamination of a layered zeolite precursor. The method can also comprise using a combination of fluoride and chloride anions in a non-aqueous solution comprising an organic solvent. The method may be used in conjunction with either acidification or sonication, or both. The resulting delaminated zeolite precursors are then isolated. Precursors that are then isolated lack amorphous silica content. The UCB-1 product is an example of such a novel oxide material and is obtained in yields in excess of 90% without the need for sonication. | 06-14-2012 |
20120316347 | METAL COLLOIDS WITH ACCESSIBLE METAL SURFACES - The invention provides complexes in which ligands (e.g., calixarene-related compounds) are coordinated to a metal colloid, e.g. a gold colloid. In exemplary embodiments, two or more ligands complexed to the metal colloid are larger than the metal colloid, thus providing an accessible metal center. The complexes can be immobilized on a substrate. The complexes of the invention are useful as tunable and highly robust isolated metal colloids that find use in binding of molecules and catalysis of chemical reactions. | 12-13-2012 |
20130018199 | CALIXARENE-BOUND IRIDIUM-CONTAINING METAL COLLOIDS - The invention provides complexes in which a calixarene-related compound is coordinated to an iridium-containing metal colloid. The complexes can be immobilized on a substrate. The complexes of the invention are useful as tunable and highly robust isolated metal colloids that find use in binding of molecules and catalysis of chemical reactions. | 01-17-2013 |
20140256931 | CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL FOR PURIFYING LIGNOCELLULOSIC OLIGOMERS - The present disclosure relates carbonaceous materials and to methods of using such carbonaceous materials for purifying oligomers produced from depolymerized biomass, such as lignocellulosic biomass. | 09-11-2014 |
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20090042737 | Methods and Devices for Correlated, Multi-Parameter Single Cell Measurements and Recovery of Remnant Biological Material - Methods and apparatus are provided for analysis and correlation of phenotypic and genotypic information for a high throughput sample on a cell by cell basis. Cells are isolated and sequentially analyzed for phenotypic information and genotypic information which is then correlated. Methods for correlating the phenotype-genotype information of a sample population can be performed on a continuous flow sample within a microfluidic channel network or alternatively on a sample preloaded into a nano-well array chip. The methods for performing the phenotype-genotype analysis and correlation are scalable for samples numbering in the hundreds of cells to thousands of cells up to the tens and hundreds of thousand cells. | 02-12-2009 |
20110086769 | METHODS AND GENOTYPING PANELS FOR DETECTING ALLELES, GENOMES, AND TRANSCRIPTOMES - Disclosed are methods and genotyping panels for detecting alleles, genomes, and transcriptomes in admixtures of two individuals. | 04-14-2011 |
20120077191 | GENOTYPING DNA - Described herein are compositions and methods useful for the detection of nucleic acid variations. Ligation within a probe or between probes is used to distinguish between probes perfectly complementary to a target and those containing a mismatch. Nucleotide fill-in/extension steps are optionally applied according to the type of assay performed. A circularization and relinearization step can be applied to create a template for further amplification and detection. In certain aspects, portions of a target sequence or its complement are not amplified. | 03-29-2012 |
20150064695 | METHODS FOR SCREENING AND DIAGNOSING GENETIC CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to methods and systems useful for screening and/or diagnosing genetic conditions in a fetus. | 03-05-2015 |
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20080287841 | Safety mechanisms for belt cartridge used with chest compression devices - Safety mechanisms for compression belt cartridges used in chest compression devices. The safety mechanisms include a breakable link, liner socks, belt guards and a rapid-release connector. The breakable link ensures that unsafe belt tension will not occur. The liner socks protect the patient from friction and contain the breakable link. The belt guards protect foreign objects from entering the belt drive platform. The rapid-release connector allows the belt to be removed safely even during compressions. | 11-20-2008 |
20110237988 | Safety Mechanisms for Belt Cartridge Used with Chest Compression Devices - Safety mechanisms for compression belt cartridges used in chest compression devices. The safety mechanisms include a breakable link, liner socks, belt guards and a rapid-release connector. The breakable link ensures that unsafe belt tension will not occur. The liner socks protect the patient from friction and contain the breakable link. The belt guards protect foreign objects from entering the belt drive platform. The rapid-release connector allows the belt to be removed safely even during compressions. | 09-29-2011 |
20140048073 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048074 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 02-20-2014 |
20150068532 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE - An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration. | 03-12-2015 |
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20120130763 | Method and System of Selecting Representatives Based On Various Criteria - Systems and methods of providing customer support by matching consumers and pre-qualified service representatives are disclosed. Customer-to-business transactions can be facilitated by pre-qualifying both consumers and service representatives and matching the consumers to the corresponding representatives. For example, according to one exemplary embodiment, using information provided by the consumers, such as language spoken, expertise, rating, response time, etc., a matching system can determine a list of single, pre-qualified service representatives that matches or meets the needs of the consumers. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130849 | Method to Facilitate A Platform For Providing Shopping Advice - Disclosed is a method and a system to facilitate a platform for experts to provide shopping advices to shoppers. Specifically, a method for automatically changing url links, in real time or on static page, having product ID and merchant ID to further including expert ID, shopper ID and/or affiliate ID is disclosed wherein it enables individuals and other business entities (“experts”) with expertise in particular fields to recommend, review, and/or market products tailored to the specific needs of the consumers (“shopper”), in return for a commission, that are sold from a merchant's website. | 05-24-2012 |
20120185784 | Method Of Providing Co-browsing Functionality Within A Standard Browser - A system and method for interactive internet co-browsing comprising an internet web browser, web browser pages, and web server all connected by an internet connection. The co-browsing system provides a way for an individual or multiple individuals to lead an internet web co-browsing session while an individual or multiple individuals follow the internet web co-browsing session, and vice versa. | 07-19-2012 |
20120191515 | Method For Connecting Consumers For Providing Shopping Advice - Disclosed is a method that facilitates an interaction platform for exchanges of user-to-user advice which has the steps of providing a network; providing a host computer system where the host computer is connected to the network and the host computer provides an interaction platform for one or more advice provider to provide advice regarding one or more products to one or more advice receivers and the advice is provided to the advice receiver via the interaction platform where the host computer further provides a database storing one or more attributes of the advice provider and one or more attributes of the advice receiver. | 07-26-2012 |
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20120044940 | FLOODING-BASED ROUTING PROTOCOL HAVING AVERAGE-RATE AND BURST-RATE CONTROL - An enhanced, flooding-based routing protocol is described that provides burst-rate and average-rate flow control. A routing device comprises a network interfaces configured to send and receive packets over a layer-two (L2) communication medium. A flooding-based link state routing protocol executes on a processor of the routing device to maintain network topology information for a network and establish an adjacency with a peer router over the layer-two (L2) communication medium. A database of the routing device stores a minimum packet interval and a credit specified by the peer router for the adjacency. When sufficient credit has been allocated to the L2 communication medium, a scheduler of the router dequeues link state messages from an outbound packet queue and floods each of the link state messages to the L2 communication medium while maintaining at least the specified minimum packet interval between each of the plurality of link state messages. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044947 | FLOODING-BASED ROUTING PROTOCOL HAVING DATABASE PRUNING AND RATE-CONTROLLED STATE REFRESH - An enhanced, flooding-based link state routing protocol is described that provides pruning of link state data and, when needed, rate-controlled refresh of the pruned link state data from other routers of the flooding domain. A routing device comprises a network interface to send and receive packets over a layer-two (L2) communication medium. The routing device includes a control unit coupled to the network interface, and a flooding-based link state routing protocol executing on a processor of the control unit. The link-state routing protocol establishes an adjacency with a peer router. A database of the routing device includes entries that store a plurality of link state messages for a flooding domain of the link state routing protocol, wherein at least one of the entries in the database stores a partial link state message having a header portion and a payload having pruned link state data. | 02-23-2012 |
20130121211 | FLOODING-BASED ROUTING PROTOCOL HAVING DATABASE PRUNING AND RATE-CONTROLLED STATE REFRESH - An enhanced, flooding-based link state routing protocol is described that provides pruning of link state data and, when needed, rate-controlled refresh of the pruned link state data from other routers of the flooding domain. A routing device comprises a network interface to send and receive packets over a layer-two (L2) communication medium. The routing device includes a control unit coupled to the network interface, and a flooding-based link state routing protocol executing on a processor of the control unit. The link-state routing protocol establishes an adjacency with a peer router. A database of the routing device includes entries that store a plurality of link state messages for a flooding domain of the link state routing protocol, wherein at least one of the entries in the database stores a partial link state message having a header portion and a payload having pruned link state data. | 05-16-2013 |
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20110256502 | DENTAL FULCRUM WRENCH - A dental wrench device to loosen and extract teeth, comprising a handle with a fixed tapered jaw. A moveable jaw is also coupled to the handle. The tapered jaw is positioned along the root of a tooth selected to be extracted. The moveable jaw has a blunt contoured shape configured to grasp the gum and bone on the opposite side of the selected tooth at a level below the crown of the tooth. The device is applied and tightened around the selected tooth by turning a thumbscrew, or other jaw movement interface, that moves the moveable jaw end closer to the fixed tapered jaw end until the tooth is tightly gripped by the device. Once the wrench is locked into position, force may then be applied to extract the tooth. The device may also incorporate an optional force feedback gauge to warn the operator when excessive force is being applied. | 10-20-2011 |
20120251974 | METHOD AND KIT FOR DENTAL IMPLANT DRILLING GUIDES - Method and kit for producing implant drilling guides positioned at the proper orientation to avoid inadvertent damage to critical regions of the patient's jaw when drilling to place dental implant screws. The method works by placing a small post device with x-ray visible depth markers in the root socket of the patient's tooth immediately after tooth extraction. The post device may additionally be configured to guide the drill at a position and angle that is different from that of the original tooth socket. This post device is used to construct a removable guide that anchors to the patient's adjacent teeth, and preserves the location and orientation of the extracted tooth root. Once the root socket is filled in with new bone, the guide, in conjunction with the X-ray post depth information, can be used to direct drilling along the same route as the old tooth root, thus avoiding critical structures. | 10-04-2012 |
20120251978 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PRODUCING DENTAL IMPLANT DRILLING GUIDES - A method and kit for producing implant drilling guides positioned at the proper angle and orientation so as to avoid inadvertent damage to critical regions of the patient's jaw when drilling to place dental implant screws. The method works by placing a small post with x-ray visible depth markers in the root of the patient's tooth immediately after tooth extraction. This post, along with guideblocks, optional washers, reduction or expansion guides, and rapidly hardening guide materials (such as acrylics or thermosetting materials) is used to construct a removable guide that anchors to the patient's adjacent teeth, and preserves the location and orientation of the extracted tooth root. Once the root is filled in with new bone, the guide, in conjunction with the X-ray post depth information, can be used to direct drilling along the same route as the old tooth root, thus avoiding critical structures. | 10-04-2012 |
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20090170172 | Recombinant Methods and Materials for Producing Epothilone and Epothilone Derivatives - Recombinant nucleic acids that encode all or a portion of the epothilone polyketide synthase (PKS) are used to express recombinant PKS genes in host cells for the production of epothilones, epothilone derivatives, and polyketides that are useful as cancer chemotherapeutics, fungicides, and immunosuppressants. | 07-02-2009 |
20110014667 | Producing Dicarboxylic Acids Using Polyketide Synthases - The present invention provides for a polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing a dicarboxylic acid (diacid). Such diacids include diketide-diacids and triketide-diacids. The invention includes recombinant nucleic acid encoding the PKS, and host cells comprising the PKS. The invention also includes methods for producing the diacids. | 01-20-2011 |
20110021790 | PRODUCING BIOFUELS USING POLYKETIDE SYNTHASES - The present invention provides for a non-naturally occurring polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing a carboxylic acid or a lactone, and a composition such that a carboxylic acid or lactone is included. The carboxylic acid or lactone, or derivative thereof, is useful as a biofuel. The present invention also provides for a recombinant nucleic acid or vector that encodes such a PKS, and host cells which also have such a recombinant nucleic acid or vector. The present invention also provides for a method of producing such carboxylic acids or lactones using such a PKS. | 01-27-2011 |
20120219998 | Producing a Trimethylpentanoic Acid Using Hybrid Polyketide Synthases - The present invention provides for a polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing trimethylpentanoic acid. The present invention also provides for a host cell comprising the PKS and when cultured produces the trimethylpentanoic acid. The present invention also provides for a method of producing the trimethylpentanoic acid, comprising: providing a host cell of the present invention, and culturing said host cell in a suitable culture medium such that the trimethylpentanoic acid is produced, optionally isolating the trimethylpentanoic acid, and optionally, reducing the isolated trimethylpentanoic acid into a trimethylpentanol or an iso-octane. | 08-30-2012 |
20130267696 | PRODUCING ALPHA-OLEFINS USING POLYKETIDE SYNTHASES - The present invention provides for a polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing an α-olefin, such as 1-hexene or butadiene. The present invention also provides for a host cell comprising the PKS and when cultured produces the α-olefin. | 10-10-2013 |
20130280766 | HYBRID POLYKETIDE SYNTHASES - The present invention provides for a polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing an even-chain or odd-chain diacid or lactam or diamine. The present invention also provides for a host cell comprising the PKS and when cultured produces the even-chain diacid, odd-chain diacid, or KAPA. The present invention also provides for a host cell comprising the PKS capable of synthesizing a pimelic acid or KAPA, and when cultured produces biotin. | 10-24-2013 |
20140030789 | Producing Dicarboxylic Acids Using Polyketide Synthases - The present invention provides for a polyketide synthase (PKS) capable of synthesizing a dicarboxylic acid (diacid). Such diacids include diketide-diacids and triketide-diacids. The invention includes recombinant nucleic acid encoding the PKS, and host cells comprising the PKS. The invention also includes methods for producing the diacids. | 01-30-2014 |
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20140331521 | Shoes with a fashion design mounting base material for use with interchangeable fashion design attachments - The present invention relates to a shoe, including sandals, for men, women, and children, wherein the shoe includes a shoe display strip which traverses from an ankle strap of the shoe to a forefoot area of the shoe, along a centerline of a sole of the shoe, and wherein a top-facing surface of the shoe display strip includes a fashion design mounting base material which enables the attachment of at least one fashion design attachment. The fashion design attachment may be present in a pouch of showcase which is attached to the fashion design mounting base material, or may be attached directly to the fashion design mounting base material. In addition, the invention relates to a shoe fashion modification kit which is used in combination with a strip of material which travels from an ankle strap of said shoe to a foot retaining strap in a forefoot area of said shoe. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352175 | Zori style shoes with bird in flight inserts - Zori style fashion shoes which hold a decorative insert. The zori straps are tubular in nature, with a transparent upper surface. An opening between the right and left straps enables the insertion of a decorative insert. A one piece decorative insert extends into the right strap and the left strap. The wearer of the shoe can remove and replace an insert with another of a different design. A transparent hook like tongue may extend from one strap to another, to protect the insert from soiling. Optionally, the straps may have a springy section of material applied at the end near the arch section of the shoe. | 12-04-2014 |
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20100199521 | Insert array shoes, sandals and detachable showcases - A shoe or sandal with a transparent plastic film visible display permanent pouch or detachable showcase, constructed to receive, retain and display interchangeable inserts. These INSERT ARRAY blanks provide for Do It Yourself heat or pressure sensitive adhesive applications, or can be Pre Customized fashion designs, both with quick and easy in and out insertion and replacement, thereby changing the appearance of said shoe or sandal to exactly match or coordinate with like color or design with a variety of fashionable ensembles. | 08-12-2010 |
20120222330 | Women's shoes with lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts - Women's shoes with a lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts, where the showcase is attached to a strip which is disposed directly above and is longitudinally aligned along a center of a sole of said shoe, and where an upper end of said strip is attached at a first attachment point on a strap which encircles an upper portion of a woman's ankle, and a lower end of said strip is attached at a second attachment point at a forefoot retaining band located at a forefoot portion of the shoe. | 09-06-2012 |
20120260529 | Women's shoes with detachable pouch or showcase for interchangeable fashion inserts - Women's shoes with a detachable pouch or detachable lift-off top showcase for interchangeable designer inserts, where the detachable pouch or detachable showcase is in the form of a strip which is disposed directly above and is longitudinally aligned along a center of a sole of said shoe, and where an upper end of said strip is attached at a first attachment point on a strap which encircles a portion of a woman's ankle, and a lower end of said strip is attached at a second attachment point at a forefoot retaining band located at a forefoot portion of the shoe. | 10-18-2012 |
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20130080318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Described herein is partner-based method and device for resolving inquiries or disputes concerning a transaction between the customer and a merchant that is affiliated with a partner platform. For example, the method may involve receiving, at the partner platform, an inquiry/dispute event notification. The method may involve obtaining data points about the transaction and locating the transaction based on the data points. The method may involve refunding the transaction or canceling future or recurring charges associated with the transaction. | 03-28-2013 |
20130316809 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ONLINE WAGERING COMPLIANCE - Techniques for facilitating online wagering or service compliance are disclosed herein. In one example, there is provided a central account management system having at least one entity configured to access user information for a user, the user information comprising identification information and/or payment information. The entity may be configured to monitor account activity of the user across at least one online service, and obtain account restrictions for the user from a database based on the user information. The entity may be configured to facilitate compliance with the account restrictions based on the account activity. | 11-28-2013 |
20140295956 | CENTRAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR USER PROFILING - Aspects of the subject technology provide a central account management system (CAMS) configured for generating a user profile, and implementing the user profile to determine whether certain user behaviors should be permitted. In certain implementations, systems of the subject technology can be configured for receiving a plurality of user information items via a network, generating a first profile based on the plurality of user information items, receiving a request for the first user, and evaluating the request using the first profile to determine if the request should be granted. Computer-implemented methods and machine readable media are also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
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20120159368 | SEARCH HISTORY NAVIGATION - A server machine manages a user interface displayed at a client device. The user interface has a graphical layout that includes one or more search icons that respectively represent queries in a history of searches. In response to a cursor event corresponding to one of the search icons, the server machine presents a graphical window that shows information describing a previously executed query. In response to another cursor event corresponding to the search icon, the server machine causes the graphical layout to present search results returned by the previously executed query. Furthermore, in response to a request to delete a particular search icon from the graphical layout, the server machine deletes or ignores a search record corresponding to the particular search icon. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159379 | ITEM PREVIEW WITH AGGREGATION TO A LIST - A server machine manages and presents a user interface. The user interface presents search results, and the server machine receives a cursor input that corresponds to a particular search result. The particular search result references an item available for purchase, and the item is described by descriptors. Responsive to the cursor input, the user interface presents a preview window that contains a descriptor not shown in the particular search result. The server machine receives a further cursor input that indicates the item is to be included in a list of items. Responsive to the further cursor input, the user interface presents a list of items as including an icon that references the item. The icon indicates that the item is included in the list of items. | 06-21-2012 |
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 |
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20110212746 | REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION OF WIRELESS DEVICES - Described in example embodiments herein are techniques that combine at least two network (communication) technologies (such as protocols, signaling methods, etc.) and limit when a wireless device employs one of the technologies. In an example embodiment, a passive technology, such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, can be employed to determine whether a certain network technology is available. | 09-01-2011 |
20130023261 | REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION OF WIRELESS DEVICES - Described in example embodiments herein are techniques that combine at least two network (communication) technologies (such as protocols, signaling methods, etc.) and limit when a wireless device employs one of the technologies. In an example embodiment, a passive technology, such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, can be employed to determine whether a certain network technology is available. | 01-24-2013 |
20130097318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ACCESS FOR TRUSTED AND UNTRUSTED APPLICATIONS - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes identifying a network location of an endpoint, which is attempting to initiate an application; identifying whether the endpoint is operating in an enterprise environment; determining whether the application is trusted based on metadata associated with the application; and provisioning a tunnel for data traffic associated with the application. In more detailed implementations, the tunnel can be provisioned if the application is trusted and the endpoint is outside of an enterprise environment. In addition, the tunnel can be provisioned if the application is untrusted and the endpoint is within an enterprise environment. | 04-18-2013 |
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20090172192 | Mapless Global Traffic Load Balancing Via Anycast - Techniques are described for directing connections between clients and the closest web server. Authoritative DNS resolvers of a network are placed at edges of the network. Using anycast, the authoritative DNS resolvers advertise routes of their destination netblock to the Internet. A request from a client to connect to the network is routed, based upon BGP tables, to the closest particular authoritative DNS resolver. Once the request is received, a response is sent to the client with the IP address of the closest web server. The closest web server is determined through in-network health check measurements, with the authoritative DNS resolvers dynamically selecting IP addresses closest to themselves. Routing protocols that directed the packet to the closest authoritative DNS resolver also dictate the route of subsequent traffic to the network. Thus, the closest web server selected by the authoritative DNS resolver is also the closest web server to the client. | 07-02-2009 |
20100235441 | MAPLESS GLOBAL TRAFFIC LOAD BALANCING VIA ANYCAST - Techniques are described for directing connections between clients and the closest web server. Authoritative DNS resolvers of a network are placed at edges of the network. Using anycast, the authoritative DNS resolvers advertise routes of their destination netblock to the Internet. A request from a client to connect to the network is routed, based upon BGP tables, to the closest particular authoritative DNS resolver. Once the request is received, a response is sent to the client with the IP address of the closest web server. The closest web server is determined through in-network health check measurements, with the authoritative DNS resolvers dynamically selecting IP addresses closest to themselves. Routing protocols that directed the packet to the closest authoritative DNS resolver also dictate the route of subsequent traffic to the network. Thus, the closest web server selected by the authoritative DNS resolver is also the closest web server to the client. | 09-16-2010 |
20110177480 | DYNAMICALLY RECOMMENDING LEARNING CONTENT - A method and apparatus for a learning management platform is provided. Based on student profile information and a determination that similarities exist between students, a learning experience engine provides an individualized learning recommendation to a student. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177482 | FACILITATING TARGETED INTERACTION IN A NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for facilitating interaction in a learning environment is provided. Based on the subject matter that a student is working on, another student is selected for interaction with the student. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177483 | RECOMMENDING COMPETITIVE LEARNING OBJECTS - A method and apparatus for competitive learning objects in a learning environment is provided. Based on the success that a student has with a particular learning item, a learning recommendation is generated for another student. | 07-21-2011 |
20120164620 | RECOMMENDING COMPETITIVE LEARNING OBJECTS - A method and apparatus for competitive learning objects in a learning environment is provided. Based on the success that a student has with a particular learning item, a learning recommendation is generated for another student. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164621 | FACILITATING TARGETED INTERACTION IN A NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for facilitating interaction in a learning environment is provided. Based on the subject matter that a student is working on, another student is selected for interaction with the student. | 06-28-2012 |
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20080220840 | Methods and Apparatus for Enhanced Interactive Game Play in Lottery and Gaming Environments - Methods and systems for electronic interaction comprising a display for presenting a grid of identifying objects, an input for receiving a player selection of an identifying object, a random generator for randomly selecting a winning identifying object, and a point tally system for awarding points to the player according to the rules comprising a first point value if the player selected identifying object exactly matches the winning identifying object, a second point value if the player selected identifying object is in a geometric relationship with the winning identifying object, and a third, negative, point value if the player is not awarded the first point value or the second point value. | 09-11-2008 |
20120302312 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY IN LOTTERY AND GAMING ENVIRONMENTS - Methods and systems for electronic interaction comprising a display for presenting a grid of identifying objects, an input for receiving a player selection of an identifying object, a random generator for randomly selecting a winning, identifying object, and a point tally system for awarding points to the player according to the rules comprising a first point value if the player selected identifying object exactly matches the winning identifying object, a second point value if the player selected identifying object is in a geometric relationship with the winning identifying object, and a third, negative, point value if the player is not awarded the first point value or the second point value. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302329 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED GAMING AND PRIZING PARAMETERS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - System and methods are provided for effecting user experience in an electronic game environment through use of virtual currency or vCoins. In a multi-level game, the systems and methods include memory for storing information on game play, the information including input received from the user, information relating to levels within the multi-level game and game display information for output to the user. A processor is coupled to the memory for generating game play information, preferably including game play with virtual money. The virtual money is acquired through game play or cash purchase. The virtual money is convertible into a non-cash good comprising advancement to another level within the game. | 11-29-2012 |
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20090221342 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AWARDING PRIZES - A system for electronic interaction in a multi-player lottery system preferably displays information to players regarding various variable duration game rooms. The game rooms may be for durations such as 5 minutes, 10 minutes, half an hour, and hour, a week or a month. The player may optionally be provided further information about the game rooms, such as the current prize amounts or the remaining duration of the game room. A clock or time indicates the end of game play in the room. A point tally system including a processor for ranking the players score relative to one another, and a memory for storing the information, the point tally system providing the ranking information to the displays, the point tally system selecting at least the player with the highest score at the expiration of game play as determined by the timer for the variable duration game room. Preferably, the system includes a payment system for providing the lottery winnings to the winner. | 09-03-2009 |
20110009177 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED GAMING AND PRIZING PARAMETERS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - Forms of interaction with an electronic system, such as for games of chance, games of skill, and combinations thereof are described herein. A system is provided for effecting defined game play and prizing structure parameters in an electronic entertainment environment. The system may include an input for receiving the parameters, a memory coupled to the input for storing the parameters, a processing system coupled to the storage for generating game play to effect the defined parameters, storage for recording information regarding particular game play events and an interface for at least presenting game play events to users of the electronic entertainment system. In one mode of operation, one or more mandated parameters are externally imposed, and variable parameters are selected such that the mandated parameters are met globally, and such that the user experience is optimized. | 01-13-2011 |
20140155132 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED GAMING AND PRIZING PARAMETERS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - Forms of interaction with an electronic system, such as for games of chance, games of skill, and combinations thereof are described herein. A system is provided for effecting defined game play and prizing structure parameters in an electronic entertainment environment. The system may include an input for receiving the parameters, a memory coupled to the input for storing the parameters, a processing system coupled to the storage for generating game play to effect the defined parameters, storage for recording information regarding particular game play events and an interface for at least presenting game play events to users of the electronic entertainment system. In one mode of operation, one or more mandated parameters are externally imposed, and variable parameters are selected such that the mandated parameters are met globally, and such that the user experience is optimized. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155133 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY IN LOTTERY AND GAMING ENVIRONMENTS - Methods and systems for electronic interaction comprising a display for presenting a grid of identifying objects, an input for receiving a player selection of an identifying object, a random generator for randomly selecting a winning identifying object, and a point tally system for awarding points to the player according to the rules comprising a first point value if the player selected identifying object exactly matches the winning identifying object, a second point value if the player selected identifying object is in a geometric relationship with the winning identifying object, and a third, negative, point value if the player is not awarded the first point value or the second point value. | 06-05-2014 |
20140256394 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAME PLAY IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - The inventions herein relate to novel games of chance and apparatus and methods for their play. In certain embodiments, the existing lottery infrastructure is used in conjunction with electronic remote game play. A player receives a ticket identification number (TIN), optionally via lottery game play, and then plays an electronic game based upon the TIN. The remote system contains information associated with the TIN, for example, identification of which game will be played, and in a predetermined context, whether the player is to win or lose, and if they win, the form of the prize. | 09-11-2014 |
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20090011812 | Novel Games, and Methods and Apparatus for Game Play in Games of Chance - The inventions herein relate to novel games of chance and apparatus and methods for their play. In one embodiment, a multi-level game of chance is played by presenting the player with multiple options, where there is at least one positive option and at least one negative option. By way of example, at each level the player selects one of four boxes, where two have a monetary amount, and one has a strike. Optionally, the fourth box may comprise a ‘mystery box’, which requires a decision within a decision. When presented with the mystery box, the player may elect to open it or not. If they do not open it, game play resumes at the existing game level. If they open it, one of multiple options is presented, including a positive option and a negative option. In the preferred embodiment, the positive option could include: a multiplier of the winnings of the player, e.g., a double of the money in the player's account, or the updating of the safe level for the player. A negative result could be an additional strike. Preferably, the probability of a negative outcome from the opening of the mystery box should be the same as the probability of a negative event the general playing of the game. In studio participation, casino based play, or play over an electronic network, such as the Internet, is contemplated. | 01-08-2009 |
20100041458 | NOVEL GAMES, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED GAME PLAY IN GAMES OF CHANCE AND GAMES OF SKILL - A variety of games and methods for enhancing game play are provided. In one aspect, a secondary or ancillary game is played in parallel with a first game, such as a lottery ball draw. Yet another game involves the selection of items which a player or participant believes had been selected by an audience as not being the most popular. In yet another aspect, an interstitial progressive sequencing of programming is provided, such as where a series of short segments are presented at differing times throughout an evening of prime time programming. Audience participation may be enhanced by permitting Internet access to the game system, and to permit remote users to play along as if they were in studio participants or part of the studio audience. | 02-18-2010 |
20110218025 | APPARATUS FOR GAME PLAY IN GAMES OF CHANCE - The inventions herein relate to novel games of chance and apparatus and methods for their play. In one embodiment, a multi-level game of chance is played by presenting the player with multiple options, where there is at least one positive option and at least one negative option. By way of example, at each level the player selects one of four boxes, where two have a monetary amount, and one has a strike. Optionally, the fourth box may comprise a ‘mystery box’, which requires a decision within a decision. When presented with the mystery box, the player may elect to open it or not. If they do not open it, game play resumes at the existing game level. If they open it, one of multiple options is presented, including a positive option and a negative option. In the preferred embodiment, the positive option could include: a multiplier of the winnings of the player, e.g., a double of the money in the player's account, or the updating of the safe level for the player. A negative result could be an additional strike. Preferably, the probability of a negative outcome from the opening of the mystery box should be the same as the probability of a negative event the general playing of the game. In studio participation, casino based play, or play over an electronic network, such as the Internet, is contemplated. | 09-08-2011 |
20120058807 | NOVEL GAMES, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED GAME PLAY IN GAMES OF CHANCE AND GAMES OF SKILL - A variety of games and methods for enhancing game play are provided. In one aspect, a secondary or ancillary game is played in parallel with a first game, such as a lottery ball draw. Yet another embodiment of game play provides for the repurposing of an existing taped game show. The previously recorded game show would be segmented into subsets of issues, for example, presentation of questions or answers (as in the case of Jeopardy), those issues would be presented to one or more players, a response would be received from those players, and the answer would be compared to the correct answer. Scoring would then rank players relative to one another or to indicate the amount of the prize. | 03-08-2012 |
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20090015652 | VIDEOPHONE SYSTEM FOR SCRUTINY MONITORING WITH COMPUTER CONTROL - In conjunction with the dial-up public telephone system, voice quality lines carry videophone signals for monitoring a multitude of locations from at least one central station for use in a variety of applications, such as for security, surveillance, quality control and inspection, regulation of food and/or other standards in food-related and other facilities, market research, remote monitoring of deposit and withdrawal of funds at bank vaults, grocery chains, convenience stores, and the like. At the central station, telephonic interface apparatus is actuated by a control unit to selectively accomplish a telephonic connection with a remote location. Displays include the scene at the remote location and related graphic data. During routine operation, remote locations are displayed in sequence to at least one operator. Such operation may be interrupted either from a remote location or central station in the event of an urgency. In such an event, the concerned scrutiny location is displayed for further communication involving status, camera selection, camera configuration, audio, video and so on. Incoming calls from scrutiny stations imply an urgent situation for immediate display. The called number, by dialed number identification system (DNIS) may indicate the status while the calling number identifies the location by automatic number identification (ANI) signals. Alternative signaling and code techniques afford flexible operation as with respect to various graphic and status indications available for displays. | 01-15-2009 |
20090322853 | SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE MONITORING SEQUENCE - From a monitoring location for monitoring at least two remote locations, each remote location having at least one monitoring device, a scrutiny selection signal is sent to the remote locations to control transmission of selected scrutiny information, from the at least one monitoring device at each of the remote locations, to the monitoring location. Via a temporary communication channel and in accordance with the scrutiny selection signal, the selected scrutiny information is received from the monitoring devices at the remote locations, the selected scrutiny information including video data intended for display to a human and representing the remote location being monitored. The received scrutiny information is displayed. At a monitoring location for monitoring at least one remote location having at least one monitoring device, selected scrutiny information from one of the monitoring devices at the remote location is received, the selected scrutiny information including video data intended for display to a human and representing the remote location being monitored, and the received video data is displayed. The remote location also has at least one manually operated device for indicating that a special situation has been sensed, and the selected scrutiny information is sent to the monitoring location in response to actuation of the manually operated device. | 12-31-2009 |