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20080308922 | METHOD FOR PACKAGING SEMICONDUCTORS AT A WAFER LEVEL - A method for packaging a plurality of semiconductor devices formed in a surface portion of a semiconductor wafer. The method includes: lithographically forming in a material disposed on the surface portion of the semiconductor wafer device-exposing openings to exposed the devices and electrical contacts pads openings to expose electrical contact pads for devices; mounting a rigid dielectric layer over the formed material, such rigid material being suspended over the device exposing openings in the material and over the electrical contacts pads openings in the material; and forming electrical contact pad openings in portions of the rigid dielectric layer disposed over electrical contact pads of the devices with other portions of the rigid dielectric layer remaining suspended over the device exposing openings in the material. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311682 | MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SUCH PACKAGE - A method for packaging a semiconductor device. The method includes: providing a dielectric layer over the semiconductor device; determining patterns and placement of material on the dielectric layer to provide a predetermined magnetic or electric effect for the device, such effects being provided on the device from such patterned and placed material solely by electrical or magnetic waves coupled between such material and the device; and forming the material in the determined patterns and placement to provide the predetermined effects. | 12-18-2008 |
20100295724 | SUB-MILLIMETER WAVE IMAGING SYSTEM - A system for detecting the amplitude of radio frequency energy includes: an antenna for receiving the radio frequency energy; a modulator, responsive to a reference frequency signal, for pulse modulating the received radio frequency energy at the reference frequency; a detector for converting such pulse modulated signal to a detector output signal having a low frequency component representative of the amplitude of the received radio frequency energy, in summation with DC bias current, and a high frequency component at the reference signal; and a high pass or band pass filter fed for the detector output signal for passing the high frequency components and for removing the low frequency component. A phase detector, with or without a subsequent IF amplifier, is fed by the reference frequency and the high frequency components for producing an output representative of the high frequency components. A low noise amplifier is fed by the antenna and has a bias fed by the reference frequency signal for modulating the received radio frequency energy at the reference frequency. | 11-25-2010 |
20110223692 | MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SUCH PACKAGE - A method for packaging a semiconductor device. The method includes: providing a dielectric layer over the semiconductor device; determining patterns and placement of material on the dielectric layer to provide a predetermined magnetic or electric effect for the device, such effects being provided on the device from such patterned and placed material solely by electrical or magnetic waves coupled between such material and the device; and forming the material in the determined patterns and placement to provide the predetermined effects. | 09-15-2011 |
20120154227 | Embedded Optical Waveguide Feed Structure For Radio Frequency Antenna Arrays - A feed structure for a radio frequency antenna, comprising: a plurality of radio frequency antenna elements; and a plurality of detectors, each one of the detectors being coupled to a corresponding one of the radio frequency antenna elements. Each one of the detectors is responsive to optical frequency energy to produce input radio frequency power for the corresponding one of the antenna elements coupled to said one of the detectors. | 06-21-2012 |
20120293352 | POWER DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER - A digital to analog converter having a plurality of power dividers interconnected into a binary tree configuration, each one having an input and a pair of electrically isolated outputs for dividing power of an input signal at the input equally between the pair of outputs. A plurality of amplifiers is coupled between one of the pair of outputs of the one of the power dividers in one stage of the tree and the input of one of the power dividers in a succeeding stage of the tree. A power combiner is coupled between outputs of the amplifiers in a last one of the stages and an output of the analog to digital converter. | 11-22-2012 |
20130088392 | DISTRIBUTED POWER CONDITIONING WITH DC-DC CONVERTERS IMPLEMENTED IN HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A flat panel active electronically scanned array (AESA) ( | 04-11-2013 |
20140038529 | LOW NOISE BIAS CIRCUIT FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA ELEMENT - An antenna element includes a bias network circuitry for: during a receive mode, charging a transmit supply capacitor from a transmit power source while decoupling a receive supply capacitor from a receiver power source and coupling the receive supply capacitor to discharge and thereby provide bias to the receiver; and during a transmit mode, charging the receive supply capacitor from the receive power source while decoupling the transmit supply capacitor from the transmit power source and coupling the transmit supply capacitor to discharge and thereby provide bias the transmitter. The antenna element includes a phase shifter/attenuator section having an amplifier and a phase shifter and wherein bias voltage is provided to the amplifier and phase shifter by the transmit supply capacitor during the transmit mode and the receive supply capacitor during the receive mode, | 02-06-2014 |
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20100246576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ANONYMITY IN A SESSION INITIATED PROTOCOL NETWORK - A method for facilitating an anonymous communications session in a communications environment is provided that includes receiving, from a first endpoint, a request for a communication session involving a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying end user data associated with a first endpoint. The data associated with the first endpoint is mapped to an identity of the first endpoint. The second endpoint is shown the identity of the first endpoint and not the end user data associated with the first endpoint. | 09-30-2010 |
20100283827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ANONYMITY IN A VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS SESSION OVER A NETWORK - In one example embodiment, a method for facilitating an anonymous video/multimedia communication session in a communications environment over a network is provided that includes receiving, from a first endpoint, a request for a communication session involving a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying end user data associated with both endpoints. The data associated with the first endpoint is mapped to an identity of the first endpoint. The second endpoint can be shown the identity of the first endpoint and not the end user data associated with the first endpoint. Also, the data associated with the second endpoint can be mapped to an identity of the second endpoint. The first endpoint is shown the identity of the second endpoint and not the end user data associated with the second endpoint. | 11-11-2010 |
20100287286 | System and Method for Providing Sequenced Anonymous Communication Sessions Over a Network - A method for facilitating a sequenced, anonymous communications session in a communications environment is provided in one example that includes receiving, from a first endpoint, an anonymous, sequenced request for a communication session involving a second endpoint. The communication session is sequenced to occur at designated periods provided by the end user(s) and/or an administrator, while maintaining end user(s) anonymity. | 11-11-2010 |
20130232213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CALENDAR AND SPEED DATING FEATURES FOR MATCHING USERS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving a request at a communication broker for a communication session to involve a first endpoint and a second endpoint, where the communication broker includes a processor and a memory element. The method may also include evaluating first calendar information for a first end user associated with the first endpoint and second calendar information for a second end user associated with the second endpoint. The method may also include reconciling the first calendar information with the second calendar information to provide a time slot for the communication session. Additionally, the method may include mapping first end user data to a first identity associated with the first end user, where the second endpoint is shown the first identity, and where the first end user data associated with the first endpoint is hidden from being shown to the second endpoint. | 09-05-2013 |
20130238708 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CALENDAR AND SPEED DATING FEATURES FOR MATCHING USERS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving a request at a communication broker for a communication session to involve a first endpoint and a second endpoint, where the communication broker includes a processor and a memory element. The method may also include evaluating first calendar information for a first end user associated with the first endpoint and second calendar information for a second end user associated with the second endpoint. The method may also include reconciling the first calendar information with the second calendar information to provide a time slot for the communication session. Additionally, the method may include mapping first end user data to a first identity associated with the first end user, where the second endpoint is shown the first identity, and where the first end user data associated with the first endpoint is hidden from being shown to the second endpoint. | 09-12-2013 |
20140082087 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SEQUENCED ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATION SESSIONS OVER A NETWORK - A method for facilitating a sequenced, anonymous communications session in a communications environment is provided in one example that includes receiving, from a first endpoint, an anonymous, sequenced request for a communication session involving a second endpoint. The communication session is sequenced to occur at designated periods provided by the end user(s) and/or an administrator, while maintaining end user(s) anonymity. | 03-20-2014 |
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20100222358 | OCTAHYDRO-PYRROLO[3,4-B]PYRROLE DERIVATIVES - Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole derivatives are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole compounds, methods for using such compounds, compositions for making them, and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed herein. | 09-02-2010 |
20100278905 | STABILIZED LIPID FORMULATION OF APOPTOSIS PROMOTER - An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises a Bcl-2 family protein inhibitory compound, e.g., ABT-263, a heavier-chalcogen antioxidant and a substantially non-aqueous lipid carrier, wherein said compound and said antioxidant are in solution in the carrier. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer. | 11-04-2010 |
20100280031 | LIPID FORMULATION OF APOPTOSIS PROMOTER - An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises a drug-carrier system having a Bcl-2 family protein inhibitory compound, e.g., ABT-263, in solution in a substantially non-aqueous carrier that comprises at least one phospholipid and a pharmaceutically acceptable solubilizing agent. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer. | 11-04-2010 |
20100297194 | FORMULATION FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF APOPTOSIS PROMOTER - An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises as a sole or first active ingredient a compound of Formula I defined herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for example ABT-263 free base or ABT-263 bis-HCl salt, dispersed, in a free base equivalent amount of at least about 2.5% by weight of the composition, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; wherein said active ingredient is in solid-state form and/or the composition further comprises, dispersed in the carrier, a pharmaceutically acceptable heavier-chalcogen antioxidant in an amount effective to inhibit oxidation of the active ingredient at a thioether linkage thereof. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer. | 11-25-2010 |
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20090244666 | Multicolor holographic replication by masking - A method is provided for replicating (copying) a multicolor hologram (e.g., a two-color hologram) into a photosensitive layer by masking to produce a copy (replicate) of the hologram in a manner such that the copy is an accurate and true replication of the hologram (e.g., master hologram) and the copy is characterized to possess a high brightness level and color fidelity comparable to that of the multicolor hologram that was replicated. | 10-01-2009 |
20110122375 | MULTICOLOR HOLGRAPHIC REPLICATION BY MASKING - A multicolor hologram (e.g., a two-color hologram) is replicated (copied) into a photosensitive layer by masking to produce a copy (replicate) of the hologram in a manner such that the copy is an accurate and true replication of the hologram (e.g., master hologram) and the copy is characterized to possess a high brightness level and color fidelity comparable to that of the multicolor hologram that was replicated. Both flood and scan modes can be employed in the replication. | 05-26-2011 |
20110249307 | HOLOGRAM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF AND USE IN SECURITY/AUTHENTICATION APPLICATIONS - A hologram (and related hologram element) contains and exhibits a holographic image when illuminated and viewed on angle and with the holographic image gradually fading when viewed increasingly off angle in 1 | 10-13-2011 |
20120318860 | AUTHENTICATION LABEL APPLIED OVER BARCODE WITH BARCODE STILL BEING READABLE - A method and element for both authenticating and labeling a product or packaging for a product utilizes a hologram label that is applied over a barcode, such that the barcode and label can be located in the same space on the product or packaging to minimize space requirements. The underlying barcode can still be read using conventional barcode readers, such as laser scanners and image scanners. The barcode can be of various types including both linear barcode and two-dimensional barcode. The barcode is advantageously read with a barcode reader which is positioned at an acute angle with respect to a normal line to a surface bearing the barcode. | 12-20-2012 |
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20100236183 | Support System for Solar Panels - Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site. | 09-23-2010 |
20110220596 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation. | 09-15-2011 |
20120031030 | HINGED CLIP TO ELIMINATE RAIL - A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031039 | HINGED CLIP TO ELIMINATE RAIL - A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm. | 02-09-2012 |
20120124922 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CARPORT WITH SOLAR PANELS - A roof panel support system is supported by at least two structural beams, and includes a support matrix for panels, such as solar panels, that can constitute the roof of a structure. The support matrix includes panel rails that can hold panels installed from beneath the support matrix. | 05-24-2012 |
20120205508 | SPRING CLIP - A panel array support assembly has lower support joists supporting varied panel rails, to which are connected panel holding device or clips. The panel clips are spring-based and configured so that the length of each clip extends in a direction along the length of the panel rails. The panels are supported well inside of the edges extending in the same direction as the panel rails. | 08-16-2012 |
20120272613 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site. | 11-01-2012 |
20130098858 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS WITH MODIFIED JOISTS - A foldable, bi-directional, two-tier panel support system includes a wide variety of different configurations both for the lower support joists and the upper panel rails. The overall array is provided with additional strength through the use of various diagonal and lateral supports running between adjacent upper panel rails. Additional panel loads can be accommodated by extended longitudinal beams on tilt brackets, and additional bracing attached thereto. | 04-25-2013 |
20140151312 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation. | 06-05-2014 |
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20080315315 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A GATED DIODE - An electronic device can include a gated diode, wherein the gated diode includes a junction diode structure including a junction. A first conductive member spaced apart from and adjacent to the junction can be connected to a first signal line. A second conductive member, spaced apart from and adjacent to the junction, can be both electrically connected to a second signal line and electrically insulated from the first conductive member. The junction diode structure can include a p-n or a p-i-n junction. A process for forming the electronic device is also described. | 12-25-2008 |
20090067104 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREFOR - Circuitry on integrated circuits usually includes protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. A second ESD current path may be provided in addition to a first ESD current path for shunting ESD current away from circuitry to be protected during an ESD event. In addition to the standard power and ground buses used to provide power and ground voltages to the protected circuitry, one or more extra power and/or ground buses and associated circuitry may be added for improved ESD protection. | 03-12-2009 |
20090174973 | MIGFET CIRCUIT WITH ESD PROTECTION - An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected circuit is coupled to a power supply voltage rail and includes a multiple independent gate field effect transistor (MIGFET), a pre-driver, and a hot gate bias circuit. The MIGFET has a source/drain path coupled between an output pad and the power supply voltage rail and has a first gate terminal and a second gate terminal. The pre-driver circuit has an output. The hot gate bias circuit is coupled to the first gate terminal of the MIGFET, and the output of the pre-driver circuit is coupled to the second gate terminal of the MIGFET. The hot gate bias circuit is configured to apply a bias voltage to the first gate terminal of the MIGFET during an ESD event that increases the breakdown voltage of the MIGFET so as to better withstand the ESD event. | 07-09-2009 |
20090310266 | METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR eFUSE PROTECTION - An eFuse (electronic fuse) circuit has a first detector for determining whether an ESD (electrostatic discharge) event occurs at a circuit pad of an integrated circuit and provides an ESD trigger signal in response thereto. A second detector detects a presence of a first power supply voltage and provides a power on signal indicating the presence of the first power supply voltage. A fuse is permitted to be programmable when no detection of the ESD event occurs and at the same time a presence of the power on signal is detected. The fuse is not permitted to be programmed when an ESD event is detected or when there is an absence of the power on signal. An array of fuses is thereby protected from inadvertent programming from an ESD event or powering up an integrated circuit. | 12-17-2009 |
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20090292778 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A CONVERSATIONAL SYSTEM - The present invention is uniquely designed to interact with web retailer's customers with real agent reaction times as they give astute answers directly concerning web retailer's products and goals. The entire process is manageable through a third-party website which includes scripting, settings and other parameters selected by the web retailer. An artificial intelligence engine uses the combination of Bayesian probability keyword selection, natural language parsing and regular expression processing. The technology updates its response database with every client interaction-learning always takes place as it simulates a live agent, in real time. Every client interaction is recorded and analyzed, and as a result of the analysis the changes in the answer database are made. | 11-26-2009 |
20110213642 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A CONVERSATIONAL SYSTEM - The present invention is uniquely designed to interact with web retailer's customers with real agent reaction times as they give astute answers directly concerning web retailer's products and goals. The entire process is manageable through a third-party website which includes scripting, settings and other parameters selected by the web retailer. An artificial intelligence engine uses the combination of Bayesian probability keyword selection, natural language parsing and regular expression processing. The technology updates its response database with every client interaction-learning always takes place as it simulates a live agent, in real time. Every client interaction is recorded and analyzed, and as a result of the analysis the changes in the answer database are made. | 09-01-2011 |
20120095835 | AUTOMATIC MESSAGE SELECTION WITH A CHATBOT - Disclosed is a novel system and process to use information gathered by a chatbot system including explanations why a potential customer is discontinuing a transaction. The transaction in one example is a sales transaction. This information is associated with the potential customer. Using this information, the present invention enhances the message targeting by advertisers and remarketing system for the identified potential customer. The advertisers and remarketing systems use the information from the chatbot system to automatically select messaging and advertisements. | 04-19-2012 |
20140279050 | DYNAMIC CHATBOT - Disclosed is a novel system and process for presenting a customized chatbot. The transaction in one example is a sales transactions. Information is retrieved that is associated with the user or customer. The information includes demographic information of the user or behavioral information of the first party, or a combination of both. A chatbot is presented on the system of the user as of a messaging window of a web page document of an entity selling a good or a service. The messaging window is customized to the end user based on the demographic information of the first party, or the behavioral information of the first party or a combination of both. The messaging window is customized to include one or more of an initial greeting, an appearance of the messaging window, and a picture of an agent. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080273287 | FILTERING CAPACITOR FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY - A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device is disclosed. The filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly includes a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface. The capacitor is electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device. A terminal pin extends into the aperture. An electrically conductive split ring sleeve is disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor. The split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween. A longitudinal slit through the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end. The electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor. | 11-06-2008 |
20110170230 | Filtering Capacitor Feedthrough Assembly - A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device is disclosed. The filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly includes a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface. The capacitor is electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device. A terminal pin extends into the aperture. An electrically conductive split ring sleeve is disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor. The split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween. A longitudinal slit through the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end. The electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor. | 07-14-2011 |
20130070423 | COMPACT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A connector assembly for an implantable medical device includes a plurality of feedthroughs mounted in a conductive array plate, each feedthrough in the plurality of feedthroughs including a feedthrough pin electrically isolated from the conductive array plate by an insulator and an electronic module assembly including a plurality of conductive strips set in a non-conductive block. The plurality of conductive strips is in physical and electrical contact with the feedthrough pins at an angle of less than 135 degrees. The connector assembly further includes at least one circuit, the circuit including a plurality of conductors corresponding to the plurality of feedthroughs. The plurality of conductors of the circuit is in physical and electrical contact with a corresponding one of the conductive strips of the plurality of conductive strips of the electronic module assembly at an angle of less than 135 degrees. | 03-21-2013 |
20130289681 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND FEEDTHROUGH AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Implantable medical device having a feedthrough, a feedthrough and method for making such feedthrough. The feedthrough has a ferrule, an electrically conductive pin, a preform having a preform liquidus temperature, a capacitor, positioned within the ferrule abutting the preform, having a coating having a coating liquidus temperature and being configured to electrically couple with the preform, and an insulative assembly configured, at least in part, to seal against passage of a liquid through the ferrule, and having an insulative assembly liquidus temperature. The coating liquidus temperature is greater than the preform liquidus temperature and the coating liquidus temperature being greater than the insulative assembly liquidus temperature. | 10-31-2013 |
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20100201813 | WHEEL-LESS MOBILE SECURITY SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT - A mobile security apparatus without wheels is provided. The mobile security system may be suitable for transportation to and/or deployment in locations that are not accessible by roads, such as those covered by ice or snow, those in a body of water, etc. For some embodiments, the mobile security apparatus includes surveillance equipment, a pole for supporting the surveillance equipment, a base unit for supporting the pole, and wheel-less positioning means for transporting the mobile security system. Methods and apparatus for deploying the wheel-less mobile security systems are also provided. | 08-12-2010 |
20100271497 | PORTABLE TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USE - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a traffic monitoring system and methods of use. This traffic monitoring system may be suitable for automatic monitoring of vehicle traffic at desired locations such as, for example, traffic lights, school zones, construction zones, remote locations, locations having high traffic accidents and/or locations with frequent traffic violations. The traffic monitoring system may be employed for detecting traffic violations involving a vehicle (e.g., running a red light, speeding and/or driving while using a cell phone) and collecting information associated with the vehicle and/or the operator of the vehicle. The traffic monitoring system may include one or more portability features that may make this system well-suited for deployment and redeployment at any number of desired locations, for example where traffic monitoring is desirable but suitable permanent infrastructure is not in place or is cost prohibitive. | 10-28-2010 |
20100302369 | SECURITY SYSTEM WITH SATELLITE SURVEILLANCE UNITS - A security system suitable for surveying remote installations or sites containing obstacles is provided. The security system may also be well suited for surveying large areas or focusing in on certain spots in an area to be surveyed. The security system may comprise one or more satellite surveillance units (also called surveillance peripherals or simply satellite units) and a main server unit (also called a main unit). The satellite surveillance units may be deployed in a manner that may facilitate monitoring of locations on such sites that a single surveillance unit, even one comprising several surveillance devices, may not be able to monitor due to the presence of obstacles obscuring or blocking the lines of sight of the surveillance devices. The satellite surveillance units may transmit the results of the monitoring to the main server unit, and the main server unit may receive, process and/or store these results. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302373 | CAMOUFLAGED SURVEILLANCE DEVICES - Apparatus and systems suitable for discreet surveillance of a remote site or installation are provided. The security system may comprise one or more surveillance units and a main server unit. To facilitate discreet surveillance, the surveillance units may comprise one or more surveillance devices camouflaged by objects or utilities commonly used on the site or installation. Surveillance data collected by these camouflaged surveillance devices may be transmitted by the surveillance units to the main server unit. The main server unit may receive, analyze and/or store the surveillance data and/or results of the analysis. Analysis of the surveillance data may aid in detecting intrusions and/or obtaining intrusion-related information. Security systems comprising such surveillance units may be suitable for a wide variety of applications. | 12-02-2010 |
20130142612 | WHEEL-LESS PORTABLE SECURITY SYSTEM AND DEPLOYMENT THEREOF - Methods and apparatus for easy and efficient loading, transporting, unloading, and deployment of one or more mobile security systems are provided, as well as the security systems themselves. For some embodiments, the security systems may have rails that may be engaged with the forks of a forklift, such that the systems may be easily and quickly loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle for transportation of multiple systems. The vehicle may also be fitted with one or more docking devices, such that the security systems may be inserted into the docking devices and quickly secured in place without straps or chains. In this manner, multiple systems may be easily and efficiently delivered to and/or picked up from one or more sites when compared to conventional one-system-at-a-time deployment methods. | 06-06-2013 |
20130142614 | WHEEL-LESS PORTABLE SECURITY SYSTEM WITH SOLAR CELLS - Methods and apparatus for easy and efficient loading, transporting, unloading, and deployment of one or more mobile security systems are provided, as well as the security systems themselves. For some embodiments, the security systems may have rails that may be engaged with the forks of a forklift, such that the systems may be easily and quickly loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle for transportation of multiple systems. The vehicle may also be fitted with one or more docking devices, such that the security systems may be inserted into the docking devices and quickly secured in place without straps or chains. In this manner, multiple systems may be easily and efficiently delivered to and/or picked up from one or more sites when compared to conventional one-system-at-a-time deployment methods. For some embodiments, the security systems may provide at least one solar panel for providing power. | 06-06-2013 |
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20110263553 | STEROID ANALOGUES FOR NEUROPROTECTION - Provided are steroid analogues functionalized with polar substituents at the C3 and/or C20 positions of the steroid ring system that exhibit improved water solubility. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the steroid analogues and methods using the novel steroid analogues for the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration in a patient following injury to the central nervous system. | 10-27-2011 |
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20130210785 | PROGESTERONE ANALOGS AND USES RELATED THERETO - This disclosure relates to progesterone derivatives and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds disclosed herein and uses for managing inflammation resulting from traumatic brain injury or stroke. | 08-15-2013 |
20130324552 | CHEMOKINE CXCR4 RECEPTOR MODULATORS AND USED RELATED THERETO - The disclosure relates to chemokine CXCR4 receptor modulators and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for managing CXCR4 related conditions, typically prevention or treatment of viral infections such as HIV or for managing cancer. | 12-05-2013 |
20140248236 | TRICYCLIC AMINO CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FOR TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOCRINE DYSFUNCTION - The disclosure provides methods of use of certain compounds that are useful for treating certain symptoms of endocrine disturbances, and in particular those associated with hot flashes. | 09-04-2014 |
20140309275 | Sphingosine Analogs, Compositions, and Methods Related Thereto - The disclosure relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating or preventing disease. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating an infection or cancer comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof. In a typical embodiment, one administers a pharmaceutical composition comprising sphingosine or a sphingosine analog to a subject at risk for, exhibiting symptoms of or diagnosed with a malaria infection. | 10-16-2014 |
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20090236231 | ELECTRODEPOSITION OF DIELECTRIC COATINGS ON SEMICONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - A method includes: immersing a semiconductive substrate in an electrodeposition composition, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is a highly cross-linked microgel component, and applying a voltage between the substrate and the composition to form a dielectric coating on the substrate. A composition for use in electrodeposition includes a resin blend, a coalescing solvent, a catalyst, water, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. Another composition for use in electrodeposition includes a surfactant blend, a low ion polyol, phenoxypropanol, a catalyst, water, a flexibilizer, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. | 09-24-2009 |
20100243455 | ELECTROCOATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CRATER CONTROL ADDITIVE - The present invention relates to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a crater control additive. | 09-30-2010 |
20120006683 | ELECTRODEPOSITION OF DIELECTRIC COATINGS ON SEMICONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - A composition for use in electrodeposition includes a resin blend, a coalescing solvent, a catalyst, water, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. Another composition for use in electrodeposition includes a surfactant blend, a low ion polyol, phenoxypropanol, a catalyst, water, a flexibilizer, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. | 01-12-2012 |
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20090075672 | SERVER FOR UPDATING LOCATION BEACON DATABASE - A location beacon database and server, method of building location beacon database, and location based service using same. Wi-Fi access points are located in a target geographical area to build a reference database of locations of Wi-Fi access points. At least one vehicle is deployed including at least one scanning device having a GPS device and a Wi-Fi radio device and including a Wi-Fi antenna system. The target area is traversed in a programmatic route to reduce arterial bias. The programmatic route includes substantially all drivable streets in the target geographical area and solves an Eulerian cycle problem of a graph represented by said drivable streets. While traversing the target area, Wi-Fi identity information and GPS location information is detected. The location information is used to reverse triangulate the position of the detected Wi-Fi access point; and the position of the detected access point is recorded in a reference database. | 03-19-2009 |
20090149197 | CONTINUOUS DATA OPTIMIZATION OF NEW ACCESS POINTS IN POSITIONING SYSTEMS - Methods and systems of continuously optimizing data in WiFi positioning systems. A location-based services system uses WiFi-enabled devices to monitor WiFi access points in a target area to indicate whether a WiFi access point is newly-observed. A WiFi-enabled device communicates with WiFi access points within range of the WiFi-enabled device so that observed WiFi access points identify themselves. A reference database is accessed to obtain information specifying a recorded location for each observed WiFi access point in the target area. Observed WiFi access points for which the reference database has no information specifying a corresponding recorded location are identified. The recorded location information for each of the observed WiFi access points is used to calculate the position of the WiFi-enabled device. The reference database is informed of the WiFi access points (for which there was no information in the database) and is provided the calculated position in conjunction therewith. | 06-11-2009 |
20110035420 | Location Beacon Database - A location beacon database and server, method of building location beacon database, and location based service using same. Wi-Fi access points are located in a target geographical area to build a reference database of locations of Wi-Fi access points. At least one vehicle is deployed including at least one scanning device having a GPS device and a Wi-Fi radio device and including a Wi-Fi antenna system. The target area is traversed in a programmatic route to avoid arterial bias. The programmatic route includes substantially all drivable streets in the target geographical area and solves an Eulerian cycle problem of a graph represented by said drivable streets. While traversing the target area, periodically receive the GPS coordinates of the GPS device. While traversing the target area, detecting Wi-Fi signals from Wi-Fi access points in range of the Wi-Fi device and recording identity information of the detected Wi-Fi access point in conjunction with GPS location information of the vehicle when the detection of the Wi-Fi access point was made. The location information is used to reverse triangulate the position of the detected Wi-Fi access point; and the position of the detected access point is recorded in a reference database. | 02-10-2011 |
20110093443 | Access Point Database - A location beacon database and server, method of building location beacon database, and location based service using same. Wi-Fi access points are located in a target geographical area to build a reference database of locations of Wi-Fi access points. At least one vehicle is deployed including at least one scanning device having a GPS device and a Wi-Fi radio device and including a Wi-Fi antenna system. The target area is traversed in a programmatic route to avoid arterial bias. The programmatic route includes substantially all drivable streets in the target geographical area and solves an Eulerian cycle problem of a graph represented by said drivable streets. While traversing the target area, periodically receive the GPS coordinates of the GPS device. While traversing the target area, detecting Wi-Fi signals from Wi-Fi access points in range of the Wi-Fi device and recording identity information of the detected Wi-Fi access point in conjunction with GPS location information of the vehicle when the detection of the Wi-Fi access point was made. The location information is used to reverse triangulate the position of the detected Wi-Fi access point; and the position of the detected access point is recorded in a reference database. | 04-21-2011 |
20110317579 | SERVER FOR UPDATING LOCATION BEACON DATABASE - A location beacon database and server, method of building location beacon database, and location based service using same. Wi-Fi access points are located in a target geographical area to build a reference database of locations of Wi-Fi access points. At least one vehicle is deployed including at least one scanning device having a GPS device and a Wi-Fi radio device and including a Wi-Fi antenna system. The target area is traversed in a programmatic route to reduce arterial bias. The programmatic route includes substantially all drivable streets in the target geographical area and solves an Eulerian cycle problem of a graph represented by said drivable streets. While traversing the target area, Wi-Fi identity information and GPS location information is detected. The location information is used to reverse triangulate the position of the detected Wi-Fi access point; and the position of the detected access point is recorded in a reference database. | 12-29-2011 |
20120178477 | CONTINUOUS DATA OPTIMIZATION OF NEW ACCESS POINTS IN POSITIONING SYSTEMS - Methods and systems of continuously optimizing data in WiFi positioning systems. A location-based services system uses WiFi-enabled devices to monitor WiFi access points in a target area to indicate whether a WiFi access point is newly-observed. A WiFi-enabled device communicates with WiFi access points within range of the WiFi-enabled device so that observed WiFi access points identify themselves. A reference database is accessed to obtain information specifying a recorded location for each observed WiFi access point in the target area. Observed WiFi access points for which the reference database has no information specifying a corresponding recorded location are identified. The recorded location information for each of the observed WiFi access points is used to calculate the position of the WiFi-enabled device. The reference database is informed of the WiFi access points (for which there was no information in the database) and is provided the calculated position in conjunction therewith. | 07-12-2012 |
20120309420 | Continuous Data Optimization of Moved Access Points in Positioning Systems - Methods and systems of continuously optimizing data in WiFi positioning systems. A location-based services system uses WiFi-enabled devices to monitor WiFi access points in a target area to indicate whether a WiFi access point has moved relative to its previously recorded location. A WiFi-enabled device communicates with WiFi access points within range of the WiFi-enabled device so that observed WiFi access points identify themselves; A reference database is accessed to obtain information specifying a recorded location for each observed WiFi access point in the target area. The recorded location information is used for each of the observed WiFi access points in conjunction with predefined rules to infer whether an observed WiFi access point has moved relative to its recorded location. The reference database is informed of the identity of any observed WiFi access point that is inferred to have moved. | 12-06-2012 |
20130184003 | LOCATION-BASED SERVICES THAT CHOOSE LOCATION ALGORITHMS BASED ON NUMBER OF DETECTED ACCESS POINTS WITHIN RANGE OF USER DEVICE - In one embodiment, in response to a user application request to determine a location of a user-device having a Wi-Fi radio, the Wi-Fi radio is triggered to transmit a request to Wi-Fi access points within range. Messages are received from the Wi-Fi access points, each message identifying the Wi-Fi access point sending the message. Signal strength of the messages received from the Wi-Fi access points is calculated. A reference database of stored locations for Wi-Fi access points in a target area is accessed to obtain the stored locations for the identified Wi-Fi access points. Based on the number of the identified Wi-Fi access points identified via received messages, a corresponding location-determination algorithm is chosen from a plurality of location-determination algorithms. The location of the user-device is determined using the stored locations for the identified Wi-Fi access points, the signal strengths of the received messages and the chosen location-determination algorithm. | 07-18-2013 |
20140342752 | TECHNIQUES FOR COMPUTING LOCATION OF A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON OBSERVED WI-FI ACCESS POINTS - In one embodiment, characteristics of signals received from Wi-Fi access points during a traversal of a number of drivable streets within a geographic area having a radius of one or more miles are determined, the characteristics of a given signal including a unique identifier of a Wi-Fi access point that transmitted the signal, a location where the signal was observed, and an observed signal strength at the location where the signal was observed. Using the characteristics, a reference database is built including records descriptive of Wi-Fi access points in the geographic area. To determine a current location of a mobile device, an observed signal strength of one or more Wi-Fi access points observed by the mobile device from the current location is determined and a current location of the mobile device is computed using at least the observed signal strength of the one or more Wi-Fi access points observed by the mobile device in comparison to information in the reference database. | 11-20-2014 |
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20090166024 | COMPLETION APPARATUS FOR MEASURING STREAMING POTENTIALS AND DETERMINING EARTH FORMATION CHARACTERISTICS - Earth formations are characterized by using an array of electrodes which can measure streaming potentials in the formation, and by interpreting the data obtained by the electrodes. The electrodes are placed on a wireline tool, a LWD tool, or in a fixed manner about a completed wellbore. The measured streaming potentials are generated by drilling with an overbearing pressure, slitting the mudcake in a borehole, acid injection, or any of various other manners which causes fluid movement. The data obtained is interpreted to locate fractures, measure formation permeability, estimate formation pressure, monitor drilling fluid loss, detect abnormal pressure, etc. Particularly, a streaming potential voltage transient having a double peak profile signifies the presence of a formation fracture. | 07-02-2009 |
20090242274 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING STREAMING POTENTIALS AND DETERMINING EARTH FORMATION CHARACTERISTICS - Earth formations are characterized by using an array of electrodes which can measure streaming potentials in the formation, and by interpreting the data obtained by the electrodes. The electrodes are placed on a wireline tool, a LWD tool, or in a fixed manner about a completed wellbore. The measured streaming potentials are generated by drilling with an overbearing pressure, slitting the mudcake in a borehole, acid injection, or any of various other manners which causes fluid movement. The data obtained is interpreted to locate fractures, measure formation permeability, estimate formation pressure, monitor drilling fluid loss, detect abnormal pressure, etc. Particularly, a streaming potential voltage transient having a double peak profile signifies the presence of a formation fracture. | 10-01-2009 |
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20090278728 | Doppler Radar Cardiopulmonary Sensor and Signal Processing System and Method for Use Therewith - A Doppler radar signal processing system and method and a Doppler radar employing the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: ( | 11-12-2009 |
20110148215 | AUTOMATIC TUNING FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - In one embodiment, a wireless power transfer system has a wireless power transmitter and receiver. The transmitter has a transmitting resonant circuit that resonates at a first frequency and a signal generator that generates a signal at a second frequency. The transmitter also has a power detector that measures reflected power at the transmitting resonant circuit, and an auto-tuner that generates transmitter tuning parameters for adjusting the first and second frequencies to reduce reflected power. The receiver has a receiving resonant circuit that resonates at a third frequency based on a receiver tuning parameter. The receiver tuning parameter is generated by a power detector that measures power generated at the receiving resonant circuit, and an auto-tuner that generates the receiver tuning parameter to increase the load power. | 06-23-2011 |
20120314734 | RECONSTRUCTION FILTER WITH BUILT-IN BALUN - The present invention provides a filter that may be used as a reconstruction filter with a built-in balun. One embodiment of the filter includes first and second input nodes for receiving balanced radiofrequency signals and an inductive-capacitive (LC) circuit coupled between the first and second input nodes and first and second intermediate nodes. This embodiment of the filter also includes a coupling circuit that couples the first and second intermediate nodes to an output node. Balanced signals within a filter bandwidth are transmitted from the first and second input nodes to the output node and balanced signals outside the filter bandwidth are substantially shorted to ground. | 12-13-2012 |
20130237167 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AVAILABLE BANDWIDTH FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - In one embodiment, the method includes determining if a next interval of a bandwidth is available if an interval of the bandwidth preceding the next interval was determined to be available such that the next interval is larger than the preceding interval. | 09-12-2013 |