Niles, US
Alan F. Niles, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20090314484 | Standalone flow rate controller for controlling flow rate of cooling or heating fluid through a heat exchanger - A standalone flow rate controller for controlling flow rate of cooling or heating fluid through a heat exchanger by providing a control signal to a flow valve actuator so as to open or close a flow valve in response thereto. A first temperature sensor measures an entry temperature of the cooling or heating fluid flowing into the heat exchanger and a second temperature sensor measures an exit temperature of the cooling or heating fluid flowing out of the heat exchanger. A control unit is responsive to a temperature difference between the entry temperature and the exit temperature for adjusting the control signal so as maintain the temperature difference substantially constant. | 12-24-2009 |
Andrew Niles, Madison, WI US
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20080268482 | LUMINOGENIC AND NONLUMINOGENIC MULTIPLEX ASSAY - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule for an enzyme-mediated reaction in a multiplex luminogenic/nonluminogenic assay is provided. | 10-30-2008 |
20090017482 | Luminogenic and nonluminogenic multiplex assay - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule for an enzyme-mediated reaction in a multiplex luminogenic/nonluminogenic assay is provided. | 01-15-2009 |
20090275051 | LUMINOGENIC AND NONLUMINOGENIC MULTIPLEX ASSAY - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule for an enzyme-mediated reaction in a multiplex luminogenic/nonluminogenic assay is provided. | 11-05-2009 |
20120149045 | LUMINESCENT LIVE AND DEAD CELL ASSAY - A method to detect live and dead cells in a sample with one bioluminogenic reagent is provided. | 06-14-2012 |
Andrew L. Niles, Madison, WI US
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20120064554 | METHODS FOR ASSAYING ENZYME ACTIVITIES - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying activities of enzymes such as histone deacetylases and histone acetyltransferases. In some embodiments, the methods may be performed in one step. The compounds described herein features peptide-based compounds having at least one blocked lysine or arginine residue which are coupled to reporter moieties. The methods described herein involve reacting a compound described herein with an enzyme, such as a histone deacetylase enzyme or a histone acetyltransferase enzyme, and an endopeptidase that recognizes basic amino acids to release the reporter moiety which may be subsequently detected. | 03-15-2012 |
20140099655 | METHODS FOR ASSAYING ENZYME ACTIVITIES - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying activities of enzymes such as histone deacetylases and histone acetyltransferases. In some embodiments, the methods may be performed in one step. The compounds described herein features peptide-based compounds having at least one blocked lysine or arginine residue which are coupled to reporter moieties. The methods described herein involve reacting a compound described herein with an enzyme, such as a histone deacetylase enzyme or a histone acetyltransferase enzyme, and an endopeptidase that recognizes basic amino acids to release the reporter moiety which may be subsequently detected. | 04-10-2014 |
Augusta Niles, Norwich, VT US
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20100090440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GYROSCOPIC STABILIZATION TO A WHEELED VEHICLE - This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements (banks, leans, etc.) common to bicycles, but that provides greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt (potentially causing a fall) is less likely, even at relatively slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass of predetermined mass-value and radial mass-distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle. The mass is supported on bearings so as to freewheel with respect to the rotation of the front wheel. As such it can be induced to spin significantly faster than the front wheel thereby generating a gyroscopic effect at the front wheel about the axle. This gyroscopic effect influences the steering of the wheel by the rider. Due to precession, the wheel tends to follow any excessive bank by the vehicle, ensuring that the rider can “steer-out-of” an unintended tilt or bank. Likewise, the gyroscopic effect limits the rider's ability to execute excessive steering, thereby preventing jackknife movements. The mass can be an electric-motor-driven flywheel within a shell housing that includes a battery, control system and drive motor. The drive motor engages a surface of the flywheel with a drive tire in a resilient manner to reduce potential damage to the motor. | 04-15-2010 |
20120319456 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GYROSCOPIC STABILIZATION TO A WHEELED VEHICLE - This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements (banks, leans, etc.), while providing greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt (potentially causing a fall) is less likely, even at slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass of predetermined mass-value and radial mass-distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle. The mass is supported on bearings and freewheels with respect to the rotation of the front wheel. It can be induced to spin significantly faster than the front wheel thereby generating a gyroscopic effect at the front wheel about the axle. The gyroscopic effect limits the rider's ability to execute excessive steering, thereby preventing jackknife movements. The mass can be an electric-motor-driven flywheel within a shell housing that includes a drive tire battery, control system and drive motor. | 12-20-2012 |
Daniel W. Niles, Raleigh, NC US
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20090284958 | CONVERSION KIT FOR LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES - Apparatuses and methods for adapting unfinished lighting fixture rough-ins to receive a lighting module, such as an incandescent light bulb or a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting device, are disclosed. According to one aspect, a universal adapter is provided that can be inserted into an existing lighting fixture rough-in, secured in place, and electrically connected to the lighting fixture rough-in. In this way, the adapter stands in place of the finishing section typically used in current lighting fixture designs. As a result, the adapter can modify an unfinished lighting fixture so that it can be used with a variety of lighting elements beyond those designed to be used with the specific configuration of the lighting fixture rough-in. | 11-19-2009 |
David Winslow Niles, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100297787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BACKSIDE CIRCUIT EDITING ON FULL THICKNESS SILICON DEVICE - A system for accessing circuitry on a flip chip circuit device with active circuitry and full-thickness bulk silicon includes a moveable surface for supporting and locating the circuit device in a plane, an infrared (IR) imaging device located at a defined perpendicular distance from a surface of the bulk silicon, the surface of the bulk silicon parallel to the plane and a milling chamber configured to direct an etchant and a focused ion beam to the surface of the bulk silicon, resulting in a gas-enhanced milling process that creates a milled cavity in the bulk silicon. The system produces an IR reflective material located at a base of the cavity, wherein the circuit device is located within a field of view of the IR imaging device such that the IR reflective material is brought into focus by moving the IR imaging device an adjustable distance perpendicular to the surface of the bulk silicon, and where the adjustable perpendicular distance is indicative of a depth of the cavity. | 11-25-2010 |
20120235057 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A SOLID IMMERSION LENS USING A BINARY BITMAP MILLING PATTERN - A method for forming a solid immersion lens (SIL) includes generating a focused ion beam, and projecting the focused ion beam onto an optical medium at locations defined by a binary bitmap milling pattern, wherein the locations at which the focused ion beam impact a surface of the optical medium are randomized over successive raster scans of the surface of the optical medium to form at least a portion of a hemispherical structure in the optical medium. | 09-20-2012 |
Greg Niles, Culver City, CA US
Gregory E. Niles, Culver City, CA US
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20100194763 | User Interface for Controlling Animation of an Object - A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. In one embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes an arrow. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes two points on the circumference of the ellipse. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes a first rectangle, and the user-manipulable control element includes a second rectangle. In yet another embodiment, the user-manipulable control element includes two triangular regions, and the control area includes an area separating the two regions. | 08-05-2010 |
20100201692 | User Interface for Controlling Animation of an Object - A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. In one embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes an arrow. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes two points on the circumference of the ellipse. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes a first rectangle, and the user-manipulable control element includes a second rectangle. In yet another embodiment, the user-manipulable control element includes two triangular regions, and the control area includes an area separating the two regions. | 08-12-2010 |
20110173554 | User Interface for Controlling Three-Dimensional Animation of an Object - A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. The control area includes an ellipse. The user-manipulable control element includes a three-dimensional arrow with a straight body, a three-dimensional arrow with a curved body, or a sphere. In one embodiment, the interface includes a virtual trackball that is used to manipulate the user-manipulable control element. | 07-14-2011 |
20130113807 | User Interface for Controlling Animation of an Object - A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. In one embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes an arrow. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes an ellipse, and the user-manipulable control element includes two points on the circumference of the ellipse. In yet another embodiment, the control area includes a first rectangle, and the user-manipulable control element includes a second rectangle. In yet another embodiment, the user-manipulable control element includes two triangular regions, and the control area includes an area separating the two regions. | 05-09-2013 |
20130265316 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTROLLING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANIMATION OF AN OBJECT - A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. The control area includes an ellipse. The user-manipulable control element includes a three-dimensional arrow with a straight body, a three-dimensional arrow with a curved body, or a sphere. In one embodiment, the interface includes a virtual trackball that is used to manipulate the user-manipulable control element. | 10-10-2013 |
20140111534 | Media-Editing Application for Generating and Editing Shadows - Some embodiments provide a media editing application for generating and editing shadows. The media editing application provides a set of editing tools for creating a composite presentation from first and second media clips, and a preview display area for displaying a preview of the composite presentation. In some embodiments, the media editing application provides a shadow generation tool for generating a shadow for the second media clip and displaying the shadow in the preview display area. The shadow is composited with the first and second media clips to create the composite presentation. The shadow projection tool of some embodiments includes a set of on-image controls for display in the preview display area near the second media clip. The set of on-image controls can be moved on the preview display to modify a set of attributes of the shadow. | 04-24-2014 |
20140253560 | Editing Animated Objects in Video - In one aspect, in general, a method includes receiving, in a user interface of a video editing application executing on a computer system, an indication from a user of the video editing application to edit an animated object associated with a video clip displayed in the user interface, receiving, by the video editing application executing on the computer system, data specifying an editing location of the animated object, and determining, by the video editing application executing on the computer system, a frame of the video clip associated with the editing location of the animated object, the determination based on the data specifying the editing location of the animated object. Other aspects may include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products. | 09-11-2014 |
20160004401 | SCROLLABLE PREVIEW OF CONTENT - Some embodiments provide a method for displaying content. The method provides a first display area for displaying content and receiving modifications to the content. The method provides a second display area for displaying a preview of the content. In some embodiments, a modification to the content automatically causes a corresponding modification to the preview. In some embodiments, the size of the content is larger than the size of the first display area and the first display area only displays a portion of the content. In some such embodiments, the second display area displays the entirety of the preview of the entire content at once. Some embodiments also provide a window in the second display area that indicates in the preview the portion of the content concurrently displayed in the first display area. | 01-07-2016 |
Gregory Evan Niles, Culver City, CA US
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20080255688 | Changing a display based on transients in audio data - A method and apparatus for changing a visual display in response to transients in audio data is provided. Transients, or sudden changes in frequency, in audio data is correlated to abrupt sounds in the audio data such as beats that cannot be easily detected by analyzing the audio data's amplitude or frequency alone. Detecting transients provides a user with a way to change a visual display based on the abrupt changes in audio data. The user can also specify various frequency ranges of interest within which transient detection is performed and correlate these detections with different changes in the visual display. | 10-16-2008 |
Hollandra Niles, Somerset, NJ US
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20090053267 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION CONTAINING SILICONE OIL BEADS - Dentifrice composition and method of using such dentifrice composition to ameliorate dry mouth, where the dentifrice composition includes an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein silicone oil beads, and wherein the dentifrice composition has a viscosity of at least about 20,000 centipoise. | 02-26-2009 |
Ian Harcourt Niles, Bellevue, WA US
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20140280171 | CUSTOMIZING A COMMON TAXONOMY WITH VIEWS AND APPLYING IT TO BEHAVIORAL TARGETING - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for generating a taxonomic view from a standard taxonomy and generating audience segments for targeting using a formal grammar. A manually-tagged subset of categories of the standard taxonomy is provided to a server. Each category in the subset of categories is tagged based on an entity's own legacy taxonomy. A taxonomy slicer is applied to the subset of manually-tagged categories to determine parent/child relationships for each category in the subset, and to assemble the categories into the taxonomic view. The taxonomic view maintains interoperability with the standard taxonomy, and with other entities using views of the standard taxonomy. Further, a formal grammar is defined for specifying online behaviors for targeting, and is applied to extracted categories of the standard taxonomy and/or taxonomic view. The formal grammar may be programmatically applied during behavioral targeting. | 09-18-2014 |
Jacquin C. Niles, Arlington, MA US
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20110245326 | Post-Transcriptional Regulation Of RNA-Related Processes Using Encoded Protein-Binding RNA Aptamers - In vitro SELEX has been used to discover high affinity RNA aptamers interacting with the tetracycline repressor protein in a tetracycline-dependent manner. Using in silico RNA folding predictions to guide the design of both aptamer truncations and mutants, minimized tetracycline repressor protein high affinity binding aptamers have been defined. Using one such aptamer, inducible post-transcriptional regulation in vivo has been demonstrated that is predicated on a direct interaction between a tetracycline repressor protein and a RNA aptamer element. These aptamer components can be integrated in any organism to inducibly regulate RNA translation of a gene of interest. | 10-06-2011 |
James E. Niles, New York, NY US
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20160107577 | VEHICLE LANGUAGE SETTING SYSTEM - A language setting system, for use by a driver having a preferred language and a smartphone, when entering a vehicle to set an active language of the vehicle for vehicle communications with the driver. The vehicle connects with and scans the smartphone. When the smartphone has a user selected language setting, the user selected language setting is used to set the active language of the vehicle. When scan of the smartphone detects examples of language usage in text and email communications, and such examples meet a threshold usage, the active language may be set to the language of the usage examples. When examples of multiple languages are detected on the smartphone, the driver may be prompted to select the preferred language from a list of the detected examples. | 04-21-2016 |
Jean A. Niles, Galveston, TX US
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20080292677 | Engineered lung tissue, hydrogel/somatic lung progenitor cell constructs to support tissue growth, and method for making and using same - Somatic lung progenitor cell/polymer constructs are disclosed along with methods for isolating somatic lung progenitor cells from adult mammals, seeding the cells onto or into polymeric scaffolds and allowing the cells to differentiate and proliferate into functional lung tissue/polymer implants. A method for treating lung disease, disorders or injuries is also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
20090311323 | Autologous somatic cells from peripheral blood and uses thereof - The present invention is directed to developing treatment for spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and neural disease using autologous somatic stem cells isolated from peripheral blood. The method identified in the present invention will generate functional neural cells/tissues in order to replace the diseased or damaged neural cells/tissues. In doing so, the cells will not only reverse the motor as well as cognitive dysfunction but will also stabilize the injury site, reduce inflammation and scaring, and halt progressive loss of functional tissue. Further, this method also holds a great promise since it is non-invasive, autologous and can be used acutely. | 12-17-2009 |
20110045045 | Production of and uses for decellularized lung tissue - The present invention provides a process of producing a decellularized extracellular matrix DC lung from native lung tissue using rapid freeze/thaw cycling to induce cellular damage and the constant circulation of a detergent or peracetic acid and enzymatic digestion with DNAase/RNAase within a continuously rotating bioreactor. Also, provided are methods to produce a functional engineered lung tissue on the DC lung using endogenous lung progenitor cells. In addition, a composition comprising the DC lung and the endogenous lung progenitor cells seeded therein or thereon and an implantable composition comprising the functional engineered lung tissue which are useful in methods of treating a lung to restore at least some function thereto. | 02-24-2011 |
Justin Niles, Cypress, TX US
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20150360188 | DUST REDUCING TREATMENT FOR PROPPANTS DURING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OPERATIONS - Dust produced by handling proppant during fracking or other mechanical operations can be a health and/or safety hazard. The dust can be eliminated or at least mitigated using a method of conducting a hydraulic fracturing or other mechanical operation on an oil or gas well including treating a proppant that has been transported to an end use site at a level sufficient to prevent the formation of dust during handling of the proppant. | 12-17-2015 |
Kris Niles, Mt. Shasta, CA US
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20130111362 | INTEGRATED ONLINE WORKSPACES | 05-02-2013 |
Lewis Scott Niles, Whitefiled, NH US
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20100314321 | Spill control material - A spill control material has a combination of a pre-defined blended granule size mixture of amorphous alumina silicate in an aggregate blend of a plurality of predefined sieve grades where the combination has enhanced encapsulation properties greater than a single granule formulation. The pre-defined blended granule size mixture of amorphous alumina silicate has granules ranging in sizes larger than five microns and less than sixty-six microns in an aggregate blend of sieve grades #3 and #0. | 12-16-2010 |
Michael Niles, Belmont, CA US
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20120188596 | JOB BASED CALIBRATION, CALIBRATION GUARD, AND PROFILE ADVISOR - A method and apparatus for launching a calibrator process by which the user is guided through the process of calibrating the conditions used by a particular print job is provided. Techniques are provided which calculate which print conditions will be used by the particular print job, which guarantees that the user is calibrating the correct conditions to get the best color quality for the particular job. The method and apparatus further provides techniques that allow the user to specify the conditions under which a calibration is considered expired in terms of time since the last calibration and the number of prints since the last calibration The method and apparatus further provides techniques for when the user encounters a new media type or print condition, the system can measure such and inform the user whether to create a new profile and/or new calibration set to get the optimal color quality. | 07-26-2012 |
Paul Douglas Niles, Bainbridge, NY US
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20100210151 | ELECTRICAL CONTACTS - A device of and method for an improved electrical contact is disclosed. The electrical contact includes a plurality of axially-aligned electrically conductive wires, each wire being in electrical contact with at least one other wire at a peripheral surface thereof; an electrically conductive inner sleeve disposed around the plurality of wires and having at least one slot extending axially from a leading end that is adapted to allow the inner sleeve to expand radially; an outer shell disposed around the inner sleeve for protecting at least a leading end of the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve; and an attaching portion disposed at a terminal end of the plurality of wires, the inner sleeve, and the outer shell, the attaching portion being in electrical contact with at least the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve and being adapted to place at least the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve in electrical contact with a first electronic device. | 08-19-2010 |
Rich Niles, San Francisco, CA US
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20140279620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ENROLLMENT PROBABILITY - Systems and method are provided for determining an enrollment probability. Prior candidate data is received for an institution. Activity of a current candidate on a social media site is monitored, where the current candidate is an applicant of the institution. An enrollment probability for the current candidate is determined based on the prior candidate data and the current candidate activity on the social media site. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard M. Niles, Huntington, WV US
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20120190077 | Culture Medium and Methods for Producing Alginate From Stable Mucoid Strains of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - A specialized culture medium for the promotion of alginate production by stable mucoid | 07-26-2012 |
20150104834 | Culture Medium and Methods for Producing Alginate From Stable Mucoid Strains of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - A specialized culture medium for the promotion of alginate production by stable mucoid | 04-16-2015 |
Roland S. Niles, Teaneck, NJ US
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20130151472 | System and Method for Backing Up Data - A hash-optimized backup system and method takes data blocks and generates a probabilistically unique digital fingerprint of the content of each data block using a substantially collision-free algorithm. The process compares the generated fingerprint to a database of stored fingerprints and, if the generated fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint, the data block is determined to already have been backed up, and therefore does not need to be backed up again. Only if the generated fingerprint does not match a stored fingerprint is the data block backed up, at which point the generated fingerprint is added to the database of stored fingerprints. Because the algorithm is substantially collision-free, there is no need to compare actual data content if there is a hash-value match. The process can also be used to audit software license compliance, inventory software, and detect computer-file tampering such as viruses and malware. | 06-13-2013 |
20150242428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BACKING UP DATA - A hash-optimized backup system and method takes data blocks and generates a probabilistically unique digital fingerprint of the content of each data block using a substantially collision-free algorithm. The process compares the generated fingerprint to a database of stored fingerprints and, if the generated fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint, the data block is determined to already have been backed up, and therefore does not need to be backed up again. Only if the generated fingerprint does not match a stored fingerprint is the data block backed up, at which point the generated fingerprint is added to the database of stored fingerprints. Because the algorithm is substantially collision-free, there is no need to compare actual data content if there is a hash-value match. The process can also be used to audit software license compliance, inventory software, and detect computer-file tampering such as viruses and malware. | 08-27-2015 |
Ronald S. Niles, Teaneck, NJ US
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20100011181 | Methods for synchronizing storage system data - In accordance with one example, a method for comparing data units is disclosed comprising generating a first digest representing a first data unit stored in a first memory. A first encoded value is generated based, at least in part, on the first digest and a predetermined value. A second digest representing a second data unit stored in a second memory different from the first memory, is generated. A second encoded value is derived based, at least in part, on the second digest and the predetermined value. It is determined whether the first data unit and the second data unit are the same based, at least in part, on the first digest, the first predetermined value, the first encoded value, and the second digest, by first processor. If the second data unit is not the same as the first data unit, the first data unit is stored in the second memory. | 01-14-2010 |
20110231367 | System and method for backing up data - A hash-optimized backup system and method takes data blocks and generates a probabilistically unique digital fingerprint of the content of each data block using a substantially collision-free algorithm. The process compares the generated fingerprint to a database of stored fingerprints and, if the generated fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint, the data block is determined to already have been backed up, and therefore does not need to be backed up again. Only if the generated fingerprint does not match a stored fingerprint is the data block backed up, at which point the generated fingerprint is added to the database of stored fingerprints. Because the algorithm is substantially collision-free, there is no need to compare actual data content if there is a hash-value match. The process can also be used to audit software license compliance, inventory software, and detect computer-file tampering such as viruses and malware. | 09-22-2011 |
20120278570 | METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING STORAGE SYSTEM DATA - In accordance with one example, a method for comparing data units is disclosed comprising generating a first digest representing a first data unit stored in a first memory. A first encoded value is generated based, at least in part, on the first digest and a predetermined value. A second digest representing a second data unit stored in a second memory different from the first memory, is generated. A second encoded value is derived based, at least in part, on the second digest and the predetermined value. It is determined whether the first data unit and the second data unit are the same based, at least in part, on the first digest, the first predetermined value, the first encoded value, and the second digest, by first processor. If the second data unit is not the same as the first data unit, the first data unit is stored in the second memory. | 11-01-2012 |
20140297978 | Methods For Synchronizing Storage System Data - In accordance with one example, a method for comparing data units is disclosed comprising generating a first digest representing a first data unit stored in a first memory. A first encoded value is generated based, at least in part, on the first digest and a predetermined value. A second digest representing a second data unit stored in a second memory different from the first memory, is generated. A second encoded value is derived based, at least in part, on the second digest and the predetermined value. It is determined whether the first data unit and the second data unit are the same based, at least in part, on the first digest, the first predetermined value, the first encoded value, and the second digest, by first processor. If the second data unit is not the same as the first data unit, the first data unit is stored in the second memory. | 10-02-2014 |
Steven Niles, Fallbrook, CA US
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20100058250 | Editing numeric charts - A computer-executed method for editing a numeric chart includes displaying a numeric chart having at least one object with a dimension representing a variable and positioning a cursor in the object. A numeric value of the variable is displayed near the object in response to positioning the cursor in the object. In response to receiving a command to change the value of the variable, the displayed value and the dimension are changed to correspond to the changed value. The chart may be edited by moving an element of the object with a cursor and presenting a readout of the value of the variable at or near the location of the cursor. The chart may be edited by changing a location of an element of the object in response to entry of a value in an entry field that is at least partly within the object. | 03-04-2010 |
Steven E. Niles, Dallas, TX US
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20100065632 | Product, asset, and device tracking, identification, and pricing system - The invention utilizes a system that links two-way communication components with inventory, fixtures, and people. Once linked, the system permits a centralized computer network to collect information about the spatial and temporal relationship between inventory, fixtures, and people using a low frequency communication protocol. When the invention is applied to a retail situation, the retailer can track inventory throughout the supply chain and can do so without substantial human involvement. Furthermore, the two-way communication components also permit the retailer to communicate directly with products on the shelves in a way that allows for re-pricing of goods or broadcasting of messages to customers, also without the need for direct human involvement. | 03-18-2010 |
Sylvain Jack Niles, San Francisco, CA US
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20110119325 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MESSAGES OVER A NETWORK - Systems and methods are described for delivering messages from one or more service hosts to clients via a network. A first request identifying the client is received at the message server, and a connection is established and maintained between the message server and the client in response to the first request. When a subsequent request that identifies the client is received from the service host, a message is transmitted from the message server to the client over the previously-established connection. The methods and techniques may be used, for example, to provide messages from various services to placeshifting devices or other clients communicating via the network. | 05-19-2011 |
20150215284 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MESSAGES OVER A NETWORK - Systems and methods are described for delivering messages from one or more service hosts to clients via a network. A first request identifying the client is received at the message server, and a connection is established and maintained between the message server and the client in response to the first request. When a subsequent request that identifies the client is received from the service host, a message is transmitted from the message server to the client over the previously-established connection. The methods and techniques may be used, for example, to provide messages from various services to placeshifting devices or other clients communicating via the network. | 07-30-2015 |
Tyler B. Niles, Beaverton, OR US
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20140095098 | RARE ANOMALY TRIGGERING IN A TEST AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT - A test and measurement instrument and method of detecting an anomaly in a test and measurement instrument are disclosed. The test and measurement instrument includes an input terminal configured to receive a signal. An acquisition engine is coupled to the input terminal, the acquisition engine being configured to digitize the signal and store the digitized signal as a signal history in an acquisition memory based on initial trigger settings. An anomaly detector is coupled to the acquisition memory, the anomaly detector being configured to detect an anomaly in the signal history. An analysis engine is coupled to the anomaly detector, the analysis engine being configured to analyze the anomaly detected in the signal history and generate modified trigger settings for detecting the anomaly. Trigger circuitry is coupled to the analysis engine, the trigger circuitry being configured to trigger based on the modified trigger settings. | 04-03-2014 |
20140163914 | SCROLLING MEASUREMENT DISPLAY TICKER FOR TEST AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS - A test and measurement instrument configured to receive at least one input signal is disclosed. The test and measurement instrument includes a processor configured to sample the input signal and generate a plurality of measurements. The processor is configured to generate a measurement ticker having a plurality of ticker elements configured for presentation on a display in a serial, scrolling fashion. Each ticker element has a measurement value associated with the input signal. The processor may be configured to sample a plurality of input signals and each ticker element may include a measurement value associated with at least one of the plurality of input signals. Each ticker element may further comprise a source ID and a measurement type. | 06-12-2014 |
Walter D. Niles, La Jolla, CA US
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20120133756 | COMPACT, HIGH-RESOLUTION FLUORESCENCE AND BRIGHTFIELD MICROSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well. | 05-31-2012 |
William E. Niles, Malibu, CA US
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20090094165 | Global media exchange marketplace for media contents - An embodiment of the present invention is an on-line global media exchange (GMX) marketplace. The GMX marketplace manages media content participants. The participants include a first party and a second party. The first and second parties include at least one of a content owner, a buyer, an advertiser, and a third-party service provider. A transaction among the participants is executed via the on-line GMX marketplace. The transaction is customized according to, and negotiated between, the first and second parties. | 04-09-2009 |
Wycliffe D. Niles, San Jose, CA US
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20140143021 | DETERMINING A PRICE - A machine may be configured to generate a user interface that proposes an event to be scheduled in the future and solicits attendee bids, venue offers, sponsorship offers, or any suitable combination thereof. In some situations, the event includes one or more appearances by talent. The machine may be configured to receive the attendee bids from potential purchasers, venue offers from venue providers, sponsorship offers from potential sponsors, or any suitable combination thereof, via the user interface. The machine may identify a portion of the potential purchasers as winning bidders on tickets for the event, based on an attendee capacity supported by a venue, based on a portion of the attendee bids specifying higher prices per attendee than a remainder of the attendee bids, or based on both. The machine may assign a common price per attendee to each of the portion of the potential purchasers. | 05-22-2014 |