Rieger, US
Brian Rieger, Vancouver, WA US
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20110291468 | Spindle nut - A novel spindle nut assembly is presented comprising the following three components: a washer, a locking snap ring, and a nut. Each of these three components function together, and in conjunction with the spindle of a vehicle axle, to affix a wheel hub assembly onto the spindle of an axle. The three components comprising the spindle nut assembly incorporate design features allowing the components to interlock and resist loss of preload compression on the hub assembly. | 12-01-2011 |
Bryan Rieger, Mill Creek, WA US
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20140270114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND CLASSIFYING CALLS WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTION - A facility and method for analyzing and classifying calls without transcription. The facility analyzes individual frames of an audio to identify speech and measure the amount of time spent in speech for each channel (e.g., caller channel, agent channel). Additional telephony metrics such as R-factor or MOS score and other metadata may be factored in as audio analysis inputs. The facility then analyzes the frames together as a whole and formulates a clustered-frame representation of a conversation to further identify dialogue patterns and characterize call classification. Based on the data in the clustered-frame representation, the facility is able to make estimations of call classification. The correlation of dialogue patterns to call classification may be utilized to develop targeted solutions for call classification issues, target certain advertising channels over others, evaluate advertising placements at scale, score callers, and to identify spammers. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel Karl Rieger, Cape Elizabeth, ME US
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20100086563 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Aph) and Anaplasma platys (Apl) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 04-08-2010 |
20130064842 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Aph) and Anaplasma platys (Apl) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 03-14-2013 |
20140050757 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Aph) and Anaplasma platys (Apl) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 02-20-2014 |
Dennis Edwin Rieger, Hermosa Beach, CA US
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20140273277 | DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR PERFORMING LUMINESCENCE AND FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENTS OF A SAMPLE - An apparatus for measuring the luminescence and the fluorescence of a sample, comprising: a light tight optics box capable of receiving a pipette tip containing a sample; an optical sensor located within the optics box and capable of being disposed in both a luminescence reading position and a fluorescence reading position; an excitation light fiber optic bundle and a sample transmission fiber optic bundle; an excitation light assembly that projects excitation light onto a first terminus end of the excitation light fiber optic bundle; and an in-line filter located along the sample transmission fiber optic bundle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274784 | AUTOMATED IMMUNOANALYZER SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS FOR ALLERGIES AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - A quantitative method for performing an automated diagnostic assay, comprising: incubating a capture reagent with a streptavidin-coated medium to form a solid phase complex; washing the solid phase complex to remove excess capture reagent; incubating the solid phase complex with a serum sample to form an immune complex; washing the immune complex to remove any unbound sample; incubating the immune complex with a conjugate to create an immune-conjugate complex; washing the immune-conjugate complex to remove any unbound conjugate; introducing a substrate capable of generating a quantifiable response; and calibrating the response generated from introducing the substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
Harald Rieger US
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20130173641 | Data Extraction Systems and Methods - Example systems and methods of extracting and processing data are described. In one implementation, a method accesses genealogy data (which includes a root node) associated with multiple data sources. The genealogy data is expanded from the root node. The method identifies data objects associated with the genealogy data and identifies a simplification rule to apply to the genealogy data. Data objects in the genealogy data that satisfy the simplification rule are identified by the method. A simplified representation of the genealogy data is generated by replacing each identified data object with a link to a predecessor data object. | 07-04-2013 |
Harry P. Rieger, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20130327108 | CORRUGATED TUBING COMPRESSION TOOL - A compression tool for compressing and flattening one or both ends of a length of corrugated tubing commonly used for making solar installations. A threaded force-transmitting driver is located within a threaded bore of a force-transmission cylinder. A clamp is disposed in surrounding engagement with the corrugated tubing. Tube retaining lips of the clamp are received between an adjacent pair of corrugatings to hold one end of the corrugated tubing in stationary axial alignment with the force-transmitting driver. A rotational force applied to the threaded force-transmitting driver causes the driver to rotate and move through the threaded bore of the force-transmission cylinder. A compression head at the front of the driver is correspondingly moved towards and into contact with the end of the tubing to compress and flatten the end to prevent a nut from sliding off the tubing. | 12-12-2013 |
Jamie Rieger, Kerrville, TX US
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20100132616 | Multi-finger spinner feeder and method of using same - A multi-finger spinner having a plurality of fingers, each finger having a bend between the first and second ends. The multi-finger spinner is powered by a motor that spins the multi-finger spinner which distributes feed in a long and narrow area and in one direction. The spinner is installed within a feeder and below a hopper so that when feed falls from the hopper, the spinner will spin and distribute the feed. | 06-03-2010 |
Jayson Rieger, Charlottesville, VA US
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20110003765 | SUBSTITUTED 4--PIPERIDINE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS AS A2AR AGONISTS - The present invention provides substituted 4-{3-[6-amino-9-(3,4-dihydroxy-tetrahydro-furan-2-yl)-9H-purin-2-yl]-prop-2-ynyl}-piperidine-1-carboxylic acid esters and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same that are selective agonists of A | 01-06-2011 |
Jayson M. Rieger, Charlottesvlle, VA US
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20110082139 | SUBSTITUTED 8-[6-AMINO-3-PYRIDYL]XANTHINES - The present invention provides substituted 8-[6-amino-3-pyridyl]xanthines and pharmaceutical compositions that are selective antagonists of A | 04-07-2011 |
John B. Rieger, Webster, NY US
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20120027294 | METHOD FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE IMAGE - A method for displaying a group of digital images using a background corresponding to an image region selected from one of the digital images, comprising: receiving a designation of the group of digital images to be displayed; using a processor to automatically analyze the group of digital images to select an image region from one of the digital images that is appropriate to use as a background for a composite image, wherein the selected image region includes a plurality of image pixels; forming a background from the selected image region; forming the composite image including the background and at least one digital image from the group of digital images; and displaying the composite image. | 02-02-2012 |
Kathryn Rieger, Malvern, PA US
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20110152770 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE HAVING PRESSURE VENTING AND PRESSURE FEEDBACK - Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. | 06-23-2011 |
20120030610 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE HAVING PRESSURE VENTING AND PRESSURE FEEDBACK - Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. | 02-02-2012 |
Michael Rieger, Portland, OR US
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20090055788 | Silicon Tolerance Specification Using Shapes As Design Intent Markers - Design-specific attributes of a circuit (such as timing, power, electro-migration, and signal integrity) are used to automatically identify one or more regions of one or more layers in a layout of the circuit. The automatically identified regions may be provided to a manufacturing tool in GDSII by use of overlapping shapes in, or alternatively by moving existing shapes to, a different layer/datatype pair. For example, information about the automatically identified regions may be stored using a conventional datatype (e.g. value | 02-26-2009 |
Michael L. Rieger, Skamania, WA US
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20090083692 | FLASH-BASED ANTI-ALIASING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH-ACCURACY HIGH EFFICIENCY MASK SYNTHESIS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that converts a non-bandlimited pattern layout into a band-limited pattern image to facilitate simulating an optical lithography process. During operation, the system receives the non-bandlimited pattern layout which comprises one or more polygons. The system further receives an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) kernel, wherein the AAF kernel is configured to convert a non-bandlimited pattern into a band-limited pattern. The system then constructs an AAF lookup table for the AAF kernel, wherein the AAF lookup table contains precomputed values for a set of convolution functions which are obtained by convolving a set of basis functions with the AAF kernel. Next, the system creates a sampled pattern layout by applying a grid map over the pattern layout. The system then obtains the band-limited pattern image by using the AAF lookup table to convolve the AAF kernel with each grid location in the sampled pattern layout. | 03-26-2009 |
20090083693 | FLASH-BASED UPDATING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH-ACCURACY HIGH EFFICIENCY MASK SYNTHESIS - Another embodiment of the present invention provides a system that computes the effect of perturbations to an input pattern layout during an OPC (Optical Proximity Correction) process. During operation, the system receives a pattern layout. The system further receives a set of lithography model kernels. The system then obtains a set of convolved patterns by convolving the pattern layout with each of the set of lithography model kernels. Next, the system computes a model flash lookup table for each of the lithography model kernels, wherein the model flash lookup table contains precomputed values for a set of convolution functions obtained by convolving a set of basis functions with the lithography model kernel. The system additionally receives a perturbation pattern to be added onto the pattern layout. Next, for a query location in a plurality of query locations on the pattern layout, the system obtains a set of convolution values at the query location by using the model flash lookup tables to convolve the perturbation pattern with the set of lithography model kernels. The system then updates the set of convolved patterns at the query location to account for the effect of the perturbation pattern by combining the set of convolution values with the set of convolved patterns. Next, the system computes an intensity value at the query location. | 03-26-2009 |
20100198875 | INCREMENTAL CONCURRENT PROCESSING FOR EFFICIENT COMPUTATION OF HIGH-VOLUME LAYOUT DATA - Some embodiments of the present invention overcome I/O bottlenecks of an EDA work flow by keeping layout data distributed during handoffs among different processing stages. Specifically, some embodiments leverage a concurrent computation paradigm where data is propagated incrementally between stages, and where data processing among consecutive stages and the I/O between stages are executed concurrently. Specifically, some embodiments can generate a template database which contains the unique templates in a set of templates. During operation, an embodiment can determine a set of templates for a layout. Next, the system can determine a processing schedule based on a spatially coherent ordering of the set of templates. Next, the system can process the templates according to the spatially coherent processing schedule. Processing templates in a spatially coherent order can ensure that the downstream processes in the concurrent work flow will be able to maximize concurrency, thereby improving overall performance of the system. | 08-05-2010 |
20110016438 | FLASH-BASED ANTI-ALIASING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH-ACCURACY HIGH-EFFICIENCY MASK SYNTHESIS - Techniques and systems for converting a non-bandlimited pattern layout into a band-limited pattern image are described. During operation, the system receives the non-bandlimited pattern layout which comprises one or more polygons. The system further receives an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) kernel, wherein the AAF kernel is configured to convert a non-bandlimited pattern into a band-limited pattern. The system then constructs an AAF lookup table for the AAF kernel, wherein the AAF lookup table contains precomputed values for a set of convolution functions which are obtained by convolving a set of basis functions with the AAF kernel. Next, the system creates a sampled pattern layout by applying a grid map over the pattern layout. The system then obtains the band-limited pattern image by using the AAF lookup table to convolve the AAF kernel with each grid location in the sampled pattern layout. | 01-20-2011 |
20130086535 | INCREMENTAL CONCURRENT PROCESSING FOR EFFICIENT COMPUTATION OF HIGH-VOLUME LAYOUT DATA - Some embodiments of the present invention overcome I/O bottlenecks of an EDA work flow by keeping layout data distributed during handoffs among different processing stages. Specifically, some embodiments leverage a concurrent computation paradigm where data is propagated incrementally between stages, and where data processing among consecutive stages and the I/O between stages are executed concurrently. Specifically, some embodiments can generate a template database which contains the unique templates in a set of templates. During operation, an embodiment can determine a set of templates for a layout. Next, the system can determine a processing schedule based on a spatially coherent ordering of the set of templates. Next, the system can process the templates according to the spatially coherent processing schedule. Processing templates in a spatially coherent order can ensure that the downstream processes in the concurrent work flow will be able to maximize concurrency, thereby improving overall performance of the system. | 04-04-2013 |
20140015135 | SELF-ALIGNED VIA INTERCONNECT USING RELAXED PATTERNING EXPOSURE - Self-aligned via interconnects using relaxed patterning exposure. In accordance with a first method embodiment, a method for controlling a computer-aided design (CAD) system for designing physical features of an integrated circuit includes accessing a first pattern for first metal traces on a first metal layer, accessing a second pattern for second metal traces on a second metal layer, vertically adjacent to the first metal layer and accessing a precise pattern of intended interconnections between the first and second metal traces. The precise pattern of intended interconnections is operated on to form an imprecise via pattern that indicates a plurality of general areas in which vias are allowed. The imprecise via pattern is for use in an integrated circuit manufacturing process to form, in conjunction with operations to form the first and second metal layers, a plurality of self-aligned vias for interconnecting the intended interconnections. | 01-16-2014 |
20140189616 | INCREMENTAL CONCURRENT PROCESSING FOR EFFICIENT COMPUTATION OF HIGH-VOLUME LAYOUT DATA - Some embodiments of the present invention overcome I/O bottlenecks of an EDA work flow by keeping layout data distributed during handoffs among different processing stages. Specifically, some embodiments leverage a concurrent computation paradigm where data is propagated incrementally between stages, and where data processing among consecutive stages and the I/O between stages are executed concurrently. Specifically, different data processing stages can partition the layout data differently, and portions of the layout data that are not required by a data processing stage can be either passed-through or passed-around the data processing stage. | 07-03-2014 |
20140367855 | Self-Aligned Via Interconnect Using Relaxed Patterning Exposure - Self-aligned via interconnects using relaxed patterning exposure. In accordance with a first method embodiment, a method for controlling a computer-aided design (CAD) system for designing physical features of an integrated circuit includes accessing a first pattern for first metal traces on a first metal layer, accessing a second pattern for second metal traces on a second metal layer, vertically adjacent to the first metal layer and accessing a precise pattern of intended interconnections between the first and second metal traces. The precise pattern of intended interconnections is operated on to form an imprecise via pattern that indicates a plurality of general areas in which vias are allowed. The imprecise via pattern is for use in an integrated circuit manufacturing process to form, in conjunction with operations to form the first and second metal layers, a plurality of self-aligned vias for interconnecting the intended interconnections. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael Lawrence Rieger, Skamania, WA US
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20140282290 | SUB-RESOLUTION ASSIST FEATURE IMPLEMENTATION USING SHOT OPTIMIZATION - A design layout for a semiconductor chip includes information on shapes desired to be fabricated. Clusters of photolithographic exposure “shots” are generated and subject to a measure of shot density to approximate a mask shape that generates the desired fabricated shapes when exposed during wafer fabrication. A simulation is run on the clusters of shots to estimate the resulting fabrication shapes that the clusters of shots create. The clusters of shots are modified to align the estimated fabrication shapes more closely with desired fabrication shapes. The process of simulating and modifying the shots is iterative, repeating until the estimated fabrication shapes are within a desired error difference of the planned fabrication shape. | 09-18-2014 |
Remi Rieger, Charlotte, NC US
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20080273591 | Methods and apparatus for predictive capacity allocation - Methods and apparatus for dynamically adjusting capacity allocation; e.g., to a group of services in a multimedia distribution network. In one embodiment, bandwidth allocation is adjusted by predicting bandwidth utilization of the group of services based on historical bandwidth utilization information. Behavioral templates and statistical models may also be employed for the predictions. The invention provides more efficient use of available bandwidth compared to conventional bandwidth allocation schemes where the overall bandwidth for a group of services is set to a constant value that is not changed frequently. The present invention further provides a bandwidth allocation method in a switched distribution network. The bandwidth allocation method allocates bandwidth such that the bandwidth required by the number of services does not exceed the allocation, i.e., the total usage falls within the allocation. | 11-06-2008 |
20090028182 | Methods and apparatus for format selection for network optimization - Method and apparatus for optimizing network bandwidth utilization by delivering to users only the minimum number of programs required by service provider policies. In one embodiment, the method comprises switching some users from lower quality versions of programs to higher quality versions of the same programs, and removing those lower quality versions of programs from a given service group. In another embodiment, some users are switched from higher quality versions of programs to lower quality versions of those same programs, and the higher quality versions of programs removed from a given service group. | 01-29-2009 |
20090028192 | Generation, distribution and use of content metadata in a network - Methods and apparatus for utilizing information (e.g., metadata) relating to content in a multimedia distribution network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable network, and the information comprises metadata relating to the bitrate profile of deterministic content such as stored video. Content sources, or the network operator themselves, generate the metadata which may then be used by the operator to adjust or optimize the operation of the network; e.g., more efficiently allocate the program to a multiplex. Network apparatus adapted to implement the metadata functionality and related business methods are also disclosed. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031384 | Methods and apparatus for format selection for network optimization - Method and apparatus for optimizing network bandwidth utilization by delivering to users only the minimum number of programs required by service provider policies. In one embodiment, the method comprises switching some users from lower quality versions of programs to higher quality versions of the same programs, and removing those lower quality versions of programs from a given service group. In another embodiment, some users are switched from higher quality versions of programs to lower quality versions of those same programs, and the higher quality versions of programs removed from a given service group. | 01-29-2009 |
20090193485 | Methods and apparatus for predictive delivery of content over a network - Methods and apparatus for optimizing bandwidth utilization in a cable network. In one embodiment, the method comprises predicting which content will be requested by a set of users based upon the exhibited viewing habits of those users (and/or others). A server process gathers viewership data comprising a listing of programs requested by users at various times of the day. The server process aggregates the viewership data, identifies patterns within the aggregated data, and extrapolates a schedule of programs likely to be requested. In certain embodiments, the server process additionally gathers the capabilities of each cable device in an associated subnetwork. Based upon these capabilities, and based upon the total bandwidth predicted to remain available in the network over a target broadcast period, the server process may also select an optimal compression scheme and video quality level before broadcasting a certain program. | 07-30-2009 |
20100306810 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMAT SELECTION FOR NETWORK OPTIMIZATION - Method and apparatus for optimizing network bandwidth utilization by delivering to users only the minimum number of programs required by service provider policies. In one embodiment, the method comprises switching some users from lower quality versions of programs to higher quality versions of the same programs, and removing those lower quality versions of programs from a given service group. In another embodiment, some users are switched from higher quality versions of programs to lower quality versions of those same programs, and the higher quality versions of programs removed from a given service group. | 12-02-2010 |
20110061088 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE STATE OF A SWITCHED DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system and method for dynamically configuring a switched digital video (SDV) system. An SDV server is configured to generate logs, including logs of program information, stream information and client information. A listener is configured to monitor the logs generated by the SDV server, generate state data indicative of a desired state of the SDV system, and generate state data indicative of an actual state of the SDV system. The listener compares the desired state data to the actual state data and determines whether the actual state data in view of the desired state data are indicative of an aberrant state of the SDV system. When the actual state data are indicative of an aberrant state of the SDV system, the listener determines a remedial action to change the operation of the SDV system and configures the SDV server to implement the remedial action. | 03-10-2011 |
20110128961 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING VARIABLE RATE PROGRAM STREAMS IN A NETWORK - Apparatus and methods for transparently using otherwise wasted bandwidth associated with variable-rate program streams to deliver additional content. In one embodiment, the network comprises a broadcast switched architecture (BSA), and the program streams are loaded up to a target rate using “null” packets and then delivered over the network infrastructure to a plurality of hub sites. The streams are then unloaded to reproduce the original variable streams, and the bandwidth vacated by removal of the null packets used as the transport mechanism for additional (e.g., non time-sensitive) content to be delivered to the subscribers. The process can also be substantially automated and anticipatory (through, e.g., transmission of null bit insertion data downstream). The invention can also advantageously be implemented with minimal modifications to existing infrastructure, and supports business and operational supervisory processes. Network server, QAM modulator, and CPE apparatus implementing the aforementioned methodologies are also disclosed. | 06-02-2011 |
20110138064 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING DELIVERY OF CONTENT IN A NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivering content to a user so as to optimize and enhance the “experience” of the content. In one embodiment, an optimization and monitoring entity (OME) is used which determines, evaluates, and provides notification and/or recommendation of alternative content delivery platforms which are available to a user. The OME receives requests for content forwarded from a content server containing information identifying requesting devices and/or subscriber accounts. The OME examines the capabilities of the registered devices, and identifies/recommends alternative devices based on e.g., video/audio quality, picture size, bandwidth availability, and/or any other additional capabilities of the client devices. A notification is then sent to the client devices indicating which of the user's devices may receive the content alternatively, or in addition to, the requesting device. The notifications may be interactive, allowing the user to select one or more of the devices for delivery. | 06-09-2011 |
20110185045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING SERVICE RULES IN A SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK - A system and method for establishing a rule for an end device connected to a subscriber network. The subscriber network is connected to a service provider network via a local gateway. The subscriber network receives services from a remote operations center via a service provider network. Capability information indicative of a service that the end device is capable of receiving is acquired by the local gateway from the end device. The capability information is sent to the remote operations center via the service provider network. The remote operations center uses the capability information to identify a subscriber service that is supported by the end device. The remote operations center uses the capability information to determine if the end device requires an application to provide a service and, if so, provides the application to the end device. | 07-28-2011 |
20120272285 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMAT SELECTION FOR NETWORK OPTIMIZATION - Method and apparatus for optimizing network bandwidth utilization by delivering to users only the minimum number of programs required by service provider policies. In one embodiment, the method comprises switching some users from lower quality versions of programs to higher quality versions of the same programs, and removing those lower quality versions of programs from a given service group. In another embodiment, some users are switched from higher quality versions of programs to lower quality versions of those same programs, and the higher quality versions of programs removed from a given service group. | 10-25-2012 |
20140310761 | GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF CONTENT METADATA IN A NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for utilizing information (e.g., metadata) relating to content in a multimedia distribution network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable network, and the information comprises metadata relating to the bitrate profile of deterministic content such as stored video. Content sources, or the network operator themselves, generate the metadata which may then be used by the operator to adjust or optimize the operation of the network; e.g., more efficiently allocate the program to a multiplex. Network apparatus adapted to implement the metadata functionality and related business methods are also disclosed. | 10-16-2014 |
Remi F. Rieger, Broomfield, CO US
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20140344873 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTI-SOURCE BANDWIDTH SHARING MANAGEMENT - Methods and apparatus for providing one or more services such as video on-demand, switched digital video, or Internet services using shared bandwidth. Exemplary embodiments include methods and apparatus for providing video on-demand and switched digital video to a set of customer premise equipment devices using a first dedicated portion of the bandwidth to provide video on-demand services, a second dedicated portion of the bandwidth to provide switched digital video services, and a third portion of the bandwidth to provide both switched digital video and video on-demand services wherein the size of the bandwidth made available to provide video on-demand within the third shared portion of bandwidth varies as a function of requests for video on-demand and switched digital video services and the priorities of the new requests versus the existing operating services. Bandwidth management occurring in accordance with bandwidth sharing policies, priorities and rules generated by a bandwidth sharing mechanism. | 11-20-2014 |
Robert Rieger, Novato, CA US
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20140250021 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ISSUING A LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CARD FOR A VEHICLE - Systems and methods for issuing license plates and registrations for vehicles are provided. A method may provide for machine reading a license plate number and associating the license plate number with a set of data. The set of data my comprise identification information for a recently purchased vehicle, a name of a registered owner, a mailing and registration address for the registered owner, and a license plate identification sticker number. A set of documents related to the license plate, including a registration card, license plate identification sticker, and mailing label, may be printed. | 09-04-2014 |
Robert Rieger, Trumbull, CT US
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20090024454 | System and method for evaluating real estate transactions - Evaluating a real estate transaction based on preliminary data about the transaction. An evaluation system employs a transaction evaluator software module that can receive input about a customer and a type of financial product. The transaction evaluator software module also has access to a variety of data sources defining parameters for the investing institution. When the transaction evaluator receives input for a customer, it retrieves the relevant parameters for investing and performs a series of calculations to determine the likelihood that the customer's transaction will be approved. The results of the calculations can be displayed to the user in a graphical format for a range of transaction values. The graphical presentation of the calculations assists the user in determining whether to proceed with the transaction. | 01-22-2009 |
Robert A. Rieger, Boulder, CO US
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20150045391 | FILANESIB COMBINED WITH POMALIDOMIDE DISPLAYS ENHANCED ANTI-TUMOR ACTIVITY - A combination of filanesib and pomalidomide for treating patients is provided. | 02-12-2015 |
Robert J. Rieger, Novato, CA US
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20140115018 | Document Tracking and Management System and Methods - Systems and methods for document tracking and management are provided. A method may provide for providing an identification data to a remote user. The identification data may be associated with a first batch of documents. The method may comprise receiving the first batch of documents with the associated identification data from the remote user and storing an electronic file of each document in the first batch of documents in a document database, the electronic files associated with the identification data. The method may further provide for storing a tracking data indicative of the first batch of documents being forwarded to, and received by, an end user. The tracking data may be stored in the document database and associated with the identification data. Access to the electronic files of the first batch of documents to the remote user or the end user may also be provided. | 04-24-2014 |
Ronald V. Rieger, Camarillo, CA US
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20130277353 | ANDROID CONTROLLED OVEN - An Android app controlled cooking oven is disclosed. The cooking oven includes a cooking chamber with temperature sensors and a heating assembly and a display panel spanning a majority of the width of the oven. A touch screen assembly is centered behind the display panel. An Android board including a cooking and controlling app and running a version of the Android operating system is included in the oven. The oven user controls the oven using the cooking and controlling app. The app assists the user in cooking and may send alerts to the user's mobile device about the status of the oven. The oven provides the user the ability to download other apps. This in turn allows the user the ability to listen to music, watch a video, access the Internet, send email and perform other actions using the oven. | 10-24-2013 |
Ryan W. Rieger, Brooklyn Center, MN US
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20090072823 | 3D INTEGRATED COMPASS PACKAGE - A 3-axis sensor package with on-board sensor support chip on a single chip. In one aspect of the invention, a sensor package includes an X-axis sensor circuit component, a Y-axis sensor circuit component, or alternatively a combined X/Y-axis sensor circuit component, and a Z-axis sensor circuit component, each mounted to a top surface of a rigid substrate, or alternatively to a printed circuit board (PCB). The pads may be arranged in variety of designs, including a leadless chip carrier (LCC) design and a ball grid array (BGA) design. An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or sensor support chip, is additionally mounted to the top surface of the rigid substrate. The sensor components and ASIC may be ball bonded or wire bonded to the substrate. | 03-19-2009 |
20090102475 | INTEGRATED 3-AXIS FIELD SENSOR AND FABRICATION METHODS - A multi-axis magnetic or other field sensing device and method of fabricating a multi-axis magnetic or other field sensing device. An example sensing device is a 3-axis sensor package on a substrate with sensors on opposing sides of the substrate. One side of the substrate includes an X-axis sensor and a Y-axis sensor (or alternatively an integrated X-Y-axis sensor) and the opposite side of the substrate includes a Z-axis sensor on at least one sloped surface, the surface sloped with respect to both the first and second surface areas. One surface is mechanically and electrically bonded to a circuit board via conductive bumps. The other surface electrically connects to the circuit board through bonded wires and/or vias formed through the substrate. | 04-23-2009 |
20110012213 | VERTICAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method to vertically bond a chip to a substrate is provided. The method includes forming a metal bar having a linear aspect on the substrate, forming a solder paste layer over the metal bar to form a solder bar, forming a plurality of metal pads on the substrate, and forming a solder paste layer over the plurality of metal pads to form a plurality of solder pads on the substrate. Each of the plurality of solder pads is offset from a long edge the solder bar by an offset-spacing. The chip to be vertically bonded to the substrate has a vertical-chip thickness fractionally less than the offset-spacing. The chip to be vertically bonded fits between the plurality of solder pads and the solder bar. The solder bar enables alignment of the chip to be vertically bonded. | 01-20-2011 |
Ryan W. Rieger, San Jose, CA US
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20120279077 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THREE-AXIS SENSOR CHIP PACKAGES - Systems and methods for three-axis sensor chip packages are provided. In one embodiment, a directional sensor package comprises: a base; a first sensor die mounted to the base, the first sensor die having a first active sensor circuit and a first plurality of metal pads electrically coupled to the first active sensor circuit; a second sensor die mounted to the base, the second sensor die having a second active sensor circuit located on a first surface, and a second plurality of metal pads electrically coupled to the second active sensor circuit located on a second surface. The second sensor die is positioned such that the second active sensor circuit is oriented orthogonally with respect to the first active sensor circuit region and is perpendicular to the base. The second surface is adjacent to the first surface and angled with respect to a plane of the first surface. | 11-08-2012 |
20120299587 | THREE-AXIS MAGNETIC SENSORS - Systems and methods for three-axis magnetic sensors are provided. In one embodiment, a three-axis magnetic sensor formed on a single substrate comprises: an in-plane two-axis magnetic sensor comprising at least one of either a magnetic-resistance (MR) sensor or a magnetic-inductive (MI) sensor formed on the single substrate; and an out-of-plane magnetic sensor comprising a Hall effect sensor formed on the single substrate. The in-plane two-axis magnetic sensor measures magnetic fields in a first plane parallel to a plane of the substrate, and the out-of-plane magnetic sensor measures magnetic fields along an axis orthogonal to the first plane. | 11-29-2012 |
20120313193 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL SENSORS - Systems and methods for fabricating a multi-axis sensor are provided. In one implementation, a method comprises: fabricating a first die having a first active surface with first application electronics; fabricating a second die having a second active surface with second application electronics and a plurality of electrical connections that extend from the second application electronics to a side surface interface of the second die that is adjacent to the second active surface; aligning the side surface interface to be coplanar with the first active surface; and forming at least one electrical connection between the plurality of electrical connections and the first active surface. | 12-13-2012 |
Stephen J. Rieger, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120072422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT AND FOR VALIDATING REFERENCES - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 03-22-2012 |
20120324349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. | 12-20-2012 |
20150039639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT AND FOR VALIDATING REFERENCES - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 02-05-2015 |
Thomas J. Rieger, Maplewood, MN US
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20090053352 | TAPER FITTED CONDUITS FOR MOLTEN POLYMER - A system for conveying fluids, particularly molten polymer in an extrusion melt train. The system has a first element having a first fluid passage. The first element also has a first interface surface thereon, such that the first interface surface is non-orthogonal to the axis of the first fluid passage. The first element also has a first interlocking feature. The system also has a second element having a second fluid passage. The second element also has a second interface surface thereon, such that the second interface surface is non-orthogonal to the axis of the second fluid passage. The second element also has a second interlocking feature. In use, the first element and the second element are placed in a linking position adjacent each other such that the first fluid passage is in fluid communication with the second fluid passage. | 02-26-2009 |
20120308755 | METHOD OF CO-EXTRUDING, CO-EXTRUSION DIE, AND EXTRUDED ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A die comprising two die cavities, with each capable of supplying polymeric material, and a distribution plate interposed between at least a portion of each of the two die cavities. The distribution plate has a dispensing edge and a plurality of extrusion channels. First and second extrusion channels extend from entrance openings at the first and second die cavities, respectively, to exit openings on the dispensing edge. The exit openings of the first and second extrusion channels are disposed in alternating positions along the dispensing edge. A method of extruding with such a die and an extruded article made therefrom are also disclosed. The method includes co-extruding a first polymeric composition and a second polymeric composition. The extruded article comprises a plurality of longitudinal first stripes of the first polymeric composition alternating with a plurality of longitudinal second stripes of the second polymeric composition. | 12-06-2012 |