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20100052811 | FLAT, ASYMMETRIC, AND E-FIELD CONFINED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes feature of a transmitter and receiver having a substantially two-dimensional resonator structure including a flat coil; and an impedance-matching structure operably connected to the resonator structure, the transmitter configured to transmit power wirelessly. | 03-04-2010 |
20100081379 | WIRELESSLY POWERED SPEAKER - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of wirelessly powering a speaker. A system of coupled magnetic resonators may be used to deliver both power and audio wirelessly to a receiver/radio receiver/speaker. | 04-01-2010 |
20100187913 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of transmitting power from a transmitter of a wireless power system at a multiplicity of frequencies between a first transmission frequency and a second transmission frequency at a first power level and transmitting power from the transmitter at a second power level and at one or more frequencies between the first transmission frequency and the second transmission frequency if the one or more receiving devices are determined to be coupled to the transmitter. | 07-29-2010 |
20120080957 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a receiving antenna configured to wirelessly receive power transmitted by a transmitting device and arranged to associate or dissociate with the transmitting device. | 04-05-2012 |
20120153739 | RANGE ADAPTATION MECHANISM FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a switching mechanism coupled to a wireless power transmitting device, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to selectively control operation of a transmitting coil in the wireless power transmitting device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120234922 | SOLAR POWERED RFID TAGS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFORE - An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, wherein the RFID tag includes an antenna, and wherein at least one amorphous silicon or organic photovoltaic solar cell is integrated with the antenna. | 09-20-2012 |
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20130310630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWERING IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - A ventricular assist device (VAD) system includes one or more external subsystems including an amplifier energizing a drive loop with alternating current, and a Tx resonator inductively coupled to the drive loop. An implanted subsystem includes a VAD, an Rx resonator that forms a magnetically coupled resonator with the Tx resonator, and a load loop for providing power to the VAD that is inductively coupled to the Rx resonator. A sensor monitors the drive loop and a controller uses the sensor data to adjust a system parameter to optimize energy transfer performance. Distributing a plurality of the external subsystems throughout a defined space provides a patient with freedom of movement within the defined space. | 11-21-2013 |
20140378743 | Method And System For Powering Implantable Devices - A ventricular assist device (VAD) system includes one or more external subsystems including an amplifier energizing a drive loop with alternating current, and a Tx resonator inductively coupled to the drive loop. An implanted subsystem includes a VAD, an Rx resonator that forms a magnetically coupled resonator with the Tx resonator, and a load loop for providing power to the VAD that is inductively coupled to the Rx resonator. A sensor monitors the drive loop and a controller uses the sensor data to adjust a system parameter to optimize energy transfer performance. Distributing a plurality of the external subsystems throughout a defined space provides a patient with freedom of movement within the defined space. | 12-25-2014 |
20150116916 | EXTENDABLE WIRELESS POWER DELIVERY FOR SMALL DEVICES - In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place. | 04-30-2015 |
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20080254502 | Method and Apparatus for Detection of Bioaerosols - A method and apparatus for evaluating a bioaerosol sample is provided which includes detecting frequency and/or time resolution factors that allow discriminate between a plurality of signals emitted by the bioaerosol to selectively detect biological materials contained in the bioaerosol sample from materials of non-biological origin and potentially associated with a pathogenic bioaerosol. | 10-16-2008 |
20100137528 | Method for Functionalizing Nanotubes and Improved Polymer-Nanotube Composites Formed Using Same - A polymerizable ligand comprising, in one embodiment, a polyaromatic compound, with a terminal functional group, non-covalently bonded to the sidewalls of carbon nanotubes. This structure preserves the structural, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical properties of the CNTs and ensures that an unhindered functional group is available to bond with an extended polymer matrix thereby resulting in an improved polymer-nanotube composite. | 06-03-2010 |
20100209516 | Triggered Drug Release Via Physiologically Responsive Polymers - A drug delivery system, product and method which effectuates delivery of appropriate amounts of a pharmaceutically active agent only upon stimulus of a physiological agent released during a disease event are described. A polymer that can bind to a specific biological stimulus and respond with a specific response is included. The response may be release of a pharmaceutical agent, an optical signal or a change in physical properties of the polymer. The design of associative polymers that are held together using temporary bonds which will dissolve, break apart or swell in the presence of the specific stimulus are described. One embodiment includes a reversible response to a biological stimulus. | 08-19-2010 |
20110049390 | Method and Apparatus for Detection of Bioaerosols - A method and apparatus for evaluating a bioaerosol sample is provided which includes detecting frequency and/or time resolution factors that allow discriminate between a plurality of signals emitted by the bioaerosol to selectively detect biological materials contained in the bioaerosol sample from materials of non-biological origin and potentially associated with a pathogenic bioaerosol. | 03-03-2011 |
20110086987 | Method for Functionalizing Nanotubes and Improved Polymer-Nanotube Composites Formed Using Same - A polymerizable ligand comprising, in one embodiment, a polyaromatic compound, with a terminal functional group, non-covalently bonded to the sidewalls of carbon nanotubes. This structure preserves the structural, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical properties of the CNTs and ensures that an unhindered functional group is available to bond with an extended polymer matrix thereby resulting in an improved polymer-nanotube composite. | 04-14-2011 |
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20130040150 | Nanoparticle Taggants for Explosive Precursors - An article includes a substrate with a plurality of independent taggant layers that each include metal oxide nanocrystals doped with at least one Lanthanide element. Each taggant layer includes metal oxide nanocrystals doped with a different Lanthanide element than each other taggant layer. | 02-14-2013 |
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20130063259 | Wireless Radio Frequency Switch Controller - A wireless radio frequency switch controller that requires no batteries is disclosed, as is a method for interacting between the wireless radio frequency switch controller and a Bluetooth device. The wireless radio frequency switch controller taps into the existing garage door control wiring and uses capacitors to retain power (voltage and current), which is a form of energy harvesting. The Bluetooth device interaction causes a digital controlled switch such as a transistor, solid state switch, or electrochemical relay, which operates the desired garage door motor thereby opening and closing the garage door. Additionally, the wireless radio frequency switch controller may operate in conjunction with different parent systems such as thermostats, doorbells, security systems, or the like. | 03-14-2013 |
20130342344 | Wireless Mousetrap and System - A wireless trap and system of monitoring said trap is described and taught. The wireless trap is preferably a spring loaded trap with a wireless transmitter coupled to the trap. Upon activation of the trap by a pest or rodent, the wireless transmitter sends a signal or alert to a Bluetooth® enabled receiver. The signal or alert sent to the Bluetooth® receiver is sent by the wireless transmitter once a certain gravitational force (g-force) threshold is reached through the trap. This threshold is determined by an accelerometer present in the trap. Once the user receives a signal or alert on any Bluetooth® enabled device, they can check the trap and dispose of the pest or rodent. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012459 | System And Method To Instrument And Gather Three Dimensional (3-D) Vehicle Tracking And Information - A vehicle monitoring system and method of monitoring is described and taught. The monitoring system comprises, in part, a monitoring apparatus which attaches to a vehicle by way of a cigarette adapter, universal serial bus port, or the like. This enables the device to draw power from the vehicle's battery. The monitoring apparatus has a variety of sensing components which take readings based on the vehicle's movements and status. This information is sent via Bluetooth connection to a Bluetooth compatible device. The information can then be sent to a remote web server and uploaded into different interpretive software including three dimensional mapping software. The vehicle can then be maintained or serviced in a manner consistent with the data collected from the vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140118108 | Wireless Personal Tracking Device - An apparatus for tracking, security, badging, and reporting is disclosed, as is a method of use. The apparatus may take the form of a keycard, fob, badge, or other encapsulated electronic device. The incorporation of an electronic compass, accelerometer, and wireless transceiver allows for the more dynamic uses of the apparatus when compared to existing radio frequency identification (RFID) cards. The power is supplied by a thin film micro energy cell (MEC) battery. Additionally, the apparatus has energy harvesting capabilities to recharge the battery. The apparatus interacts with various communication points, including but not limited to, computer terminals, mobile devices, security points, and entryways. This is achieved using a protocol such as Bluetooth Low Energy. The apparatus interacts and communicates with a host system employed on the premises. | 05-01-2014 |
20140164658 | Wireless Protocol Communication Bridge And System Comprising Bridge - A bridge for linking a first and a second wireless communication device and translating between differing wireless protocols is described and taught. The bridge system comprises at least one wireless device and a bridge apparatus. The bridge apparatus takes the form of a universal serial bus that contains components that allows it to function without a host system. Additionally, the bridge apparatus enables the translation between different wireless protocols. This, in turn, enables older or outdated wireless technology to function seamlessly with the most current wireless protocols. | 06-12-2014 |
20140217186 | Wireless Thermostat and System - A secure wireless thermostat and system comprising the thermostat are described and taught. The temperature control unit replaces the traditional thermostat by attaching to the wall and using the existing wiring from the traditional thermostat. This temperature control unit has no display or programming buttons, rather a user interacts with the temperature control unit via electronic devices such as smart phones, laptop computers, and desktop computers. The settings of the system can be modified by the user from these access ports. If the user opts to interact with the system via a third party IP server, a local DHCP web server can be employed to store data safely and securely. | 08-07-2014 |
20150120132 | System And Method To Instrument And Gather Three-Dimensional (3-D) Vehicle Tracking And Operating Information - A vehicle monitoring system and method of monitoring a vehicle has, in part, a monitoring device which couples to a vehicle by way of a cigarette adapter, universal serial bus port, or the like. Once coupled to the vehicle, the device draws and in some cases stored power from the vehicle's battery. The monitoring device contains a variety of sensing components including an accelerometer, transceivers, gyroscopes, thermometers, light sensors, and carbon dioxide sensors. These components take measurements based on the vehicle's movements and interoperability between working parts. This information is collected and sent via wireless connection to a compatible wireless device such as a smart phone. The information can then be sent to a remote web server and/or uploaded into different interpretive software including mapping software. The vehicle can then be maintained or serviced in a manner consistent with the needs identified from the data collected by the monitoring device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150179011 | WIRELESS RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH CONTROLLER - A wireless radio frequency switch controller may be capable of being retrofit on to any existing parent system such as a thermostat, security system, garage door, and the like. The switch controller may have an external housing, a contact penetrating clip, a processor capable of being connected to a network, and a computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs for execution by the processor. The bottom of the contact penetrating clip preferably has at least one cutting surface. The cutting surface being capable of cutting an insulative covering for an electrical wire, once the contact penetrating clip is secured to the switch controller. The switch controller requires no batteries and harvests/stores energy from the parent system's existing wiring. The switch controller may be capable of being paired with a wireless receiver/transceiver by which the operation of the switch controller and subsequently the parent system may be manipulated. | 06-25-2015 |
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20090209205 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING VIDEO SIGNAL OVER BLUETOOTH WIRELESS INTERFACE - A wireless wearable video headset device useful for viewing and listening to multimedia content. In one embodiment, the device operates by receiving a digital encoded audio/video signal from a host device of a Bluetooth™ wireless connection, the Bluetooth™ connection established via a Serial Port Profile (SPP), and the digital video signal having been previously compressed with Windows Media Video (WMV) or H. 264 compliant compression. The received digital audio/video signal is then forwarded over a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to an internal processor which then decompressed video content in the digital video signal to generate a component video signal that is suitable for handling by a display driver. | 08-20-2009 |
20090251409 | MOBILE WIRELESS DISPLAY SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR CONTROLLING OTHER SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A wireless headset can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like. | 10-08-2009 |
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20100088308 | System and Method for Automated Discovery, Binding, and Integration of Non-Registered Geospatial Web Services - A method and computer system for identifying internet web pages containing documents that comply with a predetermined XML schema. The method includes searching the internet with a search engine for web pages using initial search terms and identifying a first set of HTTP URLs, web crawling at least the first set of HTTP URLs to identify additional HTTP URLs, appending a query to the identified URLs, and evaluating the responses to the query to determine which responses comply with the predetermined XML schema. The XML schema can be a Web Mapping Services schema. The system can store responses that comply with the XML schema in a database of servers, periodically check the database for validity, and convert the map requests for map servers in the database to a GIDB Portal Interface API. | 04-08-2010 |
20100332192 | Method and Tools for Self-Describing Data Processing - A data set can self-describe a set of data specifications that describe the physical measurements, spatial representation, and file format of data stored in the data set. A data processing tool can self-describe a set of input specifications of the physical measurements, spatial representation, and file storage format of data that can be accepted for processing by the tool. Fully automated methods for coordinating the processing and analysis of the data set by the data processing tool are presented which ensure that the data input to a data processing tool represents the proper physical measurements, has the proper spatial representation, and is in the proper file format to permit the data processing tool to produce logically correct output. | 12-30-2010 |
20130101214 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING SOURCE IMAGE DATA TO TILE DATA - System and method for converting source image data to tile data. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING TILED IMAGE DATA - System and method for storing and retrieving tiled image data. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101235 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TILE SIZE FOR A MAP VIEW - System and method for determining the tile size for a particular virtualized map view. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103648 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING A DATASET OF IMAGE TILES - System and method for storing a dataset of image tiles. | 04-25-2013 |
20140093186 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING SOURCE IMAGE DATA TO TILE DATA - System and method for converting source image data to tile data including (a) selecting a source image set; (b) computing a scaling value for the source image set; (c) establishing tile set geographic bounds of a tile set that is created based on the scaling value; (d) converting the tile set geographic bounds to discrete tile bounds; (e) for each source image (i) determining source image geographic bounds; (ii) if there is an intersection between the source image geographic bounds and the tile set geographic bounds, (1) extracting image data from the source image at the intersection; (2) scaling the image data based on a pre-selected scale; (3) storing the scaled image data to a tile storage mechanism; and (f) repeating steps (a) through (e) for each of the source image sets. | 04-03-2014 |
20140101207 | System and Method for Storing a Dataset of Image Tiles - System and method for storing a dataset of image tiles. Method includes determining a number of zoom levels, accessing a cluster file that includes a subset of the zoom levels, and accessing the image tiles. For each of the image tiles, a cluster name is computed. For each of the image tiles, if the cluster file has a name that matches the computed cluster name, an image tile pointer is stored in a fixed length index, and the image tile associated with the computed cluster name is stored. For each of the image tiles, if the cluster file name does not match the computed cluster name, another subset of the zoom levels is computed, a new cluster file is created, an image tile pointer is created and stored, and the image tile is stored associated with the computed cluster name in the new cluster file according to the image tile pointer. | 04-10-2014 |
20140112587 | System and Method for Encoding Standard-Formatted Images with Information - System and method for encoding standard-formatted images with information including, but not limited to, geospatial information. This information, possibly in mark-up language format, can be quickly accessed and used to modify the image to which it is appended, or it can be ignored because the image itself remains unchanged. | 04-24-2014 |
20140280676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE SPATIO-TEMPORAL STREAMING DATA - System and method for providing a probabilistic order of tiles relative to a current section of a video that a user is viewing. A cache implementation uses this ordering to decide what tiles to evict from the cache, i.e. which tiles will probably not be accessed within a particular timeframe, but not when to evict (this is up to the cache implementation). A cache implementation can also use the prioritized list of the present embodiment to pre-fetch tiles. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282768 | System and Method for Interactive Spatio-Temporal Streaming Data - System and method for providing a probabilistic order of tiles relative to a current section of a video that a user is viewing. A cache implementation uses this ordering to decide what tiles to evict from the cache, i.e. which tiles will probably not be accessed within a particular timeframe, but not when to evict (this is up to the cache implementation). A cache implementation can also use the prioritized list of the present embodiment to pre-fetch tiles. | 09-18-2014 |
20150106696 | System and Method for Encoding Standard-Formatted Images with Information - System and method for displaying an encoded standard-formatted image with information including, but not limited to, geospatial information. This information, possibly in mark-up language format, can be quickly accessed and used to modify the image to which it is appended, or it can be ignored because the image itself remains unchanged. | 04-16-2015 |