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| 20120096501 | FRAME SHARING - A method including providing television content (TC) to a user; receiving a TC capture request; capturing TC frames based on the TC capture request; displaying to the user one or more TC frames included in the captured TC frames; receiving a user selection of one or more TC frames included in the displayed one or more TC frames; receiving a user selection of one or more destinations to send the selected one or more TC frames; and sending the selected one or more TC frames to the one or more destinations. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120174145 | INTERACTIVE USER-PREDICTION OF CONTENT - A method including providing at least one of a television service or an Internet access service to a customer; generating predictive options pertaining to content delivered to the customer, wherein the predictive options correspond to possible future events that could occur with respect to the content; receiving a customer selection of one of the predictive options; determining whether the customer-selected predictive option matches an outcome with respect to the content; and assigning a score to the customer based on whether the selected predictive option successfully or unsuccessfully predicted the outcome. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130332838 | CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT MANAGEMENT INTERFACE - A user device includes a user interface providing access to content from multiple content providers, each of the multiple content providers having a separate subscription associated with the user. The user device receives user input indicating interest in an aspect of particular content available from a first content provider of the multiple content providers and provides, to a network device, an indication of the user interest. The user device receives, from the network device, links to additional content available from a different content provider and related to the aspect of the particular content. The user device presents, via the user interface, the links to the additional content in association with the aspect of the particular content. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130332839 | CROSS-PLATFORM SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE - A method includes presenting a user interface providing access to content from multiple content providers and receiving, via the user interface, user input indicating selection criteria for recommending content. The selection criteria include an amount of time available to the user. The method includes providing, to a network device, an indication of the selection criteria and receiving, from the network device, information for providing recommended content options based on the selection criteria. The recommended content options are available from different content providers of the multiple content providers. The method includes presenting, to the user and via the interface, the recommended content options in association with the selection criteria. | 12-12-2013 |
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| 20090084527 | Remote Cooling of a Phased Array Antenna - A self-contained cooling system for a phased array antenna includes a cooling structure, a heat exchanger, and a pump for circulating a fluid coolant around a coolant loop. The cooling system receives power from a remote power source. The cooling structure includes a plurality of coolant inlet pipes, a plurality of coolant outlet pipes, and a plurality of cooling platforms. Each of the cooling platforms has a coolant channel that begins at one of the plurality of coolant inlet pipes, terminates at one of the plurality of coolant outlet pipes, and provides a flow path for a fluid coolant. The cooling structure further includes at least one base plate releasably mounted to at least one of the plurality of cooling platforms. One or more antenna elements associated with the phased array antenna are mounted on the base plate releasably mounted to at least one of the plurality of cooling platforms. The flow of the fluid coolant through the coolant channel dissipates thermal energy produced by the one or more antenna elements. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090107663 | System and Method for Cooling Structures Having Both an Active State and an Inactive State - According to one embodiment, a cooling system for heat-generating structures comprises a cooling loop and a heat exchanger. The cooling loop directs a flow of a fluid coolant to both an active heat-generating structure and an inactive heat-generating structure. The fluid coolant receiving thermal energy from the active heat-generating structure and transfers thermal energy to the inactive heat-generating structure when a temperature of the fluid coolant is greater than an ambient temperature of an environment surrounding the heat-generating structures. The active heat-generating structure is operable to switch to an inactive state and the inactive heat-generating structure is operable to switch to an active state. The heat exchanger is in thermal communication with the first and second heat-generating structures and is operable to receive the fluid coolant at a first temperature and dispense of the fluid coolant out of the heat exchanger at a second temperature. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100206523 | INTERNAL COOLING SYSTEM FOR A RADOME - According to one embodiment, a radome includes two dielectric layers separated by an internal layer. The internal layer is configured with an internal cooling system including a fluid channel that receives a fluid through an inlet port, conducts heat from the radome to the fluid, and exhausts the heated fluid through an outlet port. | 08-19-2010 |
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| 20110162460 | Ultrasonic Flow Meter And Transducer Assembly With Isolated Transformer Capsule - In an embodiment, an ultrasonic flow meter comprises a spool piece including a throughbore and a transducer port extending from the outer surface of the spool piece to the throughbore. In addition, the ultrasonic flow meter comprises a transducer assembly disposed in the transducer port. The transducer assembly has a central axis and comprises a transducer holder having a first end proximal the throughbore of the spool piece, and a second end distal the throughbore of the spool piece. Further, the transducer assembly comprises a piezoelectric capsule including a piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric capsule is coupled to the transducer holder and extends generally axially from the first end of the transducer holder. Still further, the transducer assembly comprises a transformer capsule including a transformer. The transformer capsule is coupled to the transducer holder and is axially spaced apart from the piezoelectric capsule. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110162461 | Ultrasonic Flow Meter With Transducer Assembly, And Methods of Manufacturing The Same - A transducer assembly for an ultrasonic flow meter comprises a piezoelectric capsule. In an embodiment, the piezoelectric capsule includes a housing having a central axis, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a first inner chamber extending axially from the first end. In addition, the piezoelectric capsule includes a piezoelectric element disposed in the first inner chamber. Further, the piezoelectric element includes a plurality of spacers disposed in the first inner chamber between the piezoelectric element and the housing. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110162462 | Ultrasonic Flow Meter With Transducer Assembly Having a Rotatable Receptacle and Elbow Connector - An ultrasonic flow meter for measuring the flow of a fluid through a pipeline. In an embodiment, the flow meter comprises a spool piece including a throughbore and a transducer port extending to the throughbore. In addition, the flow meter comprises a transducer assembly disposed in the transducer port. The transducer assembly comprises a piezoelectric capsule including a piezoelectric element. Further, the transducer assembly comprises a transformer capsule including a transformer. The transformer capsule is coupled to the piezoelectric capsule. Still further, the transducer assembly comprises a receptacle capsule coupled to the transformer capsule. The receptacle capsule includes a receptacle housing and a receptacle coaxially disposed within the receptacle housing. The receptacle is electrically coupled to the transformer. Moreover, the receptacle is rotatable relative to the receptacle housing between a first position and a second position. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110162463 | Ultrasonic Flow Meter Having A Port Cover Assembly - An ultrasonic flow meter for measuring the flow of a fluid through a pipeline. In some embodiments, the ultrasonic flow meter includes a spool piece, a transducer assembly, and a port cover assembly. The spool piece has a throughbore and a transducer port extending between the throughbore and an outer surface of the spool piece. The transducer assembly is disposed within the transducer port and includes a transformer, a piezoelectric element, and an electrical coupling therebetween. The port cover assembly is coupled to the transducer assembly. The port cover assembly receives a cable coupled to the transducer assembly and is spring-loaded to bias the port cover assembly toward the transducer assembly to resist the cable from being electrically uncoupled from the transducer assembly. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120161398 | System and Method of a Flange Seal Ring - Method and system of a flange seal ring. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a metallic ring and a plurality of cogs. The metallic ring comprises a central bore that defines an internal diameter, a first sealing face that defines a first plane, a second sealing face that defines a second plane, a first groove in the first sealing face, and a second groove in the second sealing face. The plurality of cogs couple to the metallic ring, each cog extends through the first plane, and the plurality of cogs positioned one each at a plurality of radial positions around the metallic ring. At least one of the plurality of cogs configured to have an adjustable position relative to the central bore, and the cogs configured to align the central bore to a corresponding bore of a flange. | 06-28-2012 |
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| 20080276724 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A TRANSDUCER HAVING A PLASTIC MATCHING LAYER - Systems and methods of a transducer having a plastic matching layer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are transducers comprising a housing (having a proximal end, a distal end and an internal volume, the housing configured to couple to a spoolpiece of an ultrasonic meter), a plastic matching layer that has an external surface and an internal surface (the plastic matching layer seals to and occludes the distal end of the housing), and a transducer element abutting the internal surface of the plastic matching layer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080307911 | Cable Cover for an Ultrasonic Flow Meter - A cable cover for an ultrasonic flow meter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the cable cover includes multiple interlockable pieces configured to couple to a spoolpiece of an ultrasonic flow meter. Each interlockable piece includes a body having a dowel and a slot. The interlockable pieces are assembled in a series with the dowel of each interlockable piece inserted into the slot of another interlockable piece. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090044635 | Extractor Tool for an Ultrasonic Flow Meter - An extractor tool for an ultrasonic flow meter is disclosed. Some system embodiments comprise a bracket configured to couple to a spoolpiece of an ultrasonic flow meter and a tube inserted through and coupled to the bracket. The tube is configured to seal to the spoolpiece and permit a transducer to be selectively installed and removed therethrough. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090174514 | Transformer Board - A transformer board is disclosed. In some embodiments, the transformer board includes a base, a circuit board, a transformer having a first and second winding, a first and a second connector, a ribbon cable and a nonconductive fill material. The base has a recess within which the circuit board is positioned. The transformer is mechanically coupled to the circuit board. The first connector is configured to electrically couple to transducers within a pressure boundary of an ultrasonic flow meter and is electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer. The ribbon cable is electrically coupled between the first winding of the transformer and the second connector. The nonconductive fill material is contained by the recess and encases the circuit board, the transformer, the coupling of the first connector to the second winding of the transformer, and the coupling of the ribbon cable to the first winding of the transformer. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090235501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A TRANSDUCER HAVING A PLASTIC MATCHING LAYER - Systems and methods of a transducer having a plastic matching layer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including providing a transducer housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and bonding a plastic to the distal end of the transducer housing (the plastic fluidly sealing and occluding the distal end). The bonding further includes inserting a cylinder comprising a mold-release chemical into the transducer housing, bonding plastic onto the distal end of the transducer housing, and removing the cylinder when the plastic has hardened. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20120067135 | ULTRASONIC FLOW METER WITH A LIQUID DRAINAGE SYSTEM - An ultrasonic flow meter for measuring the flow of a fluid through a pipeline comprises a spool piece including a throughbore and a transducer port. The transducer port extends along a central axis from an open end at the throughbore to a closed end distal the throughbore. In addition, the flow meter comprises an acoustic transducer disposed in the transducer port. The transducer includes a piezoelectric element. Further, the flow meter comprises a drain port in fluid communication with the transducer port. The drain port is axially positioned between the open end and the closed end of the transducer port. Still further, the flow meter comprises a drain conduit having an inlet end coupled to the drain port and an outlet end opposite the inlet end. The drain port is configured to drain a liquid from the transducer port into the inlet end of the drain conduit. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120247225 | ULTRASONIC FLOW METER HAVING CABLE SHROUD - A flow meter is disclosed having a meter body that is enveloped by a compliant shroud that protects transducers and transducer cables. The shroud forms a chamber between the shroud and meter body, and includes a releasable portion to allow access into the chamber. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130180340 | Meter Having Banded Shroud - A flow meter is disclosed having a meter body that is enveloped by a shroud having a compliant band disposed at least partially about the meter body. The shroud protects transducers and transducer cables. The shroud forms a chamber between the shroud and meter body, and includes a releasable portion to allow access into the chamber. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20150082880 | Transducer Cable Assembly and Flow Meter Employing Same - A cable assembly for coupling a transducer includes a plug body having a nose section with a nose end, a tail section with a tail end opposite the nose end; and a cable restraining feature disposed proximal the tail end. In addition, the cable assembly includes a cable having a first end, a second end, a signal conductor, and a pliable fixing member. A portion of the pliable fixing member is disposed in the cable restraining feature and extends at least partially around the plug body to limit the movement of the first end of the cable relative to the plug body. | 03-26-2015 |
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| 20140050330 | HEADSET TYPE DETECTION AND CONFIGURATION TECHNIQUES - A circuit including headset type detection provides compatibility with different transducer types, such as headphones provided by different manufacturers. An audio circuit that generates or receives an audio signal includes electrical terminals for coupling to a transducer device, at least one of which carries the audio signal. A transducer device type detection circuit is included and detects a type of a transducer device coupled to the audio device from characteristics measured at the multiple electrical terminals when the transducer is coupled to the audio device. The circuit also includes a configuration control circuit for altering a configuration of the audio device according to a detected type of the transducer device. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140266337 | NOISE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR ASYNCHRONOUS SIGNALS - Noise may be reduced by delaying signal propagation outside of a time window when a change in another signal is expected. A time window may be defined between the change of the first clock signal and the change of the second clock signal during which a third signal, such as a data signal, does not propagate through the circuit. When a change occurs in a third signal after the first clock signal change while the first clock signal is at a different level than a second clock signal, propagation of the third signal change may be delayed until a change in the second clock signal is received. Delayed propagation may be achieved through a latch and hold circuit with no metastability. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140340158 | REDUCING KICKBACK CURRENT TO POWER SUPPLY DURING CHARGE PUMP MODE TRANSITIONS - Kickback current from a charge pump to a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) may be reduced by dissipating charge from fly and hold capacitors during mode transitions. A switch may be placed in series between the charge pump and the PMIC to disconnect the charge pump and prevent kickback current from reaching the PMIC. Further, additional loads, as switches, may be coupled to the charge pump outputs to dissipate charge from the fly and hold capacitors. Additionally, a closed feedback loop may be used to monitor and discharge excess charge from the fly and hold capacitors during mode transitions. Furthermore, charge may be redistributed between the fly and hold capacitors during mode transitions to reduce the time period of the transition. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150078559 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF LOAD IMPEDANCE OF A TRANSDUCER DEVICE COUPLED TO AN AUDIO DEVICE - In accordance with systems and methods of the present disclosure, an audio device may include an electrical terminal, an audio circuit, and a transducer load detection circuit. The electrical terminal may couple a transducer device to the audio device. The audio circuit may generate an analog audio signal, wherein the analog audio signal is coupled to the electrical terminal The transducer load detection circuit may detect a load impedance of the transducer device when the transducer device is coupled to the audio device from characteristics measured at the electrical terminal. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150078560 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF LOAD IMPEDANCE OF A TRANSDUCER DEVICE COUPLED TO AN AUDIO DEVICE - In accordance with systems and methods of the present disclosure, an audio device may include an electrical terminal, an audio circuit, and a transducer load detection circuit. The electrical terminal may couple a transducer device to the audio device. The audio circuit may generate an analog audio signal, wherein the analog audio signal is coupled to the electrical terminal The transducer load detection circuit may detect a load impedance of the transducer device when the transducer device is coupled to the audio device from characteristics measured at the electrical terminal. | 03-19-2015 |
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| 20100183524 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS FOR SOFT ORAL TISSUE AND METHODS OF FORMULATION AND USE THEREOF - One embodiment of the invention is directed to an oral antioxidant composition including between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w antioxidant, wherein the antioxidant includes cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, or phloretin and an orally pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may have a pH of at least 5.0. According to still further embodiments, the composition may also include between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w of one or two more additional antioxidants that include cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, phloretin, or a stilbene derivative. In more particular embodiments, the cinnamic acid derivative may include trans-ferulic acid, the tetrahydrocurcuminoids may include tetrahydrocurcuminoids CG™, or the stilbene derivative may include resveratrol. Other embodiments may relate to methods of treating or preventing an oral disease by applying topically an antioxidant composition as described above. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110077275 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS FOR SOFT ORAL TISSUE AND METHODS OF FORMULATION AND USE THEREOF - One embodiment of the invention is directed to an oral antioxidant composition including between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w antioxidant, wherein the antioxidant includes cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, or phloretin and an orally pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may have a pH of at least 5.0. According to still further embodiments, the composition may also include between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w of one or two more additional antioxidants that include cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrcurcuminoids, phloretin, or a stilbene derivative. In more particular embodiments, the cinnamic acid derivative may include trans-ferulic acid, the tetrahydrocurcuminoids may include tetrahydrcurcuminoids CG™, or the stilbene derivative may include resveratrol. Other embodiments may relate to methods of treating or preventing an oral disease by applying topically an antioxidant composition as described above. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20140050675 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS FOR SOFT ORAL TISSUE AND METHODS OF FORMULATION AND USE THEREOF - One embodiment of the invention is directed to an oral antioxidant composition including between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w antioxidant, wherein the antioxidant includes cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, or phloretin and an orally pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may have a pH of at least 5.0. According to still further embodiments, the composition may also include between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w of one or two more additional antioxidants that include cinnamic acid derivative, tetrahydrcurcuminoids, phloretin, or a stilbene derivative. In more particular embodiments, the cinnamic acid derivative may include trans-ferulic acid, the tetrahydrocurcuminoids may include tetrahydrcurcuminoids CG™, or the stilbene derivative may include resveratrol. Other embodiments may relate to methods of treating or preventing an oral disease by applying topically an antioxidant composition as described above. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140378547 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATION OR OXIDATIVE DAMAGE - One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of preventing, reducing, or eliminating at least one negative effect of oxidative damage, such as an oral disease, caused by a dental device in the mouth of a patient. Another embodiment relates to a method of preventing, reducing, or eliminating at least one negative effect of inflammation. The method may include applying topically to a soft oral tissue in the patient an oral antioxidant composition. The antioxidant composition may include between 0.0001% and 5.0% w/w or at least one antioxidant, wherein the at least one antioxidant includes a natural phytochemcial antioxidant, a flavonoid, an anthocyanidin, a dihydrochalcone, a phenylpropanoid, a chalcone, a curcuminoid, a tannin, a stilbenoid, a coumarin, a carotenoid, or a vitamin, and an orally pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pH of the oral antioxidant composition may be at least 5.0. | 12-25-2014 |
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| 20110314417 | QUEUING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A queuing method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of a stationary computing system or a computing device, queue data placing an individual onto an initial queue list for receiving a service and ID data identifying the individual. The computer processor presents a status of the individual with respect to the queue list. The computer processor receives a request associated with the service and in response presents options for the individual. The computer processor receives a selection for an option and generates a modified queue list. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130168395 | SELF-LOCKING CONTAINER - Method and apparatus to provide a self-locking container to prevent unwanted access to materials stored in the container as a result of exposure to conditions that compromise the effectiveness or safety of the materials. A container may be threaded to receive a threaded lid, and the container may comprise a bolt movable within a channel from a retracted position, which allows the lid to be threadably connected or removed, to a locked position, which prevents removal of the lid. The bolt is movable to the locked position by a drive member, such as a bimetallic strip or a shape-memory element that drive the bolt in response to exposure to the condition that compromises the material. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20140025600 | MODIFIED QUEUE LIST GENERATION - A queuing method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of a stationary computing system or a computing device, queue data placing an individual onto an initial queue list for receiving a service and ID data identifying the individual. The computer processor presents a status of the individual with respect to the queue list. The computer processor receives a request associated with the service and in response presents options for the individual. The computer processor receives a selection for an option and generates a modified queue list. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140193042 | SURFACE CONTAMINATION DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A computer receives a first set of spectral information for a first surface, wherein the first set of spectral information includes a pixel count for each color value of a range of color values, with regard to each color, measured at time one. The computer determines, with regard to the first set, whether dispersion of the pixel count across the range of color values, with regard to each color, exceeds a first threshold value. The computer determines, with regard to the first set, a surface contamination level based on at least whether the dispersion of the pixel count across the range of color values, with regard to each color, exceeds the first threshold value. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140232519 | RFID TAG WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR - In a method for controlling pricing of a product, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag having at least one processor is attached to a monitored product. A value indicative of a degree of exposure to an environmental condition is obtained. The obtained value is compared with a predetermined value range. A price of the monitored product is adjusted when the result of the comparison falls outside the predetermined value range. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140267738 | VISUAL MONITORING OF QUEUES USING AUXILLARY DEVICES - Methods and system are provided for monitoring a queue. A method includes receiving by sensors a non-visual identifier at predefined locations of a queue. Further, the method includes capturing by image capture devices images of an object possessing the non-visual identifier at the predefined locations of the queue. Further, the method includes visually tracking another object in the queue based on transformations of a predefined feature extracted from the images of the object possessing the non-visual identifier at the predefined locations. | 09-18-2014 |
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| 20080313257 | Method and Apparatus for Policy-Based Transfer of an Application Environment - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for transferring an application environment between a plurality of computing devices. The process retrieves a set of transfer policies in response to detecting a presence of a second computing device in the plurality of computing devices. The set of transfer policies govern the transfer of the application environment from a first computing device. The process then determines whether conditions for the transfer have been satisfied. Conditions for transfer are specified by the set of transfer policies. The process subsequently transfers application data to the second computing device if the conditions for the transfer have been satisfied. The application data is used to create the application environment on the second computing device. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090160876 | VIRTUAL CONTACT GROUPS - A computer-implementable method, system and computer-usable medium includes a virtual contact group that can be dynamically created, in response to a particular user input such as, for example, registration by the user with a particular organization and/or facility. The virtual contact group generally includes a plurality of key or designated personnel. The virtual contact group is associated with the user. The designated personnel are then allowed to communicate electronically with one another within the virtual contact group to provide a coordinate service to the user. The virtual contact group is defined based on a user profile associated with the user. The virtual contact group can be stored within one or more memory locations of a computing device associated with one or more designated personnel among the virtual contact group. Such a computing device can be, for example, a wireless communication device capable communicating with the network and/or a server associated with the network. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110078486 | DYNAMIC SELECTION OF EXECUTION STAGE - Methods and apparatus relating to dynamic selection of execution stage are described. In some embodiments, logic may determine whether to execute an instruction at one of a plurality of stages in a processor. In some embodiments, the plurality of stages are to at least correspond to an address generation stage or an execution stage of the instruction. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20140068230 | MICRO-ARCHITECTURE FOR ELIMINATING MOV OPERATIONS - A computer system and processor for elimination of move operations include circuits that obtain a computer instruction and bypass execution units in response to determining that the instruction includes a move operation that involves a transfer of data from a logical source register to a logical destination register. Instead of executing the move operation, the transfer of the data is performed by tracking changes in data dependencies of the source and the destination registers, and assigning a physical register associated with the source register to the destination register based on the dependencies. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140281197 | PROVIDING SNOOP FILTERING ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA BUFFER - In one embodiment, a conflict detection logic is configured to receive a plurality of memory requests from an arbiter of a coherent fabric of a system on a chip (SoC). The conflict detection logic includes snoop filter logic to downgrade a first snooped memory request for a first address to an unsnooped memory request when an indicator associated with the first address indicates that the coherent fabric has control of the first address. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
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| 20090307330 | Method for Moving Operating Systems Between Computer Electronic Complexes Without Loss of Service - A system and method for migrating a client partition between computer electronic complexes (CECs) while maintaining access to a Storage Area Network. An active and inactive world wide port name are generated for a client virtual channel adapter. A query is sent to a name server from the VIOS on the source CEC. The name server creates a list of small computer system interface (SCSI) targets that are available. The list is used by the VIOS on the destination CEC to verify whether any physical ports in the destination CEC have access to the same SCSI target. The client partition may be migrated between a source CEC and a destination CEC and the access to the Storage Area Network access may be maintained. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090307378 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FIBRE CHANNEL N-PORT ID VIRTUALIZATION PROTOCOL - Disclosed is a computer implemented method, data processing system and computer program product to discover an SCSI target. The method comprises a client adapter transmitting an N_port ID virtualization (NPIV) login to a virtual I/O server (VIOS). The client adapter receives a successful login acknowledgement from the VIOS and issues a discover-targets command to the fabric. Upon determining that the SCSI target information is received, wherein the SCSI target information includes at least one SCSI identifier. Responsive a determination that SCSI target information is received the client adapter issues a port login to a target port, wherein the target port is associated with the at least one SCSI target. The client adapter makes a process login to form an initiator/target nexus between a client and at least one SCSI target. The client adapter queries the SCSI target by using a world wide port name associated with the target port. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100122111 | DYNAMIC PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL MULTIPATH I/O - Embodiments that dynamically manage physical and virtual multipath I/O are contemplated. Various embodiments comprise one or more computing devices, such as one or more servers, having at least two HBAs. At least one of the HBAs may be associated with a virtual I/O server that employs the HBA to transfer data between a plurality of virtual clients and one or more storage devices of a storage area network. The embodiments may monitor the availability of the HBAs, such as monitoring the HBAs for a failure of the HBA or a device coupled to the HBA. Upon detecting the unavailability of one of the HBAs, the embodiments may switch, dynamically, from the I/O path associated with the unavailable HBA to the alternate HBA. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100153593 | TRANSITIONS BETWEEN ORDERED AND AD HOC I/O REQUEST QUEUEING - Disclosed is a computer implemented method and apparatus for queuing I/O requests to a pending queue. The I/O device driver sets a maximum ordered queue length for an I/O device driver coupled to a storage device then receives an I/O request from an application. The I/O device driver determines whether the pending queue is sorted and responds to a determination that the pending queue is sorted, determining if queued I/O requests exceed the maximum ordered queue length. Responding to a determination that the pending queue exceeds the maximum ordered queue length, the I/O device driver adds the I/O request based on a high pointer, and points the high pointer to the I/O request. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100180086 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE DRIVER - A method, system, and computer usable program product for an improved data storage device driver are provided in the illustrative embodiments. For managing an elevator queue, several requests are stored in the elevator queue. A determination is made whether the elevator queue is sorted. A number of requests in the elevator queue is determined if the elevator queue is unsorted. The unsorted elevator queue is monitored. Reaching a threshold condition in the unsorted elevator queue is detected. Sorting of the unsorted elevator queue is initiated. The requests may be I/O requests for a data storage device. The elevator queue may be sorted according to an ascending or descending order of data block addresses in the requests. The monitoring may monitor a remaining number of unsorted requests in the elevator queue as requests are removed from the elevator queue. The threshold condition may be associated with a threshold value. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100293552 | Altering Access to a Fibre Channel Fabric - A mechanism is provided for altering access to a network. A virtual I/O server controller in a virtual I/O server operating system receives an indication that an identified communications adapter requires attention. The virtual I/O server controller issues a set of calls to a set of N_port identification virtualization server adapters coupled to the identified communications adapter. Each of the set of calls indicates to each of the set of N_port identification virtualization server adapters a request to move a set of clients from their assigned port on the identified communications adapter to an available port on a failover communications adapter. The set of N_port identification virtualization server adapters moves the set of clients from the identified communications adapter to the failover communications adapter. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110161725 | DYNAMICALLY TRACKING VIRTUAL LOGICAL STORAGE UNITS - In virtualized environments, storage may be managed dynamically due to the changing data storage requirements. In such environments, logical storage unit identifiers (LUN IDs) may be modified as a result of deleting an existing mapping between physical storage and a virtualization server and recreating the mapping. This can result in I/O request failure. Techniques for resolving errors resulting from LUN ID modifications can be time-intensive and labor-intensive and can disrupt a communication path between a host device and the physical storage. Functionality can be implemented to dynamically identify the LUN ID modifications, determine valid LUN IDs, and retransmit failed I/O requests. This can help minimize I/O request failures due to LUN ID modifications without disrupting the communication path between the host device and the physical storage. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110173506 | Clearing SCSI Reservations for Non-Detectable Initiators for Extended Duration - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing storage system resources in a storage area network (SAN). A target data storage server registers itself within a storage area network (SAN) fabric to receive a Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) should a SCSI initiator become inactive. A SCSI initiator then requests reservation of a target LUN. In response, the target data server reserves the LUN for use by the SCSI initiator. If a RSCN is received by the target data storage server, then a GID_PN server request, which comprises the unique identifier of SCSI initiator, is generated after a predetermined time interval and a SAN fabric name server. If the name server's response to the GID_PN server request is positive, then the SCSI initiator was detected as being active and the target data storage server keeps the reservation for the LUN active for the SCSI initiator. Otherwise, the reservation for the LUN is released for use by other SCSI initiators. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110276729 | TRANSITIONS BETWEEN ORDERED AND AD HOC I/O REQUEST QUEUEING - Disclosed is a computer implemented method and apparatus for queuing I/O requests to a pending queue. The I/O device driver sets a maximum ordered queue length for an I/O device driver coupled to a storage device then receives an I/O request from an application. The I/O device driver determines whether the pending queue is sorted and responds to a determination that the pending queue is sorted, determining if queued I/O requests exceed the maximum ordered queue length. Responding to a determination that the pending queue exceeds the maximum ordered queue length, the I/O device driver adds the I/O request based on a high pointer, and points the high pointer to the I/O request. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120179807 | Clearing SCSI Reservations for Non-Detectable Initiators for Extended Duration - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing storage system resources in a storage area network (SAN). A target data storage server registers itself within a storage area network (SAN) fabric to receive a Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) should a SCSI initiator become inactive. A SCSI initiator then requests reservation of a target LUN. In response, the target data server reserves the LUN for use by the SCSI initiator. If a RSCN is received by the target data storage server, then a GID_PN server request, which comprises the unique identifier of SCSI initiator, is generated after a predetermined time interval and a SAN fabric name server. If the name server's response to the GID_PN server request is positive, then the SCSI initiator was detected as being active and the target data storage server keeps the reservation for the LUN active for the SCSI initiator. Otherwise, the reservation for the LUN is released for use by other SCSI initiators. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130117481 | FIBRE CHANNEL N-PORT ID VIRTUALIZATION PROTOCOL - Disclosed is a computer implemented method, data processing system and computer program product to discover an SCSI target. The method comprises a client adapter transmitting an N_port ID virtualization (NPIV) login to a virtual I/O server (VIOS). The client adapter receives a successful login acknowledgement from the VIOS and issues a discover-targets command to the fabric. Upon determining that the SCSI target information is received, wherein the SCSI target information includes at least one SCSI identifier. Responsive a determination that SCSI target information is received the client adapter issues a port login to a target port, wherein the target port is associated with the at least one SCSI target. The client adapter makes a process login to form an initiator/target nexus between a client and at least one SCSI target. The client adapter queries the SCSI target by using a world wide port name associated with the target port. | 05-09-2013 |
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| 20110062670 | LOAD DELAYED SEAL ELEMENT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A seal assembly including, a deformable force transmission portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, the force transmission portion operative to transmit an applied force to a component linked to the seal assembly, and deformable in a direction transverse to a main axis of the seal assembly in response to a increased applied force greater than a threshold setting force, and a flexible outer seal portion attached to the outer surface and method. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110186286 | One Trip Retrieval of a Multi-zone Fracturing System - A completion assembly of a top packer and zone isolation packers separated by screens has a disconnect in a selected zone to be fractured or gravel packed that is armed before such a procedure starts. Initially when the assembly of the outer completion and the inner string are properly located and all the screens valved off, all the packers are pressure set and the packer set release device associated with each packer is armed. Before starting a fracturing or gravel packing operation from a given zone isolation packer, a disconnect for that zone packer is armed so that if the inner string sticks in that packer, the inner string is sheared and removed and another trip is used to grab the top packer and pick up. Such picking up releases all the packers down to the one armed disconnect. The disconnect releases bringing up the remnant of the inner string stuck in the packer just above the actuated disconnect. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120186824 | SELECTIVE SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOVING A SLEEVE - A selective sleeve system includes, a tubular, a sleeve movably disposed at the tubular, and a movable member having at least one dog radially biased and configured to be radially displaceable into a recess. The at least one dog is positionable perimetrically adjacent to at least one tab, subsequent displacement into the recess to radially overlap with the sleeve sufficiently to move the sleeve relative to the tubular upon movement of the movable member relative to the tubular. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130140041 | SELECTIVELY DISENGAGABLE SEALING SYSTEM - A seal assembly including a first tubular having a sealing surface and a seal element run with the first tubular and displaced from the surface. The seal element initially has a radial dimension that forms a radially innermost or outermost sealing dimension of the first tubular for enabling the first tubular to be sealed with a second tubular radially disposed with the first tubular. A mechanism is included that is triggerable for reconfiguring the radial dimension of the seal element. The sealing surface of the first tubular operative forms the radially innermost or outermost sealing dimension of the first tubular when the radial dimension of the seal element has been reconfigured for enabling the sealing surface of the first tubular to receive a second seal element. A method of sealing tubulars is also disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140008052 | Resettable Selective Locking Device - A collet system is disabled from gaining profile support when moved between profiles that will be used ultimately to support an inner string at a desired plurality of locations. It is when the collet reaches a desired location that it is unlocked by virtue of inner string movement so that a profile on the outer assembly is engaged by a sleeve to induce relative rotation of the sleeve with respect to the mandrel that supports the sleeve. The relative rotation moves a tab into alignment with a slot to permit relative axial movement between the mandrel and the tool so that the tool can function as intended. The sleeve is engaged by another profile for further relative rotation to misalign the tab and the slot to lock the tool. The tool is preferably a support collet for a crossover in a multi-zone gravel pack. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140014347 | FORMATION TREATMENT SYSTEM - A treatment system including a first tubular having at least one port therein. A valve member is disposed with the first tubular and operatively arranged to control fluid flow through the at least one port. A second tubular is disposed radially within the first tubular and terminates at an end opening into an interior passage of the first tubular for enabling a treatment media to be supplied through the second tubular into the first tubular, and through the at least one port when the at least one port is open. A seal assembly is disposed between the first and second tubulars for fluidly sealing an annulus formed between the first and second tubulars from the end of the second tubular. A tool is disposed with the second tubular for controlling operation of the valve member. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20150075788 | Apparatus and Methods for Locating a Particular Location in a Wellbore for Performing a Wellbore Operation - An apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes a locating device having a locating collet configured to engage with a locating profile on a housing and disengage from the locating profile when a first pull load is applied to the locating collet, a delay device that prevents application of the first pull load on the locating collet when it is engaged with the locating profile until the delay device has been activated, and a locking device configured to prevent activation of the delay device until a second pull load less than the first is applied on the locking device for a selected period of time. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150075800 | Flow-Activated Flow Control Device and Method of Using Same in Wellbores - A flow control device for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment may include a main flow passage and a weep hole, wherein the main flow passage closes when a fluid is supplied to a first end of the valve that exceeds a selected rate and opens when the fluid supplied is below the selected rate and wherein the weep hole continues to allow the fluid therethrough. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150075807 | Apparatus and Methods for Selectively Treating Production Zones - In one aspect, an apparatus for selectively treating a plurality of zones around wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes an outer string for placement in the wellbore, the outer string including a packer above a flow port corresponding to each zone, wherein each packer is configured to be set independently and the flow port is configured to supply a treatment fluid to its corresponding zone when such flow port is open, an activation device coupled to each packer, wherein each such activation device is configured to be independently activated to set its corresponding isolation packer, and an inner string for placement in the outer string, the inner string including a frac port for supplying a fluid under pressure to each flow port. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150075815 | Apparatus and Methods Setting a String at Particular Locations in a Wellbore for Performing a Wellbore Operation - An apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes a set down tool that includes a locating device configured to engage with an outer member at a selected location, a set down device configured to set down in a set down profile in the outer member when the set down device is activated, an alignment device for activating the set down device and a locking device that operates the alignment device to activate the set down device while maintaining the locating device engaged with the outer member. | 03-19-2015 |
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| 20120226520 | Fiber to the Premises Network Modeling Systems and Methods - An exemplary method includes a fiber to the premises (“FTTP”) network modeling system assigning a cost factor to each of a plurality of street segments within a geospatial polyline map of a fiber optic network service area, receiving input representative of a geospatial location of each of a plurality of FTTP demand sites, automatically determining a least cost path along one or more of the street segments for each of the FTTP demand sites to a central office included in the FTTP network in accordance with the assigned cost factors, automatically determining a demand associated with each street segment included in the plurality of street segments; and automatically determining a geospatial location and a size of a plurality of fiber distribution hubs to be included in the FTTP network. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130159862 | AUTOMATED NETWORK INVENTORY USING A USER DEVICE - A system configured to receive a request to perform a survey on a piece of equipment associated with a network; and present, for display, a user interface that allows a user, of the user device, to enter equipment information, associated with the piece of equipment, where the equipment information includes information that uniquely identifies the piece of equipment, information associated with a location of the piece of equipment, or information that identifies ownership of the piece of equipment . The system is also configured to receive, via the user interface, the equipment information; and transmit the equipment information to a server device. | 06-20-2013 |
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| 20080239665 | COOLING FAN MODULE - A cooling fan module comprising a module housing and a fan assembly. The fan assembly comprises a blade assembly coupled to a motor disposed within a fan housing that is disposed within the module housing. The fan housing has an inlet and an outlet that is disposed within the module housing. A fan control circuit board is disposed within the module housing and outside of the fan housing. The fan control circuit board is coupled to the motor. An electrical connector is coupled to the fan control circuit board and projects outside of the module housing. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080310097 | Blade Device Enclosure - A blade device enclosure has a chassis configured to selectively house a plurality of configurations of full-high and half-high blade devices, an administrator module, and at least one input/output device. The blade device enclosure also has a printed circuit board including a passive high-speed midplane configured to electronically couple the blade devices to the administrator module and the at least one input/output device. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090231804 | COOLING FAN MODULE - A cooling fan module is disclosed. The cooling fan module includes a module housing, a fan assembly, a fan control circuit board, and an electrical connector. The fan assembly is disposed within the module housing and includes a fan housing, a motor disposed within the fan housing, and a blade assembly coupled to the motor. The fan control circuit board is disposed between the module housing and the fan housing, and is coupled to the motor. The electrical connector is coupled to the fan control circuit board and projects outside of the module housing. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20120012281 | HEAT SINK WITH MULTIPLE VAPOR CHAMBERS - A heat sink is disclosed. The heat sink comprises a base ( | 01-19-2012 |
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| 20080303225 | FAN FLOW SEAL DOCKING COLLAR - A fan docking collar for sealing between a fan housing of a fan and an enclosure wall to improve fan performance by preventing flow recirculation. The docking collar includes a pliable body that defines an opening for air flow. The body has a seal for mating with the fan housing and a rim for sealing against the enclosure wall. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080304224 | Apparatus and Methods for Automatically Positioning an Interface Module in a Rack System - Apparatus and methods for automatically positioning an interface module in a rack system are disclosed. An exemplary method includes biasing the interface module in a predetermined position. The method also includes automatically moving the interface module from the predetermined position when accessing removable blade enclosures in the rack system. The method also includes automatically returning the interface module to the predetermined position after accessing the removable blade enclosures in the rack system. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080310103 | AIR BACKFLOW PREVENTION IN AN ENCLOSURE - An air backflow prevention member includes a frame assembly including a plurality of vanes and a plurality of stops. The plurality of vanes are rotatable between an open position, wherein the plurality of vanes are oriented oblique to a direction of airflow and in contact with the plurality of stops, and a closed position, wherein the plurality of vanes are oriented perpendicular to the direction of airflow. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080310123 | Toolless Configuration Of A Computer Enclosure - Included are embodiments for toolless configuration of a computer enclosure. At least one embodiment of an apparatus includes a computer enclosure configured to support a plurality of components, the computer enclosure including a plurality of dividing walls, the dividing walls including a first opening and a second opening. Some embodiments include a divider configured for insertion into the computer enclosure and between the dividing walls, the divider including a first tab for coupling with the first opening, the divider including a second tab for coupling with the second opening, the divider further including a locking tab for locking the divider in place within the computer enclosure. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20120186076 | GEARED INSERTION APPARATUS FOR A PCA - A apparatus for mounting an interposer PCA into a chassis is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a bracket attached to the PCA. A geared handle is rotatably attached to one end of the bracket. The geared handle is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. Two geared segments are rotatably attached to the opposite end of the bracket and are meshed with the geared handle. A slot is formed in each geared segment and two slots are formed in the geared handle. The slots engage with insertion/ejection flanges on the chassis. The engaged slots force the PCA down into mating connectors in the chassis when the handle is rotated from the open position to the closed position. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130322037 | SPRING LOADED LID - A method and apparatus for loading IC's into a socket lid is disclosed. The IC is first loaded into a lid. Once the IC has been loaded into the lid, the lid is rotated into a closed position on the frame. The lid is then locked in place on the frame by rotating at least one locking lever into a closed lacked position, where the locking lever forces the lid down against the socket contacts against a spring. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140295711 | CONNECTOR - A compression connector includes a housing and a plurality of contacts located within the housing. Each of the plurality of contacts is configured to bend at a plurality of locations when pressure is applied to the contact. In addition, each of the plurality of contacts is configured to tuck within itself when pressure is applied to the contact. Furthermore, each of the plurality of contacts is constrained by the housing. | 10-02-2014 |
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| 20090028155 | BROADBAND ACCESS FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS - A method for providing a virtual private network includes assigning to each edge device of a service provider a unicast IPv6 address, from an IPv6 address block of the service provider for a local area network of a user. The method also includes assigning to each edge device of the service provider a virtual private network specific multicast IPv6 address. The method also includes encapsulating a local area network frame in an IPv6 packet when a mapping of a destination address to an egress edge device does not exist. The method also includes adding a virtual private network identification header to a header of the IPv6 packet and broadcasting IPv6 packets having multicast addresses over the service provider network to all of the edge devices serving the virtual private network. The method also includes transmitting, authenticating and decapsulating the IPv6 packet. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100177671 | System and Method for Location Management and Emergency Support for a Voice Over Internet Protocol Device - In a particular embodiment a system and method for processing a call in a Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) network are disclosed. The method includes receiving the call associated with a private identifier (PRID) at a server, classifying a call location based on the PRID and sending the call from the server to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with a call back number associated with the PRID. The system includes a first server interface for receiving a message containing a PRID associated with the call, a second server interface to access the data base for searching for the PRID in the data structure; a third server interface to receive an output from the database indicating whether a PRID has been found in the data structure; and a fourth server interface to send the call to a PSAP. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120281701 | BROADBAND ACCESS FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS - A method for communicating between a source and a destination in a service provider internet protocol network includes receiving, at an egress edge device from an ingress edge device on the service provider internet protocol network, an upper layer packet comprising data received in turn from the source and encapsulated in accordance with a service provider format into the upper layer packet. The upper layer packet includes a virtual private network identification identifying a destination. The method also includes authenticating the upper layer packet at the egress edge device using the virtual private network identification. Upon authentication, the upper layer packet is decapsulated into a lower layer packet for the destination. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120314699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR A VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL DEVICE - In a particular embodiment a system and method for processing a call in a Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) network are disclosed. The method includes receiving the call associated with a private identifier (PRID) at a server, classifying a call location based on the PRID and sending the call from the server to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with a call back number associated with the PRID. The system includes a first server interface for receiving a message containing a PRID associated with the call, a second server interface to access the data base for searching for the PRID in the data structure; a third server interface to receive an output from the database indicating whether a PRID has been found in the data structure; and a fourth server interface to send the call to a PSAP. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130308643 | BROADBAND ACCESS FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS - Communications between a source and a destination include receiving, at an egress edge device from an ingress edge device, an upper layer packet including a virtual private network identification identifying a destination. The upper layer packet is authenticated at the egress edge device using the virtual private network identification by comparing the virtual private network identification against an expectation for the upper layer packet. Upon authentication, the upper layer packet is decapsulated into a lower layer packet for the destination. | 11-21-2013 |
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| 20080222816 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF BADGES, RIBBONS AND/OR OTHER ITEMS - In some embodiments, a template is useful for properly positioning at least one item having first and second rear-facing engagers at a desired location on the front of a carrier and is removable thereafter without disturbing the position of the at least one item. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090307917 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items - A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garment at least partially above the pocket. The template also has ribbon assembly positioning guides positioned on the template body to locate a predetermined position of a ribbon assembly on the garment in spaced relation with the pocket and with the template body. The ribbon assembly positioning guide includes a protrusion extending outwardly from the template and configured to support the ribbon assembly at a position at least partly coincidental with the predetermined position of the ribbon assembly. In other words, when the ribbon assembly is supported on the protrusion, the ribbon assembly is at least partly in the predetermined position. For example, the ribbon assembly may be at the proper elevation (i.e., spaced from the pocket). | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100122469 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items - A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garment at least partially above the pocket. The template also has ribbon assembly positioning guides positioned on the template body to locate a predetermined position of a ribbon assembly on the garment in spaced relation with the pocket and with the template body. The ribbon assembly positioning guide includes a protrusion extending outwardly from the template and configured to support the ribbon assembly at a position at least partly coincidental with the predetermined position of the ribbon assembly. In other words, when the ribbon assembly is supported on the protrusion, the ribbon assembly is at least partly in the predetermined position. | 05-20-2010 |
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| 20120289324 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND MANAGING A COMPETITIVE PUZZLE-BASED GAME HAVING AT LEAST ONE RISK ELEMENT - A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (such as placing a wager), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g., wagering) round. The inventive system and method may also include an optional system and method enabling provision and management of dynamic online game environments and related infrastructures advantageously usable in plural multi-player online games having social interaction and competitive aspects, and utilizing virtual currency, with optional educational applications. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130079082 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND MANAGING A COMPETITIVE PUZZLE-BASED GAME HAVING AT LEAST ONE RISK ELEMENT AND AT LEAST ONE ADVERTISING ELEMENT - A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (e,g., wagering), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g. wagering) round. The inventive system and method may also include an optional system and method enabling provision and management of dynamic online game environments and related infrastructures advantageously usable in plural multi-player online games having social interaction and competitive aspects, and utilizing virtual currency, with optional educational applications and/or advertising elements. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130237299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND MANAGING A COMPETITIVE PUZZLE-BASED GAME HAVING AT LEAST ONE RISK ELEMENT AND AT LEAST ONE ADVERTISING ELEMENT - A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (e.g., wagering), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g., wagering) round. The inventive system and method may also include an optional system and method enabling provision and management of dynamic online game environments and related infrastructures advantageously usable in plural multi-player online games having social interaction and competitive aspects, and utilizing virtual currency, with optional educational applications and/or advertising elements. | 09-12-2013 |
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| 20100138324 | METHOD OF PROVIDING SECURE PAYMENT AND TRANSACTION RECONCILIATION - A method of paying a merchant for a transaction associated with a program. The method including the steps of receiving a request from a merchant for a payment associated with a purchase, generating a payment identifier, generating a payment number having a predetermined limit amount and a predetermined expiration date, associating the payment identifier with the payment number and transmitting the payment number to the merchant for payment of the request. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20130325714 | Check View System with Embedded Explanation of Benefits - A method for facilitating the delivery of electronic funds and conveying an explanation of benefits to a service provider is described herein. A claim for payment by a service provider (such as a physician's office) is adjudicated by a third party administrator. An electronic funds transfer (EFT) is generated under a transaction set specification that encodes both payment information as well as an explanation of benefits (EOB). The EOB indicates which charges were approved and/or which were denied. The EOB data is extracted from the EFT and an image is generated containing the text of the EOB. The image is created in a format that is compatible with the online delivery of posted-paper checks. When the service provider logs into its bank to reconcile charges the EFT transaction is noted and the provider clicks on the “view check” link to obtain the EOB information. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140089183 | DYNAMIC BIN ALLOCATION FOR PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTIONS - Preauthorized payments may be made to service providers, repair shops and even vendors serving employees on business trips through credit card processing. The approved payment amount is authorized on a virtually created payment card which is then sent to the payee. These transactions incur interchange fees for the card processing. Therefore, unlike a check or EFT payment, the payee receives the approved payment less interchange fees. Interchange rates vary based on the payment card product offered by an issuing bank in addition to factors relating to how the payment card is processed. The current invention is a method of automatically generating a virtual payment card and/or processing the card in a manner to achieve a target interchange fee. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140164235 | DYNAMIC BIN ALLOCATION FOR PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTIONS - Preauthorized payments may be made to service providers, repair shops, and even vendors serving employees on business trips through credit card processing. The approved payment amount is authorized on a virtually created payment card, which is then sent to the payee. These transactions incur interchange fees for the card processing. Therefore, unlike a check or EFT payment, the payee receives the approved payment less interchange fees. Interchange rates vary based on the payment card product offered by an issuing bank in addition to factors relating to how the payment card is processed. The current invention is a method of automatically generating a virtual payment card and/or processing the card in a manner to achieve a target interchange fee. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140344152 | METHOD OF PROVIDING SECURE PAYMENT AND TRANSACTION RECONCILIATION - A method of paying a merchant for a transaction associated with a program. The method including the steps of receiving a request from a merchant for a payment associated with a purchase, generating a payment identifier, generating a payment number having a predetermined limit amount and a predetermined expiration date, associating the payment identifier with the payment number and transmitting the payment number to the merchant for payment of the request. | 11-20-2014 |
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| 20090060421 | OPTICAL FIBER CABLE INLET DEVICE - An inlet device is described for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing with a strength member securing section configured to fasten at least one strength member to the housing. The inlet device further includes a fiber guide device. The inlet device may be used in a single fiber optical cable assembly or multi-fiber optical cable assembly. A method for preparing a cable assembly is described. A telecommunications enclosure including an inlet device is also described. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090185782 | ENCLOSURE AND ORGANIZER FOR TELECOMMUNICATION LINES AND SPLICES - An enclosure includes a housing defining an internal splicing area and at least one port at least one port configured for passage of at least one telecommunications cable into the enclosure. The enclosure protects the optical fibers, optical fiber splices and optical devices contained therein. A support basket is disposed in the splicing area and extends longitudinally within the housing. The support basket is shaped to substantially conform to a portion of the circumferential shape of the splicing area. A repositionable, removable support platform is disposed on the support basket in a first orientation for storage and disposed in a second orientation for installation and maintenance of the fiber optic splices and optical devices housed in the enclosure. The optical fiber splices and optical devices are disposed in a splice tray which is adjacent to the support platform. Additionally, the support basket includes a multilayer slack storage compartment. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100027955 | OPTICAL FIBER CABLE INLET DEVICE WITH INTEGRAL OPTICAL DEVICE - An inlet device is described for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing and an optical device holder. The optical device holder may be configured to hold an optical fiber spice and/or an optical device such as an optical splitter, coupler or a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) device. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100086260 | OPTICAL FIBER CABLE INLET DEVICE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - An inlet device is described for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing with a strength member securing section configured to fasten at least one strength member to the housing. The inlet device further includes a fiber guide device. The inlet device may be used in a single fiber optical cable assembly or multi-fiber optical cable assembly. A method for preparing a cable assembly is also described. A telecommunications enclosure including an inlet device is also described. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100150517 | TELECOMMUNICATION ENCLOSURE WITH AN INTERLOCKING SEAL - In one aspect, the invention described herein provides an enclosure for containing telecommunication lines and/or telecommunication line splices therein. In one embodiment, the enclosure comprises a housing wherein the housing is removeably securable to the base. The base includes an edge wall extending from the bottom plate of the base. A sealing member is disposed on an outer surface of the edge wall. The housing includes an outer side wall and an inner lip spaced apart from the outer side wall. When the housing is secured to the base, the edge wall of the base is inserted between the outer side wall and the inner lip. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110030190 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FINAL DROP IN A LIVING UNIT IN A BUILDING - A system and method for providing a final drop in a living unit in a building. The system comprises a point-of-entry unit, such as a low profile base unit, disposed within the living unit at a location corresponding to an access position of horizontal cabling disposed in a hallway of the building that provides a first anchor point. The system also includes an adhesive-backed duct, having one or more communication lines disposed therein, mountable to a wall within the living unit. The system also includes a second anchor point, such as a wall receptacle, disposed within the living unit to receive a first communication line via the duct. The components of the system are also designed with very low impact profiles for better aesthetics within the living unit. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110030832 | ADHESIVE BACKED DUCTS FOR CABLING APPLICATIONS - A duct for distributing one or more communication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein, the conduit portion containing one or more communication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the elongated body to mount the duct to a mounting surface. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a bottom surface of the flange. The duct may further include a strength member extending lengthwise with the flange. The strength member may be disposed between the bottom surface and the adhesive layer or within the conduit. The duct may include an open slot in the top to allow for insertion and removal of the communication line. The duct may also be configured such that the conduit portion is attached to the flange structure via a thin web of material having a thickness such that upon modest application of a peeling force, a segment of the conduit portion is detachable from the flange structure. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120328248 | FIELD TERMINABLE OPTICAL CONNECTOR WITH SPLICE ELEMENT FOR JACKETED CABLE - An LC format optical connector for terminating an optical fiber includes a housing configured to mate with an LC receptacle. A backbone is configured to engage an outer surface of the outer shell of the housing and includes a mounting structure that is configured to engage a boot. A collar body is retained between the outer shell and the backbone and includes a fiber stub disposed in a first portion of the collar body, the fiber stub being mounted in a ferrule. A mechanical splice is disposed in a second portion of the collar body, the mechanical splice configured to splice the fiber stub to the optical fiber. The backbone also includes a fiber jacket clamping portion to clamp a jacket portion that surrounds a portion of the optical fiber upon actuation. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130028567 | HIGH DENSITY OPTICAL FIBER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A high density optical fiber distribution system is disclosed which includes two columns of optical fiber termination blocks mounted on a standard telecommunication equipment rack. The rack includes a base and two vertical support members that define a bay. The optical fiber termination blocks are positioned on a front side of the rack and are mounted to one of the vertical support members by a mounting bracket. Each of the optical termination blocks includes a plurality of optical modules. The system can also include a vertical jumper slack storage portion adjacent to each column of optical fiber termination blocks, as well as a plurality of jumper routing troughs attached to a rear side of the rack. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130341085 | ADHESIVE-BACKED COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA CABLING AND SYSTEM - An adhesive-backed communications media cable includes a duct having a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion includes an Ethernet over twisted pair communication line. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise with the conduit portion. An adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the flange such that the duct is mountable to a mounting surface via the adhesive layer. A system for distributing multiple communications media lines in a living unit includes a multimedia receptacle mountable on a wall or mounting surface and an adhesive-backed communications media duct. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140133823 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE INLET DEVICE - An inlet device is described herein for inserting a telecommunication cable into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing, a retainer clip attached to the housing and a compression member. The housing can include a compressible portion at the second end of the housing. The retainer clip can secure the inlet device in a close fitting port of a telecommunication enclosure. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140299645 | LOW COST, DISPOSABLE OPTICAL FIBER CLEAVER - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a device to cleave an optical fiber is provided. The device includes a base and a cover that is rotatably connected to the base. The base has a work surface and a mandrel disposed in the base and extending above the work surface. An optical fiber can be bent over a radiused surface of the mandrel and tensioned prior to cleaving. A shuttle is disposed in the cover over the mandrel, wherein the shuttle includes a flexible abrasive material that is configured to contact the optical fiber and create a flaw on a top surface of the optical fiber to initiate a crack in the optical fiber. | 10-09-2014 |
