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| 20120097104 | RF IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK WITH SECONDARY DC INPUT - Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a matching network for a physical vapor deposition system. The matching network may include an RF generator coupled to a first input of an impedance matching network, and a DC generator coupled a second input of the impedance matching network. The impedance matching network may be configured to receive an RF signal from the RF generator and a DC signal from the DC generator and cooperatively communicate both signals to a deposition chamber target through an output of the impedance matching network. The matching network may also include a filter disposed between the second input and the output of the impedance matching network. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097524 | RF IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK WITH SECONDARY FREQUENCY AND SUB-HARMONIC VARIANT - Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a matching network for physical vapor deposition. The matching network may include a first RF generator coupled to a deposition chamber target through a first impedance matching network having a first tuning circuit. The first RF generator may be configured to introduce a first AC signal to the deposition chamber target. The matching network may also include a second RF generator coupled to a deposition chamber pedestal through a second impedance matching network. The second RF generator may be configured to introduce a second AC signal to the deposition chamber pedestal. The first tuning circuit may be configured to modify an effect of the second AC signal on plasma formed between the deposition chamber target and the deposition chamber pedestal. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098575 | PULSE MODE CAPABILITY FOR OPERATION OF AN RF/VHF IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK WITH 4 QUADRANT, VRMS/IRMS RESPONDING DETECTOR CIRCUITRY - A physical vapor deposition system may include an RF generator configured to supply a pulsing AC process signal to a target in a physical vapor deposition chamber via the RF matching network. A detector circuit may be coupled to the RF generator and configured to sense the pulsing AC process signal and to produce a corresponding pulsing AC voltage magnitude signal and pulsing AC current magnitude signal. An envelope circuit may be electrically coupled to the detector circuit and configured to receive the pulsing AC voltage and current magnitude signals and to produce a DC voltage envelope signal and a DC current envelope signal. A controller may be electrically coupled to the envelope circuit and the RF matching network and configured to receive the DC voltage and current envelope signals and to vary an impedance of the RF matching network in response to the DC voltage and current envelope signals. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098614 | RF/VHF IMPEDANCE MATCHING, 4 QUADRANT, DUAL DIRECTIONAL COUPLER WITH VRMS/IRMS RESPONDING DETECTOR CIRCUITRY - A physical vapor deposition system may include an RF generator configured to transmit an AC process signal to a physical vapor deposition chamber via an RF matching network. A detector circuit may be configured to sense the AC process signal and output a DC magnitude error signal and a DC phase error signal. A controller may be coupled to the detector circuit and the RF matching network and configured to receive the DC magnitude and phase error signals and to vary an impedance of the RF matching network in response to the DC magnitude and phase error signals. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20140320014 | PULSE MODE CAPABILITY FOR OPERATION OF AN RF/VHF IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK WITH 4 QUADRANT, VRMS/IRMS RESPONDING DETECTOR CIRCUITRY - A physical vapor deposition system may include an RF generator configured to supply a pulsing AC process signal to a target in a physical vapor deposition chamber via the RF matching network. A detector circuit may be coupled to the RF generator and configured to sense the pulsing AC process signal and to produce a corresponding pulsing AC voltage magnitude signal and pulsing AC current magnitude signal. An envelope circuit may be electrically coupled to the detector circuit and configured to receive the pulsing AC voltage and current magnitude signals and to produce a DC voltage envelope signal and a DC current envelope signal. A controller may be electrically coupled to the envelope circuit and the RF matching network and configured to receive the DC voltage and current envelope signals and to vary an impedance of the RF matching network in response to the DC voltage and current envelope signals. | 10-30-2014 |
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| 20130325972 | AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A PERSONALIZED DIGEST OF MEETINGS - Automatically generating a meeting digest of a set of meetings is provided. A set of topics of interest to the parties to the set of meetings is detected utilizing a user model associated with a user that is based on at least one of communications, relationships, and roles of the parties to the set of meetings. Topic-related content associated with the set of topics of interest to the parties is extracted from meeting data corresponding to the set of meetings. Then, the meeting digest of the set of meetings is generated using the topic-related content associated with the set of topics of interest to the parties extracted from the meeting data corresponding to the set of meetings. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140074524 | Method and System for Business Outcome-Based Personalized Ranking of Information Objects - Business outcome-based personalized ranking of information objects is provided. Information objects in outcome-based business processes are ranked by recording information objects generated during a creation of the outcome-based business processes. At least one business process comprises an outcome attribute, and at least one business process comprises in-process information objects. A composite graph is generated of the information objects and business processes. Each node in the graph corresponds to an information object or a business process. Links between two information object nodes have a strength based on a content similarity and a social network distance. The in-process information object node connects to a corresponding business process node, and two business process nodes have a link if they are indicated as related in the business process information system. The information objects are ranked based on the link strengths. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140074525 | Method and System for Business Outcome-Based Personalized Ranking of Information Objects - Methods and apparatus are provided for business outcome-based personalized ranking of information objects. Information objects in outcome-based business processes are ranked by recording information objects generated during a creation of the outcome-based business processes. At least one business process comprises an outcome attribute, and at least one business process comprises in-process information objects. A composite graph is generated of the information objects and business processes. Each node in the graph corresponds to an information object or a business process. Links between two of the information object nodes have a strength based on a content similarity and a social network distance. The in-process information object node connects to a corresponding business process node, and two business process nodes have a link if they are indicated as related in the business process information system. The information objects are ranked based on the link strengths (for example, in response to a query for a given user and a given business process). | 03-13-2014 |
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| 20100180218 | EDITING METADATA IN A SOCIAL NETWORK - A system and method for server-side method for editing metadata in a file, the method including steps of: receiving from a user a request for editing the metadata in the file; presenting a window to the user for display on a user's screen wherein the window displays properties of the metadata; receiving from the user an edit to the metadata properties; and updating the metadata properties with the edit received from the user, for producing an updated metadata. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20140101085 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EXPEDITING EXPERTISE - A method including generating a global topic model based on a set of data that is updated according to an activity of each user of a plurality of users, the global topic model including a topic representation for a topic, generating a plurality of user models, each user model being generated based on the activity of a respective user, generating an expertise model for the topic based on the activity of at least one user of the plurality of users, the expertise model for the topic setting a target level of knowledge for a first user of the plurality of users, comparing a user model of the first user with the expertise model for the topic, the comparing being performed by a processor of a computer system, and recommending an activity associated with the set of data to the first user based on the comparison. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140101086 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EXPEDITING EXPERTISE - A system including a global topic model building module that builds a global topic model based on a set of data that is updated according to an activity of each user of a plurality of users, a user model building module that builds a plurality of user models, each user model being built based on an activity of a respective user, an expertise model building module that builds an expertise model for the topic based on the activity of at least one user of the plurality of users, the expertise model for the topic setting a target level of knowledge for a first user of the plurality of users, a processor to compare a user model of the first user with the expertise model for the topic; and an expertise assessment and learning recommendation module that recommends an activity associated with the set of data to the first user based on the comparison. | 04-10-2014 |
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| 20130073345 | VENDOR CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT - The disclosure relates to a computer implemented method and component configured to assess the value of goods and services provided by a vendor to a service agency. An embodiment of the method includes the act of storing, in an electronic database, a total-budget value, an amount-paid value, a case-score value, a total-case-score value, a vendor-service-score value, and a total-vendor-services-score value. The embodiment includes selecting a vendor, forming a vendor-score-contribution value, distributing the case value of one or more service items provided by the vendor, and computing the net contribution of the vendor. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20150073876 | VENDOR CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT - The disclosure relates to a computer implemented method and component configured to assess the value of goods and services provided by a vendor to a service agency. An embodiment of the method includes the act of storing, in an electronic database, a total-budget value, an amount-paid value, a case-score value, a total-case-score value, a vendor-service-score value, and a total-vendor-services-score value. The embodiment includes selecting a vendor, forming a vendor-score-contribution value, distributing the case value of one or more service items provided by the vendor, and computing the net contribution of the vendor. | 03-12-2015 |
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| 20110088853 | ACCESSORIZABLE VENTILATION SCREEN SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES - A secure ventilation screen which may be used in a variety of makes and models of vehicles to provide adequate ventilation and air circulation inside the vehicle while keeping vehicle occupants safe as well as preventing bugs and outside debris from entering a vehicle. The secure ventilation screen system comprises a rigid mesh material to provide ventilation and is secured by a flexible and durable frame which may be installed into the frame of a vehicle window. The secure ventilation screen system may be manufactured in different sizes and may be installed into substantially any vehicle window. A secure ventilation screen system kit may comprise an accessorizable ventilation screen for vehicle windows and accessories such as a temperature gauge, key alarm, hold unit, sound alarm, and air conditioning component. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110090082 | VIDEO GUARDIAN PROTECTOR SYSTEM - A personal safety device comprising a housed portable transmitter that sends a communication to a receiver. The housed portable transmitter has an upper and lower portion comprising at least one clip for attaching and concealing to the clothing of the user. Further, the personal safety device has at least one push button with a silent buzzer located on a posterior side of the housed portable transmitter for activation by a user to notify authorities of a condition dangerous to the user. A Global Positioning System is used for location tracking to communicate to authorities the geographic location of the user. Additionally the personal safety device has an audio recorder having at least one speaker for relaying at least one audible signal, a video recorder to provide video tracking of the user upon activation, a holder for pens, and at least one logo. The personal safety device may be sold as a kit. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110093362 | ELECTRONIC MEDIA SYSTEM - An Electronic Media System is disclosed herein. The system preferably comprises a terminal, stored electronic data and an accessory unit. The terminal is located in a public location and includes stored electronic data such as downloadable historic and current electronic newspapers and magazines or movies which may be purchased via a slidable magnetic payment means and which may be connectably uploaded to the accessory unit. The hand held accessory unit is purchasable by users and may be used to store and display the downloaded data. | 04-21-2011 |
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| 20110291822 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING CONTENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF A VEHICLE - One embodiment induces a display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display, a vehicle speed sensor, a trigger device, and a processor coupled to the speed sensor and the trigger device. The trigger device is configured to identify a trigger event. The processor is configured to implement one of three operational modes of the display system based on the speed and state of the vehicle: a first operational mode when no trigger event is identified, the vehicle is on, and the vehicle is at a first speed; a second operational mode when no trigger event is identified and the vehicle is at a second speed different than the first speed; and a third operational mode when the trigger event is identified. The processor is further configured to render content on the display based upon the operational mode. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295697 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING CONTENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF A VEHICLE - One embodiment includes a display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display, a vehicle speed sensor, and a processor coupled to the vehicle speed sensor. The processor is configured to implement one of three operational modes of the display system based on the speed and state of the vehicle: a first operational mode, wherein a first content, including identification and/or registration information of the vehicle is rendered on the display at a first power consumption level; a second operational mode, wherein a second content, including a message, identification and/or registration information of the vehicle, is rendered on the display; and a third operational mode, wherein content is rendered on the display at a second power consumption level less than the first power consumption level. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20130006775 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RENDERING CONTENT ON A VEHICLE - One variation of a preferred system for rendering content on a vehicle includes a display, a memory, a communication module, and a processor. The display is configured to mount adjacent an exterior surface of a vehicle. The memory is configured to store a plurality of executable applications including a vehicle identification application and an application elected by a user. The communication module is configured to download the user-elected application to the memory. The processor is configured to selectively execute applications to control visual content rendered on the display, wherein the display renders vehicle identification information when the vehicle identification application executes, and wherein the display renders additional visual content when the user-elected application executes. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20150283939 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING CONTENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF A VEHICLE - One embodiment induces a display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display, a vehicle speed sensor, a trigger device, and a processor coupled to the speed sensor and the trigger device. The trigger device is configured to identify a trigger event. The processor is configured to implement one of three operational modes of the display system based on the speed and state of the vehicle: a first operational mode when no trigger event is identified, the vehicle is on, and the vehicle is at a first speed; a second operational mode when no trigger event is identified and the vehicle is at a second speed different than the first speed; and a third operational mode when the trigger event is identified. The processor is further configured to render content on the display based upon the operational mode. | 10-08-2015 |
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| 20140299205 | COIL SPRING/RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN OIL FILTER - A coil spring/relief valve and an oil filter assembly comprising an oil filter housing, filter media, and the coil spring/relief valve are provided. The coil spring/relief valve may comprise a valve assembly comprising a valve can, a sealing member, a relief spring, a coil spring that may be used to keep constant pressure against the filter media, and a pressure relief valve can. The sealing member and the relief spring can be mounted on the pressure relief valve can. The coil spring and the pressure relief valve can may be held together as a one piece assembly within the oil filter housing. The valve can receives the coil spring, which can be supported by the oil filter housing, to force the valve can into contact with the oil filter media with a constant pressure. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150251115 | FLUID FILTER AND RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY - A fluid filter having a filter canister, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, filter media, and a relief valve assembly is described. The relief valve assembly comprises a bypass housing, a bypass spring, a valve plug, and a locator spring. The locator spring is joined to the bypass housing and is compressed between the bypass housing and a bypass end of the filter canister such that a trailing portion of the bypass housing forcibly engages the bypass end of the filter media and a seated end of the filter media forcibly engages an outlet end of the filter canister. | 09-10-2015 |
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| 20080212946 | Personal Video Recorder With Storage Space Loans - Automated personal video recording for multi-user personal video recorders having a multiplicity of registered users, each user having allocated storage space on the PVR which allocated storage space for each user includes storage space upon which shows are recorded and storage space upon which shows have not been recorded (free space), including recording for a borrower a show owned by the borrower, the show having a storage space requirement exceeding the borrower's free space by a deficit amount; selecting, in dependence upon the deficit amount, one or more lenders, wherein the lenders are users, registered on the PVR, having free space; and borrowing, in dependence upon the deficit amount, from the lenders for the borrower, at least one loan amount of storage space. Embodiments include returning from the borrower to the lender the deficit amount after displaying the show to the borrower or upon repossession by a lender. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080232783 | Personal Video Recording With Machine Learning For Messaging - Machine learning for control of a personal video recorder (“PVR”), including providing records of transmissions of messages; identifying a message point in operation of a PVR; selecting, in dependence upon the message point, a message to be transmitted; and determining in dependence upon the records of transmissions of messages whether to transmit the selected message. Embodiments include determining whether to transmit the selected message in dependence upon a frequency with which the message is transmitted to a user. Embodiments include transmitting to users messages prompting for responses identifying commands; storing records of transmissions of messages, including storing records of responses; and selecting a message to be transmitted in dependence upon the records of responses to messages. Embodiments include structuring the selected message in dependence upon the records of responses to messages, including inserting in the selected message choices for a set of sequenced commands. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090074380 | Personal Video Recording With Storage Space Distributed Among Remote Personal Video Recorders - Automated personal video recording comprising scheduling a show for a user having allocated storage space on a personal video recorder (“PVR”), wherein the show has a storage space requirement that exceeds the user's free space, and the PVR is coupled for data communications to a storage space provider; and transmitting to the storage space provider an order to record the show through the storage space provider in storage space on a remote PVR that is coupled for data communications to the storage space provider. Receiving in a storage space provider from a personal video recorder (“PVR”) an order to record a show on a remote PVR, the order comprising an identification of a show and a schedule for recording the show; selecting a remote PVR; and recording the show, in dependence upon the show identification and the schedule for recording the show, in storage space on the selected remote PVR. | 03-19-2009 |
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| 20100087963 | AGGREGATE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method includes collecting energy utilization information for machines in a center, such machines originating from multiple vendors. An energy management object is instantiated for each machine, wherein energy utilization is aggregated using such energy management objects. Energy utilization for the center is aggregated and may be used for controlling overall energy utilization for the center. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110191773 | System and Method for Datacenter Power Management - A system and method for datacenter power management is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the method includes receiving, with a processor, a request for execution of an application. The method also includes for each of a plurality of datacenters, determining an amount of electricity required to execute the application at the respective datacenter. The method also includes, for each of the plurality of datacenters, determining a cost associated with executing the application at the respective datacenter based, at least in part, on the amount of electricity required to execute the application at the respective datacenter. The method further includes selecting one of the plurality of datacenters to execute the application based, at least in part, on the cost associated with executing the application at the respective datacenter and executing the application at the selected datacenter. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110246987 | Energy Efficient Scheduling System and Method - An energy efficient scheduling system and method is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, with a processor, a request for execution of an application. The method also includes receiving, based on the request, a scheduling policy. Additionally, the method includes for each of a plurality of datacenters, determining one or more datacenter attributes associated with each respective datacenter. The method also includes selecting one of the plurality of datacenters to execute the application based, at least in part, on the request, the scheduling policy, and the datacenter attributes and executing the application at the selected datacenter. | 10-06-2011 |
