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20140069019 | Door Seal Apparatus - A device for providing a seal between a door and at least a part of a doorway includes a door sash having a length, a hinged edge, a front portion, a back portion, and a plurality of curls on the hinged edge. The device also includes a door jamb proximal to the hinged edge, a door stop, a weather strip configured to engage the door sash and adapted to provide a first seal when the door is in the closed position, and a plurality of sealing members extending from the curls and adapted to provide at least a second seal between the door sash and the jamb. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069038 | Multi-Component Door Jamb And Stop Assembly - A multi-component door frame assembly, including a door jamb having a length and contact surface. A plurality of ribs along the length of the door jamb and extending distally from the contact surface. A door stop detachably fixed to the door jamb and adapted to receive a door when the door is in a closed position. | 03-13-2014 |
20140165367 | Screw Attachment Plug And Method Of Using The Same - A screw attachment plug includes a proximal portion having a first diameter and a first height, a middle portion having a second, constant diameter, a second height and a means for preventing rotation of the plug relative to the substrate and the portion. The screw attachment also includes a distal portion including a distal end, proximal end, and an outer surface therebetween. The plug includes a bore through the proximal, middle and distal portions adapted to receive a screw and a plurality of slots in the distal section, each defined by an open space between the outer surface and the bore thereby separating the distal portion into a plurality of sections. The open spaces are adapted to expand when a screw is inserted into the bore to thereby expand at least the middle and distal portions within the substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
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20110320627 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SYNCHRONIZING PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MEDIA RICH CONTENT - Media rich content server systems and methods are operable to provide access to supplemental media rich content at a portable media device. An exemplary embodiment communicatively couples a portable media device to a media device that initially receives a media content stream comprising at least one supplemental media rich content trigger, wherein the supplemental media rich content trigger includes access information configured to access at least one media rich content server; receives a portion of the media content stream with the supplemental media rich content trigger at the portable media device; establishes a communication link between the portable media device and the media rich content server based upon the access information in the received supplemental media rich content trigger; receives supplemental media rich content from the media rich content server; and presents at least the received supplemental media rich content on a display of the portable media device. | 12-29-2011 |
20110321096 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SYNCHRONIZING PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MEDIA RICH CONTENT IN RESPONSE TO SELECTION OF A PRESENTED OBJECT - Media rich content systems and methods are operable to provide access to supplemental media rich content in response to user selection of a presented object of interest. An exemplary embodiment receives at a media device a video stream comprising at least a plurality of video frames, wherein at least one of the video frames is configured to present an object of interest; processes a supplemental media rich content trigger associated with the at least one video frame, wherein the supplemental media rich content trigger comprises information that identifies a region where the object of interest is presented in the video frame, and comprises information configured to access supplemental media rich content associated with the object of interest; receives a user selection of the object of interest presented in the at least one video frame; and presents the supplemental media rich content on a presentation device. | 12-29-2011 |
20130227622 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SYNCHRONIZING PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MEDIA RICH CONTENT IN RESPONSE TO SELECTION OF A PRESENTED OBJECT - Media rich content systems and methods are operable to provide access to supplemental media rich content in response to user selection of a presented object of interest. An exemplary embodiment receives at a media device a video stream comprising at least a plurality of video frames, wherein at least one of the video frames is configured to present an object of interest; processes a supplemental media rich content trigger associated with the at least one video frame, wherein the supplemental media rich content trigger comprises information that identifies a region where the object of interest is presented in the video frame, and comprises information configured to access supplemental media rich content associated with the object of interest; receives a user selection of the object of interest presented in the at least one video frame; and presents the supplemental media rich content on a presentation device. | 08-29-2013 |
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20080269113 | P53 BINDING T CELL RECEPTOR MOLECULES - The invention provides T-cell receptor (TCR) molecules comprising a Vα chain and a Vβ chain that bind peptides derived from the p53 protein, preferably, the human p53 protein. The TCR molecules include both heterodimeric molecules and single chain molecules which specifically bind a sequence preferably spanning about amino acid positions 264-272 of the p53 protein displayed in the context of an HLA molecule, preferably, HLA-A2.1. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such TCR molecules. The invention has a wide spectrum of useful application including therapeutic uses and use in the detection of cells expressing p53 protein. | 10-30-2008 |
20120230995 | POLYSPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to polyspecific binding molecules and particularly single-chain polyspecific binding molecules that include at least one single-chain T-cell receptor (sc-TCR) covalently linked through a peptide linker sequence to at least one single-chain antibody (sc-Ab). Further disclosed are methods and compositions for testing and using the molecules. | 09-13-2012 |
20130115191 | T CELL RECEPTOR FUSIONS AND CONJUGATES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Featured is T cell receptor complexes designed to redirect the immune system against various diseases. The T cell receptor complexes of the invention have been engineered to recognize target antigen in a functionally bispecific nature. Fusion protein complexes and protein conjugate complexes are comprised of high affinity antigen-specific TCR and biologically active proteins and/or effector molecules. Also featured is methods of production of T cell receptor fusion and conjugate complexes as well as therapeutic compositions for use of the complexes. | 05-09-2013 |
20140378656 | SOLUBLE TCR MOLECULES AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are compositions and methods for detecting cells or tissue comprising a peptide antigen presented in the context of an MHC or HLA complex. The invention has a wide range of applications including providing a highly sensitive method for detecting cancer cells. | 12-25-2014 |
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20140089874 | Method and Apparatus for Optimizing Memory-Built-In-Self Test - Testing of memories is done using an optimized memory built-in-self-test (MBIST) approach, including the generation of compact models for memory. Cost functions are constructed from estimated parameters affecting MBIST, and a user is able to assign relative weights to the parameters. Estimated parameters include MBIST area, wiring congestion, and timing overhead, as well as power consumption and timing. The cost functions are minimized using optimization techniques, resulting in an optimized grouping of memory devices and an optimized schedule for MBIST testing. The estimated parameters may be derived from a compact model constructed from data experimentally-derived from various memory devices. This approach allows a circuit designer to generate and revise groupings and schedules prior to running a full design flow, saving time and cost, while still achieving high-quality results. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089875 | Method and Apparatus for Optimizing Memory-Built-In-Self Test - Testing of memories is done using an optimized memory built-in-self-test (MBIST) approach, including the generation of compact models for memory. Cost functions are constructed from estimated parameters affecting MBIST, and a user is able to assign relative weights to the parameters. Estimated parameters include MBIST area, wiring congestion, and timing overhead, as well as power consumption and timing. The cost functions are minimized using optimization techniques, resulting in an optimized grouping of memory devices and an optimized schedule for MBIST testing. The estimated parameters may be derived from a compact model constructed from data experimentally-derived from various memory devices. This approach allows a circuit designer to generate and revise groupings and schedules prior to running a full design flow, saving time and cost, while still achieving high-quality results. | 03-27-2014 |
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20080241359 | Method of making circuitized substrate with selected conductors having solder thereon - A method of making a circuitized substrate in which conductors are formed in such a manner that selected ones of the conductors include solder while others do not and are thus adapted for receiving a different form of connection (e.g., wire-bond) than the solder covered conductors. In one embodiment, the solder may be applied in molten form by immersing the substrate within a bath of the solder while in another the solder may be deposited using a screening procedure. | 10-02-2008 |
20120228013 | DEFECTIVE CONDUCTIVE SURFACE PAD REPAIR FOR MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUIT CARDS - An electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) for repairing electrically conductive pad and trace interconnects and a method of repairing interconnect locations. The method of repairing at least one defect within the area of electrically conductive circuitized substrate traces and pads outside of a pristine center area incorporates an ECA and a forming gas plasma. The ECA contains a mixture of components that allow the adhesive to be adapted to specific requirements. Curing the adhesive results in effective electrical connections being formed between the adhesive and the base pad so that the metallurgies of the conductors and of the ECA are effectively combined to engage and repair the conductor defect. | 09-13-2012 |
20120243155 | CONDUCTIVE METAL NUB FOR ENHANCED ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION, AND INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM UTILIZING SAME - A method of forming a circuitized substrate utilizing a conductive nub structure for enhanced interconnection integrity by using a joining core layer with copper outer layer on it, and forming thru-holes in the joining layer. Placing conductive adhesive in the thru-hole prior to removing the copper outer layers from the joining core layer creates an adhesive bump on joining core layer that engages a conductive secondary metal nub placed on the circuitized substrate-to-joining layer contact points, thus creating an enhanced connection between the layers. | 09-27-2012 |
20120256722 | METHOD OF CAVITY FORMING ON A BURIED RESISTOR LAYER USING A FUSION BONDING PROCESS - A method of forming a buried resistor within a cavity for use in electronic packages using two glass impregnated dielectric layers, one with a clearance hole, the second with a resistor core, the clearance hole being placed over the resistor core and the assembly fusion bonded. The space remaining around the resistor core is filled with a soldermask material and the assembly is coated with metal. Thru-holes are drilled, cleaned, and plated and then the metal coating is etched and partially removed. The soldermask is then removed and a layer of gold plating is applied to the exposed metal surfaces. The use of glass impregnated dielectric layers and fusion bonding eliminates the fluorinated ethylene propylene resin (FEP) bleed problem associated with previous buried resistor cavity assemblies. | 10-11-2012 |
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20120206711 | ADAPTIVE RESPONSE TIME ACCELERATION - This document discusses among other things, methods and apparatus to conserve energy when providing proximity information. An example apparatus can include an energy emitter configured to emit a first pulse of energy, an energy sensor configured to receive reflected energy from the first pulse of energy, a control circuit including a processor, the processor configured to provide first proximity information of the apparatus with respect to an object using the reflected energy. The control circuit can be configured to control the energy emitter, to compare the first proximity information with second proximity information, and to modulate a delay between the first pulse of energy and a subsequent pulse of energy using the comparison. | 08-16-2012 |
20120270602 | MULTIPLE SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE CONTROLLER - The present application discusses, among other things, apparatus to reduce the amount of processor general purpose input or outputs consumed to interface simultaneously with multiple subscription identification modules (SIMs). In an example, an apparatus can include a controller, first and second subscriber identity module (SIM) ports configured to transmit SIM information between the controller and first and second SIMs coupled to the first and second SIM ports, and a communication controller configured to couple to a base band processor using a two-wire serial communication bus, the communication controller configured to transmit the SIM information between the controller and the base band processor. | 10-25-2012 |
20120284442 | LOW LATENCY INTERRUPT COLLECTOR - This document provides apparatus and methods for providing low latency response from a processor to the interrupts collected from peripheral devices. In an example, an apparatus can collect interrupt requests from a plurality of peripheral devices, and can communicate interrupt information to a processor. Certain examples can reduce the quantity of processor general purpose inputs and outputs configured to receive the peripheral device interrupts in comparison to systems where the peripheral device interrupts are directly coupled to the processor. | 11-08-2012 |
20130225067 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO A REPEATER - In one general aspect, a repeater can include an input terminal configured to be coupled to a first portion of a MIPI signal path. The MIPI signal path being a unidirectional path between a receiver and a transmitter, the input terminal configured to receive a set of signals from the receiver via the MIPI signal path. The repeater can include an output terminal configured to be coupled to a second portion of the MIPI signal path, the first portion of the MIPI signal path and the second portion of the MIPI signal path having a combined distance greater than 30 centimeters. | 08-29-2013 |
20140114444 | ADAPTIVE RESPONSE TIME ACCELERATION - This document discusses among other things, methods and apparatus to conserve energy when providing proximity information. An example apparatus can include an energy emitter configured to emit a first pulse of energy, an energy sensor configured to receive reflected energy from the first pulse of energy, a control circuit including a processor, the processor configured to provide first proximity information of the apparatus with respect to an object using the reflected energy. The control circuit can be configured to control the energy emitter, to compare the first proximity information with second proximity information, and to modulate a delay between the first pulse of energy and a subsequent pulse of energy using the comparison. | 04-24-2014 |
20140219442 | SECURE CRYPTO KEY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION - This document discusses, among other things, a method of distributing authentication keys that can prevent certain forms of circuit fabrication piracy. In an example, a method can include selecting a number of authentication keys for generation at a key generation computer, generating a random number using a random number generator of the key generation computer, generating the number of authentication keys using the random number and a key generation algorithm stored in the memory of the key generation computer, scrambling each of the number of authentication keys using a scrambling routine executing on the key generation computer, and distributing the scrambled authentication keys to an authorized manufacturers. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223557 | PERMANENT LOCKOUT ATTACK DETECTION - This document discusses, among other things, an attack detection module configured to permanently shut down a slave device after a number of consecutive attacks. | 08-07-2014 |
20150039910 | SIDE CHANNEL POWER ATTACK DEFENSE WITH PSEUDO RANDOM CLOCK OPERATION - Apparatus and methods are provided for defending an electronic circuit secret algorithm and secret parameter values against a side-attack. In an example, a method can include receiving first one or more parameters for altering a clock signal of the electronic device at a non-volatile memory register, and altering a frequency of the clock signal of the electronic device during execution of an authentication routine according to the first one or more parameters. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039911 | COMPLIMENTARY BIT SLICING SIDE CHANNEL ATTACK DEFENSE - This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods to communicate data over a data bus during a first period of a clock signal with a uniform power distribution, including providing a complimentary bit state of the data during a first portion of the first period of the clock signal and providing an actual bit state of the data during a second portion of the first period of the clock signal. In an example, the first period can include first, second, third, and fourth portions, and the systems and methods can include providing a complimentary bit state of the data during first and fourth portions of the first period of the clock signal and an actual bit state of the data during a second portion of the first period of the clock signal. | 02-05-2015 |
20160064957 | OPTIMIZED CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods to optimize charging of a battery, including providing a first charge profile configured to provide charge current pulses to a battery in a plurality of steps. In the first charge profile, the charge current pulses can be stepped down in the plurality of steps using a comparison of a terminal voltage of the battery to a clamp voltage. When the terminal voltage meets or exceeds the clamp voltage, a high time current of the charge current pulse can be decreased and the clamp voltage can be increased before providing a subsequent charge current pulse. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100011281 | SYSTEMS AND MEHTODS FOR ANNOTATING PAGES OF A 3D ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT - To annotate a three-dimensional electronic document, a user specifies, on a two-dimensional screen, a portion of a page of a three-dimensional document as a specified page area to be annotated by making a stroke. The annotation may be displayed to the user by a hybrid technique where the annotation is displayed by a 3D polyline segment placed behind the near clipping plane of a virtual camera frustum. At the same time, previous annotations are displayed by another technique, such as, for example, the texture coloring technique. During the intermittent time between the stroke and another stroke the 3D polyline segment is removed from behind the near clipping plane and the page texture is updated with the annotation data. The display techniques support highlighting annotations, free-form annotations, and text annotations. | 01-14-2010 |
20100057716 | System And Method For Providing A Topic-Directed Search - A system and method for providing a topic-directed search is provided, which advantageously harnesses user-provided topical indexes and an ability to characterize indexes according to how articles fall under their topical organizations. A corpus of articles and an index that includes topics from the articles is maintained. For each topic, a coarse-grained topic model is built, which includes the characteristic words included in the articles relating to the topic and scores assigned to the characteristic words. A search query is executed against the index. The topics that match the search terms are chosen by their scores. The topics that match the coarse-grained topic models and the articles corresponding to the search query are presented. In contrast to conventional search engines, search results are organized according to topic and search results can be offered across multiple indexes, where part of returned results are selected from most-relevant indexes with their most-relevant topics. | 03-04-2010 |
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20090313389 | FLEXIBLE REMOTE DATA MIRRORING - Methods, systems, and configured storage media are provided for flexible data mirroring. In particular, the invention provides many-to-one data mirroring, including mirroring from local servers running the same or different operating systems and/or file systems at two or more geographically dispersed locations. The invention also provides one-to-many data mirroring, mirroring with or without a dedicated private telecommunications link, and mirroring with or without a dedicated server or another server at the destination(s) to assist the remote mirroring unit(s). In addition, the invention provides flexibility by permitting the use of various combinations of one or more external storage units and/or RAID units to hold mirrored data. Spoofing, SCSI and other bus emulations, and further tools and techniques are used in various embodiments of the invention. | 12-17-2009 |
20100049798 | FLEXIBLE REMOTE DATA MIRRORING - Methods, systems, and configured storage media are provided for flexible data mirroring. In particular, the invention provides many-to-one data mirroring, including mirroring from local servers running the same or different operating systems and/or file systems at two or more geographically dispersed locations. The invention also provides one-to-many data mirroring, mirroring with or without a dedicated private telecommunications link, and mirroring with or without a dedicated server or another server at the destination(s) to assist the remote mirroring unit(s). In addition, the invention provides flexibility by permitting the use of various combinations of one or more external storage units and/or RAID units to hold mirrored data. Spoofing, SCSI and other bus emulations, and further tools and techniques are used in various embodiments of the invention. | 02-25-2010 |
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20120165599 | Vaginal Insert Device Having a Support Portion with Plurality of Foldable Areas - Generally, a vaginal insert device used to treat urinary incontinence is disclosed. The vaginal insert device includes a support portion, a stabilizing portion, a removal device, and at least one fluid passageway extending though the support portion. The substantially cylindrical support portion has a distal end and a proximal end. In addition, the support portion has a plurality of foldable areas extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Desirably, the plurality of foldable areas helically curve as the plurality of foldable areas extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The largest outer circumference of the support portion has an insertion diameter when the plurality of foldable areas are compressed and foldable inward and an in-use diameter wherein the plurality of foldable areas are extended outward into a maximum in-use diameter position. Desirably, the in-use diameter is larger than the insertion diameter. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165601 | Vaginal Insert Device Having a Support Portion with Plurality of Struts - A vaginal insert device including a support portion, a stabilizing portion, a removal device, and at least one fluid passageway extending though the support portion is disclosed. The vaginal insert relaxes in the vagina to deliver outward compression force against the bladder neck via the anterior vaginal wall to assist prevention of urinary stress incontinence. The substantially cylindrical support portion has a distal end, a proximal end, and a hollow interior section with a plurality of struts extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Desirably, the plurality of struts helically curve as the plurality of struts extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The largest circumference of the support portion has an insertion diameter when the plurality of struts are twisted together and an in-use diameter wherein the plurality of struts are extended outward into a convex position larger than the insertion diameter. | 06-28-2012 |