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20090265243 | System and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks - A system and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks, enabling creation of advertisements using licensed third party content and placement of said ads at desired network locations, utilizing an auction of ad spaces based on bids placed by advertisers to have their ads displayed at such locations. When a network user/ad viewer requests an ad by clicking or other action, an auction algorithm executes to select the ad to be displayed from those that bid for display at such ad space location and then the ad is composed and delivered to the ad space location by accessing a relational database storing commands that retrieve, assemble and dispatch the licensed ad content. Usage and display of licensed content on designated ad space is tracked to enable cost-per-use charging for both use of licensed content and ad display at the designated ad space. | 10-22-2009 |
20100153544 | Content rendering control system and method - A system and method for controlling of rendering of content via electronic networks, whereby content is rendered at a content page only when and to the extent that a pre-defined area of the content page is within the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position, or within a pre-defined distance outside of said browser window dimensions and scrolling position. When a viewer accesses a content page and as the viewer scrolls up or down or left or right on the page, or increases or decreases the dimensions of the viewer's browser window, content that has been designated to render in the content page area corresponding to the viewer's then current browser window dimensions and scrolling position is rendered. Content relating to areas of the content page that are not within (or within such pre-defined distance from) the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position is not rendered unless or until such area is within such browser window dimensions and scrolling position or said pre-defined distance outside of same. | 06-17-2010 |
20100153836 | Content rendering control system and method - A system and method for controlling of rendering of content via electronic networks, whereby content is rendered at a content page only when and to the extent that a pre-defined area of the content page is within the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position, or within a pre-defined distance outside of said browser window dimensions and scrolling position. When a viewer accesses a content page and as the viewer scrolls up or down or left or right on the page, or increases or decreases the dimensions of the viewer's browser window, content that has been designated to render in the content page area corresponding to the viewer's then current browser window dimensions and scrolling position is rendered. Content relating to areas of the content page that are not within (or within such pre-defined distance from) the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position unless or until such area is within such browser window dimensions and scrolling position or said pre-defined distance outside of same. | 06-17-2010 |
20110307329 | Internet-based system and method for distributing interstitial advertisements - A system and method for use by website operators and advertisers to place interstitial advertisements on websites. The system uses an Internet dispatcher server and a mass storage device containing one or more databases storing advertisement command files pertaining to placements of advertisements that are stored in an advertisement server. The method comprises the steps of selecting aid files stored in a computer ad server, designating the url for the ad file, the url for the website page where the ad will be displayed, the url for the websites to which a user will be directed depending on the user's reaction to the advertisement, storing in a dispatcher server database a data string representing the ad placement commands with a url representing a dispatcher server-based application to execute said ad placement commands, and including said data string on said website for launching said dispatcher server command file. | 12-15-2011 |
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20100284854 | Radicals on eradication surfaces - Disclosed are a method and apparatus with several embodiments that use low output UV energy to create hydroxyl radicals on photocatalytic semiconductor coated surfaces in order to produce hydroxyl radicals to structurally eradicate contaminants impacting those surfaces. Low wattage UVA black-light white and black-light blue plasma lamps are used to activate photocatalytic semiconductor coatings on solid and mesh surfaces constructed of fluropolymers (Teflon®), of aluminum, of stainless steel, and coatings on the outer lamp wall of the UVA lamp itself. The embodiments show that sufficient UVA energy is being transmitted through solid lamp wall, through the photocatalytic semiconductor coating on the outer lamp wall (from beneath), and through multiple layers of coated fluropolymer, aluminum, and stainless steel mesh to create hydroxyl radicals on the surfaces of downstream layers. The current carrying foundation materials, to include electro-conductive polymer, can be voltage charged to attract pathogens with natural cell surface charges to the coated eradication surfaces. The method and apparatus may be used to create radicals on eradication surfaces to structurally dismantle and destroy contaminant particles, including lethal virus, bacteria, mycotoxin, spores, odor molecules, allergens, smoke particles, and industrial pollutants. | 11-11-2010 |
20100322890 | Pathogen eradication composition - Disinfecting compositions comprising the synergistic combinations of polymerized quaternary ammonium compounds and super spreading agents, integrated with substrates that need protection from pathogens. The aqueous based polymers require minimal use of organic solvents in their preparation, contain no volatile organic compounds, and are mild to the user. The composition may be integrated, by coating or by pre-form blending, with either a hydrophilic or lipophilic substrate needing microbial protection properties. Once integrated, the composition properties of electrostatic attraction and microbial destruction are non-consuming and non-leaching, giving the substrate sustained efficacy against viruses, fungi, bacteria, and spores that contact it. | 12-23-2010 |
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20110073447 | Radiant Energy Imager Using Null Switching - In some aspects, the present invention embodies both the method and apparatus for converting a pattern of irradiation to a visible image. An embodiment of the present invention provides an array of micro-electro-mechanical sensors with each sensor includes a deflectable micro-cantilever, responsive to absorbed incident radiation and to an applied repulsive electrostatic field. In an aspect, the sensor device also includes a null-sensing circuit coupled to a switch contact on or near the substrate, which senses when the micro-cantilever reaches its null location, by electrical connection with an upper switch contact on the micro-cantilever. Other embodiments are also described. | 03-31-2011 |
20110089324 | RADIANT ENERGY IMAGER USING NULL SWITCHING - In some aspects, the present invention embodies both the method and apparatus for converting a pattern of irradiation to a visible image. An embodiment of the present invention provides an array of micro-electro-mechanical sensors with each sensor includes a deflectable micro-cantilever, responsive to absorbed incident radiation and to an applied repulsive electrostatic field. In an aspect, the sensor device also includes a null-sensing circuit coupled to a switch contact on or near the substrate, which senses when the micro-cantilever reaches its null location, by electrical connection with an upper switch contact on the micro-cantilever. Other embodiments are also described. | 04-21-2011 |
20120133245 | RADIANT ENERGY IMAGER USING NULL SWITCHING - In some aspects, the present invention embodies both the method and apparatus for converting a pattern of irradiation to a visible image. An embodiment of the present invention provides an array of micro-electro-mechanical sensors with each sensor includes a deflectable micro-cantilever, responsive to absorbed incident radiation and to an applied repulsive electrostatic field. In an aspect, the sensor device also includes a null-sensing circuit coupled to a switch contact on or near the substrate, which senses when the micro-cantilever reaches its null location, by electrical connection with an upper switch contact on the micro-cantilever. Other embodiments are also described. | 05-31-2012 |
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20090000613 | Solar power harvester - A solar energy harvester comprises: an elongated stationary solar irradiance converter assembly; a concentrator comprised of a substantially flat array of flat reflective heliostatic slats disposed at tilt angles to concentrate the sun onto the converter assembly, said slats each rotating in elevation about a north-south axis; sun sensor detecting the efficacy of concentration as the sun traverses; and control circuitry and drive motor positioning the collector in elevation according to the sun sensor so that the slat array tracks and faces the sun whenever the solar incident energy is greater than a selectable threshold level. Solar power is harvested as either electricity or thermal energy or both. In the case where both electric and thermal energy are harvested the electricity produced is according to the limits of photovoltaic efficiency and the remaining solar irradiance is harvested as useful heat. In a preferred configuration the concentrator and its mount and drive mechanism are all typically located within a housing or enclosure having a transparent upper surface and a reflective north wall, which together provide complete environmental protection for all elements mounted within the enclosure. The converter assembly may be internal or external to the to the enclosed housing assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
20090000653 | Solar power harvester with reflective border - A solar energy harvester comprises: a planar solar harvester panel serving to absorb sunlight and convert it to useful power such as electricity and/or heat; a planar north (in the northern hemisphere) wall which is specularly reflective on its south side, running east-west and positioned adjacent the north end of the harvester panel. The reflective north wall may be considered to create a second, equal, virtual harvester panel to convert additional energy, or alternately to create a virtual sun to illuminate the harvester panel from the north. The solar energy harvester effectively doubles the output of useful power of a prior art solar harvester panel alone. | 01-01-2009 |
20090025711 | Solar water vapor ejector - A water vapor ejector comprises a desiccant disposed in a communication path to a green house enclosure. In the day time and under sunlight exposure, the green house enclosure heats up, which dries the desiccant and generates a flow to the outside ambient through a pressure difference. The moisture trapped in the desiccant is then released to the outside ambient. In the night time, the green house enclosure cools, which generates a flow to the inside of the enclosure. The desiccant traps the moisture within the flow, ensuring a moisture-free enclosure. The cycle re-starts in the next morning when the enclosure heats up. The diurnal cycle removes the water vapor present in the enclosure and delivered to the exterior of the enclosure. | 01-29-2009 |
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20090167544 | Boost Voltage For Fire System Notification Appliance Circuits - An apparatus includes one or more notification circuits for powering devices for alerting personnel of certain conditions and a power supply path for the one or more notification circuits modeled according to a specification, and a battery backup power supply connected to the one or more notification circuits having circuitry that boosts an output voltage of the battery backup power supply such that the devices of the one or more notification circuits as modeled are provided with a working voltage and current. In addition, a method includes modeling one or more notification circuits for powering devices for alerting personnel of certain conditions and a power supply path for the one or more notification circuits according to a specification, and boosting the output of a battery backup power supply connected to the power supply path such that the devices are provided with at least a working voltage and current as modeled. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167549 | INSTALLATION INDICATOR FOR A SELF SUFFICIENT POWER SUPPLY - An apparatus includes a self sufficient power supply providing power to the apparatus when a main power supply is faulty, and an indicator adjacent to terminals of the apparatus that indicates when the self sufficient power supply is incorrectly connected to the terminals. In addition, a method includes installing a self sufficient power supply to provide power to an apparatus when a main power supply is faulty, and providing an indicator adjacent to terminals of the apparatus that indicates when the self sufficient power supply is incorrectly connected to the terminals. | 07-02-2009 |
20100094636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SECURITY SYSTEM - A system and method for operating a security system include a device control module configured for electronic communication with a plurality of devices and a user interface coupled in electronic communication with the device control module. The user interface includes a voice memory and a first speaker. The user interface is configured to receive a first system event from the device control module identifying a first condition detected by the security system. The user interface is further configured to retrieve a voice message from the voice memory corresponding to the first system event and transmit the voice message via the first speaker. | 04-15-2010 |
20100142699 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR A DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMER-FREE HYBRID CIRCUIT - A differential transformer-free hybrid circuit includes a first amplifier configured to receive a first signal from a transmitter and output the first signal to a telephone loop, and a second amplifier configured to receive a second signal from the telephone loop and output the second signal to a receiver. Further, the differential transformer-free hybrid circuit also includes at least one balanced network element and a transformer-less interface configured to couple the first amplifier and the second amplifier to the telephone loop, wherein the transformer-less interface includes at least one current blocking device. | 06-10-2010 |
20110043367 | INTELLIGENT NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM - An intelligent notification appliance circuit has a controller and one or more addressable notification appliances coupled with a single pair of wires. The controller outputs integrated power, audio and control signals, and transmits the integrated signals to the one or more addressable notification appliances. Thus, the one or more addressable notification appliances are powered, operated, controlled, and monitored using the intelligent notification appliance circuit. When the intelligent notification appliance circuit is implemented in a fire and/or mass notification system, that system is able to provide integrated audio signals, power signals and control signals over a single pair of wires. The integrated audio signals may carry data indicative of live or recorded music and/or voice messages, such as: mass notification messages, general page, voice evacuation, and the like. | 02-24-2011 |
20130140888 | LOAD-SHARING AND BOOST VOLTAGE FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS - A power system includes one or more notification circuits for powering notification devices, a backup power source, and a plurality of primary power supplies. The primary power supplies are configured to provide a combined current to the notification circuits. Each primary power supply regulates its output current to equal a highest output current provided by one of the primary power supplies so that each contributes approximately the same current to the load. The primary power supplies also include boost regulator circuits for boosting the voltage of the backup power supply. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147495 | End-of-Line Capacitor for Measuring Wiring Impedance of Emergency Notification Circuits - A system includes a capacitor, a plurality of notification devices connected in parallel with the capacitor, and a controller. The controller is capable of determining capacitance of the capacitor during charge-up of the capacitor, and the controller is capable of determining the wiring impedance of the emergency notification circuit during discharge of the capacitor. | 06-13-2013 |