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Adam Friedman, San Diego, CA US
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20100235248 | FUTURE CHECK FINANCING METHOD - A Future Check Financing Method is disclosed. The method enables purchasers and others to present future-dated checks (or other payment vehicles) at the point of sale for purchases. The potential recipient of the future-dated payment vehicles and/or a check guarantee entity is able to make a lending decision based solely on the presenter's check writing history. The recipient of future-dated checks under the method will receive full payment (typically minus service charges) nearly immediately after completing the transaction with the presenter, rather than when all future-dated payment vehicles become payable. The check writing history may include negative check writing history for the presenter, but also may include positive check writing history for the presenter. | 09-16-2010 |
Benny Friedman, Los Altos, CA US
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20110035438 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user. | 02-10-2011 |
Bernard L. Friedman, Sonoma, CA US
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20080272010 | DATA CARD HOLDER - A data card holder for rapid releasable insertion and capture of a compact data storage card containing emergency medical and personal information, including a front cover plate defining an opening and a void for releasable insertion and capture of a data card. | 11-06-2008 |
David Friedman, Atherton, CA US
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20080247377 | INDEPENDENT MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL FOR DISCOVERING WIRELESS NETWORKS - In one aspect, a wireless transceiver transmits and receives wireless signals, and medium access controller independently initiates transitions from a scanning state to a power conserving state and from the power conserving state to the scanning state. In the scanning state, the medium access controller directs the wireless transceiver to receive frames on at least one wireless channel and the medium access controller scans the received frames for identifiers of one or more respective target access points. In the power conserving state, the medium access controller places at least one of the wireless transceiver and the medium access controller in a low-power mode of operation. | 10-09-2008 |
David Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20100125842 | EFFICIENT VOLUME MANAGER HOT SWAPPING - Methods of hot-swapping a logical volume manager (LVM) and updating an associated extent map are presented. Methods for migrating a virtual machine running an application using an LVM from one physical machine to another physical machine are also presented. The LVM can be used by a database application or other applications in a single-node or multi-node environment. The LVM is shut down, version numbers for each segment of its associated extent map are saved, and a new LVM is started. The new LVM's extent map is compared with the old extent map, and segments in the LVM which have changed are selectively updated. | 05-20-2010 |
20110106774 | Bootstrapping Server Using Configuration File Stored In Server-Managed Storage - A method and apparatus for booting a clustered management system is provided where the configuration information required to boot the system is stored within the system itself. The techniques cope with several issues including finding the configuration data on the physical disk before the logical disk system is established, coping with replicated copies of configuration data, network partitions and disk drive failures that may prevent a booting node to have perfect knowledge of the state of the entire system, and active nodes modifying or moving configuration data while the booting node is searching for a consistent, correct copy of configuration data. | 05-05-2011 |
20110138148 | Dynamic Data Storage Repartitioning - Embodiments of the present invention enable dynamic repartitioning of data storage in response to one or more triggers. In embodiments, a trigger may be a user-initiated action, a system-generated action, and/or an inference based on storage usage parameters. Applications of the present invention are its use in embodiments of a storage management system comprising a file system manager and a volume manager, where the placement of data into a partition (data storage region) may be specified by matching one or more disk region placement data attributes assigned to data with corresponding disk region attributes. In embodiments, dynamic repartitioning comprises adjustment of the location of the boundary between adjacent disk partitions and, if necessary, rebalancing of the data stored within the partitions by identifying mismatched data and relocating it to the partition with which it is associated. | 06-09-2011 |
20130097374 | EFFICIENT VOLUME MANAGER HOT SWAPPING - A method of updating an extent map is described. The method includes providing in a memory an instance of a first version of the extent map, wherein the instance is referenced by an application. The extent map include entries. The method further includes storing, at each extent map entry, an offset from the beginning of a physical drive which is identified within said each extent map entry, providing a second version of the extent map, comparing the first version of the extent map with the second version of the extent map, in response to the comparing, determining that is at least on segment in the second version of the extent map that is different from a corresponding at least one segment in the first version of the extent map. | 04-18-2013 |
20130318156 | DYNAMIC INFORMATION STREAMS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK PLATFORM - The techniques, methods and systems described herein facilitate the automated discovery and presentation of content created, published or otherwise made public by “experts” and key influencers on particular topics. As such, users that may be interested in particular topics but may not know who to connect with in order to receive the most pertinent information can receive highly-relevant information. Embodiments of the invention use topics of interest identified by the user and/or automatically identifies topics based on previous postings, communication, contacts, etc. Individuals, companies, organizations and other entities that have been recognized as highly influential in those topics are identified and, without explicit actions by the user, adds content generated by the influential entities to the user's content data feed. | 11-28-2013 |
20140040377 | DYNAMIC INFORMATION STREAMS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK PLATFORM - The techniques, methods and systems described herein facilitate the automated discovery and presentation of content created, published or otherwise made public by “experts” and key influencers on particular topics. As such, users that may be interested in particular topics but may not know who to connect with in order to receive the most pertinent information can receive highly-relevant information. Embodiments of the invention use topics of interest identified by the user and/or automatically identifies topics based on previous postings, communication, contacts, etc. Individuals, companies, organizations and other entities that have been recognized as highly influential in those topics are identified and, without explicit actions by the user, adds content generated by the influential entities to the user's content data feed. | 02-06-2014 |
David A. Friedman, Roseville, CA US
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20090013256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ESTABLISHING BI-DIRECTIONAL LINE-SWITCHED RINGS IN TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of automatically provisioning a network-wide function using a plurality of network elements in a service provider network and using a sub-network level approach is provided. In one specific approach, a software wizard facilitates provisioning a bi-directional line switched ring (BLSR). First user input, specifying a plurality of ring attribute values that define attributes of a bi-directional line switched ring, is received. Second user input, specifying one or more working spans for the bi-directional line switched ring, is received. Each of the network elements is automatically configured to participate in the bi-directional line switched ring based on the parameter values. Embodiments may provide a software wizard for implementing the foregoing process. In certain features, spans for a BLSR are automatically selected based on a selection of a first candidate span; only selected nodes and spans that are capable of participating in a BLSR are displayed; and port orientation for all spans in a BLSR is automatically determined based on user input defining port orientation for a first port of a first span. | 01-08-2009 |
David R. Friedman, San Jose, CA US
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20090327424 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING EVENT CHANGES IN NETWORK NAVIGATION - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for mapping user experiences over a network include obtaining path data related to a first sequence of user navigation events, obtaining path data related to a second sequence of user navigation events that is at least different than the first sequence of user navigation events, comparing path data of the first and second sequences of user navigation events, identifying changes to the path data, and generating a map of the user navigation events based on the identified changes to the path data. | 12-31-2009 |
David R. Friedman, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100005223 | Method for field-programming a solid-state memory device with a digital media file - The preferred embodiments described herein provide a method for field-programming a solid-state memory device with a digital media file. In one preferred embodiment, a solid-state memory device is provided that comprises a memory array comprising a plurality of field-programmable memory cells. A digital media file is selected for storage in the memory device, and a digital media source field-programs the memory cells of the memory device with the selected digital media file. After the digital media file is stored in the memory device, the stored digital media file can be played using a digital playback device. In some embodiments, the memory array is a three-dimensional memory array, and the memory cells are write-once memory cells. Other preferred embodiments are provided, and each of the preferred embodiments described herein can be used alone or in combination with one another. | 01-07-2010 |
20130006400 | Communicating Through a Server Between Appliances and Applications - A method and apparatus for communicating between electrical appliances (e.g. smoke detectors, thermostats, refrigerators, TV program recorders, lawn/garden sprinkler systems, irrigation control systems, etc.) and cloud-based applications (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, email, SMS, etc.) includes a server that translates communications between the communication protocols used by the appliances and applications. The electrical appliances include a minimum complexity necessary to perform their primary functions and to communicate with the server. Additional complexity necessary for the electrical appliances to communicate with the cloud-based applications is enabled by the server remote from the electrical appliances. | 01-03-2013 |
Donald Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20080307855 | VEHICLE ROLLOVER TEST FIXTURE - A test fixture for rollover crash testing of a test vehicle onto a moving surface employs a cradle to support and rotate the test vehicle. A vertical support structure to position and releasably holds the cradle. A moving sled having a contact surface and is carried by a guide extending beneath the structure and the cradle fixture. The cradle is rotated and released from the structure responsive to a sensor for contact within a drop impact zone on the contact surface of the moving sled. Vertical motion of the cradle is then arrested to prevent further damage to the test vehicle or the test structure. | 12-18-2008 |
20100045074 | VEHICLE ROLLOVER PROTECTION ROOF GEOMETRY AND STRUCTURE - A vehicle geometry for rollover crush resistance is created by determining a center of mass providing a roll axis and establishing a roof line contact surface spaced from the center of mass by a hoop radius substantially equal to a major radius of roll contact from the roll axis. As a first embodiment, the roof line contact surface is established in original designs for vehicles as a monocoque structure. As a second embodiment, provided as an original equipment manufacture (OEM) item or retrofit structural assembly, an arcuate member shaped as a byte of the hoop radius is employed and is mounted between two side rails with additional structural supports for the arcuate member on a nominally flat roofline. | 02-25-2010 |
20100192667 | VEHICLE ROLLOVER TEST FIXTURE - A test fixture for rollover crash testing of a test vehicle onto a movable sled surface employs a cradle to support and rotate the test vehicle. A suspension assembly is attached to each end of the cradle for vertically supporting and dropping the cradle. A gantry has a cross beam supported by a first telescoping column for support of a first of the suspension assemblies and translationally supported by a second telescoping column for support of a second of the suspension assemblies to position and releasably hold the suspension assembly. Roll control arms rotate the cradle and a trigger assembly releases the cradle and test vehicle from the cross beam for contact within a drop impact zone on the contact surface of the sled. A brake assembly then arrests vertical motion of the cradle. | 08-05-2010 |
Doron Friedman, Goleta, CA US
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20080208745 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF GREETING CARDS WITH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE TRANSACTION - A system for enabling on-line creation of greeting cards and distribution of the cards with gifts also purchased on-line includes a server system and one or more client systems. The server system is accessible online and enables network users to select and customize electronic versions of greeting cards. The customizations to the cards, as well as data identifying the card, the network user, the card recipient, and a vendor, are transmitted to a client system located at the vendor's distribution facilities. The transmitted information is utilized to print the card in hard copy form for shipment by the vendor to the designated recipient. In the disclosed system, a network user may view the card including any customizations in WYSIWYG format. | 08-28-2008 |
20080294977 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATION, PERSONALIZATION, AND FULFILLMENT OF GREETING CARDS WITH GIFT CARDS - An automated fulfillment system enables gift cards to be embedded or sent along with personalized greeting cards. The present invention, a method, system and apparatus enables a person to 1) purchase a gift card from either a Internet Website, Catalog, and/or retail kiosk, 2) choose a retail quality greeting card, 3) personalize the greeting card, and 4) send the personalized greeting cards as a gift with a gift card embedded inside the greeting card. The reverse is also possible, i.e. a user can purchase a greeting card, personalize the greeting card, and then assign that greeting card to have a gift card inserted inside therein. | 11-27-2008 |
Douglas M. Friedman, Irvine, CA US
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20130256460 | PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING WINGLET SYSTEM AND METHOD - A winglet system for an aircraft wing may include an upper winglet and a lower winglet mounted to a wing tip. The lower winglet may have a static position when the wing is subject to a ground static loading. The lower winglet may be configured such that upward deflection of the wing under an approximate 1-g flight loading causes the lower winglet to move from the static position to an in-flight position and resulting in a relative span increase of the wing. | 10-03-2013 |
Eric Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20140035761 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Generating Real-Time Activity Data Updates to Display Devices - Methods, systems and devices are provided for displaying monitored activity data in substantial real-time on a screen of a computing device. One example method includes capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device. The motion data is quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user. The method storing the motion data in storage of the activity tracking device. The method connects the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection, and sending motion data to the computing device for display of a metric, of the plurality of metrics, on a graphical user interface of an activity application of the computing device. The sending of motion data to the computing device is configured to continue while additional motion data is captured and sent to the computing device. The metric displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in an increasing numerical or graphical form in substantial real-time. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039804 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Activity Tracking Device Data Synchronization With Computing Devices - Methods, systems and devices are provided for capturing activity data associated with activity of a user via a device and transferring the data to a client device at a selected defined transfer rate, based on an update condition. The activity data is captured over time. The activity data is stored in storage of the device. The method sets a data transfer rate between the device and the computing device based upon the detected update condition. The update condition is used to select one of a first transfer rate for transferring activity data captured and stored over a period of time or a second transfer rate for transferring activity data that is displayable in substantial-real time on the computing device. The first transfer rate is set in response to scaling-up a connection interval and the second transfer rate is set in response to scaling-down the connection interval. | 02-06-2014 |
20140172362 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Generating Real-Time Activity Data Updates to Display Devices - Methods, systems and devices are provided for displaying monitored activity data in substantial real-time on a screen of a computing device. One example method includes capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device. The motion data is quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user. The method includes connecting the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection, and sending motion data from the activity tracking device to the computing device for display of one or more of the plurality of metrics on a graphical user interface of the computing device. At least one of the plurality of metrics displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in substantial real-time based on the motion data. | 06-19-2014 |
20140236493 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Activity Tracking Device Data Synchronization With Computing Devices - Methods, devices and system are provided. One method includes capturing activity data associated with activity of a user via a device. The activity data is captured over time, and the activity data is quantifiable by a plurality of metrics. The method includes storing the activity data in storage of the device and, from time to time, connecting the device with a computing device over a wireless communication link. The method defines using a first transfer rate for transferring activity data captured and stored over a period of time. The first transfer rate is used following startup of an activity tracking application on the computing device The method also defines using a second transfer rate for transferring activity data from the device to the computing device for display of the activity data in substantial-real time on the computing device. | 08-21-2014 |
Eric Friedman, Mountain View, CA US
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20100241646 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MASSIVELY PARALLEL DATA PROCESSING - A system and method of massively parallel data processing are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution may be limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution. | 09-23-2010 |
20100241893 | INTERPRETATION AND EXECUTION OF A CUSTOMIZABLE DATABASE REQUEST USING AN EXTENSIBLE COMPUTER PROCESS AND AN AVAILABLE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Interpretation and execution of a customizable database request using an extensible computer process and an available computing environment is disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution is limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution. | 09-23-2010 |
20100293196 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING ORDERED DATA USING PATTERN MATCHING IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE - Several methods and a system for analyzing ordered data using pattern matching over an indefinitely long ordered sequence of rows in a relational database are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a server includes receiving an ordered data in a relational database. The method further includes matching a pattern specified in a query on ordered data in a relational database in a single pass in constant space for overlapping mode of results. The method also includes creating an output data in the single pass in constant space for overlapping mode of results based on the matching of the ordered data with the pattern in the relational database query. | 11-18-2010 |
20100332461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MASSIVELY PARALLEL DATA PROCESSING - A system and method of massively parallel data processing are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution may be limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution. | 12-30-2010 |
Eric Nathan Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20100153864 | ADAPTABLE TRANSFER AND PUBLICATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA - An adaptable method for facilitating user interaction with digital media objects. Representations of substantially-reduced data size of each of the digital media objects are transferred before the transfer of copies of the original data size of each of the digital media objects so as to enable earlier user interaction. The user interaction includes, for example, requesting modifications to the object. The method provides feedback of any requested action from the user interaction with the substantially-reduced data size representations and in response thereto, determines as a function of the requested action whether to reprioritize transfer of untransferred original data size copies of the corresponding digital media object. The method provides for modification of copies that are to be transferred according to modifications requested by the user with respect to the transferred substantially-reduced data size representations. The method can be used for audio, video, image, and other digital media objects. | 06-17-2010 |
20120083705 | Activity Monitoring Systems and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, is an activity monitoring system comprising a fixture having size/shape adapted to couple to a location on the user's body and a particular signature; and a portable monitoring device adapted to detect the fixture's particular signature. The monitoring device includes a housing that is adapted to engage the fixture; activity sensors, disposed in the housing, to detect activity of the user and to generate data which is representative of the activity of the user; and processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate an activity-related quantity of the user using the data which is representative of the activity of the user, wherein the processing circuitry: determines the monitoring device is engaging the fixture by detecting the fixture's particular signature, and, in response thereto, calculates the activity-related quantity using data from a set of the activity sensors. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083714 | Activity Monitoring Systems and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to an activity monitoring system comprising a portable monitoring device and a base device. In one embodiment, the portable monitoring device includes a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user, a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of a user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate a calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user using the data which is representative of motion of the user. The portable monitoring device also includes a display to display data to the user, wherein the display includes a data transfer mode to optically transmit data which is representative of the calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user. The base device includes a visual sensor to detect the data which is representative of the calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user transmitted by the display. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083715 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device to calculate calorie burn of a user, comprising a motion sensor to detect motion of the user and, in response, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, and an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user. The portable monitoring device may include processing circuitry to: calculate data which is representative of a change in elevation of the user using (i) the data which is representative of motion of the user and (ii) the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user, calculate first calorie burn using the data which is representative of motion of the user, and calculate second calorie burn by adjusting the first calorie burn based on data which is representative of a change in elevation of the user. The portable monitoring device may include a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083716 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by a user, the portable monitoring device comprising (i) a motion sensor to detect motion of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, (ii) an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, and (iii) processing circuitry, coupled to the motion sensor and the altitude sensor, to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of motion of the user and the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user. The portable monitoring device may include a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084053 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device comprising (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user, (ii) a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of the user and, in response thereto, to generate motion data, (iii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to sample an altitude of the user in response to a sample signal, wherein, in response to sampling the altitude of the user, the altitude sensor generates change in altitude data, and (iv) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to: generate the sample signal using the motion data, and calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the motion data and the change in altitude data. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084054 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device comprises (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user, (ii) a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of a user and, in response thereto, to generate motion data, (iii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate change in altitude data, and (iv) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to: (a) calculate a change in elevation of the user using the motion data and the change in altitude data, and (b) a state of an avatar (which is a graphical representation of the user) using the motion data and/or the change in altitude data, and (vi) a display to output state of avatar data. | 04-05-2012 |
20120226471 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - A portable monitoring device to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user, in one aspect, comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user, a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to sample motion of the user in response to a motion sample signal and generate data which is representative thereof; an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to sample an altitude of the user in response to an altitude sample signal and generate data which is representative thereof; and processing circuitry, disposed in the housing to: (i) generate the altitude sample signal using the data which is representative of motion of the user, and (ii) determine a change in altitude of the user using the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226472 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - An activity monitoring system, in one aspect, comprises a portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body; a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of a user and to generate data representative thereof; an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect a change in altitude of the user and to generate data which is representative thereof; and processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the motion data and change in altitude data. The system also includes a display to output data of a badge and/or metric wherein such badge and/or metric describes the number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user. | 09-06-2012 |
20130073254 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by a user, the monitoring device comprising (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user, (ii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, and (iii) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing and coupled to the motion sensor and the altitude sensor, to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073255 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device adapted to couple to a body of a user, comprising a housing having a physical size/shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude of the user and to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, and processing circuitry to calculate: (i) a number or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user, and (ii) a state of an avatar using the data which is representative of the number or flights of stairs traversed by the user. The device also includes a display to output data which is representative of the state of the avatar. | 03-21-2013 |
20130080113 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device having a physical size/shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a plurality of sensors including: (i) an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude and to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude, and (ii) a first motion sensor to detect motion and to generate data which is representative of motion. A user interface having a display. Processing circuitry detects a user input using data from one or more of the plurality of sensors, and calculates data which is representative of a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of the change in altitude. | 03-28-2013 |
20130096843 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - A portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a motion sensor to detect user motion and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, an altitude sensor to detect a change in user altitude and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, processing circuitry to calculate activity metrics of the user, wherein the processing circuitry: (i) calculates a motion metric using the motion data, (ii) calculates an altitude metric using the altitude data, and (iii) calculates at least one sleep metric of the user. In certain embodiments, the processing circuitry may automatically determine a sleep mode of the user using the motion data and calculate at least one user sleep metric. | 04-18-2013 |
20130151196 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - A portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a plurality of sensors, disposed in the housing, to generate sensor data which is representative of activity of the user, processing circuitry, disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of sensors, to calculate the one or more activity metrics of the user using the sensor data, wherein the processing circuitry calculates a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the sensor data. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158369 | Activity Monitoring Systems and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, is an activity monitoring system comprising a fixture having size/shape adapted to couple to a location on the user's body and a particular signature; and a portable monitoring device adapted to detect the fixture's particular signature. The monitoring device includes a housing that is adapted to engage the fixture; an activity sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect activity of the user and to generate data which is representative of the activity of the user; and processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate an activity-related quantity of the user, wherein the processing circuitry determines the monitoring device is engaging the fixture by detecting the fixture's particular signature and calculates the activity-related quantity. | 06-20-2013 |
20130268236 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to an activity monitoring system including a portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of the user's motion, and an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of the change in the user's altitude. The system further includes a display to output data which is representative of a badge, wherein the badge is representative of an achievement computed using motion and/or altitude sensor data. The monitoring device may also include a physiological sensor to generate data which is representative of a user's physiological condition. Here, the display outputs data which is representative of a badge wherein the badge is representative of a physiological achievement. | 10-10-2013 |
20130289889 | Biometric Monitoring Device having a Body Weight Sensor, and Methods of Operating Same - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 10-31-2013 |
20130297220 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - A portable activity monitoring device adapted to couple to a body of a user, the portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, (i) one or more motion sensors, disposed in the housing, to detect motion, and (ii) a user interface, disposed in the housing. The monitoring device further includes processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to: (i) detect one or more user inputs to the user interface using data from at least one of the one or more motion sensors, (ii) calculate data which is representative of a progress toward a user activity goal using data from at least one the motion sensors, and (iii) generate display data which is representative of the progress toward the user activity goal in response to detecting the user input to the user interface. | 11-07-2013 |
20140012512 | Biometric Monitoring Device having a Body Weight Sensor, and Methods of Operating Same - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018706 | Biometric Monitoring Device having a Body Weight Sensor, and Methods of Operating Same - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, and communication circuitry. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to transmit the user weight data to data storage which is associated with user identification data (which identifies the user or the portable activity monitoring device), and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and user weight data. | 01-16-2014 |
20140067278 | Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a plurality of sensors (for example, motion sensor and altitude sensor) disposed in the housing. The monitoring device may further include processing circuitry, disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of sensor, to calculate the activity points corresponding to the physical activity of the user using the sensor data, wherein the activity points correlate to an amount and intensity of the physical activity of the user, and output the data which is representative of the activity points. The monitoring device may also include a display, coupled to the processing circuitry, may output the data which is representative of the activity points to the user. | 03-06-2014 |
20140107493 | Portable Biometric Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to portable biometric monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, at least one band to secure the monitoring device to the user, a physiological sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of a physiological condition of the user data. The physiological sensor may include a light source to generate and output light having at least a first wavelength, and a photodetector to detect scattered light (e.g., from the user). A light pipe is disposed in the housing and optically coupled to the light source directs/transmits light therefrom along a predetermined path to an outer surface of the housing. Processing circuitry calculates a heart rate of the user using data which is representative of the scattered light. | 04-17-2014 |
20140135612 | Portable Monitoring Devices For Processing Applications and Processing Analysis of Physiological Conditions of a User associated with the Portable Monitoring Device - An activity monitoring device and associated methods for using and interfacing with the activity monitoring device are provided. In one example, the activity monitoring device includes a housing configured for attachment to a body part of a user. Also included ins a display screen attached to the housing and a sensor for capturing physiological conditions of the user. The sensor is disposed along a surface of the housing so that the sensor is proximate to the body part, the body part having at least some exposed skin. The activity monitoring device also includes memory for storing the captured physiological conditions, and a processor for examining the captured physiological conditions. At a particular time, the processor automatically selects an application to execute from a plurality of applications based on characteristics of the captured physiological conditions. | 05-15-2014 |
20140156196 | MOLDED WRISTBAND CASE - A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content. | 06-05-2014 |
20140174958 | INTERCHANGEABLE CASES FOR BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICES - A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180019 | WEARABLE BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICES, INTERCHANGEABLE ACCESSORIES AND INTEGRATED FASTENINGS TO PERMIT WEAR - A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182952 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 07-03-2014 |
20140197963 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197965 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206954 | Portable Monitoring Devices for Processing Applications and Processing Analysis of Physiological Conditions of a User Associated With the Portable Monitoring Device - An activity monitoring device and associated methods for using and interfacing with the activity monitoring device are provided. In one example, the activity monitoring device includes a housing configured for attachment to a body part of a user. Also included ins a display screen attached to the housing and a sensor for capturing physiological conditions of the user. The sensor is disposed along a surface of the housing so that the sensor is proximate to the body part, the body part having at least some exposed skin. The activity monitoring device also includes memory for storing the captured physiological conditions, and a processor for examining the captured physiological conditions. At a particular time, the processor automatically selects an application to execute from a plurality of applications based on characteristics of the captured physiological conditions. | 07-24-2014 |
20140232558 | WIRELESS PORTABLE ACTIVITY-MONITORING DEVICE SYNCING - A notification signal, intended to be received by a wireless communication device, is repetitively broadcast by a portable activity-monitoring device that generates user-activity data corresponding to activity of an individual bearing the portable activity-monitoring device. The notification signal conveys information that identifies the portable activity-monitoring device and indicates whether or not the portable activity-monitoring device seeks establishment of a wireless communication link to enable transmission of the user-activity data to the wireless communication device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DEVICE PAIRING - Embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for wirelessly identifying and validating an electronic device in order to initiate a communication process with another device or a service. In an embodiment, the system includes a portable biometric monitoring device that is identified by a client device or a server for the purpose of initiating a pairing process. In an embodiment, pairing implies pairing the portable device to an online user account with minimal user interaction. After pairing, the portable device and appropriate client devices and servers communicate with little or no user interaction, for example to upload sensor data collected by the portable device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235168 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DEVICE PAIRING - Embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for wirelessly identifying and validating an electronic device in order to initiate a communication process with another device or a service. In an embodiment, the system includes a portable biometric monitoring device that is identified by a client device or a server for the purpose of initiating a pairing process. In an embodiment, pairing implies pairing the portable device to an online user account with minimal user interaction. After pairing, the portable device and appropriate client devices and servers communicate with little or no user interaction, for example to upload sensor data collected by the portable device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235171 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DEVICE PAIRING - Embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for wirelessly identifying and validating an electronic device in order to initiate a communication process with another device or a service. In an embodiment, the system includes a portable biometric monitoring device that is identified by a client device or a server for the purpose of initiating a pairing process. In an embodiment, pairing implies pairing the portable device to an online user account with minimal user interaction. After pairing, the portable device and appropriate client devices and servers communicate with little or no user interaction, for example to upload sensor data collected by the portable device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140257053 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257709 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 09-11-2014 |
20140343443 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343867 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device comprising a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a plurality of sensors (for example, motion sensor and altitude sensor) disposed in the housing. The monitoring device may further include processing circuitry, disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of sensor, to calculate the activity points corresponding to the physical activity of the user using the sensor data, wherein the activity points correlate to an amount and intensity of the physical activity of the user, and output the data which is representative of the activity points. The monitoring device may also include a display, coupled to the processing circuitry, may output the data which is representative of the activity points to the user. | 11-20-2014 |
20140377729 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379275 | BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICE HAVING A BODY WEIGHT SENSOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system comprising a biometric monitoring device including a housing including a platform to receive at least one foot of the user, a body weight sensor to generate body weight data, processing circuitry to calculate user weight data which corresponds to the user's weight, using the body weight data, and communication circuitry to: (a) receive user identification data which identifies the user or a portable activity monitoring device, and (b) transmit the user weight data to data storage associated with the user identification data. The system further includes the portable activity monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, a sensor to generate sensor data, and communication circuitry to receive physiologic data which is based on the user weight data, and processing circuitry to calculate activity data using the sensor data and physiologic data. | 12-25-2014 |
20150042471 | PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042490 | WIRELESS PORTABLE ACTIVITY-MONITORING DEVICE SYNCING - A notification signal, intended to be received by a wireless communication device, is repetitively broadcast by a portable activity-monitoring device that generates user-activity data corresponding to activity of an individual bearing the portable activity-monitoring device. The notification signal conveys information that identifies the portable activity-monitoring device and indicates whether or not the portable activity-monitoring device seeks establishment of a wireless communication link to enable transmission of the user-activity data to the wireless communication device. | 02-12-2015 |
Gil Friedman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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Glen Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120114308 | Method and Apparatus for Virtual Editing of Multimedia Presentations - A method and apparatus for viewing desired portions of a multimedia presentation. Desired portions of a multimedia presentation are determined. In one embodiment, an editor may determine which portions of the presentation are desired. Alternatively, or additionally, specified criteria may be applied to the presentation to determine the desired portions. An annotation file is then created based upon the determined desired portions of the multimedia presentation. The annotation file contains pointers corresponding to the desired portions of the multimedia presentation. Annotation management software may be use the annotation file to cause a display device to display only desired portions of the presentation. The annotation file may be applied to a broadcast presentation or a recorded program file. In one embodiment the annotation file may contain information related to the desired portions of the multimedia presentation and/or the remainder of the multimedia presentation. | 05-10-2012 |
Gregory A. Friedman, San Mateo, CA US
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20110196777 | MULTI-BASKET STRUCTURE FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (ETF) - An exchange-traded fund (ETF) has a multi-basket structure that allows shares of the ETF to be created using a different basket of assets than the basket of assets required to redeem shares of the ETF. A method for administering a multi-basket ETF comprises providing shares of the ETF to investors in exchange for assets defined in a published creation basket, providing assets defined in a published redemption basket to investors in exchange for shares of the ETF, and publishing a holdings basket that represents the assets held in the ETF. The multi-basket ETF can be used to implement an ETF holding assets that have a relatively low liquidity and/or accessibility. The multi-basket structure also enables financial strategies such as to minimize transaction costs, increase tax efficiency, access less liquid or less accessible markets or securities, and meet regulatory requirements and ETF investment objectives. | 08-11-2011 |
Gregory J. Friedman, Mountain View, CA US
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20120036024 | MIXED AUCTIONS - In general, first bids associated with an ad request are identified, where the first bids have an auction value that is set at a bidding time. Second bids associated with the ad request are identified, where the second bids have an auction value that is unknown at the bidding time. One or more predicted auction values for the second bids are determined, and an auction is run to identify one or more winning bids from the first and second bids for satisfying the ad request. | 02-09-2012 |
20120303462 | MIXING FIRST AND SECOND PRICE BIDS IN AN AUCTION - In one aspect, methods include receiving one or more first bids that have associated fixed prices, receiving one or more second bids that have dynamic prices that are adjusted at a time of auction in consideration of other bids in the auction, conducting an auction including pricing the one or more first bids and the one or more second bids, the one or more first bids being priced at their respective fixed prices and the one or more second bids being priced at respective amounts that maintain each second bid in a position marginally above a next-highest bid in the auction, and serving content based on one or more winning bids from the auction. | 11-29-2012 |
20130132201 | MANAGING REVENUE SHARING BIDS - A bid for a content slot from a content provider is received. The bid includes a revenue-sharing bid. It is determined that the bid is a winning bid and content is presented from the content provider in the content slot. Presentation details are logged that include a time when the content was presented. At a later time, an indication is received of an action, the indication including an indication that the action is responsive to the content having been presented previously. Based on the action, the content provider is charged an appropriate amount based on the revenue sharing bid. | 05-23-2013 |
Gregory S. Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20100186002 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION OF LINKED COMMAND OBJECTS - A system and method provide for synchronous operation of linked command objects in a general purpose software application. The software application provides a user with a variety of operations that manipulate available data objects. The software application manages the data objects in a number of contexts. Each context manages the existence and execution of a number of command objects. Each command object operates on one or more data objects in its context. To support synchronous operations that affect the state of data objects in more than one context, command objects are linked to each other. When one command object is executed, the context of the command object identifies a command object linked to the executed command object and initiates the execution of the linked command object via the context that manages that command object. This synchronization allows for synchronous undo and redone operations. The delete states of the command objects are also synchronized. Deleting a command object destroys it, and prevents it from being undone. When one command object is deleted the command object linked thereto is also deleted, thereby preventing the linked command object from being independently undone resulting in an inconsistent state of the contexts. | 07-22-2010 |
20130104147 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION OF LINKED COMMAND OBJECTS - A system and method for synchronous operation of linked command objects in a software application. The software application manages data objects in a number of contexts. Each context manages a number of command objects. Each command object operates on data objects in its context. To support synchronous operations that affect the state of data objects in more than one context, command objects are linked to each other. When a command object is executed, its context identifies a command object linked to the executed command object and initiates the execution of the linked command object. This synchronization allows for synchronous undo and redone operations. The delete states of the command objects are also synchronized. When one command object is deleted the command object linked thereto is also deleted, thereby preventing the linked command object from being independently undone resulting in an inconsistent state of the contexts. | 04-25-2013 |
Gregory S. Friedman, La Jolla, CA US
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20120011253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK MONITORING OF MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention provides for a system an method of monitoring the status of a plurality of medical devices connected to a central computer or server using a wired or wireless network, and displaying information representative of the status of the medical devices to a user on a display screen using both graphics and text. The system is also capable of determining when a condition or alarm warranting notification of the care giver to correct the condition exists, and displaying information about the condition or alarm on the display, including associating a warning graphic or icon representative of the condition or alarm with an icon representing a specific medical device or portion of a medical device. The system includes a rules data base and decision engine that may be used to determine the existence of conditions that require notification to the care giver. | 01-12-2012 |
Herbert W. Friedman, Oakland, CA US
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20130075373 | High precision, rapid laser hole drilling - A laser system produces a first laser beam for rapidly removing the bulk of material in an area to form a ragged hole. The laser system produces a second laser beam for accurately cleaning up the ragged hole so that the final hole has dimensions of high precision. | 03-28-2013 |
Jared Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20110258535 | INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER WITH AUTOMATIC SHARING OF READING-RELATED ACTIVITIES ACROSS EXTERNAL SOCIAL NETWORKS - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (such as PDF documents) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages in a manner that preserves the original fonts embedded within the documents. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, printed, etc., utilizing standard web browser controls. As a result, a significantly increased “ad inventory” is enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between the individual pages (or even within a page) of the document. In addition, the resulting document (independent of its format) can be passively shared with desired members of a user's external social networks (as well as any social network within the host website), along with other activities and behavior performed by the user on the website hosting the document. | 10-20-2011 |
20120042236 | INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (eg, PDFs) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages to preserve the original embedded fonts. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, and printed utilizing standard web browser controls. A significantly increased “ad inventory” is thereby enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between pages, or even within a page. Moreover, the resulting document can be passively shared with members of a user's external social networks (including those within the host website), along with other activities and behaviors performed by the user on the hosting website. | 02-16-2012 |
20120110436 | INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (eg, PDFs) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages to preserve the original embedded fonts. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, and printed utilizing standard web browser controls. A significantly increased “ad inventory” is thereby enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between pages, or even within a page. Moreover, the resulting document can be passively shared with members of a user's external social networks (including those within the host website), along with other activities and behaviors performed by the user on the hosting website. | 05-03-2012 |
Jay Friedman, Monte Sereno, CA US
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20140089307 | USING DIGITAL FINGERPRINTS TO ASSOCIATE DATA WITH A WORK - A computing device, during sampling or playback of a work, receives a command to associate data with the work at a particular point in the work. The computing device generates a digital fingerprint of a segment of the work, wherein the segment corresponds to the particular point in the work. The computing device then associates the data with the digital fingerprint. | 03-27-2014 |
Jeffrey J. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110224284 | PUTATIVE TUMOR SUPPRESSOR MICRORNA-101 MODULATES THE CANCER EPIGENOME BY REPRESSING THE POLYCOMB GROUP PROTEIN EZH2 - The present invention relates in general to microRNA profiling in disease. More specifically, the invention provides for methods and compositions of microRNA to inhibit the growth and formation of tumors. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey M. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110201103 | System For Synergetic Expression Of Multiple Small Functional RNA Elements - The present invention relates in general to microRNAs (miRNAs). More specifically, the invention relates to expression vectors comprising multiple miRNA families and clusters capable of targeting multiple oncogenic pathways. | 08-18-2011 |
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Julius Friedman, Covina, CA US
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20110253751 | ONE PIECE SPOUT FOR A GASOLINE FUELING NOZZLE - A one piece spout for Healy 700®, Healy 800®, and Healy 900® gasoline fuel nozzles having a strong structural integrity. The gasoline nozzle spout includes a one piece tube having a first end and a second end having different diameters, the first end is adapted to be introduced on an inlet opening of a fuel tank, and the second end is adapted to be secured to a nozzle of a gasoline pump. | 10-20-2011 |
Keith Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090092443 | Breach resistant composite barriers - This invention is a novel system for resisting barrier breach resulting from kinetic energy (i.e. ramming impacts). It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a breach resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable. | 04-09-2009 |
20090139392 | Blast protection system - This invention is a novel system for blast protection. It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a novel blast resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable. The novel barriers of this invention have the additional advantage of allowing for aesthetically appealing and architecturally harmonious designs. In order to minimize weight, the barriers may be designed such that the cross section varies with height, providing adequate resistance in areas of high blast loading, but allowing for thinner cross sections in regions of lower loading. | 06-04-2009 |
20090311523 | Bulletproof glass safety system - A window system, incorporating an outer bulletproof glass layer coupled with a standoff system and an inner laminate glass layer, delivers greatly improved occupant safety in vehicle accidents compared to bulletproof glass alone | 12-17-2009 |
20110005381 | Blast Protection System - This invention is a novel system for blast protection. It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a novel blast resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable. The novel barriers of this invention have the additional advantage of allowing for aesthetically appealing and architecturally harmonious designs. In order to minimize weight, the barriers may be designed such that the cross section varies with height, providing adequate resistance in areas of high blast loading, but allowing for thinner cross sections in regions of lowering load. | 01-13-2011 |
Layne Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090289941 | COMPOSITE TRANSITION NODES FOR USE IN 3D DATA GENERATION - Several embodiments provide methods and apparatuses for use with node-based compositing to assist in the generation of a second eye or camera of a stereoscopic image. In one implementation, a method for use in 3D movie production comprises the steps: displaying composite nodes to a user, the composite nodes indicating how to composite a first plurality of rendered 2D elements into an output image, the rendered 2D elements and the plurality of composite nodes corresponding to a first eye of a 3D image; and receiving user input to add one or more transition nodes to the composite nodes, each transition node following a respective composite node and to be used for regeneration of one or more elements corresponding to the respective composite node, wherein the composite nodes and the one or more transition nodes are to be used to direct generation of a second eye of the 3D image. | 11-26-2009 |
Lisa Friedman, So.san Francisco, CA US
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20100170826 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Described herein are methods for cracking a biocrude, particularly catalytically cracking a biocrude that primarily includes olefmic hydrocarbons. Also described herein are compositions and methods of producing such compositions that are useful as fuels or fuel production feedstock. | 07-08-2010 |
Lisa Friedman, So. San Francisco, CA US
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20100235934 | HYDROCARBON-PRODUCING GENES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and isolated polypeptides involved in the synthesis of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon intermediates. Homologs of, conservative variants of, and sequences having at least about 35% sequence identity with nucleic acids involved in the synthesis of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon intermediates are also provided. The invention further provides methods for producing an aliphatic ketone or a hydrocarbon, as well as a method for identifying an enzyme useful for the production of hydrocarbons. | 09-16-2010 |
20100242345 | PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS & DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Genetically engineered microorganisms are provided that produce products from the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway (fatty acid derivatives), as well as methods of their use. | 09-30-2010 |
Lisa Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20120142979 | PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS & DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods. | 06-07-2012 |
20130245339 | PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods. | 09-19-2013 |
Lori S. Friedman, San Carlos, CA US
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20080241131 | SPHKS as modifiers of the p53 pathway and methods of use - Human SPHK genes are identified as modulators of the p53 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p53 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p53, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of SPHK are provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20090025096 | P4HAS AS MODIFIERS OF THE IGFR PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human P4HA genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of P4HA are provided. | 01-22-2009 |
20090028844 | GALNTS AS MODIFIERS OF THE IGFR PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human MIGFR genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MIGFR are provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20090142272 | Pfks as modifiers of the igfr pathway and methods of use - Human PFK genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PFK are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
20100122354 | CDC6S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human CDC6 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of CDC6 are provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100183583 | GALK1S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human GALK1 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of GALK1 are provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20110135629 | EYA2S As Modifiers of the PTEN/AKT Pathway and Methods of Use - Human MPTENAKT genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MPTENAKT are provided. | 06-09-2011 |
20130212716 | PFKs as Modifiers of the IGFR Pathway and Methods of Use - Human PFK genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PFK are provided. | 08-15-2013 |
Louis D. Friedman, Pasadena, CA US
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20090250556 | LIVING INTERPLANETARY FLIGHT EXPERIMENT CAPSULE - A light-weight capsule having internal components comprised of sample containers with living organisms in solid and liquid form, inner carrier, multiple seals is disclosed to protect the samples contained within and to withstand an impact of up to 4000 G in outer space or Earth applications being subject to extreme conditions of varying radiation, temperature, pressure, and shock. The present capsule provides a compact and durable design with features for reducing size, mass and weight while increasing strength, structural integrity, and sealing strength to protect the samples contained interiorly and to withstand extreme conditions for travel in deep space or inhospitable places on Earth. | 10-08-2009 |
Mary Kathryn Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20090130944 | Teething toy - A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from each spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending from the sides of the toy. Other options include a suction cup end suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray. | 05-21-2009 |
Matthew J. Friedman, Encinitas, CA US
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20130130578 | Self-cleansing retractable handle assembly for water craft - A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation. | 05-23-2013 |
20140290010 | Self-cleansing retractable handle assembly for water craft - A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation. | 10-02-2014 |
20140314520 | Watercraft locking assembly - A detachable fin is secured to a socket imbedded into the bottom layer of a watercraft such as a surfboard, wind surf board, standup paddle board, or kayak for example, by a mechanism including a screw whose head which is captured into a slot in the socket, and which passes through a hole in a spur projecting from the portion of the fin inserted into the slot. Two pivotally joined arms engaged over the screw astride a nut and forming a surrounding sleeve. The arms are locked in place by a padlock hasp, preventing the unauthorized extraction of the fin and a situs for locking to a cable or chain for securing the board. | 10-23-2014 |
Maury Friedman, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20090024473 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL EBOX MANAGEMENT - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing content to a plurality of users. The method of the present invention comprises generating an interactive coupon and transmitting said coupon to at least one electronic mailbox (eBox), said eBox corresponding to a geographical location. The method provides a graphical user interface to display said electronic mailbox and displays said coupon through said graphical user interface. | 01-22-2009 |
20090024474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL EBOX MANAGEMENT - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing content to a plurality of users. The method of the present invention comprises generating an interactive coupon and transmitting said coupon to at least one electronic mailbox (eBox), said eBox corresponding to a geographical location. The method provides a graphical user interface to display said electronic mailbox and displays said coupon through said graphical user interface. | 01-22-2009 |
Michelle A. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100288291 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING PRESSURE SORES - The invention is a method for treating or preventing pressure sores. It comprises (i.e., includes but is not limited to) the following steps: applying a cushion in indirect contact or in direct contact with substantially the entire surface of a pressure sore area, and applying pressure against the pressure sore area through the cushion. The cushion is preferably circular in shape (although it may have other shapes) with its diameter between about 1.5 and about 6 times its height, and preferably between about 3 and about 4 times its height. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion has a silicone elastomeric shell, with the portion of the shell intended to be in occlusive contact with the pressure sore having a smooth outer surface. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion is only partially filled, and the fill material is silicone gel. The cushion may be held in place by means of a strap, wrap, bandage or similar device. | 11-18-2010 |
Morris Friedman, Encino, CA US
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20100049632 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING FINANCIAL GIFTS - A computer-implemented method and system for electronic gift giving. The method includes providing an internet site for access by a giver via a giver device, prompting the giver to enter giver identification information, and storing the giver identification information in a data store. The giver is prompted to enter recipient information, and the recipient information is stored in the data store. The giver is prompted to select from a plurality of composition templates, and create a composition based on the selected composition template. The giver is prompted to enter a value of a monetary gift, and the entered value is stored in association with the created composition for delivery to a recipient. An embodiment of the invention may include interest being accrued based on the value of the monetary gift. In another embodiment, at least one sponsor pays a fee for an advertising message to appear in the composition. | 02-25-2010 |
20130204739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GIFTING SUGGESTIONS AND PSYCHOGRAPHIC PROFILING - A computer-implemented method for electronic gift giving in which a gift suggestion is made, optionally based in part on a psychographic profile of a recipient. The method may be implemented by a website accessible on the Internet. A computer-implemented method is also described for generating a psychographic profile of an individual. | 08-08-2013 |
Morris Friedman, Valley Village, CA US
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20140074654 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING FINANCIAL GIFTS - A computer-implemented method for electronic gift giving. An exemplary embodiment includes providing an internet site for access by a giver, prompting the giver to enter giver identification information, prompting the giver to enter recipient information, prompting the giver to enter a value of a monetary gift, providing a plurality of possible recommended gifts or transfers of funds, prompting the giver to recommend at least one gift or transfer of funds to be effectuated using the monetary gift, prompting the giver to select a presentation template from a plurality of recommended presentation templates, prompting the giver to transfer the value of the monetary gift to a gift account, and storing the value of the monetary gift and the at least one recommended gift or transfer in association with the presentation template for delivery to a recipient. | 03-13-2014 |
Morris Fritz Friedman, Valley Village, CA US
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20110213675 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING FINANCIAL GIFTS - A computer-implemented method for electronic gift giving. The method includes providing an internet site for access by a giver, prompting the giver to enter giver identification information, prompting the giver to enter recipient information, prompting the giver to enter a value of a monetary gift, optionally providing a plurality of possible recommended gifts or transfers of funds, prompting the giver to recommend at least one gift or transfer of funds to be effectuated using the monetary gift, prompting the giver to select a presentation template from a plurality of recommended presentation templates, prompting the giver to transfer the value of the monetary gift to a gift account, and storing the value of the monetary gift and the at least one recommended gift or transfer in association with the presentation template for delivery to a recipient. | 09-01-2011 |
Neil Friedman, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090012507 | METHOD FOR PATTERNED PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal. | 01-08-2009 |
20100137850 | Method For Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification Of The Crystalline Lens - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal. | 06-03-2010 |
20110184392 | METHOD FOR PATTERNED PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184395 | METHOD FOR LASER CAPSULOTOMY AND LENS CONDITIONING - A method of creating a capsulotomy and conditioning the crystalline lens is disclosed, wherein a laser is employed that provides improved performance by treating the capsule predominantly prior to treating the lens. | 07-28-2011 |
20110196350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF TISSUE - A system for cataract surgery on an eye of a patient is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first laser source configured to deliver a first laser beam in a pulsed form at a first pulse energy; a second laser source configured to deliver a second laser beam in a pulsed form at a second pulse energy greater than the first pulse energy; an scanning optical system, configured to: receive the first and second laser beams; and adjust a first focus position of the first laser beam, and a second focus position of the second laser beam, in up to three dimensions to direct the first and second laser beams onto one or more targeted tissue structure portions of the eye of the patient; a controller operatively coupled to the scanning optical system and configured to cause the scanning optical system to adjust the first focus position to photodisrupt a first tissue structure portion with the first laser beam, and subsequently adjust the second focus position to further photodisrupt the first tissue structure portion with the second laser beam. | 08-11-2011 |
Nizan Friedman, Irvine, CA US
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20130060166 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAND REHABILITATION AND ASSESSMENT OF HAND FUNCTION - The various embodiments provided herein are generally directed to a method, system, and/or device for providing rehabilitation and assessing function from a portion of the human body. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a method, system, and/or device for providing rehabilitation and assessing of hand function using an audio interface. The audio interface may be a music-based interface and device may include a monitor unit, such as a hand monitoring unit, for providing data of a movement to a computing device, such as a microcontroller. The computing device may output data to a music-based interface. | 03-07-2013 |
20140257143 | Systems And Methods For Monitoring Hand And Wrist Movement - In one embodiment, a system includes apparatus for monitoring hand or wrist movement, the apparatus including a magnetic ring adapted to be worn on a finger of a patient and a data acquisition unit adapted to be worn on a wrist of the patient, the data acquisition unit including a magnetic sensor that can measure the strength and orientation of magnetic fields generated by the ring. | 09-11-2014 |
Peter Friedman, La Jolla, CA US
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20090257976 | SINGLE VIAL FORMULATION FOR MEDICAL GRADE CYANOACRYLATE - Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions and methods for making those compositions, utilizing high purity monomeric starting materials, formed into more viscous oligomers, and combined with a plasticizer and inhibitor to provide a single-container, storage stable medical cyanoacrylate. | 10-15-2009 |
20130089505 | SINGLE VIAL FORMULATION FOR MEDICAL GRADE CYANOACRYLATE - Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions and methods for making those compositions, utilizing high purity monomeric starting materials, formed into more viscous oligomers, and combined with a plasticizer and inhibitor to provide a single-container, storage stable medical cyanoacrylate. | 04-11-2013 |
Richard Friedman, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20100197800 | Treatment and/or Prevention of Presbycusis by Modulation of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 7 - The invention relates to the treatment and/or prevention of age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) with a modulator of a metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 (mGluR7). | 08-05-2010 |
Richard Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20090130944 | Teething toy - A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from each spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending from the sides of the toy. Other options include a suction cup end suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray. | 05-21-2009 |
Rick Friedman, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20110263652 | Treatment and/or Prevention of Inner Ear Conditions by Modulation of a Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor - Described herein are compositions and methods of treating and/or preventing inner ear conditions by administering to a patient in need thereof a modulator of a metabotropic glutamate receptor. | 10-27-2011 |
Robert Friedman, Irvine, CA US
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20140089126 | ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM - An online auction system includes a set of memory resources that store auction data and one or more processors. The one or more processors implement multiple auction forums for transacting a corresponding set of assets. The one or more processors enable a registrant to participate in any of the multiple auction forums by providing the registrant with multiple interfaces to prompt the user for input or action. In some embodiments, the one or more processors provide an entity type interface to prompt the registrant to declare an entity type of the registrant. The one or more processors operate to determine a set of requirements for the registrant based at least in part on (i) a type designation provided by the user, and (ii) a geographic region of one or more assets that are being transacted by the multiple auction forums. | 03-27-2014 |
20140172614 | DYNAMICALLY DETERMINING BID INCREMENTS FOR ONLINE AUCTIONS - Bidding activity is analyzed over a duration in which multiple bids are received in the auction. A bid increment is dynamically determined for the auction in response to auction activity. An online auction system can utilize the bid increment to determine or suggest the next bid that can be received in the auction for purpose of supplanting the current bid. | 06-19-2014 |
20140258015 | SELECTIVELY LINKING AUCTIONS TO END AT THE SAME TIME - An auction forum in which multiple auctions are selected to end at a common end time based on a determination that the selected auctions are likely to interest a common set of prospective bidders. | 09-11-2014 |
20140279164 | VIRTUAL ONLINE AUCTION FORUM - A method and system for auctioning an item over a network inside a virtual auction forum populated by graphical representations of users is described. Virtual profiles containing graphical representations are associated with each of the users of an auction forum, and the auction for the item is virtualized. The users of the auction forum participate as bidders in the virtual auction with their graphical representations, and some events in the virtual auction are represented through the users' graphical representations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289064 | PROVIDING INFORMATION OF ASSETS FOR TRANSACTION TO A USER BASED ON THE USER PROFILE - A method for providing information of assets available for transaction to a user is provided. A report is provided to a computing device operated by the user. The report includes one or more entries that each corresponds to an asset that is made to be available during an auction. Each entry can include a link for the corresponding asset. In response to receiving user selection of one or more links on the report, one or more assets corresponding to the one or more selected links are determined. A profile of the user is updated with information associated with the determined one or more assets. | 09-25-2014 |
20140297445 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT ASSETS FOR A LIVE AUCTION - A method for providing information about a plurality of assets for an auction is provided. A list can be generated by communicating with one or more asset listing sources. The list can identify a plurality of assets and a status of each asset in advance of a scheduled auction. The scheduled auction can have a start time on a start date. The one or more asset listing sources can be periodically communicated with to determine a change in the status of one or more assets at first time intervals until a predetermined time and at second time intervals from the predetermined time. The list can be updated based on the changed one or more statutes. A report can be communicated based on the updated list and can include information about at least one asset and at least one corresponding status. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT ASSETS DURING A LIVE AUCTION - A method for providing information about an auction for a plurality of assets is provided. A plurality of assets that is made to be available during an auction is identified. Each of the plurality of assets includes an auction state. During the auction, a matrix interface is displayed. The matrix interface includes a plurality of entries, where each entry identifies a corresponding asset and the auction state of that asset. The auction state of one or more assets is dynamically updated during the auction. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert Friedman, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20140200937 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND RATING EMPLOYEES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS KEYED TO IDENTIFICATION TAGS - Disclosed is a method and system for entering customer service requests, ratings and reviews in a quality control system, keyed to employee-specific or service location-specific identification numbers stored on physical media such as QR codes, bar codes, and RFID tags, and to notify employees of service requests for prompt resolution. Also disclosed is a system and method for using such employee-specific and service location-specific data to produce numerical measurements of quality, and to convert those measurements to points that may be exchanged for rewards, incentivizing good service and participation in the quality control system. | 07-17-2014 |
20140279150 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING PERSONALITIES TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF AN ONLINE AUCTION - A method and system for progressing an auction is provided. Examples include an auction analysis component configured to analyze an auction forum for auctions that are likely to complete without a reserve price being met (i.e., triggered auctions), and a personality selection component configured to select a personality capable of facilitating the progression of a triggered auction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AUTOMATIC BIDDING TO PROMOTE LOWER RESERVE PRICE IN ACTIVE AUCTIONS - A method and system for using automatic bidding to promote lower reserve prices in active auctions are described. While an auction is ongoing, the system prompts the seller to reduce the reserve price without notice to prospective bidders and enters new bids generated by the seller or the system to promote the auction and attempt to bring it to a successful sale. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279153 | SELLER DASHBOARD AND RESERVE PRICE LOWERING - A method and system for a seller auction dashboard and reserve price lowering are described. The system generates a dashboard presentation that displays real-time information about each of a seller's auctions including a current price, reserve price, and an indicator of whether the latest bid was set by a prospective buyer or the seller masquerading as a buyer. The dashboard also indicates which auctions are below their reserve prices and displays reserve price suggestions and success probabilities based on qualitative and quantitative metrics. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279157 | USER PUBLISHED AUCTIONS IN ONLINE MEDIUMS - A method and system is disclosed for user-published interactive widgets for auctions hosted by an auction forum resource. Examples include an auction forum configured to generate a script associated with an auction upon a publisher-request, and to provide the script to be published on the publisher's resource, resulting in an external interactive component displayed on the publisher's resource. Example features may be configured to respond to user inputs submitted from the interactive component. Furthermore, reward logic can be included to issue a reward to the publisher associated with the script request. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279158 | ARRANGING RELEVANT SERVICES FOR AN ONLINE ASSET TRANSACTION - A method and system for arranging relevant services for an online asset transaction are described. Upon detecting an event while monitoring an auction, the system identifies services and third-party service providers within the same geographic region as the asset being auctioned that are relevant to the asset. Buyers and the seller of the asset are notified of these services and can choose to let the system manage the completion of the service by initiating and monitoring the provider's performance in carrying out a defined workflow specific to the asset. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279159 | PROGRESSIVE LOT BIDDING FOR ONLINE AUCTIONS - A bidding process is initiated for a lot of multiple items. Upon the bidding process being complete, a highest bid is determined for the lot of multiple items. A highest bidder is prompted to select a number of items from the lot of multiple items for transaction based on the highest bid. A number of remaining items are determined after the selected number of items are removed from the lot. For a duration of time, one or more other auction participants are prompted to select any one or more of the remaining items for transaction based on the highest bid. After the duration, a second bidding process is initiated for a lot of multiple remaining items that were not selected for transaction by the one or more other participants. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279161 | ONLINE TRANSACTION TOOL - A system for enabling and conducting an alternative transaction process for communicating price offers while conducting an online transaction in a networked environment is described. A transaction involving an item being offered for sale at a list price on an online medium is identified. Offers below the list price are received from potential buyers, but while the offers are below a minimum designated price, the seller is prompted to reduce the minimum designated price and is provided an interface for placing offers under an alias that pretend to outbid the previous bidders. When an offer is received that meets the minimum designated price, the alternate transaction process and the original transaction on the online medium are designated as complete based on the highest offer for the item. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279225 | PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDUCTING AN INSPECTION OF AN ASSET - A method for conducting an inspection of an asset on a computing device is provided. One or more processors prompt a user to enter inputs, including an input that is indicative of a type of asset that is being inspected. Based, at least in part, on the type of asset, instructions are provided that are specific to the type of asset for the user to follow in performing the inspection. User input corresponding to each of the instructions are received, and a report is generated based on the received user inputs. | 09-18-2014 |
20140358641 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE LEASES PERMITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLE EXCHANGES - A system and related method are disclosed for pricing a lease allowing multiple vehicle exchanges, using a computer or similar device. The method involves accepting lessee data including the lessee driving record, and desired lease terms, vehicles, and vehicle exchanges, and combining it with other data such as initial values of vehicles, depreciation over the term and mileage of the lease, and the history of interaction between the lessee and lessor. The calculated price is published via the system display. The method may be practiced by a server, mobile device, or payment processing machine belonging to the lessee or lessor. | 12-04-2014 |
Robert S. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090222084 | SUTURELESS HEART VALVE ATTACHMENT - A prosthetic heart valve having spaced apart anchoring flanges that change shape when the valve is implanted and contact the surrounding annulus to prevent migration of the valve. The heart valve may be non-expandable and the anchoring flanges may provide the primary anchoring structure of the valve. Alternatively, the valve may be expandable wherein the anchoring flanges supplement the inherent anchoring capacity of the valve structure. The anchoring flanges are at least partly made of a material that increases in size, i.e., swells, due to absorption of body fluids. For instance, the anchoring flanges may be formed of an inner material that swells upon contact with body fluids enclosed by a cover. The anchoring flanges may be provided on an anchoring sleeve that changes shape to provide the spaced apart annular flanges for securing the valve around a fibrous annulus. An anchoring sleeve for a prosthetic heart valve having an expandable frame surrounds a majority of the frame and may define an external hourglass configuration. | 09-03-2009 |
Robin Friedman, Mountain View, CA US
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20120033287 | MULTI-PANE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS - Window units, for example insulating glass units (IGU's), that have at least two panes, each pane having an electrochromic device thereon, are described. Two optical state devices on each pane of a dual-pane window unit provide window units having four optical states. Window units described allow the end user a greater choice of how much light is transmitted through the electrochromic window. Also, by using two or more window panes, each with its own electrochromic device, registered in a window unit, visual defects in any of the individual devices are negated by virtue of the extremely small likelihood that any of the visual defects will align perfectly and thus be observable to the user. | 02-09-2012 |
20130021659 | MULTI-PANE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS - Window units, for example insulating glass units (IGU's), that have at least two panes, each pane having an electrochromic device thereon, are described. Two optical state devices on each pane of a dual-pane window unit provide window units having four optical states. Window units described allow the end user a greater choice of how much light is transmitted through the electrochromic window. Also, by using two or more window panes, each with its own electrochromic device, registered in a window unit, visual defects in any of the individual devices are negated by virtue of the extremely small likelihood that any of the visual defects will align perfectly and thus be observable to the user. | 01-24-2013 |
20130107345 | FABRICATION OF LOW DEFECTIVITY ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES | 05-02-2013 |
20140022621 | DEFECT-MITIGATION LAYERS IN ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - Electrochromic devices and methods may employ the addition of a defect-mitigating insulating layer which prevents electronically conducting layers and/or electrochromically active layers from contacting layers of the opposite polarity and creating a short circuit in regions where defects form. In some embodiments, an encapsulating layer is provided to encapsulate particles and prevent them from ejecting from the device stack and risking a short circuit when subsequent layers are deposited. The insulating layer may have an electronic resistivity of between about 1 and 10 | 01-23-2014 |
20140177028 | MULTI-ZONE EC WINDOWS - Thin-film devices, for example, multi-zone electrochromic windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. In certain cases, a multi-zone electrochromic window comprises a monolithic EC device on a transparent substrate and two or more tinting zones, wherein the tinting zones are configured for independent operation. | 06-26-2014 |
20140307301 | MULTI-PANE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS - Window units, for example insulating glass units (IGU's), that have at least two panes, each pane having an electrochromic device thereon, are described. Two optical state devices on each pane of a dual-pane window unit provide window units having four optical states. Window units described allow the end user a greater choice of how much light is transmitted through the electrochromic window. Also, by using two or more window panes, each with its own electrochromic device, registered in a window unit, visual defects in any of the individual devices are negated by virtue of the extremely small likelihood that any of the visual defects will align perfectly and thus be observable to the user. | 10-16-2014 |
20150062688 | MULTI-PANE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS - Window units, for example insulating glass units (IGU's), that have at least two panes, each pane having an electrochromic device thereon, are described. Two optical state devices on each pane of a dual-pane window unit provide window units having four optical states. Window units described allow the end user a greater choice of how much light is transmitted through the electrochromic window. Also, by using two or more window panes, each with its own electrochromic device, registered in a window unit, visual defects in any of the individual devices are negated by virtue of the extremely small likelihood that any of the visual defects will align perfectly and thus be observable to the user. | 03-05-2015 |
20150077831 | PINHOLE MITIGATION FOR OPTICAL DEVICES - Methods, apparatus, and systems for mitigating pinhole defects in optical devices such as electrochromic windows. One method mitigates a pinhole defect in an electrochromic device by identifying the site of the pinhole defect and obscuring the pinhole to make it less visually discernible. In some cases, the pinhole defect may be the result of mitigating a short-related defect. | 03-19-2015 |
Shaune Friedman, San Clemente, CA US
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20090107362 | PIGMENT SPACING - An improved pigment spacing composition and method of manufacture. A coating composition wherein the pigment particles are spaced more uniformly resulting in improved coating properties. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition having nanoparticles interacting with pigmentary titanium dioxide to provide for more uniform spacing of the titanium dioxide. | 04-30-2009 |
20100218702 | PIGMENT SPACING - An improved pigment spacing composition and method of manufacture. A coating composition wherein the pigment particles are spaced more uniformly resulting in improved coating properties. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition having nanoparticles interacting with pigmentary titanium dioxide to provide for more uniform spacing of the titanium dioxide. | 09-02-2010 |
Sol Friedman, Los Altos, CA US
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20100023864 | USER INTERFACE TO AUTOMATICALLY CORRECT TIMING IN PLAYBACK FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS - Exemplary embodiments of methods to automatically correct timing of recorded audio in GUI are summarized here. One or more controls to adjust resolution of timing and degree of correction for the audio are displayed. The resolution of timing relates to heats on a grid and is affected by the degree of correction. The degree of correction is mapped to a time interval at each beat along the grid. Next, a user manipulation of one or more controls selecting a resolution and a degree of correction is received. Correction of timing is performed according to the selected resolution and degree of correction. Correcting of timing may include aligning a transient of the audio to the beat by compressing or stretching a portion of the audio. Compressing or stretching the portion of the audio depends on a length of the portion relative to a distance between adjacent beats. | 01-28-2010 |
Steven Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20080294094 | Occlusion Sensing for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294108 | Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294142 | Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system includes a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system. | 11-27-2008 |
20100325864 | Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device. | 12-30-2010 |
20110112504 | Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner. | 05-12-2011 |
20110118662 | Occlusion Sensing for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists. | 05-19-2011 |
20120016304 | Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system includes a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022496 | Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner. | 01-26-2012 |
20120179101 | Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device. | 07-12-2012 |
20140018735 | Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner. | 01-16-2014 |
20140114252 | Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system include a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system. | 04-24-2014 |
20140121633 | Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner. | 05-01-2014 |
Steven A. Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20110319862 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for automatically delivering a basal flow of a medication to a patient while also permitting manual control over bolus delivery of the medication is disclosed. The device is configured to permit bolus delivery to occur precedent, concurrent with, or subsequent to the basal delivery. A method for performing the same is also disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
Steven Avi Friedman, San Francisco, CA US
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20140079267 | Sound System for Portable Devices - A speaker assembly comprises a portable device receiver and leg, allowing users to enjoy hands free viewing or listening experience. The sound system can be configured to provide an enhanced listening experience via at least one of a virtual surround system, a speaker driver, one or more speakers, adjustable control functions, and retained or increased acoustic power. | 03-20-2014 |
Stuart Friedman, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080197277 | METHOD AND INSTRUMENT FOR CHEMICAL DEFECT CHARACTERIZATION IN HIGH VACUUM - A method and the instrument for characterization of the defects on a surface with Auger electron spectroscopy in a high vacuum environment are disclosed. Defects on the surface of a sample may be characterized with Auger electron spectroscopy in a high vacuum environment at a pressure of about 10 | 08-21-2008 |
20120029854 | READOUT METHODOLOGY FOR MULTI-CHANNEL ACQUISITION OF SPATIALLY DISTRIBUTED SIGNAL - A readout apparatus and method for processing spatially distributed signals is disclosed. The readout apparatus and method may reduce/eliminate the impact gain variations among a plurality of sensing channels. This is done by continuously varying the dispersion properties of a signal distribution device, which may induce a spatial shift of the signal distribution during data acquisition, allowing the distributed signals to move across the sensor area. Shifting of the distributed signals may occur multiple times, hence eliminating the impact of gain variation across the sensor array. The accumulated data may be re-assembled subsequently to complete the readout operation. | 02-02-2012 |
Stuart L. Friedman, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080312713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELECTRODE-TISSUE CONTACT BASED ON AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF SENSED SIGNAL - Methods and systems for monitoring contact between a medical probe and tissue are provided. A medical probe is introduced into a patient adjacent the tissue. An electrical parameter, e.g., electrical admittance, is measuring between a first electrode located on the medical probe and a second electrode remote from the first electrode. The electrical parameter is amplitude modulated in response to a physiological cycle of the patient. Contact between the medical probe and the tissue is detected based on the amplitude modulation of the measured electrical parameter. | 12-18-2008 |
20120238897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELECTRODE-TISSUE CONTACT BASED ON AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF SENSED SIGNAL - Methods and systems for monitoring contact between a medical probe and tissue are provided. A medical probe is introduced into a patient adjacent the tissue. An electrical parameter, e.g., electrical admittance, is measuring between a first electrode located on the medical probe and a second electrode remote from the first electrode. The electrical parameter is amplitude modulated in response to a physiological cycle of the patient. Contact between the medical probe and the tissue is detected based on the amplitude modulation of the measured electrical parameter. | 09-20-2012 |
20140264097 | Beam Shaping Optics of Flow Cytometer Systems and Methods Related Thereto - In some aspects, a flow cytometer system is provided that includes beam shaping optics positioned to manipulate a light beam and produce a resulting light beam that irradiates the core stream at the interrogation zone of the flow cell. The beam shaping optics include an acylindrical lens positioned to receive and focus light in a direction of a first axis orthogonal to a direction of light travel, and a cylindrical lens positioned to receive the light output from the acylindrical lens and to focus the light output from the acylindrical lens in a direction of a second axis orthogonal to the first axis and to the direction of light travel. The resulting light beam output has a flat-top shaped intensity profile along the first axis, and a Gaussian-shaped intensity profile along the second axis. Related methods of shaping a light beam at an interrogation zone of a flow cell are also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
Vicki Friedman, Oakland, CA US
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20090148342 | Hypochlorite Technology - This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control. | 06-11-2009 |
20090175958 | Methods for Deactivating Allergens and Preventing Disease - This invention relates to articles of manufacture containing liquid compositions of hypohalous acid or hypohalous acid salt for deactivating allergens and preventing diseases on hard surfaces, soft surfaces and in the air. The articles of manufacture contain usage instructions with health claims. This invention also includes methods of instructing the public and promoting the use of these compositions. | 07-09-2009 |
William G. Friedman, Atherton, CA US
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20130117847 | Streaming Method and System for Processing Network Metadata - A method and system for processing network metadata is described. Network metadata may be processed by dynamically instantiated executable software modules which make policy-based decisions about the character of the network metadata and about presentation of the network metadata to consumers of the information carried by the network metadata. The network metadata may be type classified and each subclass within a type may be mapped to a definition by a unique fingerprint value. The fingerprint value may be used for matching the network metadata subclasses against relevant policies and transformation rules. For template-based network metadata such as NetFlow v9, an embodiment of the invention can constantly monitor network traffic for unknown templates, capture template definitions, and informs administrators about templates for which custom policies and conversion rules do not exist. Conversion modules can efficiently convert selected types and/or subclasses of network metadata into alternative metadata formats. | 05-09-2013 |