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20090112924 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIONS PERFORMED USING TRACEABLE OBJECTS - An embodiment of a communication system includes a client device adapted to receive a traceable object that includes tracer information, and to perform one or more object-related actions using the traceable object. The client device stores the tracer information and object usage information, which describes the one or more object-related actions that have been performed using the traceable object. The client device also sends the stored information to a server. The system also includes the server, which is adapted to receive the object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. In an embodiment, the system also includes a service provider adapted to initiate a billing event, which may include generation and transmission of a bill to a sponsor entity based on an evaluation of the object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. | 04-30-2009 |
20130288638 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND USING INFORMATION REGARDING LOCATION OBJECT-BASED ACTIONS - An embodiment of a communication system includes a client device adapted to receive a location object that includes tracer information, and to perform one or more location object-based actions using the location object. The client device stores the tracer information and location object usage information, which describes the one or more location object-based actions that have been performed using the location object. The client device also sends the stored information to a server. The system also includes the server, which is adapted to receive the location object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. In an embodiment, the system also includes a service provider adapted to initiate a billing event, which may include generation and transmission of a bill to a sponsor entity based on an evaluation of the location object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290179 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIONS PERFORMED USING TRACEABLE OBJECTS - An embodiment of a communication system includes a client device adapted to receive a traceable object that includes tracer information, and to perform one or more object-related actions using the traceable object. The client device stores the tracer information and object usage information, which describes the one or more object-related actions that have been performed using the traceable object. The client device also sends the stored information to a server. The system also includes the server, which is adapted to receive the object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. In an embodiment, the system also includes a service provider adapted to initiate a billing event, which may include generation and transmission of a bill to a sponsor entity based on an evaluation of the object usage information and the tracer information reported by the client device. | 10-31-2013 |
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20090032112 | Methods of Packaging Valve Chips and Related Valve Assemblies - A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed. | 02-05-2009 |
20100236644 | Methods of Operating Microvalve Assemblies and Related Structures and Related Devices - A valve assembly may include a main housing and first and second electro-statically actuated valves. The main housing may define at least three chambers, with a first chamber configured to be coupled to a high pressure supply port, a second chamber configured to be coupled to an output port, and a third chamber configured to be coupled to a low pressure exhaust port. The first electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the first and second chambers, and the first electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber responsive to a first electrical signal. The second electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the second and third chambers, and the second electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the second chamber and the third chamber responsive to a second electrical signal. Related methods are also discussed. | 09-23-2010 |
20110132484 | Valve Assemblies Including Electrically Actuated Valves - A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed. | 06-09-2011 |
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20080280332 | Production of Resistant Starch Product Having Tailored Degree of Polymerization - A process for producing a starch comprises treating a feed starch that comprises amylopectin with glucanotransferase to produce a chain-extended starch, treating the chain-extended starch with a debranching enzyme to produce a starch product that comprises amylose fragments, crystallizing at least part of the starch product, heating the starch product in the presence of moisture, treating the starch product with alpha-amylase, and washing the starch product to remove at least some non-crystallized starch, wherein the degree of polymerization of the starch product is increased by increasing the amylose content of the feed starch or is decreased by decreasing the amylose content of the feed starch. The product of this process can have a relatively high total dietary fiber content, a relatively high heat resistance, or both. | 11-13-2008 |
20080286410 | Production of Resistant Starch Product - A process for producing a starch comprises treating a feed starch that comprises amylopectin with glucanotransferase to produce a chain-extended starch, treating the chain-extended starch with a debranching enzyme to produce a starch product that comprises amylose fragments, crystallizing at least part of the starch product, heating the starch product in the presence of moisture, treating the starch product with alpha-amylase, and washing the starch product to remove at least some non-crystallized starch. The product of this process has a relatively high total dietary fiber content. | 11-20-2008 |
20090011082 | Production of Resistant Starch Product Having Tailored Degree of Polymerization - A process for producing a starch comprises treating a feed starch that comprises amylopectin with glucanotransferase to produce a chain-extended starch, and treating the chain-extended starch with a debranching enzyme to produce a starch product that comprises amylose fragments. In certain embodiments, the process further comprises, crystallizing at least part of the starch product, heating the starch product in the presence of moisture, treating the starch product with alpha-amylase, and washing the starch product to remove at least some non-crystallized starch, wherein the degree of polymerization of the starch product is increased by increasing the amylose content of the feed starch or is decreased by decreasing the amylose content of the feed starch. The product of this process can have a relatively high total dietary fiber content, a relatively high heat resistance, or both. | 01-08-2009 |
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20080268671 | FUSE CARD SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE CIRCUIT PROTECTION - A fuse assembly includes: (i) a junction box including a battery B+ board having a plurality of metallized slots and a distribution board having a plurality of metallized slots; and (ii) a plurality of fuses releasably secured within the metallized slots, the fuses each including a substrate, first and second contacts positioned on the substrate, each contact in electrical communication with one of the metallized slots, and a fuse element in electrical communication with the first and second contacts. | 10-30-2008 |
20090269951 | FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing. | 10-29-2009 |
20100194519 | HIGH VOLTAGE/HIGH CURRENT FUSE - A fuse for a high voltage/high current application, such as a hydro-electric vehicle (“HEV”) application is provided. The fuse employs a variety of arc quenching features to handle a large amount of arcing energy that is generated When such fuse is opened due to a fuse opening event. In one embodiment, an insulative substrate, such as a melamine substrate, is metalized with a fuse element. The fuse element extends to multiple surfaces of the substrate. A fuse opening portion of the element is located so that the arcing energy is forced to travel along multiple insulative planes, increasing an impedance across the opening of the element and decreasing the likelihood of a sustained arc. Also, the substrate and element are disposed in a sealed housing, which is packed in one embodiment with an arc quenching material, such as sand. | 08-05-2010 |
20110084549 | FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing. | 04-14-2011 |
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20110239874 | DRIVE SYSTEM - A drive unit that is movable between an unfired and a fired position. The drive unit comprises a handle member, a first drive gear having a first axis of rotation, and a second drive gear, engaged to the first drive gear at a mesh point, and having a second axis of rotation. The mesh point moves with respect to the axes of rotation as the handle member moves from the unfired position to the fired position. The drive unit drives an implement only when it is moved from the unfired position to the fired position. | 10-06-2011 |
20110259897 | Food Server Assembly - A device for storing food and displaying food for service includes a base with a side wall extending upwardly from the base and a puck assembly removably disposed therein. The puck assembly has a generally flat plate surface on one side and a functional surface with a plurality of food receptacles formed thereon on the opposite side, a sealed cavity disposed between the plate surface and the functional surface, and a cooling substance disposed in the sealed cavity. A food tray is disposed proximate the puck assembly, and a lid shaped to alternatively fit on the top surface of the wall of the base and to fit on the external surface of the bottom of the base such that the base can nest in the lid. The device provides a multitude of optional arrangements of these elements to provide maximum flexibility to the user. | 10-27-2011 |
20140116164 | DRIVE SYSTEM - A drive assembly is provided. The drive assembly includes a gear housing comprising a. support surface for a hand of a user, a gear drive mechanism disposed within the gear housing, and a handle member disposed on the gear housing proximate to the support surface. The gear drive mechanism includes a first drive gear rotatable about a first axis of rotation and engaged to the handle member, a second drive gear rotatable about a second axis of rotation, and a driven member engaged to the implement and driven by the second drive gear about a third axis of rotation that extends through the support surface. The driven member is disposed at least partially outside of the gear housing and is driven only when the handle member is moved from an unfired position to a fired position. The handle member does not cross the third axis of rotation during such movement. | 05-01-2014 |
20150135539 | FOOD PREPARATION TOOL - A food preparation tool includes a single loop of flexible material having a generally ovoid shape with a first end joined to a second end by two sides. The sides and ends form a continuous single loop having a continuous, uninterrupted outer surface and a continuous, uninterrupted inner surface. The tool further includes a. cutting surface formed on each end. The first end has a generally semicircular shape with a first radius and a first arc length. The second end has a generally semicircular shape with a second radius that is less than the first radius and a second arc length that is less than the first are length, when the tool is in a non-flexed state. A user may grip the tool at either end, causing the two sides adjacent the gripped end to flex and change the radius of that end. | 05-21-2015 |
20150330484 | DRIVE SYSTEM - A drive assembly for driving an implement is provided. The drive assembly includes a gear drive mechanism comprising a first drive gear rotatable about a first axis of rotation; a second drive gear rotatable about a second axis of rotation and engaged to the first drive gear; a driven member driven by the second drive gear, engaged to the implement, and rotatable about a third axis of rotation; a lobe; and a flexible link engaged to the first drive gear and the lobe, the flexible link comprising a first loop engaged to the lobe and a second loop engaged to the first drive gear. The drive assembly also includes a handle member engaged to the gear drive mechanism and configured to drive the lobe. The implement is rotated about the third axis of rotation as the handle member is moved from an unfired position to a fired position. | 11-19-2015 |
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20120073951 | METHODS AND EXTRACTION UNITS EMPLOYING VAPOR DRAW COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS - Embodiments of extraction unit and an analysis method are provided. In one embodiment, the analysis method includes the steps of providing a feed stream and a species-selective solvent to the distillation column, drawing a vapor sample from the distillation column, condensing the vapor sample, and analyzing at least a portion of the condensed vapor sample. | 03-29-2012 |
20120302812 | PRODUCT RECOVERY FROM ADSORPTION-SEPARATION PURGE FLUIDS - Purge fluid from a vessel head in an adsorption process is distributed to recovery processes according to the purity of product contained in the fluid. Extract-rich fluid thus is routed directly to recovery of the extract product. Distribution preferably is determined by internal positioning of feed, desorbent and product streams in the adsorption vessel. | 11-29-2012 |
20130153502 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PRODUCTS USING SIMULATED-MOVING-BED ADSORPTION - In a process for separating components in a feed stream by simulated countercurrent adsorptive separation, the process according to various aspects includes withdrawing an extract stream through one transfer line that contains residual fluid away from the adsorptive separation chamber. The process also includes directing an initial portion of the extract stream, including at least a portion of the residual fluid withdrawn through the one transfer line toward a first destination. The process further includes directing a subsequent portion of the extract stream withdrawn through the one transfer line toward a second destination. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153504 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PRODUCTS USING SIMULATED-MOVING-BED ADSORPTION - A process according to various approach includes flushing an intermediate transfer line between the first intermediate transfer line and the extract stream transfer line away from the adsorptive separation chamber to remove residual fluid from intermediate transfer line. The process may include directing the residual fluid flushed from the intermediate transfer line to a recycle stream to introduce the residual fluid into the adsorptive separation chamber. | 06-20-2013 |
20130233693 | Apparatus for Recovering Products Using Adsorption Separation and Fractionation - An apparatus according to various approaches includes separating a component from a feed stream using adsorption separation. The process further includes directing one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream to a high pressure distillation column. In addition, the process includes pumping the one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream to increase the pressure in the stream to flow the one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream into an inlet of the distillation column. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233698 | Method for Recovering Products Using Adsorption Separation and Fractionation - A process according to various approaches includes separating a component from a feed stream using adsorption separation. The process further includes directing one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream to a high pressure distillation column. In addition, the process includes pumping the one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream to increase the pressure in the stream to flow the one of the extract stream and the raffinate stream into an inlet of the distillation column. | 09-12-2013 |
20140061021 | METHODS AND EXTRACTION UNITS EMPLOYING VAPOR DRAW COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS - Embodiments of extraction unit and an analysis method are provided. In one embodiment, the analysis method includes the steps of providing a feed stream and a species-selective solvent to the distillation column, drawing a vapor sample from the distillation column, condensing the vapor sample, and analyzing at least a portion of the condensed vapor sample. | 03-06-2014 |
20140171718 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING PROCESS CONTROL IN DUAL COLUMN PROCESSES - Methods and apparatuses for providing process control in dual column processes are provided. In an embodiment, a method for processing a raffinate stream includes forming the raffinate stream in an adsorbent zone. The method monitors the pressure in the adsorbent zone. The raffinate stream is split into a first portion and a second portion. A first flow rate of the first portion is adjusted in response to the pressure in the adsorbent zone, and a second flow rate of the second portion is adjusted in response to the first flow rate. The first portion is fractionated in a first column and the second portion is fractionated in a second column. | 06-19-2014 |
20140371510 | PRODUCT RECOVERY FROM ADSORPTION-SEPARATION PURGE FLUIDS - Purge fluid from a vessel head in an adsorption process is distributed to recovery processes according to the purity of product contained in the fluid. Extract-rich fluid thus is routed directly to recovery of the extract product. Distribution preferably is determined by internal positioning of feed, desorbent and product streams in the adsorption vessel. | 12-18-2014 |
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20120136825 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to an interactive entertainment system that provides at least two discrete, independent stories that are interactively intertwined through a variety of online or other interactive media whereby the user of the interactive entertainment system can participate by commenting, by contributing materials (in visual, photographic, video, audio, tactile or other sensory and cognitive formats), by responding to quizzes and polls, and by otherwise interacting with other users of the interactive entertainment system, or with characters in any story, as if the latter were real persons. | 05-31-2012 |
20140038728 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to an interactive entertainment system that provides at least two discrete, independent stories that are interactively intertwined through a variety of online or other interactive media whereby the user of the interactive entertainment system can participate by commenting, by contributing materials (in visual, photographic, video, audio, tactile or other sensory and cognitive formats), by responding to quizzes and polls, and by otherwise interacting with other users of the interactive entertainment system, or with characters in any story, as if the latter were real persons. | 02-06-2014 |
20150148137 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to an interactive entertainment system that provides at least two discrete, independent stories that are interactively intertwined through a variety of online or other interactive media whereby the user of the interactive entertainment system can participate by commenting, by contributing materials (in visual, photographic, video, audio, tactile or other sensory and cognitive formats), by responding to quizzes and polls, and by otherwise interacting with other users of the interactive entertainment system, or with characters in any story, as if the latter were real persons. | 05-28-2015 |
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20090165062 | System and Method for Reducing Latency Using a Sample Channel - A system and method reduce latency involved in delivery of content to a handheld device. A sample channel comprises a plurality of content segments. Each content segment comprises recent content from one channel of a plurality of channels available for request by a subscriber. The sample channel is received by a handheld device and is not requested by the subscriber. The plurality of content segments are stored in a memory associated with the device. Upon detecting a request from the subscriber to view a specified channel, the content segment corresponding to the specified channel is located in memory and displayed on the device. A request is made for subsequent content from the specified channel, the subsequent content starting at or before the end of the content segment. Playback of the subsequent content is then initiated such that the subsequent content starts at a time when the content segment ends. | 06-25-2009 |
20100062747 | INFORMING MOBILE STATIONS OF AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE - A method for informing mobile stations in a geographic area of an important message is provided. The method includes identifying a geographic area, or zone, comprising at least one base station associated with a cell. A standard registration message associated with each cell in the zone is modified, which modifying results in a modified registration message with a command that is directed towards instructing mobile stations (MSs) that are already registered in the zone to re-register with the zone. The modified registration message then is broadcast from the base station. In response to the transmitting of the modified registration message, the method performs a processing of registration request messages sent from each of the MSs to the base station. In response to the processing, an acknowledge registration message is transmitted to each of the MSs, which acknowledge registration message includes data informing each of the MSs of the important message. | 03-11-2010 |
20130057571 | Display Orientation Control - In accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the invention there is at least a method, apparatus, and computer program code to perform the operations of, determining whether there is a corresponding change of a position of a user of the portable electronic device with respect to the display, and in response to the determining indicating that there is not a corresponding change of the position of the user with respect to the display, maintaining a display orientation of information on the display. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058496 | Audio Noise Optimizer - The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product (e.g., a computer readable memory) for implementing reducing audio noise in audio related communications (e.g., telephone communications) by analyzing audio signals from/to users (or user equipments) in a close proximity to one another, e.g., e.g., in the same geographic location or for calls under the same cell. Also pre-recorded signals or real-time broadcasting signals may be used for identifying and canceling/reducing unwanted noises in various audio related communications. | 03-07-2013 |
20130243079 | STORAGE AND PROCESSING SAVINGS WHEN ADAPTING VIDEO BIT RATE TO LINK SPEED - A method includes creating a video stream using alternating portions of video from at least two previously compressed files of similar video content having one or both of differing bit rates or dimensional qualities. The video stream is created to have a bit rate that is intermediate bit rates of the at least two previously compressed files. The intermediate bit rate is based on one or more estimates of a wireless link speed over a wireless channel between a user equipment and a network. The method includes outputting the created video stream. Apparatus and program products are also disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
20130281065 | WIRELESS SERVICE UPGRADE ENABLEMENT - A method includes selecting user equipment based at least on tracked information related to a wireless service in a geographic region, and messaging the selected user equipment to offer upgraded wireless service relative to a current wireless service. The offer for the upgraded wireless service is contingent on users of the user equipment meeting criteria. In response to the one or more users of the user equipment meeting the criteria, performing one or more of the following: indicating to a new operator that contracts for wireless service for users of the user equipment may be transferred from current operators to a new operator; or transmitting to the user equipment a commitment to deploy new wireless infrastructure to provide, within a specific time interval, coverage over of the geographic region; or indicating to corresponding current operators that contracts for wireless service for users associated with the user equipment should be updated. | 10-24-2013 |
20140019591 | Media Prefill Performance Improvement - In accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the invention there is at least a method and a computer program executed by an apparatus to perform operations including determining a prefill level of a media over hypertext markup language signal being delivered to a device of a wireless communication network, where the determining the prefill level comprises determining whether the prefill level is greater than or less than a threshold, and based on the prefill level, updating at least one of a priority level or minimum guaranteed bit rate of a bearer of the media signal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140120930 | Method, Apparatus, Computer Program Product and System for Communicating Predictions - Various communication systems may benefit from communication of (key) performance indicators ((K)PIs). For example, a third generation partnership project (3GPP) long term evolution (LTE) operation and maintenance (O&M) system may benefit from predictive (key) performance indicator reporting between a base station, such as an evolved Node B (eNB), and the O&M system. A method may comprise generating at least one of a predicted (key) performance indicator or a (key) performance indicator trend information at a first network element. The method may also comprise sending the at least one of predicted (key) performance indicator or (key) performance indicator trend information from the first network element to the second network element. | 05-01-2014 |
20140153410 | MOBILE-TO-MOBILE RADIO ACCESS NETWORK EDGE OPTIMIZER MODULE CONTENT CROSS-CALL PARALLELIZED CONTENT RE-COMPRESSION, OPTIMIZATION, TRANSFER, AND SCHEDULING - Various communication systems may benefit from mobile-to-mobile management of cross-call content, including optimization, transfer and scheduling of the same. For example, in a mobile-to-mobile call, a first user's uplink media may be re-compressed while waiting for the media to return from a call server or a first user's uplink media may trigger an eNB/RAN element to prepare a second user RRC/grant just-in-time deliver media to the second user, upon a response from the call server. A method may comprise receiving audio/video on the uplink from a first mobile. The audio/video/media content may be extracted when it is received on the uplink from the first mobile, and may then be re-compressed/customized for delivery on the downlink to the second mobile. When the original content is received back from the server for delivery to the second mobile, the already re-compressed/customized version of the content may be transmitted down to the second mobile. | 06-05-2014 |
20140179301 | Efficient Cache Selection for Content Delivery Networks and User Equipments - Determining that a first object associated with a first wireless link has a first caching priority; determining that a second object associated with a second wireless link has a second caching priority; and increasing the first caching priority relative to the second caching priority in response to one or more of: the first wireless link having a larger congestion than the second wireless link, the first wireless link having a weaker signal strength than the second wireless link, or the first object being associated with a higher status or priority than the second object. | 06-26-2014 |
20140342705 | APPLICATION CONFIGURED TRIGGERS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS OF NETWORK INFORMATION - Various communication systems may benefit from push notifications of network information. For example, cellular optimization may be accomplished by selective use of a web technique by applications on network devices, which may further benefit from push notifications that may reduce the need for web requests. According to certain embodiments, a method can include monitoring network service viability for a user or application. The method can also include sending a push message to a user equipment when network service viability is detected for the user or the application. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342716 | APPLICATION BASED NETWORK INFORMATION MAINTENANCE - Various communication systems may benefit from notifications of network information. For example, cellular optimization may be accomplished by selective use of a data technique by applications on network devices, which may further benefit from notifications that may reduce the need for external data requests, used in coordination with application observations of current network conditions. According to certain embodiments, a method can include monitoring network service viability for a user or application. The method can also include sending a push message to a user equipment when network service viability is detected for the user or the application. The push message can indicate at least one threshold associated with network service viability. | 11-20-2014 |
20150085660 | LINK SPEED FLUCTUATION REDUCTION - Link speed fluctuation reduction can be useful in a variety of communication systems. Such smoothing may have various benefits and may be achieved in various ways. For example, a policy and charging rules function can be leveraged to avoid repeated transfers of a same section of over-the-top video. A method can include detecting, for a link, a link traffic condition above a predetermined threshold. The method can also include estimating link speed to obtain an initial link speed value. When the detected link traffic condition is above a predetermined threshold, the method can further include limiting fluctuation of the link speed to within a threshold amount of the initial link speed value. The method can additionally include periodically re-estimating the recently achieved link speed as an updated link speed value and limiting the fluctuation based on the updated link speed value. | 03-26-2015 |
20150223185 | Reactivating Cells to Improve Positioning Accuracy - A network access node (eNodeB for example) changing status from active to deactivated sends a message to a location server indicating the changed status. The location server collects from uplink messages indications of which of a plurality of cells have a deactivated status and stores this information in its local memory. Then the location server utilizes the stored indications to ensure that all cells in a list provided to a user equipment for location assistance will have an active status. In various embodiments: the message is sent only when the status is changed for energy saving purposes; a list of cells included in a location request message may have some deactivated cells so the location server sends a message to the eNodeB to activate deactivated cells in the list which is done prior to providing the list to a user equipment; and a partial-activation for a probing/beacon mode is disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
20150288734 | ADAPTIVE LEVERAGING OF NETWORK INFORMATION - Various communication systems may benefit from adaptive leveraging of network information. For example, cellular optimization may be accomplished by selective use of a web technique by applications on network devices. A method may include sending, from a user equipment device or application server, a signal configured to identify a need for network information. The method may also include receiving the network information in response to the signal. The method may further include adapting a session with an application based on the network information. | 10-08-2015 |
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20100005592 | Bed with modified foot deck - A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased. In an alternate embodiment a foot deck side rail is operably connected to the foot deck section and driven by the non-pivotal actuation mechanism. | 01-14-2010 |
20100107335 | Siderail for hospital bed - A siderail assembly for a hospital bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed is a chair bed having a first deck section, a second deck section and a third deck section. The siderails are provided adjacent the third deck section. The siderails remains stationary relative to the third deck section during movement of the third deck section from a generally horizontal to a substantially vertical position. The siderails are configured to be gripped by a patient while the patient is entering and exiting the chair bed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100257672 | EXPANDABLE WIDTH BED - A variable width bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed has a frame, a deck supported on the frame, and a mattress on the deck. A portion of the mattress on one of head and seat deck sections expands to have an increased width. In an alternate embodiment, deck extender assemblies are provided at the sides of the bed. Each of the deck extender assemblies have supplemental mattresses connected thereto. | 10-14-2010 |
20110232001 | BED GAP FILLER - A gap filler assembly for filling a gap between adjacent sections of a bed. The gap filler assembly has a mattress portion that has an extension at one end thereof that extends between a gap between a first section of the bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The mattress portion may be a supplemental mattress that is adjacent a side of a main mattress. The mattress portion may also have a hinged slider component on a bottom surface thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247141 | BED GAP SHIELD - A gap shield assembly for shielding an open area between a first section of a bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The gap shield has a first shield member and a second shield member. The second shield member is rotatably connected to the second section of the bed. The first shield member is rotatably and translationally connected to the second shield member. The gap shield assembly also has a width extender assembly connecting the first shield member to the first section of the bed to allow the first shield member to move inwardly and outwardly with respect to a centerline of the bed while still shielding the open area between the first and second sections of the bed. | 10-13-2011 |
20150366732 | BED WITH MODIFIED FOOT DECK - A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased. | 12-24-2015 |
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