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20150219787 | MULTIPLE GAMMA CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY - An improved gamma controller assembly to facilitate reliable downhole measurement of naturally occurring radiation is disclosed. The gamma controller assembly includes multiple gamma sensors, a micro-controller, memory, and input/output ports among other components. The multiple gamma sensors detect radiation and output pulses that are received by the microcontroller. The sensor data can be checked, selected, and averaged by the microcontroller, and sent uphole to another microcontroller or computer that can then further process, communicate, and display the data. The sensor data can be averaged and stored to memory or stored as independent values to memory. The gamma controller assembly can be configured to run algorithms that detect if one gamma controller appears to be malfunctioning and, if an apparent malfunction has occurred, adjust the sensor data that is being sent uphole. | 08-06-2015 |
20150362599 | GAMMA PROBE HEALTH DETECTION ASSEMBLY - An improved gamma controller health detection assembly to facilitate reliable downhole measurement of naturally occurring radiation is disclosed. The gamma controller assembly includes one or more gamma sensors, a micro-controller, memory, and input/output ports among other components. The gamma sensors detect radiation and output pulses that are received by the microcontroller. The sensor data can be checked, selected, and averaged by the microcontroller, and sent uphole to another microcontroller or computer that can then further process, communicate, and display the data. The sensor data can be averaged and stored to memory or stored as independent values to memory. The gamma controller health detection assembly can be configured to run algorithms that detect if one or more gamma sensors appear to be malfunctioning or have previously malfunctioned. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362617 | AZIMUTHAL GAMMA RESOLVER ASSEMBLY - An improved azimuthal gamma radiation measurement assembly configured to facilitate downhole measurement of naturally occurring radiation and the correlation of measurement information with highly accurate orientation information. The azimuthal gamma radiation measurement assembly includes a resolver section that receives azimuthal gamma sensor inputs, correlates those inputs with orientation information, and logs the combined data set for further evaluation. | 12-17-2015 |
20160097249 | FLOW SWITCH ALGORITHM FOR PULSER DRIVER - A pulser driver assembly of a measurement-while-drilling tool that includes an improved flow switch is disclosed. The flow switch uses multiple accelerometers of different types that measure acceleration changes in a system. The accelerometer data is then filtered and processed by an onboard microcontroller. The filtered data is then passed to a fuzzy logic voting algorithm which systematically and robustly characterizes the signal, and identifies the flow state. | 04-07-2016 |
20160109267 | SMART LOWER END - A smart lower end system that can detect multiple events and failures during the generation of pressure pulses by a pulser is disclosed. Pulser failures may occur if the pilot valve fails to fully close or open, if the signal shaft fails to move and close pilot valve orifice, or if movement of the pilot valve or signal shaft is restricted. The components of the smart lower end system may cycle between sleep and wake states to allow for low power operation. | 04-21-2016 |
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20110213947 | System and Method for Power Optimization - A technique for reducing the power consumption required to execute processing operations. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213950 | System and Method for Power Optimization - A technique for reducing the power consumption required to execute processing operations. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213998 | System and Method for Power Optimization - A technique for reducing the power consumption required to execute processing operations. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. | 09-01-2011 |
20120331275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER OPTIMIZATION - A technique for reducing the power consumption required to execute processing operations. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331319 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER OPTIMIZATION - A technique for reducing the power consumption required to execute processing operations. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. | 12-27-2012 |
20140059548 | PROCESSOR CLUSTER MIGRATION TECHNIQUES - Embodiments of the present technology provide for migrating processes executing one any one of a plurality of cores in a multi-core cluster to a core of a separate cluster without first having to transfer the processes to a predetermined core of the multi-core cluster. Similarly, the processes may be transferred from the core of the separate cluster to the given core of the multi-core cluster. | 02-27-2014 |
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20080255233 | Isomeric mixtures of dinitro-octylphenyl esters and synergistic fungicidal mixtures therefrom - The present invention relates to an isomeric composition comprising isomers of dinitro-octylphenyl esters, wherein the 2,6-dinitro-4-(1-propylpentyl)phenyl ester isomer is present in an amount of less than 0.1 weight percent, based on the total weight of the isomeric composition and to synergistic fungicidal mixtures therefrom. | 10-16-2008 |
20140187508 | SYNERGISTIC FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A synergistic fungicidal mixture contains a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tricyclazole, azoxystrobin, carpropamid, probenazole, kasugamycin, and boscalid. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187589 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING LEAF SPOTS IN SUGAR BEETS - A new method for the control and prevention of sugar beet leaf spot caused by | 07-03-2014 |
20140187590 | SYNERGISTIC FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A synergistic fungicidal mixture contains a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, (3S,6S,7R,8R)-8-benzyl-3-(3-((isobutyryloxy)methoxy)-4-methoxypicolinamido)-6-methyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl isobutyrate, and at least one triazole fungicide wherein Formula I is | 07-03-2014 |
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20100332073 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING SERVICE SESSIONS BETWEEN VEHICLES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS - A method for initiating a service session with a vehicle includes the steps of receiving a first wireless signal transmitted by the vehicle, establishing an identity of the vehicle from the first wireless signal, associating a privilege with the vehicle based at least in part on the identity, transmitting a second wireless signal to the vehicle with a request for service data of the vehicle if the privilege includes an ability to request the service data from the vehicle, and receiving the service data of the vehicle. | 12-30-2010 |
20120299750 | ACQUISITION OF TRAVEL - AND VEHICLE-RELATED DATA - Data acquisition from a sampling of vehicle sensors includes identifying a vehicle population density for a defined region, calculating a proportional representation ratio from the vehicle population density, and transmitting a request for data over a network. The request includes the response criteria configured with the proportional representation ratio. The data acquisition also includes receiving the data from vehicles that are located in the defined region and that fall within the proportional representation ratio, and which meet the response criteria. | 11-29-2012 |
20150133108 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT - A method and a system for providing control of a vehicle telematics unit using a mobile device. The method carried out by the system includes the steps of: determining a mobile device is configured to control a vehicle telematics unit; receiving at a call center a vehicle telematics unit (VTU) command from the mobile device instructing the telematics unit to provide vehicle data using short range wireless communication (SRWC); sending the VTU command from the call center to the telematics unit; and transmitting via SRWC the vehicle data. | 05-14-2015 |
20150201297 | CONTROLLING A SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS CONNECTION BETWEEN A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT AND AN IN-VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM - A system and method of communicating using a vehicle telematics unit and an in-vehicle audio system includes detecting a vehicle event at the vehicle telematics unit; terminating any existing short-range wireless connections between the vehicle telematics unit and wireless devices carried by a vehicle occupant; establishing a short-range wireless connection between the vehicle telematics unit and the in-vehicle audio system; and providing communications between the vehicle occupant and a central facility using the short-range wireless connection established between the vehicle telematics unit and the in-vehicle audio system. | 07-16-2015 |
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20120016873 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RANKING SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON CATEGORIES - Described herein are methods and systems for promoting item listings that satisfy a query based on the item listings being assigned to certain categories that have, based on historical click data, exhibited high demand characteristics for the query. Consistent with some embodiments, a certain number of leaf-level categories are identified based on demand data for those categories, and the item listings assigned to those categories are promoted through a weighting factor derived in part based on the click probability score associated with the category. In some embodiments, certain sub-categories may be selected when the demand associated with the child categories of the sub-category is well balanced. | 01-19-2012 |
20120078825 | SEARCH RESULT RANKING USING MACHINE LEARNING - Various embodiments include systems and methods for search result ranking using machine learning. A goal model can be created using machine learning. Responsive to a search query, a plurality of data factors can be inputted into the goal model to create a model output. Search results can be presented to a user based on the model output. | 03-29-2012 |
20120259844 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING EXCESSIVE ACCESSORY LISTINGS IN SEARCH RESULTS - A system and method for assessing excessive accessory listings in search results includes a processor-implemented textual mining module that parses a data field of a document and generates at least one token from the data field. A processor-implemented scoring module calculates a score for the at least one token, with the at least one token score representing a likelihood that the at least one token belongs to one of two binary classifications. The processor-implemented scoring module also calculates a score for the document based on the at least one token score, with the document score representing a probability of the document being in one of the two binary classifications. A processor-implemented decision tree module inputs the document score and document attribute values into a decision tree and generates an output representing a refined score based on the document score and at least one of the document attribute values. | 10-11-2012 |
20150058331 | SEARCH RESULT RANKING USING MACHINE LEARNING - Various embodiments include systems and methods for search result ranking using machine learning. A goal model can be created using machine learning. Responsive to a search query, a plurality of data factors can be inputted into the goal model to create a model output. Search results can be presented to a user based on the model output. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100116589 | GUTTER PROTECTION AND LADDER SUPPORT APPARATUS - A gutter protection and ladder support apparatus includes a ladder securing apparatus and a plate section. The plate section has a plate surface that is bent to form a first face member and a second face member. The first face member is formed at an angle from the plate surface. The ladder securing apparatus is connected to the plate section and is configured to secure a ladder against the plate section. The ladder securing apparatus is adjustable for selective fastening of the ladder to the plate section. | 05-13-2010 |
20110056010 | WASTE REMOVAL SYSTEM - A waste removal system is provided that includes a pipe structure of a building and a portable waste receptacle. The pipe structure has an end that forms a roof vent and another end opening toward a sewer. The portable waste receptacle is in removable fluid communication with the pipe structure of the building structure via the roof vent. The system optionally includes a privacy apparatus that has a curtain capable of at least partially surrounding the waste removal device. | 03-10-2011 |
20120061178 | ADJUSTABLE ROOFING SAFETY APPARATUS - An adjustable roofing safety system is provided which adapted to prevent materials, supplies, tools and workmen performing roofing operations on high-pitched roofs from falling over the edge, protecting both individuals on the roof and individuals who happen to be positioned at levels lower than the edge of the roof from being injured. The apparatus is selectively positionable in both the horizontal and vertical directions as needed as work progresses across the roof surface. | 03-15-2012 |
20130000526 | MATERIAL WRAPPER AND WORK PLATFORM - A work platform and material wrapper for a supply of tiles or shingles is provided. The work platform includes an underlying base and an upright member. The base is for supporting the supply and has a front side, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is disposed intermediate of the front side and the top surface. The upright member extends from an end of the front side. The base and the upright member form a storage bay configured to support the supply in a substantially horizontal position away from the roof surface. The material wrapper includes a midsection and four or more branches. Each branch includes a base connected to the midsection and a top flap connected to the base opposite the midsection. The base further includes at least one side flap configured and arranged to mate with an adjacent side flap on an adjacent base. | 01-03-2013 |
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20140367197 | GUTTER PROTECTION AND LADDER SUPPORT APPARATUS - A gutter protection and ladder support and safety apparatus includes a mechanism structured and arranged to be releaseably positioned in a gutter to prevent damage thereto caused by a ladder. The apparatus includes a mechanism for locking the apparatus in place to prevent lateral tipping and slippage of a ladder, a ladder supporting member operatively connected to the locking mechanism, and an adjustable ladder securing apparatus connected to the ladder supporting member and configured to releaseably secure a ladder thereto. | 12-18-2014 |