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20090204478 | Systems and Methods for Identifying and Measuring Trends in Consumer Content Demand Within Vertically Associated Websites and Related Content - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for identifying and measuring trends in consumer content demand within a vertical network of websites and related content. In one embodiment, a method can include receiving, from a crawler, content from a plurality of webpages in at least one vertical. The method can include receiving, from a processor, data associated with a plurality of selected keywords associated with the at least one vertical, wherein one or more associations between at least a portion of the plurality of selected keywords can be generated. In addition, the method can include receiving, from a processor, session data associated with a plurality of consumers accessing content in webpages in the at least one vertical. Furthermore, the method can include determining third party data associated with the plurality of consumers accessing at least a portion of webpages comprising at least one of the selected keywords. Moreover, the method can include aggregating, based at least in part on the third party data, session data associated with visits to the webpages comprising at least one of the selected keywords. | 08-13-2009 |
20110040604 | Systems and Methods for Providing Targeted Content - Systems and methods for providing targeted content to a network user. In one embodiment, a method for providing targeted content to a consumer via a network during the consumer's viewing of a webpage can be provided. The method can include aggregating data from one or more of the following: crawled webpage data, vertical clickstream data, and previously stored webpage visitation data. The method can further include determining one or more trends associated with an industry vertical based at least in part on some of the aggregated data. Further, the method can include determining at least one content recommendation for the consumer based at least in part on one or more trends associated with an industry vertical. Moreover, the method can include outputting the at least one content recommendation to the consumer via the webpage. | 02-17-2011 |
20110161091 | Systems and Methods for Connecting Entities Through Content - Systems and methods for connecting entities through content. In one embodiment, a method for connecting entities through content can be provided. The method can include providing an interface for a user to generate a request for non-authorized webpage content; receiving the request from the user for the non-authorized webpage content; transmitting an access request to an owner or administrator of the non-authorized webpage content, wherein the owner or administrator provides authorization for the non-authorized webpage content; and facilitating user access to the newly authorized webpage content. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161479 | Systems and Methods for Presenting Content - Systems and methods for providing content. In one embodiment, a method for providing user access to online content can be provided. The method can include aggregating content from one or more third party webpages; storing at least a portion of the content in at least one data storage device; and when the user requests, via a browser program, a selection of content from the one or more third party webpages, providing the user with access to the stored portion of content. | 06-30-2011 |
20110197137 | Systems and Methods for Rating Content - Systems and methods for rating content. In one embodiment, a method for rating content in a set of aggregated third party webpages is provided. The method can include providing a set of indicators for a user to rate at least a portion of the aggregated content for audience appropriateness; receiving a plurality of rating indications from a respective plurality of users for the portion of aggregated content; aggregating the received plurality of rating indications; based at least in part on the aggregated rating indications, determining a rating for the portion of aggregated content; and outputting the rating for the portion of aggregated content. | 08-11-2011 |
20110202827 | Systems and Methods for Curating Content - Systems and methods for curating content. In one embodiment, a method for curating content from a set of third party webpages can be provided. The method can include aggregating content from the third party webpages, receiving an indication that content from one or more of the third party webpages has been selected, receiving an indication of a selected interface position for at least a portion of the selected content, and outputting an interface with the portion of selected content in the selected interface position. | 08-18-2011 |
20130060858 | Additional Systems and Methods for Curating Content - Additional systems and methods for curating content. In one embodiment, a method for providing user access to online content can be provided. The method can include providing a user access to aggregated content from one or more third party webpages, wherein the aggregated content is stored in at least one data storage device, receiving a user selection of a portion of the aggregated content, and posting a link to the user selected portion of aggregated content on a webpage associated with the user, wherein the link is to a second webpage associated with the user. | 03-07-2013 |
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20110285873 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and a processor. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The processor is in communicative connection with executable instructions for enabling the processor for various steps. One step includes receiving the input frame from the first memory component. Another step includes generating a reduced resolution frame based on the input frame, the reduced resolution frame comprising fewer pixels than the input frame, in which a pixel in the reduced resolution frame combines information from two or more pixels in the input frame. Another step includes attempting to identify transition pairs comprising pairs of adjacent pixels in the reduced resolution frame having differences between the pixels that exceed a pixel transition threshold. Another step includes attempting to identify one or more linear features between two or more identified transition pairs in the reduced resolution frame. Another step includes providing an indication of one or more identified linear features in the reduced resolution frame. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285874 | INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an interactive user interface for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and one or more processors. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The one or more processors may be enabled for performing various steps. One step may include receiving the image data from the first memory component. Another step may include attempting to identify linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. Another step may include providing user-perceptible hints for guiding a user to alter positioning of the device to enhance a capability for identifying the linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. | 11-24-2011 |
20130201377 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED IMAGE PREVIEW FUNCTIONALITY - A mobile computing device can comprise a microprocessor, a display, at least one motion sensor, and an imaging device including a two-dimensional image sensor and an imaging lens configured to focus an image of a target object on the image sensor. The mobile computing device can be configured to periodically display a preview image frame of the target object. The mobile computing device can be further configured to compensate for a movement of the imaging device relatively to the target object during a time period elapsed between taking and displaying the preview image frame, by transforming the preview image frame based on the device movement detected by the motion sensor. | 08-08-2013 |
20140078345 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and a processor. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The processor is in communicative connection with executable instructions for enabling the processor for various steps. One step includes receiving the input frame from the first memory component. Another step includes generating a reduced resolution frame based on the input frame, the reduced resolution frame comprising fewer pixels than the input frame, in which a pixel in the reduced resolution frame combines information from two or more pixels in the input frame. | 03-20-2014 |
20140100774 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO INTEGRATE MOTION SENSING DEVICE INPUTS - A navigation system can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, a navigational signal receiver configured to receive a radio signal from at least one external system, a motion sensing device, and a navigation program executable by the microprocessor. The navigational signal receiver can be communicatively coupled to the microprocessor via a communication port. The navigation program can be configured to receive messages from the navigational signal receiver by communicating to the driver of the communication port. The communication port driver can adjust the current position based on the data returned by the motion sensing device. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100813 | MEASURING OBJECT DIMENSIONS USING MOBILE COMPUTER - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for determining dimensions of a physical object using a mobile computer equipped with a motion sensing device. In an illustrative embodiment, the mobile computer can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, a user interface, a motion sensing device, and a dimensioning program executable by the microprocessor. The processor can be in communicative connection with executable instructions for enabling the processor for various steps. One step includes initiating a trajectory tracking mode responsive to receiving a first user interface action. Another step includes tracking the mobile computer's trajectory along a surface of a physical object by storing in the memory a plurality of motion sensing data items outputted by the motion sensing device. Another step includes exiting the trajectory tracking mode responsive to receiving a second user interface action. Another step includes calculating three dimensions of a minimum bounding box corresponding to the physical object. | 04-10-2014 |
20150204671 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO INTEGRATE MOTION SENSING DEVICE INPUTS - A navigation system can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, a navigational signal receiver configured to receive a radio signal from at least one external system, a motion sensing device, and a navigation program executable by the microprocessor. The navigational signal receiver can be communicatively coupled to the microprocessor via a communication port. The navigation program can be configured to receive messages from the navigational signal receiver by communicating to the driver of the communication port. The communication port driver can adjust the current position based on the data returned by the motion sensing device. | 07-23-2015 |
20150256695 | INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an interactive user interface for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and one or more processors. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The one or more processors may be enabled for performing various steps. One step may include receiving the image data from the first memory component. Another step may include attempting to identify linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. Another step may include providing user-perceptible hints for guiding a user to alter positioning of the device to enhance a capability for identifying the linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. | 09-10-2015 |
20150303993 | DOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION - A method and system for configuring a mobile computing device to a docking station using near field communication is disclosed. A mobile computing device may scan an NFC tag integrated with the docking station to gather docking-station information. This docking-station information may be used by the mobile computing device to (i) configure its interface connector to match the docking connector, (ii) establish a communication link with the docking station and/or a host computer connected to the docking station, or (iii) authenticate the docking station to the mobile computing device or vice versa. | 10-22-2015 |
20160006894 | INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL - Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an interactive user interface for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and one or more processors. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The one or more processors may be enabled for performing various steps. One step may include receiving the image data from the first memory component. Another step may include attempting to identify linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. Another step may include providing user-perceptible hints for guiding a user to alter positioning of the device to enhance a capability for identifying the linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. | 01-07-2016 |
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20080264858 | Delivery systems for mycotechnologies, mycofiltration and mycoremediation - The present invention utilizes fungal spore mass or hyphal fragments in burlap bags or sacks filled with biodegradable materials. The fungi may include saprophytic fungi, including gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, mycorrhizal fungi, entomopathogenic fungi, parasitic fungi and fungi imperfecti. The fungi function as keystone species, delivering benefits to both the microsphere and biosphere. Such fungal delivery systems are useful for purposes including ecological rehabilitation and restoration, preservation and improvement of habitats, bioremediation of toxic wastes and polluted sites, filtration of agricultural, mine and urban runoff, improvement of agricultural yields and control of biological organisms. | 10-30-2008 |
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20090047237 | Mycoattractants and Mycopesticides - The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination. | 02-19-2009 |
20090130138 | Antiviral and antibacterial activity from medicinal mushrooms - Compounds having unique antiviral and antibacterial properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from | 05-21-2009 |
20110008384 | Antiviral activity from medicinal mushrooms - Compounds having unique antiviral properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from | 01-13-2011 |
20110200551 | Mycoattractants and Mycopesticides - The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination. | 08-18-2011 |
20130287829 | Controlling insects and arthropods using preconidial mycelium and extracts of preconidial mycelium from entomopathogenic fungi - The present invention utilizes the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi and extracts of the preconidial mycelium as insect and arthropod attractants and/or pathogens. The preconidial preparations can be employed to limit the zoonotic and plant diseases they transmit. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material and extracts can be made thereof. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination with one or more antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, or genetically modified agents that result in reduced spread of contagions and lessens the damage they inflict on animals and plants. | 10-31-2013 |
20140105928 | Antiviral and antibacterial activity from medicinal mushrooms - Compounds having unique antiviral and antibacterial properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from | 04-17-2014 |
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20150335689 | Integrative fungal solutions for protecting bees - The present invention is based on a plurality of benefits from the extracts of mycelia of individual fungal species, and mixtures of species, to provide an armamentarium of defenses from multiple stressors in order to help bees survive a complex of symptoms collectively called colony collapse disorder (CCD). More particularly, the present invention utilizes specific concentrations of extracts from pure cultured mycelium from mushroom forming fungi to reduce harmful viruses in bees and to increase the longevity of bees. | 11-26-2015 |
20160000754 | Antiviral Activity from Medicinal Mushrooms and their Active Constituents - Compounds having unique antiviral properties found in mushroom mycelium and their analogs are extracted, concentrated, isolated or manufactured to create compositions useful in preventing the spread and proliferation of various viruses afflicting animals, particularly viruses harming humans, pigs, birds, bats and bees. Such compounds and compositions can be used individually or in combination with known medicines or natural products to improve health. | 01-07-2016 |
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20140214468 | METHOD OF MANAGING A CONFIDENTIAL MODERATED CROWDSOURCE PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEM - Internet web server based method/system for providing confidential, moderated, crowdsourced problem solving resources to solve various problems. A crowdsource database of various skilled individuals interested in acting as problem solvers and team facilitators is provided, along with a database of client proposed problems, divided into non-confidential and confidential problem statement sections, key skills needed, and other criteria. These criteria are used as an index to the crowdsource database, and potential matches found. An administrator uses a server provided dashboard GUI, and the non-confidential problem statements, to pick among the various proposed matches, determine interest, and form small facilitator moderated teams. After suitable NDA, the confidential problem statement is revealed, and the teams interact confidentially with the client through the server. Facilitator moderation, problem restatement, and other methods reduce burden on the client and improve solution quality. Client accepted solutions, optionally after team release of IP, result in team member payment. | 07-31-2014 |
20140244520 | METHOD OF MANAGING A CROWDSOURCE SCOUTING SYSTEM - A system and method of managing a server based multi-member or crowdsourced scouting process for client sponsored technology, product, or prior art searches. Clients submit search requests with non-confidential and often confidential parts, and associated search constraints, often via electronic client workspaces. This is stored in the system database. Members and their associated member information are also stored in the system database. Potentially interested members are contacted, given non-confidential information, and NDA submitting members then are provided with any confidential part of the search. Members then utilize their own networks to generate search leads. Member submitted leads are then evaluated either automatically or via administrator system dashboards, and passing leads given to clients for review or approval. Efficiency is enhanced by allowing various types of member-client feedback during the process. Funds or other rewards are dispersed to those members who submit client approved leads. | 08-28-2014 |
20140280540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CROWDSOURCED IDEA GENERATING EVENTS - System and method of performing a crowdsourced online idea generation and peer review process for main topic of interest for a client, often involving large numbers of expert participants and a panel of expert moderators. Qualified participants are drawn from a database of system members, and moderators are often qualified client employees or consultants. A server, capable of hosting various threaded discussions on various related topics, is first initialized with various related topics, seed ideas and comments. Participants are then given access for a predetermined time, and contribute new ideas, peer review other participant's ideas, and vote ideas up and down. Moderators review progress, and vote to highlight ideas and comments, close ideas, and delete off-topic contributions. Various voting analysis algorithms draw attention to promising ideas. Participants are rewarded on a daily basis for contributing ideas, comments, and votes. The system produces new ideas that are peer reviewed and prioritized. | 09-18-2014 |