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20090239862 | Substituted Imidazole 4-Carboxamides as Cholecystokinin-1 Receptor Modulators - Certain novel substituted imidazole 4-carboxamides are ligands of the human cholecystokinin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human cholecystokinin-1 receptor (CCK-1R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of CCK-1, such as obesity, and diabetes. | 09-24-2009 |
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20110028481 | HYDROXYMETHYL PYRROLIDINES AS BETA 3 ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONISTS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of β3-adrenoceptor. | 02-03-2011 |
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20090070198 | STUDIO FARM - A method for reviewing and developing media content, including: receiving the media content submitted by a media creator; enabling reviewers to view and rate the media content; receiving ratings of a plurality of media contents from the reviewers; selecting at least one media content from the plurality of media contents based on the ratings; and disseminating the at least one media content. | 03-12-2009 |
20100299264 | OPEN MARKET CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - A method of content distribution for one or more user devices, comprising: associating the one or more user devices with a user domain; acquiring content with one or more user accounts linked to the user domain; accessing the acquired content with the one or more user devices according to predetermined privileges, wherein access for an individual user device of the one or more user devices is valid while the individual user device is associated with the user domain and has an active status with the user domain. | 11-25-2010 |
20110145896 | DOMAIN SPANNING APPLICATIONS - Managing and accessing media items, including: a plurality of domains configured to provide access to media items; a plurality of clients associated with the plurality domains, and providing a pathway for accessing the media items; and a spanning application configured to track and aggregate accessible media items from the plurality of domains based on authentication and registration information and associated rights of the plurality of clients and the plurality of domains, wherein the spanning application enables accessing of the media items across the plurality of domains. | 06-16-2011 |
20120078703 | ACCESS TO MEDIA BITES - Accessing media data in bites, including: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media item selected by the client; updating the address of the media item by combining the address with the identification number of the piece of the media item selected by the client; valuating the piece of the media item selected by the client, and sending a valuated price to the client; and providing access to the requested media item using the updated address of the media item when a payment for the valuated price is received from the client. | 03-29-2012 |
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20120222096 | OPEN MARKET CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - A content distribution system for one or more user devices, including: an open market coordinator (OMC) configured to manage a user domain, wherein the one or more user devices are members of the user domain and have access to content associated with the user domain, and wherein an individual user device has access according to predetermined privileges, the access being valid while the individual user device is a member of the user domain and has an active status with the user domain; and a plurality of domain service providers (DSPs) in communication with the OMC, wherein the DSPs are configured to enforce the predetermined privileges applied to the one or more user devices, and wherein the OMC is configured to support the enforcement of the predetermined privileges among the DSPs. | 08-30-2012 |
20130041983 | INTELLIGENT ROUTING - Routing of content, including: receiving a request to access a content item from a device; determining at least one of status, location, and format of the content item; and planning a procedure to fulfill the request to access the content item, wherein the procedure includes a method and a route. | 02-14-2013 |
20130262515 | CONSUMER RIGHTS LOCKER - Storing, building, managing, and controlling consumer personal information, including: building at least one level of personal information according to a standard; storing the personal information on a consumer rights locker; defining a scope of access under terms of a consumer to control access to the consumer rights locker; transmitting a plurality of parameters needed to access the consumer rights locker; receiving a request to access the consumer rights locker and the plurality of parameters; comparing the plurality of parameters to the scope of access; and granting access to the consumer rights locker when it is determined that the request is valid, wherein the request is valid when the plurality of parameters includes an access right that is consistent with information in the scope of access. Keywords include consumer rights locker and personal information. | 10-03-2013 |
20140351378 | INTELLIGENT ROUTING - Routing of content, including: receiving a request to access a content item from a device; determining at least one of status, location, and format of the content item; and planning a procedure to fulfill the request to access the content item, wherein the procedure includes a method and a route. | 11-27-2014 |
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20120066059 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIDEO CLIPS, AND THE CREATION THEREOF - Systems and methods are provided for retrieving and presenting video clips. In one implementation, a computer system provides a clip engine implemented within a software application to retrieve video clips from a database. The clip engine receives requests for video clips in different modes and provides video data matching the requests. The modes may include, e.g., a daily mode, a search mode, a quiz mode, and a response form mode, and may include information to allow purchase of the video content, e.g., a movie or television program, associated with the clip. A desktop or digital widget, e.g., a calendar application, may be provided to deliver new video clips each day. The widget may also provide an option to buy the content item. The widget may run on a portable device, e.g., mobile phone, media player, computer, or another device, such as a game console or television. | 03-15-2012 |
20120173333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING CONSUMER PROMOTION, SALE, OR GIFTING OF CONTENT ITEMS SUCH AS MOVIES - Apparatus and methods to implement a technique for selling content such as movies online. In one implementation, a user obtains permission from the content owner to sell access to an item of video content. The user acts as a promoter for the content and receives compensation from the content owner for each sale. The user does not have or create copies to transfer to buyers—the commercial transaction and fulfillment are provided by the content owner. The user can build a library or online store of content that the user promotes. In another implementation, the system provides significant gifting functionality for content items, such as for providing previews and gift wrapping skins for gifted content items. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173625 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION ABOUT CONTENT ITEMS SUCH AS MOVIES - Systems and methods are provided for sharing movie information online. In one implementation, the user of an online movie service can share information about the contents of a library or other such rights locker, e.g., under Ultraviolet™ and DECE. Users may also share likes and dislikes. The movie service may make suggestions based on the contents of the user's library and the contents of other user's libraries, such as those of the user's designated friends. A user can become a follower or fan of another user and receive recommendations based on the target user's profile or specific recommendations made by the target. The user can receive a credit on their account or on a related account when another user makes a purchase that is attributable to that user, e.g., from a recommendation. A user may be designated as an influencer when followed by a sufficient number of other users. | 07-05-2012 |
20130246226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING CONSUMER PROMOTION, SALE, OR GIFTING OF CONTENT ITEMS SUCH AS MOVIES - Apparatus and methods to implement a technique for selling content such as movies online. In one implementation, a user obtains permission from the content owner to sell access to an item of video content. The user acts as a promoter for the content and receives compensation from the content owner for each sale. The user does not have or create copies to transfer to buyers—the commercial transaction and fulfillment are provided by the content owner. The user can build a library or online store of content that the user promotes. In another implementation, the system provides significant gifting functionality for content items, such as for providing previews and gift wrapping skins for gifted content items. | 09-19-2013 |
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20120185053 | Spacer Apparatus and Method for Achieving Improved Fit and Balance in Knee Joints - A spacer apparatus and method of using the same can be employed to achieve improved fit and balance in a knee joint in knee arthoplasty without requiring multiple cuts to the distal femur or proximal tibia. The spacer apparatus is composed of a biocompatible material in a lattice structure. The spacer apparatus can be pre-selected or pre-shaped, or can be selected or shaped at the time of use to have a thickness and shape appropriate to be used as a spacer to improve knee fit, or as a shim to improve knee balance. The spacer apparatus can be used in connection with a femoral implant, a tibial implant, or both. The spacer apparatus can be shaped to alter the orientation of a femoral or tibial implant in the varus/valgus orientation, the anterior/posterior orientation, or both. The spacer apparatus can be used singly or in combination with other spacer implants to improve fit and balance. | 07-19-2012 |
20120203235 | Device and Method for Bone Cement Removal - A ribbon device and method of using the same can be employed to remove extravagated bone cement during an implantation procedure while minimizing or eliminating the use of mechanical force, heat, or potentially injurious chemical removal agents. The ribbon device bonds chemically or mechanically with substantially unset extravagated bone cement, resulting in removal of the extravagated bone cement when the device is used according to the methods of this invention. The ribbon device is formed of biocompatible mesh or weave materials tending to bond with bone cement chemically or mechanically, such as surgical grade fabrics, surgical tape, or mersilene tape. The ribbon device and method of its use can be used in conjunction with implants including tibial and femoral implants. | 08-09-2012 |
20130020733 | Apparatus and Method for Creating Spacer Lattice - A spacer apparatus can be employed to achieve improved fit and balance in a knee joint in knee arthoplasty without requiring multiple cuts to the distal femur or proximal tibia. The spacer apparatus can be molded by using a semi-rigid or rigid one- or two-piece mold to form biocompatible material in liquid or gel form into a desired shape and thickness appropriate for the patient, allowing the material to cure or harden, and then removing the material from the mold. The spacer apparatus can also be molded by using a semi-rigid or rigid one- or two-piece mold to form biocompatible material in liquid or gel form into a desired shape and thickness, allowing the material to cure or harden, and then further cutting or forming the material into a desired shape appropriate for the patient. | 01-24-2013 |