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20100093741 | CERTAIN CHEMICAL ENTITIES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Provided are certain chemical entities, and methods of use to modulate skeletal myosin, skeletal actin, skeletal tropomyosin, skeletal troponin C, skeletal troponin I, skeletal troponin T, and skeletal muscle, including fragments and isoforms thereof, as well as the skeletal sarcomere, and methods of use in the treatment of obesity, sarcopenia, wasting syndrome, frailty, cachexia, muscle spasm, post-surgical and post-traumatic muscle weakness, neuromuscular disease, and other indications. | 04-15-2010 |
20100173930 | Certain Chemical Entities, Compositions and Methods - Provided are certain chemical entities, and methods of use to modulate diskeletal myosin, skeletal actin, skeletal tropomyosin, skeletal troponin C, skeletal troponin I, skeletal troponin T, and skeletal muscle, including fragments and isoforms thereof, as well as the skeletal sarcomere, and methods of use in the treatment of obesity, sarcopenia, wasting syndrome, frailty, muscle spasm, neuromuscular disease, and other indications. | 07-08-2010 |
20100210645 | Certain Chemical Entities, Compositions and Methods - Provided are certain chemical entities, and methods of use to modulate skeletal myosin, skeletal actin, skeletal tropomyosin, skeletal troponin C, skeletal troponin I, skeletal troponin T, and skeletal muscle, including fragments and isoforms thereof, as well as the skeletal sarcomere, and methods of use in the treatment of obesity, sarcopenia, wasting syndrome, frailty, cachexia, muscle spasm, post-surgical and post-traumatic muscle weakness, neuromuscular disease, and other indications. | 08-19-2010 |
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20110174706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATER HARVESTING AND RECYCLING - This disclosure describes a system for recycling and reusing water from sprinkler systems to water or irrigate a yard or an area of land. The system includes a water reclamation tank that stores water captured from beneath the area of land. When it is time to water the area of land, the sprinkler system draws water from the water reclamation tank. A portion of this water is then recaptured and supplied back to the water reclamation tank for further storage until the next time the sprinkler system is activated. This cyclical process occurs repeatedly and enables a significant reduction in the amount of freshly supplied water used to maintain the area of land. | 07-21-2011 |
20120274745 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGER AND PROJECTION DEVICE - The systems and methods described herein include a device that can scan the surrounding environment and construct a 3D image, map, or representation of the surrounding environment using, for example, invisible light projected into the environment. In some implementations, the device can also project into the surrounding environment one or more visible radiation pattern patterns (e.g., a virtual object, text, graphics, images, symbols, color patterns, etc.) that are based at least in part on the 3D map of the surrounding environment. | 11-01-2012 |
20130215235 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGER AND PROJECTION DEVICE - The systems and methods described herein include a device that can scan the surrounding environment and construct a 3D image, map, or representation of the surrounding environment using, for example, invisible light projected into the environment. In some implementations, the device can also project into the surrounding environment one or more visible radiation pattern patterns (e.g., a virtual object, text, graphics, images, symbols, color patterns, etc.) that are based at least in part on the 3D map of the surrounding environment. | 08-22-2013 |
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20130247206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUPING COMPUTER VULNERABILITIES - A system and method in one embodiment includes modules for creating a vulnerability set including one or more vulnerabilities, adding the vulnerability set to a program, and updating the program by adding a new vulnerability to the vulnerability set. More specific embodiments include a program that includes a scan, creating the vulnerability set by generating a query including one or more conditions associated with the vulnerabilities, and creating the vulnerability set by selecting one or more vulnerabilities from a plurality of vulnerabilities. Other embodiments include a program that includes a report template, adding a vulnerability set to the report template by generating a query to include a condition associated with the vulnerability set, running a scan, and generating a report including one or more results from the scan meeting the condition associated with the vulnerability set. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247207 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUPING COMPUTER VULNERABILITIES - A system and method in one embodiment includes modules for creating an asset tag including one or more conditions of an asset on a network, adding the asset tag to an asset report template, and generating an asset report from the asset report template. More specific embodiments include creating the asset tag by generating a query for the one or more conditions. The asset tag may include a second asset tag configured to be updated automatically, and a third asset tag configured to be updated manually, and the second asset tag may be updated automatically when the asset tag is updated. Other embodiments include creating a vulnerability set including a selection of vulnerabilities from a plurality of vulnerabilities, adding the vulnerability set to the asset report template, and scanning a plurality of assets on the network. | 09-19-2013 |
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20130019107 | FEDERATED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SCHEME INCLUDING TRUSTED SYSTEMS - Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory. | 01-17-2013 |
20140258714 | Federated Digital Rights Management Scheme Including Trusted Systems - Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory. | 09-11-2014 |
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20130339343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE MEDIA SEARCH - Graphical user interfaces for searching music. A computer provides a window of a first webpage providing a user interface to search music, comprising search tools including filter tools and a keyword search tool. In response to a user search request for music via the filter tools and/or the keyword search tool, the computer provides, within the window, music search results. When a search result is selected by the user, the selected search result expands within the window. The expanded search result includes one or more of: a grab button, a download button, a share button, a license button, an audio player showing an audio waveform of the selected music search result, a description of the selected music search result, artwork associated with the search result, and an explore-more button, that when selected provides additional music related to the selected music based on acoustic similarity. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339853 | Systems and Method to Facilitate Media Search Based on Acoustic Attributes - Graphical user interfaces for searching music based on acoustic similarity. A system includes a database storing a catalog of music and one or more processors to provide a first webpage to configure a web browser to show a user interface in a window for music searching. The user interface includes: an upload interface to upload a music track identified by a user; and a segment selection tool configured to show a waveform of the uploaded music track and to receive input identifying a segment of the uploaded music track. After the determination of relative similarity between the segment of the uploaded music track and tracks in the catalog based on an analysis of acoustic attributes of the segment of the uploaded music track, the system presents tracks from the catalog in an order of the relative similarity for display in a result panel of the user interface. | 12-19-2013 |
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20090023487 | GAME, SUCH AS ELECTRONIC COLLECTABLE AND CARD OR TRADABLE OBJECT GAME EMPLOYING CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES - A game employing user-modifiable game components, such as cards in a collectable card game, employs various features to provide user-modifiability, including sleeves, transparent cards, stickers, and other elements. Electronic versions of the game and various other features are included, including tracking of history associated with such components. | 01-22-2009 |
20130281173 | GAME, SUCH AS ELECTRONIC COLLECTABLE AND TRADABLE OBJECT GAME EMPLOYING CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES - A game employing user-modifiable game components, such as cards in a collectable card game, employs various features to provide user-modifiability, including sleeves, transparent cards, stickers, and other elements. Electronic versions of the game and various other features are included, including tracking of history associated with such components. | 10-24-2013 |
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20100081018 | Increasing thermal dissipation of fuel cell stacks under partial electrical load - A method of operating a high temperature fuel cell system containing a plurality of fuel cell stacks includes operating one or more of the plurality of fuel cell stacks at a first output power while operating another one or more of the plurality of the fuel cell stacks at a second output power different from the first output power. | 04-01-2010 |
20100287012 | Method and system for measuring carbon dioxide reduction - A system and method is provided for managing energy data. The system includes a energy transformation device, a central energy data management system and a database containing carbon dioxide credit information. Managing the energy data includes measuring an amount of power produced or consumed by an energy transformation device, measuring an amount of carbon dioxide emitted, converted or sequestered by the energy transformation device, creating a dataset of the power produced or consumed and the amount of carbon dioxide emitted or sequestered, and transmitting the dataset and characteristic data to a central energy data management system. The method also includes, receiving energy measurements and characteristic data from an energy transformation device, obtaining carbon dioxide credit information and comparing the received energy measurements and the characteristic data with the received carbon dioxide credit information to obtain a carbon dioxide credit for the energy transformation device. | 11-11-2010 |
20110104578 | SORFC System with Non-Noble Metal Electrode Compositions - A solid oxide regenerative fuel cell includes a ceramic electrolyte, a first electrode which is adapted to be positively biased when the fuel cell operates in a fuel cell mode and in an electrolysis mode, and a second electrode which is adapted to be negatively biased when the fuel cell operates in the fuel cell mode and in the electrolysis mode. The second electrode comprises less than 1 mg/cm | 05-05-2011 |
20120115062 | FUEL CELL STACK COMPONENTS - An interconnect for a fuel cell stack includes a first set of gas flow channels in a first portion of the interconnect, and a second set of gas flow channels in second portion of the interconnect. The channels of the first set have a larger cross sectional area than the channels of the second set | 05-10-2012 |
20120315565 | Fuel Cell Stack Components - An interconnect for a fuel cell stack includes a first set of gas flow channels in a first portion of the interconnect, and a second set of gas flow channels in second portion of the interconnect. The channels of the first set have a larger cross sectional area than the channels of the second set | 12-13-2012 |
20130029245 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MEASURING VOLTAGES ALONG A LINEAR ARRAY OF VOLTAGE SOURCES - A measurement device for measuring voltages along a linear array of voltage sources, such as a fuel cell stack, includes at least one movable contact or non-contact voltage probe that measures a voltage of an array element. | 01-31-2013 |
20140087286 | Systems and Methods for Bypassing Fuel Cells - Embodiment methods for bypassing a fuel cell in a fuel cell stack include identifying a fuel cell to bypass and connecting a conductive bypass to the fuel cell stack such that the bypass electrically connects a first interconnect in the fuel cell stack and a second interconnect in the fuel cell stack and electrically bypasses the identified fuel cell. Further embodiment methods include applying a conductive sealing material to the fuel cell stack such that the conductive sealing material seals a cathode inlet or outlet of the identified fuel cell and such that the conductive sealing material electrically bypasses the identified fuel cell. | 03-27-2014 |
20140170516 | INCREASING THERMAL DISSIPATION OF FUEL CELL STACKS UNDER PARTIAL ELECTRICAL LOAD - A method of operating a high temperature fuel cell system containing a plurality of fuel cell stacks includes operating one or more of the plurality of fuel cell stacks at a first output power while operating another one or more of the plurality of the fuel cell stacks at a second output power different from the first output power. | 06-19-2014 |
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20110265150 | MEDIA ASSET/CONTENT SECURITY CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system, method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to deliver media content in a secure manner in a computer system. A storage repository stores media content and marketing assets for the media content. A server computer is coupled to the storage repository and enabled to provide access to the media content and marketing assets via a website accessible on the Internet worldwide to a user. A digital advertising publicity repository (DAPR) enables an administrator to define first access rights for the user to access the website and second access rights for the user to access the DAPR. | 10-27-2011 |
20120101904 | CUSTOMIZED BILLBOARD WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS - A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product provide the ability to deliver an advertisement. Customization attributes for displaying billboard advertisements are defined. Each billboard advertisement comprises an advertisement for media content. A user requests access to a website and the server computer transmits the website that includes or provides access to the advertisements. Based on the customization attributes, a first billboard advertisement is primarily displayed without occlusion and remaining billboard advertisements are displayed partially occluded by the first billboard advertisement. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102573 | DIGITAL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND USER INTERFACE FOR ENABLING THE DIGITAL DELIVERY OF MEDIA CONTENT - A system, method, and computer readable storage medium provides the ability to deliver media content. A repository stores media content and marketing assets for the media content. A server computer provides a website accessible on the Internet worldwide to client computers. The website provides the ability to search a public site catalog/library of media content that is publicly available. The website further provides marketing assets for licensed media content from the library to authorized client users (that have a license to media content) in a secure manner. The website further provides preview screening access and download access to licensed media content (e.g., titles of audio-visual media content) to the authorized client users. | 04-26-2012 |
20140041057 | DIGITAL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND USER INTERFACE FOR ENABLING THE DIGITAL DELIVERY OF MEDIA CONTENT - A system, method, and computer readable storage medium provide multi-platform accessibility of media content in a global computer network. Media content is selected in a client computer. Based on a format of the content, a media content player is loaded. If the content is not digital rights managements (DRM) protected, it is loaded and played in the player. If the content is DRM protected, a license to play the content is requested via an API and obtained via a server process. A web server computer creates/updates an authorized client user by communicating with a DRM server. The web server then creates a session with the DRM server and enables authorization to play by communicating with the DRM server that transmits the license to the client computer. Based on the license, the client loads and plays the content in the player. | 02-06-2014 |
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20100272913 | Treatment and Kits for Creating Transparent Renewable Surface Protective Coatings - Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles, which provide a substantially transparent coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated surface or treated article bearing a receptive surface. The methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems employing the hydrophobically modified fumed silica particle are particularly useful in providing nearly invisible detachable coatings and treated articles featuring surface protective benefits including dirt- and water-repellency, self-cleaning with water, and easier cleaning benefits when applied to a variety of automotive and home surfaces, both interior and exterior, including articles and materials such as metals, painted materials, sealed materials, plastics and polymeric articles, wood, textiles and the like. | 10-28-2010 |
20110039029 | Treatments and Kits for Creating Transparent Renewable Surface Protective Coatings - Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles, which provide a substantially transparent coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated surface or treated article bearing a receptive surface. The methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems employing the hydrophobically modified fumed silica particle are particularly useful in providing nearly invisible detachable coatings and treated articles featuring surface protective benefits including dirt- and water-repellency, self-cleaning with water, and easier cleaning benefits when applied to a variety of automotive and home surfaces, both interior and exterior, including articles and materials such as metals, painted materials, sealed materials, plastics and polymeric articles, wood, textiles and the like. | 02-17-2011 |
20110054096 | Treatments and Kits For Creating Transparent Renewable Surface Protective Coatings - Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles, which provide a substantially transparent coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated surface or treated article bearing a receptive surface. The methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems employing the hydrophobically modified fumed silica particle are particularly useful in providing nearly invisible detachable coatings and treated articles featuring surface protective benefits including dirt- and water-repellency, self-cleaning with water, and easier cleaning benefits when applied to a variety of automotive and home surfaces, both interior and exterior, including articles and materials such as metals, painted materials, sealed materials, plastics and polymeric articles, wood, textiles and the like. | 03-03-2011 |
20120171419 | TREATMENTS AND KITS FOR CREATING RENEWABLE SURFACE PROTECTIVE COATINGS - Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles. The process provides a coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated receptive surface. The methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are useful in providing detachable coatings and treated articles featuring surface protective benefits including dirt- and water-repellency, self-cleaning with water, and easier cleaning benefits when applied to a variety of automotive and home surfaces, both interior and exterior. | 07-05-2012 |
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20080202556 | One-Handed Method of Cleaning Surfaces - A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together. | 08-28-2008 |
20080245821 | Pump Dispenser for Use with Thickened Liquids and Substrates - A vertical pump-up dispenser dispenses a fluid composition having a critical rheology that together with the dispenser delivers sufficient flow with a consumer preferred pressure drop and viscosity. The dispenser may also be designed to generate a foaming product. | 10-09-2008 |
20080264827 | Retail Display for Pump Dispenser for Use With Substrates - A retail or advertising display contains visual cues which convey the area of use and the method of use of a novel vertical pump-up dispenser to the consumer. Having a sponge or other substrate on top of the dispenser conveys the area of use of the dispenser. The dispenser has a large actuator surface designed to convey that it can deliver a composition to a broad substrate area, such as a sponge, in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. Having a hand over the substrate and dispenser conveys the one-handed method of cleaning that the dispenser allows. There may be additional indicia of use, such as arrows pointing down. The retail display may contain the dispenser and the substrate packaged together. | 10-30-2008 |
20080273915 | Sensory Cue For Pump Dispenser For Use With Substrates - A vertical pump-up dispenser contains sensory cues on the actuator top which conveys consumer information, such “as what the product is” or “how to use the product” or “what brand the product is” or what fragrance the product is“. The sensory cue may be one or more colors, shapes, graphics, text, alpha-numeric characters, and/or patterns. The sensory cue may include both a visual cue and a tactile cue. | 11-06-2008 |
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20100027953 | Fiber Optic Monitoring Patch Panel Providing Readily Accessible Monitoring Ports - A patch panel includes a rackmount cabinet, front and rear doors, a stepped front panel, and provision for inserting and securing a plurality of coupler cartridges. The stepped front panel has a recessed first portion and a second portion, where the second portion extends farther in a forward direction, e.g., towards the front door, than the recessed first portion. Traffic ports are positioned at the recessed first portion of the stepped front panel and monitor ports are positioned at the second portion of the front panel so that communication traffic cables inserted in the traffic ports are isolated from the monitoring ports. The communication traffic cables may be held in a cable management area that is at least partially defined by the recessed portion of the stepped front panel. | 02-04-2010 |
20110034068 | NETWORKING CABLE WITH TRACER OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - A network cable includes a data cable with cable connectors at opposing ends. A tracer optical waveguide is connected to the data cable, e.g., within the same jacket or by connectors such as heat shrink tubing. The ends of the tracer optical waveguide are physically separate from corresponding ends of the optical waveguide, e.g., the ends of the tracer optical waveguide furcate from the data cable. In use, a light signal is introduced into one end of the tracer optical waveguide, e.g., by Visual Fault Locator, and the light signal is emitted and can be observed from the opposing end, thereby identifying corresponding ends of the tracer optical waveguide, and thus, opposing ends of the connected data cable. | 02-10-2011 |
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20080312716 | Methods and Systems for Using Intracranial Electrodes - The present invention relates to electrode assemblies, neurostimulation systems and methods for implanting and using same. In exemplary embodiments, the electrode includes a body having a conductive contact surface dimensioned and configured to contact a patient's skull; and an electrode head associated with the body. The electrode head is sized for subcutaneous positioning adjacent the subject's skull, and the electrode body is of a length and configured such that the electrode body extends at least partially through the patient's skull but does not contact the patient's dura mater. As these electrodes need not directly contact the brain nor penetrate the dura mater to be effective in neurostimulatory applications, they avoid many of the disadvantages, e.g. increased risk of infection and invasive implantation procedures, associated with conventional electrode design. | 12-18-2008 |
20090280199 | Neuroprotective Compositions and Methods of Using Same - The present invention provides compositions and methods for preconditioning, providing neuroprotection to, and/or enhancing the neural recovery of an individual. The compositions include pomegranate extract, blueberry extract, curcumin and/or magnesium citrate, and Omega 3 fatty acids. The compositions can be used in beverages or food products. In preferred embodiments, the compositions are a component of an aqueous beverage, i.e. an energy, sports, or soft drink. | 11-12-2009 |
20110288400 | Methods and Systems for Generating Electrical Property Maps of Biological Structures - A method performed at a computer system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors is disclosed. The method includes accessing multiple images of a biological structure, generating an electrical property map of at least a portion of the biological structure in accordance with two or more of the multiple images, and providing at least a subset of the electrical property map. | 11-24-2011 |
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20130184318 | MODULATING COMPLIANCE OF TRABECULAR MESHWORK - The present invention provides methods of determining the effect of test agents on the compliance of trabecular meshwork (TM) tissue, at the level of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and/or cells within the TM. Agents that modulate (e.g., increase or decrease) compliance of the TM tissue find use. Agents that increase the compliance of ECM and TM cells within the TM find use in the treatment and prevention of eye disorders characterized by high intraocular pressure, e.g., glaucoma. | 07-18-2013 |
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20140187607 | METHODS OF MODULATING COMPLIANCE OF THE TRABECULAR MESHWORK - The present invention relates to method, system, and composition for modulating the compliance of the trabecular meshwork, which may provide treatment to glaucoma. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199275 | TREATING TEAR FILM DISORDERS WITH MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS - This invention provides methods of preventing, reducing or inhibiting one or more symptoms of a tear film disorder by administration to a subject mesenchymal stem cells. | 07-17-2014 |
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20100018570 | Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel - The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems., photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module. | 01-28-2010 |
20120085390 | INTEGRATED SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION RACKING - The present invention relates to an adjustable racking system for transporting and mounting one or more solar panels to, for example, a rooftop. | 04-12-2012 |
20120298181 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module. | 11-29-2012 |
20140209147 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module. | 07-31-2014 |
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20080297669 | System and method for Taking Control of a System During a Commercial Break - During output of a primary media stream from a cable, satellite, television, radio or internet source, a condition, signal or indication of a commercial break is detected causing a context switch to occur and enabling other services, programming or devices to intervene during the commercial break and causing an alternative output to be produced by a process or device. When the commercial break is over, the system may optionally rejoin with the primary media stream. | 12-04-2008 |
20090083788 | Advertisement Rotation - A system and method for delivering content over a network is provided. Content may be primary content (e.g., music or a movie) or ancillary content (e.g., an advertisement). The ancillary content may further be classified as universal ancillary content that all users of the present system will receive; targeted ancillary content that particular users of the present system will receive; and context-specific ancillary content that users of the present system and viewing particular primary content will receive. The type of primary and/or ancillary content delivered to the user will depend, in part, on indicia of the user of a device receiving the content. The present invention seeks to ensure that a user has relevant and up-to-date ancillary content notwithstanding the nature or date of the primary content. Feedback data concerning the viewing of the ancillary content may also be generated such that a provider of the advertisement and/or product may provide targeted advertisements and improved products and services. | 03-26-2009 |
20100306402 | Addition of Supplemental Multimedia Content and Interactive Capability at the Client - Methods, systems, and computer programs for delivering supplemental content within streamed media are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request at a client for a media segment, which includes a plurality of video frames. Further, a stream of the media segment to the client from a media server is obtained and supplemental content (SC) is accessed from storage in the client or from an SC server. The access of the SC from the SC server can be performed before receiving the request, or while obtaining the stream, or after the stream has been obtained. Further, the method includes combining the media segment with the SC at the client, which inserts the SC to add or augment video frames from the media segment. The combination is then displayed to the user. | 12-02-2010 |
20110307339 | ADVERTISEMENT ROTATION - A system and method for delivering content over a network is provided. Content may be primary content (e.g., music or a movie) or ancillary content (e.g., an advertisement). The ancillary content may further be classified as universal ancillary content that all users of the present system will receive; targeted ancillary content that particular users of the present system will receive; and context-specific ancillary content that users of the present system and viewing particular primary content will receive. The type of primary and/or ancillary content delivered to the user will depend, in part, on indicia of the user of a device receiving the content. The present invention seeks to ensure that a user has relevant and up-to-date ancillary content notwithstanding the nature or date of the primary content. Feedback data concerning the viewing of the ancillary content may also be generated such that a provider of the advertisement and/or product may provide targeted advertisements and improved products and services. | 12-15-2011 |
20140040944 | DYNAMIC INSERTION OF CINEMATIC STAGE PROPS IN PROGRAM CONTENT - Dynamically replaceable assets are inserted in program content and may be used for the insertion of cinematic stage props therein. Such assets can be used for advertising purposes in that images of different products and services can be inserted therein and are changeable via a network. Such assets may be created by identifying locations in the content where the assets can be inserted, establishing the assets in the identified locations, and determining location and visual effects information for each asset. Replacement images, such as images of products, may be obtained via a network. The visual appearance of each replacement image may be modified using visual effects information so the inserted objects appear natural as if they were part of the original scene. | 02-06-2014 |
20140043364 | DYNAMIC REPLACEMENT OF CINEMATIC STAGE PROPS IN PROGRAM CONTENT - Stage props, such as consumer products, in legacy program content are replaced with dynamically replaceable assets. Such assets can be used for advertising purposes in that images of different products and services can be inserted therein and are changeable via a network. Such assets may be created by identifying props in the content for replacement, and determining location and visual effects information for each identified prop. The content may be played back by broadcasting the content and reference information designating parameters for inserting the assets into the content. Replacement images, such as images of products, may be obtained via a network. The visual appearance of each replacement image may be modified using visual effects information so the inserted objects appear natural as if they were part of the original scene. | 02-13-2014 |
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20080249597 | THIN FILM TISSUE REPAIR MATRIX - A tissue repair matrix has an intricate pattern of loops, struts and bridges and is made of a super elastic alloy. The repair matrix includes hooks which improve the ingrowth when implanted and amorphic circles which provide rounded surfaces to the outer edges which made the repair matrix a-traumatic when implanted. When the repair matrix is cooled the molecular phase becomes martensitic which allows the tissue repair matrix to be compressed for easier insertion into a patient. When the tissue repair matrix is heated, the molecular phase changes to austenitic which causes the tissue repair matrix to expand to a size suitable for medical procedure. | 10-09-2008 |
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20090247928 | Applicator for Intravaginal Devices - An applicator for intravaginal devices includes an elongate handle, an insertion sleeve, and an intravaginal device support member. The elongate handle has an open first end that defines a cavity extending into the handle. The insertion sleeve extends from the open first end of the handle; it is arranged and configured to slide into the cavity of the handle and to accommodate an intravaginal device; and it has associated therewith a trigger. The intravaginal device support member is disposed in the cavity of the handle; it is operatively connected to the handle; and it has a bearing surface disposed proximate the open first end of the handle. The applicators are useful to ensure that intravaginal devices are placed in the appropriate position to be effective. | 10-01-2009 |
20090275976 | EMBOLIC FILTERING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to a device and method for preventing the undesired passage of emboli from a venous blood pool to an arterial blood pool. The invention relates especially to a device and method for treating certain cardiac defects, especially patent foramen ovales and other septal defects, through the use of an embolic filtering device capable of instantaneously deterring the passage of emboli from the moment of implantation. The device consists of a frame, and a braided mesh of sufficient dimensions to prevent passage of emboli through the mesh. The device is preferably composed of shape memory allow, such as nitinol, which conforms to the shape and dimension of the defect to be treated. | 11-05-2009 |
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20100147295 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN THE PATENCY OF AN OPENING RELATIVE TO PARENCHYMAL TISSUE OF THE LUNG - A mechanical device and/or chemical process is utilized to maintain luminal patency in conduits or other devices implanted in the lung or lungs of a patient. The mechanical device and/or chemical process ensures that air flows freely through a conduit implanted through an anastomosis into a lung. The device is suitable for use in conjunction with ventilation bypass treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 06-17-2010 |
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20090074261 | INTERACTIVE SYSTEM FOR RECOGNITION ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE STREAMS OF VIDEO - A method of identifying an object captured in a video image in a multi-camera video surveillance system is disclosed. Sets of identifying information are stored in profiles, each profile being associated with one object. The disclosed method of identifying an object includes comparing identifying information extracted from images captured by the video surveillance system to one or more stored profiles. A confidence score is calculated for each comparison and used to determine a best match between the extracted set of identifying information and an object. In one embodiment, the method is used as part of a facial recognition system incorporated into a video surveillance system. | 03-19-2009 |
20100080492 | GROUPING ITEMS IN VIDEO STREAM IMAGES INTO EVENTS - A technique is disclosed for determining when to close a group of a plurality of groups. A closed group is one to which an image set may not be added. Each group includes one or more image sets. Each image set includes one or more images of at least one object. Each group corresponds to an object that is common among images in the one or more image sets that belong to the group. Determining when to close a particular group is based, at least in part, on one or more factors, such as how many image sets are in the particular group, the length of time the particular group has been open, and data about the one or more image sets in the particular group. | 04-01-2010 |
20110032353 | PRESENTING VIDEO DATA - A method of displaying video surveillance system information is disclosed. Video clips associated with events are represented by event cards. The event cards include frames selected from the video clips associated with the events. Event cards include metadata, and can be annotated. Display of overlapping event cards causes a compressed event card to be displayed. Selection of a compressed event card dynamically expands the compressed event card to display a paneled event card. | 02-10-2011 |
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20130339105 | USING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS TO QUANTIFY SOCIAL SKILLS - Embodiments for using structured communications to quantify social skills and social behavioral factors. Communications between at least two devices are intercepted and/or relayed by a computer system wherein a portion of the communications correspond to an audible source and wherein the forwarding or processing of communications is based on a combination of historical, contextual and/or commanded information derived from current and past communications by the computer system. Primary statistics are measured based on the communications and contextual information. Secondary statistics are derived related to a user wherein the secondary statistics quantify social skills and behavioral factors of the user in one or more dimensions against one or more profiles or roles. | 12-19-2013 |
20140316779 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR USING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS - Observation platform for using structured communications. A signal from a first communication device is received at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. A first user associated with the first communication device is recognized at the computer system. Context information for the signal is derived at the computer system associated with the second communication device. A copy of at least one characteristic of the signal is stored in a storage medium, wherein the copy of at least one characteristic of the signal is available for developing performance metrics. The signal is relayed to a destination derived from the context information. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316898 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR PERFORMING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS - Methods and systems are disclosed for sending information in an observation platform. A determination is made, at an observation platform, that a first communication device associated with a first user is located in an environment. A determination is made, at the observation platform, that the first communication device is located in proximity to a second communication device associated with a second user. Speech information is sent to the first communication device for the first user to use in communicating with the second user. | 10-23-2014 |
20150065149 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR USING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS WITH DISTRIBUTED TRAFFIC FLOW - Systems and methods are disclosed for using structured communications in an observation platform with distributed traffic flow. A signal from a first mobile device is received at a second mobile device wherein the first mobile device and the second mobile devices act as a nodes in a first environment which comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first mobile device. Context information is derived, via the second mobile device, from the signal based on the first characteristic and/or the second characteristic. A third mobile device is determined, via the second mobile device, as a destination for the signal. The signal is relayed from the second mobile device to the third mobile device without relaying the signal to a central server computer system. | 03-05-2015 |
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20130060568 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR PERFORMING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS - Using structured communications within an organization or retail environment, the users establish a fabric of communications that allows external users of devices or applications to integrate in a way that is non-disruptive, measured and structured. An observation platform may be used for performing structured communications. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein the computer system is associated with an organization, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. | 03-07-2013 |
20130130207 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR TRAINING, MONITORING AND MINING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS - Using an observation platform for training, monitoring, and mining structured communications. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. | 05-23-2013 |
20130204972 | OBSERVATION PLATFORM FOR USING STRUCTURED COMMUNICATIONS WITH CLOUD COMPUTING - Using structured communications in an observation platform with cloud computing. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a first computer system. The signal is forwarded from the first computer system to a second computer system, wherein the second computer system is physically remote from the first computer system and connected via a network. Context information is derived for the signal and at least one destination for the signal based on the context information at the second computer system. The context information and the at least one destination for the signal are received at the first computer system. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204998 | MEDIATING A COMMUNICATION IN AN OBSERVATION PLATFORM - Using an observation platform for mediating a communication. A first communication is parsed with a computer system according to a policy to determine metadata associated with the first communication, wherein the metadata comprises a first set of attributes and wherein the first communication is received at the computer system from a first communication device. The first set of attributes is compared to attributes of a plurality of communication devices associated with the observation platform, the comparing performed by the computing system. At least one recipient communication device is identified from the plurality of communication devices for the first communication based on the comparing, the identifying performed by the computing system. The first communication is relayed to the at least one identified recipient communication device via the computer system. | 08-08-2013 |
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20090319567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DATA MANAGEMENT USING A STRUCTURE TO PROPAGATE CHANGES TO REFERENCED OBJECTS - A system, method, and computer-readable medium for data management are disclosed, the method comprising changing original data in an original referenced object to create a changed referenced object having changed data, in response to the changing, performing the following for a referencing object that references the original referenced object, (i) determining whether to accept the changed data, and if the changed data is accepted, reflecting the changed data in the referencing object, (ii) if the referencing object does not accept the changed data, determining whether to create a new referenced object storing the original data, and if yes, (1) creating the new referenced object having the original data, wherein the referencing object references the new referenced object, (iii) and if no, (1) determining whether to copy the original data from the original referenced object into the referencing object, and if yes, (a) replacing the original reference with a copy of the original data, thereby breaking a relationship between the referencing object and the original referenced object, and if no, (b) breaking a relationship between the original referenced object and the referencing object by removing the original reference. In various aspects, steps (b)(i)-(b)(iii) are each are processed for each object of a plurality of referencing objects, are user initiated, and are managed by metadata associated with the referencing object. | 12-24-2009 |