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| 20090272684 | CONTAINED LIQUID MEMBRANE CONTACTOR AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A contained liquid membrane contactor includes a perforated center tube, first and second membrane mats each with a first and a second end both being open, four tube sheets affixing the membrane mats to the center tube, a shell sealed to the tube sheets, and two end caps. The first end of the first mat extends a first distance beyond the second end of the second mat. The first end of the first mat is open at the first tube sheet while the first end of the second mat is open at the second tube sheet. The second end of the first mat is between the second and fourth tube sheets and the second end of the second mat is between the first and third tube sheets. The shell has a first port between the first and third tube sheets communicating with the second end of the second mat and a second port between the second and fourth tube sheets communicating with the second end of the first mat. The first end cap has a third port communicating with the center tube and a fourth port communicating with the first end of the first mat. The second end cap has a fifth port communicating with the center tube and a sixth port communicating with the first end of the second mat. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090301967 | WAFER-SHAPED HOLLOW FIBER MODULE FOR IN-LINE USE IN A PIPING SYSTEM - A wafer-shaped hollow fiber module adapted for in-line use in a piping system. The piping system may include two standard bolted flange connections, and at least one wafer-shaped hollow fiber module sealed between the two standard bolted flange connections. The wafer shaped hollow fiber module includes: a cylindrical housing having an open end and a closed end having a first sealing surface and an inlet port; at least one side port through the cylindrical housing; an end cap united to the open end having a second sealing surface and an outlet port. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120137879 | HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID DEGASSING MEMBRANE CONTACTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE - In accordance with at least selected embodiments of the present invention, an improved liquid degassing membrane contactor or module includes a high pressure housing and at least one degassing cartridge therein. It may be preferred that the high pressure housing is a standard, ASME certified, reverse osmosis (RO) or water purification pressure housing or vessel (made of, for example, polypropylene, polycarbonate, stainless steel, corrosion resistant filament wound fiberglass reinforced epoxy tubing, with pressure ratings of for example, 150, 250, 300, 400, or 600 psi, and with, for example 4 or 6 ports, and an end cap at each end) and that the degassing cartridge is a self-contained, hollow-fiber membrane cartridge adapted to fit in the RO high pressure housing. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120168379 | WAFER-SHAPED HOLLOW FIBER MODULE FOR IN-LINE USE IN A PIPING SYSTEM - A wafer-shaped hollow fiber module adapted for in-line use in a piping system. The piping system may include two standard bolted flange connections, and at least one wafer-shaped hollow fiber module sealed between the two standard bolted flange connections. The wafer shaped hollow fiber module includes: a cylindrical housing having an open end and a closed end having a first sealing surface and an inlet port; at least one side port through the cylindrical housing; an end cap united to the open end having a second sealing surface and an outlet port. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120304862 | FLAT PANEL CONTACTORS AND METHODS - Porous membrane contactors and/or their methods of manufacture and/or use are provided. In at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to flat panel hollow fiber or flat sheet membrane contactors and/or their methods of manufacture and/or use. In at least certain particular embodiments, the present invention is directed to hollow fiber array flat panel contactors, contactor systems, and/or their methods of manufacture and/or use. In at least particular possibly preferred embodiments, the contactor is adapted for placement in an air duct (such as an HVAC ductwork) and has a rectangular frame or housing enclosing at least one wound hollow fiber array or membrane bundle. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130043177 | WAFER-SHAPED HOLLOW FIBER MODULE FOR IN-LINE USE IN A PIPING SYSTEM - A wafer-shaped hollow fiber module adapted for in-line use in a piping system. The piping system may include two standard bolted flange connections, and at least one wafer-shaped hollow fiber module sealed between the two standard bolted flange connections. The wafer shaped hollow fiber module includes: a cylindrical housing having an open end and a closed end having a first sealing surface and an inlet port; at least one side port through the cylindrical housing; an end cap united to the open end having a second sealing surface and an outlet port. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130327219 | HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID DEGASSING MEMBRANE CONTACTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE - In accordance with at least selected embodiments of the present invention, an improved liquid degassing membrane contactor or module includes a high pressure housing and at least one degassing cartridge therein. It may be preferred that the high pressure housing is a standard, ASME certified, reverse osmosis (RO) or water purification pressure housing or vessel (made of, for example, polypropylene, polycarbonate, stainless steel, corrosion resistant filament wound fiberglass reinforced epoxy tubing, with pressure ratings of, for example, 150, 250, 300, 400, or 600 psi, and with, for example 4 or 6 ports, and an end cap at each end) and that the degassing cartridge is a self-contained, hollow-fiber membrane cartridge adapted to fit in the RO high pressure housing. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140263061 | MEMBRANE CONTACTORS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEMBRANE DISTILLATION OR AMMONIA REMOVAL AND RELATED METHODS - New, improved, or modified membrane contactors, modules, systems, and/or methods for membrane distillation and/or ammonia removal, and/or methods of manufacture, use, and/or the like. In accordance with at least selected embodiments, particular possibly preferred membrane contactors, modules, systems, and/or methods for membrane distillation and/or ammonia removal, and/or to particular possibly preferred membrane contactors, modules, systems, and/or methods for membrane distillation and/or ammonia removal, involving membrane contactors adapted for membrane distillation, for ammonia removal, or for both membrane distillation and for ammonia removal, as well as for other membrane contactor systems, methods or processes such as degassing, gasifying, separation, filtration, and/or the like. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160096745 | WATER DEGASSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for degassing water includes a membrane contactor of degassing water, and a membrane module for enriching nitrogen from a source having <98% nitrogen purity coupled to said degassing membrane module. The enriching membrane module may be physically connected to the degassing membrane contactor. A method for degassing water includes the steps of: enriching a nitrogen gas having a purity of <98% to a purity of >99% via a membrane module, feeding the enriched nitrogen gas to a degassing membrane contactor, and degassing the water with the degassing membrane contactor. The water may be seawater, and/or ground water, and/or river water and/or surface water. | 04-07-2016 |
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| 20120016974 | BUSINESS PROCESS UTILIZING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS ENGENDERING COOPERATION AMONG SERVICE PROVIDERS TO MAXIMIZE END USER SATISFACTION - Methods, systems, and devices for providing a plurality of services to premises over one or more communication networks and providing one or more advertisements over a plurality of service virtual networks as well as business process associated such methods, systems, and devices are disclosed. Systems and devices may include a primary server, one or more secure access nodes and a secondary server that supports one or more services to one or more end point devices. Business process associated with such services may include revenue sharing for providing such services as well as commissions and transactions fees. Particular service may also include providing cross-service functional data, targeted advertising and targeted e-commerce services. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120017012 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLEXING ONE OR MORE SERVICES AT A CUSTOMER PREMISES - Systems, devices, and methods for multiplexing one or more services are disclosed. Such systems and devices may have an architecture that includes communication interfaces, processors, storage devices, and software applications that generate virtual machines. Each of the virtual machines may receive a first set of service data for a service of the one or more services; process the first set of service data using the one or more software applications to generate a second set of service data and data instructions associated with the second set of service data; provides a service security function for the service; provide a service operating system; mine the first set of service data, including analytical information; and transmit the second set of service data and data instructions associated with the second set of service data to a display interface that may be a communication interface. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120017270 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE SERVICES TO PREMISES OVER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Methods, systems, and devices for providing one or more virtual networks for a plurality of services are disclosed. The device may include a secure access node coupled to a wide area communication network and a premises communication network. The secure access node may have a node software platform, one or more node processors, a node storage device, and one or more node communication interfaces. Further, the secure access node may receive a plurality of data packets through one of the one or more node communication interfaces. The node software platform may execute on one of the node processors and may include a node deep packet inspection engine, a node rules generation engine, a node rule check and notification generation engine, a node service segregation engine, a node communication software application, and a node service adapter software application. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120174177 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MULTIMEDIA TRAFFIC ACROSS A COMMON WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for managing multimedia traffic across a common wireless communication network. Embodiments may include content devices, end point devices, a network node, and a wireless dongle. The network node and the wireless dongle may have application functions transmitting and receiving application data streams including a video application. The video application may include a conversion engine to compress, expand, or convert video data. Further, both the network node and the wireless dongle may transmit downstream video streams and receive upstream video streams. In addition, the network node may have a master controller function and a node management function, and a dongle management function each managing video traffic streams and application data streams. In addition, the dongle management function controls admission of a video traffic stream originating from the wireless dongle to the wireless communication network. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120203877 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ENABLING RECONFIGURATION OF SERVICES SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF DEVICES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for enabling the reconfiguration of services supported by a network of devices. Such reconfiguration can be realized dynamically and in real time without compromising the security of the overall system from external threats or internal malfunctions. These systems, devices and methods may provide a first functional stack supporting a previous version of a specific service and the provisioning of a second functional stack dynamically and in real-time that supports an updated version of the specific service. In addition, an administration function may be included in the embodiment such that the administration function manages and controls the functional stacks and network operations. Using these mechanisms, an existing service can be changed dynamically or a new service can be added dynamically in a secure manner without interruption of other existing services. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120272289 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INCREASED SECURITY WHEN MULTIPLEXING ONE OR MORE SERVICES AT A CUSTOMER PREMISES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for providing increased security when multiplexing one or more services at customer premises. Such systems and devices may include one or more virtual machines that support a service, a service operating system, protocol functions, and protocol security functions including system, devices, and methods for, analyzing protocol data and generating protocol security data. In addition, the system, devices, and methods provide an administration function for each virtual machine that allows monitoring the protocol security data and provides a protocol alerting mechanism that reports protocol security trigger events. Moreover, the system, devices, and methods have a common layer providing a common operating system and common security functions. The protocol security functions and common security function utilize conventional and fuzzy logic rules to generate protocol security data and common security data. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120297406 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DELIVERING PERSONALIZED/ TARGETED SERVICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS TO END USERS - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for delivering personalized targeted services and personalized targeted advertisements. The system includes central server providing a one or more services to a customer premises over a communication network. Further, the system includes a home gateway receiving the one or more services from a central server and accessing one or more targeted advertisements thereby delivering the one or more services with the one or more targeted advertisements to a customer premises appliance. Additionally, the system includes one or more set-top boxes receiving the one or more services with the one or more targeted advertisements and delivered to a customer premises appliance and having one or more set-top box software applications supplied by the primary service provider that execute on each set-top box interacting with the central server and home gateway. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20140025794 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ENABLING RECONFIGURATION OF SERVICES SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF DEVICES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for enabling the reconfiguration of services supported by a network of devices. Such reconfiguration can be realized dynamically and in real time without compromising the security of the overall system from external threats or internal malfunctions. These systems, devices and methods may provide a first functional stack supporting a previous version of a specific service and the provisioning of a second functional stack dynamically and in real-time that supports an updated version of the specific service. In addition, an administration function may be included in the embodiment such that the administration function manages and controls the functional stacks and network operations. Using these mechanisms, an existing service can be changed dynamically or a new service can be added dynamically in a secure manner without interruption of other existing services. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140137188 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DELIVERING PERSONALIZED/ TARGETED SERVICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS TO END USERS - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for enabling the reconfiguration of services supported by a network of devices. Such reconfiguration can be realized dynamically and in real time without compromising the security of the overall system from external threats or internal malfunctions. These systems, devices and methods may provide a first functional stack supporting a previous version of a specific service and the provisioning of a second functional stack dynamically and in real-time that supports an updated version of the specific service. In addition, an administration function may be included in the embodiment such that the administration function manages and controls the functional stacks and network operations. Using these mechanisms, an existing service can be changed dynamically or a new service can be added dynamically in a secure manner without interruption of other existing services. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140344881 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MULTIMEDIA TRAFFIC ACROSS A COMMON WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for managing multimedia traffic across a common wireless communication network. Embodiments may include content devices, end point devices, a network node, and a wireless dongle. The network node and the wireless dongle may have application functions transmitting and receiving application data streams including a video application. The video application may include a conversion engine to compress, expand, or convert video data. Further, both the network node and the wireless dongle may transmit downstream video streams and receive upstream video streams. In addition, the network node may have a master controller function and a node management function, and a dongle management function each managing video traffic streams and application data streams. In addition, the dongle management function controls admission of a video traffic stream originating from the wireless dongle to the wireless communication network. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150358355 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ENABLING RECONFIGURATION OF SERVICES SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF DEVICES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for enabling the reconfiguration of services supported by a network of devices. Such reconfiguration can be realized dynamically and in real time without compromising the security of the overall system from external threats or internal malfunctions. These systems, devices and methods may provide a first functional stack supporting a previous version of a specific service and the provisioning of a second functional stack dynamically and in real-time that supports an updated version of the specific service. In addition, an administration function may be included in the embodiment such that the administration function manages and controls the functional stacks and network operations. Using these mechanisms, an existing service can be changed dynamically or a new service can be added dynamically in a secure manner without interruption of other existing services. | 12-10-2015 |
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| 20080277344 | BRACKISH AND SEA WATER DESALINATION USING A HYBRID ION EXCHANGE-NANOFILTRATION PROCESS - Desalination is carried out by a hybrid ion exchange-nanofiltration process in which ion exchange is followed by pressure-driven nanofiltration. Monovalent ions of sodium and chloride of saline water are exchanged for equivalent concentrations of poly-valent ions (for example, sodium ions for magnesium ions or chloride ions for sulfate ions) when passed through ion exchangers in the form of those poly-valent ions. The resultant solution has a lower osmotic pressure than the initial solution containing monovalent sodium and chloride ions, and requires less transmembrane pressure for membrane desalination compared to traditional reverse osmosis. The concentrated reject stream from the membrane process is used as regenerant for the exhausted ion exchanger, which has been converted to monovalent anionic or cationic form. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100178704 | RAPID SENSING OF TOXIC METALS WITH HYBRID INORGANIC MATERIALS - Methods for rapid sensing of dissolved toxic heavy metals use a hybrid inorganic material (“HIM”), which is synthesized from hydrated iron oxide (“HFO”) and calcium magnesium silicate. HIM thus synthesized is used in sensing dissolved toxic heavy metals. Water containing toxic heavy metals (e.g., lead, copper, zinc, nickel, etc.) is passed through a sorbent bed of HIM, whereupon it shows a sharp drop in pH after a certain length of time. The presence of HFO and calcium magnesium silicates in HIM synergistically provide a precipitous drop in pH, which is characteristic of the concentration and type of toxic heavy metal. Therefore, observing a change in pH indicates the presence and identity of heavy metal ions in a test water sample. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100282675 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REVERSIBLE CATION-EXCHANGE DESALINATION - Desalination is accomplished by subjecting feed saline water to a cation exchanger in magnesium form where sodium and scale-forming cations are at least partially exchanged for non-scale-forming magnesium ions. This ion exchange also reduces the osmotic pressure of the solution. When the resultant solution is subjected to a pressure-driven membrane desalination process, scaling is reduced and desalinated water is efficiently produced at a lower pressure. After desalination, the concentrated waste water, which contains higher concentrations of ions such as magnesium and sodium, is used to regenerate the depleted cation exchanger back into magnesium form. This regeneration permits the process to be self-sustainable. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20120234765 | METHOD OF TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER AND RECOVERY OF IMPORTANT DIVALENT CATIONS - Provided herein are systems and methods for use in wastewater treatment. In some examples, the systems and methods involve different combinations of ion exchange and membrane based systems and processes that can be used to remove radium and recover and purify barium and strontium salts to render the wastewater depleted of those regulated toxic metals. Treated wastewater having less than 12000 pCi/L of any of radium, barium or strontium is then subjected to tertiary treatment where it is subjected to processes in an evaporator/crystallizer which drives out water in the form of vapor, leaving behind salts of innocuous metals such as sodium, calcium, and magnesium, among others. In some examples, water vapor from the processes is condensed to produce water suitable for reuse, such as reuse in the hydro-fracturing process. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130274357 | HYBRID ANION EXCHANGER IMPREGNATED WITH HYDRATED ZIRCONIUM OXIDE FOR SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATING LIGAND AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - Polymeric anion exchanger are used as host materials in which sub-micron sized hydrated Zr(IV) oxides (HZrO) particles are irreversibly dispersed within the ion exchange medium, such as beads or fibers. The HZrO can be impregnated into the pore structure of resin by mixing the parent anion exchange resin with zirconium solution prepared by pre-calcined zirconium oxide dissolved in concentrated mixture of alcohol and acid, and then followed by precipitation of HZrO particles within the resin by using alkaline solution. Since the anion exchangers have positively charged such as quaternary ammonium functional groups, anionic ligands such as arsenate, fluoride can transport in and out of the gel phase without subjected to the Donnan exclusion effect. Consequently, anion exchanger-supported HZrO submicron particles exhibit significantly greater capacity to remove arsenic and fluoride in comparison with parent anon exchange resins. Known cation exchange resins as support materials do not offer high arsenic or fluoride removal capacity. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140374351 | BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION USING TUNABLE ANION EXCHANGE BED - A process for treating feed water for desalination, the process comprising: (a) removing one or more polyvalent anions from the feed water by feeding the feed water into a bed comprising one or more anion exchange resins under conditions sufficient to exchange the polyvalent ions in the feed water with one or more monovalent anions in the resin; and (b) regenerating the bed by feeding a brine stream into the bed under conditions sufficient to exchange one or more polyvalent anions in the resins with one or more monovalent anions in the brine stream. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150251928 | ION EXCHANGE METHODS FOR TREATING WATER HARDNESS - The present invention includes a novel salt-free water softening method that utilizes an exchange medium (such as a gel exchange polymer, a macroporous exchange polymer, or an inorganic cation exchanger) that is pre-loaded with a polyvalent cation that has low solubility in aqueous phase at nearly neutral pH. The method of the invention does not require use of a sodium salt or mineral acid in the regeneration of the exchange medium. | 09-10-2015 |
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| 20110286690 | OPTICAL PACKAGE AND RELATED METHODS - A package for an electronic chip including an optical component protects the chip and the component, while allowing for an optical connection of the component with another optical device. This is achieved, in various embodiments, by forming a well in a protective material deposited over the chip to expose the optical component, and by providing alignment features in the protective material to align and connect the optical component with another optical device. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120069956 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DETECTOR MODULE - A computed tomography detector module can include a detector element, a frame, and a converter element. The detector element can be configured to detect electromagnetic radiation at a detection plane and output one or more analog detection signals. The frame can connect to the detector element and include a shield portion, parallel to the detection plane, configured to at least partially block X-rays. The converter element can include a substrate having connector and component substrate portions, the connector substrate portion thicker in a direction perpendicular to the detection plane than the component substrate portion and configured to extend through an aperture of the frame, the component substrate portion having at least one substrate surface parallel to the detection plane with one or more electrical components attached thereto. The detector module can optionally include a heat sink, which can have a top surface separated from the component substrate portion and components attached thereto by a separation gap. A computed tomography scanner can include the detector module. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120126347 | PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING - Packaged integrated devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a packaged integrated device includes a package substrate, a package lid, and an integrated circuit or microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. The package lid is mounted to a first surface of the package substrate using an epoxy, and the package lid and the package substrate define a package interior. The package lid includes an interior coating suited to good adhesion with the epoxy, and an exterior coating suited to RF shielding, where the materials of the interior and exterior coatings are different. In one example, the interior lid coating is nickel whereas the exterior lid coating is tin. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130292786 | INTEGRATED OPTICAL SENSOR MODULE - An integrated optical sensor module includes an optical sensor die having an optical sensing area on its first surface, and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die arranged over the first surface of the optical sensor die. A hole in the ASIC die is at least partially aligned with the optical sensing area such that at least some of the light passing through the hole may contact the optical sensing area. The hole through the ASIC die can be configured to receive an optical fiber, lens structure, or other optical element therein. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140016739 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DETECTOR MODULE - A computed tomography detector module can include a detector element, a frame, and a converter element. The detector element can be configured to detect electromagnetic radiation at a detection plane and output one or more analog detection signals. The frame can connect to the detector element and include a shield portion, parallel to the detection plane, configured to at least partially block X-rays. The converter element can include a substrate having connector and component substrate portions, the connector substrate portion thicker in a direction perpendicular to the detection plane than the component substrate portion and configured to extend through an aperture of the frame, the component substrate portion having at least one substrate surface parallel to the detection plane with one or more electrical components attached thereto. The detector module can optionally include a heat sink, which can have a top surface separated from the component substrate portion and components attached thereto by a separation gap. A computed tomography scanner can include the detector module. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140332947 | PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING - Packaged integrated devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a packaged integrated device includes a package substrate, a package lid, and an integrated circuit or microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. The package lid is mounted to a first surface of the package substrate using an epoxy, and the package lid and the package substrate define a package interior. The package lid includes an interior coating suited to good adhesion with the epoxy, and an exterior coating suited to RF shielding, where the materials of the interior and exterior coatings are different. In one example, the interior lid coating is nickel whereas the exterior lid coating is tin. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140340302 | INTEGRATED GESTURE SENSOR MODULE - An integrated gesture sensor module includes an optical sensor die, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die, and an optical emitter die disposed in a single package. The optical sensor die and ASIC die can be disposed in a first cavity of the package, and the optical emitter die can be disposed in a second cavity of the package. The second cavity can be conical or step-shaped so that the opening defining the cavity increases with distance from the upper surface of the optical emitter die. The upper surface of the optical emitter die may be higher than the upper surface of the optical sensor die. An optical barrier positioned between the first and second cavities can include a portion of a pre-molded, laminate, or ceramic package, molding compound, and/or metallized vias. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20160090298 | PACKAGES FOR STRESS-SENSITIVE DEVICE DIES - An integrated device package is disclosed. The package includes a substrate comprising a cavity through a top surface of the substrate. A first integrated device die is positioned in the cavity. The first integrated device die includes one or more active components. A second integrated device die is attached to the top surface of the substrate and positioned over the cavity. The second integrated device die covers the cavity. Encapsulant can cover the second integrate device die. | 03-31-2016 |
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| 20090134481 | Molded Sensor Package and Assembly Method - A method of forming a molded sensor includes providing a sensor assembly having a sensor, and a cap coupled to a portion of the sensor, the cap having an opening and forming an interior area. The method also includes blocking the opening in the cap, and molding a moldable material around a portion of the sensor assembly and a portion of a base such that the moldable material is coupled to the sensor assembly and the base, the interior area being substantially free of the moldable material. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20130129136 | Microphone Module with Sound Pipe - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140294221 | MICROPHONE MODULE WITH SOUND PIPE - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20160044409 | MICROPHONE MODULE WITH SOUND PIPE - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 02-11-2016 |
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| 20120237082 | VIDEO BASED MATCHING AND TRACKING - An analytical device is disclosed that analyzes whether a first image is similar to (or the same as) as a second image. The analytical device analyzes the first image by combining at least a part (or all) of the first image with at least a part (or all) of the second image, and by analyzing at least a part (or all) of the combined image. Part or all of the combination may be analyzed with respect to the abstraction of the first image and/or the abstraction of the second image. The abstraction may be based on a Bag of Features (BoF) description, based on a histogram of intensity values, or based on other types of abstraction methodologies. The analysis may involve comparing one or more aspects of the combination (such as the entropy or randomness of the combination) with the one or more aspects of the abstracted first image and/or abstracted second image. Based on the comparison, the analytical device may determine whether the first image is similar to or the same as the second image. The analytical device may work with a variety of images in a variety of applications including a video tracking system, a biometric analytic system, or a database image analytical system. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130114853 | LOW-LIGHT FACE DETECTION - A face is detected within a camera's field despite inadequate illumination. In various embodiments, multiple images of the inadequately illuminated field of view are obtained and summed into a composite image. The composite image is tone-mapped based on a facial lighting model, and a bounded group of pixels in the tone-mapped image having a lighting distribution indicative of a face is identified. Facial features are resolved within the bounded group of pixels. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20140015930 | ACTIVE PRESENCE DETECTION WITH DEPTH SENSING - In vision-based authentication platforms for secure resources such as computer systems, false positives and/or false negatives in the detection of walk-away events are reduced or eliminated by incorporating depth information into tracking authenticated system operators. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140123237 | SECURE CONTENT SHARING - Convenient sharing of information among authorized network users may be facilitated by allowing a user to send information originating from multiple applications in aggregate form to another user, e.g., using a secure messaging service. In scenarios where data access is restricted, a server may check the recipient's access privileges prior to forwarding the information to her. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140215495 | TASK-SPECIFIC APPLICATION MONITORING AND ANALYSIS - User interactions with multiple applications executed on a computational device may be monitored by intercepting messages corresponding to application-level events and recording data associated with the events, including, e.g., contents of application screens presented when the events occurred. The screen contents may be used, based on comparison with task-specific screen-sequence patterns, to link sub-sequences of the events to tasks, facilitating subsequent task-related analysis. | 07-31-2014 |
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| 20090110633 | Nanocells for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases and Disorders - The present invention relates to novel nanocell compositions and their use in imaging, diagnostic and treatment methods. In one embodiment, nanocells tailored for imaging methods comprise a nanocore surrounded by a lipid matrix, and are modified to contain a radionuclide core or a nanocore with an emission spectra. The nanocells may be size restricted such as being greater than about 60 nm so that they selectively extravasate at sites of angiogenesis (e.g. tumor) and do not pass through normal vasculature or enter non-tumor bearing tissue. In this way, angiogenic sites can be both detected and treated. In another embodiment, nanocells are tailored for various treatment methods, including the treatment of brain cancer, asthma, Grave's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100119494 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODULATING THE EXTRACELLULAR STEM CELL ENVIRONMENT - This invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions that modulate the stem cell environment. More specifically, the invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions for modulating stem cell differentiation. Therefore, methods and compositions are provided for modulating glycosaminoglycan moieties, e.g., heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycan (HSGAG) moieties, in the microenvironment of stem cells. Methods and compositions for promoting or inhibiting embryonic stem cell differentiation (e.g., differentiation into endothelial cells) are also provided. This invention also relates, therefore, in part, to cell populations (e.g., endothelial cell populations or impoverished endothelial cell populations) that can be produced with the methods and compositions provided. Furthermore, the invention relates, in part, to tissues, and uses thereof, formed by the methods and compositions provided. Moreover, the invention also relates, in part, to methods of treatment using the methods and compositions provided. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100272822 | NANOCELL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antiangiogenic agent. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110280799 | NANOCELLS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to novel nanocell compositions and their use in imaging, diagnostic and treatment methods. In one embodiment, nanocells tailored for imaging methods comprise a nanocore surrounded by a lipid matrix, and are modified to contain a radionuclide core or a nanocore with an emission spectra. The nanocells may be size restricted such as being greater than about 60 nm so that they selectively extravasate at sites of angiogenesis (e.g. tumor) and do not pass through normal vasculature or enter non-tumor bearing tissue. In this way, angiogenic sites can be both detected and treated. In another embodiment, nanocells are tailored for various treatment methods, including the treatment of brain cancer, asthma, Grave's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120189571 | NANOSCALE PLATINUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention is directed to biocompatible conjugated polymer nanoparticles including a copolymer backbone, a plurality of sidechains covalently linked to said backbone, and a plurality of platinum compounds dissociably linked to said backbone. The invention is also directed to dicarbonyl-lipid compounds wherein a platinum compound is dissociably linked to the dicarbonyl compound. The invention is also directed to methods of treating cancer or metastasis. The methods includes selecting a subject in need of treatment for cancer or metastasis and administering to the subject an effective amount of any of the nanoparticles, compounds, or compositions of the invention. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130171091 | Nanocell Drug Delivery System - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antianiogenic agent. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171205 | Nanocell Drug Delivery System - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antiangiogenic agent. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130177607 | Nanocell Drug Delivery System - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antianiogenic agent. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130216474 | NANOCELLS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to novel nanocell compositions and their use in imaging, diagnostic and treatment methods. In one embodiment, nanocells tailored for imaging methods comprise a nanocore surrounded by a lipid matrix, and are modified to contain a radionuclide core or a nanocore with an emission spectra. The nanocells may be size restricted such as being greater than about 60 nm so that they selectively extravasate at sites of angiogenesis (e.g. tumor) and do not pass through normal vasculature or enter non-tumor bearing tissue. In this way, angiogenic sites can be both detected and treated. In another embodiment, nanocells are tailored for various treatment methods, including the treatment of brain cancer, asthma, Grave's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140363497 | Nanocell Drug Delivery System - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antianiogenic agent. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140364595 | CONJUGATE-BASED ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL PRODRUGS - The invention provides conjugate-based antifungal or antibacterial prodrugs formed by coupling at least one anti-fungal agent or antibacterial agent with at least one linker and/or carrier. The prodrugs are of formula: (i) (AFA) | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150045428 | LIGAND-TARGETED MOLECULES AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to ligand-targeted molecules and ligand drug conjugates (LDCs) comprising a ligand connected to a functional group, which is connected to a linker, which in turn is bonded to a drug. The LDCs of the present invention also comprise platinum coordination complex wherein the platinum is connected to the linker through monocarboxylato and O→Pt coordinate bonds. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing these ligand drug conjugates. The present invention further relates to methods for the treatment of tumours using the ligand drug conjugates of the present invention. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150099001 | Nanocell Drug Delivery System - Nanocells allow the sequential delivery of two different therapeutic agents with different modes of action or different pharmacokinetics. A nanocell is formed by encapsulating a nanocore with a first agent inside a lipid vesicle containing a second agent. The agent in the outer lipid compartment is released first and may exert its effect before the agent in the nanocore is released. The nanocell delivery system may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for delivery to patients suffering from diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases such as epilepsy. In treating cancer, a traditional antineoplastic agent is contained in the outer lipid vesicle of the nanocell, and an antiangiogenic agent is loaded into the nanocore. This arrangement allows the antineoplastic agent to be released first and delivered to the tumor before the tumor's blood supply is cut off by the antianiogenic agent. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150174263 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CANCER AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Described herein are compositions and methods relating to chemotherapeutic agent conjugates and the treatment of cancer. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150374692 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The compositions and methods described herein relate to the treatment of cancer, e.g. by reducing the regression of cancer cells from regressing into cancer stem cell-like phenotypes and/or reducing the development of drug-resistant cancer cells. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods relate to inhibitors of PI3K pathway kinases and Src family kinases. | 12-31-2015 |
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| 20110054219 | PROCESS FOR THE NITRATION OF O-XYLENE AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - Aromatic compounds such as o-xylene are selectively nitrated by nitric acid in the presence of polyphosphoric acid and a large pore, acidic zeolite or a large pore, hydrophobic molecular sieve. This is an environmentally friendly, commercially viable, high conversion process for the selective nitration of aromatic compounds in the para position. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110300594 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LINEAR DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - This invention provides a process of making a linear dicarboxylic acid of C | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301390 | PRODUCING SHORT CHAIN PERFLUOROALKYL IODIDES - An improved process for producing perfluoroalkyl iodides of formula (I) | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120035378 | HYDROGENATION PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TETRAHYDROFURAN AND ALKYLATED DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A process is provided for the synthesis of tetrahydrofuran and related compounds by hydrogenation of furan and derivatives, using a sponge nickel catalyst that has been promoted with iron and chromium. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120255651 | FLUOROALKYLALKOXYLATES - Disclosed is a method of altering the surface behavior of a liquid by adding to the liquid a compound of a Formula (1): | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120259143 | FLUOROALKYLALKOXYLATES - Disclosed is a fluorinated alkylalkoxylate compound of Formula 1, | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130172578 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 1, 6-HEXANEDIOL - Disclosed are processes for preparing 1,6-hexanediol and synthetic intermediates useful in the production of 1,6-hexanediol from renewable biosources. In one embodiment, a process comprises contacting levoglucosenone with hydrogen in the presence of a first hydrogenation catalyst at a first temperature to form product mixture (I); and heating product mixture (I) in the presence of hydrogen and a second hydrogenation catalyst at a second temperature to form product mixture (II) which comprises 1,6-hexanediol. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172579 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HEXANEDIOLS - Disclosed are processes for preparing 1,2-cyclohexanediol, and mixtures of 1,2-cyclohexanediol and 1,6-hexanediol, by hydrogenating 1,2,6-hexanetriol. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172583 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FURFURAL - Furfural is produced by contacting a feedstock solution containing C | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172586 | PRODUCTION OF TETRAHYDROFURAN-2, 5-DIMETHANOL FROM ISOSORBIDE - Disclosed herein are processes comprising contacting isosorbide with hydrogen in the presence of a first hydrogenation catalyst to form a first product mixture comprising tetrahydrofuran-2,5-dimethanol. The processes can further comprise heating the first product mixture in the presence of hydrogen and a second hydrogenation catalyst to form a second product mixture comprising 1,6-hexanediol. The first and second hydrogenation catalysts can be the same or different. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172629 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 1, 6-HEXANEDIOL - Disclosed are processes for preparing 1,6-hexanediol from levoglucosenone. In one embodiment, the process comprises contacting levoglucosenone with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst comprising palladium, platinum/tungsten, nickel/tungsten, rhodium/rhenium, or mixtures thereof at a first temperature between about 50° C. and 100° C. and at a first reaction pressure between about 50 psi and 2000 psi for a first reaction period, and at a second temperature between about 120° C. and 250° C. and at a second pressure between about 500 psi and 2000 psi for a second reaction period to form a product mixture comprising 1,6-hexanediol, wherein the first reaction period is the amount of time in which the levoglucosenone has a conversion of at least about 95%. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130231505 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 1,6-HEXANEDIOL - Disclosed are processes for preparing 1,6-hexanediol from levoglucosenone. In one embodiment, the process comprises contacting levoglucosenone with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst comprising palladium, platinum/tungsten, nickel/tungsten, rhodium/rhenium, or mixtures thereof at a first temperature between about 50° C. and 100° C. and at a first reaction pressure between about 50 psi and 2000 psi for a first reaction period, and at a second temperature between about 120° C. and 250° C. and at a second pressure between about 500 psi and 2000 psi for a second reaction period to form a product mixture comprising 1,6-hexanediol, wherein the first reaction period is the amount of time in which the levoglucosenone has a conversion of at least about 95%. In one embodiment, the 1,6-hexanediol is converted to 1,6-diaminohexane. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130289311 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130289312 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130289318 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130289319 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140081065 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LINEAR LONG CHAIN ALKANES USING RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A hydrodeoxygenation process for producing a linear alkane from a feedstock comprising a saturated or unsaturated C | 03-20-2014 |
| 20150099903 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150152074 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FURFURAL - Furfural is produced by contacting a feedstock solution containing C | 06-04-2015 |
| 20160023975 | Production of Alpha, Omega-Diols - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160046541 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LINEAR LONG-CHAIN ALKANES FROM RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS USING CATALYSTS COMPRISING HETEROPOLYACIDS - A hydrodeoxygenation process for producing a linear alkane from a feedstock comprising a saturated or unsaturated C | 02-18-2016 |
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| 20090107584 | SOLDER AND METHODS OF MAKING SOLDER - Solder compositions and methods of forming solders are provided. The solder compositions exhibit desirable melting characteristics. In addition, the solder compositions may be useful in joining heat sensitive components such as sensors, system-in-package, memory, and MEMS devices. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090159853 | COLLOIDAL TEMPLATING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF HIGHLY POROUS CERAMICS - A method for forming porous ceramic objects is provided, in which a suspension of ceramic precursor particles in a solution of gelatin is allowed to gel in the desired shape, and is then dried and sintered to the desired level of porosity. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100175588 | CEMENT AND METHODS OF PREPARING CEMENT - Cement compositions and methods for making cement compositions are provided. The cement compositions can comprise at least one oxide having a particle size of less than about 600 nm. The methods for making cement may include: providing a mixture of compounds containing the required calcium, silicon, aluminum, and iron to provide at least one of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, other calcium silicates, aluminates, ferrites, and silicates or combinations thereof; adding a fuel source and an oxidizer to the mixture of compounds; and heating the mixture of compounds, the fuel source, and the oxidizer such that the mixture of compounds, the fuel source, and the oxidizer ignite to form the at least one tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminoferrite, or combinations thereof, | 07-15-2010 |
| 20130098840 | Porous Composite Media for Removing Phosphorus from Water - Disclosed are nano-engineered porous ceramic composite filtration media for removal of phosphorous contaminates from wastewater and other water or liquid sources. Such porous ceramic media has high surface area and an interconnecting hierarchical pore structure containing nano-iron oxide/oxyhydroxide compounds, as well as other nano materials, surfactants, ligands or other compounds appropriate for removing higher amounts of phosphorous or phosphorous compounds. The composite media can be modified with nano-phased materials grown on the high surface area and addition of other compounds, contains hierarchical, interconnected porosity ranging from nanometer to millimeter in size that provides high permeability substrate especially suited for removal of contaminants at the interface of the water or other fluids and the nanomaterial or surfactants residing on the surfaces of the porous structure. | 04-25-2013 |
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| 20090014018 | Coated colloidal ground plant materials - A method of providing a comestible plant material taken orally by coating a micronized plant material with a first layer of polysaccharides or proteins, then a second layer of polysaccharides or proteins is disclosed. A bi-encapsulated plant material produced by this process is also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090197790 | Drip resistant cleaning compositions - The present disclosure is directed to both sprayable and non-sprayable cleaner compositions comprising 1 to 9% by weight of a layered phyllosilicate, 1 to 10% of a surfactant, and at least one silicate salt or strong base as a pH-adjusting agent. The composition optionally can include hypochlorite bleach and the pH of the formulation can be in the range 11 to 14. The composition optionally can include water-insoluble glycol ether type solvents or oils in the form of emulsions or microemulsions for degreasing, disinfecting, and fragrance delivery. The compositions provide improved drip resistance when sprayed on to vertical surfaces. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197792 | Drip resistant acidic compositions for sprayable and non-sprayable application - The present disclosure is directed to acidic cleaning compositions comprising 1 to 9% by weight of a layered phyllosilicate in surface modified sodium or protonated forms and pre-dispersed in pre-gel form with and without additives, 1 to 5% of an anionic surfactant, 2-10% of a hydrotope, 0.1-15% solvents, and at least one organic or inorganic acid as a pH-adjusting agent to provide a composition having a pH less than about 4.0. The compositions provide improved viscosity profile, sprayability, and drip resistance when applied to vertical surfaces. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090258812 | MULTILAYER FRAGRANCE ENCAPSULATION - Disclosed herein is a fragrance composition and a method for making the same having a fragrance particulate and a viscoelastic gel; where the composition has enhanced fragrance retention throughout the processing of the composition. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100303969 | Dissolvable Films Impregnated with Encapsulated Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, Botanicals, and Flavors for Oral Products - A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110083681 | COLLOIDAL PLANT POWDER/EXTRACT ENCAPSULATION WITH PECTIN-PROTEIN COACERVATE GELS - A process for preparing coated particles of a plant material includes: (a) combining plant material particles and a protein in a liquid medium, wherein the protein adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the particles to form a first layer; and (b) mixing a polysaccharide including a pectin with the liquid medium, so that the polysaccharide adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the first layer to form a second layer. In addition, a palatable product comprising at least one coated particle prepared by this process is described. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083688 | MOIST SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT WITH TEXTURED COATING - A moist smokeless tobacco product for oral use comprises a pre-portioned piece of tobacco material semi-dissolvable, a super-hydrated membrane coating comprising a soluble, non-cross-linked component and an insoluble, cross-linked component, and a texture component. The tobacco material comprises moist smokeless tobacco. The texture component reduces the slipperiness and/or increases the friction of the moist smokeless tobacco product when placed in a user's mouth. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20130108741 | COATED COLLOIDAL GROUND PLANT MATERIALS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20160044942 | DISSOLVABLE FILMS IMPREGNATED WITH ENCAPSULATED TOBACCO, TEA, COFFEE, BOTANICALS, AND FLAVORS FOR ORAL PRODUCTS - A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160044943 | DISSOLVABLE FILMS IMPREGNATED WITH ENCAPSULATED TOBACCO, TEA, COFFEE, BOTANICALS, AND FLAVORS FOR ORAL PRODUCTS - A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160044956 | COATED TOBACCO PARTICLES SUITABLE FOR USAGE IN A SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT - A process for preparing coated particles of a plant material includes: (a) combining plant material particles and a protein in a liquid medium, wherein the protein adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the particles to form a first layer; and (b) mixing a polysaccharide including a pectin with the liquid medium, so that the polysaccharide adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the first layer to form a second layer. In addition, a palatable product comprising at least one coated particle prepared by this process is described. | 02-18-2016 |
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| 20110201387 | REAL-TIME TYPING ASSISTANCE - An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing feedback and guidance to touch screen device users to improve the text entry user experience and performance through the use of indicators such as feedback semaphores. Also disclosed are suggestion candidates, which allow a user to quickly select next words to add to text input data, or replacement words for words that have been designated as incorrect. According to one embodiment, a method comprises receiving text input data, providing an indicator for possible correction of the text input data, displaying suggestion candidates associated with alternative words for the data, receiving a single touch screen input selecting one of the suggestion candidates, and modifying the input data using the word associated with the selected suggestion candidate. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110202836 | TYPING ASSISTANCE FOR EDITING - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing feedback and guidance to touch screen device users to improve the text entry user experience and performance. According to one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a text entry, receiving input on a touch screen in the form of a first single touch input located over a word of previously entered text, and presenting the user with one or more suggestion candidates indicated possible replacement words related to the selected word. The user can then select one of the suggestion candidates using a second single touch input to replace the selected word with a word associated with the selected suggestion candidate. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110239153 | POINTER TOOL WITH TOUCH-ENABLED PRECISE PLACEMENT - A pointer tool in a touch-screen display is disclosed. The method includes activating a pointer tool in a touch screen display in response to contact with an area of the touch screen and persisting the displaying of the pointer tool in the touch screen display after the contact with the touch screen is removed. Once editing data is received, the pointer tool is removed from the touch screen display. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110310026 | EASY WORD SELECTION AND SELECTION AHEAD OF FINGER - The described embodiments allow for the selection of content in a touch screen display. The method includes detecting a single tap on a word of text in a text editing field in a touch screen, and responsive to the single tap selecting the word of text in whole. In another embodiment additional content can be selected. Contact with selected content displayed in a touch screen can be detected. The contact with the touch screen can be detected moving in a direction along the selected content. Additional content is selected by selecting a word of text adjacent to the selected content being contacted. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120009896 | ABOVE-LOCK CAMERA ACCESS - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for allowing smart phone users to “capture the moment” by allowing easy access to a camera application when a mobile device is in an above-lock (or locked) mode, while also preventing unauthorized access to other smart phone functionality. According to one embodiment of the disclosed technology, a method of operating a mobile device having an above-lock state and a below-lock state comprises receiving input data requesting invocation of an camera application when the mobile device is in the above-lock state and invoking the requested camera application on the device, where one or more functions of the requested application are unavailable as a result of the mobile device being in the above-lock state. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120064946 | RESIZABLE FILMSTRIP VIEW OF IMAGES - A method and apparatus are disclosed for allowing sizing adjustment of a filmstrip view, wherein multiple images are displayed simultaneously on a touch screen. In one embodiment, a user can scale images down in a filmstrip view in order to increase a number of visible images. In another embodiment, the scaling of a filmstrip view can be dynamically modified based on scrolling speed. For example, the faster a user flicks a touch screen (i.e., the faster the gesture speed), the smaller the image size of the filmstrip so that more images appear on a single screen. By reducing the size of the images, the user can customize the filmstrip view and scroll through more images at a higher speed without dropping images or information. Additionally, the resolution can remain constant. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20130339166 | USER-CONFIGURABLE ACTIVATION OF CARD APPLETS - Card applets associated with an electronic wallet are activated and deactivated based on user-defined rules. Based on the rules and a device state, a card emulation state and card applet states are modified to enable or disable completion of transactions. The transactions are between a computing device and a reader such as a point-of-sale terminal. In some embodiments, a user designates a plurality of the card applets as fast cards capable of completing a transaction via near-field communication (NFC) interaction without user input at a time of the transaction. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20150050916 | ABOVE-LOCK CAMERA ACCESS - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for allowing smart phone users to “capture the moment” by allowing easy access to a camera application when a mobile device is in an above-lock (or locked) mode, while also preventing unauthorized access to other smart phone functionality. According to one embodiment of the disclosed technology, a method of operating a mobile device having an above-lock state and a below-lock state comprises receiving input data requesting invocation of an camera application when the mobile device is in the above-lock state and invoking the requested camera application on the device, where one or more functions of the requested application are unavailable as a result of the mobile device being in the above-lock state. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160103812 | TYPING ASSISTANCE FOR EDITING - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing feedback and guidance to touch screen device users to improve the text entry user experience and performance. According to one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a text entry, receiving input on a touch screen in the form of a first single touch input located over a word of previously entered text, and presenting the user with one or more suggestion candidates indicated possible replacement words related to the selected word. The user can then select one of the suggestion candidates using a second single touch input to replace the selected word with a word associated with the selected suggestion candidate. | 04-14-2016 |
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| 20080244005 | ENHANCED USER INFORMATION FOR MESSAGING APPLICATIONS - Techniques involving messaging applications are disclosed. For example, an apparatus may include a presence determination module and a publication module. The presence determination module may infer one or more presence indicators regarding a user. These inference(s) may be based on sensor data. In addition, these inference(s) may be based on position information, and device activity data. The publication module publishes the one or more presence indicators to a messaging server. These presence indicator(s) may indicate an activity and/or a location context of the user. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090085801 | Method and Apparatus for Faster Global Positioning System (GPS) Location Using Pre-Downloaded Assistance Data - A method and apparatus for faster global positioning system (GPS) location using pre-downloaded assistance data are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the periodic acquisition of assistance data when a GPS receiver is disabled. In one embodiment, the GPS receiver may be disabled due to a spatial location of a mobile platform device (MPD) that includes the GPS receiver. During the periodic acquisition of the assistance data, the GPS receiver may be monitored. In one embodiment, in response to activation of the GPS receiver, the assistance data is provided to the GPS receiver to reduce a time to first fix (TTFF) following lock onto a predetermined number of visible satellites to establish a current spatial location of the MPD. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090243929 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FASTER GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) LOCATION USING A PRE-COMPUTED SPATIAL LOCATION FOR TRACKING GPS SATELLITES - A method and apparatus for faster global positioning system (GPS) location using pre-computed spatial location data are described. In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring a pre-computed spatial location of a mobile platform device (MPD) that is computed when a GPS receiver is disabled due to the spatial location of the MPD. In one embodiment, the pre-computed spatial location is determined by a non-GPS based spatial location technology when a receiver is disabled due to the spatial location of the MPD. During the periodic computation of spatial location data, the GPS receiver may be monitored. In one embodiment, in response to activation of the GPS receiver, the pre-computed spatial location data is provided to the GPS receiver for identification and lock onto a predetermined number of visible satellites to reduce a time to first fix (TTFF) a current spatial location of the MPD. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100235504 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER-EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OF A MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SIMULATE A CONNECTED SCENARIO - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120005511 | Method And Apparatus For A Power-Efficient Framework to Maintain Data Synchronization of a Mobile Personal Computer to Simulate A Connected Scenario - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120112961 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FASTER GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) LOCATION USING A PRE-COMPUTED SPATIAL LOCATION FOR TRACKING GPS SATELLITES - A method and apparatus for faster global positioning system (GPS) location using pre-computed spatial location data are described. In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring a pre-computed spatial location of a mobile platform device (MPD) that is computed when a GPS receiver is disabled due to the spatial location of the MPD. In one embodiment, the pre-computed spatial location is determined by a non-GPS based spatial location technology when a receiver is disabled due to the spatial location of the MPD, During the periodic computation of spatial location data, the GPS receiver may be monitored. In one embodiment, in response to activation of the GPS receiver, the pre-computed spatial location data is provided to the GPS receiver for identification and lock onto a predetermined number of visible satellites to reduce a time to first fix (TTFF) a current spatial location of the MPD. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20130013948 | Method and Apparatus For A Power-Efficient Framework to Maintain Data Synchronization of a Mobile Personal Computer to Simulate A Connected Scenario - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20140067570 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE POINT OF SALE - In some embodiments, an electronic device comprises an input interface, a communication interface, a processor, and logic to launch, in the electronic device, a shopping application associated with one or more specific vendors, establish, via the communication interface, a communication connection between the electronic device and a shopping server, and receive, via the input interface, an identifier associated with one or more products sold by the one or more specific vendors, receive, via the communication interface, point of sale information associated with the one or more products associated with the identifier, receive, via the communication interface, a transaction authorization to purchase the one or more products associated with the identifier, and execute the purchase transaction on the electronic device. Other embodiments may be described. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140081572 | PROVISION OF NAVIGATION SERVICE INCLUDING REPORTING OF ELEVATION INFORMATION AND/OR VERTICAL GUIDANCE - Methods, apparatuses and storage medium associated with navigation service are disclosed. In various embodiments, a method may include collecting, by a client mobile device, ambient barometric pressure information at a current location of the client mobile device. The method may further include providing, by the mobile device, contemporaneous navigation assistance to a user of the mobile device or for a user of the mobile device, assisted by a remote navigation assistance service. Assistance by the remote navigation service is associated with determining the current elevation level, based at least in part on ambient barometric pressure information collected by the client mobile device and by one or more crowdsourced mobile devices at the current location. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140088860 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MAPPING A COURSE OF A MOBILE DEVICE - Techniques and mechanisms for providing information to represent a course traversed by a mobile device. In an embodiment, navigation logic of the mobile device determines context data other than any geodetic data that specifies a position of the mobile device. With such context data, the navigation logic determines a sequence of estimates each for a respective position of the device on a course traversed by the mobile device. In another embodiment, determining the sequence of estimates includes determining a first estimate of a first position of the mobile device independent of any geodetic data that specifies the first position. Course information representing such a determined sequence includes timestamp information for the first estimate. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140115318 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER-EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OF A MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SIMULATE A CONNECTED SCENARIO - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140310113 | CLOUD BASED CREDIT CARD EMULATION - In some embodiments, an electronic device comprises an input interface, a communication interface, a processor, and logic to initiate, in the electronic device, a secure communication session with a credit server, select at least one credit source, receive, in the electronic device, a payment credential associated with the at least one credit source, receive, from a point of sale device, a request for payment information for a purchase transaction, wherein the request specifies a predetermined format for the payment information, format, in the electronic device, payment information comprising the payment credentials in the predetermined format, and transmit the payment information from the phone to the point of sale device. Other embodiments may be described. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150086019 | CREATING SECURE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) IDENTIFICATION - A processing device implementing creation of secure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) identifiers (IDs) in a processing device is disclosed. A processing device of the disclosure includes a one-time programmable storage device and an execution unit. The execution unit can implement a one-way cryptographic hash function that is to receive a secret OEM key from an OEM system, generate an OEM public ID from the secret OEM key, and send the OEM public ID to the one-time programmable storage device for storage. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150180657 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENFORCING A DEPTH ORDER POLICY FOR GRAPHICS IN A DISPLAY SCENE - Various embodiments are generally directed an apparatus and method for processing an encrypted graphic with a decryption key associated with a depth order policy including a depth position of a display scene, generating a graphic from the encrypted graphic when the encrypted graphic is successfully decrypted using the decryption key and assigning the graphic to a plane at the depth position of the display scene when the encrypted graphic is successfully decrypted. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20160123740 | PROVISION OF NAVIGATION SERVICE INCLUDING REPORTING OF ELEVATION INFORMATION AND/OR VERTICAL GUIDANCE - Methods, apparatuses and storage medium associated with navigation service are disclosed. In various embodiments, a method may include collecting, by a client mobile device, ambient barometric pressure information at a current location of the client mobile device. The method may further include providing, by the mobile device, contemporaneous navigation assistance to a user of the mobile device or for a user of the mobile device, assisted by a remote navigation assistance service. Assistance by the remote navigation service is associated with determining the current elevation level, based at least in part on ambient barometric pressure information collected by the client mobile device and by one or more crowdsourced mobile devices at the current location. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 05-05-2016 |
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| 20090244015 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF WIRELESS TRANSFER OF FILES - Device, system, and method of wireless transfer of files. For example, a method includes: identifying a selection of a representation of a digital object stored in a mobile device by detecting contact on a touch-sensitive surface of the mobile device at a contact position that corresponds to said representation; identifying a directional movement of said contact position on the touch-sensitive surface; and in response to said directional movement, wirelessly transferring data corresponding to the digital object to a nearby computing device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100328074 | HUMAN PRESENCE DETECTION TECHNIQUES - Human presence techniques are described. For instance, an apparatus may comprise one or more physical sensors operative to monitor one or more physical characteristics of an electronic device, and a security controller communicatively coupled to the one or more physical sensors. The security controller may be operative to control security for the electronic device, the security controller comprising a human presence module operative to receive a request to verify a presence of a human operator, determine whether the human operator is present at the electronic device based on sensor data received from the one or more physical sensors for the electronic device, the sensor data representing one or more physical characteristics of the electronic device, and generate a human presence response indicating whether the human operator is present or not present at the electronic device based on the sensor data. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110093725 | Method and Apparatus for User-Activity-Based Dynamic Power Management and Policy Creation for Mobile Platforms - A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120088451 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF WIRELESS TRANSFER OF FILES - Device, system, and method of wireless transfer of files. For example, a method includes: identifying a selection of a representation of a digital object stored in a mobile device by detecting contact on a touch-sensitive surface of the mobile device at a contact position that corresponds to said representation; identifying a directional movement of said contact position on the touch-sensitive surface; and in response to said directional movement, wirelessly transferring data corresponding to the digital object to a nearby computing device. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120159144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-MODE MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES AND PERIPHERALS - Embodiments of a method and apparatus are described for operating a mobile computing device in different modes using different operating systems. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a memory operative to store multiple operating systems, a processor operative to execute the multiple operating systems, an operating system management module operative to select a first operating system when the mobile computing device is in a first mode or a second operating system when the mobile computing device is in a second mode and the mobile computing device is coupled to one or more external devices. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20130080807 | Method and Apparatus for User-Activity-Based Dynamic Power Management and Policy Creation for Mobile Platforms - A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140006163 | CONTEXT BASED MESSAGING SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140006789 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ASSERTING TRUST LEVEL USING PERSISTENT TRUST LOG | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140089375 | DETERMINING POINTS OF INTEREST WITHIN A GEOFENCE - Embodiments of apparatus, packages, computer-implemented methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media are described herein for a mobile computing device with a primary processing unit configured to operate in a normal mode and a reduced power mode. The mobile computing device may include a secondary processing unit, coupled with the primary processing unit, configured to provide, to a remote computing server, location data of the mobile computing device. The secondary processing unit may be configured to receive, from the remote computing server, one or more POIs contained within a geofence, identified based on the provided location data. The providing and receiving may be performed on behalf of the primary processing unit while the primary processing unit is in the reduced power mode. Operation of the secondary power processing unit may require less power than operation of the primary processing unit in the normal mode. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140249771 | LOCATION ESTIMATION USING A MOBILE DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for location estimation using a mobile device. An example method may include receiving, at a device, one or more signature measurements associated with an indoor environment. Additionally, the device may be associated with a user. The method may also include receiving, at the device, one or more motion tracking measurements to measure relative motion associated with the device and the user. Furthermore, the method may include associating the one or more signature measurements with one or more virtual landmarks identified within the indoor environment. The method may further include determining a location of the user based on the one or more signature measurements, the one or more motion tracking measurements, and the one or more virtual landmarks. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140253708 | LOST DEVICE RETURN - Systems, apparatus and methods of reducing or eliminating device loss are described herein. A computing device may receive a user input. The user input may include a proximity preference. The computing device may generate an alert signal upon detecting that a distance between the computing device and the user has increased beyond the first proximity preference. The detecting may be based on sensing a characteristic of the user, such as a voice characteristic or a facial characteristic, or upon detecting that a signal between a user headset and the computing device has diminished in strength. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150038172 | SUGGESTIONS BASED ON GROUP CRITERIA - Systems and methods for generating suggestions based on group criteria. A device may act as a proxy for a group and scan information from other devices in the group. The proxy device may then transmit the scanned information to a remote resource. The remote resource may obtain preference information based on profile information, for devices that are determined to be registered with a service, and based on inquiry responses for unregistered devices. The preference information may be compiled into group criteria that may be employed in making one or more suggestions to the group. If the group selects one of the suggestions then the remote resource may make arrangements based on the selection. Otherwise, additional suggestions may be provided to the group. The remote resource may also monitor the group and continue to make suggestions accordingly. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150143152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER-EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OF A MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SIMULATE A CONNECTED SCENARIO - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150177945 | ADAPTING INTERFACE BASED ON USAGE CONTEXT - Methods and apparatuses that present a user interface via a touch panel of a device are described. The touch panel can have touch sensors to generate touch events to receive user inputs from a user using the device. Sensor data may be provided via one or more context sensors. The sensor data can be related to a usage context of the device by the user. Context values may be determined based on the sensor data of the context sensors to represent the usage context. The user interface may be updated when the context values indicate a change of the usage context to adapt the device for the usage context. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150248566 | SENSOR PRIVACY MODE - Technologies for sensor privacy on a computing device include receiving, by a sensor controller of the computing device, sensor data from a sensor of the computing device; determining a sensor mode for the sensor; and sending privacy data in place of the sensor data in response to a determination that the sensor mode for the sensor is set to a private mode. The technologies may also include receiving, by a security engine of the computing device, a sensor mode change command from a user of the computing device via a trusted input/output path of the computing device; and sending a mode command to the sensor controller to set the sensor mode of the sensor based on the sensor mode change command, wherein the sending the mode command comprises sending the mode command over a private bus established between the security engine and the sensor controller. Other embodiments are described herein. | 09-03-2015 |
| 20150278512 | VIRTUALIZATION BASED INTRA-BLOCK WORKLOAD ISOLATION - Generally, this disclosure provides systems, devices, methods and computer readable media for virtualization-based intra-block workload isolation. The system may include a virtual machine manager (VMM) module to create a secure virtualization environment or sandbox. The system may also include a processor block to load data into a first region of the sandbox and to generate a workload package based on the data. The workload package is stored in a second region of the sandbox. The system may further include an operational block to fetch and execute instructions from the workload package. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150346799 | TECHNIQUES FOR INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SENSOR CONTROLLERS - Methods and apparatus relating to increasing energy efficiency of sensor controllers are described. In an embodiment, logic (e.g., within a sensor controller) performs one or more tasks corresponding to acquisition of data from one or more sensors. The logic performs the one or more tasks to allow a processor core of the sensor controller to enter (or stay in) a low power consumption state during performance of the one or more data acquisition tasks. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160018881 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER-EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OF A MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SIMULATE A CONNECTED SCENARIO - An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160056964 | HANDLING SENSOR DATA - An apparatus, a system and a method for securing sensor data by a security engine circuitry of a system on chip (SoC). For example, the security engine may receive from a processor circuitry of the SoC an inter processor communication (IPC) request to secure sensor data, and may send to an integrated sensor hub (ISH) of the SoC an IPC request to receive sensor data. The ISH may collect sensor data from one or more internal and/or external sensors, and may send the collected sensor data to the security engine. The security engine may receive the collected sensor data from the ISH, may secure the collected sensor data, and may send secured sensor data to the processor circuitry. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160139936 | Method and apparatus for multi-mode mobile computing devices and peripherals - Embodiments of a method and apparatus are described for operating a mobile computing device in different modes using different operating systems. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a memory operative to store multiple operating systems, a processor operative to execute the multiple operating systems, an operating system management module operative to select a first operating system when the mobile computing device is in a first mode or a second operating system when the mobile computing device is in a second mode and the mobile computing device is coupled to one or more external devices. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-19-2016 |
