Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100142511 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FRAME AND SLOT SYNCHRONIZATION - A method slot and frame synchronization of in a wireless system, the method includes: processing samples and a pair of primary synchronization code forming sequences by a pair of serially coupled filters to provide primary results; finding, in response to the primary results, slots boundaries; processing selected samples and multiple pairs of secondary synchronization code forming sequences by at least a second filter of the pair of serially coupled filters to provide secondary results; wherein the selected samples correspond to the slots boundaries; and detecting secondary synchronization sequences included in a frame in response to the secondary results. | 06-10-2010 |
20110013088 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN A VIDEO DRIVER AND A DISPLAY - A device for evaluating connectivity between a video driver and a display, the device comprises a first video driver, a first output connector, a first terminating resistance; wherein the device is characterized by comprising a first comparison unit; wherein the first video driver has an output port that is coupled to the first output connector, to the first terminating resistance and to the first comparison unit; wherein the first output connector is configured to be coupled via a first cable to a first input of the display; wherein the first comparison unit is adapted to perform comparisons between a voltage level on the first terminating resistance to multiple thresholds and to determine whether a display first input impedance is substantially equal to the first terminating resistance, whether the display first input impedance is substantially lower then the first terminating resistance, or whether the first video driver is disconnected from the display; wherein the comparisons are executed during a pixel information idle period. | 01-20-2011 |
20120020560 | METHOD AND SYSTEM ARRANGED FOR FILTERING AN IMAGE - A method and a system, the system includes: a memory unit, an image region definer, a spectral analyzer, a determination module, and an image processor. The spectral analyzer is arranged to divide a frequency spectrum of each image region into at least three image region frequency range components (IRFRCs); and calculate an energy level for each IRFRC. The comparator configured to compare the energy level of each IRFRC to at least one frequency region threshold to provide a comparison result for each IRFRC; wherein each frequency region threshold is calculated based on an intensity parameter of an image section and based on an energy parameter of at least one reference image section; a determination module arranged to determine a processing operation for each IRFRC, based on a comparison result associated with the IRFRC and based on a configurable decision rule. | 01-26-2012 |
20120086852 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPRISING DEFLICKER UNIT FOR FILTERING IMAGE DATA, AND A METHOD THEREFOR - An integrated circuit comprises deflicker unit is described for adaptively applying deflicker filtering to image data to be displayed using an interlaced scan line technique. The deflicker unit comprises analysis unit arranged to receive the image data and identify at least one region of an image to which deflicker filtering is to be applied, and filter arranged to apply deflicker filtering to those regions identified by the analysis unit. In one example, the analysis unit may be arranged to identify regions of the image to which deflicker filtering is to be applied based at least on energy levels for a high frequency range component within the vertical frequency domain of the image data. | 04-12-2012 |
20140086309 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENCODING AND DECODING AN IMAGE - A method for encoding an image. The method comprises: dividing the image into a plurality of variable sized blocks, encoding each sub-block using variable bit rate encoding, storing the encoded sub-blocks, generating a marker matrix, and storing the marker matrix for use in decoding the image. | 03-27-2014 |
20140133552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING AN IMAGE - A method for processing an image, the method comprising retrieving an image, encoding the image as a string of components, deriving an exponent for each component, deriving mantissas wherein at least an approximation of each component can be derived from the exponents and mantissas, and wherein each exponent indicates the number of bits in its accompanying mantissa, compressing at least the exponents, and storing the exponents and the mantissas in a memory. There is also provided a apparatus for processing an image. | 05-15-2014 |
20140204103 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TASK SCHEDULING IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A data processing system comprises a task scheduling device arranged to schedule a plurality of tasks; and a plurality of processing units, at least some of which being adapted to execute one or more assigned tasks of the plurality of tasks and, for each assigned task, to provide to the task scheduling device at least a task status event which indicates when an execution of the assigned task is finished; wherein the task scheduling device comprises a task scheduler controller unit arranged to assign one or more of the plurality of tasks, each to a corresponding one of the processing units being adapted to execute the assigned task, in response to receiving one or more of the task status events associated with one or more previously assigned tasks. | 07-24-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080219430 | OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE - A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution. | 09-11-2008 |
20080226060 | OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE - A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution. | 09-18-2008 |
20080227333 | OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE - A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution. | 09-18-2008 |
20080231111 | OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE - A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution. | 09-25-2008 |
20110281530 | System and Method for Carrying a Wireless Based Signal Over Wiring - A device, network and method wherein a standard wireless modem is coupled to wiring for carrying a wireless baseband signal that may be OFDM based, and may be directly generated by the wireless IF modem, or extracted from the modem RF signal. The wiring may be a building utility wiring, such as telephone, AC power or CATV wiring. The baseband signal is carried simultaneously with the utility service signal over the utility wiring using Frequency Division Multiplexing. The device may be enclosed with a data unit, a standalone dedicated enclosure, within an outlet or as a plug-in outlet adapter. Data units may couple the device by a wiring port such as standard data connector, or via wireless connection. The device may be locally powered or via a power signal carried over the wiring. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims. | 11-17-2011 |
20130051404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARRYING A WIRELESS BASED SIGNAL OVER WIRING - A device, network and method wherein a standard wireless modem is coupled to wiring for carrying a wireless baseband signal that may be OFDM based, and may be directly generated by the wireless IF modem, or extracted from the modem RF signal. The wiring may be a building utility wiring, such as telephone, AC power or CATV wiring. The baseband signal is carried simultaneously with the utility service signal over the utility wiring using Frequency Division Multiplexing. The device may be enclosed with a data unit, a standalone dedicated enclosure, within an outlet or as a plug-in outlet adapter. Data units may couple the device by a wiring port such as standard data connector, or via wireless connection. The device may be locally powered or via a power signal carried over the wiring. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims. | 02-28-2013 |
20140093057 | OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE - A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution. | 04-03-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110187826 | FAST GATING PHOTOSURFACE - An embodiment of the invention provides a camera comprising a photosurface that is electronically turned on and off to respectively initiate and terminate an exposure period of the camera at a frequency sufficiently high so that the camera can be used to determine distances to a scene that it images without use of an external fast shutter. In an embodiment, the photosurface comprises pixels formed on a substrate and the photosurface is turned on and turned off by controlling voltage to the substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate pixels comprise light sensitive pixels, also referred to as “photopixels”, in which light incident on the photosurface generates photocharge, and storage pixels that are insensitive to light that generates photocharge in the photopixels. In an embodiment, the photosurface is controlled so that the storage pixels accumulate and store photocharge substantially upon its generation during an exposure period of the photosurface. | 08-04-2011 |
20120075534 | INTEGRATED LOW POWER DEPTH CAMERA AND PROJECTION DEVICE - A video projector device includes a visible light projector to project an image on a surface or object, and a visible light sensor, which can be used to obtain depth data regarding the object using a time-of-flight principle. The sensor can be a charge-coupled device which obtains color images as well as obtaining depth data. The projected light can be provided in successive frames. A frame can include a gated sub-frame of pulsed light followed by continuous light, while the sensor is gated, to obtain time of flight data, an ungated sub-frame of pulsed light followed by continuous light, while the sensor is ungated, to obtain reflectivity data and a background sub-frame of no light followed by continuous light, while the sensor is gated, to determine a level of background light. A color sub-frame projects continuous light, while the sensor is active. | 03-29-2012 |
20120140484 | LIGHT SOURCE MODULE - An embodiment of the invention provides apparatus for providing light pulses comprising a light source electrically connected to a low inductance configuration of electrodes for electrically connecting the light source to a power supply. | 06-07-2012 |
20120287242 | ADAPTIVE HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE CAMERA - An embodiment of the invention provides a time of flight 3D camera comprising a photosensor having a plurality of pixels that generate and accumulate photoelectrons responsive to incident light, which photosensor is tiled into a plurality of super pixels, each partitioned into a plurality of pixel groups and a controller that provides a measure of an amount of light incident on a super pixel responsive to quantities of photoelectrons from pixel groups in the super pixel that do not saturate a readout pixel comprised in the photosensor. | 11-15-2012 |
20130188022 | 3D ZOOM IMAGER - A 3D imager comprising two cameras having fixed wide-angle and narrow angle FOVs respectively that overlap to provide an active space for the imager and a controller that determines distances to features in the active space responsive to distances provided by the cameras and a division of the active space into near, intermediate, and far zones. | 07-25-2013 |
20130235160 | OPTICAL PULSE SHAPING - An embodiment of the invention relates to providing a method of illuminating a scene imaged by a camera, which includes illuminating the scene with a train of light pulses and adjusting exposure times of the camera relative to transmission times of the light pulses so that the light pulses emulate a light pulse having a desired pulse shape. | 09-12-2013 |
20140160745 | LASER DIE LIGHT SOURCE MODULE WITH LOW INDUCTANCE - An embodiment of the invention provides a low inductance light source module, which may have a small footprint and comprise a printed circuit board (PCB) mount having first and second conducting traces formed on a side of the PCB mount and a semiconducting light source having a first electrical contacts for receiving power that is bonded to the first conducting trace with a conducting bonding material and a second electrical contact for receiving power that is connected by at least one bondwire to the second conducting trace. | 06-12-2014 |
20140240462 | FAST GATING PHOTOSURFACE - An embodiment of the invention provides a camera comprising a photosurface having a substrate comprising photopixels and associated storage pixels and a controller that controls the photosurface to image a scene by maintaining a bias between the photopixels and their respective storage pixels at all times during an exposure period of the photosurface so that photocharge, substantially upon its generation in a photopixel by light from the scene incident on the photopixel moves towards the photopixel's storage pixel. | 08-28-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090250462 | CHILDPROOF CONTAINER LID - The present invention is a childproof container lid having a lid removal arrangement configured to selectively limit rotation of an outer lid portion in relation to a seat portion configured to attach the lid to a container. The lid removal arrangement is engaged by displacing the outer lid portion in a direction longitudinally away from the container so as to engage complementary teeth configured in both the outer lid portion and the seat portion. Some embodiments may also include the step of inwardly squeezing an outer skirt in order to engage the teeth. | 10-08-2009 |
20100155412 | PUMP LID AND CONTAINERS EMPLOYING SUCH - A container for the pressurized discharge of a fluid contained therein, the container having a container body, a pump lid deployed on the container body for pressurizing an interior volume of the container, a release control arrangement; and an outlet nozzle. The pump lid has a rotatable pump cylinder configuration and a pump piston mechanically associated with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration such that at least a portion of the piston is deployed within the pump cylinder, thereby defining between them a variable pump volume, the pump piston configured with a substantially cylindrical piston wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface such that at least a portion of the interior surface is configured for releasable attachment to the container and at least a portion of the exterior surface interacts with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration. The association is such that rotation of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration generates linear motion of said rotatable pump cylinder configuration. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155429 | PUMP LID - A pump lid assembly for use with a container, the lid assembly having a rotatable pump cylinder configuration and a pump piston mechanically associated with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration such that at least a portion of the piston is deployed within the pump cylinder, thereby defining between them a variable pump volume. The pump piston is configured with a substantially cylindrical piston wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface such that at least a portion of the interior surface is configured for releasable attachment to the container such that when the lid is attached to the container and at least a portion of the piston circumscribes the part of the container. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the piston wall interacts with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration and the association is such that rotation of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration generates linear motion of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration. | 06-24-2010 |
20120137631 | NON-CARBONATED DRINK BOTTLE PRESSURIZATION CAP - A bottle cap for the introduction of pressure into a bottle, in which the bottle cap has a cap body configured with a through opening; and a one-way valve arrangement having at least one flexible valve component configured either with a through slit, such that the through slit is aligned with the through opening and an association between the cap body and the one-way valve arrangement maintains a planer profile of the flexible valve component after introduction of pressure into the bottle, or a flap valve integrally formed with the cap body, so as to prevent escape of pressurized gases from the bottle. | 06-07-2012 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100077483 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR BAITING INSIDE ATTACKERS - Methods, systems, and media for providing trap-based defenses are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for providing trap-based defenses is provided, the method comprising: generating decoy information based at least in part on actual information in a computing environment, wherein the decoy information is generated to comply with one or more document properties; embedding a beacon into the decoy information; and inserting the decoy information with the embedded beacon into the computing environment, wherein the embedded beacon provides a first indication that the decoy information has been accessed by an attacker and wherein the embedded beacon provides a second indication that differentiates between the decoy information and the actual information. | 03-25-2010 |
20100269175 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR MASQUERADE ATTACK DETECTION BY MONITORING COMPUTER USER BEHAVIOR - Methods, systems, and media for masquerade attack detection by monitoring computer user behavior are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for detecting masquerade attacks is provided, the method comprising: monitoring a first plurality of user actions and access of decoy information in a computing environment; generating a user intent model for a category that includes at least one of the first plurality of user actions; monitoring a second plurality of user actions; comparing the second plurality of user actions with the user intent model by determining deviation from the generated user intent model; identifying whether the second plurality of user actions is a masquerade attack based at least in part on the comparison; and generating an alert in response to identifying that the second plurality of user actions is the masquerade attack and in response to determining that the second plurality of user actions includes accessing the decoy information in the computing environment. | 10-21-2010 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090248601 | EXPLOITING DOUBLE RESOLUTIONS FOR PROOF OPTIMIZATIONS - A method for simplifying resolution proofs in DAG format where each leaf node represents a clause and each internal node represents a resolution between its children includes representing a SAT proof as a stripped proof, analyzing pivots to identify redundant resolutions, and constructing a simplified proof without the redundant resolutions. | 10-01-2009 |
20090254503 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED EXPERTISE EXTRACTION - A method and system for expertise extraction for an expert system, is provided. One implementation involves modeling active learning for interrogating an expert for knowledge as attributes of an n-dimensional hyper-cube where each attribute represents a possible output and every dimension represents a feature in a feature space; dividing the n-dimensional hyper-cube into m different attributes, each attribute representing a union of at most p cubes, wherein the n dimensions represent n boolean inputs and the m attributes represent m possible outputs; and discovering all possible outputs by querying a portion of the feature space for generating queries to an expert for all possible outputs, including obtaining at least one representative input for each of the m possible outputs, while using a limited number of queries to the hyper-cube. | 10-08-2009 |
20110010139 | UTILIZING AN UNSAT PROOF FOR MODEL CHECKING - A proof of unsatisfiability associated with a bounded model may be extended to apply to another bounded model having a larger bound. In some exemplary embodiments, an unbounded model may be proved using one or more such extensions. A proof may be reordered in order to decrease its size and increase the productivity of systems that utilize it. The proof may be reorder by a natural temporal order of cycles. | 01-13-2011 |
20110224817 | AUTOMATICALLY SOLVING A TRUCK CONFIGURATION PROBLEM - A truck configuration satisfying a truck configuration problem is automatically determined. The truck configuration problem is transformed to a target function, outputting values indicative of configurations satisfying the truck configuration problem. Stochastic local search methods are applied on the target function to determine the truck configuration. Preprocessing may be performed to improve efficiency, performance or the like of the stochastic local search methods. The truck configuration problem may be obtained from several sources, which may be independent of one another. | 09-15-2011 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100130945 | TREATMENT OF TISSUE VIA APPLICATION OF MAGNETIC FIELD - A method of preconditioning a potentially ischemic myocardium or treating a myocardium under an ischemic distress event is disclosed. The method comprises exposing the myocardium to an alternating magnetic field at a frequency of from 15.5N Hz to about 16.5N Hz or from 7.8 Hz to 8.2 Hz and duration selected so as to activate potassium ATP channels in the myocardium, wherein N is a positive integer. | 05-27-2010 |
20100146683 | Quick Release Fastener - A fastener comprising a cylindrical member connected to a first strap section along the cylinder's wall, a tube-shaped member connected to a second strap section along the tube's wall. The tube has an opening within its wall to allow the passage of the first strap therethrough, and may comprise a display window covered with a magnifying glass to allow the assessment of the relative tension between the two opposing straps. The first strap section is attached to the second strap section by inserting the cylinder in the tube. The fastener is adapted to be brought to a fastened state in which the first strap and second strap are connected via the fastener at a desired tension and an unfastened state in which the first strap and second strap are separated | 06-17-2010 |
20100181354 | Weight-Measuring Device - A weight-measuring device is described that is adapted to be attached between two objects, and to be brought to a stretched state and to an unstretched state. The device may be attachable to a harness of the type which comprises a pair of shoulder strap assemblies, for example of the type used with backpacks, parachute units or similar constructed systems for holding or carrying an object or load to a person's body. The weight-measuring device comprises a force resistance element altered by the application of force thereto, and a weight indicator providing an indication of the force magnitude applied thereto. | 07-22-2010 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100015589 | DENTAL TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A dental training system and method of use. The dental training system includes a haptic device configured to retain a dental tool and a computer having a processor and in communication with a display device and the haptic device. A software application is configured to display a mouth model on said display device, transform movements of said dental tool via said haptic device into corresponding visual movements of a brush icon on said display relative to said mouth model, evaluate the movements of the dental tool via said haptic device, and provide feedback to a user regarding the evaluation of the movements of the dental tool via the haptic device. The feedback being provided during and/or after a dental training session. The evaluation may utilize a comparison of a brush/floss session with stored brush/floss routines or acceptable data ranges. The haptic device may also be configured to respond to instructions from the computer to teach a user proper dental techniques. | 01-21-2010 |
20100304348 | EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING TOOL USING MATCHING TECHNIQUES AND METHOD OF DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING THE SAME - A training and education tool in the form of a game. The game is facilitated by software and computer means. A personal computer, including a processor, display and interface device (e.g., mouse, touch screen, haptic device, etc.), is used to implement the education and training tool. A game creation tool allows a user to create a game matrix having game positions filled with text, symbols, colors and/or static or video images. Once the game is created, a game play tool utilizes recognition, association and repetition whereby a player must align two or more matching game matrix positions by switching the position of at least two game matrix positions within the game matrix. Each successful alignment results in an award of points and/or time. Difficulty increases as a player successfully advances through timed game levels. | 12-02-2010 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090110644 | Polymer nanoparticles coated by magnetic metal oxide and uses thereof - The invention provides nanoparticles consisting of a polymer which is a metal chelating agent coated with a magnetic metal oxide, wherein at least one active agent is covalently bound to the polymer, said nanoparticles may optionally further comprise at least one active agent physically or covalently bound to the outer surface of the magnetic metal oxide. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these nanoparticles may be used, inter alia, for detection and treatment of tumors and inflammations. | 04-30-2009 |
20090311192 | CORE AND CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES CONTAINING IODINE FOR X-RAY IMAGING - Nanoparticles having an average particle size of less than 2000 nm, wherein said nanoparticles comprise a polymer having pendant cleavable iodine substituted groups are provided. Processes for preparing the nanoparticles and their use as a contrast agent for X-ray imaging are also described. | 12-17-2009 |
20120141380 | POLYMER NANOPARTICLES COATED BY MAGNETIC METAL OXIDE AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nanoparticles consisting of a polymer which is a metal chelating agent coated with a magnetic metal oxide, wherein at least one active agent is covalently bound to the polymer, said nanoparticles may optionally further comprise at least one active agent physically or covalently bound to the outer surface of the magnetic metal oxide. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these nanoparticles may be used, inter alia, for detection and treatment of tumors and inflammations. | 06-07-2012 |
20120184642 | MULTIMODAL VISIBLE POLYMER EMBOLIZATION MATERIAL - The present invention relates to embolization material for therapeutic use, wherein said material is visible via more than one imaging technique. | 07-19-2012 |
20130030282 | SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NEAR IR FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC AND NON-MAGNETIC ALBUMIN NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention discloses Near Infrared (NIR) fluorescent albumin nanoparticles having a structure selected from a core structure or a core-shell structure. Also disclosed are a process of preparing these NIR fluorescent albumin nanoparticles, and a method of in vivo detection of pathologies, in particular cancer pathology, by using administering these NIR fluorescent albumin nanoparticles to a patient. | 01-31-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080231456 | System, method and kit for managing inventory - A system, method and kit for managing RFID-tagged articles. The kit allows transforming a cabinet to an RFID-enabled cabinet. The transformation can be performed in the field. The RFID-enabled cabinet is fitted with a controller, communication means, one or more RFID readers, one or more antennae for reading RFID tags, and a multiplexer connecting the RFID reader and the antennae. Each antenna comprises a switch for activating and deactivating the antenna and a tuning board. No more than one antenna is activated at a given time thus avoiding interference between the different antennae. A central database can communicate with the RFID-enabled cabinets thus managing an inventory of RFID-enabled articles across multiple cabinets in multiple geographies. | 09-25-2008 |
20110199212 | SYSTEM AND CASE FOR TRACKING ARTICLES - The present invention provides an article tracking and control system that records articles when they are entered into or removed from a case. Each article is tagged with an RFID tag and is identified individually by the system. The system comprises: wireless identification means attached to each article; a case for containing the tagged articles; an antenna mounted close to the cover of the case so that the antenna is able to read the tagged articles entering or being removed from the case, while tagged articles inside the case are not detected by said antenna; processing means for tracking each entry and removal of a tagged article into or out of the case; and means for visualizing reports and/or alerts regarding the status of tagged articles inside the case. | 08-18-2011 |
20130068833 | System and Method for Managing Inventory of Consumable Articles - Restocking cards with machine readable tags are placed on article packaging in a supply room. When an employee wishes to order an article, the employee removes the restocking card from the article packaging and presents the restocking card to a container equipped with a machine readable tag reader. The machine readable tag of the restocking card enables the container to generate an order for a predefined quantity of the identified article. The order is sent to a central stock server which processes the order and sends it to the appropriate fulfillment server. | 03-21-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080253641 | Method for Drug Screening and Characterization by Calcium Flux - The instrumentation and methods described herein are based on imaging and measuring single cell dose response by fluorescent ion imaging that records live cell responses to drug doses with no apparent damage to the cells or toxic side effects. Dose response curves and other pharmacological parameters can be computed by imaging and measuring oscillation changes for each dose and each cell. Large variability of cellular responses under the same experimental conditions indicates that pharmacological benchmarks are determined by statistical distribution of cells and cellular physiology. The instrumentation and methods described herein provide a means of measuring statistical variability of cell populations for improved screening and development methods for drugs. | 10-16-2008 |
20110009473 | PTTG1 AS A BIOMARKER FOR CANCER TREATMENT - The present invention relates to the use of pituitary tumor transforming gene 1 (PTTG1) as a biomarker for diagnosing cancer as well as for determining cancer treatment responsiveness. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of treating cancer by inhibiting the expression of PTTG1, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of Aurora kinase inhibitor, HDAC inhibitor and/or ROS-generating agent. | 01-13-2011 |
20120301470 | USE OF TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF CUSHING'S DISEASE AND HYPERCORTISOLISM - The invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of, prevention of, and lowering the chances of developing Cushing's Disease and/or hypercortisolism by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as gefitinib. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308567 | USE OF TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLACTINOMA - The invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of prevention of and lowering the chances of developing prolactinomas by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as lapatinib. | 12-06-2012 |
20130171073 | TREATMENT OF PITUITARY CORTICOTROPH TUMORS USING R-ROSCOVITINE - The present invention describes methods of treating a pituitary tumor, methods of suppressing ACTH and/or corticosterone levels in an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma, methods of inhibiting the growth of an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma and methods of treating Cushing's disease. These methods can include providing a composition comprising R-roscovitin or a salt thereof and administering the composition to a mammalian subject in need thereof. | 07-04-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090086672 | EQUIVALENT HOME ID FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS - Facilitating user terminal (UT) access to wireless networks having disparate types of base stations (BSs) is described herein. By way of example, a distinct identifier (ID) can be reserved for a particular type of network access point (e.g. restricted or general access, full or fractional re-use, transmit power, cell size, etc.). The distinct ID can be broadcast by such access points, identifying the access point type. In some aspects, the distinct ID can be unicast to a terminal that is within a predetermined region of the network. Thus, at least within such region, the terminal can be directed to search for or handoff to a preferred type of access point (such as a home Node B). In such aspects, by providing regional-specific access, the subject disclosure can significantly reduce overhead signaling outside a home region where a home or preferred access point is expected to be found. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088131 | MOBILE ACCESS IN A DIVERSE ACCESS POINT NETWORK - Facilitating user terminal (UT) access to wireless networks having base stations (BSs) of disparate access types is described herein. In some aspects, BS parameterization is provided to facilitate search and/or access to distinct types of network BSs. For instance, parameters can modify a likelihood of identifying or remaining coupled to restricted access (RA) BSs in a home Node B (HNB) deployment. In other aspects of the subject disclosure, a PLMN ID reserved for HNBs is provided comprising multiple region IDs. Where a UT identifies a home region, HNBs can be given preference over macro BSs. Additionally, the UT can keep track of HNBs and HNB regions that reject access to the UT, and implement a delay time to mitigate rapid signaling to foreign HNBs in a dense HNB deployment. Accordingly, the subject disclosure provides for more efficient UT access in heterogeneous access type networks. | 04-02-2009 |
20100022242 | IDLE MODE HANDLING IN A HYBRID GSM/CDMA NETWORK - In a mobile wireless telecommunications system, which includes base stations ( | 01-28-2010 |
20140073286 | MOBILE ACCESS IN A DIVERSE ACCESS POINT NETWORK - Facilitating user terminal (UT) access to wireless networks having base stations (BSs) of disparate access types is described herein. In some aspects, BS parameterization is provided to facilitate search and/or access to distinct types of network BSs. For instance, parameters can modify a likelihood of identifying or remaining coupled to restricted access (RA) BSs in a home Node B (HNB) deployment. In other aspects of the subject disclosure, a PLMN ID reserved for HNBs is provided comprising multiple region IDs. Where a UT identifies a home region, HNBs can be given preference over macro BSs. Additionally, the UT can keep track of HNBs and HNB regions that reject access to the UT, and implement a delay time to mitigate rapid signaling to foreign HNBs in a dense HNB deployment. Accordingly, the subject disclosure provides for more efficient UT access in heterogeneous access type networks. | 03-13-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110115445 | POWER SYSTEM - A power system is provided for delivering a custom level of electrical power to an industrial or commercial facility, comprising a local generator connected to a turbine operating in accordance with an organic Rankine cycle, the local generator having a capacity at least greater than a maximum anticipated power level needed for the electrical needs of a local industrial or commercial facility, one or more control devices operatively connected to the local generator for regulating active and reactive power generated by the generator, a detector for sensing active voltage induced by said generator, a detector for sensing reactive voltage produced by the generator, and a controller in electrical communication with said one or more control devices and with the active and reactive voltage detectors, wherein the controller directs the one or more control devices to regulate the generator such that the active power and reactive power generated by the generator are sufficient to satisfy active and reactive load conditions, of local industrial or commercial facilities. The present invention is also directed to a power system for providing a fast acting spinning reserve, comprising a turbine module of a organic Rankine cycle that is coupled to a generator, a main conduit through which motive fluid heated in said thermodynamic cycle is delivered to the turbine module, and a flow control component operatively connected to said main conduit for automatically limiting the flow of the motive fluid to the turbine module during base load conditions and for automatically increasing the flow of the motive fluid to the turbine module during variable load conditions. | 05-19-2011 |
20140125132 | POWER SYSTEM - A power system for delivering a custom level of electrical power to an industrial or commercial facility includes a local generator connected to a turbine operating in accordance with an organic Rankine or steam Rankine cycle. The local generator has a capacity at least greater than a maximum anticipated power level needed for the electrical needs of a local industrial or commercial facility. One or more control devices are operatively connected to the local generator for regulating active and reactive power generated by the generator. A controller directs the one or more control devices to regulate the generator such that the active power and reactive power generated by the generator are sufficient to satisfy active and reactive load conditions of local industrial or commercial facilities. Also, a flow control component is operatively connected to the main conduit for automatically limiting the flow of the motive fluid to the turbine module during base load conditions and for automatically increasing the flow of the motive fluid to the turbine module during variable load conditions. | 05-08-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090158227 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING HIGH FREQUENCY LIMIT CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE FOR COPLANAR ON-CHIP STRUCTURE - Capacitance and inductance expressions used for modeling critical on-chip metal interconnects. A method for calculating high frequency limit capacitances C | 06-18-2009 |
20110018094 | BIAS-CONTROLLED DEEP TRENCH SUBSTRATE NOISE ISOLATION INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE STRUCTURES - A novel and useful apparatus for and method of providing noise isolation between integrated circuit devices on a semiconductor chip. The invention addresses the problem of noise generated by digital switching devices in an integrated circuit chip that may couple through the silicon substrate into sensitive analog circuits (e.g., PLLs, transceivers, ADCs, etc.) causing a significant degradation in performance of the sensitive analog circuits. The invention utilizes a deep trench capacitor (DTCAP) device connected to ground to isolate victim circuits from aggressor noise sources on the same integrated circuit chip. The deep penetration of the capacitor creates a grounded shield deep in the substrate as compared with other prior art shielding techniques | 01-27-2011 |
20110072408 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DESIGN AND MODELING OF TRANSMISSION LINES - A method and system for design and modeling of transmission lines are provided. The method includes providing a set of models of core structures ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110291238 | BIAS-CONTROLLED DEEP TRENCH SUBSTRATE NOISE ISOLATION INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE STRUCTURES - A novel and useful apparatus for and method of providing noise isolation between integrated circuit devices on a semiconductor chip. The invention addresses the problem of noise generated by digital switching devices in an integrated circuit chip that may couple through the silicon substrate into sensitive analog circuits (e.g., PLLs, transceivers, ADCs, etc.) causing a significant degradation in performance of the sensitive analog circuits. The invention utilizes a deep trench capacitor (DTCAP) device connected to ground to isolate victim circuits from aggressor noise sources on the same integrated circuit chip. The deep penetration of the capacitor creates a grounded shield deep in the substrate as compared with other prior art shielding techniques | 12-01-2011 |
20130082802 | STRUCTURE AND COMPACT MODELING OF VARIABLE TRANSMISSION LINES - A novel and useful fabricated variable transmission line that is tuned digitally is presented. Digital tuning of the variable transmission line enables the compensation of process variation in both the active and passive devices of the RF design. Along with several embodiments of the variable transmission line, the present invention also provides a method of compact modeling of the variable transmission line. The variable transmission line structure and compact modeling enables circuit level simulation using a parametric device that in one embodiment can be included as an integral part of a silicon foundry design kit. | 04-04-2013 |
20130194042 | Multi-Stage Amplifier Using Tunable Transmission Lines and Frequency Response Calibration of Same - A multi-stage amplifier is provided that uses tunable transmission lines, as well as a calibration method for the multi-stage amplifiers. A multi-stage amplifier, comprises a plurality of tunable amplification stages, wherein each of the tunable amplification stages comprises a tunable resonator based on a transmission line having a tunable element. The tunable elements may vary a capacitance or an inductance to tune a frequency of an applied signal. A calibration method is provided for a multi-stage amplifier having a plurality of transmission lines, an input stage and an output stage. The multi-stage amplifier is calibrated by generating a signal to determine a frequency for a substantially maximum power; generating an error signal by comparing the frequency for the substantially maximum power with a desired frequency; varying a digital control code applied to each of the tunable transmission lines, input stage and output stage until the error signal satisfies predefined criteria. | 08-01-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090204500 | Online Marketplace for Sale of Discounted Stated Value Vouchers Redeemable by Vendors - A marketplace server computer for sale of stated value vouchers via an online marketplace. The vouchers are presented in a particular manner allowing for effective inventory management using rule-based approval of sales. The method involves receiving a vendor's commitment to sell vouchers, and maintaining a website for displaying a for-sale listing identifying the vouchers. Sales of vouchers are approved in accordance with predetermined rules, which rules may be changed by the vendor over time, and during a single for-sale listing of a single lot of vouchers. The for-sale listing may identify a maximum number of vouchers for sale, although more than the maximum number may be sold. Each buyer is thus encouraged to provide a buyer-specific highest acceptable bid for a voucher, and the vendor thus provides a buyer-specific discount that is the minimum acceptable discount for each particular buyer, provide that such bid is acceptable to the vendor. | 08-13-2009 |
20110213674 | Online Marketplace for Sale of Discounted Stated Value Vouchers Redeemable by Vendors - A marketplace server computer for sale of stated value vouchers via an online marketplace. The vouchers are presented in a particular manner allowing for effective inventory management using rule-based approval of sales. The method involves receiving a vendor's commitment to sell vouchers, and maintaining a website for displaying a for-sale listing identifying the vouchers. Sales of vouchers are approved in accordance with predetermined rules, which rules may be changed by the vendor over time, and during a single for-sale listing of a single lot of vouchers. The for-sale listing may identify a maximum number of vouchers for sale, although more than the maximum number may be sold. Each buyer is thus encouraged to provide a buyer-specific highest acceptable bid for a voucher, and the vendor thus provides a buyer-specific discount that is the minimum acceptable discount for each particular buyer, provide that such bid is acceptable to the vendor. | 09-01-2011 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080222031 | Method and system for fee payment for automotive services - The present invention provides a system and method for fee payment for automotive facilities, the system comprising: a facility gate unit having a user interface enabling a user to enter a user code, the facility gate unit enables entrance of the user to a respective automotive facility after entering the code; and a transaction server to receive from the facility gate unit the code entered by a user and to produce instruction to debit the user for the respective automotive facility service fee based on user identification, the transaction server is further to receive at least one payment instruction, and to provide confirmation that the fee was fully paid, wherein the facility gate unit enables exit from the respective facility after receiving the confirmation. | 09-11-2008 |
20110029333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND CALCULATING TIME OF SERVICE - A system and method for organizing, controlling and managing a queue at a service center are disclosed. The system according to one embodiment comprises a main processing unit to calculate parameters regarding time of service, at least one peripheral processing unit, a customer queue number feed device to provide customers in a service center with an indication of their position in line for a certain service, a service number display means, a line progress display means, and at least one service point, provided with a service point terminal to provide to the peripheral processing unit information regarding the progress of service. The peripheral processing unit may be in active communication with the main processing unit, with at least one service point terminal at each service point, and with the customer queue number feed device, to collect information regarding time of service. | 02-03-2011 |