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Aleksandr L. Simonian, Auburn, AL US
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20100028960 | Preparation of Precisely Controlled Thin Film Nanocomposite of Carbon Nanotubes and Biomaterials - Disclosed are nanocomposite materials comprising multiple layers of biomolecules bound to aligned carbon nanotubes. The thickness of each of the layers may be precisely controlled using a layer-by-layer assembly technique. | 02-04-2010 |
Armond Simonian, Irvine, CA US
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20130214007 | WATER BOTTLE WITH CHECK VALVE - A container system for dispensing fluids is described. The container comprises a pump to pressurize the internal lumen where fluid is stored. A check-valve operates to close to permit further pressurization of the lumen in order to dispense fluid. Once the desired amount of fluid has been dispensed, the check-valve opens to vent the lumen to the ambient atmosphere, depressurizing the bottle and preventing fluid from continuing to dribble out. In some embodiments the check-valve is situated in the cap, the body, or in-line with the fluid dispensing conduit. The bottle further comprises a pump for pressurizing the lumen. The pump can optionally be electrically, manually, or kinetically driven. The bottle can optionally include a filtration means to filter undesirable constituents from the fluid being dispensed. | 08-22-2013 |
Christopher H.y. Simonian, Irvine, CA US
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20150336724 | UNIVERSAL BOTTLE CAP - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member with downwardly depending fingers and inwardly directed barbs configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. The cap member has a unitary inner plug portion and outer seal member arranged to provide a liquid seal of a bottle mouth of a variety of sizes. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. The cap member also has a unitary o-ring portion for sealing against the valve member on one side and the storage container on the other to prevent fluid and/or supplement leakage. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 11-26-2015 |
Christopher H.y. Simonian, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20110290677 | DISPENSING CAP SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE BOTTLES - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap member, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290678 | BOTTLE CAP FOR DISPERSING POWDERED SUPPLEMENT IN SITU - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap member, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120223100 | BOTTLE CAP FOR DISPERSING POWDERED SUPPLEMENT IN SITU - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 09-06-2012 |
20130223915 | MASCARA APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A cosmetic applicator system for mascara which is compatible with a wide variety of traditional mascara applicators and provides automated movement of the applicator to facilitate applying the mascara. Embodiments of the present invention may include an applicator system configured to receive and retain a wide variety of mascara applicators (e.g., brushes) and/or mascara container caps. The present invention may also include a motor which may provide all or a combination of rotation, oscillation, or vibration movement of the mascara applicator, and buttons or other means for actuating the motor, controlling the rotational direction of the motor, and the speed of the rotation, oscillation, or vibration. Alternatively, or in addition, cam surfaces are used to translate the rotation into oscillation. | 08-29-2013 |
20150013086 | MASCARA APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A cosmetic applicator system for mascara which is compatible with a wide variety of traditional mascara applicators and provides automated movement of the applicator to facilitate applying the mascara, Embodiments of the present invention may include an applicator system configured to receive and retain a wide variety of mascara applicators (e.g., brushes) and/or mascara container caps. The present invention may also include a motor which may provide all or a combination of rotation, oscillation, or vibration movement of the mascara applicator, and buttons or other means for actuating the motor, controlling the rotational direction of the motor, and the speed of the rotation, oscillation, or vibration. Alternatively, or in addition, cam surfaces are used to translate the rotation into oscillation. | 01-15-2015 |
Dima Simonian, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090230409 | UNDERFILL PROCESS FOR FLIP-CHIP LEDS - An underfill technique for LEDs uses compression molding to simultaneously encapsulate an array of flip-chip LED dies mounted on a submount wafer. The molding process causes liquid underfill material (or a softened underfill material) to fill the gap between the LED dies and the submount wafer. The underfill material is then hardened, such as by curing. The cured underfill material over the top and sides of the LED dies is removed using microbead blasting. The exposed growth substrate is then removed from all the LED dies by laser lift-off, and the underfill supports the brittle epitaxial layers of each LED die during the lift-off process. The submount wafer is then singulated. This wafer-level processing of many LEDs simultaneously greatly reduces fabrication time, and a wide variety of materials may be used for the underfill since a wide range of viscosities is tolerable. | 09-17-2009 |
20110223696 | UNDERFILL PROCESS FOR FLIP-CHIP LEDS - An underfill technique for LEDs uses compression molding to simultaneously encapsulate an array of flip-chip LED dies mounted on a submount wafer. The molding process causes liquid underfill material (or a softened underfill material) to fill the gap between the LED dies and the submount wafer. The underfill material is then hardened, such as by curing. The cured underfill material over the top and sides of the LED dies is removed using microbead blasting. The exposed growth substrate is then removed from all the LED dies by laser lift-off, and the underfill supports the brittle epitaxial layers of each LED die during the lift-off process. The submount wafer is then singulated. This wafer-level processing of many LEDs simultaneously greatly reduces fabrication time, and a wide variety of materials may be used for the underfill since a wide range of viscosities is tolerable. | 09-15-2011 |
Dmitri Simonian, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100115671 | INERTIAL POSITIONER AND AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT FOR PRECISE POSITIONING - We disclose a precision positioner based on an inertial actuator, an optical instrument for accurate positional readout and control, and an electrostatically clamped assembly for holding any instrument or device. All aspects of the present invention present a significant improvement over the prior art: a positioner is robust and compact; an optical instrument for positional control is a profoundly simple and compact module; a clamping assembly is self-aligning and suitable for robotic hot-swapping of objects being positioned. | 05-06-2010 |
20110121331 | WAVELENGTH CONVERTED SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A device includes a semiconductor structure comprising a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region. A luminescent material is positioned in a path of light emitted by the light emitting layer. A thermal coupling material is disposed in a transparent material. The thermal coupling material has a thermal conductivity greater than a thermal conductivity of the transparent material. The thermal coupling material is positioned to dissipate heat from the luminescent material. | 05-26-2011 |
20120113433 | OPTICAL METHOD FOR PRECISE THREE-DIMENSIONAL POSITION MEASUREMENT - We disclose a method for accurate three-dimensional position measurement in the field of nano-positioning using a single light beam and principles of interferometry to measure position. | 05-10-2012 |
20120184067 | Releasing and post-releasing processes in fabrications for micromirror array devices - A releasing and post-releasing method for making a micromirror device and a micromirror array device are disclosed herein. The releasing method removes the sacrificial materials in the micromirror and micromirror array so as to enabling movements of the movable elements in the micromirror and micromirror array device. The post-releasing method is applied to improve the performance and quality of the released micromirrors and micromirror array devices. | 07-19-2012 |
20120235600 | METHOD OF OPTIMIZING LIGHT OUTPUT DURING LIGHT REPLICATION - A method of utilizing a light replication luminaire to match the spectral characteristics of light that is output from the luminaire to the spectral characteristics of a target light spectrum is provided. In one example, the method permits the user to assign a weight to one or more characteristics of the target light spectrum to be replicated. A best approximation of the target light spectrum is then determined, taking into account the weight assigned to each characteristic. In another example, the target light spectrum is provided to the luminaire by the user through the specification of various characteristics of the target light spectrum. | 09-20-2012 |
20130307419 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH SENSOR FEEDBACK - A lighting system includes multiple light sources, a sensing unit, and a control system. The light sources have different emission spectra, and the sensing unit is configured to measure a spectral content of light. The control system may be configured to use measurements from the sensing unit to select respective intensities for emissions from the light sources and then independently control the light sources to emit the respective intensities. In particular, the control system can select and render a spectral distribution selected based on the light reflected from objects that are being illuminated or render a spectral distribution to supplement light from other light sources and achieve a lighting objective. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313444 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LUMINESCENT FILMS - A structure for testing a luminescent film includes a Lambertian light source, an integrating sphere having an input port, and a measuring device. The Lambertian light source includes a mixing chamber having an input port and an output port, and a light emitter coupled to the input port. During testing the luminescent film is positioned between the output port of the mixing chamber and the input port of the integrating sphere. The measuring device is optically coupled to the integrating sphere. | 11-28-2013 |
20150108920 | Method of Optimizing Light Output During Light Replication - A method of utilizing a light replication luminaire to match the spectral characteristics of light that is output from the luminaire to the spectral characteristics of a target light spectrum is provided. In one example, the method permits the user to assign a weight to one or more characteristics of the target light spectrum to be replicated. A best approximation of the target light spectrum is then determined, taking into account the weight assigned to each characteristic. In another example, the target light spectrum is provided to the luminaire by the user through the specification of various characteristics of the target light spectrum. | 04-23-2015 |
20150123564 | SYNTHESIZING LIGHTING TO CONTROL APPARENT COLORS - Illumination of an environment can be selected based on target colors that the illumination would provide for specific samples. One process for synthesizing the illumination includes repeatedly selecting settings for separate light sources in a luminaire system and determining a difference between the target colors of the samples and apparent colors of the samples under illumination that the luminaire system would produce with the settings selected. The differences thus determined can be used to identify a synthesized illumination, for example, the synthesized illumination that provides a smallest difference. A luminaire system can implement such a process in a luminaire or in a control system for luminaires. | 05-07-2015 |
20150233827 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING OPTICAL FILMS - A structure for testing a luminescent film includes a Lambertian light source, an integrating sphere having an input port, and a measuring device. The Lambertian light source includes a mixing chamber having an input port and an output port, and a light emitter coupled to the input port. During testing the luminescent film is positioned between the output port of the mixing chamber and the input port of the integrating sphere. The measuring device is optically coupled to the integrating sphere. | 08-20-2015 |
Jeannine Simonian, Shennan Oaks, CA US
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20110290677 | DISPENSING CAP SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE BOTTLES - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap member, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 12-01-2011 |
Jeannine Simonian, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20110290678 | BOTTLE CAP FOR DISPERSING POWDERED SUPPLEMENT IN SITU - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap member, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120223100 | BOTTLE CAP FOR DISPERSING POWDERED SUPPLEMENT IN SITU - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. A seal member is arranged to provide a liquid seal against the neck opening. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 09-06-2012 |
20130223915 | MASCARA APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A cosmetic applicator system for mascara which is compatible with a wide variety of traditional mascara applicators and provides automated movement of the applicator to facilitate applying the mascara. Embodiments of the present invention may include an applicator system configured to receive and retain a wide variety of mascara applicators (e.g., brushes) and/or mascara container caps. The present invention may also include a motor which may provide all or a combination of rotation, oscillation, or vibration movement of the mascara applicator, and buttons or other means for actuating the motor, controlling the rotational direction of the motor, and the speed of the rotation, oscillation, or vibration. Alternatively, or in addition, cam surfaces are used to translate the rotation into oscillation. | 08-29-2013 |
Jeannine Nmi Simonian, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20150013086 | MASCARA APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A cosmetic applicator system for mascara which is compatible with a wide variety of traditional mascara applicators and provides automated movement of the applicator to facilitate applying the mascara, Embodiments of the present invention may include an applicator system configured to receive and retain a wide variety of mascara applicators (e.g., brushes) and/or mascara container caps. The present invention may also include a motor which may provide all or a combination of rotation, oscillation, or vibration movement of the mascara applicator, and buttons or other means for actuating the motor, controlling the rotational direction of the motor, and the speed of the rotation, oscillation, or vibration. Alternatively, or in addition, cam surfaces are used to translate the rotation into oscillation. | 01-15-2015 |
Jeannine Nmi Simonian, Irvine, CA US
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20150336724 | UNIVERSAL BOTTLE CAP - A dispensing cap system for dispensing a supplement material through a bottle neck opening and into the bottle. An exemplary embodiment includes a cap member with downwardly depending fingers and inwardly directed barbs configured for connection to beverage bottle necks of different sizes. The cap member has a unitary inner plug portion and outer seal member arranged to provide a liquid seal of a bottle mouth of a variety of sizes. A valve member passes through a storage member attached to the cap, and is configured for movement between a storage position and a dispensing position, in which passage is permitted of the supplement material from the storage member into the bottle. The cap member also has a unitary o-ring portion for sealing against the valve member on one side and the storage container on the other to prevent fluid and/or supplement leakage. A nipple member may be positioned over the valve member to allow the bottle contents to be utilized or consumed. | 11-26-2015 |
Jeffrey Alan Simonian, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090077386 | NOTARY ENFORCEMENT - FRAUD PREVENTION - A system for electronically signing a document and verifying the signor's identity includes a computer having a processor, an input device, and a memory. A biometric scanner is in electronic communication with the computer for scanning at least one biometric feature of a signor. An instruction set is stored within the memory for execution by the processor wherein execution of at least a portion of the instruction set operates to create an electronic signature and integrates at least one biometric characteristic of the biometric feature within the electronic signature. | 03-19-2009 |
20090304240 | Notary enforcement - fraud prevention - A system for electronically capturing and recording the signature and identity of a Signor of a legal document includes an electronic pen for capturing the strokes of the signors signature and is communicatively connected to a computer. A fingerprint scanner is also communicatively connected to the computer for capturing the signor's fingerprint. The computer includes a feature identifier in communication with the fingerprint scanner to identify a plurality of fingerprint features of a scanned fingerprint. A converter converts the scanned fingerprint features into an electronic file for storage in the computer. | 12-10-2009 |
Lev Simonian, New York, NY US
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20150123564 | SYNTHESIZING LIGHTING TO CONTROL APPARENT COLORS - Illumination of an environment can be selected based on target colors that the illumination would provide for specific samples. One process for synthesizing the illumination includes repeatedly selecting settings for separate light sources in a luminaire system and determining a difference between the target colors of the samples and apparent colors of the samples under illumination that the luminaire system would produce with the settings selected. The differences thus determined can be used to identify a synthesized illumination, for example, the synthesized illumination that provides a smallest difference. A luminaire system can implement such a process in a luminaire or in a control system for luminaires. | 05-07-2015 |
Michael Simonian, Leguna Niguel, CA US
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20090208975 | Device and methods for detecting a target cell - The present invention relates to devices for detecting intact target cells in a sample comprising a detection zone comprising an immobilized specific binding reagent, capable of forming a complex with a target analyte on a target cell. Once labeled, detection of the label indicates the absence, presence and/or amount of the target cell in a sample. The embodiments further relate to kits comprising the devices, and methods of using the devices to screen for the presence, absence, and/or amount of a target cell in a sample. | 08-20-2009 |
Michael Simonian, San Francisco, CA US
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20130146742 | RECONFIGURABLE MONOPOD MOUNTING SYSTEM - A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type 1 coupler, a quick-connect type 2 coupler complementary to the quick-connect type 1 coupler, a threaded ¼″-20 stud connector, and combinations thereof. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153718 | RECONFIGURABLE TRIPOD MOUNTING SYSTEM - A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type 1 coupler, a quick-connect type 2 coupler complementary to the quick-connect type 1 coupler, a threaded ¼″-20 stud connector, and combinations thereof. | 06-20-2013 |
20130189027 | MULTIPOINT ATTACHMENT BODIES FOR RECONFIGURABLE MOUNT - A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type | 07-25-2013 |
20150145420 | SWITCH DISCRIMINATING TOUCHLESS LIGHTSWITCH - Control of one or more switches arrayed in a multi-gang switch box is disclosed. One or more sensors may receive or provide an indication of a gesture near one of the switches. An indication of the switch determined to which a gesture is determined to be directed toward may be displayed. A state change may be performed on the switch according to the gesture. | 05-28-2015 |
20150294816 | Interchangeable Back System for Programmable Switches - Systems and techniques are provided for an interchangeable back system for programmable switches. A programmable switch, remote interchangeable back, and toggle switch interchangeable back may be included. The remote interchangeable back may include a casing and a back plate, where the back plate of the remote interchangeable back may not have an opening. The toggle switch interchangeable back may include a casing and a back plate, where the back plate of the toggle switch interchangeable back may include an opening of sufficient size to accommodate a toggle light switch in the on position. The remote interchangeable back and the toggle switch interchangeable back may be interchangeably attachable to and removable from the programmable switch. | 10-15-2015 |
Peter T. Simonian, Clovis, CA US
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20140251341 | ARM CUFF FOR REDUCING SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT - The present application is directed to methods and devices for reducing shoulder impingement for a person in a lying position. The device may comprise a generally tubular cuff having an inner radius defining an open passage through the cuff and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer radius defining a sidewall thickness between the inner radius and the outer radius, and a length from the proximal end to the distal end. The outer diameter may be selected to provide a sidewall thickness that restricts movement of the arm such that shoulder flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, lateral rotation, and medial rotation are each limited. | 09-11-2014 |
Sam Simonian, Manama BH
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20120222864 | COMPLETION ARRANGEMENT - A completion arrangement and methods of using the completion arrangement are described herein. The completion section includes a completion section and impacting formations. The completion section is arranged to be coupled to production tubing, and has means to allow hydrocarbons to pass therein from reservoir rock in which the wellbore is formed. The impacting formations are drivingly moveable relative to the wellbore. The means being arranged to serve as flushing portals, whereby drilling fluid introduced into the production tubing is arranged to flow via the means into a space between the production tubing and the wellbore, and circulate in the space and the impacting formations. One, or both, of the drilling fluid circulating in the space and the impacting formations are arranged to remove obstructing material and formations from the wellbore for return to surface by way of the space, during insertion of the completion arrangement into the wellbore. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227979 | FLOW RESTRICTOR DEVICE - A flow restrictor device ( | 09-13-2012 |
Sam Simonian, Paris FR
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20100276927 | FLOW RESTRICTOR COUPLING - The present invention provides a flow restrictor coupling ( | 11-04-2010 |
20120279292 | FLOW MEASUREMENTS IN AN OIL RESERVOIR - The present invention provides for a down-well fluid measuring arrangement, and related methods, having at least one surface defining part of a fluid path, the at least one surface having first and second ports each arranged to deliver fluid to a single pressure gauge ( | 11-08-2012 |
Steven E. Simonian, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140143068 | MEDIA CONTENT CREATION AND PROCESS WORKFLOW - A method, system, apparatus, and computer-program product provide the ability to create a promo. Media items to be used in a promo are obtained. A low-res proxy version of the media items is created and provided, across a network, to an editing application. A promo is edited based on the proxy version and is represented by an EDL. The EDL is transmitted to an approving user. The EDL is then used to dynamically provide the promo to the user using the low-res proxy version of the media items. Input regarding the promo is received from the approving user. Once approved, the EDL is provided to a non-linear high-fidelity editing bay to create a hi-res version of the promo based on the EDL. | 05-22-2014 |
Steven Edward Simonian, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110058101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONCURRENT BROADCAST OF MEDIA PROGRAM AND SOCIAL NETWORKING DERIVED INFORMATION EXCHANGE - A method and apparatus for presenting a media program concurrently with viewer questions and live commentary about the media program is disclosed. As the media program is broadcasted, messages from the first group regarding the media program are accepted. The accepted messages are filtered to identify suitable messages of interest and to present only those messages to a second group for comment. The identified messages from the first group and comments from the second group are added to the broadcast media program concurrently or in real time. | 03-10-2011 |
Thomas A. Simonian, Geneva, IL US
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20130173459 | GIFT CARD CODE INFORMATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - Information sharing enhances the utility and effectiveness of gift-card transactions. A website enables a user to purchase or activate gift cards and compile recipient contact information to establish a gift network of the gift recipients. Information may be entered in relation to the interests or preferences of the gift recipients in the gift network. Product brands, services or merchants may be recommended to the user, and the user may be made aware of events, deals or promotions related to the interests and preferences of potential recipients in the gift network. Gift-related codes may be disseminated, and gift cards distributed, in accordance with numerous disclosed process flows including “social gifting” processes wherein codes are delivered directly or wherein real or virtual greeting cards are activated on-line and/or at point-of-sale (POS) location(s). | 07-04-2013 |
20130191280 | GIFT CARD CODE ACTIVATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO PURCHASE BRAND-SPECIFIC GOODS OR SERVICES - Information sharing enhances the utility and effectiveness of gift-card transactions. A website enables a user to purchase or activate gift cards and compile recipient contact information to establish a gift network of the gift recipients. Information may be entered in relation to the interests or preferences of the gift recipients in the gift network. Product brands, services or merchants may be recommended to the user, and the user may be made aware of events, deals or promotions related to the interests and preferences of potential recipients in the gift network. Gift-related codes may be disseminated, and gift cards distributed, in accordance with numerous disclosed process flows including “social gifting” processes wherein codes are delivered directly or wherein real or virtual greeting cards are activated on-line and/or at point-of-sale (POS) location(s). An alternative embodiment of the invention resides in gift cards limited to the purchase of brand-specific goods and/or services. | 07-25-2013 |
Thomas A. Simonian, Batavia, IL US
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20120150690 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A FUNDRAISING AND CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM USING FUNDRAISING CARDS REDEEMABLE FOR BRANDED STORED-VALUE CARDS - Disclosed is a system and method for enabling a fundraising program using fundraising cards redeemable by not-for-profit (“NPO”) supporters for branded stored-value cards. The system includes a scrip company host system having a server, where the server includes a microcontroller. A remote user device, having a display, is operatively coupled to the scrip company host system and configured to enable access to the scrip company web site. The microcontroller is adapted to detect access to the scrip company web site by a NPO, and cause the plurality of fundraising cards to be distributed to the NPO in response to detecting an order for the plurality of fundraising cards by the NPO. The fundraising cards are distributed to the NPO prior to receiving payment from the NPO for the fundraising cards, thereby making it unnecessary for the NPO to carry a paid-for inventory of fundraising cards. | 06-14-2012 |
20140089173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A FUNDRAISING AND CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM USING FUNDRAISING CARDS REDEEMABLE FOR BRANDED STORED-VALUE CARDS - Disclosed is a system and method for enabling a fundraising program using fundraising cards redeemable by not-for-profit (“NPO”) supporters for branded stored-value cards. The system includes a scrip company host system having a server, where the server includes a microcontroller. A remote user device, having a display, is operatively coupled to the scrip company host system and configured to enable access to the scrip company web site. The microcontroller is adapted to detect access to the scrip company web site by a NPO, and cause the plurality of fundraising cards to be distributed to the NPO in response to detecting an order for the plurality of fundraising cards by the NPO. The fundraising cards are distributed to the NPO prior to receiving payment from the NPO for the fundraising cards, thereby making it unnecessary for the NPO to carry a paid-for inventory of fundraising cards. | 03-27-2014 |
Veronika Simonian, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110271284 | Method of Simulating, Testing, and Debugging Concurrent Software Applications - Embodiments of a method of simulating, testing, and debugging of concurrent software applications are disclosed. Software code is executed by a simulator program that takes over some functions of an operating system. The simulator program according to various embodiments is capable of controlling thread spawning, preemption, operating system calls, interprocess communications, signals. Notable advantages of the invention are its capability of testing uninstrumented user applications, independence of the high-level computer language of a user application, and machine instruction level granularity. The simulator is capable of obtaining outcomes of reproducible execution sequences, reproducing faulty behavior, and providing debugging information to a user. | 11-03-2011 |