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20100079597 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining the Operating State of Audio-Video Devices - Methods and apparatus for identifying the operating state of an audio-video (AV) device are described. Example methods and apparatus include monitoring messages transmitted via a data bus in a first AV device, wherein the data bus is communicatively coupled to a processor and an AV network controller of the first AV device, and wherein the AV network controller is further communicatively coupled to a second AV device external to the first AV device. The example method also involves extracting messages associated with an operation of the second AV device from the monitored messages, analyzing the extracted messages for data associated with an operating state of the second AV device, and sending a command to the AV network controller to request data missing from the extracted messages and associated with the operating state of the second AV device. Additionally, the example methods and apparatus include identifying the operating state of the second AV device by analyzing the extracted messages and a response from the second AV device associated with the command. | 04-01-2010 |
20120311620 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT METERS - Power management methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for audience measurement meters are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises determining an activation state of a media presentation device, and controlling activation of an audience measurement meter based on the activation state of the media presentation device, the audience measurement meter to monitor the media presentation device when the activation state is an active state. Another example method disclosed herein comprises obtaining presentation device state data representing an activation state of a media presentation device to be monitored by an audience measurement meter, the presentation device state data including time information, and determining whether to fault audience measurement data reported by the audience measurement meter based on the presentation device state data and outage information determined from the audience measurement data. | 12-06-2012 |
20150089525 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT METERS - Power management methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for audience measurement meters are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein include obtaining presentation device state data representing an activation state of a media presentation device that is to present received media and is monitored by an audience measurement meter, the presentation device state data including time information. Such disclosed example methods also include determining whether to fault audience measurement data reported by the audience measurement meter based on the presentation device state data and power outage information determined from the audience measurement data. | 03-26-2015 |
20150143400 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining the Operating State of Audio-Video Devices - Methods and apparatus for identifying an operating state of an AV device are described. An example method includes extracting, at a first AV device, data communicated via a data bus coupling a processor of the first AV device to a HDMI interface, the HDMI interface coupled to a second AV device different than the first AV device; analyzing a temporal sequence of the extracted data to determine if additional information is needed from the second AV device to identify a current operating state of the second AV device; when the temporal sequence is missing an expected message related to the current operating state of the second AV device, causing an AV network controller of the first AV device to request information from the second AV device; and analyzing a response from the second AV device including the requested information to identify the current operating state of the second AV device. | 05-21-2015 |
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20120106807 | AUTOMATED BIOMETRIC SUBMISSION AND IMPROVED SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automated biometric submission and scanning system includes a scanner adapted for creating digital image files corresponding to biometrics, such as fingerprints. A computer, which can be standalone or linked to a network, receives the scanner output. The computer is programmed with an image enhancement program, which transforms the biometric image to an appropriate format for searching in one or more biometrics databases. An automated biometric submission and scanning method includes the steps of scanning a biometric image, enhancing the scanned image file, running a biometrics tracking program, selecting a biometrics database, complying with the database submission standards and submitting a biometrics database search. | 05-03-2012 |
20120224826 | GEO-LOCATION VIDEO ARCHIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for recording, uploading, and archiving video recordings, including a front-end and a back-end application. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a front-end application wherein video is recorded using a mobile device. The recorded video is embedded with date, time and GPS location data. The video is stored on an online back-end database which catalogues the video according to the embedded data elements. The video may be selectively reviewed by relevant experts or emergency personnel for immediate response to the uploaded video and/or distribution to the proper parties. The video may also be archived for later review and use by any number of end-users. | 09-06-2012 |
20120250955 | AUTOMATED BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (ABIS) AND METHOD - A program for uploading images or direct scans of fingerprints into a computer system where they are then input into proper forms used in searching common databases. The system develops and saves files into types that are typically used in the biometric search industry, and these files are submitted to national fingerprint databases. This entire process is streamlined and reduces the amount of work and input required by the end user to a minimum. The program will reduce the user's amount of work necessary to submit a fingerprint search to national databases by simplifying the formatting of the submittal page for such national databases, resulting in a more efficient manner of preparing fingerprint search documents in appropriate formats. The program is fully customizable and can be used to satisfy the requirements of any national fingerprint database. | 10-04-2012 |
20120328171 | MOBILE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile application stored within the mobile device allows for file collection, transfer, and display on a smart device with G3, G4, EDGE, or similar data communication capabilities. The software is used in conjunction with information collection devices synced to a smart device via blue tooth technology, such as a fingerprinting device. The device will transfer a file to the smart device running the mobile application. The application will then encrypt the file and encode the file that is then packaged into a proprietary format. The file is then sent to a web location using the data transmission capability of the mobile device. The device will then monitor a file location of a web address for a return response. It will then get the file from the web location in a standard NIST approved format, extract information and images from the file, displaying them in a GUI. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019194 | MULTIPLE USER DATA ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer program acts as a data collection, compilation, storage, and display in an autonomous and dynamic fashion. The software may be used by numerous separate and unrelated facilities working as a network on related projects with diverse hardware. A portable storage device is used to store the necessary software. This storage device will be shared between computer systems on site to collect, compile and store information from each facility. Once all sections are complete, it will be handed to a final arbitrator for review. The ultimate goal of a preferred embodiment is a portable system capable of dynamic modification capable of use in many different fields of operation. | 01-17-2013 |
20150055935 | GEO-LOCATION VIDEO ARCHIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for recording, uploading, and archiving video recordings, including a front-end and a back-end application. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a front-end application wherein video is recorded using a mobile device. The recorded video is embedded with date, time and GPS location data. The video is stored on an online back-end database which catalogues the video according to the embedded data elements. The video may be selectively reviewed by relevant experts or emergency personnel for immediate response to the uploaded video and/or distribution to the proper parties. The video may also be archived for later review and use by any number of end-users. | 02-26-2015 |
20150213031 | GEO-LOCATION VIDEO ARCHIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for recording, uploading, and archiving video recordings, including a front-end and a back-end application. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a front-end application wherein video is recorded using a mobile device. The recorded video is embedded with date, time and GPS location data. The video is stored on an online back-end database which catalogues the video according to the embedded data elements. The video may be selectively reviewed by relevant experts or emergency personnel for immediate response to the uploaded video and/or distribution to the proper parties. The video may also be archived for later review and use by any number of end-users. | 07-30-2015 |