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| 20120268239 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR REGISTRATION OF AND ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO TAGGED OBJECTS - Systems and methods of registration of an anonymous tag having an owner with a location service include authenticating a tag sensor associated with the owner of the tag with the location service. The tag is placed within a defined transmission distance of the tag from the tag sensor associated with the owner. The tag is activated while it is within the defined distance from the tag sensor to initiate transmission of the self identification. The transmitted self identification is received at the tag sensor to detect the tag. It is determined that the detected tag is not yet registered with the location service and an identification of the tag and the owner is transmitted to the location service from the tag sensor to register the tag as belonging to the owner at the location service to limit registration of the tag at the location service. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120268244 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ANONYMOUS TRACKING OF OBJECTS - Systems and methods of providing location information associated with moveable objects include receiving tag identification (ID) information reports from a plurality of tag sensors. A movable object associated with each of the ID information reports received from the tag sensors is identified. Location information associated with the movable objects is updated responsive to the received ID information reports to provide updated location information for the moveable objects and an owner associated with each of the movable objects is determined. Access to the location information associated with respective ones of the movable objects is allowed only to requestors authorized by the owner associated with the respective ones of the movable objects, wherein the tag sensors have not been provided notification of ID information associated with the movable objects or of the owners associated with the moveable objects. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130210360 | METHODS OF COMMUNICATING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AND A RESPONSIVE COMMAND VIA SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS, AND RELATED DEVICES - Methods of operating a short-range Radio Frequency (RF) device are provided. The methods may include transmitting identification information that identifies the short-range RF device and/or sensor information generated by a sensor associated with the short-range RF device, using a short-range RF communication protocol. The methods may include receiving a command, responsive to the identification information and/or the sensor information, from a server via a first device using the short-range RF communication protocol to control a second device associated with the short-range RF device. Related devices are also provided. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140347193 | Electronic Devices, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Detecting a Tag Having a Sensor Associated Therewith and Receiving Sensor Information Therefrom - An electronic device is operated by detecting a tag having a sensor associated therewith and being configured to transmit information over a defined distance using a short range wireless protocol, and receiving sensor information transmitted by the tag over the communication link. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140370941 | POWER EFFICIENT SENSOR ACCESSORY MANAGEMENT THROUGH SENSOR SUBSYSTEM - Application instructions for a sub-system processing unit are received through an application programming interface (API). The application instructions control a sub-system processing unit to process wireless messages directed to a main processing unit. A message rule may be generated based on the received application instructions and predefined conditions and actions stored in the sub-system processing unit. Responsive to receiving the wireless messages from sensors and/or tags external to the wireless terminal, an action may be performed at the sub-system processing unit according to the generated message rule to control and/or reduce processing of the wireless messages by the main processing unit. | 12-18-2014 |
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| 20090080552 | SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE USE SUBCHANNELS - Systems for multiple use subchannels are provided. In one embodiment, a bidirectional communication system comprises: a first remote unit for communicating with a host using OFDM, the host communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote units in a multipoint-to-point configuration. The first remote unit is configured to transmit up to a plurality of tones, the up to a plurality of tones modulated with upstream information using OFDM, the first remote unit including a modulator for modulating the up to a plurality of tones using OFDM. The modulator is configured to adjust a carrier frequency and timing of the plurality of tones such that when any tones are transmitted from the first remote unit and at least one other remote unit, the orthogonality of the tones when received at the host unit is improved. Both control data and payload data are transmitted on a first tone of the plurality of tones. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090080554 | TONE ALLOCATION IN MULTIPOINT-TO-POINT COMMUNICATION USING ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING - Systems and methods for OFDM tone allocation are provided. In one embodiment, an end-user communication device comprises: a first remote unit for communicating with a host unit using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), the host unit communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote units in a multipoint-to-point configuration, wherein OFDM waveform from distinct remote units of the plurality of remote units combine to a unified OFDM waveform at the host unit. The first remote unit is configured to transmit up to a plurality of tones, the up to a plurality of tones modulated with upstream information using OFDM. The first remote unit is configured to determine when bandwidth is needed for upstream transmission to the host unit. The first remote unit is configured to transmit a request for bandwidth to the host unit on a first tone of the plurality of tones, wherein access to the first tone is contention-based. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090238065 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENTION BASED TONES IN A MULTIPOINT-TO-POINT ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for round-trip-delay adjustment in a multipoint-to-point orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system are provided. In one embodiment, a method for a remote unit to request bandwidth in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) multi-point to point system comprises: transmitting a signal from a remote unit having a request for bandwidth to a host unit on a first tone, the signal from the remote unit configured to combine with a signal from at least one other remote unit on a different tone to form a coherent OFDM waveform; determining when a collision has occurred on the first tone between the signal transmitted by the remote unit and a signal from at least one other remote unit; and when a collision occurs, re-transmitting the request for bandwidth on the first tone. | 09-24-2009 |
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| 20140142166 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF HYDROPHOBIC ACTIVE AGENTS - Disclosed herein is a delivery composition for administering a hydrophobic active agent. In one embodiment, a delivery composition for local administration of a hydrophobic active agent to a tissue or organ of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery composition includes a cationic delivery agent, a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In one embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes polyethyleneimine (PEI). In a more specific embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes branched PEI. Methods of making the delivery composition, as well as kits and methods of use are also disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140336571 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF HYDROPHOBIC ACTIVE AGENTS - Disclosed herein is a delivery composition for administering a hydrophobic active agent. In one embodiment, a delivery composition for local administration of a hydrophobic active agent to a tissue or organ of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery composition includes a cationic delivery agent, a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In one embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes polyethyleneimine (PEI). In an embodiment, the invention includes a drug delivery device including a substrate; and coated therapeutic agent particles disposed on the substrate, the coated therapeutic agent particles comprising a particulate hydrophobic therapeutic agent; and a vinyl amine polymer. Methods of making the delivery composition, as well as kits and methods of use are also included herein. | 11-13-2014 |
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| 20090203583 | Use of Type-B Lantibiotic-Based Compounds having Antimicrobial Activity - The present invention provides methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of a microbial infection of the lower intestine or colon in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a type-B lantibiotic. In particular, the invention provides methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of a | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100179207 | COMPOUNDS - The present invention pertains generally to certain compounds of the deoxyactagardine A and B type. Such compounds are suitable for use in the treatment of microbial infections, for example | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120302728 | Actagardine Derivatives, and Pharmaceutical Use Thereof - Described are lantibiotic-based compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and use of the compounds and said compositions, for the treatment of microbial infection, for example | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120309676 | Lantibiotic Salts - Described are certain salts of certain lantibiotic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and use of the salts and compositions for the treatment of microbial infection, particularly Methicillin-resistant | 12-06-2012 |
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| 20110027528 | GAS DIFFUSER MEMBRANE WITH COATED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible diffuser membrane for diffusing gas into a liquid includes a substrate covered wholly or partially by a thin coating. The substrate is formed by a mold or extruder and is of an elevated temperature upon exiting the mold or extruder. The coating may be applied directly to a selected surface of the substrate just after it exits the mold or extruder and while the substrate is at an elevated temperature and before it may become contaminated by foreign materials. The membrane's manufacturing process may be a substantially continuous process wherein the substrate is continuously formed by an extruder and the coating is applied to the substrate in a continuous manner as the substrate exits the extruder. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20120313266 | DIFFUSER MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A diffuser membrane and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. In the method for manufacturing, a first material is heated and extruded to form a base layer and a second material is heated and extruded to form a coating layer. The base layer and coating layer may be extruded substantially simultaneously in a coextrusion process. Accordingly, the coating may be applied to the base layer in a manner that optimizes the bonding between the two layers and provides the ability to control the thickness of the coating layer. Alternatively, the base layer is formed initially and the coating layer is subsequently formed thereover. The first and second materials have differing properties. The first material may comprise polyurethane and the second material may comprise polyurethane and PTFE. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130319942 | FLUORINE TREATMENT OF DIFFUSER MEMBRANES USED IN WASTEWATER AERATION - A flexible diffuser membrane used in aeration/mixing of wastewater is impregnated with biocide and treated with fluorine or another halogen gas which forms a barrier inhibiting migration of the biocide out of the membrane. Another aspect of the invention involves cleaning a diffuser membrane with a halogen and then coating the membrane with PTFE or polyurethane. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140264969 | SINGLE-LAYER MEMBRANE COMPRISING POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE INTERSPERSED THEREIN - A single-layer diffuser membrane constructed of first and second compounds. The first compound has structural and flexibility properties suitable for applying air to wastewater through a plurality of perforations formed through the membrane and the second compound is suitable for inhibiting fouling of the membrane. The first compound may comprise polyurethane and the second compound may comprise polytetrafluoroethylene. The concentration of the second compound within the membrane may be between about 3.0 vol. % and 20.0 vol. %. The second compound may be dispersed adjacent the perforations to inhibit fouling of the perforations. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the method for constructing the membrane. Upon the mixing of the first and second compounds, the mixed composition may be formed into a membrane through, for example, an extrusion process or a molding process. Perforations may be created either during or after the forming of the membrane. | 09-18-2014 |
