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Wide area network using internet with quality of service

A wide area network using the internet as a backbone utilizing specially selected ISX / ISP providers whose routers route AlterWAN packets of said wide area network along private tunnels through the internet comprised of high bandwidth, low hop-count data paths. Firewalls are provided at each end of each private tunnel which recognize IP packets addressed to devices at the other end of the tunnel and encapsulate these packets in other IP packets which have a header which includes as the destination address, the IP address of the untrusted side of the firewall at the other end of the tunnel. The payload sections of these packets are the original IP packets and are encrypted and decrypted at both ends of the private tunnel using the same encryption algorithm using the same key or keys.
Owner:ALTERWAN

Method and system for processing financial transactions

InactiveUS20060020542A1Protection from disclosureHigh CNP interchange rateFinancePayment architectureCredit cardPayment transaction
A method and system for processing financial transactions by receiving a payment transaction as an Issuing Payment Processor, converting the payment into one or more derivative transactions based on a defined rules set, and then sending, as a Merchant Payment Processor, the resulting derivative transaction or transactions to another Issuing Payment Processor, resulting in real-time settlement, faster and less costly implementation of discount, gift, and loyalty programs, and enhanced member credit card security and privacy.
Owner:PLEJ

Virtual clinic for medical practice

A method is provided for a virtual clinic to establish communications and working relationships among itself, patients, physicians, and insurance companies patient to facilitate the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients. In one embodiment, a patient may contact its insurance carrier via a web page on the Internet. The insurance company then matches the patient to one of its plans and then forwards information to the virtual clinic which then responds to the patient's web request. The patient is then put in operative communication with a physician who is known by the virtual clinic to be licensed to practice medicine in the patient's current location and to have expertise in the patient's condition.
Owner:HAQ MOHAMED M

Dry powder inhaler

ActiveUS20070235029A1Small accurate volumePrecise deliveryRespiratorsLiquid surface applicatorsMicroDoseAerosolize
A new dry powder inhaler is developed as a pulmonary medicine delivery device for dispersing precise tiny dosages (10 μg-50 mg) of pure carrier-free ultra-fine powdered medicament (<5 μm aerodynamics particle size) into a patient's lung. The powder is drawn from the blister cell and dispersed through an outlet tube assisted by two air streams. The first air stream goes through a the blister cell from its upstream side, to significantly fluidize the medicament in the dose to flow upward. The second one extracts the fluidized powder from downstream of the blister cell for further deagglomeration and dispersion of the medicament powder by shear force. The rotating multi-dose blister can hold up to 60 doses, which are pre-metered with pure ultra-fine powdered medicament. So that it has higher drug loading capability in small volumes, compared to most current dry powder inhalers, which usually use some excipient. The inhaler efficiently disperse the aerosolized medicament in the air stream to the deep interior of patient's lung. The fine particle fraction (<4.7 μm) is reported to reach as high as 80% using this inhaler.
Owner:NINGBO INHAL PHARMA CO LTD

Context aware application level triggering mechanism for pre-authentication, service adaptation, pre-caching and handover in a heterogeneous network environment

A network selection system that includes a mobile terminal in communication with a first network, a second network in communication with the first network and an application layer triggering mechanism that determines which one of a plurality of triggers is required in a certain set of circumstances to provide a particular application.
Owner:NTT DOCOMO INC

Cross-promotional techniques, systems, and methods

Tools for improving interactions between promoters and consumers of products. These tools can enable promoters of products to employ more effective promotional programs, and consumers to receive promotional information about products of interest, while avoiding the excessive overload of information about promotions that are not of interest. Some such tools can enhance consumer satisfaction with—and, correspondingly, consumer participation in—promotional programs by allowing consumers to tailor the discount programs to their preferences, by analyzing consumer behavior and tailoring promotions accordingly, and / or by providing cross promotions of complementary products. Some of the tools can provide substantial savings, in both costs and natural resources, as well as provide a more satisfying experience for consumers, by substantially reducing, or even eliminating, excessive use of paper for promotional programs and transaction receipts.
Owner:OFFERCLICK

Demand side management module

A household appliance system and method include an appliance control system having a common appliance interface provided on an appliance and a demand side management module connected to the common appliance interface. The module corresponds to one select utility of a plurality of utilities and is adapted to communicate with the one select utility of the plurality of utilities. The appliance control system operates the appliance based on communications with the one select utility through the module.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC

Promotional programs with electronic receipts

Tools for improving interactions between promoters and consumers of products. These tools can enable promoters of products to employ more effective promotional programs, and consumers to receive promotional information about products of interest, while avoiding the excessive overload of information about promotions that are not of interest. Some such tools can enhance consumer satisfaction with—and, correspondingly, consumer participation in—promotional programs by allowing consumers to tailor the discount programs to their preferences, by analyzing consumer behavior and tailoring promotions accordingly, and / or by providing cross promotions of complementary products. Some of the tools can provide substantial savings, in both costs and natural resources, as well as provide a more satisfying experience for consumers, by substantially reducing, or even eliminating, excessive use of paper for promotional programs and transaction receipts.
Owner:OFFERCLICK

Method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects

The invention concerns a method for producing three-dimensional objects (6) layer by layer using a powdery material which can be solidified by irradiating it with a beam (4) of charged particles, which method comprises the following steps: successive application of powder layers to a working area (5), and fusing together successive layers of said three-dimensional object (6) by successively irradiating the powdery layers with said beam (4). The invention is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: determining whether lifting of powdery material from the working area (5) occurs using a powder-lifting detection device (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 1Od, 1Oe) capable of generating a signal (S) upon detection of lifting of powdery material from the working area (5), and interrupting the irradiation of at least a part of the working area (5) where powder lifting occurs using the signal (S) generated by the powder-lifting detection device (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 1Oe) for automatically trigging the interruption. The invention also concerns an apparatus (1) for producing three-dimensional objects (6) layer by layer using a powdery material which can be solidified by irradiating it with a beam (4) of charged particles, said apparatus (1) comprising means for successive application of powder layers to a work table, and a radiation gun (3) for delivering said beam (4) of charged particles, wherein the inventive apparatus (1) comprises a powder-lifting detection device (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) capable of generating a signal (S) upon detection of lifting of powdery material from the working area (5).
Owner:ARCAM AB

Method and system for dynamically controlling cooling resources in a data center

The present invention includes a method and system for dynamically controlling cooling resources in a data center based on the workload of the data center. Accordingly, based on the workload constraints (power consumed, latency, etc.) of the data center, each of a plurality of different types of cooling resources is activated in an optimal fashion. Consequently, a substantial savings in operational costs related to cooling resources is achieved. A first aspect of the present invention is a method for dynamically controlling cooling resources in a data center. The method comprises determining a workload within the data center, determining an amount of heat being generated as a function of the workload and activating each of a plurality of different types of cooling resources within the data center in an optimal fashion based on the amount of heat being generated.
Owner:HEWLETT-PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

Method and apparatus for making a stamper for patterning CDs and DVDs

A method for forming a stamper used in the manufacture of CDs, DVDs, and other types of optical disks comprises forming a substrate by rolling. A layer of material is deposited (e.g. by plating) onto the substrate. Thereafter, a resist layer is formed on the layer of material and patterned. Because the substrate is formed by rolling, it is relatively inexpensive to form the substrate to a desired thickness. Because the layer of material is formed by deposition (e.g. plating), it is relatively inexpensive to ensure that the layer has a very smooth surface (i.e. without necessitating a great deal of polishing).
Owner:WD MEDIA

Systems and methods for computerized patient access and care management

InactiveUS20170116384A1Eliminate long waitHigh quality careFinanceData visualisationTriageCommunication device
Systems and methods are provided for locating an on-call doctor, specific to a patient's needs, who is readily available for a live confidential patient consultation using a network enabled communication device with a digital camera and microphone. The system facilitates customized matching of patients with doctors to provide higher quality and faster delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. The systems and methods transmit results through a secure connection and manage a referral process whereby a referring doctor refers a patient to another provider, laboratory, facility, or store for a particular procedure, order, analysis, or care. The referrals may be based on specialties and availability. The system relates particularly to the fields of medicine, where doctors can perform online consultations and provide a diagnosis, treatment recommendations, recommendations for further analysis, triage and / or provide follow up on-call care.
Owner:GHANI JAMAL

Method and apparatus for making a stamper for patterning CDs and DVDs

InactiveUS20050151283A1Reduced and no sacrifice in data storage densityHuge savingsRecord carriersOptical articlesResistCompact Disc manufacturing
A method for forming a stamper used in the manufacture of CDs, DVDs, and other types of optical disks comprises forming a substrate by rolling. A layer of material is deposited (e.g. by plating) onto the substrate. Thereafter, a resist layer is formed on the layer of material and patterned. Because the substrate is formed by rolling, it is relatively inexpensive to form the substrate to a desired thickness. Because the layer of material is formed by deposition (e.g. plating), it is relatively inexpensive to ensure that the layer has a very smooth surface (i.e. without necessitating a great deal of polishing).
Owner:WD MEDIA

Apparatus for estimating delay and jitter between network routers

A delay measurement technique according to an embodiment according to the present invention is based on the precept, ascertained by the inventors, that a link between network nodes will often contribute to the delay encountered between several different pairs of network nodes. Such a technique identifies the path between each pair of nodes by a list of links that form the path. Paths that are orthogonal are treated as being necessary for describing the delays encountered between nodes, and, once the requisite set of orthogonal paths has been derived, all other paths can be described in terms of one or more of these orthogonal paths. Such a technique also lends itself to matrix representation of the paths, and the use of matrix manipulation techniques in deriving delay and jitter.
Owner:CISCO TECH INC

Storz type coupling

InactiveUS6102444APrevent unintended disassembly of the unitsEasy to manufactureSleeve/socket jointsFluid pressure sealed jointsCouplingEngineering
A multi-part STORZ type coupling comprises a pair of similar and complementary coupling units. Each unit comprises assembled inner and outer annular parts which are threaded together and fixedly attached. Each inner annular part has a pair of similar spaced forwardly projecting lugs at a front-end portion and each lug has a radially outwardly projecting ear at its free end portion. Each outer annular part has a diametrically enlarged front-end portion which accommodates an annular groove opening radially inwardly. Circumaxially spaced forwardly open notches permit the lugs of a complementary coupling unit to be entered rearwardly through the notches into the groove. When the lugs have been so entered and rotated to an assembled position the parts of the coupling may be fixedly attached to each other.
Owner:KOCHEK

Multimodal wireless communication device with user selection of transceiver mode via dialing string

A multimodal wireless device, such as a cellular telephone, includes wireless transceivers which supports communication with remote devices in two different wireless protocols, for example, convention wireless cellular telephony in accordance with CDMA or GSM standards, and wireless communication in accordance with the Bluetooth standard and / or the IEEE 802.11 standard. The user of the wireless device selects which mode the device is to use when placing a call to a called party by inputing codes or characters into a dialing string. The wireless device detects the code or characters and responsively selects the designated transceiver to place the call to the receiver in the desired wireless communication mode.
Owner:SPRING SPECTRUM LP

Attack signature generation

The present invention provides a method for generating from requests from a first data network attack signatures for use in a second data network having a plurality of addresses assigned to data processing systems, the method comprising receiving data traffic from the first data network addressed to a number of unassigned addresses in a third data network; inspecting several incidents of the received data traffic for a common data pattern, upon finding a said data pattern, determining from the corresponding data traffic the attack signature for use in detecting attacks for the second data network. The invention also provides an apparatus for generating from requests on a first data network attack signatures for use in a second data network having a plurality of addresses assigned to data processing systems. The present invention further extends to a computer program element comprising computer program code means which, when loaded in a processor of a data processing system, configures the processor to perform a method for detecting attacks on a data network as hereinbefore described. The present invention further extends to a method of supporting an entity in the handling of a detected attack.
Owner:IBM CORP

Method for optically decoding a debit or credit card

A method for collecting and transmitting information desired for a commercial transaction from a debit or credit card uses a processor configured with optical character recognition (OCR) capability. At least one optical image of the debit or credit card is collected by the processor. The edges of the card are algorithmically defined from the collected image. Predefined offsets are applied to the algorithmically defined edges of the debit or credit card to algorithmically locate an area in the collected image having the desired transactional data. The transactional data within the located area is encoded and transmitted for further processing of the commercial transaction.
Owner:SCI GAMES INT

Managing lists of promotional offers

Tools for improving interactions between promoters and consumers of products. These tools can enable promoters of products to employ more effective promotional programs, and consumers to receive promotional information about products of interest, while avoiding the excessive overload of information about promotions that are not of interest. Some such tools can enhance consumer satisfaction with—and, correspondingly, consumer participation in—promotional programs by allowing consumers to tailor the discount programs to their preferences, by analyzing consumer behavior and tailoring promotions accordingly, and / or by providing cross promotions of complementary products. Some of the tools can provide substantial savings, in both costs and natural resources, as well as provide a more satisfying experience for consumers, by substantially reducing, or even eliminating, excessive use of paper for promotional programs and transaction receipts.
Owner:OFFERCLICK

Method for improving the performance of safe language multitasking

A system and method are provided for isolating the execution of a plurality of applications which access shared data. A limited number of special classes encapsulate data that should be shared by all classes in the multitasking system. Static fields of all classes, including the special classes, are virtualized such that each application has its own copy of static fields and class monitors. However, a special class has special program code associated with it, such that an invocation of any of the methods of the special class causes a switch of an application ID associated with the thread (referred to herein as an effective thread application ID or TA-ID) to a constant value. Thus, the applications may access a single, shared copy of the special class. The TA-ID may be changed back to the original value upon exiting one of the methods. Although one instance of identifier-switching is typically more costly than one instance of determining whether a class is special, the identifier-switching may be performed only for special classes rather than for all classes. The common case may therefore be optimized.
Owner:ORACLE INT CORP

Perfusion system

InactiveUS6287273B1Prolonged and increased therapeutic effectReduce risk of leakageStentsBalloon catheterBlood streamPerfusion fluid
A perfusion system for non-surgically isolating and perfusing an organ, particularly the liver (101), in a patient, and including; by-pass cathether apparatus having inlet and outlet lumens (111, 112) introducible into the blood vessels of the organ percutaneously and devised so as to by-pass the blood flow past the organ in a by-pass circuit; perfusion catheter apparatus having inlet and outlet lumens (114, 116) introducible into the blood vessels percutaneously and being devised so as to lead the flow of perfusion fluid in a perfusion circuit through the organ; occlusive seals (106, 108) for isolating the organ from the systemic blood flow; pump apparatus including a by-pass pump (261), a perfusion fluid pump (124) and a suction pump (134) for establishing a negative relative pressure at the perfusion outlet from the organ; and control apparatus (128) coupled to the pumps (124, 126, 134) so as to control the operation thereof such that the outflow of fluid from the organ exceeds the inflow of fluid into the organ in the perfusion circuit due to a net volume contribution of blood from the systemic circulation entering the isolated organ.
Owner:ARGMED +1

System for fabricating a device on a substrate with a process gas

A method and system for fabricating a device on a substrate with a process gas, such as with chemical vapor deposition. A reaction chamber and support chuck cooperate to form a low conductance configuration for axisymetric process gas flow over the substrate and to form a high conductance configuration for enhanced evacuation of residual process gas from the reaction chamber upon completion of the process. A dual conductance chuck has an indented region that aligns with the exhaust port of the reaction chamber to restrict process gas flow in the low conductance configuration, and that moves distal a showerhead and the exhaust port to provide reduced restriction of process gas flow for reaction chamber evacuation. The chuck includes thermal control for enhancing film deposition on the substrate and for reducing residual film deposition on the chuck. An evacuation opening in the housing provides independent evacuation of residual gas from the housing. The present invention enhance throughput of device formation by reducing purge and process cycle times.
Owner:CVC PRODS

Geostatistical analysis and classification of core data

A novel database and method of classifying and searchably retrieving measurement data derived from a plurality of rock core and plug sample images that are analyzed to define their principal geostatistical attributes and characteristics, with the resulting analytical data being retrievably stored in a database, the method including calculating spatial variability of images, such as CT scan images, porosity images and other types of available images, quantifying the main image characteristics utilizing multi-azimuth variograms and simplified pattern recognition based on the histogram and variography analysis to thereby provide a means to correlate data from various geographical regions or fields by analyzing data which has the same variographic parameters.
Owner:SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO

Method and apparatus for estimating delay and jitter between network routers

A delay measurement technique according to an embodiment according to the present invention is based on the precept, ascertained by the inventors, that a link between network nodes will often contribute to the delay encountered between several different pairs of network nodes. Such a technique identifies the path between each pair of nodes by a list of links that form the path. Paths that are orthogonal are treated as being necessary for describing the delays encountered between nodes, and, once the requisite set of orthogonal paths has been derived, all other paths can be described in terms of one or more of these orthogonal paths. Such a technique also lends itself to matrix representation of the paths, and the use of matrix manipulation techniques in deriving delay and jitter.
Owner:CISCO TECH INC

Efficient dynamic stimulation in an implanted device

A method for measuring impedance of a tissue (20), consisting of charging a capacitor (C15) to a potential, and discharging the capacitor for a discharge period through the tissue. The method further consists of measuring a voltage drop on the capacitor over the discharge period and determining the impedance of the tissue responsive to the potential, the voltage drop, and the discharge period.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC

Safety railing for building construction

A method of installing a safety railing in a building under construction by providing post supports comprising open-topped post sockets on socket supports, mounting the post sockets on a concrete floor formwork with the post sockets spaced above the concrete floor formwork by the socket supports and casting concrete to form a concrete floor on the concrete floor formwork and thereby embedding the post supports in the concrete floor with the concrete extending beneath the post sockets. The lower ends of posts are then inserted into the post sockets to support the posts above the concrete floor and rails are supported on the posts.
Owner:SHYMKOWICH DENNIS J
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