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Dynamic Network Connection System and Method
ActiveUS20120196644A1Reduce error rateReduce noiseAssess restrictionRadio transmissionNetwork connectionChoice making
A method and system for selecting a network to establish a connection to from a set of available network includes a network database providing historical information about each of the networks and sends the database information to end user terminals. The end user terminals monitor real-time performance information about each of the available networks and can send this information to the network database. The end user terminals also include network connection policy information which can be used to make the selection decision. The end user terminal determines a network quality score for each available network as a function of the historical information from the network database, the real-time performance information about each available network and the network connection policy information. The end user terminal can select the available network as a function of the network quality score, for example, selecting the available network with the highest network quality score.
Owner:WEFI
Controlling Mobile Device Functions
ActiveUS20110195699A1Limited abilityAutomatically disabling the texting ability of mobile deviceAssess restrictionSpecial service for subscribersDistractionDriver/operator
This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features, along with systems incorporating these devices and methods. For example, it limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user, when the user is engaged in another activity. In an example, it enables other mobile device features based on occurrence of events related to the user or environment. Another example addresses controlling the mobile device features, such as SMS, while the user is in a vehicle or driving. Another example restricts the ability of the driver of a vehicle to text, while the vehicle is in motion, by automatically disabling the texting ability of mobile device within and around the perimeter of the driver's seat. Other variations, examples, improvements, detection mechanisms, models, techniques, calculations, verification mechanisms, and features are also described in details.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
Method and apparatus for remote command, control and diagnostics of systems using conversational or audio interface
ActiveUS8224649B2Limited abilityEffectively diagnose and maintainSpeech recognitionInteractive voice response systemApplication software
Owner:GENERAC POWER SYST INC
Copy protection system for portable storage media
InactiveUS6950941B1Limited abilityKey distribution for secure communicationData processing applicationsDevice formDigital content
Systems connected to users generate a plurality of keys which are mutually shared, and download and upload digital contents by using secret channels formed between the systems. An information provider receives an authorization from a certificate authority. A licensed SDMI compliant module (LCM) is authenticated through the information provider, and the information provider and the LCM form a channel. A portable device is authenticated from the information provider through the LCM, and the LCM and the portable device form a channel. The digital content between the LCM and the portable device is downloaded and uploaded according to respective control state data of the LCM and the portable device. The system can use a physical address of a bad sector formed in the portable medium during the manufacturing process for preventing an illegal copy of the downloaded digital contents through the portable device after the digital contents have been downloaded.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Devices and methods for enhanced microneedle penetration of biological barriers
InactiveUS20050137531A1Easy to transportEnhanced interactionAdditive manufacturing apparatusSurgerySkin surfacesTissue skin
Microneedle devices and methods of use thereof are provided for the enhanced transport of molecules, including drugs and biological molecules, across tissue by improving the interaction of microneedles and a deformable, elastic biological barrier, such as human skin. The devices and methods act to (1) limit the elasticity, (2) adapt to the elasticity, (3) utilize alternate ways of creating the holes for the microneedles to penetrate the biological barrier, other than the simply direct pressure of the microneedle substrate to the barrier surface, or (4) any combination of these methods. In preferred embodiments for limiting the elasticity of skin, the microneedle device includes features suitable for stretching, pulling, or pinching the skin to present a more rigid, less deformable, surface in the area to which the microneedles are applied (i.e. penetrate). In a preferred embodiments for adapting the device to the elasticity of skin, the device comprising one or more extensions interposed between the substrate and the base end of at least a portion of the microneedles.
Owner:VALERITAS LLC (US) +1
Personalized audio system and method
InactiveUS7028082B1Overcome disadvantagesLimited abilityData processing applicationsDigital computer detailsUser interfaceDirect control
A personalized audio system and method that overcomes many of the broadcast-type disadvantages associated with conventional radio stations. According to one embodiment, the personalized audio system includes the following: (1) a user interface that enables a user of the personalized audio system to specify a profile for a personalized audio channel, (2) a sound recording library comprising a plurality of sound recordings, (3) a playlist generator that (a) selects a plurality of sound recording identifiers from a set of sound recording identifiers, wherein each of the plurality of sound recording identifiers identifies a sound recording that matches the profile and that is stored in the library, and that (b) creates a playlist that lists the plurality of sound recording identifiers in a particular order, and (4) a sound recording reproducing device for reproducing the plurality of identified sound recordings according to the particular order in which the sound recording identifiers are listed in the playlist so that the user can listen to the sound recordings. Advantageously, the personalized audio system does not provide the user with a way to determine the plurality of sound recording identifiers prior to the reproducing means reproducing the plurality of sound recordings, and the personalized audio system does not provide the user with a way to directly control which sound recording identifiers in the set are selected by the playlist generator to be included in the plurality of sound recording identifiers.
Owner:MUSIC CHOICE
Anonymity in a presence management system
InactiveUS6853634B1Limited abilitySpecial service provision for substationSpecial service for subscribersComputer networkComputer science
A presence management system allows connections between watching parties and watched parties in a multiple access communications network to be managed. When the presence management system receives a contact request from a watching party it determines whether the required watched party is available for contact. The system then provides information about this to the watching party who made the request. The presence management system chooses the best mode of communication (e.g. email or fax) taking into account the watched parties preferences and details about the facilities available to the watching party.
Owner:RPX CLEARINGHOUSE
Methods for displaying contextually targeted content on a connected television
ActiveUS20100306805A1Deepen viewers' engagementLimited abilityTelevision system detailsColor television detailsTelevision systemDerived Data
Systems and methods for deriving data from television signals received by a connected television system, the derived data being indicative of a subject related to a video segment being displayed on said screen. The systems and methods may further provide contextually targeted content to the television system, the contextually targeted content being a function of the derived data.
Owner:INSCAPE DATA INC
Virtual conference room
ActiveUS20050024484A1Overcomes deficiencyOvercomes limitationTelevision conference systemsTwo-way working systemsVirtual conferenceHuman–computer interaction
An enhanced video conferencing system and method includes at least two conference rooms, the conference rooms connected together electronically to permit the transmission of images and sound from one room to the other room. Each room has a large format display system for projecting images and a camera positioned with respect to the large format display system to capture images of the conference room and its participants while the participants are looking at the large format display system, without obscuring the participants' view of the display system, so as to provide the perception that the participants in one conference room are looking directly at the participants in the other conference room. The enhanced video conferencing system may also include an additional camera for capturing an image of an item located at a pre-determined location within the conference room for ultimate transmission to the other conference room for viewing.
Owner:DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC
Spreadsheet-Based Software Application Development
ActiveUS20180157468A1Easy to createLimited abilityText processingVisual/graphical programmingElectronic formSoftware engineering
Aspects described herein may be used with local spreadsheet applications, web, and / or cloud-based spreadsheet solutions, to create complex custom software applications. Spreadsheets themselves lack the conceptual framework to be used as a platform tool to build custom or complex software applications. Using the methods and systems described herein using low-code / no-code techniques, a designer can create custom and / or complex software applications using one or more spreadsheets as the underlying blueprints for the software application. The resultant software application may be static / read-only, or may be interactive to allow users to dynamically add, delete, edit, or otherwise amend application data, e.g., via one or more online web pages or via a mobile application. Data transfer may be one-way or bi-directional between the blueprint spreadsheets and the resultant software application, thereby allowing amended data to be transferred from the software application back into spreadsheet form.
Owner:STACHURA THOMAS
Personalized audio system and method
InactiveUS7133924B1Limited abilityElectrophonic musical instrumentsSpecific information broadcast systemsAudio frequencyDirect control
Owner:MUSIC CHOICE
Personalized audio system and method
InactiveUS7076561B1Overcome disadvantagesLimited abilityElectrophonic musical instrumentsSpecific information broadcast systemsComputer scienceAudio frequency
A personalized audio system and method that overcomes many of the broadcast-type disadvantages associated with conventional radio stations. According to one embodiment, the personalized audio system includes the following: (1) a user interface that enables a user of the personalized audio system to specify a profile for a personalized audio channel, (2) a sound recording library comprising a plurality of sound recordings, (3) a playlist generator that (a) selects a plurality of sound recording identifiers from a set of sound recording identifiers, wherein each of the plurality of sound recording identifiers identifies a sound recording that matches the profile and that is stored in the library, and that (b) creates a playlist that lists the plurality of sound recording identifiers in a particular order, and (4) a sound recording reproducing device for reproducing the plurality of identified sound recordings according to the particular order in which the sound recording identifiers are listed in the playlist so that the user can listen to the sound recordings. Advantageously, the personalized audio system does not provide the user with a way to determine the plurality of sound recording identifiers prior to the reproducing means reproducing the plurality of sound recordings, and the personalized audio system does not provide the user with a way to directly control which sound recording identifiers in the set are selected by the playlist generator to be included in the plurality of sound recording identifiers.
Owner:MUSIC CHOICE
System and method for mobile ad hoc network
ActiveUS7525933B1Reduce in quantityLimited abilityFrequency-division multiplex detailsActive radio relay systemsWirelessMobile ad hoc network
A method and system for geocasting data packets in a MANET. The MANET is combined with a long-range network such that a wireless terminal can decide whether to rebroadcast a geocast packet over the MANET, the long-range network, or not at all, depending on the wireless terminal's proximity to the geocast region, the location of the originating wireless terminal, or both. A wireless terminal close to or within the geocast region can rebroadcast on the MANET, whereas a wireless terminal far from the geocast region can rebroadcast on the long-range network.
Owner:AT&T INTPROP I L P
Earth boring apparatus and method offering improved gage trimmer protection
InactiveUS6883623B2Less wear resistantWear down quicklyDrill bitsDrilling rodsLeading edgeEngineering
A rotary drill bit for drilling subterranean formations configured with at least one protective structure proximate to the rotationally leading and trailing edges of a gage trimmer, wherein the at least one protective structure is positioned at substantially the same exposure as its associated gage trimmer. Particularly, the apparatus of the present invention may provide protection for gage trimmers during drilling, tripping, and / or rotation within a casing; i.e., when changing a drilling fluid. Protective structures may be configured and located according to anticipated drilling conditions including helix angles. In addition, a protective structure may be proximate to more than one gage trimmer while having a substantially equal exposure to each associated gage trimmer. Methods of use and a method of rotary bit design are also disclosed.
Owner:BAKER HUGHES INC
Flush-mounted antenna and transmission system
InactiveUS6859186B2Limited abilityImprove efficiencyAntenna adaptation in movable bodiesRadiating element housingsTransceiverCommunication device
An apparatus mounted beneath or behind a surface and being operable to transmit or receive wireless communication signals for transmitting information from one location to a remote location. The apparatus includes an antenna mounted substantially flush with a surface. The apparatus also includes a communication device and a matching network having a radial transmission line. The communication device is connected to the antenna via the matching network and includes either a transmitter, a receiver or a transceiver.
Owner:SILVER SPRING NETWORKS
Digital content cryptograph and process
InactiveUS6892306B1Easy to optimizeLimited abilityKey distribution for secure communicationData processing applicationsDigital contentS/KEY
A digital cryptograph and encryption process encrypts and transmits in a digital format specific items of information requested by a user of a digital content transmission system by using key information, a user's key and a temporary validation key, to decrypt and replay the encrypted digital information at the user's terminal by using the key information and the user's authorization information. Each registered subscribing user is provided with unique key information. The user key is generated by applying the key information to a key generation algorithm. The temporary validation key that is created when the registered user accesses the server, is encrypted with the user key. The digital information is encrypted by using the temporary validation key in an encryption algorithm. The decryption algorithm allows the user to decrypt and replay the encrypted digital information upon receipt of the key information that has a one-to-one correspondence to the identity characters of the registered subscribing user.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Optimizing performance parameters for switchable polymer dispersed liquid crystal optical elements
InactiveUS6950173B1Reduce smogLimiting operation temperatureNon-linear opticsOptical elementsDisplay deviceEngineering
Described herein are the materials, mechanisms and procedures for optimizing various performance parameters of HPDLC optical devices in order to meet differing performance requirements. These optimization tailoring techniques include control and independent optimization of switchable HPDLC optical devices to meet the demanding requirements of anticipated applications for, inter alia, the telecommunications and display industries. These techniques include optimization of diffraction efficiency, i.e., index modulation, polarization dependence control, haze, cosmetic quality, control of response and relaxation time, voltage driving for on and off switching, and material uniformity. This control and independent optimization tailors properties of switchable HPDLC optical devices according to the specific requirements of the application of the switchable HPDLC optical device. The invention disclosed herein retains the desirable attributes of the multi-functional acrylate system for forming HPDLC optical devices, but adds new materials to the acrylate system and / or new process control to the recording to optimize performance parameters as may be needed for specific applications. This results in high optical quality switchable holograms with good diffraction efficiency and low, stable switching voltage.
Owner:LEIDOS
Controlling mobile device functions
ActiveUS8145199B2Limited abilityAutomatically disabling the texting ability of mobile deviceAssess restrictionSpecial service for subscribersDistractionAddress control
This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features, along with systems incorporating these devices and methods. For example, it limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user, when the user is engaged in another activity. In an example, it enables other mobile device features based on occurrence of events related to the user or environment. Another example addresses controlling the mobile device features, such as SMS, while the user is in a vehicle or driving. Another example restricts the ability of the driver of a vehicle to text, while the vehicle is in motion, by automatically disabling the texting ability of mobile device within and around the perimeter of the driver's seat. Other variations, examples, improvements, detection mechanisms, models, techniques, calculations, verification mechanisms, and features are also described in details.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
Methods for identifying video segments and displaying contextual targeted content on a connected television
ActiveUS8595781B2Deepen viewers' engagementLimited abilityTelevision system detailsDigital data processing detailsTelevision systemComputer graphics (images)
Owner:INSCAPE DATA INC
Multi-dimensional method and apparatus for automated language interpretation
InactiveUS7403890B2Sufficient massImprove abilitiesSemantic analysisChaos modelsShort-term memoryMulti dimensional
A method and apparatus for natural language interpretation are described. The invention includes a schema and apparatus for storing, in digital, analog, or other machine-readable format, a network of propositions formed of a plurality of text and / or non-text objects, and the steps of retrieving a string of input text, and locating all associated propositions in the network for each word in the input string. Embodiments of the invention also include optimization steps for locating said propositions, and specialized structures for storing them in a ready access storage area simulating human short-term memory. The schema and steps may also include structures and processes for obtaining and adjusting the weights of said propositions to determine posterior probabilities representing the intended meaning. Embodiments of the invention also include an apparatus designed to apply an automated interpretation algorithm to automated voice response systems and portable knowledge appliance devices.
Owner:KNOWLEDGENETICA CORP
Method And Apparatus For Generating And Updating A Pre-Categorized Song Database From Which Consumers May Select And Then Download Desired Playlists
InactiveUS20090056525A1High subscriptionLimited abilityGearworksMetadata audio data retrievalService provisionThe Internet
Apparatus, methods, systems, and data structures for providing a music-subscription service customer with a portable music device that has been preloaded with customer-selected music. A music-subscription service provider receives a customer order to purchase a portable music device, and also receives the customer's selection of less than all of the music available on the music-subscription service provider's music database. The music-subscription service provider uses a computer to download the customer-selected music to the portable music device ordered by the customer. The music-subscription service provider then provides to the customer the portable music device that has been preloaded with the customer-selected music. The steps may be performed over the Internet and / or at a retail location.
Owner:PUSHBUTTONMUSIC COM
Virtual conference room
InactiveUS7119829B2Overcomes deficiencyOvercomes limitationTelevision conference systemsTwo-way working systemsVirtual conferenceHuman–computer interaction
Owner:DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC
Conformationally flexible cationic conjugated polymers
ActiveUS20050059168A1Ability to controlSolve reductionFilm/foil adhesivesOrganic compound librariesWater solubleBackbone chain
Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving cationic conjugated conformationally flexible polymers are provided. A method for the synthesis of cationic water-soluble polymers with linkages along the polymer main chain structure which disrupt the ability of the polymers to form extended-rod structures is provided. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
Owner:RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
Sparse modulation for robust signaling and synchronization
ActiveUS20170024840A1Read delayIncreased risk of injuryImage watermarkingDigital video signal modificationImaging processingAlgorithm
The present disclosure relates to advanced image processing and encoded signal processing. One claim currently recites an image processing method comprising the acts: receiving a digital representation of artwork, the artwork having an area of uniform color; generating a two-dimensional data signal that redundantly encodes a plural-bit message, the data signal comprising plural elements, each of which has a single bit value; receiving a two-dimensional synchronization signal comprising plural elements, each of which has a plural-bit value, each element of said data signal having an element of the synchronization signal corresponding thereto; processing the two-dimensional data signal with the two-dimensional synchronization signal and with a gradient function to yield a two-dimensional gradient marking signal; and printing an ink counterpart of the gradient marking signal on a medium with the artwork, said printing comprising printing plural dithered two-dimensional blocks of at least four contiguous elements each, in which one or more elements of each block are printed to be dark. Of course, other claims and combinations are described as well.
Owner:DIGIMARC CORP
Spreadsheet-Based Software Application Development
ActiveUS20180157467A1Easy to createLimited abilityText processingVisual/graphical programmingData transmissionWeb application development
Aspects described herein may be used with local spreadsheet applications, web, and / or cloud-based spreadsheet solutions, to create complex custom software applications. Spreadsheets themselves lack the conceptual framework to be used as a platform tool to build custom or complex software applications. Using the methods and systems described herein using low-code / no-code techniques, a designer can create custom and / or complex software applications using one or more spreadsheets as the underlying blueprints for the software application. The resultant software application may be static / read-only, or may be interactive to allow users to dynamically add, delete, edit, or otherwise amend application data, e.g., via one or more online web pages or via a mobile application. Data transfer may be one-way or bi-directional between the blueprint spreadsheets and the resultant software application, thereby allowing amended data to be transferred from the software application back into spreadsheet form.
Owner:STACHURA THOMAS
Overrunning clutch
ActiveUS7100756B2Significantly reducing backlashEasy to assembleFriction clutchesInterengaging clutchesEngineeringClutch
A one-way clutch includes a first race having a plurality of pockets, each pocket defining a pivot center, a second race including a plurality of notches, a plurality of rockers, each rocker being supported on a respective pocket for pivoting movement about a pivot center relative to the second race, and a spring for urging a rocker toward engagement with a notch.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
Fused bicycloheterocycle substituted quinuclidine derivatives
InactiveUS20050245531A1Improve cognitive functionLimited abilityBiocideNervous disorderQuinuclidineΑ7 nachr
Compounds of formula (I) wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; A is N or N+—O—; X is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar1 is a 6-membered aromatic ring; and Ar2 is a fused bicycloheterocycle. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by α7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
Owner:ABBOTT LAB INC
Locking catheter hub
A catheter designed to be anchored in an internal cavity of a patient such as a drainage catheter employs a novel hub design. The hub has a slide member slidably coupled to the hub and a latch that latches the hub and the slide member together when the slide member slidably moves relative to the hub. Preferably, latching takes place when the slide member moves relative to the hub in an axial direction of the hub. A manually operable release member is provided on the hub such that the latch is disabled from unlatching unless the release member is manually operated. This feature advantageously limits a person's ability to accidentally unlatch the hub.
Owner:ANGIODYNAMICS INC
Adjustable pulmonary vein ablation catheter
InactiveUS20110028962A1Reduce eliminateLimited abilityDiagnosticsSurgical instruments for heatingPulmonary vein ablationElectrode array
A medical device is provided, including an elongate body defining a lumen therethrough; a shaft extending through the lumen; and an electrode array coupled to the elongate body at a first end and coupled to the shaft at a second end, where linear manipulation of the shaft causes the electrode array to transition from a first geometric configuration to a second configuration, and where rotational manipulation of the shaft causes the electrode array to transition from the second geometric configuration to a third configuration.
Owner:MEDTRONIC ABLATION FRONTIERS
Restricted multimedia episode distribution with synthetically generated random outcomes to players with intra-episode biometric image based authentication
InactiveUS7285048B2Ease of installationWell space utilizationApparatus for meter-controlled dispensingVideo gamesImage basedData library
Remote-player virtual gaming is provided, off-site or on-site casino premises, using randomly selected entertaining multimedia gaming episodes, with randomly generated gaming outcomes. The randomly selected gaming episodes could be from a database or from randomly selected ongoing games. The database could be preprocessed casino surveillance audio-video or recordings depicting a hired cast of entertainers playing a broad variety of games of chance and skill. Relevant functionality includes authorized server based secure outcome distribution, gaming stations enabling intra-episode biometric (e.g., face) authentication and accounting systems for rewarding authorized remote-players with products, services, playtime or cash.
Owner:KARMARKAR JAYANT S
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