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Content delivery and global traffic management network system

InactiveUS20020052942A1Meet cutting requirementsReduce trafficMetering/charging/biilling arrangementsError preventionWeb serviceCache server

A content delivery and global traffic management network system provides a plurality of caching servers connected to a network. The caching servers host customer content that can be cached and stored, and respond to requests for Web content from clients. If the requested content does not exist in memory or on disk, it generates a request to an origin site to obtain the content. A DNS Server (SPD) load balances network requests among customer Web servers and directs client requests for hosted customer content to the appropriate caching server which is selected by choosing the caching server that is closest to the user, is available, and is the least loaded. SPD also supports persistence and returns the same IP addresses, for a given client. The entire Internet address space is broken up into multiple zones. Each zone is assigned to a group of SPD servers. If an SPD server gets a request from a client that is not in the zone assigned to that SPD server, it forwards the request to the SPD server assigned to that zone. Servers write information about the content delivered to log files that are picked up by a log server.

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Owner:AKAMAI TECH INC

System, method and program product for location based services, asset management and tracking

InactiveUS20100130233A1Reduce bandwidthAttenuation bandwidthDevices with GPS signal receiverSubstation equipmentGeolocationReal-time computing

A system for location based services utilizing a mobile device includes a software module configured to operate in a background mode on the mobile device. The software module is further configured to determine a geographical location of the mobile device and transmit the geographical location at predetermined intervals. A services platform is in communication with the mobile device for receiving the geographical location. The services platform includes at least one location based service module for facilitating at least one location based service on the mobile device. A plurality of back end databases is in communication with the services platform where the services platform integrates data from the back end databases with data from a location database. A secure website is included where an owner of the mobile device can view the geographical location of the mobile device and geographical locations of other mobile devices and have the ability to view friends / family / business associates on their mobile device.

System, method and program product for location based services, asset management and tracking

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Owner:LANCE PARKER IP

Edge Intelligence Platform, and Internet of Things Sensor Streams System

ActiveUS20170060574A1Delay minimizationMaximum performanceDigital data information retrievalParticular environment based servicesAnalytical expressionsApplication software

A method for enabling intelligence at the edge. Features include: triggering by sensor data in a software layer hosted on either a gateway device or an embedded system. Software layer is connected to a local-area network. A repository of services, applications, and data processing engines is made accessible by the software layer. Matching the sensor data with semantic descriptions of occurrence of specific conditions through an expression language made available by the software layer. Automatic discovery of pattern events by continuously executing expressions. Intelligently composing services and applications across the gateway device and embedded systems across the network managed by the software layer for chaining applications and analytics expressions. Optimizing the layout of the applications and analytics based on resource availability. Monitoring the health of the software layer. Storing of raw sensor data or results of expressions in a local time-series database or cloud storage. Services and components can be containerized to ensure smooth running in any gateway environment.

Edge Intelligence Platform, and Internet of Things Sensor Streams System

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Owner:JOHNSON CONTROLS TYCO IP HLDG LLP

Load balancing service

InactiveUS7346676B1Efficient executionMeet cutting requirementsDigital computer detailsMultiprogramming arrangementsCache serverWeb service

A load balancing service for a plurality of customers performs load balancing among a plurality of customer Web servers. Requests for Web content are load balanced across the customer Web servers. The load balancing service provider charges a fee to the customers for the load balancing service. A caching service is also provided that comprises a plurality of caching servers connected to a network. The caching servers host customer content that can be cached and stored, e.g., images, video, text, and/or software. The caching servers respond to requests for Web content from clients. The load balancing service provider charges a fee to the customers for the Web caching service.

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Owner:AKAMAI TECH INC

Apparatus and method for processing video data

ActiveUS7158680B2Increases robustness and applicabilityReduce non-linearityImage enhancementImage analysisFeature extractionComputer graphics (images)

An apparatus and methods for processing video data are described. The invention provides a representation of video data that can be used to assess agreement between the data and a fitting model for a particular parameterization of the data. This allows the comparison of different parameterization techniques and the selection of the optimum one for continued video processing of the particular data. The representation can be utilized in intermediate form as part of a larger process or as a feedback mechanism for processing video data. When utilized in its intermediate form, the invention can be used in processes for storage, enhancement, refinement, feature extraction, compression, coding, and transmission of video data. The invention serves to extract salient information in a robust and efficient manner while addressing the problems typically associated with video data sources

Apparatus and method for processing video data

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Owner:EUCLID DISCOVERIES LLC

Apparatus and method for packet-based media communications

InactiveUS6940826B1Reduction in transcodingReduce latencySpecial service provision for substationMultiplex system selection arrangementsSignal qualityVoice communication

Packet-based central conference bridges, packet-based network interfaces and packet-based terminals are used for voice communications over a packet-based network. Modifications to these apparatuses can reduce the latency and the signal processing requirements while increasing the signal quality within a voice conference as well as point-to-point communications. For instance, by selecting the talkers prior to the decompression of the voice signals, decreases in the latency and increases in signal quality within the voice conference can result due to a possible removal of the decompression and subsequent compression operations in a conference bridge unnecessary in some circumstances. Further, the removal of the jitter buffers within the conference bridges and the moving of the mixing operation to the individual terminals and/or network interfaces are modifications that can cause lower latency and transcoding within the voice conference.

Apparatus and method for packet-based media communications

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Owner:RPX CLEARINGHOUSE

Content delivery and global traffic management network system

InactiveUS20070174426A1Effective distributionFast response timeMetering/charging/biilling arrangementsMultiprogramming arrangementsBalancing networkWeb service

A content delivery and global traffic management network system provides a plurality of caching servers connected to a network. The caching servers host customer content that can be cached and stored, and respond to requests for Web content from clients. If the requested content does not exist in memory or on disk, it generates a request to an origin site to obtain the content. A DNS Server load balances network requests among customer Web servers and directs client requests for hosted customer content to the appropriate caching server. The customer pays a service that provides the content delivery and global traffic management network system a fee for usage of the content delivery and global traffic management network system.

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Owner:AKAMAI TECH INC

Load balancing service

InactiveUS20050033858A1Efficient executionMeet cutting requirementsError preventionTransmission systemsLoad SheddingCache server

A load balancing service for a plurality of customers performs load balancing among a plurality of customer Web servers. Requests for Web content are load balanced across the customer Web servers. The load balancing service provider charges a fee to the customers for the load balancing service. A caching service is also provided that comprises a plurality of caching servers connected to a network. The caching servers host customer content that can be cached and stored, e.g., images, video, text, and/or software. The caching servers respond to requests for Web content from clients. The load balancing service provider charges a fee to the customers for the Web caching service

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Owner:AKAMAI TECH INC

Movable audio/video communication interface system

InactiveUS7626569B2Easily integrated with other mode of workingReduce componentsCathode-ray tube indicatorsTwo-way working systemsHead movementsSensor array

A system that includes a desk top assembly of a display and sensors mounted on a robotic arm. The arm moves the assembly so that it remains within position and orientation tolerances relative to the user's head as the user looks around. Near-field speaker arrays supply audio and a microphone array senses a user's voice. Filters are applied to head motion to reduce latency for arm's tracking of the head. The system is full duplex with other systems allowing immersive collaboration. Lighting and sound generation take place close to the user's head. A haptic interface device allows the user to grab the display / sensor array and move it about. Motion acts as a planar selection device for 3D data. Planar force feedback allows a user to “feel” the data. Users see not only each other through display windows, but can also see the positions and orientations of each others' planar selections of shared 3D models or data.

Movable audio/video communication interface system

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Owner:MORGAN STANLEY +1

Multi-resolution object location system and method

ActiveUS7030761B2Efficiently and accurately determineLong rangeFrequency-division multiplex detailsTelephonic communicationImage resolutionMulti resolution

A multi-resolution object location system and method for locating objects is provided. The multi-resolution system and method uses a long-range object locator together with a more precise RFID locator to efficiently and accurately determine the location of objects that include an RFID tag. The long-range object locator has a relatively longer range and can cover a relatively large area to determine the general location of the object within the large area. The RFID locator has a relatively shorter range, but is able to locate the object more precisely. The object location system uses the long-range locator to first determine the general location of the object, and then the RFID locator is used to determine a more accurate location of the object. Thus, the multi-resolution object location system is able to provide both a long range location of objects over a large area and a precise location of objects.

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Owner:SYMBOL TECH LLC

Money dispensing system

InactiveUS20050182681A1Low costReduce errorsApparatus with change-givingPayment architectureCredit cardBarcode

A money managing system for use in a business setting is provided that allows for automated ordering, payment and receipt of change. In a fast food setting, a customer uses a user interface unit to enter an order, indicate the completion of an order and indicate a desired method of payment. The user can then insert coins, paper bills, credit cards, coded tickets, or some combination thereof, in payment. If no change is due, a dispenser is used to generate a receipt. In cases where change is due, the dispenser may further issue a code, for example, in the form of a barcode. The customer's food order can be picked up, for example, at an order window where money handling is not required. The customer may then use the ticket at a money dispensing machine to receive change in the form of coins and / or bills.

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Owner:GARY WILLIAMS RETAIL SOLUTIONS

Fluorinated lysine derivatives as dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors

InactiveUS20050043292A1Ease of preparation and detectabilityGood metabolic stabilityBiocideOrganic chemistryDiabetic retinopathyArthritis

The invention relates to new therapeutically active and selective inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (“DPP-IV”), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of such compounds for treating diseases that are associated with proteins that are subject to processing by DPP-IV, such as Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome (syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome), hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, glucosuria, metabolic acidosis, arthritis, cataracts, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, Type 1 diabetes, obesity, conditions exacerbated by obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, frailty, bone loss, bone fracture, acute coronary syndrome, infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome, short bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, eating disorders, chronic pain, alcohol addiction, diseases associated with intestinal motility, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel syndrome and to prevent disease progression in Type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a method of identifying an insulin secretagogue agent for diabetes.

Fluorinated lysine derivatives as dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors

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Owner:PFIZER INC

Replacing file system processors by hot swapping

ActiveUS6990547B2Increase capacityImprove reliabilityMemory loss protectionError detection/correctionFile systemNetwork structure

A system and method for replacing file system processors, also known as hot swapping, is described. The system and method operate on a fault-tolerant network file system that includes a first file server that is operably connected to a network fabric and a second file server that is operably connected to the network fabric. The fault-tolerant network file system includes a first disk array that is operably coupled to the first file server and to the second file server and a second disk array that is operably coupled to the first file server and to the second file server. First file system information is loaded on the first file server. The first file system information includes a first intent log of proposed changes to first metadata. Second file system information is loaded on the second file server. The second file system information includes a second intent log of proposed changes to second metadata. The first file server has a copy of the second metadata, and the second file server maintains a copy of the first metadata, thereby allowing the first file server to access files on the second disk array in the event of a failure of the second file server.

Replacing file system processors by hot swapping

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Owner:OVERLAND STORAGE INC

Fluorinated cyclic amides as dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors

InactiveUS6710040B1Easy to prepareEase of detectabilityBiocideOrganic chemistryAcute coronary syndromeDisease progression

The invention relates to new therapeutically active and selective inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-IV, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of such compounds for treating diseases that are associated with proteins that are subject to processing by DPP-IV, such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome), glucosuria, metabolic acidosis, cataracts, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, Type 1 diabetes, obesity, conditions exacerbated by obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, frailty, bone loss, bone fracture, acute coronary syndrome, infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome, short bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, eating disorders, chronic pain, alcohol addiction, diseases associated with intestinal motility, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel syndrome and to prevent disease progression in Type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a method of identifying an insulin secretagogue agent for diabetes.

Fluorinated cyclic amides as dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors

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Owner:PFIZER INC

Multi-resolution object location system and method

ActiveUS20050206555A1Shorten the timeInterference minimizationDirection finders using radio wavesFrequency-division multiplex detailsImage resolutionMulti resolution

A multi-resolution object location system and method for locating objects is provided. The multi-resolution system and method uses a long-range object locator together with a more precise RFID locator to efficiently and accurately determine the location of objects that include an RFID tag. The long-range object locator has a relatively longer range and can cover a relatively large area to determine the general location of the object within the large area. The RFID locator has a relatively shorter range, but is able to locate the object more precisely. The object location system uses the long-range locator to first determine the general location of the object, and then the RFID locator is used to determine a more accurate location of the object. Thus, the multi-resolution object location system is able to provide both a long range location of objects over a large area and a precise location of objects.

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Owner:SYMBOL TECH LLC

2-(Pyridin-2-ylamino)-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-ones

InactiveUS6936612B2Inhibit progressUtility as antiinfective agentsBiocideAntimycoticsPyridineCyclin

The present invention provides substituted 2-aminopyridines useful in treating cell proliferative disorders. The novel compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (cdk4)

2-(Pyridin-2-ylamino)-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-ones

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Owner:WARNER LAMBERT CO LLC

Method for compressing and decompressing trace information

InactiveUS6918065B1Maximizes on-chip trace storageEliminating duplicate informationCode conversionHardware monitoringParallel computingMemory map

A system for performing non-intrusive trace is provided which receives trace information from one or more processors. The trace system may be configured by a user to operate in various modes for flexibly storing or transmitting the trace information. The trace system includes a FIFO which is memory-mapped and is capable of being accessed without affecting processor performance. In one aspect, the trace system includes a trace buffer which receives trace information at an internal clock speed of the processor. In another embodiment, a compression protocol is provided for compressing trace messages on-chip prior to transmitting the messages to an external system or storing the messages in memory.

Method for compressing and decompressing trace information

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Owner:RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORP

Fuel management system for variable ethanol octane enhancehment of gasoline engines

InactiveUS20060102145A1Increase heatMeet cutting requirementsElectrical controlInternal combustion piston enginesEthanol InjectionEngineering

Fuel management system for efficient operation of a spark ignition gasoline engine. Injectors inject an anti-knock agent such as ethanol directly into a cylinder of the engine. A fuel management microprocessor system controls injection of the anti-knock agent so as to control knock and minimize that amount of the anti-knock agent that is used in a drive cycle. It is preferred that the anti-knock agent is ethanol. The use of ethanol can be further minimized by injection in a non-uniform manner within a cylinder. The ethanol injection suppresses knock so that higher compression ratio and / or engine downsizing from increased turbocharging or supercharging can be used to increase the efficiency of the engine.

Fuel management system for variable ethanol octane enhancehment of gasoline engines

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Owner:MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH

Kinetic flame device

ActiveUS8070319B2Reduce componentsReduce controlLighting support devicesDecorative purpose lampsInterior spaceCoupling

An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.

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Owner:L&L CANDLE CO LLC

System and method for positioning in configured environments

ActiveUS7511662B2Easy to useSize moreDirection finders using radio wavesPosition fixationFrequency spectrumCdma signal

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing location determination in a configured environment in which Global Navigation Satellite System Signals may not be available. In this regard, local beacon systems generate spread spectrum CDMA signals that are received by spectral compression units that derive physically meaningful observations without a requirement for correlation of the intercepted energy by means of the known spreading codes. The invention can coexist with communication assets already in place, and the design allows for self calibration, which simplifies installation and usage. The invention has utility in applications in which GNSS signals are unavailable or limited, for example, in warehouse inventory management, in search and rescue operations and in asset tracking in indoor environments.

System and method for positioning in configured environments

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Owner:TELECOMM SYST INC

Method of selecting key-frames from a video sequence

InactiveUS7184100B1Reducing online storage requirementReduce search timeTelevision system detailsColor signal processing circuitsGraphicsVideo sequence

A method of selecting key-frames (230) from a video sequence (210, 215) by comparing each frame in the video sequence with respect to its preceding and subsequent key-frames for redundancy where the comparison involves region and motion analysis. The video sequence is optionally pre-processed to detect graphic overlay. The key-frame set is optionally post-processed (250) to optimize the resulting set for face or other object recognition.

Method of selecting key-frames from a video sequence

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Owner:ANXIN MATE HLDG

Master/slave mode for sensor processing devices

ActiveUS20080158177A1Increase flexibilityLow costComputer controlSimulator controlComputerized systemComputer science

A computer system having two or more controllers operating in a Master/Slave configuration is disclosed. In one embodiment, the computer system includes: a sensor panel having a first portion for generating a first set of sense signals indicative of a touch or no-touch condition on the first portion, and a second portion for generating a second set of sense signals indicative of a touch or no-touch condition on the second portion; a first device for receiving and processing the first set of output signals from the first portion of the panel; and a second device for receiving and processing the second set of output signals from the second portion of the panel, wherein the first and second devices operate cooperatively in a Master/Slave configuration.

Master/slave mode for sensor processing devices

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Owner:APPLE INC

Column-store database architecture utilizing positional delta tree update system and methods

ActiveUS20100235335A1Minimize computationalFast operationDatabase updatingDigital data processing detailsDatabase machineTree (data structure)

A column-store database computer system responsive to database requests for the update and retrieval of data from within a stable data table providing for the storage of database tuples within a column-store organized database structure. A positional delta tree data structure is implemented in the memory space of the computer system and is operatively coupled in an update data transfer path between a database engine interface and the stable data table. The positional delta tree data structure includes a differential data storage layer operative to store differential update data values in positionally defined relative reference to database tuples stored by the stable data table.

Column-store database architecture utilizing positional delta tree update system and methods

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Owner:ACTIAN CORP

Programmable routing structures providing shorter timing delays for input/output signals

InactiveUS7135888B1Reduce signal delay timeShorten the timeSolid-state devicesLogic circuits using elementary logic circuit componentsVIT signalsInput/output

Techniques are provided for routing signals to and from input / output pads on a programmable chip that reduce signal delay times. A programmable routing structure is provided that is dedicated to routing signals to and from the input / output (I / O) pads. The programmable routing structure can include long conductors that transmit signals across the chip quickly without the delay encountered in shorter routing conductors. Signals can be routed to and from the I / O pads through vertical and horizontal dedicated routing conductors that bypass global routing conductors. The dedicated I / O routing structure allows signals to be driven onto the chip and off chip more quickly can be achieved through standard programmable routing structures. The dedicated I / O routing structure can be depopulated to reduce the number of programmable connections between the individual conductors, decreasing die area requirements.

Programmable routing structures providing shorter timing delays for input/output signals

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Owner:ALTERA CORP

Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antenna Array

InactiveUS20090066597A1Reduce the overall heightMeet cutting requirementsLinear waveguide fed arraysWaveguidesMobile antennasDielectric substrate

A substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) slot full-array antenna fabricated employing printed circuit board technology. The SIW slot full-array antenna using either single or multi-layer structures greatly reduces the overall height and physical steering requirements of a mobile antenna when compared to a conventional metallic waveguide slot array antenna. The SIW slot full-array antenna is fabricated using a low-loss dielectric substrate with top and bottom metal plating. An array of radiating cross-slots is etched in to the top plating to produce circular polarization at a selected tilt-angle. Lines of spaced-apart, metal-lined vias form the sidewalls of the waveguides and feeding network. In multi-layer structures, the adjoining layers are coupled by transverse slots at the interface of the two layers.

Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antenna Array

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Owner:UNIV OF TENNESSEE RES FOUND

Kinetic flame device

ActiveUS20110127914A1Reduce controlReduced drive requirementsPoint-like light sourceDecorative purpose lampsInterior spaceCoupling

An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.

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Owner:L&L CANDLE CO LLC

Kinetic flame device

ActiveUS8132936B2Reduce componentsReduce controlDecorative purpose lampsLighting support devicesInterior spaceCoupling

An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.

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Owner:L&L CANDLE CO LLC

Point-to-Point Transaction Guidance Apparatuses, Methods and Systems

InactiveUS20170085555A1Prolong lifeEasy accessInput/output to record carriersDigital data information retrievalProcessing InstructionSmart contract

The Point-to-Point Transaction Guidance Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“SOCOACT”) transforms smart contract request, crypto currency deposit request, crypto collateral deposit request, crypto currency transfer request, crypto collateral transfer request inputs via SOCOACT components into transaction confirmation outputs. Also, SOCOACT transforms virtual wallet address inputs via SOCOACT (e.g., P2PTG) components into transaction confirmation outputs. In one embodiment, the SOCOACT includes a point-to-point payment guidance apparatus, comprising, a memory and processor disposed in communication with the memory, and configured to issue a plurality of processing instructions from the component collection stored in the memory, to: obtain a target wallet identifier registration at a beacon. The SOCOACT then may register the target wallet identifier with the beacon and obtain a unique wallet identifier from a migrant wallet source associated with a user at the beacon. The SOCOACT may then obtain a target transaction request at the beacon from the migrant wallet source and commit the target transaction request for the amount specified in the target transaction request to a distributed block chain database configured to propagate the target transaction request across a distributed block chain database network for payment targeted to the target wallet identifier registered at the beacon.