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The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for the secure management of electronic information relating to a user. In certain embodiments, systems and methods disclosed herein may allow for personal information related to a user to be used in connection with information targeting systems and methods configured to match and / or target information for delivery to a user based on the user's interests. In some embodiments, personal information relating to a user may be stored and / or managed in a personal ontology graph or other data structure including, among other things, various inferred interests of the user derived from available personal information.

Herein disclosed is a system and method for record linkage that uses machine learning to link records, so that many users can contribute their training data to a shared repository and employ the accumulated training data without any user having to share their actual data. The system includes a record linkage server, which further includes a record linkage repository, a domain classifier, and a domain classification trainer. The record linkage server is connected with a record linkage client, which includes a field comparator and a manual label prompter. Further disclosed is a method for record linkage, describing how two structured data sets can be matched, including searching domains, loading data sets, loading domain, matching fields, iterating record linking for all record pairs, including: selecting record pair, calculating comparison vector, calculating label probabilities, determining label, optionally setting label manually, updating prior probabilities, optionally confirming selected label, and updating training data.

A system is described which allows buyers to define their preferences and sellers to define their capabilities, then determines which trading points maximize the utility of the buyer. The system suggests trades by exploiting the flexibilities and tradeoffs encoded by both parties, thus providing win-win trades. A second level of optimization ranks the trades with all suppliers, allowing the buyer to rapidly determine the best alternatives. The system allows for rich negotiation spaces and supports continuous, discrete, and range or interval decision factors.

An improved switching regulator for implantable medical devices includes a control circuit with a capacitor divider to conserve energy, and selectable duty cycles to efficiently match the duty cycle to the charge level in a holding capacitor. The switching regulator charges the holding capacitor to commanded voltage levels, and the holding capacitor provides current for tissue stimulation. The commanded voltage level is reached by “pumping-up” the holding capacitor with the output of the switching regulator. For control purposes, the high voltage (i.e., the voltage across the holding capacitor) is divided between a fixed capacitor and a variable capacitor, and the voltage between the fixed capacitor and the variable capacitor (i.e., the divided voltage) is compared to a reference voltage. The result of the comparison is used to turn-off the switching regulator once the commanded voltage level is reached. The switching duty cycle is set to one of two values. At start-up, or when the output voltage drops below a determined threshold, a low duty cycle is used. Once the output voltage reaches the threshold, a higher duty cycle is used.

A framework for comparison and optimization of classifiers and features for classification of targets includes preparing training and testing sets, applying a classifier to the training set to achieve a distinctly trained classifier for each classifier applied, applying each resulting trained classifier to the testing data set, selecting an optimal classifier, and applying the optimal classifier to the target. The framework is used to optimally classify a physical representation of a target, such as a document, news article, or advertisement. The framework allows for targeted advertisements to be directed to consumers based on user preferences learned from user activities across a network.

The data constraint framework solution of the present invention addresses data quality issues by standardizing, verifying, matching, consolidating and merging data records using powerful inexact matching logic and search reduction technologies. The data conditioning framework uses these technologies to more efficiently condition data to improve the quality of data and / or resolve quality data issues such as incomplete, inaccurate and duplicate data records. For example, the data conditioning framework is used to “cleanse” incorrect, incomplete and duplicate data from a data source, such as an information system. The data conditioning framework uses the following approximate searching and matching techniques to improve the efficiency of the approximate matching, reduce the search space for approximate matching, and improve the speed of executing approximate searches and matches: 1) inexact trimmed matching, 2) adaptive search ordering, 3) cascading search space reduction, 4) tiered and metric indexing, and 5) domain knowledge matching.

A system for automated installation and maintenance of databases. One or more embodiments provide a user interface (or wizard) that obtains information from a user regarding aspects of the network environment and application data requirements. Using the information obtained from the user, a sizing process builds a database, or resizes an existing database, to efficiently match the needs of the user. An automated maintenance process self monitors, diagnoses, and fixes database problems, such as by rebuilding table keys and indexes. When the diagnostic cannot fix a problem, appropriate notification takes place. In one embodiment, the user information is processed using sizing formulas to obtain values for building the database. Database scripts and command files are generated which, when executed, build the appropriately configured database. Also, in accordance with the user information, scripts and command files may be generated that will implement a database backup process upon a user-specified schedule.

A method and apparatus for efficiently matching a large collection of user profiles against a large volume of data in a webcasting system. The method removes redundant patterns in user profiles and information content to improve matching performance based on a Boolean-based query language. Users can select desired information content by choosing a set of predicates to assert the properties for each cyberspace document desired. Boolean operators of AND, OR and NOT connect predicates together on the information items that will be pushed to them. The method includes dynamic cost / credit adjustment based profile indexing and matching.

This invention provides a means to identify unknown media programming using the audio component of said programming. The invention extracts audio information from the media received by consumer electronic devices such as smart TVs and TV set-top boxes then conveys said information to a remote server means which will in turn identify said audio information of unknown identity by way of testing against a database of known audio segment information. The system identifies unknown media programming in real-time such that time-sensitive services may be offered such as interactive television applications providing contextually related information or television advertisement substitution. Other uses include tracking media consumption among many other services.

Provided are methods and systems and computer readable media for providing interaction between remote players and one or more local players of a rhythm-action game executed on a game platform. One or more local players is identified to participate in a networked session of a rhythm action game corresponding to a predetermined band template, each local player associated with a type of simulated musical instrument. A first type of simulated musical instrument, represented in the predetermined band template and not associated with any of the one or more local players, may then be identified, along with a remote player associated with the first type of simulated musical instrument. Then, game platforms of the local and remote players communicate to establish a networked session of the rhythm action game with the one or more local players and the identified remote player before initiating a game session where the players play the game.

An at least partially implantable system for rehabilitation of a hearing disorder with at least one acoustic sensor (microphone) for picking up an acoustic sensor signal and converting the acoustic sensor signal into corresponding electrical signals, an electronic signal processing unit for audio signal processing and amplification, an electrical power supply unit which supplies individual components of the system with energy, and an output-side actuator stimulation arrangement, the actuator stimulation arrangement has a dual intracochlear arrangement in combination with a stimulator arrangement with at least one stimulator element for at least indirect mechanical stimulation of a damaged inner ear and one electrically acting stimulation electrode arrangement with at least one cochlear implant electrode for electrical stimulation of the inner ear.

The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for the secure management of electronic information relating to a user. In certain embodiments, systems and methods disclosed herein may allow for personal information related to a user to be used in connection with information targeting systems and methods configured to match and / or target information for delivery to a user based on the user's interests. In some embodiments, personal information relating to a user may be stored and / or managed in a personal ontology graph or other data structure including, among other things, various inferred interests of the user derived from available personal information.

An endoscope is provided which comprises an elongated body adapted for insertion into a body lumen, and a plurality of electrically controlled actuators associated with the body which are controllable to impart an orientation to the body that is complimentary to the natural orientation of the lumen into which the endoscope is inserted.

A system and method for matching a lender and a borrower based on color-coded financial ratios, and discussing the loan through an online meeting between the borrower and lender. The method creates an efficient environment for matching a borrower, such as a consumer, with at least one lender, such as a bank. The borrower and at least one lender interact on a network. The borrower submits loan related data to a database and algorithm for analyzing to generate a color-coded financial ratio that provides the lender with efficient tools to determine whether the potential borrower qualifies for the respective lending criteria. A chatbot answers queries from the borrower or lender. An interactive calendar allows the borrower and lender to corroborate on a meeting date and time, and an Internet operable image capturing device, such as webcam, allows for an online meeting between borrower and lender to discuss the loan.

A method is provided to match an advertisement to a search query comprising: receiving search results produced by a search engine in response to a search query; producing an ad query that includes, unigram features, classification features with respect to an external classification system, and phrase features; producing a plurality of representations of corresponding advertisements in terms of the same types of features; and selecting one or more advertisements based upon a measure of similarity of ad query features to advertisements represented in terms of the same features.

A method and system facilitate peer-to-peer delivery of shipments external of traditional shipping industry channels by listing at least one non-commercial shipment in a non-commercial shipment data set using a shipment listing template. The shipment listing template permits direct listing of the non-commercial shipment by an individual user for delivering the non-commercial shipment to a predetermined destination. Listing at least one non-commercial trip in a non-commercial trip data set through a trip listing template according to a predetermined set of parameters permits direct listing of the non-commercial trip by a non-commercial traveler. Determining a necessary route deviation from the non-commercial trip for delivering the non-commercial shipment to the predetermined destination uses a set of route deviation instructions. Associating the non-commercial shipment data set with the non-commercial trip data set uses a set of matching instructions. The matching instructions facilitate an optimal matching of the non-commercial shipments to one of the non-commercial trips. The matching instructions associate further with the route deviation instructions. The method and system further facilitate a transaction between the individual user and the non-commercial traveler using a set transaction instructions.

The invention provides an address model constructing method. The method comprises the following steps of: A, defining description granularity in different levels for an address; and B, combining and constructing address models according to the description granularity in the different levels. In an address matching method for the address models, an address element library is established according to the address models. The method comprises the following steps of: M, acquiring addresses to be matched; N, performing participle processing on the addresses to be matched to generate different address elements; and O, matching the different address elements in the address element library through logical operation. The invention also provides an address matching system, which comprises a terminal, the address element library, a comparison table database and an operation server. By the methods and the system, the effective matching and space orientation of address information in various presentation modes are realized.

A tool for the precision machining of surfaces in workpieces comprising at least two cutter inserts in the periphery of the tool body and each having at least one defined cutting edge. The cutter inserts are of different materials at least in the region of the at least one cutting edge. Guide strips on the tool body periphery between the cutter inserts guide the tool body.

Techniques for generating robust depth maps from stereo images are described. A robust depth map is generated from a set of stereo images captured with and without flash illumination. The depth map is more robust than depth maps generated using conventional techniques because a pixel-matching algorithm is implemented that weights pixels in a matching window according to the ratio of light intensity captured using different flash illumination levels. The ratio map provides a rough estimate of depth relative to neighboring pixels that enables the flash / no-flash pixel-matching algorithm to devalue pixels that appear to be located at different depths than the central pixel in the matching window. In addition, the ratio map may be used to filter the generated depth map to generate a smooth estimate for the depth of objects within the stereo image.

A method aims at identifying, starting from objects in a digital image, a virtual raster included in a coding pattern. The objects in the image at least partially reproduce marks on a base, each mark being associated with a respective point of intersection of raster lines belonging to the virtual raster. The method comprises the steps of matching sets of objects against a cell unit, which corresponds to a recurring known basic element of said raster; when a set corresponds with the cell unit, identifying the objects in the set as approved; and reconstructing the virtual raster on the basis of the mutual arrangement of the approved objects. A computer program, a storage medium and a device for position determination are also described.

Mutual universal network content keyword mutual system with true matching keyword and simply and rapidly adding keyword at real time. It relates to web page information grasp-organ, web page information analyzer to analyze the grasped page text, keyword index module to count matrix of web page and keyword. It also owns keyword demand module to find out keyword array which corresponds to the ID of web pages of keyword filtrating needed in the said web page, keyword matrix and JavaScript code interface. Then calculate the intersection about advertisement keyword bank to get a series of keywords and to classify and screen out the front keywords according to web page and advertisement keyword and advertisement keyword bank. Its AD Center module incepts HTTP demand sent by JavaScript code, calculates web pages ID corresponding URL, sends ID demand to keyword demand module, incepts the feedback keyword and the corresponding mutual advertisement information and adds them to the web page user ending by alternating with JavaScript code interface.

Disclosed is a fringe field switching mode transflective liquid crystal display capable of displaying high quality images. The transflective liquid crystal display includes a lower substrate having a counter electrode and a pixel electrode, an upper substrate aligned in opposition to the lower substrate by interposing a liquid crystal layer therebetween, an upper polarizing plate, a lower polarizing plate, a reflective plate provided at an inner portion of the lower substrate, a lower λ / 2 plate, and an upper λ / 2 plate. An inclination angle, a slit width and a slit interval of the pixel electrode of the reflective area are different from those of the pixel electrode of the transmissive area. The liquid crystal layer presents a phase delay of about 0 to λ / 4 in the reflective area and presents a phase delay of about 0 to λ / 2 in the transmissive area.

A system is disclosed that comprises a processor, and logic executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to perform a method comprising receiving at least one attribute of a condition of a good, and using the at least one attribute to calculate an actual Intelligent Routing (IR) code for the good. Further, the method comprises calculating and storing a target IR code for each of at least two receivers, and comparing the actual IR code for the good to the target IR codes for each of the at least two receivers. Finally, the method comprises determining, based on the comparison of the actual IR code for the good to the target IR codes for each of the at least two receivers, which receiver of the at least two receivers will receive the good.

A physiological sensing stethoscope suitable for use in high-noise environments is disclosed. The stethoscope is designed to be substantially matched to the mechanical impedance of monitored physiological activity and substantially mismatched to the mechanical impedance of air-coupled acoustic activity. One embodiment of the stethoscope utilizes a passive acoustic system. Another embodiment utilizes an active Doppler system. The passive and active systems can be combined in one stethoscope enabling switching from a passive mode to an active mode suitable for use in very high-noise environments. The stethoscope is suitable for use in environments having an ambient background noise of 100 dBA and higher. The passive includes a head having a housing, a flexural disc mounted with the housing, and an electromechanical stack positioned between the housing and the flexural disc in contact with the skin of a patient. The active system detects Doppler shifts using a high-frequency transmitter and receiver.

A scale-Space feature extraction technique is based on recursive decomposition of polyhedral surfaces into surface patches. The experimental results show that this technique can be used to perform matching based on local model structure. Scale-space techniques can be parameterized to generate decompositions that correspond to manufacturing, assembly or surface features relevant to mechanical design. One application of these techniques is to support matching and content-based retrieval of solid models. Scale-space technique can extract features that are invariant with respect to the global structure of the model as well as small perturbations that 3D laser scanning may introduce. A new distance function defined on triangles instead of points is introduced. This technique offers a new way to control the feature decomposition process, which results in extraction of features that are more meaningful from an engineering viewpoint. The technique is computationally practical for use in indexing large models.

To achieve coordination during generation of a plurality of mixed media streams, there is suggested a method of generating a mixed media stream (62-64) from input media streams (40-50) having payload data elements and related identifiers. The method comprises the step (S12) of aligning the input media streams (40-50) according to a pre-specified relation between identifiers in different input media streams (40-50) before generating the mixed media stream.

The invention provides an online education system and method. The online education system comprises a teacher operation subsystem, a student service subsystem, a curriculum sale subsystem, a teachingservice subsystem, a teaching subsystem and the like. The online education method including steps of teacher information collecting, student information collecting, information matching, curriculum trial, curriculum sales, training plan starting, teaching effect tracking and the like. Via the online teaching mode, teachers and students are avoided from spending time in traffics, and students havemore selections; the multi-window online education system enables more convenient real-time interaction between the students and teachers; and the education system can track the teaching process and effect, the students and teachers can know the learning conditions better and make targeted improvement, and a multi-flow K12 service closed-loop system capable of improvement according to feedback isrealized.