2196 results about "CLARITY" patented technology

A communication component modifies production of an audio waveform at determined modification segments to thereby mitigate the effects of a delay in processing and / or receiving a subsequent audio waveform. The audio waveform and / or data associated with the audio waveform are analyzed to identify the modification segments based on characteristics of the audio waveform and / or data associated therewith. The modification segments show where the production of the audio waveform may be modified without substantially affecting the clarity of the sound or audio. In one embodiment, the invention modifies the sound production at the identified modification segments to extend production time and thereby mitigate the effects of delay in receiving and / or processing a subsequent audio waveform for production.

The present invention comprises a method and computer implemented system for presenting multiple virtual desktops on a display of a computer system. A “pager” window is displayed on a desktop (either real or virtual) which comprises multiple subpanes, each of which contains a scaled virtual desktop having dimensions that are proportional to, but less than the dimensions of a corresponding virtual desktop. Each scaled virtual desktop provides a representation of the corresponding full-size virtual desktop that would display one or more application windows whose content may optionally be replaced by the icon designating the application program or data file displayed therein, for sake of visual clarity. The present invention also provides a mechanism for varying the background image of virtual desktop, and thus, of each scaled virtual desktop pane, in addition to a number of enhancements to the user interface for controlling the virtual desktop environment including transparency hiding of the pager window, constant aspect ratio scaling of the pager window, mouse desktop changing with corner exclusion, display and interaction with window lists, individual pop up menus for windows, starting desktop selection, a method for moving windows between virtual desktops, a method to override virtual desktop behaviors, a method for placing child windows on the same desktop as the parent window, notification of desktop changes, tracking topmost application on other desktops, sticky monitors, and API remote control.

Disclosed is a method for facilitating management of at least one service agreement associated with a user and at least one service provider. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, a service agreement from a service provider system. Further, the method may include performing, using a processing device, one or more of analyzing the service agreement, identifying at least one collectable data associated with the user account and identifying at least one action associated with the at least one collectable data. Further, the method may include storing, using a storage device, each of the at least one collectable data and the at least one action in association with the service agreement. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication device, each of the at least one collectable data and the at least one action to a user device associated with the user account.

A system and method for increasing space or time resolution of an image sequence by combination of a plurality input sources with different space-time resolutions such that the single output displays increased accuracy and clarity without the calculation of motion vectors. This system of enhancement may be used on any optical recording device, including but not limited to digital video, analog video, still pictures of any format and so forth. The present invention includes support for example for such features as single frame resolution increase, combination of a number of still pictures, the option to calibrate spatial or temporal enhancement or any combination thereof, increased video resolution by using high-resolution still cameras as enhancement additions and may optionally be implemented using a camera synchronization method.

An improved elastomeric material is described comprising an essentially noncross-linkable amorphous copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluoromethyl vinyl ether (PMVE) which is both a thermoplastic and exhibits exceptional mechanical properties. This material is particularly suitable for use in ultra-clean environments, and particularly for use in an implantable device, since it does not contain contaminants that previous thermoset TFE / PMVE copolymers have required. Among the improved properties of the present invention are excellent biocompatibility, high matrix tensile strength, high clarity, high abrasion resistance, high purity, adequate elasticity, and ease of processing due to the thermoplastic, and noncross-linkable structure of the copolymer. The material of the present invention is also a high strength bonding agent particularly suited for bonding porous PTFE to itself or to other porous substances at room or elevated temperatures.

A finance function high performance capability assessment model helps a business meet the challenges of the global marketplace. As a result, businesses can achieve the clarity, consistency, and well-defined execution of a finance functions improvement program. In addition, the finance function high performance capability assessment model helps the business to identify specific areas in which cost reductions and improvements to key areas that impact finance functions may be made and understand how to make the improvements.

A software visualization tool consistent with the present invention integrates OLAP functionality with focus+context based techniques for navigation through and inspection of large multidimensional datasets. Focus+context based navigation techniques are used to increase the clarity and information content provided to the user. The visualization tool supports a number of operations of the data set, including: select-slice, aggregation, promote / demote, repeat-variables, and sort.

An improved system and method for presenting computerized interactive forms (such as survey questionnaires, employment applications, etc.) via the Internet to human respondents making use of client computers. The invention is a cross-platform web application written in Java and JavaScript. The presented questions / items are selected dynamically as a respondent fills in the information for each question / item. A code-length-reducing software architecture—wherein all objects are widgets—along with a design choice of inheritance makes for maximum code clarity, impressive code compactness, and swift parsing. More information and a higher quality of information are collected from a respondent, because waiting time is reduced and only relevant questions are presented. Implementation of parent-child containment in the widget set, coupled with a JavaScript skeleton design system, facilitates respondent-friendly display design by interface designers, and a rapid design process.

A high performance capability assessment model helps an automotive industry business meet the challenges of the global marketplace. As a result, the automotive industry business can achieve the clarity, consistency, and well-defined execution of core processes that reduce inefficiencies and waste that result from unnecessary process complexity and exceptions. In addition, the high performance capability assessment model helps the automotive industry business to identify specific areas in which improvements may be made and understand how to make the improvements, and establishes levels of capability along the way to reaching an ultimate capability goal.

Disclosed are oriented, shaped articles such as, for example, film, fibers, bottles, and tubes, with excellent strength, toughness, clarity, chemical resistance, and UV resistance. The articles can be prepared from cycloaliphatic polyesters and from compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and cycloaliphatic polyester elastomers. The articles may be oriented by stretching in at least one direction and have a modulus which results in a soft feel. Also disclosed are polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic polyesters and polyester elastomers.

A cabin communication system for improving clarity of a voice spoken within an interior cabin having ambient noise includes a microphone for receiving the spoken voice and the ambient noise and for converting the spoken voice and the ambient noise into an audio signal, the audio signal having a first component corresponding to the spoken voice and a second component corresponding to the ambient noise, a speech enhancement filter for removing the second component from the audio signal to provide a filtered audio signal, the speech enhancement filter removing the second component by processing the audio signal by a method taking into account elements of psycho-acoustics of a human ear, and a loudspeaker for outputting a clarified voice in response to the filtered audio signal.

The icemaker presented here may use a microcontroller, and solid state refrigeration and heat transfer elements to create ice cube qualities ranging from “clear ice” to “fast ice” in a smooth, user selectable continuum. In one embodiment, this may be accomplished by fitting a standard, high production volume icemaker mold with (1) thermoelectric coolers operated in a controlled fashion to heat or cool the mold, (2) a mold temperature sensor (such as a thermistor), and (3) a microcontroller to monitor the process and to adjust the growth rate of ice forming in the mold by adjusting heat transfer rates to optimize particular cooling phases.

A high performance capability assessment model helps a postal industry business meet the challenges of the global marketplace. As a result, the postal industry business can achieve the clarity, consistency, and well-defined execution of core processes that reduce inefficiencies and waste that result from unnecessary process complexity and exceptions. In addition, the high performance capability assessment model helps the postal industry business to identify specific areas in which improvements may be made and understand how to make the improvements, and establishes levels of capability along the way to reaching an ultimate capability goal.

Tie-layer adhesive compositions which are blends of modified and unmodified polyolefins and containing a saturated bicyclic modifier compound and multi-layer barrier films having improved clarity produced therewith are provided.

The present invention relates to polyamide-polyester barrier blends that possess improved gas barrier, clarity, and organoleptic properties, as well as containers (e.g., bottles), sheets, and films formed from such barrier resins. The invention further relates to polyamide-compatible polyethylene terephthalate resins that are useful in forming these improved polyamide-polyester polymer blends. The invention still further relates to cost-effective recycling of articles formed from polyamide-polyester polymer blends.

A system and method for recording and / or otherwise monitoring IP multimedia sessions. The present invention features a recording and / or monitoring device, referred to hereinafter as “a recording device” for the purposes of clarity only and without any intention of being limiting. The recording device is a participant in the IP multimedia session, although preferably the recording device only receives data for recording and / or otherwise monitoring the session. Therefore, the IP multimedia session is preferably a multi-user session, such as a “conference call” for example, even if data is being provided for recording from only one of the participants in the session.

A data processing system generates recommendations for on-line shopping by scoring recommendations matching the customer's cart contents using by assessing and ranking each candidate recommendation by the expected incremental margin associated with the recommendation being issued (as compared to the expected margin associated with the recommendation not being issued) by taking into consideration historical associations, knowledge of the layout of the site, the complexity of the product being sold, the user's session behavior, the quality of the selling point messages, product life cycle, substitutability, demographics and / or other considerations relating to the customer purchase environment. In an illustrative implementation, scoring inputs for each candidate recommendation (such as relevance, exposure, clarity and / or pitch strength) are included in a probabilistic framework (such as a Bayesian network) to score the effectiveness of the candidate recommendation and / or associated selling point messages by comparing a recommendation outcome (e.g., purchase likelihood or expected margin resulting from a given recommendation) against a non-recommendation outcome (e.g., the purchase likelihood or expected margin if no recommendation is issued). In addition, a probabilistic framework may also be used to select a selling point message for inclusion with a selected candidate recommendation by assessing the relative strength of the selling point messages by factoring in a user profile match factor (e.g., the relative likelihood that the customer matches the various user case profiles).

A three-dimensional (3D) acquisition and visualization system for personal electronic devices comprises two digital cameras which function in a variety of ways. The two digital cameras acquire 3D data which is then displayed on an auto-stereoscopic display. For clarity and ease of use, the two digital cameras also function as eye-tracking devices helping to project the proper image at the correct angle to the user. The two digital cameras also function to aid in autofocusing at the correct depth. Each personal electronic device is also able to store, transmit and display the acquired 3D data.

An improved lens with Rugate filter specifically designed to be worn in prescription and non-prescription glasses, contact lenses, intraocular lenses and sunglasses, and to provide protection against macular degeneration by reducing harmful visible blue light transmission and ocular photochemical damage. The lens at least includes a single lens layer with a Rugate filter deposited thereon to selectively block visible blue light. Other layers may be added including a polarizing layer, dielectric layer and / or color tint in a lens sandwich configuration, to additionally give a high degree of UVA and UVB protection, color contrast, and glare reduction. The Rugate filter is a stop band which yields an exceptional light transmission profile under all light conditions, thereby maximizing protection as well as clarity of vision. In the multi-layer embodiment, all of the lens layers provide comprehensive protection for preventing macular degeneration, cataracts and other ocular injuries, yet maintain a balanced light transmission profile for visual acuity.

An improved multi-layer performance lens for protective eyewear such as sunglasses which includes a pass band Rugate filter. The lens design is a sandwich configuration including a polarizing layer between two ophthalmic lens layers in a sandwich configuration, and a Rugate filter applied to one side thereof to yield an exceptional light transmission profile under all light conditions, thereby maximizing protection as well as clarity of vision. In addition, an optional dielectric layer and / or hydrophobic overcoat may be applied. The foregoing layers are arranged to provide a balanced light transmission profile optimum for preventing macular degeneration, cataracts and other ocular injuries.

The present invention relates generally to the field of cell culture, which is a laboratory process used primarily for the growth, propagation, and production of cells for analysis and the production and harvesting of cell products. The present invention comprises functionalized and / or engineered hydrogel microcarriers that exhibit any or all of the following properties: controllable buoyancy, ferro- or paramagnetism, molecular or fabricated reporting elements, and optical clarity. The microcarriers are used in a bioreactor that employs external forces to control said microcarrier kinetic energy and translational or positional orientation in order to facilitate cell growth and / or cellular analysis. The bioreactor can be part of an automated system that employs any or all of the following; a microcarrier manufacturing method, a monitoring method, a cell culture method, and an analytical method. Either a single bioreactor or a plurality of bioreactors are used in the automated system to enable cell culture and analysis with a minimum of human intervention.

A method and system that uses a computer system as a telemicroscope. A plurality of images of a specimen are captured (Digital camera scanner video camera). The images correspond to the entire specimen and a plurality of segments of the specimen (Multiple linked images). The high-resolution images corresponding to said plurality of segments have different magnification levels and locations (magnifying glass effect); a linking map is generated between said images (Multiple linked images). The linking map comprises information regarding geographical location of the images in relation to the specimen's structure (Image geographical measurement); and images and said linking map are transmitted to a remote user via a computer network thereby allowing the user to view the images with different magnification levels without compromising in image clarity (Computer station one and computer station two). The transmitted images are viewed in a dynamic manner, permitting the user to navigate, enlarge, measure, compare, annotate and exam the digitized images on a virtual slides displayed on a computer screen (Image analysis measurement). The operation of the system closely mimics that of a light microscope.

The invention provides a heat-shrinkable multi-layer film comprising at least a thermoplastic resin layer as the outermost layer (A), a gas barrier resin layer as a core layer (B) and a sealing resin layer as the innermost layer (C), and optionally an adhesive layer between the individual layers, wherein (1) the sealing resin layer of the innermost layer (C) is a layer formed of a resin material (b) comprising a linear ethylene-1-octene copolymer (a) obtained by using a constrained geometry catalyst and having an 1-octene content not lower than 1 wt. % but lower than 20 wt. % and a density higher than 0.885 g / cm3 but not higher than 0.960 g / cm3, and (2) an intermediate layer (D1) formed of at least one resin (c) selected from the group consisting of polyamide resins, thermoplastic polyester resins and ethylene copolymer resins is provided between the outermost layer (A) and the core layer (B). The film has excellent sealing properties, clarity, mechanical strength, stretchability and bag-making property.

The present invention relates to the field of education of human subjects, and more specifically to a computer program for training the brain development disorder where in human subjects are impaired of social interaction and communication. The program deliver animated content to the subject and varies the size, clarity, colors, background images, animated characters, sound with animation, method of instructions, so they would be more easily distinguished by the subject and thereby gradually improves the subject's neurological processing and memory of the elements through repetitive stimulation. Thus the system, method and apparatus of the present invention maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of learning by adding a reward delivery system to deliver the object of the student's interest upon achieving the goal set by the trainer. The system includes modules configuration system, user validation system, content delivery system, user response / input system, monitoring system and feedback system. The configuration engine includes a progress module which monitors a user's performance on any of learn, review and test modules and changes the future lessons based on the monitored performance. The content delivery system includes help or instructions screen to provide assistance with any of the learning lessons.

The present invention relates to oriented or hot-blown shrink films which may be manufactured from by a number of processes. The oriented films may be manufactured by double bubble, LISIM, tape bubble, trapped bubble or tenter framing processes. The films of the present invention are useful as a shrink film to package and label a variety of products. The films exhibit a high degree of MD shrinkage in a very controlled and consistent manner while providing a number of other positive characteristics such as optical clarity, puncture and abrasion resistance, controlled gauge, and superior web winding and handling characteristics. The shrink control layers of the films of the present invention contain a modifier component selected from plastomers and / or metallocene catalyzed ethylene-propylene copolymers and blends thereof.