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A cake decoration that enables visual shows controlled by a controller that is either remote to the decoration or integral with the decoration.
1. (canceled) 2. A holiday decoration, comprising: a first base with a controller; a power connector adapted to couple with a power source and a signal interface; a support member supported by the first base; and a light emitting element supported by the support member and coupled to the controller and power connector,...
A cake decoration that enables visual shows controlled by a controller that is either remote to the decoration or integral with the decoration.1. (canceled) 2. A holiday decoration, comprising: a first base with a controller; a power connector adapted to couple with a power source and a signal interface; a support memb...
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A current-sensing system includes a conductor for carrying a first electrical current generating a first magnetic field. A device, spaced from the conductor by a clearance, includes a semiconductor integrated circuit die in a package. The semiconductor integrated circuit die includes at least one elongated bar of a fir...
1. A system for sensing current, comprising: a conductor for carrying a first electrical current generating a first magnetic field; a device spaced from the conductor by a first clearance, the device including a semiconductor integrated circuit die provided in a package; the semiconductor integrated circuit die includi...
A current-sensing system includes a conductor for carrying a first electrical current generating a first magnetic field. A device, spaced from the conductor by a clearance, includes a semiconductor integrated circuit die in a package. The semiconductor integrated circuit die includes at least one elongated bar of a fir...
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A power semiconductor device in accordance with various embodiments may include: a semiconductor body; and a passivation layer disposed over at least a portion of the semiconductor body, wherein the passivation layer includes an organic dielectric material having a water uptake of less than or equal to 0.5 wt % in satu...
1. A power semiconductor device, comprising: a semiconductor body; a passivation layer disposed over at least a portion of the semiconductor body, wherein the passivation layer comprises an organic dielectric material having a water uptake of less than or equal to 0.5 wt % in saturation. 2. The power semiconductor devi...
A power semiconductor device in accordance with various embodiments may include: a semiconductor body; and a passivation layer disposed over at least a portion of the semiconductor body, wherein the passivation layer includes an organic dielectric material having a water uptake of less than or equal to 0.5 wt % in satu...
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The present disclosure describes materials and methods for creating electrical circuits on a non-conductive multilayer reflector substrate that can withstand reflow temperatures with low temperature solder pastes without creating distortions in the reflective substrate. The materials and methods include the use of a no...
1. A flexible circuit, comprising: a visible-light reflective film having alternating layers of a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material, each having a different index of refraction, and where at least one of the first and second polymeric materials comprises a polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block c...
The present disclosure describes materials and methods for creating electrical circuits on a non-conductive multilayer reflector substrate that can withstand reflow temperatures with low temperature solder pastes without creating distortions in the reflective substrate. The materials and methods include the use of a no...
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A lighting assembly that includes a heatsink housing, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, and a power supply disposed within a power supply casing, wherein the power supply is for providing power to the LED modules. Each LED module includes a plurality of LEDs and is thermally connected to the heatsink h...
1. A lighting assembly comprising: a heatsink housing; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, each of which comprises a plurality of LEDs, and each of which is thermally connected to the heatsink housing; and a power supply disposed within a power supply casing, wherein the power supply is for providing pow...
A lighting assembly that includes a heatsink housing, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, and a power supply disposed within a power supply casing, wherein the power supply is for providing power to the LED modules. Each LED module includes a plurality of LEDs and is thermally connected to the heatsink h...
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A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehic...
1. A vehicle charger for charging a battery of a vehicle, the vehicle charger comprising: a controller; a memory coupled to the controller; a user-manipulatable control coupled to the controller, mounted within the vehicle within reach of a user seated within the vehicle, and by which the user can enter a setting by wh...
A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehic...
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Thermal management devices and systems, and corresponding manufacturing methods are described herein. A thermal management device includes a plate having a first surface. The first surface partially defines a chamber of the thermal management device. The thermal management device also includes capillary features dispos...
1. A thermal management device comprising: a plate having a first surface, the first surface partially defining a chamber of the thermal management device; capillary features disposed on or in the plate; walls each having a first end and a second end, each of the walls being disposed on the plate and extending away fro...
Thermal management devices and systems, and corresponding manufacturing methods are described herein. A thermal management device includes a plate having a first surface. The first surface partially defines a chamber of the thermal management device. The thermal management device also includes capillary features dispos...
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The present invention discloses a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) with in-situ string-searching capabilities (3D-M SS ). It comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU). Each SPU comprises at least a 3D-M array for storing computer data and a pattern-processing circuit for searching the computer data for a s...
1. A three-dimensional memory with in-situ string-searching capabilities (3D-Mss), comprising: an input for transferring at least a search string; a semiconductor substrate having transistors thereon; a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU) on said semiconductor substrate, each of said SPUs comprising at least a ...
The present invention discloses a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) with in-situ string-searching capabilities (3D-M SS ). It comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU). Each SPU comprises at least a 3D-M array for storing computer data and a pattern-processing circuit for searching the computer data for a s...
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A number of new solutions for enhancing the extraction of waveguided mode and suppressing surface plasmon polariton mode in OLEDs are disclosed.
1. A organic light emitting device (OLED), comprising: a transparent substrate having a first side and a second side; an emissive region disposed over the first side of the transparent substrate, the emissive region comprising: a transparent first electrode disposed over the transparent substrate; at least one organic ...
A number of new solutions for enhancing the extraction of waveguided mode and suppressing surface plasmon polariton mode in OLEDs are disclosed.1. A organic light emitting device (OLED), comprising: a transparent substrate having a first side and a second side; an emissive region disposed over the first side of the tra...
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An integrated circuit chip package and method for making the same, wherein the integrated circuit chip package includes conductive leads. The method includes trenching a plurality of conductive lead structures along a parting line, plating the trenches with a plating layer, and singulating the lead frame assembly along...
1. A method for making an integrated circuit chip package, comprising: providing a premolded lead frame assembly, including: opposing first and second sides, and an array of lead frames at least partially surrounded by a first molded structure, each lead frame including a die attach pad and a plurality of conductive le...
An integrated circuit chip package and method for making the same, wherein the integrated circuit chip package includes conductive leads. The method includes trenching a plurality of conductive lead structures along a parting line, plating the trenches with a plating layer, and singulating the lead frame assembly along...
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Disclosed is a semiconductor device comprising a thin film transistor and wirings connected to the thin film transistor, in which the thin film transistor has a channel formation region in an oxide semiconductor layer, and a copper metal is used for at least one of a gate electrode, a source electrode, a drain electrod...
1. (canceled) 2. A semiconductor device comprising: a gate electrode; a first insulating layer over the gate electrode; a semiconductor layer over the first insulating layer and comprising a region overlapping with the gate electrode; a first electrode and a second electrode each over and electrically connected to the ...
Disclosed is a semiconductor device comprising a thin film transistor and wirings connected to the thin film transistor, in which the thin film transistor has a channel formation region in an oxide semiconductor layer, and a copper metal is used for at least one of a gate electrode, a source electrode, a drain electrod...
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Provided is an inkjet printer which is capable of preventing ink flow and color blurring as well as color mixing during multicolor printing when image formation is performed with aqueous ink on a web-shaped printing base material, and an inkjet printing method using the inkjet printer. The inkjet printer is configured ...
1. An inkjet printer for aqueous ink which is configured to perform image formation by discharging aqueous ink to a web-shaped printing base material, the inkjet printer comprising: a conveyance mechanism configured to continuously convey the web-shaped printing base material; a single-pass system inkjet head configure...
Provided is an inkjet printer which is capable of preventing ink flow and color blurring as well as color mixing during multicolor printing when image formation is performed with aqueous ink on a web-shaped printing base material, and an inkjet printing method using the inkjet printer. The inkjet printer is configured ...
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A piezoelectric element driving circuit includes a boosting circuit, a driving circuit, a waveform shaping circuit, and a computing circuit. The driving circuit includes a differential amplifier circuit with an LPF, an amplifier circuit with a BPF, an inverter, a resistor, and a comparator. The driving circuit applies ...
1. A piezoelectric element driving circuit comprising: a power supply circuit configured to output a direct current (DC) supply voltage; a driving circuit configured to generate a driving signal based on the DC supply voltage output from the power supply circuit, and to apply the driving signal to a piezoelectric eleme...
A piezoelectric element driving circuit includes a boosting circuit, a driving circuit, a waveform shaping circuit, and a computing circuit. The driving circuit includes a differential amplifier circuit with an LPF, an amplifier circuit with a BPF, an inverter, a resistor, and a comparator. The driving circuit applies ...
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In a liquid level monitor for use with a liquid container of a liquid-consuming device, a light source transmits a light beam into the liquid container at a non-normal angle of incidence respective to a wall of the liquid container. A photodetector is positioned in the path of one of (i) the light beam after passing th...
1. A liquid level monitor comprising: a dispenser for dispensing hand sanitizer liquid or liquid soap contained in a liquid container configured to connect with the dispenser; a light source positioned on the dispenser to transmit a light beam into the liquid container of the dispenser at a non-normal angle of incidenc...
In a liquid level monitor for use with a liquid container of a liquid-consuming device, a light source transmits a light beam into the liquid container at a non-normal angle of incidence respective to a wall of the liquid container. A photodetector is positioned in the path of one of (i) the light beam after passing th...
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A wind turbine drive system includes a plurality of drive devices, a state quantity detection unit, and a control unit. The plurality of drive devices are provided in a first structure (a nacelle), and a ring gear is provided in a second structure (a tower). Each of the drive devices includes a motor drive portion, a s...
1. A wind turbine drive system, comprising: a plurality of drive devices provided in a first structure and including a meshing portion meshing with a ring gear provided in a second structure, the first structure and the second structure being configured to rotate relative to each other, each of the plurality of drive d...
A wind turbine drive system includes a plurality of drive devices, a state quantity detection unit, and a control unit. The plurality of drive devices are provided in a first structure (a nacelle), and a ring gear is provided in a second structure (a tower). Each of the drive devices includes a motor drive portion, a s...
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A microelectronic device, in a leaded/leadless chip scale package, has a die and intermediate pads located adjacent to the die. The intermediate pads are free of photolithographically-defined structures. Wire bonds connect the die to the intermediate pads. An encapsulation material at least partially surrounds the die ...
1. A microelectronic device, comprising: a die; intermediate pads, wherein the intermediate pads are free of photolithographically-defined structures; wire bonds connecting the die to the intermediate pads; an encapsulation material surrounding the wire bonds, at least partially surrounding the die and contacting the d...
A microelectronic device, in a leaded/leadless chip scale package, has a die and intermediate pads located adjacent to the die. The intermediate pads are free of photolithographically-defined structures. Wire bonds connect the die to the intermediate pads. An encapsulation material at least partially surrounds the die ...
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A luminaire includes a support positioned in a ceiling. A light module is connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic. The light modules allow different luminaire configurations to be formed out of similar components.
1. A luminaire comprising: a support positioned in a ceiling; a light module connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic; the base having a first side with a recessed portion for receiving the light emitter and a second side facing the support; a connecting feature extending from the second si...
A luminaire includes a support positioned in a ceiling. A light module is connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic. The light modules allow different luminaire configurations to be formed out of similar components.1. A luminaire comprising: a support positioned in a ceiling; a light module ...
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A Human Machine Interface (HMI) system to present HMIs on mobile devices. Graphical HMIs are created in an editor application. The graphical HMIs are published and transferred to a server. To ease viewing of the graphical HMIs on mobile devices, the graphical HMIs are mobilized. A content conversion node analyzes compo...
1. A method of operating a human machine interface (HMI) content conversion node, the method comprising: analyzing a plurality of components of an initial HMI to identify ones of the components suitable for display on a mobile device; generating a mobile HMI based on at least the ones of the components; transferring th...
A Human Machine Interface (HMI) system to present HMIs on mobile devices. Graphical HMIs are created in an editor application. The graphical HMIs are published and transferred to a server. To ease viewing of the graphical HMIs on mobile devices, the graphical HMIs are mobilized. A content conversion node analyzes compo...
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An air sample collection apparatus and methods for operating the air sample collection apparatus are provided. The air sample apparatus comprises a plurality of air canisters comprising at least a first canister and a second canister, a multi-position valve comprising an outlet, and an inlet region, which are fluidly c...
1. An air sample collection apparatus 300 comprising: a plurality of air canisters (102) comprising at least a first canister (104) and a second canister (106); a multi-position valve (108) comprising an outlet (112), and an inlet region (114) fluidly connected to a plurality of ports (116), each respective port fluidl...
An air sample collection apparatus and methods for operating the air sample collection apparatus are provided. The air sample apparatus comprises a plurality of air canisters comprising at least a first canister and a second canister, a multi-position valve comprising an outlet, and an inlet region, which are fluidly c...
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A display device according to the present disclosure includes a first electrode, an inorganic hole injecting and transporting layer which is formed of an inorganic material and is formed on the first electrode, at least two light emitting units including a first organic light emitting unit and a second organic light em...
1. A display device comprising: a first electrode; an inorganic hole injecting and transporting layer configured to be formed of an inorganic material and be formed on the first electrode; at least two light emitting units including a first organic light emitting unit and a second organic light emitting unit having dif...
A display device according to the present disclosure includes a first electrode, an inorganic hole injecting and transporting layer which is formed of an inorganic material and is formed on the first electrode, at least two light emitting units including a first organic light emitting unit and a second organic light em...
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Described are various configurations for an amplifying optical demultiplexer. Various embodiments can receive an input signal comprising multiple sub-signals, and separate and amplify the signals within the demultiplexer. Some embodiments include a multistage demultiplexer with amplifiers located between a first and se...
1. An photonic integrated circuit (PIC) demultiplexer for optical demultiplexing, the PIC demultiplexer comprising: a first integrated waveguide filter to receive a light beam comprising one or more optical signals and separate the light beam into a first beam and a second beam; a plurality of integrated semiconductor ...
Described are various configurations for an amplifying optical demultiplexer. Various embodiments can receive an input signal comprising multiple sub-signals, and separate and amplify the signals within the demultiplexer. Some embodiments include a multistage demultiplexer with amplifiers located between a first and se...
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A rotor of an electric machine includes a rotor core having a plurality of axially-stacked rotor laminations, and a plurality of permanent magnets. The plurality of permanent magnets are first permanent magnets secured at the core outer circumferential surface of the rotor core and are made of a first permanent magnet ...
1. A rotor of an electric machine, comprising: a rotor core, wherein the rotor core comprises a plurality of axially-stacked rotor laminations; and a plurality of permanent magnets, each of the plurality of permanent magnets having a magnet inner circumferential surface, a magnet outer circumferential surface, and two ...
A rotor of an electric machine includes a rotor core having a plurality of axially-stacked rotor laminations, and a plurality of permanent magnets. The plurality of permanent magnets are first permanent magnets secured at the core outer circumferential surface of the rotor core and are made of a first permanent magnet ...
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A microelectronic device includes a photonic die having a die input/output (I/O) port. The microelectronic device includes a photonic connection between the first photonic I/O port and the second photonic I/O port. The photonic connection has a dielectric signal pathway for a photonic signal from the first photonic I/O...
1. A microelectronic device, comprising: a first dielectric waveguide having a first end and a second end; a die including a photonic port coupled to the first end; and a structural package enclosing the die and the first dielectric waveguide, the structural package including a receptacle adapted to be connected to a s...
A microelectronic device includes a photonic die having a die input/output (I/O) port. The microelectronic device includes a photonic connection between the first photonic I/O port and the second photonic I/O port. The photonic connection has a dielectric signal pathway for a photonic signal from the first photonic I/O...
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A clamp circuit disposed between a receptacle and a circuit to be protected when a connector connects to the receptacle, the clamp circuit including a voltage detector configured to determine a level of a surge voltage in comparison to a threshold voltage, the voltage detector including a plurality of field effect tran...
1. A clamp circuit disposed between a receptacle and a circuit to be protected when a connector connects to the receptacle, the clamp circuit comprising: a voltage detector configured to determine a level of a surge voltage in comparison to a threshold voltage, the voltage detector including: a plurality of field effec...
A clamp circuit disposed between a receptacle and a circuit to be protected when a connector connects to the receptacle, the clamp circuit including a voltage detector configured to determine a level of a surge voltage in comparison to a threshold voltage, the voltage detector including a plurality of field effect tran...
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An individually formed radiating unit, an antenna array, and an antenna assembly are provided. The individually formed radiating unit includes a reflector, at least one radiating element integrated into a first side of the reflector, and a housing disposed on a second side of the reflector. The housing forms a chamber ...
1. An antenna array comprising: a plurality of separate, individually formed modular radiating units, each modular radiating unit comprising a reflector and a radiating element disposed on a first side of the reflector, wherein each radiating element is a dual-polarized radiating element that comprises a unitary non-co...
An individually formed radiating unit, an antenna array, and an antenna assembly are provided. The individually formed radiating unit includes a reflector, at least one radiating element integrated into a first side of the reflector, and a housing disposed on a second side of the reflector. The housing forms a chamber ...
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Scattered body waves are isolated to primary, shear, and surface waves as a receiver wavefield from recorded near-surface scattered wave data generated by scatters. The isolated receiver wavefield is backward propagated through an earth model from a final to an initial state. A source wavefield and the receiver wavefie...
1. A computer-implemented method for imaging and locating near-surface heterogeneities, the method comprising: isolating scattered body to primary, shear, and surface waves as a receiver wavefield from recorded near-surface scattered wave data generated by scatters; backward-propagating the isolated receiver wavefield ...
Scattered body waves are isolated to primary, shear, and surface waves as a receiver wavefield from recorded near-surface scattered wave data generated by scatters. The isolated receiver wavefield is backward propagated through an earth model from a final to an initial state. A source wavefield and the receiver wavefie...
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A packaged IC wherein a portion of the sidewalls of the packaged IC are solderable metal. A method of forming a packaged IC wherein a portion of the sidewalls of the wire bond pads or the flip chip pads that are exposed by sawing during singulation are solderable metal. A method of forming a packaged IC wherein all of ...
1. A packaged IC comprising: an IC chip; an IC chip pad coupled to the IC chip; a wire bond pad or a flip chip pad coupled to the IC chip, the wire bond pad or flip chip pad having an exposed sidewall; molding compound encapsulating the IC chip, a portion of the IC chip pad, and a portion of the wire bond pad, the mold...
A packaged IC wherein a portion of the sidewalls of the packaged IC are solderable metal. A method of forming a packaged IC wherein a portion of the sidewalls of the wire bond pads or the flip chip pads that are exposed by sawing during singulation are solderable metal. A method of forming a packaged IC wherein all of ...
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A coupling unit includes a light coupling element comprising an attachment area for receiving and permanently attaching to a plurality of optical waveguides. One or more grooves are provided at the attachment area. Each groove is configured to receive an optical waveguide and defined by a bottom surface, a first region...
1-12. (canceled) 13. A coupling unit, comprising: a light coupling element comprising an attachment area for receiving and permanently attaching to a plurality of optical waveguides; and one or more grooves provided at the attachment area, each groove configured to receive an optical waveguide and defined by: a bottom ...
A coupling unit includes a light coupling element comprising an attachment area for receiving and permanently attaching to a plurality of optical waveguides. One or more grooves are provided at the attachment area. Each groove is configured to receive an optical waveguide and defined by a bottom surface, a first region...
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A phantom, calibration system and calibration method are described. The phantom having a phantom body and an X-ray luminescent material, wherein at least a portion of the X-ray luminescent material is on a surface of the phantom.
1. A method comprising: acquiring, using a camera, an image of a radiation beam incident on a phantom, the radiation beam being emitted by a radiation source, the phantom comprising a X-ray luminescent material; determining a beam pointing offset based on the image; and calibrating a position of the radiation source ba...
A phantom, calibration system and calibration method are described. The phantom having a phantom body and an X-ray luminescent material, wherein at least a portion of the X-ray luminescent material is on a surface of the phantom.1. A method comprising: acquiring, using a camera, an image of a radiation beam incident on...
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An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device includes terminals to connect a power source to the aerosol delivery device, an aerosol production component, and a buck-boost regulator circuit coupled to a load including the aerosol production component. The buck-boost regulator circuit includes a b...
1. An aerosol delivery device comprising: terminals configured to connect a power source to the aerosol delivery device; an aerosol production component configured to produce an aerosol from an aerosol precursor composition; and a buck-boost regulator circuit coupled to a load including the aerosol production component...
An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device includes terminals to connect a power source to the aerosol delivery device, an aerosol production component, and a buck-boost regulator circuit coupled to a load including the aerosol production component. The buck-boost regulator circuit includes a b...
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An electronic device includes a circuit board and an electric element mounted on the circuit board. The electric element includes a multilayer body made of electrically insulating base materials, a transmission line portion, and connection portions. The transmission line portion and the connection portions are provided...
1. An electronic device comprising: a circuit board; an electronic component mounted on the circuit board; and an electric element surface-mounted on the circuit board; wherein the electric element includes: a multilayer body including a plurality of laminated electrically insulating base materials that are a same mate...
An electronic device includes a circuit board and an electric element mounted on the circuit board. The electric element includes a multilayer body made of electrically insulating base materials, a transmission line portion, and connection portions. The transmission line portion and the connection portions are provided...
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In some embodiments, a cathode assembly may include a cathode head that has a first electron emitter and a second electron emitter. The first electron emitter may have a first connection location and a second connection location. The second electron emitter may have a third connection location and a fourth connection l...
1. A cathode assembly for an X-ray tube comprising: a cathode head including: a first electron emitter having a first connection location and a second connection location; and a second electron emitter having a third connection location and a fourth connection location, the third connection location electrically couple...
In some embodiments, a cathode assembly may include a cathode head that has a first electron emitter and a second electron emitter. The first electron emitter may have a first connection location and a second connection location. The second electron emitter may have a third connection location and a fourth connection l...
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The disclosure is directed to a power module apparatus that includes a base plate, a power substrate positioned relative to the base plate, at least two power contacts, a gate-source board mounted relative to the power substrate, gate drive connectors electrically connected to the gate-source board, a housing secured t...
1. A power module apparatus, comprising: a power substrate; at least one power device electrically connected to the power substrate; a gate-source board mounted relative to the power substrate, the gate-source board electrically connected to the at least one power device; a housing secured to the power substrate; a cla...
The disclosure is directed to a power module apparatus that includes a base plate, a power substrate positioned relative to the base plate, at least two power contacts, a gate-source board mounted relative to the power substrate, gate drive connectors electrically connected to the gate-source board, a housing secured t...
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Flexible electrical devices comprising electrode layers on softening polymers and methods of manufacturing such devices, including lift-off processes for forming electrodes on softening polymers, processes for forming devices with a patterned double softening polymer layer, and solder reflow processes for forming elect...
1. An electrical device, comprising: a softening polymer layer; an electrode layer on a surface of the softening polymer layer; and a cover layer composed of a second softening polymer on the surface of the softening polymer layer, wherein: a mechanical neutral plane of the device is located at or above the surface of ...
Flexible electrical devices comprising electrode layers on softening polymers and methods of manufacturing such devices, including lift-off processes for forming electrodes on softening polymers, processes for forming devices with a patterned double softening polymer layer, and solder reflow processes for forming elect...
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An expansion slot connector has length-reduced termination portions for surface-mounting onto a printed circuit board, while maintaining compliance with defined standards, manufacturer specifications, and signal integrity demands. At least one advantage in this approach is that the physical footprint of the slot connec...
1. An apparatus, comprising: an expansion slot connector configured to be mountable onto a printed circuit board (PCB), the expansion slot connector comprising: a connector body; and a plurality of conductive elements arranged within the connector body, each conductive element including a mounting portion protruding fr...
An expansion slot connector has length-reduced termination portions for surface-mounting onto a printed circuit board, while maintaining compliance with defined standards, manufacturer specifications, and signal integrity demands. At least one advantage in this approach is that the physical footprint of the slot connec...
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A method comprises removing a portion of molding compound from a side of a package structure by a laser ablation process to create an opening that exposes a portion of a conductive clip, depositing solder paste on the exposed portion of the conductive clip, and reflowing the solder paste. The laser ablation process in ...
1. An electronic device, comprising: a semiconductor die having an electronic component; a conductive clip on a side of the semiconductor die; a solder structure on a side of the conductive clip; and a package structure that encloses the semiconductor die and the conductive clip, the package structure having a side tha...
A method comprises removing a portion of molding compound from a side of a package structure by a laser ablation process to create an opening that exposes a portion of a conductive clip, depositing solder paste on the exposed portion of the conductive clip, and reflowing the solder paste. The laser ablation process in ...
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A method and system for authenticating an item includes irradiating the item, the item including a polymer substrate including a polymer material and a doping material and configured to emit a radiation spectrum having a spectral signature in response to the irradiating, the doping material capable of absorbing or scat...
1. A method for authenticating an item, comprising: irradiating the item, the item including a polymer substrate comprising a polymer material and a doping material and configured to emit a radiation spectrum having a spectral signature in response to the irradiating, the doping material capable of absorbing or scatter...
A method and system for authenticating an item includes irradiating the item, the item including a polymer substrate including a polymer material and a doping material and configured to emit a radiation spectrum having a spectral signature in response to the irradiating, the doping material capable of absorbing or scat...
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A semiconductor device includes a metal base plate, a case component, and a metal component. The metal component is fixed to the case component. A partial region of the metal component is exposed from the case component. The partial region is bonded to the base plate in a bonding portion. In the bonding portion, a surf...
1. A semiconductor device comprising: a metal base plate; a case component; and a metal component fixed to said case component, wherein a partial region of said metal component is exposed from said case component, said partial region is bonded to said base plate in a bonding portion, and in said bond portion, a surface...
A semiconductor device includes a metal base plate, a case component, and a metal component. The metal component is fixed to the case component. A partial region of the metal component is exposed from the case component. The partial region is bonded to the base plate in a bonding portion. In the bonding portion, a surf...
2,800
12,438
12,438
15,582,418
2,819
A semiconductor device has a semiconductor wafer and a first conductive layer formed over the semiconductor wafer as contact pads. A first insulating layer formed over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer including an interconnect site is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating laye...
1. A method of making a semiconductor device, comprising: providing a semiconductor wafer; forming a redistribution layer including an interconnect site over the semiconductor wafer; forming a first insulating layer over the redistribution layer with an opening in the first insulating layer over the interconnect site; ...
A semiconductor device has a semiconductor wafer and a first conductive layer formed over the semiconductor wafer as contact pads. A first insulating layer formed over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer including an interconnect site is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating laye...
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12,439
12,439
15,718,560
2,865
A system, device and method of calibrating a sensor determine a sensor vector associated with a subject; process the sensor vector; determine a sensor elevation angle as a prediction of the subject's body elevation from a result of processing the sensor vector; and perform calibration using the sensor vector, sensor el...
1. A method of calibrating a sensor associated with a subject, comprising: attaching the sensor to a portion of the subject; positioning the portion of the subject at a first elevation angle relative to a reference; activating the sensor to produce a sensor vector {right arrow over (V)} associated with body acceleratio...
A system, device and method of calibrating a sensor determine a sensor vector associated with a subject; process the sensor vector; determine a sensor elevation angle as a prediction of the subject's body elevation from a result of processing the sensor vector; and perform calibration using the sensor vector, sensor el...
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12,440
12,440
15,709,739
2,867
Methods and apparatus for a magnetic sensor having a die and sensor circuitry formed in a device layer of the die with a coil integrated with the die to generate a magnetic field. A magnetoresistive magnetic field sensing element on the die detects changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil as a result of the ...
1. A magnetic sensor IC package, comprising: a die; sensor circuitry formed in a device layer of the die; a coil integrated with the die to generate a magnetic field; and a magnetoresistive magnetic field sensing element on the die to detect changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil as a result of the presenc...
Methods and apparatus for a magnetic sensor having a die and sensor circuitry formed in a device layer of the die with a coil integrated with the die to generate a magnetic field. A magnetoresistive magnetic field sensing element on the die detects changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil as a result of the ...
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12,441
12,441
15,883,231
2,836
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engagin...
1. A two-wheeled vehicle including: a frame; a front ground-engaging member and a rear ground-engaging member each supporting the frame; a straddle-type seat; a handlebar for steering the vehicle; an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members; a storage compartment supported by th...
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engagin...
2,800
12,442
12,442
15,755,373
2,857
A method for generating a solar power output forecast for a solar power plant, comprising: using a processor, in a training mode, generating a trained artificial intelligence model using historical output data and historical input data including historical physical subsystem input data and historical physical subsystem...
1. A method for generating a solar power output forecast for a solar power plant, comprising: using a processor, in a training mode, generating a trained artificial intelligence model using historical output data and historical input data including historical physical subsystem input data and historical physical subsys...
A method for generating a solar power output forecast for a solar power plant, comprising: using a processor, in a training mode, generating a trained artificial intelligence model using historical output data and historical input data including historical physical subsystem input data and historical physical subsystem...
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12,443
12,443
15,533,089
2,836
Exemplary embodiments relate to a control circuit ( 202 ) for a base station ( 204 ) for transmitting energy to a receiver ( 206 ) by means of an electric resonant circuit ( 208; 300 ). The control circuit ( 202 ) comprises an evaluation device ( 210 ) which is designed to compare energy that has been transmitted to a ...
1-37. (canceled) 38. A control circuit for a base station for transmission of energy to a recipient using an electrical oscillating circuit, the control circuit comprising: an evaluation device, which is designed to compare the energy transmitted to a recipient oscillating circuit of the recipient with a desired energy...
Exemplary embodiments relate to a control circuit ( 202 ) for a base station ( 204 ) for transmitting energy to a receiver ( 206 ) by means of an electric resonant circuit ( 208; 300 ). The control circuit ( 202 ) comprises an evaluation device ( 210 ) which is designed to compare energy that has been transmitted to a ...
2,800
12,444
12,444
15,489,692
2,875
The present disclosure is an improvement in bi-focus lenses. The disclosure relates to the use of multiple channels of LED/Lens combinations to achieve a smooth and continuous range of emitted beam angles of light in a wider range of beam angles than previously possible through only two channels of LED/Lens combination...
1. A multiple channel lens combination multi-focus LED lighting fixture as described herein. 2. A method of controlling LED driver circuitry for a multi-focus LED lighting fixture as described herein.
The present disclosure is an improvement in bi-focus lenses. The disclosure relates to the use of multiple channels of LED/Lens combinations to achieve a smooth and continuous range of emitted beam angles of light in a wider range of beam angles than previously possible through only two channels of LED/Lens combination...
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12,445
16,537,149
2,818
Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a digital signal processor having a first side and a second side and an image sensor array, having a first side and a second side. The first side of the image sensor array may be coupled to the second side of the digital signal processor through a plurality of hybr...
1. A semiconductor package comprising: a digital signal processor comprising a first side and a second side; an image sensor array comprising a first side and a second side, the first side of the image sensor array coupled to the second side of the digital signal processor through a plurality of hybrid bond interconnec...
Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a digital signal processor having a first side and a second side and an image sensor array, having a first side and a second side. The first side of the image sensor array may be coupled to the second side of the digital signal processor through a plurality of hybr...
2,800
12,446
12,446
14,214,600
2,863
A method and system for capturing and annotating measurement data includes communicatively connecting a mobile computing device to one or more measurement devices, and receiving measurement data from the one or more measurement devices. The mobile computing device stores the received measurement data and annotates the ...
1. A computer-implemented method for capturing and annotating measurement data, the method comprising: connecting, by a mobile computing device, to one or more measurement devices; receiving, by the mobile computing device, measurement data from the one or more measurement devices; storing, by the mobile computing devi...
A method and system for capturing and annotating measurement data includes communicatively connecting a mobile computing device to one or more measurement devices, and receiving measurement data from the one or more measurement devices. The mobile computing device stores the received measurement data and annotates the ...
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12,447
12,447
15,656,037
2,846
A method of operating an electric vehicle having multiple electric traction motors include receiving a signal indicative of a driver requested torque, and determining portions of the torque request to produce from each traction motor based on efficiency maps of the motors. The method may also include producing the dete...
1. A method of operating an electric vehicle having multiple electric motors for traction, comprising: receiving, at a control unit of the vehicle, a signal indicative of a driver requested torque; determining portions of the driver requested torque to produce from each motor of the multiple electric motors based on on...
A method of operating an electric vehicle having multiple electric traction motors include receiving a signal indicative of a driver requested torque, and determining portions of the torque request to produce from each traction motor based on efficiency maps of the motors. The method may also include producing the dete...
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12,448
12,448
16,354,487
2,812
An etchant for simultaneously etching NiFe and AlN with approximately equal etch rates that comprises phosphoric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid and deionized water. Alternating layers of NiFe and AlN may be used to form a magnetic core of a fluxgate magnetometer in an integrated circuit. The wet etch provides a good et...
1. An integrated circuit, comprising: a first dielectric layer on a semiconductor wafer; an etch stop layer on the first dielectric layer; a first stress relief layer on the etch stop layer; a magnetic core composed of alternating layers of NiFe permalloy and AlN dielectric on the first stress relief layer; and a secon...
An etchant for simultaneously etching NiFe and AlN with approximately equal etch rates that comprises phosphoric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid and deionized water. Alternating layers of NiFe and AlN may be used to form a magnetic core of a fluxgate magnetometer in an integrated circuit. The wet etch provides a good et...
2,800
12,449
12,449
15,317,075
3,657
A braking device for a motor vehicle includes at least one brake, at least one brake pad, a brake disk, and an elastic element. The elastic element is configured to place the brake pad against the brake disk such that the brake pad and the brake disk generate either no braking force or a small braking force acting on t...
1. A braking device for a motor vehicle, comprising: at least one brake; at least one brake pad; a brake disk; and an elastic element operatively interrelated with the at least one brake and configured to place the at least one brake pad against the brake disk such that the at least one brake pad and the brake disk gen...
A braking device for a motor vehicle includes at least one brake, at least one brake pad, a brake disk, and an elastic element. The elastic element is configured to place the brake pad against the brake disk such that the brake pad and the brake disk generate either no braking force or a small braking force acting on t...
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12,450
12,450
14,710,692
3,633
A hanger for concrete walls, the joist hanger comprising a flat plate having a front surface and a back surface. A truss chord bracket or hanger that supports the bottom chord of a truss at the side of a building.
1. A hanger for concrete walls, said hanger comprising: A. a flat plate, said flat plate having a front surface and a back surface; B. a re-rod hanger fixedly mounted on said back surface; C. a joist holder fixedly mounted on said front surface, in alignment with, and opposite said re-rod hanger. 2. A hanger for concre...
A hanger for concrete walls, the joist hanger comprising a flat plate having a front surface and a back surface. A truss chord bracket or hanger that supports the bottom chord of a truss at the side of a building.1. A hanger for concrete walls, said hanger comprising: A. a flat plate, said flat plate having a front sur...
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12,451
12,451
13,897,452
3,647
A hybrid fuel airplane and methods are presented. A cryogenic fuel is transferred to an airplane propulsor from an airplane fuel system comprising a cryogenic fuel tank and a jet fuel tank. The cryogenic fuel tank conforms to an outer mold line and carries a cryogenic fuel, and is located in a portion of the airplane b...
1. A hybrid fuel airplane comprising: an airplane body conformed to an outer mold line; an airplane wing coupled to the airplane body and operable to generate aerodynamic lift; an airplane propulsor operable to generate thrust; and an airplane fuel system operable to carry fuel usable by the airplane propulsor and comp...
A hybrid fuel airplane and methods are presented. A cryogenic fuel is transferred to an airplane propulsor from an airplane fuel system comprising a cryogenic fuel tank and a jet fuel tank. The cryogenic fuel tank conforms to an outer mold line and carries a cryogenic fuel, and is located in a portion of the airplane b...
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12,452
12,452
12,126,705
3,628
A method for calculating computing resource use charges for a data center consumer entity is disclosed. The data center consumer entity accesses one or more of a plurality of computing resources in a data center. The method includes retrieving usage data of each of the plurality of computing resources. The usage data i...
1. A method for calculating computing resource use charges for a data center consumer entity, the data center consumer entity accessing one or more of a plurality of computing resources in a data center hierarchy, the data center consumer entity being a member of an organization hierarchy, the method comprising: creati...
A method for calculating computing resource use charges for a data center consumer entity is disclosed. The data center consumer entity accesses one or more of a plurality of computing resources in a data center. The method includes retrieving usage data of each of the plurality of computing resources. The usage data i...
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12,453
12,453
10,980,440
3,683
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for optimizing results produced by a predictive model in order to determine which action to perform out of a plurality of actions. In an operation (a), a plurality of goal metrics are provided for a plurality of possible actions based on a plurality of input conditions. One or more o...
1. A method of optimizing results produced by a predictive model in order to determine which action to perform out of a plurality of actions, the method comprising: (a) for a plurality of possible actions, providing a plurality of goal metrics based on a plurality of input conditions, wherein one or more of the goal m...
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for optimizing results produced by a predictive model in order to determine which action to perform out of a plurality of actions. In an operation (a), a plurality of goal metrics are provided for a plurality of possible actions based on a plurality of input conditions. One or more o...
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12,454
12,454
15,082,352
3,683
Techniques are disclosed for statistically and ontologically correlated business intelligence (BI) analytics. An example method includes performing an ontological analysis on relevant data defined for a BI analytics query to determine correlations with ontological concepts. The method includes performing a statistical ...
1. A method for business intelligence (BI) analytics, the method comprising: performing, by one or more processing devices, an ontological analysis on data items in a relevant data set defined for a BI analytics query to determine one or more correlations of the data items in the relevant data set with ontological conc...
Techniques are disclosed for statistically and ontologically correlated business intelligence (BI) analytics. An example method includes performing an ontological analysis on relevant data defined for a BI analytics query to determine correlations with ontological concepts. The method includes performing a statistical ...
3,600
12,455
12,455
12,883,683
3,691
Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading that allow a trader to hide his or her identity and inhibit trading interactions are provided. Using these systems and methods, a trader can, using various trading interfaces, control a level of trading anonymously and configure warnings that are provided to protect ...
1. An apparatus comprising: an electronic trading system configured to: receive a first indication of an order from a first trader through a communication network, in which the order includes at least one of an order to buy a financial instrument and an order to sell a financial instrument, in which the order is define...
Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading that allow a trader to hide his or her identity and inhibit trading interactions are provided. Using these systems and methods, a trader can, using various trading interfaces, control a level of trading anonymously and configure warnings that are provided to protect ...
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12,456
12,456
10,112,208
3,624
A method and system for coordinating customer access to a distributed database system, such as a financial services system database pool containing various sources of different types of data, receives as input a user query, such as a query related to the status of financial transactions. The query is processed to deter...
1. In a system in communication with a database pool having a plurality of data sources therein, each data source containing information of a respective type, a method of processing user queries to the system comprising the steps of: receiving a user query via an electronic network; determining types of data required...
A method and system for coordinating customer access to a distributed database system, such as a financial services system database pool containing various sources of different types of data, receives as input a user query, such as a query related to the status of financial transactions. The query is processed to deter...
3,600
12,457
12,457
14,321,498
3,625
Techniques for managing product location information are described. Managing product location information may include generating store location information, including information that represents the layout of areas, aisles, sections, sides, and/or shelves within a given store or other establishment. Store location info...
1. A method for collecting and generating store location information, the method comprising: in a mobile computing device, receiving an indication of an initial position in a store, the indication of the initial position identifying a first aisle in the store and a first side of the aisle, the first aisle including mul...
Techniques for managing product location information are described. Managing product location information may include generating store location information, including information that represents the layout of areas, aisles, sections, sides, and/or shelves within a given store or other establishment. Store location info...
3,600
12,458
12,458
14,835,850
3,647
A header assembly is configured to be secured between an inboard structure and an outboard structure within an internal cabin of an aircraft. The header assembly may include a main body including a first panel connected to an opposed second panel by a base panel. The main body is configured to limit light from passing ...
1. A header assembly configured to be secured between an inboard structure and an outboard structure within an internal cabin of an aircraft, the header assembly comprising: a main body including a first panel connected to an opposed second panel by a base panel, wherein the main body is configured to limit light from ...
A header assembly is configured to be secured between an inboard structure and an outboard structure within an internal cabin of an aircraft. The header assembly may include a main body including a first panel connected to an opposed second panel by a base panel. The main body is configured to limit light from passing ...
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12,459
14,744,816
3,696
A device, such as an automated teller machine, can include a shutterable aperture configured to receive deposit materials, such as cash and checks. The device can include a slotted rotatable drum located behind the shutterable aperture. During a transaction, when the aperture is unshuttered, the drum can be rotationall...
1. A method, comprising: rotating a drum within a housing through at least a first plurality of complete rotations in the same direction while a shutterable aperture on the housing remains shuttered; and completing the rotation of the drum so that the drum has a first rotational position at which a slot extending throu...
A device, such as an automated teller machine, can include a shutterable aperture configured to receive deposit materials, such as cash and checks. The device can include a slotted rotatable drum located behind the shutterable aperture. During a transaction, when the aperture is unshuttered, the drum can be rotationall...
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12,460
14,460,628
3,685
In various embodiments of the present invention, a facilitation token that includes authorization for a request manager to act on behalf of a resource is received from the request manager. A user-access token is also received from the request manager; the user-access token includes (i) a request, (ii) an identity of a ...
1-21. (canceled) 22. A method for facilitating an electronic payment transaction between a consumer and a resource provider, the method comprising: electronically receiving, from a request-manager device, a request for permission to act on behalf of a consumer; electronically providing, to a consumer device, a request ...
In various embodiments of the present invention, a facilitation token that includes authorization for a request manager to act on behalf of a resource is received from the request manager. A user-access token is also received from the request manager; the user-access token includes (i) a request, (ii) an identity of a ...
3,600
12,461
12,461
14,336,467
3,686
An exemplary computer implemented method for prescribing a therapeutic regimen is provided. The computer implemented method includes receiving, by one or more computing devices, prescription information for a patient. The prescription information includes information representing a medical condition diagnosed by a pres...
1. A computer implemented method for prescribing a therapeutic regimen, comprising: receiving, by one or more computing devices, prescription information for a patient, the prescription information including information representing a medical condition identified by a prescriber; extracting, by the one or more computin...
An exemplary computer implemented method for prescribing a therapeutic regimen is provided. The computer implemented method includes receiving, by one or more computing devices, prescription information for a patient. The prescription information includes information representing a medical condition diagnosed by a pres...
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12,462
13,591,474
3,626
A method and system for assisting a remote implantable medical device (IMD) clinician with evaluation of a patient having an IMD. The method includes capturing audio/video data of the patient while the patient performs a first evaluation protocol at a first location and performing a pattern recognition analysis of the ...
1. A method for assisting a remote implantable medical device (IMD) clinician with evaluation of a patient having an IMD, comprising: a. capturing audio/video data of the patient while the patient performs a first evaluation protocol at a first location; b. performing a pattern recognition analysis of the audio/video d...
A method and system for assisting a remote implantable medical device (IMD) clinician with evaluation of a patient having an IMD. The method includes capturing audio/video data of the patient while the patient performs a first evaluation protocol at a first location and performing a pattern recognition analysis of the ...
3,600
12,463
12,463
14,871,505
3,697
The present disclosure involves systems including a life insurance platform and a user-directed investment platform. The life insurance platform maintains a life insurance policy associated with a cash value backed by investment assets. A user-directed investment account platform maintains a user-directed investment ac...
1. A system comprising: a life insurance platform including at least one processor that executes operations to maintain a life insurance policy for a user, the life insurance policy associated with a cash value that is backed by investment assets; a user-directed investment account platform including at least one proce...
The present disclosure involves systems including a life insurance platform and a user-directed investment platform. The life insurance platform maintains a life insurance policy associated with a cash value backed by investment assets. A user-directed investment account platform maintains a user-directed investment ac...
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12,464
12,464
14,146,638
3,696
A method includes receiving, at a server computer, first a clearing request message, where the clearing request message comprises a transaction identifier; generating a second clearing request message and transmitting the second clearing request message to a first computer, the second clearing request message including...
1. A method for clearing a transaction, comprising: receiving, at a server computer, a first clearing request message, wherein the first clearing request message comprises a transaction identifier and a first transaction amount; generating, via the server computer, a second clearing request message and transmitting the...
A method includes receiving, at a server computer, first a clearing request message, where the clearing request message comprises a transaction identifier; generating a second clearing request message and transmitting the second clearing request message to a first computer, the second clearing request message including...
3,600
12,465
12,465
15,117,022
3,637
The present invention relates to a door opening system for a domestic appliance ( 10 ) including at least one pivoting door ( 12 ). The door opening system comprises at least one door hinge ( 14 ) and at least one hook mechanism ( 16 ). The hook mechanism ( 16 ) includes a hook element ( 26 ) engaged or engageable with...
1. A door opening system for a domestic appliance including at least one pivoting door, wherein the door opening system comprises at least one door hinge, the door opening system comprises at least one hook mechanism, the hook mechanism includes a hook element engaged or engageable with a recess in a closed state of sa...
The present invention relates to a door opening system for a domestic appliance ( 10 ) including at least one pivoting door ( 12 ). The door opening system comprises at least one door hinge ( 14 ) and at least one hook mechanism ( 16 ). The hook mechanism ( 16 ) includes a hook element ( 26 ) engaged or engageable with...
3,600
12,466
12,466
14,586,661
3,623
Embodiments of the invention provide for lead management life flow. A lead management life flow method includes storing lead records in a database coupled to a CRM system, each record storing an identity of a lead, a telephone number for the lead, and a counter indicating a number of attempts to contact the lead. Each ...
1. In a customer relationship management (CRM) system, a lead management life flow method comprising: storing a multiplicity of lead records in a database coupled to the CRM system, each lead record comprising an identity of a lead, a telephone number for the lead, and a counter indicating a number of attempts to conta...
Embodiments of the invention provide for lead management life flow. A lead management life flow method includes storing lead records in a database coupled to a CRM system, each record storing an identity of a lead, a telephone number for the lead, and a counter indicating a number of attempts to contact the lead. Each ...
3,600
12,467
12,467
14,226,399
3,694
A system or method is provided to implement event notifications in real time. In particular, a possible event occurrence, such as a spontaneous or unannounced musical concert, is detected based on a user's interactions with the user's communication device, such as the user's video or audio recording of an event or comm...
1. A system comprising: a memory storing information about a user account, wherein the information comprises a user's preferences; and one or more processors in communication with the memory and adapted to: receive, via near field communication (NFC), an event notification regarding an occurrence of an event from a com...
A system or method is provided to implement event notifications in real time. In particular, a possible event occurrence, such as a spontaneous or unannounced musical concert, is detected based on a user's interactions with the user's communication device, such as the user's video or audio recording of an event or comm...
3,600
12,468
12,468
14,276,534
3,647
A quadrotor or other vertical lift aerial vehicle measures an angle of a payload slung from the quadrotor relative to a body of the quadrotor. Using this measurement a signal may be generated that adjusts a flight characteristic of the quadrotor to counteract swing in the payload. A feedback function for generating the...
1. A method of controlling a payload angle of a payload that is slung from an aerial vehicle comprising: determining an angle of the payload relative to a body of the aerial vehicle; generating an adjustment command corresponding to the angle of the payload; applying the adjustment command to cause a change in at least...
A quadrotor or other vertical lift aerial vehicle measures an angle of a payload slung from the quadrotor relative to a body of the quadrotor. Using this measurement a signal may be generated that adjusts a flight characteristic of the quadrotor to counteract swing in the payload. A feedback function for generating the...
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12,469
12,469
14,812,717
3,695
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
1. A method comprising: Performing, by a first computer, a statistical comparison between a model portfolio and a financial instrument, the model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as the financial instrument, wherein said statistical comparison compares at least ...
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
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12,470
12,391,010
3,695
A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, pro...
1. A method of providing insurance to a customer, said method comprising the steps of: selling, by a first party, a particular article of personal property to said customer; selling, by said first party, a service contract to said customer, said service contract providing protection against the mechanical breakdown or ...
A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, pro...
3,600
12,471
12,471
14,807,978
3,684
A system and method of determining whether to make an item listing visible to a user are disclosed. A user is enabled to navigate an e-commerce site. A returns frequency index is calculated for the user based on the user's transaction history. The user's transaction history includes the user's history of item returns. ...
1. A system comprising: at least one processor; a returns frequency index module, executable by the at least one processor, configured to generate a returns frequency index for a user based on the a transaction history for the user, the transaction history for the user includes a history of item returns for the user; a...
A system and method of determining whether to make an item listing visible to a user are disclosed. A user is enabled to navigate an e-commerce site. A returns frequency index is calculated for the user based on the user's transaction history. The user's transaction history includes the user's history of item returns. ...
3,600
12,472
12,472
12,853,242
3,682
A social networking website logs information about actions taken by members of the website. For a particular member of the website, the website presents targeted ads based on actions by the member and one or more characteristics of the member. The social networking website maintains a profile associated with the member...
1. A method for selecting an advertisement to present by a social networking website, the method comprising: receiving multiple advertisements for the social networking website, each advertisement associated with a set of targeting criteria that specify one or more interactions between a user and an object in the socia...
A social networking website logs information about actions taken by members of the website. For a particular member of the website, the website presents targeted ads based on actions by the member and one or more characteristics of the member. The social networking website maintains a profile associated with the member...
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12,473
12,473
12,713,557
3,689
A cloud broker and procurement system and method is closed. In particular embodiments, the method includes receiving an offer of a computing resource from each of a plurality of providers. The method further includes receiving, from each of the plurality of providers, a service level agreement associated with each resp...
1. A method comprising: receiving an offer of a computing resource from each of a plurality of providers; receiving, from each of the plurality of providers, a service level agreement associated with each respective offered computing resource; normalizing each of the service level agreements associated with the offered...
A cloud broker and procurement system and method is closed. In particular embodiments, the method includes receiving an offer of a computing resource from each of a plurality of providers. The method further includes receiving, from each of the plurality of providers, a service level agreement associated with each resp...
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12,474
12,474
15,156,568
3,655
A clutch assembly includes a first clutch including a cam plate, a pocket plate and axially pivoting struts that drivably connect the plates for rotation in a first rotary direction, and disconnect the plates when the cam plate rotates in a second direction relative to the pocket plate, and a second clutch including a ...
1. A clutch assembly, comprising: a first clutch including a cam plate, a pocket plate and axially pivoting struts that drivably connect the plates for rotation in a first rotary direction, and disconnect the plates when the cam plate rotates in a second direction relative to the pocket plate; a second clutch including...
A clutch assembly includes a first clutch including a cam plate, a pocket plate and axially pivoting struts that drivably connect the plates for rotation in a first rotary direction, and disconnect the plates when the cam plate rotates in a second direction relative to the pocket plate, and a second clutch including a ...
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12,475
12,567,973
3,681
Methods and systems for customer performance scoring are provided. In one embodiment a method and system for customer performance scoring can include receiving user identification information. Based at least in part on the user identification information, a customer performance score can be determined. Based at least i...
1. A method for providing an online offer, comprising: receiving user identification information; based at least in part on the user identification information, determining a customer performance score; based at least in part on the customer performance score, determining an offer to extend to an online user. 2. The me...
Methods and systems for customer performance scoring are provided. In one embodiment a method and system for customer performance scoring can include receiving user identification information. Based at least in part on the user identification information, a customer performance score can be determined. Based at least i...
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12,476
15,382,284
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An anchor includes an anchor body and an insert at least partially within the anchor body. The anchor also includes a coupler body, the coupler body mechanically coupled to the insert, and a coupler nut, the coupler nut coupled to the coupler body.
1. An anchor for a post-tensioning tendon comprising: an anchor body; an insert at least partially within the anchor body; a coupler body, the coupler body mechanically coupled to the insert; and a coupler nut, the coupler nut coupled to the coupler body. 2. The anchor of claim 1, wherein the coupler body further compr...
An anchor includes an anchor body and an insert at least partially within the anchor body. The anchor also includes a coupler body, the coupler body mechanically coupled to the insert, and a coupler nut, the coupler nut coupled to the coupler body.1. An anchor for a post-tensioning tendon comprising: an anchor body; an...
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12,477
12,477
14,161,586
3,693
Methods for identifying insurance product offerings from different insurers to present to a user are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving user information for a user seeking an insurance product offering, and identifying, based on the user information, at least one insurance product offering from at lea...
1. A system for identifying insurance product offerings from different insurers to present to a user, the system comprising: a memory comprising instructions; and a processor configured to: receive, over a network, user information from a referring insurer for a user seeking an insurance product offering, the user asso...
Methods for identifying insurance product offerings from different insurers to present to a user are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving user information for a user seeking an insurance product offering, and identifying, based on the user information, at least one insurance product offering from at lea...
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12,478
12,478
13,963,934
3,686
A method is provided for obtaining payment for services provided to a patient by a healthcare service provider. The method includes receiving a description ( 203 ) of the healthcare services to be provided to the patient by the healthcare service provider; obtaining a cost estimate ( 205 ) for the patient responsibilit...
1. A method for obtaining payment for healthcare services provided to a patient by a healthcare service provider, the method comprising: receiving a description of the healthcare services to be provided to the patient by the healthcare service provider; obtaining a cost estimate for the cost of the healthcare services;...
A method is provided for obtaining payment for services provided to a patient by a healthcare service provider. The method includes receiving a description ( 203 ) of the healthcare services to be provided to the patient by the healthcare service provider; obtaining a cost estimate ( 205 ) for the patient responsibilit...
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12,479
12,479
13,300,583
3,624
A computer-implemented method of providing seamless online video advertisements includes rendering a video advertisement on a first web page in a first tab. The computer-implemented method also includes recording current time of play constantly during the rendering of the video advertisement and receiving a request for...
1. A computer-implemented method of providing seamless online video advertisements, the computer-implemented method comprising: rendering a video advertisement on a first web page in a first tab; recording current time of play constantly during the rendering of the video advertisement; receiving a request for a second ...
A computer-implemented method of providing seamless online video advertisements includes rendering a video advertisement on a first web page in a first tab. The computer-implemented method also includes recording current time of play constantly during the rendering of the video advertisement and receiving a request for...
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12,480
14,146,281
3,673
A sleep system comprises a mattress including a movable first section extending laterally along a first portion of a width of the mattress and extending longitudinally along a first portion of a length of the mattress, a movable second section extending laterally along a second portion of the width of the mattress and ...
1. A sleep system, comprising: a mattress comprising; a first sleep area for a first occupant, the first sleep area comprising a first movable upper section and a first movable lower section; a second sleep area for a second occupant, the second sleep area comprising a second movable upper section adjacent to the first...
A sleep system comprises a mattress including a movable first section extending laterally along a first portion of a width of the mattress and extending longitudinally along a first portion of a length of the mattress, a movable second section extending laterally along a second portion of the width of the mattress and ...
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12,481
14,454,893
3,657
A brake pad retention system is provided for a disc brake of a motor vehicle, in particular of a commercial vehicle. The disc brake includes a brake caliper which engages over a brake disc, a brake carrier which is positionally fixed on the vehicle, the brake carrier having entry-side and exit-side carrier horns and ha...
1. A disc brake for use with a brake disc, comprising: a brake caliper that straddles the brake disc; a brake carrier fixable at a vehicle side and having inlet-side and outlet-side carrier horns as well as a bridge portion connecting respective inlet-side carrier horns to respective outlet-side carrier horns; at least...
A brake pad retention system is provided for a disc brake of a motor vehicle, in particular of a commercial vehicle. The disc brake includes a brake caliper which engages over a brake disc, a brake carrier which is positionally fixed on the vehicle, the brake carrier having entry-side and exit-side carrier horns and ha...
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12,482
12,482
14,271,650
3,663
A method for detecting the presence of a trailer connected to a host vehicle includes a rearward sensor secured on a vehicle that detects the presence of a trailer. An ESC unit determines the velocity of the host vehicle. A rearward sensor determines the velocity of an object and the distance of the object therefrom. W...
1. A method of detecting presence of a trailer being towed by a host vehicle comprising the steps of: determining velocity of the host vehicle; detecting velocity and distance of an object spaced outwardly from the rear of the host vehicle; and determining that the object comprises a trailer secured to the host vehicle...
A method for detecting the presence of a trailer connected to a host vehicle includes a rearward sensor secured on a vehicle that detects the presence of a trailer. An ESC unit determines the velocity of the host vehicle. A rearward sensor determines the velocity of an object and the distance of the object therefrom. W...
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12,483
12,483
14,169,251
3,686
The presently disclosed subject matter provides for efficient and effective monitoring, while eliminating practices that may not be of value in assuring human subjects protection and reliable and informative study results. The present disclosure provides methods, computer program products, and systems for data collecti...
1. A system for monitoring a clinical trial, comprising: a data input terminal, the data input terminal located at a data collection point and comprising a plurality of input validation rules, the data input terminal receiving data from a user, the data having a datatype, and applying at least one of the plurality of i...
The presently disclosed subject matter provides for efficient and effective monitoring, while eliminating practices that may not be of value in assuring human subjects protection and reliable and informative study results. The present disclosure provides methods, computer program products, and systems for data collecti...
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12,484
12,484
14,201,464
3,665
An item authority system is provided. The item authority system uses rules to identify item definitions that match or potentially match an item description. When a unique match is found, then the item authority system may indicate that the item description describes the same item as the item definition. If multiple mat...
1. A method in a computer system for matching item descriptions to item definitions, the method comprising: receiving an indication of item definitions that possibly match an item description; displaying an indication of attributes of the item description and the possibly matching item definitions; receiving from a use...
An item authority system is provided. The item authority system uses rules to identify item definitions that match or potentially match an item description. When a unique match is found, then the item authority system may indicate that the item description describes the same item as the item definition. If multiple mat...
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12,485
12,485
14,822,286
3,695
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
1. A method, comprising: performing, by a first computer, a statistical comparison between a model portfolio and a financial instrument, the model portfolio designed to have substantially the same of one or more of values, returns, and risk characteristics as the financial instrument, wherein said statistical compariso...
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
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12,486
12,486
13,126,810
3,681
A transactional apparatus for providing user identification such as a purchaser of goods or services at a Point of Sale (POS) with a reward, or providing an identity transaction of a user in say a Post Office or retailer of postal services. The apparatus comprises a device ( 1 ) remote from the POS adapted to capture a...
1. Apparatus for providing user identification associated with a Point of Sale (POS), comprising a device remote from the POS adapted to capture and derive transactional information data relating to the user whereby to provide user identification based on the transactional information data. 2. Apparatus according to cl...
A transactional apparatus for providing user identification such as a purchaser of goods or services at a Point of Sale (POS) with a reward, or providing an identity transaction of a user in say a Post Office or retailer of postal services. The apparatus comprises a device ( 1 ) remote from the POS adapted to capture a...
3,600
12,487
12,487
13,228,269
3,685
Accessing media data in bites, including: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media item selected by the client; u...
1. A method of accessing media data in bites, the method comprising: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media ite...
Accessing media data in bites, including: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media item selected by the client; u...
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12,488
12,488
14,065,355
3,693
A system for efficient allocation of resources in a financial services branch includes a branch computer system and a remote solutions server which are in communication with a core banking server. The branch computer system includes various computer, network devices and equipment for branch operations. A plurality of c...
1. A method for efficient allocation of resources in a financial services branch, comprising: (a) requesting use of a specified financial services resource within the branch; (b) placing a request for the financial services resource in a request table; (c) receiving an authentication token useable to satisfy the reques...
A system for efficient allocation of resources in a financial services branch includes a branch computer system and a remote solutions server which are in communication with a core banking server. The branch computer system includes various computer, network devices and equipment for branch operations. A plurality of c...
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12,489
12,489
13,525,488
3,674
A method relates to improving production rate and recovery of heavy oil or bitumen and reducing heat loss to over and under burden in a steam-assisted production process. The method includes strategically injecting recycled carbon dioxide into the reservoir between production wells. The heat insulation and solvent effe...
1. A method for improving production of heavy oil in a steam-assisted production process that has at least one production well in a hydrocarbon formation, comprising: a) providing a target well for injecting recycled carbon dioxide, wherein the target well is located at least 30 meters away from at least one production...
A method relates to improving production rate and recovery of heavy oil or bitumen and reducing heat loss to over and under burden in a steam-assisted production process. The method includes strategically injecting recycled carbon dioxide into the reservoir between production wells. The heat insulation and solvent effe...
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12,490
12,853,709
3,626
According to one aspect, a system for provisioning medical supplies for medical procedures. The system includes at least one data storage device for storing data related to the provisioning of medical supplies, and at least one processor operably connected to the at least one data storage device. The at least one proce...
1. A system for provisioning medical supplies for medical procedures, comprising: at least one data storage device for storing data related to the provisioning of medical supplies; and at least one processor operably connected to the at least one data storage device; wherein the at least one processor is configured to,...
According to one aspect, a system for provisioning medical supplies for medical procedures. The system includes at least one data storage device for storing data related to the provisioning of medical supplies, and at least one processor operably connected to the at least one data storage device. The at least one proce...
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12,491
12,491
13,828,952
3,628
A system for dispatching a driver comprises an interface and a processor. The interface is configured to receive a ride request from a rider located at a start location. The processor is configured to determine a selected driver to offer the ride request to. The system inefficiency score is reduced in the event that th...
1. A system, comprising: a server computer configured to: receive a position of a computing device of a driver without a passenger; identify a first driving path from the position of the driver without a passenger to a first region; identify a second driving path from the position of the driver without a passenger to a...
A system for dispatching a driver comprises an interface and a processor. The interface is configured to receive a ride request from a rider located at a start location. The processor is configured to determine a selected driver to offer the ride request to. The system inefficiency score is reduced in the event that th...
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12,492
12,492
13,932,354
3,627
A service plan product providing a tangible representation of a service plan includes a support backer and a tag removably coupled with the backer. The tag includes service plan account identification means corresponding to a service plan account stored in a database and plan administrator contact indicia. The tag is c...
1. A method of enrolling a primary product in a service plan, the method comprising: processing a primary product for purchase at a first point-of-sale (POS) terminal; processing a separate, tangible service plan product for purchase at one of the first POS terminal and a second POS terminal, wherein the service plan p...
A service plan product providing a tangible representation of a service plan includes a support backer and a tag removably coupled with the backer. The tag includes service plan account identification means corresponding to a service plan account stored in a database and plan administrator contact indicia. The tag is c...
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12,493
12,493
11,962,836
3,689
A method for customizing alerts and notifications for portable consumer device transactions is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving information that a transaction associated with a portable consumer device is occurring, and providing an alert to a consumer associated w...
1. A method comprising: receiving information that a transaction associated with a portable consumer device is occurring; and providing an alert to a consumer associated with the portable consumer device, wherein the alert indicates that the transaction is occurring, wherein the alert is sent to the consumer according ...
A method for customizing alerts and notifications for portable consumer device transactions is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving information that a transaction associated with a portable consumer device is occurring, and providing an alert to a consumer associated w...
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12,494
12,494
13,827,073
3,686
Systems and methods are described herein that provide a system associated with a CRA application framework with offline capability. In one example embodiment a trip report skeleton allows trip report data about clinical research to be stored on a mobile device. The mobile device sends a trip report skeleton creation re...
1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions that when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform a method, the method comprising: from a mobile device, sending a trip report skeleton creation request, where a trip report skeleton allows trip report data about clinical...
Systems and methods are described herein that provide a system associated with a CRA application framework with offline capability. In one example embodiment a trip report skeleton allows trip report data about clinical research to be stored on a mobile device. The mobile device sends a trip report skeleton creation re...
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12,495
12,495
12,772,692
3,629
A system and method are disclosed for determining when to escalate from one support level to a higher support level in assisting a user resolve a problem with a device. The method includes storing information on past users' interactions with a self help server during prior self help sessions, the self help server provi...
1. A method for determining when to escalate from one support level to a higher support level comprising: storing information on past users' interactions with a self help server during prior self help sessions, the self help server providing a first remote support level for troubleshooting a problem with a device; stor...
A system and method are disclosed for determining when to escalate from one support level to a higher support level in assisting a user resolve a problem with a device. The method includes storing information on past users' interactions with a self help server during prior self help sessions, the self help server provi...
3,600
12,496
12,496
14,209,381
3,685
A method of encrypting a passcode is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving an indication of a portion of the passcode; calculating a plaintext value based at least in part on the indication, wherein the plaintext value represents an encoded portion of the passcode; encrypting the plaintext value ...
1. A method comprising: initializing, at a mobile device, a financial transaction and receiving card data from a card reader attached to the mobile device, wherein the initializing is in response to detecting a swipe of a financial transaction card at the card reader; displaying a passcode entry interface on a touchscr...
A method of encrypting a passcode is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving an indication of a portion of the passcode; calculating a plaintext value based at least in part on the indication, wherein the plaintext value represents an encoded portion of the passcode; encrypting the plaintext value ...
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12,497
12,497
13,658,326
3,622
A system for collecting and distributing advertisements to customers based on an event or attribute of the customers includes a client interface and a client database for storing advertising content. A processor receives distribution parameters from the client regarding the distribution of advertisement data to any one...
1. A system for collecting and distributing advertisements to customers based on an event or attribute of the customers, said system comprising: a client interface, for receiving communications from a plurality of clients, said communications including at least one advertising content; a client database, said client da...
A system for collecting and distributing advertisements to customers based on an event or attribute of the customers includes a client interface and a client database for storing advertising content. A processor receives distribution parameters from the client regarding the distribution of advertisement data to any one...
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12,498
12,498
14,589,498
3,674
The present disclosure provides a method of reducing localized fluid loss in a wellbore in a subterranean formation by injecting into the wellbore a fluid carrier phase comprising a fluid loss capsule of an active fluid loss control material. The active fluid loss control material is released in the fluid loss zone and...
1. A method for reducing fluid loss in a localized loss zone in a wellbore in a subterranean formation having a fracture, the method comprising the steps of: A) injecting a carrier phase into a wellbore, the carrier phase comprising one or more types of a fluid loss capsule, each fluid loss capsule comprising an active...
The present disclosure provides a method of reducing localized fluid loss in a wellbore in a subterranean formation by injecting into the wellbore a fluid carrier phase comprising a fluid loss capsule of an active fluid loss control material. The active fluid loss control material is released in the fluid loss zone and...
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12,499
12,499
13,596,501
3,662
A method for braking a host vehicle receives input indicative of transmitted travel data of an external object. A current distance between the host vehicle and the external object is calculated based upon travel data of the host vehicle and the external object. Pressure in a brake system of the host vehicle is precharg...
1. A method for braking a host vehicle comprising: receiving input indicative of transmitted travel data of an external object; calculating a current distance between the host vehicle and the external object based upon travel data of the host vehicle and the external object; and precharging pressure in a brake system o...
A method for braking a host vehicle receives input indicative of transmitted travel data of an external object. A current distance between the host vehicle and the external object is calculated based upon travel data of the host vehicle and the external object. Pressure in a brake system of the host vehicle is precharg...
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