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12,900 | 12,900 | 12,631,092 | 3,629 | A system creates and maintains an industry business architecture model (IBAM) over a network. The IBAM has a component business model, process model, service model, and information model. It also may include a reference architecture, demos and other knowledge assets, and collateral. | 1. A system for creating an industry business architecture model over a network, comprising:
at least one client system; a server operably coupled to said at least one client system via said network; a plurality of applications executable via said server; a data storage device in communication with said server via said... | A system creates and maintains an industry business architecture model (IBAM) over a network. The IBAM has a component business model, process model, service model, and information model. It also may include a reference architecture, demos and other knowledge assets, and collateral.1. A system for creating an industry ... | 3,600 |
12,901 | 12,901 | 14,525,760 | 3,694 | Systems and methods for testing two or more pieces of marketing communication content that intelligently selects test recipients sets to get effective results in a timely manner. One embodiment involves identifying a category of a marketing campaign and identifying potential test recipients who are interested in the ca... | 1. A method comprising:
identifying a category of a marketing campaign, wherein a first marketing communication content and a second marketing communication content relate to the category; identifying, by a processing device, potential test recipients who are interested in the category based on interactions by each res... | Systems and methods for testing two or more pieces of marketing communication content that intelligently selects test recipients sets to get effective results in a timely manner. One embodiment involves identifying a category of a marketing campaign and identifying potential test recipients who are interested in the ca... | 3,600 |
12,902 | 12,902 | 12,940,147 | 3,695 | A technique to provide a return from an aggregate of an investment in a cash equivalent account and a leveraged index product account over a time period that is substantially equivalent to a multiple of the return of a theoretical position in an underlying index for the period of time is provided by calculating in a co... | 1. A computer implemented method comprises:
periodically calculating by a computer system, a theoretical position in an underlying index that corresponds to an index used in a leveraged index product; based on the determined theoretical position, determining by the computer a level of investment in a leveraged index pr... | A technique to provide a return from an aggregate of an investment in a cash equivalent account and a leveraged index product account over a time period that is substantially equivalent to a multiple of the return of a theoretical position in an underlying index for the period of time is provided by calculating in a co... | 3,600 |
12,903 | 12,903 | 14,591,669 | 3,678 | Systems and methods for reducing scouring around piles are described. The system includes a pile and an enclosure. The pile has a maximum cross-sectional dimension, D p . The enclosure is circumferentially disposed around the pile, the enclosure having a first end proximate a surface of a seabed; a second end distal th... | 1. A system for reducing scouring, comprising:
a pile having a maximum cross-sectional dimension, Dp; an enclosure circumferentially disposed around the pile, the enclosure having a first end proximate a surface of a seabed; a second end distal the surface of the seabed; and a maximum cross-sectional dimension, De, whe... | Systems and methods for reducing scouring around piles are described. The system includes a pile and an enclosure. The pile has a maximum cross-sectional dimension, D p . The enclosure is circumferentially disposed around the pile, the enclosure having a first end proximate a surface of a seabed; a second end distal th... | 3,600 |
12,904 | 12,904 | 14,500,400 | 3,683 | Method, system, and computer program product for assigning personnel to various operations. Priority rankings for each of the operations can be assigned, and each of the operations can include at least one personnel time limit criterion based on the priority ranking At least one personal time limit can be calculated fo... | 1. A method for assigning various personnel to various operations, comprising:
assigning a priority ranking to each of the various operations, wherein each of the various operations includes at least one personnel time limit criterion based on the priority ranking; calculating at least one personal time limit for the v... | Method, system, and computer program product for assigning personnel to various operations. Priority rankings for each of the operations can be assigned, and each of the operations can include at least one personnel time limit criterion based on the priority ranking At least one personal time limit can be calculated fo... | 3,600 |
12,905 | 12,905 | 12,184,129 | 3,685 | The subject matter disclosed herein relates to regulating the operation of component object model add-ins associated with a user interface. | 1. A method, comprising:
performing, by a computer:
during operation of a graphical user interface, regulating operation of one or more component object model add-ins already loaded into the graphical user interface, wherein said regulating comprises:
determining whether one of the one or more component object model ad... | The subject matter disclosed herein relates to regulating the operation of component object model add-ins associated with a user interface.1. A method, comprising:
performing, by a computer:
during operation of a graphical user interface, regulating operation of one or more component object model add-ins already loaded... | 3,600 |
12,906 | 12,906 | 15,604,056 | 3,624 | An internet-based workflow management platform for use in the broadcast and web industry to facilitate resources sharing and improved production efficiencyβspecifically adapted for creation and production of commercial advertisements. An internet, cloud-backed system for the creation and production of commercial advert... | 1. A database-powered, programmatic application embodied on a computer-readable medium for execution and use on a computer in conjunction with an internet-based application that provides a workflow management platform for creating, producing, and scheduling a commercial advertisement from any location over a global com... | An internet-based workflow management platform for use in the broadcast and web industry to facilitate resources sharing and improved production efficiencyβspecifically adapted for creation and production of commercial advertisements. An internet, cloud-backed system for the creation and production of commercial advert... | 3,600 |
12,907 | 12,907 | 14,938,010 | 3,629 | An illustrative exemplary system includes a processor configured to send a vehicle health report to a ride-sharing matching system, in response to a request from the matching system, the report confirming that a vehicle meets minimum standards specified in the request after determining that the standards are met by the... | 1. A system comprising:
a processor configured to: send a vehicle health report to a ride-sharing matching system in response to a request from the matching system, the report confirming that a vehicle meets minimum standards specified in the request after determining that the standards are met by the vehicle. 2. The s... | An illustrative exemplary system includes a processor configured to send a vehicle health report to a ride-sharing matching system, in response to a request from the matching system, the report confirming that a vehicle meets minimum standards specified in the request after determining that the standards are met by the... | 3,600 |
12,908 | 12,908 | 15,236,843 | 3,671 | In a system and method for retaining or detaining a fluid beneath a ground surface, a plurality of modules, each having at least one vertically disposed side portion supporting a horizontally disposed roof are provided. The plurality of modules, each being in fluid communication, either directly or indirectly, with eac... | 1. A fluid retention or detention system comprising:
a plurality of interior modules, each interior module having at least one vertically disposed side portion supporting a horizontally disposed roof each said side portion having a bottom edge; and a plurality of exterior modules, each exterior module having at least o... | In a system and method for retaining or detaining a fluid beneath a ground surface, a plurality of modules, each having at least one vertically disposed side portion supporting a horizontally disposed roof are provided. The plurality of modules, each being in fluid communication, either directly or indirectly, with eac... | 3,600 |
12,909 | 12,909 | 14,156,038 | 3,697 | Methods, systems, and computer readable media for facilitating access to transportation services are provided. One system includes an application configured to execute on a computing device. The application is configured to determine information about a route being traveled or to be traveled by a user. The application ... | 1. A system for facilitating access to transportation services, the system comprising:
an application configured to execute on a computing device, the application being configured to receive or determine information regarding a route being traveled or to be traveled by a user, to identify a transportation service assoc... | Methods, systems, and computer readable media for facilitating access to transportation services are provided. One system includes an application configured to execute on a computing device. The application is configured to determine information about a route being traveled or to be traveled by a user. The application ... | 3,600 |
12,910 | 12,910 | 13,898,662 | 3,627 | Methods, system, and computer program products for associating off-line transactions involving a product with visitors to a web-site. Data relating to an off-line transaction and data relating to visitors to a web-site is received in a computer. The computer determines a score for each visitor based on a number of page... | 1. A method of associating a transaction involving one or more products with a visitor to a web-site, the method comprising:
receiving first data at a computer, the first data relating to the transaction; receiving second data at the computer, the second data relating to a plurality of web sessions, each web session be... | Methods, system, and computer program products for associating off-line transactions involving a product with visitors to a web-site. Data relating to an off-line transaction and data relating to visitors to a web-site is received in a computer. The computer determines a score for each visitor based on a number of page... | 3,600 |
12,911 | 12,911 | 11,623,728 | 3,691 | A system for managing trading orders comprises a memory operable to store a first order in a first order book. The first order is associated with a first group of traders, which is associated with a first ruleset. The memory is further operable to store a second order in a second order book, wherein the second order wa... | 1. A system for managing trading orders, comprising:
a memory operable to:
store a first order in a first order book, wherein:
the first order is associated with a first group of traders; and
the first group of traders is associated with a first ruleset;
store a second order in a second order book, wherein:
the second... | A system for managing trading orders comprises a memory operable to store a first order in a first order book. The first order is associated with a first group of traders, which is associated with a first ruleset. The memory is further operable to store a second order in a second order book, wherein the second order wa... | 3,600 |
12,912 | 12,912 | 14,687,905 | 3,624 | Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for location aware event scheduling. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for utilizing location awareness in event scheduling is provided. The method includes determining a geographic position of an end user in an organiz... | 1. A method for utilizing location awareness in event scheduling comprising:
determining a geographic position of an end user in an organization based upon a location reported by a mobile device of the end user; computing a distance of the end user to a geographic location designated for an event in a calendaring and s... | Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for location aware event scheduling. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for utilizing location awareness in event scheduling is provided. The method includes determining a geographic position of an end user in an organiz... | 3,600 |
12,913 | 12,913 | 15,392,279 | 3,627 | An electronic ticket exchange system offers tickets using a market-making system. Patrons submit bids, for seats of different quality, and an initial price is established for each quality of seat. A trading system provides for a secondary market in which patrons who have purchased tickets for an event can readily sell ... | 1. An electronic system for selling electronic tickets for entertainment events, comprising:
a patron interface configured to present options for a patron to:
obtain information about entertainment events at one or more venues affiliated with the system, and
purchase tickets to a desired entertainment event at a venue ... | An electronic ticket exchange system offers tickets using a market-making system. Patrons submit bids, for seats of different quality, and an initial price is established for each quality of seat. A trading system provides for a secondary market in which patrons who have purchased tickets for an event can readily sell ... | 3,600 |
12,914 | 12,914 | 10,977,985 | 3,626 | Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the ... | 1. A method in a computing system environment for coding a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the method comprising:
receiving a reason for the patient visit; determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements; determining a current coding level based upon t... | Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the ... | 3,600 |
12,915 | 12,915 | 13,839,391 | 3,623 | Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining a work path for a machine. An example method disclosed herein includes determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in a plurality of work cells in a work area; based on determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine... | 1. A method of controlling an auxiliary machine connected to a host machine, the method comprising:
determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in a plurality of work cells in a work area; based on determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in one of the pluralit... | Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining a work path for a machine. An example method disclosed herein includes determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in a plurality of work cells in a work area; based on determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine... | 3,600 |
12,916 | 12,916 | 12,909,320 | 3,627 | A computer includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores capital data characterizing capital raised for the purchase of real property supporting public infrastructure and operating data characterizing qualifying fees collected in connection with the operation of the public infrastructure. A master limited partne... | 1. A computer, comprising:
a processor; and a memory storing
capital data characterizing capital raised for the purchase of real property supporting public infrastructure,
operating data characterizing qualifying fees collected in connection with the operation of the public infrastructure, and
a master limited partners... | A computer includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores capital data characterizing capital raised for the purchase of real property supporting public infrastructure and operating data characterizing qualifying fees collected in connection with the operation of the public infrastructure. A master limited partne... | 3,600 |
12,917 | 12,917 | 14,858,751 | 3,666 | A piloting assistance system of a platform, and associated method are provided. The system includes a first detector for detecting a windshear able to generate a first alert that the platform is approaching a windshear zone; a second detector for detecting a windshear able to generate a second alert indicating the pres... | 1. A piloting assistance system of a platform, including:
a first detector for detecting a windshear including at least one first sensor and one first computer configured to generate a first alert that the platform is approaching a windshear zone, based on data received from the first sensor; a second detector for dete... | A piloting assistance system of a platform, and associated method are provided. The system includes a first detector for detecting a windshear able to generate a first alert that the platform is approaching a windshear zone; a second detector for detecting a windshear able to generate a second alert indicating the pres... | 3,600 |
12,918 | 12,918 | 15,167,886 | 3,665 | A method of conducting an engine power assurance check includes performing a first engine power assurance check wherein the first engine power assurance check is judged as passing or failing based on power performance values calculated assuming the presence of a substantially clogged or blocked inlet barrier filter and... | 1. A method of conducting an engine power assurance check, comprising:
performing a first engine power assurance check wherein the first engine power assurance check is judged as passing or failing based on power performance values calculated assuming the presence of a substantially clogged or blocked inlet barrier fil... | A method of conducting an engine power assurance check includes performing a first engine power assurance check wherein the first engine power assurance check is judged as passing or failing based on power performance values calculated assuming the presence of a substantially clogged or blocked inlet barrier filter and... | 3,600 |
12,919 | 12,919 | 14,541,390 | 3,693 | A network-based computer system for determining an asset divestiture of a financial institution based on asset data is described. The system includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive a divestiture request message including a financial ... | 1. A network-based computer system for determining an asset divestiture of a financial institution based on asset data, said system comprising at least one processor in communication with at least one memory, said at least one processor configured to:
receive a divestiture request message including a financial institut... | A network-based computer system for determining an asset divestiture of a financial institution based on asset data is described. The system includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive a divestiture request message including a financial ... | 3,600 |
12,920 | 12,920 | 14,048,377 | 3,686 | Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for healthcare organizations to manage financial and clinical objectives between payers, providers, and patients. A healthcare organization's organizational data is accessed to identify quality measure contract objectives contained in contracts between the heal... | 1. One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method of enabling a healthcare organization to manage financial and clinical objectives between payers, providers, and patients, the method comprising:
accessing organizational ... | Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for healthcare organizations to manage financial and clinical objectives between payers, providers, and patients. A healthcare organization's organizational data is accessed to identify quality measure contract objectives contained in contracts between the heal... | 3,600 |
12,921 | 12,921 | 14,274,343 | 3,683 | A method, system, and/or computer program product schedules preventive maintenance on a unit of equipment. An outage on a unit of equipment, which is the result of a maintenance operation being performed on a subcomponent of the unit of equipment, is detected. A determination is made that the maintenance operation is a... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. A computer program product for scheduling preventive maintenance on a unit of equipment, the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program code embodied therewith, the program code readable and executable by a processor to perform a method comprising:
detecting... | A method, system, and/or computer program product schedules preventive maintenance on a unit of equipment. An outage on a unit of equipment, which is the result of a maintenance operation being performed on a subcomponent of the unit of equipment, is detected. A determination is made that the maintenance operation is a... | 3,600 |
12,922 | 12,922 | 13,264,480 | 3,681 | A digital creative interaction system receives a request for creative briefs for the target consumer group from a client and determines parameters of the request for creative briefs. The digital creative interaction system issues the request for creative briefs to a plurality of sources. The digital creative interactio... | 1. A digital creative interaction system, comprising:
a request for creative briefs creation unit creating a request for creative briefs responsive to receiving gap determination data for the target consumer group and issuing the request for creative briefs to a plurality of creative agencies; a response bid approval u... | A digital creative interaction system receives a request for creative briefs for the target consumer group from a client and determines parameters of the request for creative briefs. The digital creative interaction system issues the request for creative briefs to a plurality of sources. The digital creative interactio... | 3,600 |
12,923 | 12,923 | 14,048,349 | 3,686 | Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for organizational management of population health. A network management service builds and maintains data stores of organizational data associated with one or more healthcare organizations. A population health management service receives raw data from disparat... | 1. A system for organizational management of patient population health, the system comprising:
a computing device associated with a population health management service having one or more processors and one or more computer-storage media; and one or more data stores coupled with the population health management service... | Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for organizational management of population health. A network management service builds and maintains data stores of organizational data associated with one or more healthcare organizations. A population health management service receives raw data from disparat... | 3,600 |
12,924 | 12,924 | 12,189,225 | 3,681 | The invention generally relates to systems and methods for advertising, and, more particularly, to systems and methods for triggering immersive advertising in a virtual universe. In an embodiment, a method includes: obtaining tolerance data about a user who triggers a virtual universe advertisement (VU-ad) in a virtual... | 1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
obtaining tolerance data about a user who triggers a virtual universe advertisement (VU-ad) in a virtual universe (VU); and presenting a variation of the VU-ad to the user based upon the tolerance data. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the tolerance data is stored in a pro... | The invention generally relates to systems and methods for advertising, and, more particularly, to systems and methods for triggering immersive advertising in a virtual universe. In an embodiment, a method includes: obtaining tolerance data about a user who triggers a virtual universe advertisement (VU-ad) in a virtual... | 3,600 |
12,925 | 12,925 | 13,690,115 | 3,624 | A contact center includes a plurality of work item queues or repository of pending work and a plurality of agents servicing work items from the plurality of work item queues. The contact center further includes a self service system that is operable to harvest information related to customers from a context store, tail... | 1. A self service system in a contact center, comprising:
a harvest module configured to harvest information related to customers; a tailor module configured to automatically tailor a self service configuration for a customer, based on the harvested information; and a service module configured to provide a self service... | A contact center includes a plurality of work item queues or repository of pending work and a plurality of agents servicing work items from the plurality of work item queues. The contact center further includes a self service system that is operable to harvest information related to customers from a context store, tail... | 3,600 |
12,926 | 12,926 | 13,781,571 | 3,693 | Methods, systems and articles of manufacture for allowing taxpayers to utilize mobile communication or communication devices such as smartphones and tablet devices to upload tax document images and process tax document images such that resulting recognized tax data is incorporated into an electronic tax return. Authent... | 1. A computer-implemented method for processing an image of a tax document, the method comprising:
a first computer comprising an on-line tax preparation application receiving a request from a first computing apparatus utilized by a taxpayer to access the on-line tax preparation application to enter data into the elect... | Methods, systems and articles of manufacture for allowing taxpayers to utilize mobile communication or communication devices such as smartphones and tablet devices to upload tax document images and process tax document images such that resulting recognized tax data is incorporated into an electronic tax return. Authent... | 3,600 |
12,927 | 12,927 | 14,214,035 | 3,693 | Methods and apparatuses for generating and operating a swaps execution facility (SEF) compliant swaps trading platform are provided. In one example, a method for generating a SEF compliant swaps trading platform includes: (i) generating a swaps trading platform, wherein the generated swaps trading platform is configure... | 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating, by a processor, a swaps trading platform, wherein the generated swaps trading platform is configured to operate in accordance with a plurality of predefined rules associated with swaps execution facility (SEF) requirements; establishing, by the processor, one or ... | Methods and apparatuses for generating and operating a swaps execution facility (SEF) compliant swaps trading platform are provided. In one example, a method for generating a SEF compliant swaps trading platform includes: (i) generating a swaps trading platform, wherein the generated swaps trading platform is configure... | 3,600 |
12,928 | 12,928 | 11,870,144 | 3,621 | According to some embodiments, a method comprises: storing, in a personalization token, information to personalize an identification token; issuing the personalization token to an account holder; and transmitting the information from the personalization token to the identification token using a wireless interface. Acco... | 1. A method for personalizing an identification token for use by a user, the method comprising:
establishing a communication session between the identification token and a personalization token separately provided to the user, the personalization token storing personalization information for use in personalizing the id... | According to some embodiments, a method comprises: storing, in a personalization token, information to personalize an identification token; issuing the personalization token to an account holder; and transmitting the information from the personalization token to the identification token using a wireless interface. Acco... | 3,600 |
12,929 | 12,929 | 13,932,286 | 3,623 | Techniques for storing information include making determinations whether to store data from a data source based at least in part on one or more reputation metrics calculated for an individual associated with the information. The scope of information collected about an individual is varied based on the individual's repu... | 1. A method for dynamically managing an amount of provenance data collected for employees of an enterprise, the method comprising:
maintaining a reputation score for an employee of the enterprise, the reputation score comprising an indication of a risk associated with the employee; detecting a change in the reputation ... | Techniques for storing information include making determinations whether to store data from a data source based at least in part on one or more reputation metrics calculated for an individual associated with the information. The scope of information collected about an individual is varied based on the individual's repu... | 3,600 |
12,930 | 12,930 | 13,677,062 | 3,629 | Techniques to allow a social networking system to facilitate management of relationships between service providers and users of the social networking system. In one embodiment, information regarding eligibility of a user to receive an offering of a service provider may be maintained. A request for the information regar... | 1. A computer implemented method comprising:
maintaining, by a computer system, information regarding eligibility of a user to receive an offering of a service provider; receiving, by the computer system, a request for the information regarding eligibility of the user from the service provider; and providing, by the co... | Techniques to allow a social networking system to facilitate management of relationships between service providers and users of the social networking system. In one embodiment, information regarding eligibility of a user to receive an offering of a service provider may be maintained. A request for the information regar... | 3,600 |
12,931 | 12,931 | 14,056,152 | 3,626 | The invention concerns a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for promoting a healthier life style of a subject. The method includes the steps of detecting a triggering event relating to a subject, reviewing a user profile associated with the subject which includes information relating to the subject... | 1. A method for promoting a healthy lifestyle to a subject, comprising:
detecting, using a computing resource, data corresponding to objective behavior, current behavior, or activity of the subject; reviewing, using the computing resource, a user profile associated with the subject, wherein the user profile includes at... | The invention concerns a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for promoting a healthier life style of a subject. The method includes the steps of detecting a triggering event relating to a subject, reviewing a user profile associated with the subject which includes information relating to the subject... | 3,600 |
12,932 | 12,932 | 14,585,107 | 3,684 | In various example embodiments, a system and method for buy through transactions are presented. In an example embodiment, buy through listings for desired products are created by buyers. The buy through listings specify buyer product criteria, which may include product information of the desired products, geographic lo... | 1. A system, comprising:
at least one processor configured to perform operations for processor-implemented modules including: a buyer listing module configured to:
receive buyer information specifying buyer product criteria to create buy through listings for selected products of buyers, the buyer product criteria inclu... | In various example embodiments, a system and method for buy through transactions are presented. In an example embodiment, buy through listings for desired products are created by buyers. The buy through listings specify buyer product criteria, which may include product information of the desired products, geographic lo... | 3,600 |
12,933 | 12,933 | 13,889,283 | 3,623 | A system and method for managing workflow including the ability to manage system-level workflow strategy, manage individual workflow activity, and provide suggestions to optimize individual workflow activity, is provided. The system may provide suggestions to workers based on their schedules and activities that the wor... | 1. A system for determining suggested activities relating to sales of products for one or more workers of a company, the system comprising:
a non-transitory electronic storage configured to:
store information related to a schedule for a first worker, the schedule comprising a plurality of scheduled activities for the f... | A system and method for managing workflow including the ability to manage system-level workflow strategy, manage individual workflow activity, and provide suggestions to optimize individual workflow activity, is provided. The system may provide suggestions to workers based on their schedules and activities that the wor... | 3,600 |
12,934 | 12,934 | 13,841,022 | 3,621 | Systems and methods are disclosed for matching of offline data with online data by comparing the offline data with online data using credit-related data. The systems and methods receive offline data and online data and retrieve credit-related data with identifying information for targeted individuals. The offline data ... | 1. A method for matching of offline data and online data, using a processor, the method comprising:
receiving the offline data at the processor, the offline data comprising at least one offline data record; receiving the online data at the processor, the online data comprising at least one online data record; retrievin... | Systems and methods are disclosed for matching of offline data with online data by comparing the offline data with online data using credit-related data. The systems and methods receive offline data and online data and retrieve credit-related data with identifying information for targeted individuals. The offline data ... | 3,600 |
12,935 | 12,935 | 13,195,820 | 3,621 | An exemplary method includes a media content presentation system detecting a presentation of a media content instance by way of a primary media content access device, determining that a secondary media content access device is located within a detection zone associated with the primary media content access device durin... | 1. A method comprising:
detecting, by a media content presentation system, a presentation of a media content instance by way of a primary media content access device; determining, by the media content presentation system, that a secondary media content access device is located within a detection zone associated with th... | An exemplary method includes a media content presentation system detecting a presentation of a media content instance by way of a primary media content access device, determining that a secondary media content access device is located within a detection zone associated with the primary media content access device durin... | 3,600 |
12,936 | 12,936 | 14,863,502 | 3,621 | Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for optimization of online advertising bid requests and floor pricing. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a first ad impression request comprising first ad slot information for an available ad slot at a publisher website or application, calculat... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, by a server comprising one or more computer processors, a first ad impression request comprising first ad slot information for an available ad slot at a publisher website or mobile application, the first ad slot information comprising website or application context information, geoloc... | Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for optimization of online advertising bid requests and floor pricing. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a first ad impression request comprising first ad slot information for an available ad slot at a publisher website or application, calculat... | 3,600 |
12,937 | 12,937 | 13,530,185 | 3,626 | Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a provider, de-identified data that describes patients. The method includes enabling selective access to the de-identified data in the data store by seekers authorized by the provider. | 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:
receiving, from a provider, de-identified data that describes a given subject, where the de-identified data includes a first level masking... | Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a provider, de-identified data that describes patients. The method includes enabling selective access to the de-identified data in the data store by seekers authorized by the provider.1. A non-tra... | 3,600 |
12,938 | 12,938 | 12,064,464 | 3,694 | In a computer system and computer implemented method for determining an insurance rate for terrorism-related property insurance, one or more industry classification attributes, indicative of an industry segment associated with the property, are selected. A basic rate is determined from rate values assigned to the selec... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A computer system for determining an insurance rate for terrorism-related property insurance, the system comprising:
means for selecting one or more industry classification attributes, indicative of an industry segment associated with the property; means for determining a basic rate from rate value... | In a computer system and computer implemented method for determining an insurance rate for terrorism-related property insurance, one or more industry classification attributes, indicative of an industry segment associated with the property, are selected. A basic rate is determined from rate values assigned to the selec... | 3,600 |
12,939 | 12,939 | 11,251,587 | 3,612 | At least one version is directed to a mobile data center that includes a trailer having a length greater than a width and having an interior, the trailer being configured to be transported in a direction generally parallel to the length, and a plurality of equipment enclosures installed in the interior of the trailer t... | 1. A mobile data center comprising:
a trailer having a length greater than a width and having an interior, the trailer being configured to be transported in a direction generally parallel to the length; a plurality of equipment enclosures installed in the interior of the trailer to form a row, with the row being para... | At least one version is directed to a mobile data center that includes a trailer having a length greater than a width and having an interior, the trailer being configured to be transported in a direction generally parallel to the length, and a plurality of equipment enclosures installed in the interior of the trailer t... | 3,600 |
12,940 | 12,940 | 15,007,780 | 3,636 | A seat back cover in the form of a flexible bag of plastic or paper is shaped to fit over the back of a typical folding chair. The seat back cover may include structure to retain the bag on the chair, e.g., against the force of wind in an outdoor setting. The seat back cover may include vertical adhesive strips with pe... | 1. A seat back cover comprising:
a first side sized larger than a seat back over which the seat back cover is intended to mount; and a second side connected with the first side and sized larger than the seat back over which the seat back cover is intended to mount, wherein the first side being connected to the second s... | A seat back cover in the form of a flexible bag of plastic or paper is shaped to fit over the back of a typical folding chair. The seat back cover may include structure to retain the bag on the chair, e.g., against the force of wind in an outdoor setting. The seat back cover may include vertical adhesive strips with pe... | 3,600 |
12,941 | 12,941 | 13,765,045 | 3,628 | Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and computer systems for reporting unusual or anomalous usage or spending of a commodity by consumers. A computer system retrieves a set of usage-information datasets corresponding to a set of consumers, each dataset including past usage of the c... | 1. A computer-implemented method of reducing a usage or cost of a commodity by reporting to consumers of unusual usage of the commodity, wherein the unusual usage is by a consumer during a current billing period, and wherein the current billing period is incomplete, the computer-implemented method comprising:
retrievin... | Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and computer systems for reporting unusual or anomalous usage or spending of a commodity by consumers. A computer system retrieves a set of usage-information datasets corresponding to a set of consumers, each dataset including past usage of the c... | 3,600 |
12,942 | 12,942 | 13,802,446 | 3,626 | A context-aware healthcare notification system may include a processor and a memory. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine when a user device is within a proximity of a healthcare device or a patient, receive information related to the healthcare devi... | 1. A user device for facilitating healthcare, comprising:
a processor; and a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
determine when the user device is within proximity of at least one healthcare device;
receive information pertaining to the at least one healthcare dev... | A context-aware healthcare notification system may include a processor and a memory. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine when a user device is within a proximity of a healthcare device or a patient, receive information related to the healthcare devi... | 3,600 |
12,943 | 12,943 | 14,751,690 | 3,646 | A nuclear reactor pressure vessel assembly includes a part in a reactor housing structure. The part includes a body a vibration absorber. The body includes an internal surface. The internal surface of the body defines at least one cavity that is not exposed to an environment external to the body. The vibration absorber... | 1. A nuclear reactor pressure vessel assembly, comprising:
a reactor housing structure; and a part in the reactor housing structure, the part including a body and a vibration absorber, the body including an internal surface, the internal surface of the body defining at least one cavity that is not exposed to an environ... | A nuclear reactor pressure vessel assembly includes a part in a reactor housing structure. The part includes a body a vibration absorber. The body includes an internal surface. The internal surface of the body defines at least one cavity that is not exposed to an environment external to the body. The vibration absorber... | 3,600 |
12,944 | 12,944 | 13,689,639 | 3,681 | A social networking system receives a request to generate a post including a content item from a user and extracts a topic from the content item. Using the extracted topic, the social networking system identifies candidate keywords, each associated with one or more expected values. The social networking system may use ... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving a request to generate a post including a content item for presentation through a social networking system from a device associated with a user of the social networking system; extracting a topic from the content item; identifying one or more candidate keywords associated with the extra... | A social networking system receives a request to generate a post including a content item from a user and extracts a topic from the content item. Using the extracted topic, the social networking system identifies candidate keywords, each associated with one or more expected values. The social networking system may use ... | 3,600 |
12,945 | 12,945 | 15,046,804 | 3,662 | A camera on a vehicle captures an image of the surroundings, and the image is presented in a window of the vehicle that is established by a transparent display such as an OLED display or transparent LCD display. The image from the camera is presented on the display according to the angle of the camera with respect to t... | 1. At least one apparatus comprising:
at least one computer memory that is not a transitory signal and that comprises instructions executable by at least one processor to: receive an image from a camera on a vehicle of background surroundings of the vehicle; access data representing orientation of the camera relative t... | A camera on a vehicle captures an image of the surroundings, and the image is presented in a window of the vehicle that is established by a transparent display such as an OLED display or transparent LCD display. The image from the camera is presented on the display according to the angle of the camera with respect to t... | 3,600 |
12,946 | 12,946 | 13,584,455 | 3,692 | Methods and systems are provided herewith for rating a likelihood of payment of one or more cash flows. A computing device determines a probability of payment for one or more scheduled payments for each of one or more debt instruments in a debt instrument portfolio. The computing device may also determine a portfolio c... | 1. An apparatus, comprising:
at least one processor; and a memory that stores instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, directs the at least one processor to:
receive information about a debt instrument portfolio comprising one or more debt instruments, the information comprising, for each debt i... | Methods and systems are provided herewith for rating a likelihood of payment of one or more cash flows. A computing device determines a probability of payment for one or more scheduled payments for each of one or more debt instruments in a debt instrument portfolio. The computing device may also determine a portfolio c... | 3,600 |
12,947 | 12,947 | 14,473,981 | 3,682 | Advertisement content presented to a user of an online system is presented along with an option allowing the user to view one or more reasons for presentation of the advertisement content to the user. If the user selects the option, based on targeting criteria associated with the advertisement content and characteristi... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, at an online system, an advertisement (βadβ) request including advertisement content and targeting criteria, the targeting criteria identifying one or more characteristics of users of the online system eligible to be presented with the advertisement content; identifying an opportunity... | Advertisement content presented to a user of an online system is presented along with an option allowing the user to view one or more reasons for presentation of the advertisement content to the user. If the user selects the option, based on targeting criteria associated with the advertisement content and characteristi... | 3,600 |
12,948 | 12,948 | 14,106,018 | 3,681 | Identifying locations that are proximate to a particular route is disclosed. A route employed by a user for travelling to a destination is obtained and segmented at identified vertices. Locations that are proximate to the route segments are determined. The proximate locations are further analyzed to obtain their specif... | 1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
receiving, by a computing apparatus, a route selected for traversal by a user; selecting, by the computing apparatus, for location identification, an area within a predetermined threshold distance along the selected route; obtaining, by the computing apparatus, locations th... | Identifying locations that are proximate to a particular route is disclosed. A route employed by a user for travelling to a destination is obtained and segmented at identified vertices. Locations that are proximate to the route segments are determined. The proximate locations are further analyzed to obtain their specif... | 3,600 |
12,949 | 12,949 | 14,774,308 | 3,679 | A curvic seal for a gas turbine engine includes a cylindrical seal with a retention feature. | 1. A curvic seal for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a cylindrical seal with an axial retention feature. 2. The curvic seal as recited in claim 1, wherein said axial retention feature is U-shaped. 3. The curvic seal as recited in claim 1, wherein said cylindrical seal is a split-ring sheet metal seal. 4. The curvic se... | A curvic seal for a gas turbine engine includes a cylindrical seal with a retention feature.1. A curvic seal for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a cylindrical seal with an axial retention feature. 2. The curvic seal as recited in claim 1, wherein said axial retention feature is U-shaped. 3. The curvic seal as recited ... | 3,600 |
12,950 | 12,950 | 15,305,612 | 3,672 | A hybrid drill bit includes a bit body having a central bit body axis at a center of the bit body, a blade on the bit body extending from an end of the bit body, and a roller disc rotatably coupled to the bit body about the end of the bit body to rotate on a roller disc axis. The roller disc axis extends toward the cen... | 1. A hybrid drill bit, comprising:
a bit body defining a central bit body axis; a blade on the bit body extending from an end of the bit body, the blade comprising a plurality of fixed cutting elements; and a roller disc rotatably coupled to the bit body about the end of the bit body to rotate on a roller disc axis, th... | A hybrid drill bit includes a bit body having a central bit body axis at a center of the bit body, a blade on the bit body extending from an end of the bit body, and a roller disc rotatably coupled to the bit body about the end of the bit body to rotate on a roller disc axis. The roller disc axis extends toward the cen... | 3,600 |
12,951 | 12,951 | 13,756,311 | 3,689 | Techniques for computer-assisted patent application preparation are described. Some embodiments provide a Patent Application Preparation System (βPAPSβ) that facilitates the automatic generation of patent applications (or portions thereof) based on logical claim definitions. The PAPS may receive one or more claim defin... | 1. A method for computer-assisted patent preparation, the method comprising:
under control of a computing system, automatically preparing at least a portion of a patent application, by:
receiving a first claim definition that includes a preamble and one or more elements;
automatically generating a first patent claim ba... | Techniques for computer-assisted patent application preparation are described. Some embodiments provide a Patent Application Preparation System (βPAPSβ) that facilitates the automatic generation of patent applications (or portions thereof) based on logical claim definitions. The PAPS may receive one or more claim defin... | 3,600 |
12,952 | 12,952 | 15,110,419 | 3,663 | A method of detecting the closure of a navigable element forming part of a network of navigable elements within a geographic area. A server obtains positional data relating to the movement of a plurality of devices along the navigable element with respect to time. The positional data is used to determine an elapsed tim... | 1. A method of detecting the closure of a navigable element forming part of a network of navigable elements within a geographic area, the method comprising:
obtaining positional data relating to the movement of a plurality of devices along the navigable element with respect to time; using the positional data to determi... | A method of detecting the closure of a navigable element forming part of a network of navigable elements within a geographic area. A server obtains positional data relating to the movement of a plurality of devices along the navigable element with respect to time. The positional data is used to determine an elapsed tim... | 3,600 |
12,953 | 12,953 | 13,675,722 | 3,629 | Described herein are systems and methods for automating workflow of assigning jobs and tracking the process. The exemplary method comprises receiving job data for a plurality of jobs, assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, sending the current job to the one of the users, and re... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A tangible computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method comprising:
assigning a job to a user; receiving progress data for the job; marking the job complete when the progress data includes an indication... | Described herein are systems and methods for automating workflow of assigning jobs and tracking the process. The exemplary method comprises receiving job data for a plurality of jobs, assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, sending the current job to the one of the users, and re... | 3,600 |
12,954 | 12,954 | 13,888,112 | 3,685 | Various consumer interface platforms are converged to facilitate user access to an electronic network of wallets. The functions of both remote and NFC payment, among other interface platforms, give the purchaser access to a single electronic wallet for online E-commerce and a variety of mCommerce scenarios, some includ... | 1. A method for authorizing a digital wallet transaction, the method comprising:
providing a host server having one or more secure databases for storing cardholder and card data associated with a plurality of electronic wallets offered within a network of digital wallets, the host server including services for facilita... | Various consumer interface platforms are converged to facilitate user access to an electronic network of wallets. The functions of both remote and NFC payment, among other interface platforms, give the purchaser access to a single electronic wallet for online E-commerce and a variety of mCommerce scenarios, some includ... | 3,600 |
12,955 | 12,955 | 11,686,695 | 3,691 | A system for providing an operator interface for displaying market data, trader options, and trader input includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores market data for a trading product, where the market data includes an inside market price for the trading product. The processor initiates display of a market dat... | 1. A system for providing an operator interface for displaying market data, trader options, and trader input, the system comprising:
a memory operable to:
store market data for a trading product, the market data comprising an inside market price for the trading product; and
a processor in communication with the memory... | A system for providing an operator interface for displaying market data, trader options, and trader input includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores market data for a trading product, where the market data includes an inside market price for the trading product. The processor initiates display of a market dat... | 3,600 |
12,956 | 12,956 | 14,707,206 | 3,622 | A commerce system is controlled by a shopping agent including an application programming interface. A publisher receives information from the shopping agent via the API. Content is published based on the information received from the shopping agent. The content includes a histogram. The content includes a recipe. The c... | 1. A method of controlling a commerce system, comprising:
providing a shopping agent including an application programming interface (API); using a publisher to receive information from the shopping agent via the API; publishing content based on the information received from the shopping agent; optically scanning a port... | A commerce system is controlled by a shopping agent including an application programming interface. A publisher receives information from the shopping agent via the API. Content is published based on the information received from the shopping agent. The content includes a histogram. The content includes a recipe. The c... | 3,600 |
12,957 | 12,957 | 13,465,745 | 3,689 | Systems and methods for the computerized management of patent information. Various computer-implemented methods and apparatuses provide a more intuitive and meaningful visual representation of key aspects relating to the patent prosecution normally encountered with respect to the management of the prosecution of multip... | 1. A computerized system for the management of patent information, the system comprising:
a familial module adapted to maintain familial data related to at least one patent application; a schedule module adapted to maintain schedule data related to the at least one patent application; an integrator comprising:
a proces... | Systems and methods for the computerized management of patent information. Various computer-implemented methods and apparatuses provide a more intuitive and meaningful visual representation of key aspects relating to the patent prosecution normally encountered with respect to the management of the prosecution of multip... | 3,600 |
12,958 | 12,958 | 13,977,293 | 3,689 | Disclosed in some examples is a product management service including a point of sale module configured to receive from a point of sale terminal, over a network, product and consumer information as part of a sale of a product described by the product information; associate the consumer information with a consumer accoun... | 1. A system for providing a product management service, the system comprising:
a point of sale interface module configured to:
receive from a point of sale terminal, over a network, product and consumer information as part of a sale of a product described by the product information;
associate the consumer information w... | Disclosed in some examples is a product management service including a point of sale module configured to receive from a point of sale terminal, over a network, product and consumer information as part of a sale of a product described by the product information; associate the consumer information with a consumer accoun... | 3,600 |
12,959 | 12,959 | 14,616,879 | 3,683 | Systems, methods, and other embodiments that are associated with a computing device configured to execute a computer application, for providing a determination of retail item demand volatility, are described. In one embodiment, a historical error value is generated, at a class level, representing an uncertainty in a de... | 1. A method implemented by a computing device configured to execute a computer application, wherein the computer application is configured to process data in electronic form, the method comprising:
for a class of retail items that are for sale at one or more retail locations: generating, at a class level, a historical ... | Systems, methods, and other embodiments that are associated with a computing device configured to execute a computer application, for providing a determination of retail item demand volatility, are described. In one embodiment, a historical error value is generated, at a class level, representing an uncertainty in a de... | 3,600 |
12,960 | 12,960 | 15,257,388 | 3,631 | An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The... | 1-24. (canceled) 25. A patient support system for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers, said patient support system comprising:
a foam shell defining an internal cavity for housing a plurality of air cells; a plurality of air cells for supporting a patient thereon, with said air cells housed in said foam sh... | An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The... | 3,600 |
12,961 | 12,961 | 14,747,876 | 3,678 | A clamping device for positioning longitudinal fixation elements includes (a) a first clamp having a substantially S-shape and including three clamping arms defining first and second clamp openings for receiving longitudinal fixation elements therein, the first and second clamping openings extending along channel axes ... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A clamping device for positioning longitudinal fixation elements, comprising:
a first clamp having a substantially S-shape and including three clamping arms defining first and second clamp openings for receiving longitudinal fixation elements therein, the first and second clamping openings extendin... | A clamping device for positioning longitudinal fixation elements includes (a) a first clamp having a substantially S-shape and including three clamping arms defining first and second clamp openings for receiving longitudinal fixation elements therein, the first and second clamping openings extending along channel axes ... | 3,600 |
12,962 | 12,962 | 13,728,868 | 3,683 | In general, the present disclosure describes techniques for detecting changes in demographic data of a customer based on energy consumption data of the customer. For example, a customer data management system receives energy consumption data of a customer and detects, based at least in part on the received energy consu... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A customer data management system comprising:
one or more processors; an application server operable by the one or more processors to
receive consumption data of a customer, and
detect, based at least in part on demographic data about one or more customers and the received consumption data that ind... | In general, the present disclosure describes techniques for detecting changes in demographic data of a customer based on energy consumption data of the customer. For example, a customer data management system receives energy consumption data of a customer and detects, based at least in part on the received energy consu... | 3,600 |
12,963 | 12,963 | 14,281,730 | 3,692 | Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for identification of an individual and evaluation of risk from doing business with that individual. In one embodiment a method of evaluating a risk from conducting business with an individual comprises receiving identity information related to the individual. ... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method of evaluating a risk from conducting business with an entity, the method comprising:
receiving, at a processor of a custodian system, identity information related to the entity, the identity information including information from an identity credential presented by the entity; validating, with... | Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for identification of an individual and evaluation of risk from doing business with that individual. In one embodiment a method of evaluating a risk from conducting business with an individual comprises receiving identity information related to the individual. ... | 3,600 |
12,964 | 12,964 | 15,686,608 | 3,622 | A commerce system has retailers offering products for sale to consumers. A database is provided including product information corresponding to a plurality of products. A shopping list is provided including a set of the products. The shopping list is evaluated to determine a difference between a budget and a total price... | 1. A method of controlling consumer transactions over an electronic network including a first computing system and a second computing system, comprising:
providing a database on the first computing system including product information corresponding to a plurality of products; creating a shopping list using the first co... | A commerce system has retailers offering products for sale to consumers. A database is provided including product information corresponding to a plurality of products. A shopping list is provided including a set of the products. The shopping list is evaluated to determine a difference between a budget and a total price... | 3,600 |
12,965 | 12,965 | 13,648,142 | 3,691 | A payment device having identifying numbers configured in aligned segments in order to facilitate use of the payment device. | 1. A payment device comprising:
a substrate; a user element on the substrate, wherein the user element is configured to identify a user of the payment device; an account identifier on the substrate, wherein the account identifier on the substrate is divided into two or more segments on the substrate, wherein the two or... | A payment device having identifying numbers configured in aligned segments in order to facilitate use of the payment device.1. A payment device comprising:
a substrate; a user element on the substrate, wherein the user element is configured to identify a user of the payment device; an account identifier on the substrat... | 3,600 |
12,966 | 12,966 | 14,260,578 | 3,685 | A cardless point-of-sale payment method capable of completing patient transactions when a connection to a wireless network is not available is provided, including verifying a personal identification number (PIN) provided to an application installed on a registered mobile internet device, retrieving a backup authorizati... | 1. A cardless point-of-sale payment method, comprising:
verifying a personal identification number (PIN) provided to an application installed on a registered mobile internet device at the application installed on the registered mobile internet device; attempting to connect the application installed on the registered mo... | A cardless point-of-sale payment method capable of completing patient transactions when a connection to a wireless network is not available is provided, including verifying a personal identification number (PIN) provided to an application installed on a registered mobile internet device, retrieving a backup authorizati... | 3,600 |
12,967 | 12,967 | 14,630,259 | 3,626 | A method for calculating a subject's state or condition comprises integrating data that are captured from multiple sources, storing the integrated data in a first database, calculating time intervals in which to collect an optimal amount of data to predict the subject state, developing a predictive model using a record... | 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
integrating data that are captured from multiple sources, wherein said data are associated with multiple variables that are evaluated to predict a state of a subject in a clinical trial; storing the integrated data in a first database; calculating time intervals in which to ... | A method for calculating a subject's state or condition comprises integrating data that are captured from multiple sources, storing the integrated data in a first database, calculating time intervals in which to collect an optimal amount of data to predict the subject state, developing a predictive model using a record... | 3,600 |
12,968 | 12,968 | 11,455,458 | 3,685 | Systems and methods for using digital rights management (DRM) information to protect digital content. The DRM information does not refer to or use any characteristic(s) of the device on which it resides. Nor does the DRM information require a connection to a license server from the user device on which the content is u... | 1. A method for protecting digital content, comprising:
providing digital content; providing security information for the digital content that does not refer to the characteristics of any device on which the digital content may reside; and associating the security information with the digital content. 2. The method of ... | Systems and methods for using digital rights management (DRM) information to protect digital content. The DRM information does not refer to or use any characteristic(s) of the device on which it resides. Nor does the DRM information require a connection to a license server from the user device on which the content is u... | 3,600 |
12,969 | 12,969 | 14,222,129 | 3,693 | A system for disbursing funds for entertainment includes a portable module that is configured to process customer information. The module is configured to allow the customer to undertake a plurality of transactions, including a quasi-cash transaction. The module includes at least one input device coupled to or formed i... | 1. A system for disbursing funds, the system comprising:
a portable module configured to process customer information, thereby allowing a customer to select at least one of a plurality of transactions, one of the transactions being a quasi-cash transaction; at least one input device coupled to or formed in the portable... | A system for disbursing funds for entertainment includes a portable module that is configured to process customer information. The module is configured to allow the customer to undertake a plurality of transactions, including a quasi-cash transaction. The module includes at least one input device coupled to or formed i... | 3,600 |
12,970 | 12,970 | 14,273,195 | 3,623 | Correctly staffing retail settings is a challenge. While calendar based staffing decisions, such as increasing staffing for a holiday sale, may provide high-level staffing recommendations. The activities of customers may be monitored to provide a more granular staffing allocation. Customers who, for example, spend a ce... | 1. A method, comprising:
monitoring, by machine-based detection equipment, a retail setting and one or more customers therein; comparing, by a microprocessor, an activity comprising at least a duration of time spent by the one or more customers within a first portion of the retail setting to a current staff allocation;... | Correctly staffing retail settings is a challenge. While calendar based staffing decisions, such as increasing staffing for a holiday sale, may provide high-level staffing recommendations. The activities of customers may be monitored to provide a more granular staffing allocation. Customers who, for example, spend a ce... | 3,600 |
12,971 | 12,971 | 13,399,583 | 3,694 | A trading system transitions from a first state to a second state and may award a participant, when one or more criteria and/or a status of trading rights are met, with an exclusive and/or semi-exclusive right in the second state to trade on an incoming contra order. | 1. A method comprising:
transitioning, by at least one processor, a trading system from a first state to a second state; awarding, by the at least one processor, a first participant and a second participant with trading priority in the second state with respect to an incoming contra order when the second participant sa... | A trading system transitions from a first state to a second state and may award a participant, when one or more criteria and/or a status of trading rights are met, with an exclusive and/or semi-exclusive right in the second state to trade on an incoming contra order.1. A method comprising:
transitioning, by at least on... | 3,600 |
12,972 | 12,972 | 13,539,410 | 3,621 | A social networking system displays a story about an object to a user accessing a page associated with the object and determines whether the user is authorized to promote the object. If the user is authorized to promote the object, a promote option is displayed next to a story about the object included in the page, whi... | 1. A method comprising:
presenting a page from a social networking system to a user, the page including a story associated with at least one of an action and an object in the social networking system; displaying a promote option associated with the story; responsive to receiving an input accessing the promote option, p... | A social networking system displays a story about an object to a user accessing a page associated with the object and determines whether the user is authorized to promote the object. If the user is authorized to promote the object, a promote option is displayed next to a story about the object included in the page, whi... | 3,600 |
12,973 | 12,973 | 11,517,591 | 3,626 | A method of developing a personalised medicine business plan comprising the steps of:
obtaining a plurality of variables associated with an intended personalised medicine business plan; generating a predicted revenue from the plurality of variables associated with the intended personalised medicine business ... | 1. A method of developing a personalised medicine business plan comprising the steps of:
obtaining a plurality of variables associated with an intended personalised medicine business plan; generating a predicted revenue from the plurality of variables associated with the intended personalised medicine business plan; co... | A method of developing a personalised medicine business plan comprising the steps of:
obtaining a plurality of variables associated with an intended personalised medicine business plan; generating a predicted revenue from the plurality of variables associated with the intended personalised medicine business ... | 3,600 |
12,974 | 12,974 | 13,769,833 | 3,693 | Real-time evaluation and enhancement of image quality prior to capturing an image of a document on a mobile device is provided. An image capture process is initiated on a mobile device during which a user of the mobile device prepares to capture the image of the document, utilizing hardware and software on the mobile d... | 1. A method of capturing an image of a document on a mobile device, comprising:
initializing an image sensor on the mobile device to detect at least one image of the document; measuring a value of at least one parameter related to quality of the at least one image being detected by the image sensor; and capturing at le... | Real-time evaluation and enhancement of image quality prior to capturing an image of a document on a mobile device is provided. An image capture process is initiated on a mobile device during which a user of the mobile device prepares to capture the image of the document, utilizing hardware and software on the mobile d... | 3,600 |
12,975 | 12,975 | 13,620,853 | 3,649 | The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant messa... | 1. A method for forwarding an electronic message addressed to a telephone number to an alternative destination, the method comprising: storing, in computer memory that is accessible by an electronic messaging
system, an association between a particular telephone number and an alternative address for message delivery; s... | The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant messa... | 3,600 |
12,976 | 12,976 | 13,016,597 | 3,689 | A computerized Internet web server/browser method of mediating disputed issues. Here a semi-anonymous mediation network, optionally linked to a pre-existing social network, containing various members interested in providing disputes to mediate and mediating these disputes, is created. Members may post disputes accordin... | 1. A computerized method of mediating disputed issues, said method comprising:
Creating a mediation network comprising a membership database of a plurality of member individuals interested in participating in mediation activities, said membership database comprising at least email addresses, login identification, passw... | A computerized Internet web server/browser method of mediating disputed issues. Here a semi-anonymous mediation network, optionally linked to a pre-existing social network, containing various members interested in providing disputes to mediate and mediating these disputes, is created. Members may post disputes accordin... | 3,600 |
12,977 | 12,977 | 14,505,164 | 3,681 | A streaming media server inserts contextual markers into a media stream being delivered to an end user device for play out to an end user. The contextual markers can be inserted in-band into spot blocks, and can be used to identify media items included in the spot block. When the contextual markers trigger the end-user... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, at a data management platform, a message including information that a contextual marker has been detected in a media stream being presented to a user at a client device, wherein the contextual marker indicates particular media content within the media stream; in response to receipt of... | A streaming media server inserts contextual markers into a media stream being delivered to an end user device for play out to an end user. The contextual markers can be inserted in-band into spot blocks, and can be used to identify media items included in the spot block. When the contextual markers trigger the end-user... | 3,600 |
12,978 | 12,978 | 15,603,507 | 3,655 | ProblemβTo provide a friction plate with reduced drag torque.
SolutionβThe friction plate is formed with oil grooves having the sectorial shapes spreading toward the inner circumference and the perimeter. The adjacent edges of the friction material segments are provided with the perimeter side vertex and the inne... | 1. A friction plate in which a plurality of friction material segments are fixed in the circumferential direction of an annular plate, and radial oil grooves are formed between adjacent friction material segments,
wherein each of said friction material segments is provided with a vertex on a radially extending edge, ve... | ProblemβTo provide a friction plate with reduced drag torque.
SolutionβThe friction plate is formed with oil grooves having the sectorial shapes spreading toward the inner circumference and the perimeter. The adjacent edges of the friction material segments are provided with the perimeter side vertex and the inne... | 3,600 |
12,979 | 12,979 | 13,564,583 | 3,622 | A mobile application enables an administrator of a page in a social networking system to manage the page from a mobile device, separate from a mobile application used to consume content on the social networking system. The administrator application may be used to post content on the page, add fans to the page, delete c... | 1. A method comprising:
maintaining profiles for a plurality of users who have connected to a page in a social networking system, where the page represents a place of business operated by a merchant that administers the page; receiving an indication that a subject user of the plurality of users is located near the plac... | A mobile application enables an administrator of a page in a social networking system to manage the page from a mobile device, separate from a mobile application used to consume content on the social networking system. The administrator application may be used to post content on the page, add fans to the page, delete c... | 3,600 |
12,980 | 12,980 | 12,857,205 | 3,694 | A method of and apparatus for automatically displaying an advertisement or promotional material to a user of an automated teller machine or point of purchase terminal. The method includes accessing debit data and credit bureau data for the applicant, accessing account information for the applicant, generating a score f... | 1. A method of displaying an advertisement or promotional offer at an automated teller machine for a user of the automated teller machine, the method comprising the acts of:
obtaining identification information provided by the user; accessing personal or historical information relating to the user; selecting the advert... | A method of and apparatus for automatically displaying an advertisement or promotional material to a user of an automated teller machine or point of purchase terminal. The method includes accessing debit data and credit bureau data for the applicant, accessing account information for the applicant, generating a score f... | 3,600 |
12,981 | 12,981 | 14,152,920 | 3,694 | A social networking system identifies user-generated content that can be sponsored to social networking system users based on compensation received from advertisers. Such user-generated content includes photographs, videos, audio files, and so on, that contain advertisable or promotional information such as brands, tra... | 1. A method comprising:
identifying promotional information within a content item posted on a social networking system; tagging the content item with one or more tags representing the promotional information identified in the content item; matching the one or more tags of the tagged content item to one or more tags of ... | A social networking system identifies user-generated content that can be sponsored to social networking system users based on compensation received from advertisers. Such user-generated content includes photographs, videos, audio files, and so on, that contain advertisable or promotional information such as brands, tra... | 3,600 |
12,982 | 12,982 | 14,300,978 | 3,664 | A vehicle computing system (VCS) may include a smart device interface configured to provide VCS applications with access to remote smart device features; a scripting application configured to utilize the smart device interface to execute scripting settings to automate the remote smart device features; and a user interf... | 1. A system comprising:
a vehicle computing system (VCS) including a smart device interface configured to provide VCS applications with access to remote smart device features, a scripting application configured to utilize the smart device interface to execute scripting settings to automate the remote smart device featu... | A vehicle computing system (VCS) may include a smart device interface configured to provide VCS applications with access to remote smart device features; a scripting application configured to utilize the smart device interface to execute scripting settings to automate the remote smart device features; and a user interf... | 3,600 |
12,983 | 12,983 | 13,815,739 | 3,682 | In a method for producing a transmission of a live performance of a selected behavior, a potential participant in a live performance is identified. An image of the potential applicant is posted on a website and associated with at least one behavior. One or more on-line viewers of the website then provide a contribution... | 1. A method for producing a transmission of a live performance of a selected behavior, the method comprising the steps of:
a) identifying a potential participant in a live performance, b) posting an image of the potential participant on a website, c) associating the posted image with at least one behavior, d) accepting... | In a method for producing a transmission of a live performance of a selected behavior, a potential participant in a live performance is identified. An image of the potential applicant is posted on a website and associated with at least one behavior. One or more on-line viewers of the website then provide a contribution... | 3,600 |
12,984 | 12,984 | 14,515,811 | 3,685 | A mobile terminal that includes a processor, a NFC circuit, a wireless network circuit. The processor executes a payment application in a memory to generate transaction data relating to a financial transaction. The NFC circuit receives the transaction data and encrypts the transaction data to output NFC encrypted trans... | 1. A mobile terminal comprising:
a processor configured to execute a payment application in a memory to generate transaction data relating to a financial transaction; a NFC circuit configured to:
receive the transaction data responsive to the processor executing the payment application; and
encrypt the transaction data... | A mobile terminal that includes a processor, a NFC circuit, a wireless network circuit. The processor executes a payment application in a memory to generate transaction data relating to a financial transaction. The NFC circuit receives the transaction data and encrypts the transaction data to output NFC encrypted trans... | 3,600 |
12,985 | 12,985 | 14,733,242 | 3,623 | Implementations of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for concurrent production use of an enterprise system and testing of a modified enterprise system. Actions include receiving a test schema that provides one or more application views to application tables of produc... | 1. A computer-implemented method for concurrent production use of an enterprise system and testing of a modified enterprise system, the method being executed using one or more processors and comprising:
receiving, by the one or more processors, a test schema that provides one or more application views to application ta... | Implementations of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for concurrent production use of an enterprise system and testing of a modified enterprise system. Actions include receiving a test schema that provides one or more application views to application tables of produc... | 3,600 |
12,986 | 12,986 | 14,502,268 | 3,688 | The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for administering actual and virtual investment portfolios based on transaction data associated with one or more users. The disclosed embodiments may be configured to obtain first transaction data associated with a first user and identifying one or more first produc... | 1. An apparatus, comprising:
a storage device; and at least one processor coupled to the storage device, the storage device storing software instructions for controlling the at least one processor when executed by the at least one processor, and the at least one processor is operative with the software instructions and... | The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for administering actual and virtual investment portfolios based on transaction data associated with one or more users. The disclosed embodiments may be configured to obtain first transaction data associated with a first user and identifying one or more first produc... | 3,600 |
12,987 | 12,987 | 12,723,345 | 3,625 | A method of restricting the disbursement of funds in a money transfer, the method occurring at a money transfer system, the method comprising: receiving a money transfer request from a requester including information about a pending transaction between the requester and a provider; providing the money transfer request ... | 1. A method of restricting the disbursement of funds in a money transfer, the method comprising:
receiving, by a money transfer system, a money transfer request from a requester, the money transfer request including information about a pending transaction between the requester and a provider; providing, by the money tr... | A method of restricting the disbursement of funds in a money transfer, the method occurring at a money transfer system, the method comprising: receiving a money transfer request from a requester including information about a pending transaction between the requester and a provider; providing the money transfer request ... | 3,600 |
12,988 | 12,988 | 14,695,902 | 3,689 | A method and apparatus for valuing every property in a predetermined geographic region at regular intervals and storing those valuations for ready access later in a layered data stratum, using customary sources of property valuation data to create a new layers of the data stratum and using the data stored in the one or... | 1. A computer-based method of providing valuations for each property in a predetermined geographic area comprising the steps of:
evaluating with circuitry each property in said predetermined geographic area using an automated valuation model, reevaluating each property in said predetermined geographic area at predeterm... | A method and apparatus for valuing every property in a predetermined geographic region at regular intervals and storing those valuations for ready access later in a layered data stratum, using customary sources of property valuation data to create a new layers of the data stratum and using the data stored in the one or... | 3,600 |
12,989 | 12,989 | 12,954,588 | 3,679 | A threaded joint for joining tubes used especially in the field of OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), such as pipes in gas or oil production and/or casings when drilling wells can include a pin and a coupling, or box, having an end surface not facing against any surface of the pin when the joint is made-up. The pin can ... | 1. A threaded joint for pipes, comprising:
a pin and a box in the form of a coupling; the pin comprises:
at least one first end portion that includes a first end surface; and
a male threaded portion proximate the at least one first end portion,
the box comprises:
at least one second end portion including:
a second end... | A threaded joint for joining tubes used especially in the field of OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), such as pipes in gas or oil production and/or casings when drilling wells can include a pin and a coupling, or box, having an end surface not facing against any surface of the pin when the joint is made-up. The pin can ... | 3,600 |
12,990 | 12,990 | 14,251,439 | 3,675 | Supported face seal assemblies and related methods are disclosed. The supported face seal assemblies have spring energized seal element supported by a backing ring. When the two components are joined, they form an interlocking face seal assembly that is less prone to separate during installation and/or service. The met... | 1. A method for assembling an interlocking face seal assembly comprising:
forming a sealing element with a convex outer surface and having a spring located in a spring cavity defined by two sealing flanges and a center channel section; forming a backup ring with an inner surface defining a bore, said inner surface comp... | Supported face seal assemblies and related methods are disclosed. The supported face seal assemblies have spring energized seal element supported by a backing ring. When the two components are joined, they form an interlocking face seal assembly that is less prone to separate during installation and/or service. The met... | 3,600 |
12,991 | 12,991 | 13,943,397 | 3,651 | A card dispenser can include a planar sleeve, an actuator, and a lifter assembly. More specifically, the planar sleeve can be shaped to receive a plurality of cards within a card chamber. A dispense opening within the planar sleeve can be shaped to pass the plurality of cards edgewise. The actuator can extend along an ... | 1. A card dispenser, comprising:
a planar sleeve shaped to receive a plurality of cards within a card chamber and having a dispense opening shaped to pass the plurality of cards edgewise; an actuator extending along an edge of the planar sleeve, said actuator pivotable about an actuator pivot located between a retainin... | A card dispenser can include a planar sleeve, an actuator, and a lifter assembly. More specifically, the planar sleeve can be shaped to receive a plurality of cards within a card chamber. A dispense opening within the planar sleeve can be shaped to pass the plurality of cards edgewise. The actuator can extend along an ... | 3,600 |
12,992 | 12,992 | 14,712,169 | 3,683 | Disclosed herein is a computer implemented scheduling method. The method comprises processing project data to determine one or more team-specific scheduling solutions for work items, each team specific scheduling solution for the work item defining a particular team and one or more iterations of that particular team in... | 1. A computer implemented scheduling method comprising:
accessing project data from computer readable storage media using a computer processor, the project data comprising: work item data defining a plurality of work items to be scheduled; resource data defining a plurality of resources; team data defining a plurality ... | Disclosed herein is a computer implemented scheduling method. The method comprises processing project data to determine one or more team-specific scheduling solutions for work items, each team specific scheduling solution for the work item defining a particular team and one or more iterations of that particular team in... | 3,600 |
12,993 | 12,993 | 12,714,212 | 3,689 | A method for providing a product use agreement. The method includes sending, to a user in response to a request for a product, a message that includes an address for accessing the product use agreement. The method further includes receiving, from the user, a call at the address and audibly playing, to the user, a pre-r... | 1. A method for providing a product use agreement, comprising:
sending, to a user in response to a request for a product, a message comprising an address for accessing the product use agreement; receiving, from the user, a call at the address; audibly playing, to the user, a pre-recorded product use agreement recording... | A method for providing a product use agreement. The method includes sending, to a user in response to a request for a product, a message that includes an address for accessing the product use agreement. The method further includes receiving, from the user, a call at the address and audibly playing, to the user, a pre-r... | 3,600 |
12,994 | 12,994 | 14,183,297 | 3,646 | A system for indoor localization using GPS signals in a Distributed Antenna System includes a plurality of Off-Air Access Units (OAAUs). Each of the plurality of OAAUs is operable to receive a GPS signal from at least one of a plurality of GPS satellites and operable to route signals optically to one or more HUBs. The ... | 1. A system for indoor localization using GPS signals in a Distributed Antenna System, the system comprising:
a plurality of Off-Air Access Units (OAAUs), each of the plurality of OAAUs operable to receive a GPS signal from at least one of a plurality of GPS satellites and operable to route signals optically to one or ... | A system for indoor localization using GPS signals in a Distributed Antenna System includes a plurality of Off-Air Access Units (OAAUs). Each of the plurality of OAAUs is operable to receive a GPS signal from at least one of a plurality of GPS satellites and operable to route signals optically to one or more HUBs. The ... | 3,600 |
12,995 | 12,995 | 14,627,033 | 3,693 | Computer systems and methods compute the value of an investment manager's incentive compensation. The investment fund that the manager provides management services to issues shares of service recipient stock comprising common class shares and restricted class shares. The common class shares participate fully in profits... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, via an electronic data communications network, by a host computer system from an investment fund computer system, following a close of a valuation time period, fund growth data indicative of fund growth over the valuation time period by an investment fund associated with the investmen... | Computer systems and methods compute the value of an investment manager's incentive compensation. The investment fund that the manager provides management services to issues shares of service recipient stock comprising common class shares and restricted class shares. The common class shares participate fully in profits... | 3,600 |
12,996 | 12,996 | 11,132,906 | 3,685 | A method, system and apparatus for inter-parties network computing. A policy management method can include establishing a set of policy terms for receiving content from a content provider based upon preferences selected by a content recipient externally to the content recipient and content provider. The method further ... | 1. An inter-parties network comprising:
a plurality of content providers communicatively coupled to a plurality of content recipients; and, a site policy administrative agent disposed in a communications path between said content providers and content recipients, said site policy administrative agent having programmi... | A method, system and apparatus for inter-parties network computing. A policy management method can include establishing a set of policy terms for receiving content from a content provider based upon preferences selected by a content recipient externally to the content recipient and content provider. The method further ... | 3,600 |
12,997 | 12,997 | 13,399,263 | 3,633 | Apparatuses for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed. | 1. An apparatus for providing an elevated roof over an existing roof of a structure, the apparatus comprising:
a substantially vertical member; a bracket coupled to a first end of the substantially vertical member, the bracket configured to support a support beam in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to... | Apparatuses for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed.1. An apparatus for providing an elevated roof over an existing roof of a structure, the apparatus comprising:
a substantially vertical member; a bracket coupled to a first end of the substantially vertical member, the brac... | 3,600 |
12,998 | 12,998 | 14,592,796 | 3,627 | Systems and methods are shown for multi-book accounting involving first and second accounting books, processing real-time transactions received through a network by applying a first set of accounting rules corresponding to the first accounting book to the real-time transactions to produce the first accounting book, and... | 1. An automatic real-time multi-book accounting system comprising:
at least one storage device having a first accounting book and a second accounting book stored therein; at least one server device coupled to the storage device, the server device being configured to receive real-time transactions through a network and ... | Systems and methods are shown for multi-book accounting involving first and second accounting books, processing real-time transactions received through a network by applying a first set of accounting rules corresponding to the first accounting book to the real-time transactions to produce the first accounting book, and... | 3,600 |
12,999 | 12,999 | 14,741,353 | 3,633 | Apparatus for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed. | 1. An apparatus for providing an elevated roof over an existing roof of a structure, the apparatus comprising:
a substantially vertical member a bracket coupled to a first end of the substantially vertical member, the bracket configured to support a support beam in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to ... | Apparatus for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed.1. An apparatus for providing an elevated roof over an existing roof of a structure, the apparatus comprising:
a substantially vertical member a bracket coupled to a first end of the substantially vertical member, the bracket... | 3,600 |
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