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A system and method for determining an optimal number and size of standardized containers for shipping product items in a purchase order is provided. Shipping by using standardized containers is different from standard shipping since the shipping rate for a standardized container of a particular size may be fixed irres...
1. A method for optimizing use of standardized shipping containers, the method being implemented in a computer that includes one or more processors configured to execute one or more computer program modules, the method comprising: identifying, by an order identification module, an order comprising one or more items to ...
A system and method for determining an optimal number and size of standardized containers for shipping product items in a purchase order is provided. Shipping by using standardized containers is different from standard shipping since the shipping rate for a standardized container of a particular size may be fixed irres...
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Embodiments described herein provide approaches for processing a payment in an electronic commerce environment. Specifically, a customer of a merchant website in the electronic commerce environment is provided a universal payment interface in response to the customer's request to pay. The universal payment interface re...
1. A computer-implemented method for processing a payment in an electronic commerce environment, the method comprising: providing a universal payment interface to a customer of a merchant website in the electronic commerce environment in response to a request to pay by the customer; retrieving a proprietary token from ...
Embodiments described herein provide approaches for processing a payment in an electronic commerce environment. Specifically, a customer of a merchant website in the electronic commerce environment is provided a universal payment interface in response to the customer's request to pay. The universal payment interface re...
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The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates business interaction. During operation, the system obtains a model of a commerce network containing a set of entities, a set of relationships among the entities, a set of interactions related to commerce among the entities, and a set of activities associated w...
1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating business interaction, comprising: obtaining a model of a commerce network comprising a set of entities, a set of relationships among the entities, a set of interactions related to commerce among the entities, and a set of activities associated with the entities; and usi...
The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates business interaction. During operation, the system obtains a model of a commerce network containing a set of entities, a set of relationships among the entities, a set of interactions related to commerce among the entities, and a set of activities associated w...
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The invention relates to systems and methods for distributing market data. In one implementation, the system may generate a new encryption key at each market data update, and use that key to encrypt each market participant's data in that update before it is sent. Among other factors, characteristics of modern computer ...
1. A computer implemented method of distributing market data, the method being implemented in a computer system having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions that, when executed by the one or more physical processors, cause the computer system to perform the method, the method com...
The invention relates to systems and methods for distributing market data. In one implementation, the system may generate a new encryption key at each market data update, and use that key to encrypt each market participant's data in that update before it is sent. Among other factors, characteristics of modern computer ...
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A method includes compiling a workflow that is defined in a high-level flow language to generate a plurality of execution units that are executable so as to execute the workflow.
1. A method comprising compiling a workflow that is defined in a high-level flow language to generate a plurality of execution units that are executable so as to execute the workflow. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the workflow comprises a plurality of steps such that a step of said plurality of steps is defined in ...
A method includes compiling a workflow that is defined in a high-level flow language to generate a plurality of execution units that are executable so as to execute the workflow.1. A method comprising compiling a workflow that is defined in a high-level flow language to generate a plurality of execution units that are ...
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A system including a transaction handler configured to split a transaction, initiated between an acquirer processor representing a merchant and an issuer processor representing a user of a payment account, into separate transactions with the issuer processor and one or more sponsor processors in control of reward accou...
1. A method, comprising: storing, in a computing apparatus, a reward profile in associating with a payment account of a user, the reward profile identifying a plurality of reward accounts of the user; in response to a request identifying the payment account of the user, communicating by the computing apparatus with a p...
A system including a transaction handler configured to split a transaction, initiated between an acquirer processor representing a merchant and an issuer processor representing a user of a payment account, into separate transactions with the issuer processor and one or more sponsor processors in control of reward accou...
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Systems and methods for editing, testing, and measuring electronic content components are provided. An exemplary method receives an indication of a campaign including instances of a component and targeting rules, the component having events or properties mapped to data elements to be tracked by an analytics service. Th...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving, at a computing device, an indication of a campaign including instances of a component and targeting rules, the component having events or properties mapped to corresponding data elements to be tracked by an analytics service, wherein the component comprises a temp...
Systems and methods for editing, testing, and measuring electronic content components are provided. An exemplary method receives an indication of a campaign including instances of a component and targeting rules, the component having events or properties mapped to data elements to be tracked by an analytics service. Th...
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A project management system is presented. The project management system leverages the concurrency of progress of at least two disciplines within a project as a performance metric with respect to management of the project. The concurrency of progress is defined as a degree to which two or more discipline's activities ar...
1. A project management system comprising: a project database storing project progress data with respect to a first project discipline and a second project discipline for a project, wherein the progress data comprises a first set of progress data representing a progress of the first project discipline and a second set ...
A project management system is presented. The project management system leverages the concurrency of progress of at least two disciplines within a project as a performance metric with respect to management of the project. The concurrency of progress is defined as a degree to which two or more discipline's activities ar...
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A protection apparatus employed in the construction of aircraft can be collapsed to a small configuration to enable insertion of the apparatus to access openings in a structure of the aircraft, for example an access opening in a wing of the aircraft, to position the protection apparatus inside the aircraft structure. O...
1. A protection apparatus comprising: a support surface on a top of the protection apparatus and a bottom surface on a bottom of the protection apparatus; a first support leg on the bottom surface, the first support let projecting outwardly from the bottom surface to a distal end of the first support leg, the first sup...
A protection apparatus employed in the construction of aircraft can be collapsed to a small configuration to enable insertion of the apparatus to access openings in a structure of the aircraft, for example an access opening in a wing of the aircraft, to position the protection apparatus inside the aircraft structure. O...
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Systems and methods for scheduling and processing house calls between a plurality of patients and a plurality of practitioners. The systems and methods use a client-server architecture, removing the need for a call center to perform patient intake and house call scheduling, and improving workflows by allowing practitio...
1. A method for scheduling a visit between a plurality of practitioners and a plurality of patients over a communications network, the method comprising: receiving a first appointment request at at least one server from a patient communication device for validation; validating the first appointment request at the at le...
Systems and methods for scheduling and processing house calls between a plurality of patients and a plurality of practitioners. The systems and methods use a client-server architecture, removing the need for a call center to perform patient intake and house call scheduling, and improving workflows by allowing practitio...
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A computing system includes an access prevention module that selectively locks use of one or more system resources of that computing system. A vision-based input module is configured to recognize a data-encoded tag while the access prevention module locks use of the one or more system resources. A lookup module is conf...
1. A computing system, comprising: an access prevention module to selectively lock use of one or more system resources; a vision-based input module configured to recognize a data-encoded tag while the access prevention module locks use of the one or more system resources; a lookup module to receive a usage profile iden...
A computing system includes an access prevention module that selectively locks use of one or more system resources of that computing system. A vision-based input module is configured to recognize a data-encoded tag while the access prevention module locks use of the one or more system resources. A lookup module is conf...
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The present invention is a system for conducting commercial transactions over the Internet, whereby a shopper can simultaneously search for a plurality of items on at least one website with a single search command. The shopper can selectively specify the items of interest to be searched and can also specify and/or excl...
1. A system for conducting on-line commerce, comprising: means for simultaneously conducting a search for a plurality of items on a plurality of data sources, wherein a user selectively specifies the plurality of items to be searched. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the means are implemented using software....
The present invention is a system for conducting commercial transactions over the Internet, whereby a shopper can simultaneously search for a plurality of items on at least one website with a single search command. The shopper can selectively specify the items of interest to be searched and can also specify and/or excl...
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A coupon delivery and redemption system provides, (i) for wireless delivery of a product coupon file with the coupons of the product merchants to customers' wireless mobile devices from a coupon system anywhere, at home or in store while shopping, (ii) for customer to search and select for display a product coupon from...
1. A system for delivery of coupons of product merchants to customers and redemption by retail merchants, comprising: a. a product merchant interface to a coupon system for creating an account and entering product coupons data in the coupon system; and b. the coupon system sends customized coupon files to wireless mobi...
A coupon delivery and redemption system provides, (i) for wireless delivery of a product coupon file with the coupons of the product merchants to customers' wireless mobile devices from a coupon system anywhere, at home or in store while shopping, (ii) for customer to search and select for display a product coupon from...
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Methods for providing contextual information about communication devices and/or services. Profile information indicating a user's communication devices and/or services is stored. When profile information or a message log is displayed, the user may identify a communication device and/or service. A query inquires whether...
1. With respect to a communications manager that stores profile information about a user, a method to provide the user with information when interest of the user is heightened in the information, the method comprising: causing the profile information to indicate communication devices of the user; displaying the profi...
Methods for providing contextual information about communication devices and/or services. Profile information indicating a user's communication devices and/or services is stored. When profile information or a message log is displayed, the user may identify a communication device and/or service. A query inquires whether...
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A method and system are described that will make it easier to obtain batch information about a product that is not printed or stamped on packaging for the product at the time it is packaged for sale. This method and system make it possible for a person to obtain information not printed or stamped on the packaging for a...
1. A method of providing information about a product, said method comprising: receiving data from a remote location identifying a product; obtaining batch information about said product; and transmitting said batch information about said product. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said batch information is transmitted t...
A method and system are described that will make it easier to obtain batch information about a product that is not printed or stamped on packaging for the product at the time it is packaged for sale. This method and system make it possible for a person to obtain information not printed or stamped on the packaging for a...
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A system receives data associated with an orphaned package, compares the data associated with the orphaned package to package data in a database, generates a list of candidate packages based on the comparison, and identifies the orphaned package as a function of the list of candidate packages.
1. A system comprising: a computer processor; and a database coupled to the computer processor, the database comprising package data relating to packages for transport by a shipping company; wherein the computer processor is operable to: receive data associated with an orphaned package; compare the data associated with...
A system receives data associated with an orphaned package, compares the data associated with the orphaned package to package data in a database, generates a list of candidate packages based on the comparison, and identifies the orphaned package as a function of the list of candidate packages.1. A system comprising: a ...
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According to an embodiment, a data processing system for facilitating consumer identity resolution comprises: a memory storing a plurality of consumer records, each record comprising historical transaction records obtained from at least two different sources; a first logic module adapted to receive a request, the reque...
1. A data processing system for facilitating consumer identity resolution, the system comprising: a memory storing a plurality of consumer records, each record comprising historical transaction records obtained from at least two different sources; a first logic module adapted to receive a request, the request including...
According to an embodiment, a data processing system for facilitating consumer identity resolution comprises: a memory storing a plurality of consumer records, each record comprising historical transaction records obtained from at least two different sources; a first logic module adapted to receive a request, the reque...
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Systems and methods are disclosed that determines an occupation for a member of a social networking site based on information obtained from a profile of that member. The obtained information may include employment information, such as a job title, skills that the member has identified as possessing, endorsements by oth...
1. A method for determining an occupation of a person employed at a company, the method comprising: identifying, with one or more processors, a second plurality of company profiles from a first plurality of company profiles based on an occupation threshold, the occupation threshold corresponding to a predetermined amou...
Systems and methods are disclosed that determines an occupation for a member of a social networking site based on information obtained from a profile of that member. The obtained information may include employment information, such as a job title, skills that the member has identified as possessing, endorsements by oth...
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A flooring system includes multiple panels ( 10 ) which are connected to each other by connectors ( 20 ). Each panel ( 10 ) has a tongue ( 30 ) and each connector ( 20 ) has an engaging slot ( 40 ). The tongue ( 30 ) does not extend beyond the side of the panel ( 10 ). The panel ( 10 ) is moved horizontally to insert t...
1. A flooring system comprising: multiple panels connected to each to other, each panel having a first surface, a second surface which is located corresponding to the first surface and at least three sides, at least two sides each having a tongue; the panels each having a groove defined in the side having the tongue, e...
A flooring system includes multiple panels ( 10 ) which are connected to each other by connectors ( 20 ). Each panel ( 10 ) has a tongue ( 30 ) and each connector ( 20 ) has an engaging slot ( 40 ). The tongue ( 30 ) does not extend beyond the side of the panel ( 10 ). The panel ( 10 ) is moved horizontally to insert t...
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For automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, an activity being performed in a workplace by a person at a first time is determined based on an input from a data processing system. A group is selected corresponding to the activity. An ergonomic policy is modified to form a ...
1. A method for automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, the method comprising: determining, using a processor and a memory, based on an input from a data processing system, an activity being performed in a workplace by a person at a first time; selecting a group correspo...
For automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, an activity being performed in a workplace by a person at a first time is determined based on an input from a data processing system. A group is selected corresponding to the activity. An ergonomic policy is modified to form a ...
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For automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, an activity being performed in a workplace by a person at a first time is determined based on an input from a data processing system. A group is selected corresponding to the activity. An ergonomic policy is modified to form a ...
1-8. (canceled) 9. A computer usable program product comprising a computer readable storage device including computer usable code for automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, the computer usable code comprising: computer usable code for determining, using a processor and ...
For automatic operation of an ergonomic equipment according to dynamic workplace conditions, an activity being performed in a workplace by a person at a first time is determined based on an input from a data processing system. A group is selected corresponding to the activity. An ergonomic policy is modified to form a ...
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Intuitively understandable visual representations of personal budgeting information are provided by creating proportionate bubble graphics for portions of a budget, each graphic having a visual size depiction proportionate to its percentage of the total budget being considered.
1. In a computing system having memory for storing user data, a processing unit for performing calculations, and a display for displaying graphical representations of user data, a method for graphically representing personal budget user data comprising the steps of: obtaining user data from memory, said user data inclu...
Intuitively understandable visual representations of personal budgeting information are provided by creating proportionate bubble graphics for portions of a budget, each graphic having a visual size depiction proportionate to its percentage of the total budget being considered.1. In a computing system having memory for...
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In a method for the prevention of money laundering attacks at a payment device, a control means of a payment device determines a first amount to be paid in connection with a payment operation, a second amount is paid by a user at a paying means of the payment device by delivery of cash, and the control means detects th...
1. A method for the prevention of money laundering attacks at a payment device, in which a control means of a payment device determines a first amount to be paid in connection with a payment operation, a second amount is paid by a user at a paying means of the payment device by delivery of cash, and the control means d...
In a method for the prevention of money laundering attacks at a payment device, a control means of a payment device determines a first amount to be paid in connection with a payment operation, a second amount is paid by a user at a paying means of the payment device by delivery of cash, and the control means detects th...
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A method of dispensing a user-determined length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product via a sheet product dispenser is provided. The method includes the steps of providing the roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product therefrom, wherein the roll of she...
1. A method of dispensing a user-determined length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product via a sheet product dispenser, the method comprising: providing the roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product therefrom, wherein the roll of sheet product rotates ...
A method of dispensing a user-determined length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product via a sheet product dispenser is provided. The method includes the steps of providing the roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product therefrom, wherein the roll of she...
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Techniques are described for predicting surface-related multiples from measurements performed at varying depths. One or more operations, such as wavefield decompositions and/or extrapolations, may be performed on scattered wavefield data obtained by underwater sensors at different underwater depths to determine one or ...
1. An apparatus comprising: one or more processors; one or more storage media storing instructions, which, when processed by the one or more processors, causes: deriving values of an upgoing wavefield at a plurality of different locations from scattered wavefield data obtained by a plurality of underwater sensors at th...
Techniques are described for predicting surface-related multiples from measurements performed at varying depths. One or more operations, such as wavefield decompositions and/or extrapolations, may be performed on scattered wavefield data obtained by underwater sensors at different underwater depths to determine one or ...
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A metal gasket is formed of at least two metal plates forming the metal gasket. Each of the two metal plates has a hole to be sealed. A U-shaped ring having an open side and a closed side is situated between the two metal plates such that the open side faces the hole.
1. A metal gasket comprising: two metal plates forming the metal gasket, each of said two metal plates having a hole to be sealed, and a U-shaped ring having an open side and a closed side, said U-shaped ring being situated between the two metal plates such that the open side faces the hole. 2. A metal gasket according...
A metal gasket is formed of at least two metal plates forming the metal gasket. Each of the two metal plates has a hole to be sealed. A U-shaped ring having an open side and a closed side is situated between the two metal plates such that the open side faces the hole.1. A metal gasket comprising: two metal plates formi...
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A computer-implemented method for recommending vacation options based on historical vacation data is implemented by a vacation recommendation computer device. The method includes receiving a plurality of transaction data associated with a cardholder, identifying vacation transaction data from the plurality of transacti...
1. A computer-implemented method for recommending vacation options based on historical vacation data, the method implemented by a vacation recommendation computer device in communication with a memory, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of transaction data associated with a cardholder; identifying, by the vac...
A computer-implemented method for recommending vacation options based on historical vacation data is implemented by a vacation recommendation computer device. The method includes receiving a plurality of transaction data associated with a cardholder, identifying vacation transaction data from the plurality of transacti...
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A furniture panel is provided, in which a first element and a second element are mechanically locked together. A first tongue is provided at a first edge of the first element, the first tongue cooperating with a first tongue groove provided at a second edge of the second element for locking the first and second element...
1. A furniture panel comprising a first element and a second element which are configured to be locked together, wherein a first main plane of the first element is essentially parallel to a second main plane of the second element when the first element and the second element are locked together, wherein the furniture p...
A furniture panel is provided, in which a first element and a second element are mechanically locked together. A first tongue is provided at a first edge of the first element, the first tongue cooperating with a first tongue groove provided at a second edge of the second element for locking the first and second element...
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A commerce system has a virtual marketplace. A personal shopping agent is connected to the virtual marketplace. A sales agent is connected to the virtual marketplace. An intent to buy is received through the personal shopping agent. The intent to buy is satisfied with a product selected by a negotiation between the per...
1. A method of controlling a commerce system, comprising: providing a virtual marketplace; providing a personal shopping agent connected to the virtual marketplace; providing a sales agent connected to the virtual marketplace; receiving an intent to buy through the personal shopping agent; and satisfying the intent to ...
A commerce system has a virtual marketplace. A personal shopping agent is connected to the virtual marketplace. A sales agent is connected to the virtual marketplace. An intent to buy is received through the personal shopping agent. The intent to buy is satisfied with a product selected by a negotiation between the per...
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The invention relates to field of filing legal documents via the cloud ( 100, 130 ). The best mode of this invention is considered to be cloud based internet filing and storage system of legal documents that allows the user to compose and file documents, based on computer generated attorney instructions, forms an...
1. A cloud computer system, comprising at least one server computer and at least one terminal device, and user data is stored or entered on the terminal device and/or server computer characterised in that, a user of the terminal device has an official or business matter with a governmental or civil authority, the compu...
The invention relates to field of filing legal documents via the cloud ( 100, 130 ). The best mode of this invention is considered to be cloud based internet filing and storage system of legal documents that allows the user to compose and file documents, based on computer generated attorney instructions, forms an...
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A seed firmer for firming seeds deposited in the seed trench to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. A bracket mounts the seed firmer to the row unit frame such that the seed firmer is aligned with the seed trench. The seed firmer includes a resilient insert positioned in the firmer body to stiffen the seed firmer to more...
1. A seed firmer adapted to be mounted to an agricultural row unit, comprising: a resilient body, having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion, wherein said central portion of said resilient body bends resiliently about a horizontal axis to permit deflection of said lower portion relative to said uppe...
A seed firmer for firming seeds deposited in the seed trench to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. A bracket mounts the seed firmer to the row unit frame such that the seed firmer is aligned with the seed trench. The seed firmer includes a resilient insert positioned in the firmer body to stiffen the seed firmer to more...
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A method and a system for publishing contextual content. A method and a system maintain user profile information on a user of referrer content associated with a referrer system, the referrer content including a reference to a referee system. The method and system may transmit the user profile information to the referee...
1. A system comprising: a content module to determine referrer content associated with a referrer system, the referrer content including a reference to a referee system; a profile module to maintain user profile information on a user of the referrer content; and a publisher module to: transmit the user profile informat...
A method and a system for publishing contextual content. A method and a system maintain user profile information on a user of referrer content associated with a referrer system, the referrer content including a reference to a referee system. The method and system may transmit the user profile information to the referee...
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This invention relates to a drilling rig or a drill ship having a first activity centre with a main well, a second activity centre with an auxiliary well and a third activity centre with offline casing and drill pipe stand-building capabilities. The offline casing and drill pipe stand-building facility is a standalone ...
1. A triple activity system provided at a drill floor on a drillship for conducting drilling operations on a seabed beneath the drillship comprising: a first activity center having a main well and a first top drive assembly for advancing tubular members through the main well to the seabed; a second activity center havi...
This invention relates to a drilling rig or a drill ship having a first activity centre with a main well, a second activity centre with an auxiliary well and a third activity centre with offline casing and drill pipe stand-building capabilities. The offline casing and drill pipe stand-building facility is a standalone ...
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Systems and related methods facilitating interactions between a merchant device, a central system and a consumer device are discussed herein. Wallet identifying data may be used to secure messages between the consumer device and the merchant device over a wireless link. For example, the merchant device may include circ...
1. A merchant device comprising: a display configured to present interactive displays; communications circuitry configured to facilitate communications with a consumer device and a central system, the communication circuitry being configured to establish a wireless connection with a plurality of consumer devices to rec...
Systems and related methods facilitating interactions between a merchant device, a central system and a consumer device are discussed herein. Wallet identifying data may be used to secure messages between the consumer device and the merchant device over a wireless link. For example, the merchant device may include circ...
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In one embodiment, a system of notification management having a notification manager may comprise a memory configured to store instructions and to store information concerning a plurality of service providers and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory, wherein execution of the instructi...
1. A system of notification management having a notification manager, the notification manger comprising: a memory configured to store instructions and to store information concerning a plurality of service providers; a processor configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory, wherein execution of the inst...
In one embodiment, a system of notification management having a notification manager may comprise a memory configured to store instructions and to store information concerning a plurality of service providers and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory, wherein execution of the instructi...
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A polling system polls users of mobile devices to measure the impact of advertisements provided by another system on user attitudes and provides a common comparison metric to advertisements being measured by the polling system. The polling system maintains user demographics information of users of the polling system an...
1. A method comprising: receiving, at a polling system and for an advertising impression at a mobile device of an advertisement provided by a third party system, an advertisement identifier, and a device identification of the mobile device; identifying a target user associated with a stored device identification that m...
A polling system polls users of mobile devices to measure the impact of advertisements provided by another system on user attitudes and provides a common comparison metric to advertisements being measured by the polling system. The polling system maintains user demographics information of users of the polling system an...
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A method of encouraging environmental-friendliness among users of a network-based publication system is disclosed. It is detected that a user of a network-based publication system has engaged in a transaction. A transaction green score is calculated for the transaction. The transaction green score reflects an impact on...
1. A method comprising: detecting that a user of a network-based publication system has engaged in a transaction; calculating a transaction green score for the transaction, the transaction green score reflecting an impact on the environment of the engagement by the user in the transaction; calculating a user green scor...
A method of encouraging environmental-friendliness among users of a network-based publication system is disclosed. It is detected that a user of a network-based publication system has engaged in a transaction. A transaction green score is calculated for the transaction. The transaction green score reflects an impact on...
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Techniques are described for facilitating sharing of executable software images between users in a configurable manner. In at least some situations, the executable software images are virtual machine images, and while executing may access and use remote network-accessible services (e.g., Web services). In addition, som...
1-2. (canceled) 3. A computer-implemented method for managing execution of software images for users of a software image execution service, the method comprising: receiving information from multiple users of a software image execution service regarding registering multiple shared software images, each of the multiple s...
Techniques are described for facilitating sharing of executable software images between users in a configurable manner. In at least some situations, the executable software images are virtual machine images, and while executing may access and use remote network-accessible services (e.g., Web services). In addition, som...
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A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels,...
1. A stowage bin assembly configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle, the stowage bin assembly comprising: a pivot bin including: a forward end panel; an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel; a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels...
A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels,...
3,600
13,139
13,139
13,952,572
3,688
The present disclosure provides systems and methods including providing a mobile application associated with a first subject matter, providing a challenge to selected users, wherein the challenge is related to a second subject matter, and rewarding the selected user upon completion of the challenge, wherein the reward ...
1. A marketing challenge validation system comprising: a mobile electronic device including a controller; a memory coupled to the controller, wherein the memory is configured to store program instructions executable by the controller; wherein, in response to executing the program instructions, the controller is configu...
The present disclosure provides systems and methods including providing a mobile application associated with a first subject matter, providing a challenge to selected users, wherein the challenge is related to a second subject matter, and rewarding the selected user upon completion of the challenge, wherein the reward ...
3,600
13,140
13,140
14,209,175
3,626
The disclosed embodiments provide systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for managing workflow. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a method may include receiving a communication from a customer, the communication being associated with a financial service account of the customer. The method may also include d...
1. A system for managing workflow, comprising: one or more memory devices storing instructions; and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to: receive a communication from a customer, the communication being associated with an account of the customer; determine one or more document types associat...
The disclosed embodiments provide systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for managing workflow. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a method may include receiving a communication from a customer, the communication being associated with a financial service account of the customer. The method may also include d...
3,600
13,141
13,141
15,232,224
3,697
The disclosed embodiments relate to implementation of a trading system or trading system architecture having multiple transaction processors that process or execute instructions. The instructions are sent to the transaction processors before they are to be executed, so that when an instruction identifier corresponding ...
1. A computer implemented method for processing transactions, the method including: receiving, by a transaction processor from a first source, an instruction and an instruction identifier corresponding to the instruction; storing the instruction in a memory coupled with the transaction processor; receiving, by the tran...
The disclosed embodiments relate to implementation of a trading system or trading system architecture having multiple transaction processors that process or execute instructions. The instructions are sent to the transaction processors before they are to be executed, so that when an instruction identifier corresponding ...
3,600
13,142
13,142
14,822,355
3,695
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
1. A method for creating a portfolio to model a fund without revealing the fund assets, comprising the steps of: measuring an exposure of the fund to a set of risk factors by at least one computer executing computer software to produce a set of fund sensitivity coefficients, wherein the risk factors comprise a historic...
Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the fi...
3,600
13,143
13,143
14,708,842
3,623
Reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system includes receiving modifications, the modifications representing an adjustment to a business hierarchy of roles, identifying, in a social CRM system, an opportunity associated with the busi...
1. A method for reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system, the method comprising: receiving modifications, the modifications representing an adjustment to a business hierarchy of roles; identifying, in a social customer relationshi...
Reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system includes receiving modifications, the modifications representing an adjustment to a business hierarchy of roles, identifying, in a social CRM system, an opportunity associated with the busi...
3,600
13,144
13,144
12,939,975
3,694
A request to generate a responsibility score is received that characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of an individual in response to at least one unknown financial event. Such responsibility score can provide useful insight into a consumer that is complementary to a credit score. Thereaft...
1. An article comprising a non-transitory machine-readable medium embodying instructions that when performed by one or more machines result in operations comprising: receiving a request to generate a responsibility score, the responsibility score characterizing a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of...
A request to generate a responsibility score is received that characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of an individual in response to at least one unknown financial event. Such responsibility score can provide useful insight into a consumer that is complementary to a credit score. Thereaft...
3,600
13,145
13,145
14,449,973
3,623
Reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system includes receiving modifications, the modifications representing an adjustment to a business hierarchy of roles, identifying, in a social CRM system, an opportunity associated with the busi...
1-7. (canceled) 8. A system for reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system, the system comprising: a monitoring engine to monitor a social customer relationship management (CRM) system to determine modifications made to a business h...
Reassigning a business hierarchy of roles associated with an opportunity in a social customer relationship management (CRM) system includes receiving modifications, the modifications representing an adjustment to a business hierarchy of roles, identifying, in a social CRM system, an opportunity associated with the busi...
3,600
13,146
13,146
11,464,143
3,685
A fraud-prevention system having user security parameters based on user instruction. A user specifies the security parameter for a transaction. The security parameter may include, but is not limited to a geographic location, a monetary value range, a transaction mode, an account access parameter, a class of goods, or a...
1. A method for screening fraudulent transactions, comprising: establishing a user security parameter based on a user instruction; receiving a transaction, the transaction characterized by a transaction parameter; comparing the transaction parameter to the user security parameter to evaluate the transaction. 2. The ...
A fraud-prevention system having user security parameters based on user instruction. A user specifies the security parameter for a transaction. The security parameter may include, but is not limited to a geographic location, a monetary value range, a transaction mode, an account access parameter, a class of goods, or a...
3,600
13,147
13,147
15,155,765
3,618
A system for a vehicle includes an electric machine configured to transfer power between an engine and traction battery, an auxiliary battery electrically connected with and isolated from the traction battery, and a controller programmed to, after receiving an engine start request, initiate an engine start using the ba...
1. A system for a vehicle comprising: an electric machine configured to transfer power between an engine and traction battery; an auxiliary battery electrically connected with and isolated from the traction battery; and a controller programmed to, after receiving an engine start request, initiate an engine start using ...
A system for a vehicle includes an electric machine configured to transfer power between an engine and traction battery, an auxiliary battery electrically connected with and isolated from the traction battery, and a controller programmed to, after receiving an engine start request, initiate an engine start using the ba...
3,600
13,148
13,148
14,670,392
3,693
A computer system, method and tangible storage medium are provided to estimate a company's revenue pertaining to a given country within a specific geographic region. Region-specific revenue data is received that indicates the company's revenue pertaining to the geographic region. The company's home country is determine...
1. A computer system comprising one or more processors configured to: receive region-specific revenue data indicating a company's revenue pertaining to a specific geographic region; determine the company's home country; receive country-specific export data indicating a macroeconomic export volume or export value from t...
A computer system, method and tangible storage medium are provided to estimate a company's revenue pertaining to a given country within a specific geographic region. Region-specific revenue data is received that indicates the company's revenue pertaining to the geographic region. The company's home country is determine...
3,600
13,149
13,149
14,572,984
3,686
Embodiments of the present invention relate to clinical knowledge driven healthcare scheduling. There is disclosed a method of healthcare scheduling, comprising receiving a request to generate an appointment for a target user, the request at least containing identification of the target user; obtaining clinical knowled...
1. A method (100) of healthcare scheduling, the method comprising the steps of: receiving (S101) a request to generate an appointment for a target user, the request at least containing identification of the target user; obtaining (S102) clinical knowledge associated with the target user by accessing a knowledge base (3...
Embodiments of the present invention relate to clinical knowledge driven healthcare scheduling. There is disclosed a method of healthcare scheduling, comprising receiving a request to generate an appointment for a target user, the request at least containing identification of the target user; obtaining clinical knowled...
3,600
13,150
13,150
14,252,254
3,692
According to some embodiments, a payment system authorization platform may receive an authorization message from an acquirer platform. The payment system authorization platform may determine that the authorization request meets a pre-determined condition and transmit information about the authorization message to an an...
1. A method, comprising: receiving, at a payment system authorization platform, an authorization message from an acquirer platform; determining, by the payment system authorization platform, that the authorization request meets a pre-determined condition; responsive to the determination, transmitting information about ...
According to some embodiments, a payment system authorization platform may receive an authorization message from an acquirer platform. The payment system authorization platform may determine that the authorization request meets a pre-determined condition and transmit information about the authorization message to an an...
3,600
13,151
13,151
12,630,748
3,687
Transactions are processed in which payment is made using an account, such as a health savings account or other type of account in which cardholder purchases are limited to, and/or are documented for, a pre-designated set of merchandise. When a transaction occurs, the purchased products are identified and a determinati...
1. A method comprising a plurality of steps each being performed by hardware executing software, wherein the steps include: sending a payment authorization request requesting use of an account to conduct for a sales transaction for a purchase of one or more items by a consumer; determining whether each said item reques...
Transactions are processed in which payment is made using an account, such as a health savings account or other type of account in which cardholder purchases are limited to, and/or are documented for, a pre-designated set of merchandise. When a transaction occurs, the purchased products are identified and a determinati...
3,600
13,152
13,152
13,605,142
3,695
A system and method for estimating or calculating a fraud risk by receiving information related to a transaction, using (e.g., after retrieving, from or via a network) social media information related to a party participating in the transaction and calculating a risk score, associated with the transaction, based on the...
1. A computer-implemented method for estimating fraud risk of transactions, the method comprising: in one or more processors: receiving from a transaction management system, transaction information related to a transaction, the transaction having an associated party; comparing, by a fraud risk estimator, between the tr...
A system and method for estimating or calculating a fraud risk by receiving information related to a transaction, using (e.g., after retrieving, from or via a network) social media information related to a party participating in the transaction and calculating a risk score, associated with the transaction, based on the...
3,600
13,153
13,153
14,505,151
3,626
Embodiments include a screening method for evaluating patient suitability for an implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) device. The screening method evaluates blood oxygen data relating to respiratory events, with the blood oxygen data providing mean blood oxygen desaturation values for comparison to severity t...
1. A method of evaluating patient candidacy for an implantation of a nerve stimulation device, the method comprising: providing sleep data to a server, the sleep data including a log of respiratory events for a sleep period of a patient, the sleep data further including blood oxygen data correlated with said respirator...
Embodiments include a screening method for evaluating patient suitability for an implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) device. The screening method evaluates blood oxygen data relating to respiratory events, with the blood oxygen data providing mean blood oxygen desaturation values for comparison to severity t...
3,600
13,154
13,154
14,514,563
3,626
An approach is provided in which an information handling system extracts treatment segments from documents corresponding to a patient and uses cognitive analysis to identify common treatment properties of a subset of the treatment segments. The information handling system combines the subset of treatment segments into ...
1. A method implemented by an information handling system that includes a memory and a processor, the method comprising: extracting, by the processor, a plurality of treatment segments from a plurality of documents corresponding to a patient; identifying one or more common treatment properties based upon cognitive anal...
An approach is provided in which an information handling system extracts treatment segments from documents corresponding to a patient and uses cognitive analysis to identify common treatment properties of a subset of the treatment segments. The information handling system combines the subset of treatment segments into ...
3,600
13,155
13,155
14,847,706
3,632
A method and assembly for protecting a device connected to a wiring harness is disclosed. The assembly includes a protective tubular shield and a positioning device, with the protective tubular shield having a bore for receiving the device at least partially therein. An elongated wiring harness extends from the device ...
1. An assembly for protecting a sensor, comprising: a tube extending longitudinally along an axis between opposite open ends; and an end cap disposed over one of said open ends, said end cap including at least one finger that extends radially inward generally toward said axis; said at least one finger being resiliently...
A method and assembly for protecting a device connected to a wiring harness is disclosed. The assembly includes a protective tubular shield and a positioning device, with the protective tubular shield having a bore for receiving the device at least partially therein. An elongated wiring harness extends from the device ...
3,600
13,156
13,156
14,154,054
3,689
Methods and systems for managing patent matters are provided. The method comprises receiving docketing information to select a matter for docketing. The method includes accessing at least one previously docketed docketing activity data for the matter; and identifying at least one next most probable docketing activity b...
1. A method of docketing patent matters, the method comprising: receiving docketing information to select a matter for docketing; accessing at least one previously docketed docketing activity data for the matter; and identifying at least one next most probable docketing activity based on the at least one previously doc...
Methods and systems for managing patent matters are provided. The method comprises receiving docketing information to select a matter for docketing. The method includes accessing at least one previously docketed docketing activity data for the matter; and identifying at least one next most probable docketing activity b...
3,600
13,157
13,157
14,562,547
3,622
An online system presents advertisements and content items to its users in a feed of content items (e.g., a newsfeed). The online system enforces one or more advertising policies regulating insertion of advertisements into the feed. For example, an advertising policy specifies a minimum distance between advertisements ...
1. A method comprising: enforcing, at an online system, one or more advertising policies, each advertising policy describing one or more conditions preventing insertion of one or more advertisements into a feed of content; receiving, at an online system, information describing an advertisement request from an advertise...
An online system presents advertisements and content items to its users in a feed of content items (e.g., a newsfeed). The online system enforces one or more advertising policies regulating insertion of advertisements into the feed. For example, an advertising policy specifies a minimum distance between advertisements ...
3,600
13,158
13,158
14,485,565
3,621
A system and method for generating a marketplace on a computing system that allows advertisers to bid for different modes of engagement with consumers that show an interest in the goods or services offered by the advertisers. The system allows advertisers to bid for opportunities to engage with consumers via one or mor...
1. A method of operating a marketplace on a computing system in which advertisers bid for different engagement modes with consumers, the method comprising: receiving indications of interest to engage with consumers from a plurality of advertisers, an indication of interest to engage with a consumer comprising: an indic...
A system and method for generating a marketplace on a computing system that allows advertisers to bid for different modes of engagement with consumers that show an interest in the goods or services offered by the advertisers. The system allows advertisers to bid for opportunities to engage with consumers via one or mor...
3,600
13,159
13,159
14,578,219
3,681
A method of optimizing online advertising campaign allocations is disclosed. It is determined that an auction for a set of advertising slots has been triggered. It is identified that the advertising campaigns are configured to bid on the set of advertising slots. A ranking score for each of the advertising campaigns is...
1. A method comprising: determining that an auction for a set of advertising slots has been triggered; identifying advertising campaigns configured to bid on the set of advertising slots; determining a ranking score tier each of the advertising campaigns; adjusting ranking scores for each cost-per-click advertising cam...
A method of optimizing online advertising campaign allocations is disclosed. It is determined that an auction for a set of advertising slots has been triggered. It is identified that the advertising campaigns are configured to bid on the set of advertising slots. A ranking score for each of the advertising campaigns is...
3,600
13,160
13,160
14,788,931
3,695
The invention provides systems and methods for intra-day trading of actively managed exchange traded funds (AMETFs). The invention provides creation and redemption structures for AMETF shares that allow arbitrage, intra-day value estimations for AMETF shares, and hedging portfolios for hedging risks associated with tra...
1. A method executed by a computer system to calculate an estimated value for a traded fund without publicly disclosing the assets of the traded fund, where the computer system includes one or more computers programmed to calculate an estimated value of the traded fund, the method comprising: determining, by a computer...
The invention provides systems and methods for intra-day trading of actively managed exchange traded funds (AMETFs). The invention provides creation and redemption structures for AMETF shares that allow arbitrage, intra-day value estimations for AMETF shares, and hedging portfolios for hedging risks associated with tra...
3,600
13,161
13,161
13,340,675
3,646
A pump leakage mitigation device includes one or more clamp arms on an outer surface of a pump that can be driven by a biasing element to seat against a shaft of the pump to seal or reduce fluid flow through a breakdown of the pump. The biasing element engages only at threshold temperatures, such as those associated wi...
1. An external seal for a nuclear power plant pump having a shaft and breakdown orifice about the shaft, the seal comprising: a clamp arm shaped to seat against the shaft at the breakdown orifice so as to seal the breakdown orifice; and a temperature-dependent biasing element coupled to the clamp arm, wherein the biasi...
A pump leakage mitigation device includes one or more clamp arms on an outer surface of a pump that can be driven by a biasing element to seat against a shaft of the pump to seal or reduce fluid flow through a breakdown of the pump. The biasing element engages only at threshold temperatures, such as those associated wi...
3,600
13,162
13,162
13,616,839
3,691
Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading that allow a trader to hide his or her identity and inhibit trading interactions are provided. Using these systems and methods, a trader can, using various trading interfaces, control a level of trading anonymously and configure warnings that are provided to protect ...
1. A method of displaying a bid or offer in an electronic trading system, comprising: receiving by at least one processor the bid or offer from a first trader; determining by at least one processor whether a second trader has selected to make bids or offers from the first trader unavailable; and displaying by at least ...
Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading that allow a trader to hide his or her identity and inhibit trading interactions are provided. Using these systems and methods, a trader can, using various trading interfaces, control a level of trading anonymously and configure warnings that are provided to protect ...
3,600
13,163
13,163
14,712,082
3,657
A bicycle disc brake rotor is basically provided with a main body and a heat release layer. The main body is made of a metallic material. The main body includes an outer portion, an inner portion and a cooling facilitation part. The outer portion has oppositely facing braking surfaces. The heat release layer includes a...
1. A bicycle disc brake rotor comprising: a main body made of a metallic material and including an outer portion, an inner portion and a cooling facilitation part, the outer portion having oppositely facing braking surfaces; and a heat release layer including a non-metallic material, the heat release layer at least par...
A bicycle disc brake rotor is basically provided with a main body and a heat release layer. The main body is made of a metallic material. The main body includes an outer portion, an inner portion and a cooling facilitation part. The outer portion has oppositely facing braking surfaces. The heat release layer includes a...
3,600
13,164
13,164
13,918,297
3,694
Systems and methods are provided for matching orders. Orders are initially received at a central limit order book system. If an order remains unmatched or a portion of the order remains unmatched after a predetermined time period, order information is sent to a request for quote system. The request for quote system dis...
1. A method of processing orders for financial instruments comprising: (a) receiving an order for a financial instrument at a central limit order book system; (b) determining at the central limit order book system if the order for the financial instrument is unmatched; and (c) when it is determined that the order is un...
Systems and methods are provided for matching orders. Orders are initially received at a central limit order book system. If an order remains unmatched or a portion of the order remains unmatched after a predetermined time period, order information is sent to a request for quote system. The request for quote system dis...
3,600
13,165
13,165
14,338,172
3,624
A computerized method and system for assessing and improving the capability of a marketing organization creates output that allows for quick visualization of gaps in marketing organization maturity. Binary questions are employed to ensure inter-coder reliability for the assessment. A marketing maturity quotient (MMQ) m...
1. A computer-implemented method for analyzing the marketing capability of an organization, comprising the steps of: a. sending from a capability maturity model (CMM) processor a next binary question from an ordered set of binary questions associated with a marketing capability attribute, wherein the ordered set of bin...
A computerized method and system for assessing and improving the capability of a marketing organization creates output that allows for quick visualization of gaps in marketing organization maturity. Binary questions are employed to ensure inter-coder reliability for the assessment. A marketing maturity quotient (MMQ) m...
3,600
13,166
13,166
12,948,006
3,621
Methods and arrangements for processing face-to-face mobile phone transactions. An agreed-upon price for a product is accepted from a buyer mobile phone and a seller mobile phone. Distinct random numbers are assigned to each of the buyer and seller mobile phones. The random number assigned to the seller mobile phone is...
1. A method comprising: accepting from a buyer mobile phone and a seller mobile phone an agreed-upon price for a product; assigning distinct random numbers to each of the buyer and seller mobile phones; receiving from the buyer mobile phone the random number assigned to the seller mobile phone; receiving from the selle...
Methods and arrangements for processing face-to-face mobile phone transactions. An agreed-upon price for a product is accepted from a buyer mobile phone and a seller mobile phone. Distinct random numbers are assigned to each of the buyer and seller mobile phones. The random number assigned to the seller mobile phone is...
3,600
13,167
13,167
13,103,689
3,628
Systems, methods, and devices for providing event-related incentives are provided. For example, a device for managing an electronic event ticket may include a processor configured to run an electronic ticket management application, a memory device configured to store data associated with the electronic ticket managemen...
1. A method comprising: providing a ticket configured for storage on an electronic device, wherein the ticket is configured to enable the electronic device to be used to gain entry to an event and to obtain at least one other event-related benefit. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the ticket is an electronic ticket st...
Systems, methods, and devices for providing event-related incentives are provided. For example, a device for managing an electronic event ticket may include a processor configured to run an electronic ticket management application, a memory device configured to store data associated with the electronic ticket managemen...
3,600
13,168
13,168
13,745,117
3,689
Aspects of the present invention comprise using non-textual information in analyses of patent matters. In embodiments, patent matter similarity may comprise a combination of two or more metrics: (a) a metric that measures the textual similarity between an input patent portfolio and patent matters; (b) a metric that mea...
1. A computer-implemented method for assessing similarity using non-textual information related to a patent matter proceeding or proceedings, the method comprising: gathering data from one or more databases containing patent matter proceedings; for each proceeding of at least some of the patent matter proceedings, extr...
Aspects of the present invention comprise using non-textual information in analyses of patent matters. In embodiments, patent matter similarity may comprise a combination of two or more metrics: (a) a metric that measures the textual similarity between an input patent portfolio and patent matters; (b) a metric that mea...
3,600
13,169
13,169
11,524,352
3,628
Systems and methods for aggregating item delivery statistics in an item delivery system. In accordance with an illustrative embodiment, information associated with one or more delivery items is collected at one or more locations in the item delivery system. The collected item delivery information is forwarded to a mana...
1. A method for aggregating item delivery statistics in an item delivery system, the method comprising: acquiring data associated with one or more delivery items in the item delivery system; aggregating at least a portion of the acquired data in accordance with one or more aggregation criteria; determining a set of ...
Systems and methods for aggregating item delivery statistics in an item delivery system. In accordance with an illustrative embodiment, information associated with one or more delivery items is collected at one or more locations in the item delivery system. The collected item delivery information is forwarded to a mana...
3,600
13,170
13,170
15,154,241
3,677
Disclosed is a gem ( 1 ) that has a stellar appearance. Said gem ( 1 ) comprises a crown ( 2 ) having a plurality of crown facets, including a first group ( 6 ) of crown facets that taper in the direction of a girdle ( 4 ) and extend at an angle (a) of 22.5°±3°, preferably 22.5°+2° from the girdle plane (E), and a seco...
1. A gem having a stellar appearance, wherein the gem has a crown having a plurality of crown facets, and a first group of crown facets tapering towards a girdle has an angle a of 22.5°±3°, preferably 22.5°+2° relative to the girdle plane, and a second group of crown facets which with their wide side adjoin the girdle ...
Disclosed is a gem ( 1 ) that has a stellar appearance. Said gem ( 1 ) comprises a crown ( 2 ) having a plurality of crown facets, including a first group ( 6 ) of crown facets that taper in the direction of a girdle ( 4 ) and extend at an angle (a) of 22.5°±3°, preferably 22.5°+2° from the girdle plane (E), and a seco...
3,600
13,171
13,171
13,623,067
3,649
Black-box security testing for a Web application includes identifying infrastructure supporting the Web application, obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure, deriving a test payload from the vulnerability data using a processor, and determining a...
1-8. (canceled) 9. A system comprising: a processor configured to initiate executable operations comprising: identifying infrastructure supporting a Web application; obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure; deriving a test payload from the vulner...
Black-box security testing for a Web application includes identifying infrastructure supporting the Web application, obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure, deriving a test payload from the vulnerability data using a processor, and determining a...
3,600
13,172
13,172
14,023,559
3,649
Black-box security testing for a Web application includes identifying infrastructure supporting the Web application, obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure, deriving a test payload from the vulnerability data using a processor, and determining a...
1. A method, comprising: identifying infrastructure supporting a Web application; obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure; deriving a test payload from the vulnerability data using a processor; determining a type of vulnerability exploited by the...
Black-box security testing for a Web application includes identifying infrastructure supporting the Web application, obtaining vulnerability data for the Web application from an external data source according to the infrastructure, deriving a test payload from the vulnerability data using a processor, and determining a...
3,600
13,173
13,173
13,591,710
3,622
A commerce system has retailers offering products for sale to consumers. A plurality of bids for a search criteria are accepted. A winning bid for the search criteria is selected from the plurality of bids. Value message content related to the winning bid for the search criteria is accepted. An interface to submit a se...
1. A method of controlling a commerce system, comprising: accepting a plurality of bids for a search criteria; selecting a winning bid for the search criteria from the plurality of bids; accepting value message content related to the winning bid for the search criteria; providing an interface to submit a search query c...
A commerce system has retailers offering products for sale to consumers. A plurality of bids for a search criteria are accepted. A winning bid for the search criteria is selected from the plurality of bids. Value message content related to the winning bid for the search criteria is accepted. An interface to submit a se...
3,600
13,174
13,174
14,684,809
3,617
A wheel is provided for a motor vehicle. The wheel includes a hub, a rim and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim. At least one of the spokes includes an integral step having a slip resistant surface.
1. A wheel for a motor vehicle, comprising: a hub; a rim; and a plurality of spokes extending between said hub and said rim wherein at least one spoke of said plurality of spokes includes an integral step having a slip resistant surface. 2. The wheel of claim 1, wherein said slip resistant surface yields an increased c...
A wheel is provided for a motor vehicle. The wheel includes a hub, a rim and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim. At least one of the spokes includes an integral step having a slip resistant surface.1. A wheel for a motor vehicle, comprising: a hub; a rim; and a plurality of spokes extending b...
3,600
13,175
13,175
14,092,205
3,693
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for provisioning credentials on an electronic device are provided. In one example embodiment, a secure platform system may be in communication with an electronic device and a financial institution subsystem. The secure platform system may be configured to, inter alia, recei...
1. A secure platform system in communication with an electronic device and a financial institution subsystem, the secure platform system comprising: a processor component; a memory component; and a communications component, the secure platform system configured to: receive user account information from the electronic d...
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for provisioning credentials on an electronic device are provided. In one example embodiment, a secure platform system may be in communication with an electronic device and a financial institution subsystem. The secure platform system may be configured to, inter alia, recei...
3,600
13,176
13,176
12,016,160
3,622
A system for displaying an advertisement from an advertisement database on a client computer on a network including a processing circuit configured to receive a display request for an advertisement, to determine an advertisement display limit and a number of times the advertisement has been displayed. The processing ci...
1. A system for displaying an advertisement from an advertisement database on a client computer on a network comprising: a processing circuit configured to receive a display request for an advertisement, to determine an advertisement display limit and a number of times the advertisement has been displayed, and to provi...
A system for displaying an advertisement from an advertisement database on a client computer on a network including a processing circuit configured to receive a display request for an advertisement, to determine an advertisement display limit and a number of times the advertisement has been displayed. The processing ci...
3,600
13,177
13,177
12,547,783
3,693
A system and method for a recurring payment transaction is provided. A system of authenticating a recurring payment transaction may include an adaptive payment server that includes one or more processors configured to retrieve account information, which may include a payment date and an identification of a communicatio...
1. A method of authenticating a recurring payment transaction, comprising: retrieving account information, by one or more processors of an adaptive payment server, the account information comprising a payment date and an identification of a communication device of a payor; initiating a communication to the communicatio...
A system and method for a recurring payment transaction is provided. A system of authenticating a recurring payment transaction may include an adaptive payment server that includes one or more processors configured to retrieve account information, which may include a payment date and an identification of a communicatio...
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The MULTI-PURPOSE VIRTUAL CARD TRANSACTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“WIP”) transform wallet in proxy card generation requests and purchase inputs via WIP components into wallet in proxy card generation notifications and wallet in proxy card-based transaction purchase notifications. In one implementation, the W...
1. A processor-implemented proxy wallet transaction authentication method, comprising: receiving a transaction authentication request associated with a proxy payment identifier; determining that the proxy payment identifier is associated with an electronic wallet; obtaining proxy payment preferences stored with the ele...
The MULTI-PURPOSE VIRTUAL CARD TRANSACTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“WIP”) transform wallet in proxy card generation requests and purchase inputs via WIP components into wallet in proxy card generation notifications and wallet in proxy card-based transaction purchase notifications. In one implementation, the W...
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13,659,349
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Systems and methods for individual risk factor identification include identifying common risk factors for one or more risk targets from population data. Individuals are stratified into clusters based upon the common risk factors. A discriminability of each of the common risk factors is determined, using a processor, fo...
1. A system for individual risk factor identification, comprising: a selection module configured to identify common risk factors for one or more risk targets from population data; a clustering module configured to stratify individuals into clusters based upon the common risk factors; and a ranking module configured to ...
Systems and methods for individual risk factor identification include identifying common risk factors for one or more risk targets from population data. Individuals are stratified into clusters based upon the common risk factors. A discriminability of each of the common risk factors is determined, using a processor, fo...
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13,180
14,050,994
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The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method including identifying a predefined business intelligence model associated with a database, the predefined business intelligence model including one or more entities defining a structured organization of data and the predefined business intelligence model i...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: identifying a predefined business intelligence model associated with a database, wherein the predefined business intelligence model includes one or more entities defining a structured organization of data and wherein the predefined business intelligence model is adapted to a...
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method including identifying a predefined business intelligence model associated with a database, the predefined business intelligence model including one or more entities defining a structured organization of data and the predefined business intelligence model i...
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13,181
14,013,462
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A context aware command and control system includes a control system, such as a train control system or a mobile land forces command centre, a mobile device server and a mobile device application resident on a mobile device of the users of the resources being controlled. The control system receives information from the...
1. A context aware command and control system, the context aware system being configured to modify operational behaviour and configured to being communicatively coupled with a mobile device having a mobile device application, the context aware command and control system comprising: a mobile device server, the mobile de...
A context aware command and control system includes a control system, such as a train control system or a mobile land forces command centre, a mobile device server and a mobile device application resident on a mobile device of the users of the resources being controlled. The control system receives information from the...
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13,182
13,768,826
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A system and method for applying a people network representation to aid contact between a member of an organization and a target individual selects a contact path between the member and the target supported by analysis of the level of interaction between members of the organization based on network communications of th...
1-25. (canceled) 26. An apparatus for determining a contact path between a first individual and a target individual, the apparatus comprising: means for storing in a memory data associated with multiple individuals; means for tracking network communications of the individuals; means for determining a level of interacti...
A system and method for applying a people network representation to aid contact between a member of an organization and a target individual selects a contact path between the member and the target supported by analysis of the level of interaction between members of the organization based on network communications of th...
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14,176,867
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A system, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium configured to authenticate users using biometric data from randomly selected digits.
1. A payment network method comprising: receiving at the payment network, from a device via a network interface, a financial transaction request, the financial transaction request including a customer Primary Account Number and a transaction amount; categorizing, with a microprocessor, a security level based at least i...
A system, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium configured to authenticate users using biometric data from randomly selected digits.1. A payment network method comprising: receiving at the payment network, from a device via a network interface, a financial transaction request, the financial transaction reques...
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13,184
14,337,559
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This specification describes technologies relating to content presentation. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving ad information from a seller; generating, using one or more processors, a single conversion ad using t...
1-36. (canceled) 37. A computer-implemented method comprising: identifying an advertisement from an inventory; determining that the advertisement is associated with a limited number of potential available conversions, wherein the advertisement is associated with a content sponsor that has a limited available inventory ...
This specification describes technologies relating to content presentation. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving ad information from a seller; generating, using one or more processors, a single conversion ad using t...
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13,185
15,086,303
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Robotic customer service agents are provided such that, when properly configured, they are operable to perform a customer service task. A contact center may dispatch a robot, an accessory for a customer-owned robot, or instructions to transform an unconfigured robot, such as a generic robot, into a configured robot ope...
1. A system, comprising: a network interface; a data repository; a microprocessor in communication with the network interface and when provided with instructions cause the microprocessor to: receive a request for the performance of a customer service task at a service location; in response to the request, access instru...
Robotic customer service agents are provided such that, when properly configured, they are operable to perform a customer service task. A contact center may dispatch a robot, an accessory for a customer-owned robot, or instructions to transform an unconfigured robot, such as a generic robot, into a configured robot ope...
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13,186
15,800,817
3,616
An assist handle for assisting an operator with climbing on to, or off of, a ground maintenance vehicle such as a mower, and a ground maintenance vehicle incorporating the same. The assist handle includes, in one embodiment, a grip portion movable between a deployed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a...
1-20. (canceled) 21. A zero-turning-radius ground maintenance vehicle adapted to accommodate a ride-on operator, the vehicle comprising: a frame; at least one movable control member coupled to the frame and operable to control one or both of a direction and a speed of the vehicle; an operator platform attached to the f...
An assist handle for assisting an operator with climbing on to, or off of, a ground maintenance vehicle such as a mower, and a ground maintenance vehicle incorporating the same. The assist handle includes, in one embodiment, a grip portion movable between a deployed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a...
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13,187
15,000,892
3,674
A spacer fluid contains one or more hydratable polymeric viscosifying agents having a particle size distribution such that a minimum of 90% of the particulates are retained on a 20 mesh screen. The spacer fluid may further contain one or more surfactants, viscosity thinners, organic solvents, weighting materials, suspe...
1. A spacer fluid for separating a drilling mud and an aqueous cement slurry in a wellbore comprising particulates of a hydratable polymeric viscosifying agent having a particle size distribution such that a minimum of 90% of the particulates are retained on a 20 mesh screen. 2. The spacer fluid of claim 1, wherein the...
A spacer fluid contains one or more hydratable polymeric viscosifying agents having a particle size distribution such that a minimum of 90% of the particulates are retained on a 20 mesh screen. The spacer fluid may further contain one or more surfactants, viscosity thinners, organic solvents, weighting materials, suspe...
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A system determines whether a user is a member of a segment, and this segment membership determination can be used to determine what content is provided to the user. Each segment has a corresponding set of criteria that includes multiple different elements describing users in the segment. A confidence value that the us...
1. A method of determining, in a device, whether a user is included in a segment, the method comprising: obtaining, from a data store of the device, segment membership criteria for the segment, the segment membership criteria including multiple different elements; for at least a first element of the multiple elements, ...
A system determines whether a user is a member of a segment, and this segment membership determination can be used to determine what content is provided to the user. Each segment has a corresponding set of criteria that includes multiple different elements describing users in the segment. A confidence value that the us...
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13,189
14,808,636
3,674
A system and method for extracting a resource from a reservoir repeatedly alternates between injecting a fluid and injecting a gas into the reservoir. A rate and/or an amount of each of the fluid and the gas that is injected into the reservoir is defined by a first fluid-and-gas ratio function that designates different...
1. A method comprising: obtaining a group of fluid-and-gas ratio functions that is customized for a liquid resource reservoir, the fluid-and-gas ratio functions designating different ratios at which a fluid and a gas are injected into the reservoir to extract a liquid resource from the reservoir, the fluid-and-gas rati...
A system and method for extracting a resource from a reservoir repeatedly alternates between injecting a fluid and injecting a gas into the reservoir. A rate and/or an amount of each of the fluid and the gas that is injected into the reservoir is defined by a first fluid-and-gas ratio function that designates different...
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15,004,052
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A fruit picker includes first and second curved sections, a handle and a bag. The first and second curved sections are outwardly curved to form a leaf-shaped space therebetween. The first curved section and a second curved section are attached at a first end at a cutter angle. The handle is attached to the first and se...
1. A fruit picker, comprising: first and second curved sections that are each outwardly curved to have a single curvature starting from a first end to a second end so as to form a leaf-shaped space between the first and second ends, the first curved section and the second curved section being fixedly attached at the fi...
A fruit picker includes first and second curved sections, a handle and a bag. The first and second curved sections are outwardly curved to form a leaf-shaped space therebetween. The first curved section and a second curved section are attached at a first end at a cutter angle. The handle is attached to the first and se...
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A pin locator includes a body having a base and a pin projecting from the base. The base includes an undercut in a first face around the pin and a sink saver in a second face of the base. A workpiece assembly is also disclosed having a first workpiece including an integral, projecting pin and an undercut around the pin...
1. A pin locator, comprising: a body including a base and a pin projecting from said base wherein said base includes an undercut in a first face around said pin. 2. The pin locator of claim 1, further including a sink saver in a second face of said base. 3. The pin locator of claim 2, wherein said sink saver comprises ...
A pin locator includes a body having a base and a pin projecting from the base. The base includes an undercut in a first face around the pin and a sink saver in a second face of the base. A workpiece assembly is also disclosed having a first workpiece including an integral, projecting pin and an undercut around the pin...
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An earthwork basket including a wire or mesh cage or basket and a synthetic turf liner. The basket has at least two sides and the synthetic turf liner is affixed to at least one side thereof.
1. An earthwork basket comprising: a multi-sided cage; and a liner for lining at least part of the multi-sided cage, the liner comprising a synthetic turf comprising a backing and a plurality of synthetic grass blades tufted into and extending from the backing, the synthetic turf being placed along at least one side of...
An earthwork basket including a wire or mesh cage or basket and a synthetic turf liner. The basket has at least two sides and the synthetic turf liner is affixed to at least one side thereof.1. An earthwork basket comprising: a multi-sided cage; and a liner for lining at least part of the multi-sided cage, the liner co...
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A method for a first portable electronic device to locate a second portable electronic device includes: determining location coordinates of the first portable electronic device, receiving location coordinates from the second portable electronic device, determining a relative direction from the first portable electronic...
1.-10. (canceled) 11. A method comprising: continuously receiving, at a first device, global location coordinates of a second device, without repeated requests from the first device, the first device authorized to the receive global location coordinates of the second device; determining a relative direction from the fi...
A method for a first portable electronic device to locate a second portable electronic device includes: determining location coordinates of the first portable electronic device, receiving location coordinates from the second portable electronic device, determining a relative direction from the first portable electronic...
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15,166,921
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The invention concerns a method and a device for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle. With a method according to the invention for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle, said support is carried out based on the sensor-based detection of the surroundings of the vehicle using at least one ultrason...
1. A method for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle, wherein said support is carried out based on the sensor-based detection of the surroundings of the vehicle using at least one ultrasonic sensor, wherein the sensitivity of said at least one ultrasonic sensor is adjusted based on input data characteristic...
The invention concerns a method and a device for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle. With a method according to the invention for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle, said support is carried out based on the sensor-based detection of the surroundings of the vehicle using at least one ultrason...
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14,704,776
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Techniques and system configurations for order tracking and delivery fulfillment in an electronic commerce setting is described herein. In one example, a shipment that originates from a distribution center of a retailer is identified for delay (e.g., a delayed shipment in transit via a national carrier). The delayed sh...
1. A method for processing data in a delayed order delivery fulfillment scenario, the method performed by a computer system comprising at least one hardware processor, and the method comprising: electronically identifying a delayed order, the delayed order relating to a shipment of a particular product that is undelive...
Techniques and system configurations for order tracking and delivery fulfillment in an electronic commerce setting is described herein. In one example, a shipment that originates from a distribution center of a retailer is identified for delay (e.g., a delayed shipment in transit via a national carrier). The delayed sh...
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14,665,977
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The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well by introducing into the well a cement slurry containing particulates of a hydratable viscosifying agent having a minimum of 90% retention on a 20 mesh screen. The presence of the hydratable viscosifying agent in the s...
1. A method of delaying viscosification of a cementitious slurry after pumping the cementitious slurry into a well, the method comprising: (a) pumping into the well a cementitious slurry comprising cement and a cellulosic derivative wherein the particle size of the cellulosic derivative is such that a minimum of 90% of...
The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well by introducing into the well a cement slurry containing particulates of a hydratable viscosifying agent having a minimum of 90% retention on a 20 mesh screen. The presence of the hydratable viscosifying agent in the s...
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13,197
14,029,520
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The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well or within a subterranean formation penetrated by a well by introducing into the well a hydratable viscosifying agent of particulates having a minimum of 40% retention on a 60 mesh screen and a minimum of 1% retention ...
1. A method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well or within a subterranean formation penetrated by a well, the method comprising introducing into the well or subterranean formation a well treatment fluid containing a hydratable polymeric viscosifying agent comprising particulates having a ...
The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well or within a subterranean formation penetrated by a well by introducing into the well a hydratable viscosifying agent of particulates having a minimum of 40% retention on a 60 mesh screen and a minimum of 1% retention ...
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14,273,104
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Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium for creating and querying for audience data. A method includes: receiving data associated with each firing of a pixel as a result of a display of a publisher resource, wherein the data includes an identifier for the ...
1. A method comprising: a client device to traverse a document object model (DOM) of a resource provided by a given publisher when the resource is presented by the client device; collecting, from each particular client device among multiple different client devices that visit the resource, data extracted from the resou...
Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium for creating and querying for audience data. A method includes: receiving data associated with each firing of a pixel as a result of a display of a publisher resource, wherein the data includes an identifier for the ...
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14,731,073
3,616
A control system for controlling the ride height of a vehicle, the system including a controller that receives and processes multiple variable inputs to provide enhanced ride height control. The inputs include a brake system signal including an Automatic Braking System (ABS) signal and/or an Electronic Braking System (...
1. An electronic suspension system for a vehicle comprising: a sensor that senses a distance between a vehicle axle and a vehicle frame and generates a sensor signal indicating a vehicle ride height relative to a reference ride height; a valve having an inlet port coupled to a source of pressurized fluid, an operating ...
A control system for controlling the ride height of a vehicle, the system including a controller that receives and processes multiple variable inputs to provide enhanced ride height control. The inputs include a brake system signal including an Automatic Braking System (ABS) signal and/or an Electronic Braking System (...
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