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13,200 | 13,200 | 15,390,976 | 3,674 | A method of controlling flow in a subterranean well can include a device introduced into the well being conveyed by flow in the well, the device comprising a material selected from poly-vinyl alcohol, poly-vinyl acetate and/or poly-methacrylic acid. The material may degrade in the well. A system for use with a well can... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A flow conveyed device for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising:
a body; and a degradable material extending outwardly from the body, the degradable material being formed as at least one of a film, tube, fabric and filament. 22. The flow conveyed device of claim 21, wherein the body is... | A method of controlling flow in a subterranean well can include a device introduced into the well being conveyed by flow in the well, the device comprising a material selected from poly-vinyl alcohol, poly-vinyl acetate and/or poly-methacrylic acid. The material may degrade in the well. A system for use with a well can... | 3,600 |
13,201 | 13,201 | 13,300,892 | 3,681 | In a first illustrative embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining the identities of one or more vehicle occupants. The method also includes obtaining data relating to a current vehicle environment. The method further includes selecting an advertisement for delivery based at least in part on data retr... | 1. A computer implemented method comprising:
obtaining the identities of one or more vehicle occupants; obtaining data relating to a current vehicle environment; selecting an advertisement for delivery based at least in part on data retrieved respective to identified occupants and data relating to the vehicle environme... | In a first illustrative embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining the identities of one or more vehicle occupants. The method also includes obtaining data relating to a current vehicle environment. The method further includes selecting an advertisement for delivery based at least in part on data retr... | 3,600 |
13,202 | 13,202 | 15,391,014 | 3,674 | A flow conveyed device for use in a well can include a body and a plurality of lines joined to the body, each of the lines having a lateral dimension that is substantially smaller than a size of the body, and each of the lines including fibers. A method of controlling flow in a well can include a device introduced into... | 1. A flow conveyed device for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising:
a body; and a plurality of lines joined to the body, each of the lines having a lateral dimension that is substantially smaller than a size of the body, and each of the lines comprising fibers. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the lines a... | A flow conveyed device for use in a well can include a body and a plurality of lines joined to the body, each of the lines having a lateral dimension that is substantially smaller than a size of the body, and each of the lines including fibers. A method of controlling flow in a well can include a device introduced into... | 3,600 |
13,203 | 13,203 | 15,390,941 | 3,674 | A fibrous plugging device for use in a subterranean well can include a body having fibers and a retainer material. The retainer material retains a shape of the body. A system for use with a well can include a fibrous plugging device conveyed by fluid flow in the well. The fibrous plugging device includes a body compris... | 1. A fibrous plugging device for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising:
a body including fibers and a retainer material, wherein the retainer material retains a shape of the body. 2. The fibrous plugging device of claim 1, wherein the fibers comprise a material selected from the group consisting of metal wo... | A fibrous plugging device for use in a subterranean well can include a body having fibers and a retainer material. The retainer material retains a shape of the body. A system for use with a well can include a fibrous plugging device conveyed by fluid flow in the well. The fibrous plugging device includes a body compris... | 3,600 |
13,204 | 13,204 | 13,349,648 | 3,691 | A method and system for correlating transaction events. Transaction events may be received that identify actions executed at a plurality of different types of source systems. For each transaction event, it may be determined whether or not the transaction event is equivalent to a previous transaction event using an equi... | 1. A method, implemented using one or more processors and associated memories, for correlating transaction events, the method comprising:
receiving transaction events identifying actions executed at a plurality of different types of source systems; for each transaction event, determining by a processor whether or not t... | A method and system for correlating transaction events. Transaction events may be received that identify actions executed at a plurality of different types of source systems. For each transaction event, it may be determined whether or not the transaction event is equivalent to a previous transaction event using an equi... | 3,600 |
13,205 | 13,205 | 14,279,474 | 3,626 | Mechanisms for patient health monitoring are disclosed. A health server device receives a first message that originates from a media device associated with a patient. The first message indicates that the patient desires a service from the media device. A patient protocol of the patient is accessed, and a health data de... | 1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a media device comprising a processor, a request for a service; in response to receiving the request, sending a first message to a remote health server device; receiving, from the remote health server device, a second message containing presentation content that indicates that a h... | Mechanisms for patient health monitoring are disclosed. A health server device receives a first message that originates from a media device associated with a patient. The first message indicates that the patient desires a service from the media device. A patient protocol of the patient is accessed, and a health data de... | 3,600 |
13,206 | 13,206 | 13,752,176 | 3,682 | The invention provides a computer-based method of managing electronic transactions. A plurality of merchant accounts with offers are stored in a data store. A card number and a mobile phone number are then stored. Due to registration of the card number at least one of the offers is transmitted to a consumer mobile phon... | 1. A computer-based method of managing electronic transactions, comprising:
storing, with a processor, a plurality of merchant offers in a data store; receiving, with the processor, a card number and a mobile phone number after storing the merchant offers; storing, with the processor, the card number and mobile phone n... | The invention provides a computer-based method of managing electronic transactions. A plurality of merchant accounts with offers are stored in a data store. A card number and a mobile phone number are then stored. Due to registration of the card number at least one of the offers is transmitted to a consumer mobile phon... | 3,600 |
13,207 | 13,207 | 14,251,824 | 3,688 | The serving of advertisements with (e.g., on) video documents may be improved in a number of ways. For example, a system may (a) accept information defining at least one ad spot associated with at least one instance of an video document, (b) accept offers to have advertisements served in the ad spot(s), and (c) arbitra... | 1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
providing, for display, by a computing system including at least one computer on a network, a video ad and an actionable object configured to skip the rendering of the video ad; determining, by the computing system, a time duration corresponding to an amount of time for whi... | The serving of advertisements with (e.g., on) video documents may be improved in a number of ways. For example, a system may (a) accept information defining at least one ad spot associated with at least one instance of an video document, (b) accept offers to have advertisements served in the ad spot(s), and (c) arbitra... | 3,600 |
13,208 | 13,208 | 14,248,225 | 3,624 | An improved approach is described for identifying frequently ordered items. This approach allows the counts for the months that are currently relevant to be summed quickly and ranked at runtime so the items with the highest frequency can be recommended. In addition, this approach provides very up-to-date data at very l... | 1. A computer implemented method implemented with a processor, comprising:
performing pre-calculations on historical sales data to generate item order frequency data, comprising:
retrieving historical sales data corresponding to an analysis time period;
identifying one or more items associated with the historical sales... | An improved approach is described for identifying frequently ordered items. This approach allows the counts for the months that are currently relevant to be summed quickly and ranked at runtime so the items with the highest frequency can be recommended. In addition, this approach provides very up-to-date data at very l... | 3,600 |
13,209 | 13,209 | 14,228,739 | 3,626 | A system and method that permits a user to utilize a means of capturing and managing one or more voice files containing speech utterances (“Voice Utterances”) and/or the corresponding transcript (“Transcript”) containing protected health information (PHI) on a mobile device. | 1-13. (canceled) 14. A charge capture client device comprising:
a transceiver for communicating with a charge capture manager device via a connection to a network;
a controller coupled to the transceiver; and
a memory coupled to the controller, the memory including instructions to configure the controller to:
generate ... | A system and method that permits a user to utilize a means of capturing and managing one or more voice files containing speech utterances (“Voice Utterances”) and/or the corresponding transcript (“Transcript”) containing protected health information (PHI) on a mobile device.1-13. (canceled) 14. A charge capture client ... | 3,600 |
13,210 | 13,210 | 14,632,346 | 3,625 | A computerized system for sale of products having non pre-catalogued parameters in a multi-lingual environment wherein a buyer and a seller communicate in different languages, the system including a non pre-catalogued parameter database, a listing engine operative to prompt in a first language a listing seller to enter... | 1-31. (canceled) 32. A computerized system for building an automated catalog of non pre-catalogued products having non pre-catalogued parameters, the system comprising:
a non pre-catalogued product database including:
a product parameter table including selectable parameters; and
a product parameter value table includi... | A computerized system for sale of products having non pre-catalogued parameters in a multi-lingual environment wherein a buyer and a seller communicate in different languages, the system including a non pre-catalogued parameter database, a listing engine operative to prompt in a first language a listing seller to enter... | 3,600 |
13,211 | 13,211 | 13,277,449 | 3,666 | A robot system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station may be a personal computer coupled to the robot through a broadband network. A user at the remote station may receive both video and audio from a camera and a microphone of the robot, respectively. The remote station may include a visual disp... | 1. A robot system, comprising:
a robot that has a monitor and a camera that captures a video image; and, a remote station that is coupled to said robot, said remote station includes a visual display that displays said video image, a user interface element and a non-robot information, said remote station allows a highli... | A robot system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station may be a personal computer coupled to the robot through a broadband network. A user at the remote station may receive both video and audio from a camera and a microphone of the robot, respectively. The remote station may include a visual disp... | 3,600 |
13,212 | 13,212 | 14,120,283 | 3,625 | Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for processing telecommunication orders taking advantage of the infrastructure and capabilities of a plurality of different providers. In one implementation, one or more databases store provider data received from a plurality of provider members. ... | 1. A method for ingesting telecommunications orders comprising:
receiving, using at least one processor, provider data from a plurality of provider members, the provider data including a plurality of attributes associated with one or more telecommunication packages, the plurality of attributes including infrastructure ... | Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for processing telecommunication orders taking advantage of the infrastructure and capabilities of a plurality of different providers. In one implementation, one or more databases store provider data received from a plurality of provider members. ... | 3,600 |
13,213 | 13,213 | 14,609,615 | 3,682 | Businesses have long appreciated the advantages of anticipating potential customers' needs. Directing marketing activities towards non-customers, persons not having such a need, wastes resources of the business and may damage a business' reputation. By providing a location-based analysis of a user's activities, such as... | 1. A system, comprising:
a server comprising at least one processor; a communication interface logically connecting the server to a network; and wherein the server is configured to perform:
receiving a first and second location datum of a portable device associated with a user, the first and second location datum havin... | Businesses have long appreciated the advantages of anticipating potential customers' needs. Directing marketing activities towards non-customers, persons not having such a need, wastes resources of the business and may damage a business' reputation. By providing a location-based analysis of a user's activities, such as... | 3,600 |
13,214 | 13,214 | 12,171,160 | 3,626 | By arranging the input screen of a computerized medical order entry system to display pre-defined order-set possibilities for several categories (for example, labs, diagnostic, staff, medications) where the displayed order-set is directly related to a selected one of a plurality of medical emergency conditions, the phy... | 1. A machine controlled method for medical practice order entry, said method comprising:
presenting to a user a single page display containing a first section for allowing said user to select a medical condition, and presenting four columns of possible orders to said user also on said single page display, each said col... | By arranging the input screen of a computerized medical order entry system to display pre-defined order-set possibilities for several categories (for example, labs, diagnostic, staff, medications) where the displayed order-set is directly related to a selected one of a plurality of medical emergency conditions, the phy... | 3,600 |
13,215 | 13,215 | 14,036,716 | 3,624 | Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for implementing quality management. An example method comprises receiving, over an electronic network, a first communication from a manufacturer associated with a process. The process is associated with the manufacturer and a supplier. The method further comp... | 1. A method for quality management, the method using at least one computer system and comprising:
receiving, over an electronic network, a first communication from a first party associated with a process, the process associated with the first party and a second party; in response to receiving the first communication, a... | Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for implementing quality management. An example method comprises receiving, over an electronic network, a first communication from a manufacturer associated with a process. The process is associated with the manufacturer and a supplier. The method further comp... | 3,600 |
13,216 | 13,216 | 13,550,563 | 3,685 | A customer loyalty and gifting service may reward customers who show or are expected to show frequent patronage to a provider of a good or service. A vendor of a good or service may create and provide an offer to one or more existing customers who may choose to purchase, redeem, and/or recommend the offer to other user... | 1. A method for building customer loyalty, comprising:
receiving a parameter from a computing device associated with a user from a plurality of users over a network; executing instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by a processor:
matches the parameter with an offer associated with a good ... | A customer loyalty and gifting service may reward customers who show or are expected to show frequent patronage to a provider of a good or service. A vendor of a good or service may create and provide an offer to one or more existing customers who may choose to purchase, redeem, and/or recommend the offer to other user... | 3,600 |
13,217 | 13,217 | 13,946,255 | 3,688 | A computer implemented method and apparatus for testing in-product marketing content. The method comprise defining a plurality of populations for a user base of a software application using a plurality of population identifiers, wherein a population identifier of the plurality of population identifiers is generated by ... | 1. A computer implemented method comprising:
defining a plurality of populations for a user base of a software application using a plurality of population identifiers, wherein a population identifier of the plurality of population identifiers is generated by the software application and identifies a population of the p... | A computer implemented method and apparatus for testing in-product marketing content. The method comprise defining a plurality of populations for a user base of a software application using a plurality of population identifiers, wherein a population identifier of the plurality of population identifiers is generated by ... | 3,600 |
13,218 | 13,218 | 13,083,449 | 3,686 | An integrated medical software system with automated prescription management is disclosed. The system comprises a clinical module that is utilized by a user of the system to create an electronic document and to capture clinical data in the electronic document with a user interface during an encounter with a patient, sa... | 1-62. (canceled) 63. An integrated medical software system with automated prescription management, the system comprising:
a clinical software module executed by a processor of the system and utilized by a user of the system to create an electronic document and to capture clinical data in the electronic document with a ... | An integrated medical software system with automated prescription management is disclosed. The system comprises a clinical module that is utilized by a user of the system to create an electronic document and to capture clinical data in the electronic document with a user interface during an encounter with a patient, sa... | 3,600 |
13,219 | 13,219 | 14,861,000 | 3,627 | A system and method for automating dispensing operations—such as vehicle fueling operations—using a portable electronic device such as a smart phone. The inventive system includes three major components: (1) A mobile application that resides on a portable electronic device; (2) Software that resides on a remote system ... | 1. A fuel payment system for allowing a user to use a fuel dispenser, said fuel dispenser including,
i. a pump control module configured to monitor an amount of fuel dispensed by said fuel dispenser and control dispensing of fuel by said fuel dispenser, ii. a graphic containing a readable code, iii. wherein said pump c... | A system and method for automating dispensing operations—such as vehicle fueling operations—using a portable electronic device such as a smart phone. The inventive system includes three major components: (1) A mobile application that resides on a portable electronic device; (2) Software that resides on a remote system ... | 3,600 |
13,220 | 13,220 | 13,082,654 | 3,691 | A computer-implemented method for customizing a user interface comprises receiving, from a touchpoint device, identification information entered by a user; accessing a record of the user from a database using the received identification information; determining whether the record has any application windows configured ... | 1. A computer-implemented method for customizing a user interface, the method comprising:
receiving, from a touchpoint device, identification information entered by a user; accessing a record of the user from a database using the received identification information; determining whether the record has any application wi... | A computer-implemented method for customizing a user interface comprises receiving, from a touchpoint device, identification information entered by a user; accessing a record of the user from a database using the received identification information; determining whether the record has any application windows configured ... | 3,600 |
13,221 | 13,221 | 14,957,425 | 3,668 | A computer-implemented method for aligning map elements for display along a route within a digital map is presented. The method may receive a request for route data including an origin and a destination and determine route data defining a route navigating from the origin to the destination. The method may also determin... | 1. A computer-implemented method for rearranging map labels corresponding to map elements for display along a route within a digital map, the method comprising:
obtaining map data for generating a digital map of a geographic area at a certain zoom level, including obtaining an indication of a first placement of map lab... | A computer-implemented method for aligning map elements for display along a route within a digital map is presented. The method may receive a request for route data including an origin and a destination and determine route data defining a route navigating from the origin to the destination. The method may also determin... | 3,600 |
13,222 | 13,222 | 14,153,305 | 3,624 | A transportation service data assessment system includes a data set holding f performance metrics for various route components of a transportation service. When the system receives a selected set of operational data parameter labels, as well one or more route components, it develops a matrix of performance metrics corr... | 1. A method of assessing a transportation service monitoring system, comprising, by a processor:
accessing a data set comprising a plurality of performance metrics for each of a plurality of route components of a transportation service; receiving a selected set of operational data parameter labels; retrieving from the ... | A transportation service data assessment system includes a data set holding f performance metrics for various route components of a transportation service. When the system receives a selected set of operational data parameter labels, as well one or more route components, it develops a matrix of performance metrics corr... | 3,600 |
13,223 | 13,223 | 14,930,098 | 3,665 | A vehicle computing system includes a processor connected to a transceiver and programmed to prompt an occupant via a user interface to pair a device detected by the transceiver. The processor is further programmed to receive input at the user interface to associate the device with a pre-approval setting for enabling a... | 1. A system comprising:
a processor configured with a transceiver and programmed to, in response to detecting a device via the transceiver, prompt an occupant via a user interface to pair the device based on a predefined password; and receive input at the user interface to associate the device with a pre-approval setti... | A vehicle computing system includes a processor connected to a transceiver and programmed to prompt an occupant via a user interface to pair a device detected by the transceiver. The processor is further programmed to receive input at the user interface to associate the device with a pre-approval setting for enabling a... | 3,600 |
13,224 | 13,224 | 13,916,346 | 3,697 | Malicious software running in personal computers manipulates victims' bank accounts without their knowledge, performing transactions without the user's approval. The result is banking fraud, both against individual consumers and organizations. Using voice technologies, we demonstrate a prototype system to validate indi... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method for allowing a user of an online system to authorize transactions from untrusted computer systems, the method comprising, with the online system:
receiving a transaction request of the user, the transaction request to accomplish an online transaction, the transaction request comprising financi... | Malicious software running in personal computers manipulates victims' bank accounts without their knowledge, performing transactions without the user's approval. The result is banking fraud, both against individual consumers and organizations. Using voice technologies, we demonstrate a prototype system to validate indi... | 3,600 |
13,225 | 13,225 | 14,080,449 | 3,683 | A computer-implemented method for providing merchant recommendation data based on candidate merchant input data is provided. The method is implemented using a computing device in communication with a memory. The method includes storing transaction data for a plurality of model merchants within the memory, storing model... | 1. A computer-implemented method for providing merchant recommendation data based on candidate merchant input data, said method implemented using a computing device in communication with a memory, said method comprising:
storing transaction data for a plurality of model merchants within the memory; storing model mercha... | A computer-implemented method for providing merchant recommendation data based on candidate merchant input data is provided. The method is implemented using a computing device in communication with a memory. The method includes storing transaction data for a plurality of model merchants within the memory, storing model... | 3,600 |
13,226 | 13,226 | 15,915,031 | 3,651 | An improved sanitary wipe apparatus, a sterile, naturally sanitizing wipe adapted to be stored within a dispenser box and removed one-by-one for use by a person to remove anti-microbial agents from a top drinking surface of a beverage can before drinking therefrom. | 1. An improved sanitary wipe apparatus comprising:
a dispenser box including:
a bottom wall;
a top wall including:
an aperture therethrough; and
at least one side wall;
wherein said at least one side wall is connected between said bottom wall and said top wall;
wherein said bottom wall, said top wall, and said at lea... | An improved sanitary wipe apparatus, a sterile, naturally sanitizing wipe adapted to be stored within a dispenser box and removed one-by-one for use by a person to remove anti-microbial agents from a top drinking surface of a beverage can before drinking therefrom.1. An improved sanitary wipe apparatus comprising:
a di... | 3,600 |
13,227 | 13,227 | 15,413,499 | 3,616 | A flush-mounted active grille shutter system includes a grille defining a plurality of airflow openings and including a plurality of bushings and a translatable blocking member translatable along guide slots defined by the plurality of bushings between an open position exposing the plurality of airflow openings and a c... | 1. A flush-mounted active grille shutter system, comprising:
a grille defining a plurality of airflow openings and including a plurality of bushings; and a vertically translatable blocking member translatable along guide slots defined by the plurality of bushings between a fully open position exposing the plurality of ... | A flush-mounted active grille shutter system includes a grille defining a plurality of airflow openings and including a plurality of bushings and a translatable blocking member translatable along guide slots defined by the plurality of bushings between an open position exposing the plurality of airflow openings and a c... | 3,600 |
13,228 | 13,228 | 13,397,265 | 3,626 | The invention provides a health care delivery system comprising a plurality of health care delivery devices (e.g., via the Internet, etc.), which can disposed in treatment centers ranging from patient homes to commercial health care facilities such as hospitals, dialysis centers and so forth. Reporting functionality ca... | 1. A health care delivery system comprising:
A. a health care delivery device including
i. medical treatment apparatus,
ii. an input device that accept patient responses to one or more queries,
iii. sensors that sense (a) physiometric characteristics of the patient in connection with treatment by the medical treatment ... | The invention provides a health care delivery system comprising a plurality of health care delivery devices (e.g., via the Internet, etc.), which can disposed in treatment centers ranging from patient homes to commercial health care facilities such as hospitals, dialysis centers and so forth. Reporting functionality ca... | 3,600 |
13,229 | 13,229 | 12,895,731 | 3,629 | The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN ONLINE BEHAVIOR MONITOR (“OBM”) transform user social-gaming behavioral pattern data via various OBM components into online social-gaming experience customizations. In one embodiment, upon receiving a customer service request from a user, the OBM may obtain, for processing th... | 1. A processor-implemented customer service request evaluation method, comprising:
obtaining a customer service request from a user; obtaining, for processing the customer service request, at least:
user social data including graph data identifying co-users, social networking action identifiers and associated social ne... | The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN ONLINE BEHAVIOR MONITOR (“OBM”) transform user social-gaming behavioral pattern data via various OBM components into online social-gaming experience customizations. In one embodiment, upon receiving a customer service request from a user, the OBM may obtain, for processing th... | 3,600 |
13,230 | 13,230 | 13,075,054 | 3,685 | Digital items may be lent from one user to another. A lending system may facilitate matching users that have a digital item to lend with users that wish to borrow a digital item. Each user may have a reputation associated with his or her lending behavior that is represented as a lending metric. The lending metric may s... | 1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
under control of one or more processors configured with specific executable instructions, distributing, to a plurality of potential borrowers, a notice of a borrowing opportunity to borrow a digital item; identifying one of the plurality of potential borrowers that has a sh... | Digital items may be lent from one user to another. A lending system may facilitate matching users that have a digital item to lend with users that wish to borrow a digital item. Each user may have a reputation associated with his or her lending behavior that is represented as a lending metric. The lending metric may s... | 3,600 |
13,231 | 13,231 | 14,472,652 | 3,662 | A system includes a processor configured to detect a condition indicating that event data recording (EDR) should begin. The processor is further configured to begin and continue event data recording for a predetermined amount of time following the condition. Also, the processor is configured to save data recorded by th... | 1. A system comprising:
a processor configured to: detect a threat condition indicating that event data recording (EDR) should begin; begin and continue event data recording for a predetermined amount of time following the condition; if the predetermined amount of time has passed, and no severe incident has been detect... | A system includes a processor configured to detect a condition indicating that event data recording (EDR) should begin. The processor is further configured to begin and continue event data recording for a predetermined amount of time following the condition. Also, the processor is configured to save data recorded by th... | 3,600 |
13,232 | 13,232 | 13,460,989 | 3,619 | A composition having from 45% to 90%, by weight, of a first portion and from 10% to 55%, by weight, a second portion. The first portion has a lower melting point than the second portion. The first portion can have a higher water activity than the second portion. The first portion contains a sensitive ingredient which c... | 1. A composition comprising:
a. from 45% to 90%, by weight, of a first portion wherein the first portion comprises a sensitive ingredient and wherein the first portion has a first melting point; and b. from 10% to 55%, by weight, of a second portion wherein the second portion has a second melting point and wherein the ... | A composition having from 45% to 90%, by weight, of a first portion and from 10% to 55%, by weight, a second portion. The first portion has a lower melting point than the second portion. The first portion can have a higher water activity than the second portion. The first portion contains a sensitive ingredient which c... | 3,600 |
13,233 | 13,233 | 14,264,656 | 3,623 | A method for generating a meeting agenda associated with a calendar application and a team planning tool is provided. The method may include retrieving a plurality of work items associated with the team planning tool and the calendar application. The method may also include sorting the plurality of work items based on ... | 1.-7. (canceled) 8. A computer system for generating a meeting agenda associated with a calendar application and a team planning tool, the computer system comprising:
one or more processors, one or more computer-readable memories, one or more computer-readable tangible storage medium, and program instructions stored on... | A method for generating a meeting agenda associated with a calendar application and a team planning tool is provided. The method may include retrieving a plurality of work items associated with the team planning tool and the calendar application. The method may also include sorting the plurality of work items based on ... | 3,600 |
13,234 | 13,234 | 14,697,988 | 3,696 | A method and system include receiving, by a leverage/module, data associated with a purchase transaction; determining that an account identifier associated with the received data identifies a composite account, wherein the composite account includes a collection of two or more card products; analyzing, by the leverage ... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, by a leverage module, data associated with a purchase transaction; determining that an account identifier associated with the received data identifies a composite account, wherein the composite account includes a collection of two or more card products; analyzing, by the leverage modu... | A method and system include receiving, by a leverage/module, data associated with a purchase transaction; determining that an account identifier associated with the received data identifies a composite account, wherein the composite account includes a collection of two or more card products; analyzing, by the leverage ... | 3,600 |
13,235 | 13,235 | 14,862,295 | 3,626 | Mechanisms for performing a duration-based operation are provided. At least one document is received having a plurality of associated dates and/or times and concepts associated with the dates and/or times. The at least one document does not explicitly specify a duration between the dates and/or times. Dates and/or time... | 1. A method, in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for performing a duration-based operation, the method comprising:
receiving, by the data processing system, at least one document having a plurality of associated dates and/or times and concepts associated with the dates and/or times, wherein... | Mechanisms for performing a duration-based operation are provided. At least one document is received having a plurality of associated dates and/or times and concepts associated with the dates and/or times. The at least one document does not explicitly specify a duration between the dates and/or times. Dates and/or time... | 3,600 |
13,236 | 13,236 | 13,435,419 | 3,624 | Devices and methods provide route guidance by maintaining a plurality of user preferences, receiving a beginning location and an ending location of a trip, and receiving a trip purpose of the trip. Such devices and methods automatically generate multiple different routes between the beginning location and the ending lo... | 1. A computer implemented method of providing route guidance comprising:
maintaining a plurality of user preferences within a non-volatile storage medium of at least one computerized device; receiving a beginning location and an ending location of a trip into said at least one computerized device; receiving a trip purp... | Devices and methods provide route guidance by maintaining a plurality of user preferences, receiving a beginning location and an ending location of a trip, and receiving a trip purpose of the trip. Such devices and methods automatically generate multiple different routes between the beginning location and the ending lo... | 3,600 |
13,237 | 13,237 | 14,837,584 | 3,627 | Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with localized compensation approval within a global business are described. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes generating, in an electronic database, an electronic data structure that defines a compensation group comprised of a subset of employe... | 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions that when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform functions, the instructions comprising:
instructions for generating, in an electronic database, an electronic data structure that defines a compensation group comprised of... | Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with localized compensation approval within a global business are described. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes generating, in an electronic database, an electronic data structure that defines a compensation group comprised of a subset of employe... | 3,600 |
13,238 | 13,238 | 14,314,629 | 3,681 | A system and method to provide a universal loyalty currency, facilitate exchange of loyalty benefits, and allow payments using loyalty benefits. A method includes: receiving registration information to associate account information of a payment account with at least one loyalty account to enable conversion of first loy... | 1. A method, comprising:
providing, by a computing apparatus, a user interface to receive user input, the user input associating
loyalty benefits earned by a user from a first loyalty program provider and
a benefit associated with account information of a consumer payment account that is under control of an issuer proc... | A system and method to provide a universal loyalty currency, facilitate exchange of loyalty benefits, and allow payments using loyalty benefits. A method includes: receiving registration information to associate account information of a payment account with at least one loyalty account to enable conversion of first loy... | 3,600 |
13,239 | 13,239 | 15,005,240 | 3,659 | A driveline configured to connect a wind turbine rotor and a wind turbine generator has a planetary gear unit having a planet carrier rotatably supported relative to a housing part by at least one rolling-element bearing. The rolling-element bearing includes at least one inner ring and least one outer ring, and a plura... | 1. A driveline configured to connect a wind turbine rotor and a wind turbine generator, the driveline including a planetary gear unit having a planet carrier rotatably supported relative to a housing part by at least one rolling-element bearing, the rolling-element bearing including at least one inner ring and least on... | A driveline configured to connect a wind turbine rotor and a wind turbine generator has a planetary gear unit having a planet carrier rotatably supported relative to a housing part by at least one rolling-element bearing. The rolling-element bearing includes at least one inner ring and least one outer ring, and a plura... | 3,600 |
13,240 | 13,240 | 13,124,280 | 3,626 | The systems, methods and associated devices performing diagnostic hearing tests which use a distributed, client-server architecture and the Internet to allow interaction between a test administration site and one or a plurality of remote patient sites. The test can be administered by an audiologist or clinician at a si... | 1. A method for performing hearing evaluation tests using a computer network, comprising:
providing a web-based service that provides a diagnostic hearing test system with at least one server that programmatically allows patient and registered audiologist users that are remote from each other to communicate during a he... | The systems, methods and associated devices performing diagnostic hearing tests which use a distributed, client-server architecture and the Internet to allow interaction between a test administration site and one or a plurality of remote patient sites. The test can be administered by an audiologist or clinician at a si... | 3,600 |
13,241 | 13,241 | 14,095,112 | 3,689 | An appraisal error detection method includes accessing a database of appraisal-data-field entries of property appraisals. Because sales transactions are cited repetitively as comparables on multiple appraisals, it is possible to inspect appraisal-data-field entries for consistency. An error detection operation is perfo... | 1. A method comprising, causing a processor to:
access appraisal-data-field entries from a plurality of property appraisals, each of the appraisal-data-field entries indicating a value assigned to a property characteristic of a property included in the respective property appraisal; perform an error detection operation... | An appraisal error detection method includes accessing a database of appraisal-data-field entries of property appraisals. Because sales transactions are cited repetitively as comparables on multiple appraisals, it is possible to inspect appraisal-data-field entries for consistency. An error detection operation is perfo... | 3,600 |
13,242 | 13,242 | 15,370,374 | 3,689 | The present invention is a system for generating property appraisal reports providing an appraisal of a property. The system includes a portable computing device running software that generates the property appraisal report according to an appraisal report specification. The software causes the computer processor to ob... | 1. A system for generating electronic property appraisal reports, each property appraisal report providing an appraisal by an appraiser of a subject property, the subject property being a real property, the system comprising:
a portable computing device comprising:
a computer processor, the computer processor being pro... | The present invention is a system for generating property appraisal reports providing an appraisal of a property. The system includes a portable computing device running software that generates the property appraisal report according to an appraisal report specification. The software causes the computer processor to ob... | 3,600 |
13,243 | 13,243 | 14,482,726 | 3,695 | A method of transforming time series data to cluster data is provided. Time series data including a plurality of time series is received. A distance between a first time series of the plurality of time series and each of a remaining set of time series of the plurality of time series is computed pairwise between each of... | 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable instructions that when executed by a computing device cause the computing device to:
receive time series data, wherein the time series data includes a plurality of time series, wherein a plurality of time points are defined in associat... | A method of transforming time series data to cluster data is provided. Time series data including a plurality of time series is received. A distance between a first time series of the plurality of time series and each of a remaining set of time series of the plurality of time series is computed pairwise between each of... | 3,600 |
13,244 | 13,244 | 14,268,357 | 3,695 | A method includes receiving paper comprising information regarding a vehicular violation, the information comprising a unique vehicle identifier and a violation classification, extracting from the paper the unique vehicle identifier and the violation classification via automated pattern recognition, uploading the extra... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method comprising:
by a computer system comprising computer hardware: receiving violation notice comprising information regarding a vehicular violation, the information comprising identification data and a violation classification; automatically extracting from the violation notice the identification... | A method includes receiving paper comprising information regarding a vehicular violation, the information comprising a unique vehicle identifier and a violation classification, extracting from the paper the unique vehicle identifier and the violation classification via automated pattern recognition, uploading the extra... | 3,600 |
13,245 | 13,245 | 14,216,123 | 3,696 | Embodiments of the present invention delineate systems and methods for dynamically assessing and mitigating risk of an insured entity. An entity that provides insurance may, in various embodiments, use applications installed on mobile devices to monitor information that may reduce or mitigate fraudulent insurance claim... | 1. A method comprising:
installing a security application on a provided mobile device; executing a device audit function whereby device configuration parameters are obtained regarding the mobile device; determining a unique device ID for the mobile device from the device configuration parameters; storing the device con... | Embodiments of the present invention delineate systems and methods for dynamically assessing and mitigating risk of an insured entity. An entity that provides insurance may, in various embodiments, use applications installed on mobile devices to monitor information that may reduce or mitigate fraudulent insurance claim... | 3,600 |
13,246 | 13,246 | 13,890,734 | 3,685 | In some embodiments, fast and secure communication can be achieved (e.g., in a fueling environment payment system) with systems and methods that validate an authentication request based on one or more pre-validated cryptographic keys. | 1. A terminal, comprising:
a wireless transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with a mobile device; a secure element configured to store one or more pre-validated cryptographic keys; and a processor coupled to the secure element and the wireless transceiver, the processor being programmed to
receive, via the w... | In some embodiments, fast and secure communication can be achieved (e.g., in a fueling environment payment system) with systems and methods that validate an authentication request based on one or more pre-validated cryptographic keys.1. A terminal, comprising:
a wireless transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly... | 3,600 |
13,247 | 13,247 | 14,536,577 | 3,687 | Preferred examples of a system and method for rapid collection and distribution of taxes are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for point-of-sale collection and distribution of sales taxes on a frequent, regular basis, such as daily or weekly or other periodic ti... | 1. A system for collection and distribution of taxes comprising:
a third-party service provider computer in communication with:
a third-party service provider bank computer;
a merchant computer;
a merchant bank computer; and
one or more taxing entity bank computers, each associated with a taxing entity;
wherein the th... | Preferred examples of a system and method for rapid collection and distribution of taxes are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for point-of-sale collection and distribution of sales taxes on a frequent, regular basis, such as daily or weekly or other periodic ti... | 3,600 |
13,248 | 13,248 | 13,070,038 | 3,622 | Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing conversion path performance measures and reports. In one aspect, user interaction data are obtained, were the user interaction data specify user interactions for a plurality of conversions. User interactions... | 1. A method performed by a data processing apparatus, the method comprising:
obtaining user interaction data for a plurality of conversions, the user interaction data specifying, for each of the conversions, corresponding user interactions with content items, each of the content items being associated with one or more ... | Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing conversion path performance measures and reports. In one aspect, user interaction data are obtained, were the user interaction data specify user interactions for a plurality of conversions. User interactions... | 3,600 |
13,249 | 13,249 | 14,416,866 | 3,625 | A method of establishing enablers of a relationship between a first entity and a second entity, a computer program product and relationship establishment unit operable to perform that method. The method comprises: determining a set of indications of primary relationship characteristics to define a generic relationship ... | 1. A method of establishing enablers of a relationship between a first entity and a second entity, said method comprising:
determining a set of indications of primary relationship characteristics to define a generic relationship between said first entity and said second entity; expressing primary first entity relations... | A method of establishing enablers of a relationship between a first entity and a second entity, a computer program product and relationship establishment unit operable to perform that method. The method comprises: determining a set of indications of primary relationship characteristics to define a generic relationship ... | 3,600 |
13,250 | 13,250 | 13,754,871 | 3,624 | Disclosed are methods and apparatuses that efficiently provides for end user reporting from interactive applications. One embodiment provides an approach for implementing dynamic field selection for a user to select report parameters for an end user report using the user interface of an ERP application. User inputs are... | 1. A method for generating a report definition for an resource management system, comprising the steps of:
receiving a plurality of user inputs at an resource management application, comprising selections for a plurality of report parameters; creating a report data model based at least in part on the user inputs; loadi... | Disclosed are methods and apparatuses that efficiently provides for end user reporting from interactive applications. One embodiment provides an approach for implementing dynamic field selection for a user to select report parameters for an end user report using the user interface of an ERP application. User inputs are... | 3,600 |
13,251 | 13,251 | 14,255,029 | 3,621 | A method and arrangement in an advertisement control system for providing adaptive bitrate-dynamic advertisements in an adaptively streamed video stream defined by a manifest. A bitrate monitor monitors the varying delivery bitrate of the video stream. A processor determines whether the delivery bitrate has fallen belo... | 1. A method in an advertisement control system for providing adaptive bitrate-dynamic advertisements in a video stream defined by a manifest, wherein adaptive streaming in a delivery network causes a delivery bitrate of the video stream to vary due to changes in delivery network conditions, the method comprising:
monit... | A method and arrangement in an advertisement control system for providing adaptive bitrate-dynamic advertisements in an adaptively streamed video stream defined by a manifest. A bitrate monitor monitors the varying delivery bitrate of the video stream. A processor determines whether the delivery bitrate has fallen belo... | 3,600 |
13,252 | 13,252 | 15,400,650 | 3,657 | A brake rotor having a substantially tubular rotor body, a first annular braking disc, a second annular braking disc, and a plurality of vanes. The first annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the first braking disc. Likewise, the second annular braking disc is directly co... | 1. A dual-connection disc brake rotor comprising:
a substantially tubular rotor body; a first annular braking disc directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the first braking disc; a second annular braking disc directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the second braking disc and... | A brake rotor having a substantially tubular rotor body, a first annular braking disc, a second annular braking disc, and a plurality of vanes. The first annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the first braking disc. Likewise, the second annular braking disc is directly co... | 3,600 |
13,253 | 13,253 | 14,966,988 | 3,663 | A method of providing a simplified practice for dealing with aviation turbulence and other weather hazards that allows the end users to better communicate turbulence as a state of the atmosphere metric and the additional weather threats affecting the flight is described. The method provides an Atmospheric State Index (... | 1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating the execution of a path of air travel, said method comprising the steps of:
receiving, via one or more processors, hazard data indicative of a deterministic intensity of at least one hazard of at least one hazard type, wherein the deterministic intensity of the at least... | A method of providing a simplified practice for dealing with aviation turbulence and other weather hazards that allows the end users to better communicate turbulence as a state of the atmosphere metric and the additional weather threats affecting the flight is described. The method provides an Atmospheric State Index (... | 3,600 |
13,254 | 13,254 | 15,887,492 | 3,635 | The process includes forming a concrete form at least one end wall where the concrete form is adapted to receive concrete placed thereinto. The process also includes setting a fixed end anchor and a tensioning end anchor on at least one end wall where the fixed end anchor and tensioning end anchor are each adapted to r... | 1. A system for inhibiting fluid intrusion into a post-tensioned concrete member comprising:
a concrete member; a tensioning end anchor embedded in the concrete member and having an interior channel therethrough, the tensioning end anchor including a front extension and being positioned within the concrete member such ... | The process includes forming a concrete form at least one end wall where the concrete form is adapted to receive concrete placed thereinto. The process also includes setting a fixed end anchor and a tensioning end anchor on at least one end wall where the fixed end anchor and tensioning end anchor are each adapted to r... | 3,600 |
13,255 | 13,255 | 14,689,894 | 3,685 | A financial institution and a payment initiator may exchange public keys to enable the secure exchange of data. A business wishing to collect payment can provide its account information to the payment initiator. A customer wishing to pay can instruct the payment initiator to encrypt the business's account information a... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, from a machine, a request to pay an amount to an entity through a user account; responsive to the request to pay:
sending encrypted data to the machine; and
redirecting the machine to a website associated with the user account; and
receiving an indication, from the website, that the ... | A financial institution and a payment initiator may exchange public keys to enable the secure exchange of data. A business wishing to collect payment can provide its account information to the payment initiator. A customer wishing to pay can instruct the payment initiator to encrypt the business's account information a... | 3,600 |
13,256 | 13,256 | 14,253,648 | 3,687 | A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and ... | 1. A method, comprising:
maintaining a mobile application in a mobile device memory included in a mobile device, wherein the mobile application is non browser based and is preinstalled or downloaded and installed on the mobile device, the mobile device comprising a mobile device display, a mobile device processor, and ... | A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and ... | 3,600 |
13,257 | 13,257 | 14,220,395 | 3,669 | An automotive vehicle includes engine start/stop (ESS) and adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality (ACCS&G). A method of coordinating operation of the ESS and ACCS&G systems is provided. The ACCS&G system brings the vehicle to a stop. After a delay and satisfaction of autostop conditions, the ESS system ... | 1. A method of controlling an engine comprising:
automatically bringing a vehicle propelled by the engine to a stop with a first system while a second system is active; after a delay, stopping the engine of the stationary vehicle with the second system upon detection of a status of the first system; restarting the stop... | An automotive vehicle includes engine start/stop (ESS) and adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality (ACCS&G). A method of coordinating operation of the ESS and ACCS&G systems is provided. The ACCS&G system brings the vehicle to a stop. After a delay and satisfaction of autostop conditions, the ESS system ... | 3,600 |
13,258 | 13,258 | 15,294,272 | 3,697 | A blockchain configuration may log asset data as well as transaction data. One example method of operation may include logging a transaction on a blockchain, linking assets to the transaction, recording a current asset state on the blockchain of the assets responsive to linking the assets to the transaction, determinin... | 1. A method, comprising:
logging a transaction on a blockchain; linking one or more assets to the transaction; recording a current asset state on the blockchain of the one or more assets responsive to linking the one or more assets to the transaction; determining one or more parties to the blockchain transaction has a ... | A blockchain configuration may log asset data as well as transaction data. One example method of operation may include logging a transaction on a blockchain, linking assets to the transaction, recording a current asset state on the blockchain of the assets responsive to linking the assets to the transaction, determinin... | 3,600 |
13,259 | 13,259 | 13,271,131 | 3,685 | A system and method for the purchase, downloading and opening of digital content, which is accomplished with one or two gestures, e.g., button or taps. Digital content items are displayed on the user's local device along with a button, i.e., a “Buy” button that can be selected to purchase a particular item of content. ... | 1. A method for acquiring and accessing digital content on a local device comprising:
receiving an indication from a user of the local device of an item of digital content to be acquired; transmitting the indication of the item of digital content to a remote server; receiving a download of the item of digital content f... | A system and method for the purchase, downloading and opening of digital content, which is accomplished with one or two gestures, e.g., button or taps. Digital content items are displayed on the user's local device along with a button, i.e., a “Buy” button that can be selected to purchase a particular item of content. ... | 3,600 |
13,260 | 13,260 | 15,077,910 | 3,658 | A joint structure for a robot of the present invention includes: a first member; a speed reducer coupled to one surface of a wall portion of the first member; a motor located at a side opposite to the one surface of the wall portion of the first member; a first gear attached to a shaft of the motor; a second gear attac... | 1. A joint structure for a robot, comprising:
a first member; a speed reducer coupled to one surface of a wall portion of the first member, a shaft of an input unit of the speed reducer being passed through the wall portion; a motor located at a side opposite to the one surface of the wall portion; a first gear attache... | A joint structure for a robot of the present invention includes: a first member; a speed reducer coupled to one surface of a wall portion of the first member; a motor located at a side opposite to the one surface of the wall portion of the first member; a first gear attached to a shaft of the motor; a second gear attac... | 3,600 |
13,261 | 13,261 | 14,244,491 | 3,621 | A system and method are described for tracking on-line advertisement exposure information for particular user devices. Alternative approaches are proposed as alternatives to using cookies on user devices to maintain a summary of previous on-line advertisement exposure. A survey participant server maintains a database i... | 1. A method for administering on-line advertisement campaigns on a network including a user device having a unique identification (UID), a survey participant server and an advertisement server, the method comprising:
creating, on the survey participant server, a database element associated with the UID of the user devi... | A system and method are described for tracking on-line advertisement exposure information for particular user devices. Alternative approaches are proposed as alternatives to using cookies on user devices to maintain a summary of previous on-line advertisement exposure. A survey participant server maintains a database i... | 3,600 |
13,262 | 13,262 | 12,842,695 | 3,691 | A system and method of processing a mailing label through a postal service that requires an account that can be charged for generating the mailing label are described. The method includes charging or deducting a fictitiously fundable or chargeable account to enable generation of a mailing label for a mail piece. The ma... | 1. A method of processing a mailing label through a postal service that requires an account that can be charged for generating the mailing label, comprising:
charging or deducting a fictitiously fundable or chargeable account to enable generation of a mailing label for a mail piece, wherein the mailing label includes a... | A system and method of processing a mailing label through a postal service that requires an account that can be charged for generating the mailing label are described. The method includes charging or deducting a fictitiously fundable or chargeable account to enable generation of a mailing label for a mail piece. The ma... | 3,600 |
13,263 | 13,263 | 15,359,880 | 3,622 | In some aspects, methods for measuring a level of usage of one or more replaceable consumable components within a material processing system can include detecting a type of consumable component in use within a processing device of the material processing system; determining, using a computing system, if the type of con... | 1. A method for communicating data about a consumable component installed in a processing head of a material processing system, the method comprising:
installing the consumable component in the processing head, the consumable component having an RFID device, the RFID device being configured to store data about the cons... | In some aspects, methods for measuring a level of usage of one or more replaceable consumable components within a material processing system can include detecting a type of consumable component in use within a processing device of the material processing system; determining, using a computing system, if the type of con... | 3,600 |
13,264 | 13,264 | 14,336,434 | 3,619 | Gene expression analysis is generally performed on heterogeneous tissue samples consisting of multiple cell types. Current methods developed to separate heterogeneous gene expression rely on prior knowledge of the cell-type composition and/or signatures—these are not available in most public datasets. We present a nove... | 1. A method of identifying cell-type, signatures and proportions in a heterogeneous tissue sample that includes multiple cell types, comprising the steps of:
providing purified reference signatures for each of the cell types suspected to exist in the sample; obtaining an initial estimate of expression profiles for each... | Gene expression analysis is generally performed on heterogeneous tissue samples consisting of multiple cell types. Current methods developed to separate heterogeneous gene expression rely on prior knowledge of the cell-type composition and/or signatures—these are not available in most public datasets. We present a nove... | 3,600 |
13,265 | 13,265 | 14,322,024 | 3,685 | There is provided a system and method for gated unlock codes for videogame features and content. By maintaining a redemption database where master unlock codes are used to provide access to specific subsets of feature unlock codes, unique exclusive content may be provided for different retailers. In this manner, a univ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A gaming device comprising:
a memory configured to store a program code; a processor configured to:
execute the program code from the memory to provide an interactive videogame on a display;
display a first query on the display requesting one of a plurality of master unlock codes associated with th... | There is provided a system and method for gated unlock codes for videogame features and content. By maintaining a redemption database where master unlock codes are used to provide access to specific subsets of feature unlock codes, unique exclusive content may be provided for different retailers. In this manner, a univ... | 3,600 |
13,266 | 13,266 | 13,415,140 | 3,628 | A system for calculating amounts of car hire owed. | 1. A method for automatically applying a plurality of reclaims to an ongoing movement cycle of a unit of railroad transport equipment, said method comprising:
(a) a computing device receiving numerical codes each respectively associated with said ongoing movement cycle and representing statistical information about sai... | A system for calculating amounts of car hire owed.1. A method for automatically applying a plurality of reclaims to an ongoing movement cycle of a unit of railroad transport equipment, said method comprising:
(a) a computing device receiving numerical codes each respectively associated with said ongoing movement cycle ... | 3,600 |
13,267 | 13,267 | 12,314,150 | 3,629 | Certain exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for fraud reduction and/or product recovery. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, a database includes a plurality of product entries, with each product entry having at least a status field associated therewith. A first interface to the database is configured ... | 1. A fraud reduction and product recovery system, comprising:
a database including a plurality of product entries, each product entry having at least a status field associated therewith; a first interface to the database configured to enable a first authorized user to add product entries and/or change the status identi... | Certain exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for fraud reduction and/or product recovery. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, a database includes a plurality of product entries, with each product entry having at least a status field associated therewith. A first interface to the database is configured ... | 3,600 |
13,268 | 13,268 | 14,799,082 | 3,689 | A complex asset analysis operation, comprising: receiving data from a plurality of crowd sourced complex assets; aggregating the data received from the plurality of crowd sourced complex assets; and, performing a complex asset analysis operation based upon the data received from the plurality of crowd sourced devices, ... | 1-6. (canceled) 7. A system comprising:
a processor; a data bus coupled to the processor; and a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium embodying computer program code, the non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium being coupled to the data bus, the computer program code interacting with a plurality of ... | A complex asset analysis operation, comprising: receiving data from a plurality of crowd sourced complex assets; aggregating the data received from the plurality of crowd sourced complex assets; and, performing a complex asset analysis operation based upon the data received from the plurality of crowd sourced devices, ... | 3,600 |
13,269 | 13,269 | 14,528,592 | 3,692 | A system for making funds available for gaming which includes a terminal which is configured to read customer information from a card. The terminal includes an input/output unit configured to allow the customer to select a quasi-cash transaction and to generate an order authorizing the quasi-cash transaction. The syste... | 1. A method for making funds available for gaming, the method comprising:
reading customer information of a customer from a card at a terminal; allowing the customer to select a quasi-cash transaction at the terminal and generating an order authorizing the quasi-cash transaction when the customer selects the quasi-cash... | A system for making funds available for gaming which includes a terminal which is configured to read customer information from a card. The terminal includes an input/output unit configured to allow the customer to select a quasi-cash transaction and to generate an order authorizing the quasi-cash transaction. The syste... | 3,600 |
13,270 | 13,270 | 13,616,342 | 3,686 | Laboratory testing plays a significant and growing role in the delivery of medical services. Fresh analysis of past test results has led to discovery of previously unknown correlations between statistical properties of analyte values and parameters such as age, sex, and region. Observed values in patient populations ha... | 1. A computer system for calculating a reference range, the computer system comprising:
one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable storage media encoded with instructions that, when executed by at least one of the processors, cause the computer system at least to
correlate with at least one time-periodic... | Laboratory testing plays a significant and growing role in the delivery of medical services. Fresh analysis of past test results has led to discovery of previously unknown correlations between statistical properties of analyte values and parameters such as age, sex, and region. Observed values in patient populations ha... | 3,600 |
13,271 | 13,271 | 12,012,280 | 3,621 | A process of selecting personalized non-competitive electronic advertising from a plurality of competitive and non-competitive advertisements for electronic display including the steps of generating a selection model, generating a user model, selecting personalized non-competitive electronic advertising from the plural... | 1. A process of selecting personalized non-competitive electronic advertising from a plurality of competitive and non-competitive advertisements for electronic display comprising the steps of:
generating a selection model, wherein the selection model includes a plurality of data sets identifying similar and popular pro... | A process of selecting personalized non-competitive electronic advertising from a plurality of competitive and non-competitive advertisements for electronic display including the steps of generating a selection model, generating a user model, selecting personalized non-competitive electronic advertising from the plural... | 3,600 |
13,272 | 13,272 | 14,369,293 | 3,662 | A method for monitoring an energy reserve for a safety device for a vehicle includes the task of evaluating a change of a voltage present in the energy reserve between a starting value suitable for operating the safety device and a test voltage value suitable for operating the safety device to monitor the energy reserv... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A method for monitoring an energy reserve for a safety device for a vehicle, the method comprising:
evaluating a change in voltage of a voltage present in the energy reserve between a starting value suitable for operating the safety device and a test voltage value suitable for operating the safety ... | A method for monitoring an energy reserve for a safety device for a vehicle includes the task of evaluating a change of a voltage present in the energy reserve between a starting value suitable for operating the safety device and a test voltage value suitable for operating the safety device to monitor the energy reserv... | 3,600 |
13,273 | 13,273 | 12,873,699 | 3,626 | Automated web-based systems and methods for matching healthcare professionals with healthcare organizations on a temporary basis are disclosed. The systems and methods of the present invention utilize a secure online portal to facilitate communication between healthcare organizations and locum tenens recruitment agenci... | 1. A method for matching a healthcare professional with a healthcare organization on a temporary basis, said method comprising:
providing a secure web-based system for healthcare organizations and vendors for the purpose of matching a healthcare professional with a healthcare organization on a temporary basis; providin... | Automated web-based systems and methods for matching healthcare professionals with healthcare organizations on a temporary basis are disclosed. The systems and methods of the present invention utilize a secure online portal to facilitate communication between healthcare organizations and locum tenens recruitment agenci... | 3,600 |
13,274 | 13,274 | 14,620,703 | 3,642 | An aircraft includes an accessory member that constitutes an engine accessory, the accessory member being arranged between an aircraft engine pylon and an engine, in an attached state to an attachment base member that is at least one of the pylon and the engine. The accessory member includes: a surrounding portion that... | 1. An aircraft comprising
an accessory member that constitutes an engine accessory, the accessory member being arranged between a pylon that is used for supporting an engine on an airframe and the engine, in an attached state to an attachment base member that is at least one of the pylon and the engine, wherein the acc... | An aircraft includes an accessory member that constitutes an engine accessory, the accessory member being arranged between an aircraft engine pylon and an engine, in an attached state to an attachment base member that is at least one of the pylon and the engine. The accessory member includes: a surrounding portion that... | 3,600 |
13,275 | 13,275 | 14,698,772 | 3,629 | A method of generating ranking scores for a combination of a network update and a group of highlight data items associated with the network update is disclosed. Highlight data items generated by one or more first-pass-ranking modules of a gems service are received. The highlight data items are organized into groups. A ... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving highlight data items generated by one or more first-pass-ranking modules of a gems service; organizing the highlight data items into groups; determining a ranking score for each group; associating the groups with network updates corresponding to a member of a social networking system; ... | A method of generating ranking scores for a combination of a network update and a group of highlight data items associated with the network update is disclosed. Highlight data items generated by one or more first-pass-ranking modules of a gems service are received. The highlight data items are organized into groups. A ... | 3,600 |
13,276 | 13,276 | 12,124,144 | 3,694 | Systems and methods are described for providing fraud deterrents, detection and prevention during e-commerce, e-transactions, digital rights management and access control. Fraud deterrent levels may be automatically selected by a requesting transaction approval entity server (and can be related to level of risk, or sec... | 1. A system configured for conducting art e-commerce authorization processes during an e-commerce transactions comprising:
A e-identity-card linkage database for storing and retrieving a link between an e-identity and at least one credit card; A server configured for obtaining an authorization request from an e-commerc... | Systems and methods are described for providing fraud deterrents, detection and prevention during e-commerce, e-transactions, digital rights management and access control. Fraud deterrent levels may be automatically selected by a requesting transaction approval entity server (and can be related to level of risk, or sec... | 3,600 |
13,277 | 13,277 | 14,290,134 | 3,682 | The DYNAMIC CHECKOUT BUTTON APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DCB”) transforms product page checkout request input and user identification input via DCB components such as offer/discount determination component and checkout button embedding component, into dynamic checkout button outputs. | 1. A dynamic checkout button processor-implemented method, comprising:
receiving, using one or more data processors, a product page checkout request; querying, using the one or more data processors, for a user merchant loyalty level associated with a merchant and a user; determining, using the one or more data processo... | The DYNAMIC CHECKOUT BUTTON APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DCB”) transforms product page checkout request input and user identification input via DCB components such as offer/discount determination component and checkout button embedding component, into dynamic checkout button outputs.1. A dynamic checkout button p... | 3,600 |
13,278 | 13,278 | 14,637,426 | 3,687 | The present disclosure describes methods and systems that allocate costs of deploying and operating a virtual network to tenants that use the virtual network. In one implementation, costs are allocated to tenant virtual machines (“VMs”) by determining a network bandwidth of a virtual network, determining a common cost ... | 1. A method that allocates virtual network costs to data center tenants, the method comprising:
determining a virtual network cost of a virtual network; determining a capacity of the virtual network; and allocating a portion of the virtual network cost based on a measured usage of the virtual network by a data center t... | The present disclosure describes methods and systems that allocate costs of deploying and operating a virtual network to tenants that use the virtual network. In one implementation, costs are allocated to tenant virtual machines (“VMs”) by determining a network bandwidth of a virtual network, determining a common cost ... | 3,600 |
13,279 | 13,279 | 13,807,814 | 3,637 | A security element for a security paper, value document or the like, having a carrier which has a motif region that includes a visually perceptible motif with a first and a second motif part, wherein the motif region includes a first micro-optic representation arrangement which presents at least two different images in... | 1.-18. (canceled) 19. A security element for a security paper or value document comprising:
a carrier comprising a motif region which provides a visually perceptible motif having a first and a second motif part, wherein the motif region comprises a first micro-optic representation arrangement which presents at least tw... | A security element for a security paper, value document or the like, having a carrier which has a motif region that includes a visually perceptible motif with a first and a second motif part, wherein the motif region includes a first micro-optic representation arrangement which presents at least two different images in... | 3,600 |
13,280 | 13,280 | 14,529,961 | 3,671 | An improved crushing tool for the processing of aggregates, and a heat treatment method for metals used in the fabrication of such tools, is provided. The crushing tool may comprise an attachment portion having a relatively low material hardness and a crushing portion having, in comparison to the attachment portion, a ... | 1. A method of heat treating a material, comprising:
heating the material to a first temperature within the range of 1650° F. to 1850° F. and holding the material at the first temperature for a first period of time within the range of 1.5 to 3 hours; quenching in a cooling environmental until the material reaches a sec... | An improved crushing tool for the processing of aggregates, and a heat treatment method for metals used in the fabrication of such tools, is provided. The crushing tool may comprise an attachment portion having a relatively low material hardness and a crushing portion having, in comparison to the attachment portion, a ... | 3,600 |
13,281 | 13,281 | 14,729,121 | 3,648 | A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle event and determine a wireless device present connection state relative to a vehicle infotainment system. The processor is further configured to communicate with a remote server through a vehicle modem, including transmission of the wireless device present c... | 1. A system comprising:
a processor configured to: receive a vehicle event; based on occurrence of the vehicle event, communicate with a remote server through a vehicle modem, including transmission of a wireless device present connection state; and request that the remote server instruct a wireless device to pair with... | A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle event and determine a wireless device present connection state relative to a vehicle infotainment system. The processor is further configured to communicate with a remote server through a vehicle modem, including transmission of the wireless device present c... | 3,600 |
13,282 | 13,282 | 15,138,918 | 3,688 | A method for relaying advertising content may include intercepting, at a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, a request from the end user device and transmitted via the network, determining whether a response to th... | 1. An apparatus provided at a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, the apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to, when executed:
intercept a request from the end user device and transmitted via the ne... | A method for relaying advertising content may include intercepting, at a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, a request from the end user device and transmitted via the network, determining whether a response to th... | 3,600 |
13,283 | 13,283 | 15,067,336 | 3,688 | A method for replacing advertising content may include intercepting, at an edge of a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, a request from the end user device and transmitted via the network, determining whether a re... | 1. An apparatus provided at an edge of a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, the apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to, when executed:
intercept a request from the end user device and transmitted... | A method for replacing advertising content may include intercepting, at an edge of a network providing communication between an end user device and one or more servers capable of responding to requests from the end user device, a request from the end user device and transmitted via the network, determining whether a re... | 3,600 |
13,284 | 13,284 | 14,706,844 | 3,643 | Equine boots with integrated, impact protection are disclosed. In one embodiment an equine leg boot includes a fabric body with an outer surface and an inner surface, the fabric body being configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse. An impact-resistant protective member is disposed within the fabric body. A sus... | 1. An equine leg boot comprising:
a fabric body configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse, an impact-resistant protective member disposed within the fabric body, the protective member comprising a semi-rigid thermoplastic material that is pre-formed to have a molded shape that conforms to the back of the lower... | Equine boots with integrated, impact protection are disclosed. In one embodiment an equine leg boot includes a fabric body with an outer surface and an inner surface, the fabric body being configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse. An impact-resistant protective member is disposed within the fabric body. A sus... | 3,600 |
13,285 | 13,285 | 12,926,896 | 3,689 | Modeling and mapping appropriate comparable properties comprises accessing property data corresponding to a geographical area, and then weighting comparable properties based upon the appropriateness of each of the plurality of comparable properties as comparables for a subject property. For example, the weighting may b... | 1. A method for modeling appropriate comparable properties, the method comprising:
accessing property data corresponding to a geographical area; performing a regression based upon the property data, the regression modeling the relationship between price and explanatory variables; identifying a subject property and a pl... | Modeling and mapping appropriate comparable properties comprises accessing property data corresponding to a geographical area, and then weighting comparable properties based upon the appropriateness of each of the plurality of comparable properties as comparables for a subject property. For example, the weighting may b... | 3,600 |
13,286 | 13,286 | 15,485,867 | 3,671 | A vehicle arresting device for rapidly disabling a moving vehicle includes a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires. Each second wire is coupled to each first wire. The first wires and the second wires are gridded and define a plurality of intersections. Each of a plurality of spikes, which is barbed,... | 1. A vehicle arresting device comprising:
a plurality of first wires, said first wires comprising braided steel; a plurality of second wires, said second wired comprising braided steel, each said second wire being coupled to each said first wire such that said first wires and said second wires define a grid having plur... | A vehicle arresting device for rapidly disabling a moving vehicle includes a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires. Each second wire is coupled to each first wire. The first wires and the second wires are gridded and define a plurality of intersections. Each of a plurality of spikes, which is barbed,... | 3,600 |
13,287 | 13,287 | 12,827,309 | 3,624 | A method and computer program product for creating and managing location based meetings is described. A method may comprise creating a local meeting entry, the local meeting entry referencing a global meeting entry in a different location. The method may further comprise propagating a schedule change in the global meet... | 1. A method comprising:
creating, via at least one of a client electronic device and a server computer, a local meeting entry, the local meeting entry referencing a global meeting entry in a different location; propagating, via at least one of the client electronic device and the server computer, a schedule change in t... | A method and computer program product for creating and managing location based meetings is described. A method may comprise creating a local meeting entry, the local meeting entry referencing a global meeting entry in a different location. The method may further comprise propagating a schedule change in the global meet... | 3,600 |
13,288 | 13,288 | 13,185,975 | 3,681 | A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for media playback sent from a vehicle computing system (VCS) and aggregating a plurality of user, environmental and vehicle data elements for at least one known consumer in a vehicle to receive media. The embodiment also includes requesting media plans from a ... | 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
receiving a request for media playback sent from a vehicle computing system (VCS); aggregating a plurality of user, environmental or vehicle data elements for at least one consumer in a vehicle to receive media; requesting one or more media plans from a plurality of media pr... | A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for media playback sent from a vehicle computing system (VCS) and aggregating a plurality of user, environmental and vehicle data elements for at least one known consumer in a vehicle to receive media. The embodiment also includes requesting media plans from a ... | 3,600 |
13,289 | 13,289 | 14,335,888 | 3,685 | Provided are techniques for receiving, from a client at a server, a request to access a software package for a specified duration of time, wherein the software package requires a license key; requesting the license key from a key server; transmitting a base virtual machine in conjunction with the software package and t... | 1. A method, comprising:
receiving, from a diem at a server, a request to access a software package for a specified duration of time; generating a custom virtual machine (CV M) corresponding to the software package; encrypting the CVM with a license key; transmitting the CVM to the client; transmitting the license key ... | Provided are techniques for receiving, from a client at a server, a request to access a software package for a specified duration of time, wherein the software package requires a license key; requesting the license key from a key server; transmitting a base virtual machine in conjunction with the software package and t... | 3,600 |
13,290 | 13,290 | 14,105,727 | 3,685 | Provided are techniques for receiving, from a client at a server, a request to access a software package for a specified duration of time, wherein the software package requires a license key; requesting the license key from a key server; transmitting a base virtual machine in conjunction with the software package and t... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. An apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of processors; a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium coupled to the plurality of processors; and logic, stored on the computer-readable storage medium and executed on the plurality of processors, for:
receiving, from a client, a request to access a s... | Provided are techniques for receiving, from a client at a server, a request to access a software package for a specified duration of time, wherein the software package requires a license key; requesting the license key from a key server; transmitting a base virtual machine in conjunction with the software package and t... | 3,600 |
13,291 | 13,291 | 11,865,466 | 3,681 | The subject personalized consumer advertising/ad placement system provides the ability for advertisers, ad agencies, and any other applicable organization to determine and electronically present their “ideal” consumer profile and have their advertisement/promotion placed in front of all consumers who match the profile ... | 1. A method for selectively delivering advertising to a set of consumers associated with a financial institution wherein the financial institution has records of financial expenditure activity of the consumers, including:
warehousing the financial records from the financial institution with an advertising delivery pro... | The subject personalized consumer advertising/ad placement system provides the ability for advertisers, ad agencies, and any other applicable organization to determine and electronically present their “ideal” consumer profile and have their advertisement/promotion placed in front of all consumers who match the profile ... | 3,600 |
13,292 | 13,292 | 14,027,069 | 3,692 | Improved computer-implemented techniques for providing relevant information to mobile electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, usage of mobile electronic devices can be monitored and usage data can be formed. The usage data can then be used to perform an action. The action can operate to provide more ... | 1.-15. (canceled) 16. A method for providing location-based information to an electronic device, said method comprising:
monitoring a location of a mobile device; determining location-based information that is related to the monitored location of the mobile device; and providing the location-based information to the el... | Improved computer-implemented techniques for providing relevant information to mobile electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, usage of mobile electronic devices can be monitored and usage data can be formed. The usage data can then be used to perform an action. The action can operate to provide more ... | 3,600 |
13,293 | 13,293 | 15,499,306 | 3,662 | A system for control of a steering system of a vehicle, mechanically coupled to the wheels and including an actuator for applying a force or a torque to the steering system. A force or torque can be superimposed on a force or torque originating from the wheels. The system includes a detection unit disposed on the vehic... | 1. A vehicle steering system comprising:
an actuator applying a force to the steering system; a detection unit obtaining a surface condition of a surface section located ahead of a vehicle in a direction of vehicle travel and subsequently driven on by said vehicle; and a data processing unit connected to and communicat... | A system for control of a steering system of a vehicle, mechanically coupled to the wheels and including an actuator for applying a force or a torque to the steering system. A force or torque can be superimposed on a force or torque originating from the wheels. The system includes a detection unit disposed on the vehic... | 3,600 |
13,294 | 13,294 | 13,212,076 | 3,622 | Unique user impressions of advertisements on a social networking system may be tracked and approximated by the social networking system. After an advertisement is delivered to a user, identifying information about the advertisement is associated with the user if the advertisement was not previously presented to the use... | 1. A method comprising:
providing an advertisement to a plurality of users of a social networking system; recording a sampled count of unique user impressions of the advertisement for a subset of the plurality of users of the social networking system using a sampling rate for unique user impressions over a predetermine... | Unique user impressions of advertisements on a social networking system may be tracked and approximated by the social networking system. After an advertisement is delivered to a user, identifying information about the advertisement is associated with the user if the advertisement was not previously presented to the use... | 3,600 |
13,295 | 13,295 | 11,686,647 | 3,691 | A system for error detection in a trading network comprises a memory operable to store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader. The particular trader profile comprises first contact data associated with a first client device and second contact data asso... | 1. A system for error detection in a trading network, comprising:
a memory operable to:
store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader and comprises:
first contact data associated with a first client device; and
second contact data associated with a seco... | A system for error detection in a trading network comprises a memory operable to store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader. The particular trader profile comprises first contact data associated with a first client device and second contact data asso... | 3,600 |
13,296 | 13,296 | 14,249,160 | 3,681 | A system for obtaining metrics for online advertising uses multiple sources of user data, including panel data, social networking system data, and user data from other online service providers. An advertising impression system notifies each data source when an advertising impression occurs for an advertising campaign. ... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving a user identifier associated with an advertising impression of an advertising campaign; generating obscured user data associated with the received user identifier; sending the obscured user data and an identifier of the advertising campaign to a plurality of user data sources; receivin... | A system for obtaining metrics for online advertising uses multiple sources of user data, including panel data, social networking system data, and user data from other online service providers. An advertising impression system notifies each data source when an advertising impression occurs for an advertising campaign. ... | 3,600 |
13,297 | 13,297 | 13,930,466 | 3,623 | Described is a method for auction based decentralized ticket allotment. The method includes receiving a ticket indicating a system problem, generating an auction for the ticket, receiving at least one bid, based on the auction, to resolve the system problem from at least one agent, the at least one bid including one of... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving a ticket indicating a system problem; generating an auction for the ticket; receiving at least one bid, based on the auction, to resolve the system problem from at least one agent, the at least one bid including one of a time to resolution, a hold and a no bid; and allotting the ticket... | Described is a method for auction based decentralized ticket allotment. The method includes receiving a ticket indicating a system problem, generating an auction for the ticket, receiving at least one bid, based on the auction, to resolve the system problem from at least one agent, the at least one bid including one of... | 3,600 |
13,298 | 13,298 | 14,706,176 | 3,688 | A system and method of advertising for determining a network location associated with a physical location. In one aspect, a system for performing this function is described which includes an advertiser module for accepting advertisements and a targeting criterion and computing a plurality of restricted identifiers sati... | 1. A system for dynamically embedding a creative data file within a web page, the system comprising:
a web server configured to supply a web page, the web page including a dynamically embedded creative data file; a service provider arranged to dynamically assign IP addresses to individual subscribers; and a delivery sy... | A system and method of advertising for determining a network location associated with a physical location. In one aspect, a system for performing this function is described which includes an advertiser module for accepting advertisements and a targeting criterion and computing a plurality of restricted identifiers sati... | 3,600 |
13,299 | 13,299 | 15,090,688 | 3,662 | A system includes a processor configured to predict upcoming driver behavior based on a correlation between received context variables and previously observed driver behavior. The processor is also configured to request confirmation that predicted behavior is intended by a driver. Further, the processor is configured t... | 1. A system comprising:
a processor configured to: predict driver behavior based on a correlation between received context variable values and previously observed driver behavior; request confirmation that predicted behavior is intended by a driver; responsive to confirmation receipt, change an in-vehicle display to in... | A system includes a processor configured to predict upcoming driver behavior based on a correlation between received context variables and previously observed driver behavior. The processor is also configured to request confirmation that predicted behavior is intended by a driver. Further, the processor is configured t... | 3,600 |
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