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| Malware detector | 20110099620 | 20110428 |
| A transparent proxy for malware detection includes a monitor module, a protocol determination module, a challenge generation module, a response determination module, and a data control module. The monitor module examines data originating from an application towards a remote server. The protocol determination module identifies the protocol type used for the data. The challenge generation module produces a challenge for the application based upon the protocol type, sends the challenge to the application, and maintains a state related to the data and the challenge. The response determination module makes a determination if an automatic non-interactive application response is received in response to the challenge from the application. The data control module allows the first data to continue to the remote server when the determination is valid.... |
| Single sign-on authentication | 20110099618 | 20110428 |
| Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive a request from a node to provide access to a web site, to provide site authenticity information associated with the web site to the node, and to receive single sign-on (SSO) information from the node in response to validation of the site authenticity information by the node, the SSO information enabling the node to automatically log in to the web site. Additional activities include receiving site authenticity information from a node associated with a web site, and automatically transmitting SSO information to the node responsive to validating the site authenticity information. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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| Automatic user authentication and identification for mobile instant messaging application | 20110099612 | 20110428 |
| Automatic identification and authentication of a user of a mobile application entails receiving from the wireless communications device a unique device identifier and an e-mail address corresponding to the wireless communications device, associating a registration identifier with the unique device identifier and the e-mail address, generating an authentication token, and communicating the authentication token and the registration identifier to the wireless communications device. This technology obviates the need for the user to remember and enter a user ID and password to access backed-up application data on a server. This is particularly useful for instant messaging applications, e.g. PIN messaging, in which the unique device identifier is used to identify the user and is also the transport address. Once registered, the user who has switched to a... |
| System and method for implementing adaptive security zones | 20110099602 | 20110428 |
| A system for managing adaptive security zones in complex business operations, comprising a rules engine adapted to receive events from a plurality of event sources and a security manager coupled to the rules engine via a data network, wherein upon receiving an event, the rules engine determines what rules, if any, are triggered by the event and, upon triggering a rule, the rules engine determines if the rule pertains to security and, if so, sends a notification message to the security manager informing it of the triggered event, and wherein the security manager, on receiving a notification message from the rules engine, automatically establishes a new security zone based at least in part on the contents of the notification message, is disclosed
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| Broadcast network platform system | 20110099584 | 20110428 |
| A multimedia administration system with a central media data repository. The system repository contains metadata utilized for various queries including search, channels of distribution and account information. The system organizes and distributes media over an area wide broadcast network. The system uses custom meta tags to selectively update media files and metadata on a scheduled basis automatically without having to manually update this data in the system. The system spiders these meta tags on a scheduled basis to automate the programming of the media content over the broadcast network Platform System. The system also groups, associates, and affiliates various networks into nodes for broadcast over networks. Clients can communicate with users who are watching their videos. The clients can upon demand present content to viewers with... |
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| Systems and methods for dealing with online activity based on delivery of a television advertisement | 20110099576 | 20110428 |
| In a computer-implemented method, a selected online advertisement is automatically directed to, or online activity is automatically tracked and recorded from, an online user interface device which corresponds, at the time the advertisement is directed or the activity is tracked, to a first online access identifier. The advertisement is directed or the activity is tracked based on information from a user profile that references or includes a first set-top box identifier. That information is derived at least in part from automatically collected data related to user behavior with respect to at least one television advertisement delivered to a set-top box, which set-top box corresponds, at the time of that user behavior, to the first set-top box identifier. The first online access identifier is associated with the... |
| Methods, systems and computer program products for a reminder manager for project development | 20110099549 | 20110428 |
| This disclosure details the implementation of apparatuses, methods and systems of a reminder manager for project development (hereinafter, “R-Manager”). In one embodiment, a R-Manager system may implement a daemon application to monitor a plurality of code development entities, maintain a list of reminders and associated tasks and send reminders to users. In one embodiment, the R-Manager allows a user to directly write a reminder in a segment of source code, and then locate and add the embedded reminder to the system by automatically scanning the body of the source file. The R-Manager system can also enforce the completion of a task if the reminder of the task has expired and the task has not been marked as completed.
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| Automation of software application engineering using machine learning and reasoning | 20110099532 | 20110428 |
| A system for automatically creating a desired software application design. In response to an input to create a desired software application design, functional requirements for the desired software application design are retrieved. Then, non-functional requirements associated with each retrieved functional requirement are retrieved. In addition, software models associated with the retrieved functional requirements are retrieved. Further, software patterns associated with the retrieved non-functional requirements are retrieved. Then, the retrieved software models are transformed into software code for the desired software application design. Also, the retrieved software patterns are applied to associated code sequences in the software code to automatically create an architecture for the desired software application design. Finally, the architecture for the desired software application design is outputted for use by a user. The decisions... |
| Spine selection mode for layout editing | 20110099530 | 20110428 |
| Methods, software, and systems implementing software provide for accepting a user's selection of a database object defining layout being displayed. The database objects can include objects defining paths and path segments. Automatic layout tools may be used in creating at least some of the objects. The user's selection begins a recursive process of automatically selecting additional database objects based on criteria designed to create an uninterrupted spine from database objects on a single interconnect layer, of the same width, and collectively arranged such that the spine has a first end and a second end, and can be traced from the first end to the second end without backtracking.
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| Scale with automatic offline indication and related method | 20110099504 | 20110428 |
| A scale and associated method automatically identify when a food product pricing scale is in an offline condition and changes a color condition on the scale display to alert scale operators of the offline condition.
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| Internet session initiation on personal cellular telecommunications devices, and customization protocol therefor | 20110099484 | 20110428 |
| A customizable client application capable of running on all seven classes of Internet-enabled personal cellular telecommunications devices whose Internet browser launching capabilities range from being Class 0 non Internet-enabled to Class 6 automatic Internet browser launching. The client application facilitates minimum subscriber intervention for Internet session initiation from an Internet session option of an interactive display message.
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| Interactive management of web application firewall rules | 20110099482 | 20110428 |
| A computer implemented method, information processing system, and computer program product manage web application firewall rule configuration. A web application is analyzed. A set of data elements within the web application is identified. Each data element in the set of data elements stores information that is sent from a web client to a web server. Each data element in the set of data elements is analyzed. A data type is associated with each data element in the set of data element. The data type describes a type of data stored by the data element. A web application firewall rule recommendation is automatically generated for each data element based at least on the data type associated therewith.
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| Automatic diverse software generation for use in high integrity systems | 20110099439 | 20110428 |
| Systems, devices and methods of automatic diverse software generation are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes providing a base algorithm implementation related to a first hardware profile of a hardware resource, automatically generating a diverse algorithm implementation related to a second hardware profile different from the first hardware profile using the base algorithm implementation and information about the hardware resource, and executing the base algorithm implementation and the diverse algorithm implementation. Embodiments of systems and devices, including microprocessors and compilers, are also disclosed.
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| Systems and methods for backward-compatible constant-time exception-protection memory | 20110099429 | 20110428 |
| Embodiments of the invention provide a table-free technique for detecting all temporal and spatial memory access errors in programs supporting general pointers. Embodiments of the invention provide such error checking using constant-time operations. Embodiments of the invention rely on fat pointers, whose size is contained within standard scalar sizes (up to two words) so that atomic hardware support for operations upon the pointers is obtained along with meaningful casts in-between pointers and other scalars. Optimized compilation of code becomes possible since the scalarized-for-free encoded pointers get register allocated and manipulated. Backward compatibility is enabled by the scalar pointer sizes, with automatic support provided for encoding and decoding of fat pointers in place for interaction with unprotected code.
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| Continuous integration of business intelligence software | 20110099422 | 20110428 |
| A method for automatically testing a business intelligence artifact includes receiving business metric data from a business intelligence system, creating a business intelligence artifact derived from the received business metric data, executing the business intelligence artifact to generate a business intelligence output populated with information related to the business metric data, creating at least one test case for the business intelligence artifact, the test case having at least one assertion associated with the business intelligence output to verify the proper functioning of the business intelligence artifact, testing, with an automated agent interfaced with the business intelligence system, the business intelligence artifact for errors by determining whether the output generated by the current version of the business intelligence artifact satisfies the conditions of the assertion after execution... |
| Failover and recovery for replicated data instances | 20110099420 | 20110428 |
| Replicated instances in a database environment provide for automatic failover and recovery. A monitoring component can periodically communicate with a primary and a secondary replica for an instance, with each capable of residing in a separate data zone or geographic location to provide a level of reliability and availability. A database running on the primary instance can have information synchronously replicated to the secondary replica at a block level, such that the primary and secondary replicas are in sync. In the event that the monitoring component is not able to communicate with one of the replicas, the monitoring component can attempt to determine whether those replicas can communicate with each other, as well as whether the replicas have the same data generation version. Depending on the... |
| Cec communications device, audio and visual device using thereof, and cec communications method | 20110099415 | 20110428 |
| The present invention provides a CEC communications device which eliminates a troublesome process to solve the CEC-related communication malfunction when the CEC communications device detects a CEC-related communication malfunction caused by a software malfunction and improves serviceability of the CEC communications by automatically resetting the CEC to execute a CEC communication recovery. In the CEC communications device, when a CEC communications line monitoring unit detects a CEC-related communication malfunction caused by a software malfunction, a CEC control unit determines a reset order of a CEC appliance found on a CEC network, and notifies the CEC resetting unit of a CEC resetting request. The CEC resetting unit resets the CEC of a CEC appliance found on the CEC network via an HDMI line (DDC in FIG. 1)... |
| System and method for retrieving certificates associated with senders of digitally signed messages | 20110099381 | 20110428 |
| A system and method for retrieving certificates and/or verifying the revocation status of certificates. In one embodiment, when a user opens a digitally signed message, a certificate that is required to verify the digital signature on the message may be automatically retrieved if it is not stored on the user's computing device (e.g. a mobile device), eliminating the need for users to initiate the task manually. Verification of the digital signature may also be automatically performed by the application after the certificate is retrieved. Verification of the revocation status of a certificate may also be automatically performed if it is determined that the time that has elapsed since the status was last updated exceeds a pre-specified limit.
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| Automatic control of multiple arithmetic/logic simd units | 20110099352 | 20110428 |
| There is provided a method of performing single instruction multiple data (SIMD) operations. The method comprises storing a plurality of arrays in memory for performing SIMD operations thereon; determining a total number of SIMD operations to be performed on the plurality of arrays; loading a counter with the total number of SIMD operations to be performed on the plurality of arrays; enabling a plurality of arithmetic logic units (ALUs) to perform a first number of operations on first elements of the plurality of arrays; performing the first number of operations on first elements of the plurality of arrays using the plurality of ALUs; decrementing the counter by the first number of operations to provide a remaining number of operations; and enabling a number of the plurality... |
| Dynamically rehosting web content | 20110099294 | 20110428 |
| Dynamically rehosting at least one or more elements of a first resource originally hosted at an origin server. A dynamic web content transformation server receives a first HTTP request from an Internet client for the first resource that includes a value in a host header field that refers to the dynamic web content transformation server. The content transformation server transforms the first HTTP request including changing the value in the host header field to refer to the origin server, and transmits the transformed HTTP request to the origin server. The content transformation server receives an HTTP response from the origin server that includes the first resource that includes a client-side script that, when executed by the Internet client, makes a second HTTP request for a second... |
| Peer discovery and connection management based on context sensitive social networks | 20110099274 | 20110428 |
| In a method for automatically filtering communications, a networking request from an initiating party on an initiating communication device is received. The networking request pertains to a request for communication between the initiating communication device and a recipient communication device of a user over a communication channel. A determination is made of whether the communication channel to be used for the communication matches a communication channel for a previous communication between the initiating party and the user. It is automatically determined whether to grant the networking request, based at least in part on the determination of whether the communication channel for the communication matches the communication channel for the previous communication between the initiating party and the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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| Message filtration in a network monitoring system | 20110099269 | 20110428 |
| A system and method for monitoring unit for providing network monitoring and message filtration in a network system is provided including a message generator configured to generate at least one alert message for defining an alert condition in the network system. A message designator is provided for designating the at least one alert message in accordance with the state of the alert condition. A reset module is provided configured for generating a reset message for defining when an alert condition is resolved. The reset message is automatically mapped to or associated with its corresponding alert message, which is now designated as a resolved or inactive message. A user view is provided in which only unresolved or active messages are displayed.
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| Automated social networking television profile configuration and processing | 20110099263 | 20110428 |
| Content selected by a user of a web access television (TV) device is monitored via a profile controller associated with the web access TV device. Social network aspects of a web access TV user profile are automatically configured based upon the monitored content selected by the user. Social networking opportunities for the user are managed via the web access TV user profile. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
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| Mechanism for managing sequential emails | 20110099242 | 20110428 |
| A mechanism is disclosed for generating a composite email for an email conversation. The composite email includes content automatically extracted from a plurality of the emails in the email conversation, and may be generated in response to a user accessing just one of the emails in the email conversation. A mechanism is also disclosed for discovering and recovering lost emails in an email conversation. A mechanism is further disclosed for automatically moving emails from one container to another after an email has been read. These and other advantageous email generating, manipulation, and organization mechanisms are disclosed herein.
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| Dynamic set operations when specifying email recipients | 20110099239 | 20110428 |
| A method for specifying email recipients that includes specifying a first set of email recipients, a second set of email recipients, and a set operation. A third set of email recipients can be automatically is generated by performing the set operation upon the first set and the second set. Email can then be sent to this automatically generated third set of email recipients.
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| Scalable queues on a scalable structured storage system | 20110099233 | 20110428 |
| A cloud computing platform contains a structured storage subsystem the provides scalable queues. The cloud computing platform monitors message throughput for the scalable queues and automatically increases or decreases subqueues that provide the operational functionality for each scalable queue. A visibility start time and cloud computing platform time are maintained for each message to provide an approximate first-in-first-out order for messages within each subqueue. A message in a subqueue may be available for processing when the current cloud computing time is greater than the visibility start of the message.
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| System and method for automatically publishing data items associated with an event | 20110099201 | 20110428 |
| Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically publish data items associated with a news event. In one example embodiment, a method comprises monitoring search queries associated with a search query category, detecting a change in a search request frequency associated with the search query category with respect to a baseline frequency, determining an event associated with the search query category, identifying one or more data items associated with the event, and generating a visual representation of a relationship between the one or more data items and the event. The search query category may be associated with at least one search term a baseline frequency.
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| Method and system of detecting events in image collections | 20110099199 | 20110428 |
| A method and system of combining recognition of objects, backgrounds, scenes and metadata in images with social graph data for automatically detecting events of interest.
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| Automatic pedigree corrections | 20110099193 | 20110428 |
| Systems, methods, and techniques are described for correcting pedigree information. A new pedigree record of a person may be received at a computer system. A stored pedigree record of a person may be selected if it is determined that the second person is likely to be the first person at some confidence level at or above a threshold confidence level. A comparison of data elements of the new pedigree record with data elements of the stored pedigree record may be conducted. A first data element of the new pedigree and a second data element of the stored pedigree that are not equivalent may be identified. An analysis as to which data element is more likely to be correct may be conducted. The incorrect data element may... |
| Information extraction apparatus and methods | 20110099184 | 20110428 |
| Automatic information extraction apparatus for extracting data for review by a human curator from digital representations of documents comprising natural language text, the automatic information extraction apparatus having a plurality of selectable operating modes in which the automatic information extraction apparatus is operable to extract different data for review by a human curator. In the different operating modes, the information extraction apparatus may extract data with a different balance between recall and precision.
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| Iterative feedback tuning in a scanning probe microscope | 20110016592 | 20110120 |
| A method, system, device, and software for automatically determining PI feedback parameters in a scanning probe microscopy application setup using an iterative feedback tuning process.
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| Web page privacy risk detection | 20110016533 | 20110120 |
| Various embodiments enable detection of third party content sources that may pose a privacy risk to a user. In at least some embodiments, webpages navigated to via a browser can be processed to identify third party content sources that provide content for the webpages. Data may be stored to relate the third party content sources to webpages in which the third party content is encountered. The data may then be analyzed to determine when a particular third party is in a position to observe browsing habits of a user. Responsive to determining a privacy risk, notification may be output in a variety of ways to inform a user of potentially risky content. In at least some other embodiments, notification can be made by way of a... |
| Information device | 20110016505 | 20110120 |
| A device for obtaining, storing and displaying information from a remote server, the device has a modem for establishing communication sessions with the remote server. A memory coupled to the modem stores the obtained information, and a display is coupled to the memory for displaying the stored information. The device automatically and periodically communicates with the remote server for obtaining the information.
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| Personalized time-shifted programming | 20110016504 | 20110120 |
| A method and apparatus for personalized time-shifted programming. Digital content is retrieved, for example, from a digital library. Once retrieved, the content is stored locally, for example, on a personal computer. The locally stored content is transferred, in whole or in part, to a playback device that allows a user to listen to the content of the playback device. In one embodiment, the user may designate portions of a playback time provided by the playback device to various selections. For example, with a playback device that provides two hours of content, a user may wish to listen to one half hour of news, one half hour of a series and one hour of an book. Thus, the user may partition one quarter of playback time to... |
| Automatic user band assignment in a satellite signal distribution environment | 20110016496 | 20110120 |
| A communications system and method involving a set top box (STB) and a channel stacking switch (CSS). The STB comprises a communications interface configured to issue a request for a user band, the request identifying the STB and further configured to receive a message identifying an assigned user band; and a tuning element configured to tune to the assigned user band in response to receipt of the message. The CSS comprises a communications interface configured to receive the request for a user band identifying the STB; a memory; and a processing entity configured to access the memory to identify a particular user band that is available for the STB and to assign the particular user band to the STB; wherein the communications interface is further configured... |
| Systems and methods for forwarding media asset events | 20110016492 | 20110120 |
| Systems and methods are provided for forwarding media asset events. A media asset event may be scheduled on a first device for a particular time. At the particular time, the first device may determine whether the user is within a perceivable range of the first device and may provide access to the media asset when the user is within a perceivable range of the first device. If the user is outside a perceivable range of the first device, data associated with the media asset event may be automatically transmitted to a second device. If the user is within a perceivable range of the second device, the media asset and media asset event may be provided to the user on the second device. If the user is... |
| Systems and methods for synchronizing user and machine data during tracking of products on a user computer | 20110016465 | 20110120 |
| Systems and methods for synchronizing a web application service on a server with a user computer so that users are not required to log-in to access their data are described. An installed product application programming interface (IPAPI) is provided on the web server that is configured to associate a user ID associated with the user of the user computer with a machine ID associated with the user computer. The credentials are automatically transmitted to the web application through cookies from a browser at the user computer to the web application so the user does not have to log-in to the web application service or at their computer.
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| Method and system for integrating java and javascript technologies | 20110016449 | 20110120 |
| A method and system for integrating Java and JavaScript technologies is provided. An example system includes a JavaScript proxy generator and a runtime module. The JavaScript proxy generator may be configured to automatically generate a JavaScript proxy in a form of a Java application programming interface. The runtime module may be configured to call the JavaScript proxy from the Java module, pass control of execution to the JavaScript module, execute the JavaScript module to generate an output method or object, and pass control of execution to the Java module to continue execution of the Java module.
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| Checking an esd behavior of integrated circuits on the circuit level | 20110016440 | 20110120 |
| A system and a method for testing the ESD behaviour, wherein a circuit (7) is automatically tested at circuit diagram level in that technology-specific ESD data is provided in database (2) for each circuit component present in the circuit, without requiring complex circuit simulations, for example based on front end or back end data, by taking into account the layout.
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| Method for automatically previewing edits to text items within an online collage-based editor | 20110016431 | 20110120 |
| In a server-based system for creating and editing image and or text-based projects, the system having access to a digital medium containing an executable graphics user interface (GUI) accessible by computer browser, a method for automatically previewing edits to text items within the image-based project includes the steps (a) selecting or highlighting a text item within the project, (b) automatically displaying a text editing toolbar as a result of the action of step (a), the toolbar including controls for editing at least one of font style, font size, font justification, and font color, and (c) selecting one of the controls of step (b) and mousing over a menu option.
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| System for interpolating data into data fields in an image or text based project | 20110016412 | 20110120 |
| In a server-based system for creating and editing image and or text-based projects, the system having access to a digital medium containing an executable graphics user interface (GUI) accessible by computer browser, a system for automatically interpolating data into data fields belonging to an image and or text-based project includes a source of markup language constructs and or a tool implemented in software on a digital medium, and an intermediate data population form resident on a digital medium, the data population form receiving marked up data fields.
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| Network-based collage editor | 20110016406 | 20110120 |
| A network-based collage editor for creating and editing image and or text-based-based projects includes a graphics user interface (GUI) implemented in software executable from a digital medium. The GUI interprets dimensional ink printing instructions inputted manually, automatically, or via combination thereof and applies the instructions to output dimensional printing relative to one or more project items.
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| Automatic interafacing between a master device and object device | 20110016405 | 20110120 |
| A master device images an object device and uses the image to identify the object device. The master device then automatically interfaces with the identified object device, for example, by pairing with the object device. The master device may receive broadcast data from the object device including information about the visual appearance of the object device and use the broadcast data in the identification of the object device. The master device may retrieve data related to the object device and display the related data, which may be display the data over the displayed image of the object device. The master device may provide an interface to control the object device or be used to pass data to the object device.
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| Editing apparatus, editing method and editing program | 20110016385 | 20110120 |
| Thereby, an editing apparatus for automatically generating a layout can provide an easy to use editing apparatus even to a user having no special knowledge of design or coloration by specifying materials arranged automatically and materials arranged at fixed positions in combination and by providing only a valid and desired layout from a plurality of the generated layouts.
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| System and method of automatically identifying and marking hyperimages when displayed | 20110016378 | 20110120 |
| A method and apparatus for processing a digital image are disclosed. Information, materials and metadata may be associated with the image, thereby forming a HyperImage™. A method includes evaluating metadata associated with an image, determining that the image is a HyperImage™, and indicating to a user that the image is a HyperImage™.
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| Method and system to improve link budget of a wireless system | 20110016369 | 20110120 |
| A method and system to improve the link budget of a wireless system using fast Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) protocol. In one embodiment of the invention, the Medium Access Control (MAC) logic in a base station determines whether the quality of the communication link with a mobile station is bad. When the MAC logic in the base station determines that the quality is bad, the base station uses a fast Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) protocol to indicate to the mobile station to send identical information to the base station in each of a plurality of successive or consecutive communication intervals before processing any received identical information from the mobile station. The fast HARQ protocol reduces the latency of receiving the identical information correctly, as... |
| Computer power backup system and device | 20110016340 | 20110120 |
| A computer power backup system and device are provided. When power to a computer system is lost, a battery backup unit provides power to the computer system for a while, allowing a power management control to send out an alert to an enterprise client so as to urge immediate action. If the power outage persists without being solved, and the power management control detects insufficient power in a battery of the battery backup unit, the power management control will store data in a storage device automatically and safely and then shut down the computer system. When power is restored, the power management control turns on the computer system automatically and begins charging the battery of the battery backup unit. Through the above operation, the integrity and... |
| Automated security provisioning protocol for wide area network communication devices in open device environment | 20110016321 | 20110120 |
| An automated security provisioning protocol is provided for wide area network communication devices in an open device environment, such as cellular communication devices in a machine-to-machine (M2M) environment. For example, a method for performing a security provisioning protocol between a first communication device and a second communication device over at least one wide area communication network comprises the following steps from the perspective of the first communication device. The first communication device automatically uses access information not previously provisioned in the wide area communication network to gain access to the wide area communication network for an initial purpose of communicating with the second communication device. The first communication device, upon gaining access to the wide area communication network, automatically performs an authenticated key exchange operation with... |
| Scales and method for its configuration | 20110016237 | 20110120 |
| The invention relates to a method for configuring the interaction between a balance and input and output devices communicating therewith, comprising a user module for controlling the output devices and interrogating input devices, wherein the interaction functionalities of the balance are defined by the user module. The profile module is automatically coupled to the user module depending data received by the user module. The invention further relates to a balance wherein the above method is used.
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| Method and system for providing automatic disabling of network debugging | 20110016210 | 20110120 |
| An approach is provided for automatic disabling of network debugging. A debugging command is received for initiating debugging of a router that includes a processor configured to execute a debugging procedure. Utilization of the processor is monitored. A determination is made whether the utilization exceeds a utilization threshold. The debugging procedure is disabled based on the determination that the utilization threshold is exceeded.
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| Providing services from a remote computer system to a user station over a communications network | 20110016193 | 20110120 |
| Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing services from a remote computer system to a user station over a communications network, including automated identification of users. During a first communication session between a user station and a remote computer system, the user station provides first user identification information to the remote computer system. The remote computer system uses the first user identification information in transaction during the first communication session. The remote computer system also stores at least a portion of the first user identification information. The remote computer system also provides second user identification information to the user station, which is stored at the user station. The remote computer system also generates an association between the stored first user identification information and the second... |
| Providing services from a remote computer system to a user station over a communications network | 20110016192 | 20110120 |
| Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing services from a remote computer system to a user station over a communications network, including automated identification of users. During a first communication session between a user station and a remote computer system, the user station provides first user identification information to the remote computer system. The remote computer system uses the first user identification information in transaction during the first communication session. The remote computer system also stores at least a portion of the first user identification information. The remote computer system also provides second user identification information to the user station, which is stored at the user station. The remote computer system also generates an association between the stored first user identification information and the second... |
| Method for supporting the formation of car pools | 20110016146 | 20110120 |
| To allow drivers of different vehicles to make contact with one another, a user terminal is provided in the vehicle, which accesses a server having a connected database. By way of this database, contact with another user who is also entered in the database, might be using the same travel route, and is therefore noticed by the user, can be established by inputting a vehicle license plate as a user ID. When a travel destination is input into a navigation device, the travel route calculated is entered in the database, and the server automatically undertakes a comparison with travel routes of other users who are contained in the database, and establishes contact between the users who have correlating user data sets.
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| Device and method for selecting an analyzing instrument for use in a medical examination | 20110016133 | 20110120 |
| A device and a method for automatically selecting an analyzing instrument used for a medical test at medical institutions are provided. The device includes: a receiving unit which receives information about test items; a selecting unit which searches a database and selects from the database an analyzing instrument with which a test indicated by the received information is to be performed; and a display unit which displays the analyzing instrument selected by the selecting unit.
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| Search engine for scientific literature providing interface with automatic image ranking | 20110016112 | 20110120 |
| An information retrieval system for scientific literature provides a summary document for reviewing the results of a query that provides both a text-based summary and an image-based summary, the latter represented by a figure from the document that has a highest ranking indicating its centrality to the concept of the document. A ranking of figures may be done by an analysis of figure-associated text either by supervised machine learning or comparison of text similarities.
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| System and method for automatic matching of highest scoring contracts to impression opportunities using complex predicates and an inverted index | 20110016109 | 20110120 |
| A method for indexing advertising contracts for rapid retrieval and matching in order to match only the top N satisfying contracts to advertising slots. Descriptions of advertising contracts include logical predicates indicating weighted applicability to a particular demographic. Descriptions of advertising slots also contain logical predicates indicating weighted applicability to particular demographics, thus matches are performed on the basis of a weighed score of intersecting demographics. Disclosed are structure and techniques for receiving a set of contracts with weighted predicates, preparing a data structure index of the set of contracts, receiving an advertising slot with weighted predicates, and retrieving from the data structure only the top N weighted score contracts that satisfy a match to the advertising slot predicates. Various disclosed cases include predicates presented in... |
| Centralized web-based system for automatically executing search engine optimization principles for one, or more website(s) | 20110016104 | 20110120 |
| A system and method to optimize one or more website's organic listing at one or more search engine engines is described. Several embodiments include methods and systems for building and applying customizable website search engine optimization best practice rules, thereby modifying data associated with one or more websites to achieve a desired result. The desired result, which is augmented/compounded by the greater number of websites using the system and method, is an improvement of the organic ranking of the website(s) with respect to one or more search engines.
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| System and method for automated population splitting to assist task management through analytics | 20110016076 | 20110120 |
| Task management supported by analytics has enhanced effectiveness through automated population splitting for generating models that predict task associated outcomes. Subpopulations are automatically analyzed for adequate sample size and selectively recombined based on characteristics of the subpopulations, such as to combine homogeneous subpopulations or to optimize a subpopulation characteristic. As an example, outbound calling campaign models are generated for time periods by splitting a sample population into time period subpopulations and combining subpopulation time periods having inadequate sample size so that combined subpopulations have a minimized total time period or greater similarity relative to other subpopulations.
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| Automatic configuration and control of devices using metadata | 20110016066 | 20110120 |
| Particular embodiments generally relate to automatically controlling an item. For example, items may include electronic devices, such as televisions, lights, etc, and/or virtual devices, such as applications, etc. In one embodiment, items may be configured using metatags. When a device is connected for operation, one or more metatags for the device are received. A metatag be used to classify the device. For example, the metatag may indicate uses, locations, connections, etc. The use of device (e.g., pathway, reading, etc.) classifies the item in way it can be used. For example, a user may use a pathway light in different ways, such as the user may turn on all lights with the pathway metatag at night. The location indicates the location of the item, such as in... |
| Processes and systems employing multiple sources of funds | 20110016044 | 20110120 |
| Processes and systems employing multiple sources of funds to fund expenses incurred during a project. Venders retained to perform services or supply goods during the project submit invoices for approval. Invoices are approved and verifications are obtained that verify that funds from a primary source of funds, such as a secured loan, are available to cover the invoices. Invoices are paid with funds from a secondary source of funds, such as an unsecured loan. The funds withdrawn from the secondary source are repaid with funds from the primary source. Use of the secondary source of funds enables for prompt and efficient payment of vendor invoices. The secondary source may provide other incentives for use in the project. During implementation, an eCommerce system facilitates prompt payments and... |
| Method and system for performing interoperable digital rights management among different operating system platforms | 20090328234 | 20091231 |
| A method for performing interoperable digital rights management among different operating system platforms is disclosed. Digital rights management programs are coded and compiled based on specific operating systems. Directories and auto-run folders relating to the directories for the compiled digital rights management programs are set up in a memory device of an electronic device. The compiled digital rights management programs are stored in the auto-run folders, respectively. When the memory device is inserted in the electronic device, an auto-run function of an operating system of the electronic device is automatically activated to select an auto-run folder, and one of the compiled digital rights management programs stored in the selected auto-run folder is accessed and executed.
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| Enabling private data feed | 20090328177 | 20091231 |
| A method of generating a pre-authenticated link to access a private feed and providing access to the private feed using the pre-authenticated link. A request to access the private feed is received and a first user sending the request is authenticated. A token for the first user is generated when the first user is authorized to access the private feed. The token may identify the first user, the private feed and an owner of the private feed. The token may be embedded within a link and transmitted to the first user. A user is automatically authorized to access the private feed when the token is sent by the user using the link. The link automatically authenticates the first user and allows access to the private feed.... |
| Method and system for secure remote storage of electronic media | 20090328171 | 20091231 |
| Secure remote storage of electronic media. A virtual safe application resides on a server and provides for encrypted storage, display, and access to critical electronic media. The virtual safe communicates with trusted entities, which can automatically populate the virtual safe with pre-selected types of files into pre-selected locations. A user can access the virtual safe over a network to customize the display, manage files, upload files, and/or share files. Sharing a file grants selected access rights to a selected file by another authorized user. The shared file is displayed on the interface associated with the other authorized user, allowing the other user to view the file and to perform functionality consistent with the access rights. The sharing capability facilitates communication for use in streamlining business and/or... |
| Method and apparatus for generating one-time passwords | 20090328165 | 20091231 |
| A method and apparatus are provided to allow a user of a communications device to utilize one-time password generators for two-way authentication of users and servers, i.e., proving to users that servers are genuine and proving to servers that users are genuine. The present invention removes the need for a user to have a separate physical device, e.g., token, per company or service, reduces the cost burden on the companies and allows for two-way authentication via multiple access methods, e.g., telephone, web interfaces, automatic teller machines (ATMs), etc. Also, the present invention may be utilized in consumer and enterprise applications.
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| Peer discovery and connection management based on context sensitive social networks | 20090328161 | 20091231 |
| In a method for automatically filtering communications, a networking request from an initiating party on an initiating communication device is received. The networking request pertains to a request for communication between the initiating communication device and a recipient communication device of a user over a communication channel. A determination is made of whether the communication channel to be used for the communication matches a communication channel for a previous communication between the initiating party and the user. It is automatically determined whether to grant the networking request, based at least in part on the determination of whether the communication channel for the communication matches the communication channel for the previous communication between the initiating party and the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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| Isolation of services or processes using credential managed accounts | 20090328154 | 20091231 |
| This disclosure describes methods, systems, and application programming interfaces for creating a credential managed account. This disclosure describes creating a new password managed account, defining the password managed account, wherein the password managed account is to access a service on a managed computing device, identifying the password managed account for a lifecycle, and automatically managing the password managed account by updating and changing a password for the password managed account on a periodic basis.
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| Dynamic entitlement manager | 20090328132 | 20091231 |
| Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring and/or controlling access to entitlements. For example, in one embodiment a computer program product is configured to periodically examine the members of a particular community in an organization and automatically identify members in the community that have access to software applications, datasets, or other organizational resources that are uncommon in the community, which may indicate that the member should not have access to the such resources. The computer program product of embodiments of the invention is also configured to automatically and periodically determine the resources that members of the same community should all probably have access to. As such, embodiments of the present invention allow an organization to more efficiently monitor and... |
| System and method for implementing a personal information mode in an electronic device | 20090328127 | 20091231 |
| A system and method for implementing a personal information mode in a television device includes personal information data that is selectably accessed from at least one remote information source. A display of the television device is configured to display a personal information interface to a system user. A personal information module of the television then automatically displays the personal information to the system user on the personal information interface.
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| Television receiver, method of controlling the receiver, and network construction device | 20090328121 | 20091231 |
| According to one embodiment, the present invention is designed to automatically determine the language of the content distributed when connecting to the Web server so as to agree with the language configured at the initial setup. The present invention has following elements. An initial setup module maintains initial setup information that indicates at least a menu language. A setup information association process module which determines a language request signal to request a language the same as the menu language indicated in the initial setup information. And a network control module which accesses the World Wide Web while transmitting the language request signal to determine a browser language.
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| Contextual media content placement | 20090328113 | 20091231 |
| Advertisements and other media content may be placed with or in content items according to contextual information relating to particular portions of the content. For example, advertisements may be matched to products shown in a movie, lyrics used in a song or places named in a work of literature. The contextual information may be defined in a contextual data track of the content item similar to video tracks for video and audio tracks for audio. Accordingly, a content provider or a viewing device may, prior to or during play of a content item, automatically request advertisements or other media content based at least in part on the contextual information stored in the contextual data track of the content item. In one or more arrangements, contextual data... |
| Antenna system for satellite lock-on and method for operating the same | 20090328110 | 20091231 |
| An antenna system and a corresponding method for satellite lock-on applied to vehicles automatically lock on at least one satellite in the space by means of a lock-on signal. The technique features on a scan driving signal that initiates a space scan of the antenna system so as to obtain a scan data. According to peak values of the scan data, coordinates of a plurality of satellites in the space are realized and individually recorded. Then, after receiving a lock-on signal, the satellite coordinate of the satellite to be locked is retrieved so as to drive the antenna to point at the satellite to be locked.
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| Apparatus and method for automatically recording content, and recording medium and program thereof | 20090328107 | 20091231 |
| An apparatus automatically recommends content. A preference operation history managing unit generates history information of an operation relating to a preference for a content according to a plurality of operations relating to a preference for the content and explanation information relating to the content and using preference value parameters for each kind of these operations. A preference information managing unit generates and renews preference information including preference values in which a given preference value is based on a combination of a given keyword and a preference value for that keyword. A content recommending unit calculates a preference degree for the content according to the preference information and the explanation information with respect to the content and recommends at least a portion of the content according to... |
| Video content control system with automatic content selection | 20090328106 | 20091231 |
| For selection of entertainment of the most personal interest to a user, a video content control system processes records of video programs against user data. A program record contains data pertinent to user preferences and an impartial rating of program quality or significance determined with no regard to preferences of individual users. The processing is defined by decision tables. For a particular combination of user data and program data pertinent to user preferences, a decision table specifies a value of change to be applied to the impartial rating to produce a personal rating as an increased, decreased or unchanged impartial rating. The system selects videos with the highest personal ratings, i.e. videos that are impartially the best and compliant with user preferences.
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| Systems and methods for ranking assets relative to a group of viewers | 20090328105 | 20091231 |
| Systems and methods are provided for ranking assets relative to a group of viewers. A group is formed by a user by selecting a number of different viewer preference profiles or automatically by the system as a function of analyzing similarities among viewer preference profiles. Individual preference values are computed for each viewer in the group relative to an asset. A group preference value is then computed by performing a function on the individual preference values. A display is generated that represents the individual preference values and the group preference value relative to an asset. Based on the information provided in the display, the asset most relevant to the group may be selected.
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| Unified, configurable services stack for integration of enterprise applications | 20090328067 | 20091231 |
| A system and method for generating application code and an external interface for a service class in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is provided. The system receives a definition of a service class from a user via a user interface tool. The definition of the service class specifies a query for the service class and operations that are to be enabled for the service class. The system automatically generates application code for the service class, which enables the service class to be used by an internal endpoint of the ERP system. The application code is customizable by the user; the user may add additional operations to the service class. In addition, the system automatically generates an external interface for the service class, which enables the... |
| Automatic load balancing, such as for hosted applications | 20090328050 | 20091231 |
| A dynamic load balancing system is described that determines the load of resources in a hosted environment dynamically by monitoring the usage of resources by each customer and determines the number of customers hosted by a server based on the actual resources used. The system receives a performance threshold that indicates when a server is too heavily loaded and monitors the resource usage by each customer. When the load of an overloaded server in the hosted environment exceeds the received performance threshold, the system selects a source customer currently hosted by the overloaded server to move to another server.
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| Automatically managing versioning of mashup widgets | 20090328025 | 20091231 |
| A request for a mashup widget having multiple versions from an identifiable source can be identified. A data store can be queried to determine if a previous request for the mashup widget was made by the identifiable source. When the previous request exists, a version of the mashup widget used to handle the previous request can be automatically determined. The determined version can be one of many versions of the mashup widget. The determined version of the mashup widget can be used to generate a response to the request. When the previous request is not found when querying the data store, one of the mashup versions that is to be used can be determined based upon a programmatic rule. Historical data regarding widget version use can... |
| Matching based pattern inference for smt solvers | 20090328015 | 20091231 |
| A method for automatically analyzing formulas and adding pattern annotations to quantifiers based on a database of common pattern idioms. The method involves matching base pattern inference for Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT) solvers. The method uses a database for fault detection in externally supplied pattern annotated formulas. The method also uses matching code trees to mixed second-order pattern matching.
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| Method to collaboratively resolve java program errors within an integrated development environment | 20090328004 | 20091231 |
| The present disclosure is directed to a method to collaboratively resolve a Java program error. The context of the access is uniquely identified based on two parameters—the error and the specific library where the error occurred. The developer uses the same interface to contribute to discussions irrespective of the error or the library. The method automatically determines the forum for the discussion. Finally, the method is able to notify the developer when the error is resolved so that the developer can contribute resolution information back to the discussion.
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| Annotation-aided code generation in library-based replay | 20090327995 | 20091231 |
| Techniques for automatically generating replay-enabling code in a library based replay system. The technique requires a code template programmed by an operating system developer. Then, utilizing an application programming interface (API) annotation, either standard or user-defined, customized replay-enabled code is automatically generated for every specific API.
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| Integrated circuit routing and compaction | 20090327990 | 20091231 |
| An iterative technique is used to automatically route nets and alter spacing of an integrated circuit design to achieve a fully routed and compact result. After identifying cells rows and channel, which are gaps between the rows, the technique determines which nets should be routed in which areas. Spine routing is used for nets than span more than one row or channel. Alter the space between rows, larger or smaller, which will allow routing of the nets.
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| Methods, systems and computer program products for layout device matching driven by a schematic editor | 20090327988 | 20091231 |
| Systems and computer program products for layout device matching driven by a schematic editor. Exemplary embodiments include identifying a master device in a circuit layout having at least transistors, the master device having property values including at least one of topology, name and device-type, identifying a cloned device linked to the master device, automatically propagating the property values to the cloned device, making changes to a design layout of the master device, including a change to the properties, and automatically propagating the changes to the design layout and the change to the properties of the master device to the cloned device.
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| Tab management in a user interface window | 20090327947 | 20091231 |
| Techniques to facilitate finding a tab or tabs in a user interface window are described. Various embodiments present tabs, individual tabs being associated with an opened document such as a web page or an activity, in a user interface window and automatically group at least some of the tabs together in a visually distinctive way. In at least some embodiments, this grouping is performed in response to a user interacting with the tabs in a particular way. For instance, a user may cause a tab to be created or moved within the user interface window such that the tab is grouped with a tab group or ungrouped from a tab group. Furthermore, one or more embodiments provide for certain tab-related actions, such as selecting an active... |
| Methods and apparatus for analyzing simd code | 20090327937 | 20091231 |
| A method for analyzing and presenting in a graphical manner single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) instructions involves disassembling a stream of machine instructions into a stream of assembly language instructions. Instruction objects “M” and “N” are created to represent SIMD instructions “M” and “N” from the stream of instructions. Instruction objects “M” and “N” include multiple data objects corresponding to the multiple data items of the respective SIMD instruction. Different colors are assigned to at least two of the multiple data objects of instruction object “M.” If a data item of SIMD instruction “N” is based on a data item of SIMD instruction “M,” the color from the source object is automatically assigned to the target object. Dependencies between data items of instruction “M” and “N”... |
| Automated system and method for creating a web site based on a subject using information available on the internet | 20090327923 | 20091231 |
| Embodiments of the present invention provide automatic systems and methods for creating a web site based on a particular subject using information available on the Internet. Creating and maintaining a web site with updated content can be very time and resource consuming. Therefore, it is desirable to create and maintain such a site with an automatic system and method using information available on the Internet. To create such a site, the subject of the web site is determined first. Afterwards, search terms related to the subject of the web site are entered to conduct searches on the Internet for information relevant to the web site. The search results are used to populate databases for this web site. User contribution of additional content to a web site... |
| Automatic gui reconfiguration based on user preferences | 20090327915 | 20091231 |
| Systems and methods for configuring a graphical user interface on the basis of user preferences are disclosed. The systems and methods aggregate elementary user interactions with a graphical user interface into higher level actions on the basis of temporal markings and thresholds.
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| Dynamic media augmentation for presentations | 20090327896 | 20091231 |
| A presentation system is provided. The presentation system includes a presentation component that provides an electronic data sequence for one or more members of an audience. A monitor component analyzes one or more media streams associated with the electronic data sequence, where a processing component automatically generates a media stream index or a media stream augmentation for the electronic data sequence.
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| Life recorder and sharing | 20090327885 | 20091231 |
| A system and method that includes capturing content active in a device, identifying at least one target device to which the captured content is to be uploaded, and automatically uploading the content to the at least one other target device if a content sharing module in the device is active.
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| Dynamically adapting visualizations | 20090327883 | 20091231 |
| An adaptive visualization system is provided. The system includes a processing component that receives visualization configurations to determine a suitable visualization for a user. A visualization component automatically adapts a visualization output based in part on the visualization configurations. The visualization configurations can include user context inputs, user profile inputs, device characteristic inputs, or background data inputs, for example.
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| Viewing and editing markup language files with complex semantics | 20090327862 | 20091231 |
| A data processing system for editing a document written in a markup language is provided. The system includes a memory storing the document, a primary editor, and a plurality of specialized editors, a display, a computer processor connected to the display and the memory operative to automatically define a tree of hierarchical elements of the document comprising a first layer of hierarchical elements, a second layer of hierarchical elements, and a boundary layer of hierarchical elements, according to a document type definition (DTD) or schema of the document, the boundary layer being disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the hierarchical elements in the boundary layer head respective subtrees comprising a portion of the second layer of hierarchical elements, the subtrees having child... |
| Step-in shoe with strap | 20080313929 | 20081225 |
| A step-in shoe of novel design that includes a heel strap that can be donned by the user without the necessity of manipulating the heel strap with the fingers to correctly position the heel strap about the user's heel. The step-in shoe is constructed from a novel, lofted foam material that permits the heel strap to flex downwardly as the foot starts to enter the body of the shoe, but automatically positions itself about the heel of the user as the user's foot fully enters the internal chamber of the body of the shoe.
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| Embossed netting chutes for manual and/or automated clipping packaging apparatus and related methods | 20080313999 | 20081225 |
| Netting chutes suitable for use with manual, automatic and semi-automatic packaging operations to enclose product in netting packaging include chutes with embossed floors.
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| Device for measuring back pressure in chemical reactor tubes | 20080314119 | 20081225 |
| A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote computer for analysis and graphic display.
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| Method for assessing chemical reactor tubes | 20080314125 | 20081225 |
| A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote computer for analysis and graphic display.
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| Method for treating vertical tubes in a chemical reactor | 20080314126 | 20081225 |
| A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote computer for analysis and graphic display.
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| Torque measurement apparatus | 20080314162 | 20081225 |
| A torque measurement apparatus includes a torque sensor that detects an output torque of a measuring object, a rotation mechanism that holds the torque sensor and rotates the torque sensor, and a controller that controls the rotation mechanism so as to change a rotational angle of the torque sensor. The torque measurement apparatus can automatically and accurately measure the output torque at every rotational angle of the measuring object.
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| Universal light transmission | 20080314196 | 20081225 |
| A light and small-sized gear type multi-stage automatic transmission capable of eliminating the power loss in comparison with a current automatic transmission and usable also for a large-sized vehicle by diversifying gears, wherein backward position, and a neutral position and several gear blocks for changing the shift between HIGH and LOW are combined to operate the transmission with the microcomputer operation. Since the gear for changing the shift between HIGH and LOW can provide the number of speed change by the number of grade of the number of the gears to be combined, the gear for changing the shift between HIGH and LOW can improve the fuel consumption and can cope with an engine brake by utilizing the combination of an electronic parking brake with the... |
| Punch press tool for stamping successive multicharacter impressions into a workpiece | 20080314220 | 20081225 |
| A punch press tool for stamping successive multicharacter impressions into a workpiece such as a piece of steel, sheet metal, or other workpiece, includes a guide body in which a stamp driver is slidably mounted for being driven downwardly toward the workpiece by a punch press ram which is a standard part of a high speed commercial punch press. A multicharacter marking stamp is supported at the lower end of the stamp driver for reciprocal movement therewith. The marking stamp includes multicharacter wheels that are rotated automatically during operation for advancing characters in sequence responsive to the movement of a character advancing arm. At least one character stamp operating lever is operatively associated with the punch press tool for articulation responsive to motion imparted to the... |
| Electronic proof system and musical instrument equipped with the same | 20080314230 | 20081225 |
| An electronic proof system is provided in association with an automatic player piano; while a human player is practicing a music tune on the acoustic piano, the electronic proof system monitors the pedals of piano to see whether or not the player brings the pedals to target pedal positions; if the current pedal position is spaced from the target pedal position, the electronic proof system gives rise to fine vibrations of the pedal, and makes the player notice the pedal staying at incorrect pedal position through the tactile impression.
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| System and method for automatically beat mixing a plurality of songs using an electronic equipment | 20080314232 | 20081225 |
| A method, device and application for combining one or more multimedia content sources (e.g., songs) together and rendering the composite output to a user in a user sensible format that is audibly pleasing to the user through a player. A first multimedia content source and a second multimedia content source is selected. An analysis is made of the sources to find at least one candidate from each source to mix together. At least one candidate from each source is selected. The beat length associated with each the selected candidate is set and adjusted, if necessary. A fade mixing profile is selected. The fade mix profile adjusts a volume parameter associated with the selected candidate from each source over a transition period of time. The selected candidate... |
| Cap for hermetically sealing receiver driers | 20080314252 | 20081225 |
| The present invention relates to a cap for hermetically sealing receiver driers, in which a cap body and a filter are separated and detachably engaged with each other and an O-ring is installed between the cap body and the filter, thereby facilitating the replacement of parts and the installation of the O-ring, favoring automatic assembly due to a tool insertion groove that can be formed long, achieving compactness of the cap due to the reduction of a total height of the cap when the cap body and the filter are engaged, improving a filtering effect by increasing the size of the filter with the cap being maintained in the same size, and facilitating engagement between the cap body and the filter and preventing the cap body... |
| Coffee or tea maker | 20080314255 | 20081225 |
| A coffee or tea maker includes a base, an operation cup, a thermal carafe and a control panel. A container support is located on the base and a container is located on the container support. The container includes a heater and a temperature sensor which is electrically connected with a control circuit in the control panel. A release port is defined in a bottom of the container and a pipe is connected between the release portion and the pouring port. The coffee or tea maker automatically heats the water, supplies the water into the operation cup to make coffee or tea and stores the coffee or tea in the thermal carafe without extra help from the users.
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| Ink supply amount adjustment method and system for relief printing press | 20080314270 | 20081225 |
| Provided are an ink supply amount adjustment method and system for a relief printing press which enable a reduction in a burden of the operator by enabling automatic adjustment of an ink fountain key opening degree and an ink fountain roller rotation speed on the basis of the width or the area of a line portion measured in advance, and a reduction in costs by reducing the amount of waste paper to be produced, the relief printing press including: an ink fountain for storing ink; and ink fountain keys and an ink fountain roller for adjusting the amount of ink supplied from the ink fountain. The width of a line portion printed on paper by the relief printing press is measured by a width measuring camera,... |
| Fluid application systems and methods and milking systems and methods | 20080314322 | 20081225 |
| A fluid application system for automatically applying a fluid to the teats of an animal subsequent to the milking of the animal comprises a fluid delivery arrangement comprising a plurality of applicators, wherein each of the applicators is arranged in connection with a respective teat cup and is provided for applying the fluid to a teat of the animal, to which the respective teat cup is attached during the milking of the animal, in connection with a detachment of the teat cup from the teat. A control arrangement is provided for (i) determining, for a detachment of a teat cup from a teat, whether that detachment is a normal detachment or an abnormal detachment, and (ii) controlling, for the detachment of the teat cup from the... |
| Method of automatically milking a dairy animal | 20080314323 | 20081225 |
| c) automatic connection of a second teat cup to a second teat of the dairy animal after the first teat cup has been connected to the first teat.
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| Arrangement and method for determining positions of the teats of a milking animal | 20080314324 | 20081225 |
| An arrangement for determining positions of the teats of an animal is provided in a milking system comprising a robot arm for automatically attaching teat cups to the teats of an animal when being located in a position to be milked, and a control device for controlling the movement of the robot arm based on determined positions of the teats of the animal. The arrangement comprises a camera pair directed towards the teats of the animal for repeatedly recording pairs of images, and an image processing device for repeatedly detecting the teats of the animal and determining their positions by a stereoscopic calculation method based on the repeatedly recorded pairs of images, wherein the cameras of the camera pair are arranged vertically one above the other,... |
| System for spraying water into the combustion air drawn into the intake of vehicle and industrial internal combustion engines | 20080314358 | 20081225 |
| The invention relates to a system for spraying water into the combustion air drawn into the intake of vehicle and industrial internal combustion engines. The inventive system consists of a preferably-distilled water supply circuit including at least one water container which is provided with a supply mouth and a control cover which is mounted on a frame support. According to the invention, functionally-interconnected elements, which are automatically and externally controlled by an electronic board, are provided on the base of the above-mentioned container, submerged in the fluid therein. The aforementioned elements consist of a filter which is associated with an electromagnetic metering pump by means of connectors and a water delivery conduit section, said pump drawing in and driving a flow of water. One side of... |
| Dummy bottle loader in apparatus for the automatic filling of containers in aseptic conditions and method for sanitising said apparatus | 20080314474 | 20081225 |
| A loader (1) of dummy bottles (4), able to be used in a cycle of sanitisation of a filler (2), in an apparatus for the automatic filling of containers, comprising containment means which define an aseptic environment in a first portion (11) of the loader (1) connected to the filler (2). A method for sanitising a filler (2) of the type operating in aseptic conditions, by using dummy bottles (4), which provides a step of stowing the dummy bottles (4) in an aseptic portion (11) of a loader (1) and a step of feeding said dummy bottles to the filler (2) in aseptic conditions.
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| Hole punch with automatic reinforcement ring placement | 20080314526 | 20081225 |
| Hole punch apparatus which automatically places a reinforcement ring precisely around each punched hole concurrently with the creation of each hole and using the same motion that punches the holes. In a preferred embodiment, the punch shaft has a ring compression disk affixed around it at a location above the punch face. The compression disk has a ring cushion and a stack of reinforcement rings extending along the punch shaft toward the punch face, but spaced therefrom to permit the punch face to puncture a sheet before the lowermost reinforcement ring is then compressed against the sheet in precise axial alignment with the punched hole. The rings each have sufficient adhesive to adhere to the sheet, one and only one ring at each hole, while disengaging... |
| Vehicle system and method for accessing denied terrain | 20080314656 | 20081225 |
| A surface vehicle capable of overcoming obstacles is disclosed in which the vehicle accelerates vertically while having a horizontal velocity. The vehicle has a frame and at least three wheels attached to the frame to which a horizontal propulsion system is coupled. Further, a vertical propulsion system is coupled to the frame and the wheels. The vertical propulsion system is capable of providing a force to such wheels normal to the surface so that the vehicle separates from the surface. The vehicle has an electronic control unit coupled to the vertical propulsion system to automatically control its operation.
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| Automatic spring-loaded brake for industrial truck | 20080314701 | 20081225 |
| An industrial truck with at least one driven wheel, which is adapted to being braked during traveling operation by means of a service brake and which is adapted to being immobilized by a parking brake, comprises a braking force generation and braking force transmission apparatus, which is adapted to generating a braking force and to transmitting it to at least one wheel, preferably a driven wheel, the service brake being actuatable mechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically, wherein the parking brake is actuatable electromagnetically, and the industrial truck comprises a first armature disk, which is associated with the parking brake, has ferromagnetic material and is movable between an active position, in which it activates the braking force generation and braking force transmission apparatus for generating and transmitting... |
| finishing machines used to orient objects | 20080314716 | 20081225 |
| An improvement to finishing machines that are used to orient objects. The finishing machine includes a hopper for receiving loose objects, such as lids, and an endless belt for extracting the lids from the hopper. The belt moves vertically upwards with the lids and sorts the lids automatically, such that only correctly-oriented lids are retained. The machine is also equipped with a combined system for ejecting and conveying oriented lids, including: a plate which covers the upper part of the belt and which extends laterally beyond the belt, downstream thereof, in order to support the lids as they are ejected from the grooves in the belt; devices for ejecting the lids from the grooves and for subsequently conveying same beyond the grooves downstream, the ejection devices... |
| Bottle closure system and cap that can be incorporated in said closure | 20080314857 | 20081225 |
| The invention relates to a bottle closure system and to a cap that can be incorporated in said closure. According to the invention, the bottles (2) are closed automatically with the insertion of a cork. The inventive method comprises a step (11) in which an accessory cap is placed on the end of the neck of the bottle (11). The accessory cap stays in place in an independent manner while the corresponding cork is inserted into the bottle through same and remains in place for the later removal of the cork.
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| Systems and methods for adapting parameters to increase throughput during laser-based wafer processing | 20080314879 | 20081225 |
| Systems and methods automatically modify a laser-based system for processing target specimens such as semiconductor wafers. In one embodiment, the laser-based system detects a trigger associated with a processing model. The processing model corresponds to a set of wafers. In response to the trigger, the system automatically adjusts one or more system parameters based on the processing model. The system then uses the modified system parameters to selectively irradiate structures on or within at least one wafer in the set of wafers. In one embodiment, the trigger includes variations in a thermal state related to a motion stage. In response to the variations in the thermal state, the system operates the motion stage in a series of movements until a thermal equilibrium threshold is reached. The... |
| Enclosure having an automatic identification device | 20080314900 | 20081225 |
| An enclosure for enclosing an automatic identification device includes an outer cap that has a base wall and a skirt depending therefrom and an inner cap that has a base wall and a skirt depending therefrom. The inner cap is removably secured within the outer cap. A gap is located between the base wall of the outer cap and the base wall of the inner cap when the inner cap is secured within the outer cap. An automatic identification device is located within the gap and preferably secured to an interior surface of one of the base wall of the outer cap and the base wall of the inner cap. The gap is sized and shaped to receive the automatic identification device.
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| Storage rack with automatic tag reading device and information processing system comprising such a storage rack | 20080314980 | 20081225 |
| Preferably, the rack comprises at least one opening, the circuit for generation of signals transmitted by the antennae being slaved to closure of said opening to read the electronic tags after at least one time interval predetermined according to the time of said closure.
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| Digital image capture and processing system supporting advanced modes of automatic illumination and imaging control | 20080314985 | 20081225 |
| A method of capturing processing digital images of an object, using a hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system having a trigger switch, an imaging window and a field of view (FOV) projected therethrough and onto an area-type image detection array. The method involves automatically detecting an object within the FOV, and generating a first trigger event indicative of automatic object detection within the FOV. In response to the generation of the first trigger event signal, the object targeting illumination subsystem automatically generates and projects a visible targeting illumination beam within the FOV. The human operator aligns the visible targeting illumination beam with the object in the FOV, and then manually actuates the trigger switch to generate a second trigger event signal. In response to the... |
| Clamping device | 20080315535 | 20081225 |
| The invention relates to a clamping device for removably mounting a tool (3) or a tool fixture in a receiving part (1). Said clamping device comprises several pincers elements (33) which are concentrically arranged around a central axis (32) within the receiving part (1) and are impinged upon by a tension spring (39) so as to be moved into a clamping position in order to brace the tool (3) or the tool fixture. In order to be able to automatically replace a tool without using much force and energy, an axially movable closing element (17) is assigned to the pincers elements (33). Said closing element (17) impinges the pincers elements (33) in a forward position that is advanced in the direction of the pincers elements (33)... |
| Automatic headrest activation gear | 20080315653 | 20081225 |
| A head restraint system includes a vehicle seat comprising a seat back and a seat bottom. The system further includes a head restraint guide positioned in the seat back. The head restraint guide is adapted to hold a head restraint at a selectable position. The system further includes a first and second gear rack and a gear system adapted to contact the first and second gear racks and move said gears tracks in a relative linear manner. The first gear rack is attached to the head restraint guide while the second gear rack is fixed relative to the seat back. An actuator system drives the gear system such that positioning of the seat back in a folded position causes the head restraint guide and the head... |
| Type of position-limiting mechanism preventing slipping out of drawer | 20080315742 | 20081225 |
| This utility model relates to a type of position limiting mechanism preventing slipping out of drawers, consisting of arresting pin, keyway, self-plugging rivet, compression spring and control handle arranged in strip shaped drawer handle plate groove, and position-limiting pinch plate on box side board corresponding to keyway position. The arresting pin is strip shaped and consists of round pin rod and pin flap with shoulder. On the round pin rod, compression spring is fitted and on its tail end, control handle is fixed. The keyway is strip shaped with a round hole in the middle; at one outer side of its front end, an installation buckle with position-limiting buckle groove is provided, and on side face near the tail of the same side, fixed installation... |
| Expandable toilet seat | 20070294812 | 20071227 |
| The present invention relates to an expandable toilet seat. One embodiment of the toilet seat includes a seat platform that is movably coupled to a support member via two seat guides. The support member is coupled to a basin in a manner to allow traditional rotation of the seat platform with respect to the basin. The movable coupling between the seat platform and the support member allows the seat platform to expand in response to weight being displaced onto the top of the seat platform. This expansion of the seat platform automatically spreads the left and right buttocks of a user and comfortably accommodates the dimensions of a user's buttocks.
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| Automatic pool cleaner with flexible scrubbing panel | 20070294846 | 20071227 |
| An automatic pool cleaner includes a housing having a bottom, an outer surface and an interior, at least two wheels connected to the housing and supporting the housing for rolling movement on a support surface with the bottom facing the support surface, a propulsion system in the interior configured to move the pool cleaner along the support surface, a suction inlet, and a scrubbing panel connected to the housing. The scrubbing panel includes at least one flexible panel and a resilient stiffener connected to the flexible panel that is configured to bias a planar portion of the flexible panel against the support surface when the wheels support the housing on the support surface.
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| Electronic circuit module and method for its assembly | 20070294889 | 20071227 |
| In the assembly of an electronic circuit module having a baseplate (10) and circuit components (16, 19, 21) mounted on said baseplate in an automatic assembly line in which a boat is placed on a conveyor means and is conveyed between various assembly stations in order to place, fix and/or contact the circuit components (16, 19, 21) on the boat, the boat is used as the baseplate (10) of the circuit module. When the circuit module is finished, the boat thus becomes part of a device where the module is built in.
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| Device and method for rapid hardware sizing | 20070294904 | 20071227 |
| A method for rapid hardware sizing includes steps of measuring a distance between fixed and sliding jaws, communicating the distance to a digital logic calculation and display means to enable it to automatically calculate and display the distance as a caliper measurement or a nut size, selectively changing between metric and British units of measurement, and displaying the distance with an indication of the corresponding selections from caliper measurement and nut size, and from metric and British units of measurement.
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| Detergent dispensing device | 20070295036 | 20071227 |
| A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of unsealed chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of the cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein, each chamber having an inlet in the form of a tortuous path to obstruct unwanted flow of wash liquor into an unselected chamber.
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| Automatic, contact-free bearing clearance measurement system | 20070295066 | 20071227 |
| The present disclosure describes systems and methods for measuring bearing clearances in an internal combustion engine such as a reciprocating engine. The system uses a non-contacting measuring device to measure the movement of parts within a cylinder or cylinders of an engine as a vacuum is applied to the cylinder(s). As the pressure changes within the cylinder(s) the movement of the parts is recorded and then analyzed to identify the clearances of different bearings and compare the measured clearances to tolerances appropriate for the engine. Distance measurements may be taken from multiple points within the cylinder to generate a more accurate measurement of the displacement of the parts. The non-contacting measuring device reduces wear and damage to the piston surface from which the measurements are taken... |
| Pressure gage sensor adjustment device | 20070295092 | 20071227 |
| A sensor adjustment device for an indicating pressure gauge includes a groove disposed on a dial and a sliding member. The sensor moves and is located in the groove by means of the sliding member. The gauge contains a sensor that operates without contacting an indicator needle of the gauge, and electronic signals are outputted from the sensor to automatically send an alarm once the indicator needle passes through where the sensor is located.
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| Sample cartridge for air-sampling device | 20070295112 | 20071227 |
| The present invention provides a sample cartridge for use with an air and gas sampling device. The cartridge includes a body that defines an interior space, a top portion attached to the body and substantially covering the interior space, and first and second valves seated in the top portion of the cartridge. The valves automatically seal to prevent leakage from the cartridge when the cartridge is not in operable position within the air and gas sampling device.
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| Feeding unit and method for feeding an element to a treatment unit | 20070295169 | 20071227 |
| A feeding unit for feeding an element to a treatment unit of a machine tool, in particular for feeding a rivet to a riveting unit, has a gripping element provided for the fastening element for the automatic take-up of the fastening element from a supply unit and automatic feed to the treatment unit. The gripping element is disposed on a rotary element rotatable about an axial direction, and at least one electromagnet is provided which is configured in such a way that a torque acting on the rotary element is generated by a magnetic force.
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| Airflow channel module for oxygen concentrator | 20070295214 | 20071227 |
| An airflow channel module for oxygen concentrator is provided, including at least two molecular sieves, an oxygen storage unit, an air expelling unit, an air channel module, an air intake/expel module, and an automatic valve. The airflow channel module utilizes the oxygen storage channel and the air channel hidden inside the air channel module, the air intake channel, the air expelling channel and the air supply channel hidden in the air intake/expel module, and the automatic valve to control the flow of the air, oxygen and the nitrogen. By modularizing the airflow channel and eliminating the exposed hoses in conventional oxygen concentrator, the airflow channel module simplifies the assembly and maintenance of the oxygen concentrator.
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| Diverter valve and channel for brewed beverage maker | 20070295216 | 20071227 |
| The invention relates to a brewed beverage maker with a diverter valve assembly placed between a heater and a showerhead, the diverter valve assembly fluidly connected to both the heater and showerhead. Opening the beverage maker during a brew cycle automatically causes at least a portion of the fluid passing through the diverter valve assembly to be diverted to a channel that directs the fluid to a point downstream of the showerhead in the brew cycle. In one embodiment of the invention, the diverted fluid is directed to a filter basket. The channel may optionally include a basin to collect and direct the diverted fluid. The outlet of the diverter valve assembly may form the showerhead.
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| Combination major appliance and pet watering system | 20070295278 | 20071227 |
| A major appliance or cabinet unit integrates an automatically refillable water bowl including a liquid level sensor and an electrical or mechanical valve in fluid communication with a source or water. In the preferred embodiment the appliance is a refrigerator freezer with plumbing to an ice maker or other accessory to which the bowl can interconnect, though the invention is equally applicable to other appliances such as non-combined refrigerators and freezers, stoves, ranges, dishwashers, trash compactors, and cabinet units. Various optional accessories are disclosed, including a fan for drying water spilled from the bowl. The fan may be used for another purpose in the appliance, as in a condensing unit, or may be provided separately. A sensor may be included to disable the fan in the... |
| Starting brake for a hedge clipper | 20070295298 | 20071227 |
| The invention relates to a work implement including a drive which can be started by a cable pull starter, wherein the cable pull starter has a starter handle which is located in a holder in a rest position and which can be removed from the holder by a user for starting the drive. The work implement also includes a starting brake for a tool which prevents tool movements hazardous to the user directly after starting the drive, wherein a tripping mechanism disposed on the holder is provided for the starting brake, which by removing the starter handle from the holder automatically tightens the starting brake.
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| Respirator fit-testing apparatus and method | 20070295331 | 20071227 |
| Improved respirator fit-test methods and apparatus featuring an automated, respirator wearer-controlled, air-leak measurement system. For fit testing of a respirator positioned on a test subject's face and connected to a controlled negative pressure testing apparatus, the test subject simply holds his breath and then activates a switch in electrical connection with said apparatus, which results in the automatic closure of the breathing port on the respirator and the initiation of a complete fit-testing protocol. The fit-testing apparatus includes a single, self-contained, automated unit that includes a vacuum source (30), an air-flow measuring device, and an air-pressure transducer (32) for connection to a respirator (10) being tested. By measuring the rate of air exhausted from the respirator in order to maintain a constant challenge pressure, an air... |
| Faucet device selectively operatable manually or automatically | 20070295417 | 20071227 |
| A faucet device includes a block disposed in a faucet member and having two passages for receiving hot and cold water and having an entrance and an exit coupled to a solenoid valve, a housing disposed in the faucet member and having two ports aligned with the entrance and the exit of the block and an outlet for supplying the water out of the faucet member. A controlling device may control the water to selectively flow through the ports of the housing to allow the faucet device to be selectively operated either manually or automatically. A valve shank may control the hot water and the cold water to flow through the passages and to be mixed in the block.
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| Method for manufacturing austenitic stainless steel, solder-melting tank, and automatic soldering apparatus | 20070295426 | 20071227 |
| A passivation film including a nitride-reformed layer that excludes chromium nitride (CrN) is formed on a surface of an austenitic stainless steel. The passivation film composed of chromium oxide functions as protection film against lead-free solder. As a result, the surface of stainless steel is hard to be corroded even when it contacts with the lead-free solder in its melted solder, thereby improving its corrosion resistance and its wear resistance substantially. In a case of SUS316 stainless steel, on an outermost surface of which the passivation film is formed, a period of lapsed time until corrosion of the stainless steel starts extends to about 500 hours as line Le shown in FIG. 4, and its corrosion depth indicates shallower one (20 through 25 μm) as compared... |
| Thief marker | 20070295431 | 20071227 |
| This invention consists of a casing designed to appear like a purse or wallet. The casing also has a flap with a stud, an accompanying clasp, and a pressurized dye packet. It may also include false coins, currency and credit cards, and miscellaneous compartments, pockets and slits. To use this invention, a person simply places the casing into his or her pocket or carries the casing like a purse. If a thief steals the casing, the dye packet automatically discharges when the flap is opened separating the stud from the clasp. The indelible red dye marks the thief's body and/or clothing for later identification.
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| Dry pipe/deluge valve for automatic sprinkler systems | 20070295518 | 20071227 |
| A dry/deluge valve for an automatic sprinkler system. The valve includes a main chamber having an input port for receiving fluid from a supply line and an output port. A clapper assembly is installed in the main chamber for sealing the input port. The clapper assembly includes a threaded valve seat configured to be screwed into a wall of the main chamber, so as to be in communication with the input port. The assembly further includes a collar configured to receive the valve seat, wherein the collar is held in position by the valve seat. A clapper configured to seal the input port, in cooperation with the valve seat, is hinged to the collar, and a lever also is hinged to the collar and is movable... |
| Apparatus and method for reducing required torque | 20070295536 | 20071227 |
| A method of reducing the torque required to provide relative rotation of two connected members includes providing impacts at or adjacent the connection between the two members at a rate of at least two impacts per second. An apparatus for reducing the torque required to provide relative rotation of two connected members includes an impact member adapted to provide an impact to at least one of the connected members, a driver for driving the impact member, wherein the driver is operable to cause the impact member to automatically and repeatedly impact upon the at least one member.
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| Surface acoustic wave touch panel for automatically adjusting strength of received signal | 20070295541 | 20071227 |
| A surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch panel for automatically adjusting the strength of the received signal is provided. The issue of different decay levels between the SAW signals caused by panels of different vendors or materials is solved.
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| Electronically controlled converter clutch for an automatic transmission | 20070295572 | 20071227 |
| The apparatus of the present invention provides a torque converter for an automatic transmission. The torque converter includes an electronically controlled converter clutch disposed within a torque converter housing. A release passage in fluid communication with the electronically controlled converter clutch is defined between standard functional torque converter components. The release passage is configured to transfer hydraulic fluid to release the electronically controlled converter clutch. An apply passage in fluid communication with the electronically controlled converter clutch is also defined between standard functional torque converter components. The apply passage is configured to transfer hydraulic fluid to engage the electronically controlled converter clutch. The electronically controlled converter clutch is characterized by the absence of a dedicated hydraulic supply line
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| Apparatus and method for producing customized containers cigarettes | 20070295624 | 20071227 |
| Cigarettes are stored in one or more reservoirs (6) at a customer location. A computer receives customer orders and transmits them to a dispenser. Upon receipt of a customer order, a pre-selected number of cigarettes are automatically removed from the reservoir(s) by the dispenser and then automatically packed in a container by a packer comprising a collation mandrel (22) which is moveable relative to the dispenser. A preferred type of substantially air-tight, self-sealing container has a lid portion (68), a body portion (50) and a collar (58), which is mounted within the body portion (50). The body portion (50) is provided with one or more upwardly extending protrusions (56) on the upper surface of the base thereof. An air and moisture impermeable membrane (60) is sealed... |
| Dynamic linking of part items to repair data | 20070295800 | 20071227 |
| Providing repair information for a part. A first website may be provided which includes part information. The part information may include at least one of a plurality of possible vehicles and/or a plurality of possible parts. First user input may be received to the first website specifying a vehicle from the plurality of possible vehicles. Second user input may be received specifying a part of the plurality of possible parts, and third user input may be received to view labor cost information associated with the part. Correspondingly, labor cost information may be automatically provided which is associated with the part in response to the third user input to the first website to view the labor cost information. Automatically providing the labor cost information may be performed... |
| System and method for securing a credit account | 20070295801 | 20071227 |
| A system and method is disclosed for verifying a commercial transaction between a card-holder, a merchant, and a credit card company. The card-holder makes a purchase with the merchant using a full credit card number. The merchant submits a transaction approval request for approval with the credit card company. The credit card company executes conventional credit approval of the transaction approval request, as well as verifies the transaction approval request with the card-holder. An approval is sent to the merchant only after the transaction approval request is both conventionally approved by the credit card company and verified by the card-holder. The card-holder, or the credit card company, may initiate verification of the transaction approval request. The transaction approval request can also be automatically verified if one... |
| Electronic credit card - ecc | 20070295806 | 20071227 |
| Electronic Credit Card (ECC) is an electronic device that enables transmission/reception of data and/or digital information to/from a host computer via a Terminal Station (TS). TS includes Teller Machines in supermarkets/shopping complex, Automatic Teller Machines (ATM), EFTPOS devices and proprietary transceiver devices developed by Creative On-Line Technologies Limited for PC interface. It provides latest financial information including balances on its display unit. Keypads (1) enable PIN (personal identification number) entries so that an ECC is operational. Information Display Unit (2) including an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen or other display screens provides visual information. ENTER key (3) confirms a transaction. It is also used to activate an ECC when a PIN is keyed. Audio Transducer (4) confirms entries made on keypads (1). Audio Transducer is also... |
| Automatic point-of-sale based code symbol reading system employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video image capturing and processing techniques | 20070295813 | 20071227 |
| An automatic code symbol reading system for use in point of sale (POS) environments, employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video image capturing and processing techniques, which ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments, while providing versatility required to accommodate the different ways in which human operators present objects for code symbol reading at POS environments.
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| Automatic data collection apparatus and method for variable focus using a deformable mirror | 20070295817 | 20071227 |
| An automatic data collection device, such as a scanner-type device, is provided with a deformable mirror that operates in conjunction with a scanning mirror to scan a target machine-readable symbol using a scanning beam. The deformable mirror includes a reflective membrane having a shape that can be changed by applying electric charge to conductors, or by some other type of actuation. In this manner, the focus distance, depth of field, wavefront shape, or other property of the scanning beam can be changed dynamically. Feedback information can be provided to a focus control algorithm to control adjustment of the deformable mirror so as to optimize the scanning.
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| Automatically lockable cable rewinding structure | 20070295850 | 20071227 |
| An automatically lockable cable rewinding structure includes an upper case having a first locating element; a lower case provided with a limiting recess; and a working member located between the two cases, and provided with a second locating element and a guide path for a rolling element to move therein. A length of cable is wound around the working member, and an elastic element is connected at two ends to the first and second locating elements. The limiting recess is formed at radially inner and outer ends with transverse inner and outer slits, respectively, and between the inner and the outer end with a longitudinal central slit, so that the rolling element is able to stably roll to and fro in the limiting recess along the... |
| Recoil speed control | 20070295851 | 20071227 |
| In a spring loaded shaft for automatically rewinding a cord or the like after it has been unwound for temporary use, provision is made for reducing the whipping effect by slowing the speed in which the rewinding occurs. An elongate member is attached to an end of the shaft and is disposed within a liquid substance contained in a housing such that rotation of the shaft is slowed by the interaction of the elongate member with the liquid substance.
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| Emergency device | 20070295857 | 20071227 |
| The basic concept of the invention is to provide an auxiliary thrust mechanism that may be brought into action by the pilot or by an automatic on-board system that will allow the controlled flight to be maintained even after the loss of thrust from the tail rotor or fan for enough time under most circumstances for the pilot to bring the helicopter in to a safe landing. The preferred method of this invention is to use a solid rocket motor 7 and a thrust vectoring device 8 that the pilot may control the thrust to counter the spinning tendency and guide the helicopter safely for a certain time.
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| Patient repositioning device and method | 20060288483 | 20061228 |
| Patient repositioning device (10) comprising, a patient supporting panel (20), at least one pair of laterally adjustable side support structures (30a,b, 40a,b) for sideways supporting a patient (50) on the supporting panel (20). To achieve repeatable repositioning of a patient body (50) each pair of side support structures (30a,b, 40a,b) are linked by a link arrangement ensuring that the side support structures (30a, b, 40a, b) automatically are centered about a longitudinal axis (A-A) of the supporting panel (20) indicating the centre of a patient (50) supported on the panel (20). There is also provided a method of repositioning a patient.
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| Automated passenger boarding bridge alignment system and method with manual confirmation of aircraft doorway position | 20060288502 | 20061228 |
| A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes a receiver that is located aboard the aircraft for receiving a signal, including image data for being displayed to a user aboard the aircraft. The system further includes a display device located aboard the aircraft and in communication with the receiver, the display device for receiving the image data from the receiver and for displaying the image data in a human intelligible form to the user aboard the aircraft. A user interface is also located aboard the aircraft for receiving an input signal from the user, which is indicative of one of a go command and a no-go command for automatically aligning the... |
| Positioning structure for pivotal shaft | 20060288534 | 20061228 |
| A positioning structure for a pivotal shaft comprises a positioning device for use in the pivotal shaft. The positioning structure is located between a base and a lid of an electronic product, wherein an inner sleeve is pivotally connected to an outer sleeve through an elastic device. The positioning device is composed of a rotation ring and a ring cover. A toothed ring is mounted on each side of the rotation ring, and a limit block is protrudent from the edge of the rotation ring. The ring cover has a locking trench, and the toothed rings are inserted into the locking trench. The elastic device is pre-rotated. When the push-button switch is separated from the buttonhole by pressing, the lid is lifted up by the anti-twist... |
| Technique for automatically analyzing z-pin dynamic insertion data to determine if an automated acceptable insertion was performed | 20060288554 | 20061228 |
| In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of automatically verifying the acceptable insertion of at least one Z-pin into a composite laminate. The method comprises the initial step of positioning at least one Z-pin upon the composite laminate. Thereafter, an insertion force is applied to the Z-pin at a first level which is sufficient to commence an insertion process wherein the Z-pin is driven into the composite laminate at a first insertion speed. The insertion force applied to the Z-pin is continuously monitored, with the first insertion speed being reduced to a second insertion speed in response to a monitored increase in the insertion force from a first level to a second level. The application of the insertion force to the Z-pin... |
| Technique for predicting over insertions for partial grids and defective z-pins | 20060288555 | 20061228 |
| In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a technique which may be used in conjunction with an automated Z-pin insertion process to automatically monitor the insertion energy applied to the Z-pins during the initial insertion phase of the automated insertion process, and compare it to an empirically derived value for good insertions, thereafter allowing the insertion process to continue to a predetermined additional insertion depth before terminating the process. The insertion energy is calculated by cumulatively summing the insertion force and multiplying it by the insertion time, thus yielding the cumulative energy. At a specified, predetermined insertion depth, the energy accumulation is stopped and the value at the initial insertion depth is stored and compared to an empirically derived value. If the value is... |
| Vehicle compass system with continuous automatic calibration | 20060288597 | 20061228 |
| The compass system of the present invention utilizes an improved calibration routine in which a processing circuit of the compass recalibrates the compass each time three data points are obtained from a magnetic field sensor that meet predetermined criteria. One such criterion is that the three data points define corners of a triangle that is substantially non-obtuse. When three data points have been obtained that define a triangle meeting this criterion, the processing circuit calculates a center point for a circle upon which all three data points lie by solving the equation x2+y2+Ax+By+C=0 for A, B, and C, using the coordinate values (x,y) for the three data points and defining the center point as (−A/2, −B/2).
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| Automatic clothes dryer | 20060288605 | 20061228 |
| An automatic clothes dryer comprises a cabinet defining an interior space in which is rotatably mounted a drum that defines a drying chamber, a heater assembly having a heating element for heating air, and a motor for rotating the drum. A blower is mounted within the interior space and is fluidly coupled to the drying chamber for moving heated air through the drying chamber. A first temperature sensor is mounted upstream of the heating element. A second temperature sensor is mounted downstream of the blower. Outputs from the temperature sensors are utilized with one or more methods to determine the air flow characteristics through the dryer.
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| Automatic clothes dryer | 20060288608 | 20061228 |
| An automatic clothes dryer comprises a cabinet defining an interior space in which is rotatably mounted a drum that defines a drying chamber, a heater assembly having a heating element for heating air, and a motor for rotating the drum. A blower is mounted within the interior space and is fluidly coupled to the drying chamber for moving heated air through the drying chamber. A first temperature sensor is mounted upstream of the heating element. A second temperature sensor is mounted downstream of the blower. Outputs from the temperature sensors are utilized with one or more algorithms to determine the air flow characteristics through the dryer.
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| Suspended orthotic shoe and methods of making same | 20060288611 | 20061228 |
| A shoe provides a suspended orthotic system that includes at least a contoured, three-dimensional chassis configured with a heel cup. The chassis provides the primary support and determines the shape and form of the shoe. The chassis receives a footbed, which includes a first material integrally formed with a second material, both materials operating to provide an orthotic benefit. A shoe sole includes a number of pods that are selectively arranged and coupled to the chassis to actively suspend the chassis and the footbed. The shoe can further include a dynamic arch support system that manually or automatically adjusts the arch region of the shoe. The shoe may be more comfortable, provide biomechanical advantages, be lighter, and be more stylish than traditional shoes.
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| Automatic fishing hook setting device | 20060288628 | 20061228 |
| A fishing device attaches to a fishing pole so as to automatically set the fish hook when a fish takes the bait while the pole is unmanned. The device includes a retainer and a cord. The cord extends between a lower end of the pole and the retainer. A hook on the retainer mounts onto the tip eye of the pole so as to bend the pole into a flexed position. The fishing line extends through the tip eye and then through a recess in the clip. The bent pole can be left unmanned. When a fish takes the bait, the tug on the fishing line pivots the retainer so as to release the retainer from the tip eye, thereby causing the pole to spring from... |
| Wafer fixing and marking | 20060288662 | 20061228 |
| The invention relates to a method for individually packing sheet or film-type materials in an automatic manner, said materials consisting of at least one material layer, in a packing unit with marked contents. A marking (40) made of a waxy marking material is applied to a warmed first packing material strip (20). The sheet or film-type material (10) is fixed to the marking with a surface thereof, whereby the roughness of the surface thereof is greater than the roughness of the surface of the first packing material strip. A second packing material strip (30) is applied to the sheet or film-type material and is connected to the first packing material strip in order to form a closed packing unit. The packing unit (35) is cooled and... |
| Fence mower | 20060288679 | 20061228 |
| A fence mower comprising a base frame connected to an agricultural tractor, a swing away cutting and dirt removal arm mounted by a pivot pin to the base frame to produce a mower assembly which is free floating by being connected to the agricultural tractor using a 3-point hitching system. Power to the invention is supplied by the tractor's power take off by way of a power take off shaft connected to a right angle gear box mounted on the swing away cutting arm. Through a pulley system, power is delivered to a spindle with a cutting and dirt removal blade attached on the bottom side. The swing away cutting and dirt removal arm is designed to extend beyond the side of the tractor, thus allowing... |
| Automatic ice maker | 20060288726 | 20061228 |
| An evaporation pipe 14 and electric heaters H1 to HN are provided in an ice making member 11. A coolant is circulatingly supplied through the evaporation pipe 14 so as to cool the ice making member 11 and ice making water is supplied to the ice making member 11 so as to form an ice block M during the ice making operation. During the deicing operation, heat is generated in the heaters H1 to HN by applying current so that the ice block M is removed from the ice making member 11 by melting. The ice making member 11, in a state that an insulating layer 12b lies between a metal plate 12a to which the evaporation pipe 14 is fixed and the heaters H1 to... |
| Peroxide generating device and method | 20060288743 | 20061228 |
| The present invention provides a peroxide generating device for application in an automatic fabric washing machine, comprising an electrochemical cell for the production of peroxide from tap water and air, and a pH modifying device for the production of acidic and alkaline water. Thereby enabling washing of the fabric articles without the need for added chemicals and improved fabric care, due to the separate dosing of peroxide.
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| Gear selection position displaying device | 20060288812 | 20061228 |
| A gear selection position displaying device includes a path display portion (56) which displays a movement path of a gearshift lever, lever position display portions (circled portions of 51c, 53b, 53c, 53d and 55b) which display the position of the gearshift lever, and gear range display portions (51a, 52a, 54a and 55a, and symbol imparted portions of 51c, 53b, 53c, 53d and 55b) which display gear ranges which are selected at the gear selection positions, respectively. When a momentary area where the gearshift lever is automatically restored to a home position is selected, a display on the gear range display portions (52a, 54a) which corresponds to the momentary area so selected is deleted (52b, 54b), whereas a gear range corresponding to the selected momentary area is... |
| Automatic popcorn vending machine | 20060288876 | 20061228 |
| An apparatus, method, and system of popping popcorn. In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus comprises a popcorn popper, a popped popcorn hopper and a dispensing mechanism in communication with the hopper. By actuation, the dispensing mechanism dispenses one or more servings from the hopper. In another aspect of the invention, the apparatus further comprises a dosing mechanism to provide sequential doses of unpopped corn to the popper to make a plurality of batches of popped popcorn. In another aspect of the invention, a sensor sensing when popped popcorn in the hopper exceeds a pre-determined level or amount and instigates a signal to actuate the dosing mechanism to fill the hopper. In a system according to the invention, a self-contained cabinet includes the popper, hopper,... |
| Gentle dry bin filler | 20060288880 | 20061228 |
| A bin filler apparatus for gently and automatically filling a storage bin with a fruit, such as apples. The bin filler includes an organizer with an infeed conveyor for delivering the fruit to an organizing mechanism, for positioning the fruit into a succession of fruit rows for transfer to a delivery head. The delivery head includes a pair of opposing wave belt type of conveyor belts, spaced apart to receive and contain the succession of fruit rows without compressing or squeezing the fruit. The wave belts collapse a they travel around the rollers of the conveyor belt and the second roller, releasing each fruit row, in succession, into the storage bin.
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| Feeding device for safely feeding fruits in particular to peeling-coring machines | 20060288881 | 20061228 |
| The invention relates to a fruit feeding device, or fruit conveyor, for fruits like melons and pine-apples, which is used to supply peeling machines, coring machines, and peeling-coring machines with such fruits; the feeding device allows to work safely since it prevents the operator's hands from coming near the moving members, though the fruits are manually loaded on the fruit conveyor. In particular, it is suitable in those cases where the fruits have to be manually loaded because their automatic orientation is difficult and expensive to perform.
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| Food lifter | 20060288946 | 20061228 |
| A lifter for pet food or water bowls. consists in a channel through which slides a riser lifting a hook onto which is hooked either a platform or a bowl or any such container. A handle allows the user to raise the hook to any desired height at which point it is automatically locked to that given height. By actuating a lever, the hook can be lowered.
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| Valve lash adjustment and inspection apparatus | 20060288973 | 20061228 |
| An apparatus and method for automatically adjusting the valve lash of an internal combustion engine is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a probe is employed for verifying and/or setting valve lash settings in an automated manner. A further aspect of the present invention does not require determination of a zero lash position or reference datum prior to adjusting the valve lash adjusting screw for desired lash.
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| Rapid hot water apparatus and method | 20060289065 | 20061228 |
| An apparatus is shown for attachment to a plumbing system for the rapid on-demand delivery of hot water through the plumbing system to an ultimate point of use. The apparatus includes a diverter valve located in a hot water supply line upstream of the point of use. The diverter valve is actuated for a predetermined interval by a user to initially purge cold water from the hot water line to a drain. After the preset interval, the valve automatically closes. The initial diversion of cold water standing in the water supply line causes rapid delivery of hot water to the point of use once the diverter valve has completed its cycle.
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| Apparatus for refilling inkjet cartridges and methods thereof | 20060289081 | 20061228 |
| An integrated inkjet-cartridge refilling system that is comprised of an arrangement of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and software elements, which is used by an operator in a retail environment to automatically connect one of many types of inkjet cartridges that are used in printing devices and refill the cartridge.
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| Automatic tape laying apparatus and method | 20060289111 | 20061228 |
| Automatic tape laying (ATL-) apparatus for laying tape (1) containing fibre onto a surface (7) to form a composite article, which comprises means (2) to divide the tape into a plurality of inter-connected or separate, substantially longitudinal strips (3) before the tape is laid onto the surface (7).
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| Fabric-creped sheet for dispensers | 20060289133 | 20061228 |
| Fabric-creped absorbent sheet has an MD bending length of about 3.5 cm or more as well as an absorbency of about 3 g/g or more. The sheet is preferably produced without through drying or dry creping and is a low-dust product especially suitable for automatic towel dispensers.
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| Method of making fabric-creped sheet for dispensers | 20060289134 | 20061228 |
| Fabric-creped absorbent sheet has an MD bending length of about 3.5 cm or more as well as an absorbency of about 3 g/g or more. The sheet is preferably produced without through drying or dry creping and is a low-dust product especially suitable for automatic towel dispensers.
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| Portable wireless system and method for detection and automatic suppression of fires | 20060289175 | 20061228 |
| A portable, wireless, intelligent fire alarm and suppression system is provided for detecting and suppressing a fire in a plurality of locations. The system comprises a portable unit (10) including a sensor (18) for measuring data relating to a characteristic of a fire. A control logic (20) determines the type of fire in response to the data also determines an action for responding to the type of fire. A transmitter (22) wirelessly transmits at least one of the data and the action. A fire suppression element (14) includes one or more fire suppression materials, wherein at least one is actuated in response to the action. The control logic (20) determines a strategy for fighting the fire and may transmit instructions to other portable units to discharge... |
| Device for the control at least of a hydraulically operable switching element of an automatic transmission | 20060289266 | 20061228 |
| A device for controlling a hydraulically operable switching element (2) of an automatic transmission of a vehicle with a position valve mechanism (3) having a main switch piston (6) which is spring biased into a first switch position and a second switch position with a pilot pressure (P_MV) which is adjustable through an electrically operated actuator (5). An additional switch piston (7) and the main switch piston (6) are axially actuated in a valve housing (8). Depending on the position of the pistons (6, 7), faces (6A, 7A) of the respective pistons are either spaced apart or adjacent. The additional switch piston (7) is adjustable depending on a pilot pressure (p_K) of a switching element which engages a gear for forward drive.
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| Clutch arrangement in an automatic transmission having an installation space-saving coolant supply | 20060289269 | 20061228 |
| A clutch arrangement in an automatic transmission, comprising two axially adjacent multi-disk clutches (B, E) to each is assigned a piston/cylinder arrangement for axially actuating the clutch, a pressure compensation space for a dynamic clutch actuation pressure compensation and a mechanism for supplying lubricant or cooling medium. The aim is to reduce the axial overall length of a transmission of this type. The disk packets of both clutches (B, E) are placed one above the other in a radial manner, the pressure compensation space (25) for the radially outer clutch (B) is permitted to axially border on the pressure space (8) for actuating the piston (17) of the radially inner clutch (E), and the lubricant or cooling medium flow (30) for the radially outer clutch (B)... |
| Automatic recycling device for empty containers, cleaning module, and method for operation of the automatic recycling device | 20060289276 | 20061228 |
| Automatic recycling device for empty containers, in particular bottles, cans, and the like, includes a cleaning device, a recognition unit, an introduction unit for the empty containers, at least one transport run, defined by a conveyor belt. Cleaning module and a method for operation of the automatic recycling device in a cleaning mode is likewise provided. Automatic or semi-automatic cleaning of at least one transport run of the automatic recycling machine is provided without installation of stationary cleaning devices. A separate cleaning module is provided that is insertable into the automated device, and which may be transported through the automated device by the conveyor belt. A stop holds the cleaning module stationary as conveyor belt runs, and cleaning fluid escaping from the cleaning module is dosed... |
| Method and device for purifying water | 20060289361 | 20061228 |
| A method and apparatus for using a combination of sonication and ozone to decontaminate pressurized water. The process includes pumping polluted water from a source, such as a creek, river, pond or the like. The water is transferred to a treatment container where it is dissolved air is removed via vacuum, sonication, or both. Ozone is then dissolved into the water to destroy or otherwise remove pollutants. Dissolved gasses are once again then removed from the water. The treated water may then be piped to a storage tank for subsequent use. The uninterrupted sequential transfer of water from the source, through a treatment container and to the storage tank may be accomplished automatically by way of electronic sensors, valves and pumps that are made to communicate... |
