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Provided are methods for executing an action in response to a request for a service using location information in conjunction with service-specific parameters. A user may request a provider of a specified service (e.g., taxi, plumber, pharmacist, etc.). In evaluating the request, providers may be evaluated based on the location information in addition to service-specific parameters. An action in response may include merely displaying selected service provider(s) in response to the request, or acting on behalf of the user by communicating with a selected service provider.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for remotely programming implantable medical devices. The apparatus includes a server adapted to receive and store at least one request to modify the behavior of an implantable medical device provided by a programmer adapted to allow a clinician to create the at least one request at a first selected time. The apparatus further includes a monitor adapted to receive the requests from the server and transmit the requests to the implantable medical device at a second selected time and a bi-directional communications system adapted to couple the server and the monitor.

A system and method is provided for using location information associated with wireless devices. The system includes a wireless device, a location system, and a feature server. The wireless device includes any wireless apparatus having wireless communications capabilities. The location system can generate location information pinpointing the location of the wireless device. The feature server can use the location information to determine whether to execute an action in accordance with subscriber rules. A large number of applications may be implemented to execute the action via a number of communication channels, including without limitation, a wireless communications network, a computer network, and a public switched telephone system, for example.

Sound data output and manipulation with haptic feedback. Haptic sensations are associated with sound data to assist in navigating through and editing the sound data. The sound data is loaded into computer memory and played such that sound is output from an audio device. The sound playing is controlled by user input for navigation through the sound data. Haptic commands are generated based on the sound data and are used to output haptic sensations to the user by a haptic feedback device manipulated by the user. The haptic sensations correspond to one or more characteristics of the sound data to assist the user in discerning features of the sound data during the navigation through and editing of the sound data.

A lane change assist system allows a vehicle driver to change lanes with minimum effort and stress by offering appropriate lane change options depending on the conditions of an ego vehicle and surrounding vehicles. The system includes a driving assessment device (6) configured to determine one of a plurality of driving alternatives according to signals from an ego vehicle sensing device (4), an object vehicle sensing device (2) and a driver intention detecting device (5), the driving alternatives including at least staying on a current lane, changing lanes before the object vehicle and changing lanes behind the object vehicle. The system further comprises a lane change program selection device (7) configured to select one of a plurality of pre-set lane change programs according to the determined driving alternative and other data.

A method, apparatus, and program product communicate a hurry status indication to a traveler to enable that traveler to determine when he or she should commence a trip, and in particular, a transfer segment of the trip from a first location where the traveler is currently located to a second location where a passenger vehicle, e.g., an airplane or train, is scheduled to depart to ensure that the traveler will be able to board and travel on the passenger vehicle.

A method and system of transmitting electronic files over to a mobile phone is disclosed. The system introduces a personalized service by allowing the sender of an electronic file to add a personalized note to the WAP PUSH message, such that the receiver of the WAP PUSH message can be well informed of the motive and the identity of the sender behind the electronic file and use the routing information to retrieve the electronic file; and later the sender can receive a confirmation message from the network server after the receiver has successfully downloaded the electronic file. For the sender of electronic file, the personal message can be clearly expressed without causing any confusion for the receiver, which is largely lacking from current download services.

A computer implemented method and system provides an asset management application (AMP) for monitoring and managing assets, and interactable interface elements on a graphical user interface (GUI) for enabling configuration and access of asset information and computations on the GUI. The AMP receives inputs associated with an asset, for example, an adjustable or a fixed rate loan on the asset. The AMP determines one or more financial components of expenditure and financial outcomes of a sale of an asset over a configurable duration of time based on the received inputs and / or the user's and / or the asset's geographical location. The AMP dynamically renders one or more interactive graphical models of the financial components of expenditure and the financial outcomes that are configurably accessible and modifiable on the GUI using the interactable interface elements. The AMP facilitates communication of the interactive graphical models and updates thereof between users and financial entities.

A security alarm system that provides secure, realtime video and / or other realtime imagery of a secured location to one or more emergency response agencies over a high-speed communications link, such as an Internet link. Realtime video and / or realtime imagery, along with other useful information is therefore placed directly into the hands of those who are called upon and trained to respond to a potential emergency. As such, the emergency response agencies and their personnel are better informed. This, in turn, allows the personnel to be better prepared in their response to potential emergencies or acts of terrorism, saving manpower, money, lives and reducing the number of false alarms.

The present invention relates to enhanced workflow solutions for authors (e.g., researchers, scientists, and scholarly authors) and publishers (e.g., journals and professional and technical societies) in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references.

The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references.

A vehicle history information system adapted to determine vehicle odometer rollback. In one embodiment, the system includes a vehicle history report module adapted to retrieve vehicle history records associated with a particular vehicle, at least two vehicle history records having associated date information, odometer reading, and data source information. The system further includes an odometer rollback determination module adapted to analyze the vehicle history records to determine a likelihood of an odometer rollback at least partially based on the data source information.

A vehicle history information system adapted to determine vehicle odometer rollback. In one embodiment, the system includes a vehicle history report module adapted to retrieve vehicle history records associated with a particular vehicle, at least two vehicle history records having associated date information, odometer reading, and data source information. The system further includes an odometer rollback determination module adapted to analyze the vehicle history records to determine a likelihood of an odometer rollback at least partially based on the data source information.

A method, apparatus, and program product communicate a hurry status indication to a traveler to enable that traveler to determine when he or she should commence a trip, and in particular, a transfer segment of the trip from a first location where the traveler is currently located to a second location where a passenger vehicle, e.g., an airplane or train, is scheduled to depart to ensure that the traveler will be able to board and travel on the passenger vehicle.

An interactive, computer network based system presents consumers with multimedia brand information via a browser-based interface called the GraffitiWall™. Consumers can use the GraffitiWall™ to modify and display a sponsor's brand information in any way desired. Consumer modifications are immediately communicated to the other member consumers and the advertiser / sponsor. Consumers can rate the GraffitiWall™, or portions thereof, and email the GraffitiWall™. An archive of GraffitiWalls™ is maintained by the system. Consumers participate in online focus groups, one-to-one interviews and discussions, as well as games and promotions pertaining to the brand. Interaction with consumers through focus groups, one-to-one interviews, discussions, games and promotions allows the hosting company to reinforce brand equities; speak directly to their target audience; test new and updated products and services; and encourage participation to a brand via purchases and signups by rewarding the participant with coupons, samples, gift certificates, and the like. An ongoing dialogue between business and consumer, as well as consumer-to-consumer, nurtures customer participation, loyalty and satisfaction, and builds a community housed within the company's brand.

A method for autonomously driving a motor vehicle in a car wash to enhance comfort and safety includes detecting a passageway of the car wash and determine with vehicle sensors the vehicle position and the vehicle orientation of the vehicle relative to the passageway. The vehicle is subsequently automatically driven into the car wash based on the vehicle position and the vehicle orientation, and automatically stopped in a washing position. After washing is complete, a completion signal signaling completion of a working step of the car wash is received or detected by the motor vehicle. Finally, the motor vehicle is automatically driven out of the car wash in response to the completion signal.

The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate the commoditization of both products and product markets in resale domains in order to aid in quantifying a value of used product as well as to enhance efficiencies and / or profits in resale markets. In one aspect, the architecture can determine a recommended (e.g., average) price and listing fee for a product. In another aspect, desired (e.g. indicated by the seller) values can be provided and based upon various market factors and differences between the desired values and the recommended values, the architecture can determine a variety of probabilities relating to the conversion of the product, as well as provide suggestions for increases the potential for a conversion. In addition, the architecture can identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities within the market.

A charge notification system or user-selectable charge configuration for a vehicle. The system includes a battery, a charging connector, a charging cable, a charge location, a processor and a memory. The processor of the vehicle determines, based upon logic steps or parameters stored in the memory, when to send messages to a remote device based upon a charging characteristic of the vehicle. Different messages may be generated by the processor and transmitted for different charging characteristics of the vehicle. The charge notification system may also include an indicator local to the vehicle and configured to illuminate in varying configurations or at varying frequencies based upon a state of charge of the battery. A user may select between charging modes for the vehicle in order to extend a useable life of the battery by allowing the battery to charge up to predetermined or modifiable battery charge levels.

The sharing of language models is disclosed. In one embodiment, a language model service is provided that is shareable among handlers for input devices. The service includes a pre-processing mode of operation, and a correction mode of operation. In the former mode, the language model service is designed to receive a range within a document from a handler for an input device, and in response provide advice regarding text under consideration by the handler to insert within the document at the range, based on the context of the document within the range. In the latter mode, the language model service is designed to supervise correction over a range of text within a document, in which a number of different handlers for a number of different input devices were initially responsible for insertion of the text, such that the service solicits suggestions from the handlers, and based thereon determines text corrections. The corrections can then be made by the handlers, or by the service.

A road-model-definition system suitable for an automated-vehicle includes a camera, a lidar-unit, and a controller. The camera used is to provide an image of an area proximate to a host-vehicle. The lidar-unit is used to provide a point-cloud descriptive of the area. The controller is in communication with the camera and the lidar-unit. The controller is configured to determine an image-position of a lane-marking in the image, select ground-points from the point-cloud indicative of a travel-surface, determine coefficients of a three-dimensional (3D) road-model based on the ground-points, and determine a transformation to map the lane-marking in the image onto the travel-surface based on the image-position of a lane-marking and the 3D road-model and thereby obtain a 3D marking-model.

A computer-implemented method or system is provided for providing connecting relationships between wearable devices. The method includes measuring a first health parameter of a user via one or more sensors of a first wearable device; measuring a second health parameter of the user via one or more sensors of a second wearable device; determining an alert action based on a combination of the measurements of first health parameter and the second health parameter; and generating a notification to the user based on the alert action.

A medication injector that has an alert indicator that alerts the user when the medication injector is approaching near the end of its medication supply is disclosed. The alert indicator gives the user an opportunity to make preparations to obtain additional medication for the injector if there is an insufficient amount of medication in the injector to enable the user to dispense the required dosage amount with the next injection. Initially, the alert indicator is not visible to the user, but becomes visible to the user when the injector is near empty.

A sales forecasting system (10) and method receives weather data and make sales forecasts for one or more products using the weather data. More specifically, a manufacturer or distributor of the products may use the system (10) and method to generate a sales forecast for each product at each of a plurality of stores based on the weather data that applies to each store. The sales forecasts are then sent onto any interested parties, such as the stores or distributors associated with each store, in an effort to ensure the stores retain sufficient stock of the products to meet the sales forecast. The manufacturer may also be able to use the sales forecasts to plan manufacturing cycles of the products. In this manner, all of the interested parties are able to minimize store outages while maximizing shelf and storage space, thereby maximizing potential profits and minimizing operating costs.

An third party cross-referencing functionality related to an item number directed to a product within an electronic catalog hosted by a vendor system is presented on a client computing device in a page providing an access point for searching an item. The system allows a customer to enter a vendor or non-vendor specific item number into a vendor system and have the provided number display a catalog page and / or item information related to the item number to the user whether the displayed data is vendor information or non-vendor information alike.

Computer-implemented architectures and interfaces for providing a configurable electronic ballot for an election. Ballot interfaces that define a format for presenting ballot data to a voter are integrated with the ballot data using machine-readable metadata associated with the ballot data. Independent information agents may design ballot interfaces that incorporate sources of information that enable the voter to make less costly and better informed voting choices based on voter preferences. Decentralization of control over ballot interfaces reduces the election administrator's monopoly power over ballot information, thus creating a more robust voting information marketplace.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for allowing a hunter to report a hunting harvest by taking an image of the harvest. A specific embodiment also uploads the image to a social media platform. An application, or app, on a smartphone can allow hunters to upload an image, or photo, of the harvested animal, such as a deer, and initiate a report to the reporting agency that may or may not include the photo of the animal as evidence of their harvest for reporting agency purposes. Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system to share information regarding the timing and / or location of an animal rut. Such embodiments can be used in conjunction with the embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for allowing a hunter to report a hunting harvest by taking an image of the harvest.

The present invention relates to enhanced workflow solutions for authors (e.g., researchers, scientists, and scholarly authors) and publishers (e.g., journals and professional and technical societies) in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references.