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Method and apparatus for fabricating a conformal thin film on a substrate
InactiveUS20050100669A1Reduce turbulenceDisadvantages and reduced eliminatedLiquid surface applicatorsSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingEngineeringAtomic layer deposition
A method and apparatus for fabricating a conformal thin film on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes introducing a gas from a gas inlet into an expansion volume associated with an atomic layer deposition (ALD) system. The gas is flowed through a diffuser plate adjacent to the expansion volume and a reaction chamber. The diffuser plate includes a protrusion located opposite the gas inlet and the protrusion reduces turbulence in the expansion volume.
Owner:VEECO INSTR
System and method for transporting inventory items
ActiveUS20070293978A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedProgramme controlDigital data processing detailsWorkspaceTransport engineering
A method for transporting inventory items includes moving a mobile drive unit to a first point within a workspace. The first point is a location of an inventory holder. The method further includes docking the mobile drive unit with the inventory holder and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to a second point within the workspace. The second point is associated with conveyance equipment. The method further includes moving the inventory holder to a third point within the workspace using the conveyance equipment.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and Method for Maneuvering a Mobile Drive Unit
InactiveUS20130302132A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedLifting devicesLogisticsEngineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for routing content
ActiveUS20070162945A1Delivery reduced eliminatedDisadvantages and reduced eliminatedAnalogue secracy/subscription systemsTwo-way working systemsDisplay deviceInformation transfer
A system for transmitting information to a display includes one or more content sources, a network, a content processor, and a display device. The content sources are each capable of transmitting content to a content router in first formats according to packet-based communication protocol. The network selectively couples content sources to the content processor. The content processor requests and receives content from a selected content source. The content processor then modifies the first formats and generates a video stream based on the received content and transmits the video stream to the display device. The display device then displays the video stream.
Owner:IMAGINE COMM
Method and system for transporting inventory items
ActiveUS7826919B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsLifting devicesEngineeringMechanical engineering
A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and Method for Positioning a Mobile Drive Unit
ActiveUS20120143427A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedProgramme controlVehicle position/course/altitude controlIndustrial engineering
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for managing content
ActiveUS20090119322A1Increase contentShorten the timeData processing applicationsMultimedia data retrievalClient-sideCode converter
A system for managing media files having different format characteristics includes a transcoder, a content store, and a plurality of clients. The content store is capable of storing a media file in a first format. The clients are each associated with one or more media file formats and capable of playing media files to users. The transcoder is capable of receiving a request identifying a media file from a first client and, in response to receiving the request, retrieving the media file from the content store in a first format. The transcoder is also operable of modifying the media file from the first format to a second format associated with the first client and, while modifying the media file from the first format to the second format, transmitting a modified portion of the media file to the first client.
Owner:IMAGINE COMM
Method and system for transporting inventory items
ActiveUS20070288123A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsLifting devicesEngineeringMechanical engineering
A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder
ActiveUS7402018B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedCurtain suspension devicesVehicle with removable loadingMechanical engineeringInventory system
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Method and system for retrieving inventory items
ActiveUS20070021864A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsInventory systemIndustrial engineering
A method for retrieving inventory items within an inventory system includes receiving a retrieval request that identifies an inventory item and selecting, from a plurality of inventory stations, an inventory station to fulfill an order associated with the retrieval request. The method also includes selecting an inventory holder from a plurality of inventory holders that store the inventory item and selecting, from a plurality of mobile drive units, a mobile drive unit to move the selected inventory holder to the selected inventory station.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Method and system for fulfilling requests in an inventory system
ActiveUS20090185884A1Easy to useMinimizing task-completion timeStorage devicesLoading/unloadingReal-time computingInventory system
A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for coordinating movement of mobile drive units
ActiveUS20080051985A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedProgramme controlInstruments for road network navigationWorkspaceEngineering
A method for moving one or more mobile drive units within a workspace includes receiving, from a first mobile drive unit, a reservation request requesting use of a first path segment to move in a first direction. The method further includes determining that a second mobile drive unit is currently located on the first path segment and determining whether the second mobile drive unit is moving in the first direction. Additionally, the method includes transmitting a reservation response indicating that the reservation request is denied, in response to determining that the second mobile drive unit is not moving in the first direction. The method also includes transmitting a reservation response indicating that the reservation request is granted, in response to determining that the second mobile drive unit is moving in the first direction.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Data communication among processes of a network component
InactiveUS6847991B1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedEasy to handleMultiple digital computer combinationsProgram controlMessage queueComputer module
A method for communicating data among processes of a network component is disclosed. A process communication module receives a request from a first process of a network component. The request requests a message buffer operable to store data associated with the first process. A message buffer is allocated to the first process in response to the request, and the data is stored in the message buffer. The message buffer is inserted into a message queue corresponding to a second process of the network component. The second process is provided access to the message buffer to read the data.
Owner:CISCO TECH INC
System and method for maneuvering a mobile drive unit
ActiveUS20070290040A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedVehicle position/course/altitude controlCommerceWorkspaceEngineering
A method of rotating an inventory holder includes moving an inventory holder towards a rotation area along a straight segment of a path with a first face of the inventory holder facing a first direction. The rotation area includes a portion of a workspace designated for rotation of inventory holders. The method further includes moving the inventory holder into the rotation area along a first arced segment with an orientation of the first face perpendicular to the first arced segment. The method additionally includes executing a rotation maneuver within the rotation area and moving the inventory holder out of the rotation area along a second arced segment with a second face facing the first direction.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for managing mobile drive units
ActiveUS20070294029A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlWorkspaceComputer science
A method for moving a mobile drive unit within a workspace includes receiving a path. The path includes at least an initial segment and one or more additional segments. The initial segment includes a portion of the path adjacent to the first point; and at least one of the additional segments includes a portion of the path adjacent to the second point. The method further includes storing the path, reserving the initial segment of the path, and moving away from the first point along the initial segment. After initiating movement along the initial segment, the method includes reserving each of the additional segments of the path and moving toward the second point along each of the additional segments while that segment is reserved.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Method and system for retrieving inventory items
ActiveUS7894933B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsIndustrial engineeringInventory system
A method for retrieving inventory items within an inventory system includes receiving a retrieval request that identifies an inventory item and selecting, from a plurality of inventory stations, an inventory station to fulfill an order associated with the retrieval request. The method also includes selecting an inventory holder from a plurality of inventory holders that store the inventory item and selecting, from a plurality of mobile drive units, a mobile drive unit to move the selected inventory holder to the selected inventory station.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder
ActiveUS20060210382A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedCurtain suspension devicesVehicle with removable loadingMechanical engineeringInventory system
A system for transporting inventory includes an inventory holder and a mobile drive unit. The inventory holder includes a frame capable of storing inventory items and a docking plate capable of receiving a docking head from underneath. The mobile drive unit, includes a docking head capable of coupling to the docking plate and a drive module capable of propelling the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is further capable to move the inventory holder when the docking head is coupled to the inventory holder.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Method and system for replenishing inventory items
ActiveUS7894932B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsLibrary scienceInventory system
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for processing content
ActiveUS20080091845A1Efficiently and effectively managed and storedDelivery reduced eliminatedDigital data information retrievalMultiple digital computer combinationsProcess moduleClient-side
A system for routing media content files having different format characteristics to a plurality of clients over a communication network includes a content translation router. The content translation router is capable of retrieving the content files. In addition, the content translation router includes processing modules for concurrently modifying content files having differing format characteristics to be compatible for transmission over the communication network for viewing at different ones of the clients.
Owner:IMAGINE COMM
System and Method for Monitoring Content
ActiveUS20090013414A1Delivery reduced eliminatedDisadvantages and reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsAnalogue secracy/subscription systemsData mining
A method for processing media files includes receiving a request to download a first media file and, in response to receiving the request, generating a first signature that describes a first characteristic of the first media file. The method also includes determining whether the first signature matches any of a first plurality of stored signatures. The method also includes generating a second signature that describes a second characteristic of the first media file in response to determining that the first signature matches one of the first plurality of stored signatures. Additionally the method includes determining whether the second signature matches any of a second plurality of stored signatures and, in response to determining that the second signature matches one or more of the second plurality of stored signatures, denying the request to download the first media file.
Owner:IMAGINE COMM
System and method for managing mobile drive units
ActiveUS7873469B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlWorkspaceComputer science
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for transporting inventory items
ActiveUS20080166217A1Simple technologyDisadvantages and reduced eliminatedProgramme-controlled manipulatorDigital data processing detailsMechanical engineering
An apparatus for transporting inventory items includes a housing, a drive module, a docking module, an elevating shaft, and a rotation module. The drive module is capable of propelling the apparatus in at least a first direction. The docking head is capable of coupling to or supporting an inventory holder. The rotation module is capable of inducing rotation in the housing relative to the elevating shaft. The elevating shaft connects to the docking head and is capable of raising the docking head when the housing is rotated relative to the elevating shaft.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Prosthesis having a modular soft tissue fixation mechanism
InactiveUS7070622B1Prevent movementComponents reduced eliminatedSuture equipmentsJoint implantsBearing surfaceTissue fixing
A knee joint prosthesis used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing member, and a soft tissue fixation mechanism. The tibial component includes a tibial bearing surface and an attachment mechanism which facilitates the coupling of the soft tissue attachment mechanism to the tibial component. The soft tissue attachment mechanism has an attachment mechanism which is operable to prevent movement of the soft tissue attachment mechanism with respect to the body. Further, the soft tissue attachment mechanism defines structures which facilitate the coupling of soft tissue to the knee joint prosthesis.
Owner:BIOMET MFG CORP
System and method for generating a path for a mobile drive unit
ActiveUS8538692B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsRoad vehicles traffic controlState dependentComputer science
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
JFET Having a Step Channel Doping Profile and Method of Fabrication
InactiveUS20080272409A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedEffect reduced eliminatedTransistorSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingHigh concentrationJFET
A junction field effect transistor comprises a semiconductor substrate, a source region formed in the substrate, a drain region formed in the substrate and spaced apart from the source region, and a gate region formed in the substrate. The transistor further comprises a first channel region formed in the substrate and spaced apart from the gate region, and a second channel region formed in the substrate and between the first channel region and the gate region. The second channel region has a higher concentration of doped impurities than the first channel region.
Owner:DSM SOLUTIONS
System and method for coordinating movement of mobile drive units
ActiveUS7920962B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedProgramme controlInstruments for road network navigationWorkspaceEngineering
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and Method for Providing Multimedia Services
ActiveUS20080126541A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedLimitations reduced eliminatedMultiple digital computer combinationsNetwork connectionsApplication serverControl data
In certain embodiments, the present invention comprises a system and method for providing feature services in a multimedia communication environment. The system and method comprise comparing signaling messages with control data to identify one or more service enablers and application servers that are responsive to the signaling message. Each responsive service enabler is invoked in accordance with an associated policy hook.
Owner:CISCO TECH INC
System and method for positioning a mobile drive unit
ActiveUS20080001372A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedProgramme controlCarriage/perambulator accessoriesIndustrial engineeringEngineering
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
System and method for inventory management using mobile drive units
ActiveUS8831984B2Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlWorkspaceInventory management
A method for inventory management includes deploying a first mobile drive unit having first dimensions and deploying a second mobile drive unit having second dimensions, the first and second dimensions being different. The first and second mobile drive units are operable to transport inventory items to a plurality of inventory stations in the same workspace.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
Method and system for replenishing inventory items
ActiveUS20070021863A1Disadvantages and reduced eliminatedInventory reduced eliminatedDigital data processing detailsLibrary scienceInformation transfer
A method for storing inventory items in an inventory system includes receiving a replenish request identifying an inventory item to be stored in an inventory system and determining a classification of the inventory item to be stored. The method also includes selecting an inventory holder from a plurality of inventory holders based, at least in part, on the classification of the inventory item to be stored and a classification of one or more other inventory items currently stored in the selected inventory holder. Additionally, the method includes transmitting information identifying the selected inventory holder to a mobile drive unit.
Owner:AMAZON TECH INC
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