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Point of interest spatial rating search method and system
InactiveUS20030036848A1Aid accuracyAid efficiencyInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlData miningData science
The present invention is directed to a system and method for searching and retrieving location information associated with one or more points of interests, whereby the search criteria can be dependent upon the location of a point of interest with respect to the the real-time position of the user, and any preferences or search restrictions selected by the user, such as rating information about the point of interest. Upon selecting a point of interest from the search result, the user is then given further information regarding the selected point of interest, including but not limited to directions for traveling to the point of interest. Additionally, the present invention can provide to the user a proximity notification once the user is within a certain distance from the point interest. Finally, while at a point of interest, the user can provide to the system information regarding the point of interest, such as rating of the food of a restaurant, without having to specifically identify the point of interest as the system can self-identify the point of interest by using the position information of the user.
Owner:TELECOMM SYST INC
Ergonomic man-machine interface incorporating adaptive pattern recognition based control system
InactiveUS6418424B1Minimal costAvoid the needTelevision system detailsDigital data processing detailsHuman–machine interfaceData stream
An adaptive interface for a programmable system, for predicting a desired user function, based on user history, as well as machine internal status and context. The apparatus receives an input from the user and other data. A predicted input is presented for confirmation by the user, and the predictive mechanism is updated based on this feedback. Also provided is a pattern recognition system for a multimedia device, wherein a user input is matched to a video stream on a conceptual basis, allowing inexact programming of a multimedia device. The system analyzes a data stream for correspondence with a data pattern for processing and storage. The data stream is subjected to adaptive pattern recognition to extract features of interest to provide a highly compressed representation which may be efficiently processed to determine correspondence. Applications of the interface and system include a VCR, medical device, vehicle control system, audio device, environmental control system, securities trading terminal, and smart house. The system optionally includes an actuator for effecting the environment of operation, allowing closed-loop feedback operation and automated learning.
Owner:BLANDING HOVENWEEP
Point of interest spatial rating search method and system
InactiveUS7082365B2Improve matchInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlData miningData science
Owner:TELECOMM SYST INC
Golf club head with customizable center of gravity
InactiveUS6739983B2Improve matchHigher golf ball trajectoryMetal-working apparatusGolf clubsEngineeringGravity center
A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an interchangeable aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61), which is attached to the return portion (74) of the face component (60), is selected from a plurality of aft-bodies, each having a different center of gravity location. Each of the aft-bodies (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64), and at least one weight member (122) for adjusting location of the center of gravity. An aft-body (61) is selected from the plurality of aft-bodies (61) based on its center of gravity location, so as to provide the club head (40) with a center of gravity location suited to a particular golfer.
Owner:TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP
Adaptive pattern recognition based controller apparatus and method and human-factored interface therefore
InactiveUS7242988B1Minimize timeIncrease reflectionProgramme controlTelevision system detailsRemote controlComputer graphics (images)
The need for a more-readily usable interface for programmable devices is widely recognized. The present invention relates to programmable sequencing devices, or, more particularly, the remote controls for consumer electronic devices. The present invention provides an enhanced interface for facilitating human input of a desired control sequence in a programmable device by employing specialized visual feedback. The present invention also relates to a new interface and method of interfacing with a programmable device, which is usable as an interface for a programmable video cassette recorder.
Owner:HOFFBERG FAMILY TRUST 1 +1
Multi-band planar antenna
InactiveUS6911945B2Easy to manufactureImprove matchSimultaneous aerial operationsAntenna supports/mountingsMulti bandRadio equipment
A multi-band planar antenna applicable as an internal antenna in small-sized mobile stations, and to a radio device including an antenna according to the invention. The basis is a conventional dual band PIFA with its feeding and shorting conductors and a non-conducting slot. The planar element (220) has a second slot (232) known as such, which starts at the edge of the planar element on the other side of the feeding conductor (221) and shorting conductor (211) than the above-mentioned slot (231). In addition the structure comprises a second shorting conductor (212) on the other side of the second slot, than the feeding conductor. The second slot acts as a radiator, which for instance broadens the upper band of a dual band antenna. The second shorting conductor facilitates a better matching of a multi-band antenna than in corresponding prior art antennas. The antenna is simple, and its manufacturing costs are relatively low.
Owner:CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES
Methods and apparatus for capturing and/or processing images
ActiveUS20140192253A1Enhance the imageImproved video generation resultTelevision system detailsColor television detailsLight beamMultiple sensor
Methods and apparatus for capturing or generating images using multiple optical chains operating in parallel are described. Pixel values captured by individual optical chains corresponding to the same scene area are combined to provide an image with at least some of the benefits which would have been provided by capturing an image of the scene using a larger lens than that of the individual lenses of the optical chain modules. By using multiple optical chains in parallel at least some benefits normally obtained from using a large lens can be obtained without the need for a large lens. Furthermore in at least some embodiments, a wide dynamic range can be supported through the use of multiple sensors with the overall supported dynamic range being potentially larger than that of the individual sensors. Some lens and / or optical chain configurations are designed for use in small handheld devices, e.g., cell phones.
Owner:BLUE RIVER TECH
RFID antenna
InactiveUS20060208900A1High efficiencySmall sizeAntenna supports/mountingsRadiating elements structural formsEngineeringFeed point
An antenna particularly suitable for use in radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. First and second half portions each include nominally straight conductive sections primarily defining a radiating characteristic and nominally spiral conductive sections creating a positive reactive characteristic of the antenna. The straight conductive sections have feed points for connecting the antenna into the RFID transponder, and further connect with the respective spiral conductive sections. The first and said second half portions characterize the antenna as being a dipole type, and adding an optional loop section connecting the straight conductive sections can further characterize it as being of a folded dipole type.
Owner:TRANSPACIFIC TECH
Gradient porous implant
ActiveUS20070150068A1Optimize performanceOptimizes various mechanical and biological requirements of the implants performanceAdditive manufacturing apparatusBone implantPorous metalMedical treatment
An implantable medical device includes a porous metal foam or foam-like structure having pores defined by metal struts or webs wherein the porous structure has directionally controlled pore characteristics. The pore characteristics controlled include one or more of the metal structure porosity, pore size, pore shape, pore size distribution and strut thickness. The pore characteristics may vary in one or more directions throughout the structure. Preferably the pore characteristics are controlled to match the porous metal structure to various mechanical and biological requirements of different regions of the structure in order to optimize aspects of the implants performance and may vary not only over the surface of the porous structure but through the depth of the porous structure. The thickness of the porous metal structure may also be modified to establish a thickness profile that optimizes mechanical and biological requirements of the implants performance. Acetabular cup embodiments of the invention are described. Various methods of manufacturing implants having directionally controlled pore characteristics are described.
Owner:HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP
Direct feeding apparatus for impedance matching of wireless power transmission device, and transmitter and receiver using the same
InactiveUS20120133214A1Easily achieving impedance matchingSmall space requiredMultiple-port networksTransformersElectric power transmissionImpedance matching
A direct feeding apparatus for impedance matching of a wireless power transmission device includes a helical type resonator, and a feeding unit configured to directly feed power to a region having a relatively small current value as compared to a center of a conductive line of the resonator.
Owner:ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST
Artists' color display system
InactiveUS7180524B1Improve matchWell mixedTexturing/coloringCharacter and pattern recognitionGraphicsDisplay contrast
An assortment of color elements is grouped within a plurality of color families which are organized in accordance with a circular color chart (FIG. 10-A) and a columnar chart (FIG. 11-A). Except for the neutral-gray color family, a pair of boundary-hues respectively defines the extent of acceptable hue variation within each group, resulting in an included range of hue within each color family, and an excluded range of hue in between neighboring color families. Variant-hue charts enhance color comparison and selection within each main color family by displaying contrasting variations of all three color attributes, that is, value, saturation, and hue, within a single chart. Variant-hue charts also consolidate color elements into a compact format, and provide a graphical user interface for computer color selection.
Owner:AXELROD DALE
Home entertainment system and method
InactiveUS7234115B1Improve matchNetwork connectionsInput/output processes for data processingGraphical user interfaceGraphics
An entertainment system and method including controllable components dispersed among a plurality of locations and each having attributes associated therewith, a plurality of interconnections between the controllable components, a plurality of user interface devices, and a controller that generates graphical user interfaces for the user interface devices for controlling the plurality of controllable components. The graphical user interfaces include commands for operating the controllable components that vary among the graphical user interfaces based on the locations of the user interface devices, and the controllable component attributes, locations and interconnections. The controller also automatically creates schematic diagrams, lists, views and test plans for the controlled components and / or the interconnections therebetween based upon the identification of the controlled components, and their attributes, locations and interconnections, to the controller.
Owner:HOME DIRECTOR
Aural similarity measuring system for text
InactiveUS20080228485A1Reduce riskObjective evaluationDigital data information retrievalSpeech recognitionDegree of similaritySimilarity measure
The aural similarity measuring system and method provides a measure of the aural similarity between a target text (10) and one or more reference texts (11). Both the target text (10) and the reference texts (11) are converted into a string of phonemes (15) and then one or other of the phoneme strings are adjusted (16) so that both are equal in length. The phoneme strings are compared (12) and a score generated representative of the degree of similarity of the two phoneme strings. Finally, where there is a plurality of reference texts the similarity scores for each of the reference texts are ranked (13). With this aural similarity measuring system the analysis is automated thereby reducing risks of errors and omissions. Moreover, the system provides an objective measure of aural similarity enabling consistency of comparison in results and reproducibility of results.
Owner:MONGOOSE VENTURES
Small wave-guide radiators for closely spaced feeds on multi-beam antennas
Owner:PRO BRAND INT
Gradient porous implant
ActiveUS7578851B2Optimizes various mechanical and biological requirements of the implants performanceIncreasing the thicknessAdditive manufacturing apparatusBone implantPorous implantMedical device
An implantable medical device includes a porous metal foam or foam-like structure having pores defined by metal struts or webs wherein the porous structure has directionally controlled pore characteristics. The pore characteristics controlled include one or more of the metal structure porosity, pore size, pore shape, pore size distribution and strut thickness. The pore characteristics may vary in one or more directions throughout the structure. Preferably the pore characteristics are controlled to match the porous metal structure to various mechanical and biological requirements of different regions of the structure in order to optimize aspects of the implants performance and may vary not only over the surface of the porous structure but through the depth of the porous structure. The thickness of the porous metal structure may also be modified to establish a thickness profile that optimizes mechanical and biological requirements of the implants performance. Acetabular cup embodiments of the invention are described. Various methods of manufacturing implants having directionally controlled pore characteristics are described.
Owner:HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP
User authentication using biometric information
InactiveUS20070036400A1High precisionEfficiently retrieve the reference biometric informationCharacter and pattern recognitionData matchingUser verification
An input unit accepts a fingerprint image of a user. A pre-extraction and categorization unit generates pre-extracted data from the fingerprint image and uses the data to categorize the input fingerprint image into one of multiple groups. A feature extraction unit extracts fingerprint feature data from the fingerprint image by processing methods defined for the respective groups. A feature data matching processing unit matches the fingerprint feature data against fingerprint authentication data registered in a fingerprint authentication database by processing methods defined for the respective groups. An integrated authentication unit authenticates a user with the input fingerprint image based upon a result of matching.
Owner:SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD
Damping element
InactiveUS7329258B2Constant ratePrecise positioningInternal osteosythesisHigh internal friction springsEngineeringMechanical engineering
A damping element (1) comprising (a) two spring elements (2, 4) which are coaxial with or parallel to a longitudinal axis (3) and two axially end-wise connectors (5, 6) which can be linked to the spring elements (2, 4), where (b) the first spring element (2) exhibits a spring rate F, (c) the second spring element (4) exhibits a spring rate f, and (d) the spring rates F and f are different. A system stabilizing adjacent vertebras includes: (a) N pedicle screws or pedicle hooks (12), with N≧3, and (b) at least one pedicle screw or one pedicle hook having a receiving device (13) which simultaneously allow receiving two parallel affixation devices (7), and where (c) an element (14) acting as a spring is used for affixation between the minimum of one pedicle screw or pedicle hook (12) including a receiving device (13) and a further adjacent pedicle screw or pedicle hook (12).
Owner:SYNTHES USA
Antenna with a conductive layer and a two-band transmitter including the antenna
InactiveUS20020003499A1Improve matchSimultaneous aerial operationsAntenna supports/mountingsDual modeTwo band
The antenna of said transmitter is a microstrip antenna. A rear edge of its patch is provided with a short circuit by means of which a quarter-wave primary resonance can be excited by a coplanar line formed by two coupling slots in an area. Separator slots separate said area from another area in which a secondary resonance can be established at twice the frequency of the primary resonance from a slotted line extending one slot of the coplanar line. The invention applies in particular to the production of a dual-mode mobile telephone to the GSM and DCS standards.
Owner:ALCATEL LUCENT SAS
Graphics system using sample masks for motion blur, depth of field, and transparency
InactiveUS6956576B1Quality improvementHigh quality imagingCathode-ray tube indicatorsAnimationScreen-door effectGeometric primitive
A method and apparatus for creating motion blur, depth of field, and screen door effects when rendering three-dimensional graphics data are disclosed. A graphics system configured with a graphics processor, a super-sampled sample buffer, and a sample-to-pixel calculation unit is disclosed. The graphics processor may be configured to use a sample mask to select different subsets of sample coordinates to be rendered for a particular frame. Each subset may be rendered applying a different set of attributes, and the resulting samples may then be stored together in the sample buffer. The sample-to-pixel calculation unit may be configured to filter the samples into output pixels that are provided to a display device. The attributes that may be changed from subset to subset include the viewpoint, the time at which objects in the data are rendered, which objects or geometric primitives in the data are rendered, the position of objects in the data, the color of objects in the data, the transparency of objects in the data, and the shape of objects in the data.
Owner:ORACLE INT CORP
Broadband Antenna For a Transponder of a Radio Frequency Identification System
ActiveUS20080266191A1Simple structureImprove matchSimultaneous aerial operationsRadiating elements structural formsBroadbandRadio frequency
A broadband antenna structure (10) for a transponder of a radio frequency identification system comprises —a loop resonator (12) with a feedpoint (14) for connecting with an electronic circuit (16), and —a dipole resonator (18) electrically connected to the loop resonator (12) and comprising two electrically isolated legs (20, 22).
Owner:NXP BV
Online transaction hosting apparatus and method
InactiveUS20050289039A1Streamlining transaction costMaintaining anonymityFinanceCommercePaymentFinancial transaction
An invention is disclosed relating to an apparatus and method for hosting transactions over a network such as the Internet. Sellers post offers to sell under a listing belonging to an organized database of listings. Likewise, buyers post offers to buy. A matching module selects offers to sell and matches them to offers to buy based on a predefined criteria. Before posting offers to sell or buy, buyers and sellers may be presented with data concerning the market for the product that is the subject of the offer. A sale is consummated between the buyer and seller of the matched offer to buy and offer to sell. Consummation may include assessing the risk of fraud posed by the matched buyer and matched seller. Fees may be charged to the matched buyer, the matched seller, or both as insurance against fraud. Payment may be made by the buyer directly to the seller or to a host hosting the apparatus and method for conducting the transaction. Payment is forwarded to the seller by the host upon confirmation by the buyer that a product has been received in good order. An automated, or partially automated, dispute resolution process may resolve disputed transactions.
Owner:REVOLUTIONARY E COMMERCE SYST
Adaptive pattern recognition based controller apparatus and method and human-factored interface therefore
InactiveUS20070061023A1Minimize frustration levelStep is necessaryProgramme controlTelevision system detailsSelf adaptiveVisual feedback
The need for a more readily usable interface for programmable devices is widely recognized. The present invention relates to programmable sequencing devices, or, more particularly, the remote controls for consumer electronic devices. The present invention provides an enhanced interface for facilitating human input of a desired control sequence in a programmable device by employing specialized visual feedback. The present invention also relates to a new interface and method of interfacing with a programmable device, which is usable as an interface for a programmable video cassette recorder.
Owner:BLANDING HOVENWEEP
Method and apparatus for adaptive sound processing parameters
InactiveUS20060126865A1Improve matchGain may be prevented from increasingVolume compression/expansion having semiconductor devicesGain controlEngineeringDynamic range
An input sound signal (210) is processed in order to meet a target dynamic range (910, 920). At least one gain, specific to the input sound signal (210), is applied to the input sound signal (210) to produce a processed sound signal (214). A dynamic range of the processed sound signal is measured, and a match of the measured dynamic range with the target dynamic range (910, 920) is determined. The gain is adjusted in accordance with at least one input sound signal-specific parameter, to improve the match of dynamic range of the processed sound signal (214) to the target dynamic range (910, 920). The input sound signal-specific parameter is adaptive in response to at least one monitored signal condition.
Owner:WOLFSON DYNAMIC HEARING
Adjustable humeral cutting guide
ActiveUS7198628B2Accurately reflectEasy to adjustNon-surgical orthopedic devicesSurgical sawsLateral angleCoupling
Owner:DEPUY PROD INC
Multi-Resolution Switched Audio Encoding/Decoding Scheme
ActiveUS20110238425A1More biasedAvoid short lengthSpeech analysisCode conversionTime domainImage resolution
An audio encoder for encoding an audio signal has a first coding branch, the first coding branch comprising a first converter for converting a signal from a time domain into a frequency domain. Furthermore, the audio encoder has a second coding branch comprising a second time / frequency converter. Additionally, a signal analyzer for analyzing the audio signal is provided. The signal analyzer, on the hand, determines whether an audio portion is effective in the encoder output signal as a first encoded signal from the first encoding branch or as a second encoded signal from a second encoding branch. On the other hand, the signal analyzer determines a time / frequency resolution to be applied by the converters when generating the encoded signals. An output interface includes, in addition to the first encoded signal and the second encoded signal, a resolution information identifying the resolution used by the first time / frequency converter and used by the second time / frequency converter.
Owner:FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV +1
Impedance-tuned connector
InactiveUS6945796B2Improve matchMinimize impedance discontinuityElectric discharge tubesCasings/cabinets/drawers detailsEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
A termination structure for mating a cable connector to a circuit board has a ground terminal and two signal terminals arranged in triangular pattern through the connector in order to reduce the impedance through the connector. The width of the ground terminal increases along its extent with respect to the signal terminals. This increase occurs along either a transition or contact portion of the ground terminal.
Owner:MOLEX INC
Compact haptic and augmented virtual reality system
InactiveUS7812815B2High resolutionIncrease pixel densityCathode-ray tube indicatorsInput/output processes for data processingStereoscopic visualizationGraphics
The invention provides compact haptic and augmented virtual reality system that produces an augmented reality environment. The system is equipped with software and devices that provide users with stereoscopic visualization and force feedback simultaneously in real time. High resolution, high pixel density, head and hand tracking ability are provided. Well-matched haptics and graphics volumes are realized. Systems of the invention are compact, making use of a standard personal display device, e.g., a computer monitor, as the display driver. Systems of the invention may therefore be inexpensive compared to many conventional virtual reality systems.
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF ILLINOIS
Method for vehicle classification
InactiveUS20050267657A1Reduce workloadImprove matchVehicle testingRegistering/indicating working of vehiclesClassification methodsBroad category
A technique for vehicle classification and identification from images successively narrows the classification of a vehicle down to vehicle make, model, and other specific characteristics. This process uses location, size, color, shape, and other image characteristics that help differentiate vehicles from other kinds of objects in an image. A broad categorization of the target vehicle is performed by classifying the vehicle according to a predetermined set of general vehicle types. A short list is then created of potential matching vehicle makes and models within the broad category that have the best chance of matching the target vehicle. Specific visible points on the target vehicle are identified and then a wire-frame matching with pre-recorded wire-frame models of the short listed vehicles is performed to produce a set of selected vehicle makes and models.
Owner:WHITEGOLD SOLUTIONS
Light emitting diode projection system
ActiveUS7832878B2Efficient couplingImprove performanceDischarge tube luminescnet screensLamp detailsLight beamOptoelectronics
The present invention generally relates to video and / or television projection systems, and more particularly, to LED based light source systems utilizing generally non-rotationally symmetric, preferably oblong or rectangular, non-imaging collection optics for providing improved projection systems relative to arc lamp and other LED based light source systems. The non-rotationally symmetric non-imaging collection optics are configured to operate with LEDs to provide preferred, generally, uniform light distributions whose étendues match those of downstream applications such as those encountered in projection systems. Also provided are various arrangements for coupling LED output to the entrance aperture of collection optics and for coupling the outputs from a plurality of collection optic outputs to form single beams of illumination of preferred patterns, intensities, and color.
Owner:INNOVATIONS & OPTICS
Design method for distributed hydrological model by using grid as analog unit
InactiveCN102034001AImprove scalabilityImprove execution efficiencyClimate change adaptationSpecial data processing applicationsAridRainfall runoff
The invention discloses a design method for a distributed hydrological model by using a grid as an analog unit, which is called as ESSI for short. The design method comprises the following steps of: obtainment of a distributed parameter: converting vector data into grid data; generalization of a watershed hydrological process: establishing a universal runoff generating type for the grid; design of a runoff generating process: respectively computing the water-quantity distributing condition of each part according to different prior-period soil water conditions; design of a flow collecting process: respectively designing a Muskingum-Cunge method, a delay algorithm and a riverway segmentation Muskingum method for the flow collecting process computation of the model under different conditions; and model development and integration. The invention not only can finish the watershed hydrological process simulation at an arid region and a humid region, but also can realize the short-term flood forecast and the long-term rainfall-runoff process simulation and prediction of a watershed by using modularization and integration ideas as means, thereby providing scientific reference bases for deeply learning about the physical mechanism of water circulation by people, reducing the drought and water-logging disasters and reasonably developing and utilizing water resources.
Owner:NANJING UNIV
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