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Method and system for processing and transmitting electronic auction information
InactiveUS6243691B1Good priceHigh priceFinanceBuying/selling/leasing transactionsComputer scienceSoftware
A system and method for conducting a multi-person, interactive auction, in a variety of formats, without using a human auctioneer to conduct the auction. The system is preferably implemented in software. The system allows a group of bidders to interactively place bids over a computer or communications network. Those bids are recorded by the system and the bidders are updated with the current auction status information. When appropriate, the system closes the auction from further bidding and notifies the winning bidders and losers as to the auction outcome.
Owner:EBAY INC
System and process for delivery of content over a network
InactiveUS20020069420A1Promote transferReduce expensesMultiprogramming arrangementsMultiple digital computer combinationsNetwork architectureWeb system
Network systems and processes for delivery of electronic content to recipient processors may be configured to facilitate the delivery of relatively large content items and / or a relatively large number of content items. In one example, a movie rental system and process delivers (downloads) movie files to customers across the Internet. System network architecture includes three or more layers of servers, including a main server supporting an interface for recipient processors to request content items, a plurality of parent servers, and a plurality of edge servers. Edge servers are distributed throughout a region in which the system provides content delivery services to recipient processors. Parent servers, spaced across the service region, support edge servers. A copy of each content item available through the service is distributed from the main server to each parent servers for storage. Parent servers distribute content to edges servers, pursuant to instructions from the main server or requests from the edge servers. The main server receives and processes requests for content items from recipient processors and directs recipient processors to edge servers for obtaining requested content items. The main server also authenticates licenses and publishes rules for the distribution of content items.
Owner:BLOCKBUSTER LLC
Fuel cell gas management system
InactiveUS6013385AImprove battery efficiencyMinimize the possibilityFuel cell heat exchangeFuel cell controlIonEnthalpy
A fuel cell gas management system including a cathode humidification system for transferring latent and sensible heat from an exhaust stream to the cathode inlet stream of the fuel cell; an anode humidity retention system for maintaining the total enthalpy of the anode stream exiting the fuel cell equal to the total enthalpy of the anode inlet stream; and a cooling water management system having segregated deionized water and cooling water loops interconnected by means of a brazed plate heat exchanger.
Owner:EMPRISE TECH ASSOC
Full service trade system
InactiveUS6151588AAvoid disadvantagesReduce degradationFinancePayment architecturePaymentComputer science
A system stores criteria specified by a funder relating to trade transactions for buyers and sellers. The system compares the criteria with a proposed purchase order to determine whether the system can generate a payment guarantee on behalf of the funder for the buyer to the seller. The system also compares subsequent documents relating to an original purchase order with the original purchase order to ensure that the terms of the purchase order are properly fulfilled. When the appropriate conditions for payment are met, the system issues a funds transfer instruction to transfer payment from the buyer to the seller.
Owner:LOGICBLOX
Electronic discovery systems and workflow management method
InactiveUS20140278663A1Reduce in quantityIncrease costResourcesElectronic discoveryKnowledge management
Various systems and methods for managing electronic discovery are provided. In one example, a method for facilitating a cross-team, role-based workflow for task management on a computing device comprises sending a project request to a business coordinator, the project request received from a legal / compliance team member, assigning work required by the project request to a discovery coordinator based on input received from the business coordinator, and performing the work required by the project request by assigning one or more projects to one or more collection / preservation teams based on input received from the discovery coordinator.
Owner:EXTERRO INC
Correcting for changed client machine hardware when using a server-based operating system
InactiveUS6209089B1Reduces administrative effortReduce attentionDigital computer detailsEmergency protective arrangements for automatic disconnectionComputer hardwareOperational system
Methods and systems for adjusting an operating system configuration according to changes in hardware components of a client computer. The adjusted operating system can boot on the client computer regardless of changes in the hardware configuration of the client computer since it was last connected to a network server. Before the operating system boots, a preliminary connection is established between the client computer and the server. During the preliminary connection, the system identifies hardware components that are new and that must be supported by the operating system for bootup to occur. In particular, the server sends information relating to the previous client hardware configuration to the client computer. The client computer compares its current hardware configuration to the previous hardware configuration information, thereby identifying its new hardware components. Information identifying the new hardware components is sent to the server. The server locates operating system components or device drivers that support the new hardware components and stores them in a specified repository at the server. The operating system, which is now reconfigured to support the current client hardware components, is downloaded to the client computer and boots thereon.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Powered nose aircraft wheel system
InactiveUS20060065779A1Improve productivityEfficiently useLiquid handling installationsEnergy efficient operational measuresAutomotive engineeringAirplane
A powered nose aircraft wheel system (130) for an aircraft (12) includes landing gear (104) that extends from the aircraft (12). A wheel axel (136) is coupled to the landing gear (104). A wheel (134) is coupled to the wheel axel (136). A wheel motor (106) is coupled to the wheel axel (136) and the wheel (134). A controller (120) is coupled to the wheel motor (106) and rotates the wheel (134). A method of taxiing an aircraft (12) includes permitting the wheel (134) of the aircraft (12) to freely spin during the landing of the aircraft (12). Power is transferred from an auxiliary power unit (73) of the aircraft (12) to the wheel motor (106). The wheel (134) is rotated via the wheel motor (106). The aircraft (12) is steered and the speed of the wheel (134) is controlled via one or more controllers selected from an onboard controller (18, 118, 120) and an offboard controller (45, 58, 59).
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Reduced pressure treatment system
ActiveUS20110118683A1Heal fastIncreased formationIntravenous devicesDressingsTreatment systemGeneral surgery
A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating all or a portion of a wound. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises a cover or a flexible overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the covered portion of the wound. In other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance also includes a vacuum system to supply reduced pressure to the site of the wound in the volume under the cover or in the area under the flexible overlay. Methods are provided for using various embodiments of the invention.
Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW INC
Method and apparatus for providing mobile inter-mesh communication points in a multi-level wireless mesh network
ActiveUS20050074019A1Reduce in quantityImprove abilitiesNetwork topologiesStar/tree networksFrequency spectrumWireless mesh network
A mobile backhaul inter-mesh communication point forms an interface between a wireless mesh network on a first level and a wireless mesh network on a second, higher bandwidth, level. The two wireless networks are differentiated, e.g., by causing the mesh networks to be formed using different spectra, protocols or coding, or antennae. The mobile intra-mesh communication point functions as an access point in the lower level mesh network and as a relay point in the upper level mesh network. Utilizing mobile inter-mesh communication points facilitates deployment of wireless network access points while enabling the location of access points to follow the concentration of network users. Mobile inter-mesh communication points may be deployed in personal vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, public transportation vehicles such as busses, trains, and aircraft, emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances, and many other types of vehicles.
Owner:APPLE INC
Multi-stage code generator and decoder for communication systems
InactiveUS7068729B2Reduce expensesOther decoding techniquesOther error detection/correction/protectionCommunications systemOrder set
Owner:QUALCOMM INC
Powered nose aircraft wheel system
InactiveUS7445178B2Improves arrival and departure efficiency and productivityEasy to useLiquid handling installationsEnergy efficient operational measuresNoseAuxiliary power unit
A powered nose aircraft wheel system (130) for an aircraft (12) includes landing gear (104) that extends from the aircraft (12). A wheel axel (136) is coupled to the landing gear (104). A wheel (134) is coupled to the wheel axel (136). A wheel motor (106) is coupled to the wheel axel (136) and the wheel (134). A controller (120) is coupled to the wheel motor (106) and rotates the wheel (134). A method of taxiing an aircraft (12) includes permitting the wheel (134) of the aircraft (12) to freely spin during the landing of the aircraft (12). Power is transferred from an auxiliary power unit (73) of the aircraft (12) to the wheel motor (106). The wheel (134) is rotated via the wheel motor (106). The aircraft (12) is steered and the speed of the wheel (134) is controlled via one or more controllers selected from an onboard controller (18, 118, 120) and an offboard controller (45, 58, 59).
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces and temperature control
InactiveUS7107706B1Limit and prevents subsequentLimit and prevents and costly future complicationSolesTemperature controlEngineering
Owner:PROMDX TECH
Establishing one computer as a replacement for another computer
InactiveUS6301612B1Reduce expensesShorten the timeDigital computer detailsProgram loading/initiatingOperational systemUnique identifier
Methods and systems for recognizing a client computer as a replacement for a previous client computer or as being new to a computer network. When a client computer is connected to a server in a computer network, the client computer sends its unique identifier to the server. The server compares the unique identifier against a list of known unique identifiers. If the server determines that the unique identifier is unknown, the client computer prompts the user to select one of a list of user options, which include, for example, a replacement computer option and a new computer option. If the user selects the replacement computer option, the user also identifies the previous computer that has been replaced. The server then replaces the previous computer's unique identifier with the replacement computer's unique identifier, and assigns the replacement computer to an appropriate server computer. If the user instead selects the new computer option, the server assigns the new computer to an appropriate server computer. The methods may further include identifying the hardware components of the new or replacement computer and modifying operating system components with little or no user assistance.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Risk identification system and methods
The present invention relates to a system and methods by which the risk associated with a new opportunity or new or ongoing relationship may be assessed. An example of such new opportunity or new relationship for which the present invention may be used to assess the risk is that concerning a potential new customer of a financial institution. The risk assessment of the present invention may be used to assess whether a new customer should be taken on as a customer and, if so, to what extent should the possible full range of account benefits be provided to the new customer. Other applications include assessing risk regarding a candidate for employment, assessing casualty loss and / or repayment risk in the insurance industry, and assessing risk in a landlord tenant relationship to determine whether or not to rent to the prospective tenant and if so, the amount of the security deposit.
Owner:ADAM SMITH LABORATORIES INC
Using business rules for determining presence
ActiveUS20050187781A1Reduce expensesEfficient and customer attractiveSpecial service for subscribersData switching networksMessage passingBusiness rule
The present invention provides various contact center embodiments for interacting with customers using instant messaging. In one embodiment, the contact center is configured to receive instant message notifications from a customer when the customer is available for contact by instant messaging. In another embodiment, the contact center is configured to route sessionless instant messages only to a selected agent for a specified period of time. In another embodiment, the contact center is configured to provide to customers presence information for administered instant message addresses before the customers contact the contact center. In another embodiment, the contact center is configured to perform an outbound instant messaging campaign or alert with customers.
Owner:AVAYA INC
Power converter for a solar panel
ActiveUS20070103108A1Output maximizationMaximize power outputDc network circuit arrangementsBatteries circuit arrangementsElectricityControl system
A solar array power generation system includes a solar array electrically connected to a control system. The solar array has a plurality of solar modules, each module having at least one DC / DC converter for converting the raw panel output to an optimized high voltage, low current output. In a further embodiment, each DC / DC converter requires a signal to enable power output of the solar modules.
Owner:SOLAREDGE TECH LTD
Isolation of soil with a low temperature barrier prior to conductive thermal treatment of the soil
InactiveUS6854929B2Low costAvoid flowSolid waste disposalContaminated soil reclamationSoil remediationEngineering
Freeze wells may be used to isolate an area for soil remediation. Freeze wells may form a frozen barrier around a treatment area. The frozen barrier may inhibit fluid from entering into the treatment area. The frozen barrier may also inhibit migration of contamination out of the treatment area. The frozen barrier may be used to surround all of the perimeter of the treatment area. A frozen barrier may also be formed above or below a treatment area. Freeze wells may be activated in advance of soil remediation so that a frozen barrier is formed when soil remediation is begun. The soil remediation may be accomplished by any type of soil remediation system, including a thermal soil remediation system. Heaters of a thermal soil remediation system may be may be placed close to the frozen barrier without the barrier being broken through during remediation.
Owner:BOARD OF RGT THE UNIV OF TEXAS SYST
Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces
InactiveUS7204041B1Limit and prevents subsequentLimit and prevents and costly future complicationSolesTherapeutic coolingEngineeringCryotherapy
Ergonomic systems which provide medical therapy, comfort and enhanced function are provided. Surfaces are provided with adjustable contour, transient force damping and temperature. The technologies are applied to footwear, seating surfaces an cryotherapy devices. The cooling and cryotherapy system employ an evaporator in close proximity to skin, and therefore employ methods to reduce risk of frostbite. Advanced control and power supply options are disclosed.
Owner:PROMDX TECH
Thermodynamic cycles using thermal diluent
ActiveUS7416137B2Improve reliability and performanceReduce expenseLiquid fuel feeder/distributionGas turbine plantsInlet temperatureFluid composition
A thermodynamic system that produces mechanical, electrical power, and / or fluid streams for heating or cooling. The cycle contains a combustion system that produces an energetic fluid by combustion of a fuel with an oxidant. A thermal diluent may be used in the cycle to improve performance, including but not limited to power, efficiency, economics, emissions, dynamic and off-peak load performance, and / or turbine inlet temperature (TIT) regulation and cooling heated components. The cycle preferably includes a heat recovery system and a condenser or other means to recover and recycle heat and the thermal diluent from the energetic fluid to improve the cycle thermodynamic efficiency and reduce energy conversion costs. The cycle may also include controls for temperatures, pressures, and flow rates throughout the cycle, and controls power output, efficiency, and energetic fluid composition.
Owner:VAST HLDG LLC
Power converter for a solar panel
ActiveUS8102144B2Increase capacityReduce complexityBatteries circuit arrangementsPV power plantsElectricityControl system
Owner:SOLAREDGE TECH LTD
Software solution management of problem loans
InactiveUS20050278246A1Increasing availability of resourceFacilitate dialogueFinanceSpecial data processing applicationsProcess lossComputer science
An improved and automated ASP-delivered loan workout system, inclusive of communication architecture and software method that assists a user in improving the dialogue and counseling sessions between user, borrower, and other involved parties, and which increases loan servicer efficiency while decreasing the time and expense necessary to process loss mitigation cases-including identification of an appropriate financial workout solution, via the use of logical decision tree-based interviews-increases the rate of identification of viable loss mitigation options, and selects and manages the best loss mitigation solution, all in real-time, and within investor and lender requirements, within loan guarantor and insurer conditions, and in compliance with rapidly changing industry standards and government rules.
Owner:MSTD
Expense management system and method
InactiveUS20030046195A1Reduce expensesReduce overheadComplete banking machinesFinanceExpense managementElectricity
An expense management method for controlling a budget of each department in an organization is provided in an operational environment which includes a plurality of terminal units electrically connected to a host via an electronic communications network. Firstly, a user stores a total budget of a department in the host. Secondly, a user sends a purchase requisition of the department from a terminal unit of that department to the host via the network. Thirdly, the host calculates a budget balance of the department according to the total budget and a history of expenses of the department that is stored in the host. Finally, the host determines if a total cost of the purchase requisition exceeds the budget balance of the department. If the total cost is within the budget balance, the host sends purchase order to an appointed supplier. Otherwise, the host sends an alarm to the user.
Owner:HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD
Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying consumption data from a meter reading system
ActiveUS7317404B2Prevent and minimize unpleasant surpriseReduce consumptionElectric signal transmission systemsSpecial tariff metersElectricityData source
A method and an apparatus for collecting and displaying real-time utility consumption data and an estimate of utility costs from various utility metering modules upon request by the consumer within the comfort of their own home or business. According to one aspect of the invention, a utility display module is in communication with a utility end point device that monitors and displays consumption of a utility (water, gas, and / or electricity). The source of the data received by the module may be generated by utility meter transmitters that are attached to the various utility delivery end points or meters. In a related embodiment, a repeater may be used with a battery powered energy display module to make the module transportable.
Owner:ITRON
Transparent material processing with an ultrashort pulse laser
InactiveUS20070051706A1Reduce quality problemsPoor precisionFixed microstructural devicesThin material handlingHigh energyNonlinear absorption
Methods for ultrashort pulse laser processing of optically transparent materials. A method for scribing transparent materials uses ultrashort laser pulses to create multiple scribe features with a single pass of the laser beam across the material, with at least one of the scribe features being formed below the surface of the material. This enables clean breaking of transparent materials at a higher speed than conventional techniques. Slightly modifying the ultrashort pulse laser processing conditions produces sub-surface marks. When properly arranged, these marks are clearly visible with side-illumination and not clearly visible without side-illumination. In addition, a method for welding transparent materials uses ultrashort laser pulses to create a bond through localized heating. The ultrashort pulse duration causes nonlinear absorption of the laser radiation, and the high repetition rate of the laser causes pulse-to-pulse accumulation of heat within the materials. The laser is focused near the interface of the materials, generating a high energy fluence at the region to be welded. This minimizes damage to the rest of the material and enables fine weld lines.
Owner:IMRA AMERICA
Method of operation of a navigation system to reduce expenses on future trips and to provide other functions
InactiveUS6944533B2Reduce the amount requiredReduce expensesInstruments for road network navigationRoad vehicles traffic controlArrival timeNavigation system
A navigation system includes a driving profile program. The driving profile program collects information about an end user's driving activity. The information relates to trips made by the end user. The information includes departure times, intermediate stops, arrival times, purposes of the trips, and so on. After collecting this information over a period of time, the driving profile program analyzes the end user's driving activity. The driving profile program provides the end user with a driving activity profile. In addition, the driving profile program determines ways to reduce the amount of time and / or expense that the end user spends traveling in his / her vehicle and suggests modifications to the end user's driving activity that would save the end user time or expense.
Owner:HERE GLOBAL BV
Glueless panel locking system
Owner:RICKER MICHAEL B
Methods and devices for improving cardiac output
InactiveUS7077801B2Facilitate cardiac output functionEliminate the problemExcision instrumentsIntravenous devicesProsthesisCatheter
Methods and devices are provided for improving cardiac output. The methods involve establishing a fluid communication pathway between the left ventricle and another natural or prosthetic structure. In one method, a conduit is implanted between the left ventricle and the descending aorta where ventricular blood flows from the left ventricle directly into the descending aorta and bypassing the aortic valve. The devices include such conduits and valves for forming the fluid communication pathways.
Owner:CORLIFE GBR
Intracardiac echocardiography image reconstruction in combination with position tracking system
ActiveUS20080287803A1Reduce health risksExpand field of viewUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical navigation systemsSonification3d image
A system and method to display a four-dimensional (4D) model of an imaged anatomy is provided. The system comprises a controller, and an imaging system including an imaging probe in communication with the controller. The imaging probe can acquire generally real-time, 3D image data relative to a direction of image acquisition along an imaging plane. The system also includes a tracking system in communication with the controller. The tracking system includes at least one tracking element integrated with the imaging probe. The system is operable to process the generally real-time, 3D image data acquired by the imaging probe relative to generally real-time tracking information acquired by the tracking system so as to display the 4D model of the imaged anatomy.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
Multiple-field based code generator and decoder for communications systems
InactiveUS20070195894A1Reduces computational expenseReduce probability of errorError preventionCode conversionOrder setAlgorithm
Owner:QUALCOMM INC
System and method to guide an instrument through an imaged subject
InactiveUS20080287805A1Easy to monitorEnhancement of placement and guidanceUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical navigation systemsDisplay deviceImaging data
A system and method to image an imaged subject is provided. The system comprises a controller, and an imaging system including an imaging probe in communication with the controller. The imaging probe acquires image data with movement through the imaged subject. The system also includes an ablation catheter including a marker having a unique identifier to be detected in the acquired image data, and a tracking system having one of a plurality of tracking elements located at the imaging probe and at least another tracking element located at the ablation catheter. A display illustrates the image data acquired with the imaging probe in combination with a graphic representation of an imaging plane vector representative of a general direction of a field of view (FOV) of image acquisition of the imaging probe in spatial relation to a graphic representation of the identifier and the location of the ablation catheter.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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