210 results about "Functional capability" patented technology

A system and method are disclosed which quantify one or more attributes of a finite number of resources for effective management of such resources. Quantifiable attributes possessed by a resource may include skills or functional capabilities possessed by the resources, as examples. A request for service by one or more of the resources is received, and at least one attribute desired by the request is quantified. Based at least in part on the quantified attributes of the resources and the quantified attributes desired by the request, at least one suitable resource for servicing the received request is determined. Most preferably, attributes of resources may be quantified along a scale, such as a scale of 0 to 100. For example, within a telephony call center, attributes possessed by agents, such as language skills or product knowledge may be quantified along such a scale. A request for service may be received, and the attributes of a resource desired by the request are quantified along such a scale. Suitable resources for servicing a request may be determined by evaluating the quantified attributes possessed by the resources and the quantified attributes desired by the request. Thus, “N” number of resource attributes may be quantified and plotted within an N-dimensional space. Additionally, attributes desired by a received request may be quantified and plotted within such N-dimensional space. The distance between the plotted resource attributes and the plotted requests may be calculated to determine at least one suitable resource for servicing the request.

A software application for enabling creation and execution of an automated browser navigation sequence is provided. The software application comprises a session recording module for recording parameters associated with a manual navigation sequence, a file creation module for converting data of a manual session into data comprising an executable sequence of instructions for conducting an automated navigation sequence, and an application-program-interface module for integrating a functional capability with the automated navigation sequence. The automated navigation sequence is characterized in that a completely automated browser-navigation sequence performed by the browser application is enabled through execution of the executable instruction sequence created from the recorded parameters of the manual navigation sequence.

A method and system is provided for testing and analyzing websites via a test-enabled web browser. In the representative embodiment a user controls a test-enabled web browser via a set of pull-down menus, thereby choosing between alternative testing and analysis functional capabilities, selecting files in which to store recordings (scripts), choosing files into which to place test results and messages, and setting various parameters that affect how the testing and analysis functions are performed. When the user requests it, the representative embodiment provides for deep recording of user interactions as they relate to a specific web page currently on display in the browser view area, for extracting key information from the current web page sufficient to validate that a future playback does or does not produce the same effects on the chosen website page, for playing back a prior recording to confirm that a website page continues to pass the user-defined tests, and for providing detailed analyses based on the specific contents of the current website page. The general result of systematic use of the test-enabled browser on websites is improved content quality, demonstrated website server behavior for deep tests, quicker delivery by the website server, and better serviceability for e-business.

Methods and systems are disclosed for setting up a universal remote control for operation with a system having devices to be controlled such as a TV, VCR, electronics appliances, wherein the devices are preferably interconnected. One method includes the steps of having the devices to be controlled provide a listing of the capabilities of each device, recognizing a single set of standard abstract feature indicators; processing said indicators; and, mapping said indicators into specific IR codes and keys according to said list of capabilities of said controlled device. One embodiment is optimized for use with a virtual remote control, wherein only icons corresponding to related capabilities is displayed on a touch screen of the virtual remote control. Such an embodiment is particularly well suited for controlling different families of function capability associated with correspondingly different entertainment devices to achieve an integrated entertainment, or task, grouping. Reduction of the icons displayed to the user perforce reduces the apparent complexity of the remote with which the devices are controlled.

A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system and control method thereof is provided. The system contains a plurality of UPS modules connected in parallel, and each module is equipped with full uninterruptible power supply capabilities, and redundant control logic and functional capabilities for self-initiated role detection, master arbitration and parallel processing. The UPS system is self-initialized through a master arbitration process to elect a virtual master among the peers for maintaining inter-unit signaling between parallel UPS modules and controlling the parallel operation. If the virtual master is failed, other UPS modules will initiate the role detection and master arbitration to re-elect a new virtual master. Parallel operation is accomplished without any external controller; the system can be operated with only one UPS module; distribution of adequate resource to each module is properly arranged, thus the risks of system-level single-point failure are much reduced.

A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

The system and process of the present invention employs encrypted data input from both users and physicians to identify disturbances in human biologic function. Physical and metabolic characteristics, historical data and current symptoms are compiled through use of a computerized expert system that recognizes patterns predictive of metabolic dysfunction or insufficiency. Functional capabilities of all bodily systems are simultaneously evaluated at each input session through expert system analysis to create science-based remedial plans exemplifying methods of lifestyle alteration and biologic response modification through nutrition and other means. Enhancement of metabolic activity is presumed on the basis of improving symptom, metabolic, and laboratory scores. Lifestyle, fitness, nutritional, and dietary plans are formatted for uncomplicated implementation and professional guidance in applying all interventions to uniquely integrate the offerings of medical, healthcare and lifestyle professionals.

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing security for a communities framework in a collaborative computing environment. A community can be provided for maintaining user membership during collaboration. The community can contain various collaboration resources, community services and members having access to the resources and services. A first layer of security can be implemented via membership and functional capabilities. Members can be assigned to various membership capabilities and these membership capabilities can be mapped to functional capabilities in order to control access to the resources by the various members. A second layer of security can be implemented via entitlements and security policies applied to the content repository. Entitlements can be applied at a node level of a content repository. Each node can be evaluated when operations are requested for it.

The invention relates to embodiments of methods for extending a subject-controllable range of joint motion, and for increasing subject control of joint movement within a range of motion. Embodiments include fastening a powered device around a joint so as to be able to control the joint, allowing the subject to move the joint within a range of volitional motion, and then engaging the powered device to support movement of the joint into an expanded, rehabilitative range. In some embodiments, the device supports joint movement by substantially providing the force to move the joint beyond the volitional boundary. In other embodiments, supporting movement includes the subject substantially providing the force, and the device allowing movement only in a desired direction. The invention further relates to a system for increasing the functional capability of a joint by implementing embodiments of the method. By such methods and system, rehabilitation is accomplished both by building strength, and training neural pathways.

The instant invention relates to an integrated system and method of secure national citizen identity management and e-Governance—known as the CimeGo System®—using as the foundational platform a centralized national-level electronic database of all citizens known as the National Registry (NR) or Central Data Repository (CDR) (containing all relevant data including biometrics in uniquely designed formats, periodically updated) (and also separately for non-citizens) for national level identity management deploying secure smart cards bearing a single, unique scientifically derived identity reference allocated to each citizen valid for the lifetime of the citizen for all applications countrywide, replacing all multiple IDs presently in use. Dedicated India Card Centres (ICCs) across the country serve to rapidly complete citizens' enrolment procedures leading to card issuance and activation. Data stored on the card chip is ported from NR (CDR) and accessed by authorised personnel via card reader units located countrywide. Using the method offered under the instant invention, the NR also serves as the basis for operationalising a modern e-Governance programme with numerous advanced functionalities for efficient, facile bi-directional interaction between citizens versus government and other agencies, spanning a wide range of statutory and non-statutory applications. The Cimego® System facilitates efficient national administration, ensuring compliance by citizens with laid-down laws and national directives. The invention also helps to plan and monitor welfare measures to the populace and to maintain stringent levels of internal security and border regulation by means of the wide ranging actionable inputs and functional capabilities offered by the instant invention.

An electrically alterable semiconductor memory comprises at least two substantially independent memory banks, and a first control circuit for controlling operations of electrical alteration of the content of the memory. The first control circuit permits the selective execution of an operation of electrical alteration of the content of one of the at least two memory banks. The memory also comprises second control circuit that permits, simultaneously with said operation of electrical alteration of the content of one of the at least two memory banks, a burst mode, page mode, or standard read operation for reading the content of the other memory bank.

A bridging assay that utilizes a multivalent MHC binding molecule to enumerate the number of antigen-specific CTLs in a particular sample and also determines the functional capability of the CTL population in the sample is provided. In one embodiment, the assay is used to measure the effector function of any tetramer-positive CTL using a single non-MHC-containing target cell line that is adapted to form an antibody bridge with the tetramer. Furthermore, effector function and enumeration can be measured by flow cytometry, and additional markers residing on either effector or target cell populations may be detected using antibodies coupled with other fluorochromes. The tetramer bridging assay will allow investigators to easily determine the lytic capacity and antigenic specificity of CTLs using a commercially available reagent in a non-radioactive assay.

A sports grips system features quick change capabilities for sports stick grips at point of purchase, or during usage, independent of the technique used. A sports stick grip is quickly placed and quickly removed such that a sportsman my try, demonstrate, test and select the best grip for them. The quick change of grips affords the user maximum functional capability in at point of purchase, practice or game play, coupled with the ability to replace or interchange grip systems. The system and apparatus provides numerous embodiments of grips, shafts and inserts, including the ability to tailor the gripping mechanisms to both right-handed and left-handed users. The system also provides golf clubs including interchangeable grips to be tried at time of purchase or to exchange after trying on a golf course.

A method, system, and article of manufacture are described for interactive control of multiple images with a high dynamic range that are displayed simultaneously. A medical image control engine provides several synchronous functional capabilities, which comprises an input module, a blending factor synchronization module, a window/level synchronization module, a display module, and an image storage. For window/level adjustment of two images in blended views, the blending factor synchronization module is configured to automatically link the activation of a window/level control of one image with a transparency blending factor that affects both images. For synchronization of window/level adjustments of two or more images, a window/level synchronization module is configured to automatically change window/level parameters of all remaining images when the user makes an adjustment to a window/level control of one image such that all images with updated window/level parameters are displayed simultaneously.

A novel advanced set top terminal capable of digital decompression, menu generation, interactivity and other advanced functional capabilities for use in a television program delivery system (200) is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for upgrading existing set top terminals (220) to provide menu generation capability and advanced functional capabilities. The invention is particularly useful in television program delivery systems (200) with hundreds of channels of programming, providing (i) menu driven program selection through the addition of an upgrade module (300) or menu generation card and (ii) advanced functional capabilities using a set of hardware upgrades (e.g., 130) and/or an expansion card. Specifically, the invention is an upgradeable system that supports advanced set top functionality through the use of internal software, hardware upgrades, an upgrade module and/or expansion cards. The upgraded hardware generally includes a microprocessor, various input/output ports (e.g., 308), processing circuitry (e.g., 108) and memory (e.g., 116). The invention results in an upgraded set top terminal that supports: menu generation; picture-on-picture displays; program catalog services; interactive services; telephone caller identification; digital audio reception; VCR control; HDTV reception; and backyard satellite system interoperability, among other features and capabilities.

This invention provides populations of neural cells bearing markers of glial cells, such as oligodendrocytes and their precursors. The populations are generated by differentiating pluripotent stem cells such as human embryonic stem cells under conditions that promote enrichment of cells with the desired phenotype or functional capability. Various combinations of differentiation factors and mitogens can be used to produce cell populations that are over 95% homogeneous in morphological appearance, and the expression of oligodendrocyte markers such as GalC. The cells are capable of forming myelin sheaths, and can be used therapeutically improve function of the central nervous system.

A method is provided for exploring alternative architectures for partitioning computer system resources to execute multiple task specifications. An initial master task graph is formed from the multiple task specifications, the initial master task graph including at least one hierarchical task with pointers to either AND sub-task graphs or XOR sub-task graphs. The initial master task graph is processed to provide a selected number of final master task graphs, each of the final master task graphs comprising a list of AND task graphs. A family of architectures is generated for each of the final master task graphs, each of the architectures generated for a given master task graph being capable of executing every AND task graph included therein. The degree of resemblance in composition, functional capability or performance resulting between architectures from different master task graphs is a function of the correlation between the contents of these master task graphs and not of concern to the user of the aforementioned method.

A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for facilitating user interface roaming in an interface roaming network framework. Received from a wireless link is a list of usable interface clients in proximity to the wireless link. Each usable interface client has functional capabilities associated with it. One of the interface clients is selected from the list and the wireless link is notified of the selected interface client. A connection is then initiated with the selected interface client and an application is executed based on the capabilities of the selected interface client in order to generate content. The generated content is then transmitted to the interface client so that the content may be displayed using the interface client.

A high throughput fractionated satellite (HTFS) system and method where the functional capabilities of a conventional monolithic spacecraft are distributed across many small or very small satellites and a central command and relay satellite, the satellites are separated and flight in carefully design formations that allows the creation of very large aperture or apertures in space drastically reducing cost and weight and enabling high throughput capabilities by spatially reuse spectrum.