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79 results about "Proprietary software" patented technology

Proprietary software. Proprietary software, also known as closed-source software, is a non-free computer software for which the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights—usually copyright of the source code, but sometimes patent rights.

Interoperable full-featured web-based and client-side e-mail system

A full-featured e-mail system is used in both Internet-based and client-side (personal computer) forms. In each form, either basic e-mail service is provided to system subscribers or a secure, premium service with authentication, concealment, integrity, and non-repudiation functions for electronic messaging services is provided. In either form and at either level of service, subscribers can work off-line on their own computers with proprietary software loaded or, alternatively, on-line on any computer with an Internet connection. The system is interoperable, to preserve security, with all S / MIME compliant software applications, even for those users not subscribing to a service implementing the disclosed system. Digital certificates can be provided as a security service of the disclosed system, rather than requiring a second source with separate verification procedures. As additional optional features, the subscriber can control compression of outgoing attachment files, rather than having that function absent or operate in some automatic way. Decompression of such file attachments when received occurs automatically for subscribers, without having to invoke a different program or system. Interactive help features, book hierarchy uniformity for messages, accounts, certificates, virus warnings, and dual naming capability are also provided and available to subscribers in both the Web-based and the client-side application forms disclosed herein, and in both basic and premium service levels.
Owner:MEC MANAGEMENT LLC

Storage, management and distribution of consumer information

Consumers may centrally store, manage and distribute information using an information account stored in a central data repository. The information account is accessible from any client device, without the need to permanently store or install proprietary software thereon. The information account comprises a plurality of consumer information elements stored in a tagged data format. A host server hosts a database management system for accessing the information account. A client-side application may manage communications with host server. Alternatively, the client device may interact with a vendor server that executes a server-side application for managing communications with the host server. In response to a request from the consumer, the host server may filter selected consumer information elements from the information account and transmit the filtered consumer information elements to the client-side or server-side application. The filtered consumer information elements may then be automatically integrated into a vendor business process on behalf of the consumer, if desired.
Owner:CXT SYST INC

Parking system employing rem techniques

The system described is an integrated parking management system which makes use of patented vehicle detectors to collect and transmit data, essentially in near real time, as to all events happening as to single or multiple parking spaces (e.g. current and historic use, length of time of occupancy of current occupant) to a central clearing device for which patent application has been made which serves as a logic core and repository, making use of proprietary software, analyzing, displaying and distributing the data so developed as to a parking plant and all of its components to allow all parties (including prospective users) who are concerned with the various aspects of a parking plant and its components (e.g. determination as to availability of spaces, maintenance and repair of meters, collection of revenues and enforcement of parking regulations) not only to access and make passive use of the information developed, in near real time, to permit them to identify what's happening to the plant and its components as to their own particular interest in such plant and so maximize the efficient use both of the resources of the plant and their own resources directed to the particular aspect of their interface with the plant and its components but also to access and make active use of such information for whatever purpose and in whatever fashion using whatever means of access they may wish. While others have made claim to certain of the individual functions described, e.g. vehicle detection, nobody has identified or patented
Owner:INNOVAPARK

System and method for real time local music playback and remote server lyric timing synchronization utilizing social networks and wiki technology

A method enabling a local user having a playback device with a specialized player plug-in device to synchronize a display of song lyrics to a timer clock of hosting playback software and to search a remote computer system. The system includes a database with songs and hosting playback software with an interface to enable the user to locally receive and play back lyrics and timing metadata synchronized to a local music digital file. The method includes the user sending a query to the database via a proprietary software interface, searching in the database for lyrics and associated synchronization information, sending lyrics and associated synchronization information back and synchronizing and displaying the lyrics by the hosting playback software and the specialized player plug-in device, thereby enabling all users to enjoy access to synchronized lyrics.
Owner:TUNEWIKI LTD

Providing network-based in-store media broadcasting

The present invention features a network-based in-store media broadcasting system comprising one or more, and preferably, a plurality of client player devices placed at a plurality of business locations, each of the client player devices being independently supported and in communication with the internal audio / visual system installed in the business location; a customizable broadcast supported on each of the client player devices and comprising informational content thereon (music, advertisements, etc.) that is specific to the particular business location; a central server system comprising one or more central servers in communication with each of the independent client player devices; and a network configuration connecting the client player devices to the central server network to provide an exchange of information between the two. The in-store media broadcasting system also comprises several proprietary software application modules functioning to allow the in-store media broadcasting system to operate. The present invention also features a unique method of doing business to provide in-store media broadcasting to one or more business locations. Not only is the business model capable of providing in-store media broadcasting, but a national radio-advertising platform or network focusing on major retailers and service providers throughout the country is also contemplated. The present invention system and service gives retailers and service providers the ability to broadcast customized music and messaging to their customers. In addition, the radio-advertising network provides a targeted advertising venue for consumer marketing companies and, unlike any other media, allows them to advertise products to select and targeted customers at the point of sale.
Owner:IN STORE BROADCASTING NETWORK LLC

Integrated document delivery method and apparatus

A document delivery network server having a set of integrated functions including sending, receiving, routing and filing of FAXes and e-mails to other users which achieves numerous advantages over the prior art. The document delivery system is based on a client / server model having both analog and digital Fax line capabilities. The server side provides very highly integrated systems functionality based on industry standard, commercially available hardware and a mix of industry standard and proprietary software components including integrated FAX / modem modules, an embedded OS, embedded plug-and-play driver sets, embedded e-mail gateways, an embedded FAX archive, embedded back-up / restore, proprietary high efficiency line utilization and highly efficient load balancing.
Owner:OPEN TEXT SA ULC

System for and method of doing business to provide network-based in-store media broadcasting

The present invention features a network-based in-store media broadcasting system comprising one or more, and preferably, a plurality of client player devices placed at a plurality of business locations, each of the client player devices being independently supported and in communication with the internal audio / visual system installed in the business location; a customizable broadcast supported on each of the client player devices and comprising informational content thereon (music, advertisements, etc.) that is specific to the particular business location; a central server system comprising one or more central servers in communication with each of the independent client player devices; and a network configuration connecting the client player devices to the central server network to provide an exchange of information between the two. The in-store media broadcasting system also comprises several proprietary software application modules functioning to allow the in-store media broadcasting system to operate. The present invention also features a unique method of doing business to provide in-store media broadcasting to one or more business locations. Not only is the business model capable of providing in-store media broadcasting, but a national radio-advertising platform or network focusing on major retailers and service providers throughout the country is also contemplated. The present invention system and service gives retailers and service providers the ability to broadcast customized music and messaging to their customers. In addition, the radio-advertising network provides a targeted advertising venue for consumer marketing companies and, unlike any other media, allows them to advertise products to select and targeted customers at the point of sale.
Owner:IN STORE BROADCASTING NETWORK LLC

System and method for analysis of medical data to encourage health care management

System and method analyze medical data of a patient having a disease afflicted health condition and action is taken to encourage the patient to perform wellness-enhancing activities and to take and report medical data more frequently. Consideration in the form of reduced insurance costs, medical supply costs, and medical equipment costs are given to patients who comply. Health care providers are advised that analysis of the patient's medical data is reimbursable and are also encouraged to perform such analyses through rewards. Patient data may be stored in a remote memory site, accessed by HCPs for analysis, and proprietary software may be used to communicate directly to insurance companies or other medical benefit entities.
Owner:ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC

Security process for private data storage and sharing

A method and system for supplementing and / or replacing current security protocols and / or mechanisms used to store, manage and / or disseminate information for use on private data management devices and / or a private network and / or public network access provider's network. The system includes processing hardware, proprietary software, and firmware. The system protects private data without the need to trust the security or veracity of third parties and / or intermediate computers and / or networks. When a “user” stores data it is immediately protected from active and passive compromise attempts. Once protected and stored, data is never released and / or transferred unprotected. Only the authorized “receiver” of the data is capable of accessing the protected data. Encryption is used to enhance authentication of the participants and / or protection of the data. This method can be used in conjunction with other secure data transfer applications such as, but not limited to, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption and / or the Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) protocol, etc. This method can also be used in conjunction with any data transfer mechanism such as, but not limited to, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, RFID transponders, etc.
Owner:SCHOLNICK ANDREW +1

Parking system employing rem techniques

The system described is an integrated parking management system which makes use of patented vehicle detectors to collect and transmit data, essentially in near real time, as to all events happening as to single or multiple parking spaces (e.g. current and historic use, length of time of occupancy of current occupant) to a central clearing device for which patent application has been made which serves as a logic core and repository, making use of proprietary software, analyzing, displaying and distributing the data so developed as to a parking plant and all of its components to allow all parties (including prospective users) who are concerned with the various aspects of a parking plant and its components (e.g. determination as to availability of spaces, maintenance and repair of meters, collection of revenues and enforcement of parking regulations) not only to access and make passive use of the information developed, in near real time, to permit them to identify what's happening to the plant and its components as to their own particular interest in such plant and so maximize the efficient use both of the resources of the plant and their own resources directed to the particular aspect of their interface with the plant and its components but also to access and make active use of such information for whatever purpose and in whatever fashion using whatever means of access they may wish. While others have made claim to certain of the individual functions described, e.g. vehicle detection, nobody has identified or patented.
Owner:INNOVAPARK

Method for establishing communication between peer-groups

Current peer-to-peer systems are well defined for messaging and collaboration of peers running the same proprietary software and protocols, e.g. Kazaa or EDonkey. The generic framework JXTA for P2P computing provides various peer-group mechanisms and may address different applications, but provides no convenient method for exchanging messages between different peer-groups. The invention discloses a bridging concept and a delegate concept to establish communication between a first and a second peer-group, including the steps of a first peer being either a member of the first peer-group or a secondary peer relating to a primary peer, wherein the primary peer is a member of the first peer-group, sending a message to the second peer-group; a second peer being a member of the second peer-group receiving said message, detecting credentials of first peer and first peer-group, and detecting whether a connection is allowed; and if so, granting the first peer membership with the second peer-group.
Owner:THOMSON LICENSING SA

Secure management of user rights during accessing of external systems

In an external system, a request handler may receive, at the external system, a logon ticket from a proprietary software system, the logon ticket associated with a request from a user of the proprietary system for access to the external system. A ticket handler may provide the logon ticket to an authentication service which is configured to perform a validation of the logon ticket at the proprietary system. A session manager may receive, from the authentication service and based on the validation, a user session and access rights related to the requested access. An access control manager may provide the requested access to the user via the proprietary system, according to the access rights and within the user session.
Owner:SAP AG

Web-based visual development environment

A system and method for the rapid and visual web-based development of web-based customer service applications which render rich graphical user interfaces emulating the controls common to traditional desktop applications is disclosed. The rich user interface applications are comprised of scripting languages built with standard browser-based protocols and thus do not require the installation of any additional client-side or proprietary software applications. Not only is the user able to work on a rich user interface web application, but this application then allows the user to create, or develop, another web-based rich-thin-client application using visual programming tools.
Owner:TELETECH HLDG

Controlled and Monitored Remote Advertising and Information Display System

A network of modular video display stations controlled from one or more remote locations using commercially available or proprietary software. Each station contains a complete modular computer system and one or more display screens which can be arranged in many configurations. Each station is equipped with one or more cameras to provide visual data to the control centers. The content of the stations can be changed randomly and directed for viewing over a public network such as the internet. Data is transmitted to and from the stations via wireless or wired commercial or proprietary networks. Displayed information can be presented with or without sound, and the volume can be controlled from a central location. Stations can be fitted with various other devices, such as printers or microphones, and can contain dispensers for preprinted information.
Owner:GERBACIA WILLIAM EDWARD +1

Rendering interactive photorealistic 3D model representations

The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus that combine a novel specialized software program and a novel viewing program. The novel software program creates one or more photorealistic images of a 3D model at various camera angles. The novel viewing program allows the user to view the photorealistic images interactively directly on a web browser without third party proprietary software plugins. Also, the viewing program provides a novel approach to changing the colors of objects, by changing them dynamically.
Owner:CHRISTENSEN PER BLOKSGAARD +3

Method and apparatus for transforming code of a non-proprietary program language into proprietary program language

The invention relates to a method comprising the steps of: (a) providing of software code written in a non-proprietary software program language; and (b) compiling said software code into a software code written in a different, proprietary software program language, wherein said compiled software code is of a first format; and (c) parsing said compiled software code to transform it to a second format.
Owner:AVAGO TECH WIRELESS IP SINGAPORE PTE

Full-automatic microhardness measuring system

The invention provides a full automatic micro hardness measuring system, which belongs to the automatic analyzing and measuring technical field. The full automatic micro hardness measuring system bases on a computer digital image processing technology, and comprises a micro hardness measuring apparatus, a CCD camera, a USB image sampling card, a computer, a printer, an X-Y electric bench and proprietary software which is executed in the computer, etc. The computer controls the optical zooming, the setting of time loading and the automatic loading of the micro hardness measuring apparatus and the running fixing of the X-Y electric bench through a RS-232 communication interface, receives an indentation image in the micro hardness measuring apparatus through a USB interface, and adopts an image processing technology, to automatically achieve the positioning of the indentation edge, the measuring of the distance of the diagonal line, the calculating of the micro hardness value and the creating and printing of the report form. The invention has the advantages that the full automatic unmanned operation is achieved indeed during the whole micro hardness measuring process, and the measuring efficiency, the measuring accuracy and the stability are greatly increased.
Owner:FUDAN UNIV

Electro diagnostic functional assessment unit (EFA-3)

An Electro Diagnostic Functional Assessment Unit (EFA-3) that is designed to wirelessly monitor muscle group activity and to provide treatment for humans and animals. The muscle groups include the body, fascial, cervical, thoracic, upper and lower extremities, lumbosacral, bladder, cardiac, and rectal. In large animals the muscle groups include torso, legs, neck and face. The EFA-3 simultaneously correlates the muscle activity EMG with cardiac activity, nerve activity, heart rate, blood flow and brain activity with range-of-motion, grip and pinch assessment and a functional assessment in humans. The EFA-3 is operated by proprietary software (78) which provides testing protocols by utilizing a set of wireless sensor(s) (14-40) that are interchangeable and rechargeable. The treatment includes ultrasound, heat, cold, massage and electrical stimulation.
Owner:OKTX

Dual-architecture microserver card

An integrated system for monitoring a deployed product on a movable platform, gathering data about the deployed product, and disseminating the data about the deployed product is disclosed. The system includes a server located on the movable platform capable of communication with the server from a remote location. The server communicates with a source of data about the deployed product. The system further includes a portal onto which data gathered by the server may be downloaded and with which one can upload information to the server. The system includes a dual architecture card which may be mounted in an electronic controller of the deployed product. The dual architecture card may include a closed architecture section executing proprietary software, and an open architecture receiving processed data from the closed architecture section through a secured connection. One or both of the closed architecture section and closed architecture section may include a microserver.
Owner:RATEZE REMOTE MGMT LLC

Method of conducting market research by means of strategically placed computerized kiosks

InactiveUS20070100682A1Remain competitiveGenerate incomeMarket predictionsSpecial data processing applicationsEmail attachmentThe Internet
The present invention is a method for conducting market research by means of strategically placed computerized kiosks that offer respondents various incentives for their participation. Respondents providing complete contact information are entered into a drawing for a prize, as well as, receive a coupon upon completing the market research questionnaire. The questionnaires then will be stored on a local sever that resides next to these kiosks. At the end of the day this server will start transmitting the information to a central sever using proprietary software to encrypt the data and transfer it via satellite to the central server. Once the central server receives the data it will decipher, analyze, and categorizes it and convert it into meaningful data separated by gender, age, location, and answers, then converts it into a desired format and sends it to the client as an email attachment before the end of the day. Results are available to the client over the Internet as each survey is completed due to cutting-edge technology. In addition to market research questionnaires, the present invention will generate income by selling contact lists and demographics to select clients as well as selling advertising in the form of coupon distribution and promotional giveaways. The present invention combines several desirable products or packages in one location. This combined effort exposes consumers to multiple advertising clients.
Owner:KAZALI LAWRENCE

Dual-architecture microserver card

An integrated system for monitoring a deployed product on a movable platform, gathering data about the deployed product, and disseminating the data about the deployed product is disclosed. The system includes a server located on the movable platform capable of communication with the server from a remote location. The server communicates with a source of data about the deployed product. The system further includes a portal onto which data gathered by the server may be downloaded and with which one can upload information to the server. The system includes a dual architecture card which may be mounted in an electronic controller of the deployed product. The dual architecture card may include a closed architecture section executing proprietary software, and an open architecture receiving processed data from the closed architecture section through a secured connection. One or both of the closed architecture section and closed architecture section may include a microserver.
Owner:RATEZE REMOTE MGMT LLC

Winner notification system

The present invention allows a purchaser or client to download proprietary software onto a mobile and / or handheld device for a nominal fee. This software enables the device to read information automatically from one or more tickets or entry receipts for a random drawing or other lottery-style game. Facilitated by the downloaded software, the read information is transmitted to a third-party service where it is stored, compared and verified to determine if there exists one or more matches with winning number(s). Alternatively, winning number, game and consumer, subscriber and / or client verification credentials can be transmitted or broadcasted to an enabled mobile and / or handheld device on a periodic or on-demand basis such that a given verification and notification transaction is then carried out and concluded autonomously at the mobile and / or handheld device without the need for on-demand interaction with a central or third-party database and / or verification service. The individual consumer or client is then notified (via interactive message, text message, email, telephone or mail) of the outcome of the comparison. The individual consumer or client may be charged for services rendered for each comparison, verification and / or notification.
Owner:GARRETTSON BROOK W +2

Premise evacuation system

An evacuation system using a combination of elements, such as an on-site weather station (2), a computer system (1) with proprietary software, sensors and other elements to determine a safe direction of evacuation from a premises (11) in case of a threat, use indicators to determine the direction of evacuation and notification of parties external to the premises (11) of evacuation.
Owner:REED DAVID L

Threshold Based Computer Video Output Recording Application

An application that is capable of monitoring Internet or network traffic and performing recordings of computer video output based on network activity thresholds. The recording application is typically not installed on the computer to be recorded but can reside on the computer to be recorded. The application contains a configuration interface that allows a user to set thresholds for certain types of network activity usage. When a threshold is reached, the application will begin a video recording of the computer's video activity which will be stored for later use. The application can be configured to include settings such as the length of the recording. In a typical environment, the application is a hardware appliance that is capable of monitoring web activity and network traffic and can connect to the computer over the network in order to perform the recording. The computer to be recorded can have specific software that is capable of capturing the video or can use industry standard video capturing software such as VNC. VNC is typically used to view and control computers as well as send video images of the computer and the application can utilize an existing application such as this to perform the recording over the network. The recording application can integrate with software tools such as VNC and does not require specifically developed proprietary software to be installed on the monitored computer in order to perform a recording of the computers video output.
Owner:IBOSS

Communications utility with integrated mapping grid

An electronic notification protocol using both proprietary and open-source architecture to improve emergency search outcomes and enhance the probability of locating a missing person by privately registered system users and emergency support personnel. A series of electronic, copyrighted database files and forms support and expedite both the registered data files and the required communication workflow via standard computer networks and mobile peripheral devices. An electronic mapping component is also utilized to depict the most likely elopement locations based upon historical statistics and proprietarily integrated algorithms, while specific signage icons can be embedded into the electronic mapping grid to identify relative risk scenarios surrounding the most probable elopement locations. The application core is a system of integrated web services and proprietary software coding dictating data authentication, access, logic, configuration, user interface control, third party data translation, and relational communications. A historical tracking log also provides real-time communication updates to registered participants.
Owner:DEICHLER BRETT ALAN

Non-contact method and apparatus for hardness case depth monitoring

InactiveUS20090154521A1Radiation pyrometryWeather/light/corrosion resistanceBeam splitterPhotothermal radiometry
There is provided a method and apparatus to monitor hardness using laser infrared photothermal radiometry. The emphasis is on the ability of this invention to monitor in a non-contact and non-destructive manner the hardness case depth of industrially heat treated steels. The present invention provides a method and apparatus comprising signal generation and analysis as well as instrumental hardware configurations based on the physical principle of photothermal radiometry. The method comprises (a) irradiating the sample surface with an excitation source of suitable emission wavelength and intensity. (b) producing periodic frequency pulses of the laser beam by means of a modulator in the appropriate frequency range (but not confined to) 0.1-100000 Hz. (c) passing the emitted beam through appropriate optics for beam conditioning (d) splitting the incident beam in two beams using a beam-splitter (e) focusing one of the beams onto a photodiode connected to a lock-in amplifier referenced to the modulator frequency to monitor laser power fluctuations (f) directing the second beam normal or at an angle to the surface of the sample (g) directing the generated infrared emissions from the sample surface to an infrared detector connected to another lock-in amplifier also referenced to the modulator frequency (h) recording the signals obtained from both lock-in amplifiers by a computer (i) processing the obtained signals through proprietary software and pre-calibration curves.
Owner:WANG CHINHUA +1

Method for establishing communication between peer-groups

Messaging and collaboration for peers running the same proprietary software and protocols clearly defines today's peer-to-peer (P2P) systems. The invention discloses a bridging concept and a representative concept for establishing communication between a first and a second peer group (OZ1, OZ2), the establishment method comprising the following steps: said first peer or a first peer A member (Node ID3) of a group (OZ1), or a secondary peer (H) associated with a primary peer (G), where the primary peer (G) is a member of the primary peer group (OZ1) Member, sends message to second peer group (OZ2); second peer (Node_ID2), member of second peer group (OZ2), receives said message, detects first peer (Node_ID3, H ) and the credentials of the first peer group (OZ1), and detect if the connection is allowed; and if so, grant the first peer (Node_ID3, H) membership of the second peer group (OZ2).
Owner:INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG
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