Настройки

Укажите год
-

Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

Подробнее
-

Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

Подробнее

Форма поиска

Поддерживает ввод нескольких поисковых фраз (по одной на строку). При поиске обеспечивает поддержку морфологии русского и английского языка
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Укажите год
Укажите год
Применить Всего найдено 693. Отображено 100.
12-01-2012 дата публикации

FEEDBACK MECHANISM

Номер: US20120007794A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Bansal Ravi P., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A feedback application may be executing on a data processing system to transmit a screen update to at least two computers. The feedback application receives an indication of completion from a first computer, in response to transmitting the screen update. The feedback application updates a completion gauge to indicate a partial completion among participants, in response to receiving the indication of completion from the first computer. The feedback application receives a second indication of completion from a second computer, in response to transmitting the screen update. The feedback application updates the completion gauge to indicate a completion among participants, in response to receiving the indication of completion from the second computer. 1. A computer implemented method for obtaining feedback among participant computers , the method comprising:transmitting by a processor of a computer a screen update to at least two computers;determining by a processor of the computer whether a first computer has completely received the screen update, in response to transmitting the screen update;updating by a processor of the computer a completion gauge to indicate a partial completion among participants, in response to a determination that the first computer has completely received the screen update;receiving by a processor of the computer a second indication of completion from a second computer, in response to transmitting the screen update determining whether a second computer has completely received the screen update, in response to transmitting the screen update; andupdating by a processor of the computer the completion gauge to indicate a completion among participants, in response to a determination that all computers have completely received the screen update.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein updating the completion gauge to indicate partial completion comprises an indication that is proportional to a number of participants claim 1 , based on a ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Interlocking cans

Номер: US20120037532A1
Автор: OConnell Michael G.
Принадлежит:

A container, such as a can, has an outer surface including having a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface is capable of engaging the top surface of another container for stacking the containers. A connection mechanism has a pair of complementary components carried by the outer surface of the container wherein one of the pair of complementary components is carried by the container engages the other of the pair of complementary components carried by another container for securing the containers together. 1. A container comprising:an outer surface including having a bottom surface and a top surface, the bottom surface capable of engaging the top surface of another container for stacking the containers; anda connection mechanism having a pair of complementary components carried by the outer surface of the container wherein one of the pair of complementary components carried by the container engages the other of the pair of complementary components carried by another container for securing the containers together.2. A container of wherein the connection mechanisms are dis-engageable for separating the containers.3. A container of wherein the container is a cylindrical container having a top and a bottom and a cylindrical side wall.4. A container of wherein the connection mechanism having a pair of complementary components has one of the complementary components carried by the top and the other of the complementary components carried by the bottom wherein the complementary components engage each other for allowing the secure stacking of containers.5. A container of wherein the pair of complementary components are a plurality of dimples and a complementary protrusion.6. A container of wherein the top has a generally planar portion parallel to a generally planar portion of the bottom and an annular ring having a radial facing inward surface having the plurality of dimples and the bottom having a bottom rim with a plurality of protrusions for acceptance in ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 2
23-02-2012 дата публикации

ENZYMATIC REAGENT INKS FOR USE IN TEST STRIPS HAVING A PREDETERMINED CALIBRATION CODE

Номер: US20120043204A1
Автор: "OConnell Michael", Alvarez-Icaza Manuel, McArthur Ian, McNeilage Alan, Phippen Nick, YOUNG Gary
Принадлежит: LifeScan Scotland Ltd.

The invention provides an enzyme ink useful in test strips that provides a test strip bias, at the low and high glucose ends, falling within a desired target range. The ink of the invention permits an improved method for the production of single calibration code strip lots with good yields. 1. An enzyme ink composition , comprising an enzyme capable of selectively recognizing glucose in a blood sample , a mediator , and one or more materials capable of regulating the mass transport of the mediator so that biases in response to one or more of a low glucose value and a high glucose value falls within a predetermined target for a predetermined calibration code.2. The enzyme ink of claim 1 , wherein the one or more materials comprises a first and a second fumed silica.3. The enzyme ink of claim 2 , wherein the first fumed silicas comprises a BET measured surface area of about 130 to 170 m/g and a carbon content of about 0.8 to about 1.23 weight percent and the second of the second fumed silica comprises a BET measured surface area of about 270 to 330 m/g and a carbon content of about 1.4 to about 2.6 weight percent.4. The enzyme ink of claim 3 , wherein the first fumed silica is present in an amount of about 99 to about 1 weight percent of the total amount of the fumed silicas and the second fumed silica is present in amount of about 1 to about 99 weight percent.5. The enzyme ink of claim 3 , wherein the first fumed silica is present in an amount of about 75 to about 45 weight percent of the total amount of the fumed silicas and the second fumed silica is present in amount of about 25 to about 55 weight percent.6. The enzyme ink of claim 3 , wherein the enzyme is elected from the group consisting of glucose oxidase claim 3 , glucose dehdryogenase claim 3 , glucose dehydrogenase with a pyrrolo-quinolone co-factor claim 3 , and glucose dehydrogenase with a flavin adenine dinucleotide co-factor and the mediator is elected from the group consisting of ferricyanide and ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 3
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Magnetic Hot / Cold Pack

Номер: US20120046513A1
Автор: OConnell Michael G.
Принадлежит:

A pack has a flexible pouch having a pair of planar sheets. The sheets each have a top, a bottom, and two opposite side edges. The sheets are secured together along their top, bottom, and side edges to form a compartment. A gel is carried in the compartment of the pouch. The gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. A plurality of magnets is carried in the compartment of the pouch. In an embodiment, the magnets are permanent magnets. In an embodiment, the permanent magnets are formed of a rare-earth alloy. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being heated and retaining the heat. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. In an embodiment the gel is a non-toxic biodegradable gel. 1. A pack comprising:a flexible pouch having a pair of planar sheets, the sheets each having a top, a bottom, and two opposite side edges, the sheets being secured together along their top, bottom, and side edges to form a compartment; anda gel carried in the compartment of the pouch, the gel capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat; anda plurality of magnets carried in the compartment of the pouch.2. A pack of wherein the gel is a non-toxic biodegradable gel.3. A pack of wherein the magnets are permanent magnets.4. A pack of wherein the permanent magnets are formed of a rare-earth alloy.5. A pack comprising:a flexible pouch having a plurality of sheets to form at least one compartment;a gel carried in the compartment of the pouch, the gel capable of being varying temperature and retaining the non-ambient temperature for a period of time; anda plurality of magnets carried in the compartment of the pouch.6. A pack of wherein the gel is capable of being heated and retaining the heat.7. A pack of wherein the gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat.8. A pack of wherein the gel is capable of being heated and retaining the heat.9. A pack of wherein the gel is a non-toxic biodegradable gel.10. A ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 4
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Land Seismic Cable and Method

Номер: US20120069706A1
Автор: "OConnell Kevin", COSTE EMMANUEL, Fonneland Jostein, Goujon Nicolas, Liu Qinglin, TASHIRO HITOSHI, Yoshida Kazuya
Принадлежит:

A seismic cable for use in land applications is described. The cable includes seismic sensors for measuring seismic signals reflected from subterranean or subsea formations. The cable may be deployed in trenches dug in the survey region to provide adequate sensor coupling to ground. Sensor units may be inline with the cable and may further be disposed in slim casings, thus facilitating handling and deployment. 1. A method for land-based seismic surveying , comprising:providing a seismic cable having a plurality of sensor units integrated into the cable, at least some of the sensor units having multi-component sensors disposed therein;forming a trench in a terrain of interest;deploying the sensor units into the trench; andusing the sensor units to record seismic data.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a liquid-filled cable.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a gel-filled cable.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a solid cable.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a cable having a three-component particle motion sensor.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a cable having a three-component MEMS accelerometer.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing a seismic cable comprises providing a cable having a particle motion sensor and a pressure sensor.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein forming a trench comprises providing a deployment vehicle claim 1 , the deployment vehicle having a deployment tool operatively connected thereto.9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein forming a trench comprises engaging the deployment tool with the terrain of interest in a continuous manner.10. A method according to claim 8 , wherein forming a trench comprises engaging the deployment tool with the terrain of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 5
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods for making Apo-2 Ligand using divalent metal ions

Номер: US20120077740A1
Автор: "OConnell Mark", Ashkenazi Avi J., Hymowitz Sarah, KELLEY ROBERT F., Koumenis Iphigenia, LEUNG Woon-Lam Susan, Pai Roger, Shahrokh Zahra, SIMMONS Laura
Принадлежит: Genentech, Inc.

Methods of making Apo-2 ligand and formulations of Apo-2 ligand using divalent metal ions are provided. Such divalent metal ions include zinc and cobalt which improve Apo-2 ligand trimer formation and stability. The crystal structure of Apo-2 ligand is also provided, along with Apo-2 ligand variant polypeptides identified using oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis. 1. A formulation comprising Apo-2 ligand and one or more divalent metal ions , wherein the concentration of said one or more divalent metal ions present in the formulation is at a <2× molar ratio to said Apo-2 ligand.2. The formulation of wherein said one or more divalent metal ions comprises zinc or cobalt.3. The formulation of wherein said one or more divalent ions comprises zinc.4. The formulation of wherein said zinc is selected from the group consisting of zinc chloride claim 3 , zinc acetate claim 3 , zinc sulfate claim 3 , zinc carbonate and zinc citrate.5. The formulation of wherein said formulation is a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation.6. The formulation of wherein said Apo-2 ligand comprises amino acids 114 to 281 of (SEQ ID NO:1).7. The formulation of wherein said Apo-2 ligand comprises amino acids 1 to 281 of (SEQ ID NO:1) or a biologically active fragment or variant thereof.8. The formulation of wherein said formulation has a pH of about 6 to about 9.9. The formulation of wherein said formulation has a pH of about 7 to about 7.5.10. The formulation of wherein said formulation is an aqueous formulation.11. The formulation of wherein said formulation is a lyophilized formulation.12. A formulation comprising Apo-2 ligand and one or more divalent metal ions claim 1 , wherein the concentration of said one or more divalent metal ions present in the formulation is at a ≧2× molar ratio to said Apo-2 ligand.13. A method of enhancing formation of Apo-2 ligand trimers claim 1 , comprising exposing Apo-2 ligand polypeptides to an effective amount of one or more divalent metal ions.14. A method of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 6
10-05-2012 дата публикации

USING SMART OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE TO CONSERVE COMPUTING RESOURCES

Номер: US20120113127A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Moskowitz Paul A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Seaman James W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Described herein are some embodiments that use smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources. Some embodiments describe a first object that detects an indication to reduce resource usage of a computing resource that supports a virtual universe. Some embodiments further describe reducing, based on detection of the indication to reduce resource usage, display quality of the first virtual object according to an order of degrees of display quality reduction that corresponds to one or more degrees of resource reduction required for the computing resource. Some embodiments further describe reducing the display quality of the first virtual object based on the first virtual object being a first category. Further, some embodiments describe a second virtual object that is not reduced in display quality while simultaneously the first virtual object is reduced in display quality. The second virtual object is second category different from the first category. 1. A computer program product for conserving resource consumption by a virtual universe , the computer program product comprising:one or more machine-readable tangible storage devices;program instructions, stored on at least one of the one or more storage devices, to detect, by each of a plurality of virtual objects of the virtual universe, an indication to reduce the resource consumption by one or more degrees of resource reduction required for a computing resource that supports the virtual universe;program instructions, stored on at least one of the one or more storage devices, to detect, by a first virtual object of the plurality of virtual objects, that the first virtual object is of a first category of object in response to detecting the indication to reduce the resource consumption;program instructions, stored on at least one of the one or more storage devices, to select, by the first virtual object, a first setting encoded in the first virtual object in response to the first virtual object ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 7
10-05-2012 дата публикации

COMPARING LOW QUALITY BROADCASTS TO HIGH QUALITY BRAODCASTS

Номер: US20120113323A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A system, method, and computer program product for comparing a low quality broadcast to a high quality broadcast on a display device to show users the benefits of a high quality broadcast over a low quality broadcast. The display device capabilities are detected and compared to retrieved requirements for displaying a high quality broadcast. If the display requirements are met, retrieving the high quality broadcast and displaying the low quality and high quality broadcasts on a display device for user comparison. Then, the user accepts either the high quality or low quality broadcast and displays the high quality broadcast or the low quality broadcast in accordance with the user selection. 1. A method of displaying a comparison of a high quality broadcast to a low quality broadcast on a display device coupled to a computer and a service provider comprising the steps of:the computer detecting one or more display capabilities of the display device;the computer retrieving from the service provider one or more requirements for displaying the high quality broadcast on the display device;the computer determining whether the display capabilities of the display device meet the requirements for displaying the high quality broadcast; retrieving the high quality broadcast for comparison to the low quality broadcast; and', 'directing the display device to display the low quality broadcast and the high quality broadcast on the display device so that a user may select between the low quality broadcast and the high quality broadcast;, 'the computer in response to determining that the display capabilities of the display device meet the requirements for displaying the high quality broadcastthe computer directing the display device to display the high quality broadcast or the low quality broadcast in response to the user selection.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer is a digital video recorder.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer detecting one or more display ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 8
10-05-2012 дата публикации

USING SMART OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE TO CONSERVE COMPUTING RESOURCES

Номер: US20120117233A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Moskowitz Paul A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Seaman James W.
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corporaiton

Described herein are some embodiments that use smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources. Some embodiments describe a first object that detects an indication to reduce resource usage of a computing resource that supports a virtual universe. Some embodiments further describe reducing, based on detection of the indication to reduce resource usage, display quality of the first virtual object according to an order of degrees of display quality reduction that corresponds to one or more degrees of resource reduction required for the computing resource. Further, some embodiments describe a second virtual object that is not reduced in display quality while simultaneously the first virtual object is reduced in display quality. 1. A method for conserving resource consumption by a virtual universe , the method comprising the steps of:each of a plurality of virtual objects of the virtual universe detecting an indication to reduce the resource consumption by one or more degrees of resource reduction required for a computing resource that supports the virtual universe;a first virtual object, of the plurality of virtual objects, selecting a first setting encoded in the first virtual object, in response to said detecting the indication to reduce the resource consumption, wherein said first setting encoded in the first virtual object indicates a displayable characteristic of the first virtual object;the first virtual object calling instructions referenced by the first setting, wherein the instructions are associated with the displayable characteristic of the first virtual object, wherein the instructions referenced by the first setting are called based on an order of degrees of display quality reduction that corresponds to the one or more degrees of resource reduction required for the computing resource;the first virtual object reducing display quality for the displayable characteristic of the first virtual object in the order of the degrees of display ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 9
17-05-2012 дата публикации

ACCESS CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

Номер: US20120122566A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems and methods are provided for controlling the use of electronic systems based upon monitored physical activity. The method can be implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions. The program instructions are operable to: provision rules associated with a user and at least one of health metrics and physical activity of the user; monitor the at least one health metrics and physical activity of the user over a predetermined time; and manage access to any of a plurality of electronic systems based on the monitored at least one health metrics and physical activity being in compliance or non-compliance with the provisioned rules. 1. A method implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to:provision rules associated with a user and at least one of health metrics and physical activity of the user;monitor the at least one health metrics and physical activity of the user over a predetermined time; andmanage access to any of a plurality of electronic systems based on the monitored at least one health metrics and physical activity being in compliance or non-compliance with the provisioned rules.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring of the physical activity is during play of an electronic game of the plurality of electronic systems.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring of the physical activity is measured in terms of physical exertion of the user comprising at least one of calories burned claim 1 , time spent exerting oneself on game play or other activity claim 1 , type of exertion claim 1 , and quality of exertion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical activity is monitored when the user is at least one of: using exercise equipment; logged time at a gym or exercise facility or attendance at an exercise ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 10
17-05-2012 дата публикации

LIQUID WASHING OR CLEANING AGENT COMPRISING ANTI-GRAYING POLYSACCHARIDE

Номер: US20120122753A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Bessler Cornelius, Glüsen Birgit, Hutmacher Martina, Langen Evelyn, Pegelow Ulrich, Schiedel Marc-Steffen, Schmiedel Peter, Schumann Sabine, Sunder Matthias, Völkel Heinz-Jürgen
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a stable liquid washing or liquid cleaning agent comprising an anti-graying polysaccharide. The invention further relates to the use of the liquid washing or liquid cleaning agent and to a method for the production thereof. 1. A liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising:a. from 0.1 to 60 wt. % surfactant;b. from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a graying-inhibiting polysaccharide;c. from 0.05 to 1 wt. % of a thickener; andd. from 1 to 20 wt. % of an inorganic salt.2. The liquid washing or cleaning agent of claim 1 , wherein said graying-inhibiting polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , ether sulfonic acid salts of starch claim 1 , ether sulfonic acid salts of cellulose claim 1 , acidic sulfuric acid ester salts of cellulose claim 1 , acidic sulfuric acid ester salts of starch claim 1 , methyl cellulose claim 1 , ethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , methyl carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The liquid washing or cleaning agent of claim 2 , wherein said polysaccharide is carboxymethyl cellulose.4. The liquid washing or cleaning agent of claim 2 , wherein said polysaccharide is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.5. The liquid washing or cleaning agent of claim 1 , wherein said inorganic salt is selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride claim 1 , potassium chloride claim 1 , sodium sulfate claim 1 , sodium carbonate claim 1 , potassium sulfate claim 1 , potassium carbonate claim 1 , sodium hydrogen carbonate claim 1 , potassium hydrogen carbonate claim 1 , calcium chloride claim 1 , magnesium chloride claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The liquid washing or cleaning agent of claim 1 , wherein said thickener is selected from the group consisting of xanthan claim 1 , guar claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , agar agar claim 1 , gellan claim 1 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 11
24-05-2012 дата публикации

PARKING MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20120130872A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Baughman Aaron K., GRAHAM Barry M., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A parking management approach includes associating a payment source with a vehicle identifier. The approach also includes receiving a message indicating initiation of a parking event at a parking location, and updating a parking database to indicate that a vehicle having the vehicle identifier is parked at the parking location. The message includes an identification of at least one of the payment source and the vehicle identifier. 1. A parking management method implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to:associate a payment source with a vehicle identifier;receive a message indicating initiation of a parking event at a parking location, wherein the message includes an identification of at least one of the payment source and the vehicle identifier; andupdate a parking database to indicate that a vehicle having the vehicle identifier is parked at the parking location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle identifier comprises a license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle; andthe payment source comprises one of: a credit card, a debit card, and a prepaid funds card.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the receiving the message comprises receiving the message from a parking location computing device.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the parking location computing device obtaining information associated with one of the payment source and the vehicle identifier during the initiation of the parking event.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the obtaining the information comprises one of:reading a magnetic strip of a payment card; reading a radio frequency identification tag; andreading a bar code.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving input defining a specified duration of the parking event claim 1 , and wherein the message indicates the specified duration of the parking event.7. The ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 12
24-05-2012 дата публикации

SOCIAL NETWORK BASED ON VIDEO RECORDER PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20120131475A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Jones Andrew R., Talbot Mark W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer system, computer program product, and method of sharing and creating social network reviews of selected programs that may be viewed and shared over a social network. If a user agrees with a social network review already present for a selected program, the categorization and editing of inappropriate content of the selected program may be applied to the same program for that user. If a user disagrees with a social network review of a selected program already present, the user may review the selected program and edit any inappropriate content as desired and submit the review to the social network. 1. A method for sharing reviews of programs for inappropriate content , the method comprising the steps of:a computer searching for a social network review and recommendation for a selected program from a computer-readable tangible storage device accessible to a social network program, the social network program being accessible to users of the social network and a computer-readable tangible storage device of the computer; the computer directed to display device to display the selected program to a user;', 'the computer, in response to receiving an indication of inappropriate content from the user, marking the inappropriate content within the selected program, categorizing the inappropriate content within the selected program, and storing the marked, categorized inappropriate content of the selected program as the social network review to the computer-readable tangible storage device accessible to the social network program; and', 'the computer, in response to receiving from the user a request of authorization for the selected program to be watched and edited, editing metadata of the selected program to indicate deleting segments of the selected program, muting a marked segment of the selected program, or distorting an image in segment of the selected program and storing the edited metadata of the selected program on the computer-readable tangible storage device ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 13
24-05-2012 дата публикации

TRANSFERRING A BROADCAST TRANSMISSION TO A REMOTE DEVICE

Номер: US20120131631A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., GONTKOF John J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An approach is described that includes determining that a remote device has moved outside of a pre-defined area associated with a digital video recorder (DVR), and transmitting program data from the DVR to the remote device while the remote device remains outside of the pre-defined area. Another approach includes a digital video recorder (DVR) having a memory and a processor. The DVR operates to: receive an incoming transmission signal; transmit a selected program to a primary display device; determine that a remote device has moved outside of a pre-defined area; and transmit program data corresponding to the selected program to the remote device while the remote device remains outside of the pre-defined area. 1. A method implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to:determine that a remote device has moved outside of a pre-defined area associated with a digital video recorder (DVR); andtransmit program data from the DVR to the remote device while the remote device remains outside of the pre-defined area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the program data correspond to a program that is currently selected by the DVR.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting other data to a primary display device for display on the primary display device claim 1 , wherein the transmitting the program data to the remote device occurs simultaneously with the transmitting the other data to the primary display device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the remote device has returned to the predefined area; andceasing the transmitting the program data to the remote device based on the determining that the remote device has returned to the predefined area.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predefined area is a predefined range relative to the DVR.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predefined area is a predefined ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 14
31-05-2012 дата публикации

PROXY DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

Номер: US20120134652A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Bhogul Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A proxy-based digital video recording system and method, including receiving a request to record a video program from a requesting user and transmitting a request for the video program over a network to a first provider server. The requested video program is received and stored in memory according to a first provider format. A digital video format of a digital video recorder associated with the requesting user is determined, the stored video program is converted from the first provider format to the digital video format, and the converted video program is transmitted to the digital video recorder. 1. A proxy digital video recording system , comprising:a processor; and receive a request to record a video program from a requesting user;', 'request the video program from a server associated with a first provider;', 'receive and store the requested video program according to a first provider format;', 'determine a digital video format of a digital video recorder associated with the requesting user;', 'convert the stored video program from the first provider format to the digital video format; and', 'transmit the converted video program to the digital video recorder., 'memory comprising program instructions, wherein the program instructions are executable by the processor to2. The proxy digital video recording system of claim 1 , further comprising a cloud-based system for storing the requested video program so that only a single instance of the requested video program is stored for multiple requesting users.3. The proxy digital video recording system of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions are executable by the processor to:identify one of a plurality of digital video recorders associated with the requesting user to which the requested video program is to be transmitted; andtransmit the converted video program to the identified one of a plurality of digital video recorders associated with the requesting user.4. The proxy digital video recording system of claim 3 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 15
31-05-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING INACTIVITY TIMEOUT SETTINGS ON A DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20120137217A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Amsterdam Jeffrey D., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Marzorati Mauro, Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

In general, embodiments of the invention provide an approach to proactively adjust timeout settings on a display device based on user activity. Specifically, a system and method are presented to adaptively adjust the inactivity timeout settings on a display device based on the application being used, the content being displayed on the device, and an analysis of the user's history with the application. The present invention calculates an inactivity timeout modifier which is utilized to modify the default operating system timeout value. 1. A method for adjusting an inactivity timeout setting on a display device of a user , comprising:detecting the application that has operating system focus on the display device;capturing the content displayed on the display device;retrieving the operating system timeout value;monitoring user activity while using the application;storing user activity as historical data;determining an inactivity timeout modifier based on one or more of the application, content, historical data, and system timeout value;storing the inactivity timeout modifier; andadjusting the inactivity timeout setting based on the inactivity timeout modifier.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the application is either a document viewer or document editor displaying content including uneditable text.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:calculating a readability score for the text using at least one readability formula;retrieving at least one predefined threshold value; andincluding the readability score and at least one threshold value in determining the inactivity timeout modifier.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:calculating a reading speed for the user;storing the reading speed for the user;including the reading speed in determining the inactivity timeout modifier.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:calculating an average reading speed for a plurality of device users;storing the average reading time for the plurality of device users; ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 16
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Transport System for Heavy-Duty Equipment

Номер: US20120148362A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian", Lawlor Timothy
Принадлежит:

A green transport system includes a bogie system having forwardly disposed and rearwardly disposed bogies in which the rearwardy disposed bogie includes a front bogie and a rear bogie interconnected to the front bogie by a telescopic beam assembly for selective incremental retractable extension so that the bogies are disposed in a plurality of transport modes for load bearing exceptionally high tonnage heavy-duty tracked equipment, particularly crushers without disassembly of the crusher; the exceptionally high tonnage crusher being transported as a single unit, with resultant fuel and energy conservation and greenhouse gas emission reduction, and the elimination of a pre-crushing operation. 2. The transport system of claim 1 , wherein the rearwardly disposed bogie comprises two fifth wheels claim 1 , for supportably mounting the heavy-duty equipment and wherein the two fifth wheels are slidably disposed in first and second positions claim 1 , and wherein the heavy-duty equipment comprises a pair of connecting plates and pins for connection to the respective two fifth wheels in each of the fifth wheels first and second positions.3. The transport system of claim 1 , wherein the rearwardly disposed bogie comprises a front bogie and a rear bogie connected by the means for longitudinally retractably extending the rearwardly disposed bogie so that the rear bogie is differently selectively disposed with respect to the front bogie.4. The transport system of claim 3 , further comprising means for pivotably connecting said fifth wheels to said front bogie claim 3 , said means for pivotably connecting the fifth wheels comprise an axis transversely disposed to the longitudinal axis of the front bogie claim 3 , wherein said fifth wheels are rotatable about the pivot axis.5. The transport system of claim 4 , further comprising means for pivotably connecting the rear bogie to the means for longitudinally retractably extending the rearwardly disposed bogie whereby said rear bogie ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 17
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Detection of Cells Expressing T1R2 Taste Receptor

Номер: US20120171674A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lena, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит:

Binding assays for identifying compounds that modulate human T1R2 polypeptide associated taste are disclosed. These assays detect the specific binding of compounds to a human T1R2 polypeptide or the modulation of the specific binding of a compound that specifically binds to a human T1R2 polypeptide. The binding assays may include the use of detectable labels, e.g., radionuclides, enzymes, fluorophases, and the like. Compounds identified in these binding assays have putative application as T1R2 taste modulators, particularly sweet taste, and potentially are useful additives in compositions for human or animal consumption. 1234-. (canceled)235. A method of detecting cells potentially sensitive to sweet tastants comprising screening a one or more cells with a probe that detects the expression of a gene encoding a taste receptor polypeptide which is at least 90% identical to a polypeptide having the sequence in SEQ ID NO 21; and (ii) identifying the cell as one potentially sensitive to sweet tastants if it expresses said taste receptor polypeptide.236. The method of wherein the probe is an antibody that binds to a human taste receptor polypeptide having the sequence in SEQ ID NO:21.237. The method of wherein the probe is a nucleic acid that detects an mRNA or cDNA encoding a taste receptor polypeptide which is at least 90% identical to a polypeptide having the sequence in SEQ ID NO 21.238. The method of claim 235 , wherein the probe is a fragment of the nucleic acid in SEQ ID NO:23.239. The method of claim 235 , wherein the one or more cells are mammalian cells.240. The method of claim 235 , wherein the one or more cells are human cells.241. The method of claim 235 , wherein the probe comprises a detectable label.242. The method of claim 241 , wherein the detectable label is a radionuclide claim 241 , enzyme or fluorophore.243. The method of claim 235 , wherein the detected cells are contacted with a sweet tastant. This application claims benefit of priority to U.S. Ser ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 18
05-07-2012 дата публикации

DETECTING A PHISHING ENTITY IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE

Номер: US20120174235A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An invention for detecting a phishing virtual entity in a virtual universe is disclosed. A virtual entity may be registered as authentic and be identified with multiple physical characteristics thereof. Another virtual entity will be monitored to detect whether it includes a physical characteristic that is sufficiently similar to that of a registered virtual entity to cause confusion. A phishing virtual entity is detected based on the monitoring and phishing prevention processes may be implemented on the phishing virtual entity. 1. A method for detecting a phishing entity in a virtual universe , comprising:identifying at least one characteristic of at least one physical aspect of a real-world store;detecting at least one characteristic of at least one physical aspect of a virtual entity; andcomparing the characteristic of the virtual entity with the characteristic of the real-world entity of a same physical aspect to determine whether one of the real-world entity or the virtual entity is a phishing entity that lures visitors into providing personal information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical aspects of the virtual entity include at least one of: a text claim 1 , a dimension claim 1 , a location coordinate claim 1 , or a graphic.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying includes identifying the real-world entity using graphics of multiple views of at least one of an exterior or an interior of the real-world entity.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting includes obtaining a 360 degree view of at least one of an exterior or an interior of the virtual entity.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparing is based on a similarity threshold set for the same physical aspect.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparing is based on a viewing orientation of a third entity visiting the virtual entity and the real-world entity.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the viewing orientation is determined based on an entrance of the real-world ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 19
02-08-2012 дата публикации

TRANSPARENTLY VERIFIYING USER IDENTITY DURING AN E-COMMERCE SESSION USING SET-TOP BOX INTERACTION BEHAVIOR

Номер: US20120198491A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A set-top box device can detect a user interaction associated with a remote control proximate to the set-top box device. The set-top box device can store the user interaction within a storage device as user interaction data. The set-top box device can convey the user interaction data to a remotely located server. The set-top box device can receive a response from the remotely located server indicating that a behavior pattern in the interaction data is substantially equivalent to a behavior pattern in previously stored interaction data of a behavior profile. The response can verify the identity of the user. 1. A method for verifying a user based on data of interactions between the user and a set-top box , the method comprising the steps of:a set-top box device detecting a user interaction associated with a remote control proximate to the set-top box device;the set-top box device storing the user interaction within a storage device as user interaction data;the set-top box device conveying the user interaction data to a remotely located server; andthe set-top box device receiving a response from the remotely located server indicating that a behavior pattern in the interaction data is substantially equivalent to a behavior pattern in previously stored interaction data of a behavior profile, wherein the response verifies the identity of the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:the set-top box device requesting a remotely located server to programmatically perform a privileged operation responsive to the receiving, wherein the privileged operation is a user-initiated action associated with a user account.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:before the receiving, the set-top box device identifying and authenticating the user utilizing user-provided verification information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interaction data includes data of at least one idiosyncratic behavior of the user interaction.5. The method of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 20
16-08-2012 дата публикации

CONTROLLING VEHICLE OPERATIONS BASED ON OBJECT PRESENCE

Номер: US20120209451A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., FINN Peter G., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Seaman James W., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Operation of a vehicle is controlled based on the presence of or absence of one or more identified foreign objects within one or more monitored zones about the vehicle. One or more transceivers receive information about the one or more foreign objects. Based on the received information and the one or more corresponding zones, one or more controllers identify a response, which may include notifying the user about the foreign object and/or generating a signal that inhibits the ignition from turning on. Controllers identify a response, which may include notifying a user about a present or absent object or generating a signal that inhibits the ignition from turning on. 1. A system , comprising:a first transceiver that wirelessly scans and receives within a first scanning zone area first information emitted wirelessly by a first object that identifies the first object and second information emitted wirelessly by a second object that identifies the second object, wherein the first scanning zone area corresponds to an identified region within or about a vehicle;a storage component that stores rules that specify actions to perform as a function of an absence or a presence of certain identified objects within the identified vehicle region; anda controller in communication with the first transceiver and the storage component that generates a signal that inhibits the vehicle from starting if either of:the controller determines a presence of the first object within the first zone in response to the first transceiver wirelessly scanning the first zone and receiving the first information emitted wirelessly from within the first zone and the storage component rules indicate that objects having the first object identity should not be present in the identified vehicle region when the vehicle is running; andthe controller determines an absence of the second object within the first zone in response to the first transceiver wirelessly scanning the first zone and not receiving the ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 21
23-08-2012 дата публикации

CONTROLLING AND USING VIRTUAL UNIVERSE WISH LISTS

Номер: US20120212483A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., Seaman James W., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Described herein are examples of a virtual universe wish list as well as its control and use. Some embodiments are directed to determining a selection of an object in a virtual universe that is a desired by a user, which user is represented by a first avatar. Some embodiments are further directed to designating the object as a desired item in a wish list for the first avatar. The wish list may be stored in the avatar's virtual universe inventory. Some embodiments are further directed to determining a second avatar in the virtual universe that possesses an instance of the virtual object. Some embodiments are further directed to generating an advertisement to obtain the instance of the virtual object from the second avatar on behalf of the first avatar. 1. A method for generating an advertisement in a virtual universe , said method comprising the steps of:a computer detecting a selection of a virtual object in a virtual universe by a first avatar in response to a user input, wherein the first avatar is controlled by a user associated with a user account of a virtual universe computer network, wherein the virtual universe comprises a three-dimensional computer simulated environment where the first avatar represents the user as an inhabitant of the virtual universe, wherein the computer simulated environment is controlled by one or more processors in the virtual universe computer network, and wherein the selection indicates a desire by the user for the virtual object;the computer designating the virtual object in a wish list for the first avatar in response to the step of the computer detecting the selection of the virtual object by the first avatar, wherein the wish list includes a listing of desired objects by the first avatar available from the virtual universe, and wherein the listing of desired objects are stored in a data store unit associated with the user account, said first data store unit accessible via the virtual universe computer network;the computer ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 22
30-08-2012 дата публикации

TELEPHONY SERVICES OPTIMIZATION THROUGH CALLING PLAN ANALYSIS

Номер: US20120219136A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Polozoff Alexandre
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide optimization of telephone services through telephone calling plan/card analysis. The least expensive rate is found for telephone calls at any given time and/or date, either through static pre-entry of data, or through dynamic querying of rates via a web-based look-up table, and places calls according to an optimized calling plan. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, an outgoing/target telephone number for an intended telephone call is captured, and a corresponding destination geographic region is identified. Based on the geographic region, a calling plan resulting in a lowest price for the telephone call is identified. This is typically accomplished by consulting at least one table (e.g., call information table) that associates (among other things) calling plans and/or calling cards with geographic regions. Once a calling plan and/or calling card is identified/selected, a corresponding set of dialing instructions will be obtained from the table and used to make/place the telephone call. 1. A method for optimizing telephony services , comprising:capturing an outgoing telephone number from an intended telephone call;identifying a geographic region to which the intended telephone call is being placed;identifying a calling plan resulting in a lowest price for placing the intended telephone call based on at least one information table, the at least one information table associating geographic regions with calling plans; andimplementing the intended telephone call according to the calling plan and a set of dialing instructions also contained in the at least one information table.2. The method of claim 1 , the calling plan being implemented using at least one calling card.3. The method of claim 1 , the at least one table being populated based upon user preferences.4. The method of claim 1 , the geographic location being identified based on a country code or an area code associated with the outgoing telephone number.5. The ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 23
30-08-2012 дата публикации

TRACKING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE USING SENSOR DETECTION

Номер: US20120221194A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., FINN Peter G., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Seaman James W., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Radio frequency identification is used in cooperation with the computer system aboard a motor vehicle to track service and maintenance activities relating to the vehicle. Each component or part of the vehicle that may require maintenance is provided with a unique passive identification tag. The output data from the tag is read by a reader placed in proximity to the tag, and the data is transmitted to an on-board computer module where it is processed, and the service record is updated. A data stream converter may be used to process the information read by the reader into a format that is acceptable to the on-board computer. The data from the on-board computer is stored in a device external to the computer. Provisions are included for notification to the user, the auto dealer or service other agency as needed. 1. A system , comprising:a processing unit that is in communication with a computer readable memory, a tangible computer-readable storage medium, and a radio frequency reader;wherein the radio frequency reader is installed upon a motor vehicle within a proximity to a first radio frequency tag that is associated with a first serviceable component that is installed upon the motor vehicle, and within a proximity to a third radio frequency tag that is associated with a third serviceable component installed upon the motor vehicle, wherein the proximities to the first and third frequency tags are within a preset threshold distance of a field of range of said radio frequency reader to capture a signal from said first and third radio frequency tags; andwherein the processing unit, when executing program instructions stored on the tangible computer-readable storage medium via the computer readable memory:in response to the radio frequency reader communicating a detected movement of the first radio frequency tag a distance beyond a preset threshold distance from the radio frequency reader, observes a first time of the detected movement and updates a repair maintenance ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 24
30-08-2012 дата публикации

PEER-TO-PEER COLLABORATION OF PUBLISHERS IN A PUBLISH-SUBSCRIPTION ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20120221649A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Gale Martin J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for an enhanced pub/sub environment whereby a peer group of publishers is defined and can collaborate to determine when to cache data being sent to a common broker or brokers. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, configuration data or the like will be read to define a peer group among the publisher systems in the pub/sub messaging environment. Once such a group has been identified, communication therebetween will be established. Once cacheable data has been identified, a unique identifier/set of cache keys will be generated corresponding thereto and associated with the set of data. A message comprising the set of data and corresponding unique identifier will then be sent to a broker system (e.g., from the publisher system(s)), which will store (or have stored) the set of data in a cache, and pass the underlying message along to applicable subscriber system(s). 1. A method for establishing peer-to-peer (P2P) collaboration of publishers in a publish-subscription (pub/sub) messaging environment , comprising:establishing P2P communication between a set of publisher systems in the pub/sub messaging environment;identifying a set of data that is common to the set of publisher systems having a potential to be cached;generating a unique identifier corresponding to the set of data on at least one of the set of publisher systems, the unique identifier identifying the set of data as cacheable;sharing the unique identifier among the set of publisher systems;associating the set of data with the unique identifier; andsending a first message having the set of data and the unique identifier to a broker system in the pub/sub messaging environment.2. The method of claim 1 , the associating and the sending being performed by the at least one of the set of publisher systems.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the first message on the broker system;locating the unique identifier;causing the set of data to be ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 25
30-08-2012 дата публикации

BROKER FACILITATED PEER-TO-PEER PUBLISHER COLLABORATION IN A PUBLISH-SUBSCRIPTION ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20120221650A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Gale Martin J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for broker facilitated, publisher peer-to-peer (PP) collaboration in a publish-subscription (pub/sub) environment. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a broker system acts as an intermediary between publisher systems and subscriber systems in the pub/sub environment. Along these lines, the broker creates an administrative communication channel between known publisher systems and the broker system. Using this administrative communication channel, the broker system informs individual publisher systems about other publisher systems such that peer-to-peer communication channels between two or more publisher systems can be established. This can be accomplished using the broker system's knowledge of data being published by the individual publisher systems. Regardless, the publisher systems can then use information received from the broker system to: establish a PP communication channel with one or more other publishers; identify a set of data that has commonality to the peers (and thus has a potential to be cached); and negotiate a caching schema/approach to store the data in a cache. The broker system may generate a set of cache key/unique identifiers and communicate the unique identifiers to at least one of the publisher peers, which will then share the unique identifiers among the peers. The set of data will then be cached (e.g., by a publisher system, a broker system and/or a subscriber system) using the unique identifiers. 1. A method for broker facilitated publisher collaboration in a publish-subscription (pub/sub) messaging environment , comprising:determining, on a broker system, that a first publisher system and a second publisher system in the pub/sub environment are potential peers based on publisher information;communicating respective publisher information from the broker system to the first publisher system and the second publisher system;establishing a peer-to-peer (P2P) communication channel ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 26
04-10-2012 дата публикации

LARGE PANEL ASSEMBLY WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20120248082A1
Автор: OConnell Terrence Dillon
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

A system for welding large panel assemblies is provided. The system includes at least one transport track extending along an area in which a panel to be welded will be placed. A movable support structure is mounted to move along the transport track. A welding robot is supported by the support structure and configured to move to welding locations where welds are to be completed between a part and the panel. A pressing component is supported by the support structure and configured to press the part toward the panel. A welder is coupled to the welding robot for executing welds at the welding locations, and a control system is configured to command operation of the support structure, the pressing component, the robot, and the welder to execute the welds. 1. A system for welding large panel assemblies , comprising:at least one transport track extending along an area in which a panel to be welded will be placed;a movable support structure mounted to move along the transport track;a welding robot supported by the support structure and configured to move to welding locations where welds are to be completed between a part and the panel;a pressing component supported by the support structure and configured to press the part towards the panel;a welder coupled to the welding robot for executing welds at the welding locations; anda control system configured to command operation of the support structure, the pressing component, the robot and the welder to execute the welds.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising first and second transport tracks claim 1 , one transport track being disposed on each side of the area in which the panel to be welded will be placed.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a marking robot supported by the support structure and coupled to the control system and configured to mark locations for the welds under the control of the control system.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the marking robot and the welding robot are the same.5. The system of claim 1 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 27
04-10-2012 дата публикации

REPLACE CONTENT WITH LIKE CONTENT TO ENHANCE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

Номер: US20120251084A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Amsterdam Jeffrey D., BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and a system for replacement of programs on a video recorder based on preferences and size constraints of a video recorder. The video recorder compares recorded programs in the computer readable storage media and a schedule of programs to be recorded to a plurality of global preferences and program specific preferences specifying preferred recording quality. For each recorded program whose quality does not match a global preference or program specific preference, a listing of future programs is examined for alternate versions of the program which do match a global preference or program specific preference. 1. A method for replacement of programs on a video recorder having a computer and a computer readable storage media , comprising:comparing, by a processor of the computer recorded programs in the computer readable storage media and a schedule of programs to be recorded to a plurality of global preferences and program specific preferences specifying preferred recording quality; if an alternate version of the program which does match a global preference or program specific preference exists, then scheduling, by the processor, an alternate version of the originally recorded program to be recorded; and', 'when the alternate version of the program is recorded, deleting by the processor, the recorded program., 'for each recorded program whose quality does not match a global preference or program specific preference, examining, by the processor, a listing of future programs for alternate versions of the program which do match a global preference or program specific preference;'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: if an alternate version of the program which does match a global preference or program specific preference exists which will air before the scheduled program, then replacing, by the processor, the scheduled program with the alternate version of the scheduled program; and', 'if an alternate version of the program which does match a global ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 28
11-10-2012 дата публикации

CHARGE PUMP

Номер: US20120256681A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Cormac Michael", KATOCH Atul
Принадлежит: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

A charge pump circuit comprises a first node, a second node, and at least one capacitance stage coupled between the first node and the second node. Capacitance stages of the at least one capacitance stage are coupled in series. A capacitance stage of the at least one capacitance stage includes a capacitive device and a voltage limiter coupled in parallel with the capacitor. The voltage limiter is configured to limit a voltage dropped across the capacitor. The capacitive device and the voltage limiter are configured such that a first current flowing through a first branch having the voltage limiter is more than a second current flowing through a second branch having the capacitive device. 1. A charge pump circuit comprising:a first node;a second node; andat least one capacitance stage coupled between the first node and the second node, capacitance stages of the at least one capacitance stage are coupled in series, if the at least one capacitance stage includes more than one capacitance stage;', 'a capacitance stage of the at least one capacitance stage includes a capacitive device and a voltage limiter coupled in parallel with the capacitive device;', 'the voltage limiter is configured to limit a voltage dropped across the capacitive device; and', 'the capacitive device and the voltage limiter are configured such that a first current flowing through a first branch having the voltage limiter is higher than a second current flowing through a second branch having the capacitive device., 'wherein'}2. The charge pump circuit of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive device is a metal-insulator-metal capacitor.3. The charge pump circuit of claim 1 , wherein a capacitance of each capacitance stage of the at least one capacitance stage has the same predetermined value claim 1 , if the at least one capacitance stage includes more than one capacitance stage.4. The charge pump circuit of claim 1 , wherein a number of capacitance stages of the at least one capacitance stage is adapted ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 29
18-10-2012 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL TEMPLATES FOR MODIFYING OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE

Номер: US20120266088A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Finn Peter George, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Pickover Clifford Alan, Walker Keith Raymond
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for modifying object styles in a virtual universe. An object is rendered in accordance with a first contextual style template from a plurality of contextual style templates. The first contextual style template comprises first geometric and texture data to display the object with a first style. In response to detecting a set of contextual changes associated with the object, a second contextual style template is identified from the plurality of contextual style templates. The set of contextual changes triggers implementation of the second contextual style template to change the first style of the object to a second style. The object is rendered in accordance with second geometric and texture data in the second contextual style template to form a modified object, wherein the modified object is displayed with the second style. 1. A method for modifying object styles in a virtual universe , the method comprising the steps of:a computer modifying an object in the virtual universe in accordance with a first template of a plurality of templates, wherein each template in the plurality of templates comprises instructions for modifying the object, and wherein the step of the computer modifying the object in accordance with the first template comprises the computer using data included in the first template to change a shape, a color, and a texture of the object;the computer rendering, in the virtual universe, the object as modified in accordance with the first template;the computer detecting a movement of a particular avatar in the virtual universe from a detection area into a field of view that includes the object, wherein the movement of the particular avatar into the field of view is a particular contextual change that is included in a set of contextual changes associated with the object, and still further wherein the detection area is adjacent to the field of view;after the step of the computer detecting ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 30
25-10-2012 дата публикации

T1R TASTE RECEPTORS AND GENES ENCODING SAME

Номер: US20120271035A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lena, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит:

Newly identified mammalian taste-cell-specific G protein-coupled receptors, and the genes and cDNA encoding said receptors are described. Specifically, T1R G protein-coupled receptors active in taste signaling, and the genes and cDNA encoding the same, are described, along with methods for isolating such genes and for isolating and expressing such receptors. Methods for representing taste perception of a particular taste stimulus in a mammal are also described, as are methods for generating novel molecules or combinations of molecules that elicit a predetermined taste perception in a mammal, and methods for simulating one or more tastes. Further, methods for stimulating or blocking taste perception in a mammal are also disclosed. 1234-. (canceled)235. An isolated or recombinant polypeptide , wherein said polypeptide possesses at least 90% sequence identity to the entire extracellular or transmembrane regions of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.236. An isolated or recombinant polypeptide , wherein said polypeptide possesses at least 95% sequence identity to the entire extracellular or transmembrane regions of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.237. The polypeptide of that possesses at least 90% sequence identity to the extracellular region of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.238. The polypeptide of that possesses at least 90% sequence identity to the transmembrane region of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.239. The polypeptide of that possesses at least 95% sequence identity to the extracellular region of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.240. The polypeptide of that possesses at least 95% sequence identity to the transmembrane region of the human T1R2 polypeptide contained in SEQ ID NO:21.241. The polypeptide of claim 235 , which is fused to part or all of another GPCR polypeptide.242. The polypeptide of claim 236 , which is fused to part or all of another GPCR ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 31
01-11-2012 дата публикации

VSS-SENSING AMPLIFIER

Номер: US20120275242A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Cormac Michael", KATOCH Atul
Принадлежит: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Some embodiments regard a circuit comprising a memory cell, a first data line, a second data line, a sensing circuit coupled to the first data line and the second data line, a node selectively coupled to at least three voltage sources via at least three respective switches, a fourth switch, and a fifth switch. A first voltage source is configured to supply a retention voltage to the node via a first switch. A second voltage source is configured to supply a ground reference voltage to the node via a second switch, and a third voltage source is configured to supply a reference voltage to the node via a third switch. The fourth switch and fifth switch are configured to receive a respective first control signal and second control signal and to pass a voltage at the node to the respective first data line and second data line. 1. A circuit comprising:a first data line;a second data line;a sensing circuit coupled to the first data line and the second data line;a reference voltage generation circuit configured to output one of a retention voltage, a ground reference voltage, and a reference voltage as a data line reference voltage, a voltage level of the retention voltage being greater than that of the ground reference voltage, and a voltage level of the reference voltage being greater than that of the ground reference voltage;a first switch configured to couple the data line reference voltage to the first data line in response to a first control signal; anda second switch configured to couple the data line reference voltage to the second data line in response to a second control signal.2. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising:a memory cell coupled to the first data line.3. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the reference voltage generation circuit comprises:an output node;a third switch configured to couple the reference voltage to the output node in response to a third control signal;a fourth switch configured to couple the ground reference voltage to the output node ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 32
15-11-2012 дата публикации

DYNAMIC, USER-DRIVEN SERVICE CATALOG

Номер: US20120290678A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Dawson Christopher J., Do Lydia M., Seaman James W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a dynamic, user-driven service catalog based on real-time inputs by an end-user based on an automated evaluation process. Authorized end-users may directly submit services into the service catalog that are of value to the end-user, his/her peers, departments, groups, etc. Each service is analyzed to determine its viability as it matches an organization's cost and product offerings. This approach allows for more complex IT service models, wherein concurrent service requests can be compared, analyzed, and eventually fulfilled. Specifically, a catalog update tool provides this capability. The catalog update tool includes a plausibility engine configured to receive a request to add a service to a service catalog and evaluate whether the request can be added to the service catalog based on an analysis of system-integrated criteria. The catalog update tool further includes a cost engine to determine a cost for fulfilling the request, and a service request management module configured to add the service to the service catalog based on the analysis of system-integrated criteria and the cost for fulfilling the request.

Подробнее
Номер записи: 33
22-11-2012 дата публикации

CONTENT RECORDER MULTI-ANGLE VIEWING AND PLAYBACK

Номер: US20120297407A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian", Amsterdam Jeffrey, BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory, HAMILTON, II Rick
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system, and computer program product for selecting, in real time, a leading view of a multi-angle television program. A video recorder receives a program view selection. The video recorder then transmits a viewer data request for the currently selected program view to a service provider. The video recorder may then receive requested viewer data of the selected program view and one or more alternate views of the selected program. The video recorder may then determine if the selected program view is the leading view of the selected program. When the selected view is not the leading view and the video recorder is configured for automatic view switching, the video recorder may autonomously switch to the leading view of the selected program. Alternatively, the video recorder may present vote totals of all views of the selected program and enable a selection of a desired alternate view. 1. A method for tuning a digital video recorder (DVR) , the method comprising the steps of:a DVR receiving a user selection of a program being simultaneously broadcasted by a content provider on a plurality of channels, wherein each channel of the plurality of channels provides viewers of the channel with a viewing angle of the program that is unique among viewing angles of the program provided to viewers of each other channel in the plurality of channels;the DVR receiving popularity data about the program from the content provider, wherein the popularity data indicates a popularity of the viewing angle provided on each channel of the plurality of channels among viewers of the channel;the DVR determining, from the popularity data, a most popular viewing angle of the program among the viewing angles provided on the plurality of channels;the DVR tuning to a channel of the plurality of channels providing the most popular viewing angle; andthe DVR repeating the receiving popularity data, the determining, and the tuning steps at a plurality of points in time throughout the duration of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 34
06-12-2012 дата публикации

PRE-CHARGE AND EQUALIZATION DEVICES

Номер: US20120307580A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Cormac Michael", ACHYUTHAN Arun, KATOCH Atul
Принадлежит: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

A circuit comprises a set of pre-charge and equalization devices, a control signal line, and a word line. The set of pre-charge and equalization devices is configured to pre-charge and equalize a pair of data lines. The control signal line is configured to control the pre-charge and equalization devices. The word line is configured to electrically couple a memory cell to a data line of the pair of data lines. A first voltage value provided to the control signal line is from a first voltage source different from a second voltage source that generates a second voltage value for the word line. 1. A circuit comprising:a set of pre-charge and equalization devices configured to pre-charge and equalize a pair of data lines;a control signal line configured to control the pre-charge and equalization devices; anda word line configured to electrically couple a memory cell to a data line of the pair of data lines,wherein a first voltage value provided to the control signal line is from a first voltage source different from a second voltage source that generates a second voltage value for the word line.2. The circuit of claim 1 , whereinthe first voltage source is configured to generate the first voltage value such that Vt+VBL Подробнее

Номер записи: 35
06-12-2012 дата публикации

NANOSTRUCTURE FILMS

Номер: US20120308771A1
Автор: "OConnell Michael", Drazaic Paul, Hecht David, Irvin Glen
Принадлежит:

A nanostructure film, comprising at least one interconnected network of nanostructures, wherein the nanostructure film is optically transparent and electrically conductive. A method for improving the optoelectronic properties of a nanostructure film, comprising: forming a nanostructure film having a thickness that, if uniform, would result in a first optical transparency and a first sheet resistance that are lower than desired; and patterning holes in the nanostructure film, such that a desired higher second optical transparency and a second sheet resistance are achieved. A method for depositing a nanostructure film on a rigid substrate comprises: depositing the nanostructure film on a flexible substrate; and transferring the nanostructure film from the flexible substrate to a rigid substrate, wherein the flexible substrate comprises at least one of a release liner and a heat- or chemical-sensitive adhesive layer. 1. A method for improving the optoelectronic properties of a nanostructure film , comprising:forming a nanostructure film having a thickness that, if uniform, would result in a first optical transparency and a first sheet resistance that are lower than desired; andpatterning holes in the nanostructure film, such that a desired higher second optical transparency and a second sheet resistance are achieved.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the holes are patterned by depositing at least one of a hydrophobic polymer claim 1 , a block copolymer and a lift-off layer between the nanostructure film and an underlying substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the patterning the holes includes opening a pattern of microscale holes in the nanostructure film.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the forming a pattern of microscale holes includes forming a pattern of microscale holes that are of the same size or shape.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the patterned nanostructure film covers from 1% to about 50% of an area of an underlying substrate.6. The method of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 36
06-12-2012 дата публикации

PARKING MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20120310712A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Baughman Aaron K., GRAHAM Barry M., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A parking management approach includes associating a payment source with a vehicle identifier. The approach also includes receiving a message indicating initiation of a parking event at a parking location, and updating a parking database to indicate that a vehicle having the vehicle identifier is parked at the parking location. The message includes an identification of at least one of the payment source and the vehicle identifier. 1. A method of deploying a system for parking management , comprising: associate a user with a vehicle;', 'receive a message from a user computing device indicating a current location of the vehicle;', 'determine available parking spots within a predefined area around the current location of the vehicle; and', 'transmit a message indicating the available parking spots to the user computing device., 'providing a computer infrastructure, that operates to2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining available parking spots comprises analyzing a parking database.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the predefined area is defined as within a radius of the current location of the vehicle; andavailable parking spots are defined in the parking database as parking spots that are not currently parked in or reserved.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining available parking spots is based on at least one of: pre-defined user preferences claim 2 , and historical parking data associated with the user.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a message indicating a selected one of the available parking spots from the user computing device;reserve the selected one of the available parking spots for the user; andupdate the parking database to reflect the reserving.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the updating the parking database to reflect the reserving comprises marking the selected one of the available parking spots as reserved for a grace period.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the grace period is one of:predefined;based ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 37
13-12-2012 дата публикации

MODIFICATIONS OF AUDIO COMMUNICATIONS IN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20120314886A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Amsterdam Jeffrey D., HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A system and method to modify audio communications in an online environment and, in particular, to modifying audio communications using one or more parameters. The system includes a module configured to detect one or more parameters applicable to an incoming audio communication and a weighing engine configured to weigh the one or more parameters and obtain a weighted volume. The system further includes a module configured to transmit the weighted volume to a user participating in a virtual universe. The method determines whether one or more parameters apply to an incoming communication, weighs the incoming communication based on the one or more parameters to determine a weighted volume of the incoming communication, and transmits the incoming communication to a user at the weighted volume. 1. A method for modifying audio comprising:determining whether one or more parameters apply to an incoming communication;weighing the incoming communication based on the one or more parameters to determine a weighted volume of the incoming communication; andpermitting transmission of the incoming communication to a user at the weighted volume.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more parameters include at least one of: a user identification parameter claim 1 , a group identification parameter claim 1 , an inventory item possession parameter claim 1 , a display parameter claim 1 , a user declaration parameter claim 1 , a timing parameter claim 1 , a listening device channel setting parameter claim 1 , and a proximity parameter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user is participating in a virtual universe.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing additional parameters as pluggable acoustic modules.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising setting a base volume for the incoming communication.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining claim 1 , weighting claim 1 , and permitting are offered by a service provider based on one of a fee and a ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 38
20-12-2012 дата публикации

MANAGING DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER STORAGE FOR A PLURALITY OF USERS

Номер: US20120321284A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Bhogal Kulvir Singh, Boss Gregory Jensen, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A computer implemented method and apparatus for managing digital video recorder storage for one or more users. Each user in the multi-user environment is assigned an amount of program storage in the digital video recorder. Responsive to receiving a request to record a new program from a user in the multi-user environment, an associated amount of program storage assigned to the use is determined. Responsive to a determination that addition of the new program will not exceed the associated amount of program storage assigned to the user, the new program is recorded to the program storage. 1. A method for deleting recorded programs from a multi-user digital video recorder (DVR) , the method comprising the steps of:a DVR calculating, for each user of a plurality of users of the DVR, a ratio of a number of programs recorded on the DVR for the user to a number of recorded programs deleted from the DVR without viewing, thereby forming a plurality of ratios; andthe DVR determining, utilizing the plurality of ratios, a recorded program to delete from the DVR.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein viewing a recorded program comprises playing any part of a recorded program using the DVR.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein viewing a recorded program comprises playing the entirety of a recorded program using the DVR.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining the recorded program to delete from the DVR comprises the steps of:the DVR determining a user of the plurality of users having a highest ratio among the plurality of ratios; andthe DVR determining that recorded program is associated with the determined user.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of determining the recorded program to delete from the DVR further comprises the step of:the DVR determining that the recorded program was recorded on the DVR before all other programs recorded on the DVR for the determined user were recorded.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the number of recorded programs deleted ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 39
20-12-2012 дата публикации

ALLOCATING VIRTUAL UNIVERSE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Номер: US20120323736A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Sand Anne R., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Virtual universe customer service representatives are cloned and assigned as a function of observing customer behavior, retrieving historical data and creating a customer profile. Preferential subavatar assignment parameters are determined for a customer as a function of the customer profile, choosing a subavatar from a plurality of subavatars as a function of a correlation of a subavatar performance characteristic with the preferential subavatar assignment parameter and a store objective, and the clone is populated with the chosen subavatar. Choosing a subavatar may comprise preferentially rating subavatars and determining an appropriateness threshold as a function of the subavatar assignment parameter, the performance characteristics and the store objective. Some embodiments reset a threshold in response to time-in-queue or to repetitively observing customer behavior, retrieving customer data, determining a subavatar assignment parameter and choosing a highest-rated available subavatar meeting a revised threshold. Subavatars may comprise automated, customer service representative-controlled and jointly-controlled subavatars. 1. A method for allocating customer service representatives in a virtual universe , the method comprising:in response to a customer avatar entering a virtual universe store that is defined in a virtual universe and that comprises an unavailable original customer service representative avatar, cloning via a processing unit the unavailable original customer service representative avatar and assigning the clone to the customer avatar; assigning a first real-time experience rating value if the observed body traversal movements comprise picking-up or manipulating a store item; and', 'assigning a second real-time experience rating value that is lower than the first real-time experience rating value if the observed body traversal movements do not comprise picking-up or manipulating the store item;', 'assigning by the processing unit a historical ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 40
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Enhanced Personal Firewall for Dynamic Computing Environments

Номер: US20120324562A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian", Bansal Ravi Prakash, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Walker Keith Raymond
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An enhanced personal firewall system having an inter-firewall connection listener which binds to a specified communications port and listens for inbound and/or outbound connection requests; and an inter-firewall controller which establishes a trusted communications through a local firewall and a remote firewall by exchanging public keys, a signed trusted computer firewall request, and using the keys to determine if a local key storage indicates previous authorization to trusted communications. If not, then a user of the targeted resource is notified and prompted to authorize the access. If so, then the firewall rules protecting the targeted resource are modified, even if temporarily, to allow the requesting firewall to have trusted access. 1. A personal firewall system comprising:a computing platform having a processor or electronic circuit configured to perform a logical process;an inter-firewall connection listener portion of the computing platform configured to bind to a specified communications port, to listen for incoming, outgoing, or both incoming and outgoing firewall trust requests, and upon detection of a connection, to transfer firewall control to an inter-firewall controller; and [ initiate and transmit a handshake identification request from a local firewall to a remote firewall;', 'responsive to receipt of a handshake response from the remote firewall, to transmit a local firewall public encryption key to the remote firewall;', 'responsive to receiving a host firewall public encryption key, to generate, sign, and transmit a trusted computer request with identification information to the remote firewall;', 'upon receipt of a grant of trusted access from the remote firewall, to allow an application program from behind the local firewall to communicate to the remote firewall, otherwise to block the application program from communication with the remote firewall; and, 'upon establishing an outgoing connection by an application program protected by a local ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 41
27-12-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR FIREWALL CONTROL VIA REMOTE SYSTEM INFORMATION

Номер: US20120331541A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Pavesi John R., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and system for controlling a firewall for a user computer system. One or more processors of the user computer system receive a control request to control a program of the user computer system by the firewall. The control request includes a condition pertaining to at least one process of a remote computer system. The at least one process is configured to be executed on the remote computer system. The firewall protects the user computer system from external threats. The processors store a remote system condition associated with the program of the user computer system. The remote system condition includes the condition pertaining to the at least one process. The processors ascertain whether the remote system condition is satisfied. The processors direct the firewall to block or allow the transmission of data if it is ascertained that the remote system condition is not satisfied or satisfied, respectively. 1. A method for controlling a firewall for a user computer system , said method comprising:one or more processors of the user computer system receiving a control request to control a program of the user computer system by the firewall, said control request comprising a condition pertaining to at least one process of a remote computer system, said at least one process configured to be executed on the remote computer system, said firewall configured to protect the user computer system from external threats;said one or more processors storing a remote system condition associated with the program of the user computer system, said remote system condition comprising the condition pertaining to the at least one process;said one or more processors ascertaining whether the remote system condition is satisfied; andsaid one or more processors directing the firewall to block or allow or block a transmission of data if said ascertaining ascertains that the remote system condition is not satisfied or satisfied, respectively.2. The method of claim 1 , said method further ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 42
03-01-2013 дата публикации

USING SMART OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE TO CONSERVE COMPUTING RESOURCES

Номер: US20130002667A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Moskowitz Paul A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Seaman James W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Described herein are some embodiments that use smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources. Some embodiments describe detecting that a virtual object of the virtual universe enters a resource conservation area in the virtual universe. Some embodiments further include, in response to determining that the virtual object enters the resource conservation area, detecting that the virtual object has a setting that enables automatic reduction of display quality of the virtual object from a first display quality level. Some embodiments further include, in response to determining that the virtual object has the setting that enables the automatic reduction in display quality from the first display quality setting, automatically reducing the display quality of the virtual object from the first display quality level to a second display quality level less than the first display quality level. 1. A method for conserving resource consumption by a virtual universe comprising the steps of:a computer detecting that a virtual object of the virtual universe enters an area in the virtual universe;in response to the computer determining that the virtual object enters the area, the computer detecting that the virtual object has a setting that enables automatic reduction of display quality of the virtual object from a first display quality level; andin response to the computer determining that the virtual object has the setting that enables the automatic reduction in display quality from the first display quality setting, the computer automatically reducing the display quality of the virtual object from the first display quality level to a second display quality level less than the first display quality level.2. The method of further comprising the steps of:the computer detecting that an additional virtual object of the virtual universe enters the area concurrently with the computer determining that the virtual object enters the area;the computer determining that ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 43
03-01-2013 дата публикации

METHODS OF DETECTING A SWEET-SENSITIVE CELL

Номер: US20130004961A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Echeverri Fernando, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lana, Xu Hong, Zoller Mark, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to the discovery that the T1R receptors assemble to form functional taste receptors. Particularly, it has been discovered that co-expression of T1R1 and T1R3 results in a taste receptor that responds to umami taste stimuli, including monosodium glutamate. Also, it has been discovered that co-expression of the T1R2 and T1R3 receptors results in a taste receptor that responds to sweet taste stimuli including naturally occurring and artificial sweeteners. 1193-. (canceled)194. A composition comprising a one or more polypeptides , polynucleotides , vectors , and/or cells selected from the group consisting of:(a) a T1R1 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 5 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(b) a T1R2 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 6 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(c) a T1R3 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 7 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(d) a T1R1 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 5 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(e) a T1R2 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 6 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(f) a T1R3 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 7 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(g) an isolated heteromeric receptor comprising at least one T1R1 polypeptide according to (a) and at least one T1R3 polypeptide according to (c);(h) an isolated heteromeric receptor comprising at least one T1R2 polypeptide according to (b) and at least one T1R3 polypeptide according to (c);(i) a T1R1 polynucleotide according to (d) and a T1R3 polynucleotide according to (f);(j) a T1R2 polynucleotide according to ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 44
03-01-2013 дата публикации

CURABLE EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS CONTAINING MIXTURES OF AMINE HARDENERS AND AN EXCESS OF EPOXIDE GROUPS

Номер: US20130005853A1
Автор: "OConnell Carol L.", Karunakaran Radhakrishnan, Morley Timothy A., Reimers Martin, Shields Nigel, Verghese Nikhil K.
Принадлежит:

Fiber reinforced epoxy resin composites are produced using a specific epoxy resin system. The epoxy resin system contains at least one polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also contains a hardener that contains a mixture of aminocyclohexanealkylamine and polyalkylene polyamine hardeners. The ratio of epoxy resin groups to amine hydrogen groups is from 1.05 to 1.50. The epoxy resin system contains a tertiary amine catalyst such as a tertiaryaminophenol, a benzyl tertiary amine or an imidazole compound. 1. A curable epoxy resin system , comprisingI. an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol that has an epoxy equivalent weight of up to about 250 and contains no more than 3% by weight of monohydrolyzed resin species;II. a hardener containing a mixture of primary and/or secondary amino compounds, wherein the primary and/or secondary amino compounds contains (i) from 50 to 80% by weight of one or more aminocyclohexanealkylamine compounds; (ii) at least 20% by weight of one or more polyalkylene polyamines, (iii) from 0 to 25% by weight of one or more primary and/or secondary amino compounds different from (i) and (ii);wherein component I or II or both contains a catalytically effective amount of one or more tertiary amine catalysts,and further wherein components I and II are present in amounts that provide from 1.05 to 1.5 epoxy groups per amine hydrogen in the hardener.2. The curable epoxy resin system of claim 1 , wherein the polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol contains no more than 1% by weight of monohydrolyzed resin species.3. The curable epoxy resin system of claim 2 , wherein the mixture of primary and/or secondary amino compounds contains from 50 to 80% by weight of one or more aminocyclohexanealkylamine compounds claim 2 , from 20 to 50% by weight of at least one polyalkylene polyamine and from 0 to 20% by weight of aminoethylpiperazine.4. The curable epoxy resin system of claim 3 , wherein the ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 45
10-01-2013 дата публикации

SPAWNING PROJECTED AVATARS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE

Номер: US20130009972A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Pickover Clifford Alan, Walker Keith Raymond
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

The present invention provides a computer implemented method and apparatus to project a projected avatar associated with an avatar in a virtual universe. A computer receives a command to project the avatar, the command having a projection point. The computer transmits a request to place a projected avatar at the projection point to a virtual universe host. The computer renders a tab associated with the projected avatar. 1. A method for positioning a copy of an avatar within a virtual universe , the method comprising the steps of:a computer receiving a command to project the avatar to a different location in the virtual universe than a current location of the avatar in the virtual universe;after the step of receiving the command to project the avatar, the computer transmitting, to a virtual universe host, a request to place the copy of the avatar at the different location, the request permitting both the copy of the avatar and an object in the virtual universe to both occupy the different location;the computer causing a user interface to be displayed, the user interface including a selectable element corresponding to a view that is displayable in the user interface in response to selection of the selectable element, the view including a scene of the virtual universe from a perspective of the copy of the avatar at the different location;the computer receiving an event associated with the copy of the avatar;after the step of receiving the event associated with the copy of the avatar, the computer transmitting, to the virtual universe host, a request to remove the copy of the avatar from the virtual universe; andthe computer removing the selectable element from the user interface.2. The method of further comprising the step of:the computer causing the scene including the view to be displayed.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:the computer adding the different location to a queue identifying locations in the virtual universe, wherein at least one ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 46
10-01-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT IN NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130013784A1
Автор: JR. Conleth S., OConnell
Принадлежит:

A method and system and computer program product implementing same can be used to automatically manage a digital asset, from development to deployment, to control change within a network environment in a comprehensive and efficient manner. Digital assets can be tracked for progress and inaccuracies, mistakes, and incompatibilities can be addressed prior to deployment. Stages can be used to formalize and automate the flow of digital assets along the process. Further, metadata regarding the digital asset can be captured at any time to provide an audit trail for the digital asset from development all the way through deployment. The metadata can include not only the change records for the digital asset but may also include other information, such as results from staging and where the digital asset has been deployed. Any stage may have access to any or all metadata captured for the digital asset. 123.-. (canceled)24. A system for managing digital assets in a network environment , comprising:at least one processor;at least one non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions translatable by the at least one processor to perform:after a digital asset is developed and tested in an enterprise computing environment, deploying the digital asset to at least a first stage and a second stage over network connections, the first stage having one or more computers configured to process the digital asset utilizing first stage business processes for a first level customer, the second stage having one or more computers configured to process the digital asset utilizing second stage business processes for a second level customer;wherein, a first stage management hub performs at least a testing operation on the digital asset in a first stage computing environment and automatically routes the digital asset to at least one subsystem within the first stage;wherein, a second stage management hub performs at least a testing operation on the digital asset in a second stage computing ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 47
17-01-2013 дата публикации

PICTORIAL NAVIGATION

Номер: US20130018579A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Katz Neil A., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Pictorial information is provided relevant to a geographic location through selecting characteristics relevant to geographic locations, searching pictorial image databases for images having an embedded tags associated with the characteristics, retrieving image files from databases having embedded tags correlated to characteristics and visually depicting a physical appearance or an attribute of a location, analyzing characteristics image files and responsively selecting preferred image data, formatting preferred image data for presentation to a traveler, associating formatted preferred data with geographic locations, and presenting associated formatted data to the traveler in association with geographic locations. Characteristics include global positioning satellite coordinates. Image data may be selected having preferred image resolutions or perspectives. Formatting pictorial information may comprise synthesizing photographs into a constructs. Associated image data may indicate a distance and direction from a geographic location. Routing system applications are enabled to present pictorial information with navigation route points.

Подробнее
Номер записи: 48
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Nucleic Acids Encoding Humanized Anti-CD40 Antibodies

Номер: US20130023047A1
Автор: "OConnell Lori Y.", PRESTA Leonard
Принадлежит:

Provided are humanized anti-CD40 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments and methods for treating disease characterized by expression of CD40 antigen. 1. An isolated polynucleotide encoding an antibody heavy chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:10.2. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , further encoding a human IgG constant region.3. The isolated polynucleotide or polynucleotides of claim 2 , wherein the isotype of the IgG constant region is IgG1 claim 2 , IgG2 claim 2 , IgG3 claim 2 , or IgG4.4. The isolated polynucleotide or polynucleotides of claim 3 , wherein the isotype of the IgG constant region is IgG1.5. An expression vector comprising the isolated polynucleotide of .6. A host cell comprising the expression vector of .7. The host cell of claim 6 , wherein the host cell is a mammalian host cell.8. The host cell of claim 7 , wherein the host cell is a CHO cell.9. An isolated polynucleotide encoding an antibody light chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:16.10. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 5 , further encoding a human IgG light chain constant region.11. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 6 , wherein the light chain constant region is a kappa constant region.12. An expression vector comprising the isolated polynucleotide of .13. A host cell comprising the expression vector of .14. The host cell of claim 13 , wherein the host cell is a mammalian host cell.15. The host cell of claim 14 , wherein the host cell is a CHO cell.16. An isolated polynucleotide or polynucleotides encoding an antibody heavy chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and an antibody light chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:16 claim 14 , the heavy chain variable domain and the light chain variable domain forming an antibody or antigen binding fragment that specifically binds to human CD40.17. An expression vector comprising the isolated ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 49
07-02-2013 дата публикации

IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN STACKED MODULES

Номер: US20130032935A1
Автор: "OConnell Kevin M.", SINHA Arvind K., WECKMAN Kory W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and structures are provided for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity between a lid and heat sink for stacked modules. A chip lid and lateral heat distributor includes cooperating features for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity. The chip lid includes a groove along an inner side wall including a flat wall surface and a curved edge surface. The lateral heat distributor includes a mating edge portion received within the groove. The mating edge portion includes a bent arm for engaging the curved edge surface groove and a flat portion. The lateral heat distributor is assembled into place with the chip lid, the mating edge portion of the lateral heat distributor bends and snaps into the groove of the chip lid. The bent arm portion presses on the curved surface of the groove, and provides an upward force to push the flat portion against the flat wall surface of the groove. 1. A structure for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity for stacked modules comprising:a chip lid;a lateral heat distributor;said chip lid and said lateral heat distributor including cooperating mating features for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity between said chip lid and said lateral heat distributor;said chip lid including a groove along an inner side wall; said groove including a flat wall surface and a curved edge surface;said lateral heat distributor including a mating edge portion received within said groove of said chip lid; said mating edge portion including a bent arm for engaging said curved edge surface of said groove and a flat portion for engaging said flat wall surface of said chip lid groove; andsaid lateral heat distributor being assembled with said chip lid, said bent arm portion pressing on the curved surface of the groove, and providing an upward force to push said flat portion against said flat wall surface of said chip lid groove.2. The structure as recited in wherein the stacked module includes a stack including a first chip and a second chip; ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 50
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Dynamic Textual Ad Distribution Via Email

Номер: US20130041764A1
Автор: "OConnell Eimear Kathleen", Day William C., Donovan Kevin RJB, Hills David Bard, McCoy Ron, Murphy Christopher Joseph
Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

A system and method for providing dynamic pay-for-placement advertisements via graphics-enabled email that generates a display of advertisements when the email newsletter is opened so the advertisements displayed are based on rankings at the time the email is opened instead of when the email was generated and transmitted. In one embodiment, a graphical-content email having one or more embedded advertisement image references is provided to one or more email recipients. The advertisement image reference, in one embodiment, may include query string parameters indicating the context of the image reference and/or portion of the image reference (i.e., identifying the image reference as being part of a particular newsletter email), a position of the image reference in the email display, and the like. A URL reference also may be included with each advertisement image reference (.e.g., one URL for each advertisement portion of the image to be retrieved by the advertising image reference). 130-. (canceled)31. A computer-implemented method comprising: instruct a recipient program to present content related to a specific distribution topic in a page when the electronic document is opened by the recipient program,', 'instruct the recipient program to retrieve an image from a source network-based location and present that image in the page with the content related to the specific distribution topic when the electronic document is opened by the recipient program,', 'instruct the recipient program to request a first web page from a first target network-based locator when a first portion of the image is selected, and', 'instruct the recipient program to request a second web page from a second target network-based locator when a second portion of the image is selected; and, 'generating an electronic document comprising program interpreted code toproviding the electronic document in response to a request, wherein the first and second target network-based locators direct the recipient ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 51
14-02-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMICALLY RELOCATING WORKLOADS IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130041989A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., Dawson Christopher J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for dynamically relocating a set of workloads among geographic regions of a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) based on infrastructure/computing resource needs. In a typical embodiment, it is determined whether a first geographic region of the networked computing environment has a first set of computing resources with an available capacity that meets a needed capacity for handling a set of workloads that is initially associated with the first geographic region. If not, a second geographic region of the networked computing environment having a second set of computing resources with the needed capacity is identified. In general, this determination can be made based upon multiple factors such as: a set of performance requirements, stored in at least one computer data structure, needed to handle the set of workloads; a set of environmental parameters, stored in the at least one computer data structure, having a potential to affect the handling of the set of workloads; and/or a set of cost parameters, stored in the at least one computer data structure, associated with handling the set of workloads. Once the second geographic region has been identified, the set of workloads can be associated with and handled thereby. 1. A computer-implemented method for dynamically relocating a set of workloads in a networked computing environment , comprising:determining whether a first geographic region of the networked computing environment has a first set of computing resources with an available capacity that meets a needed capacity for handling the set of workloads that is initially associated with the first geographic region;identifying, responsive to the needed capacity exceeding the available capacity, a second geographic region of the networked computing environment having a second set of computing resources with the needed capacity, the determination of whether the first set of computing ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 52
14-02-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMICALLY ACQUIRING COMPUTING RESOURCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130042004A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., Dawson Christopher J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for dynamically acquiring computing resources in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) based on infrastructure/computing resource needs. In a typical embodiment, a set of computing resources (needed to process a set of workloads) external to a first portion of a networked computing environment is identified. Once identified, electronic negotiations with at least one provider of the set of computing resources may be held for utilizing the provider's set of computing resources to process the set of workloads. In general, the negotiations are based on at least one resource registration (setting forth terms for utilizing the set of computing resources such as usage rates, usage limitations, etc.) associated with the at least one provider stored in at least one computer data structure. Responsive to successful completion of the negotiations, the set of computing resources will be associated with the first portion. Such association can occur through various methods such as utilizing computing resources in public cloud environments, expanding the first portion to include the set of computing resources, etc. 1. A computer-implemented method for dynamically acquiring computing resources in a networked computing environment , comprising:identifying a set of computing resources external to a first portion of the networked computing environment, the set of computing resources being needed to process a set of workloads associated with the first portion;negotiating with at least one provider of the set of computing resources for utilizing the at least one provider's set of computing resources to process the set of workloads, the negotiating being based on at least one resource registration associated with the at least one provider stored in at least one computer data structure; andresponsive to the negotiating being successful, associating the set of computing resources with the first ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 53
14-02-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMICALLY EXPANDING COMPUTING RESOURCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130042005A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., Dawson Christopher J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for dynamically expanding cloud capacity (e.g., computing resources), based on infrastructure needs. In a typical embodiment, an available capacity of a set (e.g., at least one) of computing resources in the networked computing environment will be determined. Then, a future capacity needed for processing a set of workloads in the networked computing environment will be forecasted. Such a forecast can be made based on multiple factors/approaches. For example, the forecast can be made based upon at least one of the following: an average consumption of the set of computing resources over a predetermined period of time, a periodic estimation of consumption of the set of computing resources, a scheduled consumption of the set of computing resources, and/or a potential capacity of the set of computing resources. In general, the scheduled consumption can be determined based on at least one resource consumption schedule stored in a computer data structure, while the potential capacity can be determined based upon a set of application events associated with the set of workloads. Regardless of the approach utilized, once the future capacity has been forecasted, it will be determined whether the future capacity exceeds the available capacity. If so, the available capacity of the set of computing resources will be expanded (e.g., hardware and/or software elements will be added to the networked computing infrastructure and/or made available) until the available capacity at least meets the future capacity. 1. A computer-implemented method for dynamically expanding computing resources in a networked computing environment , comprising:determining an available capacity of a set of computing resources in the networked computing environment;forecasting a future capacity needed for processing a set of workloads in the networked computing environment, the forecasting being based upon at least one of the following: a scheduled ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 54
21-02-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY ARTICLE HAVING CLEANING PROPERTIES

Номер: US20130045911A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hutmacher Martina, Pegelow Ulrich, Schmiedel Peter, Sunder Matthias, Weber Thomas
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A laundry article used for cleaning fabrics includes a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate and coated thereon into at least one zone each a detergent composition and an enzyme-containing composition. The enzyme-containing composition comprises an enzyme embedded in a matrix. 2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the matrix is at a level from 50% by weight to 99.9% by weight of the enzyme-containing composition.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is at a level from 0.1% by weight to 50% by weight of the enzyme-containing composition.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme-containing composition additionally comprises an enzyme stabilizer.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of proteases claim 1 , lipases claim 1 , amylases claim 1 , cellulases claim 1 , cutinases claim 1 , oxidases claim 1 , peroxidases claim 1 , mannanases claim 1 , tannases claim 1 , perhydrolases claim 1 , laccases claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of caprylic acid claim 1 , capric acid claim 1 , lauric acid claim 1 , myristic acid claim 1 , palmitic acid claim 1 , stearic acid claim 1 , (hydrogenated) erucaic acid claim 1 , linoleic acid claim 1 , linolenic acid claim 1 , oleic acid claim 1 , (hydrogenated) behenic acid claim 1 , coconut fatty acid claim 1 , palm kernel fatty acid claim 1 , olive oil fatty acid claim 1 , and tallow fatty acid.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid soap is selected from the group consisting of metal salts and ammonium salts of caprylic acid claim 1 , capric acid claim 1 , lauric acid claim 1 , myristic acid claim 1 , palmitic acid claim 1 , stearic acid claim 1 , (hydrogenated) erucaic acid claim 1 , linoleic acid claim 1 , linolenic acid claim 1 , oleic acid claim 1 , (hydrogenated) behenic acid claim 1 , coconut fatty acid claim 1 , palm kernel fatty acid claim 1 , olive oil fatty acid claim 1 , and ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 55
28-02-2013 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130054565A1
Автор: "OConnell Anne G.", Cremin Con D.
Принадлежит: Mingoa Limited

Ethernet ‘operation, administration and management’ (OAM) circuits contain monitoring points that exchange ‘management” messages, particularly connectivity fault management messages and performance monitoring messages. This invention is a search process to identify a receiving monitoring point and also a further process to verify, particularly for continuity check messages, a management endpoint. The search processes use information carried in a message, in a hardware efficient method with predictable search times independent of search table size. 1. A search engine for the identification of a management point for a management message , the engine including:{'b': '41', 'a table () containing entries indexed according to a service identifier and each containing a first address pointer and an identification of which ports out of a multiplicity of ports are associated with valid management points; and'}{'b': 44', '45, 'logic (, ) for generating addresses by a progressive incremental offset of an address indicated by the address pointer in accordance with an ordered count of the instances of ports associated with the management points.'}2. A search engine according to in which the said identification is a port bit mask.34244454950. A search engine according to and further comprising a second table () indexed by means of an address generated by said logic ( claim 1 , ) and containing entries each of which includes a second address pointer and an identification of the respective operational levels of management points existing on a respective port claim 1 , and logic ( claim 1 , ) for generating secondary addresses by a progressive incremental offset of an address indicated by the second address pointer in accordance with an ordered count of instances of operational levels.4. A search engine according to in which the said identification of the respective operational levels comprises at least one bit mask.5. A search engine according to in which in which the said ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 56
07-03-2013 дата публикации

UPDATING ASSETS RENDERED IN A VIRTUAL WORLD ENVIRONMENT BASED ON DETECTED USER INTERACTIONS IN ANOTHER WORLD

Номер: US20130061157A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A controller receives an identifier of a detected interaction by a user within another world, separate from a virtual world environment accessible by the user, from a device that detects and reports user interactions within the other world. The controller identifies at least one trigger tag name assigned to the identifier of the detected interaction from among separate detectable user interactions in a trigger tag database. The controller identifies at least one asset class from among asset classes specified with the trigger tag name within a particular trigger asset coupling in a trigger asset coupling database. The controller accesses at least one asset assigned to the at least one asset class in an asset class database. The controller renders the at least one asset within the virtual world environment in a virtual location within the virtual world triggered by the particular trigger asset coupling. 1. A method for populating assets in a particular virtual world environment , comprising:receiving, by a virtual world controller, an identifier of a detected interaction by a user within another world, separate from a particular virtual world environment accessible by the user, from a device that detects and reports user interactions within the another world, wherein the user is an individual user;identifying, by the virtual world controller, at least one particular trigger tag name assigned to the identifier of the detected interaction from among a plurality of separate detectable user interactions in a trigger tag database;identifying, by the virtual world controller, at least one particular asset class from among a plurality of asset classes specified with the particular trigger tag name within a particular trigger asset coupling from among at least one trigger asset coupling in a trigger asset coupling database;accessing, by the virtual world controller, at least one particular asset assigned to the at least one particular asset class in an asset class database; ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 57
14-03-2013 дата публикации

BINDING AND FUNCTIONAL ASSAYS THAT USE THE T1R3 RECEPTOR TO SCREEN FOR TASTE MODULATORY COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130065235A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lena, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит:

Newly identified mammalian taste-cell-specific G protein-coupled receptors, and the genes and cDNA encoding said receptors are described. Specifically, T1R G protein-coupled receptors active in taste signaling, and the genes and cDNA encoding the same, are described, along with methods for isolating such genes and for isolating and expressing such receptors. Methods for representing taste perception of a particular tastant in a mammal are also described, as are methods for generating novel molecules or combinations of molecules that elicit a predetermined taste perception in a mammal, and methods for simulating one or more tastes. Further, methods for stimulating or blocking taste perception in a mammal are also disclosed. 1234.-. (canceled)235. A method of identifying T1R expressing cells comprising detecting cells that express a polypeptide or nucleic acid sequence that encodes a polypeptide that is at least 90% identical to the polypeptide in SEQ ID NO:5 or to the rat and murine T1R1 polypeptide respectively in Accession No. AAD18069 or AAK39437.236. The method of which uses a nucleic acid probe that detects the expression of a nucleic acid sequence encoding said T1R1 polypeptide.237. The method of which uses an antibody that specifically detects the expression of said polypeptide.238. The method of which uses a probe that detects the expression of a nucleic acid sequence encoding a T1R1 polypeptide that is at least 90% identical to a T1R1 polypeptide selected from the group consisting of the human T1R1 polypeptide in SEQ ID NO:5 or the rat and murine T1R1 polypeptide in Accession No. AAD18069 or AAK39437.239. The method of that uses a probe that is at least 20 nucleotide bases in length.240. The method of that detects the expression of the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 8.241. The method of claim 235 , wherein said probe is an antibody or antibody fragment having binding specificity to said T1R polypeptide.242. The method of wherein said detected T1R ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 58
14-03-2013 дата публикации

POWER USAGE PLANNING FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130066552A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", HAMILTON, II Rick A., Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method for providing route plans for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) includes: receiving a destination from a user of the PHEV; determining a route from a current location of the PHEV to the destination; determining locations of one or more external power sources that can provide power to recharge batteries of the PHEV and that are located along the route; forming, with a computing device, a travel plan that includes at least one of: planned recharging stops selected from the locations, modes of operation for the PHEV along the route, and an order in which power provided by the external sources is used by the PHEV. 1. A method for providing route plans for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) , the method comprising:receiving a destination from a user of the PHEV;determining a route from a current location of the PHEV to the destination;determining locations of one or more external power sources that can provide power to recharge batteries of the PHEV and that are located along the route; andforming, with a computing device, a travel plan that includes at least one of: planned recharging stops selected from the locations, modes of operation for the PHEV along the route, and an order in which power provided by the external sources is used by the PHEV.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the travel plan includes the planned recharging stops and forming includes:determining a source of electric power provided by the external sources; andselecting the sources to minimize or reduce environmental impact of the PHEV traversing the route.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the travel plan includes both the planned recharging stops and the modes of operation for the PHEV along the route and forming includes:determining a source of electric power provided by the external sources;selecting the sources and the modes of operation to minimize or reduce environmental impact of the PHEV traversing the route.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the modes include at least ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 59
21-03-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING STORED CROPS INFECTED WITH TOXINS

Номер: US20130071287A1
Автор: OConnell Thomas W.
Принадлежит: PURELINE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, LLC

A method of reducing toxins in stored crops comprises producing a stream of aqueous or gas ClOand exposing the stored crops to the ClOwherein the ClOkills toxin-producing microorganisms and/or reacts with toxins to reduce the toxins in said stored crops. An apparatus for reducing toxins in stored crops comprises a treatment area for containing the stored crops and a ClOgenerator comprising an inlet for introducing at least one chlorine-containing feed chemical and an outlet for exhausting a stream of aqueous or gas ClOfrom the generator into the treatment area wherein introducing the ClOkills toxin-producing microorganisms and/or reacts with toxin molecules to reduce the toxins in the stored crops. 1. A method of reducing toxin-producing microorganism concentration in stored crops , the method comprising the steps of:{'sub': '2', '(a) producing ClOgas; and'}{'sub': 2', '2, '(b) exposing said stored crops to said ClOgas wherein said ClOgas kills toxin-producing microorganisms in said stored crops.'}2. The method of wherein said steps are performed sequentially.3. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated by reacting chlorine gas with water and then adding sodium chlorite.4. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated by reacting sodium hypochlorite with an acid and then adding sodium chlorite.5. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated by reacting sodium chlorite and hydrochloric acid.6. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated using an electrochemical cell and sodium chlorite.7. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated using an electrochemical cell and sodium chlorate.8. The method of wherein said ClOgas is generated using an equipment-based sodium chlorate and hydrogen peroxide method.9. The method of wherein said ClOis produced by reacting sodium chlorate and hydrogen peroxide.10. The method of wherein said ClOis produced by dry mix chlorine dioxide packets having a chlorite precursor packet and an acid activator packet.11. The method of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 60
21-03-2013 дата публикации

STORAGE-STABLE LIQUID DETERGENT OR CLEANING AGENT CONTAINING PROTEASE AND LIPASE

Номер: US20130071910A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Maurer Karl-Heinz, Wieland Susanne
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

The object is to improve the storage stability of a liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising a protease and lipase with regard to lipolytic activity. This is achieved through the use of a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) or the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) or the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1. 1. A liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising: i) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;', 'ii) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;', 'iii) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;, '(a) a protease selected from the group of proteases consisting of(b) a lipase.2. The washing or cleaning agent according to claim 1 , wherein the protease additionally has at least one of the following amino acids in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1:(a) threonine at position 3 (3T),(b) isoleucine at position 4 (4I),(c) alanine, threonine or arginine at position 61 (61A, 61T or 61R),(d) aspartic acid or glutamic acid at position 154 (154D or 154E),(e) proline at position 188 (188P),(f) methionine at position 193 (193M),(g) isoleucine at position 199 (199I),(h) aspartic acid, glutamic acid or ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 61
28-03-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CREATION OF VIRTUAL REGIONS

Номер: US20130080977A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Castelli Vittorio, HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

In various embodiments, virtual universe regions are dynamically generated within a virtual universe based on user requests. Dynamic generation allows virtual universe users or “residents” to create virtual universe regions that are tailored to their desired specifications. Additionally, in some implementations, virtual universe users may have the option to instantly discard or retain a created region after evaluation based on whether the region meets the user's expectations. Furthermore, dynamic generation of regions may increase user satisfaction and provide additional means for revenue generation for the virtual universe administrator and for virtual universe businesses and entrepreneurs. 1. A method for managing a virtual universe , the method comprising the steps of: a computer determining one or more attributes, associated with the avatar, in the virtual universe;', 'the computer identifying a plurality of virtual universe objects based, at least in part, on the attributes; and', 'the computer dynamically generating the second virtual region, the second virtual region comprising (a) an area within the virtual universe for use by the avatar and other avatars of the virtual universe, and (b) the plurality of virtual universe objects within the area., 'receiving a request from a user controlling an avatar in a first virtual geographic region of the virtual universe to relocate the avatar to a second virtual geographic region in the virtual universe, and in response,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of virtual universe objects comprise at least one of a virtual landscape object claim 1 , a virtual background object claim 1 , a virtual animal object claim 1 , an automated avatar claim 1 , and a virtual cityscape object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer dynamically generates the second virtual region for habitation and traversal by the first said avatar and the other avatars of the virtual universe.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 62
18-04-2013 дата публикации

TOOL EMPLOYING DYNAMIC COMPETITION LEVELS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20130095928A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Boss Gregory Jensen, Brignull Michele Palladino, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Sand Anne R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A dynamic competition tool varies the competition level that one or more competing users experience while working to reach a goal or objective. The dynamic competition tool receives performance information from each of a number of activity stations with which respective users may interact to achieve a goal. The dynamic competition tool commands a user interactive device within an activity station to vary the level of difficulty experienced by the user of the interactive device as that user progresses toward the goal. 1. A method , comprising:providing a plurality of activity stations to a plurality of users, wherein each user interacts with a respective activity station in pursuit of an end goal;receiving, by a dynamic competition management tool, end goal information that defines the end goal;sensing, by each activity station, performance information of the respective user of the activity station in pursuit of the end goal, thus providing sensed performance information;receiving, by the dynamic competition management tool, sensed performance information from each of the activity stations; andsending, by the dynamic competition management tool, a command to a user interactive device in a particular activity station to vary a level of difficulty that the user of the particular activity station experiences as the user of the particular activity station progresses toward the end goal.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the dynamic competition management tool, intermediate goal information that defines an intermediate goal between a start point and the end goal, a path being defined between the start point and the intermediate goal;receiving, by the dynamic competition management tool, sub-path information that defines a first sub-path between the intermediate goal and the end goal, the sub-path information further defining a second sub-path between the intermediate goal and the end goal.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining, ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 63
18-04-2013 дата публикации

TOOL FOR DYNAMIC TEAM SELECTION FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20130096970A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Boss Gregory Jensen, Brignull Michele Palladino, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Sand Anne R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A team selection tool intelligently selects prospective team members in an objective manner to form a team. The team selection tool receives goal information including a goal for the team to achieve. The team selection tool may also receive historical performance information relating to tasks to be performed by the team to achieve the team goal. The team selection tool selects a subset of the prospective team members as selected team members in response to the historical performance information and the goal information to provide an objective selection of team members. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a dynamic team selection tool in an information handling system (IHS), goal information including a team goal;receiving, by the dynamic team selection tool in the IHS, historical performance information for each of a plurality of prospective team members, the historical performance information relating to tasks to be performed to achieve the team goal;selecting, by the dynamic team selection tool in the IHS, a subset of the prospective team members as selected team members in response to the historical performance information and the goal information, thus providing an objective selection of team members, wherein the selecting by the dynamic team selection tool selects a prospective team member as a selected team member to a position on the team for which the selected team member will objectively perform best as an individual toward achievement of the team goal;rating in real-time, by the dynamic team selection tool in the IHS, individual performances of respective selected team members when the selected team members perform a predetermined task related to the team goal, thus providing respective rating information for selected team members; anddisplaying, by a display of the IHS, locally measured performance criteria and analysis results from the team selection tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selecting by the team selection tool of a subset of the ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 64
25-04-2013 дата публикации

T1R Hetero-Oligomeric Taste Receptors and Cell Lines That Express Said Receptors and Use Thereof for Identification of Taste Compounds

Номер: US20130102010A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Echeverri Fernando, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lena, Xu Hong, Zoller Mark, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит: Senomyx, Inc.

The present invention relates to the discovery that the T1R receptors assemble to form functional taste receptors. Particularly, it has been discovered that co-expression of T1R1 and T1R3 results in a taste receptor that responds to umami taste stimuli, including monosodium glutamate. Also, it has been discovered that co-expression of the T1R2 and T1R3 receptors results in a taste receptor that responds to sweet taste stimuli including naturally occurring and artificial sweeteners. 1193-. (canceled)194. A composition comprising a one or more polypeptides , polynucleotides , vectors , and/or cells selected from the group consisting of:(a) a T1R1 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 5 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(b) a T1R2 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 6 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(c) a T1R3 polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 7 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(d) a T1R1 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 5 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(e) a T1R2 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 6 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(f) a T1R3 polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 7 over a region at least 50 amino acids in length;(g) an isolated heteromeric receptor comprising at least one T1R1 polypeptide according to (a) and at least one T1R3 polypeptide according to (c);(h) an isolated heteromeric receptor comprising at least one T1R2 polypeptide according to (b) and at least one T1R3 polypeptide according to (c);(i) a T1R1 polynucleotide according to (d) and a T1R3 polynucleotide according to (f);(j) a T1R2 polynucleotide according to ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 65
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CONTROLLING DEVICES BASED ON PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20130102852A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Kozloski James Robert, Marzorati Mauro, Pickover Clifford Alan
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the invention control a device based on physiological measurements associated with a user. A determination is made that a user has manually adjusted a controlled device. A context associated with the user is identified in response to determining that the user has manually adjusted the controlled device. A change is detected in at least one physiological measurement associated with the user in response to the controlled device being manually adjusted. A target physiological measurement associated with at least one physiological measurement is modified based on the change that has been detected. The context that has been identified is associated with the target physiological measurement that has been modified. 1. A method for controlling a device based on physiological measurements associated with a user , the method comprising:determining, with a processor, that a user has manually adjusted a controlled device;identifying a context associated with the user in response to determining that the user has manually adjusted the controlled device;detecting a change, in response to the controlled device being manually adjusted, in at least one physiological measurement associated with the user;modifying a target physiological measurement associated with at least one physiological measurement based on the change that has been detected; andassociating the context that has been identified with the target physiological measurement that has been modified, wherein a controllable device is operable based on the modified target physiological measurement for the context.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the user is coupled to a physiological response monitor and at least one other user fails to be coupled to a physiological response monitor; andutilizing at least one physiological measurement associated with the user that is coupled to the physiological response monitor for the at least one other user that fails to be coupled to a ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 66
09-05-2013 дата публикации

WATER MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20130116994A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Abbott Donnelly Ian, HAMILTON, II Rick A., Williams Ralph P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Providing water management services includes generating a water accounting model. The model is generated by selecting data, via a user interface implemented by a computer processor, from options including water quality, water quantity, and water usage. The model is further generated by defining, via the user interface, parameters of the data for a geographic region, and defining, via the user interface, actions to be taken. Providing the water management services further includes mapping communications addresses of data sources of data selected via the user interface to the water accounting model, receiving input values for the data via the communications addresses from the data sources, executing the water accounting model, and identifying and implementing an action responsive to results of executing the mode. 1. A method for providing water management services , the method comprising: selecting data, via a user interface implemented by a computer processor, from options including water quality, water quantity, and water usage;', 'defining, via the user interface, parameters of the data for a geographic region; and', 'defining, via the user interface, actions to be taken;, 'generating a water accounting model, comprisingmapping communications addresses of data sources of data selected via the user interface to the water accounting model;receiving input values for the data via the communications addresses from the data sources, the data sources monitoring a water source;executing the water accounting model; andidentifying and implementing an action responsive to results of executing the model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameters of the data include acceptable levels of additives in the water source claim 1 , the acceptable levels defined by a threshold value.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the acceptable levels of additives are defined as a function of the water use.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameters of the data include acceptable ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 67
09-05-2013 дата публикации

MEDIA FILE ABBREVIATION RETRIEVAL

Номер: US20130117182A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A server receives a sound file corresponding to a sound corresponding to a media file. The server compares the sound file to a library of media file sound recordings to identify a media file and a matching position in the media file of a final sound in the sound file. The server determines, from a data structure of media abbreviations, a media abbreviation that corresponds to a final sound data present in the sound file. The server transmits the media abbreviation to the addressable device. 1. A method for delivering a media abbreviation , the method comprising:a computer receiving a sound file corresponding to a sound of a media file from an addressable device;the computer comparing the sound file to a library of media file sound recordings to identify a media file and a matching position in the media file of a final sound in the sound file;the computer determining, from a data structure of media abbreviations, the media abbreviation that corresponds to a final sound data present in the sound file; andthe computer transmitting the media abbreviation to the addressable device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media abbreviation that corresponds to the final sound data abbreviates a plot of the media file that concludes prior to the final sound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media abbreviation is a synopsis of a plot that concludes after the final sound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media abbreviation is a textual description claim 1 , in summary form claim 1 , of content of the media file including at least the matching position claim 1 , but not including a conclusion of the media file.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining further comprises:receiving a reference sound file indexed to passages of the media abbreviation;storing the reference sound file in the library of media file sound recordings; andforming the media abbreviation based on at least two passages.6. A method for delivering media content claim 1 , the method comprising: ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 68
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE MEDIA FILE REWIND

Номер: US20130117248A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An addressable device receives a user-characterized rewind description. The addressable device stores the user-characterized rewind description. The addressable device renders an at least one media file to include a resume point of the at least one media file. The addressable device receives a command to preferentially rewind. The addressable device, responsive to receiving the command to preferentially rewind, re-renders the at least one media file to the user-characterized rewind description such that the display shows the at least one media file at a replay point of the media file at least the user-characterized rewind description prior to the resume point. 1. A method for replaying a media file , the method comprising:a computer obtaining at least one media file;the computer receiving a user-characterized rewind description;the computer storing the user-characterized rewind description;the computer rendering the at least one media file to include a resume point of the at least one media file;the computer receiving a command to preferentially rewind; andthe computer, responsive to receiving the command to preferentially rewind, re-rendering the at least one media file to the user-characterized rewind description such that the display shows the at least one media file at a replay point of the media file at least the user-characterized rewind description prior to the resume point.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to re-rendering the at least one media file, the computer measuring ambient sounds; andresponsive to re-rendering the at least one media file, the computer determining a distraction level based on the ambient sounds, wherein the re-rendering is based on the distraction level.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to rendering, determining a quiescent period; andwherein re-rendering is based on the quiescent period, wherein the quiescent period is a time between detecting a user to be distracted and a determination ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 69
16-05-2013 дата публикации

RELEASING COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130124704A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", BHOGAL Kulvir S., Boss Gregory J., Dawson Christopher J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the release of computing infrastructure components (e.g., hardware, software, combinations thereof, etc.) from a networked computing environment for potential use by another networked computing environment. In a typical embodiment, a computing infrastructure component is identified from set of computing infrastructure components associated with a networked computing environment. It may then be determined whether the computing infrastructure component can be released from the networked computing environment. Then, responsive to the determination, the computing infrastructure component may be released from the networked computing environment. 1. A computer-implemented method for releasing computing infrastructure components in a networked computing environment , comprising:identifying a computing infrastructure component among a set of computing infrastructure components associated with the networked computing environment;determining whether the computing infrastructure component can be released from the networked computing environment, the determining being based upon at least one of the following: a period of non-use of the computing infrastructure component, a reservation associated with the computing infrastructure component, a forecasted need for the computing infrastructure component, a market condition associated with the computing infrastructure component, and a cost associated with the computing infrastructure component; andresponsive to the determining, releasing the computing infrastructure component from the networked computing environment.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the networked computing environment comprising a dynamic cloud computing environment.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to the releasing claim 1 , making the computing infrastructure component available to another networked computing environment.4. The computer-implemented ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 70
23-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTIMIZING VIDEO RECORDER POWER USAGE

Номер: US20130129322A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Bhogal Kulvir Singh, Boss Gregory Jensen, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, program product and system are provided for controlling the amount of power consumed by DVR devices in recording and playing broadcast video events. In an exemplary embodiment, upcoming recording requests are compared against a schedule guide for both local and networked DVRs. The system enables a user to make a selection to delay a scheduled recording up to a selected time in the future. The system then reschedules recordings to optimally overlap other scheduled recording to enable optimal usage of DVR tuners for a given period of time based upon the number of tuners in a DVR. In another separate embodiment or in combination with tuner optimization, recording events are rescheduled, within an authorized delay period, to a time when power rates are lower. 1. A computer-implemented method for optimizing power requirements of a video recorder system in recording video programs selected for recording by a user input to a user video recorder , said method comprising:receiving a user request to record a selected video program at a user designated recording time;determining that recording said selected video program at a different time than said user designated time would result in a cost savings; andrecording of said selected video program at said different time than said user designated recording time in response to said determining.2. The method as set forth in wherein said selected video program is chosen by said user from a video program guide presented on a display device associated with said video recorder system claim 1 , said method comprising:receiving said user request to record said selected video program;providing a recording delay period, said recording delay period being representative of an acceptable maximum delay for delaying a recording of said selected video program from said designated time to a time subsequent to said designated time;determining by said video recorder system of a subsequent recording time at which said selected video ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 71
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Externally Powered System Access

Номер: US20130132738A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Bhogal Kulvir Singh, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, programmed medium and system are provided for an enhanced interface connection for a primary electronic device such that system storage devices (e.g. hard drives, solid state drives, flash drives, etc.) within the primary device may be made available to other nearby devices in the event of a power supply failure or battery failure or to preserve-battery power in the primary system whereby the data on a storage device within a primary system becomes accessible by external devices, without necessitating the removal of the storage medium or full powering-up of the primary system. 1. A method for providing power to a first electronic device , said first electronic device including a data terminal arranged for receiving and sending data and commands to and from said first electronic device , said method comprising:detecting when a connecting cable is connected to said data terminal from a second electronic device;after said detecting, enabling connection between said first electronic device and said second electronic device through said data terminal for applying power to said first electronic device from said second electronic device through said data terminal if said first electronic device is detected to be in a powered-down state; anddisabling said power connection between said first electronic device and said second electronic device if said first electronic device is detected not to be in a powered-down state.2. The method as set forth in wherein said data terminal is a USB terminal.3. The method as set forth in wherein said connecting cable includes a USB terminal at each end thereof.4. The method as set forth in wherein said method further includes:applying power received by said first electronic device from said second electronic device to a storage system within said first electronic device; andaccessing data contained in said storage system through said data terminal of said first electronic device.5. (canceled)6. The method as set forth in and ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 72
23-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTIMIZING VIDEO RECORDER POWER USAGE FOR DVR NETWORK

Номер: US20130133009A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Bhogal Kulvir Singh, Boss Gregory Jensen, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, program product and system are provided for optimizing recording requests to minimize electricity usage for a network of DVRs. The disclosed methodology analyzes upcoming recording requests against a schedule guide including both local and networked DVRs. Overlaps in requested recordings and broadcasts during same or close proximity time slots are identified. Requested recordings are then rescheduled to optimally overlap recording times based upon the number of tuners in each DVR system. Changes in recording schedules are then communicated to other interconnected DVRs in a network. 1. A computer-implemented method for optimizing power requirements of a video recorder system in recording video programs selected for recording by a user input to a user video recorder , said user video recorder being configured for being interconnected with other video recorders in a network , said method comprising:receiving a user request to record a selected video program;determining that recording said selected video program on an interconnected recorder in said network instead of said user video recorder would result in a cost savings; andrecording of said selected video program at said interconnected recorder.2. The method as set forth in wherein said cost savings results from said interconnected recorder being enabled to record said selected video program at less cost than said user video recorder.3. The method as set forth in wherein said cost savings results from said interconnected recorder having lower power requirements than said user video recorder.4. The method as set forth in wherein said user request is for recording said selected video program at a designated recording time claim 1 , said cost savings results from enabling a recording of said selected video program at a different recording time than said designated recording time claim 1 , said different recording time being during a period when electrical energy usage rates are lower than during said ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 73
30-05-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZED LIQUID TENSIDE PREPARATION COMPRISING ENZYMES

Номер: US20130137623A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hellmuth Hendrik, Maurer Harl-Heinz, Merkel Marion, Siegert Petra
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses a multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid that has a carboxyl group on at least two carbon atoms of the benzene residue. 1. A liquid surfactant preparation comprising a hydrolytic enzyme and a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme , wherein the component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme comprises a multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid that has a carboxyl group on at least two carbon atoms of the benzene residue.2. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid is a benzenecarboxylic acid having four carboxyl groups on the benzene residue.3. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid is pyromellitic acid.4. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid is contained in a quantity from 0.000001 to 10 wt %; and the hydrolytic enzyme is contained in a quantity from 1×10to 5 weight percent claim 1 , based on active protein.5. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic enzyme is a protease claim 1 , amylase claim 1 , cellulase claim 1 , glycosidase claim 1 , hemicellulase claim 1 , mannanase claim 1 , xylanase claim 1 , xyloglucanase claim 1 , xanthanase claim 1 , pectinase claim 1 , β-glucosidase claim 1 , carrageenase claim 1 , lipase claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.6. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant preparation further comprises at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of builder claim 1 , nonaqueous solvent claim 1 , acid claim 1 , water-soluble salt claim 1 , thickening agent claim 1 , disinfecting ingredient claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. A washing or cleaning method claim 1 , in which a hydrolytic ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 74
30-05-2013 дата публикации

SOCIAL NETWORK-BASED RECOMMENDATION

Номер: US20130138531A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Baughman Aaron K., GRAHAM Barry M., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and program products for making a recommendation to a purchaser and/or member of a social network. A first aspect of the invention provides a method of making a recommendation to a purchaser, the method comprising: determining a plurality of features of a first product selected by a purchaser; prioritizing the plurality of features of the first product; and making at least one recommendation to the purchaser, the at least one recommendation being selected from a group consisting of: a second product sharing at least one feature of the first product and a social network connection determined to have purchased another product sharing at least one feature of the first product. 1. A method of making a recommendation to a purchaser , the method comprising:determining a plurality of features of a first product selected by a purchaser;prioritizing the plurality of features of the first product; andmaking at least one recommendation to the purchaser, the at least one recommendation being selected from a group consisting of: a second product sharing at least one feature of the first product and a social network connection determined to have purchased another product sharing at least one feature of the first product.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:broadcasting the plurality of features of the first product to a social network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein prioritizing the plurality of features includes comparing at least one of the plurality of features to at least one feature of at least one previously-purchased product.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the previously-purchased product was purchased by a member of a social network other than the purchaser.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein comparing the at least one of the plurality of features to at least one feature of at least one previously-purchased product includes calculating a correlation value for the compared features.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 75
30-05-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY RECOMMENDING ASYNCHRONOUS DISCUSSION FORUM POSTS DURING A REAL-TIME COLLABORATION

Номер: US20130138671A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Cleaver Liam J., Lawas Kristine A., Nesbitt Richard E., Vaughan Kevin E.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An approach for augmenting a real-time collaboration is presented. Content of a real-time collaboration is received. A key word which is included in the content or a theme of the content is determined. A match between the key word or theme of the real-time collaboration content and a theme of post(s) in a threaded discussion forum is determined. Based on the match, a display, on a monitor used for the real-time collaboration, of link(s) to the post(s) is initiated. 1. A method of augmenting a real-time collaboration , the method comprising the steps of:a computer receiving a content of the real-time collaboration;the computer determining a key word which is included in the content of the real-time collaboration;the computer determining a match between the key word which is included in the content of the real-time collaboration and a theme of one or more posts in a threaded discussion forum; andbased on the match between the key word which is included in the content of the real-time collaboration and the theme of the one or more posts in the threaded discussion forum, the computer initiating display, on a monitor used for the real-time collaboration, of one or more links to the one or more posts.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:subsequent to the step of initiating display of the one or more links to the one or more posts, the computer receiving additional content of the real-time collaboration;the computer detecting one or more key words in the additional content of the real-time collaboration, the one or more key words being different from the key word which is included in the content of the real-time collaboration;the computer determining a second match between the one or more key words in the additional content and a second theme of a second one or more posts in the threaded discussion forum; andbased on the second match between the one or more key words in the additional content of the real-time collaboration and the second theme of the ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 76
06-06-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZED LIQUID TENSIDE PREPARATION COMPRISING ENZYMES

Номер: US20130142771A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hellmuth Hendrik, Maurer Karl-Heinz, Merkel Marion, Siegert Petra
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses an oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid. 1. A liquid surfactant preparation encompassing a hydrolytic enzyme and a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme , wherein the component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme comprises an oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid.2. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid is a diaminobiphenyl dicarboxylic acid.3. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid is 3 claim 1 ,3-diamino-[1 claim 1 ,1-biphenyl]-2 claim 1 ,4-dicarboxylic acid.4. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid is contained in a quantity from 0.000001 to 10 wt %; and the hydrolytic enzyme is included in a quantity from 1×10to 5 weight percent claim 1 , based on active protein.5. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic enzyme is selected from the group consisting of a protease claim 1 , amylase claim 1 , cellulase claim 1 , glycosidase claim 1 , hemicellulase claim 1 , mannanase claim 1 , xylanase claim 1 , xyloglucanase claim 1 , xanthanase claim 1 , pectinase claim 1 , β-glucosidase claim 1 , carrageenase claim 1 , and a lipase claim 1 , or is a mixture that encompasses at least two of said enzymes.6. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the preparation is a washing agent claim 1 , cleaning agent claim 1 , or disinfection agent.7. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant preparation moreover comprises at least one further ingredient that is selected from the group consisting of builder claim 1 , nonaqueous solvent claim 1 , acid claim 1 , water-soluble salt claim 1 , thickening agent claim 1 , disinfecting ingredient claim 1 , and combinations thereof.8. A ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 77
06-06-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZED LIQUID TENSIDE PREPARATION COMPRISING ENZYMES

Номер: US20130142772A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hellmuth Hendrik, Maurer Karl-Heinz, Merkel Marion, Siegert Petra
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and includes a phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid. 1. A liquid surfactant preparation encompassing a hydrolytic enzyme and a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme , wherein the component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme encompasses a phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid.2. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid is phenylmalonic acid.3. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid is contained in a quantity from 0.000001 to 10 wt %; and/or the hydrolytic enzyme is contained in a quantity from 1×10to 5 weight percent claim 1 , based on active protein.4. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic enzyme is selected from the group consisting of a protease claim 1 , amylase claim 1 , cellulase claim 1 , glycosidase claim 1 , hemicellulase claim 1 , mannanase claim 1 , xylanase claim 1 , xyloglucanase claim 1 , xanthanase claim 1 , pectinase claim 1 , β-glucosidase claim 1 , carrageenase claim 1 , and a lipase claim 1 , or is a mixture that encompasses at least two of said enzymes.5. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant preparation is a washing agent claim 1 , cleaning agent claim 1 , or disinfection agent.6. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant preparation further comprises at least one further ingredient that is selected from the group consisting of builder claim 1 , nonaqueous solvent claim 1 , acid claim 1 , water-soluble salt claim 1 , thickening agent claim 1 , disinfecting ingredient claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. A method claim 1 , in particular a washing or cleaning method claim 1 , comprising:stabilizing a hydrolytic enzyme in a wash bath using a component that comprises a phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid, the enzyme being selected from the group ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 78
06-06-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZED LIQUID TENSIDE PREPARATION COMPRISING ENZYMES

Номер: US20130143298A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hellmuth Hendrik, Maurer Karl-Heinz, Merkel Marion, Siegert Petra
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses a phthaloylglutamic acid and/or a phthaloylaspartic acid. 1. A liquid surfactant preparation encompassing a hydrolytic enzyme and a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme , wherein the component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme comprises a phthaloylglutamic acid.2. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the phthaloylglutamic acid is contained in a quantity from 0.000001 to 10 wt % claim 1 , and the hydrolytic enzyme is contained in a quantity from 1×10to 5 weight percent claim 1 , based on active protein.3. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic enzyme is selected from the group comprising a protease claim 1 , amylase claim 1 , cellulase claim 1 , glycosidase claim 1 , hemicellulase claim 1 , mannanase claim 1 , xylanase claim 1 , xyloglucanase claim 1 , xanthanase claim 1 , pectinase claim 1 , β-glucosidase claim 1 , carrageenase claim 1 , lipase claim 1 , and a mixture that encompasses at least two of said enzymes.4. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the preparation is a washing agent claim 1 , cleaning agent claim 1 , or disinfection agent.5. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant preparation moreover comprises at least one further ingredient that is selected from the group consisting of builder claim 1 , nonaqueous solvent claim 1 , acid claim 1 , water-soluble salt claim 1 , thickening agent claim 1 , disinfecting ingredient claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. A washing or cleaning method claim 1 , comprising:stabilizing a hydrolytic enzyme in a washing using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and comprises a phthaloylglutamic acid, wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of protease, amylase, cellulase, glycosidase, hemicellulase, mannanase, ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 79
06-06-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZED LIQUID ENZYME-CONTAINING SURFACTANT PREPARATION

Номер: US20130143787A1
Автор: "OConnell Timothy", Hellmuth Hendrik, Maurer Karl-Heinz, Merkel Marion, Siegert Petra
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and includes a monosaccharide glycerate. 1. A liquid surfactant preparation encompassing a hydrolytic enzyme and a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme , wherein the component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme comprises a monosaccharide glycerate.2. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the monosaccharide glycerate is included in a quantity from 0.000001 to 10 wt %; and/or the hydrolytic enzyme is included in a quantity from 1×10to 5 weight percent claim 1 , based on active protein.3. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the monosaccharide glycerate is selected from the group consisting of an aldose glycerate claim 1 , a semiacetal of an aldose glycerate claim 1 , a ketose glycerate claim 1 , and a semiketal of a ketose glycerate.4. The surfactant preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the monosaccharide in the monosaccharide glycerate is selected from the group consisting of a triose residue claim 1 , a tetrose residue claim 1 , a pentose residue claim 1 , and a hexose residue.5. The surfactant preparation according to claim 4 , wherein the monosaccharide is the triose residue and is selected from the group consisting of glycerol aldehyde and dihydroxyacetone.6. The surfactant preparation according to claim 4 , wherein the monosaccharide is the tetrose residue and is selected from the group consisting of erythrose claim 4 , threose claim 4 , and erythrulose.7. The surfactant preparation according to claim 4 , wherein the monosaccharide is the pentose residue and is selected from the group consisting of ribose claim 4 , arabinose claim 4 , xylose claim 4 , lyxose claim 4 , deoxyribose claim 4 , ribulose claim 4 , and xylulose.8. The surfactant preparation according to claim 4 , wherein the monosaccharide is the hexose residue and is selected from the group consisting of altrose claim 4 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 80
06-06-2013 дата публикации

SOCIAL NETWORK PAYMENT AUTHENTICATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130144785A1
Автор: "OConnell Craig", Hammad Ayman, Karpenko Igor, Siegel Kevin P.
Принадлежит:

The SOCIAL NETWORK PAYMENT AUTHENTICATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“SNPA”) transform social networking user login inputs via SNPA components into notifications of authenticated purchase transactions. In one embodiment, the SNPA obtains an authentication request for a purchase transaction. The SNPA extracts card account data related to the authentication request, and provides the card account data related to the authentication request to a social networking server. The SNPA also provides an indication for a user to authenticate via logging into a social networking service associated with the social networking server. The SNPA obtains an indication from the social networking server that the user is authenticated. In response to obtaining the indication that the user is authenticated, the SNPA initiates completion of the purchase transaction. 1. A computer-implemented method for a graduated security protocol authentication network optimization , using social network , comprising:receiving, via a user interface implemented on a computing device, an authentication request for a purchase transaction;extracting, via a processor, card account data related to the authentication request;providing an indication for a user to authenticate via logging into a social networking service associated with a social networking server;providing the card account data related to the authentication request to the social networking server;calculating a quantitative transaction risk level associated with the authentication request.obtaining an indication from the social networking server that the user is authenticated; andinitiating completion of the purchase transaction in response to obtaining the indication that the user is authenticated.2. A computer-implemented method for a graduated security protocol authentication infrastructure optimization , using social network , comprising:obtaining an authentication request for a purchase transaction;extracting, via a processor, card ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 81
06-06-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMIC NETWORK ANALYTICS SYSTEM

Номер: US20130144888A1
Автор: "OConnell Craig", Faith Patrick, Harris Theodore, Siegel Kevin P.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the invention is directed to a dynamic network analytics system capable of receiving and analyzing queries sent in data messages from data requesters. The queries contain a request from the data requester as to a risk level associated with an interaction conducted by a user. The dynamic network analytics system can determine an optimized process for determining the risk level of the interaction, based on an analysis of past interactions by the user and past interactions by users similar to the user. The dynamic network analytics system can retrieve data from internal and external data sources to generate a response to the query. The dynamic network analytics system conducts the optimized process and uses the retrieved data to generate risk assessments and risk scores in response to the query from the data requester. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a data analyzer module, a first data message including a query from a data requester;determining, by the data analyzer module, a current risk level associated with the query;receiving, at the data analyzer module, risk data relevant to the query from one or more fixed risk data tables and one or more dynamic risk data tables;receiving, at the data analyzer module, external data relevant to the query from a first external data source;determining, at the data analyzer module, whether there is sufficient data to form a response to the query or one or more cut-off values have been reached, wherein if there is insufficient data or one or more cut-off values have not been reached, retrieving external data relevant to the query from a second external data source until there is sufficient data to form a response to the query or one or more cut-off values have been reached;generating, at the data analyzer module, a second data message containing the response to the query; andproviding the second data message to the data requester.2. The method of wherein the query is based on an interaction by a user with the ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 82
13-06-2013 дата публикации

METABOLOMICS-BASED BIOMARKERS FOR LUNG FUNCTION

Номер: US20130149388A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Thomas", Adkins Daniel, MCCLAY Joseph Louie, Murrelle Edward Lenn, van den Oord Edwin J.C.G., Zedler Barbara K.
Принадлежит:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by chronic airflow limitation, is a serious and growing public health concern. The major environmental risk factor for COPD is cigarette smoking, but the biological mechanisms underlying COPD are not well understood. Herein, proton nuclear magnetic resonance (H-NMR) spectroscopy is used in methods to identify metabolites and biomarkers associated with lung function in COPD. 1. A method of diagnosing or prognosing lung disease in a subject , monitoring lung function , or determining a subject's risk of developing a lung disease comprising: observing one or more metabolites in said subject's urine at a first time , and optionally observing said one or more metabolites at least one second time in addition to said first time;wherein said lung disease is selected from the group consisting of COPD, chronic systemic inflammation, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, obstructive lung disease, pulmonary and inflammatory disorder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said observing comprises determining a concentration or amount of at least one metabolite in said subject's urine claim 1 , or the ratio of at least one of said one or more metabolites relative to either another component in said subject's urine or a standard added to said subject's urine and determining if said concentration claim 1 , amount claim 1 , or ratio of said one or more metabolites in said urine is outside of the normal range observed in the urine of an individual or population of individuals that does not have lung disease or impaired lung function.34-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said observing comprises determining a concentration or amount of at least one metabolite in said subject's urine claim 5 , or the ratio of at least one of said one or more metabolites relative to either (i) another component in said subject's urine claim 5 , or (ii) a standard added to said subject's urine claim 5 , at one or more ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 83
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVE AND STATEFUL HYPERSPECTRAL VEHICLE EVALUATION

Номер: US20130151063A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Baughman Aaron K., GRAHAM Barry M., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A system, method and program product for evaluating a vehicle. A system is disclosed that includes: a plurality of hyperspectral sensors located in the vehicle; a system for fusing hyperspectral sensor data with user data into a feature vector; a support vector machine having a set of models, wherein the support vector machine implements a selected model based on the feature vector and outputs an evaluation based on data in the feature vector and the selected model; and a system for training the set of models. 1. A system for evaluating a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of hyperspectral sensors located in the vehicle;a system for fusing hyperspectral sensor data with user data into a feature vector;a support vector machine having a set of models, wherein the support vector machine implements a selected model based on the feature vector and outputs an evaluation based on data in the feature vector and the selected model; anda system for training the set of models.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hyperspectral sensors includes at least one acoustic sensor for obtaining acoustic data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user data is obtained from an operator of the vehicle claim 1 , and wherein the user data includes at least one of: user feedback claim 1 , a user preference claim 1 , and a user driving style.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system for fusing hyperspectral sensor data with user data into a feature vector also fuses at least one of: vehicle data and ecosystem data into the feature vector.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support vector machine projects the feature vector into a state space using a kernel function claim 1 , and wherein the kernel function determines the selected model based on data in the feature vector.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system for training the set of models includes both online training and offline training.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation includes at least one: a prescriptive ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 84
27-06-2013 дата публикации

SELF-ADAPTING KEYPAD

Номер: US20130167064A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Amsterdam Jeffrey D., Freeman William C., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, apparatus and computer-usable medium for implementing a virtual keyboard for use with small input devices. A circular keyboard can be graphically displayed, in response to a user input by a user via a small input device. A circular and centrally located key can be graphically located and displayed within the center of the circular keyboard, wherein character keys radiate outward from the centrally located key (i.e., the “central key”). Character keys that are most commonly utilized by the user are preferably located closed to the circular and centrally located key within the circular keyboard. Character keys least commonly utilized by the user are preferably located at the edges of the keyboard, thereby permitting the circular keyboard to function as a self-adapting virtual keyboard for use with small input devices based on the usage of the keyboard by the user. 1. A method for arranging graphical keypad keys , the method comprising:a processor of a data processing apparatus detecting a plurality of graphical keypad keys most commonly utilized in combination on the data processing apparatus; andthe processor displaying the detected plurality of graphical keypad keys closer to a central graphical key of a graphical keypad than a plurality of graphical keypad keys least commonly utilized on the data processing apparatus.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displaying comprises displaying the detected plurality of graphical keypad keys closer to the central graphical key than at least one of a graphical shift key claim 1 , a graphical delete key claim 1 , a graphical enter key claim 1 , and a graphical caps lock key.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the processor modifying a layout of the graphical keypad by relocating a plurality of graphical keys of the graphical keypad based on usage patterns.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:the processor modifying another layout of the graphical keypad by relocating another plurality of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 85
04-07-2013 дата публикации

T1R TASTE RECEPTORS AND GENES ENCODING SAME

Номер: US20130171727A1
Автор: "OConnell Shawn", Adler Jon Elliot, Li Xiaodong, Staszewski Lena, Zozulya Sergey
Принадлежит: Senomyx, Inc.

Newly identified mammalian taste-cell-specific G protein-coupled receptors, and the genes and cDNA encoding said receptors are described. Specifically, T1R G protein-coupled receptors active in taste signaling, and the genes and cDNA encoding the same, are described, along with methods for isolating such genes and for isolating and expressing such receptors. Methods for representing taste perception of a particular tastant in a mammal are also described, as are methods for generating novel molecules or combinations of molecules that elicit a predetermined taste perception in a mammal, and methods for simulating one or more tastes. Further, methods for stimulating or blocking taste perception in a mammal are also disclosed. 1234-. (canceled)235. An isolated nucleic acid selected from the group consisting of: (i) a nucleic acid that is at least 90% identical to a fragment of SEQ ID NO:15 or 16 that is at least 100 nucleotides or the complement thereof; (ii) a nucleic acid that encodes a polypeptide that is at least 90% identical to a fragment of the T1R polypeptide in SEQ ID NO 17 , wherein said fragment comprises at least 50 amino acids.236. The nucleic acid of which is at least 90% identical to a fragment of SEQ ID NO:15 or 16 that is at least 150 nucleotides or the complement thereof.237. The nucleic acid of which is at least 90% identical to a fragment of SEQ ID NO:15 or 16 that is at least 200 nucleotides or the complement thereof.238. The nucleic acid of which is at least 90% identical to a fragment of SEQ ID NO:20 that is at least 250 nucleotides or the complement thereof.239. The nucleic acid of which encodes a polypeptide that is at least 90% identical to a fragment of the T1R polypeptide in SEQ ID NOs 17 claim 235 , wherein said fragment comprises at least 50 amino acids.240. The nucleic acid of which encodes a polypeptide that is at least 90% identical to a fragment of the T1R polypeptide in SEQ ID NOs 4 claim 235 , wherein said fragment comprises at least ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 86
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Database Field Extraction for Contextual Collaboration

Номер: US20130174002A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Jones Andrew R., Sand Anne R., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

In a method for automated hyperlinking, a computer receives user input specifying a set of character sequence columns in a table to use for character sequence comparison. The computer detects whether a character sequence entered into an electronic communication in a user interface on a display matches one or more character sequences in fields of the set of character sequence columns. Responsive to the character sequence matching a single character sequence of the one or more character sequences in the fields of the set of character sequence columns, the computer retrieves, from an associated link field in the table, a hyperlink associated with the single character sequence. The computer inserts the hyperlink into the electronic communication. 1. A method , in a computer , for automated hyperlinking , the method comprising:the computer receiving user input specifying a set of character sequence columns in a table to use for character sequence comparison;the computer detecting whether a character sequence entered into an electronic communication in a user interface on a display matches one or more character sequences in fields of the set of character sequence columns;responsive to the character sequence matching a single character sequence of the one or more character sequences in the fields of the set of character sequence columns, the computer retrieving, from an associated link field in the table, a hyperlink associated with the single character sequence; andthe computer inserting the hyperlink into the electronic communication.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the associated link field is in an associated link column of the table and in a row of the table comprising the single character sequence.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to the computer detecting that a second character sequence entered into the electronic communication matches multiple character sequences of the one or more character sequences in the fields of the set of character ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 87
11-07-2013 дата публикации

IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY WITH GRAPHITE NANOTUBE HYBRID SOCKET

Номер: US20130178092A1
Автор: "OConnell Kevin M.", Mann Phillip V., Plucinski Mark D., Shirk/Heath Sandra J., SINHA Arvind K.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and structure for implementing enhanced dimensional stability with a graphite nanotube hybrid socket. A socket housing wall includes a plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers. The plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers distributing heat and providing enhanced dimensional stability. For example, the plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers more evenly distributes heat when the socket is undergoing solder reflow processes, thereby reducing strain. 2. The structure as recited in wherein said socket housing wall containing said plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers is formed by an extrusion process using a die and a set mixture of a resin and graphite nanofibers.3. The structure as recited in wherein said plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers includes a plurality of vertically aligned graphite nanofibers (VAGNF).4. The structure as recited in wherein said plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers includes a plurality of horizontally aligned graphite nanofibers (HAGNF).5. The structure as recited in wherein said plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers includes a plurality of vertically aligned graphite nanofibers (VAGNF) and a plurality of horizontally aligned graphite nanofibers (HAGNF).6. The structure as recited in wherein said socket housing wall including the aligned graphite nanofibers is formed of a durable claim 1 , insulating material.7. The structure as recited in wherein said socket housing wall including the aligned graphite nanofibers is formed of a plastic material.8. The structure as recited in wherein said socket housing wall including the aligned graphite nanofibers is formed of a polymer material.9. The structure as recited in wherein said socket includes a hybrid land grid array (LGA) socket housing.10. A method for implementing enhanced dimensional stability for a hybrid socket comprising:providing a socket housing wall including a plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers contained in said socket housing wall; anddistributing heat ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 88
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY IMPROVEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPUTING DOMAINS

Номер: US20130179230A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Antoun Samuel, HAMILTON, HOLLEY Kerrie L., II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for determining and/or enhancing an organization's agility across one or more computing domains. Among other things, embodiments of the present invention parse and mine organizational documents for relevant data, calculate and weight business agility scores, determine improvements to optimize domain elements to ensure optimal outcomes for customers, prioritize improvements, and/or provide organization agility information for transfer to consultants or the like. It is understood that these functions may be used independently or in conjunction with each other depending on the scope of improvement desired for a particular organization. 1. A computer-implemented method for improving organizational agility of an organization across multiple computing domains , comprising:receiving a set of organizational documents in a computer memory medium, the organizational documents being associated with the organization;analyzing the set of organizational documents for a set of keywords that is indicative of the organizational agility of the organization;detecting an identifier of an employee within at least one of the set of organizational documents;assigning an importance level to each of the at least one of the set of organizational documents based on a Position of the employee in an employment hierarchy of the organization;calculating a set of agility scores based on the analyzing and importance level using a set of agility computation rules;weighting the set of agility scores based on at least one of the following: a set of industry vertical factors associated with the organization, a size of the organization, a geographic region associated with the organization, and a competitive position associated with the organization;determining a set of improvements to the organization based on the weighted set of agility scores; andprioritizing the set of improvements based on a historical analysis of time to implement the set of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 89
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY DETERMINATION ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPUTING DOMAINS

Номер: US20130179232A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Antoun Samuel, HAMILTON, HOLLEY Kerrie L., II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for determining and/or enhancing an organization's agility across one or more computing domains. Among other things, embodiments of the present invention parse and mine organizational documents for relevant data, calculate and weight business agility scores, optimize domain elements to ensure optimal outcomes for customers, and/or provide organization agility information for transfer to consultants or the like. It is understood that these functions may be used independently or in conjunction with each other depending on the scope of improvement desired for a particular organization. 1. A computer-implemented method for determining organizational agility of an organization across multiple computing domains , comprising:receiving a set of organizational documents associated with an organization in a computer memory medium;analyzing the set of organizational documents for a set of keywords that is indicative of the organizational agility of the organization;calculating a set of agility scores based on the analyzing using a set of agility computation rules;weighting the set of agility scores based on at least one of the following: a set of industry vertical factors associated with the organization, a size of the organization, a geographic region associated with the organization, and a competitive position associated with the organization; andproviding output based on the calculating and the weighting.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a set of actions to be taken based on the output.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the analyzing further comprising determining a governance of the organization based on the set of keywords claim 1 , the set of agility scores being further based on the governance.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , the analyzing further comprising determining a management structure of the organization based on the set of keywords ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 90
11-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITEM INQUIRY AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION VIA STANDARD COMMUNICATION PATHS

Номер: US20130179278A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Castelli Vittorio, HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method and system is provided for item inquiry and information presentation via standard communication paths. More particularly, the method and system detects an item associated with an avatar of a virtual universe (VU) user in a VU and determine information associated with the item. Additionally, the method and system are operable to display the information in the VU in a high-resolution component of the VU. 1. A method implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable medium , comprising:detecting an item associated with an avatar of a virtual universe (VU) user in a VU, the item comprising metadata indicating that branding information associated with the item is to be rendered in a component of the VU, and the metadata being set based on an agreement entered at acquisition of the item;determining the branding information associated with the item; and a chat window;', 'a graphical user interface (GUI) status bar;', 'a GUI title bar;', 'a map window; and', 'an audio output device., 'displaying, after the detecting and the determining, the branding information in the VU in the component of the VU comprising at least one of2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining an availability of the component of the VU based on a VU user's end device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining if the avatar is currently using the item.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the item associated with an avatar comprises an item contained in the VU user's inventory.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a second item including second branding information; andconducting a conflict resolution method that selects one of the branding information and the second branding information for the displaying in the component of the VU.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining remuneration based on the displaying of the branding information in the component of the VU.7. The ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 91
18-07-2013 дата публикации

SECURE TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION

Номер: US20130185205A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., HAMILTON, II Rick A., Seaman James W.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Provided is an approach for credit transaction authorization/approval. Specifically, a particular transaction payment device/mechanism (e.g., credit card, etc.) may be associated with a set of purchase authorization criteria/rules that sets forth specific conditions (e.g., an authorization protocol) under which the transaction payment device may be utilized. When a user later attempts to conduct a proposed credit transaction using the transaction payment device, it will be determined whether the proposed credit transaction complies with this set of purchase authorization criteria (e.g., the authorization protocol). Based on this determination, the proposed credit transaction can be approved or declined. 1. A computer-implemented method for authorizing credit transactions , comprising:receiving, using at least one computing device, a selection of a credit payment device in a computer memory medium;receiving, using the at least one computing device, a set of purchase authorization criteria for the credit payment device, the purchase authorization criteria setting forth an authorization protocol for authorizing credit transactions made using the credit payment device, the authorization protocol requiring that a location of a proposed credit transaction be within a predetermined range of a specified location extracted from a set of calendar entries, a set of geographic location-based services, or a social networking check-in service unless a historical analysis indicates the proposed credit transaction may occur during a time period specified for the authorization protocol;associating, using the at least one computing device, the set of purchase authorization criteria with the credit payment device;receiving, using the at least one computing device, a request for approval of a proposed credit transaction made using the credit payment device; anddetermining, using the at least one computing device, whether the proposed credit transaction complies with the set of purchase ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 92
18-07-2013 дата публикации

TRANSMITTAL OF BLOCKED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION

Номер: US20130185361A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Balasubramanian Swaminathan, Bansal Ravi P., Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method according to one embodiment is for transmitting a message. In one embodiment, one or more processor of a messaging system identifies a certain message of the messaging system, the certain message being a blocked message intended for transmission to a certain user of the messaging system. In one embodiment, the one or more processor further determines one or more of a popularity of content of the certain message and a relevance of content of the certain message to the certain user, the certain user being a prospective recipient of a message. In one embodiment, the one or more processor transmits a message to the certain user responsively to a result of the determining of the one or more of a popularity of content of the certain message and a relevance of content of the certain message to the certain user of the messaging system. 1. A method of transmitting a message , the method comprising:one or more processor of a messaging system identifying a certain message of the messaging system, the certain message being a blocked message intended for transmission to a certain user of the messaging system;the one or more processor determining one or more of a popularity of content of the certain message and a relevance of content of the certain message to the certain user, the certain user being a prospective recipient of a message;the one or more processor transmitting a message to the certain user responsively to a result of the determining of the one or more of a popularity of content of the certain message and a relevance of content of the certain message to the certain user of the messaging system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method includes the one or more processor determining the popularity of content of the certain message.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method includes the one or more processor determining the relevance of content of the certain message to the certain user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method includes the one or ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 93
25-07-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL MEDIA USAGE IN RESPONSE TO IMPACT DATA

Номер: US20130190910A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Haminton, II Rick A., Moskowitz Paul A., PICKOVER Clifford A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Aspects provide digital media content as a function of embedded environmental impact data. When a digital multimedia item is received, an embedded environmental impact value is decoded and the item is utilized as a function of the decoded embedded environmental impact value. Some aspects account for amounts and types of energy used in creating the item to calculate an environmental impact value for the item, and the calculated environmental impact value is embedded within digital data of the item. 1. A method for providing digital media content with an embedded environmental impact data value , the method comprising:a programmable device determining at least one of an amount of energy used in creating a first digital multimedia item comprising a digital multimedia file on a tangible machine-readable article, and a type of energy used in creating the first digital multimedia item; an amount of energy used in providing the first item to a user;', 'an amount of energy used to physically deliver the tangible machine-readable article to the user; and', 'an amount of energy used to recycle or dispose of the tangible machine-readable article;, 'the programmable device calculating a first environmental impact value for the first digital multimedia item as a function of the determined at least one of the amount of energy used in creating the first digital multimedia item and the type of energy used in creating the first digital multimedia item, by determining at least one ofthe programmable device encoding the determined first environmental impact value; andthe programmable device embedding the encoded first environmental impact value within digital data of the first digital multimedia item for decoding by a receiver of the first digital multimedia item.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a second digital multimedia item comprising a second embedded environmental impact value;decoding the second embedded environmental impact value;determining an amount of ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 94
08-08-2013 дата публикации

TISSUE CULTURE MEDIA CONTAINING TRIMETHYLAMINE N-OXIDE

Номер: US20130202567A1
Автор: "OConnell Grace D.", Hung Clark T.
Принадлежит: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

The present disclosure provides cell culture medium comprising trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Progenitor cells cultured with such medium can form connective tissue with enhanced mechanical properties. Also provided are methods of forming connective tissue and methods of treatment for connective tissue defects. 115-. (canceled)16. A chondrogenic tissue culture medium comprising trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO).17. The medium of claim 16 , comprising about 10 mM claim 16 , about 20 mM claim 16 , about 30 mM claim 16 , about 40 mM claim 16 , about 50 mM claim 16 , about 60 mM claim 16 , about 70 mM claim 16 , about 80 mM claim 16 , about 90 mM claim 16 , about 100 mM claim 16 , about 110 mM claim 16 , about 120 mM claim 16 , about 130 mM claim 16 , about 140 mM claim 16 , about 150 mM claim 16 , about 160 mM claim 16 , about 170 mM claim 16 , about 180 mM claim 16 , about 190 mM claim 16 , about 200 mM claim 16 , about 250 mM claim 16 , about 300 mM claim 16 , about 400 mM claim 16 , about 450 mM claim 16 , about 500 mM claim 16 , about 550 mM claim 16 , about 600 mM claim 16 , about 650 mM claim 16 , about 700 mM claim 16 , about 750 mM claim 16 , about 800 mM claim 16 , about 850 mM claim 16 , about 900 mM claim 16 , about 950 mM claim 16 , or about 1 claim 16 ,000 mM TMAO.18. The medium of claim 16 , further comprising urea.19. The medium of claim 18 , comprising about 10 mM claim 18 , about 20 mM claim 18 , about 30 mM claim 18 , about 40 mM claim 18 , about 50 mM claim 18 , about 60 mM claim 18 , about 70 mM claim 18 , about 80 mM claim 18 , about 90 mM claim 18 , about 100 mM claim 18 , about 110 mM claim 18 , about 120 mM claim 18 , about 130 mM claim 18 , about 140 mM claim 18 , about 150 mM claim 18 , about 160 mM claim 18 , about 170 mM claim 18 , about 180 mM claim 18 , about 190 mM claim 18 , about 200 mM claim 18 , about 250 mM claim 18 , about 300 mM claim 18 , about 400 mM claim 18 , about 450 mM claim 18 , about 500 mM claim 18 , about 550 mM claim 18 , ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 95
08-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING A VEHICLE USING A DYNAMIC POWER GRID, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING POWER CONSUMPTION IN THE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130204471A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian", Hamilton Rick, Kozloski James R., Pickover Cliff
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A system for charging a vehicle includes a forward model for modeling vehicle charging data for a plurality of vehicles, and a charge exchange market which, based on the forward model, facilitates an agreement for transmitting power to a first vehicle of the plurality of vehicles via a dynamic power grid including a second vehicle of the plurality of vehicles. A system of managing power consumption in the vehicle includes, an optimizing unit for optimizing a plurality of parameters to determine a power to be consumed by the vehicle based on a plurality of power source signatures for a plurality of power sources, and an operating mode setting unit for setting an operating mode for powering the vehicle based on the determined power. 1. A system for charging a vehicle , comprising:a forward model for modeling vehicle charging data for a plurality of vehicles; anda charge exchange market which, based on the forward model, facilitates an agreement for transmitting power to a first vehicle of the plurality of vehicles via a dynamic power grid comprising a second vehicle of the plurality of vehicles.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a server which stores the forward model and is communicatively coupled to the plurality of vehicles via a network, the forward model inputting data for setting parameters internal to the forward model over the network from the plurality vehicles.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the data for setting parameters comprises at least one of current charge of a vehicle claim 2 , location of the vehicle claim 2 , destination of the vehicle claim 2 , speed of the vehicle claim 2 , rate of power consumption of the vehicle claim 2 , desired time of arrival of the vehicle claim 2 , maximum desired wait times of the vehicle claim 2 , weather conditions claim 2 , and traffic conditions.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the server accesses data which is stored in an external database claim 2 , the data comprising at least one of future expected ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 96
08-08-2013 дата публикации

TRANSFERRING SESSION DATA BETWEEN NETWORK APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20130204920A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Doleh Yaser K., Lucas Jeffrey W., Marzorati Mauro, Walker Keith R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

In a method for transferring session data from a first application accessible via at least one DNS name in a first DNS domain to a second application accessible via at least one DNS name in a second DNS domain, a computer receives via the first application a first HTTP request from an HTTP client, and in response, the computer establishes a first session with the HTTP client. The computer receives, from the HTTP client, a second HTTP request comprising an identifier of the second application, and in response, the computer stores in a memory a data structure identifiable by a data structure identifier and containing data pertaining to the first session. Responsive to storing the data structure, the computer transmits, to the HTTP client, an HTTP response comprising the data structure identifier, a redirection status code, and a URI comprising a DNS name in the second DNS domain. 1. A method for transferring session data from a first application accessible via a domain name system (DNS) name in a first DNS domain to a second application accessible via a DNS name in a second DNS domain , the method comprising:receiving, at a first computer program function accessible via a DNS name in the first DNS domain, a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) request from a client computer program;storing, in a memory, a data structure containing data pertaining to a session between the first application and the client computer program; andtransmitting an HTTP response to the client computer program, the HTTP response being responsive to the HTTP request and comprising an identifier of the data structure and an identifier of a second computer program function accessible via a DNS name in the second DNS domain.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the client computer program, an HTTP request to the second computer program function, and in response, transmitting an HTTP response including at least a portion of the data pertaining to the session and an identifier ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 97
08-08-2013 дата публикации

MIGRATING DATA BETWEEN NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20130204963A1
Автор: "OCONNELL Brian M.", Boss Gregory J., Dawson Christopher J., HAMILTON, II Rick A.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for predictively migrating data between network computing environments (e.g., cloud computing environments). Specifically, in a typical embodiment, data access patterns for sets of data utilized by a set of services running in a first networked computing environment may be analyzed. Based on the analysis one or more of the sets of data may be identified as candidates to be migrated from the first networked computing environment to a second networked computing environment. Then, a data migration protocol for the one or more sets of data to be migrated to the second networked computing environment may be generated based on the data access patterns and a predicted data migration time. Based on the data migration protocol, the one or more sets of data may then be migrated to the second networked computing environment. 1. A computer-implemented method for migrating data between networked computing environments , comprising:analyzing data access patterns for sets of data utilized by a set of services running in a first networked computing environment;identifying one or more of the sets of data as candidates to be migrated from the first networked computing environment to a second networked computing environment based on the data access patterns;generating a data migration protocol for the one or more sets of data to be migrated to the second networked computing environment based on the data access patterns and a predicted data migration time; andmigrating the one or more sets of data to the second networked computing environment according to the data migration protocol.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the identifying further comprising identifying one or more virtual machines to migrate from the first networked computing environment to the second networked computing environment based on the data access patterns.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising prioritizing the one or ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 98
15-08-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER BROADCAST OVERLAYS

Номер: US20130208187A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian Marshall", Bhogal Kulvir Singh, Boss Gregory Jensen, HAMILTON, II Rick Allen, Jones Andrew R.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A secondary media stream is displayed within a primary media stream. In response to receiving a first user selection of two media streams for simultaneous viewing on a display device, a second user selection of a primary media stream and a secondary media stream from the two media streams selected for simultaneous viewing is received. A set of inset definitions is extracted from metadata in the secondary media stream. A third user selection of an inset definition from the set of inset definitions is received. A user input is received to display the primary media stream to accommodate a size of the inset definition selected. The primary media stream is displayed to create an inset area for displaying the secondary media stream within the primary media stream based on the user input. The secondary media stream is displayed within the inset area of the displayed primary media stream for user viewing. 1. A method for displaying a secondary media stream within an opening in a display of a primary media stream , the method comprising the steps of:a computer receiving selections by a user of a primary media stream and a secondary media stream for concurrent display on a screen;the computer extracting, and presenting to the user, a plurality of inset definitions from metadata associated with the secondary media stream, the plurality of inset definitions specifying a respective plurality of different manners of displaying a perimeter region of the secondary media stream;the computer receiving a selection by a user of one of the presented inset definitions to display the secondary media stream;the computer receiving a request by a user to insert the secondary media stream in the primary media stream, and in response, the computer displaying the secondary media stream, displayed according to the one inset definition, within the opening in the display of the primary media stream, a size of the opening in the display of the primary media stream being substantially the same as a ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 99
15-08-2013 дата публикации

NETWORK ARRANGEMENT OF LOW POWERED MONITORING DEVICES

Номер: US20130212254A1
Автор: "OConnell Mike", Galbraith Colin
Принадлежит: TEXECOM LIMITED

A network arrangement of low powered monitored devices which are linked together along with a control device in a mesh network configuration. Each of the security devices and the control devices are powered by an on board power source. To maximise the lifetime of the of the power supply the devices are monitored periodically and synchronously, and the devices are only activated during monitoring. 15-. (canceled)6. A network arrangement of low powered monitored devices operable to communicate with a control device , each said device being closer to the control device than the preceding device and wherein each said device includes a memory device in which is stored data relating to the relative position of the device in said network arrangement to other devices of said network , to allow said devices to communicate signals to the control device over a maximum distance using a minimum number of devices , thus reducing power requirements of said network arrangement.7. An arrangement according to whereby each device is operable to switch between two states claim 6 , an activated state in which said device can communicate with the control device and/or another of said devices and in which the requirements for power are relatively large and a de-activated state where the device is not able to communicate with the control device and/or other of said devices where the power requirements are relatively small.8. An arrangement according to whereby said devices are switched between said states at a predetermined rate and said switching between states is carried out in synchronization with all devices.9. An arrangement according to whereby said devices are switched between said states at a predetermined rate and said switching between states is carried out in synchronization with all devices.10. An arrangement according to wherein said devices and control device are linked by one or more wireless connections.11. An arrangement according to wherein switching between the activated ...

Подробнее
Номер записи: 100