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

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Мониторинг СМИ

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

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08-08-2017 дата публикации

Utilizing near field communication to improve customer interactions

Номер: US0009727872B2
Автор: Daniela Popescu, Mark Crowson, Elena Trubitsyna, Pak Kiu Tse, Nicholas Ware, David Walker, POPESCU DANIELA, CROWSON MARK, TRUBITSYNA ELENA, TSE PAK KIU, WARE NICHOLAS, WALKER DAVID, Popescu Daniela, Crowson Mark, Trubitsyna Elena, Tse Pak Kiu, Ware Nicholas, Walker David
Принадлежит: Moneygram International, Inc., MONEYGRAM INT INC

Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.

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Номер записи: 1
12-09-2017 дата публикации

Nucleic acid-containing lipid particles and related methods

Номер: US0009758795B2
Автор: Pieter R. Cullis, Nathan M. Belliveau, Carl Lars Genghis Hansen, Jens Huft, James Taylor, Andre Wild, Stuart Malcolm, Ismail Hafez, Alex Leung, David Walker, CULLIS PIETER R, BELLIVEAU NATHAN M, GENGHIS HANSEN CARL LARS, HUFT JENS, TAYLOR JAMES, WILD ANDRE, MALCOLM STUART, HAFEZ ISMAIL, LEUNG ALEX, WALKER DAVID, Cullis Pieter R., Belliveau Nathan M., Genghis Hansen Carl Lars, Huft Jens, Taylor James, Wild Andre, Malcolm Stuart, Hafez Ismail, Leung Alex, Walker David
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia, CULLIS PIETER R, BELLIVEAU NATHAN M, GENGHIS HANSEN CARL LARS, HUFT JENS, TAYLOR JAMES, WILD ANDRE, MALCOLM STUART, HAFEZ ISMAIL, LEUNG ALEX, WALKER DAVID, UNIV BRITISH COLUMBIA, Cullis Pieter R., Belliveau Nathan M., Genghis Hansen Carl Lars, Huft Jens, Taylor James, Wild Andre, Malcolm Stuart, Hafez Ismail, Leung Alex, Walker David

Lipid particles containing a nucleic acid, devices and methods for making the lipid particles, and methods for using the lipid particles.

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Номер записи: 2
26-07-2016 дата публикации

Aerospace joggle on multiple adjacent web faces with intersecting runouts

Номер: US0009400854B2
Автор: Nabarun Dutta, David Walker, DUTTA NABARUN, WALKER DAVID, Dutta Nabarun, Walker David
Принадлежит: Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc., SIEMENS PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MAN SOFTWARE INC

Methods for CAD modeling and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving a CAD model including a selection of multiple adjacent web faces of the CAD model and at least one datum plane of the CAD model that intersects the web faces, receiving a selection of a joggle side of the CAD model with respect to the datum plane, and receiving an offset direction and an offset depth value corresponding to each selected web face. The method includes creating at least one joggle feature in the CAD model by moving a portion of each of the selected web faces on the joggle side of the CAD model according to the respective offset directions and the depth values, including creating at least one runout for each selected web face at the datum plane, to produce a modified CAD model. The method includes storing the modified CAD model. The multiple adjacent web faces can include intermediate web faces.

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Номер записи: 3
04-05-2017 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID-CONTAINING LIPID PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170121712A1
Автор: Pieter R. Cullis, Nathan M. Belliveau, Carl Lars Genghis Hansen, Jens Huft, James Taylor, Andre Wild, Stuart Malcom, Ismail Hafez, Alex Leung, David Walker, CULLIS PIETER R, BELLIVEAU NATHAN M, GENGHIS HANSEN CARL LARS, HUFT JENS, TAYLOR JAMES, WILD ANDRE, MALCOM STUART, HAFEZ ISMAIL, LEUNG ALEX, WALKER DAVID, Cullis Pieter R., Belliveau Nathan M., Genghis Hansen Carl Lars, Huft Jens, Taylor James, Wild Andre, Malcom Stuart, Hafez Ismail, Leung Alex, Walker David
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia

Lipid particles containing a nucleic acid, devices and methods for making the lipid particles, and methods for using the lipid particles.

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Номер записи: 4
20-09-2016 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for ethanol production

Номер: US0009446326B2
Автор: David Walker, WALKER DAVID, Walker David
Принадлежит: DX RESOURCES LLC, Dx Resources LLC

An integrated bioethanol production and evaporation process and system produce reduces high quality ethanol and concentrated stillage. The process and system provide a significant energy savings over conventional bioethanol production and evaporation systems by using the energy (“vapor”) that drives the distillation process to also drive a multiple effect evaporator, preferably a multiple effect TASTE™ evaporator to “flash” or vaporize alcohol from the distillate. Additional energy savings are provided by passing fermented material through one or more pre-heaters of the multiple effect evaporator to increase the temperature of the fermented material prior to its distillation. The system preferably includes a pre-flash evaporator upstream of an alcohol recovery assembly in the direction of vapor flow and a multi-effect post-flash evaporator downstream of the alcohol recovery assembly.

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Номер записи: 5
03-10-2012 дата публикации

Nucleic acid-containing lipid particles and related methods

Номер: CN102712935A
Автор: Cullis Pieter R, Belliveau Nathan M, Hansen Carl Lars Genghis, Huft Jens, Taylor James, Wild Andre, Malcom Stuart, Hafez Ismail, Leung Alex, Walker David
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a method for preparing nucleic acid-lipid nanoparticles comprising the cationic lipid DLinKC2-DMA using a microfluidic mixing device, wherein the resulting nucleic acid-lipid nanoparticles exhibit smaller particle diameter and greater core density than nucleic acid-lipid nanoparticles of the same formulation produced by the conventional preformed vesicle method.

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Номер записи: 6
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Generating Programs Based on Input-Output Examples Using Converter Modules

Номер: US20120011152A1
Автор: Gulwani Sumit, Walker David P.
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

A program generation system is described that generates a program based on a plurality of input-output examples. The input-output examples include input items and corresponding output items. The program generation system can include three component modules. A parsing module processes the input items and output items to provide a plurality of input parts and output parts, respectively. A transformation module determines, for each output part, whether the output part can be produced from a corresponding input part using one or more converter modules selected from a collection of candidate converter modules. A formatting module generates formatting instructions that transform selected output parts into a form specified by the output items. These three modules provide a generated program that embodies logic learned from the input-output examples; the generated program can be subsequently used to transform new input items into new respective output items. 1. A method , performed using at least one computing device , for generating a program that performs a data manipulation task , comprising:receiving input-output examples, the input-output examples providing input items and corresponding output items;parsing the input items and the output items to provide a plurality of input parts and output parts, respectively;determining, for each output part, whether the output part can be produced from a corresponding input part using one or more converter modules;generating formatting instruction which transform selected output parts into a form specified by the output items; andproviding a generated program based on said parsing, said determining, and said generating, the generated program being configured to transform new input items into new respective output items.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said parsing comprises determining the input parts and the output parts based on a data store of parsing rules.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said parsing comprises comparing ...

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Номер записи: 7
09-02-2012 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION AND ACCELERATED IMAGE DECOMPRESSION

Номер: US20120033880A1
Автор: Balster Eric, Flaherty Mike, Fortener Benjamin, Lucking David, Marrara Thaddeus, Mundy David, Scarpino Frank, Simone Ken, Turri William, Vicen Nick, Walker David
Принадлежит: University of Dayton

A system for processing an image includes a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream, receive the compressed image data, decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, and output decompressed image data including the plurality of decoded code blocks. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. 1. A system for processing an image , the system comprising an image data input port , a compressed image data output port or a compressed image data storage node , a compressed image data input port , a decompressed image data output port or a decompressed image data storage node , a non-transitory memory component , and a scalable tile processing device , wherein: receive image data at the image data input port;', 'partition the image data into a plurality of tiles, each tile comprising tile image data;', 'transmit a tile of the plurality of tiles to the scalable tile processing device;', 'receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the tile from the scalable tile processing device;', 'output compressed image data comprising the encoded bit stream to the compressed image data output port or the compressed image data storage node;', 'receive the compressed image data at the compressed image data input port;', 'decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, wherein ...

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Номер записи: 8
09-02-2012 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION AND ACCELERATED DECOMPRESSION

Номер: US20120033881A1
Автор: Balster Eric, Flaherty Mike, Fortener Benjamin, Lucking David, Marrara Thaddeus, Mundy David, Scarpino Frank, Simone Ken, Turri William, Vicen Nick, Walker David
Принадлежит: University of Dayton

A system for processing an image includes a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream, receive the compressed image data, decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, and output decompressed image data including the plurality of decoded code blocks. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. 1. A system for processing an image , the system comprising an image data input port , a compressed image data output port or a compressed image data storage node , a compressed image data input port , a decompressed image data output port or a decompressed image data storage node , a non-transitory memory component , and a scalable tile processing device , wherein: receive image data at the image data input port;', 'partition the image data into a plurality of tiles, each tile comprising tile image data;', 'transmit a tile of the plurality of tiles to the scalable tile processing device;', 'receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the tile from the scalable tile processing device;', 'output compressed image data comprising the encoded bit stream to the compressed image data output port or the compressed image data storage node;', 'receive the compressed image data at the compressed image data input port;', 'decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, wherein ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-02-2012 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION

Номер: US20120033886A1
Автор: Balster Eric, Flaherty Mike, Fortener Benjamin, Lucking David, Marrara Thaddeus, Mundy David, Scarpino Frank, Simone Ken, Turri William, Vicen Nick, Walker David
Принадлежит: University of Dayton

A system for processing an image includes a an image data input port, a compressed image data output port or a compressed image data storage node, a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, and output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. 1. A system for processing an image , the system comprising an image data input port , a compressed image data output port or a compressed image data storage node , a non-transitory memory component , and a scalable tile processing device , wherein: receive image data at the image data input port;', 'partition the image data into a plurality of tiles, each tile comprising tile image data;', 'transmit a tile of the plurality of tiles to the scalable tile processing device;', 'receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the tile from the scalable tile processing device; and', 'output compressed image data comprising the encoded bit stream to the compressed image data output port or the compressed image data storage node; and, 'the non-transitory memory component stores a set of executable instructions that causes the system to receive the tile comprising tile image data from the system;', 'wavelet transform the tile image data to generate a plurality of sub-band coefficients, wherein wavelet transforming the tile image data comprises amplifying an input image data signal, splitting the ...

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Номер записи: 10
16-02-2012 дата публикации

NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) SYSTEM PROVIDING LOW POWER PEER-TO-PEER RECOGNITION MODE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120040608A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A near-field communication (NFC) system may include a plurality of NFC devices each including an NFC circuit configured to wirelessly communicate using an NFC communications protocol, and a processor coupled to the NFC circuit. The processor may be configured to synchronize an internal timing signal to an external timing signal, cycle power to the NFC circuit to periodically switch the NFC circuit between a peer-to-peer recognition state and a low power state based upon the synchronized internal timing signal, and initiate peer-to-peer NFC communications with another one of the plurality of NFC devices when in range thereof and upon being switched to the peer-to-peer recognition state therewith. 1. A near-field communication (NFC) system comprising: an NFC circuit configured to wirelessly communicate using an NFC communications protocol, and', synchronize an internal timing signal to an external timing signal,', 'cycle power to said NFC circuit to periodically switch the NFC circuit between a peer-to-peer recognition state and a low power state based upon the synchronized internal timing signal, and', 'initiate peer-to-peer NFC communications with another one of said plurality of NFC devices when in range thereof and upon being switched to the peer-to-peer recognition state therewith., 'a processor coupled to said NFC circuit and the processor being configured to], 'a plurality of NFC devices each comprising'}2. The NFC system of wherein each NFC device further comprises a cellular receiver coupled to said processor; wherein the cellular receiver is configured to receive a cellular network timing signal; and wherein said processor is configured to synchronize the internal timing signal to the cellular network timing signal as the external timing signal.3. The NFC system of wherein each NFC device further comprises a satellite positioning receiver coupled to said processor for receiving a satellite positioning system timing signal; and wherein said processor is ...

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Номер записи: 11
16-02-2012 дата публикации

NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) SYSTEM PROVIDING PLUG-IN DEVICE CONNECTION ASSISTANCE FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120040609A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A near-field communication (NFC) system may include a plug-in device(s) including a first NFC sensor, and a mobile wireless communications device. The mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing defining a plug-in device port(s), a light source(s) carried by the portable housing and positioned to illuminate the plug-in device port(s), an optical sensor carried by the portable housing configured to determine an ambient light level, and a second NFC sensor carried by the portable housing and configured to establish NFC communications with the first NFC sensor when in close proximity therewith. A controller may be carried by the portable housing and coupled to the light source(s), the optical sensor, and the second NFC sensor and configured to cause the light source(s) to illuminate the plug-in device port(s) based upon NFC communications between the first and second NFC sensors and the ambient light level. 1. A near-field communication (NFC) system comprising: a housing defining a plug-in device port,', 'a light source carried by said housing, the light source being positioned to illuminate the plug-in device port,', 'an optical sensor carried by said portable housing, the optical sensor being configured to determine an ambient light level,', 'a second NFC sensor carried by said portable housing, the second NFC sensor being configured to establish NFC communications with said first NFC sensor when in proximity therewith, and', 'a controller carried by said portable housing and coupled to said light source, said optical sensor, and said second NFC sensor, the controller being configured to cause said light source to illuminate the plug-in device port based upon NFC communications between said first and second NFC sensors and the ambient light level., 'a plug-in device comprising a first NFC sensor; and a mobile wireless communications device comprising'}2. The NFC system of wherein said controller is configured to cause said light source to ...

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Номер записи: 12
16-02-2012 дата публикации

MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROVIDED ENHANCED SWITCHING BETWEEN ACTIVE AND POWER SAVING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) MODES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120040611A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing and a near-field communication (NFC) circuit carried by the portable housing and being switchable between first NFC mode and a second NFC mode. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a processor carried by the portable housing and coupled to the NFC circuit and configured to switch the NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a first frequency based upon a first triggering event, and switch the NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency based upon a second triggering event different than the first triggering event. 1. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:a portable housing;a near-field communication (NEC) circuit carried by said portable housing and being switchable between a first NEC mode and a second NFC mode; and switch said NFC circuit between the first NEC mode and the second NEC mode at a first frequency based upon a first triggering event, and', 'switch said NFC circuit between the first NEC mode and the second NEC mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency based upon a second triggering event different than the first triggering event., 'a processor carried by said portable housing and coupled to said NFC circuit and configured to'}2. The mobile wireless communications device of further comprising a display carried by said portable housing; wherein the display is coupled to said processor; wherein the display is switchable between an illuminated mode and a non-illuminated mode; wherein the first triggering event comprises said display switching to the illuminated mode; and wherein the second triggering event comprises said display switching to the non-illuminated mode.3. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said processor is further configured to switch said NEC circuit at the second frequency after a delay period from said ...

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Номер записи: 13
22-03-2012 дата публикации

MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING WIRELESS-BASED AVAILABILITY DETECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20120071087A1
Автор: Gillani Karim, GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A wireless communications system includes a wireless communications network and a plurality of wireless communications devices. The wireless communications devices are each configured to communicate via the wireless communications network. At least one of the plurality of wireless communications devices has a portable housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the portable housing, and a wireless-based, availability detector carried by the portable housing. A processor is carried by the portable housing and is configured to determine a first availability status based upon the NFC device at a first time. The processor is further configured to activate the wireless-based, availability detector based upon the NFC device to thereby determine a second availability status based upon the wireless-based, availability detector at a second time after the first time. The processor is additionally configured to communicate the first and second availability status to the wireless communications network via the wireless transceiver. 1. A wireless communications system comprising:a wireless communications network; and a portable housing,', 'a wireless transceiver carried by said portable housing,', 'a Near Field Communications (NFC) device carried by said portable housing,', 'a wireless-based, availability detector carried by said portable housing, and', determine a first availability status based upon said NFC device at a first time,', 'activate said wireless-based, availability detector based upon said NFC device to thereby determine a second availability status based upon said wireless-based, availability detector at a second time after the first time, and', 'communicate the first availability status and the second availability status to said wireless communications network via said wireless transceiver., 'a processor carried by said portable housing and configured to'}], 'a plurality of wireless communications devices, each configured to communicate via said wireless ...

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Номер записи: 14
29-03-2012 дата публикации

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SYSTEM PROVIDING MEETING ROOM RESERVATION AND SCHEDULING FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120075068A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Moosavi Vahid, Rose Scott Douglas, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A meeting room reservation system may include at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor to be positioned adjacent a meeting room, and a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices, each configured for RFID communication with the at least one RFID sensor. The system may further include a reservation server configured to schedule reserved starting and ending times for the meeting room, track checked-in mobile wireless communications devices based upon RFID communication with the at least one RFID sensor, and send at least one reservation expiration notification based upon a reserved ending time and a subsequent check-in of another mobile wireless communications device. 1. A meeting room reservation system comprising:at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor to be positioned adjacent a meeting room;a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices, each configured for RFID communication with said at least one RFID sensor; and schedule reserved starting and ending times for the meeting room,', 'track checked-in mobile wireless communications devices based upon RFID communication with said at least one RFID sensor, and', 'send at least one reservation expiration notification based upon a reserved ending time and a subsequent check-in of another mobile wireless communications device., 'a reservation server configured to'}2. The meeting room reservation system of wherein said reservation server is configured to send the at least one reservation expiration notification within a threshold period of the reserved ending time.3. The meeting room reservation system of wherein said reservation server is configured to send a plurality of reservation expiration notifications at an increasing frequency.4. The meeting room reservation system of wherein said reservation server is configured to schedule the reserved starting and ending times via RFID communication between said mobile wireless communications devices and said at least one RFID ...

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Номер записи: 15
29-03-2012 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROVIDING DATA TRANSFER USING SELECTIVE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FORMATS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120077433A1
Автор: Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A communications system may include a plurality of electronic devices each configured to wirelessly communicate via an NFC format and another wireless communications format(s). A first electronic device may have an NFC transfer parameter associated therewith, and may be configured to establish an NFC link with a second electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices when in proximity therewith, designate data to be transferred to the second electronic device, and determine whether the designated data complies with the NFC transfer parameter. Based on a determination that the designated data complies with the NFC transfer parameter, the first electronic device may be configured to transfer at least some of the designated data via the NFC link, and otherwise transfer at least some of the designated data to the second electronic device over a separate wireless communications link using the at least one other wireless communications format. 1. A communications system comprising:a plurality of electronic devices each configured to wirelessly communicate via a near-field communication (NFC) format and at least one other wireless communications format;wherein a first electronic device of said plurality of electronic devices has an NFC transfer parameter associated therewith, establish an NFC link with a second electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices when in proximity therewith,', 'designate data to be transferred to said second electronic device,', 'determine whether the designated data complies with the NFC transfer parameter,', 'based on a determination that the designated data complies with the NFC transfer parameter, transfer at least some of the designated data to said second electronic device via the NFC link, and', 'based on a determination that the designated data fails to comply with the NFC transfer parameter, transfer at least some of the designated data to the second electronic device over a separate wireless communications link using ...

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Номер записи: 16
24-05-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM, DEVICES AND METHOD FOR SECURE AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20120131653A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A system, devices and method for authenticating a user requesting access, through a computing device connected to a network, to an on-line resource hosted by a server in communication with the network. The system, devices and method employing an authentication server and a mobile communications device in communication over a wireless network. The authentication server forwarding an authentication to the mobile communications device. Optionally, the authentication server also returning security information related to the authentication in response to the request. The mobile communications device operative to receive and process the authentication, and forward the processed authentication to the computing device over a short-range communications link. 1. A system for authenticating a user requesting access , through a computing device connected to a network , to an on-line resource hosted by a server connected to the network , the system comprising:a mobile communication device connected to a wireless network, the mobile communications device further operative to communicate over a short-range communications link;an authentication server connected to the network and in communication with the mobile communications device over the wireless network;wherein the authentication server is operative to receive an on-line resource access request through the network, process the request and, if the request is verified, forward an authentication to the mobile communications device using the wireless network and return decryption security information related to the authentication over the network in response to the request; and,wherein the mobile communications device is connected to the wireless network and is operative to receive the authentication over the wireless network, process the authentication and forward the processed authentication to the computing device over the short-range communications link.2. The system of further comprising the computing device claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-06-2012 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) SIGNAL BLOCKING LAYER FOR NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120156992A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A communications device may include a near-field communication (NFC) circuit device, and a radio frequency (RF) signal blocking member adhesively coupled with the NFC device. The RF signal blocking member may be configured to block RF signal communication by the NFC device while coupled therewith. The RF signal blocking member may comprise an electrical conductor. In accordance with an example, the RF signal blocking member may comprise a frangible layer. In another example, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer may be included for adhesively securing the RF signal blocking member with the NFC device. 1. A communications device comprising:a near-field communication (NFC) device; anda radio frequency (RF) signal blocking member adhesively coupled with said NFC device, said RF signal blocking layer being configured to block RF signal communication by said NFC circuit device while coupled therewith.2. The communications device of wherein said RF signal blocking member comprises an electrical conductor.3. The communications device of wherein said RF signal blocking member comprises a frangible layer.4. The communications device of further comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhesively securing said RF signal blocking member with said NFC device.5. The communications device of wherein said NFC device comprises active NFC circuitry.6. The communications device of wherein said NFC device comprises passive NFC circuitry.7. The communications device of wherein said NFC device comprises NFC circuitry and an antenna coupled therewith.8. The communications device of wherein said NFC device comprises a package and NFC circuitry carried by said package; and the communications device further comprising a wireless communications circuit carried by said package.9. A communications device comprising:near-field communication (NFC) circuitry;an antenna coupled with said NFC circuitry; anda radio frequency (RF) signal blocking dielectric member removably positioned between said ...

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Номер записи: 18
05-07-2012 дата публикации

LATTICE CUTTING MACHINE

Номер: US20120167737A1
Автор: Neel Allen J., Walker David B.
Принадлежит: J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY

A lattice cutting or slicing machine includes a multi-knife lattice cutting plate mounted in-line along an hydraulic flow path through which vegetable products such as potatoes are propelled in single file by a hydraulic fluid such as water. The lattice cutting plate is orbitally driven for engaging in succession each of the multiple knives thereon with the vegetable product to form lattice cut slices wherein successive generally corrugated cuts are angularly oriented typically perpendicular to each other, and further wherein the depths or troughs of the corrugated cuts on opposite sides of each slice intersect in the preferred form to define a pattern of corrugations interrupted by small openings. 1. A cutting machine for cutting vegetable products , comprising:a cutting plate having a central aperture formed therein for flow through passage of an hydraulic fluid used to propel the products in single file along a product flow path, said cutting plate further including a plurality of cutting knives carried thereby and oriented angularly with respect to each other, each of said cutting knives having a generally corrugated configuration defining adjacent peaks and troughs; andmeans for driving said cutting plate through an orbital path disposed generally perpendicular to said flow path and at a speed selected according to the velocity of product travel along said flow path for moving said cutting knives sequentially and repeatedly into cutting engagement to form a product slice having a generally corrugated cut shape.2. The cutting machine of wherein said cutting plate further defines a plurality of recessed ramps positioned respectively at the upstream side of each of said cutting knives for guiding the products into cutting engagement with the cutting knives claim 1 , and a corresponding plurality of slots formed therein respectively at the downstream side of each of said cutting knives for passage of each cut slice therethrough for further processing.3. The cutting ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-07-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ACCIDENTAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE DISCONNECTION

Номер: US20120173770A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A detection device for detecting the manner in which a peripheral device is removed from an electronic device is proposed. The detection device can be on the peripheral device or the electronic device and detects whether the peripheral device was removed in a manner that indicates the removal was intentional or unintentional. 1. A detection system for detecting a manner in which a peripheral device is removed from an electronic device , the detection system comprising:a detector configured to sense an action during removal of the peripheral device from the electronic device; andan output interface configured to output a signal corresponding to the action sensed.2. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises a touch sensor that senses if a portion of the peripheral device is touched during removal of the peripheral device from the electronic device.3. The detection system of claim 2 , wherein the touch sensor is one of a capacitive pad claim 2 , a mechanical switch claim 2 , a force transducer and a piezoelectric pad.4. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the detector is a proximity sensor that senses if an object comes within a pre-determined distance of the detector during removal of the peripheral device.5. The detection system of claim 4 , wherein the proximity sensor is one of an optical sensor claim 4 , an infrared sensor and a capacitive sensor.6. The detection system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to compare the action sensed to a pre-determined action and in response to the action matching the pre-determined action claim 1 , to provide the electronic device with an instruction corresponding to the pre-determined action.7. The detection system of claim 6 , wherein the instruction is to deactivate a system of the electronic device.8. The detection system of claim 6 , wherein the instruction is to turn off an audio output.9. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the output interface is a wireless ...

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Номер записи: 20
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Ultra Rapid Cycle Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Номер: US20120192864A1
Автор: BALDAUFF Evonne A., Galbraith Elise, Galbraith Stephen Douglas, LACOUNT ROBERT B., McGowan Kenneth J., Walker David K.
Принадлежит: Separation Design Group LLC

Lightweight, portable oxygen concentrators that operate using an ultra rapid, sub one second, adsorption cycle based on advanced molecular sieve materials are disclosed. The amount of sieve material utilized is a fraction of that used in conventional portable devices. This dramatically reduces the volume, weight, and cost of the device. Innovations in valve configuration, moisture control, case and battery design, and replaceable sieve module are described. Patients with breathing disorders and others requiring medical oxygen are provided with a long lasting, low cost alternative to existing portable oxygen supply devices. 1. A removable module for a portable oxygen concentrator , comprising: a housing having a feed end and a product end;', 'at least one input port for incoming air flow in said feed end;', 'a feed end plug;', 'a diffusion channel in said feed end;', 'an optional rupture plate for said input port;', 'at least one adsorbent bed contained in said housing, wherein said adsorbent bed comprises at least one molecular sieve material having an average particle size of about 60 μm to 180 μm and having a substantially spherical shape;', 'wherein said adsorbent bed has an aspect ratio of length to diameter of less than about 6;', 'an optional fibrous pad positioned at either end or both ends of said adsorbent bed;', 'at least one output port for an oxygen-enriched product flow in said product end; and', 'a product end plug comprising a gas flow controls and at least one collection channel;, 'at least one cartridge, comprising an input end plug;', 'an oxygen input port in said input end plug;', 'an output end plug;', 'an oxygen output port in said output end plug; and', 'an optional rupture plate for said oxygen output port;', 'and, 'at least one enriched-oxygen product tube, comprisinga product end block comprising at least one passageway for transport of said oxygen-enriched product;wherein said at least one cartridge and said at least enriched-oxygen product ...

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Номер записи: 21
30-08-2012 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PROVIDING DATA TRANSFER DIRECTION DETERMINATION BASED UPON ORIENTATION AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120220221A1
Автор: Moosavi Vahid, ORR KEVIN, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит:

A communication system may include at least one electronic device configured to wirelessly communicate via a Near-Field Communication (NFC) format, and at least one mobile communications device. The at least one mobile communications device may include an NFC device configured to wirelessly communicate with the at least one electronic device via the NFC format, and a controller coupled with the NFC device. The controller may be configured to determine an orientation of the at least mobile communications device, and determine a direction of communication with respect to the at least one electronic device based upon the determined orientation. 1. A communication system comprising:at least one electronic device configured to wirelessly communicate via a Near-Field Communications (NFC) format; and an NFC device configured to wirelessly communicate with said at least one electronic device via the NFC format, and', determine an orientation of said at least one mobile communications device, and', 'determine a direction of communication with respect to said at least one electronic device based upon the determined orientation., 'a controller coupled with said NFC device, the controller being configured to'}], 'at least one mobile communications device comprising'}2. The communication system of wherein said at least one mobile communications device further comprises an orientation detection sensor coupled with said controller; and wherein said controller is further configured to determine the orientation of said at least one mobile communications device based upon said orientation detection sensor.3. The communication system of wherein said orientation detection sensor comprises at least one of an accelerometer claim 2 , an optical sensor claim 2 , a gyroscope or a magnetometer.4. The communication system of wherein said controller is configured to cause said NFC device to transmit digital content data to said at least one electronic device based upon the determined ...

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Номер записи: 22
30-08-2012 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH NFC-CONTROLLED ACCESS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120220224A1
Автор: WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A wireless communication system may include a wireless access point including a first wireless transceiver and a controller associated therewith and providing wireless communications within a defined space having an entrance, and mobile wireless communications devices, each including a first near field communications (NFC) device and a second wireless transceiver communicating with the first wireless transceiver. The wireless communication system may also include a second NFC device adjacent the entrance of the defined space, and a third NFC device within the defined space. The controller may permit wireless communications of a given mobile wireless communications device with the wireless access point based upon communication of the corresponding first NFC device with the second and third NFC devices. 1. A wireless communication system comprising:a wireless access point comprising a first wireless transceiver and a controller associated therewith and configured to provide wireless communications within a defined space having an entrance;a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices, each comprising a first near field communications (NFC) device and a second wireless transceiver capable of communicating with said first wireless transceiver;a second NFC device adjacent the entrance of the defined space; anda third NFC device within the defined space;said controller configured to permit wireless communications of a given mobile wireless communications device from among said plurality of mobile wireless communications devices with said wireless access point based upon communication of the corresponding first NFC device with said second and third NFC devices.2. The wireless communication system of wherein said controller is configured to permit the wireless communications based upon sequential communication of the corresponding first NFC device with said second and third NFC devices.3. The wireless communication system of wherein each mobile wireless ...

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Номер записи: 23
30-08-2012 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SECURE TRANSACTIONS BASED UPON MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROXIMITY AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120221464A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A communications system may include a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices configured to determine proximity between one another. At least one of the mobile wireless communications devices may also be configured to generate a secure transaction request based upon the determined proximity. The system may further include a transaction terminal configured to receive the secure transaction request and perform a secure transaction based thereon. 1. A communications system comprising:a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices configured to determine proximity to one another;at least one of said mobile wireless communications devices being configured to generate a secure transaction request based upon the determined proximity; anda transaction terminal configured to receive the secure transaction request and perform a secure transaction based thereon.2. The communications system of wherein said plurality of mobile wireless communications devices are configured to be wirelessly paired together via near-field communication (NFC) when in proximity to one another.3. The communications system of wherein said plurality of mobile wireless communications devices are configured to be wirelessly paired together via Bluetooth communication when in proximity to one another.4. The communications system of wherein the secure transaction comprises a secure financial transaction.5. The communications system of wherein the secure transaction comprises a secure physical access operation.6. The communications system of wherein said at least one mobile wireless communications device sends the secure transaction request via near-field communication (NFC).7. The communications system of wherein said at least one mobile wireless communications device sends the secure transaction request via Bluetooth communication.8. The communications system of wherein said plurality of mobile wireless communications devices comprise cellular transceivers; and wherein said plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 24
06-09-2012 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL IN A DUAL FUEL ENGINE

Номер: US20120222400A1
Автор: Joshi Narendra, Klingbeil Adam, Walker David James
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Various methods and systems are provided for an engine with an exhaust gas treatment system. In one example, under a first condition, a first fuel is delivered for combustion in the engine. Under a second condition, a second fuel is delivered for combustion in the engine, the second fuel different than the first fuel. Under a third condition, the first fuel is delivered as a reductant for the exhaust gas treatment system. 1. A method for an engine with an exhaust gas treatment system , comprising:under a first condition, delivering a first fuel for combustion in the engine;under a second condition, delivering a second fuel for combustion in the engine, where the second fuel is different than the first fuel; andunder a third condition, delivering the first fuel as a reductant for the exhaust gas treatment system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first fuel is delivered to cylinders of the engine by direct injection during an intake stroke of an engine cycle claim 1 , and wherein the third condition includes when a nitrogen oxide conversion efficiency decreases below a threshold value.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the second condition claim 1 , the second fuel is delivered to cylinders of the engine by direct injection.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein delivering the first fuel as a reductant includes delivering the first fuel to one or more cylinders of the engine during an exhaust stroke of an engine cycle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the second condition claim 1 , the first fuel is delivered to cylinders of the engine by port injection during an intake stroke of an engine cycle.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein delivering the first fuel as a reductant includes delivering the first fuel by port injection to one or more cylinders of the engine during positive valve overlap while the engine is boosted.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein delivering the first fuel as a reductant includes delivering the first fuel by an ...

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Номер записи: 25
27-09-2012 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING PERSONAL INFORMATION TOKEN TO STORE A PERSONALIZED LIST AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20120244837A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A communications system includes an electronic device a first wireless personal area network (WPAN) device, and a first processor coupled to the first WPAN device. The communications system also includes a personal information token with a second processor and a second WPAN device coupled thereto. The second processor is configured to store at least one subscription key, and wirelessly transmit the at least one subscription key to the electronic device based upon proximity therewith, via the second WPAN device. The first processor, via the cellular device, then subscribes the electronic device to the cellular network based upon the subscription key. 1. A communications system for communicating with a cellular network , the communications system comprising: a cellular device,', 'a first wireless personal area network (WPAN) device, and', 'a first processor coupled with said cellular device and said first WPAN device; and, 'an electronic device comprising'} store at least one subscription key, and', 'cause said second WPAN device to wirelessly transmit the at least one subscription key to said first WPAN device based upon proximity therewith, so that said first processor is configured to cause said cellular device to subscribe said electronic device to the cellular network based upon the subscription key., 'a personal information token comprising a second processor and a second WPAN device coupled therewith, the processor being configured to'}2. The communications system of claim 1 , wherein said first processor is further configured to associate said electronic device with a telephone number associated with the subscription key when said electronic device is subscribed to the cellular network.3. The communications system of claim 2 , wherein said first processor is further configured to store a primary subscription key claim 2 , to subscribe said electronic device to the cellular network based upon the primary subscription key claim 2 , and to associate said ...

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Номер записи: 26
11-10-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A MISPLACED MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20120258701A1
Автор: Fensom Erica Maureen, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A system and method for activating a location feature for a misplaced mobile device. The method can include receiving an audio command and comparing the received audio command to one or more stored audio commands. In the event the received audio command matches a stored audio command, the method further activates a location feature. The location feature can include activating a ringer, activating a ring tone, causing vibrations, and flashing one or more light or any combination thereof. The ring tone can be a location ring tone. The location feature can be deactivated in response to a preset duration lapsing or receiving a termination command.

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Номер записи: 27
01-11-2012 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID-CONTAINING LIPID PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20120276209A1
Автор: Belliveau Nathan M., Cullis Pieter R., Genghis Hansen Carl Lars, Hafez Ismail, Huft Jens, Leung Alex, Malcolm Stuart, Taylor James, Walker David, Wild Andre
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia

Lipid particles containing a nucleic acid, devices and methods for making the lipid particles, and methods for using the lipid particles. 1. A lipid particle , comprising:(a) one or more cationic lipids;(b) one or more second lipids; and(c) one or more nucleic acids;wherein the lipid particle comprises a solid core.2. The particle of claim 1 , comprising from about 30 to about 95 mole percent cationic lipid.3. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the second lipid is selected from the group consisting of a PEG-lipid claim 1 , a zwitterionic lipid claim 1 , and a sterol.4. The particle of claim 3 , comprising from about 1.0 to about 10 mole percent PEG-lipid.5. The particle of having a diameter from about 15 nm to about 300 nm.6. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the solid core is an electron-dense core when visualized using cryo transmission electron microscopy.7. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the solid core has an aqueous region with a volume from about 25 percent to about 50 percent of total particle volume.8. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the solid core has a trapped volume of from about 20 percent to about 50 percent that expected from a unilamellar vesicle of the same particle size.9. The particle of claim 1 , wherein the solid core has a trapped volume from about 1 microliter per micromole lipid to about 2 microliter per micromole lipid.10. A method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell claim 1 , comprising contacting a cell with the lipid particle of .11. A method for making lipid particles containing a nucleic acid claim 1 , comprising:(a) introducing a first stream comprising a nucleic acid in a first solvent into a device; wherein the device has a first region adapted for flowing one or more streams introduced into the device and a second region for mixing the contents of the one or more streams with a mixer;(b) introducing a second stream comprising lipid particle-forming materials in a second solvent into the device to provide first and second ...

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Номер записи: 28
08-11-2012 дата публикации

INSPECTION HOLE PLUG WITH A BALL SWIVEL

Номер: US20120282081A1
Автор: Bentley Sean Joseph, Lin Tsuhon, Meyer Christopher J., Walker David B.
Принадлежит:

A plug for an inspection hole of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The plug may have a stem including a first shaft, wherein a first seal is located circumferentially about the first shaft. The plug may have a swivel seal including a second seal spaced from a ball by a second shaft, and the swivel seal may be rotatably connected to the stem by the ball. The ball and the second seal may be fixed to the second shaft. 120-. (canceled)21. A plug for an inspection hole of a gas turbine engine , comprising:a stem extending along an axis, the stem including a first stem portion, a second stem portion, and a rod connecting the first stem portion to the second stem portion, wherein radially outward of the rod, there is a gap between the first and second stem portions in the direction of the axis; anda stem seal extending circumferentially around the rod in the gap between the first stem portion and the second stem portion and between radially extending surfaces of both the first and second stem portions, the stem seal having a central opening that is radially larger than the rod, allowing the stem seal to move radially relative to the rod.22. The plug of claim 21 , wherein in the direction of the axis claim 21 , the stem seal substantially spans the gap between the first stem portion and the second stem portion.23. The plug of claim 22 , wherein the central opening of the stem seal is a bore.24. The plug of claim 23 , further comprising a swivel seal rotatably connected to the stem claim 23 , the swivel seal being spaced from the stem seal in the direction of the axis.25. The plug of claim 22 , further comprising a swivel seal rotatably connected to the stem claim 22 , the swivel seal being spaced from the stem seal in the direction of the axis.26. The plug of claim 21 , further comprising a swivel seal rotatably connected to the stem claim 21 , the swivel seal being spaced from the stem seal in the direction of the axis.27. The plug of claim 21 , wherein the central ...

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Номер записи: 29
22-11-2012 дата публикации

NON-VISUAL PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON AN ELECTRONIC WIRELESS DEVICE

Номер: US20120293311A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

In one example, information is presented to a user in a non-visual manner. In this example, a list of visually representable items defined by a beginning and at least one of dimension of time and space is accessed. Each of the visually representable items within the dimension is placed in one of a plurality of non-visual sensory categories. A non-visual sensory preview is rendered, in sequence for each item in the list, from the plurality of non-visual sensory categories. 1. A method of operating an electronic device comprising:accessing a list of visually representable items defined by a beginning and at least one of dimension of time and space;placing each of the visually representable items within the dimension in one of a plurality of non-visual sensory categories; andrendering, in sequence for each item in the list, a non-visual sensory preview from the plurality of non-visual sensory categories.2. The method of claim 1 , where the non-visual sensory preview is rendered using at least one of sound claim 1 , haptic feedback claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , electric shock claim 1 , and change in a shape.3. The method of claim 1 , where the dimension is a time dimension of a calendar and the visual items are calendar entries.4. The method of claim 3 , where the non-visual sensory categories are calendar entries claim 3 , and a length of the non-visual sensory preview corresponds to a ratio of a length of one of the calendar entries divided by a length of the time dimension.5. The method of claim 3 , where a start time of the rendering of the non-visual sensory preview corresponds to a ratio of a start time of the calendar entry divided by a length of the time dimension of the calendar.6. The method of claim 1 , where the dimension is a space dimension associated with a window displaying a set of visually representable items from the list of visually representable items claim 1 , where each visually representable item in the set of visually representable items is a ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-12-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR FURNACE SLOPPING PREDICTION AND LANCE OPTIMIZATION

Номер: US20120312124A1
Автор: KEMENY Frank L., Walker David I.
Принадлежит:

A method of making steel in a vessel comprising providing a lance for blowing oxygen on the surface of the steel in the vessel, the lance joined to a lance carriage and in communication with an accelerometer, the accelerometer in signal communication with a data acquisition module and a computer; charging the vessel with materials for steel making; lowering the lance into the vessel and injecting oxygen into the materials; acquiring a signal from the accelerometer indicative of lance vibration; processing the vibration signal to determine component frequencies of lance vibration; comparing the levels of the component frequencies to desired operating values; and adjusting at least one steel making process parameter based on the level of at least one of the component frequencies. The steel making process parameter to be adjusted may be oxygen flow rate through the lance. 1. A method of making steel in a vessel , the method comprising:a. charging the vessel with materials for steel making;b. lowering a lance for blowing oxygen into the vessel and injecting oxygen into the materials;c. acquiring a signal from an accelerometer, the signal indicative of lance vibration;d. processing the vibration signal to determine component frequencies of lance vibration;e. comparing the levels of the component frequencies to desired operating values;f adjusting at least one steel making process parameter based on the level of at least one of the component frequencies; andq. further comprising acquiring images of a region external and proximate to the vessel, and performing image analysis to correlate the degree of slopping election from the vessel with the vibration signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one steel making process parameter is oxygen flow rate through the lance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is a three-axis accelerometer.4. A method of making steel in a vessel claim 1 , the method comprising:a. charging the vessel with materials for ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Pyrazole derivatives as protein kinase modulators

Номер: US20130005702A1
Автор: David Winter Walker, Gordon Saxty, Hanna Fiona Sore, Ian Collins, Marinus Leendert Verdonk, Paul Graham Wyatt, Robert Downham, Robert George Boyle, Robin Arthur Ellis Carr, Steven John Woodhead, Valerio Berdini
Принадлежит: Cancer Research Technology LTD

The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods for preparing the compounds and their use as anticancer agents.

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Номер записи: 32
31-01-2013 дата публикации

ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING ENGINE

Номер: US20130025573A1
Автор: Klingbeil Adam Edgar, Primus Roy James, Walker David James
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A method of operating an engine comprises introducing into a cylinder volume a non-compression-combustible fuel, such as natural gas, a compression-combustible fuel, such as diesel, and an oxidant and mixing the components for greater than about 275 microseconds, prior to compression combusting the compression-combustible fuel. The mixing may be done such that the two fuels are at least partially homogenized in the cylinder volume. By mixing, or premixing, the two fuels prior to combustion, the compression-combustible fuel is then simultaneously combusted via compression at multiple ignition points in the volume. The second, non-compression-combustible fuel is ignited in response to the combustion of the first fuel. An engine that enables the various methods is also disclosed. 1. A method comprising:introducing into a cylinder volume a first mixture comprising a first fuel and air, wherein the first fuel comprises a non-compression-combustible fuel;introducing into the cylinder volume a second fuel wherein the second fuel comprises a compression-combustible fuel;mixing the first mixture and the second fuel in the cylinder volume, such that the first mixture and the second fuel have a factor of homogeneity of at least about 0.5 in the cylinder volume; andcompressing a piston in the cylinder volume, thereby compression combusting the second fuel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second fuel comprises diesel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the introducing into the cylinder volume a second fuel comprises injecting into the cylinder volume when a corresponding piston position is in a range from about 25 to about 90 degrees before top-dead-center of a compression stroke.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising combusting the second fuel throughout the cylinder volume and thereby to ignite the first mixture so that a first portion of the first mixture disposed at a center portion of the cylinder volume is ignited substantially simultaneously as a second ...

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Номер записи: 33
21-02-2013 дата публикации

IMPLANT MAGNET SYSTEM

Номер: US20130046360A1
Автор: Gibson Peter, Leigh Roger, Risi Frank, Walker David
Принадлежит:

A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure. 1. A medical device comprising: a first magnet; and', 'a chassis secured in the component and configured to restrain movement of the first magnet relative to the component., 'an implantable component including2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the chassis is configured to restrain movement of the first magnet relative to the component in at least two dimensions.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the magnet and the chassis are configured such that the magnet directly abuts the chassis.4. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a fastener configured to secure the magnet to the chassis.5. The medical device of claim 1 ,wherein the fastener comprises glue.6. The medical device of claim 1 ,wherein the fastener comprises overmoulding.7. The medical device of claim 4 ,wherein the fastener comprises a first engagement apparatus on the magnet configured to interlock with a complementary second engagement apparatus formed in the chassis.8. The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the chassis has a recess and wherein the chassis and the magnet are configured such that the magnet is located in the recess.9. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:an external component having a second magnet, whereinthe medical device is configured such that the first and second magnets magnetically align the external component with the internal component.10. A medical device comprising: a first magnet; and', 'a mounting plate fixed relative to the implantable component and having a recess configured to receive the first magnet,', 'wherein the magnet is secured to the mounting plate., 'an implantable component including11. The medical device of claim 10 ,wherein the recess is substantially ...

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Номер записи: 34
14-03-2013 дата публикации

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130065900A1
Автор: Boyce Richard Justin, Boyle Robert George, Walker David Winter
Принадлежит: SENTINEL ONCOLOGY LIMITED

The invention provides a compound of the formula (1): 3. A compound according to claim 1 , or a salt claim 1 , N-oxide or tautomer thereof claim 1 , wherein Ar is selected from optionally substituted phenyl and optionally substituted five and six membered heteroaryl groups containing one claim 1 , two or three heteroatom ring members selected from O claim 1 , N and S.4. A compound according to claim 3 , or a salt claim 3 , N-oxide or tautomer thereof claim 3 , wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl.5. A compound according to claim 1 , or a salt claim 1 , N-oxide or tautomer thereof claim 1 , wherein each Ris independently selected from a group Rconsisting of halogen; cyano; nitro; a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having from 3 to 10 ring members claim 1 , of which 0 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 or 4 are heteroatom ring members selected from O claim 1 , N and S and oxidised forms thereof claim 1 , the carbocyclic or heterocyclic group being and optionally substituted with one or more substituents R; or{'sup': a1', 'b1, 'a group R—R;'}{'sup': a1', '1a', '2a', '2a', '1a', '1a', '2a', '1a', 'c1', 'c1', 'c1, 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'Ris a bond, O, CO, XC(X), C(X)X, XC(X)X, S, SO, SO, NR, SONRor NRSO;'}{'sup': 'b1', 'claim-text': hydrogen;', {'sup': '14a', 'a carbocyclic and heterocyclic group having from 3 to 10 ring members, of which 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 are heteroatom ring members selected from O, N and S and oxidised forms thereof, the carbocyclic or heterocyclic group being optionally substituted with one or more substituents R;'}, {'sub': 1-8', '1-8', '1-8', '2, 'sup': 14a', 'c1', '1a', '2a', '2a', '1a', '1a', '2a', '1a, 'an acyclic Chydrocarbyl group optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from hydroxy; oxo; halogen; cyano; nitro; carboxy; amino; mono- or di-Cnon-aromatic hydrocarbylamino; and monocyclic carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 10 ring members, of which 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 are heteroatom ring members ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE WIPE THROUGH VOICE MAIL

Номер: US20130084846A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method and system for remotely wiping a mobile device, the method receiving, at a telephonic server hosting a telephonic menu, a selection to wipe data and connections from the mobile device; and forwarding a wipe data request to a network server to send a wipe command. 1. A method for remotely wiping a mobile device comprising:receiving, at a telephonic server hosting a telephonic menu and accessible by voice call, a selection to wipe data and connections from the mobile device; andforwarding a wipe data request to a network server to send a wipe command.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a password verification for remotely wiping the mobile device prior to the forwarding.3. The method of claim 2 , herein the password verification utilizes a password stored on the telephonic server.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the password verification utilizes a password stored on the mobile device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the telephonic server comprises a voicemail server hosted by a carrier or service provider.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the telephonic server comprises a voicemail server or private branch exchange hosted by an enterprise.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the network server comprises a device server hosted by a carrier or service provider.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the network server comprises an enterprise server.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the telephonic server is trusted by the network server.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the telephonic server is accessed utilizing a telephone number for the mobile device.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the telephonic server is accessed utilizing a telephone number distinct from the number of the mobile device.12. A system for remotely wiping a mobile device comprising:a telephonic server hosting a telephonic menu and accessible by voice call, the telephonic server configured to receive a selection to wipe data and connections from the mobile device; anda network ...

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Номер записи: 36
11-04-2013 дата публикации

ROTARY KNIFE FIXTURE FOR CUTTING SPIRAL, TEXTURED POTATO PIECES

Номер: US20130087032A1
Автор: Neel Allen J., Walker David Bruce
Принадлежит: J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY

A rotary knife fixture for cutting vegetable products such as raw potatoes into spiral shapes. The knife fixture includes a ring-shaped blade holder driven rotatably within a hydraulic product flow path. The blade holder includes at least one cutting blade, wherein the blade is twisted from a generally longitudinally aligned center axis outwardly in opposite circumferential directions with a sharpened leading edge set at a desired pitch angle. By controlling the pitch angle of the blade in relation to the blade rotational speed and velocity at which the potato travels along the hydraulic flow path, the resultant spiral cut shape is selected. By using multiple cutting blades at known axially spaced positions and selecting the angular position of each cutting blade in succession, the number of spiral shapes cut from each potato is selected. The blades can have a nontextured straight-cut edge, or a textured crinkle-cut edge, or a combination. 1. A rotary knife fixture for cutting products propelled into cutting engagement therewith at a selected speed , comprising:a blade holder having a generally ring-shaped configuration;a bearing assembly carrying said blade holder;means for rotatably driving said bearing assembly to correspondingly rotatably drive said blade holder at a selected rotational speed;at least one cutting blade carried by said blade holder, said at least one cutting blade having a sharpened cutting edge at one side thereof and being twisted generally at a centerline thereof to define a pair of cutting edges presented generally in opposite-facing circumferential directions; and {'br': None, 'i': 'Pi', 'Pitch Angle=ArcTan(2××Radius/Pitch Length.'}, 'means for securing opposite ends of said at least one cutting blade to said blade holder at a selected pitch angle defined by the formula2. The rotary knife fixture of further including hydraulic means for propelling the products into cutting engagement therewith along a hydraulic flow path.3. The rotary knife ...

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Номер записи: 37
11-04-2013 дата публикации

LIFTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130087521A1
Автор: SLOSS Christopher John, Walker David Leslie, WALKER Matthew James
Принадлежит: AUTOCHAIR LIMITED

Disclosed is a hoist mechanism comprising a lifting arm wherein: when the lifting arm is in a fully raised position, a projecting upper end section of a major part of the lifting arm extends substantially horizontally; an effective length of the projecting upper end section is made variable by the provision of an extension element adjustably fixed to it; and the lifting arm is variable in upstanding height by a provision of a lower end section slidably connected to the major part of the lifting arm, wherein both length and height variations are made by stepless adjustments. 1. A hoist mechanism comprising a lifting arm wherein:when the lifting arm is in a fully raised position, a projecting upper end section of a major part of the lifting arm extends substantially horizontally;an effective length of the projecting upper end section is made variable by the provision of an extension element adjustably fixed to it; andthe lifting arm is variable in upstanding height by a provision of a lower end section slidably connected to the major part of the lifting arm, wherein both length and height variations are made by stepless adjustments.2. The hoist mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the major part of the lifting arm comprises longitudinally extending undercut slots along its side edges, whereby a bracket pivotally connecting an actuator to the lifting arm can be steplessly adjusted in position along the length of the major part; andundercut grooves of the slots house clamping plates with tapped holes which, in use, are engaged by clamping bolts extending through clearance holes in side walls of the bracket.3. The hoist mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein the side walls of the bracket comprise key elements on their inside surfaces claim 2 , whereby the key elements claim 2 , in use claim 2 , engage the longitudinally extending slots in the side walls of the major part of the lifting arm.4. The hoist mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein at least the major ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CLIP-ON CHARGING SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE CHARGING RATES

Номер: US20130099725A1
Автор: Burrell Douglas, FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A charger for charging a battery of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a charging clip that clips to a structure of the charger. The structure has a plurality of conductive strips disposed thereon. The number of conductive strips contacted by a charging contact on the charging clip determines the amount of current provided to the electronic device for charging. 1. A charger for charging a battery of an electronic device having a charging clip , the charger comprising;a direct current source;a structure having an edge onto which the charging clip can be clipped; anda plurality of conductive strips disposed on the structure, the conductive strips running perpendicular to the edge sufficiently close to the edge to engage a charging contact on the charging clip when clipped to the structure and each conductive strip electrically connectable to the direct current source.2. The charger of claim 1 , wherein each conductive strip is connectable to the direct current source through a switch.3. The charger of claim 1 , wherein each conductive strip is connectable to ground and the direct current source through one or more switches.4. The charger of claim 3 , further comprising:a sensor to detect a polarity of a contact engaged with at least one of the conductive strips; anda controller to instruct the one or more switches connected to the at least one conductive strips to connect to ground if the contact is negative and to the direct current source if the contact is positive.5. The charger of claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a first side and a second side opposing the first side and each of the first side and the second side has an equal number of the conductive strips located thereon.6. The charger of claim 5 , wherein a pair of the conductive strips comprises a first conductive strip on the first side and a second conductive strip on the second side directly opposite the first conductive strip claim 5 , and the first conductive strip and ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Setting Reminders From An Instant Messaging Application

Номер: US20130110940A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method for providing a reminder from within an instant messaging application executing on a computing device, the method comprising receiving textual input from within the instant messaging application. In response to receiving the textual input, a reminder-triggering condition is determined based on a predetermined symbol within the textual input. An instant message is sent that includes the reminder-triggering condition for the reminder. 1. A method for setting a reminder from within an instant messaging application executing on a computing device , the method comprising:determining a reminder-triggering condition based on a predetermined symbol within textual input received by the instant messaging application; andsending an instant message that includes the reminder-triggering condition for the reminder.2. The method as claimed in comprising:providing a list of preset reminder-triggering conditions in response to detecting the predetermined symbol; andreceiving selection input to select one reminder-triggering condition from the list of preset reminder-triggering conditions.3. The method as claimed in wherein providing the list of preset reminder-triggering conditions comprises providing a list of preset locations from which a location is selected for providing a location-based reminder.4. The method as claimed in wherein providing the list of preset reminder-triggering conditions comprises providing a list of contacts for providing a proximity reminder based on a proximity of a current position of the computing device to a selected contact.5. The method as claimed in comprising receiving numeric input in association with the predetermined symbol for setting a time-based reminder.6. The method as claimed in wherein the list of preset locations includes an option to select a map location on a map displayed on the computing device.7. The method as claimed in wherein determining the reminder-triggering condition based on the predetermined symbol comprises:in ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-05-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES TO PROVIDE COMMON USER INTERFACE MODE BASED ON IMAGES

Номер: US20130111369A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, McKenzie Donald Somerset, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method and electronic devices to provide a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device are described. The first electronic device and the second electronic device each comprise a camera. In one aspect, the method comprises: capturing a first image on the first electronic device; receiving a second image which was captured on the second electronic device at approximately the same time that the first image was captured; determining a relative orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device based on the first image and the second image; and entering a common user interface mode in which a display associated with the first electronic device and a display associated with the second electronic device operate cooperatively and in which the orientation of a common user interface displayed on the displays is determined in accordance with the determined relative orientation. 1. A method of providing a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device , the first electronic device and the second electronic device each comprising a camera , the method comprising:capturing a first image on the first electronic device;receiving a second image which was captured on the second electronic device at approximately the same time that the first image was captured;determining a relative orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device based on the first image and the second image; andentering a common user interface mode in which a display associated with the first electronic device and a display associated with the second electronic device operate cooperatively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a relative orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device based on the first image and the second image comprises:identifying at least one common feature in the first image and the second image and determining the ...

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Номер записи: 41
02-05-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES TO ALLOW COMMON USER INTERFACE MODE BASED ON ORIENTATION

Номер: US20130111370A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method and electronic devices to allow a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device are described. In one aspect, the method comprises: receiving first orientation data from an orientation sensor associated with the first electronic device; receiving, at the first electronic device, second orientation data from the second electronic device; determining, from the first orientation data and the second orientation data, if the orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device satisfy at least one predetermined orientation criterion; and if the orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device satisfy the at least one predetermined orientation criterion, allowing the first electronic device and the second electronic device to enter a common user interface mode. 1. A method of allowing a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device , the method comprising:receiving first orientation data from an orientation sensor associated with the first electronic device;receiving, at the first electronic device, second orientation data from the second electronic device;determining, from the first orientation data and the second orientation data, if the orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device satisfy at least one predetermined orientation criterion and if so, allowing the first electronic device and the second electronic device to enter a common user interface mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining if the orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device satisfy at least one predetermined orientation criterion comprises determining if the first electronic device and the second electronic device are oriented along a common plane.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining if the orientation of the first electronic device and the second electronic device satisfy at least ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-05-2013 дата публикации

DISPLAYING A PREDICTION CANDIDATE AFTER A TYPING MISTAKE

Номер: US20130125037A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, PINHEIRO Gil, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method includes receiving an input string from a virtual keyboard, generating at least one string based on the input string, where the input string is not a substring of the generated string, responsive to a determination that the generated string was previously generated based on the input string, selecting a candidate character associated with the input string and with the generated string, and displaying the generated string at a location on the virtual keyboard that is associated with the selected candidate character. 1. A method comprising:receiving an input string from a virtual keyboard;generating at least one string based on the input string, wherein the input string is not a substring of the generated string;responsive to a determination that the generated string was previously generated based on the input string, selecting a candidate character associated with the input string and with the generated string; anddisplaying the generated string on the virtual keyboard at a location that is associated with the selected candidate character.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to a determination that the generated string was not previously generated based on the input string, receiving a new input character, and associating the new input character with the input string and the generated string.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:associating the new input character comprises storing the association between the new input character, the input string, and the generated string in a database;the determination that the generated string was previously generated based on the input string comprises accessing the database; andselecting the candidate character comprises accessing the database.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to a determination that the generated string was not previously generated based on the input string, selecting the candidate character from the generated string.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein selecting ...

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Номер записи: 43
06-06-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROVIDING GUIDE DIRECTION INDICATOR FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) INITIATION AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130141567A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A mobile device may include a display, an optical sensor having a field of view, a movement sensor, a first near-field communication (NFC) device, and a controller. The controller may be configured to display the field of view of the optical sensor on the display, locate a second NFC device within the field of view, and display a direction indicator(s) on the display to indicate a guide direction of movement to align the first NFC device with the second NFC device. When the second NFC device falls outside the field of view, the controller may be configured to display the guide direction indicator(s) on the display to relocate the second NFC device within the field of view based upon the movement sensor. The controller may also be configured to cause the first NFC device to communicate with the second NFC device based upon proximity to the second NFC device. 1. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:a display;an optical sensor having a field of view;a movement sensor;a first near-field communication (NFC) device; and displaying the field of view of said optical sensor on said display,', 'locating a second NFC device within the field of view, and display at least one indicator on the display to indicate a direction of movement to align said first NFC device with said second NFC device for NFC communication with said second NFC device,', 'when said second NFC device is outside the field of view, displaying the at least one indicator on said display to relocate said second NFC device within the field of view based upon said movement sensor, and', 'causing said first NFC device to communicate with said second NFC device based upon proximity to said second NFC device., 'a controller coupled with said display, said optical sensor, said movement sensor and said first NFC device, said controller being capable of'}2. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said controller is further capable of displaying a video of the field of view on said display ...

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Номер записи: 44
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION

Номер: US20130144740A1
Автор: MacGillivray Geoffrey Wendell, Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Methods and apparatus to obtain transaction confirmation are described. One example method includes emulating a payment method using a close-proximity communication device of a mobile device, establishing a close-proximity communication link with a close-proximity communications-equipped device using the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device, transferring payment information from the mobile device to the close-proximity communications-equipped device using the close-proximity communication device, subsequent to transferring the payment information, switching the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device to an information receiving communication mode, determining whether the close-proximity communication device is within proximity of the close-proximity communications-equipped device, and receiving a transaction confirmation at the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device from the close-proximity communications-equipped device when the close-proximity communication device is within proximity of the close-proximity communications-equipped device. 1. A method comprising:emulating a payment method using a close-proximity communication device of a mobile device;establishing a close-proximity communication link with a close-proximity communications-equipped device using the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device;transferring payment information from the mobile device to the close-proximity communications-equipped device using the close-proximity communication device;subsequent to transferring the payment information, switching the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device to an information receiving communication mode;determining whether the close-proximity communication device is within proximity of the close-proximity communications-equipped device; andreceiving a transaction confirmation at the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device from the close-proximity ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-07-2013 дата публикации

TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PREDICTIVE DISPLAY AND GENERATION OF A SET OF CHARACTERS

Номер: US20130176228A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, McKenzie Donald Somerset McCulloch, Pasquero Jerome, PINHEIRO Gil, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A communication device includes a display with a layout including key locations with associated characters. The communication device detects an input gesture and determines one or more committed characters based at least in part on a change in the input gesture. The device presents one or more strings on the layout in association with key locations that are selected based at least in part on a relationship between each presented string and non-committed characters of each presented string. 1. An input method for a communication device having a programmed algorithm configured to predict input , the input method comprising:displaying an initial predicted string;detecting a swipe input gesture;determining one or more committed characters based at least in part on a change in the swipe input gesture, and;displaying an updated predicted string, the updated predicted string including the one or more committed characters and having been generated by the programmed algorithm configured to predict input,wherein the updated predicted string is presented at or near a key location associated with the non-committed characters of the updated predicted string.2. The input method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a selection input reflecting a selection of the updated predicted string.3. The input method of claim 2 , wherein the selection input comprises one of: a tap gesture or a flick in the direction of the updated predicted string.4. The input method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a second updated predicted string at or near the key location.5. The input method of claim 4 , wherein the updated predicted string and the second updated predicted string are presented in a selection list.6. The input method of claim 4 , wherein the updated predicted string and the second updated predicted string are presented in a cluster at or near the key location.7. The input method of claim 1 , wherein the swipe input gesture includes pauses over one or more key locations and ...

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Номер записи: 46
25-07-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF FACILITATING INPUT AT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130187884A1
Автор: Elizarov Michael, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method of controlling an electronic device that has a touch-sensitive display includes detecting a touch at an area associated with a character displayed on the touch-sensitive display, adding the character to a character string, identifying, from stored data, objects that at least partially match the character string, determining a next character of ones of the objects identified to yield a set of next characters, increasing a size of an area associated with each character of the set of next characters, and reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters with time absent detection of a further touch. 1. A method of controlling an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display , the method comprising:detecting a touch at an area associated with a character displayed on the touch-sensitive display;adding the character to a character string;identifying, from stored data, objects that at least partially match the character string;determining a next character of ones of the objects identified to yield a set of next characters;increasing a size of an area associated with each character of the set of next characters; andin response to detecting entry of a space or a period that ends the character string, reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein reducing the size of the area comprises reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters with time until a further touch is detected or until the size of each area reaches a set size.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , absent detection of a further touch claim 1 , reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters with time at a rate dependent on a factor related to touch-sensitive display operation.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein reducing the size of the area associated with ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATING CARBON FOOTPRINTING

Номер: US20130191313A1
Автор: Lackner Klaus S., MEINRENKEN Christoph Johannes, Ter Kuile Robert Christian, WALKER David Joseph
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for automating carbon footprinting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: obtaining data related to predetermined resources associated with an item from predetermined data sources; calculating estimated emission factors for each of the resources; determining a contributory uncertainty of the data and of the emission factors; guiding a user based on a comparison of the respective contributory uncertainty of data related to the resources or emission factors; and utilizing both data related to the resources and the estimated emission factors of the resources to determine a carbon footprint of the item. 1. A method for determining the carbon footprint of an item , said method comprising:obtaining data related to predetermined resources associated with an item from predetermined data sources;calculating estimated emission factors for each of said resources; andutilizing both data related to said resources and said estimated emission factors of said resources to determine a carbon footprint of said item.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining a contributory uncertainty of each of said data and a contributory uncertainty of each of said emission factors; andguiding a user based on a comparison of said respective contributory uncertainty of each of said data and each of said emission factors.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:prompting a user to enter additional data related to said resources or emission factors of said resources based on a comparison of said respective contributory uncertainty of each of said data related to predetermined resources and each of said emission factors.4. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:automatically obtaining or generating additional data related to said resources or emission factors of said resources based on a comparison of said respective contributory uncertainty of each of said data related to predetermined resources ...

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Номер записи: 48
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF FACILITATING INPUT AT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130194187A1
Автор: INGLIS Scott Duncan, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method includes displaying keys of a keyboard in a keyboard area on a touch-sensitive display, at least one of the keys being associated with multiple letter characters, the keyboard area located adjacent to a first side of the touch-sensitive display, detecting a touch in a keyboard area of the touch-sensitive display, the touch being associated with a character input, detecting a gesture in a gesture input area of a touch-sensitive display, the gesture area located adjacent to a second side of the touch-sensitive display, the second side opposite to the first side; wherein the gesture is associated with a keyboard-related function at the processor and the keyboard-related function is operable on the character input or a next character input. 1. A method comprising:displaying keys of a keyboard in a keyboard area on a touch-sensitive display, at least one of the keys being associated with multiple letter characters, the keyboard area located adjacent to a first side of the touch-sensitive display;detecting a touch in the keyboard area of the touch-sensitive display, the touch being associated with a character input;detecting a gesture in a gesture input area of the touch-sensitive display, the gesture input area located adjacent to a second side of the touch-sensitive display, the second side opposite to the first side;wherein the gesture is associated with a keyboard-related function at the processor and the keyboard-related function is operable on the character input or a next character input.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the keyboard-related function is operable on the character input or the next character input to enter a displayed candidate character string in a display area of the touch-sensitive display.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the keyboard-related function is operable on the character input or the next character input to perform one of: a delete function claim 1 , a space function and a capitalize function.4. A method as ...

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Номер записи: 49
01-08-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FACILITATING INPUT AT A SECOND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130194188A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method includes: receiving, at a processor of a first electronic device, an input indicating an object is proximate to an input device of the first electronic device; determining, at the processor, a location of the object relative to the input device; and sending data for displaying a visual representation of the object relative to the input device at an output device of a second electronic device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a processor of a first electronic device, an input indicating an object is proximate to an input device of the first electronic device;determining, at the processor, a location of the object relative to the input device; andsending data for displaying a visual representation of the object relative to the input device at an output device of a second electronic device.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising receiving claim 1 , at the processor claim 1 , an input for identifying a proximate electronic device as the second electronic device prior to data being sent.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the input is a selection from a list of proximate electronic devices.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input is received from one of:a capacitive sensor, a resistive sensor and an optical sensor of the first electronic device.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input is received when the distance between the object and the input device is below a threshold.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input device is a keyboard.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input device comprises one or more buttons.8. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input is received when the object is in contact with the input device.9. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein actuation of keys of the keyboard generates data for use as input to the second electronic device.10. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the keyboard is a touch-sensitive keyboard and touches detected at keys of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130196590A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, LEWIN Mathias, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит:

Methods and devices for distributing and receiving content are provided. In one example aspect, a method comprises: receiving a command on a first electronic device to output content at an output device associated with a second electronic device; and in response to receiving the command to output content at the output device associated with the second electronic device: providing content access information from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, and adjusting a security state on the second electronic device. 1. A method performed by a processor , comprising:receiving a command on a first electronic device to output content at an output device associated with a second electronic device; and providing content access information from the first electronic device to the second electronic device; and', 'adjusting a security state on the second electronic device., 'in response to receiving the command to output content at the output device associated with the second electronic device2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting a security state on the second electronic device comprises:causing the second electronic device to transition from a higher level security state to a lower level security state.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the higher level security state is a device locked state and the lower level security state is a device unlocked state claim 2 , and wherein the device locked state is a state in which one or more features of the second electronic device are disabled and in which authentication information may be input into the second electronic device to transition the second electronic device from the device locked state to the device unlocked state.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting a security state on the second electronic device comprises:sending authorization information from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, the authorization information being secure information for authorizing the second ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES TO PROVIDE COMMON USER INTERFACE MODE BASED ON SOUND

Номер: US20130201097A1
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method and electronic devices to provide a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device are described. In one aspect, the method comprises: participating in audio based communications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device; determining an orientation of the first electronic device relative to the second electronic device based on the audio based communications; and entering a common user interface mode in which a display associated with the first electronic device and a display associated with the second electronic device operate cooperatively and in which the orientation of a common user interface displayed on the displays is determined in accordance with the determined relative orientation. 1. A method to provide a common user interface mode on a first electronic device and a second electronic device , the method comprising:participating in audio based communications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device;determining an orientation of the first electronic device relative to the second electronic device based on the audio based communications; andentering a common user interface mode in which a display associated with the first electronic device and a display associated with the second electronic device operate cooperatively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic device comprises at least two speakers disposed in spaced relation to one another and wherein the second electronic device comprises a microphone and wherein participating in audio based communications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device comprises:receiving, at the microphone of the second electronic device, a sound emitted by a first speaker of the first electronic device; andreceiving, at the microphone of the second electronic device, a sound emitted by a second speaker of the first electronic device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 52
15-08-2013 дата публикации

LATTICE CUTTING MACHINE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130205965A1
Автор: Boyd Jason, Campion David, Deleve Travis, Neel Allen J., Vogen Wayne, Walker David Bruce
Принадлежит: J.R. SIMPLOT

A cutting machine for cutting a vegetable product includes a frame, supporting a product flow path, at least three links, pivotally attached to the frame, a cutting plate, pivotally attached to each of the three links at three pivot points and oriented substantially perpendicular to the flow path, a plurality of cutting knives, carried by the cutting plate, each having a generally corrugated configuration defining adjacent peaks and troughs, the cutting knives oriented angularly with respect to each other, and a drive motor, coupled to rotationally drive at least one of the links with respect to the frame, whereby the cutting plate moves in an orbital motion in a plane substantially perpendicular to the flow path, thereby moving the cutting knives sequentially and repeatedly across the product flow path. 1. A cutting machine for cutting a vegetable product , comprising:a frame, supporting a product flow path;at least three links, pivotally attached to the frame;a cutting plate, pivotally attached to each of the three links at three pivot points and oriented substantially perpendicular to the flow path;a plurality of cutting knives, carried by the cutting plate, each having a generally corrugated configuration defining adjacent peaks and troughs, the cutting knives oriented angularly with respect to each other; anda drive motor, coupled to rotationally drive at least one of the links with respect to the frame, whereby the cutting plate moves in an orbital motion in a plane substantially perpendicular to the flow path, thereby moving the cutting knives sequentially and repeatedly across the product flow path.2. A cutting machine in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cutting plate further comprises:a plurality of recessed ramps, each positioned at an upstream side of each cutting knife, configured for guiding the product into cutting engagement with the respective cutting knife; andplurality of slots, each positioned at a downstream side of each cutting knife, ...

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Номер записи: 53
15-08-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUBSTITUTE NATURAL GAS

Номер: US20130210938A1
Автор: Eastland Philip Henry Donald, Gavin Jonathan Geoffrey, Walker David Andrew
Принадлежит: DAVY PROCESS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In a process for the production of substitute natural gas, a feed gas is provided to a first and/or second and/or subsequent bulk methanator. The feed gas is subjected to methanation in the presence of a suitable catalyst. An at least partially reacted stream from the first bulk methanator is removed and supplied to the second and/or subsequent bulk methanator where it is subjected to further methanation. A product stream from the final bulk methanator is passed to a trim methanator train where it is subjected to further methanation. A recycle stream is removed downstream of the first, second or subsequent bulk methanator, and, in any order, passed through a compressor, subjected to cooling and then supplied to a trim and/or recycle methanator for further methanation before being recycled to the first and/or second and/or subsequent methanator. 1. A process for the production of substitute natural gas comprising:providing a feed gas to a first and/or second and/or subsequent bulk methanator;subjecting that feed gas to methanation in the presence of a suitable catalyst;removing an at least partially reacted stream from the first bulk methanator and supplying it to the second and/or subsequent bulk methanator where it is subjected to further methanation;passing a product stream from the final bulk methanator to a trim methanator train where it is subjected to further methanation;removing a recycle stream downstream of the first, second or subsequent bulk methanator, and, in any order, passing it through a compressor, subjecting it to cooling and then supplying to a trim and/or recycle methanator for further methanation before being recycled to the first and/or second and/or subsequent methanator.2. A process according to wherein the process comprises: subjecting that feed gas to methanation in the presence of a suitable catalyst;', 'removing an at least partially reacted stream from the first bulk methanator and supplying it to the second bulk methanator where it is ...

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Номер записи: 54
22-08-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20130215071A1
Автор: McKenzie Donald Somerset, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method of controlling an electronic device that includes a touch-sensitive display and a plurality of hardware components. The method includes detecting a touch at at least one of the hardware components of the electronic device, identifying a function associated with the at least one of the hardware components, and performing the function at the electronic device.

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Номер записи: 55
22-08-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20130215250A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A portable electronic device and method for controlling a media device is provided. The portable electronic includes a camera, a processor in communication with the camera, and an input device in communication with the processor. The processor is for receiving data from the camera and for analyzing the data to detect a condition and the processor is configured to operate in a non-command state or in a command state. The method involves receiving data from a camera, analyzing the data from the camera to detect a condition, receiving input and transmitting a command to the media. 1. A portable electronic device for controlling a media device , the portable electronic device comprising:a camera;a processor in communication with the camera, the processor for receiving data from the camera and for analyzing the data to detect a condition, the processor configured to operate in a non-command state when the condition is absent and in a command state when the condition is present;an input device in communication with the processor, the input device configured to receive input corresponding to a command for the media device; andan interface in communication with the processor, the interface configured to transmit the command to the media device when the processor is operating in the command state.2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to analyze the data to detect data corresponding to attention directed at the portable electronic device.3. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the data corresponding to attention comprises eye contact with the camera.4. The portable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is configured to analyze the data to detect the eye contact using an eye-tracking algorithm.5. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input device includes the camera.6. The portable electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the camera is configured to receive input representing a gesture.7 ...

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Номер записи: 56
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Portable Oxygen Enrichment Device and Method of Use

Номер: US20130216627A1
Автор: DePetris Elise N., Galbraith Judith C., Galbraith Stephen Douglas, McGowan Kenneth J., Walker David K.
Принадлежит:

Lightweight, small, portable devices and methods are disclosed that provide oxygen-enriched air using an ultra rapid adsorption cycle based on advanced molecular sieve materials. 1. A device for oxygen enrichment , comprising:{'b': '129', 'a compressor ();'}{'b': 113', '125, 'an optional air storage vessel () having a system purge valve ();'}{'b': '111', 'at least one pressure swing adsorption unit ();'}{'b': '117', 'an oxygen purge storage vessel ();'}{'b': 119', '137, 'an oxygen bolus storage vessel () having a pressure sensor ();'}{'b': '103', 'an optional oxygen delivery button and nozzle assembly ();'}at least one power source;{'b': '131', 'electronic control unit ();'}{'b': '109', 'an optional charging port ();'}{'b': 129', '113', '113', '111, 'a first passageway (A) connecting said compressor () and said air storage vessel (); a second passageway (B) connecting said air storage vessel () and said pressure swing adsorption unit ();'}{'b': 111', '117, 'a third passageway (C) connecting said pressure swing adsorption unit () and said oxygen purge storage vessel ();'}{'b': 117', '119, 'a fourth passageway (D) connecting said oxygen purge storage vessel () and said oxygen bolus storage vessel ();'}{'b': 119', '103, 'a fifth passageway (E) connecting said oxygen bolus storage vessel () and said delivery nozzle ();'}{'b': 123', '111, 'a first pressure swing adsorption valve () associated with said second passageway (B), pressure swing adsorption unit (), and exhaust to ambient pressure;'}wherein said first pressure swing adsorption valve is a three-way valve or two two-way valves.{'b': 120', '111', '117, 'a restrictor assembly () positioned between said pressure swing adsorption unit () and said oxygen purge storage vessel () and connected to said third passageway (C);'}wherein said restrictor assembly is a separate component or a part of said pressure swing adsorption unit;{'b': 135', '117', '119, 'a check valve/restrictor () positioned between said oxygen purge ...

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Номер записи: 57
29-08-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PROJECTOR BEHAVIOUR CHANGES BASED ON PROJECTION DISTANCE

Номер: US20130222228A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит:

There is disclosed one or more methods, systems and components therefor for varying the behaviour of a projector. The operations for varying the behaviour from a first behaviour to a second behaviour responsive to a change in projection distance from a first distance to a second distance, the behaviours comprising a control mode or a presentation mode. 1. A method of varying a behaviour of a presentation by a projection device , the method comprising:automatically varying the behaviour from a first behaviour to a second behaviour responsive to a change in projection distance from a first distance to a second distance, the behaviours comprising a control mode or a presentation mode.2. The method of wherein one of the first and second distances is less than a threshold value claim 1 , and the other of the first and second distances is greater than a threshold value.3. The method of wherein the change in projection distance is greater than a threshold value or a threshold percentage of the first projection distance.4. The method of wherein the change in projection distance is received as control input.5. The method of wherein the varying comprises changing a representation of information for projection by the projection device.6. The method of wherein the varying comprises changing the borders of the projection view of the projection device while maintaining scale.7. The method of wherein the control mode behaviour comprises presenting a control interface.8. The method of wherein the control mode behaviour comprises receiving gesture or voice input.9. The method of wherein the varying comprises changing the type or category of the content for projection by the projection device.10. The method of wherein the change in distance is instantaneous.11. A computer readable memory having recorded thereon instructions for configuring a processor claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , to vary a behaviour of a presentation by a projection device claim 1 , the instructions configuring ...

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Номер записи: 58
19-09-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE COVER WITH DRAWING PAD INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20130241839A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A cover for an electronic device and associated method. A case body has an outer and an inner surface, the inner surface defines at least part of a case compartment that receives an electronic device. A drawing pad is attached to the case body and has a touch sensitive input region, which senses drawing gestures thereon, and a detachable data communications interface that detachably connects a communications link to the electronic device. The communications link conveys indication data corresponding to sensed drawing gestures to the electronic device. 1. A cover for an electronic device , comprising:a case body having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining part of a case compartment configured to removably receive an electronic device; and the touch sensitive input region configured to sense drawing gestures thereon,', 'the detachable data communications interface configured to detachably connect a communications link to the electronic device within the case compartment, the communications link conveying indication data to the electronic device, the indication data corresponding to the drawing gestures., 'a drawing pad, attached to the case body, the drawing pad comprising a touch sensitive input region and a detachable data communications interface,'}2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the drawing pad defines a part of the case compartment.3. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the drawing pad comprises at least one indicated input region claim 1 , each at least one indicated input region comprising a part of the touch sensitive input region that is smaller than the touch sensitive input region claim 1 ,wherein indication data corresponding to drawing gestures sensed within a respective indicated input region further comprises an indication of the respective indicated input region.4. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the drawing pad comprises at least one indicated input region claim 1 , each at least one indicated input region comprising a part of ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-10-2013 дата публикации

CHARACTERIZING A FREQUENCY CHANNEL IN AN OPTICAL NETWORK

Номер: US20130266313A1
Автор: Fondeur Barthelemy, Frenkel Leonid, Hua Yimin, Milinkovic Vlatko, Shen Jinxi, Walker David R., Zhang Yu
Принадлежит:

A tunable optical filter is configured to take point measurements at a few optical frequencies per frequency channel of a DWDM optical network. The measurement frequencies are shifted by pre-determined amounts relative to the optical frequency channel being characterized. Since the spectral shape of the tunable optical filter is known, the center optical frequency, the modulation bandwidth, and the total optical power of the channel can be obtained from as few as three optical measurements. The center optical frequency and the total optical power can be continuously monitored by providing a tunable filter stage coupled to an interleaver stage, and computing a ratio and a weighted sum the optical signals at the two outputs of the interleaver stage. 1. A method for characterizing a selected one of a plurality of frequency channels of an optical signal in an optical network , the method comprising:{'sub': 'TF', '(a) providing a tunable optical filter having an input port for inputting the optical signal, and a first output port for outputting a filtered optical signal, wherein a spectral bandwidth of the tunable optical filter σis smaller than one half of a channel spacing Δƒ of the optical network, and coupling the optical signal to the input port;'}{'sub': S', '1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3, '(b) upon completion of step (a), tuning a center frequency of the tunable optical filter to first, second, and third measurement frequencies proximate a center frequency Fof the selected frequency channel, and measuring first, second, and third optical signals P, P, and Pat the first output port at the first, second, and third measurement frequencies, respectively, wherein the first, second, and third optical signals P, P, and Poriginate from the selected frequency channel;'}{'sub': S', '1', '2', '3', '1', '2', 'S, '(c) upon completion of step (b), determining the center frequency Fof the selected frequency channel from the first, second, and third optical signals P, P, and ...

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Номер записи: 60
31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A LOCALLY AND TEMPORALLY ADAPTIVE TEXT PREDICTION

Номер: US20130289976A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

An electronic device is provided, having a locally and temporally adaptive prediction database. 1. A method of predicting an input object in a first electronic device coupled to a prediction database comprising a plurality of prediction objects , the method comprising:receiving, by a second electronic device, a second text object;determining whether the first electronic device is associated with the second electronic device based on location;if the first electronic device is associated with the second electronic device, updating the prediction database based on the second text object;receiving, by the first electronic device, a first text object;selecting, by the first electronic device, an output text object from the plurality of prediction objects; andoutputting, by the first electronic device, the output text object selected from the plurality of the prediction objects.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting claim 1 , by the first electronic device claim 1 , the output text object selected from the plurality of the prediction objects.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the first electronic device is associated with the second electronic device comprises determining whether the distance between the first and the second electronic device is shorter than a predefined distance.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of prediction objects is associated with a weight claim 3 , and selecting the output text object based at least in part on the weights.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein updating the prediction database comprises finding within the plurality of prediction objects a prediction object associated with the second text object and increasing the weight associated with the prediction object.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising periodically decreasing weights associated with each of the plurality of prediction objects.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein determining whether the first electronic device is ...

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Номер записи: 61
07-11-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROVIDED ENHANCED SWITCHING BETWEEN ACTIVE AND POWER SAVING NEARFIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC) MODES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130295842A2
Автор: GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing and a near-field communication (NFC) circuit carried by the portable housing and being switchable between first NFC mode and a second NFC mode. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a processor carried by the portable housing and coupled to the NFC circuit and configured to switch the NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a first frequency based upon a first triggering event, and switch the NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency based upon a second triggering event different than the first triggering event. 1. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:a portable housing;a near-field communication (NFC) circuit carried by said portable housing and being switchable between a first NFC mode and a second NFC mode; and switch said NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a first frequency based upon a first triggering event, and', 'switch said NFC circuit between the first NFC mode and the second NFC mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency based upon a second triggering event different than the first triggering event., 'a processor carried by said portable housing and coupled to said NFC circuit and configured to'}2. The mobile wireless communications device of further comprising a display carried by said portable housing; wherein the display is coupled to said processor; wherein the display is switchable between an illuminated mode and a non-illuminated mode; wherein the first triggering event comprises said display switching to the illuminated mode; and wherein the second triggering event comprises said display switching to the non-illuminated mode.3. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said processor is further configured to switch said NFC circuit at the second frequency after a delay period from said ...

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Номер записи: 62
14-11-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20130300665A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method of character entry includes detecting a spacebar adjacent input from a keyboard, the spacebar adjacent input corresponding to a key adjacent to a spacebar; and determining whether to accept the spacebar adjacent input based on whether a preceding inputted string, the preceding inputted string comprising a string of inputted characters preceding the spacebar adjacent input, corresponds to a first stored object. 1. A method of character entry comprising:detecting a spacebar adjacent input from a keyboard, the spacebar adjacent input corresponding to a key adjacent to a spacebar; anddetermining whether to accept the spacebar adjacent input based on whether a preceding inputted string, the preceding inputted string comprising a string of inputted characters preceding the spacebar adjacent input, corresponds to a first stored object.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising accepting the spacebar adjacent input when the preceding inputted string does not correspond to the first stored object.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising accepting the spacebar adjacent input when:the preceding inputted string corresponds to the first stored object, andthe preceding inputted string combined with the spacebar adjacent input corresponds to a substring of a second stored object.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising replacing the spacebar adjacent input with a space when:the preceding inputted string corresponds to the first stored object, andthe preceding inputted string combined with the spacebar adjacent input does not correspond to a substring of the second stored object.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: [ 'the preceding inputted string combined with the spacebar adjacent input comprise a substring of the second stored object, and', 'replacing the spacebar adjacent input with a space when both, 'the preceding inputted string combined with the spacebar adjacent input and the further input do not comprise a substring of the second stored ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-11-2013 дата публикации

NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION INPUT DEVICE INCLUDING NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION MOUSE PAD AND MOUSE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130307778A1
Автор: Burrell Douglas James Arthur, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A near-field communication (NFC) input device may include an NFC mouse pad to be coupled to an electronic device. The NFC mouse pad may include a first NFC device. The NFC input device may further include an NFC mouse configured to generate movement data based upon movement relative to the NFC mouse pad. The NFC mouse may include a second NFC device to wirelessly communicate the movement data to the first NFC device for the electronic device. 1. A near-field communication (NFC) input device comprising:an NFC mouse pad to be coupled to an electronic device and comprising a first NFC device; andan NFC mouse configured to generate movement data based upon movement relative to said NFC mouse pad, and comprising a second NFC device to wirelessly communicate the movement data to said first NFC device for the electronic device.2. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said first NFC device is configured to provide power via said second NFC device for said NFC mouse.3. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said NFC mouse further comprises:a mouse housing; andan optical sensing circuit carried by said mouse housing, and coupled to said second NFC device, and configured to generate the movement data.4. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said first NFC device comprises a first NFC antenna and a first NFC transceiver coupled thereto.5. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said second NFC device comprises a second NFC antenna and a second NFC transceiver coupled thereto.6. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said NFC mouse pad comprises a free-standing substrate; and wherein said first NFC device is carried by said free-standing substrate.7. The NFC input device of claim 1 , wherein said NFC mouse pad comprises a substrate defining a panel of a case for the electronic device; and wherein said first NFC device is carried by said substrate.8. A near-field communication (NFC) system comprising:an electronic device comprising a device housing and a processor ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-12-2013 дата публикации

GRILLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130333577A1
Автор: Pitner Eric, Smith Deon, Stark Craig, Walker David
Принадлежит: THE GRILL MEN

Cooking apparatuses are disclosed for evenly cooking a variety of foods over a grilling surface with heat being radiated and/or reflected from a plurality of surfaces. In particular, the cooking apparatus is suitable for grilling a variety of foods such as meats, poultry and vegetables in a vertical rack to more evenly cook such foods. 1. A device for distributing heat in more than one direction to cook food products , the device comprising:a. a rectangular base frame defining two sides opposite perpendicular to two other sides positioned on a grilling surface, the base frame having a perimeter, the area within the perimeter substantially open to allow heat to travel in a distal direction;b. two or more vertical supports positioned on opposite sides of the base frame with proximal ends connected to the base frame and distal ends connected to a top plate, each vertical support having a vertical support axis;c. a plurality of skewer supports attached to the vertical supports and defining a first plane, the first plane being a defined distance from the base frame, the plurality of skewer supports positioned in a parallel direction with respect to the sides of the base frame with vertical supports;d. a top plate with a proximal side connected to the vertical supports, the top plate being able to reflect heat emitted from the grilling surface or radiate heat; ande. a plurality of skewers for holding food within the device, each skewer being positioned and held in place by a skewer support of one vertical support and a skewer support of another vertical support.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of skewer supports defining a second plane claim 1 , the second plane being positioned distally from the base frame than the defined distance.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate reflects heat from the grilling surface.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate radiates heat.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate is comprised of ...

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Номер записи: 65
02-01-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Detemining the Position of an Object Displaying Media Content

Номер: US20140003653A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A system and method are provided for enabling a primary device to track a secondary device. The method comprises determining a frequency at which a marker is being displayed with media content on the secondary device; capturing images using the primary device at the frequency at which the marker is being displayed; and providing an output on the primary device while the marker is being displayed. 1. A method of a primary device tracking a secondary device , the method comprising:determining a frequency at which a marker is being displayed with media content on the secondary device;capturing images using the primary device at the frequency at which the marker is being displayed; andproviding an output on the primary device while the marker is being displayed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising scanning images of the media content on the secondary device to determine the frequency at which the marker is being displayed.3. The method of claim 2 , the media content comprising a video claim 2 , the marker being displayed less frequently than frames of the video.4. The method of claim 1 , the output comprising an overlay on a displayed output of the media content as viewed by an imaging device of the primary device.5. The method of claim 4 , the overly comprising augmented reality objects.6. The method of claim 5 , the augmented reality objects being personalized to a user of the primary device.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the marker is no longer being displayed;detecting another marker associated with media content being displayed by another secondary device; andproviding another output on the primary device while the other marker is being displayed.8. The method of claim 1 , the marker being embedded in the media content.9. The method of claim 1 , the marker being added to the media content.10. An electronic device comprising a processor claim 1 , memory claim 1 , a display claim 1 , and an imaging device claim 1 , the memory ...

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Номер записи: 66
13-02-2014 дата публикации

STACKED DEVICE POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20140043209A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, McKenzie Donald Somerset McCulloch, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Methods and electronic devices for identifying a location of a top electronic device stacked on top of a bottom electronic device are described. In one example embodiment, the top electronic device and the bottom electronic device are configured to communicate. In one example embodiment, the method includes: receiving camera data associated with a camera of the top electronic device; obtaining display data identifying a pixel arrangement on at least a portion of a display of the bottom electronic device; and identifying the position of the top electronic device relative to the bottom electronic device based on the camera data and the display data. 1. A processor implemented method of identifying a location of a top electronic device stacked on top of a bottom electronic device , the top electronic device and the bottom electronic device being configured to communicate , the method comprising:receiving camera data associated with a camera of the top electronic device;obtaining display data identifying a pixel arrangement on at least a portion of a display of the bottom electronic device; andidentifying the position of the top electronic device relative to the bottom electronic device based on the camera data and the display data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the position of the top electronic device relative to the bottom electronic device comprises:identifying a portion of the display of the bottom electronic device that is represented by the camera data.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a locating pattern on at least a portion of the display of the bottom electronic device, and wherein the display data comprises information about the locating pattern.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the locating pattern occupies the entirety of the display associated with the bottom electronic device and wherein identifying the position of the top electronic device relative to the bottom electronic device based on the camera data and the ...

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Номер записи: 67
13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING WORKSPACE ACTIVITY

Номер: US20140047345A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A method, system and apparatus for tracking workspace activity are provided. At a device comprising a processor, a memory, a communication interface, and a display, it is determined when each of two different workspaces are active, the two different workspaces distinguished by one or more of stored data at the memory and applications being associated with one or another of the two different workspaces. Respective times that each of the two different workspaces are active are transmitted, via the communication interface, to a server. 1. A device comprising: determine when each of two different workspaces are active, the two different workspaces distinguished by one or more of stored data at the memory and applications being associated with one or another of the two different workspaces; and,', 'transmit, via the communication interface, respective times that each of the two different workspaces are active to a server., 'a processor, a memory, a communication interface, and a display, the processor enabled to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further enabled to determine when each of the two different workspaces is active by determining when at least one respective application associated with a given workspace of the two different workspaces is active.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further enabled to determine when each of the two different workspaces is active by determining when a given workspace of the two different workspaces is unlocked and locked claim 1 , the given workspace being active when unlocked and inactive when locked.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further enabled to determine when each of the two different workspaces is active by determining when a representation of a given workspace of the two different workspaces is provided at the display.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further enabled to transmit claim 1 , via the communication interface claim 1 , the respective times ...

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Номер записи: 68
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR STORING RECOGNIZED PHRASES

Номер: US20140051399A1
Автор: Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Methods and electronic devices for storing recognized phrases during a voice call between an electronic device and a remote party. In one aspect, the present application discloses a method implemented by a processor of an electronic device for storing recognized phrases during a voice call between the electronic device and a remote party. In one aspect, a method implemented by a processor of an electronic device is described. The method includes: determining that a spoken phrase during the voice call is within a pre-determined category of information; converting the spoken phrase to text; storing the text in association with the voice call; and displaying in a graphical user interface a call history identifying previous voice calls, including an identifier of the voice call. The display includes displaying the text in association with the identifier of the voice call. 1. A method implemented by a processor of an electronic device for storing recognized phrases during a voice call between the electronic device and a remote party , the voice call associated with an event of a calendar application , the electronic device having a display , the method comprising:determining that a spoken phrase during the voice call is within a pre-determined category of information;converting the spoken phrase to text;storing the text in association with the voice call; anddisplaying in a graphical user interface a call history identifying previous voice calls, including an identifier of the voice call, the displaying including displaying the text in association with the identifier of the voice call and extracting one or more event-characteristics from the event to define the identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier is associated with an interface element on the graphical user interface claim 1 , and wherein the text is displayed in response to receiving a selection of the interface element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining includes determining a ...

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Номер записи: 69
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Emergency Call Forward Based On Location

Номер: US20140065997A1
Автор: McKenzie Donald Somerset McCulloch, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A location-based call forwarding method comprises, in response to determining that an intended call recipient is unavailable to receive a call from a caller, identifying an alternate call recipient located within a predetermined proximity of a current location of the intended call recipient, and forwarding the call to the alternate call recipient. The alternate call recipient may be identified by determining a person with whom the intended recipient is meeting or an establishment where the intended recipient is situated. This information may be extracted from various sources such as a calendar, social network site, or device-generated location data. 1. A computer-implemented method of location-based call forwarding , the method comprising:in response to determining that an intended call recipient is unavailable to receive a call from a caller, identifying an alternate call recipient proximate to the intended call recipient; andforwarding the call to the alternate call recipient.2. The method as claimed in comprising:in response to determining that the intended call recipient is unavailable, notifying the caller that the intended call recipient is unavailable;notifying the caller that the call is being forwarded to an alternate recipient; andnotifying the caller of the identity of the alternate call recipient.3. The method as claimed in wherein identifying the alternate call recipient comprises determining a name of a person with whom the intended call recipient is meeting or the name of an establishment where the intended call recipient is located claim 1 , and then determining a telephone number associated with the person or establishment.4. The method as claimed in wherein identifying the alternate call recipient comprises determining a name of the alternate call recipient from a calendar entry of a calendar associated with the intended call recipient indicating that the intended call recipient is meeting with the alternate call recipient claim 1 , and then ...

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Номер записи: 70
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Utilizing Near Field Communication to Improve Customer Interactions

Номер: US20140100925A1
Автор: Crowson Mark, Popescu Daniela, Trubitsyna Elena, Tse Byron, Walker David, Ware Nick
Принадлежит: MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like. 1. A method for directing customer traffic to a physical establishment , said method comprising:providing a near field communication device which is configured to be scanned by a potential customer; andupon a customer scanning the near field communication device, transmitting information regarding a plurality of locations corresponding to an establishment associated with the near field communication device.2. The method of wherein said information regarding a plurality of locations includes current waiting times of the locations.3. The method of wherein said information regarding a plurality of locations includes address information corresponding to the locations.4. The method of further comprising transmitting travel direction information upon receiving a selection of an address corresponding to a location of the plurality of locations.5. The method of further comprising transmitting at least one promotional offer to a customer upon the customer scanning the near field communication device.6. The method of wherein said at least one promotional offer comprises a discount offer to an ...

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Номер записи: 71
03-01-2019 дата публикации

CUT FOOD DENESTER

Номер: US20190001517A1
Автор: Englar James, Neel Allen J., Walker David Bruce
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A system for separating cut food products includes a flow inlet, a flow outlet, and at least one drum connecting the flow inlet and the flow outlet. The flow inlet may be oriented to direct the cut food product tangentially into the at least one drum. The flow inlet may be oriented to direct the cut food product into the at least one drum at a right angle to a longitudinal axis of the at least one drum. The at least one drum may be a plurality of drums including a first drum having the flow inlet and a second drum having the flow outlet. The system may include a passageway providing fluid communication from the first drum to the second drum. The passageway may include a tapered section. The flow inlet may be aligned with the flow outlet. 1. A system for separating a cut food product , having a plurality of nested food product pieces , into a plurality of food product pieces , the system comprising:a flow inlet for receiving a cut food product having a plurality of nested food product pieces;a flow outlet; andat least one drum connecting the flow inlet and the flow outlet, wherein the flow inlet and the flow outlet are positioned to create a cyclonic flow path through the at least one drum.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cyclonic flow path is configured to separate the plurality of nested food product pieces into a plurality of food product pieces claim 1 , substantially each of which are individually separated from one another.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flow inlet is oriented to direct the cut food product tangentially into the at least one drum.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the flow inlet is oriented to direct the cut food product into the at least one drum at a right angle to a longitudinal axis of the at least one drum.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the flow inlet is positioned on a top portion of the at least one drum.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one drum is a plurality of drums including a first drum and a second ...

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Номер записи: 72
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR-SHIELDED FUEL INJECTION ASSEMBLY TO FACILITATE REDUCED NOX EMISSIONS IN A COMBUSTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190003713A1
Автор: Haynes Joel Meier, Joshi Narendra Digamber, Lim Junwoo, Monahan Sarah Marie, Venkatesan Krishna Kumar, Walker David James
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An air-shielded fuel injection assembly for use in a combustion chamber of a turbine assembly. The air-shielded fuel injection assembly generally includes a fuel manifold including a plurality of fuel injection ports and an air manifold including a plurality of air injection ports. Each of the plurality of fuel injection ports is configured to introduce a fuel column into an annular cavity of a mixer assembly. Each of the plurality of air injection ports is configured to introduce an air curtain about an associated fuel injection column to minimize recirculation upstream of the fuel injection column and increase penetration of the fuel injection column into the cavity. Also disclosed are a mixer assembly and a turbine assembly including the air-shielded fuel injection assembly. 1. An air-shielded fuel injection assembly for use in a combustion chamber of a turbine , the assembly comprising:a fuel manifold including a plurality of fuel injection ports, each fuel injection port configured to inject a fuel radially outward into an annular cavity of a mixer assembly to introduce a fuel injection column extending radially outward into the annular cavity; andan air manifold including a plurality of air injection ports, each air injection port associated with a fuel injection port of the plurality of fuel injection ports and wherein each air injection port is separated from the associated fuel injection port by a distance, each air injection port configured to inject a flow of air radially outward into the annular cavity of the mixer assembly and downstream of the plurality of fuel injection ports, to introduce a downstream air curtain extending radially outward into the annular cavity and downstream of an associated fuel injection column, to minimize recirculation of the fuel injection column and an upstream swirl crossflow and increase penetration of the fuel injection column into the annular cavity.2. The air-shielded fuel injection assembly as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-01-2016 дата публикации

IMPLANT MAGNET SYSTEM

Номер: US20160008596A1
Автор: Gibson Peter, Leigh Roger, Risi Frank, Walker David
Принадлежит:

A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure. 1. A medical device comprising: a magnet; and', 'a structural component secured in the implantable component and configured to restrain movement of the magnet relative to the implantable component in at least a first direction parallel to a first axis of a Cartesian coordinate system., 'an implantable component including2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the magnet is restrained from movement in the first direction via a bias force between the structural component and the magnet.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the implantable component is configured such that the magnet is removable from the implantable component through the bottom of the implantable component.4. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the implantable component configured to permit the magnet to rotate relative to the structural component.5. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the structural component is configured to permit the magnet to rotate relative to the structural component about a second axis of the Cartesian coordinate system, wherein the first axis is normal to the second axis.6. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the structural component is configured to permit the magnet to rotate relative to the structural component about the first axis.7. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein:the magnet is rotatably movable relative to the structural component while restrained from movement in the first direction by the structural component.8. A medical device comprising: a magnet; and', 'a chassis secured in the component and configured to removably support the magnet while the magnet is located within the implantable component, wherein, 'an implantable component includingthe implantable component ...

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Номер записи: 74
27-01-2022 дата публикации

IMPLANT MAGNET SYSTEM

Номер: US20220023641A1
Автор: Gibson Peter, Leigh Charles Roger Aaron, Risi Frank, Walker David
Принадлежит:

A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus , comprising:a mounting element comprising a central cavity; anda magnet apparatus located in the central cavity, whereinthe magnet apparatus is releasably held within the mounting element via an arrangement that has, when the magnet apparatus is releasably held within the mounting element, a male portion extending into a female portion,the magnet apparatus includes an extension at a topmost portion of the magnet apparatus that extends outwardly in a lateral direction, a top of the extension being at a topmost portion of the magnet apparatus,the apparatus is a receiver component of a cochlear implant.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the female portion is part of the magnet apparatus.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the male portion remains with a remainder of the apparatus when the magnet apparatus is removed from the mounting element, and the female portion is removed with the magnet apparatus when the magnet apparatus is removed from the mounting element.24. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the male portion is curved; andthe female portion is curved.25. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the male portion has a curved section lying on a plane normal to a longitudinal axis of the magnet apparatus; andthe female portion has a curved section lying on a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the magnet apparatus.26. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the male portion has a curved section lying on a plane normal to a longitudinal axis of the magnet apparatus; andthe female portion has a curved section lying on the plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the magnet apparatus.27. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein:the male portion and the female ...

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Номер записи: 75
14-01-2021 дата публикации

DISTANCE CALCULATOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GOLF PRACTICE RANGES

Номер: US20210008429A1
Автор: CASSIANO Mike, PARISH Troy L., TIMM Dale, Walker David
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Distance measuring devices and methods are included which may be used to measure and simultaneously display an accurate range of multiple targets such as the flags of a golf practice driving range. 1. A method of calculating and simultaneously displaying a plurality distances measured from a plurality of targets on a golf practice range to a distance calculator , comprising:positioning the distance calculator at a first target of a golf practice range;initiating global positioning system calculation of a first target position by receiving global positioning system satellite signal data with a global positioning system receiver of the distance calculator and determining the first target position while the distance calculator is positioned at the first target;storing the first target position into a memory storage of the distance calculator in a storage location associated with a first distance display of the distance calculator;positioning the distance calculator at second target of a golf practice range;initiating global positioning system calculation of a second target position by receiving global positioning system satellite signal data with the global positioning system receiver of the distance calculator and determining the second target position while the distance calculator is positioned at the second target;storing the second target position into the memory storage of the distance calculator in a storage location associated with a second distance display of the distance calculator;positioning the distance calculator at a hitting position on the golf practice range;initiating an update command of the distance calculator and initiating global positioning system calculation of the hitting position and receiving global positioning system satellite signal data with the global positioning system receiver of the distance calculator and determining the coordinates of the hitting position with the distance calculator disposed at the hitting position;calculating a ...

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Номер записи: 76
21-01-2016 дата публикации

System for Cutting Spiral Shaped Pieces

Номер: US20160016326A1
Автор: Bokides Dessa, Englar James, Neel Allen J., Walker David Bruce
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A rotary knife fixture configured for use in a water knife cutting system includes a ring, defining an internal aperture, and at least two spaced, angularly offset, parallel groups of parallel helically twisted cutting blades, extending across the aperture. The ring is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a hydraulic feed conduit of the water knife cutting system and for rotary motion about a rotational axis extending through the aperture. The groups of parallel blades are oriented generally perpendicular to the rotational axis. Each cutting blade has a sharpened cutting edge at one side thereof and is twisted generally about a center point thereof to define a pair of cutting edges oriented in opposite-facing circumferential directions. A vegetable product, fed through the aperture at a product speed, and with the rotary knife fixture rotating at a rotational speed, is substantially simultaneously cut into multiple helically twisted pieces.

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Номер записи: 77
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for producing defect-free threads for large diameter beta solution treated and overaged titanium-alloy bolts

Номер: US20160017470A1
Автор: Gregory William Lundeen, Todd David Walker
Принадлежит: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp

A method for producing a Ti—6Al—4V article, includes providing a work piece of a Ti-6Al-4V alloy having a beta-transus temperature; subjecting the work piece to a beta solution heat treatment process in a furnace with a vacuum at a temperature above the beta transus; quenching the work piece in the furnace using high pressure inert gas following the subjecting of the work piece in the beta solution heat treatment process; and subjecting the work piece to an overage heat treatment process in the furnace with a vacuum to overage the work piece following the quenching of the work piece. The work piece can be a bolt blank that is further manufactured into a titanium bolt with pre-machined wave form threads and wave form rolling process utilized to manufacture threads into the bolt blank.

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Номер записи: 78
21-01-2016 дата публикации

BRUSH SEAL REPAIR METHOD

Номер: US20160017742A1
Автор: Cote Steven M., Walker David E.
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A method of working a brush seal assembly for a turbine engine is disclosed and includes the steps of removing an alignment tab from a used brush seal assembly, restoring at least one dimension of the alignment tab to a desired condition and attaching the restored alignment tab to a new brush seal assembly. 1. A method of repairing a brush seal assembly for a turbine engine , the method comprising;removing an alignment tab from a used brush seal assembly;restoring at least one dimension of the alignment tab to a desired condition; andattaching the restored alignment tab to a new brush seal assembly.2. The method of repairing as recited in claim 1 , wherein removing the alignment tab comprises cutting a portion of the used brush seal assembly proximate the alignment tab from the used brush seal assembly.3. The method of repairing as recited in claim 2 , wherein the alignment tab includes an L-shaped cross section with a first part fixed to a first surface of the used brush seal assembly and a second part extending transverse from the first part.4. The method of repairing as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first part of the alignment tab includes an opening for receiving a portion of a weld for attaching the alignment tab.5. The method of repairing as recited in claim 1 , wherein the alignment tab comprises a rectangular section attached to an annular ring of the brush seal assembly.6. The method of repairing as recited in claim 2 , wherein restoring the at least one dimension of the alignment tab includes adding material to the alignment tab.7. The method of repairing as recited in claim 6 , including the step of machining the added material restore the at least one dimensions to the desired condition.8. The method of repairing as recited in claim 1 , wherein attaching the alignment tab to the new brush seal assembly comprise welding the restored alignment tab to a first surface of the new brush seal assembly in a location common with the location of the alignment ...

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Номер записи: 79
26-01-2017 дата публикации

PORTABLE OXYGEN ENRICHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170021302A1
Автор: DePetris Elise N., Galbraith Judith C., Galbraith Stephen Douglas, McGowan Kenneth J., Walker David K.
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Lightweight, small, portable devices and methods are disclosed that provide oxygen-enriched air using an ultra rapid adsorption cycle based on advanced molecular sieve materials. 1. A method of purging contaminants from a device for oxygen enrichment , comprising:compressing in said device an ambient air flow comprising oxygen and nitrogen to form a compressed air flow;transporting said compressed flow through at least one adsorbent bed and adsorbing at least a portion of said nitrogen in said at least one adsorbent bed to form an oxygen-enriched gas flow;removing said oxygen-enriched gas flow to form an oxygen-enriched product;transporting said oxygen-enriched product to a first vessel; andpurging said adsorbent bed using said oxygen-enriched product in said first vessel upon shutdown to remove said contaminants without permitting entry of material from the external environment;wherein said oxygen-enriched product passes through an orifice between said first vessel and said at least one adsorbent bed; andwherein said oxygen-enriched product does not pass through a check valve, mechanical valve, or electromechanical valve between said first vessel and said at least one adsorbent bed.2. A method of purging contaminants from a device for oxygen enrichment , comprising:compressing in said device an ambient air flow comprising oxygen and nitrogen to form a compressed air flow;transporting said compressed flow through an air delivery manifold and then at least one adsorbent bed and adsorbing at least a portion of said nitrogen in said adsorbent bed to form an oxygen-enriched gas flow and adsorbed nitrogen;removing said oxygen-enriched gas flow to form an oxygen-enriched product;transporting said oxygen-enriched product to a first vessel;optionally, desorbing from said adsorbent bed said adsorbed nitrogen and exhausting said nitrogen; andpurging said at least one adsorbent bed and said air delivery manifold using said oxygen-enriched product in said first vessel upon ...

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Номер записи: 80
28-01-2016 дата публикации

ADAPTABLE MODULAR POWER SYSTEM (AMPS) AND DEDICATED CONNECTOR; MODULAR PAYLOAD BOXES AND AUTONOMOUS WATER VEHICLE CONFIGURED TO ACCEPT SAME

Номер: US20160023739A1
Автор: Brennan John M., Moroni Daniel Peter, Ong Timothy James, Otten Caspar G., Walker David B.
Принадлежит: Liquid Robotics, Inc.

An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or multiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power. 1. A power system for an autonomous water vehicle , the system comprising:a three-line power bus having a producer voltage line, a consumer voltage line, and a ground line; the plurality of AMPS modules are distributed over a plurality of spatially separated power domains;', 'the power bus spans the plurality of power domains;', 'at least one power domain includes an AMPS module that is a consumer module having circuitry for coupling an electrical load to the consumer voltage line;', 'at least one power domain includes an AMPS module that is a producer module having circuitry for coupling an electrical power source to the producer voltage line; and', coupling to the producer and consumer voltage lines;', 'coupling the power bus in that power domain to a different power domain;', 'providing signaling with the different power domain; and', 'limiting outbound current on corresponding producer and consumer voltage output lines., 'each power domain includes an AMPS module that is a bridge module having circuitry for], 'a plurality of modules, referred to as AMPS modules, each AMPS module being coupled to the power bus, wherein2. A power system for an autonomous water vehicle , the system comprising:a three-line power bus having a producer voltage line, a consumer voltage line, and a ground line; a consumer module having circuitry for coupling an electrical load to the consumer voltage line; or', 'a producer module having circuitry for coupling an electrical power ...

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Номер записи: 81
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A FROZEN PRODUCT

Номер: US20170021953A1
Автор: Walker David Bruce
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A method for packaging a frozen food product includes placing a fluid food product into a flexible container, sealing the container and pasteurizing the food product in the sealed container. The method further includes applying a form to at least one surface of the flexible container, the form embossing the container and creating a series of compartments separated by thin segments therebetween, and freezing the product in the container with the form in place. 1. A system for packaging a frozen product , comprising:a packaging apparatus, adapted to place and seal a fluid food product into a flexible container;a pasteurizing unit, configured to pasteurize the food product in the sealed container; anda mold, configured to press upon and deform at least one surface of the container, to produce a series of compartments in the container with thin segments therebetween.2. A system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a freezer claim 1 , configured to freeze the product in the container with the mold in place upon the at least one surface.3. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the thin segments comprise a portion of the product.4. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the mold comprises a corrugated profile having a plurality of peaks claim 1 , the peaks pushing substantially to a bottom layer of the container.5. A system in accordance with claim 4 , further comprising a substantially flat support claim 4 , underlying the sealed container when the mold presses thereupon claim 4 , such that the sealed container defines a corrugated profile on a top surface claim 4 , and a substantially flat profile on a bottom surface thereof.6. A system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum filling unit claim 1 , configured to place the product into the container while simultaneously preventing air from entering the container.7. A system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a press claim 1 , supporting the mold claim 1 , configured ...

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Номер записи: 82
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Ortho-Condensed Pyridine and Pyrimidine Derivatives (e.g., Purines) as Protein Kinases Inhibitors

Номер: US20140107137A1
Автор: Berdini Valerio, Boyle Robert George, Caldwell John, COLLINS Ian, DA FONSECA Tatiana Faria, DONALD Alistair, Saxty Gordon, Walker David Winter, Woodhead Steven John, WYATT Paul Graham
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The invention provides a compound for use as a protein kinase B inhibitor, the compound being a compound of the formula (I) or salts, solvates, tautomers or N-oxides thereof, wherein T is N or CR; J-Jis N═C(R), (R)C═N, (R)N—C(O), (R)C—C(O), N═N or (R)C═C(R); E is a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group of 5 or 6 ring members, the heterocyclic group containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S; Qis a bond or a saturated Chydrocarbon linker group, one of the carbon atoms in the linker group being optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom, or an adjacent pair of carbon atoms may be replaced by CONRor NRCO where Ris hydrogen or methyl, or Ris a Calkylene chain linked to Ror a carbon atom of Qto form a cyclic moiety; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group Qmay optionally bear one or more substituents selected from fluorine and hydroxy; Qis a bond or a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the G group; and provided that when E is aryl or heteroaryl, then Qis other than a bond; G is hydrogen, NRR, OH or SH provided that when E is aryl or heteroaryl and Qis a bond, then G is hydrogen; Ris hydrogen or an aryl or heteroaryl group, with the proviso that when Ris hydrogen and G is NRR, then Qis a bond; and R, R, R, Rand Rare as defined in the claims. 1105.-. (canceled)107. A method according to wherein NRRis an amino group or a methylamino group.108. A method according to wherein NRRis an amino group.109. A method according to wherein Ris selected from the group Rconsisting of halogen claim 106 , hydroxy claim 106 , trifluoromethyl claim 106 , cyano claim 106 , amino claim 106 ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-01-2018 дата публикации

MODULATORS OF THE P70S6 KINASE FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN DISORDERS AND TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER

Номер: US20180022735A1
Автор: Boyle Robert George, Walker David Winter
Принадлежит: SENTINEL ONCOLOGY LIMITED

The invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of a disease or condition selected from brain disorders and triple-negative breast cancer, the compounds being of the formula (1): 3. A method according to wherein Q is CHor CH(CH).4. A method according to wherein wherein Xis N.5. A method according to claim wherein Xis N.6. A method according to wherein Xis CH.7. A method according to wherein Ris selected from hydrogen claim 1 , methyl and ethyl.8. A method according to wherein Aris a benzene ring optionally substituted as defined in .9. A method according to wherein the optional substituents are selected from fluorine claim 8 , chlorine claim 8 , methyl and methoxy.10. A method according to wherein Aris selected from phenyl claim 9 , 3-chlorophenyl claim 9 , 3-fluorophenyl claim 9 , 4-fluorophenyl claim 9 , 3-methoxyphenyl claim 9 , 3-methylphenyl and 3 claim 9 ,4-difluorophenyl.11. A method according to wherein Ris hydrogen claim 1 , Ris hydrogen and Ris hydrogen.12. A method according to wherein Aris a pyrazole ring optionally substituted as defined in .13. A method according to wherein Aris unsubstituted.14. A method according to wherein the compound is selected from:Benzyl-methyl-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(3-Chloro-benzyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(4-Fluoro-benzyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(3-Methoxy-benzyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(4-Fluoro-benzyl)-methyl-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;Benzyl-ethyl-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(3-Fluoro-benzyl)-methyl-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;(3,4-Difluoro-benzyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;((R)-1-Phenyl-ethyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;((S)-1-Phenyl-ethyl)-[6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-quinoxalin-2-yl]-amine;Benzyl-methyl-[7-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-benzo[1,2,4]triazin-3-yl]-amine;Benzyl-methyl-[1-oxy-7-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-benzo[1,2,4]triazin-3-yl]-amine;[(R)-1-(3-Methoxy-phenyl)- ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPLANT MAGNET SYSTEM

Номер: US20190022380A1
Автор: Gibson Peter, Leigh Charles Roger Aaron, Risi Frank, Walker David
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A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure. 113-. (canceled)14. A medical device comprising: a magnet; and', 'a structural component secured in the implantable component and configured to restrain movement of the magnet relative to the implantable component in at least a first plane., 'an implantable component including15. The medical device of claim 14 , wherein:the magnet is restrained from movement in the first plane via an interference fit.16. The medical device of claim 14 , wherein:the magnet is restrained from movement in the first plane via a silicone component located within the structural component.17. The medical device of claim 14 , wherein:a compressive component is located within the structural component that is compressed once the magnet is inserted into the structural component, thus providing a force that biases the magnet against movement relative to the structural component.18. The medical device of claim 14 , wherein:the magnet is part of a magnet apparatus includes a casing and the magnet within the casing;the magnet apparatus includes a plurality of extension components extending from sides of the magnet apparatus located at an end of the magnet apparatus; andthe extensions interact with the structural component to restrain movement of the magnet apparatus relative to the chassis in at least one direction when the magnet apparatus is located in a cavity of the structural component.19. (canceled)20. The medical device of claim 14 , wherein:the magnet is part of a magnet apparatus that includes a tool interface apparatus configured to receive a tool inserted through skin of the recipient that imparts a torque onto the magnet, which torque moves the magnet relative to the structural component during a removal process of ...

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Номер записи: 85
28-01-2016 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY SEPARATORS WITH ULTRA LOW RESISTIVITY AND SUSTAINED WETTABILITY

Номер: US20160028060A1
Автор: Frenzel Jeffry M., La Chi Thuong-Le, Pekala Richard W., Rogers Cory S., Walker David P., Waterhouse Robert
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A lead-acid battery separator with ultralow resistivity results from high porosity, controlled pore () size distribution, and an ionic surfactant () with a long alkyl side chain () that is anchored to the polymer matrix () of a silica-filled polyethylene separator. The surfactant cannot be easily removed or washed away and thereby imparts sustained wettability to the separator. Controlling the number of, and volume occupied by, the pores (i.e., porosity) and pore size distribution of the separator contributes to a reduction in electrical (ionic) resistivity. 1. In a microporous polymer web configured for use as a battery separator , the microporous polymer web having a thickness and including a three-dimensional matrix of polyolefin , a wettability component , and available interconnecting pores that have surfaces and communicate through the thickness of the microporous polymer web , the available interconnecting pores included in a first number of pores having electrolyte-wettable surfaces resulting from a presence of the wettability component in sufficiently high concentrations and a second number of pores having electrolyte-nonwettable surfaces resulting from an absence of the wettability component in sufficiently high concentrations , and the battery separator formed from the microporous polymer web characterized by a porosity and an electrical resistivity when an electrolyte penetrates the first number of pores , the improvement comprising:a surface active molecule containing a hydrophobic tail component and distributed throughout the microporous polymer web, the hydrophobic tail component of the surface active molecule anchored to the three-dimensional matrix of polyolefin to make at least some of the available interconnecting pores of the second number of pores accessible to the electrolyte and thereby provide a reduction in the electrical resistivity of the battery separator.2. The microporous polymer web of claim 1 , in which the surface active molecule ...

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Номер записи: 86
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Non-invasive Method for Displaying and Monitoring Practical Data in Controllers

Номер: US20190025791A1
Автор: Igic Goran, Moulton Thomas A., Walker David R.
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A device that provides for the non-invasive data monitoring of analog IO of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system is described. The output is ultimately presented to a user audibly and/or visually on an interface in real-time and is measured directly from the IO channel. This type of device allows the accurate reading and analysis of errors and erroneous data within a device and transmission of said data to disparate secondary devices for use. 1. A method for monitoring practical data of controllers of an automation system by a programmable logic controller (PLC) , comprising:converting, by an I/O card, practical data output received from sensors of the automation system into digital data;arranging the I/O card to be in in direct communication with a data reporting interface without connecting to a central processing unit of the PLC by connecting the I/O card and the data reporting interface directly via a circuit hoard without any other intermediate elements;transmitting, the I/O card, converted practical data output to a central processing unit of the PLC and the data reporting interface;reporting non-invasively, by the data reporting interface, the converted practical data output in real-time by directly connecting the I/O card with the sensors built into the automation system employing engineering units or digital counts such that a user can monitor the practical data output via the data reporting interface;preventing corrupted and skewed data from being reported by the data reporting interface by not employing additional external elements between the directly connected data reporting interface and the I/O card;preventing the data between the I/O card and the sensors built into the automation system from being corrupted or skewed by not employing additional external elements; anddetermining and conveying desired practical data output from the data reporting interface by the user in engineering units or digital counts.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 87
24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190026441A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, LEWIN Hans Mathias, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: BlackBerry Limited

Methods and devices for distributing and receiving content are provided. In one example aspect, a method comprises: receiving a command on a first electronic device to output content at an output device associated with a second electronic device; and in response to receiving the command to output content at the output device associated with the second electronic device: providing content access information from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, and adjusting a security state on the second electronic device. 1. A method performed by one or more processors , the method comprising:providing content access information for accessing content from a first electronic device to a second electronic device; andsending authorization information from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, the authorization information being secure information for authorizing the second electronic device to adjust a security state on the second electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the security state on the second electronic device comprises:causing the second electronic device to transition from a higher level security state to a lower level security state.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the higher level security state is a locked state and the lower level security state is an unlocked state claim 2 , and wherein the locked state is a state in which one or more features of the second electronic device are disabled and in which authentication information may be input into the second electronic device to transition the second electronic device from the locked state to the unlocked state.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:establishing a trusted relationship between a first electronic device and a second electronic device.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:establishing the trusted relationship in response to receiving input on the first electronic device and on the second electronic device, the input ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-02-2016 дата публикации

RICING SYSTEM WITH SLOTTED RICER PLATE AND METHOD

Номер: US20160029674A1
Автор: Englar James, Hamann Mike, Walker David Bruce
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A ricer plate for use in a ricing system configured for forcing cooked potato pieces, including potato peel and potato starch, against and through the ricer plate, includes a plate, having a thickness, a center and a perimeter. A plurality of substantially linear, elongate slots are disposed in the plate, extending through the thickness of the plate. Each slot is aligned at an angle relative to a radial line extending from the center, and has a width of at least about 1/10 inch and a length that is at least about three times the width. The slots are suitably shaped to pass a portion of potato peel with the potato starch. 1. A ricer plate for use in a ricing system configured for forcing cooked potato pieces , including potato peel and potato starch , against and through the plate , comprising:a plate, having a thickness, a center and a perimeter; anda plurality of substantially linear, elongate slots, extending through the thickness of the plate, each slot being aligned at an angle relative to a radial line extending from the center, and having a width of at least about 1/10 inch and a length that is at least about three times the width, the slots being suitably shaped to pass a portion of potato peel with the potato starch.2. A ricer plate in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each of the slots has a width of about ⅛ inch to ¼ inch claim 1 , and a length of at least about ½ inch.3. A ricer plate in accordance with claim 2 , wherein each slot has a length of from ½ inch to 1¾ inches.4. A ricer plate in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a circular central region of the circular plate claim 1 , having a perimeter claim 1 , at least some of the linear slots being oriented along a line tangent to the perimeter of the circular central region.5. A ricer plate in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the elongate slots are aligned at an angle of from 10° to 45° relative to the radial line.6. A ricer plate in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slots ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-01-2019 дата публикации

ANTENNA MOUNTS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING SAME

Номер: US20190027832A1
Автор: Renilson Ian Thomas, TULLOCH Thomas Cunningham, Walker David John
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A method of adjusting the pointing angle of an antenna includes mounting an antenna on a mounting structure with an antenna mount that includes a clamp member fixed to the mounting structure, a first adjustment bracket pivotally attached to the clamp member, and a second adjustment bracket pivotally attached to the first adjustment bracket, the antenna being mounted to the second adjustment bracket. The first and/or second adjustment brackets includes an access hole for receiving a toothed hand tool. One of the clamp member, the first adjustment bracket and the second adjustment bracket includes a toothed section. A toothed hand tool is inserted through the access hole to engage the toothed section; and rotated to pivot the first adjustment bracket relative to the clamp member or the second adjustment bracket relative to the first adjustment bracket. The pivoted bracket is secured to set the azimuth or elevation angle. 1. A method of adjusting the pointing angle of an antenna , comprising:mounting an antenna on a mounting structure with an antenna mount, the antenna mount including a clamp member fixed to the mounting structure, a first adjustment bracket pivotally attached to the clamp member, and a second adjustment bracket pivotally attached to the first adjustment bracket, the antenna being mounted to the second adjustment bracket;wherein at least one of the first and second adjustment brackets includes an access hole for receiving a toothed hand tool, and wherein at least one of the clamp member, the first adjustment bracket and the second adjustment bracket includes a toothed section;inserting a toothed hand tool through the access hole to engage the toothed section; rotating the hand tool to pivot (a) the first adjustment bracket relative to the clamp member or (b) the second adjustment bracket relative to the first adjustment bracket; andsecuring the pivoted first or second adjustment bracket in position to set the azimuth angle or elevation angle of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
04-02-2016 дата публикации

FUEL INJECTOR TO FACILITATE REDUCED NOX EMISSIONS IN A COMBUSTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160033132A1
Автор: Haynes Joel Meier, Joshi Narendra Digamber, Lim Junwoo, Monahan Sarah Marie, Venkatesan Krishna Kumar, Walker David James
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A fuel injector to reduce NOemissions in a combustor system. The fuel injector including a housing, at least one oxidizer flow path, extending axially through the fuel injector housing and defining therein one or more oxidizer flow paths for an oxidizer stream and a fuel manifold, extending axially through the fuel injector housing and defining therein one or more fuel flow path. The fuel manifold includes a forward portion and an aft portion including an aft face. A plurality of fuel injector outlets are defined in the aft portion, wherein the plurality of fuel injector outlets are configured to inject a fuel flow along a mid-plane of the fuel injector and away from a downstream wall. The fuel flow exiting the fuel manifold undergoes circumferential and radial mixing upon interaction with the oxidizer stream. Additionally disclosed is a combustor system including the fuel injector. 1. A fuel injector for use in a fuel injection nozzle , the fuel injector comprising:a fuel injector housing comprising an upstream face, an opposite downstream face, and a peripheral wall extending therebetween;at least one oxidizer flow path, extending axially through the fuel injector housing and defining therein one or more oxidizer flow paths for an oxidizer stream; and a forward portion and an aft portion including an aft face; and', 'a plurality of fuel injector outlets defined in the aft portion,', 'wherein the plurality of fuel injector outlets are configured to inject a fuel flow along a mid-plane of the fuel injector and away from a downstream wall, and', 'wherein the fuel flow exiting the fuel manifold undergoes circumferential and radial mixing upon interaction with the oxidizer stream., 'a fuel manifold, extending axially through the fuel injector housing and defining therein one or more fuel flow paths, the fuel manifold comprising2. The fuel injector of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fuel injector outlets are configured as a plurality of fuel exit orifices.3. The fuel ...

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Номер записи: 91
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Welding Enclosure

Номер: US20140116992A1
Автор: Bourgeois Chad L., Walker David E.
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A personal welding enclosure has a rigid support frame and a tent-like enclosure defining an inner work chamber. The enclosure, which is supported by the rigid frame, is beneficially formed from impermeable, flame-proof and/or flame-resistant fabric having desired strength, durability and thermal insulation characteristics. A pneumatic automatic shut off control system monitors variables in and around the enclosure, alerts personnel to the existence of potentially unsafe conditions within the enclosure and automatically terminates welding and/or other hot-work when an unsafe condition is detected. 1. An enclosure assembly for performing welding and other hot work comprising:a) a substantially flexible enclosure defining an inner chamber, said enclosure having at least one inlet and at least one outlet;b) at least one blower for supplying air to said inner chamber;c) at least one sensor for sensing a pressure differential between said inner chamber and an area outside of said enclosure; andd) a pneumatic control assembly for controlling at least one tools within said inner chamber, wherein said pneumatic control assembly is adapted to cease operations of said at least one tools when said at least one sensor senses a pressure differential less than a predetermined value.2. The enclosure assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rigid support frame comprising a plurality of interconnected members.3. The enclosure assembly of claim 2 , wherein said substantially flexible enclosure is supported by said rigid support frame.4. The enclosure assembly of claim 1 , wherein said substantially flexible enclosure comprises a plurality of interconnected panel members.5. The enclosure assembly of claim 4 , wherein said interconnected panel members are joined with hook and loop fasteners.6. The enclosure assembly of claim 1 , wherein said substantially flexible enclosure comprises double plain weave silica fabric.7. The enclosure assembly of claim 1 , wherein said double plain ...

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Номер записи: 92
30-01-2020 дата публикации

CHIMERIC IMMUNOGENIC POLYPEPTIDES

Номер: US20200031877A1
Автор: McBRIDE Jere W., WALKER David H.
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Provided herein are chimeric polypeptides that may be used, e.g., for the diagnosis of or vaccination against and/or 1. An isolated polypeptide , wherein the isolated polypeptide comprises:(i) at least two of the immunogenic sequences of Table 1, or a sequence at least 90% identical; and(ii) wherein at least one of the immunogenic sequences is contiguously repeated in the polypeptide.2. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two immunogenic sequences of Table 1 claim 1 , or a sequence at least 90% identical are contiguously repeated 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , or 7 times in the polypeptide.3. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polypeptide comprises one or more of (SEQ ID NOs:11-16 or 36-42) claim 1 , wherein the one or more of (SEQ ID NOs:11-16 or 36-42) are contiguously repeated 0 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , or 3 times.4. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein each of the immunogenic sequences are contiguously repeated from 1 to 3 times in the polypeptide.5. The isolated polypeptide of claim 4 , wherein each of the immunogenic sequences are contiguously repeated from 1 to 2 times in the polypeptide.6. The isolated peptide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polypeptide comprises at least 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , 7 claim 1 , 8 claim 1 , 9 claim 1 , 10 claim 1 , 11 claim 1 , or all of the following immunogenic sequences: TRP120 (SEQ ID NO:22) claim 1 , TRP140 (SEQ ID NO:23) claim 1 , A34N1 (SEQ ID NO:7) claim 1 , TRP63 (SEQ ID NO:18) claim 1 , TRP47 (SEQ ID NO:17) claim 1 , TRP75 (SEQ ID NO:19) claim 1 , TRP28 (SEQ ID NO:2) claim 1 , TRP36R1 (SEQ ID NO:3) claim 1 , TRP36R2 (SEQ ID NO:4) claim 1 , TRP36R3 (SEQ ID NO:6) claim 1 , TRP36CO (SEQ ID NO:36) claim 1 , TRP19 (SEQ ID NO:1) claim 1 , HSP (SEQ ID NO:24) claim 1 , or a sequence at least 90% identical; wherein each of the immunogenic sequences are contiguously repeated from ...

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Номер записи: 93
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Transversely clampable linear adjustment mechanism

Номер: US20190036197A1
Автор: David John Walker, Ian Thomas Renilson, James Michael Jefferson
Принадлежит: CommScope Technologies LLC

In certain embodiments, a linear adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment plate, an adjustment nut, and a holding plate. The adjustment plate has an exterior-threaded section that engages with the adjustment nut, a mounting-bolt opening, and a clamping-bolt slot. The holding plate has a horizontal section having a clamping-bolt opening, a vertical section connected to the horizontal section, and an adjustment-nut opening. With (i) the adjustment nut engaged with the adjustment-nut opening and the exterior-threaded section of the adjustment plate and (ii) the clamping bolt inserted within (a) the clamping-bolt slot of the adjustment plate and (b) the clamping-bolt opening of the holding plate, (1) rotation of the adjustment nut on the exterior-threaded section of the adjustment adjusts the linear position of the adjustment plate relative to the holding plate and (2) rotation of the clamping bolt secures the linear position of the adjustment plate relative to the holding plate.

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Номер записи: 94
18-02-2021 дата публикации

IMPLANT MAGNET SYSTEM

Номер: US20210046318A1
Автор: Gibson Peter, Leigh Charles Roger Aaron, Risi Frank, Walker David
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A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure. 2. The MRI-compatible implantable receiver component of a cochlear implant of claim 1 , wherein:the magnet apparatus comprises a recessed portion formed in the outer wall of the casing;the mounting element comprises an extension that extends inwardly into the central cavity, the extension comprising a compressive material; andthe compressive material provides a biasing force against the surface of the magnet apparatus to form an interference fit.3. The MRI-compatible implantable receiver component of a cochlear implant of claim 2 , wherein:the compressive material is placed adjacent to the recessed portion in the outer wall of the casing.4. The MRI-compatible implantable receiver component of a cochlear implant of claim 3 , wherein:the compressive material comprises silicone.5. The MRI-compatible implantable receiver component of a cochlear implant of claim 3 , further comprising:an antenna coil encircling the magnet apparatus and mounting element, wherein the antenna coil is adapted to receive coded signals that are transcutaneously transmitted from an external antenna;a stimulator unit connected to the antenna coil, wherein the stimulator unit is adapted to process coded signals received by the antenna coil and provide a stimulation signal to an intracochlear electrode assembly; anda biocompatible silicone covering at least a portion of the receiver component, the antenna coil, and the stimulator unit.6. The MRI-compatible implantable receiver component of a cochlear implant of claim 1 , wherein:the magnet apparatus comprises an engagement surface engageable with a complementary surface to allow for removal of the magnet apparatus, wherein the engagement surface comprises at least one tool ...

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Номер записи: 95
01-05-2014 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) SIGNAL BLOCKING LAYER FOR NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20140120831A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, GRIFFIN Jason Tyler, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: BlackBerry Limited

A communications device may include a near-field communication (NFC) circuit device, and a radio frequency (RF) signal blocking member adhesively coupled with the NFC device. The RF signal blocking member may be configured to block RF signal communication by the NFC device while coupled therewith. The RF signal blocking member may comprise an electrical conductor. In accordance with an example, the RF signal blocking member may comprise a frangible layer. In another example, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer may be included for adhesively securing the RF signal blocking member with the NFC device. 123-. (canceled)24. A device comprising:a near-field communication (NFC) device; anda radio frequency (RF) signal blocking member being removably coupled with said NFC device to block RF signal communication with said NFC device;said RF signal blocking member being frangible to come apart in pieces when removed from said NFC device.25. The device of wherein said RF signal blocking member comprises an electrically conductive material.26. The device of further comprising an adhesive layer removably coupling said RF signal blocking member to said NFC device.27. The device of wherein said RF signal blocking member comprises a scratch off matrix and a plurality of electrically conductive particles therein.28. The device of wherein said NFC device comprises NFC circuitry and an antenna coupled therewith.29. The device of wherein said RF blocking member overlies said antenna.30. The device of wherein said NFC device comprises active NFC circuitry.31. The device of wherein said NFC device comprises passive NFC circuitry.32. The device of wherein said NFC device comprises a package and NFC circuitry carried by said package; and further comprising a wireless communications circuit carried by said package.33. The device of wherein said NFC device has stored therein information relating to at least one of a rebate claim 24 , a purchase point claim 24 , a monetary credit claim 24 , a ...

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Номер записи: 96
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Multi-Zone Single Trip Well Completion System

Номер: US20150047837A1
Автор: Landry Jed, Thomas Anthony, Turner Dewayne, Walker David
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A well completion system having (i) a completion assembly; (ii) a service tool positioned within the completion assembly, wherein the service tool includes a substantially straight bore central passage from an upper end of the service tool to a lower end of the service tool; and (iii) a one-way valve positioned in an assembly annulus formed between the service tool and an inner surface of the completion assembly. 1. A well completion system comprising:a. a completion assembly;b. a service tool positioned within the completion assembly, wherein the service tool includes a substantially straight bore central passage from an upper end of the service tool to a lower end of the service tool; andc. a one-way valve positioned in an assembly annulus formed between the service tool and an inner surface of the completion assembly.2. The well completion system of claim 1 , further comprising a work string having an inner diameter being connected to the completion system and the service tool's central passage having approximately the same diameter as the work string's inner diameter.3. The well completion system of claim 1 , wherein the one-way valve is a reverse bypass valve allowing fluid flow in an uphole to downhole direction claim 1 , but substantially blocks flow in a downhole to uphole direction.4. The well completion system of claim 3 , wherein the reverse bypass valve comprises: (i) a series of apertures in a valve body; and (ii) a flexible material movable away from the apertures in response to downhole fluid flow in the assembly annulus and movable against the apertures in response to uphole fluid flow in the assembly annulus.5. The well completion system of claim 4 , wherein the valve body is substantially tubular and the apertures positioned circumferentially around the valve body.6. The well completion system of claim 5 , wherein a flow path through the tubular body transitions from an outer surface of the body claim 5 , to an inner surface of the body claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
15-02-2018 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID-CONTAINING LIPID PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20180044699A1
Автор: Belliveau Nathan M., Cullis Pieter R., Hafez Ismail, Hansen Carl Lars Genghis, Huft Jens, Leung Alex, Malcolm Stuart, Taylor Robert James, Walker David, Wild Andre
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia

Lipid particles containing a nucleic acid, devices and methods for making the lipid particles, and methods for using the lipid particles. 1. A method for making lipid particles with encapsulated nucleic acid , comprising:(a) introducing a first stream comprising a nucleic acid in a first solvent into a microfluidic device; wherein the device has a first region adapted for flowing one or more streams introduced into the device and a second region for mixing the contents of the one or more streams with a microfluidic mixer;(b) introducing a second stream comprising lipid particle-forming materials in a second solvent into the device to provide first and second streams flowing under laminar flow conditions, wherein the lipid particle-forming materials comprise a cationic lipid, and wherein the first and second solvents are not the same;(c) flowing the one or more first streams and the one or more second streams from the first region of the device into the second region of the device; and(d) mixing the one or more first streams and the one or more second streams in the second region of the device to provide a third stream comprising lipid particles with encapsulated nucleic acid,wherein the lipid particles with encapsulated nucleic acid comprise:(i) a substantially solid core consisting of nucleic acid, cationic lipid, and optionally second lipids; and(ii) PEG-lipid surrounding the core,wherein the lipid particle has a core and a periphery, the core has an area-averaged electron density that is not less than 20% of the maximum density of the periphery as measured by cryo transmission electron microscopy, and{'sup': '31', 'wherein the P nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of the lipid particle measured in solution after treatment with 150 mM ammonium acetate does not exhibit a resonance due to the nucleic acid.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleic acid is encapsulated in the lipid particle with an efficiency of from 90 to 100%.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 98
01-05-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING CONTROL OF MEDIA PLAYBACK BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Номер: US20140122589A1
Автор: FYKE Steven Henry, Pasquero Jerome, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

A system and method for transferring control of media playback between electronic devices. Playback of media content is initiating at a source device and peer-to-peer device pairing is established with a destination device. Media content from the source device is streamed to the destination device and a determination of whether to transfer media playback control to the destination device is made based on characteristics of the media content. The control of media playback may be transferred to the destination device based on the destination device having a local copy of the streaming media content, a playlist with similar characteristics to the streaming media content, a local media content having similar characteristics to the streaming media content, or a local playlist similar to the playlist from the source device. The peer-to-peer device pairing is terminated when media playback control is transferred, thereby preserving battery and processing power to the source device. 1. A method of transferring control of media playback between a source device and a destination device , the method comprising:initiating playback of media content at the source device;establishing a peer-to-peer device pairing with the destination device;streaming the media content to the destination device;determining whether to transfer control of the media playback to the destination device based on characteristics of the media content stored at the destination device; andterminating the peer-to-peer device pairing when control of the media playback to the destination device is transferred.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether to transfer control of the media playback comprises:comparing characteristics of the media content streaming to the destination device with characteristics of the media content stored at the destination device; andtransferring control of the media playback to the destination device when a predetermined number of characteristics of the media content ...

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Номер записи: 99
25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION

Номер: US20160055471A1
Автор: MacGillivray Geoffrey Wendell, Moosavi Vahid, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: BlackBerry Limited

Methods and apparatus to obtain transaction confirmation are described. One example method includes emulating a payment method using a close-proximity communication device of a mobile device, establishing a close-proximity communication link using the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device, transferring payment information from the mobile device using the close-proximity communication device, switching the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device to an information receiving communication mode, and receiving a transaction confirmation at the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device. Other implementations are possible. 125-. (canceled)26. A method comprising:emulating a payment method using a close-proximity communication device of a mobile device;establishing a close-proximity communication link using the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device;transferring payment information from the mobile device to a point of sale terminal using the close-proximity communication device; andreceiving, at the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device, a transaction confirmation from the point of sale terminal via the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device, the transferring of the payment information and the receiving of the transaction confirmation being carried out within a single instance of the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device being within range of a close-proximity communication device of the point of sale terminal.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device is controlled to automatically cycle between an emulation mode and the information receiving communication mode during the single instance of the close-proximity communication device of the mobile device being within range of the close-proximity communication device of the point of sale terminal.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the close ...

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Номер записи: 100
03-03-2016 дата публикации

POLE MOUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160060891A1
Автор: Walker David Eric
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A pole mounting system comprises a support mounting and a pole base. The support mounting has a receiving aperture that tapers conically inwardly from a receiving aperture, and at least one helical guide channel is formed in a wall of the receiving recess and extends axially away from the receiving aperture. Each guide channel has a terminal reverse bend. The pole base has an insertion end tapering conically inwardly toward a tip thereof and having guide post(s) extending laterally therefrom. The insertion end and the receiving recess are of complementary shape. The insertion end of the pole base is inserted into the receiving recess with each guide post aligned with the entrance of a corresponding guide channel and rotated in one direction and then the other to drive the guide post(s) along the guide channel(s) until the outer surface of the insertion end engages the wall of the receiving recess. 1. A pole base , comprising:an insertion end for insertion through a receiving aperture into a receiving recess in a body of a support mounting;the insertion end tapering conically inwardly toward a tip of the insertion end;the insertion end having at least one guide post extending laterally therefrom;the at least one guide post having a fixed circumferential position on the insertion end along the conical taper.2. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein the pole base forms part of a pole.3. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein the pole base has a receiving end opposite the insertion end claim 1 , the receiving end having a receptacle for securely releasably receiving an end of a pole.4. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein the at least one guide post consists of two diametrically opposed guide posts.5. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein the insertion end is frusto-conical.6. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the insertion end is longitudinally crenate.7. The pole base of claim 1 , wherein the insertion end has about a 10 degree longitudinal taper. This ...

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Номер записи: 101
03-03-2016 дата публикации

CORRUGATED CYCLONE MIXER ASSEMBLY TO FACILITATE REDUCED NOX EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE OPERABILITY IN A COMBUSTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160061452A1
Автор: Haynes Joel Meier, Joshi Narendra Digamber, Lim Junwoo, Monahan Sarah Marie, Venkatesan Krishna Kumar, Walker David James
Принадлежит:

A corrugated cyclone mixer for use in a fuel injection assembly of a turbine engine. The corrugated cyclone mixer generally includes an annular housing including a flange portion and a lip portion configured downstream of the flange portion. The mixer further including a swirler disposed therein the annular housing for inducing a cyclonic motion in the corrugated cyclone mixer. The swirler is configured upstream of the flange portion and including a plurality of swirler vanes to produce a swirling air flow. The lip portion forming an outlet downstream of the swirler and including a plurality of corrugations at an aft end. The plurality of corrugations are configured to mix the swirling air flow and an injected fuel stream flowing therethrough the corrugated cyclone mixer. Additionally disclosed is a fuel injection assembly and a turbine assembly including the corrugated cyclone mixer. 1. A corrugated cyclone mixer assembly for use in a fuel injection assembly of a turbine engine , the assembly comprising:an annular housing comprising a flange portion and a lip portion configured downstream of the flange portion; anda swirler disposed therein the annular housing for inducing a cyclonic motion in the corrugated cyclone mixer assembly, the swirler configured upstream of the flange portion and including a plurality of swirler vanes to produce a swirling air flow,the lip portion forming an outlet downstream of the swirler and including a plurality of corrugations at an aft end, the plurality of corrugations configured to mix the swirling air flow and an injected fuel stream flowing therethrough the corrugated cyclone mixer assembly.2. The corrugated cyclone mixer assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of corrugations comprise a plurality of purely radially extending corrugations.3. The corrugated cyclone mixer assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of corrugations comprise a plurality of purely axially extending corrugations.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 102
03-03-2016 дата публикации

FLAT-TOP TUNABLE FILTER

Номер: US20160062208A1
Автор: Fondeur Barthelemy, Frenkel Leonid, Hua Yimin, Milinkovic Vlatko, Shen Jinxi, Walker David R., Zhang Yu
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A tunable PLC optical filter having sequentially connected thermally tunable Mach-Zehnder (MZ) interferometers is described. The cascade of MZ interferometers, each having a free spectral ranges matching ITU frequency grid spacing, are tuned so as to have a common passband centered on the frequency of the signal being selected, while having at least one of the stopbands centered on any other ITU frequency. Any other optical channel that may be present at any other ITU frequency is suppressed as a result. Another MZ interferometer in series with the cascade of interferometers including an asymmetric or variable coupler, is tuned to have low transmission at the center frequency of the selected optical channel. 1. A tunable optical filter comprising:an input port for receiving an optical signal, the optical signal including a plurality of optical frequency channels, each optical frequency channel having a central frequency substantially centered at a different frequency of predetermined frequency grid having a predetermined grid spacing;an output port for transmitting an optical frequency channel selected from the plurality of optical frequency channels;a plurality of sequentially coupled tunable Mach-Zehnder (MZ) interferometers optically disposed between the input port and the output port for isolating the selected optical frequency channel from the plurality of optical frequency channels, each tunable MZ interferometer having a plurality of equidistantly spaced conterminous frequency passbands and frequency stopbands and having a free spectral range substantially equal to an integer multiple of the predetermined grid spacing;a first MZ interferometer optically disposed between the input port and the output port, the first MZ interferometer including first and second interferometer arms optically disposed between first and second optical couplers, the first optical coupler for directing more than 75% of the light received at an input of the first MZ interferometer ...

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Номер записи: 103
04-03-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF RICKETTSIA INFECTION

Номер: US20210063394A1
Автор: BRASIER Allan R., FANG Rong, WALKER David H., ZHAO Yingxin
Принадлежит: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System

Certain embodiments are directed to detection methods and methods of identifying detection targets for sensitive and specific laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor rickettsial infections during the earliest stages of the disease and to assess the degree of illness. 1rickettsia. A method for detecting and treating acute phase infection comprising:contacting a sample from a subject with antibodies that bind rickettsial protein RC0497 (SEQ ID NO:1) or peptides thereof, wherein one or more antibodies form an antibody complex with RC0497 peptides in the sample;isolating the antibody;detecting the peptides present in the antibody complex; and{'i': 'rickettsia', 'treating the subject identified as having an acute phase infection.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the peptides detected are HDLVGLGEVTVNR (SEQ ID NO:2) claim 1 , LLLSLDSTGEK (SEQ ID NO:3) claim 1 , ELAEAGFGR (SEQ ID NO:4) claim 1 , SDFPAEQIGK claim 1 , (SEQ ID NO:5) claim 1 , EYHNDLTDQAFYAGK (SEQ ID NO:6) claim 1 , EYGYGVESTSTFDQFTQQAVR (SEQ ID NO:7) claim 1 , and/or GASVHYIIDK (SEQ ID NO:8)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the peptides is by selected reaction monitoring (SRM).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is a polyclonal antibody.5rickettsiaR. africae, R. conoriiR. parkeri. The method of claim 1 , wherein the infection is a claim 1 , or infection.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting at least one host response protein selected from BPI fold-containing family A member 2 claim 1 , Histone H3.3 claim 1 , Ferritin heavy chain claim 1 , 4-hydroxy-phenylpyruvate dioxygenase claim 1 , or Adenylyl cyclase-associated protein 1.7. A polyclonal antibody composition that specifically binds rickettsial protein RC0497 (SEQ ID NO:1).8. The antibody of claim 7 , wherein an epitope bound by the antibody are present on one or more of HDLVGLGEVTVNR (SEQ ID NO:2) claim 7 , LLLSLDSTGEK (SEQ ID NO:3) claim 7 , ELAEAGFGR (SEQ ID NO:4) claim 7 , SDFPAEQIGK claim 7 , (SEQ ID NO:5) ...

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Номер записи: 104
05-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COMPUTER-BASED NAVIGATION

Номер: US20150066368A1
Автор: McKenzie Donald Somerset McCulloch, WALKER DAVID RYAN
Принадлежит: BlackBerry Limited

A video route-previewing system includes a route-previewing device for receiving input defining a starting point and a destination point and for identifying a route based on the starting point and the destination point. A preview-generating device receives the route from the route-previewing device and generates an image request for the route. A street-level imagery server receives the image request from the preview-generating device and communicates imagery of the route to the preview-generating device in response to the image request. The preview-generating device generates a time-compressed nonlinear route preview from the imagery of the route and communicates the preview to the route-previewing device. The route-previewing device displays the preview video of the route. The preview video may time-compress segments without navigational decision points and present in slow-motion segments around navigational decision points. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing navigation information , the method comprising:identifying a route;identifying navigational decision points along the route; andgenerating a time-compressed nonlinear video preview of the route wherein the video preview of the route comprises more video imagery of portions of the route containing navigational decision points than portions of the route without navigational decision points.2. The method as claimed in wherein generating the video preview with more video imagery of the portions of the route containing navigational decision points comprises providing one or more of (i) more video frames; (ii) a longer play time and (iii) higher resolution video frames.3. The method as claimed in wherein generating the video preview comprises:generating slow-motion video imagery of the portions of the route containing the navigational decision points;time-compressing the portions of the route without any navigational decision points; andsplicing the slow-motion and time-compressed video imagery together ...

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Номер записи: 105
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Display Device Support Arm

Номер: US20220082206A1
Автор: Francis Timothy, Nye Samuel John, Walker David Andrew
Принадлежит: Arrow Group Global Limited

A display device support arm comprises: a securing component; a first support arm element pivotally attached to the securing component and coupling to an attachment means for receiving a coupling mechanism, incorporating a load indicator, at the lower end of a second support arm element. At the other end thereof is an attachment head and a display mounting head rotatably secured thereto. The mounting head includes a toothed arcuate surface to which there is pivotally mounted a trigger adapted to move one or more locking blocks out of biased engagement with the arcuate surface. Constant friction joints, a modified securing foot with tool holder, a tilt mechanism; a display rotation lock operably coupled to a display mounting interface; interchangeable rail assemblies; display mounting brackets for attachment to the rail assemblies; and methods of installing a support arm and setting a tilt mechanism are also defined. 123.-. (canceled)24. A display device support arm of the type comprising:a securing component adapted to secure the arm to a stable surface;a first support arm element attached to the securing component at the lower end and coupling to an attachment means at the other end thereof; anda second support arm element having a coupling mechanism at a lower end for securing the arm element to the attachment means associated with the first arm element and at the other end thereof having an attachment head; anda display mounting head, the mounting head having a first part, rotatably secured to the attachment head of the second support arm element, and a second part pivotally moveable with respect to the first part and operably coupled to a display device or interface thereto,in which the display mounting head defines a toothed arcuate surface on said first part against which correspondingly toothed blocks on said second part are brought into and out of engagement via a user actuated trigger release to controllably alter the pitch (tilt) of the second part of the ...

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Номер записи: 106