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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110038315 | MINI-SLOT COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Mesh communications based on a plurality of time-slots in which every time slot is associated with communications between a pair of nodes, in which at least one time-slot is associated with communications between a first node and a second node, and in which at least a s... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110033637 | Method and apparatus for printing on a surface Embodiments of the present invention generally include a method and apparatus for performing printing onto a product. Specifically, embodiments of the invention comprise a printing apparatus and a method for printing on a product surface. Further, the printing apparatus... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110024251 | APPARATUS FOR ENGAGING ROTATING COMPONENTS IN A MOTOR Methods and apparatus for engaging gears in motors are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for engaging rotating components in a motor may include an actuator; and an engagement assembly disposed about an axis and coupled to the actuator, the engagement a... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110022591 | Pre-computed ranking using proximity terms A method for searching the web comprising an off-line phase for generating a numerical score for at least one term within a document retrieved from the web, and an on-line phase comprising accessing the numerical score for the at least one term when the at least one ter... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020855 | Method and apparatus for performing cytometry Embodiments of the present disclosure generally include a method and apparatus for performing cytometry. Specifically, embodiments of the invention comprise apparatus for providing a sample fluid to a cytometry system comprising a cytometry chip and a holder. The cytome... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110019503 | Apparatus For Providing A Digital Wall Calendar An apparatus for providing a digital wall calendar. The apparatus comprises an upper display module, a lower display module; and a logic and communication module. The upper display module displays an image. The lower display module displays a series of dates. The logic ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110019444 | Method and apparatus for detection and control of dc arc faults A method and apparatus for managing DC arc faults. At least a portion of the method is performed by a controller comprising at least one processor. In one embodiment, the method comprises analyzing a signature of a signal of a power converter and determining, based on a... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110016147 | Method and apparatus for identifying redeployed distributed generator components A method and apparatus for identifying a redeployment of a distributed generator component, at least a portion of the method being performed by a controller comprising at least one processor. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a first identification (ID) ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110012429 | Method and apparatus for converting direct current to alternating current A method and apparatus for power conversion. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least two power stages, each power stage of the at least two power stages capable of converting DC input power to DC output power; and a controller for dynamically selecting, base... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110007537 | Method and apparatus for single-path control and monitoring of an H-bridge A method and apparatus for controlling and monitoring an H-bridge via a single communication path. The apparatus comprises a first control and monitor module coupled to a first switch within the H-bridge; and a first pulse transformer coupled to a first control signal t... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110004622 | Method and apparatus for gathering and organizing information pertaining to an entity A method and apparatus for gathering and organizing data pertaining to an entity by extracting the data from a plurality of data sources associated with one or more tenants, organizing the data into connector files having a predefined structure and associating the data ... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100321777 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING STEREOSCOPIC EFFECT IN A CAMERA A method for optimizing stereoscopic effect in a three-dimensional image is provided. The method for optimizing stereoscopic effect comprises capturing a first unpolarized beam of light representing a first image and a second unpolarized beam of light representing a sec... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100321476 | CAMERA FOR CAPTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES A camera for obtaining a three-dimensional image. The camera includes a lens module for capturing a beam of light, a filter module for polarizing the beam of light into a first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, a polarization array for genera... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100321474 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STEREOSCOPIC IMAGES A method for capturing a three-dimensional image is disclosed. The method comprises capturing a combined beam of light having a first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, sampling the combined beam of light using one or more imagers, and providi... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100309695 | Method and apparatus for improved burst mode during power conversion A method and apparatus for coupling power to an AC power grid. In one embodiment, the method comprises interleaving a storage period and a burst period, wherein (i) energy is stored during the storage period for a predetermined number of grid voltage cycles, and (ii) st... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100309291 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STEREOSCOPIC IMAGES A method for capturing a three-dimensional image. The method comprises capturing a combined beam of light having first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, sampling the combined beam of light using an imager, and providing the first polarized im... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100278594 | EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM Improved erosion control systems are provided which, in some embodiments, may comprise large, porous aggregate stabilized with a continuous mesh and a polymeric binding agent. In some embodiments, an erosion control system may include an aggregate layer comprising porou... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100276885 | METHOD OF PLAYING A CARD GAME A method of playing a card game comprising; providing at least one playing card to each of at least two participants to begin a hand; performing at least one round of betting, wherein each of the at least one round of betting comprises each of the at least two participa... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100275933 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BODY TO AN IMMOBILIZATION BOARD An apparatus for securing a body to an immobilization board, comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end; and a device to movably couple the first end of the strap to the second end of the strap, wherein the device comprises a first lateral member coupled to... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100263704 | Apparatus for coupling power generated by a photovoltaic module to an output Apparatus for coupling power generated by a photovoltaic (PV) module to an output. The apparatus comprises a universal connector assembly, comprising a connector housing, adapted for coupling to the PV module, comprising a DC connection assembly for coupling power from ... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100254630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SUPER RESOLUTION IMAGES FROM RAW DATA REPRESENTATIVE OF COLOR FILTER ARRAY IMAGES A method and apparatus for generating a super-resolution image are provided. The method may include obtaining a first set of RAW data representing a first image captured at a first resolution and obtaining, from the first set of RAW data, at least one first sample of da... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100253817 | ORIENTATION-BASED APPROACH FOR FORMING A DEMOSAICED IMAGE, AND FOR COLOR CORRECTING AND ZOOMING THE DEMOSAICED IMAGE A method and apparatus for forming a demosaiced image from a color-filter-array (“CFA”) image is provided. The CFA image comprises a first set of pixels colored according to a first (e.g., a green) color channel, a second set of pixels colored according to a second ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100253288 | LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY POWERED INTRAVENOUS FLUID WARMER A lithium polymer (LiPo) battery pack having LiPo battery cells is provided which includes battery protection circuitry, charging circuitry, cell balancing circuitry, and control and communication circuitry. The batteries can be charged while in use by an internal charg... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100246675 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRA-PREDICTION IN A VIDEO ENCODER Method and apparatus for intra-prediction in a video encoder are described. An aspect relates to a method of intra-prediction for a group of samples in an image being coded. In some examples, the method includes: defining a target template for the group of samples; comp... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100246672 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIERARCHICAL BI-DIRECTIONAL INTRA-PREDICTION IN A VIDEO ENCODER Method and apparatus for hierarchical bi-directional intra-prediction in a video encoder is described. In some examples, initial reference blocks are selected in an image. Sets of blocks in the image are predicted successively over a plurality of stages based on a respe... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100233843 | Formation of stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers Formation of stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers is described. In some examples, a formation method includes: forming a stretchable carrier including a stretchable part having a given length, the given length being operable to change in response to a force bei... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100229923 | Stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers A stretchable photovoltaic device, a stretchable photovoltaic module and a carrier for facilitating formation of a stretchable photovoltaic device and/or module are provided. The stretchable photovoltaic device includes a stretchable part, at least one photovoltaic cell... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100223594 | Method and apparatus for implementing a composable control architecture A method and apparatus for generating a composed control. The method comprises selecting one or more functional modules, coupling the one or more selected functional modules to a core control, and generating scripted code that, when executed, implements the functionalit... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100222933 | Method and system for distributed energy generator message aggregation A method and system for aggregating messages. The method comprises obtaining, at a controller, a first plurality of messages related to operation of a distributed energy generator; generating, at the controller, a second plurality of messages from the first plurality, w... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100209469 | Controlled Release of Nitric Oxide And Drugs From Functionalized Macromers And Oligomers The present invention provides NO and, optionally, drug releasing macromers and oligomers wherein the drug molecule and NO releasing moiety are linked an absorbable macromer or oligomeric chain susceptible to hydrolytic degradation and wherein the macromer or oligomer c... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100204613 | Method and apparatus for manipulating a surgical guidewire A method and apparatus for manipulating a surgical guidewire. The apparatus comprises a chuck for selectively coupling motive force to a surgical guidewire and an actuator, coupled to the chuck, for imparting an axial motive force to the chuck. Embodiments of the invent... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100199572 | CARVED SOLID FACE DOOR HAVING A WINDOW FORMED THEREIN AND METHODS OF FABRICATION Embodiments of a carved solid face door having a window formed therein and methods of fabrication are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a carved solid face door may include a solid base having a face and an opposing rear surface; and a window carved into the face a... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100195357 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CORRECTED MONITORING VOLTAGE A method and apparatus for determining a corrected monitoring voltage, at least a portion of the method being performed by a computing system comprising at least one processor. The method comprises generating power at a first location; monitoring the generated power by ... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100186448 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING AN ORNAMENT TO A TEXTILE Apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile is provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile may include a bottom plate; a plurality of posts coupled to a surface of the bottom plate; and a... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100181830 | Method and apparatus for characterizing a circuit coupled to an AC line A method and apparatus for characterizing a circuit coupled to an AC line. The apparatus comprises a consumption measurement unit (CMU), adapted for coupling, independent of voltage and current polarity, to the AC line and the circuit. The CMU comprises a discovery modu... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100176534 | Method and apparatus for potting an electronic device Method and apparatus for potting an electronic device. The apparatus comprises an enclosure having a first inner volume with the electronic device disposed therein; a fill control element disposed within the first inner volume, wherein a second inner volume of the fill ... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100158990 | TRANSDERMAL METHOD AND PATCH FOR CORTICOSTEROID ADMINISTRATION A method of treating an individual having a disease or for diagnostic purposes requiring administration of a corticosteroid, which involves applying to a portion of intact derma on the individual a transdermal patch having a backing layer and a matrix adhesive layer. Th... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100139945 | Mounting rail and power distribution system for use in a photovoltaic system Apparatus for coupling generated power to an output load. The apparatus comprises a first mounting rail, adapted for electrically coupling a power element to the output load. The first mounting rail comprises a frame defining a cavity; an insulative material disposed wi... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100121343 | SCRUB-RESISTANT INK AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATION AND USE THEREOF Scrub resistant inks and methods and apparatus for fabrication and use thereof are provided. Scrub-resistant ink compositions may include a dye for marking skin; and a solvent dissolving a marking effective amount of the dye, wherein the solvent comprises about 0.1 to a... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100111431 | INTRA PREDICTION WITH ADAPTIVE INTERPOLATION FILTERING FOR IMAGE COMPRESSION A method and apparatus for adaptive interpolation filtering for image compression is disclosed. The method includes determining an activity measure associated with a set of pixels neighboring a pixel undergoing intraframe prediction or a distance measure between at leas... | 05/06/2010 |
