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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110047603 | Systems and Methods for Obtaining Network Credentials Systems and methods for obtaining network credentials are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving, with a digital device, a network identifier from a network device, providing a first credential request including the network identifier to another di... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110043702 | INPUT CUEING EMMERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD The present invention provides an input cueing system and method that allows the user to manually draw an image, input text, interface and gesture on an input surface, which is then brought into a computer such that the visual output from the computer is combined in an ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110040870 | Systems and Methods for Determining Location Over a Network Systems and methods for determining location over a network are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises scanning, by a digital device, an area for one or more wireless networks, receiving one or more BSSIDs associated with the one or more wireless networks, g... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110030501 | STOP MECHANISM FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF GAS TO A GAS GRILLING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF REGULATING The present invention is embodied in a conversion kit for a gas grilling appliance with rotary valves that avoids the need to use either a sleeve inserted in the inner chamber of the regulating plug or interchangeable knobs on the valve shaft. The conversion kit compris... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030045 | Methods and Systems for Controlling Access to Resources and Privileges Per Process To control privileges and access to resources on a per-process basis, an administrator creates a rule that may be applied to modify a token of a process. The rule may include an application-criterion set and changes to be made to the groups and/or privileges of the toke... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110029217 | FUEL INJECTION PIN DISPLACEMENT PROFILE INTERPOLATION According to various embodiments of the invention, a map of injection pin profiles is experimentally determined at various locations spanning an engine operating plane. Injector pin profiles at points within the continuum spanned by the experimentally determined profile... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110028218 | Systems and Methods for Wireless Connectivity of a Musical Instrument In various embodiments, one or more real musical instruments may be used to interact with a program (e.g., a game or learning application) on a digital device such as a game console. A method may comprise receiving a music signal from a port of a real musical instrument... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110026363 | WIRELESS POSITION SENSING IN THREE DIMENSIONS USING ULTRASOUND The present invention provides a method of position sensing between a wireless mobile component carrying a mobile ultrasonic transducer and a fixed component carrying a plurality of fixed ultrasonic transducers in a predetermined spaced-apart relationship, the method co... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110025215 | MULTICOLOR LED SEQUENCER A multicolored LED luminaire module is provided that can be controlled using a single driver and only two wires. The LED luminaire module comprises a plurality of LEDs and a sequencer. The sequencer connects each LED to the circuit in a predetermined order. Synchronousl... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110005498 | HEATED CATALYZED FUEL INJECTOR FOR INJECTION IGNITION ENGINES The present invention provides an injector-ignition fuel injector for an internal combustion engine, comprising an input fuel metering system for dispensing a next fuel charge into a pressurizing chamber, a pressurization ram system including a pressurization ram for co... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005495 | PIEZOELECTRIC FUEL INJECTOR HAVING A TEMPERATURE COMPENSATING UNIT The present invention provides a fuel injector, comprising a housing having a sealable injector seat; a fuel injector pin disposed within the housing proximate) the injector seat such that the injector seat may be sealed and unsealed by displacing the fuel injector pin;... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100328955 | INCANDESCENT ILLUMINATION SYSTEM INCORPORATING AN INFRARED-REFLECTIVE SHROUD An improved incandescent lamp and incandescent lighting system are disclosed, for projecting a beam of light with substantially improved energy efficiency. The incandescent lamp includes a pair of reflective ceramic filament supports for supporting one or more filaments... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100328603 | OPHTHALMIC EYEWEAR WITH LENSES CAST INTO A FRAME AND METHODS OF FABRICATION The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing spectacle lens eyewear using a block mold, front and back optical inserts, front and back optical insert gaskets, a protractor insert, a closing mechanism and a preformed frame, the method comprising the ste... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100327724 | INCANDESCENT LAMP INCORPORATING REFLECTIVE FILAMENT SUPPORTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT An improved incandescent lamp and incandescent lighting system are disclosed, for projecting a beam of light with substantially improved energy efficiency. The incandescent lamp includes a pair of reflective ceramic filament supports for supporting one or more filaments... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100325707 | Systems and Methods for Automatic Discovery of Systems and Accounts In various embodiments, a method comprises scanning a directory structure to generate a scan result comprising a plurality of discovered systems, identifying one or more accounts associated with at least one of the plurality of discovered systems, configuring a security... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100325705 | Systems and Methods for A2A and A2DB Security Using Program Authentication Factors In various embodiments, security may be provided for application to application (A2A) and application to database (A2DB) implementations. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a registration request at a first digital device for a first application, receivin... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100325687 | Systems and Methods for Custom Device Automatic Password Management In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving a custom login script from a first user, receiving a custom change password script from the first user, logging onto an account on a digital device using the custom login script from the first user, changing an old pa... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100325222 | CONTACT LIST DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD A technique for contact list aggregation across networks involves logging into low level networks through a high level network. A system constructed according to the technique may include a network interface coupled to the different low level networks. The system may fu... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100323619 | Headset Adapter and Methods for Communicating Between a Hands-Free Headset and a Landline Telephone A hands-free headset adapter comprises a first telephone connector configured to couple with the base unit of a landline telephone; a second telephone connector configured to couple with the handset of the landline telephone, the second telephone connector coupled to th... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100315944 | Distributed Protection Switching Architecture for Point-To-Point Microwave Radio Systems A system and method for protecting a received data stream. Active receivers and standby receivers are provided, each adaptable to receive a data stream on a traffic channel. Plural data processing units are operatively in communication with the receivers. At least one o... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313157 | Systems and Methods for Visualization of Data Analysis Exemplary systems and methods for visualization of data analysis are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises accessing a database, analyzing the database to identify clusters of data, generating an interactive visualization comprising a plurality of nodes a... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100310028 | Remote Monitoring and Calibration of System Reference Clock Using Network Timing Reference A system and method for calibrating a local radio reference clock for a radio operating in a radio network having a network reference clock. The method comprises determining at the radio an offset between the local clock and the network clock, placing the local clock in... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100307509 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA AND ASSOCIATED METHODS The present invention provides devices for use with a patient under anesthesia and associated methods. Various embodiments of the present invention include a device for establishing and maintaining a patient's head and/or jaw in a particular position, including the snif... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100306053 | Method and Device for Publishing Cross-Network User Behavioral Data The present invention relates to summarizing cross-network user behavioral data. The summarizing cross-network user behavioral data may particularly include publishing the data to one or more data structures that become accessible to a server hosting an authorized domai... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301632 | AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COVER AND PEDAL COVER The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100299020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVISIONING A VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE The present invention provides systems and methods for provisioning a vehicle interface module comprising receiving a VIM from a VIM manufacturer and entering appropriate VIM data into a dealer inventory, activating a SIM card for the VIM and installing the VIM in a pre... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100294341 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FRAMELESS BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL The present invention is directed toward apparatus and methods for solar panels capable of rooftop installation. In some embodiments, a low profile solar laminate is provided, comprising: a base layer; a photovoltaic layer; a semi-rigid panel; an ultraviolet resistant l... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100293293 | Systems and Methods for Fractional Routing Redundancy Systems and methods for fractional routing are described. An exemplary method may include receiving, by a first router, data information regarding routing by a first portion of a third router, receiving, by a second router, data information regarding routing by a second... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100292006 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOCAL GAMER NETWORK Various embodiments of the invention provides for systems and methods for multi-participant controller systems. Specifically, some embodiments of the invention enable two or more participants to take part in a multi-participant interactive software running on a computin... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100289652 | Systems and Methods of Interaction with Water Usage Information Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interac... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100287689 | PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES The present invention provides a protective fabric or garment comprising an insulator base layer, a protective layer attached to a body side of the insulator base layer, and one or more protective components attached to selected areas of an outer side of the insulator b... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100283682 | CLOCK PHASE RANGING METHODS AND SYSTEMS A system and method for estimating the range between two devices performs two or more ranging estimates with subsequent estimates performed using a clock that is offset in phase with respect to a prior estimate. The subsequent estimate allows estimate uncertainties due ... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100280916 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS The present invention provides a request for proposal management system hosted on a computing device comprising a buyer proposal management system configured to allow a user to generate requests for proposals to allow the user to generate requests for proposals using in... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100279771 | Video Game Controller Attachment Apparatus According to some embodiments of the invention, a controller attachment apparatus is provided, comprising: a handle portion configured to accept and hold a controller; and an attachment portion affixed to the handle portion such that it allows a covering to be diposed o... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100277461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DRIVE AN LCD In various embodiments, the largest transition in the select waveform of successive approximation technique is eliminated to reduce power dissipation in liquid crystal displays. Power dissipation in the driver circuit is analyzed for gray scale images for several select... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100275897 | GAS COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF MECHANISM A gas cooking appliance for cooking a food item, such as a turkey, in a cooking vessel having a bottom surface, such as a pot, the gas cooking appliance configured to be connected to a gas source for permitting a flow of gas to the gas cooking appliance, the appliance h... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100274841 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING VIRTUAL DESKTOPS OR VIRTUAL APPLICATIONS IN A STANDARD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT The present invention provides systems and methods for dynamically updating computer memory and modifying function requests within virtual computing environments. Methods for updating computer memory environmental variables may comprise methods for modifying, computer p... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100274837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING COMPUTER MEMORY AND FILE LOCATIONS WITHIN VIRTUAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS The present invention provides systems and methods for dynamically updating computer memory and modifying function requests within virtual computing environments. Methods for updating computer memory environmental variables may comprise methods for modifying, computer p... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100271596 | MULTIFOCAL CONTACT LENS The present invention provides a multifocal contact lens comprising a central contact lens area having a size, a position, and an optical power; an outer contact lens area having a size, a position, and an optical power; wherein the size, the position, and the optical p... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100269814 | QUICK ASSEMBLY GRILL AND METHOD The present invention is embodied in a grill configured for quick assembly, a method of partially pre-assembling the grill for shipping from the factory in a container, and a method of assembling the grill when removed from the shipping container. The grill comprises a ... | 10/28/2010 |
