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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090132878 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING A SCAN OPERATION ON A SEQUENCE OF SINGLE-BIT VALUES USING A PARALLEL PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing a scan operation on a sequence of single-bit values using a parallel processing architecture. In operation, a scan operation instruction is received. Additionally, in response to the scan operati... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090129163 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INCREASING A LIFETIME OF A PLURALITY OF BLOCKS OF MEMORY A system, method, and computer program product are provided for increasing a lifetime of a plurality of blocks of memory. In operation, at least one factor that affects a lifetime of a plurality of blocks of memory is identified. Additionally, the plurality of blocks to... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090119743 | Method and system for generic real time management of devices on computers connected to a network A method and system for enterprise device management allows the administrator to set a policy of forbidden devices, monitor devices used in the organization, provide alerts and notification incase an unknown device is connected to a computer, and monitor or block connec... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090113526 | Method and system for ensuring a sharing violation free environment for a trusted software agent A method and system is provided by which a trusted software agent can perform in a sharing violation free environment, which reduces complexity and eliminates interference with applications. A method for handling sharing violations in a computer system comprises interce... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090106530 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING A RAY TRACING DATA STRUCTURE UTILIZING A PARALLEL PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a ray tracing data structure utilizing a parallel processor architecture. In operation, a global set of data is received. Additionally, a data structure is generated utilizing a parallel processo... | 04/23/2009 |
| 20090100519 | Installer detection and warning system and method A user of a computer system is provided with warning of unexpected or covert installation attempts using a malware or anti-virus detection engine. Even though the files that are unexpectedly attempted to be installed may be legitimate, rather than malware, the malware d... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20090094313 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SENDING INTERACTIVE REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION A system, method, and computer program product are provided for sending interactive requests for information. In use, a user request for digital information from a user system is identified at an interactive system. Additionally, interactive requests for additional info... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090089542 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING A SCAN OPERATION A system, method, and computer program product are provided for efficiently performing a scan operation. In use, an array of elements is traversed by utilizing a parallel processor architecture. Such parallel processor architecture includes a plurality of processors eac... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090089287 | Automatically verifying that anti-phishing URL signatures do not fire on legitimate web sites A method and computer program product prevent false positives from occurring by reducing or preventing legitimate web site content from triggering matches to phishing black lists, but provides time and cost savings over manual review of black lists. A method implemented... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090086252 | Method and system for policy based monitoring and blocking of printing activities on local and network printers A method and system for data loss prevention controls and protects sensitive data from being printed in an unauthorized manner. A method for controlling printing activities implemented in a computer system comprises intercepting a print job comprising print data intende... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090074008 | Multiple packet UDP data transfers A method and computer program produce provide the capability to use UDP to send messages that include more data than can be handled by a single UDP packet. A method for performing data transfer implemented in a computer system comprises transmitting a request for data, ... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090073164 | AUTOMATIC COMPOSITING OF 3D OBJECTS IN A STILL FRAME OR SERIES OF FRAMES Systems, methods, and computer program products for creating composite images. In one approach, a method for generating an image, comprises the computer implemented steps of: adding a three dimensional (3D) object to a two dimensional (2D) image; rendering a representat... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090070271 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SECURE DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS A method for authorizing recurring transaction according to one embodiment includes receiving a defined payment amount associated with a user or entity. Additionally, the method includes receiving a first code associated with a first predetermined currency value, where ... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090070269 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SECURE DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS A method for safeguarding data according to one embodiment includes receiving a data package comprising data and a timestamp. Additionally, the method includes receiving or retrieving authentication information. Furthermore, the method includes determining a validity of... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090070268 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SECURE DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS A method for generating a code representative of a currency value according to one embodiment includes generating a first code, and combining a security code with the first code for creating a larger composite code, the composite code being associated with a predetermin... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090065819 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE FOR AN IMAGER STARTING MATERIAL An imager apparatus and associated starting material are provided. Such starting material includes a first silicon layer and an oxide layer disposed adjacent to the first silicon layer. Further included is a first doped layer disposed adjacent to the oxide layer with a ... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090058656 | INVERTED F ANTENNA WITH COPLANAR FEED AND RFID DEVICE HAVING SAME An RFID device according to one embodiment includes an inverted F antenna having an active portion, a ground plane spaced from the active portion, and a feed coupled to and coplanar with the active portion; and an RFID controller coupled to the feed. An inverted F anten... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090058378 | CIRCUIT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING AN IN-RUSH CURRENT A circuit is provided including an output stage with a pair of transistors. Further provided is a control circuit in communication with the output stage. The control circuit is capable of controlling a duration in which at least one of the transistors is actuated for re... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090055479 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING DATA BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS A method includes creating in a first computer arrangement a printer file for a digital document containing information data to be transferred, the digital document having been generated in a first application program, wherein said printer file is internally generated i... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090050309 | CONTROLLABLE HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A CIRCUIT BOARD A system and method are provided for controlling a transfer of heat between circuit board components. Included is a circuit board with components mounted thereon. Also provided is a controllable heat transfer medium for controlling a transfer of heat between the compone... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090050292 | CIRCUIT BOARD HEAT EXCHANGER CARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD A heat exchanger carrier system, method, and computer program product are provided. Included is a circuit board with components mounted thereon. Further included is a carrier coupled to the circuit board. Also included is a plurality of heat exchangers coupled to the ca... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090049288 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RUNTIME INVOCATION OF AN APPROPRIATE VERSION OF PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS IN AN ON-DEMAND DATABASE In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for runtime invocation of an appropriate version of program instructions in an on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for providing such runtime invocation can enable embodiments... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090049102 | ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ENFORCING THE INCLUSION OF TESTS IN A DEVELOPED APPLICATION In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for enforcing the inclusion of tests in a developed application. These mechanisms and methods for providing such enforcement can enable embodiments to ensure that new versions of developed applica... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090049101 | ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A DEVELOPED APPLICATION WILL OPERATE PROPERLY WITH AT LEAST ONE OTHER APPLICATION In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for determining whether a developed application associated with an on-demand database service will operate properly with at least one other application. These mechanisms and methods for providing ... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090049065 | ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING A DEVELOPED APPLICATION In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for validating a developed application. These mechanisms and methods for providing such validation can enable embodiments to ensure that new versions of developed applications will operate in the ... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090049006 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING KNOWLEDGE The invention provides a knowledge sharing method for supporting mobile workers before, during and after visiting a location, organisation or individual as part of their day to day activities. It achieves this through a knowledge management system which has a database f... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090045873 | CLOSE-LOOP CLASS-D AUDIO AMPLIFIER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inve... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090037880 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONFIGURING A GOAL A system, method, and computer program product are provided for configuring a goal. Information associated with different aspects of a goal is received utilizing a plurality of graphical user interfaces. In use, a previous one of the graphical user interfaces progresses... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20090037828 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EDITING AN ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for editing an on-demand database service graphical user interface. These mechanisms and methods for editing an on-demand database service graphical user interface can enable embodiments to edit d... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20090037270 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COMPENSATING A USER FOR VIEWING AN ADVERTISEMENT AND PURCHASING A GOOD OR SERVICE A system, method, and computer program product are provided for compensating a user for viewing an advertisement and purchasing a good or service. In use, an advertisement is presented for a good or service. Additionally, a user is compensated a first amount for viewing... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20090031129 | HASH-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING TRANSMISSION OF UNWANTED E-MAIL A system (120) detects transmission of potentially unwanted e-mail messages. The system (120) may receive e-mail messages and generate hash values based on one or more portions of the e-mail messages. The system (120) may then determine whether the ... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090031136 | HASH-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING TRANSMISSION OF UNWANTED E-MAIL A system (120) detects transmission of potentially unwanted e-mail messages. The system (120) may receive e-mail messages and generate hash values based on one or more portions of the e-mail messages. The system (120) may then determine whether the ... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090030906 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHARING DATA BETWEEN SUBSCRIBERS OF A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE SERVICE In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for sharing data among subscribers of a multi-tenant database service. These mechanisms and methods for sharing data among subscribers of a multi-tenant database service can enable embodiments to ... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20080316842 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR BROADCASTING WRITE OPERATIONS A system, method, and computer program product are provided for broadcasting write operations in a multiple-target system. In use, a write operation is received at one of a plurality of apertures of an address space. Such write operation is then replicated to produce a ... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080311807 | MODULAR FIN FOR A SURFBOARD, SAILBOARD OR OTHER WATER-BORNE DEVICE A fin in one embodiment includes a fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for coupling to a body portion of a water-borne device, and a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box. A fin assembly according to one embodiment inclu... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080304644 | Telecommunications Service Management A method of processing service information relating to a plurality of user services available in a telecommunications system is disclosed. The method includes storing entities defining service components in a service information database, where each service component en... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080302217 | Chain Tension Tool A tool for creating tension of a chain on a cycle according to one embodiment comprises a wheel engaging portion; a frame engaging portion positioned opposite the wheel engaging portion; and at least one handle operatively coupled to the wheel engaging portion and the f... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080296215 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM A wastewater treatment system according to various embodiments of the present invention includes one or more of a settling tank for receiving wastewater; a mineral removal system receiving water from the settling tank, the mineral removal system being for removing at le... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080290935 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING CURRENT LEAKAGE WHEN A LOW VOLTAGE DOMAIN IS POWERED DOWN An apparatus and method are provided for preventing a current leakage or direct current when a low voltage domain is powered down. Included is a voltage transition circuit connected between a low voltage domain and a high voltage domain. Such voltage transition circuit ... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080288511 | ASYNCHRONOUS METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AN OPERATION ON METADATA In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for asynchronously performing an operation on metadata in the context of an on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for asynchronously performing an operation on metadata can enab... | 11/20/2008 |
