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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185945 | Systems and methods for selectively requesting certificates during initiation of secure communication sessions An exemplary method involves an SSL server receiving an SSL session request from an SSL client. It is determined whether the SSL client is going to use certificate-based authentication. This may involve identifying a port at which the SSL session request was receive... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182701 | Method of optimizing feed distribution in a sedimentation vessel A feed structure may be used in conjunction with a sedimentation vessel in order to separate solids and liquids, which may be in a slurry, from each other. The feed structure comprises a feed chamber housing a central wall. At least one port is positioned at the bas... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8176551 | Detection of observer programs and countermeasures against observer programs A system for detecting an observing program on a computer system is disclosed as including accessing instructions that access observer data. The observer data includes data descriptive of the observer program. The observer program is programmed to observe a user's a... | 05/08/2012 |
| D659029 | User interface for a timer | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170183 | Systems and methods for providing a message service for a site A method for providing a message service for a site is described. It is determined whether a service is provided at the site. If the service is provided at the site, a request is sent to a node at the site that provides the service. Determining if the service is pro... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166968 | Scupper valve snorkel A conjoined tube within a tube located inside a lower section of a snorkel designed to steer water droplets away from the snorkel diver's breathing path. The lower section of the snorkel has two valves. One is the scupper valve positioned at the lowest point of the ... | 05/01/2012 |
| D658519 | User interface for a timer | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166177 | Systems and methods for managing requests for connections to services on a computer system In an exemplary method, a resident agent receives multiple requests from one or more requesting processes for connections to services. The requested services are hosted by a fast service host. The resident agent establishes multiple connections to the one or more re... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8150961 | Systems and methods for updating distributed network inventory services Systems and methods for updating distributed network inventory services are disclosed. A network or a portion thereof is scanned to identify at least one computing asset within the scanned portion. A scan file is compiled based on the information obtained. A first i... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149448 | Systems and methods for rapidly creating an image from a document A method of rapidly creating an image from a document is disclosed. Image data derived from a document is received at an imaging device. It is then determined whether the image data is in an image-ready format that can be directly processed by a marking engine. If t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8123955 | Method of optimizing feed concentration in a sedimentation vessel A feed system is used in a sedimentation vessel. The feed system includes an inlet for receiving a quantity of feed slurry and an outlet for delivering the feed slurry to a separation zone within the sedimentation vessel. The feed slurry includes a mixture of solids... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8121737 | Systems and methods for presenting saving opportunities for electronic edvices A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Esti... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116691 | Systems and methods for improving reference signals for spatially multiplexed cellular systems A method for using a numerical method to design reference signals for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems is described. An input multiple input multiple output signal is determined. A nearest tight frame to one or more given structured vectors is obtained.... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112041 | Systems and methods for generating sequences that are nearest to a set of sequences with minimum average cross-correlation A method for generating sequences that are nearest to a set of sequences with minimum average cross-correlation is described. Each element of a set of sequences is projected to a nearest constellation point. The set of sequences is converted into a time domain repre... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109441 | System and method for encoding and decoding data and references to data in machine-readable graphical codes A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference ident... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8103673 | Systems and methods for provisioning content from multiple sources to a computing device A system for provisioning content to at least one user is described. A content provisioning server is used. The content provisioning server includes a content provisioning application in communication with a user database. The content provisioning application is con... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8095961 | Systems and methods for quarantining a node from other nodes in a network A method for quarantining a node from other nodes in a network is described. A node is scanned to obtain a health posture of the node by determining if the node is compliant with one or more requirements. A current policy in accordance with the obtained health postu... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090811 | Service provider for embedded devices using a message store A service provider for embedded devices is disclosed for controlling, monitoring and/or updating embedded devices. The service provider includes a computer having communications hardware for communicating over a computer network. The computer also includes a storage... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8078290 | System and methods for controlling embedded devices using device style sheets Systems and methods for controlling ambiance devices, or an embedded device, using a device style sheet are disclosed. Ambiance devices include devices used to control an environment in a room or area, such as a lighting device or a heating/cooling system. A device ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8078267 | Imaging of macular pigment distributions Macular pigments are measured by spectrally selective lipofuscin detection. Light from a light source that emits light at a selected range of wavelengths that overlap the absorption band of macular carotenoids is directed onto macular tissue of an eye for which macu... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8077929 | Ambient light rejection filter A fingerprint reader is described. The fingerprint reader includes an illumination source that produces light and a camera. An optical window is also part of the reader. The window is positioned so that light from the illumination source passes through the optical w... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074185 | System and method for displaying and manipulating hierarchically linked data in a genealogy database using a graphical interface A system and method for displaying, searching, manipulating and modifying of hierarchically linked genealogy data in a relational database on a computer system. A graphic representation of the data in the database is displayed on a computer display device. The syste... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8073929 | Systems and methods for managing a provider's online status in a distributed network A system manages communications between a provider and a requestor in a distributed network. A requester is implemented on a computing device and provides a stay online binding. The stay online binding identifies a binding that is desired by the requester. A provide... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8072322 | Interpreting data from a site A method for interpreting data from a site is described. The method may include various steps. Input data to be interpreted may be acquired. The input data may be sent to an interpreter. Alert criteria may be sent to the interpreter. A determination that indicates w... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069254 | Communication period management in a communication system A method for communication period management in a communication system is disclosed. The method may involve determining a duration of a communication period that is scheduled between two electronic devices. The method may then involve determining whether the duratio... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8068551 | Systems and methods for designing a reference signal to be transmitted in a multiplexed cellular system A method for designing a reference signal to be transmitted in a multiplexed cellular system is described. A first set of matrices that comprises a plurality of matrices is selected. An optimal partition of the first set of matrices is determined. A third matrix is ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8060651 | Systems and methods for adaptively packetizing data partitions for transport over a network In an exemplary embodiment, an RTP packetization component receives data partitions corresponding to a single slice of coded data from an H.264 encoder. The RTP packetization component evaluates a first set of conditions in order to determine whether to merge the da... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8059819 | Systems and methods for distributing updates for a key at a maximum rekey rate A method for distributing updates for a key is described. One or more update requests are received per unit of time. The number of received update requests per unit of time is multiplied by a maximum update period to estimate the number of active nodes in a group. T... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8059588 | Systems and methods for shifting the position of a symbol to reduce transmission overhead A method for shifting the position of a symbol to reduce transmission overhead is described. A frame with a plurality of symbols is provided. A determination is made whether the frame includes an indication of an event. At least one symbol of the plurality of symbol... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8041364 | Systems and methods for transmitting control information via a control signaling channel A method for transmitting control information may include providing formatting rules that define a format for transmission of the control information to a base station via a control signaling channel. The control information may include a channel quality indicator (... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8037643 | Roof ridge construction apparatus and method An apparatus and method for roof ridge construction are provided. Ridge risers are used to securely retain an attachment block above sheathing portions at an elevation sufficient to permit air venting through the ridge. The ridge risers have legs with one or more we... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8023161 | Systems and methods for providing image data encapsulated in a page description language A multi-function peripheral imaging device for providing page description language (“PDL”) encapsulated image data is disclosed. The imaging device includes a processor for control of the imaging device and memory in electronic communication with the processor. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020459 | Sampling apparatus A sampling apparatus comprising: at least one distribution element for distributing a flow of material; one or more sampling ports for collecting a sample from the distributed flow of material; whe... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8014013 | Systems and methods for segmenting pages and changing settings for graphical elements in printing A method for modifying settings in printing a document is disclosed. Document data is provided that comprises multiple graphical elements. The document data is converted into printing instructions. At least one setting is applied to the printing instructions. A prev... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011584 | Graphical code readers that are configured for glare reduction A method for glare reduction may be implemented by a graphical code reader. The method may include illuminating a target area using a plurality of light sources. The method may also include capturing images of the target area using at least one image sensor. The met... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8001550 | Object identifier readers that are configured to automatically send and/or store data read from an object identifier Object identifier readers that are configured to automatically send and/or store data read from an object identifier are disclosed. An exemplary object identifier reader includes a communication port for communicating with a host computing device. The object identif... | 08/16/2011 |
| 8001270 | Method and apparatus for discovering a network address A method and apparatus for discovering a network address. An exemplary method provides for communicating between a client device and a peripheral device over a network that includes a server device adapted to control the peripheral device. The network address of the... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996516 | Systems and methods for automatic configuration of devices within a network utilizing inherited configuration data Systems and methods for configuration of devices within a network utilizing inherited configuration data are disclosed. Configuration data stored at a junction box in electronic communication with a first device is accessed. The configuration data includes a default... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7995694 | Systems and methods for detecting a specific timing from a synchronization channel A method for detecting a specific timing from a synchronization channel is described. A signal with a known sequence is received. Two or more correlation values between the received signal and the known sequence are calculated at two or more positions. The two or mo... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7995661 | Systems and methods for conserving the power supply of a communications device A method for conserving the power supply of an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) communications device is described. The location of a bit of information within one of a plurality of symbols is obtained. A sleep mode is entered into. The one symbol t... | 08/09/2011 |
