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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8065240 | Computational user-health testing responsive to a user interaction with advertiser-configured content Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out specifying at least one of a plurality of user-health test functions responsive to an interaction between a user and at least one advertiser-specified attribute; and tr... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8010464 | Computerized data equidistant-mapping method and computer system using the same A computerized data equidistant-mapping method and a computer system using the same are provided. The computerized data equidistant-mapping method is used for mapping M sets of K-dimensional original data into a D-dimensional space in a manner of equidistance. The c... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7996336 | System and program storage device of object classification utilizing optimized boolean expressions Classification of objects using the best boolean expression that represents the most optimal combination of the underlying features is disclosed. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7962495 | Creating data in a data store using a dynamic ontology In one embodiment, a method comprises creating and storing an ontology for a data store in response to receiving first user input defining the ontology, wherein the ontology comprises a plurality of data object types and a plurality of object property types; creatin... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7761389 | Method for anomaly prediction of battery parasitic load Anomaly prediction of battery parasitic load includes processing input data related to a state of charge for a battery and a durational factor utilizing a machine learning algorithm and generating a predicted start-up state of charge. Warnings are issued if the pred... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7580903 | Process for the creation of fuzzy cognitive maps from Monte Carlo simulation generated Meta Model A process for the computer creation of fuzzy cognitive maps (see FIG. 7) that are used to explore causal relationships between a group of factors and a phenomenon. These fuzzy cognitive maps are constructed using the data derived from Expanded Meta Models. Th... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7512569 | User defined components for content syndication A behavior is associated with a syndicated feed. The syndicated feed is associated with a content page, and provided from a server over a network. The syndicated feed may be an RSS feed or some other type of syndicated feed associated with a content page. The feed i... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7512568 | Evolvable synthetic neural system An evolvable synthetic neural system includes an evolvable neural interface operably coupled to at least one neural basis function. Each neural basis function includes an evolvable neural interface operably coupled to a heuristic neural system to perform high-level ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7379507 | Method and device for modulation recognition of digitally modulated signals with multi-level magnitudes A modulation recognition method and device for digitally modulated signals with multi-level magnitudes are provided. The modulation recognition method includes selecting plural quantization sizes used to construct plural statistic histograms related to the magnitude... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370021 | Medical applications of adaptive learning systems using gene expression data A neural network module is provided. It comprises an input layer comprising one or more input nodes configured to receive gene expression data. It also has a rule base layer comprising one or more rule nodes and an output layer comprising one or more output nodes co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369490 | Method and apparatus for call event processing in a multiple processor call processing system Techniques for determining the eagerness of a call processing unit within a multiple processor call processing system to accept a new call or call upgrade, as well as call admission control and other call event processing, as well as systemwide load balancing throug... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353088 | System and method for detecting presence of a human in a vehicle A system for detecting the presence of a human in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a vibration sensor that is configured to detect vibrations of the vehicle, and to output signals related to the sensed vibrations. A processor is configured to receive the s... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7346592 | Method and an apparatus for predicting intake manifold pressure of an internal-combustion engine A method and an apparatus for predicting intake manifold pressure are presented, to compensate for a large lag or a large time delay without producing an overshot or discontinuous behaviors of a predicted value. The method comprises the step of obtaining a differenc... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7328202 | System and method for software estimation A system and method for software estimation. In one embodiment, the software estimation system comprises a pre-processing neuro-fuzzy inference system used to resolve the effect of dependencies among contributing factors to produce adjusted rating values for the con... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7321882 | Method for supervised teaching of a recurrent artificial neural network A method for the supervised teaching of a recurrent neutral network (RNN) is disclosed. A typical embodiment of the method utilizes a large (50 units or more), randomly initialized RNN with a globally stable dynamics. During the training period, the output units of ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7295687 | Face recognition method using artificial neural network and apparatus thereof A face recognition method using artificial neural network and an apparatus thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises an eigenpaxel selection unit which generates eigenpaxels indicating characteristic patterns of a face and selects a predetermined number of eigen... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7295956 | Method and apparatus for using interval techniques to solve a multi-objective optimization problem One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that uses interval techniques to solve a multi-objective optimization problem. During operation, the system receives a representation of multiple objective functions (ƒ1, . . . , ƒn) a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7272586 | Method and apparatus for data analysis Data analysis methods are characterized in terms of tangible and non-tangible parameters such as user-friendliness, accuracy, simplicity, interpretability, speed, cost, comprehensibility, and transparency, and then matched to pre-specified requirements. A data analy... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269148 | Scheme for adaptive control of transport layer connection in communications via radio and wire networks A communication scheme for improving the performance of communications utilizing the transport layer connection provided via a radio network, by enabling a control of the transport layer connection according to the radio communication state and property of the radio... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7251638 | Intelligent robust control system for motorcycle using soft computing optimizer A Soft Computing (SC) optimizer for designing a Knowledge Base (KB) to be used in a control system for controlling a motorcycle is described. In one embodiment, a simulation model of the motorcycle and rider control is used. In one embodiment, the simulation model i... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243018 | Method of identifying noncompliant fuel in an automotive vehicle The present invention provides a method of identifying noncompliant fuel of a vehicle and improving drivability. The method comprises: (a) confirming a present coolant temperature after the vehicle has been started, (b) setting a coolant temperature factor value bas... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7233936 | Artificial intelligence systems for classifying events, objects and situations The present invention relates to a system of artificial intelligence for the classification of events, objects or situations from signals and discriminant parameters produced by models comprising at least one processing branch comprising a fuzzy expert system making... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7221807 | Methods and systems for digital image characteristic adjustment using a neural network Embodiments of the present invention comprise methods and systems for automatically adjusting images to conform to preference data. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7221654 | Apparatus, and associated method, for selecting radio communication system parameters utilizing learning controllers Apparatus, and an associated method, for selecting operational parameters pursuant to which a radio communication system is operable. The operational parameters form, for instance, adaptive switching thresholds used in an adaptive modulation scheme. Separate learnin... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219087 | Soft computing optimizer of intelligent control system structures The present invention involves a Soft Computing (SC) optimizer for designing a Knowledge Base (KB) to be used in a control system for controlling a plant such as, for example, an internal combustion engine or an automobile suspension system. The SC optimizer include... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216071 | Hybrid gas turbine engine state variable model The present invention relates to a system and a method for developing an engine model. The system broadly comprises a module for generating a state variable model of an engine, which module receives a plurality of inputs to an engine representative of a particular f... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213006 | Method and apparatus for training a system model including an integrated sigmoid function Method and apparatus for training a system model with gain constraints. A method is disclosed for training a steady-state model having an input and an output and a mapping layer for mapping the input to the output, the model comprising a stored representation of a p... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7191425 | Method and apparatus for inserting extra tracks during library architecture migration One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that migrates a layout of a cell which is used in integrated circuit design. During operation, the system receives a layout for the cell, wherein one or more layers of the cell contain tracks for metal wires.... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181346 | System and method for assessing the people and property impact of weather A system and method for determining information about the potential impact of a significant weather event on a category of interest, such as a population base, property, traffic flow and infrastructure. Information about the forecasted path of a weather event is use... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7153247 | Underwater exerciser apparatus A pair of calf to shoulder length buoyant hand-grip bars are connected at one end of each hand-grip bar to an end of a flexible line upon which is mounted a tubular buoyant foot support bar spaced from the hand-grip bars. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146037 | VLSI neural fuzzy classifier for handwriting recognition A handwriting recognition device using fuzzy logic and cellular neural network for unconstrained handwritten numeral classification is provided. The current mode VLSI classifier has a I/O circuit for inputting and outputting a plurality of membership functions. An e... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143073 | Method of generating a test suite The invention relates to generating a test suite of instructions for testing the operation of a processor. A fuzzy finite state machine with a plurality of states 2 and transitions 4 determined by weights W1, W2 . . . W10 is used t... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7143070 | Current-mode digital programmable neural fuzzy classifier A neural fuzzy data classifier for handwritten character classification is provided. The classifier has an I/O circuit for inputting and outputting a plurality of membership functions. An input buffer receives a to-be-recognized character having a plurality of input... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7107252 | Pattern recognition utilizing a nanotechnology-based neural network A pattern recognition system, comprising a neural network formed utilizing nanotechnology and a pattern input unit, which communicates with the neural network, wherein the neural network processes data input via the pattern input unit in order to recognize data patt... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103576 | System for providing cardless payment The method and system of the invention provide a variety of techniques for using a selected alias and a selected personal identification entry (PIE) in conjunction with use of a transaction card, such as a credit card, debit card or stored value card, for example. A... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7099850 | Methods for providing cardless payment The method and system of the invention provide a variety of techniques for using a selected alias and a selected personal identification entry (PIE) in conjunction with use of a transaction card, such as a credit card, debit card or stored value card, for example. A... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7089217 | Adaptive learning system and method A neural network module including an input layer having one or more input nodes arranged to receive input data, a rule base layer having one or more rule nodes, an output layer having one or more output nodes, and an adaptive component arranged to aggregate selected... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7089154 | Automatic machinery fault diagnostic method and apparatus The invention relates to an automatic fault diagnostic procedure for machines, such as steam, gas and hydro-turbines, generators, pumps, electrical motors, etc. For each of a plurality of components, for each of a number of possible faults, a total fault symptom str... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7085685 | Device and method for filtering electrical signals, in particular acoustic signals A device for filtering electrical signals has a number of inputs arranged spatially at a distance from one another and supplying respective pluralities of input signal samples. A number of signal processing channels, each formed by a neuro-fuzzy filter, receive a re... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7072871 | Fuzzy logic method and apparatus for battery state of health determination A system for determining the state-of-health of batteries has an adaptive component. The system tests a battery by measuring a number of electrochemical parameters and using fuzzy logic to compute a state-of-health for the battery. The fuzzy logic computations are b... | 07/04/2006 |
