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29-09-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SIMILAR TEXT, AND APPLICATION

Номер: US20160283582A1
Автор: Lin SUN, Peijun CHEN, Jisheng QIN, SUN LIN, CHEN PEIJUN, QIN JISHENG, SUN Lin, CHEN Peijun, QIN Jisheng
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Disclosed are a device and method for detecting a similar text, a device and method for recognizing advertisement features of messages issued in network games, a device and method for shielding advertisement content in a question and answer community, a device and method for recognizing advertisement messages in instant messaging, and a device and method for processing contents issued in a social network. The device and method for detecting a similar text are used for recognizing the similar text. The method for detecting a similar text comprises: processing a text to be detected, so as to acquire a Chinese text; converting Chinese characters in the acquired Chinese text into Pinyin so as to obtain a Pinyin text; extracting the feature of the Pinyin text, and forming a feature vector of the Pinyin text by the extracted feature; and according to the feature vector, judging whether the text to be detected matches a record in a database. The device and method for detecting a similar text of ...

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Номер записи: 1
13-10-2016 дата публикации

INHIBITORS OF TYPE 2 VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTORS

Номер: US20160297869A1
Автор: Yan CHEN, Elena GETMANOVA, Martin C. WRIGHT, Alan S. HARRIS, Ai Ching LIM, Jochem GOKEMEIJER, Lin SUN, Michael WITTEKIND, CHEN YAN, GETMANOVA ELENA, WRIGHT MARTIN C, HARRIS ALAN S, LIM AI CHING, GOKEMEIJER JOCHEM, SUN LIN, WITTEKIND MICHAEL, CHEN Yan, GETMANOVA Elena, WRIGHT Martin C., HARRIS Alan S., LIM Ai Ching, GOKEMEIJER Jochem, SUN Lin, WITTEKIND Michael
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The present disclosure relates to novel vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-binding polypeptides and methods for using these polypeptides to inhibit biological activities mediated by vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs). The present disclosure also provides various improvements relating to single domain binding polypeptides.

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Номер записи: 2
05-01-2012 дата публикации

Customized review system and method

Номер: US20120005114A1
Автор: Chunhui Yang, Judith H. Bank, Lin Sun, Lisa M. Bradley
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method for providing a customized review may include receiving, by a processing device, a request for a customized review for a product or service from a requester. The method may also include receiving, by the processing device, a consumer profile associated with the request from the requester. The method may additionally include receiving, by the processing device, at least one review for the product or service and an associated profile for a provider of each review. The consumer profile associated with the request may be compared by the processing device to the profile associated with each review for the product or service. The method may further include providing, by the processing device, the customized review to the requester. The customized review may include any reviews by review providers with profiles that substantially match the consumer profile associated with the request.

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Номер записи: 3
09-02-2012 дата публикации

INTRAVITAL SAMPLE DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DRUG SCREENING

Номер: US20120035444A1
Автор: CHANG PO-SHOU, DONG CHEN-YUAN, Lee Hsuan-Shu, LI Feng-Chieh, LIU Yuan, SUN TZU-LIN
Принадлежит: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY

The present invention provides sample devices. The present invention also provides in vivo drug screening systems. The present invention further provides a method for in vivo drug screening. 1. An sample device comprising: (i) a body with a hollow through the body;', '(ii) an inner wall of the body;', '(iii) an outer wall of the body, which has one or more grooves on the wall;', '(iv) one or more holes through the body;, '(I) a lid consisting of'}(II) a U-shaped plate with an indent region, wherein the region has a thickness for embedding the grooves of the lid; and(III) a cover glass adhered to the lid.2. The sample device of claim 1 , wherein the hole is for use in fixation by stitching on a skin of a subject.3. The sample device of claim 1 , which is for working under oil immersion objective.4. An sample device comprising: (i) a body with a hollow through the body;', '(ii) a hollow stalk, which is linked to the body and a screw on the stalk;', '(iii) an inner wall of the body;', '(iv) an outer wall of the body;', '(v) one or more holes through the body;, '(I) an inner lid consisting of'} (i) a body with a hollow through the body;', '(ii) an inner wall of the body with a screw on the wall;', '(iii) an outer wall of the body;', '(iv) one or more holes through the body;, '(II) an outer lid consisting of'}(III) a cover glass adhered to the inner lid; and(VI) a U-shape plate for fixation.5. A system for in vivo drug screening comprising:(a) a laser device for irradiating a first laser beam with an autofluorescence wavelength and a second harmonic generation wavelength;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(b) a x-y mirror scanning system for scanning the first laser beam onto an observational sample on a sample device of for generating a second laser beam;'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(c) a microscopic device for receiving the second laser beam with an autofluorescence wavelength and a second harmonic generation wavelength and ...

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Номер записи: 4
12-04-2012 дата публикации

ANALYZING EMAIL CONTENT TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL INTENDED RECIPIENTS

Номер: US20120089692A1
Автор: Stoddard William G., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Described herein are processes and devices for analyzing email content to determine potential intended email recipients. One of the devices described is an email content analyzer device. In some embodiments, the email content analyzer device is configured to analyze content in a part of an email message that is not an email address recipient field, obtain identifying information about a potential intended recipient of the email message, such as by looking for possible names of intended recipients within the body of the email message, and analyze the context of the identifying information in the content to determine the identity of the potential intended recipient. For example, the email content analyzer device compares the identity of the potential intended recipient to an email addresses in an email address recipient field on the email message and determines whether the email message was intended for the potential intended recipient. 1. A method comprising:prior to transmission of an electronic mail message, determining that a first indication of an intended recipient occurs in content of the electronic mail message while analyzing the electronic mail message, wherein a second indication of the intended recipient occurs in a first type of recipient address field of the electronic mail message;analyzing a context of the first indication of the intended recipient within the content of the electronic mail message;determining that the intended recipient is of a first recipient type of a plurality of recipient types with respect to the electronic mail message based, at least in part, on said analyzing the context of the first indication within the content of the electronic mail message, wherein the first recipient type corresponds to a second type of recipient address field of the electronic mail message and a second recipient type of the plurality of recipient types corresponds to the first type of recipient address field;determining that the second indication of the ...

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Номер записи: 5
10-05-2012 дата публикации

User-configured management of im availability status

Номер: US20120117489A1
Автор: Chunhui Yang, Judith H. Bank, Lin Sun, Lisa M. W. Bradley, Thomas R. Haynes
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method includes associating a user-defined shortcut command with at least two different user-drafted status responses. In response to a user receiving a first instant message from a first sender at an inopportune time and the user then inputting the user-defined shortcut command, the method includes automatically transmitting a first user-draft status response to the first sender of the first instant message that was received at the inopportune time. In response to the user receiving a second message from a second sender at the inopportune time and the user then inputting the user-defined shortcut command, the method includes automatically transmitting a second user-draft status response to the second sender of the instant message that was received at the inopportune time. A relationship between the first sender and the user is different than a relationship between the second sender and the user.

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Номер записи: 6
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Intelligent Email Management System

Номер: US20120143962A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M. Wood, SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, apparatus, and computer program product for processing email messages. A processor unit generates an email processing profile for a user based on a number of registration activities by the user. Responsive to receiving an email message for the user, the processor unit processes the email message using the email processing profile. 1. A method for processing email messages , the method comprising:generating, by a processor unit, an email processing profile for a user based on a number of registration activities by the user; andresponsive to receiving an email message for the user, processing, by the processor unit, the email message using the email processing profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a registration activity in the number of registration activities comprises inputting an email address for the user into a web page form.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a profile comprises a rule allowing the email messages to reach an inbox for the user from a web domain for which the user has conducted a registration activity.4. The method of further comprising:monitoring user input entered by the user into a browser application; andresponsive to detecting a registration activity by the user, updating the email processing profile for the user.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of updating the email processing profile for the user in response to detecting the registration activity by the user comprises at least one of adding a rule to the email processing profile claim 4 , changing the rule in the email processing profile claim 4 , and removing the rule from the email processing profile.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of responsive to receiving the email message for the user claim 1 , processing claim 1 , by the processor unit claim 1 , the email message using the email processing profile comprises:determining whether the email message is a desired email message using the email processing profile; andresponsive to a determination that ...

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Номер записи: 7
07-06-2012 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING AND ANNOTATING CONTENT

Номер: US20120144286A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M.W., SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to detecting a modification of a portion of content presented on a display. The detecting of the modification of the portion of content is in response to user input. Some embodiments are further directed to generating a screen capture of at least the portion of the content presented on the display in response to detecting the modification of the portion of the content. Some embodiments are further directed to generating an indicator (e.g., an annotation) in response to generating the screen capture. The indicator specifies (e.g., highlights) the modification (e.g., a difference in appearance) of the portion of the content that occurred via the user input. Some embodiments are further directed to associating the indicator with the screen capture. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting a modification of a portion of content presented on a display, wherein the modification of the portion of content is in response to user input;generating a screen capture of at least the portion of the content presented on the display in response to detecting the modification of the portion of the content;generating an indicator in response to generating the screen capture, wherein the indicator specifies the modification of the portion of the content via the user input; andassociating the indicator with the screen capture.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the screen capture is a first graphical image that depicts a state of the content at a moment in time after the modification occurred to the portion of the content claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a second graphical image that visually indicates a change to an appearance of the portion of the content in response to the user input claim 1 , and wherein associating the indicator with the screen capture includes overlaying the second graphical image on the first graphical image.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 8
28-06-2012 дата публикации

CUSTOMIZED REVIEW SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20120166354A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method for providing a customized review may include receiving, by a processing device, a request for a customized review for a product or service from a requester. The method may also include receiving, by the processing device, a consumer profile associated with the request from the requester. The method may additionally include receiving, by the processing device, at least one review for the product or service and an associated profile for a provider of each review. The consumer profile associated with the request may be compared by the processing device to the profile associated with each review for the product or service. The method may further include providing, by the processing device, the customized review to the requester. The customized review may include any reviews by review providers with profiles that substantially match the consumer profile associated with the request. 1. A method for providing a customized review , comprising:receiving, by a processing device, a request for a customized review for a product or service from a requester;receiving, by the processing device, a consumer profile associated with the request from the requester;receiving, by the processing device, at least one review for the product or service and an associated profile for a provider of each review;comparing, by the processing device, the consumer profile associated with the request to the profile associated with each review for the product or service; andproviding, by the processing device, the customized review to the requester, the customized review comprising any reviews by review providers with profiles that substantially match the consumer profile associated with the request.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising allowing configuration of the consumer profile for submission to request the customized review claim 1 , the consumer profile comprising a plurality of different characteristics of a consumer of the product or service.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 9
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Notice of restored malfunctioning links

Номер: US20120179940A1
Автор: Jaroslaw Gawor, Lin Sun, Paul F. McMahan
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Embodiments include devices, systems, methods, and articles of manufacture that facilitate sending notices that a previously identified malfunctioning link or pointer has been restored or otherwise rendered useable. Embodiments can include systems with a registry wherein when a user discovers that a link is not functioning properly the registry may register the malfunctioning link, may facilitate further queries of the malfunctioning link, and may provide updates to one or more user portals that the previously malfunctioning link or pointer is no longer malfunctioning.

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Номер записи: 10
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Stopping Methods for Iterative Signal Processing

Номер: US20120272125A1
Автор: Lai Je-An, LIN Shou-Sheu, Lin Sun-Ting
Принадлежит:

A stopping method for an iterative signal processing includes a first step of receiving the state signatures generated by the iterative signal processing. A next step includes accumulating the state signatures into a stopping index variable. A next step includes stopping iterative decoding when the stopping index variable is less than a predetermined threshold. 1. A method for stopping the iterative decoding in iterative signal processing , the method comprising:(a) providing a state metric signature vector generated by at least one MAP decoding module;(b) accumulating said state metric signatures in said state metric signature vector into a stopping index variable;(c) comparing said stopping index variable with a predetermined threshold; and(d) stopping said iterative decoding when said stopping index variable is less than said predetermined threshold.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the number of said MAP decoding module is two.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said MAP decoding modules are in parallel concatenation.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the stopping method for iterative signal decoding is implemented to be executed in computer software.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said state metric signature vector is forward state metric signature vector and said state metric signature is forward state metric signature.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the step (a) further comprising:providing a backward state metric signature vector generated by said at least one MAP decoding module, and the step (b) further comprising:accumulating said backward state metric signature in said state metric signature vector into said stopping index variable.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein state metric signature vector is backward state metric signature vector and said state metric signature is backward state metric signature.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the stopping method for iterative signal ...

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Номер записи: 11
01-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR POWER DEVICE

Номер: US20120276726A1
Автор: Hsu Shou-Yi, Lin Yung-Fa, SUN Yi-Lin
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A method for fabricating a semiconductor power device includes the following steps. First, a substrate having thereon at least a semiconductor layer and a pad layer is provided. Then, at least a trench is etched into the pad layer and the semiconductor layer followed by depositing a dopant source layer in the trench and on the pad layer. A process is carried out thermally driving in dopants of the dopant source layer into the semiconductor layer. A rapid thermal process is performed to mend defects in the dopant source layer and defects between the dopant source layer and the semiconductor layer. Finally, a polishing process is performed to remove the dopant source layer from a surface of the pad layer. 1. A method for fabricating a semiconductor power device , comprising:providing a substrate having thereon at least a semiconductor layer and a pad layer;etching at least a trench into the pad layer and the semiconductor layer;depositing a dopant source layer in the trench and on the pad layer;thermally driving in dopants of the dopant source layer into the semiconductor layer;performing a rapid thermal process to mend defects in the dopant source layer and defects on the interface between the dopant source layer and the semiconductor layer; andperforming a polishing process to remove the dopant source layer from a surface of the pad layer.2. The method for fabricating a semiconductor power device according to wherein after performing the polishing process claim 1 , the method further comprises:removing the pad layer to expose the semiconductor layer.3. The method for fabricating a semiconductor power device according to wherein the polishing process is chemical mechanical polishing process.4. The method for fabricating a semiconductor power device according to wherein the rapid thermal process is carried out at a temperature ranging between 1200° C. and 1800° C. and the radiation of the rapid thermal process is a front side radiation.5. The method for fabricating a ...

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Номер записи: 12
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Method for fabricating semiconductor power device

Номер: US20120289037A1
Автор: Shou-Yi Hsu, Yi-Lin Sun, Yung-Fa Lin
Принадлежит: Anpec Electronics Corp

A method for fabricating a semiconductor power device includes the following steps. First, a substrate having at least a semiconductor layer and a pad layer thereon is provided. At least a trench is etched into the pad layer and the semiconductor layer. Then, a dopant source layer is deposited in the trench and on the pad layer followed by thermally driving in dopants of the dopant source layer into the semiconductor layer. A polishing process is performed to remove the dopant source layer from a surface of the pad layer and a thermal oxidation process is performed to eliminate micro-scratches formed during the polishing process. Finally, the pad layer is removed to expose the semiconductor layer.

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Номер записи: 13
13-12-2012 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NICKEL SILICIDE NANO-WIRES

Номер: US20120315761A1
Автор: FAN SHOU-SHAN, JIANG KAI-LI, LI QUN-QING, SUN HAI-LIN
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A method for making nickel silicide nano-wire, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, a silicon substrate and a growing device, and the growing device including a reacting room are provided. Secondly, a silicon dioxide layer is formed on a surface of the silicon substrate. Thirdly, a titanium layer is formed on the silicon dioxide layer. Fourthly, the silicon substrate is placed into the reacting room, and the reacting room is heated to a temperature of 500˜1000° C. Finally, a plurality of nickel cluster is formed onto the surface of the silicon substrate. 1. A method for making nickel suicide nano-wire , the method comprising steps of:(a) forming a silicon dioxide layer on a surface of a silicon substrate;(b) forming a titanium layer on the silicon dioxide layer;(c) placing the silicon substrate into a reacting room;(d) heating the reacting room to a temperature of 500° C. to 1000° C.; and(e) supplying a plurality of nickel clusters onto the surface of the silicon substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the silicon substrate is a silicon wafer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the silicon substrate is cleaned by ultrasonic vibration.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming the silicon dioxide layer comprises placing the silicon substrate in an environment comprising oxygen.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the forming the silicon dioxide layer further comprises heating the silicon substrate in the environment comprising oxygen.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the silicon dioxide layer ranges from about 10 nanometers to about 1 micrometer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming the titanium layer is performed by a process selected from the group consisting of chemical vapor deposition claim 1 , sputtering claim 1 , and plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the titanium layer ranges from about 1 nanometer to about 500 nanometers.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein an ...

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Номер записи: 14
03-01-2013 дата публикации

PRIORITIZATION OF URGENT TASKS ON MOBILE DEVICES

Номер: US20130007662A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Application launching icons are prioritized and displayed on a mobile electronic device having a limited display area. How much time is available to a user for use of the device is determined, and any tasks that correspond to defined priorities are identified. The application launching icons are prioritized for display order in accordance with time and priorities to provide the user with a prioritized arrangement of the applications as represented by the icons in order to accomplish priority tasks. 1. A method of prioritizing and displaying application launching icons on a mobile electronic device having a limited display area , comprising:using a processor to identify how much time is available to a user for use of the device;using the processor to identify any tasks that correspond to defined priorities;when it is determined that there are no defined priorities, displaying the application launching icons in accordance with said how much time and a usage history of the user in order to provide the user with a prioritized arrangement of the applications as represented by the icons in order to accomplish tasks; andwhen it is determined that there are defined priorities, displaying the application launching icons in accordance with said how much time and said defined priorities in order to provide the user with a prioritized arrangement of the applications as represented by the icons in order to accomplish priority tasks.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the processor to identify any tasks that correspond to defined priorities comprises checking for system defined priorities.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the processor to identify any tasks that correspond to defined priorities comprises checking for user defined priorities.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising dynamically changing said prioritized arrangement upon occurrence of a predefined event.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising dynamically changing said prioritized arrangement ...

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Номер записи: 15
10-01-2013 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS

Номер: US20130012012A1
Автор: Chen Po-Chun, Lai Szu-Hao, Lin Chien-Liang, Lin Chih-Hsun, Lin Chun-Ling, Sun Te-Lin, Tsai Che-Nan, Wang Shao-Wei, Wang Yu-Ren, Yeh Chiu-Hsien, Yen Ying-Wei
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A semiconductor process includes the following steps. A substrate having an oxide layer thereon is provided. A high temperature process higher than 1000° C. is performed to form a melting layer between the substrate and the oxide layer. A removing process is performed to remove the oxide layer and the melting layer. 1. A semiconductor process , comprising:providing a substrate having an oxide layer located thereon;performing a high temperature process higher than 1000° C. to form a melting layer between the substrate and the oxide layer; andafter the high temperature process, performing a removing process to remove the oxide layer and the melting layer.2. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide layer comprises a pad oxide layer or a native oxide layer.3. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the high temperature process comprises a rapid thermal processing (RTP) process or a laser-spike annealing (LSA) process.4. The semiconductor process according to claim 3 , wherein the processing temperature of the rapid thermal processing (RTP) process is 1000° C.˜1100° C.5. The semiconductor process according to claim 4 , wherein the rapid thermal processing (RTP) process has nitrogen gas imported and is performed at one atmosphere.6. The semiconductor process according to claim 3 , wherein a processing temperature of the laser-spike annealing (LSA) process is 1200° C.˜1300° C.7. The semiconductor process according to claim 6 , wherein the laser-spike annealing (LSA) process is performed at one atmosphere.8. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the removing process comprises a hydrofluoric acid containing removing process.9. The semiconductor process according to claim 8 , wherein the processing time of the hydrofluoric acid containing removing process is 300 seconds.10. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , further comprising:after performing the removing process, forming a gate dielectric layer on ...

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Номер записи: 16
31-01-2013 дата публикации

INTERNET CACHE SUBSCRIPTION FOR WIRELESS MOBILE USERS

Номер: US20130031197A1
Автор: AIT-AMEUR Samir, DELOS REYES Emerando, PARKER Benjamin J., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

A server device may receive an indication that a mobile device has enrolled in a cache subscription service. The server device may receive cache parameters associated with the cache subscription service, where the cache parameters are specific to the mobile device. Content may be retrieved from a network and stored, in a memory associated with the one or more server devices, based on the received cache parameters. The server device may receive, from the mobile device, a request for particular content, determine whether the request for particular content corresponds to content that is stored in the memory, and provide, when determining that the requested particular content corresponds to content that is stored in the memory, the corresponding stored content to the mobile device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a server device, an indication that a mobile device has enrolled in a cache subscription service;receiving, by the server device, cache parameters associated with the cache subscription service, where the cache parameters are specific to the mobile device;retrieving, by the server device, and storing, in a memory associated with the server device, content, available on a network, based on the received cache parameters;receiving, by the server device and from the mobile device, a request for particular content;determining, by the server device, whether the request for particular content corresponds to content that is stored in the memory; andproviding, by the server device and when determining that the requested particular content corresponds to content that is stored in the memory, the corresponding stored content to the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , where determining whether the request for particular content corresponds to content stored in the memory includes:determining whether content stored in the memory is current content; andidentifying that the request for particular content corresponds to content stored in the memory when the content ...

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Номер записи: 17
14-02-2013 дата публикации

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR WITH FLUID INJECTOR DIFFUSER

Номер: US20130036760A1
Автор: Brasz Joost, SUN Lin
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A centrifugal compressor includes a housing providing in inlet, an impeller, a diffuser and a volute or collector. An electric motor is provided in the housing and is configured to drive at least one impeller via a shaft about an axis. The impeller includes an outlet end aligned with a diffuser and arranged at the throat. A variable fluid injector device is arranged downstream from the outlet end of the impeller in one example. The variable fluid injector device is configured to introduce high pressure fluid downstream from the impeller in response to a compressor regulation command. The injected fluid energizes the low momentum boundary layer, which provides compressor stability. A compressor controller is in communication with the variable fluid injection device to obtain a desired compressor operating condition. 1. A centrifugal compressor comprising:a housing providing an inlet and an outlet having a diffuser and a volute;an electric motor provided in the housing and configured to drive at least one impeller via a shaft about an axis in response to a variable speed command, the impeller including an outlet end aligned with the diffuser;a variable fluid injector device downstream from the impeller outlet end and configured to inject fluid into the outlet in response to a compressor regulation command;a flow control device configured to control flow rate and pressure of injected fluid; anda controller in communication with the electric motor and the variable fluid injector device, the controller configured to respectively provide the variable speed command and the compressor regulation command to the electric motor and operatively to the variable fluid injector device to obtain a desired compressor operating condition.2. The centrifugal compressor according to claim 1 , wherein the variable fluid injector device is arranged immediately adjacent to the outlet end of the impeller.3. The centrifugal compressor according to claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-02-2013 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR MAGNETIC BEARING

Номер: US20130039786A1
Автор: Pepin Alain, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: DANFOSS TURBOCOR COMPRESSORS B.V.

A magnetic bearing assembly includes a lamination stack with coil apertures extending between opposing sides. A continuous unitary insulation layer is overmoulded onto the opposing sides and within the coil apertures providing a coil aperture lining. The insulation layer includes a wall within the coil aperture adjoining coil aperture lining and bisecting the coil aperture into first and second openings. A coil portion is disposed in each of the first and second openings and electrically isolated from one another by the wall. The magnetic bearing assembly is arranged in a refrigerant compressor that includes an electric motor rotationally configured to rotationally drive an impeller via a shaft. A controller is in communication with the magnetic bearing and configured to energize the coils and provide a magnetic field rotationally supporting the shaft. 1. A refrigerant compressor comprising:an electric motor configured to rotationally drive an impeller via a shaft;a magnetic bearing assembly including an inner diameter within which the shaft is disposed, the magnetic bearing assembly having a lamination stack with coil apertures extending between opposing sides, a continuous unitary insulation layer provided within the coil apertures and the opposing sides, and coils disposed within and extending between the coil apertures; anda controller in communication with the magnetic bearing and configured to energize the coils and provide a magnetic field rotationally supporting the shaft.2. The refrigerant compressor according to claim 1 , comprising a housing within which the electric motor and impeller are arranged claim 1 , and a ring supporting the magnetic bearing assembly in the housing.3. The refrigerant compressor according to claim 2 , wherein the lamination stack includes an outer diameter engaging the ring claim 2 , and the insulation layer includes an outer periphery arranged radially inward of the outer diameter and beneath the coils.4. The refrigerant ...

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Номер записи: 19
21-02-2013 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING METAL GATE

Номер: US20130045594A1
Автор: Chen Po-Chun, Lai Szu-Hao, Lin Chih-Hsun, Lin Chun-Ling, Sun Te-Lin, Tsai Che-Nan, Wang Yu-Ren, Yeh Chiu-Hsien
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A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device having a metal gate includes providing a substrate having at least a first semiconductor device formed thereon, forming a first gate trench in the first semiconductor device, forming a first work function metal layer in the first gate trench, and performing a decoupled plasma oxidation to the first work function metal layer. 1. A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device having a metal gate comprising:providing a substrate having at least a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device formed thereon, the first semiconductor device being a p-type semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device being an n-type semiconductor device;forming a first gate trench in the first semiconductor device and a second gate trench in the second semiconductor device;forming a first work function metal layer in the first gate trench after forming the first gate trench;performing a decoupled plasma oxidation (DPO) to the first work function metal layer;forming a second work function metal layer in the second gate trench after the DPO; andperforming a decoupled plasma nitridation (DPN) to the second work function metal layer.2. The manufacturing method for the semiconductor device having the metal gate according to claim 1 , wherein the DPO is performed at a process temperature claim 1 , and the process temperature is lower than 400° C.3. The manufacturing method for the semiconductor device having the metal gate according to claim 2 , wherein the process temperature is between a room temperature and 200° C.4. The manufacturing method for the semiconductor device having the metal gate according to claim 1 , wherein the DPO comprises introducing nitrogen (N) or argon (Ar).57-. (canceled)8. The manufacturing method for the semiconductor device having the metal gate according to claim 1 , wherein the DPN is performed at a process temperature claim 1 , and the process temperature is lower than 400° C.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-03-2013 дата публикации

CHANGING EMAIL ADDRESSEE CATEGORIZATION

Номер: US20130060861A1
Автор: Haynes Thomas Richard, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A request to change an addressee category of a received email is received by a computing device. An indication of a changed addressee category is also received by the computing device. The changed addressee category is propagated to one or more instances of the received email. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computing device, a request to change an addressee category of a received email;receiving, by the computing device, an indication of a changed addressee category; andpropagating, by the computing device, the changed addressee category to one or more instances of the received email.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the addressee category includes one or more of a to recipient category claim 1 , a carbon copy recipient category claim 1 , and a blind carbon copy recipient category.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the changed addressee category includes one or more of a to recipient category claim 1 , a carbon copy recipient category claim 1 , and a blind carbon copy recipient category.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the changed addressee category is limited to one or more of to recipient category and a carbon copy recipient category.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein propagating the changed addressee category includes propagating the changed addressee category in response to receiving an email owner approval.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more instances of the received email includes one or more of received emails claim 1 , forwarded emails claim 1 , and reply emails.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising receiving a request to change one or more of an email text characteristic and an email priority characteristic; and propagating a changed email text characteristic or an email priority characteristic to the one or more instances of the received email.8. A computer program product comprising a computer readable medium having a plurality of instructions stored thereon ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-03-2013 дата публикации

PROVIDING TOOLBARS

Номер: US20130061127A1
Автор: AIT-AMEUR Samir, PARKER Benjamin J., REYES Emerando Delos, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

A server device receives a request for a document of a website from a user device; retrieves the document from a server that hosts that website; retrieves information associated with the user device; determines a toolbar for the document based on the information associated with the user device and information associated with the document; inserts the toolbar into the document; and transmits the document, with the toolbar, to the user device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a server device and from a user device, a request for a document associated with a website;retrieving, by the server device, the document from a server that hosts that website;retrieving, by the server device, information associated with the user device, where the information comprises at least one of content information, usage patterns information, or network performance information associated with the user device;determining, by the server device, a toolbar for the document based on the information associated with the user device and information associated with the document;inserting, by the server device, the toolbar into the document; andtransmitting, by the server device, the document, with the toolbar, to the user device.2. The method of claim 1 , where the request comprises a uniform resource locator (URL) of the document and an identifier associated with the user device.3. The method of claim 1 , where retrieving information associated with the user device comprises:determining a phone number or an International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI) of the user device based on information included in the request, andretrieving the information associated with the user device based on the phone number or the IMEI.4. The method of claim 1 , where the information associated with the user device further comprises one or more of:demographics information associated with a user of the user device,toolbar preferences associated with the user, ora type of the user device stored by a home ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Variable-speed oil-free refrigerant centrifugal compressor with variable geometry diffuser

Номер: US20130064682A1
Автор: Joost Brasz, Lin Sun
Принадлежит: Danfoss Turbocor Compressors BV

A refrigerant compressor includes a housing providing a refrigerant outlet having a throat. An electric motor is provided in the housing to directly drive an impeller via a shaft about an axis in response to a variable speed command. The impeller includes an outlet end aligned with variable geometry diffuser. A magnetic bearing assembly rotationally supports the shaft relative to the housing in response to a magnetic bearing command. A member is arranged to adjust the throat area, and which can move in a direction generally parallel to the axis in response to an actuator receiving a compressor regulation command. A controller is configured to respectively provide the variable speed command, the magnetic bearing command and the compressor regulation command to the electric motor to vary throat area, the magnetic bearing assembly and the actuator to obtain a desired compressor operation without the need of variable inlet geometry.

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Номер записи: 23
14-03-2013 дата публикации

ON-DEMAND CONTEXTUALLY AWARE STEERING RULES

Номер: US20130067112A1
Автор: AIT-AMEUR Samir, DELOS REYES Emerando, PARKER Benjamin J., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

A server device may store policy information that includes subscription information associated with one or more user devices, and an indication of how to route traffic upon detecting traffic associated with the one or more user devices associated with the stored subscription information. The server device may receive information associated with a particular traffic flow, where at least some of the received information is derived from the particular traffic flow. The server device may compare the received information to the stored policy information. The server device may detect, based on the comparing, that the particular traffic flow is associated with a particular one of the one or more user devices associated with the stored subscription information. The server device may route the particular traffic flow based on the stored policy information. 1. A method , performed by a server device communicatively coupled to a Radio Access Network (RAN) server that is associated with a RAN , via which traffic is transported between a service provider network and a plurality of user devices , the method comprising: subscription information associated with one or more of the user devices, and', 'an indication of how to route traffic upon detecting traffic associated with the one or more user devices associated with the stored subscription information;, 'storing, in a memory device associated with the server device, policy information that includesreceiving, by the server device, information associated with a particular traffic flow, in the RAN, where at least some of the received information is derived from the particular traffic flow;comparing, by the server device, the received information to the stored policy information;detecting, based on the comparing and by the server device, that the particular traffic flow is associated with a particular one of the one or more user devices associated with the stored subscription information; androuting, by the server device, the ...

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Номер записи: 24
21-03-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130072028A1
Автор: Lin Chien-Liang, Sun Te-Lin, Wang Yu-Ren, Yen Ying-Wei
Принадлежит: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

A process for fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A silicon oxide layer is formed. A nitridation process including at least two steps is performed to nitridate the silicon oxide layer into a silicon oxynitride (SiON) layer. The nitridation process comprises a first nitridation step and a second nitridation step in sequence, wherein the first nitridation step and the second nitridation step are different in the setting of at least one parameter. 1. A process for fabricating a semiconductor device , comprising:forming a silicon oxide layer; andperforming a nitridation process including at least two steps to nitridate the silicon oxide layer into a silicon oxynitride (SiON) layer, wherein the nitridation process comprises a first nitridation step and a second nitridation step in sequence, and the first nitridation step and the second nitridation step are different in setting of at least one parameter.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first nitridation step and the second nitridation step each comprise decoupled-plasma nitridation claim 1 , remote plasma nitridation claim 1 , or NHthermal nitridation.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the first nitridation step and the second nitridation step are different in an electric power.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the electric power of the first nitridation step is higher than the electric power of the second nitridation step.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein a time period of the second nitridation step is longer than a time period of the first nitridation step.6. The process of claim 4 , wherein a duty cycle of the first nitridation step is larger than a duty cycle of the second nitridation step.7. The process of claim 3 , wherein the electric power of the first nitridation step is lower than the electric power of the second nitridation step.8. The process of claim 7 , wherein a time period of the first nitridation step is longer than a time period of the second nitridation step.9. The process of ...

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Номер записи: 25
28-03-2013 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130075874A1
Автор: Chen Po-Chun, Lai Szu-Hao, Lin Chih-Hsun, Lin Chun-Ling, Sun Te-Lin, Tsai Che-Nan, Wang Yu-Ren, Yeh Chiu-Hsien
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A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, an oxide layer, a metallic oxynitride layer and a metallic oxide layer. The oxide layer is located on the substrate. The metallic oxynitride layer is located on the oxide layer. The metallic oxide layer is located on the metallic oxynitride layer. In addition, the present invention also provides a semiconductor process for forming the semiconductor structure. 1. A semiconductor structure , comprising:a substrate;an oxide layer located on the substrate;a metallic oxynitride layer located on the oxide layer; anda metallic oxide layer located on the metallic oxynitride layer.2. The semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide layer comprises a silicon dioxide layer.3. The semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the metallic oxynitride layer comprises a trivalent metallic oxynitride layer.4. The semiconductor structure according to claim 3 , wherein the trivalent metallic oxynitride layer comprises a gallium oxynitride layer claim 3 , an indium oxynitride layer claim 3 , an aluminum oxynitride layer or a tantalum oxynitride layer.5. The semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the metallic oxide layer comprises a hafnium oxide layer or a zirconium oxide layer.6. A semiconductor process claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate;forming an oxide layer on the substrate;forming a metallic nitride layer on the oxide layer;forming a metallic oxide layer on the metallic nitride layer; andperforming a thermal treatment process to oxidize the metallic nitride layer into a metallic oxynitride layer.7. The semiconductor process according to claim 6 , wherein the oxide layer comprises a silicon dioxide layer.8. The semiconductor process according to claim 7 , wherein the substrate comprises a silicon substrate and the silicon dioxide layer comprises being formed by a thermal oxidation process or a chemical oxidation process.9. The semiconductor process according to claim 6 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 26
28-03-2013 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS

Номер: US20130078818A1
Автор: Lin Chien-Liang, Lin Chun-Hsien, Sun Te-Lin, Tsai Shih-Hung, Wang Shao-Wei, Wang Yu-Ren, Yen Ying-Wei
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A semiconductor process includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. At least a fin-shaped structure is formed on the substrate and an oxide layer is formed on the substrate without the fin-shaped structure forming thereon. A thermal treatment process is performed to form a melting layer on at least a part of the sidewall of the fin-shaped structure. 1. A semiconductor process , comprising:providing a substrate;forming at least a fin-shaped structure on the substrate and an oxide layer on the substrate without the fin-shaped structure formed thereon; andperforming a thermal treatment process to form a melting layer on at least a part of the sidewalls of the fin-shaped structure.2. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a bulk substrate or a silicon-on-insulator substrate.3. The semiconductor process according to claim 2 , wherein the step of forming the fin-shaped structure on the bulk substrate comprises:forming a mask layer on the bulk substrate; andperforming a lithography process to pattern the mask layer and forming at least a fin-shaped structure by using the mask layer as a hard mask.4. The semiconductor process according to claim 2 , wherein the silicon-on-insulator substrate comprises:a silicon substrate;a bottom oxide layer located on the silicon substrate; anda silicon layer located on the bottom oxide layer.5. The semiconductor process according to claim 4 , wherein the step of forming the fin-shaped structure comprises:patterning the silicon layer to form the fin-shaped structure and expose a part of the bottom oxide layer on the substrate without the fin-shaped structure formed thereon.6. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the processing temperature of the thermal treatment process is higher than 1200° C.7. The semiconductor process according to claim 6 , wherein the processing temperature of the thermal treatment process is higher than 1300° C.8. The semiconductor process ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-05-2013 дата публикации

PROVIDING RELEVANT PRODUCT REVIEWS TO THE USER TO AID IN PURCHASING DECISION

Номер: US20130117329A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system and computer program product for providing relevant product reviews to a user. A user's session on a website is monitored to gather information related to reviewing and writing product reviews as well as to buying and browsing habits. The actions performed by the user in connection with the monitored user session are populated in a database. Once populating the database is completed, the personality report of the user, which includes personality traits, is generated using the populated database. Also, a list of reviewers that are favored by the user is generated. By using the personality traits of the user to match reviews of interest as well as providing reviews from those reviewers favored by the user, the user can have more confidence in the usefulness or relevance of these reviews. 1. A method for providing relevant product reviews to a user , the method comprising:monitoring a user session on a first website to gather information related to one or more of the following: purchasing habits, browsing habits and reviewing and writing product reviews;populating a database with actions performed by said user in connection with said monitored user session;generating one or more of a personality report of said user comprising personality traits of said user using said populated database and a list of reviewers designated as favored using said populated database;searching and identifying product reviews of interest on a product or a service using one or more of said personality report of said user and said list of reviewers designated as favored; anddisplaying, by a processor, one or more of said identified product reviews of interest on said product or said service that meet a threshold criteria to said user.2. The method as recited in further comprising:populating said database with one or more of the following actions: commenting about a product review, voting for a product review, reading a review continuation, scrolling down in a text of a product ...

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Номер записи: 28
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Frequency Domain Signal Processor For Close Talking Differential Microphone Array

Номер: US20130121499A1
Автор: Li Yunhong, Ma Wei, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: National Semiconductor Corporation

A system and method for processing close talking differential microphone array (CTDMA) signals in which incoming microphone signals are transformed from time domain signals to frequency domain signals having separable magnitude and phase information. Processing of the frequency domain signals is performed using the magnitude information, following which phase information is reintroduced using phase information of one of the original frequency domain signals. As a result, high pass filtering effects of conventional differential signal processing of CTDMA signals are substantially avoided. 1. A circuit for processing microphone signals from a differential microphone array that includes a plurality of microphones each providing an analog microphone output , the circuit comprising:time-to-frequency domain conversion circuitry configured to receive time domain microphone signals corresponding to respective analog microphone outputs, and to provide corresponding respective frequency domain microphone signals characterized by frequency domain magnitude and phase signals; andfrequency domain processing circuitry configured to process at least two frequency domain magnitude signals, and to provide a corresponding frequency domain processed magnitude signal;phase recovery circuitry configured to receive the frequency domain processed magnitude signal and at least one of the frequency domain microphone signals, and to provide a frequency domain resultant signal with magnitude information corresponding the frequency domain processed magnitude signal and phase information corresponding to the phase of the at least one frequency domain microphone signal; andfrequency-to-time domain conversion circuitry configured to convert the frequency domain resultant signal to a time domain resultant signal.2. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein said time-to-frequency domain conversion circuitry comprises Fourier Transform circuitry.3. The circuit of :further comprising analog-to-digital ...

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Номер записи: 29
23-05-2013 дата публикации

BRAINWAVE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OPERABLE THROUGH TIME DIFFERENTIAL EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL

Номер: US20130131535A1
Автор: Chen Min-Chi, Huang Tzu-Wei, Sun Chia-Lin, Sun Hsu, Sun Kuang-Tien
Принадлежит:

A brainwave control system and method operable through time differential event-related potential includes a brainwave capturing unit attached to a user's head, a brainwave signal processing apparatus and a display unit to display at least two sets of stimuli. The brainwave signal processing apparatus includes a signal processor connected to the brainwave capturing unit and a central processor. The signal processor converts brainwave signals generated by the user after having received a set of short time interval stimuli to digital signals. The central processor performs analysis and generates identification results and executes control commands accordingly. Thus user can rapidly and accurately execute his requirements of operation control so as to achieve non-contact operation control with improved usability and practicality. 1. A brainwave control system operable through time differential event-related potential , comprising:a brainwave capturing unit attached to a user's head to capture user's brainwave signals;a brainwave signal processing apparatus including a signal processor and a central processor, the signal processor being connected to the brainwave capturing unit to receive user's brainwave signals, amplify the signals and remove noises and perform filtering process, then convert analog signals to digital signals, the central processor receiving the digital signals and performing analysis and processing, and generating identification results and executing control commands accordingly; anda display unit which is a display screen connected to the central processor to display a least two sets of stimuli generated by the central processor, the stimuli corresponding to varying control commands.2. The brainwave control system of claim 1 , wherein the stimuli are positioned around a controlled target and moved therewith or on a fixed location on the display screen.3. The brainwave control system of claim 1 , wherein the brainwave capturing unit is a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 30
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Analytics-Based Community Value Meetings

Номер: US20130144672A1
Автор: Chakra Al, Chen Li, Flickinger Edward C., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Methods and systems of managing meetings may involve scheduling a meeting, and monitoring one or more invitee communications prior to the meeting. In addition, a prioritization may be conducted of one or more attributes of the meeting based on the one or more invitee communications. 1. A computer program product comprising:a computer readable storage medium; andcomputer usable code stored on the computer readable storage medium, where, if executed by a processor, the computer usable code causes a computer to:schedule a recurring meeting instance;monitor one or more invitee communications between two or more invitees of the meeting instance prior to the meeting instance, wherein the one or more invitee communications are to include at least one of email communications, instant messaging communications, social network electronic communications, and telephonic communications;compare content of the one or more invitee communications to a dynamic content tool;conduct a prioritization of one or more attributes of the meeting instance based on the one or more invitee communications and the dynamic content tool;transmit a meeting update to invitees of the meeting instance based on the prioritization;collect one or more invitee votes with respect to the meeting update;repeat the prioritization of one or more attributes of the meeting instance based on the one or more invitee votes; anddetermine whether to reschedule the meeting instance based on the one or more invitee votes.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the computer usable code claim 1 , if executed claim 1 , causes a computer to modify at least one of an importance of an agenda item and an importance of an invitee of the meeting based on at least one of the one or more invitee communications claim 1 , the dynamic content tool claim 1 , and the one or more invitee votes.3. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the computer usable code claim 1 , if executed claim 1 , causes a computer to ...

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Номер записи: 31
06-06-2013 дата публикации

PERSONALIZING AGGREGATED ONLINE REVIEWS

Номер: US20130144802A1
Автор: Bank Judith Helen, Bradley Lisa Marie Wood, Oral Tolga, SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method for processing reviews includes identifying reviews that match a request criterion in a request from a user; filtering the identified reviews using preferences and characteristics of the user; and outputting a compilation of only those reviews filtered according to preference and characteristics of the user. 1. A method for processing reviews , comprising: identifying reviews that match a request criterion in a request from a user;', 'filtering said identified reviews using preferences and characteristics of said user; and', 'outputting a compilation of only those reviews filtered according to preference and characteristics of said user., 'with a processor2. The method of claim 1 , wherein outputting a compilation of only those reviews filtered according to preferences and characteristics of said user includes displaying filtered reviews sorted by review categories.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein displaying filtered reviews sorted by review categories includes ordering review categories in a numeric order based on a number of sorted reviews within said category.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein displaying filtered reviews sorted by review categories includes ordering review categories in a numeric order based on a sorting score assigned to each category.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein outputting a compilation of only those reviews filtered according to preferences and characteristics of said user includes displaying an average numeric rating of said filtered reviews.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein outputting a compilation of only those reviews filtered according to preferences and characteristics of said user includes ordering preferred reviews in a numeric order based on a sorting score assigned to each review.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein filtering said identified reviews using preferences and characteristics of said user includes preferences and characteristics expressly identified by said user.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein filtering ...

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Номер записи: 32
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Using Text Summaries of Images to Conduct Bandwidth Sensitive Status Updates

Номер: US20130144947A1
Автор: Chen Li, Haynes Thomas R., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems and methods of conducting status updates may incorporating a text summary of an image into a status update message, and determining whether to incorporate the image into the status update message based on a network condition associated with a network. In addition, the status update message can be sent via the network wherein, in one example, the status message is sent only to remote parties having a status that satisfies a relevance condition with respect to the content of the text summary. 14-. (canceled)5. A device comprising:an interface to a network;an image capture module to generate an image;a processor;a computer readable storage medium; and incorporate a text summary of the image into a status update message,', 'determine whether to incorporate the image into the status update message based on a network condition associated with the network,', 'send the status update message via the interface to the network, and', 'track whether the text summary has been sent with the image in the status update message or the text summary has been sent without the image in the status update message., 'computer usable code stored on the computer readable storage medium, where, if executed by the processor, the computer usable code causes the device to,'}6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the network condition is to include at least one of a bandwidth condition and a speed condition.7. The device of claim 5 , wherein the computer usable code claim 5 , if executed claim 5 , causes the device to:incorporate the image into the status update message if the network condition is satisfied, andexclude the image from the status update if the network condition is not satisfied.8. The device of claim 5 , wherein the status update message is to be sent to a social networking site via the network.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the computer usable code claim 8 , if executed claim 8 , causes a computer to determine a status of a remote party associated with the social networking ...

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Номер записи: 33
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Using Text Summaries of Images to Conduct Bandwidth Sensitive Status Updates

Номер: US20130144959A1
Автор: Chen Li, Haynes Thomas R., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems and methods of conducting status updates may incorporating a text summary of an image into a status update message, and determining whether to incorporate the image into the status update message based on a network condition associated with a network. In addition, the status update message can be sent via the network wherein, in one example, the status message is sent only to remote parties having a status that satisfies a relevance condition with respect to the content of the text summary. 1. A computer implemented method comprising:determining a focus point of an image;use the focus point to create a text summary of the image;incorporating the text summary into a status update message;incorporating the image into the status update message if a network condition associated with a network is satisfied, wherein the network condition includes at least one of a bandwidth condition and a speed condition;excluding the image from the status update message if the network condition is not satisfied;sending the status update message via a network interface associated with the network; andtracking whether the text summary has been sent with the image in the status update message or the text summary has been sent without the image in the status update message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the status update message is sent to a social networking site via the network.3. The method of claim 2 , further including determining a status of a remote party associated with the social networking site claim 2 , wherein the status update message is to be sent to the remote party only if the status of the remote party satisfies a relevance condition with respect to the text summary.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the status update message is sent to an instant messaging site via the network.518-. (canceled)19. A computer implemented method comprising:incorporating a text summary of an image into a status update message;determining whether to incorporate the image into the ...

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Номер записи: 34
27-06-2013 дата публикации

REFRAMING CIRCUITRY WITH VIRTUAL CONTAINER DROP AND INSERT FUNCTIONALITY TO SUPPORT CIRCUIT EMULATION PROTOCOLS

Номер: US20130163612A1
Автор: Li Hao, Lin Yifan, SUN Lin, WANG TAO
Принадлежит: LSI Corporation

Reframing circuitry controls communications between a physical layer device and a link layer device. In a first direction of communication, the reframing circuitry receives a container frame with the container frame having a first arrangement of columns, and outputs a virtual container frame that includes a modified version of the container frame received by the reframing circuitry, with the modified version of the container frame having a second arrangement of columns different than the first arrangement of columns. For example, the reframing circuitry in generating the modified version of the container frame may remove a path overhead column of the container frame and replace that path overhead column with a stuff column in the modified version of the container frame. The virtual container frame may be configured to include the path overhead column that was removed from the container frame in generating the modified version of the container frame. 1. An apparatus comprising:reframing circuitry adapted to control one or more communications between a physical layer device and a link layer device;wherein in a first direction of communication the reframing circuitry receives a container frame with the container frame having a first arrangement of columns;the reframing circuitry being configured to output a virtual container frame;wherein the virtual container frame provided by the reframing circuitry includes a modified version of the container frame with the modified version of the container frame having a second arrangement of columns different than the first arrangement of columns.2. The apparatus of wherein the reframing circuitry receives the container frame from the physical layer device and outputs the virtual container frame to the link layer device.3. The apparatus of wherein the physical layer device comprises a legacy mapper integrated circuit having a container frame interface but not a virtual container frame interface claim 2 , and wherein the reframing ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-07-2013 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS

Номер: US20130171837A1
Автор: Lin Chien-Liang, Sun Te-Lin, Wang Yu-Ren, Yen Ying-Wei
Принадлежит:

A semiconductor process includes the following steps. A substrate having a recess is provided. A decoupled plasma nitridation process is performed to nitride the surface of the recess for forming a nitrogen containing liner on the surface of the recess. A nitrogen containing annealing process is then performed on the nitrogen containing liner. 1. A semiconductor process , comprising:providing a substrate having a recess;performing a decoupled plasma nitridation process to nitride the surface of the recess for forming a nitrogen containing liner on the surface of the recess; andperforming a nitrogen containing annealing process on the nitrogen containing liner.2. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the decoupled plasma nitridation process is performed at room temperature.3. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the processing time of the decoupled plasma nitridation process is one second to ten minutes long.4. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen containing annealing process comprises an imported nitrogen gas annealing process.5. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen containing annealing process comprises an imported ammonia gas annealing process.6. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the annealing temperature of the nitrogen containing annealing process is higher than 800° C.7. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the processing time of the nitrogen containing annealing process is between 10˜60 seconds.8. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen containing annealing process comprises a rapid thermal processing process.9. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , further comprising:forming an oxide layer on the nitrogen containing liner after performing the nitrogen containing annealing process on the nitrogen containing liner.10. The semiconductor process according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 36
22-08-2013 дата публикации

MITIGATING DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS ON CALL CENTERS

Номер: US20130216027A1
Автор: RADOS Steven R., SPAK Steven L., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

A device receives, from a user device, a call destined for a call center, and provides an audio CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to Tell Computer and Humans Apart) to the user device in response to the call. The device also receives, from the user device, a response to the audio CAPTCHA, and determines whether the response is correct. The device forwards the call to the call center when the response is correct, and drops the call when the response is incorrect. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a device and from a user device, a call destined for a call center;receiving, by the device, call volume information associated with the call center;determining, by the device, whether the call is eligible for an audio CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to Tell Computer and Humans Apart) based on the call volume information;generating the audio CAPTCHA when the cell is eligible for the audio CAPTCHA;providing, by the device, the audio CAPTCHA to the user device when the call is eligible for the audio CAPTCHA;receiving, by the device and from the user device, a response to the audio CAPTCHA;determining, by the device, whether the response is correct;forwarding, by the device, the call to the call center when the response is correct; anddropping, by the device, the call when the response is incorrect.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forwarding the call to the call center when the call is not eligible for the audio CAPTCHA.3. The method of claim 1 , where the device includes a session border controller (SBC) device.4. The method of claim 1 , where the call includes a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) call and the call center includes a VoIP-based call center.5. The method of claim 1 , where the call includes a time-division multiplexing (TDM) call and the call center includes a TDM-based call center.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing another audio CAPTCHA to the user device prior to dropping the call; ...

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Номер записи: 37
12-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM TO FACILITATE SHARING USING CONTINGENCY ORDERING

Номер: US20130238464A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M. W., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Purchase order information associated with an item from a first user may be stored initially without completing a purchase transaction. In one aspect, the first user may be enabled to select one or more second users with whom to share the purchase. In another aspect, one or more second users may be given an opportunity to purchase the same instance of an item and share it. In response to determining that a minimum subset of the selected one or more users have indicated to purchase the item, the purchase transaction may be processed and completed. Completion of the purchase may be contingent on the selected one or more second users also purchasing the same item or the same instance of the item. An event may be optionally added to the users' calendars wherein they share the use of the item(s). 1. A method of facilitating sharing of a purchase , comprising:receiving purchase order information associated with an item from a first user;storing initially the received purchase order information from the first user in a memory device without completing a purchase transaction associated with the item;enabling the first user, by a processor, to select one or more second users;transmitting, by the processor, notification to the selected one or more second users requesting the selected one or more second users to purchase the same item;determining whether a minimum subset of the selected one or more users have indicated to purchase the same item; andif it is determined that the minimum subset of the selected one or more users have indicated to purchase the same item, completing the purchase transaction associated with the item,wherein the completion of the first user's purchase of the item is contingent on the selected one or more second users also purchasing the item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purchase order information is received via a user interface and the user interface includes a selection component enabling the first user to choose an option to share ...

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Номер записи: 38
19-09-2013 дата публикации

ASSISTING USER TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH THE BEST CANDIDATE FROM A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS BASED ON PAST COMMUNICATION HISTORY, CALENDAR INFORMATION AND USER'S RULES

Номер: US20130246116A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system and computer program product for scheduling a meeting with the best candidate(s). The user requests to schedule a meeting during a selected period of time. The system receives a set of rules concerning the scheduling of the meeting. Additionally, the system searches a past communication history (a past communication pattern) between the user and the individual(s) listed in a list of possible candidates. Furthermore, the system searches the calendar application for the individual(s) listed in the list to obtain scheduling information. The past communication history, calendar information and user's rules are analyzed with respect to the individual(s) listed in the list. Based on this analysis, a person deemed to be the best candidate is selected to receive a meeting invitation from the user to attend the meeting requested by the user during the selected period of time. 1. A method for scheduling a meeting with one or more best candidates , the method comprising:receiving a request from a user to schedule a meeting during a selected period of time;receiving a list of individuals;receiving rules concerning scheduling said meeting;searching a past communication history between said user and one or more persons from said list of individuals;searching a calendar application for said one or more persons listed in said list of individuals to obtain scheduling information;analyzing said past communication history, said calendar information and said rules; andissuing, by a processor, a first meeting invitation to a first person from said one or more persons listed in said list of individuals to participate in said meeting with said user during said selected period of time based on said analysis.2. The method as recited in further comprising:scheduling said meeting with said first person in response to said first person accepting said first meeting invitation within a threshold period of time.3. The method as recited in further comprising:issuing a second ...

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Номер записи: 39
26-09-2013 дата публикации

BASE STATION TIMING CONTROL USING SYNCHRONOUS TRANSPORT SIGNALS

Номер: US20130250850A1
Автор: Huang Ze Mian, Li Hao, Lin Yifan, SUN Lin, WANG TAO
Принадлежит: LSI Corporation

A base station of a wireless system comprises a local clock source and timing circuitry coupled to the local clock source. The timing circuitry is configured to adjust at least one parameter of the local clock source based at least in part on timing information extracted from designated portions of each of one or more frames of a synchronous transport signal received in the base station. The base station may further comprise a physical layer device, such as a mapper, configured to extract the timing information from the designated portions of each of the one or more frames of the synchronous transport signal. The designated portions of the one or more frames of the synchronous transport signal from which the timing information is extracted may comprise designated overhead bytes of the one or more frames, such as, for example, transport overhead (TOH) bytes. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base station of a wireless system, the base station comprising:a local clock source; andtiming circuitry coupled to the local clock source and configured to adjust at least one parameter of the local clock source based at least in part on timing information extracted from designated portions of each of one or more frames of a synchronous transport signal received in the base station.2. The apparatus of wherein the base station further comprises a physical layer device configured to extract the timing information from the designated portions of each of said one or more frames of the synchronous transport signal.3. The apparatus of wherein the physical layer device comprises a mapper having at least one of transmit and receive transport overhead access (TOAC) interfaces configured to enable respective inserting and dropping of transport overhead bytes.4. The apparatus of wherein the synchronous transport signal is received in the base station over a synchronous network connection established between the base station and a synchronous network node.5. The apparatus of wherein the timing ...

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Номер записи: 40
26-09-2013 дата публикации

BALL INFLATION VALVE

Номер: US20130252771A1
Автор: LIN Mei Sun
Принадлежит: Long Way Enterprise Co., Ltd.

A ball inflation valve includes a valve body extended into an inflatable inner bladder of a ball and having an axial bore and an annular flange portion; a valve core partially held in the axial bore of the valve body and having an air hole; a canvas superimposing layer flatly superimposed on the annular flange portion of the valve body to locate around the valve core; and a protective top including a sleeve portion enclosing a length of the valve core exposed from the valve body and a locating flange portion radially outward extended from the sleeve portion to locate between a surface cover of the ball and the valve body and the valve core, so that any sulfide from the valve body and the valve core will attach to an inner side of the protective top without forming a yellowing smudge on the ball surface cover. 1. A ball inflation valve installed in between an inflatable inner bladder and a surface cover of a ball , comprising:a valve body being extended into and communicable with the inflatable inner bladder; the valve body including a first communicating tube portion extended into the inflatable inner bladder, and an annular flange portion radially outward extended from a top of the first communicating tube portion; the annular flange portion being fitly attached to an outer surface of the inflatable inner bladder, the first communicating tube portion internally defining an axial bore, and the axial bore internally including an annular groove;a valve core being partially extended into and held in the valve body; the valve core including a second communicating tube portion corresponding to the axial bore in the first communicating tube portion and internally defining an air hole extending a full length of the valve core to communicate the inflatable inner bladder with a space outside of the ball, and a locating ring portion radially outward extended from an outer surface of the second communicating tube portion for fitly engaging with the annular groove in the axial ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-10-2013 дата публикации

PRIORITIZING CALENDER EVENTS

Номер: US20130262173A1
Автор: Chen Li, Stecher David M., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Prioritizing events in electronic calendars, in one aspect, may automatically prioritize meetings based on the positions within an organization of the individuals attending, as well as the relationship among each of the individual meeting invitees. 1. A method implemented in a computer system for prioritizing calendar events in an electronic calendar , the method comprising:receiving, by the computer system, at least one meeting notice inviting at least a first receiver thereof to a meeting, the meeting notice providing a list of invitees;determining, by the computer system, an importance within an organization for each invitee, wherein the importance within the organization for each invitee is determined at least in part by accessing data that is not included with the meeting notice;determining, by the computer system, a relationship of each invitee relative to the first receiver of the meeting notice, wherein the relationship of each invitee relative to the first receiver is determined at least in part by accessing data that is not included with the meeting notice;assigning, by the computer system, for the first receiver, a priority score associated with the meeting notice based at least in part on the determined importance within the organization for each invitee and the determined relationship of each invitee relative to the first receiver; andproviding, by the computer system to the first receiver, via the electronic calendar, the priority score associated with the meeting notice;wherein the providing to the first receiver the priority score includes providing to the first receiver an indication of each importance held by at least one of the invitees and an indication of a number of invitees having each importance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the number of invitees having each importance comprises at least one of: (a) an absolute value of the number of invitees having each importance; and (b) a percentage value of the number of invitees ...

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Номер записи: 42
31-10-2013 дата публикации

NOTIFYING ELECTRONIC MEETING PARTICIPANTS OF INTERESTING INFORMATION

Номер: US20130290434A1
Автор: Bank Judith Helen, Bradley Lisa Marie Wood, SUN Lin, Yang Chunhui
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Described are a system and method for notifying electronic meeting participants of information of interest. For an electronic meeting, a relationship is determined between a first participant and one or more second participants having a relationship with the first participant. A degree of interest by the second participants of a portion of the electronic meeting is determined. A notification is generated for the first participant in response to the determined degree of interest. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:for an electronic meeting, determining a relationship between a first participant and one or more second participants having a relationship with the first participant;determining a degree of interest by the second participants of a portion of the electronic meeting; andgenerating a notification for the first participant in response to the determined degree of interest.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining a degree of interest by the one or more second participants includes determining that a percentage of the second participants are paying attention during the electronic meeting.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining a degree of interest by the one or more second participants includes determining that one or more second participants has identified the portion of the electronic meeting as being of interest.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first participant and the one or more second participants are members of a same social network.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first participant and the one or more second participants are members of a subgroup of all of the participants in the conference presentation session.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein generating the notification comprises:comparing the determined degree of interest of the second participants to a threshold value; andgenerating the notification in response ...

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Номер записи: 43
19-12-2013 дата публикации

ENHANCING COMPREHENSION IN VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20130339007A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments herein include receiving a request to modify an audio characteristic associated with a first user for a voice communication system. One or more suggested modified audio characteristics may be provided for the first user, based on, at least in part, one or more audio preferences established by another user. An input of one or more modified audio characteristics may be received for the first user for the voice communication system. A user-specific audio preference may be associated with the first user for voice communications on the voice communication system, the user-specific audio preference including the one or more modified audio characteristics. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, on a processor, a request to modify an audio characteristic associated with a first user for a voice communication system;providing, on the processor, one or more suggested modified audio characteristics for the first user, based on, at least in part, one or more audio preferences established by another user;receiving, on the processor, an input of one or more modified audio characteristics for the first user for the voice communication system; andassociating, on the processor, a user-specific audio preference with the first user for voice communications on the voice communication system, the user-specific audio preference including the one or more modified audio characteristics.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more audio preferences include audio preferences established for the first user.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more audio preferences include audio preferences established for a second user having a similar attribute to the first user.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein the similar attribute includes a geographic location associated with the first user.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising modifying an audio characteristic of the ...

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Номер записи: 44
26-12-2013 дата публикации

PRIORITIZING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES BASED ON COMMUNITY VALUES

Номер: US20130346516A1
Автор: Chen Li, Stecher David M., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product to prioritize a plurality of electronic messages. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer receives at least one vote, from at least one first user of a plurality of user, for each of the plurality of electronic messages. The at least one vote indicates which of the plurality of user is required to respond to each of the plurality of electronic messages. In the exemplary embodiment, the computer creates a community value for each of the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the at least one vote. The computer prioritizes the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the community value. In the exemplary embodiment, the at least one vote is received from at least one of a sender or an addressee of the plurality of electronic messages. 16-. (canceled)7. A computer program product for prioritizing a plurality of electronic messages , comprising:one or more computer-readable, tangible storage devices;program instructions, stored on at least one or the one or more storage devices, to receive at least one vote, from at least one first user of a plurality of users, for each of the plurality of electronic messages wherein the at least one vote indicates which of the plurality of users is required to respond to each of the plurality of electronic messages;program instructions, stored on at least one or the one or more storage devices, to create a community value for each of the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the at least one vote; andprogram instructions, stored on at least one or the one or more storage devices, to prioritize the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the community value;wherein the at least one vote is received from at least one of a sender or an addressee of the plurality of electronic messages.8. The computer program product according to further comprising program instructions claim ...

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Номер записи: 45
26-12-2013 дата публикации

PRIORITIZING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES BASED ON COMMUNITY VALUES

Номер: US20130346525A1
Автор: Chen Li, Stecher David M., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product to prioritize a plurality of electronic messages. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer receives at least one vote, from at least one first user of a plurality of user, for each of the plurality of electronic messages. The at least one vote indicates which of the plurality of user is required to respond to each of the plurality of electronic messages. In the exemplary embodiment, the computer creates a community value for each of the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the at least one vote. The computer prioritizes the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the community value. In the exemplary embodiment, the at least one vote is received from at least one of a sender or an addressee of the plurality of electronic messages. 1. A method of prioritizing a plurality of electronic messages , comprising:receiving at least one vote, from at least one first user of a plurality of users, for each of the plurality of electronic messages wherein (i) the at least one vote indicates which of the plurality of users is required to respond to each of the plurality of electronic messages and (ii) the at least one vote is received from at least one of a sender or an addressee of the plurality of electronic messages;creating a community value for each of the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the at least one vote; andprioritizing the plurality of electronic messages based, at least in part, on the community value;wherein at least one of the steps is carried out using a computing device.2. The method according to further comprising receiving a weight from a second user;wherein the community value is further based on the weight from a second user.3. The method according to wherein the weight is based on a social distance between two of the plurality of users.4. The method according to wherein the prioritizing is further based on ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Navigation system providing a super detail mode of operation to assist user's driving

Номер: US20140005922A1
Автор: Judith H. Bank, Lin Sun, Lisa M. Bradley
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method, system and computer program product for providing route guidance to a driver of a vehicle. Based on the current location of the vehicle, the navigation system determines a route to travel from the current location of the vehicle to a destination provided by the driver. The navigation system obtains information (e.g., past driving history of other drivers on the route) which is used to assess whether a super detail mode of operation (provides additional details than traditional GPS-based navigation systems thereby lessening the likelihood that the driver will get lost) should be enacted by the navigation system. The super detail mode of operation may be triggered by the navigation system based on a road condition (e.g., missed turn ratio of route exceeds a threshold) that warrants the super detail mode of operation where such a condition is determined to have occurred using the obtained information discussed above.

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Номер записи: 47
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Navigation system providing lane guidance to driver based on driver's driving habits and preferences

Номер: US20140005923A1
Автор: Judith H. Bank, Lin Sun, Lisa M. Bradley
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method, system and computer program product for providing lane guidance to a driver of a vehicle. Based on the current location of the vehicle, the navigation system determines a route to travel from the current location of the vehicle to a destination provided by the driver. The navigation system obtains one or more of the following types of information which is used to determine whether the navigation system should recommend a lane change: past driving patterns of the driver, driver's lane preferences, past driving history of other drivers on the route, external conditions (e.g., weather) and features of the route. The recommendation may be presented to the driver via an audio instruction and/or on a display. In this manner, the navigation system instructs the driver as to which lane in a multi-lane road the user should drive on taking into consideration the user's driving habits and preferences.

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Номер записи: 48
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ENCODING STAFFING INFORMATION ON RECIEPTS

Номер: US20140006197A1
Автор: Chen Li, Meli Henri F., Stecher David M., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems, methods and computer-readable media facilitate consumer reviews of employees that are on duty at the time a receipt is printed. A code is printed on a receipt provided to the consumer where the code includes data representing the employees that are working when the receipt is printed. A review site receives the data encoded on the receipt. The review site retrieves descriptive data (name, picture, position etc.) for the on-duty employees identified by the code on the receipt. The review site presents the descriptive data along with a review user interface. 1. A method for facilitating reviews , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, data encoded on a receipt, the data representing a plurality of employees on duty at a time the receipt was generated, the data further including an identification of an online review site;providing the data representing the plurality of employees to the online review site;receiving from the online review site descriptive data for the plurality of employees on duty at the time the receipt was generated, the descriptive data received as part of a user interface to provide a review of the plurality of employees on duty at the time the receipt was generated; andproviding data representing a review of one or more of the plurality of employees to the online review site.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data encoded on the receipt comprises a QR (Quick Response) code and wherein receiving the data encoded on the receipt comprises receiving the data on a customer device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving the data on the customer device comprises receiving the data on a mobile phone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the data encoded on the receipt comprises receiving employee names for the plurality of employees on duty at the time the receipt was generated.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the data encoded on the receipt comprises receiving one or more identifiers for the ...

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Номер записи: 49
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ANNOTATING ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION

Номер: US20140006491A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", HAMMER Mette Friedel Margareta, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems and methods for annotating electronic meetings are generally provided. Embodiments herein may include receiving an indication of one or more trusted users for an electronic meeting. The one or more trusted users may include a subset of a plurality of attendees of the electronic meeting. Annotation privileges may be associated with the one or more trusted users for the electronic meeting. An annotation associated with the electronic meeting may be received from at least one of the one or more trusted users. An output representative of the annotation may be generated. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, on a processor, an indication of one or more trusted users for an electronic meeting, the one or more trusted users including a subset of a plurality of attendees of the electronic meeting;associating, on the processor, annotation privileges with the one or more trusted users for the electronic meeting;receiving, on the processor, an annotation associated with the electronic meeting from at least one of the one or more trusted users; andgenerating, on the processor, an output representative of the annotation.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further including generating an annotation privilege notice for the one or more trusted users.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the annotation is associated with an electronic meeting slide.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein the annotation is associated with an element of the electronic meeting slide.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the output representative of the annotation is generated in substantially real-time with receiving the annotation.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the output representative of the annotation is generated in response to an indication of a conclusion of the electronic meeting.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further including defining annotation review privileges ...

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Номер записи: 50
02-01-2014 дата публикации

WEBPAGE BROWSING SYNCHRONIZATION IN A REAL TIME COLLABORATION SESSION FIELD

Номер: US20140006915A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., Higgins ChunHui Y., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product for web browsing synchronization between computers. In a real time collaboration session including a plurality of computers in which a URL link is entered into the real time collaboration session, a first computer of the plurality of computers receives a request to access a webpage via the URL link. The webpage is displayed a webpage browsing session on the first computer. The first computer receives information that one or more of the plurality of computers exclusive of the first computer requests to access the webpage. Each of the plurality of computers exclusive of the first computer synchronize a webpage in a webpage browsing session to the position of the webpage in the webpage browsing session of the first computer. 1. In a real time collaboration session including a plurality of computers in which a URL link is entered into the real time collaboration session , a method comprising:receiving at a first computer of the plurality of computers a request to access a webpage via the URL link;displaying the webpage in a webpage browsing session on the first computer;receiving at the first computer, information that one or more of the plurality of computers exclusive of the first computer requests to access the webpage; andsynchronizing in each of the plurality of computers exclusive of the first computer a webpage in a webpage browsing session to the position of the webpage in the webpage browsing session of the first computer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first computer provides updates that are displayed on the one or more of the plurality of computers exclusive of the first computer requests to access the webpage.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:designating the first computer of the plurality of computers to request access to the webpage via the URL link entered into the real time collaboration session to be a leader of the webpage browsing sessions ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ENFORCING E-MEETING ATTENDEE GUIDELINES

Номер: US20140007245A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", Bank Judith Helen, Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, computer program product, and system for enforcing eMeeting guidelines is described. An indication of one or more use restriction guidelines is received. The one or more use restriction guidelines is associated with an electronic communication session. The one or more use restriction guidelines is provided to a computing device associated with an invitee associated with the electronic communication session. An indication is received that the invitee has accepted a portion of the one or more use restriction guidelines. The portion of the one or more use restriction guidelines is enforced with respect to one or more devices associated with the invitee. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more computing devices, an indication of one or more use restriction guidelines;associating, by the one or more computing devices, the one more or use restriction guidelines with an electronic communication session;providing, by the one or more computing devices, the one or more use restriction guidelines to a computing device associated with a first invitee associated with the electronic communication session;receiving, by the one or more computing devices, an indication that the first invitee has accepted a portion of the one or more use restriction guidelines; andenforcing, by the one or more computing devices, the portion of the one or more use restriction guidelines with respect to one or more electronic devices associated with the first invitee.2. The computer-implemented method of wherein the one or more use restriction guidelines include restricting access to one or more websites.3. The computer-implemented method of wherein the one or more use restriction guidelines include restricting access to one or more applications.4. The computer-implemented method of wherein the one or more use restriction guidelines include restricting access to one or more of one or more websites and one or more applications based upon claim 1 , at least in part ...

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Номер записи: 52
16-01-2014 дата публикации

CALENDAR SYNCH WITH ANOTHER USER AND PREFERRED FREE TIME SEARCH FOR SCHEDULING AN EVENT

Номер: US20140019876A1
Автор: STODDARD WILLIAM GAIL, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system and computer program product for performing a synch in a calendar system and preferred free time search may include presenting a plurality of calendar time status entries of a user and at least one other user. Each calendar time status entry may correspond to a selected calendar time period. The method may also include synching at least one type of calendar time status entry of the user to at least one other type of calendar time status entry of the at least one other user for each of the at least one other type of calendar time status entries of the at least one other user. The method may further include presenting the synched calendar time status entries to the user. 1. A method for performing a synch in a calendar system and preferred free time search , the method comprising:presenting, by a processor, a plurality of calendar time status entries of a user and at least one other user, each calendar time status entry corresponding to a selected calendar time period;synching, by the processor, at least one type of calendar time status entry of the user to at least one other type of calendar time status entry of the at least one other user for each of the at least one other type of calendar time status entries of the at least one other user; andpresenting, by the processor, the synched calendar time status entries to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein synching the at least one type of calendar time status entry of the user to the at least one other type of calendar time status entry of the at least one other user comprises setting a preferred free time period of the user to substantially synchronize to each not available time period of the at least one other user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising permitting scheduling an event with the user during at least one of the preferred free time periods of the user.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising presenting the preferred free time periods of the user to a further user in ...

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Номер записи: 53
16-01-2014 дата публикации

NETWORK SELECTION TOOL FOR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140020055A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", Bank Judith Helen, Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A user information handling system (IHS) link analysis tool intercepts requests to navigate to a webpage, such as a link. The user IHS link analysis tool transmits the link to a security IHS link analysis tool. The user IHS link analysis tool receives a network selection message from the security IHS indicating which network the user IHS should utilize based upon the content of the link. 19-. (canceled)10. A user information handling system (IHS) , comprising:a processor: receive a request to navigate to an IHS other than the user IHS, the request including a link;', 'intercept the request to navigate to an IHS other than the user IHS;', 'transmit the link to a security IHS; and', 'receive a network selection message from the security IHS, the network selection message indicating a particular network for the user IHS to employ in communicating with a target of the link., 'a memory, coupled to the processor, the memory being configured with a user IHS link analysis tool to11. The user IHS of claim 10 , wherein the request to navigate is a request to navigate to a webpage.12. The user IHS of claim 10 , wherein the user IHS receives the network selection message from the security IHS via a trusted network.13. The user IHS of claim 10 , wherein the network selection message is a non-secure network selection message that designates a particular non-secure network for communication between the user IHS and the target of the link.14. The user IHS of claim 12 , wherein the network selection message is a trusted network selection message that designates the trusted network for communication between the user IHS and the security IHS.15. The user IHS of claim 10 , wherein the user IHS displays an override prompt when the user IHS receives a network selection message.16. The user IHS of claim 15 , wherein the user IHS receives an override selection in response to the override prompt claim 15 , the user IHS employing a particular network indicated in the override selection for ...

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Номер записи: 54
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Network selection tool for information handling system

Номер: US20140020057A1
Автор: Judith Helen Bank, Liam Harpur, Lin Sun, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Ruthie D. Lyle
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A user information handling system (IHS) link analysis tool intercepts requests to navigate to a webpage, such as a link. The user IHS link analysis tool transmits the link to a security IHS link analysis tool. The user IHS link analysis tool receives a network selection message from the security IHS indicating which network the user IHS should utilize based upon the content of the link.

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Номер записи: 55
16-01-2014 дата публикации

LINK ANALYSIS TOOL FOR SECURITY INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140020106A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", Bank Judith Helen, Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A security information handling system (IHS) receives a request to navigate to a webpage, such as a link, from a user IHS. A security IHS link analysis tool analyzes the link and determines if the link contains sensitive content. The security IHS link analysis tool transmits a network selection message to the user IHS indicating which network the user IHS should utilize based upon the content of the link. 110-. (canceled)11. A security information handling system (IHS) , comprising:a processor: receive a navigation request from a user IHS, the navigation request including a link;', 'determine if a target of the link includes sensitive content;', 'generate a non-secure network selection message if the target of the link is determined to not include sensitive content, wherein the non-secure network selection message designates a particular non-secure network for communication between the security IHS and the user IHS, and', 'generate a trusted network selection message if the target of the link is determined to include sensitive content, wherein the trusted network selection message designates a trusted network for communication between the security IHS and the user IHS., 'a memory, coupled to the processor, the memory being configured with a security IHS link analysis tool to12. The security IHS of claim 11 , wherein the memory is further configured to transmit the non-secure network selection message to the user IHS via the trusted network if the target of the link is determined to not include sensitive content.13. The security IHS of claim 12 , wherein the memory is further configured to transmit the trusted network selection message to the user IHS via the trusted network if the target of the link is determined to include sensitive content.14. The security IHS of claim 13 , wherein the memory is further configured to designate respective sensitivity thresholds to the non-secure networks and the trusted network.15. The security IHS of claim 14 , wherein the memory ...

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Номер записи: 56
16-01-2014 дата публикации

LINK ANALYSIS TOOL FOR SECURITY INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140020110A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", Bank Judith Helen, Harpur Liam, Lyle Ruthie D, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A security information handling system (IHS) receives a request to navigate to a webpage, such as a link, from a user IHS. A security IHS link analysis tool analyzes the link and determines if the link contains sensitive content. The security IHS link analysis tool transmits a network selection message to the user IHS indicating which network the user IHS should utilize based upon the content of the link. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a security IHS, a navigation request from a user IHS, the navigation request including a link;determining, by the security IHS, if a target of the link includes sensitive content;generating, by the security IHS, a non-secure network selection message if the target of the link is determined to not include sensitive content, wherein the non-secure network selection message designates a particular non-secure network for communication between the security IHS and the user IHS, andgenerating, by the security IHS, a trusted network selection message if the target of the link is determined to include sensitive content, wherein the trusted network selection message designates a trusted network for communication between the security IHS and the user IHS.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by the security IHS, the non-secure network selection message to the user IHS via the trusted network if the target of the link is determined to not include sensitive content.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:transmitting, by the security IHS, the trusted network selection message to the user IHS via the trusted network if the target of the link is determined to include sensitive content.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising designating respective sensitivity thresholds to the non-secure networks and the trusted network.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising determining claim 4 , by the security IHS claim 4 , a particular network for user IHS navigation based on a sensitivity level of the target of ...

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Номер записи: 57
23-01-2014 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD FOR IMAGE DISPLAYING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM USING THE SAME

Номер: US20140022145A1
Автор: Lai Shih-Lun, SUN Yi-Lin, Tsai Yung-Sheng, Tung Jen-Lang
Принадлежит: AU OPTRONICS CORP.

A control method for image displaying applicable for use to a dual-side transparent display. The control method includes the following operations each required to be executed at least one time in a display period. The operations are: providing a left-eye signal of an image displayed on a first display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to a first side thereof; providing a right-eye signal of an image displayed on the first display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to the first side thereof; providing a left-eye signal of an image displayed on a second display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to a second side thereof; providing a right-eye signal of an image displayed on the second display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to the second side thereof; and configuring the dual-side transparent display to present a transparent state. A display system is also provided. 1. A control method for image displaying applicable for use to a dual-side transparent display , comprising: providing a left-eye signal of an image, currently being displayed on a first display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to a first side of the dual-side transparent display;', 'providing a right-eye signal of an image, currently being displayed on the first display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to the first side of the dual-side transparent display;', 'providing a left-eye signal of an image, currently being displayed on a second display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to a second side of the dual-side transparent display;', 'providing a right-eye signal of an image, currently being displayed on the second display surface of the dual-side transparent display, to the second side of the dual-side transparent display; and', 'configuring the first and second display surfaces not to display images and thereby controlling the dual-side transparent display to present a transparent state., 'executing the following ...

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Номер записи: 58
06-02-2014 дата публикации

THRESHOLD ACTIVATED TELECONFERENCING

Номер: US20140037080A1
Автор: Chakra Al, Chen Li, Flickinger Edward C., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for threshold activation of an audio teleconference. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for threshold activation of an audio teleconference is provided. The method includes receiving calls into a conference bridge for an audio conference and determining whether or not a threshold number of calls from corresponding callers have been received for the audio conference. The method also includes initiating the audio conference responsive to a threshold number of callers having called into the audio conference, but prohibiting initiation of the audio conference until the threshold number of callers have called into the audio conference. 1. A method for threshold activation of an audio teleconference , the method comprising:reserving an audio conference for a specified set of callers;setting a pre-determined threshold number of calls for activating the audio conference;receiving calls into a conference bridge for the reserved audio conference;adjusting the pre-determined threshold number of calls responsive to receipt of a pre-specified event other than a number of calls received;determining whether or not the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls have been received into the conference bridge; andinitiating the audio conference responsive to the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls have been received into the conference bridge, but prohibiting initiation of the audio conference until the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls have been received into the conference bridge.23-. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio conference is initiated once a single caller has called into the audio conference when it is determined that the audio conference is of a particular importance or urgency.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio conference is initiated once a single caller has called into the audio conference when it is ...

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Номер записи: 59
20-02-2014 дата публикации

ENTERTAINMENT DISPLAYING SYSTEM AND INTERACTIVE STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAYING METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20140049620A1
Автор: Lai Shih-Lun, SUN Yi-Lin, Tsai Yung-Sheng, Tung Jen-Lang
Принадлежит: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION

An entertainment displaying system for generating interactive displaying effects corresponding to a real object in view of an observation area is disclosed. The entertainment displaying system includes a tracking module, a computing module and a stereoscopic displaying module. The tracking module is used for tracking a relative position relationship between the real object and the observation area. The computing module is configured for generating a stereoscopic virtual object according to the relative position relationship. The stereoscopic displaying module includes a transparent displaying apparatus and an optical-shielding structure. The transparent displaying apparatus is configured for displaying the stereoscopic virtual object. The optical-shielding structure is disposed adjacent to the transparent displaying apparatus and located between the transparent displaying apparatus and the real object. The optical-shielding structure is configured to be switched according to a virtual depth-of-field order between the stereoscopic virtual object and the real object. 1. An entertainment displaying system for generating interactive displaying effects corresponding to a real object in view of an observation area , comprising:a tracking module located between the real object and the observation area, for tracking a relative position relationship between the observation area and the real object;a computing module for computing displaying parameters of at least one to stereoscopic virtual object according to the relative position relationship; and a transparent displaying apparatus configured for displaying the at least one stereoscopic virtual object; and', 'an optical-shielding structure disposed adjacent to the transparent displaying apparatus and located between the transparent displaying apparatus and the real object, a shielding configuration of the optical-shielding structure is switched according to a virtual depth-of-field order between the stereoscopic virtual ...

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Номер записи: 60
20-02-2014 дата публикации

TRANSLATION OF TEXT INTO MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

Номер: US20140052434A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Methods and systems for translating a text into multiple languages performed by at least one software component executed by at least one processor, comprise: maintaining a translation repository having a plurality of entries associating different types of content with user-specified languages; monitoring the text received by a program to identify one or more types of content and a source language of the text; retrieving the user-specified languages from the translation repository associated with the identified types of content; and for each of the identified types of content, translating the content thereof from the source language to the corresponding user-specified language when the source language is different from the corresponding user-specified language. 1. A method for translating a text into multiple languages performed by at least one software component executed by at least one processor , comprising:maintaining a translation repository having a plurality of entries associating different types of content with user-specified languages;monitoring the text received by a program to identify one or more types of content and a source language of the text;retrieving the user-specified languages from the translation repository associated with the identified types of content; andfor each of the identified types of content, translating the content thereof from the source language to the corresponding user-specified language when the source language is different from the corresponding user-specified language.2. The method of wherein maintaining the translation repository further comprises the software component automatically learning language preferences of a user by:monitoring a history of browsing activity and a user request to translate text into one of the user-specified languages;determining the types of content in the text; andcreating an entry in the translation repository associating the determined types of content with the user-specified language.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 61
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Induction of Tumor Hypoxia for Cancer Therapy

Номер: US20140065139A1
Автор: LEE Ruey-min, Lin Peck-sun
Принадлежит: Virginia Commonwealth University

Methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents to kill tumor cells within solid tumors are provided. Local regions of hypoxia are created within a tumor, or within a region containing a tumor, resulting in enhanced activation of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents (e.g. tirapazamine) within the local region. The activated hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents kill tumor cells in the hypoxic region by catalyzing DNA stand breakage within the tumor cells. Because the activity is localized, side effects that typically occur as a result of systemic administration of bioreductive agents are reduced. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method of treating a solid tumor in a subject , comprising administering to the subject a hypoxia-activated bioreductive agent and one or more agent that induces hypoxia in said tumor , wherein said one or more agent that induces hypoxia is a stilbene , and wherein said hypoxia-activated bioreductive agent is tirapazamine administered before or concurrently with said one or more agent that induces hypoxia.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hypoxia-activated bioreductive agent is administered before the one or more agent that induces hypoxia is administered.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hypoxia-activated bioreductive agent is administered concurrent with the one or more agent that induces hypoxia.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein said administration is in an amount effective in inducing necrosis of said tumor after 3 days of said administration.29. The method of claim 25 , wherein the one more agent that induces hypoxia further comprises an anti-angiogenic agent.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein the anti-angiogenic agent is selected from the group consisting of: bevacizumab claim 29 , sorafenib claim 29 , sunitinib claim 29 , aflibercept claim 29 , IMC-1C11 claim 29 , vatalanib (PTK-87) claim 29 , N-(2 claim 29 ,3-dihydro-3 claim 29 ,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-2-[(4-pyridinylmethyl-1) ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-03-2014 дата публикации

FACILITATING COMPREHENSION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140067101A1
Автор: "OSULLIVAN PATRICK JOSEPH", HAMMER Mette Friedel Margareta, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, computer program product, and computer system for receiving information from a first computing device, the information including digital audio data, the information sent to a second computing device by the first computing device. The information is received from the second computing device. A discrepancy between at least a portion of the information received from the first computing device and at least a portion of the information received from the second computing device is identified in real-time. At least a portion of the discrepancy is corrected in real-time for replaying at least the portion of the discrepancy at the second computing device. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving information from a first computing device, the information including digital audio data, the information sent to a second computing device by the first computing device;receiving the information from the second computing device;identifying in real-time a discrepancy between at least a portion of the information sent by the first computing device and at least a portion of the information received from the second computing device; andcorrecting in real-time at least a portion of the discrepancy for replaying, at the second computing device, at least the portion of the discrepancy.2. The computer-implemented method of wherein identifying in real-time the discrepancy includes comparing at least the portion of the information sent by the first computing device with at least the portion of the information received from the second computing device.3. The computer-implemented method of wherein correcting in real-time at least the portion of the discrepancy includes sending claim 1 , to the second computing device claim 1 , a replayable file that includes at least the portion of the discrepancy.4. The computer-implemented method of wherein identifying in real-time the discrepancy includes identifying in real-time the discrepancy based upon claim 1 , at least in part ...

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Номер записи: 63
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method of Forming Isolation Structure

Номер: US20140073111A1
Автор: Lin Chien-Liang, Sun Te-Lin, Wang Yu-Ren
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a method of forming an isolation structure. A substrate is provided, and a trench is formed in the substrate. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on a surface of the trench. A nitridation is carried out to form a nitridation layer in the semiconductor layer. Lastly, an insulation layer is filled into the trench. 1: A method of forming an isolation structure , comprising:providing a substrate;forming a trench in the substrate;forming a semiconductor layer on a surface of the trench;performing a nitridation process upon the semiconductor layer to form a nitridation layer in the semiconductor layer, wherein the nitridation layer has a stress; andfilling the trench with an insulation layer.2: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor layer comprises Si claim 1 , Ge or C.3: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the semiconductor layer comprises an epitaxial process.4: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the semiconductor layer comprises a deposition process.5: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the trench comprises:forming a patterned mask layer on the substrate; andforming the trench in the substrate by using the patterned mask layer as a mask.6: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 5 , wherein the semiconductor layer is formed only on the surface of the trench.7: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 5 , wherein the semiconductor layer is formed on the surface of the trench and the patterned mask layer.8: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 5 , wherein before forming the semiconductor layer claim 5 , further comprises performing a pull back process for the patterned mask layer.9: The method of forming the isolation structure as in claim 8 , wherein the semiconductor layer ...

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Номер записи: 64
13-03-2014 дата публикации

BILL SPLIT FOR NFC TRANSACTIONS

Номер: US20140074691A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Conducting a financial transaction using near field communication. An amount of money owed for a first commercial transaction can be determined. Respective financial account information can be received from each of a plurality of mobile devices via near field communication. A respective portion of the money owed for the first commercial transaction can be allocated to each respective financial account, wherein each respective financial account is identified by the financial account information provided by a respective one of the plurality of mobile devices. Allocated portions of the money owed can be charged, respectively, to the financial accounts. 1. A method of conducting a financial transaction using near field communication , the method comprising:determining an amount of money owed for a first commercial transaction;receiving from each of a plurality of mobile devices, via near field communication, respective financial account information;allocating to each respective financial account, via a processor, a respective portion of the money owed for the first commercial transaction, wherein each respective financial account is identified by the financial account information provided by a respective one of the plurality of mobile devices; andcharging, to each of the respective financial accounts, the respective allocated portion of the money owed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating, to each of the mobile devices, a respective receipt indicating a respective amount of money charged in the first commercial transaction to the financial account identified by the financial account information provided by the respective mobile device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the receipt indicates a summary of a multi-category purchase, wherein the summary indicates a plurality of purchase categories and an amount of money charged to the respective financial account for each purchase category.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating, to ...

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Номер записи: 65
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Handling of website messages

Номер: US20140101258A1
Автор: Judith H. Bank, Liam Harpur, Lin Sun, Patrick O'Sullivan, Ruthie D. Lyle
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Mechanisms for handling website messages (e.g., website certificate warnings and/or errors), while combating website users ignoring such messages (sometimes referred to as “click-through syndrome”) are provided. Such mechanisms may comprise providing an interface for handling website messages (e.g., website certificate warnings and/or errors) based on a dynamic policy. In one example, such a dynamic policy may comprise: identifying a first trusted user; monitoring website access by the first trusted user; presenting the first trusted user with a first website message based upon a first access by the first trusted user to a first website; capturing a first response by the first trusted user to the first website message; and utilizing the first response of the first trusted user as a model for subsequent access to the first website.

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Номер записи: 66
02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR SEAL ARRANGEMENTS

Номер: US20200003192A1
Автор: Dobrica Mihai Bogdan, Li Tianlei, SUN Lin
Принадлежит:

A centrifugal compressor for HVAC application includes a rotary component rotatable about an axis, a static component, and a brush seal fixed to one of the static component and the rotary component. The brush seal includes bristles that contact the other of the static component and the rotary component. 1. A centrifugal compressor for HVAC application , comprising:a rotary component rotatable about an axis;a static component;a brush seal fixed to one of the static component and the rotary component and including bristles, wherein the bristles contact the other of the static component and the rotary component.2. The compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the brush seal is positioned to prevent leakage flow in an axial direction between the rotary component and the static component.3. The compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the brush seal is positioned to prevent leakage flow in a radial direction between the rotary component and the static component.4. The compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the compressor is a multi-stage centrifugal compressor.5. The compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bristles each have at least a portion that is angled relative to the radial direction.6. The compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the brush seal includes a plurality of axially spaced bristle portions that contact the rotary component.7. The compressor as recited in claim 6 , wherein one of the plurality of axially spaced bristle portions extends radially inward of a second of the plurality of axially spaced bristle portions.8. The compressor as recited in claim 7 , wherein the rotary component includes a first surface axially spaced from a second surface claim 7 , the first surface is radially inward of the second surface claim 7 , the one of the plurality of axially spaced bristle portions contacts the first surface claim 7 , and the second of the plurality of axially spaced bristle portions contacts the second surface.9. The compressor as recited ...

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Номер записи: 67
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VARIABLE STAGE COMPRESSORS

Номер: US20200003455A1
Автор: Li Tianlei, SUN Lin, Sun Zili
Принадлежит:

A centrifugal compressor includes a first stage and a second stage. At least one of the first stage and the second stage includes an impeller and a shroud spaced from the impeller and configured to guide a fluid flow through the impeller. The shroud is selectively moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. 1. A centrifugal compressor , comprising:a first stage; anda second stage, wherein at least one of the first stage and the second stage includes an impeller and a shroud spaced from the impeller and configured to guide a fluid flow through the impeller, wherein the shroud is selectively moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.2. The centrifugal compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the impeller is rotatbable about an axis claim 1 , and the shroud is selectively moveable in the axial direction relative to the axis between the engaged position and the disengaged position.3. The centrifugal compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the impeller is rotatbable about an axis claim 1 , and the shroud is selectively moveable in the radial direction relative to the axis between the engaged position and the disengaged position.4. The centrifugal compressor as recited in claim 1 , comprising:a control system configured to move the shroud between the engaged position and the disengaged position.5. The centrifugal compressor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the shroud forms a convex surface.6. A method of compressing a refrigerant in a centrifugal compressor claim 1 , the method comprising:determining an efficiency of a first stage of a compressor and an efficiency of a second stage of a compressor; anddisengaging one of the first stage and the second stage based on the determining by moving a shroud away from an impeller.7. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein the centrifugal compressor is a multi-stage centrifugal compressor.8. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein the impeller is rotatable ...

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Номер записи: 68
08-01-2015 дата публикации

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER CONTROL

Номер: US20150010383A1
Автор: Alvares Jose, Rasmussen Mogens, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: Danfodd Turbocor Compressors B.V.

A centrifugal refrigerant compressor system includes an impeller connected to a shaft. A diffuser is arranged on a downstream side of the impeller and is configured to regulate refrigerant flow exiting the impeller. A magnetic bearing supports the shaft. A sensing element is configured to produce an output relating to a shaft condition. A controller is configured to receive the output and determine an undesired impeller operating condition based upon the shaft condition. The controller is configured to command the diffuser to a desired state in response to the undesired impeller operating condition. 1. A centrifugal refrigerant compressor control system comprising:an impeller connected to a shaft;a diffuser arranged on a downstream side of the impeller and configured to regulate refrigerant flow exiting the impeller;a magnetic bearing system supporting the shaft;a sensing element from the magnetic control system configured to produce an output relating to a shaft condition; anda controller configured to receive the output and determine an undesired impeller operating condition based upon the shaft condition, the controller configured to command the diffuser to a desired state in response to the undesired impeller operating condition.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic bearing includes first and second radial bearings and an axial bearing.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein a radial bearing nearest the impeller provides a sensing element claim 2 , the sensing element including at least one position sensor.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein at least one impeller is supported on the shaft and both the first and second radial bearings are used as the sensing elements.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the diffuser is provided by a mechanical variable geometry diffuser.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the diffuser is provided by a fluid injector.7. The system according to claim 1 , comprising a variable speed ...

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Номер записи: 69
08-01-2015 дата публикации

SHOPPING OPTIMIZER

Номер: US20150012380A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., Etgen Michael P., SUN Lin
Принадлежит:

A method, system, and/or computer program product optimizes shopping for one or more desired items. An identification of a desired item, which is initially available for purchase at a first physical store, is received. An identity of a second shopper, who also wants the desired item and is currently shopping for the desired item, is received. One or more processors then determine a likelihood of the first shopper arriving at the first physical store before the second shopper purchases a last available instance of the desired item in the first physical store. In response to determining that the first shopper will arrive at the first physical store before the last available instance of the desired item has been purchased by the second shopper, the first shopper is provided with an identity of the first physical store. 118-. (canceled)19. A computer program product for optimizing a shopping itinerary , the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program code embodied therewith , the program code readable and executable by one or more processors to perform a method comprising:receiving an identification of a desired item, wherein the identification of the desired item is generated by a first shopper, and wherein said desired item is initially available for purchase at a first physical store;receiving an identity of a second shopper, wherein the second shopper has been identified as also desiring the desired item and currently shopping for the desired item;determining a likelihood of the first shopper arriving at the first physical store before the second shopper purchases a last available instance of the desired item in the first physical store, wherein said determining is derived from relative travel times to the first physical store for the first shopper and the second shopper from an initial point in time, wherein the first shopper and the second shopper are at different geographical locations at the initial point in time, and ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-01-2015 дата публикации

SHOPPING OPTIMIZER

Номер: US20150012384A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., Etgen Michael P., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A method, system, and/or computer program product optimizes shopping for one or more desired items. An identification of a desired item, which is initially available for purchase at a first physical store, is received. An identity of a second shopper, who also wants the desired item and is currently shopping for the desired item, is received. One or more processors then determine a likelihood of the first shopper arriving at the first physical store before the second shopper purchases a last available instance of the desired item in the first physical store. In response to determining that the first shopper will arrive at the first physical store before the last available instance of the desired item has been purchased by the second shopper, the first shopper is provided with an identity of the first physical store. 1. A method of optimizing shopping for one or more desired items , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an identification of a desired item, wherein the identification of the desired item is generated by a first shopper, and wherein said desired item is initially available for purchase at a first physical store;receiving, by one or more processors, an identity of a second shopper, wherein the second shopper has been identified as also desiring the desired item and currently shopping for the desired item;determining, by one or more processors, a predicted demand for the desired item at a predetermined time;determining, by one or more processors, a likelihood of the first shopper arriving at the first physical store before the second shopper purchases a last available instance of the desired item in the first physical store, wherein said determining is derived from the predicted demand and from relative travel times to the first physical store for the first shopper and the second shopper from an initial point in time, wherein the first shopper and the second shopper are at different geographical locations at the initial point in time ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-01-2016 дата публикации

BUILDING A PATTERN TO DEFINE A TOPOLOGY AND APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT USING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE UPDATES/FIXES FROM EXTERNAL REPOSITORIES FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS

Номер: US20160011865A1
Автор: Apte Ajay A., Gao Jingrong, Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin, Yi Li
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A method, system and computer program product for building a pattern. An external framework engine identifies the software components, as well as code updates and/or code fixes, from the external repositories associated with different vendors. The framework engine then generates metadata using the identified software components and code updates and/or code fixes which may be used to determine the relationships between the software components. Furthermore, the framework engine generates configuration metadata to successfully link software components with a relationship. The framework engine then displays the software components available to be used to build the pattern, including the relationship linkages between the software components with a relationship along with the configuration metadata required to make a successful linkage. In this manner, the user will be able to build a pattern using software components provided from different vendors and be able to understand the relationship linkages between the software components. 17-. (canceled)8. A computer program product for building a pattern , the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program code embodied therewith , the program code comprising the programming instructions for:identifying software components available from a plurality of external repositories associated with multiple vendors;identifying code updates and/or code fixes for software components stored in said plurality of external repositories;generating metadata using said identified software components and said identified code updates and/or code fixes;determining relationships between said identified software components using said metadata;generating configuration metadata to successfully link software components with a relationship; anddisplaying said identified software components available to be used to build said pattern as well as relationship linkages between said software components with said ...

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Номер записи: 72
14-01-2016 дата публикации

BUILDING A PATTERN TO DEFINE A TOPOLOGY AND APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT USING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE UPDATES/FIXES FROM EXTERNAL REPOSITORIES FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS

Номер: US20160011866A1
Автор: Apte Ajay A., Gao Jingrong, Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin, Yi Li
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A method, system and computer program product for building a pattern. An external framework engine identifies the software components, as well as code updates and/or code fixes, from the external repositories associated with different vendors. The framework engine then generates metadata using the identified software components and code updates and/or code fixes which may be used to determine the relationships between the software components. Furthermore, the framework engine generates configuration metadata to successfully link software components with a relationship. The framework engine then displays the software components available to be used to build the pattern, including the relationship linkages between the software components with a relationship along with the configuration metadata required to make a successful linkage. In this manner, the user will be able to build a pattern using software components provided from different vendors and be able to understand the relationship linkages between the software components. 1. A method for building a pattern , the method comprising:identifying software components available from a plurality of external repositories associated with multiple vendors;identifying code updates and/or code fixes for software components stored in said plurality of external repositories;generating metadata using said identified software components and said identified code updates and/or code fixes;determining, by a processor, relationships between said identified software components using said metadata;generating configuration metadata to successfully link software components with a relationship; anddisplaying said identified software components available to be used to build said pattern as well as relationship linkages between said software components with said relationship along with said configuration metadata.2. The method as recited in further comprising:receiving a selection of one or more software components from said displayed ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-01-2016 дата публикации

STATE-PRESERVING REVERSIBLE CONFIGURATION CHANGE

Номер: US20160011888A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., Lin Sun, Quirk Aaron J.
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At a system configured according to a first configuration, an activity that uses a second configuration is detected. A set of changes is determined, which when applied to the first configuration result in the second configuration. State information of a second activity at the system is saved. The set of changes is applied to the first configuration to operate the system under the second configuration. The activity is performed under the second configuration until completion. A portion of the set of changes is removed from a portion of the second configuration such that the portion of the second configuration reverts to a corresponding portion of the first configuration. The second activity is resumed using the saved state information. The state information is sufficient to resume the second activity after the activity has completed and from a point reached in the second activity before the applying of the set of changes. 1. A method for state-preserving reversible configuration change , the method comprising:detecting, at a data processing system configured according to a first configuration, an activity that uses a second configuration;determining a set of changes, wherein the set of changes when applied to the first configuration result in the second configuration;saving a state information of a second activity at the data processing system;applying the set of changes to the first configuration to operate the data processing system under the second configuration;performing the activity under the second configuration until the activity is complete;removing at least a portion of the set of changes from a portion of the second configuration such that the portion of the second configuration reverts to a corresponding portion of the first configuration; andresuming the second activity using the saved state information, wherein the state information is sufficient to resume the second activity after the activity has completed and from a point reached in the second ...

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Номер записи: 74
14-01-2016 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE MANAGEMENT OF OFFLINE STORAGE CONTENT FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS AND OPTIMIZED NETWORK USAGE FOR MOBILE DEVICES

Номер: US20160014194A1
Автор: KAPLINGER TODD E., Polozoff Alexandre, Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

There are provided a system, a method and a computer program product for controlling one or more media files in a mobile device. The system predicts a future usage of the media files. The system ranks each media file according to a likelihood that the each media file is processed at a time and a location associated with the predicted future usages. The system preemptively downloads the media files to a local data storage device of the mobile device, according to the ranking. There are also provided a system, a method and a computer program product for using one or more networks for a mobile device. The mobile device downloads an amount of data while the mobile device is connected to the first pre-determined wireless network. The mobile device configures certain applications in the mobile device to use the second pre-determined wireless network. 1. A method for controlling one or more media files in a mobile device , the method comprising:predicting a future usage of the media files;ranking each media file according to a likelihood that the each media file is to be consumed at a time and a location associated with the predicted future usage;preemptively downloading the media files to a local data storage device of the mobile device, according to the ranking; andconsuming, by the mobile device, the preemptively downloaded media file at the time and the location associated with the predicted future usage.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predicting is based on one or more of:a history or pattern of a user's past media files usage; orrecords of consuming media files by the user's social network contacts.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ranking comprises:prioritizing the each media file according to one or more of: an analysis of the each media file that predicts subsequent media file usage activity of the user, a time of day in which the preemptively downloaded media file is to be processed, and a current location of the mobile device.4. ...

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Номер записи: 75
11-01-2018 дата публикации

THRESHOLD ACTIVATED TELECONFERENCING

Номер: US20180013894A1
Автор: Chakra Al, Chen Li, Flickinger Edward C., SUN Lin
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Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for threshold activation of an audio teleconference. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for threshold activation of an audio teleconference is provided. The method includes receiving calls into a conference bridge for an audio conference and determining whether or not a threshold number of calls from corresponding callers have been received for the audio conference. The method also includes initiating the audio conference responsive to a threshold number of callers having called into the audio conference, but prohibiting initiation of the audio conference until the threshold number of callers have called into the audio conference. 1. A method for threshold activation of an audio teleconference , the method comprising:reserving an audio conference for a specified set of callers;setting a pre-determined threshold number of calls for activating the audio conference;receiving calls into a conference bridge for the reserved audio conference;adjusting the pre-determined threshold number of calls responsive to receipt of a pre-specified event other than a number of calls received;determining whether or not the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls have been received into the conference bridge; and,initiating the audio conference responsive to the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls that have been received into the conference bridge, but prohibiting initiation of the audio conference until the adjusted pre-determined threshold number of calls have been received into the conference bridge.23-. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio conference is initiated once a single caller has called into the audio conference when it is determined that the audio conference is of a particular importance or urgency.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio conference is initiated once a single caller has called into the audio conference when it is ...

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Номер записи: 76
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Preventing moisture damage to a device

Номер: US20150016000A1
Автор: Aaron J. Quirk, Carlos L. Torres, David A. Sakmar, Lin Sun, Rohith K. Ashok
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A device including a system for preventing moisture damage to the device includes a processor and a module operable on the processor for monitoring for a predetermined capacitance criterion on a surface of the device. The device is automatically powered off in response to detecting the predetermined capacitance criterion.

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Номер записи: 77
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PREVENTING MOISTURE DAMAGE TO A DEVICE

Номер: US20150016001A1
Автор: Ashok Rohith K., Quirk Aaron J., Sakmar David A., SUN Lin, Torres Carlos L.
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A method, device and computer program product for preventing moisture damage to electronic circuitry of a device may include monitoring for a predetermined capacitance criterion on a surface of the device; and automatically powering off the device in response to detecting the predetermined capacitance criterion. 1. A method for preventing moisture damage to electronic circuitry of a device , comprising:monitoring for a predetermined capacitance criterion on a surface of the device; andautomatically powering off the device in response to detecting the predetermined capacitance criterion.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising utilizing a touchscreen for monitoring for the predetermined capacitance criterion.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising utilizing a capacitance sensor for monitoring for the predetermined capacitance criterion on the surface of a body of the device.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising utilizing a conductive band disposed around a perimeter of the device claim 3 , wherein the conductive band is coupled to the capacitance sensor for monitoring the predetermined capacitance criterion on the body of the device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the capacitance criterion is configured to avoid powering off the device in response to an amount of moisture detected contacting the surface of the device being below a preset threshold.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring a moisture level within an interior of the device.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising automatically powering off the device in response to detecting the moisture level within the interior of the device exceeding a preset threshold.8. The method of claim 6 , further comprising preventing the device from being powered on in response to a moisture level within the interior of the device exceeding a preset threshold.9. The method of claim 6 , further comprising activating an external moisture indicator in response to the moisture level ...

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Номер записи: 78
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DETERMINING A LOCATION OF OPTIMAL COMPUTING RESOURCES FOR WORKLOADS

Номер: US20200014609A1
Автор: HOCKETT Hugh Edward, Quirk Aaron James, SUN Lin
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Embodiments provide optimized deployment of workloads. A first workload to be deployed in at least one data center of a plurality of data centers is received. A first plurality of candidate data centers is selected from the plurality of data centers, and the first workload is deployed to each of the first plurality of candidate data centers. A first performance metric is collected from each respective data center of the first plurality of candidate data centers based on execution of the first workload deployed at the respective data centers, and a first optimal data center from the first plurality of candidate data centers is identified based on the first performance metrics. The first workload is removed from each of the first plurality of candidate data centers, other than the identified first optimal data center. 1. A method comprising:receiving a first workload to be deployed in at least one data center of a plurality of data centers;selecting a first plurality of candidate data centers from the plurality of data centers;deploying, by operation of one or more computer processors, the first workload to each of the first plurality of candidate data centers;collecting a first performance metric from each respective data center of the first plurality of candidate data centers based on execution of the first workload deployed at the respective data centers;identifying a first optimal data center from the first plurality of candidate data centers based on the first performance metrics; andremoving the first workload from each of the first plurality of candidate data centers, other than the identified first optimal data center.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting the first plurality of candidate data centers is based at least in part on workload information included with the first client workload.3. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising collecting a second performance metric from each respective data center of the first plurality of candidate ...

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Номер записи: 79
19-01-2017 дата публикации

BEHAVIOR BASED NOTIFICATIONS

Номер: US20170019358A1
Автор: "ODonovan Brian", Bradley Lisa M.W., Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin
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A computing system, computer-implemented method, and computer program product are provided for facilitating behavior based notifications concerning multiparty communication threads. According to an implementation, the computer-implemented method may include defining a rules set associated with a user for participation in a multiparty communication thread. The method may also include evaluating a plurality of communications associated with the multiparty communication thread. The method may also include determining when a given communication associated with the multiparty communication thread satisfies one or more of the rules included within the rules set. The method may further include delivering the given communication based upon, at least in part, a determining that the given communication satisfies the one or more rules. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:defining, by a processor, a rules set associated with a user for participation in a multiparty communication thread;evaluating, by the processor, a plurality of communications associated with the multiparty communication thread;determining, by the processor, when a given communication associated with the multiparty communication thread satisfies one or more of the rules included within the rules set; anddelivering, by the processor, the given communication based upon, at least in part, a determining that the given communication satisfies the one or more rules.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the rules set is based upon claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , a user profile established for the user.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the rules set is based upon claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , a role associated with the user.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the rules set is based upon claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , a historical behavior pattern associated with the user for multiparty communication threads.5. The computer- ...

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Номер записи: 80
18-01-2018 дата публикации

CONFORMING DISTRIBUTED POSTS TO REFLECT SOCIAL NETWORKING WEB SITE ENVIRONMENTS AND AUDIENCES

Номер: US20180020044A9
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M.W., SUN Lin
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A method, system, and computer program product for conforming text posted on a social networking Web site for posting on another social networking Web site. The method includes receiving text input by a user for posting on a first social networking Web site. The text is analyzed to identify topical and semantic attributes of the text that are extracted with natural language processing and semantic analysis, and then compared to a historical semantic communication style between the user and the intended recipients on one or more other target social networking Web sites. The text is then converted to have topical and semantic attributes for posting on the target social networking Web sites as appropriate for the user, recipient users and user groups, and the target Web sites. 1. A method for conforming text posted on a social networking Web site for posting on another social networking Web site , the method comprising:receiving, by a processing device, text input by a user for posting on a first social networking Web site;analyzing the text, by a processing device, to identify topical and semantic attributes of the text; andconverting the text, by a processing device, to have topical and semantic attributes appropriate for posting on a second social networking Web site.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the text claim 1 , by a processing device claim 1 , comprises converting the text claim 1 , by a processing device claim 1 , to have topical and semantic attributes appropriate for predetermined intended recipients on the second social networking Web site.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:extracting, by a processing device, topical and semantic attributes of the text with natural language processing and semantic analysis;comparing, by a processing device, the topical and semantic attributes of the text to a historical semantic communication style between the user and the intended recipients on the second social networking Web site; andresponsive ...

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Номер записи: 81
16-01-2020 дата публикации

MITIGATION OF BIAS IN DIGITAL REALITY SESSIONS

Номер: US20200020146A1
Автор: Bastide Paul R., Broomhall Matthew E., Harpur Liam S., SUN Lin
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Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for identifying biases of one or more users during a shared augmented reality session and modifying the display. A first login is detected of an augmented reality. A first set of biases associated with the first user are generated. Visual data is received from a device associated with the first user profile. A masked overlay for display is generated and displayed to the first user based on the received visual data and the first set of biases. A second login of the augmented reality session is received. A second set of biases associated with the second login is generated. In response to analyzing a generated heat map, a positivity score is calculated. Changes are monitored for, in the first set of biases and second set of biases. The masked overlay is displayed. 1. A method comprising:generating a first set of biases associated with a first user, based on a first user profile;receiving visual data from a device associated with the first user profile; andgenerating a masked overlay for display to the first user based on the received visual data and the first set of biases.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the masked overlay, wherein the masked overlay blocks portions of the augmented reality session associated with the first user based on the first set of biases.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a second set of biases associated with a second user;generating a heat map based on the first set of biases and the second set of biases; andmodifying the masked overlay for display to the first user based on the monitored changes in the first set of biases and second set of biases.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a session time includes an associated positivity score based on one or more of:time spent in session; andmatching biases between the first set of biases and the second set of biases above a threshold or below a threshold.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 82
23-01-2020 дата публикации

PCR DETECTION KIT FOR RAPIDLY IDENTIFYING SALMONELLA OF SPECIFIC SEROTYPES

Номер: US20200024647A1
Автор: Chen Xiang, GENG SHIZHONG, Huang Jinlin, JIAO XINAN, JIAO Yang, PAN Zhiming, Song Li, SUN Lin, Xiong Dan, YIN YUELAN
Принадлежит: Yangzhou University

The present disclosure relates to a PCR detection kit for rapidly identifying of specific serotypes. The kit includes primers for detecting tcpS gene, the primers for detecting the tcpS gene including a forward primer having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1 and a reverse primer having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2. The kit can identify of and serotypes rapidly and in a high throughput, which can be used as an auxiliary method for the conventional serotyping of 1Salmonella. A PCR detection kit for rapidly identifying of specific serotypes , the kit comprises primers for detecting tcpS gene , and the primers for detecting the tcpS gene comprise a forward primer having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1 and a reverse primer having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2.2. The detection kit according to claim 1 , wherein the kit further contains one or more of sterile water claim 1 , dNTP claim 1 , PCR buffer claim 1 , rTaq enzyme claim 1 , and a sample genomic DNA extraction reagent.3. The detection kit according to claim 1 , wherein the kit further contains one or both of a positive control and a negative control.4. The detection kit according to claim 3 , wherein the positive control is a DNA sample containing tcpS gene expression.5. The detection kit according to claim 3 , wherein the negative control is a DNA sample without tcpS gene expression.6. A using method of the detection kit according to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:(1) extracting sample genomic DNA;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(2) adding samples: adding the sample genomic DNA, a positive control or a negative control into PCR tubes of PCR reaction system respectively to obtain a corresponding sample reaction tube, positive reaction tube or negative reaction tube, wherein the PCR reaction system contains the primers for detecting the tcpS gene according to ;'}{'b': '3', '() performing PCR reaction: placing ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-01-2017 дата публикации

INFERRING DEVICE THEFT BASED ON HISTORICAL LOCATION DATA

Номер: US20170026802A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
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A set of mobile devices are designated as a related set of mobile devices for loss indication purposes. Machine logic rules are developed to indicate loss of a mobile device. Under these rules, a determination of probable loss (for example, theft, inadvertent leaving behind) of one of the mobile devices depends, at least in part, upon the activities and/or status of other mobile devices in the set. For example, if a first mobile device in the set is expected, under the machine logic rules, to always be near a second mobile device in the set, then a determination that the second mobile device is located far away from the first mobile device may trigger a warning, or other mitigating action, that the first mobile device has probably been lost. 1. A method comprising:designating a plurality of mobile devices, including a first mobile device and a second mobile device, as a set of related mobile devices for loss indication purposes;receiving position information relating to the first and second mobile devices;determining a pattern of relative position over time of the first mobile device with respect to the second mobile device, based at least in part, on the position information;detecting a deviation between: (i) the pattern of relative position over time of the first mobile device with respect to the second mobile device, and (ii) a current relative position of the first mobile device with respect to the second mobile device;applying a machine logic based first related device loss rule including a first triggering condition and a first consequence, with: (i) the first triggering condition being based, at least in part, upon detection of the deviation; and (ii) the first consequence being activation of a first loss indication indicating that loss of the first mobile device is at least marginally more likely than it is absent the first loss indication of the first consequence; andresponsive to detection of the deviation, presenting, at the second mobile device, the ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-04-2014 дата публикации

REDUCING CONGESTION OF MEDIA DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK

Номер: US20140112140A1
Автор: AKSU Arda, CHAN Yee Sin, Kotecha Lalit R., SUN Lin, Yang Jin
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING, INC.

A device may receive a packet that includes priority information that is based on a priority assigned to bits included in the packet. The priority may be assigned based on scalable code used to encode the bits for transmission. The device may determine that an indicator of network congestion satisfies a threshold, and may schedule the packet for transmission to a user device based on the priority information and the determination that the indicator satisfies the threshold. 1. A device , comprising: receive a packet that includes priority information that is based on a priority assigned to a plurality of bits included in the packet, the priority being assigned based on scalable code used to encode the plurality of bits for transmission;', 'determine that an indicator of network congestion satisfies a threshold; and', 'schedule the packet for transmission to a user device based on the priority information and the determination that the indicator satisfies the threshold., 'one or more processors to2. The device of claim 1 , where the scalable code includes layered code that assigns the priority to each of the plurality of bits.3. The device of claim 1 , where the scalable code includes progressive code that assigns the priority to each of the plurality of bits by sequencing the plurality of bits in order of priority.4. The device of claim 1 , where the priority information includes a differentiated services code point (DSCP) value or an assured forwarding (AF) value included in the packet.5. The device of claim 1 , where the one or more processors claim 1 , when determining that the indicator of network congestion satisfies the threshold claim 1 , are further to:determine a percentage of physical resource blocks assigned to transmit scheduled packets, out of a total quantity of physical resource blocks; anddetermine the indicator based on the percentage.6. The device of claim 1 , where the one or more processors are further to:receive a user classification that ...

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Номер записи: 85
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DYNAMIC TEXT GENERATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

Номер: US20200026755A1
Автор: ALBOUYEH Shadi, Anders Kelley, Hewitt Trudy L., SUN Lin
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Utilizing a computing device to share a social media post with automatically generated dynamic text in a social media service in real time. A computing device receives a social media post from a social media user computer. The computing device monitors social media activities of a social media user computer. The computing device accesses one or more social media activities of social media follower computers. The computing device compares social media activities of the social media user computer with the one or more social media activities of social media follower computers. The computing device aligns the received social media post to a preference model. The computing device generates dynamic text in real time to accompany the received social media post. The computing device outputs the generated dynamic text to the social media user computer to accompany the received social media post. 1. A method for sharing a social media post with automatically generated dynamic text in a social media service , the method comprising:receiving by a computing device a social media post;monitoring by the computing device social media activities of a social media user computer;accessing by the computing device one or more social media activities of social media follower computers;comparing the one or more social media activities of the social media user computer with the one or more social media activities of social media follower computers;aligning the received social media post to a preference model, wherein the preference model is based on the compared social media activities of the social media user computer compared with the one or more social media activities of social media follower computers;generating by the computing device dynamic text in real time to accompany the received social media post; andoutputting by the computing device the generated dynamic text to the social media user computer to accompany the received social media post.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 86
23-01-2020 дата публикации

COGNITIVE INSIGHT INTO USER ACTIVITY

Номер: US20200028924A1
Автор: Bastide Paul R., Broomhall Matthew E., Harpur Liam S., SUN Lin
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A current user activity of a first user interacting with a first social system can be monitored. A cognitive insight into at least one user activity of at least a second user relating to the current user activity of the first user can be generated. The cognitive insight can include a listing of user activity data, each representing a respective user activity of at least the second user relating to the current user activity of the first user. The cognitive insight can indicate, for each user activity data contained in the listing, a respective duration of time for which the user activity data is to be presented to the first user. The cognitive insight can be communicated to the first social system, which can present to the first user each user activity data in the listing for the respective duration of time indicated in the cognitive insight. 1. A method , comprising:monitoring a current user activity of a first user interacting with a first social system;responsive to the monitoring the current user activity of the first user interacting with the first social system, generating, in real time using a processor, a cognitive insight into at least one user activity of at least a second user relating to the current user activity of the first user, the cognitive insight comprising a listing of user activity data, each user activity data representing a respective user activity of at least the second user relating to the current user activity of the first user, and the cognitive insight indicating, for each user activity data contained in the listing, a respective duration of time for which the user activity data is to be presented to the first user; andcommunicating the cognitive insight to the first social system, wherein, responsive to receiving the cognitive insight, the first social system presents, in real time, to the first user each user activity data contained in the listing of user activity data for the respective duration of time indicated in the cognitive ...

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Номер записи: 87
24-04-2014 дата публикации

INCORPORATING RELATED SEARCHES BY OTHER USERS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK IN A SEARCH REQUEST

Номер: US20140114954A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for incorporating related searches by other users in a social network in a search request. A search request is received including keywords from a searching user including a keyword to search. A determination is made of at least one other user in a trust relationship with the searching user. A determination is made of related searches submitted by the determined at least one other user having related keywords related to the keywords included in the received search request. Information is returned to the searching user on the related keywords in the related searches in response to determining that the determined at least one other submitted related searches. 1. A computer program product for generating search requests , the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therein that executes to perform operations , the operations comprising:receiving a search request including keywords from a searching user including a keyword to search;determining at least one other user in a trust relationship with the searching user;determining related searches submitted by the determined at least one other user having related keywords related to the keywords included in the received search request; andreturning, to the searching user, information on the related keywords in the related searches in response to determining that the determined at least one other submitted related searches.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:using the related keywords from the determined at least one related search to perform a search.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein the operations of receiving the search request claim 2 , determining the related searches claim 2 , and the returning the information on the related keywords are performed in a social network computing environment and wherein performing the ...

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Номер записи: 88
24-04-2014 дата публикации

INCORPORATING RELATED SEARCHES BY OTHER USERS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK IN A SEARCH REQUEST

Номер: US20140114956A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for incorporating related searches by other users in a social network in a search request. A search request is received including keywords from a searching user including a keyword to search. A determination is made of at least one other user in a trust relationship with the searching user. A determination is made of related searches submitted by the determined at least one other user having related keywords related to the keywords included in the received search request. Information is returned to the searching user on the related keywords in the related searches in response to determining that the determined at least one other submitted related searches. 1. A method performed by components of a computer system , comprising:receiving from a searching user computer a search request including keywords from a searching user including a keyword to search;determining at least one other user in a trust relationship with the searching user;determining related searches submitted by the determined at least one other user having related keywords related to the keywords included in the received search request; andreturning, to the searching user computer, information on the related keywords in the related searches in response to determining that the determined at least one other submitted related searches.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using the related keywords from the determined at least one related search to perform a search.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the operations of receiving the search request claim 2 , determining the related searches claim 2 , and the returning the information on the related keywords are performed in a social network computing environment and wherein performing the search comprises submitting the search to an Internet search engine remote with respect to the computing environment.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the relationship of trust comprises an online social ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-04-2014 дата публикации

GUIDING A PRESENTER IN A COLLABORATIVE SESSION ON WORD CHOICE

Номер: US20140115065A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Suggesting words includes, during a collaborative session involving a plurality of participants, determining a first subject domain of interest for at least one participant of the collaborative session that is not a presenter and selecting, using a processor, at least one word within the first subject domain. The word can be provided to a communication device of the participant designated as the presenter and not to any other communication device of a participant. 1. A method for suggesting words , comprising:during a collaborative session involving a plurality of participants, determining a first subject domain of interest for at least one participant of the collaborative session that is not a presenter;selecting, using a processor, at least one word from the first subject domain; andproviding the word to a communication device of the participant designated as the presenter and not to any other communication device of a participant.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting, from a plurality of subject domains determined to be of interest to at least one participant, a subject domain as the first subject domain according to a number of participants having interest in each of the plurality of subject domains.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the subject domain selected as the first subject domain has interest from a largest number of participants.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the subject domain selected as the first subject domain has interest from a largest number of participants and has not previously been selected during the collaborative session.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a current subject domain of the collaborative session;determining a subset of participants having an interest in the current subject domain of the collaborative session; andselecting the first subject domain of interest to be a subject domain of interest to a largest number of the participants of the subset.6. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 90
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Laser Interference Lithography Apparatus Using Fiber as Spatial Filter and Beam Expander

Номер: US20140118715A1
Автор: CHANG En-Chiang, FU Chien-Chung, HUANG Tze-Bin, LIN Pao-Te, MIKOLAS David Gerard, SUN Yi-Lin
Принадлежит: National Tsing Hua University

In a laser interference lithography apparatus, a laser source provides a first laser beam, and an optics assembly is optically coupled to the laser source and receives and processes the first laser beam into one or multiple second laser beams. An exposure stage carries a to-be-exposed object. The fiber assembly receives and processes the second laser beam(s) into one or multiple single mode and stable coherent third laser beams without spatial noise. An interference pattern is generated on the to-be-exposed object using the third laser beam(s). The apparatus is configured without a pin hole spatial filter and a beam expander being disposed on an optical path from an output end of the laser source to the exposure stage. 1. A laser interference lithography apparatus , comprising:a laser source providing a first laser beam;an optics assembly, which is optically coupled to the laser source, receives the first laser beam and processes the first laser beam into one or multiple second laser beams;an exposure stage for carrying a to-be-exposed object; anda fiber assembly, which receives the one or multiple second laser beams and processes the one or multiple second laser beams into one or multiple single mode and stable coherent third laser beams without spatial noise, wherein a range of an operating wavelength of the fiber assembly covers a wavelength of the second laser beam, an interference pattern is generated on the to-be-exposed object using the one or multiple third laser beams, and an optical path is formed from an output end of the laser source to the exposure stage without a pin hole spatial filter and a beam expander being disposed on the optical path.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the optics assembly provides the one second laser beam claim 1 , the fiber assembly comprises a single optical fiber and outputs the one third laser beam claim 1 , a first end of the fiber assembly is optically coupled to the optics assembly claim 1 , and the laser ...

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Номер записи: 91
01-05-2014 дата публикации

INTERFACE FOR ASYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CONTAINER CHANNELS AND HIGH DATA RATE PORT

Номер: US20140119389A1
Автор: Duan Chenggang, Lin Yifan, SUN Lin, WANG TAO
Принадлежит: LSI Corporation

Data rate justification circuitry adapted to control one or more communications between a physical layer device and a link layer device. In a first direction of communication, the data rate justification circuitry is configured to receive first virtual container data from the physical layer device over two or more asynchronous virtual container channels, and to synchronize the first virtual container data and aggregate the first virtual container data for transmission to the link layer device over a high data rate port. In a second direction of communication, the data rate justification circuitry is configured to receive second virtual container data from the link layer device over the high data rate port, and to decode data rate information associated with the second virtual container data and separate the second virtual container data for transmission to the physical layer device over the two or more asynchronous virtual container channels. 1. An apparatus comprising:data rate justification circuitry adapted to control one or more communications between a physical layer device and a link layer device;wherein, in a first direction of communication, the data rate justification circuitry is configured to receive first virtual container data from the physical layer device over two or more asynchronous virtual container channels, and to synchronize the first virtual container data and aggregate the first virtual container data for transmission to the link layer device over a high data rate port;wherein, in a second direction of communication, the data rate justification circuitry is configured to receive second virtual container data from the link layer device over the high data rate port, and to decode data rate information associated with the second virtual container data and separate the second virtual container data for transmission to the physical layer device over the two or more asynchronous virtual container channels.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-02-2016 дата публикации

PEER NEGOTIATION OF AREA SERVICE PREFERENCES

Номер: US20160036904A1
Автор: Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin, Wynter Laura
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems may provide for joining an overlay network of a plurality of peer devices and identifying a local preference for an area service available to the plurality of peer devices. Additionally, the local preference may be used to negotiate a common preference for the area service with the plurality of peer devices. In one example, the common preference is a best fit value for the plurality of peer devices on the overlay network. 1. A computer program product to negotiate preferences , the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a local peer device to cause the local peer device to:join an overlay network of a plurality of peer devices;obtain a local preference for an area service available to the plurality of peer devices from one or more of a user interface of the local peer device or a profile stored on the local peer device;use the local preference to negotiate a common preference for the area service with the plurality of peer devices, wherein the common preference is to be a best fit value for the plurality of peer devices on the overlay network;communicate the common preference to an infrastructure component that provides the area service; andre-negotiate the common preference in response to one or more of an additional peer device joining the overlay network, a remaining peer device leaving the overlay network or an expiration of a periodic timer.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions are executable to cause the local peer device to send the local preference from the local peer device to one or more remaining peer devices on the overlay network.3. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions are executable to cause the local peer device to:receive one or more remote preferences from one or more remaining peer devices on the overlay network; andcompare the one or ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-02-2016 дата публикации

PEER NEGOTIATION OF AREA SERVICE PREFERENCES

Номер: US20160036925A1
Автор: Quirk Aaron J., SUN Lin, Wynter Laura
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems may provide for joining an overlay network of a plurality of peer devices and identifying a local preference for an area service available to the plurality of peer devices. Additionally, the local preference may be used to negotiate a common preference for the area service with the plurality of peer devices. In one example, the common preference is a best fit value for the plurality of peer devices on the overlay network. 1. A method of operating a local peer device , comprising:joining an overlay network of a plurality of peer devices;identifying a local preference for an area service available to the plurality of peer devices; andusing the local preference to negotiate a common preference for the area service with the plurality of peer devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the common preference is a best fit value for the plurality of peer devices on the overlay network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the local preference to negotiate the common preference includes sending the local preference from the local peer device to one or more remaining peer devices on the overlay network.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the local preference to negotiate the common preference includes:receiving one or more remote preferences from one or more remaining peer devices on the overlay network; andcomparing the one or more remote preferences to the local preference.5. The method of claim 1 , further including obtaining the local preference from one or more of a user interface of the local peer device or a profile stored on the local peer device.6. The method of claim 1 , further including communicating the common preference to an infrastructure component that provides the area service.7. The method of claim 1 , further including re-negotiating the common preference in response to one or more of an additional peer device joining the overlay network claim 1 , a remaining peer device leaving the overlay network or an expiration of a periodic ...

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Номер записи: 94
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Virus-like Particle Vaccines

Номер: US20160038586A1
Автор: Chen Ming-Cheng, CHENG Jinyi, CHIANG Ya-Lin, LAI Kuei-Tai A., Lin Young-Sun, YANG Chih Ya
Принадлежит: Medigen Biotechnology Corp.

The invention is directed to dimeric fusion proteins and virus-like particles comprising such dimeric fusion proteins. These dimeric fusion proteins comprise an antigen or antigenic fragment carried between two viral structural proteins or fragments thereof, with or without linkers, in a manner that, relative to traditional monomeric platforms, minimizes steric hindrance among the antigen or antigenic fragment and the viral structural proteins or fragments thereof. This novel design provides for multivalent vaccines and enhanced immunogenicity. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such dimeric fusion proteins and host cells comprising such nucleic acids. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the dimeric fusion proteins and/or virus-like particles of the invention, and methods of prevention or treatment using such compositions. 1. A fusion protein comprising: V1 is an N-terminal viral structural protein,', 'L1 is an N-terminal linker,', 'Ag is an antigen or antigenic fragment of a pathogen,', 'L2 is a C-terminal linker, and', 'V2 is a C-terminal viral structural protein, and, '(a) V1-L1-Ag-L2-V2, wherein'}wherein each of V1 and V2 is, independently or together, capable of forming a virus-like particle; V1 is an N-terminal viral structural protein,', 'L1 is an N-terminal linker,', 'Ag is an antigen or antigenic fragment of a pathogen,', 'L2 is a C-terminal linker, and', 'V2 is a C-terminal viral structural protein, and, '(b) V1-L1-Ag-V2 or V1-Ag-L2-V2, wherein'}wherein each of V1 and V2 is, independently or together, capable of forming a virus-like particle; V1 is an N-terminal viral structural protein,', 'Ag is an antigen or antigenic fragment of a pathogen,', 'V2 is a C-terminal viral structural protein, and, '(c) V1-Ag-V2, wherein'}wherein each of V1 and V2 is, independently or together, capable of forming a virus-like particle; V1 is a fragment of an N-terminal viral structural protein,', 'L1 is an N-terminal ...

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Номер записи: 95
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ATTENTION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC MESSAGING

Номер: US20200036672A1
Автор: Bastide Paul R., Broomhall Matthew E., Harpur Liam S., SUN Lin
Принадлежит:

A plurality of electronic messages communicated to a recipient can be analyzed to determine, for each of the electronic messages, an amount of time that will be saved for a sender of the electronic message by the recipient performing at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message. The electronic messages can be presented to the recipient in a manner that indicates, for each of the electronic messages, the determined amount of time that will be saved for the sender of the electronic message by the recipient performing the at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message. 1. A method , comprising:analyzing each of a plurality of electronic messages communicated to a recipient, the analyzing comprising, for each of the electronic messages, determining, using a processor, an amount of time that will be saved for a sender of the electronic message by the recipient performing at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message; andpresenting the plurality of electronic messages to the recipient, presenting the plurality of messages comprising indicating, for each of the electronic messages, the determined amount of time that will be saved for the sender of the electronic message by the recipient performing the at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the amount of time comprises determining work that is blocked or pending action until the recipient performs the at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:for at least one of the electronic messages, analyzing the electronic message to determine an estimate of an amount of time that will be required by the recipient to complete the at least one activity corresponding to the electronic message; andpresenting to the recipient of the electronic message an indicator indicating the estimate of the amount of time that will be required by the recipient to ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Gift inference with confirmed social media gift absence

Номер: US20160042429A1
Автор: Judith H. Bank, Lin Sun, Lisa M. Bradley
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A request is received for a confirmed gift recommendation that is both confirmed as absent from social media content related to a gift recipient and confirmed to have been positively commented on by the gift recipient within a social network. Positive comments about items posted by the gift recipient within the social network are identified. A determination is made that at least one item positively commented on by the gift recipient within the social network is absent from the social media content related to the gift recipient. The request is responded to with the confirmed gift recommendation that includes the determined at least one item positively commented on by the gift recipient within the social network that is also absent from the social media content related to the gift recipient.

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Номер записи: 97
11-02-2016 дата публикации

GIFT INFERENCE WITH CONFIRMED SOCIAL MEDIA GIFT ABSENCE

Номер: US20160042433A1
Автор: Bank Judith H., Bradley Lisa M., SUN Lin
Принадлежит:

A request is received for a confirmed gift recommendation that is both confirmed as absent from social media content related to a gift recipient and confirmed to have been positively commented on by the gift recipient within a social network. Positive comments about items posted by the gift recipient within the social network are identified. A determination is made that at least one item positively commented on by the gift recipient within the social network is absent from the social media content related to the gift recipient. The request is responded to with the confirmed gift recommendation that includes the determined at least one item positively commented on by the gift recipient within the social network that is also absent from the social media content related to the gift recipient. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a processor, a request for a confirmed gift recommendation that is both confirmed as absent from social media content related to at least one gift recipient and confirmed to have been positively commented on by the at least one gift recipient within a social network;identifying positive comments about items posted by the at least one gift recipient within the social network;determining that at least one item positively commented on by the at least one gift recipient within the social network is absent from the social media content related to the at least one gift recipient; andresponding to the request with the confirmed gift recommendation comprising the determined at least one item positively commented on by the at least one gift recipient within the social network that is also absent from the social media content related to the at least one gift recipient.2. The method of claim 1 , where the social media content related to the at least one gift recipient comprises posted image content that includes one of the at least one gift recipient and an environment associated with the at least one gift recipient.3. The method of claim 1 , where the ...

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Номер записи: 98
08-02-2018 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE LAYER PRE-PROVISIONING IN CONTAINER-BASED VIRTUALIZATION

Номер: US20180039524A1
Автор: DETTORI Paolo, Low Andrew R., Quirk Aaron J., Seelam Seetharami R. Seelam, Spreitzer Michael J., Steinder Malgorzata, SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Using a metadata of a layer, a prediction factor including a level of participation of the layer in a set of container images is computed. Each container image includes a corresponding set of layers and is usable to configure a container in a container-based virtualized data processing environment. Using a set of levels of participation corresponding to a set of layers, and using a condition in a prediction algorithm, a subset of layers that have to be pre-provisioned at a node is predicted. The subset of layers is adjusted, to form an adjusted subset of layers, by looking ahead at a container requirement of a workload that is planned for processing at a future time. The adjusted subset of layers is caused to be provisioned on the node prior to the future time. 1. A method comprising:computing, using a metadata of a layer, a prediction factor comprising a level of participation of the layer in a set of container images, each container image in the set of container images comprising a corresponding set of layers and being usable to configure a container in a container-based virtualized data processing environment;predicting, using a set of levels of participation corresponding to a set of layers, and using a condition in a prediction algorithm, a subset of layers that have to be pre-provisioned at a node;adjusting the subset of layers to form an adjusted subset of layers, by looking ahead at a container requirement of a workload that is planned for processing at a future time; andcausing the adjusted subset of layers to be provisioned on the node prior to the future time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:further adjusting the adjusted subset of layers to form a second adjusted subset of layers, by removing a second layer from the adjusted subset, the second layer being likely to be already provisioned on the node at the future time.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:further adjusting the adjusted subset of layers to form a second adjusted ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-02-2015 дата публикации

MANAGING A COLLABORATIVE SPACE

Номер: US20150046527A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Managing a collaborative space includes providing a collaborative space in which a number of users collaborate from respective client devices, monitoring content of the collaborative space to determine a context of collaboration in the collaborative space, and changing an operation of at least one functionality of the collaborative space based on the determined context of collaboration in the collaborative space. 1. A system for managing a collaborative space , comprising:a provide engine to provide a collaborative space in which a number of users collaborate from respective client devices;a monitor engine to monitor content of the collaborative space to determine a context of collaboration in the collaborative space; anda change engine to change an operation of at least one functionality of the collaborative space based on the determined context of collaboration in the collaborative space.2. The system of claim 1 , in which the change engine adapts a type ahead functionality of the collaborative space.3. The system of claim 2 , in which adapting a type ahead functionality of the collaborative space further comprises making suggestions based on the context of the collaboration.4. The system of claim 1 , in which the change engine adapts a spell check functionality of the collaborative space.5. The system of claim 4 , in which adapting a spell check functionality further comprises using a dictionary based on the context of the collaboration.6. The system of claim 1 , in which the change engine adapts a markup functionality of the collaborative space.7. The system of claim 6 , in which adapting a markup functionality further comprises using colors based on the context of the collaboration.8. The system of claim 1 , in which the change engine adapts an object reference functionality in the collaborative space based on the context of the collaboration.9. The system of claim 1 , in which the change engine adapts a library functionality in the collaborative space based on ...

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Номер записи: 100
12-02-2015 дата публикации

MANAGING A COLLABORATIVE SPACE

Номер: US20150046529A1
Автор: "OSullivan Patrick J.", Bank Judith H., Harpur Liam, LYLE RUTHIE D., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Managing a collaborative space includes providing a collaborative space in which a number of users collaborate from respective client devices, monitoring content of the collaborative space to determine a context of collaboration in the collaborative space, and changing an operation of at least one functionality of the collaborative space based on the determined context of collaboration in the collaborative space. 1. A method of managing a collaborative space with an electronic device , the method comprising:providing a collaborative space in which a number of users collaborate from respective client devices;monitoring content of the collaborative space to determine a context of collaboration in the collaborative space; andchanging an operation of at least one functionality of the collaborative space based on the determined context of collaboration in the collaborative space.2. The method of claim 1 , in which changing the operation of at least one functionality further comprises adapting a type ahead functionality of the collaborative space.3. The method of claim 2 , in which adapting a type ahead functionality of the collaborative space further comprises making suggestions based on the context of the collaboration.4. The method of claim 1 , in which changing the operation of at least one functionality further comprises adapting a spell check functionality of the collaborative space.5. The method of claim 4 , in which adapting a spell check functionality further comprises using a dictionary based on the context of the collaboration.6. The method of claim 1 , in which changing the operation of at least one functionality further comprises adapting a. markup functionality of the collaborative space.7. The method of claim 6 , in which adapting a markup functionality further comprises using colors based on the context of the collaboration.8. The method of claim 1 , in which changing operation of at least one functionality further comprises changing an object reference ...

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Номер записи: 101
06-02-2020 дата публикации

AUGMENTED REALITY MARKER DE-DUPLICATION AND INSTANTIATION USING MARKER CREATION INFORMATION

Номер: US20200042818A1
Автор: Bastide Paul R., Broomhall Matthew E., Harpur Liam S., SUN Lin
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

An object of interest in an augmented reality view within a display of an augmented reality device is identified. A location of the object of interest is determined. A plurality of markers related to the object of interest is received. Metadata information associated with each of the plurality of markers is received. The metadata includes an indication of a location of an author of the marker at a time of authorship of the marker. The location of each of the plurality of markers is determined based upon the metadata information. A distance measure between the location of each of the plurality of markers and the location of the object of interest is determined. The plurality of markers are de-duplicated to form a subset of the plurality of markers based upon the determined distance measures. The subset of markers is sent to the augmented reality device. 1. A method for augmented reality marker de-duplication , comprising:identifying an object of interest in an augmented reality view within a display of an augmented reality device;receiving metadata information associated with each of a plurality of markers related to the object of interest;determining the location of each of the plurality of markers based upon the metadata information;determining a distance measure between the location of each of the plurality of markers and the location of the object of interest; andde-duplicating the plurality of markers to form a subset of the plurality of markers based upon the determined distance measures.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the augmented reality device is configured to present the subset of the tags/markers within an augmented reality view based upon the determined priorities.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata information further includes at least one of a time of authorship of the tag/marker and identify of the author.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata information is associated with an image received from the augmented reality device.5. ...

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Номер записи: 102