Patents Represented by Attorney Hanley, flight, and Zimmerman, LLC
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Patent number: 8326951Abstract: Techniques for automatically configuring necessary parameters of a device to be coupled to a network with minimum human intervention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wired and/or wireless Ad-hoc network is established to facilitate communications among a group of devices. When a new device is added to the network, a rudimentary communication path is initially established between one of the devices in the network and the new device such that necessary parameters (e.g., SSID, WEP security, channel frequency) can be exchanged for the new device to function properly in the network. To ensure the parameters are exchanged in a secure fashion, an additional public security procedure can be used between the two devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. J. Millington, Paul V. Hainsworth
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Patent number: 8327396Abstract: Methods and apparatus for multi-purpose metering are disclosed. An example method includes acquiring a rate of data transfer to/from the monitored location and comparing the acquired rate of data transfer to a threshold. The example method also includes setting at least one media monitoring device in a first bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer exceeds the threshold, and setting the at least one media monitoring device in a second bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer is below the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Charles C. Conklin, Wayne A. Olmsted, Karin Johnson, Fred Martensen, Daniel Nelson, Alexander Topchy, Paul M. Mears
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Patent number: 8327395Abstract: Embodiments are described that enable remote and interactive access, navigation, and analysis of reactions from viewers to a media instance. The reactions include physiological responses, survey results, verbatim feedback, event-based metadata, and derived statistics for indicators of success and failure from the viewers. The reactions are aggregated, and an interface enables remote access and navigation of the media instance, aggregated physiological responses synchronized with the media instance, survey results, and/or verbatim feedback related to the media instance. This enables users to interactively divide, dissect, parse, and analyze the reactions as they prefer. This automation provides an automated process enabling non-experts to understand complex physiological data, and to organize presentation of complex data according to their needs so as to present conclusions as appropriate to the media instance.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Hans C. Lee, Timmie T. Hong, Michael J. Lee
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Patent number: 8326212Abstract: Methods and apparatus to collect media exposure information are described. An example apparatus includes an identifier card including a plurality of machine readable codes corresponding to one or more media stations and a metering device including a scanner to read a first one of the codes and a memory to record media exposure information identifying exposure of a user to a media station associated with the first one of the codes, the media information being stored in association with a timestamp corresponding to a time at which the first one of the codes was read.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Bruce Hoynoski
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Patent number: 8321936Abstract: A system and a method for detecting malicious content associated with an electronic message are described. An electronic message, such as an e-mail, a chat request, a torrent file or a text message is initially received. The electronic message can then be compared to known viruses using pattern or signature matching techniques. The electronic message is then transmitted to a virtual machine which executes the electronic message in an environment simulating the destination computing system of the electronic message. The virtual machine monitors execution of the electronic message to identify one or more malicious actions and classifies the electronic message accordingly. For example, message component execution is monitored for attempts to access system files, attempts to access user information, attempts to transmit system configuration data or attempts to transmit user information.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: M86 Security, Inc.Inventors: David E. Green, Richard Payne, William Kilmer
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Patent number: 8318499Abstract: A system for managing the inventory of reagents for a laboratory automation system. The system for managing the inventory of reagents comprises a controller, software for the controller, and a refrigerator capable of refrigerating reagents, detecting the presence or absence of reagents in the refrigerator, and detecting the location of reagents in the refrigerator. The system for managing the inventory of reagents is connected to a laboratory automation system. The laboratory automation system comprises at least one clinical analyzer. A typical system for managing inventories of reagents includes an operator interface for the loading of boxes of reagents and other supplies, radio frequency identification system for identification of inventory and tracking, robotic mechanisms for loading containers onto the track system and removing containers from the track system, de-capping equipment, refrigeration equipment, and information technology connections to laboratory analyzers and vendors.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Patrick P. Fritchie, John C. Jones, Oscar F. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8321059Abstract: Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to calibrate valve-mounted instruments, such as a position controllers and/or a position transmitter, are described. A disclosed example apparatus to calibrate a valve assembly including a valve, an actuator and a position sensor includes an interface to receive a valve position value and to receive a position sensor sensitivity value, and an endpoint estimator to compute a first estimated value corresponding to an expected fully-open position of the valve based on the position sensor signal and the first and second values, and to compute a second estimated value corresponding to an expected fully-closed position of the valve based on the position sensor signal and the first and second received values, wherein the first and second estimated values are computed without repositioning the valve between computation of the first and second estimated values.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Fisher Controls International, LLCInventors: Perry K. Carter, Stephen G. Seberger
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Patent number: 8321362Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to dynamically optimize platforms are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes configuring a processor to operate in a first mode, executing a workload on the processor, and sampling a plurality of registers associated with a performance monitoring unit (PMU). The example method also includes transforming the sampled plurality of registers into a Gaussian signal, partitioning the probabilistic model representation into a plurality of discrete output symbols, and associating one of the plurality of discrete output symbols with the workload based on a probability value associated with the one of the plurality of discrete output symbols.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Carlos Hector Carrizo, Pablo Andrès Garralda
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Patent number: 8318255Abstract: Metallic substrates have a surface for receiving application of an adhesive that includes a precipitated coating of metallic nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion is in contact with the first portion. Also provided are adhered constructs. These constructs include a first substrate with a first surface that has a metallic precipitated coating of nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion contacts the first portion. The constructs include a second substrate that has a second surface; and an adhesive is applied between the first surface and the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Julia J. Mack
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Patent number: 8316483Abstract: Foldable and portable playard assemblies with a storage compartment and methods of use thereof are disclosed. An example playard includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position, an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position and a plurality of corner posts coupling the lower frame and the upper frame. The example playard also includes an upper extension member coupled to and extending from the upper frame and a lower extension member coupled to extending from the lower frame. The upper extension member, the lower extension and two of the plurality of corner posts form a storage compartment frame. In addition, the storage compartment frame remains in an extended position when the lower frame is in the collapsed position and the upper frame is in the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Wesley H. Thomas, Phillip Holsinger, Traci J. Barron
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Patent number: 8321556Abstract: A method of storing collected data on a wireless device. User interaction with a wireless device and/or the performance of the wireless device is monitored and data related thereto collected. The collected data may be structured into a tagged hierarchical structure comprising a plurality of events that are separate and independent from one another. Each event may describe a specific application with a plurality of attributes. The tagged hierarchical structure formed as a tree structure is translated into a syntax generic language. The result may be formed into a compact format using a zipped format and/or a binary-equivalent format and then stored and transmitted to a central location (e.g., a server) for statistical analysis processing. The server transforms the received data into expanded format and forms a hierarchical tree structure for each event and its attributes. The result is processed for producing a statistical analysis of the collected data.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Manjirnath Chatterjee, Roderick Swift
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Patent number: 8312801Abstract: Apparatus and methods to adjust the lateral clearance between upper and lower blades of shearing machines are described. An example apparatus includes a first blade opposite a second blade and movably coupled to a frame of the shear press via a ram, wherein the first and second blades are to receive a strip material. A lateral clearance adjustor slidably coupled to the ram shifts the first blade laterally relative to the second blade. A sensor determines a clearance position and a first drive member moves the lateral clearance adjustor from an initial position to the clearance position. A second drive member operatively coupled to the ram drives the first blade toward the second blade to shear the strip material.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: The Bardbury CompanyInventors: Ronald Lee Sundquist, III, Anwar Gulrez Kahn
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Patent number: 8315620Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Patent number: 8316360Abstract: Methods and apparatus to optimize the parallel execution of software processes are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a first software process that processes a set of data, locating a first primitive in the first software process, and decomposing the first primitive into a first set of one or more sub-primitives. The example methods and apparatus additionally perform static fusion and dynamic fusion to optimize software processes for execution in parallel processing systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Byoungro So, Anwar M. Ghuloum, Youfeng Wu
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Patent number: 8315456Abstract: Example methods and apparatus for auditing signage are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves directing an operator to a signage location and capturing an image of a signage at the signage location. The example method also includes detecting an actual characteristic of the signage based on the image and comparing the actual characteristic to an expected characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen CompanyInventor: Michael Alan Hicks
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Patent number: 8315176Abstract: Example methods and system to validate proper network connections between a digital subscriber line (DSL) access multiplexer (DSLAM) and the subscriber loop to a customer location are disclosed. A disclosed example device includes first and second nodes to electrically couple the device to a port of a DSLAM and to a first end of a communication circuit, the communication circuit to facilitate electrical coupling of the port of the DSLAM to a central office (CO) switch at a second end of the communication circuit, and a signature circuit electrically coupled between the first and second nodes to generate a signature signal in response to a test signal injected onto the communication circuit at a second end of the communication circuit, the signature signal having a magnitude substantially proportional to the test signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Randy S. Young
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Patent number: 8307588Abstract: Flexible structures for use with dock seals and shelters are disclosed. An example flexible structure includes an elongate flexible panel assembly having first and second longitudinal edges and at least one flexible thin-walled member having a length along a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible panel assembly. The at least one flexible thin-walled member is configured to have a cross-sectional geometry that provides sufficient rigidity to enable the elongate flexible panel assembly to be cantilevered from a surface via the first longitudinal edge without substantial deformation of the cross-sectional geometry of the at least one flexible thin-walled member along the length of the at least one flexible thin-walled member.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: David J. Hoffmann, Charles J. Digmann
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Patent number: 8307956Abstract: A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes various features such as, a wheel chock supported by a spring loaded articulated arm with a spring that can be selectively tightened or released, a sensor that detects whether the chock is solidly against a base plate or floor, a bi-directional pivotal joint between the articulated arm and the wheel chock to ensure that the chock can sit squarely on a mating base plate, a wheel chock that meshes with a hydraulically actuated base plate, pivotal or otherwise movable backstops that prevent a wheel chock from sliding out of position, and a base plate cleaning system. The cleaning system might include a vehicle-actuated brush, fluid spray nozzles, electric heater and removable cover plates.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: Jonathan Andersen, Eric Bublitz, Timothy Cotton, John A. Kish, Kurt Lessard, Timothy Muhl, Kyle E. Nelson, Pamela Pietrangelo, Reinhard E. Sander, Matt Sveum, Benjamin Wieberdink
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Patent number: D670868Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: A7 Helmet Systems, LLCInventor: Kerry Sheldon Harris
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Patent number: D670869Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: A7 Helmet Systems, LLCInventor: Kerry Sheldon Harris