Abstract: A configurable capacitance device includes a semiconductor substrate including a plurality of integrally formed capacitors; and a separate interconnect structure coupled to the semiconductor substrate, wherein the separate interconnect structure is configurable to electrically couple two or more of the plurality of integrally formed capacitors together in a parallel configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a drillable drill bit of a drilling assembly and a method of manufacturing of the apparatus for driving the drillable drill bit is provided. The apparatus employs a drilling assembly that includes one of a casing string or a tubular string suspendable in a borehole and a drill pipe housed within one of the casing string or the tubular string. The drillable drill bit is fixed at the bottom of the drill pipe. The drilling assembly further includes a plurality of motors mounted circumferentially on the one of casing string or tubular string, wherein the plurality of motors is attached to wall of the one of casing string or tubular string and are partially outside the one of casing string or tubular string in the borehole, and the plurality of motors are configured to drive the drillable drill bit.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for facilitating digital data prognostics are presented. A system can processes a corpus of stored data, generate respective digital signatures representing respective subsets of the corpus of the stored data, and tag the respective digital signatures with tags corresponding to extrinsic events. The digital signatures can be stored and indexed in a digital signature library. The system can also compare a new digital signature to learned digital signatures in order to identify one or more matches, and prognose an upcoming event associated with the new digital signature based on the matches and generated inferences for the learned digital signatures.

Abstract: A power conversion circuit includes a plurality of solid-state switches coupled between an input terminal and a ground. An output terminal is positioned between two of the plurality of solid-state switches and an inductor is coupled between the output terminal and a load. A capacitor is coupled in parallel with two of the serially connected solid-state switches. A controller controls the plurality of solid-state switches to generate a current in the inductor by repetitively (1) charging the capacitor causing a temporary increase in the current in the inductor, (2) entering a first wait state that configures the plurality of solid-state switches to maintain the capacitor in a charged state, (3) discharging the capacitor causing a temporary increase in the current in the inductor and (4) entering a second wait state that configures the plurality of solid-state switches to maintain the capacitor in a discharged state.

Abstract: A method and system for presenting location information on mobile devices is discussed. The method includes tracking, at a mobile device associated with a user, mobile device locations of additional mobile devices associated with additional users. Each of the mobile device locations can be determined based on data indicating location data transmissions of respective additional mobile devices. The method includes providing an interactive map interface on a device display on the mobile device, the interactive map interface indicating, based on the tracking, location representations of locations and user representations of the additional users. The interactive map interface indicates a geofence generated using a location selected by the user. The method also includes displaying, responsive to a determination based on the tracking that one of the mobile devices has entered an area of the geofence, an alert on the device display.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services, wherein the location-based services may include storing data defining a plurality of physical locations and a plurality of geofences associated with the physical locations, monitoring a current location of a user device, comparing the current location of the user device with each of the geofences, and determining based on the comparison that the current location of the user device is within a particular geofence. Rankings are assigned to the physical locations associated with the particular geofence based on various criteria, including, for example, distances between the user device and the physical locations, user interactions with the physical locations, user preferences, demographics, or consumer purchase history. User-selectable icons corresponding to the physical locations are output at the user device, wherein the positions of the user-selectable icons in an interface are determined based on the assigned rankings.

Abstract: A method for providing incentives based on geolocation of mobile devices is discussed. The method includes determining a first location of a mobile device based on IP address, GPS signals, Wi-Fi signals, and/or cellular signals. The method includes communicating with a server to obtain first merchant data, for a first geofence for the first location, which is accessed to obtain a first merchant subset. The method includes displaying an interactive map interface, on the mobile device, indicating icons for the first merchant subset. The method includes determining an area of interest, based on a user input, which is used by communicating with a server to obtain second merchant data for a second geofence. The second merchant data is accessed to obtain a second subset of merchants for the second geofence. The method includes displaying, on user interface, icons associated with the second subset of merchants.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a drillable drill bit of a drilling assembly and a method of manufacturing of the apparatus for driving the drillable drill bit is provided. The apparatus employs a drilling assembly that includes one of a casing string or a tubular string suspendable in a borehole and a drill pipe housed within one of the casing string or the tubular string. The drillable drill bit is fixed at the bottom of the drill pipe. The drilling assembly further includes a plurality of motors mounted circumferentially on the one of casing string or tubular string, wherein the plurality of motors is attached to wall of the one of casing string or tubular string and are partially outside the one of casing string or tubular string in the borehole, and the plurality of motors are configured to drive the drillable drill bit.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services. Data defining a plurality of geofences and categories relating to points of interest is stored. A current location of a user device is monitored, and is compared with each of the plurality of geofences. Based on the comparison, the user device is determined to be within a geofence associated with one or more points of interest. One or more particular points of interest are identified from among those associated with the geofence based on a user-selected category. Links associated with the particular points of interest are output at an interface of the user device, wherein a selection of a particular link directs a web browser of the user device to a web resource associated with at least one of the particular points of interest.

Abstract: A method and system for presenting location-based alerts on mobile devices is discussed. The method includes tracking user locations of users based on mobile device locations of mobile devices associated with the users. The mobile device locations can be determined based on location data transmissions from the mobile devices, with respective transmission lengths based on user preferences. The method includes presenting an interactive map interface for display on a first mobile device of a first user. The interactive map interface can display, based on the tracking, names of locations and the user locations. The interactive map interface can display pictures, each associated with a respective location or a user. In response to a determination, based on the tracking, that a second mobile device of a second user has arrived at a location defined by a geofence, a location notification can be pushed to the first mobile device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services. The services may include aggregating data indicating a plurality of geographical locations, attributes associated with the geographical locations, and items of content associated with the geographical locations. A current location of an electronic device is obtained and analytics are performed on the aggregate data to select one or more particular geographical locations, wherein the analytics can consider, for example, proximity of the current location of the electronic facility to the geographical locations and the attributes associated with the geographical locations. Items of content stored in the aggregated data and associated with the selected geographical locations are output at a user interface associated with a web or application resource operating on the electronic facility.

Abstract: A method for providing incentives based on geolocation of mobile devices. The method includes storing, by a server, data including merchant information of merchants and points of interest, and associated incentive information. The method includes determining, based on communication with user's device of a user, a first location of the mobile device. The method includes determining, based on the first location, a first subset of merchants and associated first subset of incentives. The method includes communicating merchant data, including information on the first subsets of merchants and incentives, to the mobile device. The method includes communicating to the mobile device, in response to a determination that the mobile device is inside a geofence associated with at least one of the first subset of merchants, additional information on the at least one of the first subset of merchants, the additional information comprising one or more related incentives.

Abstract: A switched-mode power regulator circuit has four solid-state switches connected in series and a capacitor and an inductor that regulate power delivered to a load. The solid-state switches are operated such that a voltage at the load is regulated by repetitively (1) charging the capacitor causing a current to flow in the inductor and (2) discharging the capacitor causing current to flow in the inductor. The power regulator circuit may be configured to operate with zero current switching at frequencies in the range of 100 MHz, enabling it to be fabricated on a unitary silicon die along with the load that it powers.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services. The services may include aggregating data indicating a plurality of geographical locations, attributes associated with the geographical locations, and items of content associated with the geographical locations. A current location of an electronic device is obtained and analytics are performed on the aggregate data to select one or more particular geographical locations, wherein the analytics can consider, for example, proximity of the current location of the electronic facility to the geographical locations and the attributes associated with the geographical locations. Items of content stored in the aggregated data and associated with the selected geographical locations are output at a user interface associated with a web or application resource operating on the electronic facility.

Abstract: A method for providing incentives based on geolocation of mobile devices is discussed. The method includes determining a first location of a mobile device based on IP address, GPS signals, Wi-Fi signals, and/or cellular signals. The method includes communicating with a server to obtain first merchant data, for a first geofence for the first location, which is accessed to obtain a first merchant subset. The method includes displaying an interactive map interface, on the mobile device, indicating icons for the first merchant subset. The method includes determining an area of interest, based on a user input, which is used by communicating with a server to obtain second merchant data for a second geofence. The second merchant data is accessed to obtain a second subset of merchants for the second geofence. The method includes displaying, on user interface, icons associated with the second subset of merchants.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services. The services may include aggregating data indicating a plurality of geographical locations, attributes associated with the geographical locations, and items of content associated with the geographical locations. A current location of an electronic device is obtained and analytics are performed on the aggregate data to select one or more particular geographical locations, wherein the analytics can consider, for example, proximity of the current location of the electronic facility to the geographical locations and the attributes associated with the geographical locations. Items of content stored in the aggregated data and associated with the selected geographical locations are output at a user interface associated with a web or application resource operating on the electronic facility.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services, wherein the location-based services may include storing data defining a plurality of physical locations and a plurality of geofences associated with the physical locations, monitoring a current location of a user device, comparing the current location of the user device with each of the geofences, and determining based on the comparison that the current location of the user device is within a particular geofence. Rankings are assigned to the physical locations associated with the particular geofence based on various criteria, including, for example, distances between the user device and the physical locations, user interactions with the physical locations, user preferences, demographics, or consumer purchase history. User-selectable icons corresponding to the physical locations are output at the user device, wherein the positions of the user-selectable icons in an interface are determined based on the assigned rankings.

Abstract: A switched-mode power regulator circuit has four solid-state switches connected in series and a capacitor and an inductor that regulate power delivered to a load. The solid-state switches are operated such that a voltage at the load is regulated by repetitively (1) charging the capacitor causing an increase in current flow in the inductor followed by a decrease in current flow in the inductor and before the current flow in the inductor stops, (2) discharging the capacitor causing an increase in current flow in the inductor followed by a decrease in current flow in the inductor and before the current flow in the inductor stops, repeating (1).

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering location-based services. Data defining a plurality of geofences and categories relating to points of interest is stored. A current location of a user device is monitored, and is compared with each of the plurality of geofences. Based on the comparison, the user device is determined to be within a geofence associated with one or more points of interest. One or more particular points of interest are identified from among those associated with the geofence based on a user-selected category. Links associated with the particular points of interest are output at an interface of the user device, wherein a selection of a particular link directs a web browser of the user device to a web resource associated with at least one of the particular points of interest.

Abstract: A method for providing location-based notifications on mobile devices is discussed. The method includes determining a first location of user's mobile device based on IP address, GPS signals, Wi-Fi signals, or cellular signals. The method includes accessing data, received by the mobile device responsive to communicating the first location to a server, indicating merchants in an area proximate to the first location. The method includes determining a second location of the mobile device based on other IP address, GPS signals, Wi-Fi signals, and/or cellular signals. The method includes communicating with the server to determine, based on the second location, that the mobile device has crossed into a geofence that includes at least one of the merchants. The method includes effecting, responsive to a determination that the mobile device crossed into the first geofence, a notification on the mobile device indicating at least one of the merchants at the geofence.