Abstract: Provided are a display device including a fluid buffer layer and a method for manufacturing the same. The display device includes a display device layer, a passivation layer, an encapsulation layer, and a fluid buffer layer. The display device layer is disposed on one surface of a substrate. The passivation layer is disposed on the display device layer. The encapsulation layer has a cup-shaped internal space to protect the display device layer. The fluid buffer layer is formed on at least one of the top and the side of the passivation layer formed on the display device layer. Because the fluid buffer layer is formed on the display device layer, oxygen and moisture are prevented from flowing into the display device layer, thus suppressing the device lifetime reduction. Also, an external physical impact is absorbed by the fluid buffer layer, thus minimizing the damage to the display device.

Abstract: A deposition material supplying module includes a canister configured to define a storage space in which a deposition material is stored, a material flow controller provided with at least one groove receiving the deposition material supplied from the canister and adapted to rotate, and a carrier gas supplying unit configured to supply carrier gas to the material flow controller. The deposition material is filled in the groove and a fixed amount of the deposition material is supplied into the process chamber using the deposition material flow controller. Therefore, it is easy to control an amount of the deposition material supplied to the process chamber and the reliability on the fixed-quantity supply can be improved.

Abstract: A system and method for associating content to one or more viewer profile in video audiences is provided. The method includes obtaining a first set of targeted ratings, wherein the targeted ratings provide a percentage of viewer profiles that consumed content; obtaining a second input set, wherein the second input set contains data showing which of one or more of the viewer profiles are associated with which of one or more set top boxes within the network; and performing operations to identify which of the viewer profiles associated with one or more of the set top boxes from the second input set consumed one or more content that is included in the first set.

Abstract: A method of auctioning targeted advertisement placement for video audiences, contains the steps of: receiving one or more advertising campaign, where each advertising campaign is defined by one or more advertisement effect criteria, and where each advertising campaign is for providing one or more advertisement to one or more viewer profile; receiving at least one bid for at least one of the one or more advertisement campaign; determining an optimal placement of a requested advertisement based upon the advertisement effect criteria and bid prices provided, so as to optimize revenue; and billing an advertiser according to a level at which a request of the advertiser, as defined by an associated advertising campaign, was supplied and actual viewership of the one or more advertisement associated with the advertising campaign.

Abstract: A system and method for providing supervised learning to associate profiles in video audiences is provided. The method includes: receiving data providing an association of consumer profiles and video decoders to households within a network; recording zapping events (patterns) created by consumers; and associating zapping patterns of consumers with households. The step of associating further includes: collecting external data and converting a format of the external data into an internal format; converting zapping logs into different data models that can be used to provide set top box signatures; providing the set top box signatures; using the set top box signatures with a list of set top boxes and profiles to provide an association rule; and applying the association rule to the set top box signatures to determine a list of profiles of the consumer profiles associated with a specific set top box of the set top boxes.

Abstract: A system and method for providing targeted rating of profiles in video audiences is provided. The method includes the steps of deriving a first input set, wherein the first input set contains data showing which viewer profiles are associated with which set top boxes within the network, wherein the data may also include an association between a single viewer profile and a single set top box within the network; deriving a second input set containing data of at least one set top box signature, wherein the data of the at least one set top box signature further comprises a processed zapping log containing information summarizing viewing habits of at least one set top box within the network; and processing the first input set and the second input set assuming that the second input set can be derived by operations, wherein the operations involve data associating the viewer profiles to set top boxes within the network and to the targeted rating of profiles.

Abstract: A system and method for providing unsupervised learning to associate profiles in video audiences is provided. The method includes: receiving a zapping log and a broadcast schedule, wherein the zapping log includes records of set top box zapping signatures for at least a portion of the set top boxes of the network; deriving set top box signatures from the zapping log and broadcast schedule; clustering viewer profiles into groups of viewer profiles using the set top box signatures; and associating at least one set top box within the network with at least one viewer profile, wherein the method of performing unsupervised learning does not use data associating demographic or psychographic profiles to the at least a portion of the set top boxes of the network for which the zapping log contains records of set top box zapping signatures.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for providing real time targeted rating to enable content placement for video audiences. The method includes determining if at least one set top box, located within a network having at least one set top box, is on or off, wherein being on is defined as a set top box having a zapping event occur within a predefined time period; determining what one or more viewer profiles are currently consuming content provided by a set top box within the network, wherein currently consuming refers to consuming within the predefined period; and determining targeted rating per a viewer profile that had been identified as currently consuming content via at least one of the set top boxes within the network.

Abstract: A system, computer program product and method are provided that smooth handwritten information following the transmission of handwritten data to a second computing device, thereby reducing the memory, processing and communications bandwidth requirements of a first computing device that captured the handwritten information. A system, computer program product and method are also provided for creating new points in the vicinity of at least some of the data points of the handwritten data after transmission of the data, thereby effectively improving the resolution of the handwritten information without increasing the memory, processing and communications bandwidth requirements of the first computing device.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a real-time content distribution network. The system includes a player device at a host location. The player device includes a network interface for communicating with a content provider server device via a network, one or more speakers, and a computer processor in communication with the network interface and the one or more speakers. The computer processor includes instructions for facilitating receiving a playlist from the content provider server device in response to a request from the player device for an updated playlist. The instructions further facilitate accessing the audio media files specified by the playlist. In addition a play queue including all or a subset of the audio content included in the audio media files is built, with the building being responsive to local play sequence rules and to the attributes. Further, the audio content of the play queue is broadcast at the speakers.

Abstract: A fractional response allocation system is designed to accurately measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and programs. It determines the impact of each marketing event that has influenced a customer's purchase by allocating some amount of credit towards the customer purchase for each of the existing open marketing campaigns present during the customer's purchase window. The system factors the recency of the campaign, the mechanism through which the campaign was promoted, the relationship between products promoted and products purchased into the amount of credit any sign campaign is given towards a single customer purchase. Other factors unique to a given industry and/or business can be taken into account when assigning credit to any given promotion.

Abstract: In a casting method for producing a cast part, a melt to be cast is filed into a container and the mold is connected seal-tightly to the container. The mold and the container are rotated together so that the melt flows from the container into the mold. The mold and the container are separated from another and the cast part is removed from the mold. The casting plant for performing the method has a mold that is pivotably supported about a first axis of rotation to perform a first movement that is a pivot movement in a first movement direction. A container is pivotably supported about a second axis of rotation. The mold is supported so as to be movable by a second movement in a second movement direction.

Abstract: A method and system for analyzing flow of a substance in a sewer system determines a first flow velocity at a first location and a second flow velocity at a second location. Using a processor, the travel time between the two locations is determined using only the flow velocities and a constant. The travel time may then be used to provide a substantially accurate determination of net flow between the two locations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient comprising attaching a vibration generating means to the patient head, at a location adjacent to sinuses to be treated, generating a vibration by said vibration generating means, and delivering the same to said patient. The present invention also discloses a device for treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient, comprising attaching means and a vibration generating means; said attaching means are in communication with the patient's head in a location adjacent to said nasal cavity, nasal passageway or sinuses to be treated; said generating means are adapted to vibrate said attaching means, to vibrate the location adjacent to said nasal cavity or sinuses and thus improved mucociliary clearance of secretions in nasal cavity or sinuses.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining eligibility of a patient to receive financial assistance.

Abstract: The billboard alternative, which permits the removable attachment of a sign-bearing billboard to the pavement, roads, parking garages, bikeways, walkways, sidewalks, etc. for use by public and private corporations, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and individuals to advertise, promote, and inform drivers safely and effectively of anything that can be advertised. The billboard alternative uses a new, possibly porous material that adheres to the surface using an easily removable, extraordinarily durable adhesive. It allows for quick advertisement logo changes and is safe because the material is slip resistant, quick drying, and flush with the pavement.

Abstract: A protection system for a data processing device has a scanning device for scanning a data exchange through a physical data connection connecting an internal data processing device to an external data network. A transfer component is connected to the physical data connection for transferring data. A blocking device is provided for blocking the physical data connection when activated. When activated, the blocking device acts in such a way on the transfer component that no data can be transferred through the transfer component.

Abstract: A market management system is designed to manage energy industry standardized transactions between energy providers and utility distribution customers. The system includes business process and transaction validations along with transaction tracking. The market management system processes transactions in its own data format but stores the transactions in a client's customer information system (CIS) using the CIS's data format. Using only the CIS database for transaction storage eliminates the need to synchronize transaction records in the CIS database with records in a market management database. Exception management is integrated with the CIS to eliminate duplication of effort. The market management system's functionality is scalable such that varying levels of service may be provided to customers. Predetermined business rules may be customized for the purpose of validating transactions.

Abstract: Actuation system for opening and closing a two-part mold that includes first and second mold parts movably mounted to each other. The actuation system includes a carriage which can move in each of two directions, a first pivoting part coupled to the first mold part, a second pivoting part coupled to the second mold part, and at least one actuating member connected to each of the carriage and at least one of the first and second pivoting parts. This abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.