Patents Assigned to III Holdings 1, LLC
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Patent number: 9047963Abstract: A novel magnetic memory cell utilizing nanotubes as conducting leads. The magnetic memory cell may be built based on MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magneto Resistance) sensors or devices of similar nature. A SET (Single Electron Transistor) made of semiconducting nanotubes may be used as access devices and/or to build peripheral circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: III HOLDINGS 1, LLCInventor: Krishnakumar Mani
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Patent number: 9047649Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for distributing transportation alerts to computing devices in accordance with factors, such as device-specific and location-specific factors. In embodiments of the present invention, travel alerts, including public alerts associated with certain areas, are formatted or held prior to delivery, based on safety concerns, legal requirements, device settings, or other considerations.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: III HOLDINGS 1, LLCInventors: Stephen Haag, Carlos J. LeBrilla, Marc Rush, Linda Rolfes
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Patent number: 9038888Abstract: Credit applicants may apply for instant credit, and use an instant account number (“IAN”) to make purchases after the instant credit has been granted. Fraud control methods may be used in authorizing the instant credit. When the IAN is issued to purchase airline tickets, it can be ensured that the applicant's last name matches the passenger's last name for the airline ticket being purchased, and that the ticket will not be renamed or sold. When the IAN is issued in conjunction with a partner's loyalty or rewards program, the applicant's account information with the rewards program is captured. It is ensured that the applicant has some tenure with the partner and that data submitted by the applicant is consistent with data on file with the partner.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Stacey J. Crawford, Danielle M. Crop, Glade R. Erikson, Kristin H. Gomes, Sejal D. Vora
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Patent number: 9043005Abstract: An audio navigation device comprising an input means for inputting two or more audio pieces into the navigation device; a spatialization means for allocating a position in the form of a unique spatial co-ordinate to each audio piece and arranging the audio pieces in a multi-dimensional arrangement; a generating means for generating a binaural audio output for each audio piece, wherein the audio output simulates sounds that would be made by one or more physical sources located at the given position of each audio piece; an output means for simultaneously outputting multiple audio pieces as binaural audio output to a user; a navigation means for enabling a user to navigate around the audio outputs in the multi-dimensional arrangement; a selection means for allowing a user to select a single audio output.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: III HOLDINGS 1, LLCInventors: Mark Brian Sandler, Rebecca Lynne Stewart
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Patent number: 9036748Abstract: A receiver employs low-rate processing to synthesize the effect of high-rate interference in a received multi-rate signal. Each high-rate subchannel is analyzed on its low-rate descendents to produce symbol estimates for each low-rate symbol interval. The symbol estimates are applied to low-rate descendent subchannels, which are then combined to synthesize the effects of the high-rate interference. An interference canceller processes the synthesized interference with the received signal for producing an interference-cancelled signal. Alternatively, analogous steps may be applied at high-rate to analyze, synthesize, and cancel the effects of low-rate interference in a multi-rate signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: III HOLDINGS 1, LLCInventors: Vijay Nagarajan, Louis L. Scharf, Anand P. Narayan
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Patent number: 9031880Abstract: Facilitating transactions using non-traditional devices and biometric data to activate a transaction device is disclosed. A transaction request is formed at a non-traditional device, and communicated to a reader, wherein the non-traditional device may be configured with an RFID device. The RFID device is not operable until a biometric voice analysis has been executed to verify that the carrier of the RFID equipped non-traditional device is the true owner of account information stored thereon. The non-traditional device provides a conduit between a user and a verification system to perform biometric voice analysis of the user. When the verification system has determined that the user is the true owner of one or more accounts stored at the verification system, a purchase transaction is facilitated between the verification system. Transactions may further be carried out through a non-RF device such as a cellular telephone in direct communication with an acquirer/issuer or payment processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Fred Bishop, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 9030889Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to data storage and computer memory, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits and methods for accessing memory in multiple layers of memory implementing, for example, third dimension memory technology. In a specific embodiment, an integrated circuit is configured to implement write buffers to access multiple layers of memory. For example, the integrated circuit can include memory cells disposed in multiple layers of memory. In one embodiment, the memory cells can be third dimension memory cells. The integrated circuit can also include read buffers that can be sized differently than the write buffers. In at least one embodiment, write buffers can be sized as a function of a write cycle. Each layer of memory can include a plurality of two-terminal memory elements that retain stored data in the absence of power and store data as a plurality of conductivity profiles.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventor: Robert Norman
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Patent number: 9026620Abstract: A computer system that monitors attributes related to cloud computing services is disclosed. A request may be received via a portal within a common connection and database framework. The computer system may generate an internet-based interface that is configured to provide access to the attributes. The computer system may process selection criteria for an object related to the cloud computing services within the internet-based interface to be monitored within the common connection and database framework.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Brian Lee Ellison, Elizabeth Nord Pierce
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Patent number: 9015232Abstract: The content management application is an intranet application which provides a process for implementing changes to an internet website of a company by providing the company the ability to define and enforce a common style of page layout. The application can be accessed via a desktop browser and multiple users may access the application for multiple reasons at the same time. The application also dynamically generates new page designs and new component design with various people assigned to groups or teams enabling the continuous creation and processing of content. Once the content is created and reviewed, it is then launched onto the company's internet site for viewing by the internet users accessing the company's web page.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Andrea Bimson, Jin Chyung, Meena Gopakumar, Lorraine Miranda, Biswajit Sarkar, Shashikant Rao, Kaustubh Kunte
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Publication number: 20150063325Abstract: A wireless apparatus utilizes a wireless transceiver, in communication with a processor, to transmit and receive messages via a wireless network. The wireless transceiver may receive a schedule definition for devices affiliated with a node of the wireless network. The processor may determine, from the received schedule definition, one or more time periods allocated to the wireless apparatus. The wireless transceiver may communicate with the wireless network in accordance with at least one of the one or more time periods.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: III HOLDINGS 1, LLCInventors: Brig Barnum Elliott, David Spencer Pearson
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Patent number: 8972274Abstract: Tracking and management data for distribution of informational, legal, or contractual notices and tracking associated response, or non-response, is disclosed. The system generates and links tracking data for both the distribution and the response, generates indicators that include the tracking data, and encodes the indicators so that the indicators are detectable as they traverse various events and locations throughout the lifecycle. A detailed audit trail of each event in the distribution and response lifecycle is constructed using data matching methods and various statistics regarding the lifecycle, such that the response habits of notice recipients are formulated.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Brian William Ford, Dean Victor Vocaturo
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Patent number: 8960535Abstract: A system and method for using RFID technology to track resource performance and task completion is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a system for facilitating a transaction comprising a transponder, an RF reader, a transaction completion system, and a resource engine. In another exemplary embodiment, the transponder system is configured to provide an account number in ISO/IEC 7816 magnetic stripe Track1/Track 2 format. In accordance with another aspect the transponder may transmit to the RFID reader information identifying the resource's performance tracking account to which the transponder is associated. The RFID reader may receive and forward the information to facilitate performance tracking.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Brian T. Barnes, David S. Bonalle, Peter D. Saunders
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Patent number: 8966065Abstract: Methods for controlling online session inactivity timeouts between a user terminal and a server involves the server polling the user's local terminal to determine whether the user presence at the terminal can be confirmed if there is a period of inactivity within the session. If so, or if the server can otherwise confirm that the terminal is secured from use by other users, then the user session is maintained. Otherwise, the user session is allowed to timeout due to inactivity. The server may issue an alert to the user whenever a timeout is imminent, and may restore any information entered by the user prior to the timeout, if the user later returns and validates his identification.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventor: Michael Barrett
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Patent number: 8953723Abstract: A receiver is configured for canceling intra-cell and inter-cell interference in coded, multiple-access, spread-spectrum transmissions that propagate through frequency-selective communication channels. The receiver employs iterative symbol-estimate weighting, subtractive cancellation with a stabilizing step-size, and mixed-decision symbol estimate. Receiver embodiments may be implemented explicitly in software of programmed hardware, or implicitly in standard Rake-based hardware either within the Rake (i.e., at the finger level) or outside the Rake (i.e., at the user of subchannel symbol level).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Tommy Guess, Michael L McCloud, Vijay Nagarajan, Gagandeep Singh Lamba
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Patent number: 8931704Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is preferably an infrared ink comprising an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Lisa Ann Morrill Webb, William J. Faenza, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150010043Abstract: An interference cancelling receiver combines data from multiple paths after aligning to transmitter timing, and uses either an equalizer or a Rake receiver to compute symbol estimates. Interference estimates are generated from the symbol estimates, and multiple interference estimates are combined after re-aligning the interference estimates to receiver timing. At least two segments of symbol estimates are computed for each segment of interference cancelled data. Various techniques may be employed for controlling the latency and sequencing of these operations, and the subsystems within the canceller may use different processing clock speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Anand P. Narayan, Greg Graham, David R. Meyer, Prashant Jain
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Patent number: 8925798Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating risk assessment for point of sale transactions utilizing at least one risk triggering value (RTV) is disclosed. An RTV is a condensed version of a set of complex risk data and strategies usually found in central processing sites. After receiving a request for payment authorization, a risk value is calculated for the request. The distributed processing site compares the risk value to the RTV to determine whether to authorize payment. If the risk value is less than or equal to the RTV, the payment is authorized while a risk value greater than the RTV will not be authorized. The central site calculates a new RTV for the account and distributes the new RTV to the distributed processing site.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Fred Bishop, Eric James Eldridge, William S. Schwarz, Jr.
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Patent number: 8925806Abstract: A wireless financial transaction instrument, such as a card, has a magnetic stripe, a display, and an on-board power supply, such as a battery, and is usable with a dual capture point of sale terminal. Information is received by such a terminal from the card wirelessly, and also from the magnetic stripe, and the data received contactlessly is preferably used to verify that read from the stripe. The display can display the account number on command, or to display a current balance, or amount of credit remaining, or any combination of these items of information.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: David S. Bonalle, Michael D. Donovan, Sherrie G. Jackson, Scott Glen Paylor, Medina J. Senghore, Tracey R. Thomas
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Patent number: 8919641Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating risk assessment for point of sale transactions utilizing at least one risk triggering value (RTV) is disclosed. An RTV is a condensed version of a set of complex risk data and strategies usually found in central processing sites. After receiving a request for payment authorization, a risk value is calculated for the request. The distributed processing site compares the risk value to the RTV to determine whether to authorize payment. If the risk value is less than or equal to the RTV, the payment is authorized while a risk value greater than the RTV will not be authorized. The central site calculates a new RTV for the account and distributes the new RTV to the distributed processing site.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: Fred Bishop, Eric James Eldridge, William S. Schwarz, Jr.
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Patent number: 8913424Abstract: Magnetic memory cell comprising two conductors and a magnetic storage element between the two conductors, wherein a magnetic enhancement layer (MEL) is provided in the proximity of at least along a partial length of at least one of the two conductors. The MEL is for enhancing a magnetic field in the element when the two conductors are energized. Methods for operation and fabrication process for the memory cell are also disclosed. The memory cell is particularly for use in magnetic random access memory (MRAM) circuits, when using magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) stacks as the magnetic storage elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventor: Krishnakumar Mani