Abstract: Systems and methods providing asset delivery visualization for validating the transportation and delivery of cargo. Embodiments of the invention provide for the monitoring of a transportation vehicle and an asset being transported by the transportation vehicle during a transport mission. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention allow a customer to view information related to the transport mission on a user device upon delivery of the cargo to the customer, helping the customer to decide whether to accept or reject the cargo.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to instant coffee and methods of preparing the same, wherein the methods include adding water having a temperature of less than 117° F. to ground coffee beans to result in a slurry with liquid and solid components, maintaining the slurry at a temperature below 117° F. for at least one hour, separating the liquid component of the slurry from the solid component, to yield a liquid coffee extract, and subjecting the liquid coffee extract to a drying process to remove water from the liquid coffee extract, to yield a solid coffee extract which can be used as an instant coffee. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to blended instant coffees and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing security escort assignment and monitoring. Embodiments of the invention allow a user (e.g., a security dispatcher) to plan a mission, assign assets to the mission, and monitor a virtual representation of the mission as the mission proceeds in the real world.

Abstract: A method of systematically presenting the contents of at least one document, comprising: (a) a user providing an electronic version of at least one document to a computer; (b) a user accepting or modifying noise words generated by a computer module; (c) generating a list of every non-noise word by means of a computer module wherein the list indicates every page on which a non-noise word appears; and (d) displaying the entire list of non-noise words. In some embodiments, the list of non-noise words further indicates the number of times a word occurs on a page. In some embodiments, the list of non-noise words further indicates each line on which a non-noise word appears.

Abstract: A method for mimicking the auditory system's response to rhythm of an input signal having a time varying structure comprising the steps of receiving a time varying input signal x(t) to a network of n nonlinear oscillators, each oscillator having a different natural frequency of oscillation and obeying a dynamical equation of the form r . = r ? ( ? + ? 1 ? ? z ? 2 + ? ? ? 2 ? ? z ? 4 1 - ? ? ? z ? 2 ) + c ? ? x ? ( t ) ? cos ? ? ? - r ? ? ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ? ? + 1 ? . = ? + ? 1 ? r 2 + ? ? ? 2 ? r 4 1 - ? ? ? r 2 - c ? ? x ? ( t ) ? sin ? ( ? ) ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ( ? ) + 1 ? ? ? . = - k ? ? x ? ( t ) ? sin ? ? ? ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ? ? + 1 wherein ? represents the response frequency, r is the amplitude of the oscillator and ? is the phase of the oscillator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to database applications in which the identification of entries is structured in a custom way using templates. The means for identification is used as a vehicle for submitted queries to and obtaining responses from the database such that the query and response process is significantly faster than applications presently in use.

Abstract: A system for transmission of data between a first device operated by a first user and a second device operated by a second user comprises a database that is in network communication with the first device and the second device. The database receives a first set of data input by the first user and a second set of data input by the second user. Additionally, the database allows the second user to access a first portion of the first set of data only after the second user authorizes the first user via the database to access a first portion of the second set of data. The database can be configured so that the first user is authorized by the second user once the first user inputs a user-specific identifier of the second user into the database.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.

Abstract: A case for holding an audio device having a female audio jack. The case has a removable cover including a male audio jack for electronically connecting the cover to the female audio jack of the audio device. The cartridge includes a spool and houses an ear bud cable. The ear bud cable has a first end with at least one ear bud, and a second end attached to the spool. The cartridge has a rotatable spool for selectively retracting and dispensing the ear bud cable. The spool electronically connects with the male audio jack to enable audio communication between the audio device and the ear bud. In one embodiment, the spool electronically connects with the male audio jack via a jumper wire. In another embodiment, the spool electronically connects with the male audio jack via an electrical contact pad integrated into the case.

Abstract: A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool with a moveable audio contact and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring electrical activity within the brain of a person (“brainwaves”) employing electrodes or other sensors connected or placed proximate to portions of the body below the head to develop raw signals. The raw signals are filtered to produce analysis signals including frequency components relevant to brain electrical activity while attenuating unrelated frequency components. Purposes include but are not limited to, biofeedback-based attention training, human performance training, gaming, and relaxation training. Either wired or wireless signal connections are made to electronic circuitry, typically including a digital computer, for performing signal processing and analysis functions.

Abstract: A method and system for day management using an integrated calendar is disclosed. A user inputs his time available during a period and enters details on time-specific events to be performed during that period. The system fetches information entered by user and stores the details in the integrated calendar. Tasks to be performed are stored on task list in order of priority as entered by the user. The system determines free time available with the user for performing the tasks by subtracting the time allocated for the events from the time available. Further, tasks are allocated time schedules by allocating that free time to the duration of each task, as per priority. If a task cannot be performed in a particular time slot within the time period, the task may be split into multiple smaller tasks and performed at different time slots that are available.

Abstract: A method for mimicking the auditory system's response to rhythm of an input signal having a time varying structure comprising the steps of receiving a time varying input signal x(t) to a network of n nonlinear oscillators, each oscillator having a different natural frequency of oscillation and obeying a dynamical equation of the form r . = r ? ( ? + ? 1 ? ? z ? 2 + ? ? ? 2 ? ? z ? 4 1 - ? ? ? z ? 2 ) + c ? ? x ? ( t ) ? cos ? ? ? - r ? ? ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ? ? + 1 ? . = ? + ? 1 ? r 2 + ? ? ? 2 ? r 4 1 - ? ? ? r 2 - c ? ? x ? ( t ) ? sin ? ( ? ) ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ( ? ) + 1 ? ? ? . = - k ? ? x ? ( t ) ? sin ? ? ? ? ? ? r 2 - 2 ? ? ? r ? ? cos ? ? ? + 1 wherein ? represents the response frequency, r is the amplitude of the oscillator and ? is the phase of the oscillator.

Abstract: A method for learning connections between nonlinear oscillators in a neural network comprising the steps of providing a plurality of nonlinear oscillators, with each respective oscillator producing an oscillation distinct from the others in response to an input and detecting an input at an at least first oscillator of the plurality of nonlinear oscillators. Detecting an input at an at least a second oscillator of the plurality of nonlinear oscillators, comparing the oscillation of the at least first oscillator to the oscillation of the at least second oscillator at a point in time, and determining whether there is coherency between the oscillation of the at least first oscillator and the oscillation of the at least second oscillator. Changing at least one of the amplitude and phase of a connection between the at least first oscillator and the at least second least oscillator as a function coherency between the at least first oscillator and the oscillation of the at least second oscillator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods designed to ascertain the structure of acoustic signals. The approach involves an alternative transform of an acoustic input signal, utilizing a network of nonlinear oscillators in which each oscillator is tuned to a distinct frequency. Each oscillator receives input and interacts with the other oscillators in the network, yielding nonlinear resonances that are used to identify structure in an acoustic input signal. The output of the nonlinear frequency transform can be used as input to a system that will provide further analysis of the signal. According to one embodiment, the nonlinear responses are defined as a network of n expanded canonical oscillators zi, with an input, for each oscillator as a function of an external stimulus. In this way, the response of oscillators to inputs that are not close to its natural frequency are accounted for.

Abstract: A system and method for policing one or more flows of a data stream of packets associated with differing transmission protocols. The current capacity level for each flow is determined, as is the packet protocol associated with each packet. A packet parameter in the packet that is indicative of the bandwidth consumption of the packet is identified. The packet parameter is converted to a predetermined format if the packet is not associated with a predetermined packet protocol. A common bandwidth capacity test is performed to determine whether the packet is conforming or non-conforming, and is a function of the packet parameter and the current bandwidth capacity level.