Abstract: A computational pixel imaging device can include multiple digitizing counters per pixel that can be used to execute simultaneous signal-processing threads on acquired image data. The imaging device can also include infinite dynamic range sensing and perform signal down-sampling.

Abstract: A base for use with scaffolding. The base includes side support members and cross members. The side support members have scaffold receiving members provided at ends thereof. The cross members extend between the side support members and are rotatably mounted to the side support members. Wheels are mounted to the cross members. As the cross members are rotated from a first position to a second position, the wheels are moved from an initial position in which the wheels are spaced from a ground or floor surface to a second position in which the wheels are positioned in engagement with the ground or floor surface.

Abstract: A chomping bubble producing toy including a shaft secured between a bubble solution reservoir and a housing. The housing is the shape of a character and includes an upper and moveable lower jaw piece. A lever is secured to a connection rod within the housing, which connection rod is secured to the lower jaw about a rotational axle. When the lever is pulled, the connection rod moves upward, which pushes the lower jaw down about the fixed rotational axle. A compression spring is secured to the connection rod, which spring keeps the jaw closed when the lever is at rest. Secured within the housing adjacent to the connection rod is a lever switch. When the lever is pulled, the connection rod moves and contacts the lever switch, thereby triggering it, which automatically plays sound from a speaker within the device and/or transmits a wireless signal.

Abstract: A lightweight, wireless geolocation node monitors mobile wireless devices for the purpose of the geolocation and has restricted functionality to better preserve privacy information. MAC addresses acquired from probe signals of mobile wireless devices may be one-way encrypted before being transmitted from the node. Reduced transmission strength may be used for localized transmission without consumer tracking.

Abstract: A geolocation aggregator provides a database collecting information about different geolocation venues and zones linked to context information. Campaigns may provide content to individuals within the zones according to a matching between desired context information and the context information at the zones permitting a more comprehensive delivery of geolocation services among different venues.

Abstract: A data vault system allows for centralized storage of personal data about a consumer in a transparent multi-tiered structure including a global data store and multiple vendor or category cards. Data in the category cards describing a subset of the globally stored data to be shared with individual vendors and provide fine resolution sharing control. The data in each structure is synchronized so that vendor or category cards may be auto populated.

Abstract: A geolocation system provides for multiple levels of privacy authorization allowing flexible use by consumers who wish to obtain the benefits of localized product information promotion, balanced against a desire for precise control of their personal information. The geolocation system in one embodiment may convert scattered location data into continuous consumer trajectories to attain more accurate readings of consumer activity including dwell time, heat maps and customer conversions between different locations.

Abstract: A lightweight, wireless geolocation node monitors mobile wireless devices for the purpose of the geolocation and has restricted functionality to better preserve privacy information. MAC addresses acquired from probe signals of mobile wireless devices may be one-way encrypted before being transmitted from the node. Reduced transmission strength may be used for localized transmission without consumer tracking.

Abstract: A data vault system allows for centralized storage of personal data about a consumer associated with sharing permissions designating how that data may be shared and including an option to revoke permission of previously shared data. Data may be collected into cards describing a subset of globally stored data to be shared with individual vendors and providing separate sharing statuses for fine resolution control. Both intentionally entered personal data and data collected about the consumer may be protected in this data vault system.

Abstract: A data vault system allows for centralized storage of personal data about a consumer associated with sharing permissions designating how that data may be shared and including an option to revoke permission of previously shared data. Data may be collected into cards describing a subset of globally stored data to be shared with individual vendors and providing separate sharing statuses for fine resolution control. Both intentionally entered personal data and data collected about the consumer may be protected in this data vault system.

Abstract: A data vault system allows for centralized storage of personal data about a consumer in a transparent multi-tiered structure including a global data store and multiple vendor or category cards. Data in the category cards describing a subset of the globally stored data to be shared with individual vendors and provide fine resolution sharing control. The data in each structure is synchronized so that vendor or category cards may be auto populated.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a weather index mapped to a road segment for a particular time frame includes receiving weather condition information for a plurality of time periods, parsing the weather condition information to determine weather conditions for a road segment defined by a starting point and an ending point for the plurality of time periods, and generating a plurality of weather indices for the road segment. Each weather index is associated with one of the plurality of time periods and is representative of a predicted traffic impact based on historical information of the received weather conditions for the road segment. The plurality of time periods includes at least one future time period and the weather condition information includes forecasted weather information.

Abstract: A portable computing device for displaying weather information. The device includes a transceiver configured to send and receive weather information, a display controller configured to generate a weather scene display including the weather information based on a received shaking input provide to the portable computing device and a display configured to present the generated weather scene display. The display controller is configured to display flitter configured to obscure the generated weather scene display during the receiving of the weather information and/or updating of the generated weather scene display.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a weather index mapped to a road segment for a particular time frame includes receiving weather condition information for a plurality of time periods, parsing the weather condition information to determine weather conditions for a road segment defined by a starting point and an ending point for the plurality of time periods, and generating a plurality of weather indices for the road segment. Each weather index is associated with one of the plurality of time periods and is representative of a predicted traffic impact based on historical information of the received weather conditions for the road segment. The plurality of time periods includes at least one future time period and the weather condition information includes forecasted weather information.

Abstract: A system for targeting electronic advertising using weather related parameters simplifies the complexity of such a targeting system by using predefined templates that reduce multiple weather data into a quantitative metric that may be used in real time for automatic selection among a variety of different competing advertisements. The templates may conflate not only weather related data but also information about the consumer and may direct that the weather related data be from dates before or after the date of the delivery of the advertisement. Method of refining the templates and automatically assigning them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and delivering to users combined personalized traffic and weather report and alerts including forecast traffic and weather conditions. A user defines a travel route of interest and alert conditions. Based on current weather information, weather forecast information, current traffic information, and forecast traffic conditions a combined traffic and weather report for the user specified route is generated and delivered to the user via the internet and/or a wireless communications channel. The combined report may include a graphic display on a map background showing traffic conditions with a graphic representation of weather conditions overlaid thereon along with a tabular representation of traffic and weather conditions including forecast traffic and weather conditions for a plurality of future time periods. Alerts are generated and delivered when the traffic and weather alert conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: A system and method for targeting the delivery of information content to selected potential recipients thereof using a combination of environmental and demographic information related to such potential recipients. Environmental information used may include weather information, such as weather forecast information obtained from weather forecast models. Demographic information includes locations of interest, lifestyle, and other demographic information for potential recipients. Based on a combination of such environmental and demographic information, selected information content, such as advertising information, is targeted for delivery to selected ones of the potential recipients to whom such content is likely to be most valuable. Content may be delivered to the recipient in any manner, including via an e-mail or Internet web page.