Abstract: A system for ultraviolet irradiation of objects and a method of using this system is disclosed. The system includes: an illuminating device positioned in a center section of an octagon shaped a base area and including one or more elongated light sources, each emitting ultraviolet light given by shortwave ultraviolet light (UV-C light) and extending in parallel to a normal on the base area; a set of rotatable mesh grids arranged around the base area such that the mesh grids surround the illuminating device and configured to be equipped with the objects; and a set of reflectors including a set of movable side reflectors, wherein the reflectors are configured to be arranged such, that they form a resonator surrounding the mesh grids surrounding the illuminating device.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to structurant polymers based on polyurethane/polyurea chemistry, which efficiently thicken or gel (i.e., provide structure to) oils and oil mixtures. The disclosed technology further relates to structurant polymers based on polyurethane/polyurea chemistry that are oil soluble or oil dispersible and that provide beneficial properties, such as, for example, desirable clarity and/or feel. In addition, the technology relates to cosmetically and/or household acceptable formulations containing an oil as well as a structurant polymer based on polyurethane/poly-urea chemistry.

Abstract: A device configured to distinguish between intentional and inadvertent input is provided. Input may be in the form of touch screen or on-screen keyboard input. Such input is examined such that a device may ignore unintentional and resting contact while reacting only to purposeful contact. The characteristics of unintentional and resting device contact are ascertained and differentiated from the contact characteristics of intentional device input.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to structurant polymers based on polyurethane/polyurea chemistry, which efficiently thicken or gel (i.e., provide structure to) oils and oil mixtures. The disclosed technology further relates to structurant polymers based on polyurethane/polyurea chemistry that are oil soluble or oil dispersible and that provide beneficial properties, such as, for example, desirable clarity and/or feel. In addition, the technology relates to cosmetically and/or household acceptable formulations containing an oil as well as a structurant polymer based on polyurethane/poly-urea chemistry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing coaching-assisted content delivery and workflows are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow integrates with operations for suggesting and delivering content on behalf of professional users. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service, and various interactions between a client user and a professional user through the information service. In further examples, the information service may track data for the human user, generate suggestions and playlists, manage the accomplishment of goals and logic triggers, and exchange communications, to facilitate the relationship between the professional user and the client user. In other further examples, the information system manages various data values used to provide prompts, reminders, motivators, and other forms of suggested content to the client user.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer program product are disclosed to provide a virtual touchpad for a touch device. A placement module places a virtual touchpad at a dynamic location within a touch sensitive area of a touch device. A touch input module positions a pointer on a screen of the touch device in response to a touch input on the virtual touchpad.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content selection and processing in an information system are described herein. In one example, a content suggestion engine operates to select, suggest, or recommend content to human users. The selection of content may be suited to a goal or set of goals set by a human user (for example, content recommendations used to assist the human user with achieving a personal health goal). The content suggestion engine may evaluate information to help determine the appropriateness of the content suggestions, considering factors such as a psychological profile, medical conditions, lifestyle, demographics, and goals. The content may be further filtered and weighted to select a subset of content and suggested actions most relevant to the human user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing goal-based workflows to assist a human user with achieving a goal or set of goals are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow includes operations for obtaining information from the human user relevant to a goal, performing a psychological and psychological assessment of the human user, selecting and providing goal-based content to the human user, and obtaining and processing a response to the goal-based content from the human user. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service. In further examples, the information service may integrate the content delivery with a social network of “supporter” human users, used to provide encouragement and motivation to the human user for achieving the goal. In other further examples, rewards and adjustments may be provided to the human user based on previous responses to the goal-based content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing coaching-assisted content delivery and workflows are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow integrates with operations for suggesting and delivering content on behalf of professional users. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service, and various interactions between a client user and a professional user through the information service. In further examples, the information service may track data for the human user, generate suggestions and playlists, manage the accomplishment of goals and logic triggers, and exchange communications, to facilitate the relationship between the professional user and the client user. In other further examples, the information system manages various data values used to provide prompts, reminders, motivators, and other forms of suggested content to the client user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content selection and processing in an information system are described herein. In one example, a content suggestion engine operates to select, suggest, or recommend content to human users. The selection of content may be suited to a goal or set of goals set by a human user (for example, content recommendations used to assist the human user with achieving a personal health goal). The content suggestion engine may evaluate information to help determine the appropriateness of the content suggestions, considering factors such as a psychological profile, medical conditions, lifestyle, demographics, and goals. The content may be further filtered and weighted to select a subset of content and suggested actions most relevant to the human user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content tagging and creation within an information system are described herein. Content tagging may include the processing of unstructured data as input and the transformation of the unstructured data into structured data that has context relative to a user or a group of users. The content may include an action statement suggesting at least one action for the user to perform. The tagging process may associate the action statement with a tag provided from a hierarchy of tag classifications, the tag being relevant to motivating the user to perform at least one action contained in the action statement (for example, the performance actions facilitating the user's achievement of a health goal). The content and associated tagging data may then be stored in the information system for consumption by the content suggestion engine. Further techniques for tagging and accessing tagged data are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing goal-based workflows to assist a human user with achieving a goal or set of goals are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow includes operations for obtaining information from the human user relevant to a goal, performing a psychological and psychological assessment of the human user, selecting and providing goal-based content to the human user, and obtaining and processing a response to the goal-based content from the human user. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service. In further examples, the information service may integrate the content delivery with a social network of “supporter” human users, used to provide encouragement and motivation to the human user for achieving the goal. In other further examples, rewards and adjustments may be provided to the human user based on previous responses to the goal-based content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing coaching-assisted content delivery and workflows are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow integrates with operations for suggesting and delivering content on behalf of professional users. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service, and various interactions between a client user and a professional user through the information service. In further examples, the information service may track data for the human user, generate suggestions and playlists, manage the accomplishment of goals and logic triggers, and exchange communications, to facilitate the relationship between the professional user and the client user. In other further examples, the information system manages various data values used to provide prompts, reminders, motivators, and other forms of suggested content to the client user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content selection and processing in an information system are described herein. In one example, a content suggestion engine operates to select, suggest, or recommend content to human users. The selection of content may be suited to a goal or set of goals set by a human user (for example, content recommendations used to assist the human user with achieving a personal health goal). The content suggestion engine may evaluate information to help determine the appropriateness of the content suggestions, considering factors such as a psychological profile, medical conditions, lifestyle, demographics, and goals. The content may be further filtered and weighted to select a subset of content and suggested actions most relevant to the human user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing coaching-assisted content delivery and workflows are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow integrates with operations for suggesting and delivering content on behalf of professional users. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service, and various interactions between a client user and a professional user through the information service. In further examples, the information service may track data for the human user, generate suggestions and playlists, manage the accomplishment of goals and logic triggers, and exchange communications, to facilitate the relationship between the professional user and the client user. In other further examples, the information system manages various data values used to provide prompts, reminders, motivators, and other forms of suggested content to the client user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content tagging and creation within in an information system are described herein. Content tagging may include the processing of unstructured data as input and the transformation of the unstructured data into structured data that has context relative to a user or a group of users. The content may include an action statement suggesting at least one action for the user to perform. The tagging process may associate the action statement with a tag provided from a hierarchy of tag classifications, the tag being relevant to motivating the user to perform at least one action contained in the action statement (for example, the performance actions facilitating the user's achievement of a health goal). The content and associated tagging data may then be stored in the information system for consumption by the content suggestion engine. Further techniques for tagging and accessing tagged data are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing and performing goal-based workflows to assist a human user with achieving a goal or set of goals are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow includes operations for obtaining information from the human user relevant to a goal, performing a psychological and psychological assessment of the human user, selecting and providing goal-based content to the human user, and obtaining and processing a response to the goal-based content from the human user. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service. In further examples, the information service may integrate the content delivery with a social network of “supporter” human users, used to provide encouragement and motivation to the human user for achieving the goal. In other further examples, rewards and adjustments may be provided to the human user based on previous responses to the goal-based content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content selection and processing in an information system are described herein. In one example, a content suggestion engine operates to select, suggest, or recommend content to human users. The selection of content may be suited to a goal or set of goals set by a human user (for example, content recommendations used to assist the human user with achieving a personal health goal). The content suggestion engine may evaluate information to help determine the appropriateness of the content suggestions, considering factors such as a psychological profile, medical conditions, lifestyle, demographics, and goals. The content may be further filtered and weighted to select a subset of content and suggested actions most relevant to the human user.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to provide sound feedback for input devices are described. Embodiments take input from a digitizer, such as input using as stylus/pen, and produce sound feedback to enhance the user's input interface experience. Embodiments thus provide a user with a more realistic interface with an electronic device, emulating use of conventional writing implements.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to provide sound feedback for input devices are described. Embodiments take input from a digitizer, such as input using as stylus/pen, and produce sound feedback to enhance the user's input interface experience. Embodiments thus provide a user with a more realistic interface with an electronic device, emulating use of conventional writing implements.