Abstract: A display system in a vehicle is operated to reduce power consumption by adaptively dimming display screens according to where a user is looking. The display system has a plurality of display objects each with a respective adjustable brightness. The passenger vehicle includes a gaze tracker evaluating an eye of a user to detect a gaze point where the user is looking. The gaze point is compared to locations of the display objects. A respective gaze frequency is determined for one or more of the display objects according to a number of times that the gaze point orients onto a respective display object. The adjustable brightness of the respective display object is adjusted according to the respective gaze frequency.

Abstract: A display system in a vehicle is operated to reduce power consumption by adaptively dimming display screens according to where a user is looking. The display system has a plurality of display objects each with a respective adjustable brightness. The passenger vehicle includes a gaze tracker evaluating an eye of a user to detect a gaze point where the user is looking. The gaze point is compared to locations of the display objects. A respective gaze frequency is determined for one or more of the display objects according to a number of times that the gaze point orients onto a respective display object. The adjustable brightness of the respective display object is adjusted according to the respective gaze frequency.

Abstract: A vehicle including a transceiver and a processor is disclosed. The transceiver may be configured to receive a charging station location. The processor is configured to determine that the vehicle is in a key-off mode. Responsive to determining that the vehicle is in the key-off mode, the processor may determine at least one of a vehicle State of Charge (SOC) level or a vehicle distance from the charging station location based on a current vehicle location. The processor may further determine that a predefined condition is met based on the at least one of the vehicle SOC level or the vehicle distance. Responsive to a determination that the predefined condition is met, the processor may select a vehicle feature from a plurality of vehicle features based on historical usage pattern of the plurality of vehicle features in the key-off mode, and enable a high-power mode of the vehicle feature.

Abstract: An open container carrier handle system and method for facilitating carrying a plurality of open containers includes a plurality of bags and each bag includes at least one handle. A grip comprises a tube enclosing a channel and having a curvature shape to contour at least one handle. An elongated slot is positioned on an exterior of the tube and extends therethrough. The elongated slot extends through each end of the pair of ends of the tube.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a sliding seat includes a handle and a latch body fixed to the handle. The latch body is securable pivotally to one of an upper rail and a lower rail of the sliding seat. The latch body is pivotable via the handle between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch body includes teeth openings arranged along a lengthwise dimension, where the teeth openings sequentially decrease in size. The assembly essentially eliminates problems associated with skip-locking and chucking in existing designs.

Abstract: The insect protective garment system is formed as an elastic mesh structure. The elastic mesh structure of the insect protective garment system forms a fluid permeable barrier around a wearer. The elastic mesh structure of the insect protective garment system forms a barrier structure that prevents an insect from directly contacting the skin of the wearer. The insect protective garment system comprises a plurality of tubular textiles, a plurality of gussets, a plurality of gusset seams, a plurality of seams, a plurality of openings, and a plurality of slits. The plurality of slits are cut in the plurality of tubular textiles. The plurality of openings are formed in the plurality of tubular textiles. The plurality of gussets, the plurality of gusset seams, and the plurality of seams assemble the plurality of tubular textiles into a shirt, pants, and a hood that protect the wearer from an insect.

Abstract: A facial recognition security assembly includes a first video camera and a second video camera that are positioned within a business to capture footage of people entering the business. A door locking unit is coupled to a door in the entrance of the business to selectively lock the door. A cash register locking unit is coupled to a cash register in the business to lock the cash register. A facial recognition unit is provided to analyze the footage from the first video camera and the second video camera. The door locking unit locks the door when the facial recognition unit determines that a person approaching the entrance of the business is attempting to conceal their face. Additionally, the cash register locking unit locks the cash register when the facial recognition unit determines that a person approaching the cash register is attempting to conceal their face after entering the business.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a sliding seat includes a handle and a latch body fixed to the handle. The latch body is securable pivotally to one of an upper rail and a lower rail of the sliding seat. The latch body is pivotable via the handle between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch body includes teeth openings arranged along a lengthwise dimension, where the teeth openings sequentially decrease in size. The assembly essentially eliminates problems associated with skip-locking and chucking in existing designs.

Abstract: A method for deal structuring by a dealer, using a network based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a loan application from a buyer regarding the deal, running a credit report based on the loan application, analyzing and scoring the credit report to evaluate the buyer's creditworthiness in relationship to the deal, and structuring the deal based on the buyer's creditworthiness. In an exemplary embodiment, the method provides guidance to the dealer utilizing a cartoon character based on pre-determined credit criteria to adjust various parameters to successfully structure the deal.

Abstract: A method for deal structuring by a dealer, using a network based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a loan application from a buyer regarding the deal, running a credit report based on the loan application, analyzing and scoring the credit report to evaluate the buyer's creditworthiness in relationship to the deal, and structuring the deal based on the buyer's creditworthiness. In an exemplary embodiment, the method provides guidance to the dealer utilizing a cartoon character based on pre-determined credit criteria to adjust various parameters to successfully structure the deal.

Abstract: A method for deal structuring by a dealer, using a network based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a loan application from a buyer regarding the deal, running a credit report based on the loan application, analyzing and scoring the credit report to evaluate the buyer's creditworthiness in relationship to the deal, and structuring the deal based on the buyer's creditworthiness. In an exemplary embodiment, the method provides guidance to the dealer utilizing a cartoon character based on pre-determined credit criteria to adjust various parameters to successfully structure the deal.

Abstract: A method for deal structuring by a dealer, using a network based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a loan application from a buyer regarding the deal, running a credit report based on the loan application, analyzing and scoring the credit report to evaluate the buyer's creditworthiness in relationship to the deal, and structuring the deal based on the buyer's creditworthiness. In an exemplary embodiment, the method provides guidance to the dealer utilizing a cartoon character based on predetermined credit criteria to adjust various parameters to successfully structure the deal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Internet based system and method for monitoring the location of a subject at any time via telephone voice verification. The system and method enables an agency officer to enroll a subject's profile into a computerized system. The subject then responds to a series of verbally answered questions, the responses to which are utilized to establish a voice signature for the subject. Subsequently, the system and method automatically and periodically contacts the subject at pre-determined locations at pre-determined times to verify the subject's actual presence at the locations via voice verification software. The present invention also enables the agency officer to monitor and review compliance efforts implemented by the Internet based system while also providing notifications of non-compliance by the subject to the agency officer under criteria previously established by the officer.

Abstract: A method for deal structuring by a dealer, using a network based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a loan application from a buyer regarding the deal, running a credit report based on the loan application, analyzing and scoring the credit report to evaluate the buyer's creditworthiness in relationship to the deal, and structuring the deal based on the buyer's creditworthiness. In an exemplary embodiment, the method provides guidance to the dealer utilizing a cartoon character based on pre-determined credit criteria to adjust various parameters to successfully structure the deal.

Abstract: New and useful stacking apparatus in which a stacker can form a stream of signatures into a stack, and also associate an end board with one end of the stack. Moreover, the stacker is associated with a clamping mechanism which, when it moves over to the stacker to clamp a stack of signatures, also brings an end board and deposits an end board on the stacker for association with a succeeding stack. The stacker has a main member which moves along a path between a stack receiving position and an end board receiving position. As the main member moves from the end board receiving position, the intermediate member moves out of its way. The stacker also has an interceptor for initiating formation of a stack and a unique way of transferring the partially formed stack from the interceptor to the main member.