Abstract: A temperature measurement device configured to be attached to an implantable medical device for measuring a core body temperature of a patient includes a housing having a top, a bottom, and at least one sidewall extending between the top and the bottom of the housing enclosing an interior. The device also includes: a temperature sensor connected to the housing and/or enclosed within the interior of the housing; a wireless transmitter enclosed within the interior of the housing; and at least one processor enclosed within the interior of the housing electrically connected to the temperature sensor and to the wireless transmitter. The at least one processor is configured to: receive and process data representative of a core body temperature of the patient from the temperature sensor; and cause the wireless transmitter to transmit the processed data to a remote device or computer network.

Abstract: An example apparatus for measuring a feature of a tested component may include a lighting device, an imaging device, and a computing device. The computing device may receive, from the imaging device, a plurality of images the tested component in a plurality of states. The computing device may segment each image to isolate target areas from background areas. The computing device may measure a plurality of lengths of the target areas and compare corresponding lengths of two or more of the images.

Abstract: A computer system implements a method to redirect a user request containing a keyword to a target URL. Once received by the system, the user request is processed to extract the keyword. The keyword is then utilized to retrieve a target URL associated with the keyword. Such association is pre-established by the collective intelligence of a user community. The collective intelligence of the user community builds consensuses in establishing keyword-URL associations. After the target URL is retrieved, the user request is redirected to the target URL, as a response to the original user request received.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used in a web application that analyzes a user's online presence to estimate their professional skills and those of their connections. These are used in order to ask them to decide who is better at a specific skill between two people they know.

Abstract: A computer system implements a method to redirect a user request containing a keyword to a target URL. Once received by the system, the user request is processed to extract the keyword. The keyword is then utilized to retrieve a target URL associated with the keyword. Such association is pre-established by the collective intelligence of a user community. The collective intelligence of the user community builds consensuses in establishing keyword-URL associations. After the target URL is retrieved, the user request is redirected to the target URL, as a response to the original user request received.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for a sophisticated standardized Advertising Markup Language, a co-operative central Advertising Registry, and user-interface enabled advertising functionality.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for improved top-level domain (TLD) and protocol/scheme selection during URL formation initiated via direct navigation techniques. As appropriate, intelligent URL construction mechanisms operate by 1) analyzing the available geolocational and lexical information related to the direct navigation instance, and 2) choosing an appropriate TLD and/or protocol/scheme based on the analysis performed.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program are provided for a sophisticated standardized Advertising Markup Language, a co-operative central Advertising Registry, and user-interface enabled advertising functionality.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of improved techniques including A system, method, and computer program product are provided for optimized third-party tracking and distribution of status information for a plurality of disparate registries. Initially, the invention is configured to automatically track status information for multiple registry databases. At certain intervals, the invention queries a registry database for updates to specific status requests. The invention then analyzes the returned information from the registry and updates/archives the information as necessary. Other entities or systems that desire this updated status information can then be notified about any changes in an efficient manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and computer program for affording Virtual Affiliates access to an existing affiliate system. First, having been assigned a unique identifier within a source affiliate system, a Webmaster operates a web site. Next, a request for a target Merchant Web site triggers a correlation function, such that the source Webmaster unique identifier is correlated to a target Webmaster unique identifier functional within the unique identification system of the requested Merchant system. Next, a properly formatted entry mechanism URL is returned, enabling a hand off to the target Merchant affiliate system and including the correlated target Webmaster unique identifier. The Virtual Affiliate system is notified of transactions that originated from a referring Webmaster. Referring Webmasters may be compensated for each completed transaction according to agreed-upon terms and conditions.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for affording coupon, price-comparison, and/or product-review information utilizing a toolbar within a browser or system/application interface. In response to a request for such information, the invention is able to auto-detect the merchant and/or product to search for without further user input. Relevant information is returned and displayed for the requester in a small companion window or is displayed seamlessly in the browser or interface.

Abstract: A method and system for optimized collecting, processing and sharing of e-mail opt-out, unsubscribe or remove information is disclosed. After opt-out or unsubscribe information is received or collected, it is stored in a database for subsequent processing, evaluation, distribution and updating. The information can then be utilized for optimized e-mail marketing by an entity.

Abstract: A method and system are described for providing a turn-key solution for optimized management of E-commerce transactions. In certain embodiments, a merchant or service company is offered the capability of conveniently offering goods and services for sale online by using a turn-key solution for managing the E-commerce transactions associated with the sale. According to certain embodiments, the turn-key solution includes an optimization technique for completing, in an efficient and successful manner, each E-commerce transaction to which the turn-key solution is applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and computer program for affording Virtual Affiliates access to an existing affiliate system. First, having been assigned a unique identifier within a source affiliate system, a Webmaster operates a web site. Next, a request for a target Merchant Web site triggers a correlation function, such that the source Webmaster unique identifier is correlated to a target Webmaster unique identifier functional within the unique identification system of the requested Merchant system. Next, a properly formatted entry mechanism URL is returned, enabling a hand off to the target Merchant affiliate system and including the correlated target Webmaster unique identifier. The Virtual Affiliate system is notified of transactions that originated from a referring Webmaster. Referring Webmasters may be compensated for each completed transaction according to agreed-upon terms and conditions.

Abstract: A method is provided for performance based referral credit based on user transactions utilizing a network. A referring entity is allowed to present a publication. The referring entity is assigned a unique identifier associated with the publication. Input from a user is received for subscribing to the publication utilizing a network. A tracking code is assigned that traces to the user input and the unique identifier. The publication is forwarded to the user based on the user input utilizing the network. The user is allowed to select an entity associated with the publication. The tracking code is identified when the user conducts a transaction with the entity, in order to provide a credit to the referring entity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and computer program for affording Virtual Affiliates access to an existing affiliate system. First, having been assigned a unique identifier within a source affiliate system, a Webmaster operates a web site. Next, a request for a target Merchant Web site triggers a correlation function, such that the source Webmaster unique identifier is correlated to a target Webmaster unique identifier functional within the unique identification system of the requested Merchant system. Next, a properly formatted entry mechanism URL is returned, enabling a hand off to the target Merchant affiliate system and including the correlated target Webmaster unique identifier. The Virtual Affiliate system is notified of transactions that originated from a referring Webmaster. Referring Webmasters may be compensated for each completed transaction according to agreed-upon terms and conditions.