Abstract: Based on the type of media consumed and when it is accessed, it is possible to identify times during which a particular user will likely be more receptive to particular types of related content. Aspects of the present disclosure, describe implementations that are configured to monitor media exposure and consumption of particular individuals using, for example, client device such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, or the like utilized primarily by one respective user.

Abstract: A method of making a flexible delay line for a transducer, a flexible delay line, and a transducer are provided. The method includes providing a mold having a desired geometry, applying a flexible material to the mold, curing the flexible material in the mold, and removing the cured material from the mold. The cured material forms a flexible delay line having a geometry conforming to a face of the ultrasonic transducer. The flexible delay line for a transducer includes a flexible material having an aperture shaped to receive a face of the transducer. The flexible delay line is operable to conform to a flat or an irregular surface.

Abstract: A process tracks user advertisement exposure. To enroll a user as a panelist, the process generates a panelist ID and sends it to the user's home router. The process receives a message from the router that includes the panelist ID and a cookie ID associated with a web application. The cookie ID identifies the application and a personal device. The process stores the correlation between the panelist ID and the cookie ID in a database. The process receives an advertisement request from the personal device that includes the cookie ID. The process selects an advertisement and sends it to the personal device. The process also stores information corresponding to the advertisement request in an advertisement log, including the cookie ID and an advertisement identifier. The programs correlate the advertisement request with the panelist ID using the cookie ID. The process generates a report of the user's online advertisement exposure.

Abstract: A method for associating a web event with a member of a group of users is implemented at a first computing device, the method including: receiving a data access request from a second computing device; examining the data access request to determine whether the second computing device provides a user login service; if the second computing device provides the user login service: causing the second computing device to collect personal information and authorization from the user of the second computing device using the user login service; receiving the user's personal information and authorization from the second computing device; and associating the data access request with the user's personal information in accordance with the user's authorization; and otherwise, associating the data access request with an identifier of the second computing device.

Abstract: A method for associating a web event with a member of a group of users is implemented at a first computing device. The method includes: receiving a data access request from a second computing device; determining whether the second computing device provides a user login service; if so, causing the second computing device to render the user login service so that the user can provide an instruction of whether or not to associate the data access request with the user of the second computing device; if not, identifying a third computing device that is physically proximate the second computing device; and causing the third computing device to output an alert signal prompting the user of the second computing device to respond; and in response to the user's response through the third computing dvice, generating a data record to associate the data access request with the user of the second computing device.

Abstract: A method for associating a web event with a member of a group of users is implemented at a first computing device. The method includes: receiving a data access request from a second computing device; determining whether the user has previously provided personal information and authorization to the first computing device through the second computing device; if the user's personal information and authorization are found: generating a record for the data access request; if the user's personal information is found but the user's authorization is not found: generating a record for the data access request; and if neither of the user's personal information and authorization is found: identifying one or more user identifiers that are associated with the second computing device; and returning personal information associated with the one or more user identifiers to the second computing device.

Abstract: A server computer receives web request events corresponding to web requests issued by users. Each web request event includes: a cookie that identifies the user computer that originated the corresponding web request; an IP address corresponding to the user computer; and a date/time stamp indicating when the corresponding web request was received at a web server. The server stores the web request events. The server selects a subset of the web request events, all of which are associated with the same cookie. Then the server computes a geographical location corresponding to the user computer, where the computation uses the IP address associated with the web request event. The server determines the local time and day of week corresponding to the web request. The server then classifies the user computer based, at least in part, on a usage pattern corresponding to the web request events in the subset.

Abstract: A TV audience survey system for determining the TV viewing activities of a plurality of individuals in a household includes a master device and multiple tags, each tag assigned to an individual. After an individual logs into the system and starts watching the TV, the master device communicates with the corresponding tag repeatedly to accumulate data representing the individual's TV viewing activities. Such data can be used to determine when the individual stops watching the TV for an extended period of time without logging out of the system and when the household member remains watching the TV after logging or being logged out of the system. The master device then reports the accumulated data to a remote server, which uses the data to determine whether the individual complies with the logging protocol defined by the TV audience survey system and update the TV viewership data associated with this household.

Abstract: A method of testing a sample comprising the steps of: applying an excitation to the sample; detecting a response signal from the sample; processing a first part and a second part of the response signal; and determining from the second part of the response signal information with which to enhance the first part of the response signal.

Abstract: A computer system for determining TV viewership information for one or more TV panelists is provided, the computer system having memory to store programs and one or more processors for executing the one or more programs. The programs include instructions for: receiving TV broadcast information from a TV metering device, wherein the TV broadcast information identifies a current status of a TV in a household and an associated timestamp; receiving TV panelist status information from a first login/logout device that is different from the TV metering device, wherein the TV panelist status information identifies a viewership status of the TV panelist and an associated timestamp; and correlating the TV broadcast information with the TV panelist status information in accordance with their respective timestamps to determine a relationship between the TV panelist and a respective TV program currently broadcasted by the TV in the household.

Abstract: A method for determining a user's web browsing activities on a computing device is implemented at a computer system having memory and one or more processors. The computer system is communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computer system receives one or more documents from one or more web servers, the one or more documents being responsive to a user request from the computing device and comprising information for rendering a web page on a display of the computing device. The computer system modifies at least one of the one or more documents by inserting a program into the document and sends the one or more documents including the modified document to the computing device. When the program is executed by the computing device in connection with rendering a web page, the program is configured to determine which part of the web page is displayed on the computing device.

Abstract: A process tracks user advertisement exposure. To enroll a user as a panelist, the process generates a panelist ID and sends it to the user's home router. The process receives a message from the router that includes the panelist ID and a cookie ID associated with a web application. The cookie ID identifies the application and a personal device. The process stores the correlation between the panelist ID and the cookie ID in a database. The process receives an advertisement request from the personal device that includes the cookie ID. The process selects an advertisement and sends it to the personal device. The process also stores information corresponding to the advertisement request in an advertisement log, including the cookie ID and an advertisement identifier. The programs correlate the advertisement request with the panelist ID using the cookie ID. The process generates a report of the user's online advertisement exposure.

Abstract: A method, and a corresponding system, provides for media-enabled delivery of coupons. The method includes providing a trigger for an advertisement, with the advertisement provided in a media stream for display to a viewer on a media display device. Activation of the trigger displays an option for acquiring a coupon. The method further includes receiving a coupon generation request from the viewer of the advertisement; receiving an identity of the media display device and metadata related to a display of the advertisement; determining eligibility for generation and delivery of the coupon; and if eligible, determining a coupon delivery option, and delivering the coupon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting whether a program will be watched live, including receiving a plurality of message posts relating to the program; determining, from the plurality of message posts, a number of live message posts for the program based on a number of message posts relating to the program posted within a first predetermined time frame relative to the live playing of the program; determining a number of other message posts for the program based on a number of message posts relating to each program posted within a second predetermined time frame different from the first predetermined time frame; determining a first ratio based on the number of live message posts and the number of other message posts for the program; determining whether the program was predominantly watched live based on the first ratio; predicting whether the program will be watched live based on the determination; and recording the prediction in an electronic programming guide.

Abstract: The system is for the reception and transport of dry lime mud from a continuously operating pressurized filter in a causticization process. A tube valve is used as an outlet from the pressurized process. The tube valve has a minimum length that is twice a diameter of the tube. A column of lime mud can be held within it as a pressure lock. The column of lime mud can be caused to descend through the tube valve by controlling a difference in pressure between an inner surface and an outer surface of the tube such that the diameter of the tube expands essentially uniformly along its length by 5-10% or by at least 4-6 millimeters.

Abstract: A server computer receives web request events corresponding to web requests issued by users. Each web request event includes: a cookie that identifies the user computer that originated the corresponding web request; an IP address corresponding to the user computer; and a date/time stamp indicating when the corresponding web request was received at a web server. The server stores the web request events. The server selects a subset of the web request events, all of which are associated with the same cookie. Then the server computes a geographical location corresponding to the user computer, where the computation uses the IP address associated with the web request event. The server determines the local time and day of week corresponding to the web request. The server then classifies the user computer based, at least in part, on a usage pattern corresponding to the web request events in the subset.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heavy duty pavement structure comprising an open-graded asphalt layer fortified with a non-segregating grout mixture. The heavy duty pavement structure is made through the steps including forming an open-graded asphalt layer and then fortifying the layer with a non-segregating grout mixture that includes a predetermined amount of portland cement, sand and cement binder system.

Abstract: A method of determining risk of diabetes is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: a) measuring the levels of a plurality of biomarkers in a blood samples obtained from a patient, wherein the plurality of biomarkers comprises at least five of the following biomarkers: glucose, adiponectin, CRP, IL2RA, ferritin, insulin and HbAIc; b) calculating a diabetes risk score for the patients using the levels and, optionally, patient age and/or gender. Results obtained from performing the assay on a reference population are similar or identical to those obtained using Formula I.

Abstract: A method for browsing in a virtual environment includes generating a plurality of tag data collections from multiple tag data sources. A plurality of virtual online browsing modes are presented using a computer having data storage. A browsing mode is selected by a user, wherein the browsing mode specified includes tag data and preference data. The tag data collection is analyzed for tag data associated with the browsing mode data. At least one specified tag collection from the plurality of tag collections is generated using the selected browsing mode. Associated tag data is determined from the specified tag collection and a user's tag data. A tag data group is generated from the tag data collection analysis using the tag sets, and a three-dimensional virtual environment is generated and presented on the computer using the tag data group, which may present the user with a plurality of goods and/or services.

Abstract: Methods of utilizing biomarkers to identify patients for treatment or to monitor response to treatment are taught herein. Alterations in levels of gene expression of the biomarkers, particularly in response to FGFR3 inhibition, are measured and identifications or adjustments may be made accordingly.