Abstract: A building structure including a plurality of elements extending from a ground surface with at least a first of the elements connected to a second of the elements by a coupling member, the coupling member including a damping element for damping vibrations in the building structure and a means for limiting the deformation of the damping element when the relative movement exceeds a maximum displacement at which damage occurs to the damping element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system method for bulk copying data from a cell grid to a workspace memory, such as a clipboard. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the method includes displaying, in a user interface, a plurality of cell rows and a plurality of cell columns arranged in a grid form, a user selecting a plurality of rows of cell entries by selecting a respective selector indicator of all rows to be copied, the selected plurality of rows including a subset of a total number of rows displayed and a noncontinuous group of sequential rows where at least one nonselected row is located and displayed between two selected rows; and displaying, in the user interface, a drop-down menu including a plurality of user selectable options, the user selectable options including a user selectable command to copy the plurality of selected rows and a common predetermined subset of the associated column entries to a workspace memory such as a clipboard.

Abstract: A standoff assembly for an appliance includes a trim breaker that defines a channel. A standoff feature is disposed on a bottom surface within the channel. The standoff feature includes a base with at least one horizontal flange and at least one vertical tapered projection extending therefrom. An adhesive is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker. An outer wrapper has an outer edge. The outer edge is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker.

Abstract: A cabinet of an appliance includes an outer wrapper defining opposing first and second sidewalls, a rear wall coupling the first and second sidewalls and an access opening and an inner liner defining an interior. The outer wrapper and the inner liner may define a sealed insulating cavity therebetween that is under vacuum. A plurality of reinforcement brackets may be disposed on the outer wrapper. The plurality of reinforcement brackets are configured to prevent deformation of the cabinet during application of the vacuum to the insulating cavity.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and device for augmenting a communal display device (CDD) are provided. The method includes, under control of one or more processors configured with specific executable program instructions, capturing CDD image data at a digital camera unit (DCU) of a client device. The CDD image data is indicative of an image presented on the CDD. The method displays the CDD image data on a display of the client device and processes the CDD image data to determine interactive regions associated with the image presented on the CDD. The method generates an instruction in response to a user-based selection on the client device of at least one of the interactive regions and transmits the instruction to one or more processors associated with the CDD.

Abstract: A device can include a display that includes a display area; and an optical assembly that includes an optical element that defines an origin of a view of a camera, where the optical element is positionable directly in front of the display area of the display.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product allow employee agents of an employer company to selectively communicate with potential customers to share content regarding various products and services offered by the employer company. In one aspect, a plurality of product records and a plurality of intermediary user records, storing information about the products/services offered by the company and the employee agents of the company, respectively, are stored on a data storage module. To send message to recipients, an employee agent may select one or more products, one or more recipients, and send messages having information about the selected products to the selected recipients. The employer company may retrieve tracking information regarding these sent messages via a message tracking module. The system may also include a message sending module that may intelligently send messages to requested recipients and a message processing module to track interactions of the recipients with the messages.

Abstract: For sorting and displaying digital notes on a digital whiteboard, an apparatus is disclosed. A system, method, and program product also perform the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus for sorting and displaying digital notes on a digital whiteboard includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores code executable by the processor. The processor receives a plurality of digital notes, identifies a plurality of categories, and sorts each digital note with at least one category based on metadata associated with each digital note. The processor displays, on the digital whiteboard, each of the plurality of digital notes at a location based on the at least one category.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Free Space Optics (FSO), more specifically it is directed to: a method of obtaining a connection between at least two optical signal nodes, of a FSO, communication system each node comprising a transmitting device and receiving device; and transmitting via the transmitting device of a first node, a first diverged optical signal into an optical medium; receiving at the receiving device of the second node the first diverged optical signal and transmitting via the transmitting device of the second node a second diverged signal to the receiving device of the first node to establish a location of said first node establishing a connection, after which; the first node switches from the diverged optical signal to a narrower optical signal for the transmission of data via the connection.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method including: detecting, using a processor, user input to a surface, the user input being associated with a virtual interface; identifying, within the user input, a palm input pattern; and adjusting the virtual interface based on at least one aspect of the identified palm pattern. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A standoff assembly for an appliance includes a trim breaker that defines a channel. A standoff feature is disposed on a bottom surface within the channel. The standoff feature includes a base with at least one horizontal flange and at least one vertical tapered projection extending therefrom. An adhesive is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker. An outer wrapper has an outer edge. The outer edge is disposed within the channel that is defined by the trim breaker.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus, including: a device housing; a sensor disposed within the device housing; a plurality of audio devices disposed within the device housing; a processor operatively coupled to the plurality of audio devices; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to: activate a first set of the plurality of audio devices; detect, using the sensor, a use mode; and change, using the processor, to a second active set of the plurality of audio devices based on the use mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system and method for sanitizing a mattress is provided. The system for sanitizing a mattress includes a pair of members with at least one member having at least one UV-C emitter, at least one light source, and at least one air source. An ozone source is in communication with the pair of members. A source of air flow is in communication with the pair of members and a heat source is in communication with the heat source. A spray source is also provided for spraying a solution. A method of sanitizing a mattress comprises the steps of applying UV-C radiation to a mattress to kill microorganisms, providing ozone to the mattress, and combining ozone with UV-C radiation and moisture to produce a purifying agent. The method further comprises the steps of applying pressure and heat to the mattress to kill pathogens and spraying a solution on the mattress.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and device for augmenting a communal display device (CDD) are provided. The method includes, under control of one or more processors configured with specific executable program instructions, capturing CDD image data at a digital camera unit (DCU) of a client device. The CDD image data is indicative of an image presented on the CDD. The method displays the CDD image data on a display of the client device and processes the CDD image data to determine interactive regions associated with the image presented on the CDD. The method generates an instruction in response to a user-based selection on the client device of at least one of the interactive regions and transmits the instruction to one or more processors associated with the CDD.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for altering functioning of a tissue/organ by application of force thereto. In one preferred embodiment, a device for reducing or preventing regurgitation of blood through a valve of a heart is provided. A device may include a main body having a segment adapted to apply force to a surface of tissue/organ and a member that applies counterforce to the force applied by the segment. Kits are provided in which devices having varying lengths and widths can be selected for the best fit for a particular location of treatment. A width sizing instrument may be provided. A length sizing instrument may be provided. A separate sleeve and/or pad may be provided which may be first anchored to the tissue/organ before fixing the device thereto.

Abstract: A user interface for a security system includes a processing circuit, the processing circuit including a processor and memory coupled to the processor, the memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processing circuit to receive, from a user via a user device, a user request for information relating to the security system, determine, using natural language processing, an intent and one or more entities associated with the user request, the intent describing a purpose of the user request and the one or more entities describing a type or source of security system data, generate a response to the user request based on the intent and the one or more entities, wherein the response is a graphical display of security system data, and send the response to the user device.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to treatment methods using sono-responsive embolic agents and ultrasound to monitor the location or travel of the embolic agents. The embolic agents may be modified to alter wettability for enhanced treatment of various disease states.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product allows users to manage brand interaction with other users. In one aspect, a plurality of social user records and a plurality of commercial user records, corresponding to a plurality of social users and a plurality of commercial users, respectively, are stored on a data storage module. A plurality of brand identifiers is also stored on the data storage module, wherein each brand identifier identifies a brand associated with a commercial user. A plurality of social user pages are generated, wherein each social user page displays content based on a social user record belonging to corresponding social user. Each social user page is controllable by the social user to be accessible to a set of selected users of interest to that social user. The content displayed by the social user page is controllable by the social user to maintain the social user's anonymity.

Abstract: A method for preparing a fuel additive d is provided. The method comprises carrying out the following reaction: (1) The fuel additive d may be used as an octane-boosting additive in a fuel for a spark, ignition internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method for preparing a substituted fuel additive d is provided. The method comprises carrying out the following reaction: (a) (b) (d), The fuel additive d may be used as an octane-boosting additive in a fuel for a spark-ignition internal combustion engine.