Abstract: Systems and methods for generating sensory outputs (e.g., tactile, scent, and/or flavor) based on biometric/neurometric user data are provided. One exemplary method comprises receiving an incoming signal from a bio-generated data sensing device worn by a user; receiving an input signal representing sensory content experienced by the user in association with generation of the incoming signal; populating a common vocabulary with one or more values determined based on the input signal; determining a set of output values based on the incoming signal, the common vocabulary, which comprises a list of possible output values, and a parameter file, which comprises a set of instructions for applying the common vocabulary to the incoming signal to derive the set of output values; generating an output array comprising the set of output values; and providing the output array to an output delivery system configured to render the output array as a sensory output.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a common “vocabulary,” predefined or dynamically generated based on user-provided content, to transform biometric and/or neurometric data collected from one or more people into a coherent audio and/or visual result. One method comprises receiving a first incoming signal from a bio-generated data sensing device worn by a first user; determining a first set of output values based on the first incoming signal, a common vocabulary comprising a list of possible output values, and a parameter file comprising a set of instructions for applying the common vocabulary to the first incoming signal to derive the first set of output values; generating a first output array comprising the first set of output values; and providing the first output array to an output delivery system configured to render the first output array as a first audio and/or visual output.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a common “vocabulary,” predefined or dynamically generated based on user-provided content, to transform biometric and/or neurometric data collected from one or more people into a coherent audio and/or visual result. One method comprises receiving a first incoming signal from a bio-generated data sensing device worn by a first user; determining a first set of output values based on the first incoming signal, a common vocabulary comprising a list of possible output values, and a parameter file comprising a set of instructions for applying the common vocabulary to the first incoming signal to derive the first set of output values; generating a first output array comprising the first set of output values; and providing the first output array to an output delivery system configured to render the first output array as a first audio and/or visual output.

Abstract: This invention is about a sustained learning flow process making e-learning and advertising more efficient and effective by enabling the personalization narratives to be delivered to the user that combine e-learning and advertising content. The invention makes itself aware of the user and his or her needs, skills, interests, and many other aspects to present the user with advertisements and e-learning content blended together and delivered to the user according to the multiple narrative flows, telling the user a multi-faceted story which is relevant to both e-learning goals and advertising preferences, as opposed to traditonal online ads devoid of personalized e-learning content. This invention combines the recent developments in e-learning and online advertising space in a unique manner to implement this Sustained Learning Flow Process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing communication events, such as telephone calls, for prepaying customers are described. The systems and methods permit, at the beginning of a communication event, the determination of a time limit for the event based on the available balance in a prepayment account associated with the event.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods that operate to provide seamless roaming to a prepaid subscriber in as many markets as possible. To that end, the systems of the invention include a location register (LR) that can determine the type, or class, of serving market with which the roaming subscriber is registering. Once the class of the serving market is identified, the LR can modify a subscriber's profile as a function of this class, and return to the serving market a profile that will allow the serving market to employ the prepaid platform that services the subscriber and thereby provide services to the roaming subscriber. In optional embodiments, the LR may also respond to location requests from the prepaid platform. The location information may be employed by the subscriber to determine a rate structure for a call, and thereby decrement the subscriber's balance as a function of, at least in part, the location of the roaming subscriber.

Abstract: Systems and methods for prerating communication events, such as telephone calls, for prepaying customers are described. The systems and methods permit, at the beginning of a communication event, the determination of a time limit for the event based on the available balance in a prepayment account associated with the event.

Abstract: Systems and methods for prerating communication events, such as telephone calls, for prepaying customers are described. The systems and methods permit, at the beginning of a communication event, the determination of a time limit for the event based on the available balance in a prepayment account associated with the event.

Abstract: Systems and methods for prerating communication events, such as telephone calls, for prepaying customers are described. The systems and methods permit, at the beginning of a communication event, the determination of a time limit for the event based on the available balance in a prepayment account associated with the event.

Abstract: A method for building a new generation of computer applications termed “Sensitive Applications” is described. These applications have the potential to give the impression of working towards goals, reacting “emotionally” and “understanding” feelings. Sensitive Applications take as their input the rate and direction of change of subjective information (such as emotional tone). Sensitive Applications are capable of self-adjustment in efforts to increase the frequency of “good” behaviors (ie behaviors which seem to increase the possibility of reaching a goal.) They are capable of a wide range of modes of expression; through the use of mathematical and geometrical constructs such as waves and lines, the flow and change of emotional states is represented. The invention makes it possible to define a Behavior and then implement the manifestation of this behavior differently for different devices.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention described below is to make the information available via the Internet (broadly defined to include intranets and extranets) more useful for applications which need to distinguish not only the factual content, but also other dimensions of information content. One example of a type of information content which is not factual is emotional content Current search engines allow for keyword searches, but it is quite cumbersome to use these engines to pick out sites with specific emotional tones. For-instance, suppose one wanted to use a currently existing search engine to pick out all of the English language internet sites containing predominantly negative references to Microsoft corporation. The English language is complex enough that the task of forming the right keyword and phrase list is formidable.

Abstract: A new class of chemiluminescent acridinium or benzacridinium compounds is disclosed by virtue of forming an intramolecular energy transfer conjugate (ETC) between the acridinium or benzacridinium compound and a luminophore. A method of extending the emission wavelengths of acridinium or benzacridinium esters in order to further reduce or eliminate the emission spectral overlap between the parent polysubstituted aryl Acridinium Esters (DMAE) and Benzacridinium Esters (LEAE) is disclosed. The ETC's retain the unique desired properties of acridinium or benzacridinium compounds including complete light emission in very short period of time, monophasic emission spectrum, simplicity of triggering mechanism, ability of labeling the biological molecules of interest to form a tracer, and good stability. Additionally, the range of the emission spectrum of an acridinium or benzacridinium compound can now be shifted at will and at longer leap through the choice of a luminophore as the integral part of an ETC molecule.