Abstract: The present invention provides a method for establishing a location for a digital image without the use of a GPS unit. Aspects of the invention include broadcasting over a network a location identifier (ID) identifying a location of the network; detecting the location ID by a digital image capture device coupled to the network; and in response to the image capture device capturing a digital image when in communication with the network, associating the location ID with the digital image.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula 1, having the structure wherein R, R?, A, A?, X, Y, and Y are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: At least two computer systems in a peer-to-peer network are utilized to support a secure transaction. Aspects of the present invention include allowing a shopper to create an order to purchase one or more digital assets stored on a first computer system in the peer-to-peer network, and after the order is created, passing the order and control from the first computer system to a second computer system in the peer-to-peer network. The second computer system establishes a secure transaction session with the shopper, and then proceeds to process the order.

Abstract: A fertilizer spike, in an exemplary embodiment, includes particulate fertilizer source material compacted together under pressure in a die to form a substantially wedged shaped spike body. The spike is configured to be hammered into a terrain such that the spike remains substantially intact. At least a portion of the fertilizer source materials are releasable into the terrain through microbial action. The fertilizer spike is substantially free of a thermoset binder material.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a computer system that provides a path through at least one store to items associated with a task. Aspects of the present invention include defining a route criteria that identifies other products that may be of interest to a shopper, determining where in the store the items are located, and generating the path based on the location of the items and on the route criteria. In this manner, the path leads the shopper to each of the at least one items and past other products of interest.

Abstract: The use of triaryl acid derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutical compositions as PPAR ligand receptor binders. The PPAR ligand receptor binders of this invention are useful as agonists or antagonists of the PPAR receptor.

Abstract: Molding compositions and forming processes for normally rust-prone iron-based powders, and articles produced therefrom. Metal alloy systems that can be successfully formed using the processes of the invention, include elemental iron and iron alloys including low and medium alloy steels, tool steels and a number of specialty iron-base alloys.

Abstract: A method and system for directing content to a plurality of devices provide one of the devices as a controller, form a network between the controller and other devices of the plurality of devices, and send from the controller to the other devices a play request for the content. The play request includes a content source address and a content type. The other devices can locate a content source using the content source address and receive the content. The controller and the other devices can then play the received content. In this manner, a network of devices can be formed for the purpose of sharing or directing content in real-time. The other devices can be directed to receive the content directly from the content source or through the controller. Alternatively, the controller can be the content source. The ease and efficiency in which content is shared is thus significantly increased.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing presence information with a device is described. In one aspect, the method and system include obtaining user information for a user and obtaining presence information for at least one entity associated with the user. The method and system also include displaying at least a first portion the presence information for the at least one entity only if the device includes a display capable of displaying the first portion of the presence information and presenting at least a second portion of the presence information in an alternative form if the device does not include the display. In another aspect, the method and system include allowing an activity related to a recipient be initiated by a user and determining a status of the recipient based on the identification information and in response to the activity being initiated by the user.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for associating related messages of different types. The system has a message server in communication with a client device over a network. The message server receives a message from the client device. The server determines whether a former session identification (ID) was transmitted with the message. If the former session ID was not transmitted with the message, the server associates a current session ID with the message. Finally, the server stores the message, whereby a user may retrieve the message using one of the former session ID or the current session ID.

Abstract: A method and system utilizes presence information in a device. The method and system include detecting at least one of a change in the status for the user or a change in an activity associated with a capability of the device. The detection of the activity change includes a second device communicating the activity change with a presence service. The method and system also include automatically altering the capability of the device if the change in the status is detected or automatically altering the status if the change in the activity is detected.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention is a method that includes specifying a request for a service, where the request is related to at least one of a plurality of contexts, receiving in the electronic device advertising information related to an offered service, and presenting the advertising information to a user of the electronic device if the offered service matches the request and its related context, whereby the advertising information is presented to the user in a manner corresponding to the at least one context. In a second aspect, the present invention is a system that includes a computer system associated with at least one service provider that is coupled to a network and includes at least one advertiser for transmitting over the network advertising information related to each of the at least one providers. The system also includes an electronic device that is coupled to the network.

Abstract: A method of protecting multiple feeder circuits fed from a shared electrical distribution system is provided. The method includes providing a bypass line, providing bypass switches in the bypass line, providing a fault lockout protection controller coupled to the bypass line. The bypass line bypasses separable circuit breaker contacts in each of the feeder circuits between a load side and a line side of the electrical distribution system. The bypass switches selectively couple each of the feeder circuits to the bypass line. The method further includes controlling the fault lockout protection controller to detect the existence of a fault condition on the load side of the feeder circuit selectively coupled to the bypass line prior to closing the separable circuit breaker contacts of the feeder circuit; and controlling the fault lockout protection controller to prevent closure of the separable circuit breaker contacts upon detection of the fault condition.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention is a method that includes establishing a relationship between a mobile device and a service, utilizing the service to authorize a guest relationship between the mobile device and a wireless network with which the mobile device has no preexisting relationship, and in response to receiving authorization from the service, utilizing the services provided by the wireless network. Through aspects of the present invention, the mobile device is permitted to access the wireless network as a guest without requiring additional manual intervention from a user of the mobile device. In a second aspect, the present invention is a system that includes a wireless network, a device enabled to engage in wireless communications, and a service coupled to the network via a public network.

Abstract: A method for automatically sending a captured data to a phone call participant using a communication device having a data capture apparatus, includes initiating a communication session to a participant, such as a phone call; initiating a data capture event during the communication session, such as capturing an image; and automatically transmitting the captured data to the participant concurrently with the communication session.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators having the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Q, n, R8, R9, R10, and R11 have been defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides methods for the preparation and use of the compounds.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention is a method that includes specifying on the electronic device a request for a product or service, and receiving in the electronic device advertising information related to a local merchant from the local merchant and transmitted over a wireless local area network (LAN). The method also includes displaying on the electronic device the advertising information if the product or service offered by the local merchant matches the request, whereby the electronic device collects location sensitive information without requiring the electronic device to specify its location. In a second aspect, the present invention is a system that includes a computer system associated with at least one local merchant that is coupled to the wireless LAN and includes at least one advertiser for transmitting over the wireless LAN advertising information related to each of the at least one local merchants.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a portable electronic imaging device, comprising a display screen for displaying objects including any combination of digital still images, video clips, menu items, and icons; and a navigation controller comprising navigation keys for allowing a user to navigate between the displayed objects, wherein the user may select a currently displayed object without moving a finger from a navigation key last pressed, thereby implementing navigation and select functions on a single controller.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for linking resources with actions. A client device is configured to receive an action request and has a configuration specific to the client device. The client device has access to a resource map that associates the action request with a resource-category, and in response to receiving the action request, uses the resource map to retrieve a program for executing the action request. The client device is further configured to execute the program to perform the action request. A server is configured to communicate with the client device over a network, to maintain the resource map, and to provide the resource map to the client device.

Abstract: A method and network for automatic registration of a new device first establishes a “home” relationship between the new device and a network server, such that no additional configuration is required by a user of the new device to communicate over a network once the relationship is established. Next, registration information for the new device is automatically obtained, and can include information concerning the user of the new device, which can already be known to the network server, the new device itself obtainable directly from the new device, and the network server. The network server then establishes a connection with a registration server and sends the registration information to it. In this manner, the new device is automatically registered with very little, if any, input from the user. Other services can be provided to the new device by the registration server utilizing the “home” relationship.