Abstract: A pop up cover for a crib is provided for providing a safe, comfortable and isolated environment for a child in a crib. The pop-up cover may be made of breathable fabric panels having an integrated frame, for example a flexible frame, which can be folded (collapsed) on itself, for example when folded in specific ways if appropriate force is applied and which keeps the fabric in a taught, open position when unfolded (preventing the panels form falling inwards onto each other). The pop up cover can be lightweight and compact, quick and easy to set up, dark inside and breathable.

Abstract: An automated computerized system and method that evaluates and determines readiness of multiple geographic locations for employment of autonomous vehicles. The system receives and analyzes input data for the locations based on evaluation of (a) weather constraint data, (b) population size constraint data, and (c) speed limit constraint data. In the next phase, it evaluates and applies (1) total food related delivery vehicles data, (2) total ride hail vehicles data, (3) historic growth rate for each type of vehicle; and (4) turnover rate for each type of vehicle. In the next phase, the system evaluates and applies (i) economic indicators, (ii) city transportation indicators, and (iii) city operator metrics.

Abstract: A method of enabling a user to subscribe to, lease, or purchase an asset or asset service using an application, the method including: receiving user and asset information via the application; receiving credit check information via the application; based on the user, asset, and credit check information, via a customer service organization link, designating the user as one status of “approved”, “denied”, and “maybe”; in the event of a “denied” or “maybe” status designation, requesting additional user information via the application or manually or automatically taking a dynamic rule action to change the status designation to “approved” in a systematic manner based on the additional user information or dynamic rule action; and notifying the user of the status designation via the application.

Abstract: An automated computerized system/method that evaluates risk of attrition of company customers or employees. The system/method receives and processes plural frustrations from individuals, automatically identifies key frustrations, combines and evaluates those key frustrations based on a computerized mathematical model, determines company level vulnerability based on a segmentation of the individual frustrations, and calculates a business value at risk, caused by a probability of attrition of employees or customers. The system/method utilizes binominal logistic regression analysis to translate the calculated individual-level vulnerability score into a probability of attrition of employees or customers and calculates the business value at risk. Companies may then implement remedial measures to prevent company value erosion or capture predicted value shift from competitors.

Abstract: A receiver receiving data includes: a first receiver configured to receive data in a first frequency band; a second receiver configured to receive second data in a second frequency band, the second frequency band being a subset of the first frequency band; and a data selector configured to select the frequency of operation of the second receiver from within the second frequency band in accordance with information representing the physical geographical location of the receiving device.

Abstract: A novel receptor for GDF15 was identified (GFRAL), as well as the use of this receptor in the identification or screening of GDF15 agonists or antagonists. These agonist or antagonist compounds may be used to either potentiate or suppress GDF15-like effects, respectively, at the cellular and organism levels, and may be used in treatment of metabolic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, diabetic nephropathy, or anorexia.

Abstract: A receiver receiving data includes: a first receiver configured to receive data in a first frequency band; a second receiver configured to receive second data in a second frequency band, the second frequency band being a subset of the first frequency band; and a data selector configured to select the frequency of operation of the second receiver from within the second frequency band in accordance with information representing the physical geographical location of the receiving device.

Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.

Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.

Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.

Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.

Abstract: A portable audio/visual program player comprising a video display, electrical-audio transducer, a central processing unit and associated logic and memory circuits. The portable audio/visual player is able to play pre-recorded programs from a memory device, which includes compress digital audio and video program information and a decoder program. The digital compression method comprises a series of compression methods to greatly reduce the amount of digital data. The data compression method is particularly suitable for motion video comprising cartoons and similar images, but is also suitable for other applications.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a method, systems and/or computer program products for an e-mail messaging system. This may involve providing multiple authenticated e-mail systems each controlled by programmed instructions. E-mail messages may be digitally signed and signatures may be validated. Conformance to rules may be enforced and errant accounts deactivated. Non-conforming messages may be slow tracked and abuse may be reported to a certificate authority.

Abstract: In one embodiment, toy radio phones enable children to speak and listen at the same time. Another embodiment provides for sending and storing messages directly into the memory of a receiving toy radio phone for later retrieval. Yet another embodiment provides for storing recorded messages into the memory of a calling toy radio phone for later sending to a receiving radio phone.

Abstract: This invention comprises a method and apparatus for combining electronic voice recognition circuits, electronic voice synthesis circuits, electronic computational artificial intelligence algorithms and computer programs in an interactive learning process, so as to simulate the experience of learning to talk, speak words, phrases, and sentences, and other types of human speech. The invention may be embodied in a number of specific forms, ranging from voice and audio systems and experiences operating over communications systems or as entertainment and educational experiences operating on personal computers, video game systems, portable computing machines, and the like. The invention may also be embodied in self-contained, portable electronic toys and games, including, but necessarily limited to, dolls, plush animals, creatures or character figures and sculptures.

Abstract: An infrared scope toy for observing a scene illuminated by infrared electromagnetic energy comprising an input focusing lens, an infrared sensor having an infrared sensitive surface and an output responsive to the infrared electromagnetic energy incident to the infrared sensitive surface, a display screen having a display surface and being operably connected to the output of the infrared sensor and capable of producing an image in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum which is similar to the infrared electromagnetic energy incident to the infrared sensitive surface of the infrared sensor. The infrared scope toy overcomes the problem of seeing in low or nonexistence visible light situations and provides a toy for children and others, which may be used in playing games.

Abstract: System and method for storing in a generalized format, and representing on a graphical user interface, the topology information for a plurality of logical and physical resources in a heterogeneous computer communications network. Topological data for each network resource is encoded using a collection of record structures having a tabular format and stored in a plurality of topology information element tables which are categorized further as data element tables, relationship element tables and auxiliary element tables. The rows in the tables representing discrete data elements are recursively processed and correlated and presented as a generalized topology display via a user interface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mold for making a formed chair arm with passages therein.

Abstract: A deformable insert and mounting bracket for pivotally attaching an arm to a chair back frame. The deformable insert has a labyrinth path for a pin on the pivoting shaft of the arm to follow during assembly of the arm to the frame to inhibit unintentional removal of the arm during pivotal operation of the arm. Passageways of the path compressingly engage the pin to hold the arm in any position.

Abstract: A method of making a particular type of arm rest for a chair, which arm rest is made from a foamed material. Embedded in the arm rest is a flexible tube for containing a control mechanism for the chair.