Abstract: A device may aggregate dropped connection information associated with multiple dropped network connections. The dropped connection information may include at least one of: information associated with a mobile device that experienced a dropped network connection, information associated with a user of the mobile device, information associated with an access point that experienced the dropped network connection, information associated with a network from which the mobile device was dropped, or information that identifies a location associated with the dropped network connection. The device may identify a pattern associated with the multiple dropped network connections based on aggregating the dropped connection information, and may provide reporting information associated with the pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing content based on image history. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request for a content item from a computing device, the request including an identifier identifying the computing device; accessing object data specifying a particular object and a number of occurrences of the particular object in images that were provided, over a specified period of time, to one or more computing devices identified by the identifier; selecting, based on the number of occurrences of the particular object, a first content item that corresponds to the particular object; and providing, in response to the request, the first content item to the computing device.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for providing information in an augmented reality display are provided. In example embodiments, an initial continuous stream of image data captured by a client device is received. An object within the continuous stream of image data is initially identified. The continuous stream of image data is further received and comprises additional image data regarding the object. The additional image data provides more visual details and features of the object than the initially received image data. Using the additional visual data, the identification of the object is refined to indicate a specific type of object. Based on the refined identification of the object, a search for information pertaining to the specific type of object is performed. A result is formatted to be displayed with a real-time image of the object on the client device.

Abstract: An advertised product is associated with an option to directly purchase the advertised product. A payment processing system receives an input from a user device of a selection on the user device of the option to directly purchase the advertised product. In response to receiving the input from the user device to directly purchase the advertised product, a time-out period for modifying the selection of the option to directly purchase the advertised product is provided. When the payment processing system determines that the time-out period for modifying the selection to directly purchase the advertised product has expired, the payment processing system automatically completes a purchase of the advertised product on behalf of the user. If, however, the payment processing system receives a modification input from the user before the time-out period expires, the payment processing system ceases the automatic purchase transaction and processes the received modification input.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for providing information in an augmented reality display are provided. In example embodiments, a continuous stream of image data captured by a client device is received. An object within the continuous stream of image data is identified. Based on an identification of the object from the continuous stream of image data, a search for information related to the object is performed. A result is determined by filtering the information related to the object. The result is formatted to be displayed over a real-time image of the object on the client device.

Abstract: A serial battery charger has a battery matrix with switches that are configured by a microcontroller that reads voltages between batteries to determine if each battery is fully-charged, charging, or absent. A switch configuration allows charging and discharging currents to flow simultaneously, and allows discharging current but blocks charging current from fully-charged batteries to prevent over-charging. The charging current flows through all charging batteries in series while the discharging current flows from all fully-charged and charging batteries in series. Blocking and bypass switches route the charging current to all charging batteries in series, but bypass all fully-charged and absent batteries. The blocking and bypass switches route the discharging current serially through all fully-charged and charging batteries in the battery matrix while avoiding absent batteries. The switches are controlled by the switch configuration from the microcontroller.

Abstract: An assembly including a drive motor and a gear plate. The gear plate includes a seat for retaining the drive motor. The assembly also includes a motor cap having at least one pawl for snap-fitting into the seat. The assembly further includes at least one post, which is adapted to receive a gear.

Abstract: A serial battery charger has a battery matrix with switches that are configured by a microcontroller that reads voltages between batteries to determine if each battery is fully-charged, charging, or absent. A switch configuration allows charging and discharging currents to flow simultaneously, and allows discharging current but blocks charging current from fully-charged batteries to prevent over-charging. The charging current flows through all charging batteries in series while the discharging current flows from all fully-charged and charging batteries in series. Blocking and bypass switches route the charging current to all charging batteries in series, but bypass all fully-charged and absent batteries. The blocking and bypass switches route the discharging current serially through all fully-charged and charging batteries in the battery matrix while avoiding absent batteries. The switches are controlled by the switch configuration from the microcontroller.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making competitive sales or incentive offers from merchants through a service provider to a user while protecting user privacy enable merchants to make offers that are based on a user shopping wish list—which may be either transient (having a pre-set expiration time) or non-transient—in which the wish lists are provided from users through the service provider to merchants in a secure and private manner. A computer-implemented method includes: sending, to a merchant device of a merchant, some wish list data about a wish list item for a user, the wish list data containing no specifically identifying information about the user; receiving, by a service provider device of a service provider, an offer about the wish list item from the merchant based on the wish list data; and providing, to a user device for the user, the offer about the wish list item.

Abstract: A commutator has a plurality of commutator segments fixed to an insulating support member. The commutator segments are formed by cold or hot forming a copper billet cut from a length of copper wire. Each billet has a volume approximately equal to the volume of one commutator segment. Each commutator segment has a main body and an anchor integrally formed with the main body. The commutator segments are spaced about a circle and then an insulating support member is molded to the commutator segments to fix the commutator segments to the support member.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for routing a first path in a circuit design is presented. The method includes iteratively building a multitude of partial-paths to route the first path by adding an incremental length to a selected previously built partial-path when the computer is invoked to route the first path in the circuit design, the adding being performed in accordance with at least a first design rule. The multitude of partial-paths start at a first location. The method further includes comparing each of the multitude of partial-paths to each other when the multitude of partial-paths end on a common second location different from the first location, and saving one of the multitude of partial-paths that leads to a shortest first path. The method further includes eliminating one of the multitude of partial-paths that are not selected to lead to the shortest first path.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for designing an integrated circuit (IC) having dimensions along first and second directions, and comprising at least a first block is presented. The method includes evaluating a demand ratio for the first block, the demand ratio being reflective of a ratio of a conductive wiring demand along the first direction and a conductive wiring demand along the second direction, when the computer is invoked to evaluate the demand ration for the first block. The method further includes creating one or more wiring reservation blocks in accordance with the demand ratio.

Abstract: A method for designing and making an integrated circuit is described. That method utilizes statistical models of wire segments to accurately estimate the expected length of minimum-length, orthogonal wire segments within a block. From these estimates, the method accurately estimates an ratio between the horizontal and vertical routing resources required, termed the “H/V Demand Ratio.” From the H/V Demand Ratio, an accurate estimate of the height and width of the block may be determined. Thereafter, placement and routing may be performed quickly and accurately, thereby allowing the block to be designed and manufactured quickly and cost effectively. A method for designing an integrated circuit with efficient metal-1 resource utilization is also described.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for providing information in an augmented reality display are provided. In example embodiments, a continuous stream of image data captured by a client device is received. An object within the continuous stream of image data is identified. Based on an identification of the object from the continuous stream of image data, a search for information related to the object is performed. A result is determined by filtering the information related to the object. The result is formatted to be displayed over a real-time image of the object on the client device.

Abstract: A method for designing and making an integrated circuit is described. That method utilizes statistical models of wire segments to accurately estimate the expected length of minimum-length, orthogonal wire segments within a block. From these estimates, the method accurately estimates an ratio between the horizontal and vertical routing resources required, termed the “H/V Demand Ratio.” From the H/V Demand Ratio, an accurate estimate of the height and width of the block may be determined. Thereafter, placement and routing may be performed quickly and accurately, thereby allowing the block to be designed and manufactured quickly and cost effectively. A method for designing an integrated circuit with efficient metal-1 resource utilization is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and the method of preparation thereof. The aforesaid pharmaceutical composition is prepared by the following components in weight percent: 0.1%-0.3% scutellarin, 20%-25% co-surfactant, 40-50% surfactant, and 25-30% oil. The method of preparing the aforesaid pharmaceutical composition comprises the steps of: (1) dispersing scutellarin in co-surfactant and surfactant to obtain a mixture; (2) dispersing the mixture from step (1) in oil, and thermostatically and magnetically stirring the dispersion mixture under the temperature of 25° C. to 37° C., such that the components thereof are completely dissolved to obtain the pharmaceutical composition. Through the use of the selected pharmaceutical adjuvants having the ability to inhibit MRP2, the aforesaid pharmaceutical composition effectively improves absorption and bioavailability of scutellarin.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of processing a cardiovascular physiological signal, comprising: decomposing the cardiovascular physiological signal into a first plurality of wavelet coefficients using a wavelet transform; selecting a second plurality of wavelet coefficients from the first plurality of wavelet coefficients, the second plurality being a subset of the first plurality; classifying or clustering the cardiovascular physiological signal into one of a plurality of predetermined classes based on the second plurality of wavelet coefficients using an artificial neural network.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing energy management with automation control features are invented. Power consumption details for building or household can be known as well as the expected power bill in advance. The operation status of specific appliance can also be monitored and controlled. Wireless technology is used as a communication medium with a plurality of appliances which facilitates the management of energy consumption with different applications, like checking the operation status, operating hours and consumption data. An advanced feature of communication with the utility provides power information and instant messaging to users. A consumption target can also be set to economize the electricity bill.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making competitive sales or incentive offers from merchants through a service provider to a user while protecting user privacy enable merchants to make offers that are based on a user shopping wish list—which may be either transient (having a pre-set expiration time) or non-transient—in which the wish lists are provided from users through the service provider to merchants in a secure and private manner. A computer-implemented method includes: sending, to a merchant device of a merchant, some wish list data about a wish list item for a user, the wish list data containing no specifically identifying information about the user; receiving, by a service provider device of a service provider, an offer about the wish list item from the merchant based on the wish list data; and providing, to a user device for the user, the offer about the wish list item.

Abstract: A method for designing and making an integrated circuit is described. That method utilizes statistical models of wire segments to accurately estimate the expected length of minimum-length, orthogonal wire segments within a block. From these estimates, the method accurately estimates an ratio between the horizontal and vertical routing resources required, termed the “H/V Demand Ratio.” From the H/V Demand Ratio, an accurate estimate of the height and width of the block may be determined. Thereafter, placement and routing may be performed quickly and accurately, thereby allowing the block to be designed and manufactured quickly and cost effectively. A method for designing an integrated circuit with efficient metal-1 resource utilization is also described.