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  • Adaptive Service Timeouts
    Publication number: 20140082403
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a timeout management application. Latency data for executing services is obtained. The used service capacity is calculated. If the service capacity is outside of a predefined range, the timeout of a selected service is reconfigured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • INFERRING APPLICATION INVENTORY
    Publication number: 20140280873
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for an application inventory application. Computing resource usage data and configuration data is obtained for machine instances executed in a cloud computing architecture. The usage data and configuration data are used as factors to identify applications executed in the machine instance. Reports embodying the application identifications are generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • MANAGING AIRFLOW SUPPLIED THROUGH SOFT DUCTS
    Publication number: 20140254090
    Abstract: A system for conveying air from one location to another includes a soft duct having a passage and an air flow control device. The air flow control device can be operated to vary a cross sectional area of a portion of the passage of the soft duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • CONFIGURATION AND VERIFICATION BY TRUSTED PROVIDER
    Publication number: 20140250215
    Abstract: A computing resource is loaded with the code or data, and an audited record of the loaded code or data is generated. Furthermore, a configuration integrity is generated based on the record of the loaded code or data. The configuration integrity verifier is sent to a requestor for verification of the code or data, the configuration integrity verifier being usable as a trusted verification of the loaded code or data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • DATA SECURITY SERVICE
    Publication number: 20140229729
    Abstract: A distributed computing environment utilizes a cryptography service. The cryptography service manages keys securely on behalf of one or more entities. The cryptography service is configured to receive and respond to requests to perform cryptographic operations, such as encryption and decryption. The requests may originate from entities using the distributed computing environment and/or subsystems of the distributed computing environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • DATA SECURITY SERVICE
    Publication number: 20140229732
    Abstract: A distributed computing environment utilizes a cryptography service. The cryptography service manages keys securely on behalf of one or more entities. The cryptography service is configured to receive and respond to requests to perform cryptographic operations, such as encryption and decryption. The requests may originate from entities using the distributed computing environment and/or subsystems of the distributed computing environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • INVENTORY SERVICE FOR DISTRIBUTED INFRASTRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140280872
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for an inventory application. Machine instances execute a monitoring service to determine the process names of applications executed in the machine instance. An inventory application identifies the applications executed on the machine instances as a function of data obtained from the monitoring services. Analytics reports can be generated from data embodying the identified applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR SUB-FLOOR SPACE
    Publication number: 20140238705
    Abstract: A system includes a raised floor, a sub-floor space below the raised floor, electrical components in the sub-floor space, and a fire suppression device coupled to the raised floor. The fire suppression device dispenses fire suppression material the electrical components in the sub-floor space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • TRACKING APPLICATION USAGE IN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20140258506
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for reporting as well as tracking usage and/or installation of an application in a machine instance in a computing environment. A machine instance can execute an application and can be associated with a storage volume on which the application is installed. The application, or an installer utility associated with the application, can report installation and/or usage of the application to an application usage service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Electronic Device Component Stack
    Publication number: 20140062939
    Abstract: Electronic devices that include reflective displays for rendering content, touch sensors layered atop the reflective displays for detecting touch inputs, front lights layered atop the touch sensors for lighting the reflective displays and antiglare components for reducing glare caused by ambient light. This disclosure also describes techniques for assembling electronic devices including these component stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • AI Chatbot Application for Crafting Appeals for Amazon, Walmart, and eBay Seller Account Suspensions
    Publication number: 20230289821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot application designed to assist sellers on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay in crafting well-structured and persuasive appeals for account suspensions. The AI chatbot analyzes the specific reasons for each seller's account suspension and provides tailored recommendations for addressing the underlying issues. The system offers comprehensive support by engaging in natural language conversations with the seller, enabling them to understand the nuances of their suspension, and guiding them through the appeals process. By leveraging advanced natural language processing and machine learning techniques, the AI chatbot adapts to the unique circumstances of each seller's suspension and generates context-specific appeal letters, maximizing the likelihood of a successful reinstatement. Furthermore, the AI chatbot is capable of continuous learning, improving its appeal writing abilities, and adapting to changes in platform policies and guidelines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth Eade
  • MANAGING ITEMS IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20130198650
    Abstract: A system, methods and interfaces are provided for managing items in a networked environment. A set of items, such as publications or other works, can be embodied in tangible media that are mutually exclusive. In response to a selection of an item, a prioritized order of the tangible media corresponding to the selected item is provided. Each tangible media can be further subdivided into a prioritized order of physical attributes of the respective tangible media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • Automated Optical Dimensioning and Imaging
    Publication number: 20140111615
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for automatically generating media and/or data associated with an item. An item imaging apparatus may apply an imaging sequence based on an item being imaged to gather media and/or data associated with the item. The media and/or data associated with the item may be used in the generation of additional data associated with the item. The media and/or data may be in a profile of the item in an electronic marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • APPLICATION MARKETPLACE FOR VIRTUAL DESKTOPS
    Publication number: 20140258155
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for accessing an application available from a data center of a program execution service. The metadata associated with a user computing device may be used to determine whether the user computing device is authorized to access the application through a virtual desktop instance. At least a portion of the application may be executed by the virtual desktop instance and provided to the user. Applications may be purchased, licensed, or rented by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • SECURE INTERFACE FOR INVOKING PRIVILEGED OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20140208096
    Abstract: A formalized set of interfaces (e.g., application programming interfaces (APIs)) is described, that uses a security scheme, such as asymmetric (or symmetric) cryptography, in order authorize and authenticate requests sent to a virtualization later. The interfaces can be invoked to perform security monitoring, forensic capture, and/or patch software systems at runtime. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, detailed description, and figures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • SYSTEM WITH RACK-MOUNTED AC FANS
    Publication number: 20130188309
    Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis, one or more hard disk drives coupled to the chassis, and one or more air passages under at least one of the hard disk drives. The air passages include one or more air inlets and one or more air outlets. The inlets direct at least a portion of the air downwardly into the passages. The passages allow air to move from the air inlets to the air outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • PREDICTIVE STORAGE SERVICE
    Publication number: 20140244580
    Abstract: A predictive storage application selectively determines files from a computing system to send to a predictive storage service that makes the files available for use in another computing system. The predictive storage application may receive events indicating a use of files. The predictive storage application may determine that a file has enough importance and send it to a predictive storage service. Other aspects of the disclosure are described in the detailed description, figures, and claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
  • User Device with a Primary Display and a Substantially Transparent Secondary Display
    Publication number: 20140267077
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for projecting an image from a primary display onto a secondary display and enabling the user to interact with the user device by touching the secondary display. The secondary display may be positioned to intercept the light emitted from the primary display. The secondary display may be a transparent or semi-transparent component that reflects or refracts the image on the primary display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Lotus vine plant named `Amazon Sunset`
    Patent number: PP10864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lotus Vine plant named `Amazon Sunset`, characterized by its soft orange flowers; numerous flowers per plant; long flowering period; freely branching, dense plant habit; and spreading, pendulous and trailing habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventors: Harlan B. Cosner, Sue L. Cosner
  • Lotus vine plant named `Amazon Apricot`
    Patent number: PP10868
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lotus Vine plant named `Amazon Apricot`, characterized by its yellow and soft orange flowers which give an apricot-colored appearance; numerous flowers per plant; long flowering period; freely branching, dense plant habit; and spreading, pendulous and trailing habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventors: Harlan B. Cosner, Sue L. Cosner
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