Method and apparatus for facilitating computer-supported collaborative work sessions
    21.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for facilitating computer-supported collaborative work sessions 审中-公开
    用于促进计算机支持的协作工作会话的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050033807A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-10

    申请号:US10874806

    申请日:2004-06-23

    CPC classification number: H04L67/14

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating computer-supported collaborative work sessions solicits ideas from participants in a collaborative work session, and then prompts the participants to group the generated ideas into discrete clusters of related ideas. The participants' clusters are then aggregated to form collective clusters that represent overarching themes or ideas generated in the collaborative work session. The collective clusters and the ideas contained therein may be used by an organization, for example to address a specific need or to shape a policy.

    Abstract translation: 用于促进计算机支持的协作工作会话的方法和装置从合作工作会话中的参与者索取想法,然后提示参与者将生成的想法分组成相关想法的离散集群。 然后,参与者的聚类被聚合以形成集合集群,其表示在协作工作会话中生成的总体主题或想法。 集体集群及其中包含的想法可能被组织使用,例如,以满足具体需求或制定政策。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING BATHING INSTRUCTIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20250054409A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-13

    申请号:US18231281

    申请日:2023-08-08

    Abstract: An instructional apparatus for providing instructions to an individual for bathing includes a housing and a control circuit being mounted in the housing. A display screen is electrically coupled to the control circuit and is mounted to a front side of the housing. The control circuit is programmed when actuated to display on the display screen a sequence of images indicating a sequence of a plurality of areas of a body of an individual to be cleaned. A method of using the instructional apparatus to instruct the individual to wash the individual's body is also claimed.

    HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCH BLADE CLOSING DETECTOR
    24.
    发明申请
    HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCH BLADE CLOSING DETECTOR 有权
    高压开关刀片闭合检测器

    公开(公告)号:US20150101915A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14050476

    申请日:2013-10-10

    Abstract: A blade closing detector for an electric power switch includes a blade closing detector and an electronic or visual indicator. A first type of detector uses a gravity switch and a magnetic pickup to detect proper engagement between the blade and the switch. A second type of detector uses a sliding latch with a visual indicator rod to provide a visual indication of proper engagement of the blade within the jaws. A third type of detector uses a magnetic switch with a pivot arm and a dome shaped visual indicator. These detectors may be deployed individually or in combination and may be augmented with communication equipment to transmit switch status to a remote location. It will be understood that specific embodiments may include a variety of features in different combinations, as desired by different users.

    Abstract translation: 用于电力开关的叶片关闭检测器包括叶片关闭检测器和电子或视觉指示器。 第一种类型的检测器使用重力开关和磁性拾取器来检测叶片和开关之间的正确啮合。 第二类型的检测器使用具有视觉指示杆的滑动闩锁来提供叶片在夹爪内的适当接合的视觉指示。 第三种类型的检测器使用具有枢转臂和圆顶形视觉指示器的磁性开关。 这些检测器可以单独地或组合地部署,并且可以用通信设备进行扩展,以将开关状态传送到远程位置。 应当理解,具体实施例可以包括不同组合的各种特征,如不同用户所期望的。

    Method and system for interfacing to cloud storage
    25.
    发明授权
    Method and system for interfacing to cloud storage 有权
    与云存储接口的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08880474B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US12508614

    申请日:2009-07-24

    Abstract: An interface between a local file system and a data store (e.g., a “write-once”store) generates and exports to the data store a “versioned” file system. The state of the local file system at a given point in time can be determined using the versioned file system. The versioned file system comprises a set of structured data representations that comprise metadata associated with actual file system data. The interface creates and exports to the data store structured data representations, which correspond to versions of the local file system, as well as the actual file system data that these structured data representations represent. A cache associated with the interface stores recently used data and metadata, as well as write data and metadata waiting to be transferred to the data store. Prior to transfer, data transformations, such as compression, encryption, and de-duplication, may be applied to the data and metadata.

    Abstract translation: 本地文件系统和数据存储(例如,“一次写入”存储)之间的接口生成并将“版本化”文件系统导出到数据存储。 可以使用版本化文件系统来确定给定时间点的本地文件系统的状态。 版本化文件系统包括一组结构化数据表示,其包括与实际文件系统数据相关联的元数据。 该接口创建并导出数据存储结构化数据表示,其对应于本地文件系统的版本,以及这些结构化数据表示代表的实际文件系统数据。 与接口相关联的高速缓存存储最近使用的数据和元数据,以及等待被传送到数据存储的写数据和元数据。 在传输之前,可以对数据和元数据应用数据转换,例如压缩,加密和重复数据删除。

    Surgically Implantable Joint Spacer
    26.
    发明申请
    Surgically Implantable Joint Spacer 审中-公开
    手术可植入关节间隔

    公开(公告)号:US20140114424A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:US13943333

    申请日:2013-07-16

    Abstract: A spacer formed of an intermetallic compound, such as nitinol. The spacer includes two segments shaped in opposing arches. The unique properties of the intermetallic compound enable the material to be deformed into a planar, insertable shape when the material is cooled below a transition temperature and returns to the undeformed shape when the material returns to an ambient, operational temperature. An expansion mechanism assembly can engage with the spacer to apply an expansion force. The expansion force extends the spacer longitudinally drawing the spacer into the planar configuration. The expansion mechanism assembly can be used to guide the spacer into the desired position within the patient. The spacer control mechanism assembly is subsequently removed, relieving the expansion force. The spacer returns to the natural undeformed shape as it returns to body temperature. Retention features can be integrated in the spacer to aid in retaining the spacer in location.

    Abstract translation: 由金属间化合物如镍钛诺形成的间隔物。 间隔件包括形成相对拱形的两个段。 当材料冷却到转变温度以下时,金属间化合物的独特性能使材料变形成平面可插入的形状,并且当材料回到环境温度时,返回到未变形的形状。 膨胀机构组件可以与间隔件接合以施加膨胀力。 膨胀力将间隔件纵向拉伸成平面构型。 膨胀机构组件可以用于将间隔件引导到患者体内的期望位置。 随后移除间隔件控制机构组件,减轻膨胀力。 当返回到体温时,垫片返回到自然未变形的形状。 保持特征可以集成在间隔件中以帮助将间隔件保持在位置。

    Policy-based management of a redundant array of independent nodes
    27.
    发明授权
    Policy-based management of a redundant array of independent nodes 有权
    独立节点冗余阵列的基于策略的管理

    公开(公告)号:US08694476B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-08

    申请号:US13449368

    申请日:2012-04-18

    Abstract: An archive cluster application runs across a redundant array of independent nodes. Each node runs an archive cluster application instance comprising a set of software processes: a request manager, a storage manager, a metadata manager, and a policy manager. The request manager manages requests for data, the storage manager manages data read/write functions, and the metadata manager facilitates metadata transactions and recovery. The policy manager implements policies, which are operations that determine the behavior of an “archive object” within the cluster. The archive cluster application provides object-based storage. It associates metadata and policies with the raw archived data, which together comprise an archive object. Object policies govern the object's behavior in the archive. The archive manages itself independently of client applications, acting automatically to ensure that object policies are valid.

    Abstract translation: 归档集群应用程序跨独立节点的冗余阵列运行。 每个节点运行包含一组软件过程的归档集群应用程序实例:请求管理器,存储管理器,元数据管理器和策略管理器。 请求管理器管理数据请求,存储管理器管理数据读/写功能,元数据管理器便于元数据事务和恢复。 策略管理器实现策略,这些策略是确定集群中“归档对象”的行为的操作。 归档集群应用程序提供基于对象的存储。 它将元数据和策略与原始归档数据相关联,这些数据共同构成归档对象。 对象策略管理对象在归档中的行为。 归档管理自身独立于客户端应用程序,自动执行以确保对象策略有效。

    Infrared Heat Lamp Having Vertical Burning Position
    28.
    发明申请
    Infrared Heat Lamp Having Vertical Burning Position 有权
    红外线加热灯具有垂直燃烧位置

    公开(公告)号:US20130026904A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    申请号:US13193126

    申请日:2011-07-28

    CPC classification number: H01K1/14 H01K1/16 H01K1/18 H05B3/0038 H05B3/0071

    Abstract: An infrared heat lamp (200) having a vertical burning position includes an outer tubular member (202) and a heating element (208) having a coiled portion (214) at least partially disposed within the outer tubular member (202). The heating element (208) includes first and second terminal ends (210, 212), wherein the coiled portion (214) is defined therebetween, the coiled portion (214) having a plurality of turns (216) defining a through passage (218). The heat lamp (200) further includes an inner elongate member (222) disposed within the through passage (218) of the coiled portion (214), the inner elongate member (222) having a plurality of support members (224) extending therefrom. Each of the plurality of support members (224) engages at least one of the plurality of turns (216) of the coiled portion (214), whereby the coiled portion (214) is supported by the plurality of support members (224) when the heating element (208) is in a vertical orientation.

    Abstract translation: 具有垂直燃烧位置的红外加热灯(200)包括外部管状构件(202)和具有至少部分地设置在外部管状构件(202)内的螺旋部分(214)的加热元件。 加热元件(208)包括第一和第二终端(210,212),其中限定了螺旋部分(214),所述螺旋部分(214)具有限定穿过通道(218)的多个匝(216) 。 所述加热灯(200)还包括设置在所述螺旋部分(214)的所述通道(218)内部的内部细长构件(222),所述内部细长构件(222)具有从其延伸的多个支撑构件(224)。 多个支撑构件(224)中的每一个接合螺旋部分(214)的多个匝(216)中的至少一个,由此当螺旋部分(214)由多个支撑构件(224)支撑时, 加热元件(208)处于垂直方向。

    ALTERNATE METHOD FOR DILUENT INJECTION FOR GAS TURBINE NOx EMISSIONS CONTROL
    29.
    发明申请
    ALTERNATE METHOD FOR DILUENT INJECTION FOR GAS TURBINE NOx EMISSIONS CONTROL 审中-公开
    用于气体涡轮NOx排放控制的备用注射方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110265488A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:US12770065

    申请日:2010-04-29

    Abstract: A method and system for gas turbine emissions management through delivery of a diluent fluid stream (steam, CO2, N2 etc) into a gas turbine combustion system while the gas turbine is operating on a conventional fuel such as light distillate oil or natural gas. The diluent injection system delivers required diluent-to-fuel ratios over the emissions compliance operating range of the gas turbine. The method for diluent injection is coupling the injection system to a gas turbine compressor discharge purge system, such that the diluent fluid is mixed with compressor discharge air. The mixed compressor discharge purge air and diluent stream are injected into the gas turbine combustor through a non-fueled combustion fuel nozzle passage to achieve emissions guarantee compliance.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于燃气轮机排放管理的方法和系统,其通过在燃气轮机在诸如轻质蒸馏油或天然气的常规燃料上操作时将稀释液流(蒸汽,CO 2,N 2等)输送到燃气轮机燃烧系统中。 稀释剂注射系统在燃气轮机的排放顺从操作范围内提供所需的稀释剂与燃料比。 稀释剂注射的方法是将喷射系统耦合到燃气轮机压缩机排气净化系统,使得稀释液与压缩机排放空气混合。 混合压缩机排出净化空气和稀释剂流通过非燃料燃烧燃料喷嘴通道注入燃气轮机燃烧器,以实现排放保证符合性。

    Method and system for versioned file system using structured data representations
    30.
    发明申请
    Method and system for versioned file system using structured data representations 有权
    使用结构化数据表示的版本化文件系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100191774A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:US12483030

    申请日:2009-06-11

    Abstract: A versioned file system comprises a set of structured data representations, such as XML. In a representative embodiment, at a first time, the interface creates and exports to the data store a first structured data representation corresponding to a first version of the local file system. The first structured data representation is an XML tree having a root element, one or more directory elements associated with the root element, and one or more file elements associated with a given directory element. Upon a change within the file system (e.g., file creation, file deletion, file modification, directory creation, directory deletion and directory modification), the interface creates and exports a second structured data representation corresponding to a second version of the file system. The second structured data representation differs from the first structured data representation up to and including the root element of the second structured data representation. The interface continues to generate and export the structured data representations to the data store, preferably at given “snapshot” times when changes within the file system have occurred. The data store preferably comprises one or more cloud storage service providers. As necessary, a given structured data representation is then used to retrieve an associated version of the file system. In this manner, the versioned file system only requires write-once behavior from the data store to preserve its complete state at any point-in-time.

    Abstract translation: 版本化文件系统包括一组结构化数据表示,例如XML。 在代表性实施例中,在第一时间,界面创建并向数据存储器输出对应于本地文件系统的第一版本的第一结构化数据表示。 第一结构化数据表示是具有根元素,与根元素相关联的一个或多个目录元素以及与给定目录元素相关联的一个或多个文件元素的XML树。 在文件系统内的变化(例如,文件创建,文件删除,文件修改,目录创建,目录删除和目录修改)之后,界面创建并输出对应于文件系统的第二版本的第二结构化数据表示。 第二结构化数据表示与第一结构化数据表示不同,并且包括第二结构化数据表示的根元素。 接口继续生成并将结构化数据表示导出到数据存储区,优选地在文件系统中发生改变时给定的“快照”时间。 数据存储器优选地包括一个或多个云存储服务提供商。 根据需要,然后使用给定的结构化数据表示来检索文件系统的相关版本。 以这种方式,版本化文件系统只需要数据存储中的一次写入行为,以便在任何时间点保持其完整状态。

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