公开(公告)号：US08856169B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13548752

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Remo Sebastian Wolfgang Mueller ,  Jacek Szymanski ,  Adam Troy ,  David L. Wilson ,  Chris A. Flask ,  Raymond F. Muzic, Jr.

Inventor： Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Remo Sebastian Wolfgang Mueller ,  Jacek Szymanski ,  Adam Troy ,  David L. Wilson ,  Chris A. Flask ,  Raymond F. Muzic, Jr.

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F21/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/30 ,  G06Q10/06313

Abstract: A multi-modality, multi-resource, information integration environment system is disclosed that comprises: (a) at least one computer readable medium capable of securely storing and archiving system data; (b) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to permit and facilitate web-based access of the at least one computer readable medium containing the secured and archived system data; (c) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to permit and facilitate resource scheduling or management; (d) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to monitor the overall resource usage of a core facility; and (e) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to track regulatory and operational qualifications.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多模式，多资源的信息集成环境系统，其包括：（a）能够安全地存储和归档系统数据的至少一个计算机可读介质; （b）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，其被设计成允许和促进包含所述安全和归档的系统数据的所述至少一个计算机可读介质的基于web的访问; （c）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，旨在允许和促进资源调度或管理; （d）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，用于监视核心设施的总体资源使用情况; 和（e）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，旨在跟踪监管和操作资格。

公开(公告)号：US20120209835A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13454637

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Dan Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

Inventor： Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Dan Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30864 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30702 ,  G06F17/30867

Abstract: Computer-readable media and computerized methods for automatically organizing search results according to task groups are provided. The methods involve aggregating a gallery of entities (e.g., search queries that share a common categorization) into a query class and assigning a dictionary (e.g., list of terms that are drawn from various sources) to the query class. The task groups are identified from the list of terms within the dictionary. The process of identification includes analyzing patterns of user search behavior to select terms from the list of terms, which reflect popular user search intents, and ranking the selected terms based on predetermined parameters to produce an ordering. Based on the ordering, a set of the selected terms that are highest ranked are declared the task groups. The task groups are employed to arrange the search results on a UI display and to provide a consistent and intuitive format for refining a search.

Abstract translation: 提供了根据任务组自动组织搜索结果的计算机可读介质和计算机化方法。 这些方法包括将实体库（例如，共享公共分类的搜索查询）聚合到查询类中并将查询类别的字典（例如，从各种来源绘制的术语列表）分配。 任务组从字典中的术语列表中识别。 识别过程包括分析用户搜索行为的模式以从反映流行用户搜索意图的术语列表中选择术语，并且基于预定参数对所选项进行排序以产生排序。 根据排序，将排列最高的选定术语集合声明为任务组。 任务组用于在UI显示器上排列搜索结果，并提供一致和直观的格式来完善搜索。

公开(公告)号：US08190601B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12471116

申请日：2009-05-22

Applicant: Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Daniel C. Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

Inventor： Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Daniel C. Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30864 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30702 ,  G06F17/30867

Abstract: Computer-readable media and computerized methods for automatically organizing search results according to task groups are provided. The methods involve aggregating a gallery of entities (e.g., search queries that share a common categorization) into a query class and assigning a dictionary (e.g., list of terms that are drawn from various sources) to the query class. The task groups are identified from the list of terms within the dictionary. The process of identification includes analyzing patterns of user search behavior to select terms from the list of terms, which reflect popular user search intents, and ranking the selected terms based on predetermined parameters to produce an ordering. Based on the ordering, a set of the selected terms that are highest ranked are declared the task groups. The task groups are employed to arrange the search results on a UI display and to provide a consistent and intuitive format for refining a search.

Abstract translation: 提供了根据任务组自动组织搜索结果的计算机可读介质和计算机化方法。 这些方法包括将实体库（例如，共享公共分类的搜索查询）聚合到查询类中并将查询类别的字典（例如，从各种来源绘制的术语列表）分配。 任务组从字典中的术语列表中识别。 识别过程包括分析用户搜索行为的模式以从反映流行用户搜索意图的术语列表中选择术语，并且基于预定参数对所选项进行排序以产生排序。 根据排序，将排列最高的选定术语集合声明为任务组。 任务组用于在UI显示器上排列搜索结果，并提供一致和直观的格式来完善搜索。

公开(公告)号：US06206322B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09337152

申请日：1999-06-21

Applicant: Adam Troy Elliott ,  William Thomas Kearney, III

Inventor： Adam Troy Elliott ,  William Thomas Kearney, III

IPC: B65H2004

CPC classification number: A47K10/36 ,  A47K10/3637 ,  Y10T74/1537

Abstract: A towel dispenser for dispensing roll towel material, such as paper towel, cloth towel and the like. The dispenser includes an anti-free wheel mechanism incorporated therein to prevent the towel material from being pulled out of the dispenser without activating a dispensing mechanism. By preventing towel material from pulled out of the dispenser, excessive towel useage is prevented, thereby preventing towel material wastage. The anti-free wheel mechanism includes a latch that is secured to a pivoting lever of a dispensing mechanism, with the latch engaging with a dispensing gear of the dispensing mechanism to prevent rotation thereof when the lever is at its upper position. The latch is designed to disengage from the dispensing gear as the lever starts to move downward during a dispensing stroke.

Abstract translation: 用于分配卷毛巾材料的毛巾分配器，例如纸巾，布巾等。 分配器包括结合在其中的防自由轮机构，以防止毛巾材料从分配器中拉出而不启动分配机构。 通过防止毛巾材料从分配器中拉出，防止过多的毛巾使用，从而防止毛巾材料浪费。 防抱轮机构包括固定到分配机构的枢转杆的闩锁，其中闩锁与分配机构的分配齿配合，以防止当杠杆处于其上部位置时旋转。 当分配行程期间杠杆开始向下运动时，闩锁被设计成与分配齿轮脱离接合。

公开(公告)号：US20130091170A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13548752

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Remo Sebastian Wolfgang Mueller ,  Jacek Szymanski ,  Adam Troy ,  David L. Wilson ,  Chris A. Flask ,  Raymond F. Muzic, JR.

Inventor： Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Remo Sebastian Wolfgang Mueller ,  Jacek Szymanski ,  Adam Troy ,  David L. Wilson ,  Chris A. Flask ,  Raymond F. Muzic, JR.

IPC: G06F21/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/30 ,  G06Q10/06313

Abstract: A multi-modality, multi-resource, information integration environment system is disclosed that comprises: (a) at least one computer readable medium capable of securely storing and archiving system data; (b) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to permit and facilitate web-based access of the at least one computer readable medium containing the secured and archived system data; (c) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to permit and facilitate resource scheduling or management; (d) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to monitor the overall resource usage of a core facility; and (e) at least one computer system, or program thereon, designed to track regulatory and operational qualifications.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多模式，多资源的信息集成环境系统，其包括：（a）能够安全地存储和归档系统数据的至少一个计算机可读介质; （b）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，其被设计成允许和促进包含所述安全和归档的系统数据的所述至少一个计算机可读介质的基于web的访问; （c）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，旨在允许和促进资源调度或管理; （d）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，用于监视核心设施的总体资源使用情况; 和（e）至少一个计算机系统或其上的程序，旨在跟踪监管和操作资格。

公开(公告)号：US6102269A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US336977

申请日：1999-06-21

Applicant: Adam Troy Elliott ,  Ricardo M. Parales

Inventor： Adam Troy Elliott ,  Ricardo M. Parales

IPC: A47K10/36 ,  B65H20/00

CPC classification number: A47K10/36 ,  A47K10/3637

Abstract: A towel dispenser, such as a paper towel dispenser, having a metering mechanism for preventing excessive towel dispensing. The dispenser includes a housing, a dispensing mechanism associated with the housing for dispensing towel stored within the housing, and a metering mechanism associated with the housing for metering a length of towel dispensed from the housing. The metering mechanism includes a metering bar that is slideably disposed within the housing and that is selectively engageable with the dispensing mechanism for controlling actuation of the dispensing mechanism. The metering mechanism also includes an actuation button that is accessible from outside the housing and that is connected to the metering bar for actuating the metering bar. The actuation button is moveable in a direction that is opposite the direction of movement of the metering bar. The metering mechanism of the invention is more tamper resistant to prevent damage thereto and to the elements of a dispensing mechanism of the towel dispenser. Further, the dispenser is more ergonomic in design.

Abstract translation: 一种毛巾分配器，例如纸巾分配器，具有用于防止过多的毛巾分配的计量机构。 分配器包括壳体，与壳体相关联的用于分配存储在壳体内的毛发的分配机构，以及与壳体相关联的计量机构，用于计量从壳体分配的毛巾长度。 计量机构包括计量杆，其可滑动地设置在壳体内并且可选择性地与分配机构接合以控制分配机构的致动。 计量机构还包括致动按钮，其可从壳体的外部接近并且连接到计量杆以致动计量杆。 致动按钮可以在与计量杆的移动方向相反的方向上移动。 本发明的计量机构更具防篡改性，以防止对毛巾分配器的分配机构的损伤和元件。 此外，分配器在设计上更符合人体工程学。

公开(公告)号：US08572074B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13454637

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Dan Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

Inventor： Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Dan Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30864 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30702 ,  G06F17/30867

Abstract: Computer-readable media and computerized methods for automatically organizing search results according to task groups are provided. The methods involve aggregating a gallery of entities (e.g., search queries that share a common categorization) into a query class and assigning a dictionary (e.g., list of terms that are drawn from various sources) to the query class. The task groups are identified from the list of terms within the dictionary. The process of identification includes analyzing patterns of user search behavior to select terms from the list of terms, which reflect popular user search intents, and ranking the selected terms based on predetermined parameters to produce an ordering. Based on the ordering, a set of the selected terms that are highest ranked are declared the task groups. The task groups are employed to arrange the search results on a UI display and to provide a consistent and intuitive format for refining a search.

Abstract translation: 提供了根据任务组自动组织搜索结果的计算机可读介质和计算机化方法。 这些方法包括将实体库（例如，共享公共分类的搜索查询）聚合到查询类中并将查询类别的字典（例如，从各种来源绘制的术语列表）分配。 任务组从字典中的术语列表中识别。 识别过程包括分析用户搜索行为的模式以从反映流行用户搜索意图的术语列表中选择术语，并且基于预定参数对所选项进行排序以产生排序。 根据排序，将排列最高的选定术语集合声明为任务组。 任务组用于在UI显示器上排列搜索结果，并提供一致和直观的格式来完善搜索。

公开(公告)号：US20100299343A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12471116

申请日：2009-05-22

Applicant: Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Daniel C. Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

Inventor： Sanaz Ahari ,  Xiaoxin Yin ,  Farid Hosseini ,  Sarthak Shah ,  Adam Troy ,  Daniel C. Fain ,  Brian MacDonald ,  Nikhil Dandekar ,  Michael Cameron

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30864 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30702 ,  G06F17/30867

Abstract: Computer-readable media and computerized methods for automatically organizing search results according to task groups are provided. The methods involve aggregating a gallery of entities (e.g., search queries that share a common categorization) into a query class and assigning a dictionary (e.g., list of terms that are drawn from various sources) to the query class. The task groups are identified from the list of terms within the dictionary. The process of identification includes analyzing patterns of user search behavior to select terms from the list of terms, which reflect popular user search intents, and ranking the selected terms based on predetermined parameters to produce an ordering. Based on the ordering, a set of the selected terms that are highest ranked are declared the task groups. The task groups are employed to arrange the search results on a UI display and to provide a consistent and intuitive format for refining a search.

Abstract translation: 提供了根据任务组自动组织搜索结果的计算机可读介质和计算机化方法。 这些方法包括将实体库（例如，共享公共分类的搜索查询）聚合到查询类中并将查询类别的字典（例如，从各种来源绘制的术语列表）分配。 任务组从字典中的术语列表中识别。 识别过程包括分析用户搜索行为的模式以从反映流行用户搜索意图的术语列表中选择术语，并且基于预定参数对所选项进行排序以产生排序。 根据排序，将排列最高的选定术语集合声明为任务组。 任务组被用于在UI显示器上排列搜索结果，并提供一致和直观的格式来完善搜索。

公开(公告)号：US06988689B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10684214

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: Timothy Thomas ,  Adam Troy Elliott

Inventor： Timothy Thomas ,  Adam Troy Elliott

IPC: B65H26/00

CPC classification number: A47K10/3625

Abstract: A hands-free towel dispenser comprising a housing with a roll of towels inside an interior, a sensor for detecting the presence of an object and generating a signal, a motor driving a dispensing means for dispensing a desired length of towel, a control circuit for receiving the signal from the sensing means and controlling supply of power to the motor driving the dispensing mechanism, and a battery. The control circuit is adapted to sample back EMF generated by the motor while the dispensing means is dispensing the towel and to determine based on the sampled back EMF a calculated run time for the operation of the motor to dispense the desired length of towel. A method of dispensing a desired length of towel wherein a sensor generates a signal when the presence of an object is sensed. A control circuit receives the signal from the sensor and supplies power from a battery to a motor to drive a dispensing means to dispense a desired length of towel from the roll. The control circuit determines the speed of operation of the motor driving the dispensing means by using back EMF signals generated by the motor. The control circuit calculates a calculated run time the motor should drive the dispensing means to dispense the desired length of towel based on the speed of operation of the motor as determined from the back EMF signals generated by the motor. The control circuit stops the supply of power to the motor when the motor has run for the calculated run time.

Abstract translation: 一种免提毛巾分配器，包括在内部具有一卷毛巾的外壳，用于检测物体的存在和产生信号的传感器，驱动分配装置以分配期望长度的毛巾的马达，控制电路 从感测装置接收信号并控制向驱动分配机构的电动机供电，以及电池。 所述控制电路适于对所述电动机产生的EMF进行采样，同时所述分配装置正在分配毛巾，并且基于采样的反电动势来确定用于马达运行的计算运行时间以分配所需长度的毛巾。 一种分配期望长度的毛巾的方法，其中当感测到物体的存在时，传感器产生信号。 控制电路接收来自传感器的信号，并将电力从电池供给到电动机，以驱动分配装置从辊中分配所需长度的毛巾。 控制电路通过使用由电动机产生的反电动势信号来确定驱动分配装置的电动机的操作速度。 控制电路根据由电动机产生的反电动势信号确定的电动机的运转速度，计算计算出的运行时间，马达应该驱动分配装置以分配所需长度的毛巾。 当电机运行计算的运行时间时，控制电路停止向电机供电。

公开(公告)号：US20060248076A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11379470

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Adam Troy ,  Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Mehran Mehregany

Inventor： Adam Troy ,  Guo-Qiang Zhang ,  Mehran Mehregany

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3069 ,  G06F17/30722

Abstract: Disclosed is an author-centric search that facilitates identifying a source commonly associated with a topic by, for example, providing a ranked listing of experts in a field of knowledge related to a search phrase. The search phrase can be captured and parsed into the individual words (e.g., substrings) of the search phrase. Based on occurrences of the words in one or more documented communications, statistics can be generated to determine the relevancy of each documented communication in relation to the search phrase. Further, additional statistics can be generated describing the occurrence of multiple words in a documented communication and/or a distance of words between the search phrase words in a documented communication. The statistics can be utilized to generate expert scores. The expert scores can be sorted for and/or displayed to the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了以作者为中心的搜索，其有助于通过例如提供与搜索短语相关的知识领域中的专家排名列表来识别通常与主题相关联的源。 可以将搜索短语捕获并分析成搜索短语的单个单词（例如，子串）。 基于在一个或多个文档化通信中出现的单词，可以生成统计数据以确定每个记录的通信与搜索短语相关的相关性。 此外，可以生成额外的统计数据，其描述在记录的通信中的文档通信中的多个单词的发生和/或文档通信中的搜索短语单词之间的距离。 统计数据可用于产生专家评分。 专家评分可以排序和/或显示给用户。