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20100311512 | SIMULATOR WITH ENHANCED DEPTH PERCEPTION - A simulator system includes a user tracking device for detecting a position of a user and generating a sensor signal representing the position of the user, a processor for receiving the sensor signal, analyzing the sensor signal, and generating an image signal in response to the analysis of the sensor signal, wherein the analyzing of the sensor signal includes determining a position of a virtual camera corresponding to the position of the user, the virtual camera being directed toward a reference look-at-point; and a image generating device for receiving the image signal and generating an image in response to the image signal, wherein the image is modified in response to the position and an orientation of the virtual camera relative to the reference look-at-point. | 12-09-2010 |
20120088987 | GENERAL-PURPOSE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION - A general-purpose, low-cost system provides comprehensive physiological data collection, with extensive data object oriented programmability and configurability for a variety of medical as well as other analog data collection applications. In a preferred embodiment, programmable input signal acquisition and processing circuits are used so that virtually any analog and/or medical signal can be digitized from a common point of contact to a plurality of sensors. A general-purpose data routing and encapsulation architecture supports input tagging and standardized routing through modem packet switch networks, including the Internet; from one of multiple points of origin or patients, to one or multiple points of data analysis for physician review. The preferred architecture further supports multiple-site data buffering for redundancy and reliability, and real-time data collection, routing, and viewing (or slower than real-time processes when communications infrastructure is slower than the data collection rate). Routing and viewing stations allow for the insertion of automated analysis routines to aid in data encoding, analysis, viewing, and diagnosis. | 04-12-2012 |
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20100023885 | SYSTEM FOR EDITING AN AVATAR - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for updating the appearance of an avatar that exists across an online multi-player gaming system, including an executing video game. In addition to the general system, systems, methods and computer readable media for updating the avatar, techniques are disclosed for prompting networked video games to update an avatar that has been modified while the video game has been executing. | 01-28-2010 |
20100026698 | AVATAR ITEMS AND ANIMATIONS - Mechanisms for accessorizing avatars with animated items. Avatars may be accessorized by items that have animations that are item specific, or they may be accessorized by items that apply to the entire body of the avatars. In addition, such item accessories may apply to avatars across different game titles and they may be added during the execution of a game, whether using a user interface or the game itself (e.g. receiving accessories for achieving certain milestones in a game). Such accessories may also be obtained from remote sources as packages, and then applied locally to avatars. | 02-04-2010 |
20100035692 | AVATAR CLOSET/ GAME AWARDED AVATAR - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for updating the appearance of an avatar that exists across an online multi-player gaming system, including an executing video game. In addition to the general system, systems, methods and computer readable media for updating the avatar, techniques are disclosed for prompting networked video games to update an avatar that has been modified while the video game has been executing. | 02-11-2010 |
20100045697 | Social Virtual Avatar Modification - The techniques disclosed herein integrate a social aspect into avatar modification. Multiple users may access a virtual environment that allows users to modify the user's avatar. The users in the application may be any combination of remote and local players. The users' avatars may be associated with the same application or different applications. The users may interact in the same virtual environment while modifying their respective avatars. Any user in the virtual environment may view modifications that are made to other users' avatars and interact with other users while modifications are made. Thus, the techniques disclosed allow avatar modification to be a multi-player experience. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056273 | EXTENSIBLE SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZED AVATARS AND ACCESSORIES - An item can be added to an avatar associated with a user of a video game console. The item is represented by a data entry that is written to a manifest, which contains data fields storing a type and a name of the item. Items can be applied to or “worn” by an avatar by setting a flag in the corresponding data entry in the manifest. Items can be obtained from a number of sources, including, for example, disc based games and a server connected to the video game console. Further, items can be obtained as a reward for attaining achievements in a game. | 03-04-2010 |
20100083324 | Synchronized Video Playback Among Multiple Users Across A Network - Synchronized video playback among multiple users across a network provides a fully social experience where people in different locations may be enabled to watch the same video in a “virtual living room.” The users may be represented graphically, as avatars, in front of the video, and may be enabled to use animations, text chat, and voice chat to interact with each other. Thus, a group of people may be enabled to share the experience of watching a video together as if they were in the same room, without being physically present together. | 04-01-2010 |
20120246585 | SYSTEM FOR EDITING AN AVATAR - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for updating the appearance of an avatar that exists across an online multi-player gaming system, including an executing video game. In addition to the general system, systems, methods and computer readable media for updating the avatar, techniques are disclosed for prompting networked video games to update an avatar that has been modified while the video game has been executing. | 09-27-2012 |
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20090102665 | Wireless Tracking System And Method With Optical tag Removal Detection - A wireless tracking system and method with a tag removal detection feature is disclosed herein. The system and method utilize a tag attached to an asset which includes a processor, a motion sensor (such as an accelerometer), a transceiver, a tag removal sensor and a power source having a limited supply of power. The tag removal sensor is an optical sensor which is activated only when the motion sensor detects motion. In this manner, the tag conserves power since the tag is typically only in motion ten percent of the day. If the tag is removed from the asset, the optical sensor confirms the removal and an alert is activated by the system. | 04-23-2009 |
20090140861 | Wireless Tracking System And Method With Extreme Temperature Resistant Tag - A wireless tracking system and method for real-time location tracking of a extreme-temperature sterilizable object is disclosed herein. The system and method utilize a tag attached to the extreme-temperature sterilizable object which includes a housing, a processor, a temperature sensor and a transceiver. If an internal temperature of the tag is detected by the temperature sensor, the tag enters a sleep mode. The temperature sensor periodically activates to determine if the internal temperature of the tag is within an acceptable operating range. | 06-04-2009 |
20090219210 | Wireless Tracking System And Method With Multipath Error Mitigation | 09-03-2009 |
20090231108 | Wireless Tracking System And Method With Extreme Temperature Resistant Tag - A wireless tracking system and method for real-time location tracking of an extreme-temperature sterilizable object is disclosed herein. The system and method utilize a tag attached to the extreme-temperature sterilizable object which includes a housing, a processor, a temperature sensor and a transceiver. If an internal temperature of the tag is detected by the temperature sensor, the tag enters a sleep mode. The temperature sensor periodically activates to determine if the internal temperature of the tag is within an acceptable operating range. | 09-17-2009 |
20090309732 | Wireless Tracking System And Method With Tag Removal Detection - A wireless tracking system and method with a tag removal detection feature is disclosed herein. The system and method utilize a tag attached to an asset which includes a processor, a motion sensor (such as an accelerometer), a transceiver, a tag removal sensor and a power source having a limited supply of power. The tag removal sensor is a closed circuit device which is activated only when the motion sensor detects motion. In this manner, the tag conserves power since the tag is typically only in motion ten percent of the day. If the tag is removed from the asset, the closed circuit is opened, which confirms the removal of the tag from the asset, and an alert is activated by the system. | 12-17-2009 |
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20130089898 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF (S)-3-(1-AMINOETHYL)-PHENOL - The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides having improved properties as compared to naturally occurring transaminases including the ability of converting the substrate, 3′-hydroxyacetophenone to (S)-3-(1-aminoethyl)-phenol in enantiomeric excess and high percentage conversion. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to synthesize (S)-3-(1-aminoethyl)-phenol and related compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. | 04-11-2013 |
20130164794 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF (1R,2R)-2-(3,4-DIMETHOXYPHENETHOXY)CYCLOHEXAMINE - The disclosure provides transaminase polypeptides capable of converting the substrate, 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethoxy)cyclohexanone to the trans diastereomer product (1R,2R)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethoxy)cyclohexanamine in at least a 2:1 diastereomeric ratio relative to the cis diastereomer (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethoxy)cyclohexanamine. The disclosure also provides polynucleotides, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using the transaminase polypeptides in processes for preparing (1R,2R)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethoxy)cyclohexanamine and its analogs, which can product compounds can be further used to prepare the aminocyclohexylether compound, (3R)-1-[(1R,2R)-2-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethoxy]cyclohexyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol, which is an ion channel blocker. | 06-27-2013 |
20130260426 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ARMODAFINIL - The present invention relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing armodafinil, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides. The non-naturally occurring polypeptides of the present invention are effective in carrying out biocatalytic conversion of the (i) 2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide to (−)-2-[(R)-(diphenyl-methyl)sulfinyl]acetamide (armodafinil), or (ii) benzhydryl-thioacetic acid to (R)-2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetic acid, which is a pivotal intermediate in the synthesis of armodafinil, in enantiomeric excess. | 10-03-2013 |
20130302859 | Engineered imine reductases and methods for the reductive animation of ketone and amine compounds. - The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds. | 11-14-2013 |
20140051119 | FUNGAL BETA-XYLOSIDASE VARIANTS - The present invention provides fungal xylanase and/or beta-xylosidase enzymes suitable for use in saccharification reactions. The present application further provides genetically modified fungal organisms that produce xylanase and/or beta-xylosidases, as well as enzyme mixtures exhibiting enhanced hydrolysis of cellulosic material to fermentable sugars, enzyme mixtures produced by the genetically modified fungal organisms, and methods for producing fermentable sugars from cellulose using such enzyme mixtures. | 02-20-2014 |
20140199735 | BIOCATALYTIC PROCESS FOR PREPARING ESLICARBAZEPINE AND ANALOGS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to biocatalysts and its uses for the efficient preparation of eslicarbazepine, eslicarbazepine acetate, and analogs thereof. | 07-17-2014 |
20140342412 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF SUBSTITUTED LACTAMS - The present disclosure relates to transaminase polypeptides capable of aminating a dicarbonyl substrate, and polynucleotides, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using the transaminase polypeptides. | 11-20-2014 |
20150072383 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING DERIVATIVES OF TRYPTAMINE AND TRYPTAMINE ANALOGS - The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having transaminase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods of the making the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides for the biocatalytic conversion of ketone substrates to amine products. The present enzymes have been engineered to have one or more residue differences as compared to the amino acid sequence of the naturally occurring transaminase of | 03-12-2015 |
20150118719 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR HYDROXYLATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure provides engineered proline hydroxylase polypeptides for the production of hydroxylated compounds, polynucleotides encoding the engineered proline hydroxylases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered proline hydroxylases, and methods of using the engineered proline hydroxylases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered proline hydroxylase biocatalysts, polynucleotides encoding the biocatalysts. methods of their preparation, and processes for preparing hydroxylated compounds using these engineered biocatalysts. | 04-30-2015 |
20150191759 | FUNGAL BETA-XYLOSIDASE VARIANTS - The present invention provides fungal xylanase and/or beta-xylosidase enzymes suitable for use in saccharification reactions. The present application further provides genetically modified fungal organisms that produce xylanase and/or beta-xylosidases, as well as enzyme mixtures exhibiting enhanced hydrolysis of cellulosic material to fermentable sugars, enzyme mixtures produced by the genetically modified fungal organisms, and methods for producing fermentable sugars from cellulose using such enzyme mixtures. | 07-09-2015 |
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