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Diabetes kiosks educate about disease, proper management
Diabetes affects nearly all of us directly or indirectly, but the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) School of Rural Public Health is leading a novel approach to educating people about the devastating disease and how to manage it.
The touch-screen diabetes education kiosk (Diosk©) was initially developed by Jane Bolin, Ph.D., J.D., RN, associate professor, and Regents and Distinguished Professor Marcia Ory, Ph.D., M.P.H. Since their development in 2007, the kiosks have been tested, refined and evaluated across the Brazos Valley and Corpus Christi, with possible implementation statewide in the months ahead.
According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.3 percent of the U.S. population – 25.8 million children and adults – have diabetes. Unfortunately, while an estimated 18.8 million have been diagnosed, another 7 million have not.
The risk for developing Type 2 diabetes increases if you are overweight or obese, do not participate in regular physical activity, have a family history of the disease, or are Hispanic, African-American, Asian or Native American. In South Texas, an estimated 81 percent of the population is Hispanic with rates of diabetes as high as 25 percent, among the highest in Texas.
That's where the Diosk comes in.
"We have made chronic disease, in particular diabetes, a priority since the early years of our school," Dr. Bolin said. "The diabetes kiosk is important because many health care providers, particularly in rural areas of our state, do not have adequate time, staff or funds to teach their patients about diabetes, how to live with it and how to better manage the disease. This Diosk is a cost-effective way to provide this important information."
Drs. Bolin and Ory and their team – along with outside specialists who include an endocrinologist, Melissa Wilson, M.D., of Corpus Christi – have refined the curriculum of diabetes self-education into an interactive multimedia computer program available in both English and Spanish. Users access content such as healthy recipes, medication management and exercise.
Upon approaching the Diosk, the user selects the language and chooses from a variety of topics from the main menu. Topics (or modules) include information on "What is Diabetes?," "Am I At Risk?," "Signs and Symptoms" – even recipes, exercise and a "Kid's Corner." The information in the modules teaches people the importance of measuring their blood sugar, inspecting their feet for signs of poor circulation, making healthy food choices and more.
Dr. Bolin and her team programmed the Diosk to be able to retrieve data that showed how many clients made repeat visits, how many set goals, and the most popular or most viewed educational components. Patient names were removed from these reports to protect patient confidentiality.
During the pilot study, the Diosks were in several Brazos Valley facilities, including the community health centers in Madison, Grimes and Burleson counties, and the Family Practice Residency and Brazos Valley Community Health Center in Bryan. Quick guides were developed to help organizations learn how to set up and utilize the Diosk.
The Corpus Christi project included collaborations with the Morris L. Lichtenstein Jr. Medical Research Foundation of Corpus Christi, H-E-B and several community clinics. Five kiosks were placed at the CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Clinic Pharmacy, CHRISTUS Spohn Westside Clinic, Antonio E. Garza Arts & Education Center, H-E-B pharmacy and Amistad Clinic – primarily sites serving low-income/low-education populations in the region.
During the 11-month Corpus Christi study period, the Diosks were accessed more than 5,000 times, or nearly 10 times a day. The average time spent per session was seven minutes, with almost 25 views per use. There were 733 repeat uses and 6,900 printouts made.
The study illustrated who was most likely to use the Diosk. A majority of users are women (64 percent), ages 36-49 (40 percent), Hispanic/Latino (67 percent) and diagnosed with diabetes by a doctor (45 percent). Even those who had never used a computer were able to use the Diosk, and a tremendous 85 percent planned to make a behavior change after using it.
Overall, the Diosk has proven successful in increasing the exposure to diabetes self-management education in low-income and low-literacy populations with risk for high complications. In addition, community organizations catering to low-income populations are able and willing to serve as delivery sites.
Future strategies include transfer of technology support to other locations, promotion of a web-based version and creation of a closed-circuit television version, and potential development of a low-literacy kiosk for other chronic conditions.
"These Diosks are serving as a model, and many other pharmacies and community health centers are eagerly awaiting a final product so they may use them on a broad scale," Dr. Bolin said. "We are excited about the opportunity to make information on diabetes self-management free and easily accessible to Texans through the diabetes Diosk."
Project support has been provided by the TAMHSC-School of Rural Public Health Center for Community Health Development, a member of the Prevention Research Centers Program supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more recently from the Morris L. Lichtenstein Jr. Medical Research Foundation. The scientific journal Diabetes Educator also will publish a report about the Diosk in an upcoming issue.
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Bogus DMV websites are not new, but officials say they are becoming more prevalent and targeting people trying to find ways around lengthy lines.
(TNS) — Lots of people were already annoyed by being required to obtain a Real ID. (If for no other reason than the requirement lengthens the already-long lines at offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles).
All Celebrating Country Over Record Women Roodepoort But now there are worries that some consumers are being ripped off by scams based on the new requirement.
The Real ID is a driver's license or identification card that can be used to enter a secure federal facility — like a military base — or to board a domestic flight without a second form of ID.
If a person chooses to not get the Real ID, they can continue to use a non-federal ID that will have to be accompanied by a second form of ID, such as a U.S. Passport to enter secure federal facilities or board domestic flights.
Bogus DMV websites have been popping up across the web for more than 10 years, it's reported. But it's becoming more prevalent again since people are trying to find ways around the long lines at the DMV for the new Real ID.
Bogus websites pop up when people search for DMV or even when the letters are inverted like DVM. The fake websites ask for more than the real DMV would, so consumers should be wary when going online.
Artemio Armenta, a public relations officer with the California DMV, said they are unaware of any recent cases of defrauding in Yuba-Sutter or in the surrounding Sacramento area, but people should watch out.
"Nonetheless, we want to remind the public about websites that are charging fees," Armenta said. "These are unofficial websites that are charging customers to complete the electronic driver license and ID card application, as well as charging for DMV appointments and for other online transactions."
Armenta said the DMV received reports of websites charging customers a fee to complete the new online driver license application. The DMV's Investigations Division is looking into those websites for any possible violation of consumer protection laws.
"We cannot reveal these websites since it's under investigation because our focus is making sure customers know the DMV's official website: www.dmv.ca.gov," Armenta said.
In the past year, investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles arrested a man for defrauding more than 50 people by impersonating a DMV employee and falsely promisingly to "fix" suspended driver licenses and problems with vehicle registrations for a fee. He charged his victims in excess of $250.
"Scammers often times pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, family member or a person from a company with whom you do business," said DMV Investigations Chief Frank Alvarez in a press release. "Never send money or give out your personal information to anyone who is soliciting their services."
Armenta said the DMV has thousands of registration service business partners authorized to conduct vehicle registration transactions and charge a fee. "You can find more information on our website: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/bp -- locator/bplocator -- top," he said.
The Real ID has also led people to be more frantic than they need to be. According to the DMV website, the Real ID Act does not go into effect until Oct. 1, 2020, but it is suggested that it be applied for as soon as possible.
To apply, citizens must visit a DMV field office and present original or certified documents (no photocopies) proving their identity, such as a birth certificate or passport, Social Security card, and residency like a utility bill with a name and address on it, photocopies accepted, according to the DMV website. Additional original or certified documents are also required if someone has changed their legal name.
It costs $35 for a driver's license and $30 for an ID card.
For a non-federal compliant card, citizens can renew online or mail if eligible, without going into a DMV field office. Citizens cannot use it to board a domestic flight or enter a secure federal facility that requires identification -- such as a military base -- starting Oct. 1, 2020, according to the DMV website.
©2018 Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, Calif.) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Both athletes were U.S. swimmers, both were dripping wet after finishing an Olympics final, and both had just won medals.
The first said, "It's not my normal specialty. ... We went out there and raced tough – and just came up a little short."
The second had a beaming face. He said, "[I] swam my own race. And knew I had a lane, and had an opportunity, and I went for it. It worked out, you know, it's just awesome that I get to go on the podium tonight. Honestly, I'm really proud of myself!"
The disappointed athlete was Ryan Lochte, seconds after the 4x100m freestyle relay at the London 2012 Olympics. The guy who was thrilled? Brendan Hansen, just seconds after the 100-meter men's breaststroke finals.
Here's the funny part: The medal Lochte was disappointed to have won: silver. The medal Hansen was thrilled to have won: bronze.
Hansen put an exclamation mark on his delight when he exclaimed, "This is the shiniest bronze medal you will ever see. Ever."
For decades, psychologists have noted an irony in elite athletic competition: If you set aside the happy people who win gold and look only at the people who come in second and third, it's the men and women with bronze medals who invariably look happier than the athletes who won silver.
More than a century ago, William James noted: "So we have the paradox of a man shamed to death because he is only the second pugilist or the second oarsman in the world. That he is able to beat the whole population of the globe minus one is nothing; he has 'pitted' himself to beat that one; and as long as he doesn't do that nothing else counts."
In a paper they published after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, researchers Victoria Medvec, Scott Madey and Thomas Gilovich evaluated photographs of athletes on the victory podium and also studied post-competition audio interviews. They found bronze medal-winners tended to be happier than silver medalists.
The psychologists guessed it was because silver medal-winners compare themselves to the athletes who won gold and feel they came up short. By contrast, bronze medal-winners seem to unconsciously compare themselves to people who didn't win a medal at all.
"Silver medalists may torment themselves with counterfactual thoughts, of 'If only...' or 'Why didn't I just,' " the researchers wrote. "Bronze medalists, in contrast, may be soothed by the thought that, 'At least I won a medal.' "
The researchers controlled for various alternate explanations: In some sports, such as soccer, the winners of the gold and silver medals are decided in the final match, and there is a separate match that decides the bronze medal winner.
They wondered: Was it possible the effect arose because the silver medal winners had just lost, whereas the bronze medal winners had just won? So the researchers eliminated sports with that playoff structure, and looked only at events where gold, silver and bronze medal-winners were decided at the same time. They found the pattern held up.
"We are not suggesting, of course, that finishing second or coming close to a cherished outcome always leads to less satisfaction than a slightly more modest performance," the researchers concluded. "Finishing second is truly a mixed blessing. Performing that well provides a number of direct benefits that increase our well-being: recognition from others, boosts to self-esteem, and so on.
"At the same time, it can indirectly lower satisfaction by the unfortunate contrast with what might have been."
There is a lot of psychology involved in the Olympics. Athletes choke, teams play mind games with one another, but the psychology does not end with the competition. It turns out to extend to the medal ceremony. NPR's science correspondent Shankar Vedantam joins us regularly to talk about interesting social science research. He's here. Hi Shankar.
SHANKAR VEDANTAM, BYLINE: Hi Steve. So here's what I have. I want you to listen to two pieces of tape. You're going to hear from two athletes. They've just finished competing at the London Olympics. One of them won the silver medal, and one of them won the bronze medal.
VEDANTAM: And I want you to tell, from the emotion in their voices, which one got the silver and which one got the bronze.
INSKEEP: All right.
CHRISTIAN THOMAS: That's absolutely fantastic, and I think that shows that we really did follow our training program, building up to the Olympics and, yeah, so I was very proud today.
EMILY SEEBOHM: I don't know what went wrong, what I did differently from the heat to the semi to the final. There's just some point of me that just feels like I disappointed so many people. It's kind of tough and, you know, I don't want to let people down.
INSKEEP: OK. Let me think this through. You're saying that one of these people won a silver, one won a bronze. One sounds pretty happy, he says fantastic in a very calm way, and the other sounds utterly crushed. So could it be that the guy who said fantastic was the silver medalist?
VEDANTAM: Well, that's what you would think but it turns out that the happy guy was Christian Thomas from Team Great Britain, and they won the bronze medal in the men's gymnastics, and the really unhappy woman was Emily Seebohm from Australia, right after she won the silver, right behind Missy Franklin of the United States in the 100 meter backstroke. And I've notice a pattern the last few nights watching the Olympics, Steve, which is that the bronze medal winners, invariably, seem to be happier than the silver medal winners.
INSKEEP: Wait a minute. So you just barely make it onto the medal stand and you're like whoo, I'm here, and if you get silver, you're crushed. What's going on there?
VEDANTAM: Well, a bunch of researchers actually looked at this a few years ago. They're Victoria Medvec, Scott Madey and Thomas Gilovich, and they looked at athletes in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and they looked at photographs of the athletes on the victory podium, and they also listened to tape of the athletes right after they had competed, and they found a systematic pattern which that the silver medal winners tended to be unhappy, or look more unhappy, and the bronze medal winners tended to be happier.
INSKEEP: OK. I could guess why that might be, but you tell me. Why would that be?
VEDANTAM: Well, so the researchers think that it has to do with something called framing, which is as human beings, we're not very good at objectively judging how happy we should be, or how ell we've performed. So if you had to judge whether you have a nice car or a big house or a smart kid, what you do is you end up comparing yourself to other people's cars, or other people's houses or other people's kids. So we're not very good at judging our performance in an absolute sense.
INSKEEP: Mm-hmm.
VEDANTAM: And so what's happening with the silver and bronze medal winners is that the silver medal winners are saying if only I had done a little bit better, I could have won the gold...
INSKEEP: Had the gold.
VEDANTAM: ...whereas the bronze medal winners are comparing themselves to all the chumps who didn't win a medal at all, and just saying, at least I got on the victory podium.
INSKEEP: Could there be other factors here having to do with individual athletes and what they expected coming in? Some people might unexpectedly win the bronze when they thought they were going to get nothing.
VEDANTAM: I think that's right. So in the case of Team Great Britain, this is the first medal in the men's gymnastics they're winning in a hundred years, and Emily Seebohm was widely tipped to win the gold. And so clearly her expectations were shattered. Now, the researchers controlled for expectations in their study, and they found that regardless of whether people met expectations or exceeded expectations, the pattern still held. That if you won the silver medal, you tended to be unhappier than if you won the bronze.
But the question of expectation actually still raises a deeper question. I'm not sure you really intended it, but let me try and get to it, which is that in both cases, regardless of whether you're judging how happy you should feel by comparing yourself to others, or you're judging how happy you should feel by comparing yourself to your own expectations. In both cases you are not measuring your happiness based on objective reality, you're basing your happiness based on stuff that's happening inside your own head.
INSKEEP: Hmm, which is a good thing to remember, and I suppose the lesson here is that whatever you're doing in life you want to try to finish third; is that right?
VEDANTAM: Well, I actually think that there's a tension here between what a sports coach will tell you and what a life coach would tell you. Because a sports coach would say, you know, perennial disappointment and high expectations may lead to disappointment, but that's what leads to better performance.
INSKEEP: All right.
VEDANTAM: But the life coach is going to say, you know, perennially comparing yourselves to other people, or even to your own expectations, is a recipe for unhappiness.
INSKEEP: Hmm. Well, Shankar Vedantam, this has been a bronze medal segment. Thank you very much.
VEDANTAM: Thanks Steve.
INSKEEP: NPR science correspondent, Shankar Vedantam. You can follow him on Twitter @hiddenbrain. You can also follow this program @morningedition and @nprinskeep. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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2014 Toyota Tundra to Carry $26,915 MSRP
The Toyota Tundra burst back onto the full-size truck scene for 2007 with more attitude, space, and capabilities. While the refreshed 2014 Tundra can't quite be called an all-new model, pricing will stay competitive: a base regular cab model with rear-wheel drive and a V-6 will carry a $26,915 MSRP. At the top end of the range are the 2014 Tundra 1794 Edition and Platinum, both of which have a four-wheel-drive base price of $48,315, including the $995 destination charge.
Toyota claims that the 2014 Tundra lineup's prices are, on average, $263 lower than comparable 2013 models. The 2014 Tundra is offered in SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition forms, as a regular cab, double cab, or CrewMax. The double cab and CrewMax are offered with a bench or bucket seats in the front. Engines include a 270-hp 4.0-liter V-6 for the base SR trim as well as a 310-hp 4.6-liter V-8 for the SR and SR5 trims. Of course, the engine we'd pick is the 381-hp 5.7-liter V-8, which is offered on every trim from the SR to the Platinum and 1794 Edition trucks. The V-6 uses a five-speed automatic while the V-8s get a six-speed unit.
The $26,915 2014 Toyota Tundra SR gets as standard 18-inch steel wheels, a rearview camera, Bluetooth audio streaming, AC, and power windows and door locks. As with all refreshed 2014 Tundras, the SR benefits from a redesigned interior, and Toyota says the distance for the driver to reach HVAC controls is down by 2.6 inches. If you're looking for more power than the 270-hp V-6 can provide, a regular-cab, rear-drive 2014 Tundra SR with the 381-hp V-8 is available for $29,460. With either engine, upgrading from regular to double cab will cost $890. The V-6 isn't available with four-wheel drive, but is a $3050 option with the two V-8s on every trim from the SR to the two luxury trims at the top. The least-expensive 2014 Tundra with four-wheel drive is an SR double cab with the 4.6-liter V-8, at a price of $31,900.
For $30,460, the double-cab 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 can be had with the 4.6-liter V-8 in rear-drive form and a "professional gear" interior theme that adds metallic accents and contrasting fabric. The SR5′s seat stitching is said to increase durability. 2014 Tundra CrewMax trucks start at $32,820 in rear-drive form with the 4.6-liter V-8 and $34,320 with the 5.7-liter V-8. The SR5 adds $650 worth of equipment over the 2013-model-year truck, but with unchanged pricing, Toyota says.
It starts to get a little luxurious inside with the Limited trim, which adds leather seats and soft-touch door trim, dual-zone climate control, a 10-way power driver's seat, chrome door handle and side mirrors, 20-inch alloy wheels, a deck rail system, and a navigation system with an upgraded sound system. Using the standard 5.7-liter V-8, the 2014 Tundra Limited in double-cab form starts at $37,935 and $39,840 for the CrewMax. Toyota says that Limited CrewMax trucks are priced about $2000 below the 2013-model-year equivalent trucks.
Premium truck buyers interested in a 2014 Tundra can choose from the Platinum and 1794 Edition models, both of which cost $45,265 with rear-wheel drive in the CrewMax bodystyle and $48,315 with four-wheel drive. Both trims come standard with a heated/cooled 12-way power driver's seat and six-way power passenger's seat, front and rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, a premium sound system, power moonroof, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, a navigation system, and an available blindspot monitoring system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Go with the 2014 Tundra Platinum and you'll get perforated, diamond-pleated leather seats (the same leather used in the Lexus LS) with matching door and instrument panel inserts and chrome accent badging. The 1794 Edition offers brown leather seats with embossed leather and suede accents, plus matching interior trim.
Whether the Tundra's updates will be enough to keep it going against the revised entries from Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram — and a new F-150 coming for 2015 — isn't clear. Through the first seven months of 2013, Tundra sales are up 13.1 percent, with 61,385 units sold. That's below the smaller Tacoma's 95,070 units but still a sizable sum.
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Hey T-Shirt fanatics, welcome to my 2010 Holiday Gift Guide series! I feature some of my favorite T-shirt related items and even some things beyond T-shirts that I simply just love and would like to recommend to all of you. If there's something that you think would fit in this list then please feel free to link to it in the comments! Enjoy and please feel free to share on Twitter using the Hashtag #GiftGuide.
You could probably best categorize me into two specific sub-categories of geek: 1. science geek, and 2. gadget geek. This gift guide is dedicated to the gadget geek in me and the gadget geek and general nerd on your Christmas shopping list.
1. If the gadget geek in question owns an iPod, iPhone, MacBook Pro, and/or Apple TV then it is highly likely that he/she will LOVE the Steve-In-Sane T-Shirt from Might Tees. Can someone get ME this tee?! Steve-In-Sane by Might Tees, Price: $23.99.
2. The ultimate threat to the dominance of Apple's iOS is the Android platform. I hate to admit it, but there are a lot of people that love Android. To each their own! [By the way, did you know that this T-Shirt was inspired by a post of mine, yup!] Unstoppable Andy, Price: $19.00.
3. Do you know exaclty what kind of nerd you're buying for? Not sure? Well, be sure nd get this T-Shirt for the nerd in your life. It's highly likely that his/her geekdom is featured on this Threadless tee by Riccardo Bucchioni. Know Your Nerds by Threadless, Price: $10.
4. Yep, that's right. This T-Shirt has a built in inconspicuous spy camera built right into the design of the tee. And now your favorite gadget geek can get his voyeuristic spy side on. Electronic Spy Camera T-Shirt by ThinkGeek, Price: $39.99.
5. There is absolutely nothing that nerds love more than ROBOTS. weRobot from the Chop Shop features 51 of the most iconic robots in pop culture. And even better, it glows in the dark! weRobot by The Chop Shop, Price: $20.00.
6. Gadgets are great, but sometimes, one less unnecessary gadget is even better. That's why I LOVE Dropbox. With Dropbox, I no longer need or even use flash drives / thumb drives. I keep all of my important files and stuff that I am currently working on synced between multiple computers and it just works perfectly. Dropbox is free up to 2GB, but of course, the tech nerd needs more than that. Dropbox doesn't offer a gift option but you could always offer to pay for a year worth of Premium Ugrades for a favorite friend. ($99 for a year upgrade of 50 GB).
BONUS: If you need more suggestions then I suggest that you hit up the following lists: 101 T-Shirts for Apple Fanboys and the Mac Faithful and 101 T-Shirts For Social Media Gurus, Facebook Fans and Twitter Addicts.
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When it comes to Gadgets, my iPad and my iPhone 4 are my go to tech toys. However, if I had to suggest something for the gadget geek, it would be the Terminal Backpack by DAKINE. I love this backpack because it's so spacious and fits my 15 inch MacBook Pro perfectly. You'll be able to fit every single one of you gadgets in hear and then some. Right now, I have some spare ethernet cords, a couple of various adaptor cords for the MacBook, a VGA cable for the iPad, an HDMI cable just in case. My laser pointer and presentation clicker for when I give lectures. And of course, I've got my Flip Mino and digital camera in there for those special moments. And then you've got lots of room in there for the vintage stuff like pens and paper (not like you'll need it when you carry around an iPad).
Over a year ago I ditched messenger bags (because of shoulder and back issues) and have been using the Terminal Bag by DAKINE since. It's a solid bag and a great investment, and easy on the back. Dakine Terminal Pack, Black, Price: $89.95.


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The ACLU of California says Covered California lags behind most other state exchanges in putting voter registration options front and center in on-line and paper applications.
"Almost all the other states have managed to incorporate voter registration," says Lori Shellenberger with the ACLU. "We think it's important for them to make this a priority."
Covered California's Sarah Sol says the exchange website has a voter registration button. "Also in our paper application," she adds "there's a question in the frequently asked questions section at the very end of the application where people can read – what do I need to do in order to register to vote?"
Sol says Covered California is also hiring a voter registration coordinator.
The ACLU says it's giving Covered California until December 16 to improve the voter registration component of its application process, or legal action may be filed.


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COLLEGEVILLE - The Perkiomen Valley High School Drama Club will be presenting the musical 'Funny Girl' April 5-7. All performances will be held at Perkiomen Valley Middle School East on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are sold in advance or at the door and are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
'Funny Girl' takes everyone back to the glitz and glamour of Vaudeville shows through the life of Fanny Brice, a Broadway extraordinaire. This production tells the story of Fanny and the struggles of being a Follies star married to a gambler in the time period of World War I.
'Funny Girl' consists of some of the most eye-catching costuming the high school has ever seen. The original Broadway production, as well as the movie, featured Barbara Streisand as Fanny and were produced by Ray Stark, the son-in-law of Ms. Brice.
The high-energy, glamorous portrayal of this beloved Broadway phenomenon is a fantastic event for people of all ages. This production consists of 80 high school students under the direction of Tracy Griffie. All performances will be held in the Spahr Auditorium located in PV Middle School East, 100 Kagey Road, Collegeville. All seating is reserved and limited, so it is best to order tickets in advance.
For more information or ticket orders, contact Tracy Griffie at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Defensive Publications are a method for the open source community to prevent the issuance of low quality software patents. These publications serve as evidence to disclose to the examiner what is new and innovative within the technology. Through Linux Defenders, developers collaborate with our team to ensure that these publications are effective in protecting the freedom to create, invent and operate.
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This publication describes the encryption system implemented in ownCloud1, a cloud file storage and syncing system.
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Type- Erased Container Iteration
Disclosed is a method of processing the elements of a container in a strongly typed language without compile-time knowledge of the type of the container or of the element type within the container.
|Type-erasure container iteration rtti runtime type information dynamic type dynamic typing variable type any type
|January 22, 2014
A string excitation model for audio synthesis of bowed string instruments
This disclosure describes an audio synthesis model for the excitation of the strings of a musical string instrument by a bow. Inspired by research results pertaining to block-sliding motion, it superimposes regular pulse trains in a self-similar manner. The result is perturbed randomly to account for natural variations and thereby yields a statistically self-similar pulse-train.
|musical instrument synthesis bowed strings string excitation
|November 24, 2013
Prefiltering Antialiasing for General Vector Graphics
The use of this technique can significantly enhance the visual quality of most computer applications.
|Vector Graphics Antialiasing Prefiltering Sampling Signal Processing Nyquist-Shannon
|July 08, 2013
A virtual jog wheel for quick, accessible navigation
Disclosed is an input method for navigating the elements displayed on a touchscreen device in an efficient manner that is accessible to people who are blind and others.
|virtual jog wheel scroll wheel navigation touchscreen accessibility blind screen reader text to speech
|June 07, 2013
Detecting Manchester Encoded Data using a Processor
The following describes a novel method for detecting Manchester encoded binary data sent through a communication medium using a microprocessor.
|telecommunications phase encoding
|May 24, 2013
Limited Window Data Deduplication for Tape backups
Described is a technique for using Data Deduplication in a streamable, limited context for reducing tape backup data volume in addition to traditional data compression. Global Deduplication to tape is possible but complex and tricky to implement.
|archival data de-duplication tape library data compression data de-duplication for tape backups
|April 16, 2013
Optimizing Rolling Hash computation using SIMD Vector registers
Described is a technique for speeding up the rolling hash computation used in content-aware chunking for data deduplication via SIMD vector instructions.
|single instruction multiple data vectorized hash function X86 Processor Vector Instructions streaming SIMD Extensions advanced vector expressions sliding window rolling hash content-aware chunking data de-duplication
|April 16, 2013
Scalable Data Deduplication using Similarity Matching and in-memory indexes
Data Deduplication for large datasets typically encounters the problem of very large indexes to hold the chunk hashes. The indexes do not fit into RAM and require multiple disk accesses to lookup a hash to check whether it is already present in the archive.
|data de-duplication
|March 12, 2013
Optimized Min-heap based Similarity Detection for Delta Encoding
Described is a new technique for detecting approximate similarity between different chunks of data which enables the use of Delta Encoding techniques to reduce data volume, in addition to Deduplication based on exact matches.
|data de-duplication MinHash delta encoding
|February 08, 2013
Amaxtus : The Pressure Sensitive Wheelchair
Mobility is an important aspect for a physically disabled person to be independent. AMAXTUS is developed aiming to eliminate the immobility of the needy, as well as to ease it into the Indian economy with ease. The concept of "press to drive" implemented in the wheel chair sets it apart from all the existing mechanically steered drives. The basic driving system of AMAXTUS can be later coupled with other innumerous electric vehicles as well to make them touch driven as well.
|pressure drives
|January 23, 2013
Replication Mechanism for a Distributed Version Control System
Disclosed is a mechanism for replication of content repositories of a distributed version control system (DVCS), which is unique in that objects and branch references are transferred between nodes by independent means, with only branch references subject to synchronization among nodes.
|January 03, 2013
Circle to Zoom
Users of touchscreen devices occasionally are using screen that are less than ideal for reading documents or viewing images. In these cases it may be required to enlarge the text, image, or other medium in order to better view the media.
|touch screen zoom
|December 18, 2012
Automated Testing Fixtures for Distributed Environments
Modern software development frequently uses a test driven approach or takes place in a distributed software environment where confidence in the software product depends upon the contents, frequency, and thoroughness of testing.
|automated testing
|December 18, 2012
Multifactor Authentication
Reset systems often rely upon on generally known or easily discoverable information. Systems with more secure and reliable authentication are clearly required.
|user authentication
|December 18, 2012
Navigating Filesystems in a N-Tier Column Delimited File- Folder Hierarchy
Most filesystems are built around a file / folder hierarchical structure
|file-folder hierarchy
|December 18, 2012
Accessing Functionality from a side of the screen swipe
This describes a way to access additional application information or functionality on touch screen devices.
|touch screen
|December 18, 2012
Storing Arrays of Numerical Values for Expedient Lookup and Manipulation
Some websites allow for users to alter or retrieve content data in real time. In cases where the content consists of non-numerical information, a database is useful to lookup and alter this set of data.
|database alternatives
|December 18, 2012
Toggling the Visibility and Location of Digital Assets
Users of computer interfaces often require multiple "windows" or visible task interfaces open to complete their task. Frequently, users must refer back to another window to read, edit, or enter commands into as they work
|toggling visualization
|December 18, 2012
A Method and System for Tallying Encrypted Votes in an Electronic Voting System
This disclosure describes a method for reporting the results of an election after collecting encrypted votes from an electronic voting system.
|voting encryption
|December 18, 2012
Copying Multiple Items for More Convenient Pasting
This document describes the idea of copying multiple items so that later on you can browse through them and paste them whenever you need them.
|copy store
|December 18, 2012
Browser to Minimize Expenditure on Websites
Access to the internet is a great enabler of productivity, providing tools for research (such as search engines), communication (email, etc) and so on. However, for most users, it can also serve as a strong distraction, negating some of the gains it provides.
|timer time management website
|December 18, 2012
Method for Synching Directories to RAM
This disclosure describes the use of syncing directories to RAM in order to minimize physical wear to physical disks and increase read/write speed.
|RAM synching
|December 18, 2012
Extending Language Functionality
The problem of using multiple languages is that they may not integrate very well. The flow of a solution may go through several files containing code written in different languages all of which may have different programming conventions
|functionality multiple access
|December 18, 2012
Method and System for Updating Software over the Internet
When new software is released, in most cases, it will not be bug free. Over time, bugs are found and fixed. When this happens, a new version of the software will come out. Software developers will need a way to provide the new software to their end users.
|software updates
|November 10, 2012
Feature to create melody from lyrics on smart phone / computer
One musical note is created for each syllable with the note duration computed from the number of vocals and consonants in the syllable. By doing this the combination of lyrical and melodic phrases sounds very natural and gives the composer a melody ready for final touches.
|database lyics music
|November 07, 2012
Ability to watch media "edited" or "personalized" or "enhanced" for arbitrary (online and offline) movie players.
The invention described here can ascertain the "current playback time" from any arbitrary video player while it is playing on a device (ex: Netflix instant, hulu, hulu plus, VLC, amazon VOD, etc.,) and then use that information to perform any number of reactions, for instance "muting" profanity during a known timestamp, or skipping/obscuring a scene known to be offensive, etc. The invention also describes some playback/quality enhancements that can be used for any player's arbitrary playback.
|playback sensible cinema
|November 07, 2012
Method to deploy non-standarized software packages in heterogenious environments with make
This technical disclosure describes a method to deploy software packages of various kinds to one or more environments containing different versions of different operating systems by using make as a central deployment tool. Using only POSIX compliant commands, each variant of make (even Microsoft's nmake) is able to behave in the same manner.
|software packages
|August 23, 2012
Various Techniques to Increases Searching Speed, Unification, Reduce Installation Cost & Memory Consumption
Biometrics is playing a vital role in today's technical world. In today's world biometrics means security, automation and so many other usages. There are a lot of techniques for searching a biometric data or pattern from large database. This paper is about various techniques for fast searching. More specifically I can say I am going to purpose three new methods to search a person's identity from whole universe's database.
|biometrics fingerprinting
|August 08, 2012
Sending automatic replies to emails in a per user configurable way
Described is a system that can process e-mails and send automatic replies based on both system configuration and a per user configuration.
|email autoresponse
|July 04, 2012
Dynamic user configurable "full vision of sight" viewing of live streamed events
The basic goal of this invention is to make it so you can watch a sporting event and for it to be as good as being there in the stands. The chief advantage of being in the stands is that one can see in any direction at any time, and get reliable audio.
|full vision of sight
|April 25, 2012
Biometric Authentication Exemptions using Pattern Exceptions
Biometric authentication systems may be enabled to recognize and react to biometric pattern exceptions. The results can be used to identify whether the scanned individual is exempt from true authentication and further security checks.
|biometric authentication
|February 27, 2012
Efficient Provisioning of Complex Structures over Unsecured Channels
The document describes how you by combining MAC (Message Authencation Code) operations with a virtual name-space can provision cryptographic keys in a secure and efficient way over an unsecure channel.
|smart card
|January 31, 2012
Finding Software License Violations Through Binary Code Clone Detection
Software released in binary form frequently uses third-party packages without respecting their licensing terms. Such license violations are often accidental, for example when vendors receive binary code from their suppliers with no indication of its provenance.
|Linux FreeBSD BSD Unix software open source license compliance binary code license violations
|January 29, 2012
Blood circuit pressure monitoring through infusion circuits in blood treatment machines
This document describes some ways to remove the specific blood circuit components (i.e; chambers, pods) used for pressure monitoring in order to decrease the risk of clotting in the blood extracorporeal without increasing the overall cost of the system.
|blood pressure
|August 16, 2011
Apparatus for Vacuum Assisted Powder/Suspension Filling of Capillaries or Tubes
This apparatus/assembly when inserted tip end into any vacuum port small enough to form contact/seal with the outside of the conical tube will allow the inner capillary to pull vacuum.
|conical tube
|April 27, 2011
Method for Prevention of Accidental Overheating
Commuters take their computers with them, typically in low power modes, more commonly known as Standby or Hibernation mode. In these modes, the computer saves power by turning off non- essential components of the system, which also reduces the generation of heat.
|computer overheating
|April 26, 2011
Method for Detection of Tampering with System Password Files
Virtually every operating system utilizes several methods to prevent unauthorized access to the system. While these methods differ in implementation and effectiveness, virtually every publicly utilized computer is secured by a password that restricts access to specific user accounts on that machine.
|password hashes
|March 23, 2011
Executable Integrity Verification
The ability to have an automatic process that verifies the integrity of any application would be of immense usefulness to any operating system, computer network, or computer user.
|March 05, 2011
Distributed Steganography
Most permutations of steganography deal with how to embed the message (text, image, video, or audio) into the carrier file. Some permutations, such as SNOW, even use blanks at the end of text files in order to hide messages.
|March 05, 2011
SNMP Extensions for a Self Healing Network
SNMP agents currently have a number of 'get' methods that allow the SNMP management server to query the agent for data. This invention necessitates adding at least one 'set' method.
|SNMP Server
|March 05, 2011
Multiple Source Evidence Application Trust Model
It is critical for an operating system to be able to determine if a given application, particularly one being downloaded, should be trusted. Traditional methods depend on items such as digital signatures or the application manifest files.
|Digital signing
|March 05, 2011
Secure Downloads
The only true way to safely download any data from the internet is to install the data/software/download on a separate machine and test it. Then if that test shows the software/data to be safe, then to install it on the target machine
|secure downloads
|March 05, 2011
Stable File System
There are two very serious problems in most file systems. The first is stability the second is fragmentation. This process addresses both.
|file systems
|March 03, 2011
DNS Based Remote Programming Objects
In this process a given DNS record would include information regarding a remote object. That information would include everything needed to connect to that object.
|February 22, 2011
Pop-up Blocker Enhancement
As mentioned, some pop-ups are of particular relevance to the user, while others are not. The pop-up blocker enhancement, would serve as an add-on to the various web browsers
|pop up ad
|February 21, 2011
Tracking Handle Menu
The present invention relates to graphical user interfaces and more particularly to a menu system for improved direct manipulation using a pointing device.
|pointing device
|January 24, 2011
System and Method for Analysing Data Records Utilizing a Touch Screen Interface
The present invention describes a system, method and computer readable storage medium comprising instructions for analysing and comparing content of data records on electronic devices with at least one touch screen.
|touch screen
|November 17, 2010
Wireless Connection Notification System
This system will provide notification on the wireless device as to whether the user is in or out of range of a possible connection.
|wifi alerts
|November 17, 2010
Method for Selection of Quality of Various Content
While there are existing programs that are capable of adjusting the quality of various digital content, these programs can add to the time, cost, or complexity, and can involve multiple steps to adjust the quality or characteristics of a file.
|digital media
|November 13, 2010
The Social Network Connector
Being able to connect to multiple social networks simultaneously is extremely useful to people who utilize social networks.
|social networks
|November 13, 2010
Method for Subsequent Retrieval of Different Qualities of Digital Content
Building upon the previous invention permitting selection of media quality at download, in this invention, a reference is saved with each downloaded file on the local machine
|digital content
|November 12, 2010
Profiled E-mail Filter (One-Email/Multiple Folders)
This program would allow the user to receive these e-mails while simultaneously blocking other junk.
|spam filter
|November 12, 2010
Method for Intelligent Ranking of Webpages in Filtering of Content
Parental control software, and more broadly, content filtering software, is widely used to prevent users from accessing various content available on the internet. Currently, the majority of content filtering software relies on either a blacklist method or keyword filtering to determine whether content is suitable for viewing or not.
|web filtering ranking system
|November 10, 2010
Profiled E-mail Filter (One E-mail/Multiple Users)
This program would allow users who share their inboxes with others to filter the unsolicited e- mails to the appropriate inbox based on user preferences.
|email filter
|November 09, 2010
GPS Corrector
Most frequently, new roads are created, and old roads are closed leading the user to a street that is no longer in existence, and destroying the planned map guida
|GPS Corrector
|April 22, 2010
Secure Management of Objects in Remote Containers Shared by Multiple and Independent Issuers
The specification describes how objects issued by different issuers but stored in a single container can securely be managed by each issuer in a remote fashion.
|security mobile phones
|October 12, 2009
Dynamic Command Line Interface
A dynamic command line interface assists the user by suggesting appropriate commands, suggesting syntax corrections, and offering easily accessible help directly in the command line interface.
|October 10, 2009
User interface for selecting items in ordered lists
The description of an user interface which allows the quick selection of any given item in an ordered list (usually numbered pages, but it can be any kind of items in an order which can be mapped to integers in ascending order) is given, with a 'canonical' description and a discussion of several possible trivial variations.
|dichotomic search
|August 19, 2009
Kernel Based User Authentication
The Security Sector prevents the execution of system commands unless the user can be authenticated by the Security Sector.
|security kernel
|August 11, 2009
Installation Verification System
A system is needed that, upon installation of a software program, uses a mechanism to check that all needed components of the software program are present and properly linked, and allow the user to easily resolve any missing prerequisite software.
|missing software components
|August 11, 2009
VoIP Parallel Data Transmission System
A system is needed that reduces the percentage of dropped or delayed packets, such that voice data can be decoded without need for packet loss corrections and voice data interpolation.
|August 03, 2009
API for Shared Media Control
Media applications are written to share media playback control functions as system calls within the Media API.
|media playback controls
|July 29, 2009
File System Scanning for Creation of OS User Profile
A Profile Creation Module within an operating system creates a profile of user preferences and interests by scanning the file system for relevant information.
|user information
|July 29, 2009
Virtual Machine Debugging Module
The unique concept of the present invention is the ability to quickly test code in an environment similar to the environment encountered during normal operation
|July 29, 2009
Method for determining a user's comprehension level of an application and modifying application text outputs accordingly
The implementation of text classification technology can be used to modify applications according to the comprehension level of the use
|text classification
|July 29, 2009
Method of Security for OS User Profile
The unique concept of the present invention is the ability for a user to regulate the amount of personal information that is provided to a web page.
|user profile
|July 28, 2009
USB Two Factor Authentication- A Novel Methodology for Physically Authenticating a New Hardware Device
New hardware devices added to secure networks require authentication to verify that the devices belong on the secure network.
|hardware authentication
|July 28, 2009
Two Factor Authenication Mechanism
The Assisted Two Factor Authentication Mechanism via a Trusted External Source is a new secure method for adding hardware to a secure network.
|hardware authentication peer information
|July 28, 2009
Use of File Extension Index for Faster Search
The unique concept of the present invention is the use of a file Extension Index to speed up the process of searching for files.
|file search
|July 26, 2009
Method of and System for Dynamic Maintenance of OS User Profile
A Profile Maintenance Module within the operating system of a user machine monitors the behavior of a user and extracts information relevant to the user's interests and preferences
|user profile
|July 25, 2009
Method of Smart Mail Synchronization for Mobile Devices
A method is needed for unobtrusive synchronization of large files with minimal user activity.
|large file synchronization
|July 21, 2009
Server-Side Latency Synchronization System for Data Consistency in a Distributed Processing System
In a Distributed Processing Application, such as in online gaming or any other distributed groupware system, latencies of users interacting with one another are synchronized at the opening of the online interaction session by an operating system module.
|gaming system
|July 19, 2009
Online Verification of Executable Files
In the present invention, the operating system verifies the authenticity of executable files with the assistance of an online vendor server.
|hash bytecodes
|July 13, 2009
Centralized E-Commerce System
The unique concept of the present invention is the management of e-commerce transactions by a third party server or server cloud.
|e-commerce identity theft fraud
|July 13, 2009
Method and System for Preventing Duplicate Files
When a new file is added to the machine, the Duplicate Detection Module filters the sum of all files to return only files of the same file type and size range. The filename and metadata of the filtered files are then analyzed to identify duplicate files.
|duplicate files
|July 09, 2009
Operating System File Compression System
A file compression system, implemented within the operating system, reduces the size of large files for faster transfer over the internet with minimal user involvement.
|file compression
|July 03, 2009
Measurement and Use of Streaming Data Quality Indicator
The present invention is a module within the operating system of a computing device calculating the data quality of an incoming media stream.
|data quality streaming
|July 02, 2009
Method for authenticating user identity using security questions based on prior operating system activity
A module designed to record operating system activity by a given user can be used to generate security questions to verify the authenticity of the user.
|authenticity user generated
|June 30, 2009
Software Repository Recommendation System
A third party server recommends new software packages to the user based on the software previously installed on the user's machine.
|updates third-party recommendations
|June 30, 2009
Push-down Webpage Preloading for Faster Web Browsing
An operating system module on the User machine monitors requests from internet servers to "push" content onto the user machine in order to facilitate faster web browsing.
|prefetching automatic
|June 30, 2009
OS User Profile for Preference Based Filtering
A system is needed that provides a more efficient way to filter web page content based on user preferences.
|personalized content
|June 23, 2009
Method and System for Maintaining File Compatibility Between Functional Devices
This invention is a system for insuring the compatibility of different file types with a variety of different computing devices.
|June 23, 2009
File Access Management with Secure Hardware
A system is needed that not only manages all access to secure files, but also limits which devices may have access to the file itself.
|security information
|June 23, 2009
Improved Copyright Protection
A method of checking externally created and internally created material for copyright protection and setting user access privileges accordingly.
|copyright protection user-generated material
|June 23, 2009
Retrieving Highly Relevant Data using a Natural Language Search
This invention involves the Linux OS acting as a search filter that can be turned on or off.
|user preference filtering
|June 23, 2009
System for Output Preview and Optimization without Querying Device Capabilities
The operating system contains an Output Compatibility Module, which is responsible for managing file output to a plurality of device types which may be connected to a personal compute
|file format output device
|June 22, 2009
Automatic Window Adjustment
The present invention is a method for automatically adjusting the size and position of a window in the display area.
|automatic display adjustment window
|June 22, 2009
Predictive User Interface
A system is needed in which the user interface can adapt to the needs of the user, simplifying the user's interactions with the operating system.
|user commands
|June 22, 2009
Virtual Printing System for Output Preview
A user may wish to produce true-to-life printer previews on a mobile computing device, or while away from a printer, there is a need to for a system that provides a true-to-life print preview without querying a connected printer.
|printer preview
|June 16, 2009
System for Automated Network Security Deployment
A system is needed to simplify the process of adding a device to a network in such a way that a detailed knowledge of the network is not required.
|configuration script
|June 16, 2009
VPN Sales System
Needed is a means of conducting transactions over a secure network such that internet and website security are not topics of concern.
|security transactions
|June 16, 2009
Improving Transmission Speed of Data over the Web
A system is needed that facilitates faster transfer of large files over the internet.
|file transfer system
|June 15, 2009
Client-Side Latency Synchronization System for Data Consistency in a Distributed Processing System
A system is needed that ensures data synchronization in such a way that promotes fairness despite latency issues arising from a user's geographical location.
|synchronization latency
|June 15, 2009
Image Management System for Compatibility with Mobile Devices
A system is needed to recognize these situations and provide possible alterations to the image that would render the image fully viewable.
|image transfer mobile device
|June 15, 2009
HTML Shorthand for Faster Web Page Transmission
A new method is necessary to minimize load times for web pages without relying on the creation of new bandwidth.
|data transfer load time
|April 26, 2009
Session Key Establishment between a Security Element and a Server
This document shows how key-attestations performed by an SE equipped with an embedded private key and certificate for "credential bootstrapping" also can be used to establish a shared session key between an SE and an issuer server.
|encryption session keys
|April 01, 2009
Maintaining sums in a hierarchy
Using a system inspired by a makefile for fast hierarchical summing up of inventories and maintaining of such sums. The inspiration comes from the makefile representing dependencies between objects that need to be updated.
|database file system
|April 01, 2009
Operating System Level Search Client
A Search Client module resides in the operating system and allows the user to easily query a search engine for help with OS issues.
|search engines query
|April 01, 2009
File Tagging System
A system is needed that allows for files and folders to be viewed based on user defined associations.
|tag registry
|April 01, 2009
Conditions-Adaptive User Interface
The Operating System periodically adjusts visible attributes of the Graphical User Interface to make viewing on-screen information easier for the user.
|user preference interface
|March 30, 2009
Parallel Processed VoIP System
A more efficient way of producing and transmitting voice data in such a way that packet loss and delay is not detrimental to voice quality is needed
|voice data multi-core processing
|March 30, 2009
Oscillating Pixels for Enhanced Text Display
Pixels occurring on the edge of shapes rapidly oscillate between the two adjacent colors reducing the appearance of jagged edges on current display devices.
|display pixels oscillate
|March 23, 2009
Dynamic Command Line Interface
Before a user may execute a command, advanced knowledge of the command and its usage are required. A system is needed to give real time assistance to users of the command line interface.
|syntax corrections command line
|March 23, 2009
Device Permissions System
If, after transferring the file, the file can not be used, the user may become frustrated or intimidated. To remedy this situation, a system for the Operating System to analyze a hardware device's capabilities is needed.
|hardware device trasnfer
|March 23, 2009
Centralized Adaptive Spam Detection System
A more dynamic method of spam detection is necessary to keep up with the level of spam on the internet today.
|spam detection
|March 23, 2009
Method of Advanced Spam Detection and Classification
Some spam messages often make it past the filter, while some desired messages may be inadvertently filtered out. In addition, these methods do not provide for the prediction of the reliability of spam classification
|spam filter
|March 20, 2009
Online Biometric Login Method
Because multiple username-password combinations may be difficult to remember, users often reuse the same username and password for many accounts. These passwords are often easy to crack and, once compromised, all of the users online accounts may be at risk.
|password biometric information
|March 20, 2009
Security Hardware Password Manager
A password manager encrypts usernames and passwords and stores them centrally on a local machine for ease of use. Security hardware prevents unauthorized access to the usernames and passwords.
|encryption passwords
|March 20, 2009
Software License Purchasing and Registration System
A Software Purchase Module registers purchased software licenses with the software vendor. The Software Purchase Module may generate purchase orders for additional software licenses and communicate the purchase order to the appropriate vendor server.
|software installation registry
|March 19, 2009
Mouse-over File Browsing System
This invention is an addition to the file manager GUI that provides more information to the user via pop up previews and file browsing, which is initiated by moving the mouse cursor over a folder or file icon.
|mouse cursor browsing
|March 18, 2009
System for Enforcing Software Licenses Using User Accounts
A system is established by which a username and password are used to verify that the user of a piece of software owns a license for the software. The user's account information (username and password) and corresponding software license information is stored on third party server.
|user account information software license information
|March 18, 2009
Self Adaptive Module for Maintaining Network Compatibility
A need exists for the programmer to be able to enact a routine that automatically reconfigures network appliances and applications.
|configuration updates
|March 18, 2009
Update Manager Module for an Enhanced Method for Updating an Operating System
A need exists for an increasingly efficient means for updating an operating system.
|updates operating system
|March 18, 2009
Method for updating an operating system using a registry module and communication with a vendor server
A need exists for the operating system to have the capability to notify the user of an available software update.
|operating system registry module
|March 18, 2009
Operating system module for automated remapping of access to network resources
This module eliminates manual reconfiguration making the process more efficient.
|network mapping
|March 17, 2009
Method for selectively encrypting sensitive information for use in online forms
A virtual "lockbox" module is created for use by the operating system in which sensitive data types may be stored akin to a bank safety deposit box.
|online forms populate
|March 16, 2009
Preemptive Synchronization Scheduler System
What is needed is a synchronization priority scheduler system that differentiates between high and low priority tasks, and allocates available network resources to ensure important information is available when the user needs it, while still ensuring that lower priority tasks are handled.
|synchronization devices
|March 16, 2009
Method for Update Distribution
A method to efficiently distribute updates and fixes and information about these updates and fixes is necessary.
|software updates
|March 16, 2009
System for Tracking and Enforcing Software Licenses
There is no mechanism for the enforcement of such software licenses and as such, software pirating is rampant. A method for enforcing and tracking software licenses is necessary.
|software licenses tracking
|March 14, 2009
System and Method for Installing and Verifying a Digital Rights Management Operating System
This invention provides for a system for installing and verifying an Operating System with DRM capabilities while preventing the piracy of the operating system itself.
|DRM piracy
|March 12, 2009
Method facilitating automated synchronization between a host and mobile device
A method and system to automatically synchronize multiple mobile devices with a single host is needed.
|metadata transfer mobile devices
|March 12, 2009
System for Identifying and Updating Software from a Remote Service Computer
This Website is responsible for maintaining a list of connected machines, and referring them to an Internet based Service Machine, which in turn analyzes the contents of the User Machine and provides the necessary software updates.
|software updates
|March 11, 2009
Method and System for Automatically Finding and Updating Hardware Components
Although current operating systems have automated driver search systems in place, they are often ineffective due to the fact that drivers are not located centrally on a single server, but rather can be anywhere on the internet.
|hardware automatic installation
|March 11, 2009
Method and System for Updating Software from a Remote Service Computer
This invention describes a system where a service machine installs the most recent version of a given piece of software, regardless of what version is currently installed.
|software updates
|March 11, 2009
File Lock System
Current systems also fail to provide a means to encrypt only the sensitive portions of documents, such as an audio file attached to a text document.
|encryption data security
|March 11, 2009
Method of Providing Anonymous Secure User Access Tokens
While passwords provide some protection, a skilled individual can intercept data such as usernames and passwords and gain access to the data.
|security access
|March 11, 2009
Method of Providing Anonymous Secure User Access Tokens
While passwords provide some protection, a skilled individual can intercept data such as usernames and passwords and gain access to the data.
|authentication database access
|March 03, 2009
Method for Operating Multiple Applications on a Standard Smart Card
What is needed is a smart card that can carry more than one application, bringing the capabilities of a smart card more towards the capabilities of a cellular phone or personal digital assistant (PDA).
|smart cards
|February 24, 2009
Process for Implementing a Single Login Process for Internal Computer Services
With so many passwords, users tend to create the same password for every computer service or, worse, leave a printed list of this information in plain sight.
|authentication database
|February 21, 2009
Method for Updating New Application Installations and for Installing Upgrades and Fixes When Available
Application software purchased on a CD or other media sometimes might not be the latest version. Linux remedies the need for upgrading down-level software. .
|software updates
|February 20, 2009
Method for Securely Transmitting Information Online When the Security Is Enabled by the Sender
Most digital data transmissions are not secure; most don't need to be. There are times, however, when a network client wants to secure a transmission, to transmit encrypted data (files, messages, or any other type of data). While methods exist to individually transmit secure messages, they can be cumbersome.
|identity theft secure transmissions
|February 20, 2009
Attested Key-Pair Generation with "Key Escrow"
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Bakalyan, Richard - Was born January 29, 1931 in Watertown, MA the son of the late Nishan William and Elsie Florence (Fancy) Bakalyan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. His brother, Gerald Kieth Bakalyan also preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William Souren and Adelia (Eaton) Bakalyan; sister-in-law, Marianne Bakalyan; nephews, Richard William (Linda Lyons) Bakalyan, David William (Lynn Ann Czopek) Bakalyan; nieces, Beverly L. (Bakalyan) Sleeper, Carol Lee (Jonathan Mark) Ames; along with many great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. Richard was a Veteran of the US Air Force proudly serving his country during the Korean War. His last mission was working in Propaganda. For 54 years, "Dicky B", the nickname given to him by Nancy Sinatra, was a well known Character Actor in Hollywood, CA. His works included Chinatown, Von Ryan's Express, St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Up Periscope, Fox and the Hound and Wonderful World of Disney and many, many others. He was a humble, loving man who enjoyed making people happy with his craft. He was a talented Artist and Writer also. "Dicky B" was a lifetime member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. His services will be held at the convenience of his family at a later date and time. He will be laid to rest in Hollywood, California. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY.
BAKALYAN, Richard
Born:1/29/1931, Watertown, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Died: 2/27/2015, Elmira, New York, U.S.A.
Richard Bakalyan's westerns – producer, screenwriter, actor:
Luke and the Tenderfoot (TV) – 1952 (Bill Bungles)
Casey Jones (TV) – 1957 (Jackie)
Bat Masterson (TV) – 1959 (Sam Teller)
The Deputy (TV) – 1959 (Billy the Kid)
U.S. Marshal (TV) – 1959 (Joe Savage)
Hotel de Paree (TV) – 1959 (Rob)
The Rebel (TV) – 1959, 1961 (Bart Vogan, Calley Kid)
Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV) – 1960 (Harry Quint)
Johnny Ringo (TV) – 1960 (Lee Rafferty)
The Tall Man (TV) – 1960 (Tiger Eyes)
Lawman (TV) – 1961 (Eggers)
Wagon Train (TV) – 1963 (Muscles)
Laramie (TV) – 1963 (Mel Doleman)
Branded (TV) – 1965 (Roy Barlow)
The Monroes (TV) – 1966 (Grac)
Gunsmoke (TV) – 1966, 1969 (Teems, Billy Holland)
Cimarron Strip (TV) – 1967 (Colly Sims)
Hondo (TV) – 1967 (Cole Younger)
The Animals – 1970 [producer, screenwriter]


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