Patents by Inventor Brian Morris

Brian Morris has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20190340741
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic and operational features of electronic devices, including computing and telecommunications devices. The cosmetic inspection system includes an image capture unit for capturing the images of the electronic devices, and a user interface for processing the captured images and providing relevant information to the user of the system. Images of the external components such as external casing materials or touch screens of electronic devices are captured and the cosmetic inspection system uses baseline images to make determinations to identify defective components of the electronic devices. Based on these determinations, the system may conclude which, if any, replacement components of the devices are needed to restore the electronic device. In one embodiment, a user of the system may then be provided with information through a user interface about defective components and options for ordering replacement components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Clark HUMPHREY, Brian MORRIS
  • Patent number: 10402964
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic and operational features of electronic devices, including computing and telecommunications devices. The cosmetic inspection system includes an image capture unit for capturing the images of the electronic devices, and a user interface for processing the captured images and providing relevant information to the user of the system. Images of the external components such as external casing materials or touch screens of electronic devices are captured and the cosmetic inspection system uses baseline images to make determinations to identify defective components of the electronic devices. Based on these determinations, the system may conclude which, if any, replacement components of the devices are needed to restore the electronic device. In one embodiment, a user of the system may then be provided with information through a user interface about defective components and options for ordering replacement components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS & ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20190147581
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic and operational features of electronic devices, including computing and telecommunications devices. The cosmetic inspection system includes an image capture unit for capturing the images of the electronic devices, and a user interface for processing the captured images and providing relevant information to the user of the system. Images of the external components such as external casing materials or touch screens of electronic devices are captured and the cosmetic inspection system uses baseline images to make determinations to identify defective components of the electronic devices. Based on these determinations, the system may conclude which, if any, replacement components of the devices are needed to restore the electronic device. In one embodiment, a user of the system may then be provided with information through a user interface about defective components and options for ordering replacement components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Clark HUMPHREY, Brian MORRIS
  • Publication number: 20190042801
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to securing systems that include hardware accelerators, such as FPGA-based accelerators, and privileged system components. Some embodiments may provide a security broker. In various embodiments, the security broker may provide interfaces between the hardware accelerator and the privileged component. Some embodiments may receive an instruction from the hardware accelerator targeting the privileged component, and validate the instruction based on a configuration. In some embodiments, upon determining the instruction is not validated, the instruction is restricted from further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: JOSHUA FENDER, UTKARSH Y. KAKAIYA, MOHAN NAIR, BRIAN MORRIS, PRATIK MAROLIA
  • Publication number: 20190042944
    Abstract: Thus, the present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for training neural networks using a tensor that includes a plurality of FP16 values and a plurality of bits that define an exponent shared by some or all of the FP16 values included in the tensor. The FP16 values may include IEEE 754 format 16-bit floating point values and the tensor may include a plurality of bits defining the shared exponent. The tensor may include a shared exponent and FP16 values that include a variable bit-length mantissa and a variable bit-length exponent that may be dynamically set by processor circuitry. The tensor may include a shared exponent and FP16 values that include a variable bit-length mantissa; a variable bit-length exponent that may be dynamically set by processor circuitry; and a shared exponent switch set by the processor circuitry to selectively combine the FP16 value exponent with the shared exponent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnakumar Nair, Andrew Yang, Brian Morris
  • Patent number: 10184882
    Abstract: A system and method for processing an electronic device. The electronic device is identified. User instructions associated with the electronic device are retrieved utilizing a testing system. The user instructions are communicated from the testing system for performing cosmetic inspection of the electronic device, customer personal information (CPI) analysis of the electronic device, software analysis of the electronic device, validation and restoring of default content software and settings, and functional testing. Verification information is received from a user of implementation of the user instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS & ELECTRONCIS, INC.
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Joel McCarty, Brian Morris
  • Patent number: 10169858
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic and operational features of electronic devices, including computing and telecommunications devices. The cosmetic inspection system includes an image capture unit for capturing the images of the electronic devices, and a user interface for processing the captured images and providing relevant information to the user of the system. Images of the external components such as external casing materials or touch screens of electronic devices are captured and the cosmetic inspection system uses baseline images to make determinations to identify defective components of the electronic devices. Based on these determinations, the system may conclude which, if any, replacement components of the devices are needed to restore the electronic device. In one embodiment, a user of the system may then be provided with information through a user interface about defective components and options for ordering replacement components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20140278244
    Abstract: A system and method for processing an electronic device. The electronic device is identified. User instructions associated with the electronic device are retrieved utilizing a testing system. The user instructions are communicated from the testing system for performing cosmetic inspection of the electronic device, customer personal information (CPI) analysis of the electronic device, software analysis of the electronic device, validation and restoring of default content software and settings, and functional testing. Verification information is received from a user of implementation of the user instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ATC Logistics & Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Joel McCarty, Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20140278459
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided that can acquire benchmarking data regarding a particular performance metric, compare a pharmacy's performance with the performance of other pharmacies using the benchmarking data, and recommend action plans aimed at improving the pharmacy's performance. The action plans may be customized for the particular pharmacy, so as to provide the pharmacy with a detailed, pharmacy-specific recommendation for improving performance in one or more targeted areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MCKESSON FINANCIAL HOLDINGS
    Inventor: Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20140267691
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic and operational features of electronic devices, including computing and telecommunications devices. The cosmetic inspection system includes an image capture unit for capturing the images of the electronic devices, and a user interface for processing the captured images and providing relevant information to the user of the system. Images of the external components such as external casing materials or touch screens of electronic devices are captured and the cosmetic inspection system uses baseline images to make determinations to identify defective components of the electronic devices. Based on these determinations, the system may conclude which, if any, replacement components of the devices are needed to restore the electronic device. In one embodiment, a user of the system may then be provided with information through a user interface about defective components and options for ordering replacement components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ATC Logistics & Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20140278135
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is discussed that includes identifying, by a computer server system, stored electronic data that represents genetic sequencing for one or more genes for individuals in a population of patients who have submitted to genetic sequencing; generating, for each of multiple individuals and from the stored electronic data, probability data for the individuals and probability or weighting data, or both, for relatives of the individuals, the probability data representing likelihoods that a particular person corresponding to the probability data carries a deleterious mutation in a particular gene; and generating a score for a genetic variant, wherein the score is a function of probability or weighting data, or both, for the individuals and for relatives of the individuals, and the score represent a composite probability that a certain variant is a deleterious or benign variant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Myriad Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitry Pruss, Brian Morris, Karla Bowles, Julie M. Eggington, Benjamin B. Roa, Alexander Gutin, Elisha Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140019363
    Abstract: A data processing center computer receives a transaction request from a mobile payment platform (MPP) computer. The transaction request is related to a purchase initiated from an account holder's mobile telephone, and includes a mobile telephone number, a merchant identifier (ID) of a merchant, and a transaction amount. The MPP computer is operated by or on behalf of a service provider having the account holder as a customer. The process also includes translating the account holder's mobile telephone number into the account holder's payment card account number, identifying a merchant acquirer computer, and generating a purchase transaction request including the account holder's payment card account number, the merchant ID, and the transaction amount. The data processing center computer then transmits the purchase transaction request to the merchant acquirer computer for authorization processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Drzyzga, Brian Morris
  • Patent number: 8559923
    Abstract: A method includes receiving an information translation request, where the request is for translation of an account holder's mobile telephone number into the account holder's payment card account number. The request is related to a purchase transaction. A database is accessed to identify the account holder's service provider and a transaction acceptance request is transmitted to the service provider. The service provider provides an indication that the account holder has accepted the transaction, and the account holder's mobile telephone number is then translated into the payment card account number, which is then transmitted in response to the information translation request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mastercard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Drzyzga, Brian Morris
  • Patent number: 7951161
    Abstract: An atherectomy system having a variably exposed cutter wherein a distally located positionable tip closely associated with the cutter and a high pressure fluid jet emanator can be variably and angularly deployed about a hinge mechanism subsequent to entry into the vasculature. The fixed cutter slices or parts atheromatous material and/or thrombotic material from a blood vessel for interaction with high pressure jets to macerate, break up or otherwise reduce the materials for evacuation from the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: MEDRAD, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Bonnette, Eric Joel Thor, Stephen Earl Weisel, David Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20110093560
    Abstract: Techniques for generating a social community system based around multi-nonlinear stories is herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: IVOICE NETWORK LLC
    Inventor: Guy Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20100291895
    Abstract: A method includes receiving an information translation request, where the request is for translation of an account holder's mobile telephone number into the account holder's payment card account number. The request is related to a purchase transaction. A database is accessed to identify the account holder's service provider and a transaction acceptance request is transmitted to the service provider. The service provider provides an indication that the account holder has accepted the transaction, and the account holder's mobile telephone number is then translated into the payment card account number, which is then transmitted in response to the information translation request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Krzysztof Drzyzga, Brian Morris
  • Publication number: 20090164252
    Abstract: The online method for managing scheduling of, payment for and accounting of a medical management transaction available over a global system for a patient and a health care provider, includes providing a database server, providing an application server on which the medical management system resides, providing payment processing services, exchanging regulated data with a medical services government agency, accessing electronic medical records services by the patient, including uploading existing medical records by the health care provider and the patient, commenting on accessed records by the patient to provide patient comments, storing the patient comments in the system and providing the patient comments to the health care provider along with records requested by the health care provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: DOCTORDIRECT.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Morris, Kamal Mekhael, Alain Gourd, Roberto Bellini, Joseph Mekhael, David Brochu, Hugh J. Moulton, Raymond Luk, Gary Green
  • Patent number: D722073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Lima, Brian Morris, Manuel Tan, Robert Scott Dietz, Robb Dean Anderson
  • Patent number: D722074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Lima, Brian Morris, Manny Tan, Shepherd Yang
  • Patent number: D745880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Lima, Brian Morris, Manuel Tan, Xiaogang Yang, Robb Dean Anderson