Patents by Inventor Daniel Driscoll

Daniel Driscoll 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: 20150119765
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20150119766
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll, Tamara Beth Harrison
  • Publication number: 20130318531
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for bounding the processing domain in a symmetric multiprocessing system are provided. In various implementations, a particular computational task is “affined” to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when the particular task is executed, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the affined processing unit processes the instruction. When the affined processing unit is not processing the particular computational task, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system may cause the processing unit to process alternate instructions. With some implementations, a particular computational task is “linked” to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when the particular task is executed, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the bound processing unit processes the instruction. When the bound processing unit is not processing the particular computational instruction, the bound processing unit may enter a low power or idle state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Trippi, Arvind Raghuraman, Daniel Driscoll
  • Patent number: 8224978
    Abstract: Two participants may observe periodic data sources available only in the vicinity of physical trust (i.e. a wifi beacon). If an initial test of whether each participant has received the same key is passed, each party may hash the periodic source and communicate it to the other over a non-proximal communication channel (an IP network) and both are able to verify that the other (or agent of the other) is within the same vicinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Driscoll, Robert Hain
  • Publication number: 20110010716
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for developing symmetric and asymmetric software applications on a single monolithic symmetric multiprocessing operating system are disclosed. An enabling framework for one or all of the following software design patterns; application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system in a symmetric fashion, application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system in a asymmetric fashion using task to processor soft affinity declarations, application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system using bound computational domains may be provided. Further, a particular computational task or a set of computational tasks may be bound to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when one such task is to be scheduled, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the bound processing unit processes the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Arvind Raghuraman, Daniel Driscoll, Michael Trippi
  • Publication number: 20100287288
    Abstract: Two participants may observe periodic data sources available only in the vicinity of physical trust (i.e. a wifi beacon). If an initial test of whether each participant has received the same key is passed, each party may hash the periodic source and communicate it to the other over a non-proximal communication channel (an IP network) and both are able to verify that the other (or agent of the other) is within the same vicinity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Driscoll, Robert Hain
  • Publication number: 20080021094
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig, Daniel Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20050225954
    Abstract: One embodiment of a field changeable graphics system for a computing device includes a graphics card and an interface assembly. The interface assembly is adapted to interface the graphics card with the motherboard of a computing device, without directly mounting the graphics card to the motherboard. One advantage of the disclosed graphics system is that it enables a computing device user to upgrade the existing device's graphics system. Thus, the user is not forced to purchase an entirely new computing device in order to take advantage of graphics innovations. This advantage is particularly significant for users of portable computing devices, such as laptop computers and PDAs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Driscoll, Joseph Walters, Craig Dowdall, Charles Buffington
  • Publication number: 20050227527
    Abstract: One embodiment of an edge connector for a field changeable graphics system includes a right angle edge connector having a plurality of contact pins adapted to engage contacts on a graphics card. The edge connector is adapted to interface the graphics card with the motherboard of a computing device, without directly mounting the graphics card to the motherboard. One advantage of the disclosed edge connector is that it is compatible with a plurality of graphics cards and systems, thereby enabling a computing device user to upgrade the existing device's graphics system. Thus, the user is not forced to purchase an entirely new computing device in order to take advantage of graphics innovations. A further advantage of the disclosed edge connector is that it enables upgrades to low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) features, without the need for additional costly devices capable of operating at LVDS data rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Diamond, Daniel Driscoll, Craig Dowdall, Charles Buffington
  • Publication number: 20050101543
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: University of Florida
    Inventors: Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig, Daniel Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20050002380
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computerized method for locating and tracking devices in a network. The method including the step of querying the network to obtain network device connectivity data for each device coupled to the network. Device relational data is retrieved from at least one database. The network device connectivity data is correlated with the device relational data to obtain an asset tracking record for each device. The asset tracking record includes device location data, device identification data, and device responsibility data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Miller, Daniel Driscoll, Lyle Haff, Raymond Rush, Jaime Wightman, John Yaichuk
  • Patent number: 5416421
    Abstract: A trailer lamp testing and lamp storage apparatus is provided for connecting to an electrical connector of a trailer, wherein the electrical connector of the trailer has a predetermined number of contacts for a predetermined number of lamp circuits in the trailer. The lamp testing and storage apparatus includes a housing assembly which includes a bottom housing portion, a hinge assembly connected to the bottom housing portion, and a lid assembly connected to the hinge assembly. A storage assembly, supported by the housing assembly, is provided for storing a number of replacement lamps for replacing burned out lamps in the trailer. The lamp testing and storage apparatus also includes a predetermined number of battery-powered testing circuits and a connector assembly for receiving respective ends of the predetermined number of testing circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Russell A. Doland, Sr., Daniel A. Driscoll