Patents by Inventor Dave Evans
Dave Evans 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).
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Publication number: 20220297272Abstract: An articulating driver having a ball-in-socket joint. The driver may include a driver tip having a spherical head, a retention cap having a domed surface to mate with the spherical head, an input shaft, a spring disposed in an end of the input shaft and in a recess of the retention cap opposite that of the domed surface, and a housing that receives the input shaft, the spring, the retention cap and the spherical head. The housing may have a tapered end to positionally retain the spherical head therein. In another aspect, the driver may include a driver tip coupled to the input shaft that includes an interface to engage a screw. A bushing may engage the driver tip at one end and receive the screw at the other end to retain the screw within the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Matt Fenn, Jared Schoenly, Dave Evans, Michael White
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Patent number: 11331106Abstract: An articulating driver having a ball-in-socket joint. The driver may include a driver tip having a spherical head, a retention cap having a domed surface to mate with the spherical head, an input shaft, a spring disposed in an end of the input shaft and in a recess of the retention cap opposite that of the domed surface, and a housing that receives the input shaft, the spring, the retention cap and the spherical head. The housing may have a tapered end to positionally retain the spherical head therein. In another aspect, the driver may include a driver tip coupled to the input shaft that includes an interface to engage a screw. A bushing may engage the driver tip at one end and receive the screw at the other end to retain the screw within the driver.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Matt Fenn, Jared Schoenly, Dave Evans, Michael White
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Patent number: 11190206Abstract: The method involves sequentially encoding the plurality of data packets, which involves, for a data packet, obtaining a reference data packet, obtaining a mask packet indicative of which of the bits in the data packet are predictable and which of the bits in the data packet are not predictable obtaining change history data indicative of previously changed bits of the mask packet, determining an updated mask packet based on the mask packet, the data packet, and the reference data packet, determining updated change history data based on the change history data, the mask packet, and the updated mask packet, determining, as unpredictable bits, all those bits of the data packet that are indicated as not predictable by the updated mask packet, and generating an encoded data packet including a representation of the updated change history data and a representation of values of the unpredictable bits of the data packet.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCYInventor: Dave Evans
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Publication number: 20210281275Abstract: The method involves sequentially encoding the plurality of data packets, which involves, for a data packet, obtaining a reference data packet, obtaining a mask packet indicative of which of the bits in the data packet are predictable and which of the bits in the data packet are not predictable obtaining change history data indicative of previously changed bits of the mask packet, determining an updated mask packet based on the mask packet, the data packet, and the reference data packet, determining updated change history data based on the change history data, the mask packet, and the updated mask packet, determining, as unpredictable bits, all those bits of the data packet that are indicated as not predictable by the updated mask packet, and generating an encoded data packet including a representation of the updated change history data and a representation of values of the unpredictable bits of the data packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCYInventor: Dave EVANS
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Patent number: 10453268Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rendering graphics in augmented reality software based on the movement of a device in relation to a target object, in order to produce more desired rendering effects. An augmented reality graphic can be both scaled and shifted laterally compared to the target based on a position of the device, and can then be cropped to match the target. Scaling and shifting related to movement parallel to the target can be performed using a first (parallel) function, and scaling and shifting related to movement toward and away from the target can be performed using a second (perpendicular) function. Both functions can be chosen to ensure that an edge of the augmented image is not passed over so as to provide blank space.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Somo Innovations Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Wyld, Dave Evans
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Publication number: 20190175193Abstract: An articulating driver having a ball-in-socket joint. The driver may include a driver tip having a spherical head, a retention cap having a domed surface to mate with the spherical head, an input shaft, a spring disposed in an end of the input shaft and in a recess of the retention cap opposite that of the domed surface, and a housing that receives the input shaft, the spring, the retention cap and the spherical head. The housing may have a tapered end to positionally retain the spherical head therein. In another aspect, the driver may include a driver tip coupled to the input shaft that includes an interface to engage a screw. A bushing may engage the driver tip at one end and receive the screw at the other end to retain the screw within the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Matt Fenn, Jared Schoenly, Dave Evans, Michael White
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Publication number: 20190156583Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rendering graphics in augmented reality software based on the movement of a device in relation to a target object, in order to produce more desired rendering effects. An augmented reality graphic can be both scaled and shifted laterally compared to the target based on a position of the device, and can then be cropped to match the target. Scaling and shifting related to movement parallel to the target can be performed using a first (parallel) function, and scaling and shifting related to movement toward and away from the target can be performed using a second (perpendicular) function. Both functions can be chosen to ensure that an edge of the augmented image is not passed over so as to provide blank space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Andrew Wyld, Dave Evans
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Patent number: 10134187Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rendering graphics in augmented reality software based on the movement of a device in relation to a target object, in order to produce more desired rendering effects. An augmented reality graphic can be both scaled and shifted laterally compared to the target based on a position of the device, and can then be cropped to match the target. Scaling and shifting related to movement parallel to the target can be performed using a first (parallel) function, and scaling and shifting related to movement toward and away from the target can be performed using a second (perpendicular) function. Both functions can be chosen to ensure that an edge of the augmented image is not passed over so as to provide blank space.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Somo Innvoations Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Wyld, Dave Evans
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Publication number: 20160042569Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rendering graphics in augmented reality software based on the movement of a device in relation to a target object, in order to produce more desired rendering effects. An augmented reality graphic can be both scaled and shifted laterally compared to the target based on a position of the device, and can then be cropped to match the target. Scaling and shifting related to movement parallel to the target can be performed using a first (parallel) function, and scaling and shifting related to movement toward and away from the target can be performed using a second (perpendicular) function. Both functions can be chosen to ensure that an edge of the augmented image is not passed over so as to provide blank space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Andrew Wyld, Dave Evans
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Patent number: 9065975Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: CISCO Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shaun Kirby, Dave Evans, Kristopher Charles Linquist
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Publication number: 20150015659Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Shaun KIRBY, Dave EVANS, Kristopher Charles LINQUIST
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Patent number: 8803941Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shaun Kirby, Dave Evans, Kristopher Charles Linquist
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Patent number: 8657556Abstract: A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Keith E. Dawson, Dave Evans
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Publication number: 20140018816Abstract: An articulating driver having a ball-in-socket joint. The driver may include a driver tip having a spherical head, a retention cap having a domed surface to mate with the spherical head, an input shaft, a spring disposed in an end of the input shaft and in a recess of the retention cap opposite that of the domed surface, and a housing that receives the input shaft, the spring, the retention cap and the spherical head. The housing may have a tapered end to positionally retain the spherical head therein. In another aspect, the driver may include a driver tip coupled to the input shaft that includes an interface to engage a screw. A bushing may engage the driver tip at one end and receive the screw at the other end to retain the screw within the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLCInventors: Matt Fenn, Jared Schoenly, Dave Evans, Michael White
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Publication number: 20130066459Abstract: A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Keith E. Dawson, Dave Evans
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Patent number: 8344870Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a dashboard including one or more touchscreen displays; a wireless network interface; and multiple icons for presentation by one or more of the touchscreen displays to a user in the vehicle. Each of one or more of the icons is configurable by the user through tactile interaction with the icon via one or more of the touchscreen displays. Each of the icons when presented to the user makes accessible to the user through one or more of the touchscreen displays particular functionality. The vehicle includes software associated with the icons that is operable to render the icons on the touchscreen displays and implement their functionality.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dave Evans, James Vila, Marc J. P. Giradot, Michael M. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20120320147Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Shaun KIRBY, Dave Evans, Kristopher Charles Linquist
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Patent number: 8317450Abstract: A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Keith E. Dawson, Dave Evans
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Publication number: 20120240020Abstract: Computer-based method of generating a summary of one or more documents comprises identifying content including text having a measurable quality from a predetermined location, evaluating the content, using a computer processor, to determine whether the content represents a document of interest, and preparing a summary of the content if the content represents document of interest. A computer-based method of generating a summary of one or more documents, each including two or more sentences, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Kathleen R. McKeown, Regina Barzilay, Dave Evans, Vasileios Hatzivassiloglou, Judith Klavans, Ani Nenkova, Barry Schiffman
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Publication number: 20120240032Abstract: System for generating a summary of a plurality of documents is provided. The system includes a computer readable document collection containing a plurality of related documents stored in electronic form therein, a plurality of forms of multiple document summarization engines, and a router for determining a temporal relationship of at least a subset of the documents in the collection and selecting one of the plurality of forms of multiple document summarization engines for generating a summary of the subset of documents based on the temporal relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Kathleen R. McKeown, Regina Barzilay, Dave Evans, Vasileios Hatziv Assiloglou, Judith Klavans, Ani Nenkova, Barry Schiffman