Patents by Inventor Dave Williams
Dave Williams 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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Patent number: 11982563Abstract: An apparatus powered by batteries may include a first processor and a second processor. The first processor may consume more electrical power than the second processor. The second processor acquires data from one or more sensors. At a predetermined time or other trigger, the second processor activates the first processor that is then used to send the acquired data to an external device. For example, items are stowed on the apparatus that includes weight sensors. The second processor awakens hourly, acquires weight data indicative of the weight of items stowed on the apparatus, and returns to a sleep mode. After 24 hours of acquiring weight data, the second processor activates the first processor to send the accumulated weight data to an external device, such as a server, using a network interface. Power consumption is substantially reduced, allowing the apparatus to operate without external power for extended periods of times.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Andrew William Staats, Charles Robert Watson, David Buuck, Dave Jonathan Lefkow, Paul Ellis
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Patent number: 11977945Abstract: A card reader prevents a magnetic read head of the card reader from being able to read a magnetic strip of a card and forces the card reader to read card data from an embedded chip of the card instead of the magnetic strip. An electromagnetic noise interference signal is generated and is maintained within the card reader. The signal prevents a magnetic read head of the card reader and any skimmer present within the card reader from reading the magnetic strip of the card. In an embodiment, the signal is generated and maintained as long as the card reader is powered on. In an embodiment, the signal is generated when at least one sensor of the card reader detects a presence of the card proximate to a card slot of the card reader, within the card slot, or within the card reader adjacent to the magnetic read head.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Dave Peter George Elwin, Charles Harrow, Alexander William Whytock
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Publication number: 20240070408Abstract: A card reader prevents a magnetic read head of the card reader from being able to read a magnetic strip of a card and forces the card reader to read card data from an embedded chip of the card instead of the magnetic strip. An electromagnetic noise interference signal is generated and is maintained within the card reader. The signal prevents a magnetic read head of the card reader and any skimmer present within the card reader from reading the magnetic strip of the card. In an embodiment, the signal is generated and maintained as long as the card reader is powered on. In an embodiment, the signal is generated when at least one sensor of the card reader detects a presence of the card proximate to a card slot of the card reader, within the card slot, or within the card reader adjacent to the magnetic read head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Dave Peter George Elwin, Charles Harrow, Alexander William Whytock
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Publication number: 20200240424Abstract: A vehicle having an engine system which can detect an expected compressor surge event while the compressor is operating in a stable region of a compressor map, and upon detecting the expected compressor surge event controlling one or more engine operating parameters to maintain compressor operation in the stable region of the compressor map without transgressing (or mitigating the transgression of) a compressor surge line on the compressor map which, if transgressed, may cause compressor surge to occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Vishnu Vijayakumar, Rahul Dev Rajampeta, Dave William Slessor, Sabrina Niemann, Mike Padowski
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Patent number: 9974142Abstract: An electronic display assembly which allocates power to a plurality of displays without exceeding a maximum current level for the circuit is disclosed. An exemplary system preferably includes an AC current sensor, a power load sharing controller, ambient light sensors for each display, and a brightness controller for each display. A maximum total current draw may be selected. The ambient light contacting each display may be measured and a corresponding desired brightness calculated. Depending on the present amount of current draw, the system determines if the displays can be driven at the desired brightness without exceeding the maximum total current draw. If yes, the displays are driven at their desired brightness. If no, the desired brightness for each display may be slightly reduced to prevent exceeding the maximum total current draw. Thus, as the ambient light varies between the displays, the available power may be shared.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Jerry Wasinger, Dave Williams, John Schuch
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Patent number: 9883387Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can be directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing transactions through mobile communication devices using either telecommunications networks or proximity near-field communications systems. Embodiments may be directed to a mobile communication device displaying an application authentication element. The application authentication element may include a pre-selected authentication element and transaction data associated with a transaction conducted by a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may obtain the pre-selected authentication element by either transmitting a request to a server computer or retrieving the pre-selected authentication element from a secure memory in the mobile communication device. A user authentication token may be received by the mobile communication device from the user. The mobile communication device may generate a secret token that is derived from the user authentication token.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Dave William Wilson, John Francis Benedict Bourdillon, Christian Aabye
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Patent number: 9820607Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for brewing a beverage from precursor particulates. The apparatus comprises a liquid delivery system for delivering liquid into a brewing basket. The liquid delivery system comprises a showerhead disposed above at least a portion of the brewing basket. The showerhead has a plurality of outlet openings through which liquid flows outward from the showerhead into the brew basket. At least two of the outlet openings are oriented to direct the flow of liquid out of the showerhead at least in part transversely of the brew basket.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Karl Warner Marschke, Kurt Ryan Rottier, Daniele Rosati, John S Reback, Dave William Everett
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Publication number: 20160283241Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a plurality of processing elements arranged in a single instruction multiple data array. The apparatus includes an instruction controller operable to receive instructions from a plurality of instructions streams, and to transfer instructions from those instructions streams to the processing elements in the array, such that the data processing apparatus is operable to process a plurality of processing threads substantially in parallel with one another. A data transfer controller is provided which is operable to control transfer of data between the internal memory units associated with the processing elements, and memory external to the array.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Dave Stuttard, Dave Williams, Eamon O'Dea, Gordon Faulds, John Rhoades, Ken Cameron, Phil Atkin, Paul Winser, Russell David, Ray McConnell, Tim Day, Trey Greer
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Publication number: 20160198545Abstract: An electronic display assembly which allocates power to a plurality of displays without exceeding a maximum current level for the circuit is disclosed. An exemplary system preferably includes an AC current sensor, a power load sharing controller, ambient light sensors for each display, and a brightness controller for each display. A maximum total current draw may be selected. The ambient light contacting each display may be measured and a corresponding desired brightness caIculated. Depending on the present amount of current draw, the system determines if the displays can be driven at the desired brightness without exceeding the maximum total current draw. If yes, the displays are driven at their desired brightness. If no, the desired brightness for each display may be slightly reduced to prevent exceeding the maximum total current draw. Thus, as the ambient light varies between the displays, the available power may be shared.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: William Dunn, Jerry Wasinger, Dave Williams, John Schuch
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Patent number: 9286020Abstract: A system and method for allocating power to a plurality of displays is disclosed. An exemplary system preferably includes an AC current sensor, a power load sharing controller, ambient light sensors for each display, and a brightness controller for each display. A maximum total current draw may be selected. The ambient light contacting each display may be measured and a corresponding desired brightness calculated. Depending on the present amount of current draw, the system determines if the displays can be driven at the desired brightness without exceeding the maximum total current draw. If yes, the displays are driven at their desired brightness. If no, the desired brightness for each display may be slightly reduced to prevent exceeding the maximum total current draw. Thus, as the ambient light varies between the displays, the available power may be shared.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Jerry Wasinger, Dave Williams, John Schuch
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Publication number: 20150208856Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for brewing a beverage from precursor particulates. The apparatus comprises a liquid delivery system for delivering liquid into a brewing basket. The liquid delivery system comprises a showerhead disposed above at least a portion of the brewing basket. The showerhead has a plurality of outlet openings through which liquid flows outward from the showerhead into the brew basket. At least two of the outlet openings are oriented to direct the flow of liquid out of the showerhead at least in part transversely of the brew basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Karl Warner Marschke, Kurt Ryan Rottier, Daniele Rosati, John S. Reback, Dave William Everett
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Patent number: 9076281Abstract: A wagering game system is described herein. In embodiments the wagering game system comprises a plurality of player terminals configured to present wagering games and to collect player activity information associated with the wagering games, the player activity information indicating player inputs and financial transactions. In embodiments, the wagering game system further comprises one or more account servers configured to receive the player activity information and to perform the financial transactions on player accounts and a monitoring system configured to receive the player activity information and to remotely disable ones of the plurality of player terminals.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Oneida Indian NationInventors: Richard L. Martin, Edward J. Hole, Jr., Robert C. Angell, John A. Santini, Jr., Ian Mitchell, Dave William Costantino
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Patent number: 8762691Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a plurality of processing elements arranged in a single instruction multiple data array. The apparatus includes an instruction controller operable to receive instructions from a plurality of instructions streams, and to transfer instructions from those instructions streams to the processing elements in the array, such that the data processing apparatus is operable to process a plurality of processing threads substantially in parallel with one another. A data transfer controller is provided which is operable to control transfer of data between the internal memory units associated with the processing elements, and memory external to the array.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Dave Stuttard, Dave Williams, Eamon O'Dea, Gordon Faulds, John Rhoades, Ken Cameron, Phil Atkin, Paul Winser, Russell David, Ray McConnell, Tim Day, Trey Greer
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Publication number: 20130027370Abstract: A system and method for allocating power to a plurality of displays is disclosed. An exemplary system preferably includes an AC current sensor, a power load sharing controller, ambient light sensors for each display, and a brightness controller for each display. A maximum total current draw may be selected. The ambient light contacting each display may be measured and a corresponding desired brightness calculated. Depending on the present amount of current draw, the system determines if the displays can be driven at the desired brightness without exceeding the maximum total current draw. If yes, the displays are driven at their desired brightness. If no, the desired brightness for each display may be slightly reduced to prevent exceeding the maximum total current draw. Thus, as the ambient light varies between the displays, the available power may be shared.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Jerry Wasinger, Dave Williams, John Schuch
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Patent number: 8320962Abstract: A method for controlling a contactless interface on a dual interface portable device are provided. The method allows for contactless enablement and disablement on both a temporary and semi-permanent basis, dependent on commands sent to the device by the issuer of the portable device. The commands are received through a terminal device and are transferred to the portable device during a contact transaction. Configuration data on the portable device is modified according to the received commands. An application on the portable device controls the transmission of data through the contactless interface dependent on the configuration data.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Dave William Wilson, Omar Rifaat, Hao Ngo
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Publication number: 20120246079Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can be directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing transactions through mobile communication devices using telecommunications networks, systems, or proximity near-field communications systems. Embodiments may be directed to a mobile communication device displaying an application authentication element including a pre-selected authentication element. The application authentication element may include transaction data associated with a transaction conducted by a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may obtain the pre-selected authentication element by either transmitting a request to a server computer or retrieving the pre-selected authentication element from a secure memory in the mobile communication device. A user authentication token may then be received by the mobile communication device from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Dave William Wilson, John Francis Benedict Bourdillon, Christian Aabye
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Patent number: 8174530Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a plurality of processing elements arranged in a single instruction multiple data array for processing data relating to graphical primitives. Vertex data relating to graphical primitives is used as feedback data for the processing elements for additional processing.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Dave Stuttard, Dave Williams, Eamon O'Dea, Gordon Faulds, John Rhoades, Ken Cameron, Phil Atkin, Paul Winser, Russell David, Ray McConnell, Tim Day, Trey Greer
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Patent number: 8171263Abstract: A parallel data processing apparatus using a SIMD array of processing elements is disclosed. The apparatus makes use of a register in order to control issuance of instructions to the processing elements in the array.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Dave Stuttard, Dave Williams, Eamon O'Dea, Gordon Faulds, John Rhoades, Ken Cameron, Phil Atkin, Paul Winser, Russell David, Ray McConnell, Tim Day, Trey Greer
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Patent number: 8169440Abstract: A method of processing data relating to geometrical primitives is disclosed. Each of the primitives has a plurality of vertices. The method uses a plurality of processing elements in parallel with one another, and comprises assigning respective vertex data to the processing elements, on each processing element, and in parallel with one another, performing at least one processing step on vertex data to produce processed vertex data, and transferring processed vertex data between processing elements so as to assemble primitive data.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Dave Stuttard, Dave Williams, Eamon O'Dea, Gordon Faulds, John Rhoades, Ken Cameron, Phil Atkin, Paul Winser, Russell David, Ray McConnell, Tim Day, Trey Greer
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Patent number: D817141Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: WORTHINGTON TORCH, LLCInventors: Cliff Ryan Walters, Dave William Heyne, Jason Robert Phillips