Patents by Inventor David A. Gould
David A. Gould 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: 12001653Abstract: An integrated backend and dynamic interface system can be provided for handling multiple transaction channels. In one example, a client device can receive a unique identification code corresponding to a guest at a physical location associated with an entity. The client device can forward the unique identification code to a backend system configured to analyze a history of the guest to determine a customized object previously obtained by the guest from the entity. The client device can receive information from the backend system about the customized object and configure a graphical user interface to indicate the customized object. The graphical user interface can also include a graphical option that is selectable by a user for adding the customized object to an object order for the guest.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Starbucks CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Graham, Felicia I. Bacon, Mehdi M. Benabdalah, Lyndsay Jayne Buban, Jeremy M. Cabrido, Daniel Cerda, Owen A. Flannigan, Dana Gould, Sharone Gorla, David Arthur Hull, Ashok Jayavijayan, Aditya Jhamb, Ram P. Kaligatla, Hyungku Sean Kim, Santoshsubha Krishnan, Morayo S. Labisi, Richard P. Lichkus, Jesus E. Mendoza, Chadwick C. Meyer, Katherine E. Reinhart, Stephanie Victoria Vasquez-Soltero
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Patent number: 11924521Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing delivery of content to client devices of a network via both multicast and unicast mechanisms. In one embodiment, a system for use in a managed content delivery network is described to bridge multicast to unicast, so that the total network bandwidth consumption is significantly lower than a corresponding unicast-only delivery solution, yet which still provides improved quality of service and user viewing experience as compared to a multicast-only delivery solution. In addition, various exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are readily adapted for real-time multicast to unicast streaming of audio and data to, among other things, minimize network bandwidth usage, while maintaining the guaranteed delivery of unicast streams with little or no modification to the existing client device logic.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Tom Gonder, William L. Helms, Kenneth Gould, David Chen, John Chen, Jian Yu, Niem Dang, Vipul Patel
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Publication number: 20230079478Abstract: Methods and systems describe providing face mesh deformation with detailed wrinkles. A neutral mesh based on a scan of a face is provided along with initial control point positions on the neutral mesh and user-defined control point positions corresponding to a non-neutral facial expression. A radial basis function (RBF) deformed mesh is generated based on RBF interpolation of the initial control point positions and the user-defined control point positions. Predicted wrinkle deformation data is then generated by one or more cascaded regressors networks. Finally, a final deformed mesh is provided with wrinkles based on the predicted wrinkle deformation data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Colin HODGES, David GOULD, Mark SAGAR, Tim WU, Sibylle VAN HOVE, Alireza NEJATI, Werner OLLEWAGEN, Xueyuan ZHANG
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Patent number: 9472163Abstract: A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The computing device also includes a processor to execute the instructions to perform a method that includes receiving information representative of one or more environmental conditions. The method also includes determining one or more adjustments for rendering content on one or more electronic displays based upon the received information representative of the one or more environmental conditions, and, adjusting the rendering of the content for being presented on at least one display based upon the received information representing the one or more environmental conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Monotype Imaging Inc.Inventors: David A. Gould, Geoffrey W. Greve
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Patent number: 8651484Abstract: Selection devices are provided that comprise a sheet mechanically attached above the surface of a base such that prize or other selection references can be positioned and displayed at different selectable locations on the device. The sheet may mechanically attach above the surface of the base by interacting with the base at a plurality of locations on the base. The sheet may mechanically interact with, for example, radially-oriented, ribs projecting in wheel spoke-like locations above the surface of the base. Paper or cards placed between such ribs and also between the base and clear sheet may display information about individual selectable items that are won or otherwise selected based on a spin of the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: ThermoPro Inc.Inventors: David Gould, Lynn Carroway, Brett Jarriel, Michael Sinnette
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Publication number: 20130215133Abstract: A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The computing device also includes a processor to execute the instructions to perform a method that includes receiving information representative of one or more environmental conditions. The method also includes determining one or more adjustments for rendering content on one or more electronic displays based upon the received information representative of the one or more environmental conditions, and, adjusting the rendering of the content for being presented on at least one display based upon the received information representing the one or more environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: David A. Gould, Geoffrey W. Greve
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Publication number: 20110191209Abstract: A method and system for conditional transactions (purchases/financial transactions) are provided. The system may include of these types of cards, to include but not limited to, credit, debit, gift, stored-value, charge, ATM or may use mobile devices with NFC in a swipe and go mode, or other types of mobile payment systems. The system provides one or more master accounts wherein each master account is tied to and control one or more subordinated accounts. Each subordinated account may have a configurable/customizable set of permissions defined by the master account. The subordinated account holder would optionally require permission from the master account holder to complete a purchase/financial transaction. The master account holder would have an extensible number of configurable/customizable permission rules to choose from for each subordinate account.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: 2B WirelessInventors: David A. Gould, Alec P. Karys
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Patent number: 7877297Abstract: A method and system for conditional transactions are provided. The system provides one or more master accounts wherein each master account is tied to and controlled by one or more subordinated accounts. Each subordinated account may have a configurable/customizable set of permissions defined by the master account. The subordinated account holder would optionally require permission from the master account holder to complete a purchase. The master account holder would have a number of configurable/customizable permission rules to choose from for each subordinate account.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: 2B WirelessInventors: David A. Gould, Alec P. Karys
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Publication number: 20090171805Abstract: A method and system for conditional transactions are provided. The system provides one or more master accounts wherein each master account is tied to and control one or more subordinated accounts. Each subordinated account may have a configurable/customizable set of permissions defined by the master account. The subordinated account holder would optionally require permission from the master account holder to complete a purchase. The master account holder would have a number of configurable/customizable permission rules to choose from for each subordinate account.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: 2B WIRELESSInventors: David A. Gould, Alec P. Karys
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Publication number: 20090122962Abstract: An X-ray machine including a detector bank with high resolution detectors for imaging and low resolution detectors for CT reconstruction, and at least one X-ray source configured to direct a beam of X-rays impinging on both the high resolution and the low resolution detectors. A flux filter is located between the detector bank and the X-ray source and the flux filter includes attenuating material for attenuating a portion of the beam impinging on the low resolution detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: David Gould, Andrew Dean Foland
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Publication number: 20070265915Abstract: A method for encouraging wireless device users to send marketing messages via a wireless communications network is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (1) sending the wireless device user, via the wireless communications network, a marketing message interface having the marketing message, an incentive, and fields allowing the wireless device user to identify one or more recipients and, optionally, to add an additional message; (2) receiving via the wireless communications network an overall message sent by the wireless device user and/or one of the recipients by use of the marketing message interface and, optionally, the additional message, together with identifier information about the one or more recipients; and (3) rewarding the sender of the overall message with the incentive. A system to implement the method is also disclose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: 2B Wireless, Inc.Inventors: David Gould, Alec Karys
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Publication number: 20060167790Abstract: A method for conducting a reverse auction is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) receiving, from a potential purchaser using a communications device, a reverse auction request for a product and/or service that contains descriptive information about the product and/or service; (b) conducting a reverse auction by querying one or more bidder database servers using the descriptive information about the product and/or service, receiving one or more bids to sell the product and/or service from the one or more bidder database servers, and (c) transmitting the one or more bids via the communications network to the communications device. A system to implement the method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: David Gould, Alec Karys
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Patent number: 5766141Abstract: A wrist brace for correction of carpal tunnel syndrome and prevention thereof includes an elongated, flexible resilient member having a plurality of outwardly extending lips along an upper side portion of the flexible member. The outwardly extending lips are of preselected heights and lengths and at preselected positions to provide strategically located leverage and pressure points to relieve the restriction of the medial nerve and allows for substantially the normal use of the hand and wrist in a work or sport environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Inventor: David Gould
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Patent number: 5350444Abstract: The air intake of a conventional automobile which is mounted in front of the windshield under the air intake cover at the rear of the hood is modified by the introduction into the duct of the air intake of a filtration pillow. The pillow is formed from a plurality of separate layers of filtration material including impregnated or particulate absorption material. The absorption material is arranged for extraction of combustion products particularly hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, soot and the like. The filter member can also prevent the entry of debris, leaves and the like together with the rodents or insects.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: The Healthwise Auto Filter Inc.Inventors: David Gould, Robert Wosner
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Patent number: D606840Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Inventor: David Gould