Patents by Inventor James M. White
James M. White 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: 20240087583Abstract: An encoder operable to filter audio signals into a plurality of frequency band components, generate quantized digital components for each band, identify a potential for pre-echo events within the generated quantized digital components, generate an approximate signal by decoding the quantized digital components using inverse pulse code modulation, generate an error signal by comparing the approximate signal with the sampled audio signal, and process the error signal and quantized digital components. The encoder operable to process the error signal by processing delayed audio signals and Q band values, determining the potential for pre-echo events from the Q band values, and determining scale factors and MDCT block sizes for the potential for pre-echo events.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: IMMERSION NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: James David Johnston, Stephen Daniel White, King Wei Hor, Barry M. Genova
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Patent number: 9440016Abstract: Systems and methods for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis having integrated electrodialysis and electrodeionization capabilities are provided. In an embodiment, the dialysis system includes a carbon source, a urease source, an ED/EDI unit. The carbon source, urease source, and/or the ED/EDI unit can be in the form of removable cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Rongsheng Lin, Yuanpang Samuel Ding, James M. White, Ye Chen, Ying-Cheng Lo, Joshua Miller, Justin Rohde
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Patent number: 9183381Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for detecting tampering of devices such as fiscal printers. A memory module includes a volatile memory that stores multi-bit data. An operation module allows operation of an electronic device, such as a fiscal printer, in response to determining that the predefined multi-bit data is stored in the volatile memory. A detection module detects an attempt to access the enclosed device where access to the enclosed device is restricted by an enclosure. A tamper switch module disconnects power to the volatile memory such that the predefined multi-bit data stored in the volatile memory is erased in response to the detection module detecting an attempted access to the enclosed device. A shutdown module disables operation of the electronic device in response to determining that the predefined multi-bit data is not stored in the volatile memory.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Julie A. Morris, James M. White, Wayne R. Hucaby
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Patent number: 9096760Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions having miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara Mullen, Roy Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James M. White
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Publication number: 20150209500Abstract: Systems and methods for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis having integrated electrodialysis and electrodeionization capabilities are provided. In an embodiment, the dialysis system includes a carbon source, a urease source, an ED/EDI unit. The carbon source, urease source, and/or the ED/EDI unit can be in the form of removable cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Rongsheng Lin, Yuanpang Samuel Ding, James M. White, Ye Chen, Ying-Cheng Lo, Joshua Miller, Justin Rohde
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Patent number: 9005440Abstract: Systems and methods for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis having integrated electrodialysis and electrodeionization capabilities are provided. In an embodiment, the dialysis system includes a carbon source, a urease source, an ED/EDI unit. The carbon source, urease source, and/or the ED/EDI unit can be in the form of removable cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Rongsheng Lin, Yuanpang Samuel Ding, James M. White, Ye Chen, Ying-Cheng Lo, Joshua Miller, Justin Rohde
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Patent number: 8869189Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the method and system according to the present invention provide a system and method for controlling access to audiovisual content such as television shows, video-on-demand services or streaming video which can be delivered by cable, satellite, wired or wireless networks, cell phones, the Internet, etc. More particularly, the present invention provides a capability to define certain criteria which can be used to restrict access to content based on combinations of various parameters including, but not limited to, time of day, day of the week, type of content, source of content, content display device, etc. These criteria may also be provided by data storage arrangements or a network, and access restrictions specified by such criteria can be associated with a plurality of display devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Daniel L. Rudolph, James M. White, Karen M. Taxier
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Patent number: 8544382Abstract: The present invention relates to cooking grates for use in connection with grills, ovens and/or range tops. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a cooking grate that is designed to be used in conjunction with a barbecue grill, where the cooking grate is designed to evenly distribute heat across the entire surface of the grate in order to eliminate, and/or reduce, any “hot” or “cold” spots thereon. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a cooking grate that contains one or more heat transmitting members positioned in such a manner that heat is transmitted from the central portion of the cooking grate to the edge portions thereof, thereby facilitating a more even heat distribution across the entire cooking surface of the cooking grate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jie Zhao, Sherman S. Lin, James M. White
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Patent number: 8399573Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions having miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara Mullen, Roy Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James M. White
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Patent number: 8268934Abstract: Methods of making miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The polymer blends have a polyimide as a component. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara Mullen, Roy Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James M. White
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Patent number: 7693900Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method includes constructing a neutral ontology model of a query front end characterized by ontology schemata which subsume the plurality of different databases on the network in order to provide a common semantic interface for use in generating queries for data from any of the different databases, importing respective database metadata representing logical and physical structures of each database subscribed for receiving queries for data from the database using the query front end, constructing mappings of the database metadata representing the logical and physical structures of each subscribed database to the ontology schemata of the query front end, and storing the constructed mappings for use by the query front end for queries through the common semantic interface of the neutral ontology model for data from any of the different databases.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy J. Wilmering, David A. Van Rossum, Jun Yuan, Joseph R. Herrmann, John G. Wilson, James M. White
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Publication number: 20100071077Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for detecting tampering of devices such as fiscal printers. A memory module includes a volatile memory that stores multi-bit data. An operation module allows operation of an electronic device, such as a fiscal printer, in response to determining that the predefined multi-bit data is stored in the volatile memory. A detection module detects an attempt to access the enclosed device where access to the enclosed device is restricted by an enclosure. A tamper switch module disconnects power to the volatile memory such that the predefined multi-bit data stored in the volatile memory is erased in response to the detection module detecting an attempted access to the enclosed device. A shutdown module disables operation of the electronic device in response to determining that the predefined multi-bit data is not stored in the volatile memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Julie A. Morris, James M. White, Wayne R. Hucaby
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Publication number: 20090049997Abstract: The present invention relates to cooking grates for use in connection with grills, ovens and/or range tops. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a cooking grate that is designed to be used in conjunction with a barbecue grill, where the cooking grate is designed to evenly distribute heat across the entire surface of the grate in order to eliminate, and/or reduce, any “hot” or “cold” spots thereon. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a cooking grate that contains one or more heat transmitting members positioned in such a manner that heat is transmitted from the central portion of the cooking grate to the edge portions thereof, thereby facilitating a more even heat distribution across the entire cooking surface of the cooking grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: JIE ZHAO, SHERMAN S. LIN, JAMES M. WHITE
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Publication number: 20080163286Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the method and system according to the present invention provide a system and method for controlling access to audiovisual content such as television shows, video-on-demand services or streaming video which can be delivered by cable, satellite, wired or wireless networks, cell phones, the Internet, etc. More particularly, the present invention provides a capability to define certain criteria which can be used to restrict access to content based on combinations of various parameters including, but not limited to, time of day, day of the week, type of content, source of content, content display device, etc. These criteria may also be provided by data storage arrangements or a network, and access restrictions specified by such criteria can be associated with a plurality of display devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: EchoStar Technologies CorporationInventors: Daniel L. Rudolph, James M. White, Karen M. Taxier
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Publication number: 20080118730Abstract: Disclosed is a biaxially oriented multilayer film comprising at least two layers A-B, wherein A and B represent separate layers at least one of which layers comprises a polyimide having a Tg of greater than about 200° C., wherein the film has a CTE of less than 35 ppm/° C., and wherein A comprises 60 wt. %-100 wt. % of amorphous polymer with 0 wt. %-40 wt. % of crystallizable polymer, and B comprises 60 wt. %-100 wt. % crystallizable polymer with 0 wt. %-40 wt. % amorphous polymer, the relative thicknesses of layer A to layer B are in a ratio in a range of between 1:5 and 1:100, and the thickness of the film is in a range of between 5 ?m and 125 ?m. Also disclosed is a biaxially oriented monolithic film comprising a polyimide with structural units formally derived from 3,4-diaminodiphenylether and 4,4-oxydiphthalic anhydride. Laminates comprising the films and methods for making film and laminate are also disclosed. Articles comprising a film or laminate of the invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Ta-Hua Yu, James M. White, Sapna Blackburn, Irene Dris, Kapil Sheth, Kevin Durocher, Safwat Tadros
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Publication number: 20080119610Abstract: Methods of making miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The polymer blends have a polyimide as a component. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara Mullen, Roy Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James M. White
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Publication number: 20080119615Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions having miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara Mullen, Roy Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James M. White
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Publication number: 20080077598Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method includes constructing a neutral ontology model of a query front end characterized by ontology schemata which subsume the plurality of different databases on the network in order to provide a common semantic interface for use in generating queries for data from any of the different databases, importing respective database metadata representing logical and physical structures of each database subscribed for receiving queries for data from the database using the query front end, constructing mappings of the database metadata representing the logical and physical structures of each subscribed database to the ontology schemata of the query front end, and storing the constructed mappings for use by the query front end for queries through the common semantic interface of the neutral ontology model for data from any of the different databases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Timothy J. Wilmering, David A. Van Rossum, Jun Yuan, Joseph R. Herrmann, John G. Wilson, James M. White
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Patent number: 7273585Abstract: A biological fluid disposal system having a water flow line, a biological fluid line in fluid communication with the water flow line, a disinfectant line in fluid communication with the water flow line and the biological fluid line, and a venturi connected to one of the lines for creating a suction force so as to draw a biological fluid and a disinfectant in mixed relationship through the water flow line. The venturi includes a source of water pressure connected to the water flow line such that the water flow across an opening of either the biological fluid line and disinfectant line creates the suction force. The disinfectant line is connected to the biological fluid line between the water flow line and source of biological fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Inventor: James M. White
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Patent number: 6038388Abstract: A method of modeling symbol sequence generation is obtained which allows the probability of symbol sequences to be estimated. The model involves treating symbols as if they are emitted as a point travels through an abstract space called a continuity map (CM), in which each position in the space has associated probabilities of emitting each of the possible symbols. This method for modeling symbol generation, combined with methods for estimating the probability of symbol sequences given smooth paths through the CM, can be applied to such problems as language modeling and anomaly/fraud detection. A fraud detection study is described that demonstrates that the invention can be used for detecting medical fraud.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: John E. Hogden, James Clinton Scovel, James M. White