Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Matthews

Jeffrey Matthews 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for shallow gradient artifact reduction in image display systems
    Patent number: 10798346
    Abstract: In described examples, a method includes: receiving an array of image data pixels for display by a spatial light modulator; dividing the array of image data pixels into a plurality of blocks. For the blocks of the plurality of blocks, the method includes: computing a mean value for pixels in the block; computing a variance for pixels in the block; and, in response to the mean value and the variance, retrieving an indicator of a likelihood of a visible artifact for the block; and in response to the retrieved indicator, outputting a signal to selectively increase or reduce a load time of the spatial light modulator for displaying the array of image data pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dan Morgan, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf
  • Split aperture projector/camera
    Patent number: 10798350
    Abstract: Described examples include an optical apparatus having a first lens, a first optical element having a first aperture, a second lens, and a second optical element having a second aperture. The optical apparatus includes a third lens having a first portion to receive projected light from the first lens through the first aperture and to project the projected light onto a target. Also, the third lens has a second portion to receive reflected light reflected from the target and to provide the reflected light to the second lens through the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Vikrant R. Bhakta, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf
  • Systems and methods for providing diverse content
    Patent number: 10783197
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an indication that a user is interested in a content (e.g., newsfeed). Based on metadata associated with the content, a topic of the content and an entity associated with the content may be determined (e.g., a political candidate's position on gun control). One or more first entities (e.g., other political candidates) may be selected based on the entity associated with the content. The selected first entities may be different from the entity associated with the content. First contents associated with the first entities and topically related to the topic of the content may be selected (e.g., other candidates' positions on gun control). At least a portion of the first contents may be displayed with at least a portion of the content. The content and at least one of the first contents may have different sentiments toward the topic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Smith, Seetha Raj
  • Spatial light modulator with embedded pattern generation
    Patent number: 10778945
    Abstract: A word data loading circuit for a spatial light modulator includes a shadow load register (SLR), a load controller, and a word pattern generation (WPG) circuit. The SLR loads a first word of a pseudorandom image pattern. The load controller parallel shifts the first word to a memory cell array. The WPG circuit generates a next word and controls the SLR to change the first word to the next word. The load controller parallel shifts the next word to the array. The WPG circuit generates an additional word and controls the SLR to change the next word to the additional word. The load controller parallel shifts the additional word to the array. The WPG circuit, SLR, and load controller generate and parallel shift further additional words to the array until the pseudorandom image pattern is loaded in the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Kempf, Alan Scott Hearn
  • Tail Rotor Gearbox Support Assemblies for Helicopters
    Publication number: 20200277049
    Abstract: A tail rotor assembly coupled to a tailboom of a helicopter includes a tail rotor gearbox having top, bottom and aft sides and a shroud surrounding the tail rotor gearbox. The shroud includes a shroud airframe having top and bottom portions. The tail rotor assembly includes a tail rotor gearbox support assembly configured to support the tail rotor gearbox within the shroud. The tail rotor gearbox support assembly includes a support column coupling the aft side of the tail rotor gearbox between the top and bottom portions of the shroud airframe, an upper support crossbar coupling the top side of the tail rotor gearbox between the support column and the tailboom airframe and a lower support crossbar coupling the bottom side of the tail rotor gearbox between the support column and the tailboom airframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James Everett Kooiman, Jeffrey Matthew Williams, Clegg Benjamin Brian Smith, Michael Edwin Rinehart
  • SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR WITH EMBEDDED PATTERN GENERATION
    Publication number: 20200280705
    Abstract: A word data loading circuit for a spatial light modulator includes a shadow load register (SLR), a load controller, and a word pattern generation (WPG) circuit. The SLR loads a first word of a pseudorandom image pattern. The load controller parallel shifts the first word to a memory cell array. The WPG circuit generates a next word and controls the SLR to change the first word to the next word. The load controller parallel shifts the next word to the array. The WPG circuit generates an additional word and controls the SLR to change the next word to the additional word. The load controller parallel shifts the additional word to the array. The WPG circuit, SLR, and load controller generate and parallel shift further additional words to the array until the pseudorandom image pattern is loaded in the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Kempf, Alan Scott Hearn
  • Drumstick
    Patent number: 10762883
    Abstract: A drumstick including a first portion having a tip for striking a percussion instrument and a second portion separate from and mounted to the first portion. The second portion defines a space to house one or more functional components of the drumstick, and the second portion includes a substantially tubular outer wall defining the space therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: BRIGHT IDEAS GLOBAL GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Titchener Gunn, Robert Nigel Witten
  • Modular Buttstock Assembly
    Publication number: 20200240743
    Abstract: The buttstock assembly uses a modular design including interchangeable end attachments and sling strap connectors. The interchangeable end attachments allow the buttstock to have different toe heights and configurations for different shooting applications. The interchangeable strap connectors allow the use of either quick-disconnect style sling swivels or more traditional fixed strap loops as desired. The buttstock assembly also uses a “trigger” style locking mechanism to selectively position and lock the buttstock along the length of the extension tube to adjust the overall length of pull of the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Cahill, Daniel Michael
  • Rail Interface System
    Publication number: 20200208946
    Abstract: The improved rail interface system uses a spring tensioned “locking” shoe that extends from the accessory body into the rail opening to restrictively engage the edges of the rail openings and hold the weapon accessory against the weapon or weapon component. The locking shoe mechanisms is incoporated into a weapon light mount but may be adapted for use with M-Lok® style rail openings without the use of specialized nuts and fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey Matthew Cahill
  • DEPTH IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200209398
    Abstract: A depth imaging system includes an optical image sensor, an optical beam steering system, an object identification system, and a depth measurement system. The object identification system is coupled to the optical image sensor. The object identification system is configured to identify an object in an image captured by the optical image sensor. The depth measurement system is coupled to the optical beam steering device. The depth measurement system is configured to, responsive to identification of the object by the object identification system: direct an optical signal, via the optical beam steering device, to the object, and to determine a distance to the object based on a time-of-flight of the optical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew KEMPF, Vikrant R. BHAKTA, Jeffrey Scott FARRIS
  • Wing-Nacelle Splice Assemblies for Tiltrotor Aircraft
    Publication number: 20200198762
    Abstract: A propulsion and lift system of a tiltrotor aircraft includes a wing having an outboard end, a wing tip assembly having an inboard end, a fixed nacelle coupled to the wing tip assembly and a wing-nacelle splice assembly having inboard and outboard sides. The inboard side of the wing-nacelle splice assembly is coupled to the outboard end of the wing, and the outboard side of the wing-nacelle splice assembly is coupled to the inboard end of the wing tip assembly, thereby coupling the fixed nacelle to the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Williams, George Ryan Decker, Michael Edwin Rinehart, Andrew G. Baines, James Elbert King
  • Method of Off-Target Recording of Spacer Sequences within a Cell In Vivo
    Publication number: 20200190534
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of altering a cell including providing the cell with a nucleic acid sequence encoding a Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein of a CRISPR adaptation system, providing the cell with a consensus CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence including a leader sequence and at least one consensus repeat sequence, and wherein the cell expresses the Cas1 protein and/or the Cas2 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Nivala, Seth Lawler Shipman, George M. Church
  • Method of Recording Multiplexed Biological Information into a CRISPR Array Using a Retron
    Publication number: 20200115706
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of altering a cell including providing the cell with a nucleic acid sequence encoding a Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein of a CRISPR adaptation system, providing the cell with a CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence including a leader sequence and at least one repeat sequence, and providing the cell with one or more retron systems, wherein the cell expresses the Cas1 protein and/or the Cas2 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Seth Lawler Shipman, Jeffrey Matthew Nivala, George M. Church, Max Schubert
  • IMAGE MOTION MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20200105208
    Abstract: A method for managing motion includes dividing a time allocated to display of an image into a first interval and a second interval. The second interval is immediately subsequent to the first interval. An amount of light energy to be emitted at a pixel during the time is determined based on the image. A first portion of the light energy is generated at the pixel in the first interval. The first portion comprises as much of the light energy as is generatable in the first interval. A second portion of the light energy is generated at the pixel in the second interval based on the light energy generatable in the first interval being less than the amount of light energy to be emitted at the pixel during the time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey Matthew KEMPF
  • Wing-nacelle splice assemblies for tiltrotor aircraft
    Patent number: 10604232
    Abstract: A propulsion and lift system of a tiltrotor aircraft includes a wing having an outboard end, a wing tip assembly having an inboard end, a fixed nacelle coupled to the wing tip assembly and a wing-nacelle splice assembly having inboard and outboard sides. The inboard side of the wing-nacelle splice assembly is coupled to the outboard end of the wing, and the outboard side of the wing-nacelle splice assembly is coupled to the inboard end of the wing tip assembly, thereby coupling the fixed nacelle to the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Williams, George Ryan Decker, Michael Edwin Rinehart, Andrew G. Baines, James Elbert King
  • Integrated modules for battery packs
    Patent number: 10608222
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery assembly including a grouping of battery cells and an integrated module attached to the grouping of battery cells. The integrated module includes an upper section housing at least one electronics component and a lower section establishing a vent chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin A. Montgomery, Benjamin A. Tabatowski-Bush, Robert Bolduc, Hari Krishna Addanki, Jeffrey Matthew Haag
  • Rail interface system
    Patent number: 10571218
    Abstract: The rail interface system uses a lever mechanism that pivots to extend through and restrictively engage the edges of the rail openings, thereby securely affixing the weapon accessory against the weapon or weapon component. The lever mechanisms may be adapted for use with M-Lok® or KeyMod style rail openings without the use of specialized nuts and fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: TangoDown, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Matthew Cahill
  • Using artificial intelligence to efficiently identify significant items in a database
    Patent number: 10572926
    Abstract: Artificial intelligence is used to identify significant records in a computer database. The records in the database are ordered in accordance with a first factor. Records in the database which have a position less than a first threshold are identified to provide second-level records. At least some of the second-level records, but only the second-level records, are arranged into a plurality of groups based on a second factor. For at least one of the groups, the second-level records in the group are then ordered in accordance with a third factor. At least one second-level record in the group is selected, where the selected second-level record has a position greater than a second threshold. Information regarding the selected second-level record is then provided, such as to a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Matthew Bilger
  • Collapsible rifle stock
    Patent number: D889584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: TangoDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Cahill, Charles L. Lasky
  • Firearm magazine
    Patent number: D893661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: TangoDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Matthew Cahill, Daniel Michel