Patents by Inventor Keith Bradley

Keith Bradley 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).

  • Patent number: 9208509
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for personalizing content for a user based on a size of a working vocabulary of the user. In use, text is identified from content that is one of consumed and output by a user. Additionally, a size of a working vocabulary of the user is identified using the text. Further, the content is personalized based on the size of the working vocabulary of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: David Curran, Juraj Sofranko, Keith Bradley, Michael Kerrigan
  • Patent number: 9103775
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 9105047
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for providing content to a user utilizing a mood of the user. In use, data associated with a mood of a user is identified. Additionally, the mood of the user is determined, based on the data. Further, content is provided to the user, utilizing the mood of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: David Curran, James Lynch, Keith Bradley
  • Patent number: 8977948
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining information associated with an extracted portion of content. In use, a user is identified. Additionally, content generated by the user is identified. Additionally, a portion of the content is extracted. Further, information associated with the extracted portion of the content is determined. Further still, the determined information is added to a profile of the user. Also, an action is initiated, based on the profile of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: Evelyn Balfe, Sandra Garcia-Esparza, Barry Smyth, Oisin Boydell, Keith Bradley
  • Patent number: 8900517
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, George Gruner, Keith Bradley
  • Patent number: 8456074
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Nanomix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Gruner
  • Publication number: 20130075794
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 8321793
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for recommending web content to a user. In one embodiment, a user is directed to a page of a website, the page including links to a plurality of subpages. Additionally, a number of visits by the user directed from the page to each of the subpages are tracked. Further, one of the subpages with a highest number of visits is designated as a new entry page for the user. Moreover, the user is automatically redirected to the new entry page during subsequent visits by the user to the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: Paul Cotter, Bartosz Jablonski, Damien Plower, Keith Bradley
  • Patent number: 8154093
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20120070901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug detection device for detecting the presence of a date rape drug in a beverage comprising: a drink consumption device such as a straw; and a chemical reagent, where said chemical reagent may be integrated with the straw and causes the straw to change color upon contact with a date rape drug. In one exemplary embodiment, the drug detection device may be used to test for Gamma Hydoxybutyrate (GHB) or ROHYPNOL® (Flunitrazepam). A stirring straw may be used as a component of the drug detection device as opposing to a conventional straw. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a date rape drug detection device comprising the steps of: integrating a drink consumption device with a chemical reagent; and enabling a visual color reaction within the consumption device upon contact with a date rape drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: MICHAEL KEITH BRADLEY, Anthony Kyle Lewis
  • Publication number: 20120025165
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Grüner
  • Patent number: 7956525
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignees: Nanomix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Grüner
  • Publication number: 20110003698
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, Keith Bradley, George Gruner
  • Publication number: 20100047901
    Abstract: A nanoelectronic device is combined with a cellular membrane component to provide a sensor for biomolecules or to provide information about the structure of the membrane. The nanoelectronic device may comprise a network of randomly-oriented nanotubes, or other nanostructure, arranged on a substrate with adjacent electrodes so as to operate as a field-effect transistor sensor or as a capacitive sensor. A cellular membrane is disposed over the nanostructure element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Grüner, Alexander Star, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 7575933
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, Keith Bradley, George Gruner
  • Publication number: 20090165533
    Abstract: A nanostructure sensing device includes a substrate, a nanotube disposed over the substrate, and at least two conductive elements electrically connected to the nanotube. A electric current on the order of about 10 ?A, or greater, is passed through the conductive elements and the nanotube. As a result, the nanotube heats up relative to the substrate. In the alternative, some other method may be used to heat the nanotube. When operated as a sensor with a heated nanotube, the sensor's response and/or recovery time may be markedly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Tzong-Ru Han, Alexander Star, Philip G. Collins, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Gruner, Keith Bradley
  • Publication number: 20090101996
    Abstract: A nanoelectronic device includes a nanostructure, such as a nanotube or network of nanotube, disposed on a substrate. Nanoparticles are disposed on or adjacent to the nanostructure so as to operatively effect the electrical properties of the nanostructure. The nanoparticles may be composed of metals, metal oxides or salts and nanoparticles composed of different materials may be present. The amount of nanoparticles may be controlled to preserve semiconductive properties of the nanostructure, and the substrate immediately adjacent to the nanostructure may remain substantially free of nanoparticles. A method for fabricating the device includes electrodeposition of the nanoparticles using one of more solutions of dissolved ions while providing an electric current to the nanostructures but not to the surrounding substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Keith BRADLEY, Alona J. Davis, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Tzong-Ru Han, Vikram Joshi, Alexander Star
  • Patent number: 7479240
    Abstract: A hydrogen storage medium is provided, where the medium is comprised of boron oxide and closely related compounds such as orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, hydrated boric acid, and disodium borohydrate. The medium is substantially an amorphous glassy network, albeit with local regions of order, pores, and networks that provide surface area. Hydrogen is adsorbed by the medium with a heat of adsorption of about 9 kJ/mol to about 13 kJ/mol, a value which is higher than that of the heat of adsorption of hydrogen on carbon. The value for the heat of adsorption of hydrogen on the inventive storage medium is provided by computation, and corroborated by experimental observation. The higher heat of adsorption of the medium provides for operation at temperatures higher temperatures higher than those provided by carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Seung-Hoon Jhi, Young-Kyun Kwon, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel
  • Patent number: 7449757
    Abstract: A nanoelectronic device includes a nanostructure, such as a nanotube or network of nanotubes, disposed on a substrate. Nanoparticles are disposed on or adjacent to the nanostructure so as to operatively effect the electrical properties of the nanostructure. The nanoparticles may be composed of metals, metal oxides, or salts, and nanoparticles composed of different materials may be present. The amount of nanoparticles may be controlled to preserve semiconductive properties of the nanostructure, and the substrate immediately adjacent to the nanostructure may remain substantially free of nanoparticles. A method for fabricating the device includes electrodeposition of the nanoparticles using one or more solutions of dissolved ions while providing an electric current to the nanostructures but not to the surrounding substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Alona J. Davis, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Tzong-Ru Han, Vikram Joshi, Alexander Star
  • Patent number: 7312095
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, Keith Bradley, George Gruner