Patents by Inventor Michael Ginn

Michael Ginn 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: 11936529
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for managing a network of nodes with delta processing. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. One or more deltas to the network that indicate updates to the connections among the plurality of nodes can be received. The deltas can be added to a queue. The connections between the nodes of the network can be updated using a delta from the queue. The network can be processed after updating the connections between the nodes to generate a vector for a given node. One or more paths for the given node can be identified based on the generated vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Woodward, Simon Alexander Tucker, Stephen Michael Ginns
  • Publication number: 20210409281
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for managing a network of nodes with delta processing. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. One or more deltas to the network that indicate updates to the connections among the plurality of nodes can be received. The deltas can be added to a queue. The connections between the nodes of the network can be updated using a delta from the queue. The network can be processed after updating the connections between the nodes to generate a vector for a given node. One or more paths for the given node can be identified based on the generated vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Paul WOODWARD, Simon Alexander TUCKER, Stephen Michael GINNS
  • Patent number: 11153172
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for managing a network of nodes with delta processing. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. One or more deltas to the network that indicate updates to the connections among the plurality of nodes can be received. The deltas can be added to a queue. The connections between the nodes of the network can be updated using a delta from the queue. The network can be processed after updating the connections between the nodes to generate a vector for a given node. One or more paths for the given node can be identified based on the generated vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Woodward, Simon Alexander Tucker, Stephen Michael Ginns
  • Patent number: 10909258
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for providing secure data management for a network of nodes. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. A request can be received from a first node of the network to retrieve data about a second node of the network. A query can be generated to retrieve the requested data. The query can be filtered based on permissions for the first node stored at a trusted store. The fields from the results of the filtered query can be redacted based on the permissions for the first node. And the redacted results can be provided to the first node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Woodward, Simon Alexander Tucker, Stephen Michael Ginns
  • Publication number: 20190332795
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for providing secure data management for a network of nodes. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. A request can be received from a first node of the network to retrieve data about a second node of the network. A query can be generated to retrieve the requested data. The query can be filtered based on permissions for the first node stored at a trusted store. The fields from the results of the filtered query can be redacted based on the permissions for the first node. And the redacted results can be provided to the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Paul WOODWARD, Simon Alexander TUCKER, Stephen Michael GINNS
  • Publication number: 20190334779
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for managing a network of nodes with delta processing. A network with a plurality of connected nodes can be stored, the nodes representing entities of the network. One or more deltas to the network that indicate updates to the connections among the plurality of nodes can be received. The deltas can be added to a queue. The connections between the nodes of the network can be updated using a delta from the queue. The network can be processed after updating the connections between the nodes to generate a vector for a given node. One or more paths for the given node can be identified based on the generated vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Paul WOODWARD, Simon Alexander TUCKER, Stephen Michael GINNS
  • Publication number: 20070216593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device that is coupled to an energy source, such as a battery, capacitor, or solar cell. The wireless communication device is coupled to a slot in the energy source to form a slot antenna for wireless communication. The slot antenna receives communication signals from an interrogation reader or other communication device. The wireless communication device may be attached to a device or container for purposes such as communicating information regarding identification, manufacturing, tracking, and the like. The wireless communication device may also be coupled to the energy source for power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: MINERAL LASSEN LLC
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Patrick King, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20070070867
    Abstract: An optical disc has a security feature in the form of an RFID tag that communicates with a voltage controlled optical modifier layer in the optical disc. In the presence of an interrogation signal, the RFID tag allows the optical disc to be used normally by outputting a voltage to the optical modifier layer. In the absence of an interrogation signal, the optical modifier layer prevents a laser from reading from or writing on the optical disc. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20070063846
    Abstract: An optical disc has a security feature in the form of an RFID tag that communicates with a voltage controlled optical modifier layer in the optical disc. In the presence of an interrogation signal, the RFID tag allows the optical disc to be used normally by outputting a voltage to the optical modifier layer. In the absence of an interrogation signal, the optical modifier layer prevents a laser from reading from or writing on the optical disc. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20060290509
    Abstract: An optical disc has a security feature in the form of an RFID tag that communicates with a voltage controlled optical modifier layer in the optical disc. In the presence of an interrogation signal, the RFID tag allows the optical disc to be used normally by outputting a voltage to the optical modifier layer. In the absence of an interrogation signal, the optical modifier layer prevents a laser from reading from or writing on the optical disc. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20060290510
    Abstract: An optical disc has a security feature in the form of an RFID tag that communicates with a voltage controlled optical modifier layer in the optical disc. In the presence of an interrogation signal, the RFID tag allows the optical disc to be used normally by outputting a voltage to the optical modifier layer. In the absence of an interrogation signal, the optical modifier layer prevents a laser from reading from or writing on the optical disc. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20060290583
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device that is coupled to an energy source, such as a battery, capacitor, or solar cell. The wireless communication device is coupled to a slot in the energy source to form a slot antenna for wireless communication. The slot antenna receives communication signals from an interrogation reader or other communication device. The wireless communication device may be attached to a device or container for purposes such as communicating information regarding identification, manufacturing, tracking, and the like. The wireless communication device may also be coupled to the energy source for power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Forster, Patrick King, Michael Ginn
  • Publication number: 20030027708
    Abstract: A method of exploring for a primary kaolin and producing products therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Ginn, Peter Akerley
  • Patent number: 5772403
    Abstract: A control system 10 for monitoring operation of a high pressure plunger pump 12 includes a microprocessor-based controller 40 and a plurality of sensors. Inlet pressure transducers 48 output electrical signals to the controller at intervals of less than 1 millisecond, indicative of the instantaneous inlet pressure to the pump. The controller 40 shuts down pump operation if a number of instantaneous pressure signals within a selected time period exceeds a predetermined value, or if the average inlet pressure signal exceeds a preselected value. The control system 10 is substantially tamperproof, and stored data indicative of tampering, pump startup, pump shutdown, and pump alarm conditions are recorded in a memory for subsequent retrieval and analysis. The serial interface 82 allows communication between the system operating computer 68 and a setup/processing computer 84, which may optionally be remote from the control system by use of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Butterworth Jetting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles B. Allison, Christopher C. Ginn, I. Michael Ginn, Amos Pacht