Patents by Inventor Paul Hansen

Paul Hansen 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: 11536855
    Abstract: The technology disclosed teaches a method of path planning using a GNSS Forecast, requesting the GNSS Forecast of signal obscuration on behalf of a vehicle travelling in a region, receiving and using the Forecast to plan a path or route that has GNSS signals available over the path or route that satisfy a predetermined criterium. Also taught are GNSS Forecasts and planned paths or routes for a plurality of flying vehicles used by a flight control system, requesting the GNSS Forecast of signal obscuration on behalf of a flying autonomous or automated vehicle travelling in a region, receiving and using the Forecast and to plan a path with GNSS signals available over the path that satisfy predetermined criteria including accommodating real-time changes in flight paths, without leaving space, that satisfies the predetermined criteria. Also taught is certifying performance of GNSS receivers used on a flying vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Spirent Communications PLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Charles Bennington, Raphael Grech, Dennis Berres, Rafal Zbikowski, Colin Richard Ford, Richard West, Paul Hansen, Arthur Edward Neeves, Esther Anyaegbu, Adam Gleave, Ronald Toh Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20220317029
    Abstract: Systems and methods for skewed basis set fitting may include obtaining measured absorption data indicative of an amount of absorption of light by a sample gas at each of multiple frequencies, determining an absorption dependent cavity time constant indicative of a skew to the measured absorption data caused by light reflections within a cavity in which the sample gas is contained, obtaining reference absorption data including basis sets indicative of reference amounts of light absorbed by each of multiple gases at each of the multiple frequencies, skewing the reference absorption data based on the absorption dependent cavity time constant to generate skewed reference absorption data, and fitting the measured absorption data to the skewed reference absorption data to identify an amount of at least one constituent gas within the sample gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: J. Brian Leen, Kyle Owen, John Savee, Dmitry Skvortsov, Paul Hansen, Raphael Desbiens
  • Publication number: 20220221586
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of enhancing RTK position resolution using an RTK-enabled GNSS positioning receiver, including receiving an RTK base station signal for differential position calculation, and receiving a forecast assured navigation signal that includes data identifying line-of-sight availability of satellites generating GNSS signals at a position of the GNSS positioning receiver. Also included is excluding from, or reducing the weighting of, GNSS position calculation satellites not identified as line-of-sight available in the forecast assured navigation signal, and computing the GNSS position calculation combining the knowledge of line of sight, or not line of sight, satellites with the RTK base station signal to perform the differential position calculation and to determine an improved calculated position of the GNSS positioning receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Spirent Communications PLC
    Inventors: Paul Hansen, Esther Anyaegbu, Jeremy Charles Bennington
  • Patent number: 11287531
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing dilution of precision (DOP) forecasts for GNSS navigation and optionally degree of confidence, for routing of vehicles or alerting humans in vehicles: accessing a 3D map of an area including structure solids and generating cuboids in spaces not contained in the structure solids, and iteratively over time increments, calculating GNSS satellites visible from the cuboids using the 3D map and, using at least the calculated visibility, determining a DOP forecast for GNSS signals observable in the cuboids at the time increments. The disclosed method also includes compressing the calculated DOP forecast spatially and temporally, and distributing the compressed DOP forecast via a content delivery network (CDN), responsive to queries from requestors to an API of the CDN, whereby the requestors' systems can take into account the DOP forecast for routing the vehicles or alerting the humans in the vehicles to a predicted navigation impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Spirent Communications, Plc
    Inventors: Jeremy Charles Bennington, Raphael Grech, Dennis Berres, Rafal Zbikowski, Colin Richard Ford, Richard West, Paul Hansen, Arthur Edward Neeves, Esther Anyaegbu, Adam Gleave, Ronald Toh Ming Wong
  • Patent number: 11271137
    Abstract: A light article includes: a substrate; a truncated cuboidal fin disposed on the substrate and including: a laterally-grown nanocrystal including a longitudinal length and a lateral length that are different; a charge injection facet arranged along a longitudinal fin axis of the truncated cuboidal fin; and a truncation facet disposed opposing the charge injection facet and arranged parallel to the longitudinal fin axis; a side-injector disposed on the charge injection facet of the truncated cuboidal fin and that provides electrons to an active layer; and the active layer interposed between the side-injector and the substrate and that: receives electrons from the side-injector; receives holes from the substrate; and produces light in response to combining the electrons and the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
    Inventors: Babak Nikoobakht, Robin Paul Hansen
  • Publication number: 20220050211
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing dilution of precision (DOP) forecasts for GNSS navigation and optionally degree of confidence, for routing of vehicles or alerting humans in vehicles: accessing a 3D map of an area including structure solids and generating cuboids in spaces not contained in the structure solids, and iteratively over time increments, calculating GNSS satellites visible from the cuboids using the 3D map and, using at least the calculated visibility, determining a DOP forecast for GNSS signals observable in the cuboids at the time increments. The disclosed method also includes compressing the calculated DOP forecast spatially and temporally, and distributing the compressed DOP forecast via a content delivery network (CDN), responsive to queries from requestors to an API of the CDN, whereby the requestors' systems can take into account the DOP forecast for routing the vehicles or alerting the humans in the vehicles to a predicted navigation impairment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Spirent Communications PLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Charles Bennington, Raphael Grech, Dennis Berres, Rafal Zbikowski, Colin Richard FORD, Richard West, Paul Hansen, Arthur Edward Neeves, Esther Anyaegbu, Adam GLEAVE, Ronald Toh Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20220018972
    Abstract: The technology disclosed teaches a method of path planning using a GNSS Forecast, requesting the GNSS Forecast of signal obscuration on behalf of a vehicle travelling in a region, receiving and using the Forecast to plan a path or route that has GNSS signals available over the path or route that satisfy a predetermined criterium. Also taught are GNSS Forecasts and planned paths or routes for a plurality of flying vehicles used by a flight control system, requesting the GNSS Forecast of signal obscuration on behalf of a flying autonomous or automated vehicle travelling in a region, receiving and using the Forecast and to plan a path with GNSS signals available over the path that satisfy predetermined criteria including accommodating real-time changes in flight paths, without leaving space, that satisfies the predetermined criteria. Also taught is certifying performance of GNSS receivers used on a flying vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Spirent Communications PLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Charles Bennington, Raphael Grech, Dennis Berres, Rafal Zbikowski, Colin Richard FORD, Richard West, Paul Hansen, Arthur Edward Neeves, Esther Anyaegbu, Adam GLEAVE, Ronald Toh Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20220018971
    Abstract: The technology disclosed teaches a method of improving accuracy of a GNSS receiver that has a non-directional antenna, with the receiver sending CDN a request for predictive data for an area that includes the receiver. Responsive to the query, the method includes receiving data regarding LOS visibility for the receiver with respect to individual satellites, and the receiver using the data for satellite selection, for choosing some and ignoring other individual satellites. Also disclosed is using the data to exclude from satellite selection at least one individual satellite based on lack of LOS visibility to the individual satellite. Further disclosed is recognizing and rejecting spoofed GNSS signals received by a GNSS receiver that has a non-directional antenna, in response to a CDN response to a request for predictive data for an area that includes the receiver, with the receiver comparing the data with measures of signals received from individual satellites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Spirent Communications PLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Charles Bennington, Raphael Grech, Dennis Berres, Rafal Zbikowski, Colin Richard Ford, Richard West, Paul Hansen, Arthur Edward Neeves, Esther Anyaegbu, Adam Gleave, Ronald Toh Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20210307624
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided herein for monitoring tissue condition. A device as described herein may comprise a base layer configured to attach or encompass a portion of the subject's body in proximity to the target site; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the base layer corresponding to one or more predetermined locations on the portion of the subject's body, wherein the plurality of LEDs is configured to emit light signals at the one or more predetermined locations penetrating beneath the skin of the subject to the target site; and a plurality of photodiodes configured to receive reflected light signals associated with the target site, wherein the reflected light signals are analyzed to determine a plurality of physiological parameters comprising at least volumetric blood flow through, at, or in proximity to the target site, and wherein the plurality of physiological parameters is used to monitor a state of the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Ruchira Pratihar, Paul Hansen, Steven Matthew Hansen
  • Publication number: 20210119081
    Abstract: A light article includes: a substrate; a truncated cuboidal fin disposed on the substrate and including: a laterally-grown nanocrystal including a longitudinal length and a lateral length that are different; a charge injection facet arranged along a longitudinal fin axis of the truncated cuboidal fin; and a truncation facet disposed opposing the charge injection facet and arranged parallel to the longitudinal fin axis; a side-injector disposed on the charge injection facet of the truncated cuboidal fin and that provides electrons to an active layer; and the active layer interposed between the side-injector and the substrate and that: receives electrons from the side-injector; receives holes from the substrate; and produces light in response to combining the electrons and the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Babak Nikoobakht, Robin Paul Hansen
  • Publication number: 20210046438
    Abstract: An embodiment of a CBD Nano-Emulsion material and process comprises a formulation comprising at least a lecithin or mixed lecithin, one or more carrier oils, and a Vitamin E TPGS from a sunflower version and a soy version. Among either version, the versions may further comprise mixed tocopherols, and still further comprise at least one of; an LCT oil, an olive oil, and a coconut oil. Any one of the versions may further comprise at least one of; sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and sorbic acid; and even yet further comprise purified water. Some embodiments may comprise a Vitamin E acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Paul Hansen
  • Patent number: 9946746
    Abstract: The subject technology provides configurations for propagating information from an initial analytics tracking data communication to subsequent analytics tracking data communications at an analytics server. In one example, the subject technology receives an analytics tracking data communication. The subject technology determines if the received analytics tracking data communication includes state changing information based on analytics tracking data included in the analytics tracking data communication. The subject technology then determines one or more attributes for propagating to subsequent analytics tracking data if the analytics tracking data communication includes state changing information. The state changing information are stored as one or more of the determined one or more attributes. The subject technology stores the analytics tracking data including the determined one or more attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Hong, Paul Muret, Sagnik Nandy, Madhu Kallazhi Vasu, Evan S. Huang, James Lee Wogulis, Bradley David Townsend, Neil Rhodes, Naomi Ben-Ayoun, Stella Marie Laurenzo, Lucas Paul Hansen, Avi Mehta, Nick Mihailovski, Ashok Babu Amara
  • Patent number: 9305053
    Abstract: The subject technology provides configurations for providing aggregated analytics tracking data associated with a dynamically generated session in response to a query for analytics tracking data. A query for analytics tracking data associated with a period of time is received in which the analytics tracking data includes data for tracking activity associated with a web site or application. The subject technology determines analytics tracking data for aggregating according to the period of time in order to associate the aggregated analytics tracking data with a dynamically generated session. The aggregated analytics tracking data associated with the dynamically generated session is then provided in response to the query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Sagnik Nandy, Madhu Kallazhi Vasu, Evan S. Huang, Naomi Ben-Ayoun, Lucas Paul Hansen, Stella Marie Laurenzo, Jerry Hong
  • Patent number: 9180949
    Abstract: A human-powered watercraft may include a frame, a forward hydrofoil attached to the frame, and a first rear hydrofoil attached to a first strut with the first strut rotatably attached to the frame at a pivot point and the first rear hydrofoil configured to pivot about a rear end of the first strut. The human-powered watercraft may also include a second rear hydrofoil attached to a second strut with the second strut rotatably attached to the frame at the pivot point and parallel to the first strut and the second rear hydrofoil configured to pivot about a rear end of the second strut and a tension system coupled between the first strut and the second strut. The tension system allows the first strut and second strut to move in a generally stair-stepping manner which causes the first rear hydrofoil and the second rear hydrofoil to propel the human-powered watercraft forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Hansen
  • Patent number: 9140004
    Abstract: A sustainable linear sound-deadening board with a tongue and groove design, which allows multiple boards to connect linearly and giving a both clean and attractive appearance. The board is effective in reducing reverberation within a room as well as acting to improve the soundproofing aspect of undesired sound leaking from one room to another. The board can be made from reused or biodegradable materials thus creating a device that is both cost-effective and less harmful to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Hansen
  • Publication number: 20150087195
    Abstract: A human-powered watercraft may include a frame, a forward hydrofoil attached to the frame, and a first rear hydrofoil attached to a first strut with the first strut rotatably attached to the frame at a pivot point and the first rear hydrofoil configured to pivot about a rear end of the first strut. The human-powered watercraft may also include a second rear hydrofoil attached to a second strut with the second strut rotatably attached to the frame at the pivot point and parallel to the first strut and the second rear hydrofoil configured to pivot about a rear end of the second strut and a tension system coupled between the first strut and the second strut. The tension system allows the first strut and second strut to move in a generally stair-stepping manner which causes the first rear hydrofoil and the second rear hydrofoil to propel the human-powered watercraft forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Hansen
  • Publication number: 20140202788
    Abstract: A sustainable linear sound-deadening board with a tongue and groove design, which allows multiple boards to connect linearly and giving a both clean and attractive appearance. The board is effective in reducing reverberation within a room as well as acting to improve the soundproofing aspect of undesired sound leaking from one room to another. The board can be made from reused or biodegradable materials thus creating a device that is both cost-effective and less harmful to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130297776
    Abstract: The subject technology provides configurations for processing late and/or out-of-order analytics tracking data communications. An analytics tracking data communication is received. The subject technology determines a timestamp included in the analytics tracking data from the received analytics tracking data communication. The subject technology determines a session based on the determined new state changing information. The subject technology determines other analytics tracking data included in the analytics tracking data communication to associate with the determined new state changing information in the determined session if new state changing information is included in the analytics tracking data from the received analytics tracking data communication. The analytics tracking data and the other analytics tracking data associated with the new campaign information is then stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jerry Hong, Paul Muret, Sagnik Nandy, Madhu Kallazhi Vasu, Evan S. Huang, Naomi Ben-Ayoun, James Lee Wogulis, Bradley David Townsend, Neil Rhodes, Stella Marie Laurenzo, Lucas Paul Hansen, Avi Mehta
  • Publication number: 20130297777
    Abstract: The subject technology provides configurations for determining resource configuration information for applying to analytics tracking data. Resource information is determined based on analytics tracking data from an analytics tracking data communication in which the resource information includes a corresponding resource associated with a source, and the analytics tracking data includes data for tracking an activity associated with the source. The subject technology determines resource configuration information based on the determined resource information in which the resource configuration information includes one or more attributes associated with the corresponding resource. One or more attributes are then applied from the determined resource configuration information to the analytics tracking data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jerry HONG, Paul MURET, Sagnik NANDY, Madhu Kallazhi VASU, Evan S. HUANG, James Lee WOGULIS, Bradley David TOWNSEND, Neil RHODES, Naomi BEN-AYOUN, Stella Marie LAURENZO, Lucas Paul HANSEN, Avi MEHTA, Nick MIHAILOVSKI, Ashok Babu AMARA
  • Publication number: 20130297775
    Abstract: The subject technology provides configurations for propagating information from an initial analytics tracking data communication to subsequent analytics tracking data communications at an analytics server. In one example, the subject technology receives an analytics tracking data communication. The subject technology determines if the received analytics tracking data communication includes state changing information based on analytics tracking data included in the analytics tracking data communication. The subject technology then determines one or more attributes for propagating to subsequent analytics tracking data if the analytics tracking data communication includes state changing information. The state changing information are stored as one or more of the determined one or more attributes. The subject technology stores the analytics tracking data including the determined one or more attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jerry HONG, Paul MURET, Sagnik NANDY, Madhu Kallazhi VASU, Evan S. HUANG, James Lee WOGULIS, Bradley David TOWNSEND, Neil RHODES, Naomi BEN-AYOUN, Stella Marie LAURENZO, Lucas Paul HANSEN, Avi MEHTA, Nick MIHAILOVSKI, Ashok Babu AMARA