Patents by Inventor Peter Fisher
Peter Fisher 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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ONE OR MORE CAMERAS FOR USE IN AN AUTONOMOUS CHECKOUT IN A CASHIER-LESS SHOPPING STORE AND OTHERWISE
Publication number: 20240193574Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to detecting events and identifying items in detected events in an area of real space in a shopping store including a cashier-less checkout system. The system comprises an image sensor assembly comprising at least one narrow field of view (NFOV) image sensor and at least one wide field of view (WFOV) image sensor. The at least one NFOV image sensor produces raw image data of first-resolution frames of a corresponding field of view and the at least one WFOV image sensor produces raw image data of second-resolution frames of a corresponding field of view. The system comprises logic to provide at least a portion of a sequence of second-resolution frames produced by the WFOV image sensor to an event detection device configured to detect (i) a particular event and (ii) a location of the particular event in the area of real space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Standard Cognition, Corp.Inventors: Kunal KISHORE BAJAJ, Peter RENNERT, Dhananjay SINGH, Shelby Traci FARNSWORTH, Jordan FISHER, Sameer QURESHI, Ozgur YILMAZ, Luca LULLERI, Atul DHINGRA -
Patent number: 11976309Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention provides methods and compositions for modifying target sites within nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments, the methods comprise using adenosine deaminases that act on RNA (ADARs), and variants thereof, to modify target sites within DNA-RNA hybrid molecules. In other aspects, ADAR2 variant polypeptides as well as fusion proteins comprising an ADAR catalytic domain and a hybrid nucleic acid binding domain are provided, as are methods for use thereof. Methods for preventing and treating genetic disorders are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Yuxuan Zheng, Claire Lorenzo, Peter Beal, Andrew Fisher, Leanna Monteleone
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Publication number: 20240073589Abstract: An audio device includes a first speaker and a second speaker. A front surface of a membrane of the second speaker faces a rear surface of a membrane of the first speaker. The membrane of the first speaker moves in an opposite direction than the membrane of the second speaker when the audio device outputs audio content. This configuration maintains isobaric pressure for a back volume shared between the first speaker and the second speaker, reducing vibration of the audio device when outputting audio content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Rex Pinegar Price, Alan Ng, Calvin Bernard Shaw, Peter Mikael Mogren, Caroline Whelan, Trang Fisher, MohanRaj Manoharan
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Publication number: 20220372981Abstract: A sensor assembly for use in an apparatus comprising at least one moving part and at least one stationary part is provided. The assembly comprises a probe and means for mounting the sensor to a stationary part of the apparatus. The probe comprises a portion of an incomplete circuit which, when completed, produces a signal. In use, when the probe is engaged by a moving part of the apparatus, a signal is produced. A vacuum pump or a compressor pump comprising the sensor and a method for preventing failure of an apparatus are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Peter Anthony McBrien, Geoffrey Peter Fisher
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Patent number: 9557423Abstract: A neutron detector includes a pressure vessel, an electrically conductive field cage assembly within the pressure vessel and an imaging subsystem. A pressurized gas mixture of CF4, 3He and 4He at respective partial pressures is used. The field cage establishes a relatively large drift region of low field strength, in which ionization electrons generated by neutron-He interactions are directed toward a substantially smaller amplification region of substantially higher field strength in which the ionization electrons undergo avalanche multiplication resulting in scintillation of the CF4 along scintillation tracks. The imaging system generates two-dimensional images of the scintillation patterns and employs track-finding to identify tracks and deduce the rate and direction of incident neutrons. One or more photo-multiplier tubes record the time-profile of the scintillation tracks permitting the determination of the third coordinate.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignees: Trustees of Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brandeis UniversityInventors: Steven Ahlen, Peter Fisher, Denis Dujmic, Hermann F. Wellenstein, Andrew Inglis
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Publication number: 20170003405Abstract: A neutron detector includes a pressure vessel, an electrically conductive field cage assembly within the pressure vessel and an imaging subsystem. A pressurized gas mixture of CF4, 3He and 4He at respective partial pressures is used. The field cage establishes a relatively large drift region of low field strength, in which ionization electrons generated by neutron-He interactions are directed toward a substantially smaller amplification region of substantially higher field strength in which the ionization electrons undergo avalanche multiplication resulting in scintillation of the CF4 along scintillation tracks. The imaging system generates two-dimensional images of the scintillation patterns and employs track-finding to identify tracks and deduce the rate and direction of incident neutrons. One or more photo-multiplier tubes record the time-profile of the scintillation tracks permitting the determination of the third coordinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Steven Ahlen, Peter Fisher, Denis Dujmic, Hermann F. Wellenstein, Andrew Inglis
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Patent number: 9116537Abstract: Inventive systems and methods for the generation of energy using thermophotovoltaic cells are described. Also described are systems and methods for selectively emitting electromagnetic radiation from an emitter for use in thermophotovoltaic energy generation systems. In at least some of the inventive energy generation systems and methods, a voltage applied to the thermophotovoltaic cell (e.g., to enhance the power produced by the cell) can be adjusted to enhance system performance. Certain embodiments of the systems and methods described herein can be used to generate energy relatively efficiently.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Ivan Celanovic, Walker Chan, Peter Bermel, Adrian Y. X. Yeng, Christopher Marton, Michael Ghebrebrhan, Mohammad Araghchini, Klavs F. Jensen, Marin Soljacic, John D. Joannopoulos, Steven G. Johnson, Robert Pilawa-Podgurski, Peter Fisher
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Patent number: 8884234Abstract: An apparatus for determining a direction of travel of a neutron emitted from a source includes: a chamber containing (i) nuclei that recoil upon interaction with an incoming neutron and (ii) atoms capable of being ionized by the recoiled nuclei thereby releasing electrons; an electron-interaction material disposed at the chamber and configured to receive electrons released by the ionized atoms and to emit photons upon the interaction with the received electrons; an imager configured to form an image of photons emitted by the electron-interaction material, wherein the image comprises a path having the direction of travel of the incoming neutron; and an orientation sensor configured to sense an orientation of the imager in order to relate the direction of travel of the incoming neutron to the orientation of the imager.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignees: Raytheon Company, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy J. Imholt, Peter C. Colby, Peter Fisher
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Patent number: 8878138Abstract: An apparatus for determining a location of a neutron emitting source includes: a plurality of neutron detectors configured to receive incoming neutrons from an area of interest, each neutron detector being configured to produce an image of a path of light depicting a direction of travel of an incoming neutron; and a central processor coupled to each neutron detector in the plurality of neutron detectors and configured to receive the direction of travel of the incoming neutron from each neutron detector and to compute the location using the received directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignees: Raytheon Company, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy J. Imholt, Susan N. Gottschlich, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20130240741Abstract: An apparatus for determining a direction of travel of a neutron emitted from a source includes: a chamber containing (i) nuclei that recoil upon interaction with an incoming neutron and (ii) atoms capable of being ionized by the recoiled nuclei thereby releasing electrons; an electron-interaction material disposed at the chamber and configured to receive electrons released by the ionized atoms and to emit photons upon the interaction with the received electrons; an imager configured to form an image of photons emitted by the electron-interaction material, wherein the image comprises a path having the direction of travel of the incoming neutron; and an orientation sensor configured to sense an orientation of the imager in order to relate the direction of travel of the incoming neutron to the orientation of the imager.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicants: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Timothy J. Imholt, Peter C. Colby, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20130240749Abstract: An apparatus for determining a location of a neutron emitting source includes: a plurality of neutron detectors configured to receive incoming neutrons from an area of interest, each neutron detector being configured to produce an image of a path of light depicting a direction of travel of an incoming neutron; and a central processor coupled to each neutron detector in the plurality of neutron detectors and configured to receive the direction of travel of the incoming neutron from each neutron detector and to compute the location using the received directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicants: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Timothy J. Imholt, Susan N. Gottschlich, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20110284059Abstract: Inventive systems and methods for the generation of energy using thermophotovoltaic cells are described. Also described are systems and methods for selectively emitting electromagnetic radiation from an emitter for use in thermophotovoltaic energy generation systems. In at least some of the inventive energy generation systems and methods, a voltage applied to the thermophotovoltaic cell (e.g., to enhance the power produced by the cell) can be adjusted to enhance system performance. Certain embodiments of the systems and methods described herein can be used to generate energy relatively efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Ivan Celanovic, Walker Chan, Peter Bermel, Adrian Y.X. Yeng, Christopher Marton, Michael Ghebrebrhan, Mohammad Araghchini, Klavs F. Jensen, Marin Soljacic, John D. Joannopoulos, Steven G. Johnson, Robert Pilawa-Podgurski, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20090065556Abstract: A welding method is disclosed in which a structural weld overlay is re-oriented from a circumferential orientation to an axial orientation during deposition. The axial welding orientation provides a more favorable condition to prevent weld cracking and shrinkage distortion. The axial welding orientation also allows two or more weld machines to be used simultaneously so that two or more welding arcs can simultaneously deposit filler material or the overlay, thereby reducing the time required to complete the structural weld overlay.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: GE-Hitachi Nucleare Energy Americas LLCInventors: Troy Lance Finton, Michael Peter Fisher, Merlln Wayne Goddard
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Publication number: 20070293662Abstract: The invention provides novel dye-labeled ribonucleotide analogs and methods for synthesizing those analogs. The compounds of the invention are especially useful for DNA sequencing by the polymerase chain reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Peter Fisher, Paolo Vatta, Shaheer Khan
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Publication number: 20070024882Abstract: Systems and methods of rendering images may include rendering images by coupling a first rendering device and a second rendering device, obtaining electronic image data comprising a first image data and a second image data, and providing at least the first image data to the first rendering device and providing at least the second image data to the second rendering device. The systems and methods may also include rendering a first image on a recording medium based on the first image data using the first rendering device, transferring the recording medium from the first rendering device to the second rendering device, and rendering a second image on the recording medium based on the second image data using the second rendering device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Martin Hoffman, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20060257917Abstract: Fluorescent dyes, fluorescence energy transfer dye couples, multi-color dye sets, can be employed in art-recognized assays and certain novel methods, such as in proximity assays.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Roger O'Neill, Peter Fisher
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Publication number: 20060039283Abstract: Data packet transmission involves transmitting a plurality of data packets from said first station to a second station at a first rate of transmission. Acknowledgement data is returned from the second station to the first station to acknowledge the receipt of data packets at the second station. Data packets that are not acknowledged are retransmitted from said first station to said second station. The first station monitors retransmit information indicating how many packets are retransmitted and adjusts said rate of transmission from said first rate to a second rate in response to an output of a control procedure that receives said retransmit information as an input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2004Publication date: February 23, 2006Applicant: weComm LimitedInventors: Oliver Sturrock, Timothy Wentford, Peter Fisher Russell
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Publication number: 20050185222Abstract: A hybrid document automation system manages a hybrid printing job, such as PostScript (PS) job with a mix of color and monochrome (B/W) sheets containing variable data. The print job may contain any number of sets, each differing in size and ratio of color and B/W sheets. The system includes a color printer, a monochrome printer, a print manager, a splitter for separating color pages from monochrome pages in the print job and automatic jam recovery. A graphical user interface (GUI) may be provided to give a user/operator information on the status of the print job. The system may also include a document integrity system for insuring the correct output of the merged color and monochrome pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Ojeni Sammis, Peter Fisher, Lily Ray, Alexandra Ruegg, Alex Chen, Vazrik Israelian, James Low, Richard Horn, Mike Justice
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Publication number: 20050100948Abstract: The invention provides novel dye-labeled ribonucleotide analogs and methods for synthesizing those analogs. The compounds of the invention are especially useful for DNA sequencing by the polymerase chain reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: PE CorporationInventors: Peter Fisher, Paolo Vatta, Shaheer Khan
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Patent number: 4851693Abstract: A scan controller for an ion implantation system includes a compensation circuit for generating a scanning signal from a triangle voltage signal. The scanning signal causes an ion beam to be deflected so that, in the variety of geometries describing the orientation of the target in the implantation system, the position of the intersection of the ion beam with the planar target surface changes linearly with time. In one embodiment the scanning signal has the form v(t)=-d -e/(t+c). In other embodiments the compensation circuit approximates the above function by means of polynomials.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1988Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Varian Associates, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Fisher