Patents by Inventor Philip A. Robertson
Philip A. Robertson 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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Publication number: 20230221433Abstract: A system (1) is provided. The system comprises two primary sensor units (10) and two secondary sensor units (20). The secondary sensor units are configured to receive ultrasonic pulses during time windows, wherein a time window of the time windows comprises a corresponding transmit time of predetermined transmit times. The system is configured to determine a time-of-flight of an ultrasonic pulse of the ultrasonic pulses transmitted at a transmit time of the transmit times based on when the ultrasonic pulse was received during the corresponding time window. The system is further configured to determine a distance between two of the sensor units based on the determined time-of-flight between said sensor units. The system is configured to determine the positions of the sensor units in real-time based on measured movements and the determined distances.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Peter Andersson, Philip Robertson, George Charkviani, Pablo Costas Franco
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Publication number: 20220343999Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses and computer readable media are provided for characterizing a molecular phenotype of a biological sample using a biological interaction network. A biological interaction network includes a plurality of nodes, each node associated with a corresponding gene or protein. A method includes associating, with each node of the biological interaction network, a corresponding differential abundance value for the gene or protein to which that node corresponds, the differential abundance value derived from a comparison of a representative abundance value for the gene or protein in a biological sample exhibiting the molecular phenotype and a reference abundance value for the gene or protein. The method includes, using the differential abundance values of the nodes of the biological interaction network, performing a hill-climbing algorithm to partition the biological interaction network into clusters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: James Philip Robertson SCHOFIELD, Fabio STRAZZERI
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Patent number: 11462070Abstract: A retail environment having retail terminals with data entry point devices selectively encrypts input received by the data entry point devices and passes the encrypted data to a security module. The selective encryption is based on whether or not sensitive or confidential information, such as a personal identification number (PIN) associated with a debit card, is being input. To prevent hacking of the software of the retail terminal, content destined for display on the retail terminal is authenticated prior to display. In this manner, the retail terminal may be assured that confidential information is input only when desired, and thus may be encrypted only as needed.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Philip A. Robertson, Rodger K. Williams, Timothy M. Weston
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Publication number: 20190043299Abstract: A retail environment having retail terminals with data entry point devices selectively encrypts input received by the data entry point devices and passes the encrypted data to a security module. The selective encryption is based on whether or not sensitive or confidential information, such as a personal identification number (PIN) associated with a debit card, is being input. To prevent hacking of the software of the retail terminal, content destined for display on the retail terminal is authenticated prior to display. In this manner, the retail terminal may be assured that confidential information is input only when desired, and thus may be encrypted only as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Philip A. Robertson, Rodger K. Williams, Timothy M. Weston
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Patent number: 10109142Abstract: A retail environment having retail terminals with data entry point devices selectively encrypts input received by the data entry point devices and passes the encrypted data to a security module. The selective encryption is based on whether or not sensitive or confidential information, such as a personal identification number (PIN) associated with a debit card, is being input. To prevent hacking of the software of the retail terminal, content destined for display on the retail terminal is authenticated prior to display. In this manner, the retail terminal may be assured that confidential information is input only when desired, and thus may be encrypted only as needed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Philip A. Robertson, Rodger K. Williams, Timothy M. Weston
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Patent number: 9352316Abstract: A fluid flow control device controls flow of fluid in a capillary pathway device having a first capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet and a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet, with the fluid flow control device comprising first sealing means operable for releasably sealing the outlet of the first capillary passage.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CARCLO TECHNICAL PLASTICS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Robertson, Richard Swainson, Patrick Ward
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Publication number: 20150310432Abstract: A method for securely adding financial accounts maintained by an issuer without an issuer-specific TSM to a secure element using a service system that creates a secure TSM add-on module for the issuer within the service system TSM, and a sub-domain that is specific to the issuer within the secure element. The issuer designates instructions and commands as insecure information and sensitive financial information as secure information, and communicates each type of information via a designated interface that is designed to correspond to the required security of the type of information. The issuer transmits insecure instructions to the service system and in turn a digital wallet application to create a new account record in the application. The issuer encrypts the secure financial information and transmits it to the issuer domain of the secure element through the account services system TSM over a dedicated interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Nilesh B. Pusuluri, Philip A. Robertson, Balamourougan Ranganathan, Yale P. Vinson, Xiaodong Guo, Bart S. van Hoek, James C. High, JR.
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Patent number: 9166586Abstract: A system for detecting unauthorized removal or tampering. The system comprises a printed circuit board having tamper-response electronics and a flexible circuit assembly defining a connector portion, a switch portion, and a cable extending between the connector portion and the switch portion. The flexible circuit assembly is coupled with the printed circuit board at the connector portion. The flexible circuit assembly comprises a plurality of layers each comprising a flexible dielectric substrate and a switch disposed in the switch portion. The switch is in electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the printed circuit board via a conductive path. The flexible circuit assembly also comprises a tamper-responsive conductor circuit enclosing the conductive path. The tamper-responsive conductor circuit is in electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignees: Gilbarco Inc., Gilbarco, S.r.l.Inventors: Giovanni Carapelli, Philip A. Robertson, Alberto Tosi
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Publication number: 20150238962Abstract: A fluid flow control device controls flow of fluid in a capillary pathway device having a first capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet and a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet, with the fluid flow control device comprising first sealing means operable for releasably sealing the outlet of the first capillary passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Philip ROBERTSON, Richard SWAINSON, Patrick WARD
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Publication number: 20150238957Abstract: A fluid flow control device controls flow of fluid in a capillary pathway device having a first capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet and a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet, with the fluid flow control device comprising first sealing means operable for releasably sealing the outlet of the first capillary passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Philip ROBERTSON, Richard SWAINSON, Patrick WARD
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Patent number: 9044757Abstract: A fluid flow control device controls flow of fluid in a capillary pathway device having a first capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet and a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet, with the fluid flow control device comprising first sealing means operable for releasably sealing the outlet of the first capillary passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: CARCLO TECHNICAL PLASTICS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Robertson, Richard Swainson, Patrick Ward
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Patent number: 8786272Abstract: A multi-layer tamper detection arrangement for use with an input device comprising tamper-response electronics and memory. The multi-layer sensor arrangement comprises a flexible circuit assembly configured for connection to the input device. The flexible circuit assembly comprises an outer layer comprising a first tamper-responsive conductor circuit and a first inner layer disposed beneath the outer layer. The first inner layer comprises at least one switch, a removal detection circuit, and a foreign conductor detection circuit. The at least one switch is configured to close the removal detection circuit when the at least one switch is actuated, and the foreign conductor detection circuit is normally open. The first tamper-responsive conductor circuit, the removal detection circuit, and the foreign conductor detection circuit are configured for electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the input device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Carapelli, Philip A. Robertson
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Publication number: 20140037516Abstract: A method of processing a component having a capillary passage, particularly a sample testing device for tests involving capillary flow, comprises passing a treatment fluid through the passage to leave a surface coating on the internal surface of the passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: CARCLO TECHNICAL PLASTICS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Robertson, Richard Swainson, Patrick Ward
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Publication number: 20140004019Abstract: A fluid flow control device controls flow of fluid in a capillary pathway device having a first capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet and a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet, with the fluid flow control device comprising first sealing means operable for releasably sealing the outlet of the first capillary passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: CARCLO TECHNICAL PLASTICS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Robertson, Richard Swainson, Patrick Ward
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Publication number: 20130344617Abstract: A sample metering device for a liquid sample comprises at least one capillary passage with an inlet and an outlet; a side passage extending from the capillary passage part way along the length thereof and leading to an outlet; a fluid application region for receiving a liquid sample to be tested, for entry to the capillary passage via the inlet; first sealing means operable releasably to seal the outlet of the capillary passage; and second sealing means operable releasably to seal the outlet of the side passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Carclo Technical Plastics LmitedInventors: Philip Robertson, Richard Swainson, Patrick Ward
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Publication number: 20130300453Abstract: A system for detecting unauthorized removal or tampering. The system comprises a printed circuit board having tamper-response electronics and a flexible circuit assembly defining a connector portion, a switch portion, and a cable extending between the connector portion and the switch portion. The flexible circuit assembly is coupled with the printed circuit board at the connector portion. The flexible circuit assembly comprises a plurality of layers each comprising a flexible dielectric substrate and a switch disposed in the switch portion. The switch is in electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the printed circuit board via a conductive path. The flexible circuit assembly also comprises a tamper-responsive conductor circuit enclosing the conductive path. The tamper-responsive conductor circuit is in electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Carapelli, Philip A. Robertson, Alberto Tosi
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Publication number: 20130121527Abstract: A method for remote event notification over a data network is disclosed. The method includes receiving video data from any source, analyzing the video data with reference to a profile to select a segment of interest associated with an event of significance, encoding the segment of interest, and sending to a user a representation of the segment of interest for display at a user display device. A further method for sharing video data based on content according to a user-defined profile over a data network is disclosed. The method includes receiving the video data, analyzing the video data for relevant content according to the profile, consulting a profile to determine a treatment of the relevant content, and sending data representative of the relevant content according to the treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Cernium CorporationInventors: Craig A. Chambers, Nikhil Gagvani, Philip Robertson, Helen E. Shepro
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Publication number: 20120286760Abstract: A multi-layer tamper detection arrangement for use with an input device comprising tamper-response electronics and memory. The multi-layer sensor arrangement comprises a flexible circuit assembly configured for connection to the input device. The flexible circuit assembly comprises an outer layer comprising a first tamper-responsive conductor circuit and a first inner layer disposed beneath the outer layer. The first inner layer comprises at least one switch, a removal detection circuit, and a foreign conductor detection circuit. The at least one switch is configured to close the removal detection circuit when the at least one switch is actuated, and the foreign conductor detection circuit is normally open. The first tamper-responsive conductor circuit, the removal detection circuit, and the foreign conductor detection circuit are configured for electrical communication with the tamper-response electronics of the input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: GILBARCO INC.Inventors: Giovanni Carapelli, Philip A. Robertson
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Patent number: 8204273Abstract: A method for remote event notification over a data network is disclosed. The method includes receiving video data from any source, analyzing the video data with reference to a profile to select a segment of interest associated with an event of significance, encoding the segment of interest, and sending to a user a representation of the segment of interest for display at a user display device. A further method for sharing video data based on content according to a user-defined profile over a data network is disclosed. The method includes receiving the video data, analyzing the video data for relevant content according to the profile, consulting a profile to determine a treatment of the relevant content, and sending data representative of the relevant content according to the treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Cernium CorporationInventors: Craig A. Chambers, Nikhil Gagvani, Philip Robertson, Helen E. Shepro
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Publication number: 20110231648Abstract: A retail environment having retail terminals with data entry point devices selectively encrypts input received by the data entry point devices and passes the encrypted data to a security module. The selective encryption is based on whether or not sensitive or confidential information, such as a personal identification number (PIN) associated with a debit card, is being input. To prevent hacking of the software of the retail terminal, content destined for display on the retail terminal is authenticated prior to display. In this manner, the retail terminal may be assured that confidential information is input only when desired, and thus may be encrypted only as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: GILBARCO INC.Inventors: Philip A. Robertson, Rodger K. Williams, Timothy M. Weston