Patents by Inventor Philip A. Stern

Philip A. Stern 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).

  • Publication number: 20240179177
    Abstract: A method for creating a training playbook to train a potential target of social engineering against an attack by an adversarial actor includes generating a training playbook based on a plurality of conversational patterns from a respective plurality of dialogs between non-human synthetic persona with the adversarial actor. A given conversational pattern of the plurality of conversational patterns comprises one or more dialog interaction elements utilized by the adversarial actor during a respective dialog of the plurality of dialogs. The method also includes configuring a dialog model for a second synthetic persona to engage in a training dialog with a target trainee to train the target trainee to detect, avoid and/or mitigate a future attack by the adversarial actor. The dialog model is configured to emulate the future attack by the adversarial actor by utilizing the training playbook. The method additionally includes outputting the training playbook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Porras, Keith M. Skinner, Kenneth C. Nitz, Dayne Brian Freitag, Paul Stern Kalmar
  • Publication number: 20240080905
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for performing a random access (RA) procedure. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may be configured to receive RA resource sets, where each of the RA resource sets is associated with a node-B directional beam, select an RA resource set from among the RA resource sets, and initiate an RA procedure based on the selected RA resource set. The RA procedure may include selecting multiple preambles which include a preamble for each resource of a plurality of resources corresponding to the selected RA resource set. The WTRU may be configured to sequentially transmit the selected multiple preambles in sequential RA transmissions, and may be configured to receive, from a node-B, in response to the RA transmissions, at least one RA response (RAR), where each of the received at least one RAR corresponds to one of the transmitted multiple preambles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Tao DENG, Philip J. Pietraski, Ravikumar V. Pragada, Yugeswar Deenoo, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz, Moon-il Lee, Mihaela C. Beluri, Kyle Jung-Lin Pan
  • Patent number: 7885584
    Abstract: An apparatus and related method for a self-cleaning toner roller device adjacent a toner roller. The cleaning device having one or more shields to capture the toner debris from the toner roller, a toner debris receptacle to collect the toner debris, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Philip A. Stern, Edward M. Eck, Paul E. Thompson, Timothy Reynolds, Gerard M. Darby
  • Publication number: 20090003887
    Abstract: An apparatus and related method for a self-cleaning toner roller device adjacent a toner roller. The cleaning device having one or more shields to capture the toner debris from the toner roller, a toner debris receptacle to collect the toner debris, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Philip A. Stern, Edward M. Eck, Paul E. Thompson, Timothy Reynolds, Gerard M. Darby
  • Publication number: 20050119976
    Abstract: A virtual broadcast system and method for managing the performance of digital media in computer networks is described which supports the exercise of the performance rights of creators and the accurate accounting and distribution of performance rights royalties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Taylor, Robert Arn, Philip Stern
  • Publication number: 20040252344
    Abstract: A method of rendering the appearance of a printed input digital image comprised of an array of pixels and wherein each pixel is assigned a digital value representing marking information, the method comprising defining each pixel as either a background pixel, interior pixel, or an edge pixel; and, reassigning the digital value of the edge pixels or interior pixels independently of one another. The rendering of the present invention occurs post RIP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Foster, Philip A. Stern, George R. Walgrove, Gregory Rombola, Thomas J. Wetzel, Jeffrey C. Blood
  • Patent number: 6775490
    Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, including an electrically biased transfer roller in nip relation with a dielectric support member, for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from an image area of a dielectric support member to a receiver member in transfer relation with the dielectric support member in the transfer nip, a mechanism for cleaning the transfer roller including a control for the electrical bias on the transfer roller. The electrical bias control has a power supply generating an electrical output, of a settable polarity, connected to the transfer roller for applying an electrical bias of a set polarity thereto. A mechanism disables the power supply for a period of time during a start-up phase of reproduction so as to prevent transfer of residual marking particles from the dielectric support member to the transfer roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: NexPress Digital LLC
    Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Kenneth P. Friedrich, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030044191
    Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, including an electrically biased transfer roller in nip relation with a dielectric support member, for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from an image area of a dielectric support member to a receiver member in transfer relation with the dielectric support member in the transfer nip, a mechanism for cleaning the transfer roller including a control for the electrical bias on the transfer roller. The electrical bias control has a power supply generating an electrical output, of a settable polarity, connected to the transfer roller for applying an electrical bias of a set polarity thereto. A mechanism disables the power supply for a period of time during a start-up phase of reproduction so as to prevent transfer of residual marking particles from the dielectric support member to the transfer roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Kenneth P. Friedrich, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer
  • Patent number: 6453148
    Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning systems for electrographic processes and, in particular, to detecting leaks in such processes. A process and apparatus for sensing leaks is provided in an electrographic process cleaning system of the type configured to have a particle collection container. According to an aspect of the invention, a pressure is sensed that is indicative of pressure inside the particle collection container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Friedrich, Kurt E. Jones, Philip A. Stern
  • Patent number: 6427053
    Abstract: An electrophotographic marking machine is described including a first set of data with a plurality of parameters corresponding to a plurality of prior electrophotographic markings or frames. The electrophotographic marking machine further includes a second set of data selected from the first set of data based upon a predetermined set of criteria. In addition, the electrophotographic marking machine has a volatile storage device for storing the first set of data, and a non-volatile storage device for storing the second set of data. A method for assessing operability of an electrophotographic marking machine is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Philip Stern, David Hockey
  • Publication number: 20020071686
    Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning systems for electrographic processes and, in particular, to detecting leaks in such processes. A process and apparatus for sensing leaks is provided in an electrographic process cleaning system of the type configured to have a particle collection container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Friedrich, Kurt E. Jones, Philip A. Stern
  • Patent number: 6381427
    Abstract: A high speed copier 10 has a transfer roller 42 and a cleaning brush 52. The cleaning performance is improved when the engagement of the two rollers exceeds a first threshold T1. Their engagement is maintained below a stall threshold T2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Heidelberg Digital L.L.C.
    Inventors: Gary B. Bertram, Philip Stern, George R. Walgrove, III
  • Publication number: 20020044783
    Abstract: An electrophotographic marking machine is described including a first set of data with a plurality of parameters corresponding to a plurality of prior electrophotographic markings or frames. The electrophotographic marking machine further includes a second set of data selected from the first set of data based upon a predetermined set of criteria. In addition, the electrophotographic marking machine has a volatile storage device for storing the first set of data, and a non-volatile storage device for storing the second set of data. A method for assessing operability of an electrophotographic marking machine is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Philip Stern, David Hockey
  • Patent number: 6295424
    Abstract: Electrostatographic recording method and apparatus that includes a primary image-forming member (PIFM) which moves along a closed path at high-speed. The PIFM may be in the form of an endless belt, which has a row of image frame synchronizing indicia. The indicia are spaced from each other in the direction of movement of the PIFM. The indicia are not all uniformly spaced from one another so that an interframe area larger than other smaller interframe areas on the PIFM can exist. During a production run toner images are formed on the image frames by sensing the image frame synchronizing indicia. The larger interframe area is provided preferably at a splice or seam area to provide sufficient time for a change in a process element for which sufficient time is not available at a smaller interframe area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Heidelberg Digital L.L.C.
    Inventors: Matthias H. Regelsberger, Anne F. Lairmore, James D. Anthony, Philip A. Stern
  • Patent number: 6181886
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for replenishing toner and collecting used toner in an electrostatographic machine. The apparatus includes a replenishment hopper having a supply of fresh toner. A development device feeds toner onto a recording member having an electrostatic image to be developed. A feeding device feeds fresh toner to the development device from a replenishment bottle. A replenishment motor drives the feeding device to feed fresh toner to the development device. A collection container or bottle collects used toner removed from a recording member. A controller tracks a first accumulated motor operating on-time and is programmed to compare the operating on-time with a first pre-programmed value for determining when the collection container is to be emptied or to be replaced or that the machine is to be cycled down. The controller also tracks a second accumulated motor operating on-time for determining when the replenishment bottle is to be replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventors: David E. Hockey, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Christopher S. Garcia, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer
  • Patent number: 6053570
    Abstract: The present invention is for a flexible device attachable to the underside of theater seats, allowing for the storage of personal items. The invention comprises an expandable storage structure, having a bottom section, a top section, a front section, a back section, and side sections, the side sections positioned between the top section and the bottom section and the front section and the back section, said expandable structure having an elasticized opening at the top section, and at least one strap attached to each of the two sides of the expandable structure with each distal end of said at least one strap having a closure mechanism, which is complementary with the other said closure mechanism, thereby allowing the distal ends of said straps to be removably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Inventors: Cindy Jane Stern, Jesse Philip Stern
  • Patent number: 5956544
    Abstract: An electrometer probe is used in an electrophotographic apparatus as part of a process control system to measure charge on a photoconductive film belt. This measurement is used to control voltage level or other process parameter of the electrophotographic process. The probe is supported in an electrometer probe holder so that a sensor aperture of the probe is at a fixed distance from the film belt. In order to ensure proper operation of the electrometer probe, a method and an apparatus for independently calibrating the electrometer probe is provided. A curved plate is provided on the electrometer probe holder. The plate is mounted at the same spacing from the probe aperture as the film belt. This plate has a receptacle for the service person's test lead to attach. The other end of the test lead is attached to a test point for the toning station bias supply. The probe may be reoriented on the probe holder to position the probe aperture at the fixed distance to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Philip A. Stern, Anne F. Lairmore, Allen J. Rushing
  • Patent number: 5903800
    Abstract: An electrostatographic recording apparatus includes an endless recording member upon which toner images are recorded. A densitometer is provided for measuring density of a toned area on the recording member. The densitometer includes a light emitting and/or light sensitive component that is located in an internal space confined by the endless recording member. The densitometer further includes a slidable support upon which the component is mounted in facing relationship with and proximate to an internal facing portion of the recording member. A stationary mounting structure is attached to a film core upon which the film-like recording member is supported. The slidable support is received within the stationary mounting structure. An electrical circuit is electrically connected to the component and is mounted on a side of the slidable support that is opposite in facing direction to that of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Philip A. Stern, James D. Anthony, Paul E. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5899600
    Abstract: A cleaning system for an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus for air flow control for maintaining optimum cleaning efficiency. The cleaning system includes a fan for producing an air flow to entrain residual marking particles and other debris. The fan has a filter and a variable speed blower associated therewith. A pressure transducer is associated with the filter for measuring the pressure drop across the filter, and generates a signal corresponding to the pressure drop measured by the pressure transducer. Responsive to the signal from the pressure transducer, the speed of the blower is regulated to maintain a desired optimum efficiency air flow through the filter. Of course, the speed of the blower can be quantified such that at a certain threshold speed an appropriate warning may be provided that the filter is no longer operating efficiently and needs to be cleaned or replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David E. Hockey, Philip A. Stern
  • Patent number: 5819137
    Abstract: An integrated environmental management system for reproduction apparatus including a reprographic marking engine for reproducing information supplied thereto and accessories for facilitating the handling of reproduction output from the marking engine. The integrated environmental management system includes a housing associated with the reprographic marking engine. The housing defines a chamber having, in communication, a rear wall substantially parallel to the rear of the reprographic marking engine, first and second side walls, and top and bottom walls. An inlet plenum in the housing chamber communicates, for example, with an opening in the first side wall of the housing. The inlet plenum includes an inlet filter for preventing contaminants in ambient air from entering the inlet plenum, a first inlet duct directed into the general interior of the reprographic marking engine, and a plurality of inlet ducts directed respectively to specific systems within the reprographic marking engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Hoffman, John F. Quester, Clifton T. Hartford, David R. Heberle, Kurt E. Jones, David E. Hockey, Philip A. Stern