Patents by Inventor Ralph K. Williamson
Ralph K. Williamson 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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Patent number: 10701289Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data including a temperature map associated with the video stream and having a plurality of temperature frames with a second frame rate, which can be slower than the first frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Publication number: 20190014272Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data including a temperature map associated with the video stream and having a plurality of temperature frames with a second frame rate, which can be slower than the first frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Patent number: 10070075Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data including a temperature map associated with the video stream and having a plurality of temperature frames with a second frame rate, which can be slower than the first frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Publication number: 20170195583Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data including a temperature map associated with the video stream and having a plurality of temperature frames with a second frame rate, which can be slower than the first frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Patent number: 9628724Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data having a plurality of temperature frames with a slower second frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream. The method may further include identifying missing data in the subset of temperature frames and correlating the missing data with the plurality of video frames. Based on the correlation of the missing data with the plurality of video frames, missing data can be provided to the subset of temperature frames to reconstruct the full plurality of temperature frames.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Patent number: 9220008Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Publication number: 20150281749Abstract: Methods of and systems for providing temperature data in a video stream are provided. The method includes receiving a video stream having a plurality of video frames with a first frame rate and receiving temperature data having a plurality of temperature frames with a slower second frame rate. To interlace the temperature data, a subset of temperature frames in the plurality of temperature frames can be extracted. The method further includes transmitting each temperature frame in the subset of temperature frames with the plurality of video frames in a data stream. The method may further include identifying missing data in the subset of temperature frames and correlating the missing data with the plurality of video frames. Based on the correlation of the missing data with the plurality of video frames, missing data can be provided to the subset of temperature frames to reconstruct the full plurality of temperature frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: DRS RSTA, INC.Inventors: David C. Hutchison, Ralph K. Williamson
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Publication number: 20140106703Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Patent number: 8559918Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLC.Inventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Publication number: 20130072150Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Publication number: 20120302222Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Patent number: 8315620Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to associate a mobile device with a panelist profile. An example method includes initializing a metering application on the mobile device to operate with partial functionality, parsing a message log with the metering application to identify an installation message, extracting a telephone number from the installation message and saving to a memory of the mobile device, sending an initialization message based on the extracted telephone number to prompt an authorization message, and enabling full functionality of the metering application in response to receiving the authorization message.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Mohamad Hannaoui
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Patent number: 6307499Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a housing, a user input device mounted in the housing, and a number of LEDs located so as to produce light from the housing, wherein at least two of the LEDs are located an appreciable distance apart from each other on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1997Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Curtis L. Crisler
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Patent number: 6300980Abstract: A computer system provides a communication link to a display monitor so as to control the display of not only computer signals but of other signals such as television signals. By providing this link the additional power of the computer can be used to provide a storage of preferred settings for the television/display monitor depending upon signal sources, time of day or the like. This provides a more versatile display. Further data contained within a received data stream such as from a web page or the like may inherently control functions of the television display.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1997Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Montgomery C. McGraw, Ralph K. Williamson, Elizabeth A. Richard, Drew S. Johnson, Christopher D. Voltz, John C. Barker, Kevin J. Brusky
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Patent number: 6072510Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a plurality of bits stored in a memory, where the plurality of bits represent a cumulative pattern to be printed by reproducing the stored bits in a fast scan direction. Each bit stored in memory has a state (e.g., binary 0 or 1). As an example, the method selects a first subset of the plurality of bits, wherein the first subset forms a first pattern and has a center bit. Further, the method selects a second subset of the plurality of bits, wherein the second subset forms a second pattern and has a center bit coextensive with the center bit of the first subset. Next, the method determines, based on the states of the bits of the first pattern, whether the state of the center bit should be printed in the same state as it is stored in the memory. In addition, the method determines, based on the states of the bits of the second pattern, whether the state of the center bit should be printed in the same state as it is stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1996Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Ogletree, Ralph K. Williamson, Rodney J. Pesavento
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Patent number: 5828899Abstract: A system for allowing a peripheral device to be inserted directly into a port of a computer system while the computer system is powered on. The insertion of a peripheral device into the computer system port is automatically detected, and a configuration operation is automatically performed when insertion of the peripheral device is detected. The system also allows a plurality of peripheral devices to be connected to a single port of a computer system by automatically determining the number of peripheral devices and assigning a unique address to each of the peripheral devices. The peripheral device may have a host port for communicating with the computer system, a slave port for connecting to a slave device, and a device manager which identifies if a slave device is connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Elizabeth A. Richard, Ralph K. Williamson, Stephen D. Teter
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Patent number: 5619334Abstract: A continuous-tone printer includes print enhancement circuitry for producing smooth edges responsive to continuous-tone pixel data. Translation circuitry translates the continuous-tone data into single-tone data responsive to a predetermined threshold. The single-tone data is stored in a memory coupled to edge enhancement circuitry, which may be similar to that used in prior enhancement circuits. For a given pixel, either the enhanced pixel data from the edge enhancement circuit or the continuous-tone data may be passed to print edges, based on the value of the continuous-tone pixel relative to upper and lower quantization values.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1994Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Gregory K. Adams, Ralph K. Williamson
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Patent number: 5426455Abstract: A digital driver for an ink jet printhead and an associated method for selectively applying voltage to a piezoelectric sidewall actuator of the printhead. The digital driver includes positive, negative and neutral voltage sources, a first switching element having a first control input, a first voltage supply input connected to the positive voltage source and a first output, a second switching element having a second control input, a second voltage supply input connected to the negative voltage source and a second output, and a third switching element having a third control input, a third voltage supply input connected to the neutral voltage source and a third output. The first, second and third outputs are connected together to provide a common output for connection to the piezoelectric sidewall actuator.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, James L. Stortz
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Patent number: 5329214Abstract: To improve the reliability and lower the cost of electronic control circuits for direct current (DC) motors, the need for external mechanical sensors is eliminated through the use of low cost, highly reliable voltage comparator circuits. A motor driver integrated circuit provides for electronic storage of data, automatic execution of computer programs, and input/output transfer of various electronic signals used in the control of the DC motor. The voltage comparator circuits sense the operating state of the DC motor by comparing the motor current sense voltage, which is proportional to the torque of the motor, to threshold fixed reference voltages to determine whether the DC motor is running normally or is stalled. The motor driver IC stops or reverses the DC motor when it is stalled, thereby preventing damage and providing for fully automatic operation without external sensors.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ralph K. Williamson, Michael J. Dougherty, Phillip M. O'Hara