Patents by Inventor Robert A. Myers
Robert A. Myers 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: 20180082447Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method of determining a material characteristic of material in a sample by iterative tomographic reconstruction. The method conducts one or more X-ray tomography scans of a sample, and then determines one or more estimated material characteristics, such as atomic number and density, for multiple volume elements in the sample using a tomographic reconstruction algorithm. These estimated material characteristics are then modified by reference to stored known material characteristic data. Preferably, determining the composition of the sample volume during reconstruction includes segmenting the sample into regions of common composition, the segmenting being performed during iterative reconstruction instead of being based on the voxel characteristics determined upon the completion of iterative reconstruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2015Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: FEI CompanyInventors: Benoit Mathieu Baptiste Recur, Mahsa Paziresh, Glenn Robert Myers, Andrew Maurice Kingston, Shane Jamie Latham
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Patent number: 9613587Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for enhancing display viewability in high ambient conditions without excessive increase in power consumption. In one aspect, a controller associated with the display device can be configured to obtain an indication of ambient light conditions from an ambient light sensor or from a host device hosting the display device. Upon receiving an image frame, the controller can derive a set of color subfields and determine a bit-depth value for each color subfield based on the obtained indication of current ambient light conditions and mapping data which maps ranges of ambient light to respective bit-depth values on a color subfield by color subfield basis. The controller can then generate a number of subframes for each color subfield based on the respective determined bit-depth value and cause the generated subframes to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignees: SNAPTRACK, INC., SHARP CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Douglas Halfman, Edward Buckley, Nakano Taketoshi, Brian Finkel, James Eakin, Jignesh Gandhi, Alan Gerald Lewis, Robert Myers, Fahri Yaras, John Fijol
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Publication number: 20160282541Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing stacks of optical films that may be used to provide increased on-axis display brightness. In one aspect, an apparatus or system may be provided that includes a light source, a first optical film having triangular cross-section, prismatic light-turning structures, and a second optical film having trapezoidal cross-section, prismatic light-turning structures. The first optical film may be interposed between the light source and the second optical film. In further aspects, a third optical film, similar to the first optical film, may be interposed between the light source and the first optical film. In yet further aspects, one or more additional optical films, similar to the second optical film, may be positioned in the stack such that the second optical film is between the first optical film and the additional optical film(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Jianru Shi, Yuhong Yao, Lu Lu, Jignesh Gandhi, Xiang-Dong Mi, James Eakin, Robert Myers, Waseem Mohammad, Matthew Brian Sampsell
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Publication number: 20160258583Abstract: This disclosure provides devices, apparatuses and methods of providing an optical filter with quantum dot films for converting a first wavelength of light to a second wavelength of light. The optical filter includes a plurality of high refractive index layers and a plurality of low refractive index layers alternatingly disposed between the high refractive index layers. Quantum dots are dispersed in either the high refractive index layers or the low refractive index layers. In some implementations, the quantum dots are capable of absorbing blue light and emitting green light. Thus, the optical filter can be part of a red-green-blue lighting device that includes a first blue LED optically coupled with the optical filter to produce green light, a red LED and a second blue LED.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Jianru Shi, Lu Lu, Yuhong Yao, Xiang-Dong Mi, Jignesh Gandhi, James Eakin, Waseem Mohammad, Robert Myers, Nikolay Nemchuk
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Patent number: 9429993Abstract: Computing device docking systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device docking system includes a docking station component having an opening defined within a surface. The system includes a pin including a body and an end having a member extending laterally from the body. The end of the pin is receivable within an opening of a computing device component for attaching the computing device component to the docking station. The pin is moveable within the opening between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the body and at least a portion of the member is positioned within the opening of the docking station component. In the second position, at least a portion of the body is within the opening and the member is outside of the opening of the docking station component.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Jeff D. Thomas, Dean F. Herring, Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, Danny Addison, Phillip McLamb
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Publication number: 20160210934Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for enhancing display viewability in high ambient conditions without excessive increase in power consumption. In one aspect, a controller associated with the display device can be configured to obtain an indication of ambient light conditions from an ambient light sensor or from a host device hosting the display device. Upon receiving an image frame, the controller can derive a set of color subfields and determine a bit-depth value for each color subfield based on the obtained indication of current ambient light conditions and mapping data which maps ranges of ambient light to respective bit-depth values on a color subfield by color subfield basis. The controller can then generate a number of subframes for each color subfield based on the respective determined bit-depth value and cause the generated subframes to be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Mark Douglas Halfman, Edward Buckley, Nakano Taketoshi, Brian Finkel, James Eakin, Jignesh Gandhi, Alan Gerald Lewis, Robert Myers, Fahri Yaras, John Fijol
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Publication number: 20150279535Abstract: Magnetic locking mechanisms, linear movement generators, and holders are disclosed. According to an aspect, a magnetic locking mechanism includes a first component defining a first recess. The magnetic locking mechanism also includes a second component defining a second recess. Further, the magnetic locking mechanism includes a third component being attached to a first magnet and capable of being positioned in a first position such that the third component is partially within the first and second recesses for holding the first and second components together in at least one direction. Further, the third component is capable of being positioned in a second position such that the third component is outside of the first recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Stacy Arrington, Dean F. Herring, Jeff D. Thomas, David Brower, Robert A. Myers, Seth T. Teeples, Brad M. Johnson, Phillip McLamb
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Patent number: 9129425Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reconstructing a multi-dimensional data set representing a dynamic sample at a series of reconstruction instants. The multi-dimensional data set comprises a static component and a dynamic component. The method comprises acquiring a plurality of projection images of the dynamic sample; reconstructing a static component of the multi-dimensional data set from the acquired projection images; acquiring a further plurality of projection images of the dynamic sample; and reconstructing a dynamic component of the multi-dimensional data set at each reconstruction instant from the further plurality of acquired projection images using a priori information about the sample. The multi-dimensional data set is the sum of the static component and the dynamic component at each reconstruction instant.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: FEI CompanyInventors: Glenn Robert Myers, Adrian Paul Sheppard, Andrew Maurice Kingston, Trond Karsten Varslot
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Publication number: 20150138720Abstract: Computing device docking systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device docking system includes a docking station component having an opening defined within a surface. The system includes a pin including a body and an end having a member extending laterally from the body. The end of the pin is receivable within an opening of a computing device component for attaching the computing device component to the docking station. The pin is moveable within the opening between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the body and at least a portion of the member is positioned within the opening of the docking station component. In the second position, at least a portion of the body is within the opening and the member is outside of the opening of the docking station component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Jeff D. Thomas, Dean F. Herring, Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, Danny Addison, Phillip McLamb
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Publication number: 20150016051Abstract: A display assembly is provided. The display may include a holder defining a first portion and an electronic device defining a corresponding second portion that is in magnetic attraction to the first portion when the electronic device is positioned about the holder. At least one of the first portion and the second portion defines a magnet having an exposed magnetic surface area that increases along a length of the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Dean F. Herring, Brad M. Johnson, Jeffrey J. Smith, Robert A. Myers
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Publication number: 20130343629Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reconstructing a multi-dimensional data set representing a dynamic sample at a series of reconstruction instants. The multi-dimensional data set comprises a static component and a dynamic component. The method comprises acquiring a plurality of projection images of the dynamic sample; reconstructing a static component of the multi-dimensional data set from the acquired projection images; acquiring a further plurality of projection images of the dynamic sample; and reconstructing a dynamic component of the multi-dimensional data set at each reconstruction instant from the further plurality of acquired projection images using a priori information about the sample. The multi-dimensional data set is the sum of the static component and the dynamic component at each reconstruction instant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Glenn Robert Myers, Adrian Paul Sheppard, Trond Karsten Varslot, Andrew Maurice Kingston
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Patent number: 8307486Abstract: An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dean F Herring, Jason A. Matteson, Robert A. Myers, Philip M. Woodward
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Publication number: 20110289088Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a ranking of content is disclosed. A computer processor is configured to access ranked listing content from one or more electronic sources. A database is connected to the processor and configured to store information related to the content. A software-implemented parsing module is configured to parse text of the content into individual words. A software-implemented counting module computes an appearance frequency for each word. A software-implemented ranking module associates a ranking with a parsed word. A software-implemented topic module identifies the content items in the snapshot containing a word and the associated rank of each such content item in the ranked listing in which it appears. A software-implemented content index module forms an index ranked list by computing an aggregate grouping score from the ranking. A display device is connected to the processor and configured to display the ranking associated with a word.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc.Inventors: Robert Myers Yarin, David Salmela
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Publication number: 20100006126Abstract: An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dean F. Herring, Jason A. Matteson, Robert A. Myers, Philip M. Woodward
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Publication number: 20090323281Abstract: Controlling an airflow passing into an electronic component cabinet includes passing an airflow into the electronic component cabinet through a first passage having a first filter, sensing a parameter of the airflow passing through the first passage, detecting a change in the parameter of the first airflow associated with a flow restriction at the first filter, and shifting a first flap from a first position allowing the airflow to pass unrestricted through the first passage, to a second position, wherein the first flap creates a flow restriction for the airflow passing though the first passage, and triggers an actuation mechanism based on the change in parameter of the first airflow. Controlling the airflow further includes opening a second flap that exposes a second passage having a second filter based on the triggering of the switch, and passing an airflow into the electronic component cabinet through the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dean F. Herring, Robert A. Myers, Jeff D. Thomas
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Patent number: 7621446Abstract: A convertible self-checkout system includes a base and a stand rotatably mounted to the base. The stand includes an input/output device facing in a first direction and a product scanner, and the stand is positionable relative to the base in at least a first angular position and a second angular position. The input/output device is an interactive video display, and the interactive video display has a first mode corresponding to the first angular position and a second mode corresponding to the second angular position. A sensor determines an angular position of the stand relative to the base and communicates the angular position to the interactive video display. The stand further includes a video display facing in a second direction substantially opposite from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Danny H. Addison, Richard H. Harris, Robert A. Myers, Thomas J. Sluchak, Robert P. Tennant
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Patent number: 7549814Abstract: A low paper sensor mechanism including first and second support rollers rotatable about a first and second rotational axis to support a paper supply roll, the first and second support rollers and rotational axes configured to translate in a path between a first position and a second position, first and second biasing members biasing the first and second support rollers toward the second position and a detection device, including a light emitting element and a light detecting element, disposed adjacent to the first and second support rollers, wherein the first and second support rollers move from the first position to the second position when a diameter of the paper supply roll is less than or equal to the predetermined distance between the first and second support rollers and the paper supply roll disrupts a line of sight between the light emitting element and the light detecting element.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Stacy L. Arrington, Richard H. Harris, Dean F. Herring, Robert A. Myers, Robert D. Yoder
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Patent number: D707685Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, William L. Talley, Seth T. Teeples
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Patent number: D710860Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, William L. Talley, Seth T. Teeples
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Patent number: D727329Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, William L. Talley, Seth T. Teeples