Patents by Inventor Robert Wood

Robert Wood 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).

  • Wagering game interface including a plurality of base games and a common virtual top box
    Patent number: 9355522
    Abstract: A gaming system and method includes a primary wagering game displayed in a display area that is subdivided into display regions. The primary game includes a plurality of base games. The base games are displayed in a respective one of the display regions and each has a virtual character associated therewith. A simulated top box is displayed in one of the display regions. The simulated top box includes a secondary game common to the plurality of base games. In response to play of the primary wagering game being initiated, an outcome is determined for each of the plurality of base games and the outcomes are concurrently displayed. In response to a bonus trigger, at least two of the plurality of base games combine into a single bonus array of symbols for a bonus game. The single bonus array of symbols is displayed in one or more of the display regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Robert Wood, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Richard B. Robbins, Jamie W. Vann
  • Crankcase ventilation filter assembly; components; and methods
    Patent number: 9353658
    Abstract: Crankcase ventilation filter arrangements and components therefore are described. Example arrangements are described. In one, a serviceable filter cartridge includes a check valve therein, for protection during vehicle rollover. Handle arrangements are also described. Methods of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregoire Jacob, Robert Wood
  • REDUCED LEVEL CELL MODE FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
    Publication number: 20160118111
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for reduced level cell solid-state storage. A method includes determining that an erase block of a non-volatile storage device is to operate in a reduced level cell (RLC) mode. The non-volatile storage device may be configured to store at least three bits of data per storage cell. A method includes instructing the non-volatile storage device to program first and second pages of the erase block with data. A method includes instructing the non-volatile storage device to program a third page of the erase block with a predefined data pattern. Programming of a predefined data pattern may be configured to adjust which abodes of the erase block are available to represent stored user data values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Ryan Haynes, Charla Mosier, Rick Lucky, Robert Wood
  • Pop-up shelving system
    Patent number: 9309909
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a modular, pop-up shelf display system that includes vertical slotted shelf support posts, horizontal tie bars, and shelf or accessory members. Two slotted support posts are connected at the top and bottom ends by a pair of tie bars; the top of each slotted support post leans against a wall. Shelves or accessories, which include brackets that engage the slots in the vertical support posts are then attached to the support posts to form horizontal shelves or accessories between the support posts at desired heights and orientation. The system includes internal connectors positioned inside the post ends and the ends of the tie bars which secure the tie bars to the posts to secure the posts in an upright manner against the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: OPTO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
  • Managing configuration parameters for a non-volatile medium
    Patent number: 9251053
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing configuration parameters of a non-volatile storage device. The method includes storing a first set of configuration parameters for a non-volatile recording device. The first set of configuration parameters are configured for a storage operation on a storage element of the non-volatile recording device. The method also includes storing a second set of configuration parameters for the non-volatile recording device during execution of the storage operation on the storage element. The second set of configuration parameters are configured for a second storage operation on the storage element of the non-volatile recording device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Robert Wood, Hairong Sun
  • Reduced level cell mode for non-volatile memory
    Patent number: 9245653
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for reduced level cell solid-state storage. A method includes determining that an erase block of a non-volatile storage device is to operate in a reduced level cell (RLC) mode. The non-volatile storage device may be configured to store at least three bits of data per storage cell. A method includes instructing the non-volatile storage device to program first and second pages of the erase block with data. A method includes instructing the non-volatile storage device to program a third page of the erase block with a predefined data pattern. Programming of a predefined data pattern may be configured to adjust which abodes of the erase block are available to represent stored user data values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Intelligent Intellectual Property Holdings 2 LLC
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Ryan Haynes, Charla Mosier, Rick Lucky, Robert Wood
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR RECORDING AND TRANSMITTING DATA
    Publication number: 20150362331
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for recording and transmitting data are provided. The systems, devices, and methods can be used in a variety of contexts, including in conjunction with swinging devices and prosthetics. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensor is configured in a manner that allows it be omni-directional such that its orientation with respect to the object for which it is detecting data is irrelevant to the ability to accurately record and transmit data. In another exemplary embodiment, the system allows a user to use the same sensor across multiple platforms, such as using it for golf and prosthetics, for golf and tennis, or for a regular golf swing and a putting stroke. Other devices, systems, methods, and uses of the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Sanchez, Robert Woods, John Stump, Daniel Price
  • Configuring storage cells
    Patent number: 9208897
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for configuring storage cells. A method includes determining a usage history for a set of storage cells of a solid-state storage medium. A method includes adjusting a voltage threshold for a set of storage cells by an amount based at least in part on a usage history. A method includes configuring a set of storage cells to use an adjusted voltage threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Intelligent Intellectual Property Holdings 2 LLC
    Inventors: John Strasser, David Flynn, Jeremy Fillingim, Robert Wood
  • REAL TIME TRANSMISSION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES FROM PORTABLE HANDHELD DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150334257
    Abstract: A system and method for effectively performing a streamlined photo distribution procedure is disclosed. A source device initially captures a photographic image of a target or subject using known techniques. The term “photographic image” as used herein is not limited to single photographs but includes moving pictures, video images and any other known or future means of capturing an image of an event. The source device is likewise broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to, digital cameras, video cameras, cell phones with digital photo capture means, computers, including PDAs or other devices or combination of devices with communication and photo capture means, and other image capture means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Alex Robert Woods, Bob Ehlers
  • DIVIDING A STORAGE PROCEDURE
    Publication number: 20150248922
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for storage operations for a non-volatile medium. A control module may be configured to divide a storage procedure into multiple portions. An execution module may be configured to execute multiple portions of a storage procedure independently. A storage request module may be configured to satisfy a storage request for one or more storage elements of a storage procedure between at least a pair of portions of a storage procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Josh Perschon, James Peterson, Robert Wood
  • Real time transmission of photographic images from portable handheld devices
    Patent number: 9094543
    Abstract: A system and method for effectively performing a streamlined photo distribution procedure is disclosed. A source device initially captures a photographic image of a target or subject using known techniques. The term “photographic image” as used herein is not limited to single photographs but includes moving pictures, video images and any other known or future means of capturing an image of an event. The source device is likewise broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to, digital cameras, video cameras, cell phones with digital photo capture means, computers, including PDAs or other devices or combination of devices with communication and photo capture means, and other image capture means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Alex Robert Woods
    Inventors: James Anthony Mullins, Alex Robert Woods
  • SELECTIVE COPYBACK FOR ON DIE BUFFERED NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
    Publication number: 20150193299
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for on die buffered non-volatile memory management. A method includes storing data in a first set of non-volatile memory cells. A method includes determining one or more attributes associated with data. A method includes determining whether to store data in a second set of non-volatile memory cells based on one or more attributes. A second set of non-volatile memory cells may be configured to store more bits per cell than a first set of non-volatile memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Robert Wood
  • SELECTIVE ECC REFRESH FOR ON DIE BUFFERED NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
    Publication number: 20150193302
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for on die buffered non-volatile memory management. A method includes storing data in a first set of non-volatile memory cells. A method includes determining whether to perform an error-correcting code (ECC) refresh for data to be copied from a first set of non-volatile memory cells to a second set of non-volatile memory cells based on one or more attributes associated with the data. A method includes storing data in a second set of non-volatile storage cells representing data using more storage cells per cell than a first set of non-volatile storage cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jea Hyun, Robert Wood
  • Apparatus, system, and method for wear management
    Patent number: 9063874
    Abstract: A storage module is configured to determine a health metric of a storage division of a solid-state storage medium. The health metric may comprise a combination of factors, including, but not limited to: wear level, performance (e.g., program time, erase time, and the like), error rate, and the like. A wear level module may configure storage operations to reduce the wear rate of storage divisions having poor health metrics and/or heath metrics that are degrading more quickly than other storage divisions. Reducing wear rate may include deferring grooming operations, delaying use for storage operations, temporarily retiring the storage division, or the like. Storage divisions may be brought back into service at normal use rates in response determining that other portions of the storage media have been worn to the point that they exhibit similar health and/or reliability characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hao Zhong, Ned D. Plasson, Robert Wood, Jea Woong Hyun, Hairong Sun
  • Managing data reliability
    Patent number: 9047211
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing data reliability. A priority module is configured to receive a storage request for a non-volatile memory device. The storage request may include data associated with a priority. The non-volatile memory device includes a plurality of cells, and each cell encodes a plurality of bits. The bits for a cell provide distinct levels of quality of service. A select module is configured to select a bit for storing the data based on the priority of the data and the level of quality of service of the selected bit. A data management module is configured to manage the data to satisfy a write order for the plurality of bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wood, David Flynn
  • MANAGING NON-VOLATILE MEDIA
    Publication number: 20150149817
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed to manage non-volatile media. A method includes determining a configuration parameter for a set of storage cells of a non-volatile recording medium. A method includes reading data from a set of storage cells using a determined configuration parameter. A method includes adjusting a configuration parameter based on read data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: John Strasser, David Flynn, Jeremy Fillingim, Robert Wood, Jea Hyun, Hairong Sun
  • Periodic erase operation for a non-volatile medium
    Patent number: 9042181
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing erase operations for a data storage medium. A method includes determining whether a use threshold for one or more non-volatile storage cells is satisfied. A method includes performing a default erase operation for the one or more storage cells in response to determining that the use threshold is not satisfied. A method includes performing an extended erase operation for the one or more storage cells in response to determining that the use threshold is satisfied. An extended erase operation may include a greater number of erase pulse iterations than a default erase operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Flynn, Hairong Sun, Jea Woong Hyun, Robert Wood
  • ORALLY DISSOLVING THIN FILMS CONTAINING ALLERGENS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE
    Publication number: 20150125495
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thin mucoadhesive sublingual film composition which provides improved allergen delivery and efficacy at a smaller dose while prolonging the contact time between the allergen and oral antigen presenting cells (APCs), and therefore minimizing the risk of systemic side effects. The thin film compositions of the present invention are also easier to standardize, and removes any need for measuring allergen doses at the physician's office, and which allows for a simplified dosing schedule. Methods of making the thin film compositions and methods for their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: John Hopkins University
    Inventors: Robert Wood, Hai-Quan Mao, Corinne Keet, Russell Martin
  • READ OPERATION FOR A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
    Publication number: 20150117107
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a read operation for a non-volatile memory. A method includes determining whether one or more non-volatile storage cells satisfy a predefined condition. A method includes preparing the one or more non-volatile storage cells for use prior to satisfying a read request from a storage client using the one or more non-volatile storage cells in response to determining that a predefined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Hairong Sun, Jea Hyun, Robert Wood
  • Program suspend/resume for memory
    Patent number: 9021158
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array with a plurality of memory elements. Each memory element is configured to store data. The device includes an input/output (I/O) buffer coupled to the memory array. The I/O buffer is configured to receive data from an I/O interface of a memory device controller and write the data to the memory array. The device includes a memory control manager coupled to the memory array. The memory control manager is configured to pause a program operation to the memory array in response to receiving a pause command. The memory control manager is also configured to resume the program operation in response to receiving a resume command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jea Woong Hyun, Mark Brinicombe, Hairong Sun, Hao Zhong, John Strasser, Robert Wood