Patents by Inventor Scott Webster
Scott Webster 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: 11978154Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an immersive content generation system may receive a first input from a user indicating a lighting value. The computing device may receive a second input indicating a region of an immersive virtual environment to which the lighting value is to be applied. The computing device may apply the lighting value to the region of the immersive virtual environment. The computing device may output one or more images of the immersive virtual environment, the one or more images based, in part, on the input lighting value. Numerous other aspects are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Michael Jutan, David Hirschfield, Jeff Webster, Scott Richards
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Publication number: 20240138659Abstract: The present disclosure provides an endoscopic apparatus and associated methods. The apparatus may include a steerable tool having a first flexible tube concentrically nested within a second flexible tube. The apparatus may include an end cap disposed on the steerable tool, an image sensor disposed on the end cap, and one or more light sources disposed on the end cap. The apparatus may be configured for accessing a region within a middle ear cavity of a patient. As such, the apparatus may further include a flexible tube, through which the steerable tool may extend, as well as a pre-curved rigid tube, through which the flexible tube may extend, thus allowing the apparatus to be deployed for middle ear access.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: EndoTheia, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Gafford, Jake Childs, Laura Davis, Caleb Rucker, Patrick Anderson, Scott Webster, Robert Webster
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Publication number: 20240138865Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an endoscopic apparatus and methods. The apparatus may include a steerable sheath, a control wire disposed within the steerable sheath, and a basket disposed on the control wire. The steerable sheath may be actuated to form a bend, advancing movements of the control wire may cause the basket to project out of the steerable sheath and expand, and retreating movements of the control wire may cause the basket to retract into the steerable sheath and contract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: EndoTheia, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Gafford, Scott Webster, Patrick Anderson, Caleb Rucker, Robert Webster
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Patent number: 11934090Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Miller, Alfred N. Mireault, Brad V. Johnson, Nicholas D. Smyth, Rummel R. Adriano, Shashank Sharma, Steven Webster
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Publication number: 20230371795Abstract: A system includes an endcap configured to be fitted on a distal end of an endoscope having a forward-looking camera and a forward-facing working port. The endcap includes a body configured to fit onto the distal end of the endoscope and a reflective surface supported by the body. The reflective surface is configured so that the forward-looking camera visualizes a workspace that is lateral of both the endcap and the distal end of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Joshua GAFFORD, Robert J. WEBSTER, III, Patrick L. ANDERSON, Scott WEBSTER
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Publication number: 20230055997Abstract: A processor assembly including: an exposure station operable to expose a sample on a slide; a print station operable to apply a reagent to the exposed sample through a thermal inkjet process; and a robotic transfer mechanism to transfer the slide from the exposure station to the print station. Also, a reagent cartridge including: a body defining a container having a volume therein; a nonmetallic bag in the container operable to contain a reagent; and a printhead at a base of the body, the printhead coupled to an outlet of the bag. Further, a method including exposing a sample on a slide in a processor assembly; robotically transferring the slide to a printing station of the processor assembly; and applying a reagent to the exposed sample at the printing station by a thermal inkjet printing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Amit D. SHAH, Scott WEBSTER, Cristina R. FLORES, Chen Yu CHENG, Chia Hsien LIN, Chih Shun CHUANG, Nicholas John BOOKER, Andrew Douglas WATKINS, Rebecca Jean BARTEL, Chester John HENDERSON, Erico VON BUEREN, Michael YANG
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Publication number: 20230031492Abstract: A processor assembly including a core module operable to expose a sample on a slide; a staining module operable to apply a stain to the exposed sample; and a robotic transfer mechanism to transfer the slide from the core module to the staining module. Also, an apparatus including a rectangular body having an open rear end and an opposite front end; a flange having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the flange is coupled to the front end of the body; and a pair of legs extending from second side of the flange, wherein the pair of legs are operable to engage opposite side edges of a slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Amit D. Shah, Scott WEBSTER, Nicholas John BOOKER, Andrew WATKINS, Chester HENDERSON, Rebecca J. BARTEL, Erico VON BUEREN, Michael YANG
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Publication number: 20200043072Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for an enterprise product line design and pricing solution are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hongmin Li, Scott Webster
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Publication number: 20190325463Abstract: Embodiments of a pricing solution system for product line pricing under discrete mixed multinomial logit demand are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hongmin Li, Scott Webster
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Patent number: 10206006Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
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Publication number: 20180146255Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
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Patent number: 9936237Abstract: A method for distributing geographically restricted video data in an internet protocol television system, the method including but not limited to determining at a television server computer at least three geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and instructions to determine at least three different duration time delays for each of at least three geographic restriction zones, wherein the at least three geographic restriction zones are based on physical proximity of a television client device to a geographic origin of the geographically restricted video data.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
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Patent number: 9877078Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
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Publication number: 20170208365Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Debra Phillips, BRIAN WILSON, LORRAINE LEACH, THOMAS SCOTT WEBSTER, MICHELLE MAYO
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Patent number: 9661388Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
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Patent number: 9592306Abstract: Provided herein are mitochondrial-nuclear exchanged cells and animals comprising mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from one subject and nuclear DNA (nDNA) from a different subject. Methods for producing a mitochondrial-nuclear exchanged animal and animals made by the methods are provided. Also provided are methods of screening for agents useful for treating a disease or disorder using mitochondrial-nuclear exchanged animals or cells, tissues or organs thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: The UAB Research FoundationInventors: Scott Webster Ballinger, Danny R. Welch, Robert Allen Kesterson, Larry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9426541Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster
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Publication number: 20160198205Abstract: A method for distributing geographically restricted video data in an internet protocol television system, the method including but not limited to determining at a television server computer at least three geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and instructions to determine at least three different duration time delays for each of at least three geographic restriction zones, wherein the at least three geographic restriction zones are based on physical proximity of a television client device to a geographic origin of the geographically restricted video data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
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Publication number: 20160112765Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
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Patent number: 9247209Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LPInventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo