Patents by Inventor Sergio A. Fernandez
Sergio A. Fernandez 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: 10832539Abstract: A security camera system for safeguarding a designated area includes at least one camera for encoding and transmitting streaming video of the designated area, and a video receiver for receiving, decoding and analyzing the streaming video for relevant motion, such as movement indicative of the presence of a person. Upon detecting a motion event, the video receiver triggers an alert condition, which results in storing each video steam into memory. Each camera is provided with a PIR detector circuit for measuring infrared radiation within the designated area, the video steam and IR data being transmitted to the receiver via analog communication means to reduce implementation costs. To minimize the risk of false trigger events, the receiver monitors both pixel changes in the streaming video signals as well as measured IR radiation levels within the designated area that fall within the traditional thermal energy range of human body heat.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: NIGHT OWL SP, LLCInventors: Timothy Jay Carskadon, Craig Greenberg, Sergio Fernandez
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Publication number: 20200213096Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-readable memory medium coupled to a processor is disclosed. The memory medium is configured to store instructions which cause the processor to retrieve a seed value, receive a digital bit stream, receive a digital bit stream, generate a stream of random bits, using the seed value as a seed to a pseudo random number generator (PRNG), wherein the stream of random bits contains at least as many bits as the digital bit stream, shuffle bits of the stream of random bits to create a random bit buffer, generate an obfuscated digital bit stream by applying a first exclusive OR (XOR) to the digital bit stream and the random bit buffer, wherein the obfuscated digital bit stream has the same number of bits as the digital bit stream, and provide the obfuscated digital bit stream to the communications interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: AgilePQ, Inc.Inventors: Sergio A. FERNANDEZ, Bruce CONWAY, Drew CONWAY, David J. GOTRIK, Ayman IBAIDA, Dhiah AL-SHAMMARY, Alsharif ABUADBBA, Mark CONWAY
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Patent number: 10587399Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-readable memory medium coupled to a processor is disclosed. The memory medium is configured to store instructions which cause the processor to retrieve a seed value, receive a digital bit stream, receive a digital bit stream, generate a stream of random bits, using the seed value as a seed to a pseudo random number generator (PRNG), wherein the stream of random bits contains at least as many bits as the digital bit stream, shuffle bits of the stream of random bits to create a random bit buffer, generate an obfuscated digital bit stream by applying a first exclusive OR (XOR) to the digital bit stream and the random bit buffer, wherein the obfuscated digital bit stream has the same number of bits as the digital bit stream, and provide the obfuscated digital bit stream to the communications interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: AgilePQ, Inc.Inventors: Sergio A. Fernandez, Bruce Conway, Drew Conway, David J. Gotrik, Ayman Ibaida, Dhiah Al-Shammary, Alsharif Abuadbba, Mark Conway
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Publication number: 20190385427Abstract: A security camera system for safeguarding a designated area includes at least one camera for encoding and transmitting streaming video of the designated area, and a video receiver for receiving, decoding and analyzing the streaming video for relevant motion, such as movement indicative of the presence of a person. Upon detecting a motion event, the video receiver triggers an alert condition, which results in storing each video steam into memory. Each camera is provided with a PIR detector circuit for measuring infrared radiation within the designated area, the video steam and IR data being transmitted to the receiver via analog communication means to reduce implementation costs. To minimize the risk of false trigger events, the receiver monitors both pixel changes in the streaming video signals as well as measured IR radiation levels within the designated area that fall within the traditional thermal energy range of human body heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Timothy Jay Carskadon, Craig Greenberg, Sergio Fernandez
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Publication number: 20190299374Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hand-held tools for attaching or starting nuts onto threads of electrical cables in electrical boxes. In an embodiment, the tool or apparatus includes a driving stem that includes a first end and a second end, wherein the driving stem contains a first hollow recess; the first end including a first opening interface which connects to the first hollow recess; and a first plurality of prongs attached to the first opening interface, wherein the first plurality of prongs is configured to grasp and manipulate nuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: Sergio Fernandez
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Patent number: 10410489Abstract: A security camera system for safeguarding a designated area includes at least one camera for encoding and transmitting streaming video of the designated area, and a video receiver for receiving, decoding and analyzing the streaming video for relevant motion, such as movement indicative of the presence of a person. Upon detecting a motion event, the video receiver triggers an alert condition, which results in storing each video steam into memory. Each camera is provided with a PIR detector circuit for measuring infrared radiation within the designated area, the video steam and IR data being transmitted to the receiver via analog communication means to reduce implementation costs. To minimize the risk of false trigger events, the receiver monitors both pixel changes in the streaming video signals as well as measured IR radiation levels within the designated area that fall within the traditional thermal energy range of human body heat.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: NIGHT OWL SP, LLCInventors: Timothy Jay Carskadon, Craig Greenberg, Sergio Fernandez
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Patent number: 10399692Abstract: An aircraft fuel system comprises a fuselage tank and wing fuel tanks each connected to the fuselage fuel tank by a respective fuel line. A first fuel line connects the fuselage fuel tank to a collector fuel tank, which is connected by second fuel lines to aircraft engines in use of the system. Unspent fuel output from the aircraft engines is returned to the collector fuel tank via third fuel lines. A fuel line arrangement is arranged to draw fuel from, and return that fuel to, the wing fuel tanks. Fuel within the third fuel lines is thermally coupled to fuel within the fuel line arrangement by a heat exchanger. Heat energy within unspent fuel output from the aircraft engines is transferred to the wing fuel tanks, reducing the likelihood of fuel freezing within these tanks during extended flying in cold environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignees: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH, AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAInventors: Enrique Soriano, Sven Kopp, Winfried Lohmiller, Christian Thiele, Sergio Fernandez, Pablo Blazques
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Patent number: 10391480Abstract: Methods for producing mesoporous beta zeolites from parent beta zeolites having a Si/Al molar ratio of at least 10 comprise selecting a target average mesoporous size between 2 nm and 8 nm for the parent beta zeolites, selecting a pore directing agent (PDA) based on the target average mesopore size, where a non-ionic surfactant, a small cationic surfactant has a molecular weight of greater than 100 grams/mole, or both may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is at least 5 nm, and a large cationic surfactant having a molecular weight of less than 100 grams/mole may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is less than 5 nm. The method further comprises adding the selected PDA to an alkaline solution to form a PDA-base mixture, and adding the parent beta zeolites to the PDA-base mixture to produce the mesoporous beta zeolites.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ke Zhang, Sergio Fernandez
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Publication number: 20180311652Abstract: Methods for producing mesoporous beta zeolites from parent beta zeolites having a Si/Al molar ratio of at least 10 comprise selecting a target average mesoporous size between 2 nm and 8 nm for the parent beta zeolites, selecting a pore directing agent (PDA) based on the target average mesopore size, where a non-ionic surfactant, a small cationic surfactant has a molecular weight of greater than 100 grams/mole, or both may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is at least 5 nm, and a large cationic surfactant having a molecular weight of less than 100 grams/mole may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is less than 5 nm. The method further comprises adding the selected PDA to an alkaline solution to form a PDA-base mixture, and adding the parent beta zeolites to the PDA-base mixture to produce the mesoporous beta zeolites.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ke Zhang, Sergio Fernandez
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Publication number: 20170353302Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-readable memory medium coupled to a processor is disclosed. The memory medium is configured to store instructions which cause the processor to retrieve a seed value, receive a digital bit stream, receive a digital bit stream, generate a stream of random bits, using the seed value as a seed to a pseudo random number generator (PRNG), wherein the stream of random bits contains at least as many bits as the digital bit stream, shuffle bits of the stream of random bits to create a random bit buffer, generate an obfuscated digital bit stream by applying a first exclusive OR (XOR) to the digital bit stream and the random bit buffer, wherein the obfuscated digital bit stream has the same number of bits as the digital bit stream, and provide the obfuscated digital bit stream to the communications interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: AgilePQ, Inc.Inventors: Sergio A. FERNANDEZ, Bruce CONWAY, Drew CONWAY, David J. GOTRIK, Ayman IBAIDA, Dhiah AL-SHAMMARY, Alsharif ABUADBBA, Mark CONWAY
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Publication number: 20170132889Abstract: A security camera system for safeguarding a designated area includes at least one camera for encoding and transmitting streaming video of the designated area, and a video receiver for receiving, decoding and analyzing the streaming video for relevant motion, such as movement indicative of the presence of a person. Upon detecting a motion event, the video receiver triggers an alert condition, which results in storing each video steam into memory. Each camera is provided with a PIR detector circuit for measuring infrared radiation within the designated area, the video steam and IR data being transmitted to the receiver via analog communication means to reduce implementation costs. To minimize the risk of false trigger events, the receiver monitors both pixel changes in the streaming video signals as well as measured IR radiation levels within the designated area that fall within the traditional thermal energy range of human body heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Timothy Jay Carskadon, Craig Greenberg, Sergio Fernandez, Peng-Shun Wang
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Publication number: 20160297538Abstract: An aircraft fuel system comprises a fuselage tank and wing fuel tanks each connected to the fuselage fuel tank by a respective fuel line. A first fuel line connects the fuselage fuel tank to a collector fuel tank, which is connected by second fuel lines to aircraft engines in use of the system. Unspent fuel output from the aircraft engines is returned to the collector fuel tank via third fuel lines. A fuel line arrangement is arranged to draw fuel from, and return that fuel to, the wing fuel tanks. Fuel within the third fuel lines is thermally coupled to fuel within the fuel line arrangement by a heat exchanger. Heat energy within unspent fuel output from the aircraft engines is transferred to the wing fuel tanks, reducing the likelihood of fuel freezing within these tanks during extended flying in cold environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Enrique SORIANO, Sven KOPP, Winfried LOHMILLER, Christian THIELE, Sergio FERNANDEZ, Pablo BLAZQUES
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Publication number: 20160132921Abstract: Systems and methods for generating, distributing, redeeming, tracking, reporting digital and/or otherwise managing digital coupons. Digital coupons digitally associated and/or linked to consumer digital identifications and/or retail checkout digital identification to facilitate management.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: SCANBUY, INC.Inventors: Agustin CALVO MARTINEZ, Sergio FERNANDEZ DE TEJADA
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Patent number: 8655375Abstract: A present location of a user is periodically determined. The present location of the user is compared to a previous location of the user. A determination is made as to whether the present location is within a specified distance of the previous location. If the present location is within the specified distance of the previous location, a determination is made as to whether the user has been at the present location for a specified time period. If the user has been at the present location for the specified time period, the present location is stored in a location database.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service CorporationInventors: Ralph Aceves, Sergio A. Fernandez, Carolina Tamayo Figueroa
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Publication number: 20120122481Abstract: A present location of a user is periodically determined. The present location of the user is compared to a previous location of the user. A determination is made as to whether the present location is within a specified distance of the previous location. If the present location is within the specified distance of the previous location, a determination is made as to whether the user has been at the present location for a specified time period. If the user has been at the present location for the specified time period, the present location is stored in a location database.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Ralph Aceves, Sergio A. Fernandez, Carolina Tamayo Figueroa
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Publication number: 20100041378Abstract: Locations of a user of a mobile device are received, wherein the locations are determined by the mobile device. Types of the locations are determined. A profile of the user is determined based on the types of the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Ralph Aceves, Sergio A. Fernandez, Carolina Tamayo Figueroa
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Patent number: 7569470Abstract: A method of preparing an array of conducting or semi-conducting nanowires may include forming a vicinal surface of stepped atomic terraces on a substrate, and depositing a fractional layer of dopant material to form nanostripes having a width less than the width of the atomic terraces. Diffusion of the atoms of the dopant nanostripes into the substrate may form the nanowires.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: The Provost Fellows And Scholars Of The College Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Queen Elizabeth Near DublinInventors: Sergio Fernandez-Ceballos, Giuseppe Manai, Igor Vasilievich Shvets
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Publication number: 20080206936Abstract: A method of preparing an array of conducting or semi-conducting nanowires may include forming a vicinal surface of stepped atomic terraces on a substrate, and depositing a fractional layer of dopant material to form nanostripes having a width less than the width of the atomic terraces. Diffusion of the atoms of the dopant nanostripes into the substrate may form the nanowires.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: The Provost Fellows and Scholars of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen ElizabethInventors: Sergio Fernandez-Ceballos, Giuseppe Manai, Igor Vasilievich Shvets
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Publication number: 20020075504Abstract: In a copier or printer, automatically providing tabbed sheets in the output of the copier or printer, with an integral, on-line, tab appending system. A selected tab may be appended on any selected sheet being fed through the regular paper path of a xerographic or other copier or printer. This may be done by registering the leading edge of the selected sheet, and then appending to it tab, at a user-selected position. The tab position is specified by the user as part of editing or processing a document. This is information is transmitted to the tab appending apparatus using existing protocols or by printing, or otherwise affixing, barcode information on the document describing where the tab is to be attached as well as the indicia to be recorded on the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Sergio Fernandez, Marcelo Funes-Gallanzi
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Publication number: 20020026459Abstract: The present invention is used to create customized information guides. One aspect of the invention includes a questionnaire used by information-recipients to describe their preferences. User preferences along with available information about a specific location are used to automatically create a personalized information guide. By presenting the user with a questionnaire, the task of acquiring information about the services available from a specific location is greatly simplified.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventor: Sergio Fernandez