Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Lyon
Stephen A. Lyon 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: 11924247Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing and simulating an access control policy are disclosed. Evaluating an access control policy may be performed by utilizing a deny statement that causes the access request to be rejected despite actions indicated in the access request being authorized. Further, an independent simulation environment may be utilized for testing access control policy evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Branchek Roth, Daniel Stephen Popick, Derek Avery Lyon, John Michael Morkel, Graeme David Baer, Ajith Harshana Ranabahu, Khaled Salah Sedky
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Publication number: 20220342903Abstract: Described herein is a method (100) of extracting data from a dataset of files stored in a database (109). The method (100) including step (101) of executing a conversion procedure to convert the dataset of files into a plurality (N) of structured binary files. At step (102) the structured binary files are stored in memory. At step (103) a query is received from a user input to extract queried data from the dataset. The query includes a plurality of query arguments. At step (104), the query arguments are input to a data query procedure. The query procedure includes the substeps of: (104a) accessing the structured to binary files in memory; (104b) loading a reference data structure into memory, the reference data structure specifying a list of data classes; (104c) executing a data query algorithm to retrieve a subset of the data determined by the query arguments; and (104d) returning the subset of the data as one or more files having a predetermined file type.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Anthony VAN DER HORST, Stephen LYONS, Ruslan BATIROV, Tim PROCTER
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Publication number: 20200277196Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic diamond materials for quantum and optical applications, such as quantum information processing, quantum key distribution, quantum repeaters, and quantum sensing devices, based on spin defects in diamond. This includes methods for synthesizing and treating diamond in order to create spin defects with improved spin coherence and optical emission properties, as well as treating the diamond to eliminate unwanted defects that degrade these properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: The Trustees of Princeton UniversityInventors: Nathalie de LEON, Brendon C. ROSE, Ding HUANG, Zi-Huai ZHANG, Alexei M. TYRYSHKIN, Sorawis SANGTAWESIN, Srikanth SRINIVASAN, Matthew Lee MARKHAM, Andrew Mark EDMONDS, Daniel J. TWITCHEN, Stephen A. LYON
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Patent number: 8816325Abstract: A quantum bit computing architecture includes a plurality of single spin memory donor atoms embedded in a semiconductor layer, a plurality of quantum dots arranged with the semiconductor layer and aligned with the donor atoms, wherein a first voltage applied across at least one pair of the aligned quantum dot and donor atom controls a donor-quantum dot coupling. A method of performing quantum computing in a scalable architecture quantum computing apparatus includes arranging a pattern of single spin memory donor atoms in a semiconductor layer, forming a plurality of quantum dots arranged with the semiconductor layer and aligned with the donor atoms, applying a first voltage across at least one aligned pair of a quantum dot and donor atom to control a donor-quantum dot coupling, and applying a second voltage between one or more quantum dots to control a Heisenberg exchange J coupling between quantum dots and to cause transport of a single spin polarized electron between quantum dots.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Thomas Schenkel, Cheuk Chi Lo, Christoph Weis, Stephen Lyon, Alexei Tyryshkin, Jeffrey Bokor
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Patent number: 8784177Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system and to a method of gaming. A gaming system comprises a game controller arranged to randomly display several symbols from a predetermined set of symbols and to determine a game outcome such as a game win based on the displayed symbols. Such gaming systems may be implemented as a stepper machine provided with reels or a video machine displaying “virtual” reels. One or more reels generated in play of a base game may be stored for later use in subsequent games. In a subsequent game or games, the game controller may select the stored reel to substitute for a reel generated by the game, in order to improve the game outcome. For example, the game outcome may become a “win” from a “lose” outcome. Or it may result in an improved win outcome. The one or more reels may be stored depending upon a trigger condition generated in the base game.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Patent number: 8758112Abstract: A gaming system comprises a primary game monitor arranged to monitor outcomes of a sequence of primary games. An outcome generator provided by the gaming system determines an outcome of a secondary game in dependence on the outcomes of the sequence of primary games.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20130288771Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system and to a method of gaming. A gaming system comprises a game controller arranged to randomly display several symbols from a predetermined set of symbols and to determine a game outcome such as a game win based on the displayed symbols. Such gaming systems may be implemented as a stepper machine provided with reels or a video machine displaying “virtual” reels. One or more reels generated in play of a base game may be stored for later use in subsequent games. In a subsequent game or games, the game controller may select the stored reel to substitute for a reel generated by the game, in order to improve the game outcome. For example, the game outcome may become a “win” from a “lose” outcome. Or it may result in an improved win outcome. The one or more reels may be stored depending upon a trigger condition generated in the base game.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20130184066Abstract: A jackpot display system (10) for a gaming system, the jackpot display system comprising a display control device (14) arranged to receive jackpot data indicative of a plurality of current jackpot amounts, each jackpot amount being derived from games played on at least one gaming machine (40, 42), and a plurality of displays (16) in communication with the display control device (14). The display control device (14) is arranged to selectively associate at least some of the displays (16) with respective jackpot amounts so that during use jackpot amounts are shown on the associated displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Patent number: 8425301Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system and to a method of gaming. A gaming system comprises a game controller arranged to randomly display several symbols from a predetermined set of symbols and to determine a game outcome such as a game win based on the displayed symbols. Such gaming systems may be implemented as a stepper machine provided with reels or a video machine displaying “virtual” reels. One or more reels generated in play of a base game may be stored for later use in subsequent games. In a subsequent game or games, the game controller may select the stored reel to substitute for a reel generated by the game, in order to improve the game outcome. For example, the game outcome may become a “win” from a “lose” outcome. Or it may result in an improved win outcome. The one or more reels may be stored depending upon a trigger condition generated in the base game.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Patent number: 8378290Abstract: Systems and methods directed to calibration techniques for infrared cameras are disclosed for some embodiments. For example, a method of determining infrared sensor calibration information, in accordance with an embodiment, includes performing a calibration operation on an infrared sensor to obtain calibration information, wherein the infrared sensor is not within an infrared camera core, and storing the calibration information.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.Inventors: George Speake, Nuwan Nagahawatte, Richard M. Goeden, Ted Takagi, Robert Ernst, Gary B. Hughes, Joseph Kostrzewa, John Graff, Russell Granneman, Michael Kent, Neela Nalam, Stephen Lyon, Barbara Sharp, Pierre Boulanger, Neil Cutcliffe, Tim Martin, Ted Hoelter
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Patent number: 8360875Abstract: A jackpot display system (10) for a gaming system, the jackpot display system comprising a display control device (14) arranged to receive jackpot data indicative of a plurality of current jackpot amounts, each jackpot amount being derived from games played on at least one gaming machine (40, 42), and a plurality of displays (16) in communication with the display control device (14). The display control device (14) is arranged to selectively associate at least some of the displays (16) with respective jackpot amounts so that during use jackpot amounts are shown on the associated displays.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20120219480Abstract: A composition for use in air scrubbers, and particularly, cleaning air scrubbers is provided, along with methods for cleaning air scrubbers using the same. The composition includes at least one of components A, B, C, and D. Component A includes at least one surfactant and at least one enzyme. Component B includes at least one surfactant. Component C includes at least one pH control agent. Component D includes at least one defoamer. The compositions may be used to remove volatile organic compounds from air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: William E. Simpson, Keith W. Kennedy, Dale A. Grinstead, Michael F. Coughlin, Kenneth J. Roach, Stephen Lyon, Maynard J. Riley, Garry W. Crossdale
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Patent number: 8049163Abstract: Systems and methods directed to calibration techniques for infrared cameras are disclosed. For example, a method of obtaining calibration information for an infrared device includes providing a calibration target adapted to provide a low-emissivity scene; performing a calibration operation on the infrared device to obtain the calibration information; and storing the calibration information.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.Inventors: Russell Granneman, Nuwan Nagahawatte, Richard M. Goeden, Ted Takagi, Robert Ernst, Gary B. Hughes, Joseph Kostrzewa, John Graff, George Speake, Michael Kent, Neela Nalam, Stephen Lyon, Barbara Sharp, Pierre Boulanger, Neil Cutcliffe, Tim Martin, Ted Hoelter
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Publication number: 20110212771Abstract: A gaming machine, a gaming system and associated methods are described in which a player provides a player identifier (PID) and that identifier is used to configure the gaming machine. The identifier may include biometric data. The configuration information may include information on one or more limits on game play and an award may be provided if the limits are not exceeded. In other embodiments, limits on game play may be enforced, for example by terminating game play.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.Inventors: John Francis Cromwell Carr-Gregg, Robert Linley Muir, Martin Stephen Lyons
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Publication number: 20100113140Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display subsystem, a sensor subsystem, and one or more computing subsystems. The display subsystem is configured to display images related to one or more games to be played on at least a first game playing surface. The images include a virtual game layout having a number of demarcations of at least one area associated with the play of the one or more games. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect at least one physical aspect of at least one game related piece when the game related piece is at least proximate the virtual game layout. The one or more computing subsystems communicatively coupled to the display subsystem to control the images displayed by the display subsystem. Additionally, one or more computing subsystems are communicatively coupled to the sensor subsystem to receive information indicative of the at least one physical aspect of the game related piece sensed by the sensor subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Julia Childs, Sean Christopher Martin, Martin Stephen Lyons, Michael J. Mitchell, William R. Wadleigh, David B. Schultz, Kimberly Cohn, John R. Vallejo, Joanna Musick
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Publication number: 20100075736Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display in a plurality of first symbol groups, a display arranged to display the first symbol groups, and a symbol group modifier arranged to remove at least one first symbol group from the display and to add a corresponding at least one second symbol group different to the first symbol groups to the display. The system also comprises an outcome generator arranged to determine a game outcome based on the displayed symbols after addition of the at least one second symbol group. The gaming system is arranged to provide a visible indication that the at least one first symbol group is being removed from the display and the at least one second symbol group is being added to the display. A corresponding method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Linley Muir, Martin Stephen Lyons
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Publication number: 20090209316Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system and method of gaming wherein a base game is played which generates as one of its outcomes a feature game. The gaming system includes a game controller arranged to control random display of several symbols from a pre-determined set of symbols. One outcome of the base game is a feature game which comprises a plurality of individual feature games each having an individual feature game outcome. Before the feature games are played to the player, the outcomes of the feature games are known, and the presentation of the feature games is ordered in order to affect player interest. In one embodiment, the order of the presentation of the feature game outcomes is such that outcomes which award bigger prize wins occur towards the end of the sequence of feature games.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20090191956Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to a gaming system and method for playing a game which is able to achieve a jackpot outcome when a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied. The jackpot trigger condition may be changed on instructions from a jackpot controller. In one embodiment, the jackpot trigger condition of an electronic gaming machine is re-set from time to time by a jackpot controller. The system may be used to play games like Keno or Bingo on EGMs, the jackpot controller downloading jackpot trigger conditions for the Keno or Bingo game (e.g. Keno or Bingo numbers).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20090163268Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system and to a method of gaming. A gaming system comprises a game controller arranged to randomly display several symbols from a predetermined set of symbols and to determine a game outcome such as a game win based on the displayed symbols. Such gaming systems may be implemented as a stepper machine provided with reels or a video machine displaying “virtual” reels. One or more reels generated in play of a base game may be stored for later use in subsequent games. In a subsequent game or games, the game controller may select the stored reel to substitute for a reel generated by the game, in order to improve the game outcome. For example, the game outcome may become a “win” from a “lose” outcome. Or it may result in an improved win outcome. The one or more reels may be stored depending upon a trigger condition generated in the base game.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir
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Publication number: 20090124336Abstract: A jackpot display system (10) for a gaming system, the jackpot display system comprising a display control device (14) arranged to receive jackpot data indicative of a plurality of current jackpot amounts, each jackpot amount being derived from games played on at least one gaming machine (40, 42), and a plurality of displays (16) in communication with the display control device (14). The display control device (14) is arranged to selectively associate at least some of the displays (16) with respective jackpot amounts so that during use jackpot amounts are shown on the associated displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Martin Stephen Lyons, Robert Linley Muir