Patents by Inventor Stephen S. Helm
Stephen S. Helm 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: 20160003892Abstract: System and methods can execute processes in a test system. A flexible platform may be provided for developing test programs for performing automated testing. For example, the tester and its instruments are isolated from the tester operating system, permitting any tester operating system to be used. In another example implementation, a user layer of the platform is isolated from the physical layer of the architecture, permitting hardware-independent test programs that can be created and used among different testers having different test hardware and software. In yet another implementation, execution of a test program is isolated from a tester platform operating system, permitting the test program to function independent from the tester platform. Functionality can be implemented on the platform such that functions are only added, and that existing links to functions are not broken, ensuring continued test system operation when new software, hardware and/or features are added to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Barry Edward Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Paulo Mendes, Carlos Heil
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Patent number: 9032384Abstract: A system and method is provided for performing processing in a test system. A flexible platform may be provided for developing test programs for performing automated testing. In one such platform, the tester and its instruments are isolated from the tester operating system, permitting any tester operating system to be used. In another example implementation, a user layer of the platform is isolated from the physical layer of the architecture, permitting hardware-independent test programs that can be created and used among different testers having different test hardware and software. In yet another implementation, execution of a test program is isolated from a tester platform operating system, permitting the test program to function independent from the tester platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Bin1 ATE, LLCInventors: Barry E. Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Carlos Heil, Paulo Mendes
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Patent number: 8442795Abstract: Test systems and methodologies are provided and may include platforms for developing test programs for automated testing. In one example, tester and instruments are isolated from the tester OS, permitting any OS to be used. In another, a user layer is isolated from the physical layer, permitting hardware-independent development and usability among different tester platforms. In another, test program execution is isolated from a tester platform OS, permitting test program function independent from tester platform. In another embodiment, functions are only added, existing links to functions are not broken, ensuring continued operation with new software, hardware and/or features. Systems may be non-deterministic. In one example, the non-deterministic computer is required to execute computer instructions within a constant execution time. A deterministic engine, may be used to wait a variable amount of time to ensure constant execution time.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Bin1 ATE, LLCInventors: Barry E. Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Carlos Heil, Paulo Mendes
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Patent number: 8065663Abstract: A system and method is provided for performing processing in a test system. A flexible platform may be provided for developing test programs for performing automated testing. In one such platform, the tester and its instruments are isolated from the tester operating system, permitting any tester operating system to be used. In another example implementation, a user layer of the platform is isolated from the physical layer of the architecture, permitting hardware-independent test programs that can be created and used among different testers having different test hardware and software. In yet another implementation, execution of a test program is isolated from a tester platform operating system, permitting the test program to function independent from the tester platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Bin1 Ate, LLCInventors: Barry E. Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Carlos Heil, Paulo Mendes
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Patent number: 7869986Abstract: A system and method is provided for performing processing in a test system. A flexible platform may be provided for developing test programs for performing automated testing. In one such platform, the tester and its instruments are isolated from the tester operating system, permitting any tester operating system to be used. In another example implementation, a user layer of the platform is isolated from the physical layer of the architecture, permitting hardware-independent test programs that can be created and used among different testers having different test hardware and software. In yet another implementation, execution of a test program is isolated from a tester platform operating system, permitting the test program to function independent from the tester platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventors: Barry E. Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Carlos Heil, Paulo Mendes
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Patent number: 7844412Abstract: Test systems and methodologies are provided and may include platforms for developing test programs for automated testing. In one example, tester and instruments are isolated from the tester OS, permitting any OS to be used. In another, a user layer is isolated from the physical layer, permitting hardware-independent development and usability among different tester platforms. In another, test program execution is isolated from tester platform OS, permitting test program function independent from tester platform. In another embodiment, functions are only added, existing links to functions are not broken, ensuring continued operation with new software, hardware and/or features. Systems may be non-deterministic. In one example, the non-deterministic computer is required to execute computer instructions within a constant execution time. A deterministic engine may be used to wait a variable amount of time to ensure constant execution time.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventors: Barry E. Blancha, Leszek Janusz Lechowicz, Stephen S. Helm, Sean Patrick Adam, Jorge Camargo, Carlos Heil, Paulo Mendes
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Publication number: 20020007227Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Brian P. Prescott, Thomas Purcell, Stephen S. Helm, Donald J. Martin, Kevin Brown
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Patent number: 6224675Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Speedline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Brian P. Prescott, Thomas Purcell, Stephen S. Helm, Donald J. Martin, Kevin Brown
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Patent number: 6007631Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Speedline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Brian P. Prescott, Thomas Purcell, Stephen S. Helm, Donald J. Martin, Kevin Brown, James P. Donnelly