Patents by Inventor Steve Martin
Steve Martin 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: 11974574Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for modulating the fitness of a host invertebrate (e.g., insect, mollusk, or nematode) by altering interactions between the host and one or more micoorganisms resident in the host. The invention features a composition including a modulating agent (e.g., a polypeptide, nucleic acid, small molecule, or combinations thereof) that can induce changes in the host's microbiota in a manner that modulates (e.g., increases or decreases) host fitness. The modulating agent described herein may modulate the fitness of a variety of invertebrates that are important for agriculture, commerce, and/or public health.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Flagship Pioneering Innovations V, Inc.Inventors: Ignacio Martinez, Zachary Garo Armen, Barry Andrew Martin, Maier Steve Avendano Amado
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Systems and methods for simulating GNSS multipath and obscuration with networked autonomous vehicles
Patent number: 11960001Abstract: The disclosed technology teaches testing an autonomous vehicle: shielding a GNSS receiving antenna of the vehicle from ambient GNSS signals while the vehicle is under test and supplanting the ambient GNSS signals with simulated GNSS signals. Testing includes using a GNSS signal generating system: receiving the ambient GNSS signals using an antenna of the system and determining a location and acceleration of the vehicle from the GNSS signals, accessing a model of an augmented environment that includes multi-pathing and obscuration of the GNSS signals along a test path, based on the determined location—generating the simulated GNSS signals to feed to the vehicle, in real time—simulating at least one constellation of GNSS satellite sources modified according to the augmented environment, based on the determined location, and feeding the simulated signals to a receiver in the vehicle, thereby supplanting ambient GNSS as the autonomous vehicle travels along the test path.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Spirent Communications, plcInventors: Colin Richard Ford, Mark Geoffrey Holbrow, Steve Hickling, Mark Hunter, Guy Buesnel, Neil Bennett, Daniel Martin -
Patent number: 11961168Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for processing images using machine learning. Features may be obtained from an image using a residual network, such as ResNet-101. Features may be analyzed using a classification model such as K-nearest neighbors (K-NN). Features and metadata extracted from images may be used to generate other images. Templates may be used to generate various types of images. For example, assets from two images may be combined to create a third image.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steve Huynh, Erik Martin Zigman, Ronald Diaz
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Patent number: 11937532Abstract: An apparatus and system for positioning a trailing wheel behind a row planting unit in a row planting system and for transferring weight between a row closing unit with row closing wheels and a trailing wheel while providing for independent movement of the trailing wheel and row closing wheels is provided. A trailing or firming wheel assembly is positioned behind a row closing unit with a set of row closing wheels. A cam-based depth limiting system provides for a depth stop and depth limiting adjustments while providing for independent movement of the trailing wheel and set of row closing wheels.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Ronald Steve Martin
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Patent number: 11922409Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing payment methods for an online transaction includes: receiving an unencrypted shopper identifier credential that is associated with a specific user and is input via a checkout user interface, wherein the checkout user interface is associated with the online transaction and is displayed at a user device; in response to receiving the unencrypted shopper identifier credential, generating a first encrypted shopper identifier credential based on the unencrypted shopper identifier credential; sending a first query that includes the first encrypted shopper identifier credential to a first payment instrument manager, wherein the first query requests an indication that the first encrypted shopper identifier credential is associated with an account for the first payment instrument manager; receiving a response from the first payment instrument manager that includes the indication; and causing the checkout user interface to be modified with a selection field, wherein the selectiType: GrantFiled: March 29, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SKIPIFY, INC.Inventors: Erythean Martin, Rashad Itani, Zach Thigpen, Jeremiah Anderson, Steve Almeida
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Patent number: 11832546Abstract: An removably installable apparatus and system for managing weight transfer along a tractor drawn tool bar for use in row planting systems is provided. The planter weight transfer system comprises first and second bolt-on bracket assemblies, each bolt-on bracket assembly comprising a primary plate and a secondary plate secured to each other and to a row planter tool bar by a set of fasteners. Additionally, the bolt-on brackets are joined at the top by an actuator which applies a force on the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Ronald Steve Martin
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Publication number: 20230354021Abstract: Networking systems and methods here include utilizing an exchange service in communication with a network service, the network service being in communication with a first network and a second network, the exchange service configured to, receive a formation request to form a consortium of networks among the first network and second network, send provision information to a first AP in the first network regarding the second network and a second AP in the second network regarding the first network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Doron Givoni, Dave Stephenson, Steve Martin
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Patent number: 11716924Abstract: A closing wheel frame assembly comprising a closing wheel frame, a closing wheel assembly, and a lever arm adjustment assembly. A retaining pin secures a lever arm in a desired position to set an angle or orientation of the closing wheel assembly relative to the frame, seed furrow (trench or trough), or soil surface. Operation of the lever arm changes the angle or orientation of the closing wheel assembly relative to the frame, seed furrow (trench or trough), or soil surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventor: Ronald Steve Martin
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Patent number: 11716923Abstract: A row cleaning/closing wheel having debris removing and/or furrow closing performance with complimentary left and right cleaning/closing wheel pairs having a sloped body portion at an angle relative to a hub base for cleaning and/or closing operation during row planting. The sloped body portion and the hub base may form a continuous curve from the center of the hub base to a set of teeth on the outer edge of the sloped body portion. The row cleaning wheel for use with a floating row cleaner and/or closing arm assemblies attached to a row planter during planting operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Ronald Steve Martin, Asghar Rezasoltani
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Patent number: 11674385Abstract: A downhole communication system for communication between a first and second location in a subsea oil and/or gas well installation. The oil and/or gas well installation comprises out of hole metallic structure comprising a riser 3 running upwards away from the mudline ML, and downhole metallic structure 2 running down into the well. The communication system is arranged so that at least part of a signal path for communications between the first and second locations is provided by the downhole metallic structure 2 such that, in use, data to be communicated between the first and second locations is carried by electrical signals in the downhole metallic structure 2.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: METROL TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Steve Martin Hudson, Leslie David Jarvis
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Patent number: 11678182Abstract: Networking systems and methods here include utilizing an exchange service in communication with a network service, the network service being in communication with a first network and a second network, the exchange service configured to, receive a formation request to form a consortium of networks among the first network and second network, send provision information to a first AP in the first network regarding the second network and a second AP in the second network regarding the first network.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: ARRiS Enterprises LLCInventors: Doron Givoni, Dave Stephenson, Steve Martin
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Publication number: 20230179311Abstract: During operation, an electronic device may perform measurements associated with an environment. Then, the electronic device may create a model that represents the environment, where the model specifies a two-dimensional (2D) or a three-dimensional (3D) geometric layout of the environment and/or estimated parameters associated with radio-frequency properties of at least a portion of the environment. Moreover, the electronic device may design a wireless network for use in the environment, where the designing includes determining radio-frequency characteristics in a band of frequencies associated with the wireless network based at least in part on the model, and the wireless network is predicted to achieve one or more target communication-performance metrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Shasta Cloud, Inc.Inventors: Steve A. Martin, Doron Givoni
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Publication number: 20230180019Abstract: An electronic device that provides installation instructions is described. During operation, the electronic device may automatically generate a radio-frequency project plan for a network in an environment using a radio-frequency model and a model corresponding to at least a portion of the environment. Then, based at least in part on the radio-frequency project plan, the electronic device may interactively provide the installation instructions to an installer while a given access point in the access points is being installed in the environment. Moreover, after the given access point is installed, the electronic device may validate the given access point. Next, the electronic device may perform automatic testing of the given access point. Furthermore, the electronic device may provide a comparison of estimated communication performance of the given access point in the radio-frequency project plan and measured communication performance of the given access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Shasta Cloud, Inc.Inventors: Steve A. Martin, Doron Givoni
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Publication number: 20230108066Abstract: A control system for managing weight transfer along sections of a tractor drawn tool bar for use in row planting systems is provided. The planter weight transfer system comprises first and second assemblies secured to each other and to a row planter tool bar by a set of fasteners. Additionally, the bolt-on brackets are joined at the top by an actuator which applies a force on the brackets. An improved PID-based WTS control system provides improved and balanced operation of agricultural machinery planting multiple rows with a multiple row planter units attached along a set of tool bars, wherein the wing sections and the center section of the tool bar complex are maintained in relative position by operation of the WTS and control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventor: Ronald Steve Martin
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Patent number: 11576112Abstract: During a communication technique, an access point provides a message that includes one or more public land mobile network identifiers of one or more cellular-telephone networks that are supported by the access point. Then, an electronic device, which received the message, provides a candidate list specifying one or more access points that support communication with a cellular telephone network to a radio node that is associated with this cellular-telephone network. By communicating with a wireless-local-area-network (WLAN) controller, the radio node validates the one or more access points, and selects a target access point based on performance feedback from the WLAN controller. Next, the radio node instructs the electronic device to associate with the target access point. Moreover, the radio node and the target access point establish a secure-communication pathway, which allows the radio node to communicate data to the electronic device via the access point using an LTE Wi-Fi aggregation protocol.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Steve A. Martin, Henry H. Tzeng, Sudhakar Padala, Ron Mok, Shailender Potharaju, Stuart Kerry, Sandip C. Patel
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Patent number: 11503017Abstract: In order to leverage an enterprise-hosted network (EHN) associated with an entity, a communication technique may dynamically customize an application on a portable electronic device. In particular, the portable electronic device may discover and then may connect to the EHN using a quarantine zone that restricts access to the EHN. After providing valid credentials to establish a level of trust with the EHN, the portable electronic device may receive a request for authentication and authorization information. In response to the request, the portable electronic device may provide a credential to the EHN. Next, the portable electronic device may receive provisioning information that customizes the application on the portable electronic device to a venue associated with the entity. The provisioning information may include a connection setting associated with the application on the portable electronic device, which allows the portable electronic device to connect to the EHN outside of the quarantine zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Doron Givoni, Henry H. Tzeng, Steve A Martin
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Patent number: 11463578Abstract: Product or service information in the form of selected wireless e-commerce content is transmitted from a server to a mobile device, such as mobile telephone or personal digital assistant. The e-commerce content is transmitted either in response to an explicit user request for communication of the e-commerce content, or, in the alternative, is “pushed” to the mobile device as permitted by a user but in the absence of a specific request. The e-commerce content received at the mobile device is presented to a user by the mobile device in textual or graphical format in conjunction with an indication of a communication needed to consummate an e-commerce transaction. If the user desires to purchase the good or service represented by the e-commerce content, the user initiates the communication indicated by the e-commerce content.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Overstock.com, Inc.Inventors: Jeanne De Sanctis, Steve Martin
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Patent number: 11448062Abstract: Well installations and methods for constructing wireless ready well installations. The installations comprise downhole metallic structure (2) and downhole repeater apparatus (5) for receiving signals and in response transmitting signals onwards. The repeater apparatus (5) are arranged for at least one of receiving the signals by picking up at least one of electrical and acoustic signals from the downhole metallic structure and transmitting the signals onwards by applying at least one of electrical and acoustic signals to the downhole metallic structure. Various arrangement and methods are described to allow provision of well installations ready for wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: METROL TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Steve Martin Hudson, Leslie David Jarvis
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Patent number: 11399456Abstract: A row planting unit closing system, the system comprising: a first stage closing unit adapted to be attached to a row planting unit and comprising: a first stage frame; and a set of at least one row closing wheel having a closing angle orientation non-perpendicular relative to the ground; and wherein the first stage frame is attached at a first end to the row planting unit, the first stage frame comprising a linkage mechanism for setting a toe in angle orientation of the set of at least one row closing wheel relative to the first stage frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventors: Ronald Steve Martin, Brandon Dwayne Hunt
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Patent number: D999468Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Ronald Steve Martin