Patents Represented by Attorney Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Patent number: 8112453
    Abstract: A system and method for obtaining information responsive to a legal discovery request directed at an enterprise having a plurality of databases that potentially include information responsive to the legal discovery request, including structured databases and at least one unstructured database. A plurality of taxonomies are provided, each of which describes a structure of one of the structured databases. An ontology is provided that describes data relationships between the databases. A native application is identified, which is configured to access at least one but not all of the databases associated with the enterprise. The native application is modified to include search functionality for accessing all of the databases associated with the enterprise. A request is received from the user, via the modified native application, to search the plurality of databases associated with the enterprise for information responsive to the legal discovery request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cybervore, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Falkenberg
  • Patent number: 8108435
    Abstract: Methods, systems and media are provided for turning large volumes of globally distributed data into actionable information by building a distributed semantic graph and maintaining such graph with up to date changes in data and client needs are provided. The semantic graph can be used to run subscriptions over interconnected semantic servers where each server can be capable of coupling to data sources, client applications and other semantic servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Semandex Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Mershon, Jef Russell Armstrong, Daniel J. Reininger, Andrew Jacob Cohen, Raymond William Kulberda, Dhananjay D. Makwana, Rajeev Mago
  • Patent number: 8108931
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and an apparatus for identifying invariants to detect software tampering is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of identifying invariants associated with a software package comprises applying a machine learning technique to a plurality of images associated with a software package to identify a memory location within the plurality of images to be a candidate invariant, wherein the plurality of images comprises images of memory used during execution of the software package and determining an invariant based on the candidate invariant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Brian T. Witten, Matthew C. Elder
  • Patent number: 8108517
    Abstract: System and method for collecting and analyzing information on application-level activity and other user information on a mobile data network. A platform non-intrusively and transparently monitors data activity on a mobile data network in real-time so that user-level information can be reported to an operator. The platform comprises a plurality of collectors, a data manager, and a report manager. The collectors communicate with network routers to almost all network data. The collectors inspect the data for IP addresses and correlate them to user mobile phone numbers. The data manager receives the data and augments it with information obtained by querying carrier information. The data manager stores the data and monitors it to see if it satisfies a set of defined real-time reports. The report manager then works with the data manager to develop and test new reports based on operator instructions for a specific report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Umber Systems
    Inventor: Asawaree Kalavade
  • Patent number: 8108923
    Abstract: Controlling access to a protected network is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more events that occur will a host is disconnected from the protected network are logged. The log is provided to one or more devices associated with the protected network when the host requests access to the protected network after a period in which it was not connected. In some embodiments, a network access control or other device or process uses the log to determine whether and/or an extent to which the host should be permitted to connect to the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Sourabh Satish, Brian Hernacki
  • Patent number: 8100605
    Abstract: A composite material for environmental odor control is useful in controlling odors from waste, for example, as an alternative daily cover for landfills and in composting applications. The composite material includes a fiber web and a zeolite containing metals to promote absorption of odorous gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: University of Maine System Board of Trustees
    Inventors: Karl Duncan Bishop, Michael A. Bilodeau, Susan G. Mackay, Douglas M. Ruthven
  • Patent number: 8102677
    Abstract: A resonant switching power supply device includes: a first switching element and a second switching element which are configured to convert and adjust power. A capacitance of a first/second gate-drain capacitor existing between a gate and a drain of the first/second switching element and a resistance of a first/second gate resistor of the first/second switching element are set such that, in a period during which a resonance current flows by switching the second/first switching element, a gate-source voltage of the first/second switching element is lower than an ON threshold voltage of the first/second switching element due to the resonance current divided into the first/second gate-drain capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ryouta Nakanishi
  • Patent number: 8103288
    Abstract: A method for estimating the speed and bearing of a Wi-Fi enabled device using WLAN radio signals in a WLAN based location service is provided. A method used to estimate a speed of travel of a Wi-Fi enabled device comprises the Wi-Fi enabled device receiving signals transmitted by Wi-Fi access points in range of the Wi-Fi enabled device, and using the signals to estimate the speed of and/or direction of travel of the Wi-Fi enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz, Kaveh Pahlavan, Edward James Morgan
  • Patent number: 8097071
    Abstract: Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Mott Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Burgess, Wayne F. White, Alfred M. Romano, Todd W. Pflugbeil, Richard D. Balazy, Kenneth L. Rubow, John E. Rosenberger
  • Patent number: 8090386
    Abstract: A method for estimating the speed and bearing of a Wi-Fi enabled device using WLAN radio signals in a WLAN based location service is provided. A method used to estimate a speed of travel of a Wi-Fi enabled device comprises the Wi-Fi enabled device receiving signals transmitted by Wi-Fi access points in range of the Wi-Fi enabled device, and using the signals to estimate the speed of and/or direction of travel of the Wi-Fi enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz, Edward James Morgan, Kaveh Pahlavan
  • Patent number: 8089399
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and method for refining a WLAN-PS estimated location using satellite measurements. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to a method of determining the location of a WLAN and satellite enabled device by using two or more satellite measurements to refine an initial WLAN based location determination. The method can include estimating a position of the WLAN and satellite enabled device using a WLAN positioning system, gathering satellite location measurements from at least two satellites, determining an uncertainty area around the WLAN location estimate based on the expected error of the WLAN location estimate, wherein the uncertainty area has a plurality of possible location solutions, and determining the device location estimate inside the WLAN location uncertainty that best satisfies the satellite measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz
  • Patent number: 8088762
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: NiCox S.A.
    Inventors: Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Ricky D. Gaston, Subhash P. Khanapure, L. Gordon Letts, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Patent number: 8090230
    Abstract: An interconnect system for coupling light from a laser light source to an optical fiber having a fiber aperture, the interconnect system including a 2-dimensional array of laser light sources, a 2-dimensional array of micro lenses disposed between 10-200 ?m distance from the laser light source, between the laser light source and the optical fiber and in registration therewith, each micro lens comprising a micro lens back surface, a micro lens body, a micro lens front surface, and a clear aperture, the micro lens front surface and back surface being shaped to provide a laser beam in the micro lens body of smaller diameter than the clear aperture for focusing the beam onto the fiber aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Compass Electro-Optical Systems
    Inventors: Jacob Hasharoni, Michael Mesh
  • Patent number: 8089398
    Abstract: This disclosure describes methods and systems for stationary user detection in a hybrid location system. In some embodiments, the method for determining whether a satellite enabled device is stationary by measuring the Doppler frequency of received satellite signals can include acquiring satellite measurements from at least two satellites, wherein the satellite measurements include Doppler frequency measurements, acquiring a rough estimate of location of the satellite enabled device and calculating an internal frequency offset of satellite enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz
  • Patent number: 8088512
    Abstract: An electrochemical device includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector, a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector and a crosslinked solid polymer in contact with the first and second electrodes. At least one of the first and second electrodes includes a network of electrically connected particles comprising an electroactive material, and the particles of one electrode exert a repelling force on the other electrode when the first and second electrodes are combined with an uncrosslinked precursor to the solid polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: A123 Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Antoni S. Gozdz, Richard K. Holman, Andrew L. Loxley, Ronnie Wilkins
  • Patent number: 8087777
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scleral lens which includes channels on its posterior bearing surface that improve the flow of tears between the bearing surface of the device and the underlying scleral eyes tissue into the space between the optic of the lens and cornea. The channels are disposed on the inside surface of the lens and extend generally radially from the inside of the haptic and the outside rim of the lens. Various configurations are possible for the channels, as described in more detail below. Additionally, the channels can have a serpentine or arcuate configuration to allow for the appropriate amount of fluid flow between the space under the lens and the scleral surface of the eye. In another embodiment, microchannels can be formed in the lens to increase the oxygen permeability of the lens. The microchannels can have many configurations that reduce the volume of the lens material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Foundation For Sight
    Inventor: Perry Rosenthal
  • Patent number: 8087086
    Abstract: A method for mitigating false-positives as detected by antivirus software comprising accessing an operating system file that has been identified as malware; creating a signature for the operating system file; comparing the created signature to a signature database; and, if the created signature is not found in the signature database, defining the operating system file as malware. An operating system file, as used herein, is any file included as a part of the operating system binary executable file set, as well as any files added from third party vendors that integrate with or plug into the operating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Everett Lai, Patrick Gardner, John Meade
  • Patent number: 8085594
    Abstract: A semiconductor device along with circuits including the same and methods of operating the same are described. The device comprises a memory cell consisting essentially of one transistor. The transistor comprises a gate, an electrically floating body region, and a source region and a drain region adjacent the body region. The device includes data sense circuitry coupled to the memory cell. The data sense circuitry comprises a word line coupled to the gate region and a bit output coupled to the source region or the drain region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Serguei Okhonin, Mikhail Nagoga, Cedric Bassin
  • Patent number: 8086602
    Abstract: A user-interface method of selecting and presenting a collection of content items based on user navigation and selection actions associated with the content is provided. The method includes associating a relevance weight on a per user basis with content items to indicate a relative measure of likelihood that the user desires the content item. The method includes receiving a user's navigation and selections actions for identifying desired content items, and in response, adjusting the associated relevance weight of the selected content item and group of content items containing the selected item. The method includes, in response to subsequent user input, selecting and presenting a subset of content items and content groups to the user ordered by the adjusted associated relevance weights assigned to the content items and content groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Veveo Inc.
    Inventors: Murali Aravamudan, Kajamalai G. Ramakrishnan, Rakesh Barve, Sashikumar Venkataraman, Ajit Rajasekharan
  • Patent number: D651167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Third Rail Mobility, LLC.
    Inventors: Brian Lemelman, Alexandra Lemelman, David Lemelman, Paul Koh, David Northway, Victoria Slaker, Gregoire Vandenbussche, William Franklin Dunn, Jr.