Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 11860668
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable a computing system to recognize a sequence of repeated actions and offer to automatically repeat any such recognized actions. An example method includes determining a current sequence of user actions is similar to previous sequence of user actions, determining whether the previous sequence is reproducible and, when reproducible, initiating display of a prompt that requests approval for completing the current sequence based on the previous sequence and, responsive to receiving an indication of approval, completing the previous sequence. Another example method included determining that a first current sequence of user interactions is complete and is not similar to any saved sequence of user interactions, saving the first current sequence as a previous sequence, identifying a second sequence as satisfying a similarity threshold with the previous sequence, and initiating display of a prompt that requests approval for saving the previous sequence as a shortcut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Victor Carbune, Daniel Keysers, Thomas Deselaers
  • Patent number: 11858549
    Abstract: A method for generating a steering command for controlling a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Amir Takhmar, Joshua M. Levin, Jimmy Zhong Yan Lu, Jayant Sachdev, Reza Zarringhalam
  • Patent number: 11861410
    Abstract: An example cloud computing burst management system includes a first cloud computing resource including a first processor and a first memory, a second cloud computing resource including a second processor and a second memory, and one or more data networks connecting the first cloud computing resource and the second cloud computing resource. The first cloud computing resource is configured to perform at least one cloud computing task, and to monitor one or more leading indicator parameters associated with operation of the first cloud computing resource while performing the at least one cloud computing task. In response to the one or more leading indicator parameters satisfying a first burst criteria, the first cloud computing resource is configured to provision a task instance on the second cloud computing resource for performing at least one portion of the cloud computing task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Soon-Shiong, Aaron Randolph Bassett, John Wiacek
  • Patent number: 11860975
    Abstract: Provided are aspects relating to methods and computing devices for allocating computing resources and selecting hyperparameter configurations during continuous retraining and operation of a machine learning model. In one example, a computing device configured to be located at a network edge between a local network and a cloud service includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to operate a machine learning model. During a retraining window, a selected portion of a video stream is selected for labeling. At least a portion of a labeled retraining data set is selected for profiling a superset of hyperparameter configurations. For each configuration of the superset of hyperparameter configurations, a profiling test is performed. The profiling test is terminated, and a change in inference accuracy that resulted from the profiling test is extrapolated. Based upon the extrapolated inference accuracies, a set of selected hyperparameter configurations is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, Yuanchao Shu, Tsu-wang Hsieh, Nikolaos Karianakis, Paramvir Bahl, Romil Bhardwaj
  • Patent number: 11857927
    Abstract: A reverse osmosis filter ram apparatus comprises a base rack having a controllable linear actuator thereon, preferably a hydraulic ram apparatus. The ram apparatus comprises detachable and changeable connection brackets configured to alternately connect to steel reverse osmosis tubes and fiberglass reverse osmosis tubes. The linear actuator comprises a plunger head that is configured to push one or more spools within a reverse osmosis tube for moving tubular reverse osmosis filters therein, either for adding the same from the reverse osmosis tube or removal of the same from the reverse osmosis tube. Systems and methods of using the same are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Complete Water Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Olszak
  • Patent number: 11858807
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) rectifier. The MEMS rectifier includes a mainboard and a sub-board. The mainboard has one or more radiofrequency (RF) inputs configured to receive an RF signal, and a first electrical contact. The sub-board is positioned parallel to the mainboard with a gap in-between, and has a thin film piezoelectric layer, a second electrical contact positioned opposite the first electrical contact, and a ground plane. The sub-board is configured to vibrate as the RF signal is received at the one or more RF inputs, and the thin film piezoelectric layer is configured to generate energy due to the vibration and piezoelectric properties of the thin film piezoelectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: X DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventor: Amit Lal
  • Patent number: 11858858
    Abstract: An ink, and products formed from the ink, formulated at least in part from ceramic particles. The ink is formulated so that it can be used in additive manufacturing processes to form three-dimensional printed bodies. The three-dimensional printed bodies can have graded density and can be infiltrated by an infiltration material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Swetha Chandrasekaran, James T. Cahill, Wyatt L. Du Frane, Joshua D. Kuntz, Richard L. Landingham, Ryan Lu, Marcus A. Worsley
  • Patent number: 11860141
    Abstract: Provided are methods for detecting or determining the amount of guanidinoacetate (GAA), creatine, and creatinine by mass spectrometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventor: Thomas C. Lynn
  • Patent number: 11861532
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for providing location information to a system residing on a network with respect to a service provider providing service for a property comprising of an apartment or condo association and the location information is provided to the network with respect to a geofence system located within property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Valet Living, LLC
    Inventors: Rob Casagrande, Mike Jacobs, Matt Graves, Marc Cramer, Patti Girardi, Steve Davis, Divya Tadi, Jeremy Pfeifer, Jeremy McDonald, Brett Brown, Patrick Shawn Handrahan, Igor Stanisavljev, Balaji Ramanujam
  • Patent number: 11863502
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating dynamic conversational responses using two-tier machine learning models. The dynamic conversational responses may be generated in real time and reflect the likely goals and/or intents of a user. The two-tier machine learning model may include a first tier that determines an intent cluster based on a feature input, and a second tier that determines a specific intent from the cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kunlaya Soiaporn, Victor Alvarez Miranda, Pamela Katali, Arturo Hernandez Zeledon, Rui Zhang, Kwan-Yuet Ho
  • Patent number: 11858482
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle includes at least one driven axle, a service brake, at least one propulsion engine, and wheels. A parking brake function of the vehicle is achieved by a bistable locking means that acts on both wheels. A first and second multi-speed gearbox having respective first and second gear stages are each activated by an actuator and coupled to the wheels. The parking brake function is achieved at least in-part by concurrently activating the first and second gear stages. A computing device is configured to activate the bistable locking means when the commercial vehicle is at a standstill and configured to send a brake request via an electronic signal to an electronic brake control unit to activate the service brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
    Inventors: William Plow, Zsombor Gyoerke, Janos Toth, Sven Krueger, Levente Hos, Michael Blessing, Huba Nemeth, Peter Kovacsik, Andreas Buch
  • Patent number: 11857199
    Abstract: A surgical saw system including a saw, a blade cartridge and an attachment. The saw including a housing and a reciprocating shaft. The blade cartridge that may be removably coupled to the saw includes a bar and a rack. The bar includes a first holding feature. The rack is moveably disposed within the bar, and is configured to removably couple to the reciprocating shaft of the saw. The attachment is disposed between and connecting the bar of the blade cartridge to the saw. The attachment may include a coupling feature in selective releasable engagement with the first holding feature of the bar to hold the bar static relative to the saw. The blade cartridge may also include a drive link that extends from reciprocating shaft of the saw and the rack for imparting the reciprocal motion of the reciprocating shaft to the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Conor Mac An Tuile, David Tallon, David Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 11864195
    Abstract: This document describes methods, devices, systems, and means for a peer-to-peer Citizens Broadband Radio Service, CBRS, grant. A base station sends a CBRS spectrum request to a Spectrum Access System, SAS, receives a CBRS spectrum grant from the SAS, and transmits a configuration for peer-to-peer, P2P, CBRS communication to at least a first UE that is effective to enable the first UE and a second UE to conduct P2P communication based on the configuration for P2P CBRS communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jibing Wang, Erik Richard Stauffer, Sathish Karunakaran
  • Patent number: 11862498
    Abstract: A linear electrical machine comprising a frame with a level reference plane and an array of electromagnets, connected to the frame to form a drive plane at a predetermined height relative to the reference plane. The array of electromagnets being arranged so that a series of electromagnets of the array of electromagnets define at least one drive line within the drive plane, and each of the electromagnets being coupled to an alternating current power source energizing each electromagnet. At least one reaction platen of paramagnetic, diamagnetic, or non-magnetic conductive material disposed to cooperate with the electromagnets of the array of electromagnets so that excitation of the electromagnets with alternating current generates levitation and propulsion forces against the reaction platen that controllably levitate and propel the reaction platen along at least one drive line, in a controlled attitude relative to the drive plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Brooks Automation US, LLC
    Inventors: Jairo T. Moura, Roumen Botev
  • Patent number: 11858564
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a first axle assembly coupled to the frame and including a first pair of tractive elements, a second axle assembly coupled to the frame and including a second pair of tractive elements, a prime mover coupled to the frame and configured to drive the first axle assembly and the second tractive assembly to propel the vehicle, a ballast movably coupled to the frame, and a ballast actuator configured to reposition the ballast relative to the frame to shift a center of gravity of the vehicle relative to the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Payne
  • Patent number: 11857515
    Abstract: Healthcare formulations, including, inventive surfactants, Active ingredient formulated as solids, liquids, or emulsions. The present disclosure provides formulations of healthcare products, such as: prescription drugs, over the counter drugs; minerals, herbal, and/or vitamin supplements; drugs administered in hospitals, clinics, physician's office, and places of palliative care; vaccines, tissue, organ, and cell transplants and/or grafts and/or infusions; and wound care formulations including topical ointments, lotions, cleaners, wipes, bandages, and dressings. The Active may be included in the formulations as a solute, a solvent, a particle, or an oil immiscible component of the formulation. The Active may be included in tablets, capsules, tinctures, liquids, or emulsions. Inventive healthcare formulations include formulations suitable for administration orally, topically, and/or by injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC
    Inventor: Edward Asirvatham
  • Patent number: 11858037
    Abstract: A smart molten metal pump system and method automatically controls the operating speed of the pump rather than requiring an operator to control the speed. The system includes a pump, a controller for controlling the speed of the pump and one or more vibration sensors (such as an accelerometer) to measure vibration. The controller receives input about the vibration of the pump or one or more pump components, and possibly other data, such as the temperature of the molten metal, and/or the depth of the molten metal, ad/or parameters related to the operation of the pump. The controller analyzes the one or more inputs to vary the speed of the pump, turn the pump off, and/or send a communication to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Vince Fontana, James Robert Daniels
  • Patent number: 11859293
    Abstract: Methods to partially decrease reflectivities of at least two regions on a mirror platform relative to a reflectivity of a third region are taught. A first region is defined on a surface of the mirror platform. The first region is a media display device viewing area. A second region is defined on the surface of the mirror platform. The second region is a back lit area. A first material is selectively disposed onto a rear surface of the mirror platform outside of the first region and outside of the second region. The first material increases the reflectivity of the mirror platform outside of the first region and outside of the second region. When the mirror platform is viewed from a front side a reflectivity of a third region, which is outside of the first region and outside of the second region, is greater than a reflectivity of either the first region or the second region; and a reflectivity of the first region is different than a reflectivity of the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James V. Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11860039
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for using thermal imaging to configure and/or augment temperature regulation operations within a property. In some implementations, a computing device obtains a thermal image of a region of a property. The thermal image identifies at least a surface within the region. A surface temperature of the surface is determined. An ambient temperature for the region is determined based at least on the surface temperature. The one or more temperature controls for the region are adjusted based at least on the ambient temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Object Video Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Ethan Shayne, Donald Gerard Madden
  • Patent number: 11861346
    Abstract: A method for enhancing dialog systems is disclosed herein. The method comprises maintaining an online marketplace that may include a plurality of dialog system extension elements. Each of the plurality of dialog system extension elements may include at least one of a dialog system plugin, a dialog system add-on, a dialog system update, and a dialog system upgrade. The method may further include receiving a selection of one of the plurality of dialog system extension elements from a software developer. The software developer may be associated with a dialog system. The method may continue with associating the one of the plurality of dialog system extension elements with the dialog system of the software developer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Ilya Gennadyevich Gelfenbeyn, Artem Goncharuk, Pavel Aleksandrovich Sirotin