Patents Assigned to LLC
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Patent number: 11611355Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding and decoding neural network data is provided. A method includes: receiving a neural network representation (NNR) bitstream including a group of NNR units (GON) that represents an independent neural network with a topology, the GON including an NNR model parameter set unit, an NNR layer parameter set unit, an NNR topology unit, an NNR quantization unit, and an NNR compressed data unit; and reconstructing the independent neural network with the topology by decoding the GON.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Byeongdoo Choi, Wei Wang, Wei Jiang, Stephan Wenger, Shan Liu
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Patent number: 11610375Abstract: Modulated display AR tracking systems and methods include a display configured to transmit first image content, the image content comprising a first image content frame and a second image content frame and a device comprising an image sensor, a processor and a memory. The device identifies the first image content frame and the second image content frame by distinguishing at least one feature of the first image content frame. The device recognizes at least one tracking pattern embedded of the second image content frame and retrieves a graphical element based on the at least one tracking pattern of the second image content frame. The device displays augmented image content including the first image content frame and the graphical element.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: MSG Entertainment Group, LLCInventors: Michael Romaszewicz, Andrew Plourde
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Patent number: 11611770Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus includes processing circuitry that determines directionality information of a restoration filter unit included in a video frame based on at least one of a constrained directional enhancement filter (CDEF) process or an intra prediction mode. The processing circuitry determines one of a plurality of sets of filter parameters of a restoration filter process based on the directionality information of the restoration filter unit. The processing circuitry performs the restoration filter process on the restoration filter unit based on the one of the plurality of sets of filter parameters. The processing circuitry reconstructs the video frame based on the filtered restoration filter unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Sehoon Yea, Yixin Du, Xin Zhao, Shan Liu
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Patent number: 11610175Abstract: A distributed robotic delivery system includes a mobile application, a server, a dispatch module, and a plurality of robotic delivery vehicles. The mobile application receives suggested items for purchase, the suggested items selected by having a set of properties suitable for delivery by a selected one of the plurality of robotic delivery vehicles, where the set of properties includes product dimensions and weight; receives item costs to be provided to a user for the suggested items; displays the item costs; and transmits a message directing the dispatch module to deploy the selected one of the plurality of robotic delivery vehicles to deliver one or more items of the suggested items selected by the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventors: Robert Cantrell, Donald High, Michael Atchley
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Patent number: 11608019Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to reducing the likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. In one example, a computing device may determine that an impact between a vehicle and an object external to the vehicle is imminent. The computing device may determine a protection range for a vehicle's airbag based on characteristics of the passenger, including the passenger's seating location within the vehicle. An airbag extension system may position an airbag package, including the vehicle's airbag, such that the vehicle's airbag is within the protection range of the passenger's seating location.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Waymo LLCInventor: Courtney McCool
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Patent number: 11607092Abstract: A collapsible toilet footrest has a foot platform and two collapsible sidewalls, the sidewalls having one or more hinges. When not in use, the user may collapse the sidewalls, which are closed between the foot platform and a front face. When in use, the sidewalls may be locked or otherwise secured into position so as to create a stable, raised foot platform.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SQUATTY POTTY USA, LLCInventors: Tony Nethercott, Phillip Dietz, Dennis Leavitt
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Patent number: 11609169Abstract: Analysis of residual stress in materials is often done in static conditions in a laboratory. Accurate systems and methods for performing these analyses in a dynamic, non-laboratory environment are notoriously difficult and can be very inaccurate. A method using a portable, field deployable apparatus having greater accuracy than currently available is disclosed whereby accurate and repeatable residual stress analysis may be implemented in non-laboratory environments leading to greatly improved diagnostics, maintenance and life limit prediction. Especially the analysis of a pipe or channel can be facilitated with this invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: HILL ENGINEERING, LLCInventors: Adrian T. DeWald, Michael R. Hill, Teresa Wong, Brett Watanabe, Eric Summer
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Patent number: 11609392Abstract: A photonic coupler includes an input coupling section, an output coupling section, and a multimode interference (MMI) waveguide section. The input coupling section is adapted to receive an input optical signal along an input waveguide channel. The output coupling section is adapted to output a pair of output optical signals along output waveguide channels. The output optical signals having output optical powers split from the input optical signal. The MMI waveguide section is optically coupled between the input and output coupling sections. Notched waveguide sections may each be disposed between the MMI waveguide section and a corresponding one of the input or output coupling sections and/or the MMI waveguide section may include curvilinear sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: X Development LLCInventor: Yi-Kuei Ryan Wu
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Patent number: 11610451Abstract: An interactive token system includes one or more interactive tokens, such as an interactive coin. The interactive token includes a display that displays one or more images. The interactive token may be releasably engaged with a slot disposed on a wearable device or an interactive token station. Once engaged, the wearable device or interactive token station is able to wirelessly communicate with the interactive token, receive information from the interactive token, display information relating to the interactive token, control actions of the interactive token, and/or use the interactive token as part of a game or trading interaction.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Dante Lamar Bruno, Matthew Miller
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Patent number: 11608642Abstract: Systems and methods can include scoring a backing material of a luxury vinyl plank (“LVP”) to allow an otherwise rigid plank to flex within a scoring section. The scoring section can include multiple parallel grooves that reach a depth that partially scores the backing material. The LVP can be positioned on a stair tread such that the scoring section wraps around an edge of the tread nose. The LVP can be clamped on top and bottom of the stair tread nose to allow adhesives to take effect. A scoring device can include a blade assembly with multiple blades to create multiple scored grooves in one pass.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: LVP Stairs LLCInventor: Michael S. Douglass
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Patent number: 11609948Abstract: A system and method for making categorized music tracks available to end user applications. The tracks may be categorized based on computer-derived rhythm, texture and pitch (RTP) scores for tracks derived from high-level acoustic attributes, which is based on low level data extracted from the tracks. RTP scores are stored in a universal database common to all of the music publishers so that the same track, once RTP scored, does not need to be re-RTP scored by other music publishers. End user applications access an API server to import collections of tracks published by publishers, to create playlists and initiate music streaming. Each end user application is sponsored by a single music publisher so that only tracks capable of being streamed by the music publisher are available to the sponsored end user application.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: APERTURE INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: Jacquelyn Fuzell-Casey, Skyler Fuzell-Casey, Timothy D. Casey, Donald Ryan
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Patent number: 11610349Abstract: A method for rendering a computer image includes, for each pixel of a plurality of N×M pixels forming a tile, determining a plurality of masks for the pixel, wherein N and M denote integers larger than 1, and wherein each mask identifies a respective subset of the pixels that are equidistant from the pixel and located at a respective distance from the pixel. The method further includes: determining an active mask for the tile, the active mask identifying active pixels of the pixels, each of the active pixels being determined as having color information; based on the active mask, identifying an empty pixel of the pixels, the empty pixel lacking color information; and determining at least a first nearest active pixel that is nearest to the empty pixel. The determining includes comparing the active mask with at least one mask of the masks for the empty pixel.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLCInventor: Toshiaki Kato
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Patent number: 11610455Abstract: An improved gaming system comprising at least one gaming machine and a central controller. The gaming machine may conduct wagering on an event or set of events for a player, conducting a wager including receiving a wager value and a predicted ranking from the player and transmitting the wager to the central controller. The central controller accessing a database to automatically retrieve data about one or more events that occurred in the past and included multiple participants for creating a plurality of binary scorecards. The central controller matching the predicted ranking to a scorecard and determining a reward value based on an award level of the scorecard and tier levels of a pari-mutuel pool.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: CASTLE HILL HOLDING LLCInventors: Dan Fulton, Josh Larson
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Patent number: 11608688Abstract: A spallation drill head can include a drill head body having a primary face substantially oriented facing in a primary drilling direction along a longitudinal axis of the drill head body. A liquid inlet can be on the drill head body. The liquid inlet can be connected or connectable to a liquid supply line. An internal liquid connection can be oriented within the drill head body and fluidly connected to the liquid inlet. A plurality of liquid jets can be oriented on the primary face of the drill head. The liquid jets can be fed by the liquid inlet through the internal liquid connection. A mass flow controller can be associated with the liquid jets to control delivery of liquid by the liquid jet, and flowrates to at least two of the liquid jets can be independently controllable.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Strabo Engineering, LLCInventor: Benjamin Holtzman
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Patent number: 11610577Abstract: Methods and Systems for providing a change to a voice interacting with a user are described. Information indicating a change that can be made to the voice can be received. The voice can be changed based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Anh Truong, Mark Watson, Jeremy Goodsitt, Vincent Pham, Fardin Abdi Taghi Abad, Kate Key, Austin Walters, Reza Farivar
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Patent number: 11607833Abstract: A method for manufacturing a container includes injecting a first material into a first mold to form a top portion of a preform. The first material and a second material are injected into the first mold to form a bottom portion of the preform. The preform is disposed in a second mold. The preform is blow molded into a finished container.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: RING CONTAINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul Vincent Kelley, Michael Green, Douglas Miles Dygert, Daniel M. Futral
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Patent number: 11607029Abstract: A system comprises a first body, comprising: a backpack suspension; a first storage region; and a first portion of a first attachment mechanism. A second body comprises: a second storage region; and a first portion of a second attachment mechanism. A third body comprises: a third storage region; a second portion of the first attachment mechanism; and a second portion of the second attachment mechanism. In a first configuration, the first portion of the first attachment mechanism is coupled to the first portion of the second attachment mechanism. In a second configuration, the first portion of the first attachment mechanism is coupled to the second portion of the first attachment mechanism, and the first portion of the second attachment mechanism is coupled to the second portion of the second attachment mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: ONLI TRAVEL, LLCInventors: David S. Logan, Martin D. Wahl
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Patent number: 11608773Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and method for utilizing multi-zoned combustion chambers (and/or multiple combustion chambers) for achieving compression ignition (and/or spark-assisted or fuel-assisted compression ignition) in an internal combustion engine are provided. In addition, improved apparatuses, systems and methods for achieving and/or controlling compression ignition (and/or spark-assisted or fuel-assisted compression ignition) in a “Siamese cylinder” internal combustion engine are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: NAUTILUS ENGINEERING, LLCInventor: Matthew T. Riley
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Patent number: 11608192Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for lifting drones to a desired height before launching. In one exemplary embodiment, a drone elevator system includes a looped cable that is engaged to a pair of pulleys. A first pulley of the pair of pulleys is coupled to a lighter-than-air craft and the second pulley is attached to a motor. The lighter-than-air craft moves upwards so as to raise the first pulley skywards and place the looped cable at an angle with respect to the ground. The motor is then operated to rotate the second pulley for moving the looped cable. The cable includes a set of tethers each of which is used to tether a drone. Each tether includes an extension arm that prevents the tethered drone from making contact with the cable when being lifted. Each tethered drone can be launched after being lifted to a desired height.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Leone, Kenneth Miller, Aed M. Dudar
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Patent number: 11608820Abstract: A belt guard for an air compressor that includes an air compressor silencer. The guard includes a housing that includes a front cover and a back cover, and an accommodation portion. The air compressor silencer is provided inside the housing in the accommodation portion, where the air compressor silencer includes a spirally shaped silencer core, and the spirally shaped silencer core includes at least one spiral chamber comprising a core inlet and a core outlet. Additionally, a compressor installation that includes a motor, a compressor, a belt connected to a compressor shaft of the compressor element and a motor shaft of the motor, and a belt guard that includes a front cover and a back cover, and an accommodation portion, where the compressor silencer is provided inside the housing in the accommodation portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: QUINCY COMPRESSOR LLCInventors: Tingrong Ren, Steve Centers, Gerald Kalapos, Byron Walker, Erik Baccin
