Patents Assigned to Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7779163
    Abstract: Devices in a process control system communicate by data messages over a communication medium segment. Each device includes a communication controller that maintains an order of occurrence of events received from and transmitted to a communication medium. The communication controller includes an order of occurrence identification (OOO_ID) counter and an event queue memory. The event queue memory sequentially stores an event type identifier for each event that is processed by the communication controller. The OOO_ID counter provides an OOO_ID to associate with each event type identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Franchuk, Roger R. Benson, Stephen A. Zielinski
  • Patent number: 7776381
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fuh-Wei Tang, Syed F A Hossainy, Dorie M. Happ, Ty Hu
  • Patent number: 7779325
    Abstract: A data detection and decoding system includes a SOVA channel detector that uses single parity (SOVASP) to improve the accuracy with which the detector estimates bits. Each column or row read back from the read channel constitutes a code word and each code word is encoded to satisfy single parity. Because the SOVASP channel detector detects whether each code word satisfies single parity, it is unnecessary to use both a column decoder and a row decoder in the channel decoder. Either the row decoder or the column decoder can be eliminated depending on whether bits are read back on a column-by-column basis or on a row-by-row basis. This reduction in components reduces hardware complexity and improves system performance. The output of the row or column decoder is received by a second detector that processes the output received from the decoder to recover the original information bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Hongwei Song
  • Patent number: 7778450
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to imaging systems, and more particularly to systems and methods for pattern recognition. In one embodiment, a medical imaging system includes an imaging device and a computer-usable medium, electrically coupled to the imaging device, having a sequence of instructions which, when executed by a processor, causes said processor to execute a process including generating an image from signals received by the imaging device, deconvolving the image, and then extracting a desired pattern from the deconvolved image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Shashidhar Sathyanarayana
  • Patent number: 7779362
    Abstract: A system selects objects within a graphical user interface by displaying a plurality of objects within the graphical user interface. Each object has an associated set of properties. The system receives a selection condition defining a relationship to be met between properties of an object, and then applies the selection condition to the associated set of properties of each of the plurality of objects to identify a set of selection objects in the plurality of objects that have an object state defined by properties that match the relationship defined by the selection condition. The system then identifies each object in the set of selection objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Adam S. Castrucci, Jason R. Alward, John P. Brinkman
  • Patent number: 7778146
    Abstract: A digital modulation system provides enhanced multipath performance by using modified orthogonal codes with reduced autocorrelation sidelobes while maintaining the cross-correlation properties of the modified codes. For example, the modified orthogonal codes can reduce the autocorrelation level so as not to exceed one-half the length of the modified orthogonal code. In certain embodiments, an M-ary orthogonal keying (MOK) system is used which modifies orthogonal Walsh codes using a complementary code to improve the auto-correlation properties of the Walsh codes, thereby enhancing the multipath performance of the MOK system while maintaining the orthogonality and low cross-correlation characteristics of the Walsh codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventor: D. J. Richard van Nee
  • Patent number: 7778457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automated document processing and more particularly, to methods and systems for document image capture and processing using mobile devices. In accordance with various embodiments, methods and systems for document image capture on a mobile communication device are provided such that the image is optimized and enhanced for data extraction from the document as depicted. These methods and systems may comprise capturing an image of a document using a mobile communication device; transmitting the image to a server; and processing the image to create a bi-tonal image of the document for data extraction. Additionally, these methods and systems may comprise capturing a first image of a document using the mobile communication device; automatically detecting the document within the image; geometrically correcting the image; binarizing the image; correcting the orientation of the image; correcting the size of the image; and outputting the resulting image of the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Mitek Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Grigori Nepomniachtchi, James DeBello
  • Patent number: 7775554
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (24) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). An inflator (30) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). A support member (80) supports the inflator (30) and the protection device (14). A retainer (120) helps secure the protection device (14) to the support member (80). At least one vent opening (132) formed in the retainer (120) enables flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the support member (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Smydra, Annmarie McMillan, Molly K. Koenig, Ramakrishnan Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 7778618
    Abstract: Systems for suppressing image noise are provided. In this regard, one embodiment includes a system for suppressing image noise comprising a low noise amplifier (LNA) configured to amplify a received RF signal, an RF variable gain attenuator with an image rejection filter with programmable bandwidth configured to suppress image noise and image interference, and an RF mixer configured to perform frequency translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Conexant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jianhua Lu, Mark Santini, Weinan Gao, Mats Lindstrom, Damian Costa
  • Patent number: 7778167
    Abstract: A method and system for simulating packet delay variation (PDV) is disclosed. The delay-step method for simulating PDV determines a delay for each packet is a stream of packets generated at a regular interval. Delay target values are randomly selected based on a statistical distribution, such as a Gamma distribution, which models a desired PDV. Delay-steps are determined for each packet based on the delay target values. The delay-steps can be fixed or variable sized steps which are used to adjust the delay of sequential packets. Each of the packets is then transmitted with the delay determined for that packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Stephan Bedrosian
  • Patent number: 7777689
    Abstract: An attached protective cover of a USB device, a USB device and a method of wirelessly transmitting data. In one embodiment, the attached protective cover of a USB device includes a cap with an associated antenna and is configured to protect a USB plug of the USB device. Additionally, the cap includes a link configured to provide a physical connection between the cap and a body of the USB device and an electrical connection between the antenna and a wireless connection system included within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Roger A. Fratti, Yihjye Twu
  • Patent number: 7775180
    Abstract: A blower system for livestock may include a housing. An air inlet may be located on the housing. One or more motors may be located in the housing. One or more fans may be coupled to at least one of the motors. The fans may be located in the housing. The fans may draw air in through the air inlet and expel air out through an air outlet located on the housing. A valve may be coupled to the air outlet and the air inlet. The valve may recirculate at least some air back into the air inlet. The valve may selectively control the amount of air exiting the blower system and recirculating back into the blower system. The blower system may be portable. The blower system may allow a user to apply the air from the air outlet to livestock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Boss Technology Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard G. Denison, Henry M. Craig, III
  • Patent number: 7778998
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, there are provided mechanisms and methods for using query plans for building and performance tuning services accessed on behalf of a requestor. These mechanisms and methods for using query plans for building and performance tuning services makes it possible to examine the query plan and response times for query execution. The ability to examine the query plans and response times for query execution makes it possible to improve query efficiency and apply caching more effectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: BEA Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Naveen Gupta
  • Patent number: 7779048
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to incremental computing. Specifically, embodiments of the invention include systems and methods that provide for the concurrent processing of multiple, incremental changes to a data value while at the same time monitoring and/or enforcing threshold values for that data value. For example, a method is provided that determines whether multiple incremental changes to a data field could pass a threshold based on keeping track of a possible value range for the data field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Isilon Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Fachan, Peter J. Godman, Justin M. Husted, Aaron J. Passey
  • Patent number: 7776080
    Abstract: A catheter system and method for implanting an endoprosthesis such as a stent at a treatment site in a patient's body lumen. The catheter provides a complete system for stent delivery, dilatation, and delivery and/or recovery of an expandable device, such as an embolic protection device, adjacent to the treatment site in the body lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascualr Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Nianjiong Joan Bei, Keif Fitzgerald, Patrick C. Saxton, Zhicheng Lin, Steven A. Tyler, Joanna Lubas
  • Patent number: 7778797
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting abnormal situations associated with a stirred vessel in a process plant receives statistical data associated with a pressure within a stirred vessel. A pressure signal associated with the pressure in the vessel is filtered by a digital filter to isolate a frequency component corresponding to pressure changes caused by the movement of a blade of an agitator through a fluid. For example, a pressure sensor device disposed at least partially within the stirred vessel may generate the statistical data based on a pressure signal. The statistical data is analyzed to detect whether one or more abnormal situations associated with an agitator of the stirred vessel exist. For example, the statistical data may be analyzed to detect whether the agitator is broken/unbalanced, corroded, missing a blade or multiple blades, etc. If an abnormal situation is detected, an indicator of the abnormal situation may be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger K. Pihlaja, John P. Miller
  • Patent number: 7775551
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The protection device (14) includes panels (40 and 42) and a plurality of chambers (54) at least partially defined by the panels. An inflation fluid source (24) is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). The protection device (14) further includes a manifold (100) at least partially defined by the overlying panels (40 and 42). The manifold (100) includes a plenum portion (102) for receiving inflation fluid from the inflation fluid source and duct portions (104) that branch from the plenum portion and distribute inflation fluid into the chambers (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Paul A. Bowers
  • Patent number: 7776648
    Abstract: A circuit die is disposed into a region defined by a mold. A molding material is then introduced into the region to encapsulate the circuit die. Prior to substantial curing of the molding material, at least a portion of the molding material is removed from over a surface of the circuit die, creating a recessed region in the encapsulating material. A heat spreader may then be disposed within the recessed region, as well as over the top surface of the encapsulating material. The heat spreader may have a downset that substantially aligns with the recessed region and reduces the distance between the heat spreader and the spacer for better heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Kok Hua Chua, Budi Njoman, Zheng Peng Xiong
  • Patent number: 7775178
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for coating abluminal surface of a stent is described. The apparatus includes a stent support, a coating device, and an imaging system. The coating device includes a solution reservoir and transducer assembly. The transducer assembly includes a plurality of transducers and a controller. Each transducer is used to generate focused acoustic waves in the coating substance in the reservoir. A controller is communicated to an image system to enable the transducers to generate droplets on demand and at the predetermined ejection points on the surface of the coating substance to coat the stent. A method for coating a stent includes stent mounting, stent movement, and droplet excitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Yung Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 7779089
    Abstract: A remote configuration utility architecture is disclosed for a manufacturing/process control system data access server. Server agents, located on remote nodes, notify a configuration console of existing data access servers on the system. The configuration utility includes a control console from which a user selects one of the identified data access servers. Thereafter, the configuration console, via remote interfaces, obtains configuration parameters and associated rules associated with the selected data access server. The configuration utility thereafter displays the retrieved configuration information within a user interface faceplate defined for a type of configuration node selected for display/editing from the selected DAS. Using various faceplates for selected node types, the user creates, clears, examines and/or manipulates hierarchically arranged nodes for a configuration associated with the selected data access server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Hessmer, Ivan A. Todorov, Michael Hadrich, Louis D. Ross