Patents Examined by A. James
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Patent number: 12005351Abstract: Various embodiments are directed towards employing one or more physical sensors arranged on or in proximity to a video game player to obtain biofeedback measures that are then useable to dynamically modify a state of play of a video game. The sensors may be connected or even unconnected to the game player, replace, or otherwise augment traditional physical game controllers. The sensors gather various biofeedback measures and provide such measures to a biofeedback application programming interface (API). Before and/or during video game play, the video game queries the biofeedback API to request inferences about the game player's state of arousal. The response to the query is then used to modify the state of the video game play. Where the video game is a multi-player video game, biofeedback measures from other game players may also be obtained and used to further modify the state of the video game play.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Valve CorporationInventors: Michael S. Ambinder, Steven J. Bond
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Patent number: 12010810Abstract: An example cable enclosure is provided that includes a chassis, a front cover coupled to the chassis, and first and second slide rails slidably coupled relative to the chassis. The cable enclosure includes a first release lever mounted to the chassis. The first release lever is capable of being positioned into a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first release lever engages the chassis to prevent sliding of the chassis and the front cover relative to the first and second slide rails. In the second position, the first release lever disengages the chassis to allow for sliding of the chassis and the front cover relative to the first and second slide rails.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLCInventors: Thomas Knychalski, Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge
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Patent number: 12010324Abstract: A picture decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present disclosure includes obtaining motion prediction information from bitstream, generating an affine MVP candidate list including affine MVP candidates for a current block, deriving CPMVPs for respective CPs of the current block based on one of the affine MVP candidates included in the affine MVP candidate list, deriving the CPMVDs for the CPs of the current block based on information on CPMVDs for each of the CPs included in the obtained motion prediction information, deriving CPMVs for the CPs of the current block based on the CPMVPs and the CPMVDs, deriving prediction samples for the current block based on the CPMVs, and generating reconstructed samples for the current block based on the derived prediction samples.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seethal Paluri, Seunghwan Kim
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Patent number: 12010807Abstract: A base member of the sensor includes a first projection part, a second projection part, and a third projection part, being columnar and projecting from a first placement surface. Tip ends of the first, second and third projection parts are formed on second placement surfaces. The first and second projection parts respectively include a fourth pin and a fifth pin inserted through a second rigid substrate and projecting from the second placement surface. Three ribs are formed on a peripheral surface of the fourth pin and disposed so that positions viewed from a center of the fourth pin respectively form angles less than 180 degrees. Two ribs are formed on a peripheral surface of the fifth pin, and project along a fourth line perpendicular to a third line connecting the fourth pin and the fifth pin.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: OMRON CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Mizusaki, Jumpei Nakamura, Shunya Takahashi, Tomonari Kawakami
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Patent number: 12010453Abstract: An apparatus for selectively displaying a reverse image of a user includes a screen configured to display images, an imaging device hidden behind the screen, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to capture the first image of a user, determine an eye-level height of the user based on the captured first image, move the imaging device to the determined eye-level height of the user, capture a second image of the user at the eye-level height of the user, render a mirrored image of the second image based on the vertical axis of the imaging device, and display the rendered mirrored image on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Zachary Burns
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Patent number: 12009877Abstract: Spatializing audio can include determining a draw-away curve of an audio signal and modifying the draw-away curve based on a strength of the audio signal. The strength can be determined prior to spatializing the audio signal. The audio signal can be attenuated or modified based on the modified draw-away curve. The attenuated or modified audio signal can be spatialized. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Eubank, Tomlinson Holman, Martin E. Johnson
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Patent number: 12010439Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
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Patent number: 12006161Abstract: An object centering device configured to center a conveyed food container includes a restricting guide member having a pair of guide surfaces facing the food container and configured to be respectively in contact with at least a pair of opposed contact portions. The pair of guide surfaces of the restricting guide member includes front end portions that extend away from each other toward a downstream side of a conveyance direction of the food container. The front end portions are configured such that an angle formed by the pair of guide surfaces is changeable.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: OAK TECK INC.Inventors: Akio Oyama, Kenichi Shibao
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System and method for upright casting mold for producing a comestible baked product in complex forms
Patent number: 12004516Abstract: A system and method for producing a comestible baked product in complex shapes using upright cast molding wherein a portion of the interior cavity forms a baking cup which can optionally receive a liner. Embodiments generally include a first part and second part that are configured to be joined together along a seam. When configured, an outer surface is created and an inner surface cavity which creates a contiguous internal hollow space in the form of a three-dimensional shape is formed. A portion of this internal hollow space forms a cup. The cup can be circular shaped or a different shape entirely such as a square. The mold may provide a means for supporting the mold in its designated position. Other embodiments may include a single piece that is attachable to the rim of a cup of a multi-cup baking pan or to a single stand-alone cup.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventors: Todd Lindsay Wirth, Fatimah Wirth -
Patent number: 12010363Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a memory, a communication interface, and a processor configured to: control the communication interface to transmit a content and a first track log request to an external device, obtain a first ratio value between a first track log response time corresponding to receipt of a first track log response and a predetermined first track log request time corresponding to the first track log request, control the communication interface to transmit a second track log request to the external device at a random time, identify whether a second track log response corresponding to the second track log request is received from the external device, and identify whether the content is reproduced normally based on any one or any combination of the first ratio value and whether the second track log response was received.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Junhyung Park, Hyuck Kang, Junheon Kim, Youngmin Park
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Patent number: 12010422Abstract: The image acquiring device 10 includes the voltage control unit 30 which generates first voltage information that can identify voltage applied to the first variable-focus lens 20A included in the first imaging unit 20 installed in a position where a subject can be photographed and whose focal length changes in accordance with an applied voltage, and generates second voltage information that can identify voltage applied to the second variable-focus lens 21A included in the second imaging unit 21 installed in the position where the subject can be photographed and whose focal length changes in accordance with an applied voltage, and the image judgment unit 40 which inputs images from the first imaging unit 20 and the second imaging unit 21, and selects one image taken at an in-focus position among input images, wherein the voltage control unit 30 generates information, as the first voltage information, that can identify each voltage in a time series of voltages whose values change with time, and generates informType: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Ryo Yamakabe, Yuka Ogino, Keiichi Chono
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Patent number: 12005240Abstract: An auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament (M) is present having a tubular chassis telescopable in a tubular case, a carrier subassembly comprising a tubular carrier slidably arranged relative to the chassis inside the case, where the carrier is adapted to contain a syringe with a hollow injection needle. The injector also has a drive spring and a plunger for forwarding load of the drive spring to a stopper of the syringe, wherein the syringe is lockable for joint axial translation with the carrier. A control spring is arranged around the carrier for translating the carrier in a proximal direction (P) for insertion of the needle through the chassis into an injection site.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2024Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Simon Francis Brereton, Thomas Kemp, Rosie Burnell, Matthew Ekman
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Patent number: 12004713Abstract: A connection body for use with an endoscope that provides an electrical connection between at least one electrical component arranged in a proximal end region of the endoscope and an internal electrical connection provided in the proximal end region. The connection body including: a dimensionally stable three-dimensional circuit carrier: and a flexible elongate circuit board. Where, in a first region of the circuit carrier, the electrical component is mechanically directly connected to the circuit carrier and is contacted by conductor tracks provided in the circuit carrier; in a second region different from the first region, a first end of the circuit board is mechanically directly connected to the circuit carrier and contacts the conductor tracks for electrical connection to the electrical component and a second end of the circuit board opposite the first end in a longitudinal direction of the circuit board, contacts the internal electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBHInventors: Alrun Thuemen, Uwe Schoeler, Jens Schnitger
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Patent number: 12007085Abstract: A light string includes a plurality of lights, each light of the plurality of lights having a base, a periscope extending from the base, a lighting module coupled to the periscope, and a power cord serially connecting the plurality of lights. The periscope is configured to rotate with respect to the base to direct a light emanating from the lighting module in a desired direction. A lighting system includes the light string.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: GEMMY INDUSTRIES CORP.Inventor: Cheng-Chun Zhang
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Patent number: 12005808Abstract: A diagnostic system for a vehicle includes a vehicle system configured to operate the vehicle in a normal operating mode and a boosted mode. In the boosted mode, the vehicle system increases at least one of a maximum motor torque, a maximum engine torque, and a maximum battery power available to the vehicle. A wear estimation module is configured to collect wear data associated with a component of the vehicle while being operated in the boosted mode, estimate, based on the collected wear data, wear of the component caused by being operated in the boosted mode, and generate a prediction of a remaining lifetime of the component based on the estimated wear of the component.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Shiming Duan, Yiran Hu, Shifang Li, Brent S. Gagas
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Patent number: 12005909Abstract: A system includes a shaft extendable from a vehicle roof, a sensor mount mounted to the shaft, a plurality of sensors supported by the sensor mount, and a computer communicatively coupled with one or more of the sensors to receive data from the one or more of the sensors, the computer including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to extend the shaft to position the sensor mount to a specified height above the roof.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mostafa Parchami, Stephen Giardinelli, John Anthony Lockwood
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Patent number: 12005009Abstract: A patient transport apparatus including a support structure movable between a chair configuration for traversing floor surfaces and a stowed configuration for storage. A seat section is pivotably coupled to the support structure. A caster assembly includes a pin coupled to the support structure and defining a swivel axis, a caster frame arranged to pivot about the swivel axis between a plurality of caster orientations, a wheel coupled to the caster frame and arranged for engagement with the floor in the chair configuration, and a biasing mechanism interposed between the caster frame and the pin. The biasing mechanism urges the caster frame toward a stowed caster orientation in response to disengagement between the wheel and floor surfaces occurring as the support structure moves from the chair configuration to the stowed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Trey Thomas Pfeiffer, Nathan W. Matheny, Patrick Grossman, Adam Kammers
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Patent number: D1030240Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Urban Outfitters Wholesale, Inc.Inventors: April Johnston, Rachel V. Powell
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Patent number: D1030253Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Shucai Zhou
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Patent number: D1030913Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Xiaopeng Chen