Patents Examined by Anh V. La
  • Patent number: 12136232
    Abstract: A system for detecting a foreign object on a runway, the system including a thermal camera comprising a first field of view and adapted to capture a thermal image of a first view of an area of interest on the runway from one side of the runway, a visible light camera comprising a second field of view and adapted to capture a visible light image of the first view of the area of interest on the runway from the one side of the runway, wherein the first field of view overlaps the second field of view, detect a thermal object image in the thermal image, detect a visible light object image in the visible light image, and determine that the foreign object is detected when the thermal object image and the visible light object image are detected in the thermal image and the visible light image respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Inventors: Rong-Jie David Chew, Rong-Qi Phoebe Chew, Khien Meow David Chew
  • Patent number: 12128288
    Abstract: Systems and methods for model evaluation using prior data are disclosed. A system can store a set of inputs provided to a first model to generate first data points for a first live event. Each input of the set of inputs can include a respective state of the first live event. The system can initiate an execution environment for a second model configured to generate second data points for the first live event. The system can execute the second model within the execution environment using the set of inputs to generate candidate data points for the first live event. The system can generate a score based on the first data points, the candidate data points, and one or more corresponding outcomes of the first live event. The system can set a flag to replace the first model with the second model responsive to the score satisfying a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: DK CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Joshua Redman, John Taylor McIvor, Robin Mohseni, John Joseph Sweeney, William Haller Coiner, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12116142
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Federal Express Corporation
    Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
  • Patent number: 12100273
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the first event, a first inquiry may be transmitted in a first direction, using a first device. The first inquiry may be received by a second device. Responsive to receiving the first inquiry, a first reply data packet, comprising an identification number associated with the second device, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the first device. A second event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the second event, a second inquiry may be transmitted in a second direction, using a third device. The second inquiry may be received by the second device. Responsive to receiving the second inquiry, a second reply data packet, comprising the identification number, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the third device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Benjamin Carlson
  • Patent number: 12091020
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for determining a posture of an occupant of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method comprises capturing images of an occupant in a vehicle via a vehicle camera, determining a current posture of the occupant and a recommended posture for the occupant based on the captured images and body measurements of the occupant, and outputting a guidance based on a difference between the current posture and the recommended posture. In this way, a comfort of the occupant may be increased by guiding the occupant toward a more ergonomic posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Jabir Kannathvalappil Moidunny
  • Patent number: 12090351
    Abstract: Techniques are described for monitoring and controlling fall protection equipment. For example, the techniques of this disclosure may be used to monitor the connection status of fall protection equipment, e.g., whether or not the fall protection equipment is connected to a support structure. The techniques described in the disclosure may determine whether the fall protection equipment is connected to a support structure based on changes in a resonant frequency of an electronic circuit of an inductive sensor within the fall protection equipment. The inductive sensor may be formed from sets of one or more coils, where a first set of one or more coils and a second set of one or more coils are wound in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Nowicki, Ronald D. Jesme, Judd D. Perner, Scott E. Brigham, Jeffrey T. Keacher, Mohsen Salehi, Jonathan J. Lepp
  • Patent number: 12083262
    Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound therapy system includes a negative pressure source configured to provide negative pressure via a fluid flow path to a wound dressing, a first circuit board assembly including a first controller configured to control a wound therapy with the wound dressing by activation and deactivation of the negative pressure source, and a second circuit board assembly in communication with the first circuit board assembly, the second circuit board assembly separate from the first circuit board assembly. The second circuit board assembly can include a second controller configured to wirelessly communicate therapy data via a communication network, receive an executable command from an electronic device, and execute the executable command without providing the executable command to the first controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Gregory, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Felix Clarence Quintanar
  • Patent number: 12087152
    Abstract: A system includes a building that has a wall that is at least partially covered in a smart paint. The system also includes a sensor that is configured to collect sensor data regarding a condition within the building. The system additionally includes a controller that is operatively coupled to the wall and the smart paint. The controller is configured to receive the sensor data from the sensor, determine whether the condition is present based on the sensor data, and in response to determining the condition is present, cause the smart paint to provide an indication that the condition is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Andre Rene Buentello, Nathan Lee Post, Justin Royell Nash, Gregory David Hansen, Jose L. Romero, Jr., Brian Francisco Shipley
  • Patent number: 12084081
    Abstract: A driving assist device includes, a traveling environment information acquisition unit, an intersection determination unit, a vehicle position information acquisition unit, a predicted travel path setting unit, a blinker signal acquisition unit, a traffic division information acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a notifier. The determination unit determines whether directions indicated by three factors of traffic division information acquired by the traffic division information acquisition unit; a blinker signal acquired by the blinker signal acquisition unit, and a predicted travel path predicted by the predicted travel path setting unit match each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takahiro Furuya, Hideki Sugawara, Anfen Ye, Kazuki Yamaguchi, Wataru Matsudate, Hayato Hori, Takayuki Sato
  • Patent number: 12081249
    Abstract: An onboard relay apparatus, connected to a plurality of onboard devices and relays communication to the onboard devices, is provided on a roof and includes a branch line connector connected to an onboard load; a main line connector connected to a power supply apparatus supplies power and a second onboard relay apparatus, which are included in the plurality of onboard loads, provided in an area other than the roof via a power line and a communication line provided on a pillar of the vehicle; and a control unit configured to control power supplied from the power supply apparatus via a power line provided on the pillar and distributed to the onboard load via one of a plurality of power lines provided on the roof and controls relaying communication to the onboard load and the second onboard relay apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiromichi Yasunori, Makoto Chujo
  • Patent number: 12067854
    Abstract: A theft detection system for a vehicle is provided. The theft detection system includes a hybrid wireless tire sensor (HWTS) coupled to an interior of a tire of the vehicle, a processor, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including detecting a change in voltage across the HWTS responsive to a change in deformation of the tire, and determining, based on the change in deformation of the tire, if a theft is occurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Engels, Mahmoud Ghannam, Sai Prasanth Velusamy, Dilip Patel
  • Patent number: 12067856
    Abstract: A smoke detection apparatus based on multiple wavelengths is provided, which includes: a chamber configured to receive an inflow of a smoke; a detector including a light emitter having a plurality of light sources that radiate light having a plurality of different wavelengths into a space in the chamber, and a light receiver configured to receive scattered light by the plurality of light sources; and a controller configured to control an operation of the detector and to distinguish between fire smoke and non-fire quasi-smoke by detecting and analyzing a light receiving signal of the light receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Hoe Sung Yang, Soo Cheol Kim, Hyun Seok Kim, So Yung Park, Kang Bok Lee, Kwang Soo Cho, Kyu Won Han
  • Patent number: 12059392
    Abstract: An injectable medication tab used to track expiration dates has an informative tab, a release string, an adhesive liner, and a quick release fastener. The informative tab provides visually accessible information about a bottle to which the injectable medication tab is attached. An expiration information portion of the informative tab protrudes from the exterior surface of the bottle after being opened. The adhesive liner is superimposed onto a mounting surface of the informative tab and attaches the informative tab to the bottle. The quick release fastener is a coupling mechanism that connects between an edge of the informative tab and the release string. The release string forms a detachable connection holding the expiration information portion against the bottle until the bottle is opened. Once opened, the expiration information section to protrudes from the bottle until the expiration information is recorded and the medical information portion is adhered to the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Inventor: Tamia Myshia Patterson
  • Patent number: 12056284
    Abstract: A method of gesture recognition is provided comprising: receiving data from each of a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor and a fourth sensor in a wearable glove device, data from the first sensor relating to movement of a thumb, data from the second sensor relating to movement of a first finger, data from the third sensor relating to movement of a middle finger and data from the fourth sensor relating to movement of a hand; forming an input sequence from the data; comparing the input sequence to each of a plurality of reference sequences by applying dynamic time warping to determine a similarity measure, wherein each reference sequence corresponds to an item in a stored vocabulary; and determining an output item from the stored vocabulary using the similarity measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: BrightSign Technology Limited
    Inventors: Hadeel Diaaeldin Ayoub, Edward Richard Hill
  • Patent number: 12050158
    Abstract: A method for remote pneumatic testing of a piping system is described. A system administering the method may perform a safety check of the piping system. Following the safety check, the system may verify a digital connection between a remote control system and the piping system, and verify a mechanical connection between a pressure source and the piping system. The system may remotely control the disbursement of fluid from the pressure source into the piping system to apply pressure to the piping system. The system may remotely monitor the pressure applied to the piping system, and may determine that a target pressure to a piping system is reached. Responsive to determining that the target pressure is reached, the system may cause a leak check to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dysruptek LLC
    Inventor: Gary R. Weiler
  • Patent number: 12051329
    Abstract: Disclosed is a notification device that reduces notifications which are bothersome to passengers. This notification device comprises: a pair of detection units that are disposed so as to be separated from one another in a vehicle-width direction and that each detect an object approaching a vehicle; a pair of notification units that are disposed so as to respectively correspond to the pair of detection units and that notify a passenger of the approach of the object; a calculation unit that calculates the position and direction of movement of the object on the basis of detection information from the pair of detection units; and a notification control unit that controls the pair of notification units on the basis of the position and direction of movement of the object calculated by the calculation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Tomokazu Tojo, Naoki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 12039857
    Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor that may determine that a first sound to be outputted responsive to an occurrence of a first event on the apparatus is to be modified, in which the first sound corresponds to a first sound data. The processor may also select, from a pool of sound data, a second sound data that is to be combined with the first sound data, in which the second sound data is associated with an occurrence of a second event on the apparatus. The processor may further combine the first sound data and the second sound data to generate a modified sound data and may use the modified sound data to output a modified sound corresponding to the modified sound data responsive to an occurrence of the first event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Marshall Cain
  • Patent number: 12022804
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer code products monitor the behavior, health, and/or characteristics of an animal. In one implementation, the animal is positioned inside a waste container placed on a system that is adapted to determine, record and communicate over a network various animal health parameters. These parameters can be processed to determine trends, statistics and changes of animal physiological functions. The results can be used to access animal health conditions and issue warnings, alarms, messages, and other notifications to designated caretakers. These notifications may be displayed using various devices such as computers and/or mobile devices. Data retrieval and review capability can provide improved understanding of an animal's health conditions and facilitate early illness detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventor: Alexander Triener
  • Patent number: 12023176
    Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a physiological sensor, a memory, and a processor. The physiological sensor is to measure a physiological parameter. The memory is to store an extended reality application and a baseline level for the physiological parameter. The processor is in communication with the physiological sensor and the memory. The processor is to execute the extended reality application. In response to the physiological parameter exceeding the baseline level by a difference threshold, the processor is to adjust the extended reality application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mithra Vankipuram, Rafael Ballagas, Kevin Smathers
  • Patent number: 12017676
    Abstract: A driver monitoring device includes: a processor; and a memory. The memory stores instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the driver monitoring device to perform operations including: detecting an unbalanced posture of a driver based on an image of a driver's seat; determining whether the unbalanced posture is a habitual unbalanced posture of the driver; calculating an opening degree of at least one eye of the driver based on the image in a case in which it is determined that the unbalanced posture is other than the habitual unbalanced posture; determining whether it is a timing to give a notification in a case in which the vehicle is traveling and the opening degree is equal to or larger than a first threshold; and giving the notification to the driver in a case in which it is determined that it is the timing to give the notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Muratani, Satoshi Shimizu, Shinya Ema, Kunio Fujikawa, Kento Mizuta, Yucheng(Leo) Zhang, Kisei Takada