Patents Examined by Anh V. La
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Patent number: 11393333Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards customizable traffic zones that work with wireless communication network, and can be configured based on various data, including traffic data. A vehicle and/or wireless communication network user device within the traffic zone facilitate monitoring of the vehicle/user device. Pricing can be based on entering and exiting the zone, dwell time in the zone, user profile data and other factors such as time of day, day of week and so forth. A customizable traffic zone can be configured and reconfigured as needed, such as to expand or contract a zone, exclude an area, and so forth. User devices can be targeted, including geo-fencing for warning users about to enter a traffic zone that charges for usage, or to provide other relevant messages.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Erie Lai Har Lau, Hendrawan Susanto, Reza Hussain Hussaini
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Patent number: 11370452Abstract: A driving action determination device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to acquire map information which includes information about intersections at which a temporary stop line is provided, specify, based on vehicle behavior information detected by sensors mounted at a vehicle, a direction of approach of the vehicle or a direction of movement of the vehicle towards the temporary stop line, specify, based on the specified direction of approach or direction of movement, a temporary stop line where the vehicle is required to make a temporary stop, and determine, based on the vehicle behavior information, whether or not a temporary stop has been made by the vehicle at the specified temporary stop line.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takashi Kitagawa
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Patent number: 11370418Abstract: A parking assist system includes a server device and a parking assist device provided in a host vehicle to communicate with the server device. The server device comprises a server storage portion that is configured to store parking lot information acquired when a second vehicle different from the host vehicle is parked in a parking section of a parking lot. The parking assist device includes a parking lot information receiver configured to receive the parking lot information from the server device, and a parking assist controller configured to control the host vehicle based on the obtained parking lot information to park the host vehicle in the parking section of the parking lot.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: CLARION CO., LTD.Inventor: Atsushi Kubo
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Patent number: 11375297Abstract: A fiber port management system that can be connected between network devices and network appliances is provided. The fiber port management system includes a housing, one or more hydra cables within the housing, one or more indicators and a controller. The housing has a front panel with a plurality of low density fiber connectors and a rear panel with a plurality of high density fiber connectors. The hydra cable is positioned within the housing and connects one of the plurality of high density fiber connectors to two or more of the plurality of low density fiber connectors. The one or more indicators are associated with each of the plurality of low density fiber connectors and each of the plurality of high density fiber connectors. The controller is located within the housing and is used to control the operation of the indicators.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: FIBER MOUNTAIN, INC.Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, David G Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Phuc Minh Ly
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Patent number: 11358592Abstract: An in-vehicle processing apparatus that executes control of causing a vehicle to perform automated traveling from a predetermined position to a parking space and causing the vehicle to perform automated entry into the parking space, is configured to include a notification control section that causes a portable electronic device carried by a user to display a parking position notification display in which a position of the parking space entered by the vehicle through the automated entry and the predetermined position are superimposed on an image.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: CLARION CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuki Matsushita
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Patent number: 11357454Abstract: The present invention provides a nursing care recipient watching support system. In the nursing care recipient watching support system, position information with respect to a measuring position, and indoor compartment attribute information such as a living room, a share room, a conversation room, a kitchen, a bathroom and an entrance, as well as watching level information corresponding to the indoor compartment attribute information are stored in storing unit 30. Position information extracting means 40 extracts the position information, the indoor compartment attribute information and the watching level information. Output means 60 outputs the position information, the indoor compartment attribute information and the watching level information, According to this, it is possible to estimate an existent position of a nursing care recipient, and to support a watching operation of the nursing care recipient.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: FANTASTIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryota Kuwahara, Kaoru Kurebayashi, Takayoshi Shimbo, Mitsuo Shinohara
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Patent number: 11352022Abstract: The vehicle notification apparatus comprises: a brake device configured to press a frictional member against a rotating member; a wheel rotational speed sensor configured to generate a detection signal every time the wheel rotates by a predetermined angle; a notification execution device; and a control unit configured to obtain a wheel rotational speed based on the detection signal. The control unit is configured to: determine that a specific variation in the wheel rotational speed has occurred when the wheel rotational speed is determined to satisfy a predetermined specific variation occurrence condition; obtain, as a specific variation rotational angle position, a rotational position of when the specific variation has occurred based on the detection signal; specify a factor that has actually caused the specific variation based on the specific variation rotational angle position; and let the notification execution device provide information regarding the specified factor.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Noriyoshi Matsui
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Patent number: 11351480Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a programmable logic controller coupled to a control unit associated with a vessel containing oil and water within a Gas-Oil-Separation Plant (GOSP), a first signal representing a first capacitance measurement detected by a first capacitance probe attached to the vessel at a first elevation. Determining whether an alarm condition is met by detecting whether the first capacitance measurement is higher than a first predetermined maximum limit, or a rate of change (ROC) of the first capacitance measurement is higher than a first predetermined ROC limit, or both. If the alarm condition is met, sending an alarm signal indicating that an upcoming process upset has been detected within the vessel. Subsequent alarms at higher elevations, if available, can alarm operators if the emulsion layer thickness continues to increase and further mitigation measures are required (such as higher demulsifier dosage, skimming of emulsion layer, etc.).Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ramsey James White, Miguel Angel Lopez Andreu, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Hamoud, Leela Sankar B. Akurathi
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Patent number: 11345443Abstract: A status monitoring system and the devices used for the status monitoring system is disclosed. The status monitoring system includes a controller device, a plurality of rod monitoring devices, and a motor monitoring device which works together to provide a layered approach to securing the boat. The controller device is configured to communicate with a smart device via cellular network. The controller device triggers an alert once it detects unexpected events on the boat or receives intrusion notifications from other devices in the status monitoring system. Unexpected events can include the boat moving out of the geofence, boat vibration, and unexpected starting of the vehicle. A method for monitoring the status of the boat is also disclosed. The method can include receiving an activation signal, receiving a GPS signal, receiving vibration signals, energizing the siren and transmitting notification and boat location to the cloud when detecting at least one trigger.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: ANGLER ARMOR LLCInventor: Brian James Fox
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Patent number: 11348690Abstract: System and methods for anonymously selecting subjects for treatment against an infectious disease caused by a pathogen. The system comprises a plurality of electronic devices comprising instructions to generate an ID and, when in proximity of another such electronic device, one or both electronic devices transmit/receive the ID to/from the other electronic device. Then, a score is generated based on a plurality of such received IDs. Additionally, based on information received from a server, relevant treatment instructions are displayed to the subjects based on the received information and the score. The server comprises instructions for sending to the plurality of electronic devices the information to be displayed with the relevant treatment instructions, additionally the server and/or the electronic devices comprise instructions to generate a prediction of likelihood of a subject transmitting said pathogen, based on the score of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventors: Gal Ehrlich, Maier Fenster
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Patent number: 11348458Abstract: The disclosure presents methods and apparatus for adaptive control of one or more traffic signals. A method may include determining an offset value based on a function of a traffic flow performance metric. The method may further include determining a green time split value based on a distributed algorithm. The method may further include adaptive control of the one or more traffic signals based on the green time split value and the offset value.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: Ketan Savla, Pouyan Hosseini
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Patent number: 11344075Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for predicting a neurological injury to a participant in an activity. The activity can be, for example, an athletic activity that involves repeated, high-impact collisions between participants. Sensor data reflecting interactions between participants in the activity is received from various wearable and non-wearable sensors. The sensor data is evaluated in conjunction with a baseline neurological risk profile of a participant to determine a likelihood that the participant has suffered a potential neurological injury. If this likelihood meets a threshold risk level, an onsite request/response test is initiated to glean more information relating to the participant's condition. Response data associated with the onsite test is cognitively evaluated to determine an updated likelihood of neurological injury to the participant and a follow-up action is determined based on the updated likelihood of neurological injury.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael L. Greenblatt, Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
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Patent number: 11338934Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11332148Abstract: A driver abnormality detection device detects an abnormality in a driver of a vehicle. A first notification is performed in response to detecting the abnormality. It is determined whether a first input by the driver has been detected in a first input period set after a start of the first notification. A second notification is performed in response to determining that the first input has been detected in the first input period. It is determined whether a second input by the driver has been detected in a second input period set after a start of the second notification. A first abnormality condition process is executed in response to determining that the first input has not been detected in the first input period. A second abnormality condition process is executed in response to determining that the second input has not been detected in the second input period.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Morimoto, Yukiyasu Yoshimura
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Patent number: 11323314Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for use in security, safety, and business process applications utilizing a correlation engine are disclosed. Sensory data from one or more sensors are captured and analyzed to detect one or more events in the sensory data. The events are correlated by a correlation engine, optionally by weighing the events based on attributes of the sensors that were used to detect the primitive events. The events are then monitored for an occurrence of one or more correlations of interest, or one or more critical events of interest. Finally, one or more actions are triggered based on a detection of one or more correlations of interest, one or more anomalous events, or one or more critical events of interest. A hierarchical storage manager, having access to a hierarchy of two or more data storage devices, is provided to store data from the one or more sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: SecureNet Solutions Group LLCInventors: John J Donovan, Daniar Hussain
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Patent number: 11318931Abstract: One or more parking sensors are configured to determine a distance between a vehicle and an obstacle. A controller is configured to determine a threshold parking distance based on an operating mode of the vehicle; compare the determined distance with the threshold parking distance; and provide an indication to a user of the vehicle based on the determined distance being less than or equal to the threshold parking distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Nicholas Murray, Ben Moffatt
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Patent number: 11297802Abstract: The systems and methods of flexible and customizable wellness program plan for pets through a distribution network connecting pet-owners, manufacturers, clinics and veterinarians, comprising: customizing a wellness plan to include one or more of the following parameters: frequency of services including exams or bloodwork, frequency of products used including vaccinations or preventatives and frequency of payments; customizing payment frequency for veterinarians for services rendered; tracking commissions to manufacturers for products used; tracking profitability for clinics implementing the wellness program; tracking wellness program plan usage by a pet; tracking enrollment and expiry status of a wellness program plan for a pet; dynamically reporting to one or more of the following: manufacturer, clinic, veterinarian or pet-owner.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: GREENLINE, LLCInventors: Phillip G. Shackelford, Nick Meurrier
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Patent number: 11299290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11302168Abstract: A system may include a user monitor device, a supervisory device, and a subscription sub-system. The subscription sub-system may be configured to: obtain a definition of a boundary that includes a radius from a particular location; monitor a location of the user monitor device; determine that the user monitor device has crossed the boundary; and in response to determining that the user monitor device has crossed the boundary, transmit an alert to the supervisory device.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Resource Consortium LimitedInventor: Charles Humbard
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Patent number: 11288946Abstract: The invention includes electronic monitoring-device for monitoring controlled spaces, as well as systems and methods for such monitoring. The monitoring-devices may be battery powered devices, with various sensors and capable of wireless communications. Installation of the monitoring-device may not require any wiring. These monitoring-devices may be installed at a given controlled space to monitor that given controlled space and to electronically communicate occurrences of that given controlled space to various interested stakeholders, such as, but not limited to, a tenant of the given controlled space, facility operators of the given controlled space, the provider of the electronic monitoring-device, and/or third-parties (e.g., insurance companies, first responders, and/or law enforcement). The monitoring-device may provide details, information, alerts, reminders, notices, notifications, alarms, and/or the like to various authorized stakeholders of the occurrences within that given controlled space.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventors: Nathan W. Wright, Mark A. Cieri, John Knowles