Patents Examined by Mancil Littlejohn
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Patent number: 11549838Abstract: A fill level measuring device for measuring a fill level of a container including a fill level measuring circuit that measures a filling level of a container, at least one transmitter/receiver that communicates with data processing circuitry, at least one fastener that fastens the fill level measuring device to a surface of the container, at least one monitoring circuit that monitors a fastening of the fill level measuring device to the container by the at least one fastener, the monitoring circuit further transmits an alarm message to the data processing circuitry via the transmitter/receiver when the monitoring circuit detects a loosening of the fastening of the fill level measuring device from the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: VEGA GRIESHABER KGInventors: Roland Welle, Joerg Boersig, Steffen Waelde
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Patent number: 11545035Abstract: Methods and systems for notifying a driver of a first vehicle of obstacles discouraging passing of a second vehicle in front of the first vehicle. The system includes a sensor of the second vehicle configured to detect spatial data in proximity of the second vehicle. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) of the first vehicle. The ECU is configured to receive the spatial data from a transceiver of the second vehicle. The ECU is also configured to determine obstacle data based on the spatial data, the obstacle data identifying a presence of obstacles ahead of the second vehicle discouraging passing of the second vehicle by the first vehicle. The ECU is also configured to provide a notification to the driver of the first vehicle when the obstacle data indicates the presence of obstacles ahead of the second vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Katsumi Nagata
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Patent number: 11531391Abstract: A haptic feedback device to be worn on top of a user's hand comprises a plurality of loops configured to be circumscribed around the user's fingers and thumb, a plurality of anchoring finger caps configured to be circumscribed around extremities of the user's fingers and thumb, at least one haptic actuator housed within each of the anchoring finger caps, and a plurality of tendons coupled to the loops and the anchoring finger caps, the tendons configured to extend along the user's fingers and thumb. The tendons are configured to cause the loops to decrease in diameter to conform to the user's fingers and thumb.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: CONTACT CONTROL INTERFACES, LLCInventors: Thomas Buchanan, IV, Zachary Schroeder
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Patent number: 11517815Abstract: The application describes techniques for adaptively setting a threshold that will be used to determine the gain applied to a haptics signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Lindemann, Michael Kurek, Meenakshi Matai
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Patent number: 11512816Abstract: An optimized, energy-sensitive system and method for fulfilling various data needs of gas utilities. In particular, the disclosure relates to optimized methods for discovering and reacting to an alarm. In one aspect, when an alarm is triggered a telemetry unit automatically alters its operating mode to begin transmitting live pressure reads every minute instead of every hour, as typically performed. This variance in operation eliminates the need for a user to monitor a pipeline system for an incoming alarm and manually request data by initiating a live communication session.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Aclara Technologies LLCInventors: Peggy Devereaux, Vaishali Sangtani
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Patent number: 11507187Abstract: A feedback system is provided. The feedback system includes a main body, a vibration module, a sensing module, and a control module. The vibration module includes a first vibration mechanism. The first vibration mechanism is used for providing a first vibration force to the main body at a first vibration position. The sensing module is used for detecting the status of the main body and providing a sensing signal. The control module is used for receiving the sensing signal and providing a driving signal to the first vibration mechanism to generate the first vibration force.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Mao-Kuo Hsu, Ching-Chieh Huang, Guan-Yu Su, Liang-Ting Ho, Che-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 11501576Abstract: A virtual content providing device includes: a communication circuit capable of communicating with a wearable device worn by a user; and a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit. The processor is configured to: display virtual training content on the wearable device through the communication circuit; generate training situation information and user condition information associated with the virtual training content through the wearable device; determine a intervention time point for the virtual training content based on the training situation information and the user condition information; generate virtual intervention content associated with the intervention time point; and display the virtual intervention content in synchronization with the virtual training content through the wearable device.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hee Sook Shin, Sung Jin Hong, Youn Hee Gil, Hee Kwon Kim, Seong Min Baek, Cho Rong Yu
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Patent number: 11475872Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor device having a timing generator that generates synchronization signals so as to match input timings of serial audio data input from an external source, a reproduction processor that, based on the synchronization signals, reads audio data from memory, performs reproduction processing, and outputs a plurality of channel information items, and a mixer that mixes the plurality of channel information items with the serial audio data, and reproduces an audio signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: LAPIS SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Atsuhiro Kai
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Patent number: 11467180Abstract: A distributed computing system for artificial intelligence in autonomously appreciating a circumstance context of a smart device. Raw context data is detected by sensors associated with the smart device. The raw context data is pre-processed by the smart device and then provided to a cloud based server for further processing. At the cloud based server, various sets of feature data are obtained from the pre-processed context data. The various sets of feature data are compared with corresponding classification parameters to determine a classification of a continuous event and/or a classification of transient event, if any, which occur in the context. The determined classification of the continuous event and the transient event will be used to autonomously configure the smart device or another related smart device to fit the context.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC., STMICROELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL N.V.Inventors: Mahesh Chowdhary, Arun Kumar, Ghanapriya Singh, Rajendar Bahl
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Patent number: 11465550Abstract: A device for visually verifying tautness of a cargo strap includes a hinged body, itself including first and second platform surfaces configured to be shifted between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the first and second surfaces form a confronting relationship. The device further includes a light source disposed on the first platform and is configured to emit light parallel to the first platform surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventor: Rick Dooley
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Patent number: 11467667Abstract: A system for haptic stimulation includes: an actuation subsystem having a set of actuators, a support subsystem, a rigid housing, a sensor subsystem, a control module, and an electrical subsystem. A method for manufacturing a system for haptic stimulation includes performing a set of injection molding processes to form the support subsystem and/or the rigid housing; integrating the actuation subsystem within the support subsystem; and coupling the rigid housing to the support subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: NeoSensory, Inc.Inventors: Scott Novich, Mark Strawn, Yongchenn Low, Jose Balderas, Joseph Marquis, David Eagleman
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Patent number: 11449144Abstract: The present invention provides an operation device which is capable of efficiently transmitting vibrations. An operation device according to the present invention is provided with: a first structure that comprises a touch panel module, a first case in which the touch panel module is arranged, a first supporting body to which the first case is affixed, and a vibration actuator 10 which is arranged on the first supporting body; a second structure that comprises a second supporting body, which is connected to the first supporting body, a second case which is affixed to the second supporting body, and a circuit board which is arranged in the second case; and a vibration damping member that connects the first supporting body and the second supporting body to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: NIPPON SEIKI CO., LTD.Inventor: Shuta Nakamura
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Patent number: 11443570Abstract: According to an aspect, a helmet system includes a communication interface configured to receive a plurality of aircraft data, a memory system configured to store the aircraft data, and a processing system operably coupled to the communication interface and the memory system. The processing system is configured to format the aircraft data into a plurality of time sequential records, store the time sequential records in the memory system, and manage storage within the memory system as a circular buffer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Durand, Scott Beecher
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Patent number: 11432054Abstract: Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for monitoring fire water networks. A fire water network (FWN) is monitored for leaks in real-time. Current instrument readings are received from instruments in the FWN. A leak signature associated with the FWN is generated in real-time using the current instrument readings. The leak signature is configured to identify the presence or absence of leaks in the FWN. The leak signature is compared, in real-time, to historical leak signatures associated with historical leaks. A determination is made, based on the comparing, the presence or the absence of a leak in the FWN. Upon determining the presence of the leak, a notification of the leak is automatically provided. Upon determining the absence of the leak, monitoring of the FWN for leaks is continued.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Dadasaheb Karande
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Patent number: 11422178Abstract: Methods and systems are provided in which an electric field above a threshold strength may be detected at one or more wearable articles and in which at least a haptic actuator of the one or more wearable articles is energized in response so as to warn the wearer and thereby effectively prevent electrical injury even if other modes of notification are unavailable.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Proxxi Technology CorporationInventors: Campbell Macdonald, Richard Sim
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Patent number: 11423757Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.Inventors: James Park, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Eric Nathan Friedman, Christine Boomer Brumback
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Patent number: 11417192Abstract: A system includes a memory and at least one processor to perform one of (1) determine that a vehicle is within a geofence, receive a checkout notification in response to the user selecting a checkout user interface element displayed on a display, and disable the emergency countdown timer, (2) determine that the vehicle is within the geofence, display the checkout user interface on the display, fail to receive the checkout notification, and after the particular period of time, send the at least one of the text message and the automated call to the emergency responder requesting assistance for a person in a seat of the vehicle, and (3) determine that the vehicle is outside of the geofence and after the particular period of time, send at least one of a text message and an automated call to an emergency responder requesting assistance for the person in the seat of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Stephen Anthony Di Mauro
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Patent number: 11410479Abstract: An integrated arc flash safety system and methods for remote access control and safety compliance. An electronic access control system may comprise an enclosure having a door, a door lock device, an electronic access control unit, and an arc sensor. The access controller comprises electronic hardware and software for sensor/detection operation, door lock device operation, door lock actuation, and wireless remote communication. The door lock device may be controlled by the access controller in combination with the arc sensor. The access controller may facilitate remote access control via a smart mobile computing device (e.g., mobile phone) and telecommunication with a remote cloud server via a communication network (e.g., Internet). Embodiments of the present disclosure enable rapid detection of an arc flash precondition or event within an enclosure and warning generation as well as protection and standard compliance measures to improve technician safety.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLCInventors: Matthew Frank Trapani, Stacey Lee Krutz-Sabol
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Patent number: 11406205Abstract: A beverage vessel includes: a beverage container in which a beverage may be stored said beverage container having an upper opening by which beverage may be poured in and poured out of the beverage container and a wall extending from the opening to the bottom of the beverage container; a closure element adapted to be positioned in the upper opening of the beverage container; a light distribution element arranged at the closure element; and a light emitter positioned such that the light emitted by the light emitter passes at least a part of the volume of the beverage container before entering the light distribution element; wherein said closure element comprises a locking mechanism, said locking mechanism comprising at least three locking arms extending in radial direction of the beverage vessel to the beverage container, wherein each arm of the locking element comprises an elastic portion being elastic in the radial direction of the beverage vessel; the beverage container comprises at least one concave portType: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventors: Monique Bissen, Josef Schucker
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Patent number: 11401043Abstract: A handheld mobile device may be configured for use within a cockpit or cabin of an aircraft. The handheld mobile device may include a display and memory that includes an application configured to utilize the display. The handheld mobile device may also include a processor coupled to the memory. The application, via the processor, may be configured to receive aircraft-specific configuration data. The application may also receive, from a tracker module, input data corresponding to blade height and position. The application may additionally receive airframe vibration data from an accelerometer module. The application may further calculate recommendations regarding track and balance. The application may also further output, via the display, the track and balance recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LimitedInventors: Paul Michael Dunning, Steven Bonnett, Nicholas Keningley, Steven P. Jackson, Andrew John James Sproule