Patents by Inventor Adil Ansari
Adil Ansari has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12061950Abstract: Some embodiments product identifying systems comprising: a scanner control circuit; an imaging system; a display; and a memory storing a product identifier module executed by the control circuit to: detect, through a series of images, a machine-readable identifier pattern; control the display to render the series of images on the display; activate a scan timer having a scan duration; render, on the display, a scan timer graphic overlaid on a subset of the series of images and corresponding to a changing remaining time of the scan duration as the remaining time expires; confirm that the identifier pattern was maintained within a threshold distance of the center of the field of view over at least a threshold read duration of the scan duration; extract identifying information; and obtain a product identifier corresponding to the identifying information and add the product identifier to a virtual shopping cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: David W. Sica, Thiago Pereira Rocha, Jeffrey Lui, Lars C. Rehder, John C. Liedtke, Adil Ansari, Pin Jui Huang, Suk Wai Theda Chong, Khasan Shirmatov, Sheetal Patel, Matheus K. Iser
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Publication number: 20170246991Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a vision display system for a vehicle. The system comprises at least one camera configured to capture image data of at least one zone for the vehicle, a processing unit configured to receive the image data from the at least one camera, to correct the image data to reduce distortion, and to generate final image data from the corrected image data for viewing by an operator, a passenger or a user of the host vehicle. A display is configured to output the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Joseph E. HARTER, Adil ANSARI
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Patent number: 9216688Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a system and method for blindzone obstacle detection for a host vehicle. The system comprises a sensor array configured to generate measurement data for a blindzone of the host vehicle; a blindzone object detector having at least two detectors that are coupled to the sensor array to process the measurement data and generate outputs which are then combined to form a final detection value that is used to detect an object in the blindzone of the host vehicle. An indicator can also be coupled to the blindzone object detector to generate an indication of object detection in the blindzone.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventors: Adil Ansari, Joseph E. Harter, Jr.
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Patent number: 9151176Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for adjusting clearances in a turbine. According to one embodiment, there is disclosed a turbine system. The system may include one or more turbine blades, a turbine casing encompassing the one or more turbine blades, a thermoelectric element disposed at least partially about the turbine casing, a cooling system in communication with the thermoelectric element, and a controller in communication with the cooling system and the thermoelectric element. The controller may be operable to control the expansion or contraction of the turbine casing by heating or cooling at least a portion of the turbine casing with the thermoelectric element and by adjusting the cooling system such that a clearance between the one or more turbine blades and the turbine casing is adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul J. Chillar, Adil Ansari, Ezio Pena, Nicolas Antoine, Jean-louis Vignolo
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Patent number: 9097182Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward at least one conduit along a fluid flow path into a heat exchanger. The radiation sensor is configured to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the at least one conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, to compare the temperature to a threshold range, and to adjust a fluid flow through the fluid flow path or the at least one conduit if the temperature deviates from the threshold range.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Julio E. Mestroni, Eric J. Kauffman, Adil Ansari
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Patent number: 9019108Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward a conduit within a heat recovery steam generator, and to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, and to compare the temperature to a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Eric J. Kauffman, Adil Ansari
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Publication number: 20150081229Abstract: A system including: at least one computing device configured to monitor a compressor blade in a turbomachine by: extracting time of arrival (TOA) data about the compressor blade at a defined interval; correlating turbomachine operating conditions with the TOA data; extracting resonance data about the compressor blade during startup or shutdown of the turbomachine, and extracting static deflection and tip clearance data about the compressor blade during steady state operation of the turbomachine; creating a baseline compressor blade comparison level based upon the extracted resonance data, extracted static deflection and tip clearance data, and correlation between the turbomachine operating conditions and the TOA data; and iteratively extracting updated TOA data and performing the correlating, the extracting of the resonance data, static deflection and tip clearance data using the updated TOA data at the defined interval to create an updated baseline compressor blade comparison level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lijie Yu, Adil Ansari, Vivek Venugopal Badami, John Thomas Bliss, Rahul Chadha, Rajan Gupta
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Publication number: 20140266651Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a system and method for blindzone obstacle detection for a host vehicle. The system comprises a sensor array configured to generate measurement data for a blindzone of the host vehicle; a blindzone object detector having at least two detectors that are coupled to the sensor array to process the measurement data and generate outputs which are then combined to form a final detection value that is used to detect an object in the blindzone of the host vehicle. An indicator can also be coupled to the blindzone object detector to generate an indication of object detection in the blindzone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Adil ANSARI, Joseph E. HARTER, JR.
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Patent number: 8818742Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting theft and status of electrical power. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for detecting theft and status of electrical power. The method can include monitoring switch state of a main circuit breaker, monitoring load-side voltage, monitoring load current, determining one or more conditions associated with power usage based at least in part on one or more of the monitored switch state, the monitored load-side voltage, or the monitored load current and transmitting information representing the one or more determined conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Adil Ansari
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Patent number: 8774143Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems of communicating with smart appliances through a smart grid and smart meter infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Adil Ansari, Richard Dale Slates, Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Kenneth James Caird
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Patent number: 8702372Abstract: A system includes a radiation detector array directed toward a fluid flow into a compressor. The radiation detector array is configured to output a signal indicative of a two-dimensional temperature profile of the fluid flow. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation detector array. The controller is configured to detect a temperature variation across the fluid flow based on the signal, and to adjust a parameter of a temperature control device to compensate for the detected temperature variation.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Adil Ansari, Rahul Jaikaran Chillar
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Patent number: 8627643Abstract: A system includes a radiation detector array configured to direct a field of view toward multiple conduits within a fluid flow path from a turbine into a heat exchanger. The radiation detector array is configured to output a signal indicative of a multi-dimensional temperature profile of the fluid flow path based on thermal radiation emitted by the conduits. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation detector array. The controller is configured to determine a temperature variation across the fluid flow path based on the signal, and to compare the temperature variation to a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Julio E. Mestroni, Eric J. Kauffman, Adil Ansari
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Patent number: 8469588Abstract: A system includes a radiation detector array directed toward a fluid flow into a compressor. The radiation detector array is configured to output a signal indicative of a two-dimensional temperature profile of the fluid flow. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation detector array. The controller is configured to detect a temperature variation across the fluid flow based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Adil Ansari
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Publication number: 20130129484Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for adjusting clearances in a turbine. According to one embodiment, there is disclosed a turbine system. The system may include one or more turbine blades, a turbine casing encompassing the one or more turbine blades, a thermoelectric element disposed at least partially about the turbine casing, a cooling system in communication with the thermoelectric element, and a controller in communication with the cooling system and the thermoelectric element. The controller may be operable to control the expansion or contraction of the turbine casing by heating or cooling at least a portion of the turbine casing with the thermoelectric element and by adjusting the cooling system such that a clearance between the one or more turbine blades and the turbine casing is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Rahul J. Chillar, Adil Ansari, Ezio Pena, Nicolas Antoine, Jean-louis Vignolo
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Patent number: 8410946Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to receive a signal from a thermal radiation sensor indicative of a temperature of a region including at least one fluid passage. The controller is also configured to detect a leak within the at least one fluid passage based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Adil Ansari, Rahul Jaikaran Chillar
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Patent number: 8337597Abstract: A moisture diversion system for a gas turbine inlet. The moisture diversion system comprises a housing that is operably connected with a gas turbine and defines an opening through which air flows to the gas turbine. A hood is attached to the housing adjacent the opening. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A device is disposed relative to the hood to separate moisture from air flowing through the device. Separated moisture is directed onto the hood. A gutter is disposed adjacent an edge of the hood to collect moisture from the hood. A conduit is fluidly connected with the gutter to conduct water away from the gutter and the opening in the housing to inhibit separated moisture from re-entering the air flow through the opening to the gas turbine.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Adil Ansari
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Patent number: 8321296Abstract: A method of distributing charge capacity to electric vehicles in a charging system that includes a solar charge capacity generated locally. The method may include: determining a requested charge for the plurality of electric vehicles, calculating a requested charge time, the solar charge capacity comprising the total charging capacity of the charging system via solar generated energy; calculating a charge time capacity, the charge time capacity comprising the available charge time of the charging system; comparing the requested charge to the solar charge capacity; comparing the requested charge time to the charge time capacity; and if it is determined that either the requested charge is greater than the solar charge capacity or the requested charge time is greater than the charge time capacity, auctioning the solar charge capacity to operators of the plurality of electric vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Adil Ansari, Kenneth James Caird
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Publication number: 20120259723Abstract: A method of distributing charge capacity to electric vehicles in a charging system that includes a solar charge capacity generated locally. The method may include: determining a requested charge for the plurality of electric vehicles, calculating a requested charge time, the solar charge capacity comprising the total charging capacity of the charging system via solar generated energy; calculating a charge time capacity, the charge time capacity comprising the available charge time of the charging system; comparing the requested charge to the solar charge capacity; comparing the requested charge time to the charge time capacity; and if it is determined that either the requested charge is greater than the solar charge capacity or the requested charge time is greater than the charge time capacity, auctioning the solar charge capacity to operators of the plurality of electric vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Adil Ansari, Kenneth James Caird
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Publication number: 20120245869Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting theft and status of electrical power. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for detecting theft and status of electrical power. The method can include monitoring switch state of a main circuit breaker, monitoring load-side voltage, monitoring load current, determining one or more conditions associated with power usage based at least in part on one or more of the monitored switch state, the monitored load-side voltage, or the monitored load current and transmitting information representing the one or more determined conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Adil Ansari
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Publication number: 20120199001Abstract: A moisture diversion system for a gas turbine inlet. The moisture diversion system comprises a housing that is operably connected with a gas turbine and defines an opening through which air flows to the gas turbine. A hood is attached to the housing adjacent the opening. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A device is disposed relative to the hood to separate moisture from air flowing through the device. Separated moisture is directed onto the hood. A gutter is disposed adjacent an edge of the hood to collect moisture from the hood. A conduit is fluidly connected with the gutter to conduct water away from the gutter and the opening in the housing to inhibit separated moisture from re-entering the air flow through the opening to the gas turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Rahul Jaikaran Chillar, Adil Ansari