Patents by Inventor Ajoy Roy
Ajoy Roy 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: 7477993Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Smiths Detection Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Publication number: 20080103751Abstract: A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20060259163Abstract: A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20060205003Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Claes Gustafsson, Sridhar Govindarajan, Robin Emig, Richard Fox, Ajoy Roy, Jeremy Minshull, S. Davis, Anthony Cox, Phillip Patten, Linda Castle, Daniel Siehl, Rebecca Gorton, Teddy Chen
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Publication number: 20060034726Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicants: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Patent number: 6996478Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Smiths Detection Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Publication number: 20050216114Abstract: A method for controlling an industrial process. The method includes outputting a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance. The method also uses each of the plurality of parameters in a computer aided process, which compares at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. A step of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters also is included. Additionally, the method includes outputting a result based upon the determining step.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicants: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20050177317Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20050159922Abstract: A system for controlling an industrial process. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicants: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Patent number: 6839636Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Smiths Detection-Pasadena, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Publication number: 20040181346Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Publication number: 20030144746Abstract: A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2001Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Allen Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20020152037Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, M. Gregory Steinthal, Ajoy Roy
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Patent number: 6450008Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and devices for evaluating agriculture products, and more particularly, to assessing and monitoring the quality of food products using electronic noses. A quality control monitoring device (10) is provided having first sensor array (13) located in a first vessel (11) and a second sensor array (14) located in a second vessel (12). An analyzer (15) is set-up with a display (16).Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Ajoy Roy, Jing Li
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Publication number: 20020002414Abstract: A method for controlling an industrial process. The method includes outputting a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance. The method also uses each of the plurality of parameters in a computer aided process, which compares at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. A step of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters also is included. Additionally, the method includes outputting a result based upon the determining step.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Allen Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
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Patent number: 5319308Abstract: A pulsed NMR analysis system and process comprising sample throughput system (P, LI, V1, V2) and user system controls (104) to establish digitized free induction decay curves (C), from which components functions are determined using non-linear regression techniques to correlate the curve components to the target nuclei.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Auburn International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Dechene, Thomas B. Smith, Scott A. Marino, Ronald J. Tache, Ajoy Roy
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Patent number: 5302897Abstract: Pulsed NMR system for industrial measurements comprising sample throughput system (P, LI, V1, V2) and user system controls (104) to establish digitized free induction decay (FID) curves (C), from which fast Gaussian, slower modified Gaussian and exponential components are determined using a Marquardt-Levenberg iteration technique, and using regression techniques to correlate the FID curve components to the physical quantities of the target nuclei.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Auburn International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Tache, Ajoy Roy, Ronald L. Dechene, Thomas B. Smith, Scott A. Marino
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Patent number: 5049819Abstract: Pulsed NMR system for industrial purposes comprising sample throughput system (P, LI, V1, V2) magnetic field adjustment (120, 124) and thermal adjustment (134-138 and 142-146). The resonance is established by a coil (100), excited by a transceiver (104) and interacting with the sample and the magnetic field at resonance to establish received and digitized free induction decay curve forms (C) which are automatically analyzed into Gaussian and exponential components--providing simplified high speed computation means with repetitive test sequence and thermal controls that systematically minimize errors to assure reliable determination of target nuclei quantities in successive samples from an industrial process and utilizing Hahn spin echo based equipment to automatically adjust the analysis of one or more of the analyzed components.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1990Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Assignee: Auburn International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Dechene, Thomas B. Smith, Ajoy Roy