Patents by Inventor Alan Baker
Alan Baker 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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Publication number: 20230418573Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically sizing inter-kernel communication channels implemented on an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. Implementation characteristics of the channels, predication, and kernel scheduling imbalances may factor into properly sizing the channels for self-synchronization, resulting in optimized steady-state throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Alan Baker, Andrew Chaang Ling, Andrei Mihai Hagiescu Miriste
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Patent number: 11544653Abstract: A computing system includes: processor(s), memory(s), storage device(s), and network interface(s) configured to communicate with data source(s) and remotely located computing device(s). The network interface(s) receives data regarding a digital product catalog representation of products from the data source(s). The processor(s): generates a respective score for the digital product catalog representation for each respective product, the score indicative of adherence of the digital product catalog representation for each respective product to at least one criterion; stores the respective score for the digital product catalog representation for each respective product using the at least one storage device; and identifies which products provide the greatest opportunity for sales improvement by improving adherence of the digital product catalog representation to the at least one criterion.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Overstock.com, Inc.Inventors: Scott Douglas Nelson, Jacob William Harms, Martha Marie Tinker, Paul J. Kersey, Steven Lee Trousdale, Steven Brad Jeppesen, Mark Alan Baker, Cory Richard Hash, Anil Waddi
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Patent number: 11420079Abstract: Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darin Kyle Thompson, Eric James Bassani, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Kyle Dane Hudson, Christopher Ward, Longin James Kloc, Kimberly Michelle Henry
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Publication number: 20220168596Abstract: A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Alyssa Sabolis, Michael Lee Parham, Amy Elizabeth Quiring, Ethan David Voss, Antti Seppälä, Gareth Roberts, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Carl Estcourt Tucker
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Patent number: 11294475Abstract: Embodiments described herein disclose methods and systems directed to input mode selection in artificial reality. In some implementations, various input modes enable a user to perform precise interactions with a target object without occluding the target object. Some input modes can include rays that extend along a line that intersects an origin point, a control point, and an interaction point. An interaction model can specify when the system switches between input modes, such as modes based solely on gaze, using long or short ray input, or with direct interaction between the user's hand(s) and objects. These transitions can be performed by evaluating rules that take context factors such as whether a user's hands are in view of the user, what posture the hands are in, whether a target object is selected, and whether a target object is within a threshold distance from the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLCInventors: Etienne Pinchon, Jennifer Lynn Spurlock, Nathan Aschenbach, Gerrit Hendrik Hofmeester, Roger Ibars Martinez, Christopher Alan Baker, Chris Rojas
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Patent number: 11273333Abstract: A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alyssa Whitney Sabolis, Michael Parham, Amy Elizabeth Quiring, Ethan David Voss, Antti Seppälä, Gareth Roberts, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Carl Escort Tucker
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Publication number: 20210349702Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically sizing inter-kernel communication channels implemented on an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. Implementation characteristics of the channels, predication, and kernel scheduling imbalances may factor into properly sizing the channels for self-synchronization, resulting in optimized steady-state throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Alan Baker, Andrew Chaang Ling, Andrei Mihai Hagiescu Miriste
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Patent number: 11016742Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically sizing inter-kernel communication channels implemented on an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. Implementation characteristics of the channels, predication, and kernel scheduling imbalances may factor into properly sizing the channels for self-synchronization, resulting in optimized steady-state throughput.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Alan Baker, Andrew Chaang Ling, Andrei Mihai Hagiescu Miriste
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Publication number: 20210094506Abstract: According to one aspect, a method includes detecting, through a detection interface of a vehicle, an installation of a first compartment insert in a first compartment of the vehicle, wherein detecting the installation includes determining when the detection interface is in contact with a second interface of the first compartment insert. After detecting the installation of the first compartment insert, it is determined whether the first compartment insert is capable of transmitting information to the vehicle. The method also includes obtaining the information from the first compartment insert when it is determined that the first compartment insert is capable of transmitting the information to the vehicle, and identifying a type associated with the first compartment insert from the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Nuro, Inc.Inventors: Brian Alan BAKER, Robert Irving LUAN, Benjamin Wade JULIAN, Riley Alexander SOWARD
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Publication number: 20200401976Abstract: A computing system includes: processor(s), memory(s), storage device(s), and network interface(s) configured to communicate with data source(s) and remotely located computing device(s). The network interface(s) receives data regarding a digital product catalog representation of products from the data source(s). The processor(s): generates a respective score for the digital product catalog representation for each respective product, the score indicative of adherence of the digital product catalog representation for each respective product to at least one criterion; stores the respective score for the digital product catalog representation for each respective product using the at least one storage device; and identifies which products provide the greatest opportunity for sales improvement by improving adherence of the digital product catalog representation to the at least one criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Overstock.com, Inc.Inventors: Scott Douglas Nelson, Jacob William Harms, Martha Marie Tinker, Paul J. Kersey, Steven Lee Trousdale, Steven Brad Jeppesen, Mark Alan Baker, Cory Richard Hash, Anil Waddi
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Patent number: 10864392Abstract: Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darin Kyle Thompson, Eric James Bassani, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Kyle Dane Hudson, Christopher Ward, Longin James Kloc, Kimberly Michelle Henry
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Publication number: 20200353295Abstract: Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Darin Kyle Thompson, Eric James Bassani, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Kyle Dane Hudson, Christopher Ward, Longin James Kloc, Kimberly Michelle Henry
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Patent number: 10744352Abstract: A semi-disposable face mask has a shaped molded base composed of silicone and/or TPE and molded forming a face seal, a filter media and a support structure that houses the shaped molded base and filter media in fluid communication allowing airflow from an environment through the filter media to the face seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carl Estcourt Tucker, John Slemmen, Gareth Dyfan Evans, Garath Tudor Roberts, Chris Ward, Troy Alan Baker, Graham Peter Wilson, Robert Charles Sutton, Amy Elizabeth Quiring, Michael Parham, Nigel Holmes
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Patent number: 10437743Abstract: The present embodiments relate to interface circuitry between a serial interface circuit and an array of processing elements in an integrated circuit. The interface circuitry may include a daisy chain of feeder circuits and a daisy chain of drain circuits. If desired, the interface circuitry may include multiple daisy chains of feeder circuits and/or multiple daisy chains of drain circuits. These multiple daisy chains of feeder circuits and drains circuits may be coupled in parallel, respectively. In some embodiments, the interface circuitry may include synchronization circuitry that is coupled between the daisy chains of drain circuits and the serial interface circuit. Pipeline register stages between feeder circuits and/or between drain circuits may enable the placement of the feeder circuits and/or the drain circuits spatially close to the processing elements of the array of processing elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Davor Capalija, Andrei Mihai Hagiescu Miriste, John Stuart Freeman, Alan Baker
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Patent number: 10303831Abstract: A method for designing a system on a target device includes generating a scheduled netlist and a hardware description language (HDL) of the system from a computer language description of the system. An area report is generated prior to HDL compilation, based on estimates from the scheduled netlist, that identifies resources from the target device required to implement portions of the computer language description of the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Maryam Sadooghi-Alvandi, Andrei Mihai Hagiescu Miriste, Alan Baker, Dmitry Nikolai Denisenko
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Publication number: 20190150703Abstract: A medical probe is provided in which at least a portion of the outer surface of the medical probe is coated with a diamond-like carbon material or with a diamond-like carbon derivative material. In one embodiment, substantially the entire outer surface is coated except for an end portion of the medical probe adapted for connection to an endoscopy apparatus. In another embodiment, the medical probe is a lithotripsy probe for use with an ultrasonic transducer in the removal of hard masses, such as kidney stones, from the biliary and/or urinary systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.Inventors: Charles Alan Baker, Rahul Patel
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Publication number: 20190118008Abstract: Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Darin Kyle Thompson, Eric James Bassani, Graham Peter Wilson, Troy Alan Baker, Kyle Dane Hudson, Christopher Ward, Longin James Kloc, Kimberly Michelle Henry
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Patent number: D859017Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: JOBAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Tim Alan Baker
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Patent number: D985400Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: NURO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Wade Julian, Daniel Hundt, Alexander Christ, Robin Nicholas Hubbard, Brian Alan Baker, Nicholas Barkley, Bryan Thompson
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Patent number: D1003194Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: NURO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Wade Julian, Daniel Hundt, Alexander Christ, Robin Nicholas Hubbard, Brian Alan Baker, Nicholas Barkley, Bryan Thompson