Patents by Inventor Alan Turner
Alan Turner 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: 20110098942Abstract: A system and methods with which changes in microstructure properties such as grain size, grain elongation, texture, and porosity of materials can be determined and monitored over time to assess conditions such as stress and defects. An example system includes a number of ultrasonic transducers configured to transmit ultrasonic waves towards a target region on a specimen, a voltage source configured to excite the first and second ultrasonic transducers, and a processor configured to determine one or more properties of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventor: Joseph Alan Turner
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Patent number: 7702219Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus comprises a recording processor which is operable to record audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, a meta data generation processor which is operable to generate meta data identifying the content of the audio/video signals, and a communications processor which arranged to communicate the meta data separately from the recording medium. Furthermore, the meta data generation processor may be operable to generate at least one sample image which is representative of a video image from the recorded video signals, and to associate the sample image with an address on the recording medium at which the video image is recorded. The video and/or audio generation apparatus provides an advantage in generating and utilising meta data to facilitate the generation of audio/video productions.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Sony United Kingdom LimitedInventors: Vincent Carl Harradine, Alan Turner, Richard Daniel Foster, Martin Rex Dorricott, Mark John McGrath
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Patent number: 7657019Abstract: In a system having a switching device in a first location, and an extending device in a second location, a method of providing a communications link between (i) a first phone associated with the extending device and (ii) a second phone local to the second location and not associated with the extending device includes analyzing parameters associated with the first phone and the second phone so as to determine that the first phone and the second phone are local to the second location. The method further includes separating signaling data associated with the communications link from voice traffic associated with the communications link. The method further includes directing the signaling data through the switching device via an extension link between the switching device and the extending device, and directing the voice traffic between the first phone and the second phone.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Tortel USA, LLCInventors: Zhi Zhang, Xinyu Lu, Ky Xuong Nguy, David Michael Milne, Todd Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20090255695Abstract: A lawn edger operable to minimize storage space, have a completely removable blade guard, have a folding shaft, and have a convenient to operate edging depth adjustment, is disclosed. The removable blade guard incorporates a safety interlock that prevents operation of the motor and blade when the guard is removed. The lawn edger incorporates a pivoting, folding, shaft for compact storage, a removable blade guard for easy clean out and an easily adjustable front wheel for convenient edging depth adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: ORIGINAL POWER, INC.Inventors: Matthew Robert Breneman, Kirk Alan Turner
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Patent number: 7526178Abstract: A processor (403) is provided for processing identifiers of video and/or audio material. The processor is for use with a video and/or audio material processing device. The device has a plurality of inputs (IN) for receiving respective pieces of material to be processed, the pieces having respective identifiers, and an output (OUT) at which is output processed material, which is a combination of the input material, and a state output at which data defining the state of the device is output. The processor is arranged to: detect (405) the identifiers of the input material; determine (406) from the state data the combination of the input material forming the output material; generate (407) an identifier for the output material; and associate the identifier of the output material with the identifiers of the input material used to form the output material. Identifiers preferably indicate whether the material emanates from a recorder or from a live source.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Sony United Kingdom LimitedInventors: Vince Carl Harradine, Alan Turner, Michael Williams, Morgan William Amos David, James Hedley Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20090056454Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and methods with changes in microstructure properties such as grain size, grain elongation, texture, and porosity, of materials can be determined and monitored over time to assess conditions such as stress and defects. The present invention includes a database of data, wherein a first set of data is used for comparison with a second set of data to determine the conditions of the material microstructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Joseph Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20090028528Abstract: A camera configured to generate audio/video signals, the camera including a recording unit configured to record the audio/video signals on a recording medium, a meta data generation processor configured to generate automatically meta data identifying the content of the audio/video signals in response to the audio/video signals, a wireless communications processor configured to communicate the meta data separately from the recording medium, and a communications interface configured to communicate the automatically generated meta data to a personal data processing apparatus and to receive user generated meta data from the personal data processing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: SONY UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDInventors: Vincent Carl HARRADINE, Alan Turner, Richard Daniel Foster, Martin Rex Dorricott, Mark John McGrath
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Patent number: 7474879Abstract: A power supply (1) for a load in the form of a PCMCIA card (2) has and onboard GPRS class (10) module (not shown). The module, and therefore card (2), demands a load current iload that has an average value over time and periodic instantaneous peak values (ipeak) that are significantly higher than the average value. Power supply (1) includes a pair of input terminals (3) for connecting with a power source in the form of a regulated power supply (4) that is contained within a personal computer (not shown). Supply (4) supplies a source current iinput that is less than a predetermines current limit specified for the supply and which is less than the peak load current. A pair of output terminals (5) is electrically connected with terminals (3) and card (2). A supercapacitor device in the form of a single supercapacitor (6) is in parallel with terminals (3, 5) for allowing the load to be supplied the peak load current while maintaining the source current at less than the predetermined current limit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Cap-XX LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Alan Turner, Trevor Smith, Pierre Mars
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Publication number: 20070269179Abstract: Apparatus uniquely identifies material recorded on an example of a recording medium. The medium has distinguishing data, a tape ID, distinguishing that example from other examples thereof recorded thereon. A generator generates data, e.g. IN and OUT time codes, identifying the or each piece of material recorded on the medium. A recorder (460) records the said distinguishing data on the medium. A reproducer (460) reproduces, from the recording medium, the distinguishing data. A processor, a PDA (469) associates the reproduced distinguishing data and the said identifying data with a unique identifier, a UMID, for the or each piece of material. A database (464) associates the unique identifier with metadata relating to the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: SONY UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDInventors: Vince Harradine, Alan Turner
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Patent number: 7260304Abstract: Apparatus uniquely identifies material recorded on an example of a recording medium. The medium has distinguishing data, a tape ID, distinguishing that example from other examples thereof recorded thereon. A generator generates data, e.g. IN and OUT time codes, identifying the or each piece of material recorded on the medium. A recorder (460) records the said distinguishing data on the medium. A reproducer (460) reproduces, from the recording medium, the distinguishing data. A processor, a PDA (469) associates the reproduced distinguishing data and the said identifying data with a unique identifier, a UMID, for the or each piece of material. A database (464) associates the unique identifier with metadata relating to the material.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Sony United Kingdom LimitedInventors: Vince Harradine, Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20070154189Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus comprises a recording processor which is operable to record audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, a meta data generation processor which is operable to generate meta data identifying the content of the audio/video signals, and a communications processor which arranged to communicate the meta data separately from the recording medium. Furthermore, the meta data generation processor may be operable to generate at least one sample image which is representative of a video image from the recorded video signals, and to associate the sample image with an address on the recording medium at which the video image is recorded. The video and/or audio generation apparatus provides an advantage in generating and utilising meta data to facilitate the generation of audio/video productions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: SONY UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDInventors: Vincent HARRADINE, Alan Turner, Richard Foster, Martin Dorricott, Mark McGrath
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Publication number: 20070147775Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus comprises a recording processor which is operable to record audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, a meta data generation processor which is operable to generate meta data identifying the content of the audio/video signals, and a communications processor which arranged to communicate the meta data separately from the recording medium. Furthermore, the meta data generation processor may be operable to generate at least one sample image which is representative of a video image from the recorded video signals, and to associate the sample image with an address on the recording medium at which the video image is recorded. The video and/or audio generation apparatus provides an advantage in generating and utilising meta data to facilitate the generation of audio/video productions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: SONY UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDInventors: Vincent HARRADINE, Alan Turner, Richard Foster, Martin Dorricott, Mark McGrath
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Publication number: 20070143842Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for acquisition and centralized storage of event logs from multiple systems. The present invention greatly improves the efficiency of event log review and analysis and is particularly useful for secure facilities performing periodic (e.g., weekly) event log audits for detection of security breaches. The present invention reduces human error by creating a centralized event log that automatically correlates event logs from disparate systems. The invention uses processing algorithms to analyze the centralized event log in order to identify events that meet selected criteria. A common format is utilized for the centralized event log to provide a uniform centralized event log that is easy to interpret by manual or automated analysis of the event data thereby greatly simplifying the audit process. In addition, the centralized event log can also be monitored on real time basis to detect sets of events triggering security alerts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Alan Turner, Chris Bullok, Kent Irvin, John Hayre, Kevin Markham
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Publication number: 20070113939Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an explosive capable of enhanced combustion efficiently capable of sustaining a high pressure over a period of time in a confined environment, such as an air tight room or a cave, where oxygen may be in limited supply. An embodiment of the present invention is a metal composite that combines a binder, a nano-sized reactive metal and an oxidizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: May Chan, Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20070094592Abstract: Data visualization methods, data visualization devices, data visualization apparatuses, and articles of manufacture are described according to some aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Alan Turner, Vernon Crow, Deborah Payne, Elizabeth Hetzler, Kristin Cook
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Publication number: 20070051445Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an explosive capable of enhanced combustion efficiently capable of sustaining a high pressure over a period of time in a confined environment, such as an air tight room or a cave, where oxygen may be in limited supply. An embodiment of the present invention is a metal composite that combines a binder, a nano-sized reactive metal and an oxidizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: May Chan, Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20070044876Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an explosive capable of enhanced combustion efficiently capable of sustaining a high pressure over a period of time in a confined environment, such as an air tight room or a cave, where oxygen may be in limited supply. An embodiment of the present invention is a metal composite that combines a binder, a nano-sized reactive metal and an oxidizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: May Chan, Alan Turner
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Publication number: 20060248053Abstract: Document clustering methods, document cluster label disambiguation methods, document clustering apparatuses, and articles of manufacture are described. In one aspect, a document clustering method includes providing a document set comprising a plurality of documents, providing a cluster comprising a subset of the documents of the document set, using a plurality of terms of the documents, providing a cluster label indicative of subject matter content of the documents of the cluster, wherein the cluster label comprises a plurality of word senses, and selecting one of the word senses of the cluster label.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Antonio Sanfilippo, Augustin Calapristi, Vernon Crow, Elizabeth Hetzler, Alan Turner
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Patent number: 7091701Abstract: A power supply is for an electrical load in the form of a Notebook computer. The power supply includes first terminals which extend from the computer for releasably electrically connecting with a first energy storage device in the form of a battery during a first interval. A second energy storage device, in the form a second battery, releasably electrically connects with terminals during a second interval spaced apart from the first interval. This allows power to be supplied to the load during those intervals. A capacitive energy storage device supplies power to the load during a third interval that spans the spacing between the first and the second intervals.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Energy Storage Systems PTY LTDInventors: Geoffrey Alan Turner, Sarkis Keshishian, George Lange Paul
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Patent number: RE41939Abstract: An audio/video reproducing apparatus is connectable to a communications network for selectively reproducing items of audio/video material from a recording medium in response to a request received via the communications network. The audio/video reproducing apparatus may comprise a control processor operable in use to receive data representing the request for the audio/video material item via the communications network. A reproducing processor is operable in response to signals identifying the audio/video material items from the control processor to reproduce the audio/video material items. The data identifying the audio/video material items includes meta data indicative of the audio/video material items. The meta data may be one of UMID, tape ID and time codes, and a Unique Material Identifier the material items.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Sony United Kingdom LimitedInventors: Vincent Carl Harradine, Alan Turner, Morgan William David, Michael Williams, Mark John McGrath, Andrew Kydd, Jonathan Thorpe