Patents by Inventor Alexander G. Dickinson
Alexander G. Dickinson 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: 20240120093Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 11894135Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Alexander G Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 11556958Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for consumer-driven interaction with sequencing data or genomic information. Sequencing data access, for users with a variety of access and permissions, may be mediated by a central hub. The hub may also facilitate access to the sequencing data for third party software applications. The hub may also provide data analysis or may have access to analyzed data to use such data in providing a user interface for a genome owner or for non-owner secondary users of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Nicholas A. Nelson, Alexander G. Dickinson, Kenneth R. Bloom, Sophie I. Coon, Kenneth J. Sherman, Kenneth G. Yocum, Kevin P. Rhodes, Jerome O. Chadel, Matthew L. Posard
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Publication number: 20210265056Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 11031132Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190378173Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for consumer-driven interaction with sequencing data or genomic information. Sequencing data access, for users with a variety of access and permissions, may be mediated by a central hub. The hub may also facilitate access to the sequencing data for third party software applications. The hub may also provide data analysis or may have access to analyzed data to use such data in providing a user interface for a genome owner or for non-owner secondary users of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Nicholas A. Nelson, Alexander G. Dickinson, Kenneth R. Bloom, Sophie I. Coon, Kenneth J. Sherman, Kenneth G. Yocum, Kevin P. Rhodes, Jerome O. Chadel, Matthew L. Posard
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Patent number: 10454586Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser bonded to the chip, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via a, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 10438244Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for consumer-driven interaction with sequencing data or genomic information. Sequencing data access, for users with a variety of access and permissions, may be mediated by a central hub. The hub may also facilitate access to the sequencing data for third party software applications. The hub may also provide data analysis or may have access to analyzed data to use such data in providing a user interface for a genome owner or for non-owner secondary users of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Nelson, Alexander G. Dickinson, Kenneth R. Bloom, Sophie I. Coon, Kenneth J. Sherman, Kenneth G. Yocum, Kevin P. Rhodes, Jerome O. Chadel, Matthew L. Posard
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Publication number: 20190164629Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190081707Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser bonded to the chip, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via a, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 10223502Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 10128954Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface coupled to the chip, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Publication number: 20180175940Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface coupled to the chip, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 9989544Abstract: A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Kain, Alexander G. Dickinson, Min-Jui Richard Shen, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Francisco Jose Garcia
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Patent number: 9906304Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via the light pipe, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Publication number: 20170317758Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via the light pipe, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 9712243Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronics circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via the light pipe, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Publication number: 20160378940Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 9444880Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20160255069Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson