Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Miller
Andrew T. Miller 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: 20150220404Abstract: A method of for system management, comprising initiating a workflow operating on a processor. Initiating a sub-workflow operating on the processor from the workflow. Electronically reading state data for one or more resources designated by the sub-workflow prior to performing a first logical process of the sub-workflow. Storing the state data in a non-transient data memory. Performing logical processes associated with the sub-workflow using the processor. Restoring the state data for the one or more resources if it is determined that an error has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Kevin S. Borden, Andrew T. Miller, Michael D. Condon, Aaron Merkin, Gavin D. Scott
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Publication number: 20150189038Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for pre-fetching remote resource data from a remote mapping system for display on a client computing device is disclosed. Data received at a client device from an online mapping system in response to a query from the client device includes vector and remote resource data. Vector data is rasterized by the client device to depict graphical elements that are easily described by mathematical formulas. Remote resource data includes digital map elements that are not easily described by vectors, but instead, must be relayed to the client device as either bitmaps or references (e.g., URLs) to remote resources that are resolved at the backend or the client device. This remote resource data is prefetched to a client device so that it will be available for subsequent mapping application searches without resolving a corresponding reference to the remote resource data for each search.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Nourse, Hans-Olav CaveLie, Ronghui Zhu, Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 8977719Abstract: A server supporting mapping applications serves map data to a client device. The map data includes one or more references to copyright information about a feature or image in the map data. The reference may be used to locate the copyright data when the feature is requested and the copyright information is also served to the client device. Alternatively, copyright information can be associated with a tile that includes some or all of the features. When map data contains copyrighted content, a size threshold of the feature or zoom level can be used to determine if the copyright information is to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 8896630Abstract: A computer server prepares application-specific map data responsive to a request from a client device. The application-specific map data includes map feature data and label data which itself includes information that specifies one or more zoom levels for which the label information is appropriate to display. When generating the label data, a type table that designates label style information by feature type and by zoom level may be used at the server. The map feature data may also include a relative rank for each feature that is passed to its corresponding label. The display order allows the map client, when generating the map, to select the most appropriate labels to display when the display of all possible labels would cause clutter or otherwise violate label display rules.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20140298360Abstract: An information handling system includes a management controller, which in turn includes a device access manager. The device access manager detects a new device within the information handling system, and performs a matching process between properties of the new device and matching criteria for a plurality of drivers in the information handling system. The device access manager also receives matching values from each of the plurality of drivers, and selects one of the drivers in response to the one driver having a highest matching value. The matching process for a driver is ended without a matching value being returned to the device access manager in response to a property of the new device not matching a corresponding matching criteria of the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Dell Products, LPInventor: Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 8803920Abstract: The present application describes techniques for fetching map data as a selected subset of entire map data available by selecting map data tiles corresponding to an area that encompasses a route. An amount of map data accessed may be adjusted based on a priority assigned to areas or points along the route. A sequence of map data may be accessed based on a priority assigned to sets of map data.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Iljya Kalai, Michael Siliski, Jerry Morrison, Keith Ito, Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20140066954Abstract: The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Dennis L. Fowler, Peter K. Alllen, Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20130147846Abstract: The present application describes techniques for fetching map data as a selected subset of entire map data available by selecting map data tiles corresponding to an area that encompasses a route. An amount of map data accessed may be adjusted based on a priority assigned to areas or points along the route. A sequence of map data may be accessed based on a priority assigned to sets of map data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Iljya Kalai, Michael Siliski, Jerry Morrison, Keith Ito, Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20130147820Abstract: The present application describes techniques for fetching map data as a selected subset of entire map data available, by selecting map data tiles corresponding to an area that encompasses a first route and to an area encompassing a secondary route based on the first route. An amount of map data accessed may be adjusted based on a priority of the secondary route.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Iljya Kalai, Michael Siliski, Jerry Morrison, Keith Ito, Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 8363068Abstract: A method for providing map data to a client device includes receiving, at a server from the client device over a network, a request for parameters related to map data for a region of interest, where each region of interest is a separate geographic area. The method also includes providing, for use by the client device, a local zoom table indicating each zoom level for which new map data is available and usable by the client to determine whether or not to request new map data in response to a zoom command. Providing the local zoom table includes generating the local zoom table by analyzing tile data from multiple zoom levels to determine a progression order of map tile zooms to be requested by the client.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Miller, Keith Ito
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Publication number: 20120158015Abstract: The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Dennis L. Fowler, Peter K. Allen, Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 8096941Abstract: The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Dennis L. Fowler, Peter K. Allen, Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 7739212Abstract: Metadata is used to determine rules that can be applied to facts. In one embodiment, correlations are identified among types of objects and the attributes of the facts associated with those objects. In another embodiment, correlations are identified among types of objects, the attributes of the facts associated with the objects, and the format and/or range of the values of the facts having those attributes. When a correlation exists between objects of a given type and the attributes of the facts associated with objects of that type, a rule is created for objects of that type. The rule is applied to objects of the given type.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Reynar, Andrew T. Miller, Daniel J. Yehuda
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Patent number: 7695259Abstract: A rotary fluid pressure device (11) includes a plate assembly (17) having a plate member (71) and at least one cover plate (105), which defines a mounting surface (107) adapted for sealing engagement with an exterior surface (77) of the plate member (71), or at least one control valve assembly (105), which defines a mounting surface (117) adapted for sealing engagement with the exterior surface (77). The cover plate assembly (105), when mounted to the exterior surface (77), provides fluid communication between openings (95, 97) of upstream and downstream fluid passages (91, 93), thereby providing single-speed functionality. The control valve assembly (115), when mounted to the exterior surface (77), provides selective fluid communication between the openings (95, 97) of upstream and downstream fluid passages (91, 93), thereby providing multi-speed functionality.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20080075617Abstract: A rotary fluid pressure device (11) includes a plate assembly (17) having a plate member (71) and at least one cover plate (105), which defines a mounting surface (107) adapted for sealing engagement with an exterior surface (77) of the plate member (71), or at least one control valve assembly (105), which defines a mounting surface (117) adapted for sealing engagement with the exterior surface (77). The cover plate assembly (105), when mounted to the exterior surface (77), provides fluid communication between openings (95, 97) of upstream and downstream fluid passages (91, 93), thereby providing single-speed functionality. The control valve assembly (115), when mounted to the exterior surface (77), provides selective fluid communication between the openings (95, 97) of upstream and downstream fluid passages (91, 93), thereby providing multi-speed functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 7125020Abstract: A rotary fluid pressure device (11) having a housing (13,31), inlet and outlet ports (21,23), a gerotor gear set (15), a valve member (51) and an input-output shaft (49). A seal assembly (73) is disposed radially between the shaft (49) and the housing (31). The seal assembly comprises, in the order of leakage flow from a case drain region (63), a high pressure shaft seal (77), an annular chamber (71) in which is disposed a rigid back-up member (79;91) for the seal (77), a drain passage (81) communicating from the annular chamber (71) to a case drain port (47), and a low pressure shaft seal (83). The back-up member (79;91) may cooperate with either the housing (31) or the seal (77) or the input-output shaft (49) to define a fluid passage (87,89;93,95), so that any leakage flow past the high pressure shaft seal (77) flows through the drain.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James M. LeClair, Jr., Jarett D. Millar, Andrew T. Miller
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Patent number: 7066879Abstract: The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Dennis L. Fowler, Peter K. Allen, Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20040208979Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of ensuring acceptance of a foodstuff to said cat by providing said foodstuff with specific macronutrient content parameters. The present invention provides a method of ensuring the acceptance of a foodstuff to a cat, the method comprising feeding to said cat, a foodstuff having a protein:energy ratio of from 40 to 60%, a carbohydrate:energy ratio of 25% or less and a fat:energy ratio of from 15 to 60%, wherein the energy ratios are based on the total energy content of the foodstuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Mars UK LimitedInventors: Andrew T. Miller, Sandy M. Bollengier-Lee, Simon R. Hall
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Publication number: 20040160013Abstract: A rotary fluid pressure device (11) having a housing (13,31), inlet and outlet ports (21,23), a gerotor gear set (15), a valve member (51) and an input-output shaft (49). A seal assembly (73) is disposed radially between the shaft (49) and the housing (31). The seal assembly comprises, in the order of leakage flow from a case drain region (63), a high pressure shaft seal (77), an annular chamber (71) in which is disposed a rigid back-up member (79;91) for the seal (77), a drain passage (81) communicating from the annular chamber (71) to a case drain port (47), and a low pressure shaft seal (83). The back-up member (79;91) may cooperate with either the housing (31) or the seal (77) or the input-output shaft (49) to define fluid passage means (87,89;93,95), so that any leakage flow past the high pressure shaft seal (77) flows through the drain passage (81) to the case drain port (47).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: James M. LeClair, Jarett D. Millar, Andrew T. Miller
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Publication number: 20030227140Abstract: A rotary fluid pressure device (11) having a housing (13,31), inlet and outlet ports (21,23), a gerotor gear set (15), a valve member (51) and an input-output shaft (49). A seal assembly (73) is disposed radially between the shaft (49) and the housing (31). The seal assembly comprises, in the order of leakage flow from a case drain region (63), a high pressure shaft seal (77), an annular chamber (71) in which is disposed a rigid back-up member (79) for the seal (77), a drain passage (81) communicating from the annular chamber (71) to a case drain port (47), and a low pressure shaft seal (83). The back-up member (79) may cooperate with either the housing (31) or the seal (77) to define radial fluid passage means (87,89), so that any leakage flow past the high pressure shaft seal (77) flow to the case drain port (47).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: James M. LeClair, Jarett D. Millar, Andrew T. Miller