Patents by Inventor Asif Ghias
Asif Ghias 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: 20190050499Abstract: An effective deployment strategy for multi-modal sensing stations is disclosed. Multi-modal sensing stations have one or more modes of operation, while the system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy multi-modal sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. The solution computed by the instant invention includes location/placement and configuration/orientation of the sensing stations, as well as the switching sequences of their modes in order to provide desired coverage. The desired coverage is expressed by a performance measure, which can be a measure of time, or any other measure suited for a given application. Sensing stations are equipped with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Hector H. Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160191855Abstract: The invention teaches an effective deployment strategy for sensors based on finding a set-cover solution of computational geometry. The system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. The workspace comprises a set of target regions or cells that are required to be observed. Sensor capabilities include having sensing stations with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages. Constraints include having range and directional constraints on the sensors, requiring sensing stations to be placed only within certain predetermined regions or locations of the workspace, and having a limited number of a certain type of sensors available. The invention finds a variety of real-world applications including tracking, coverage, and social media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H. Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160188754Abstract: The invention teaches an effective deployment strategy for sensors based on finding a set-cover solution of computational geometry. The system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. Sensor capabilities include having sensing stations with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages. Constraints include having range and directional constraints on the sensors, requiring sensing stations to be placed only within certain predetermined regions or locations of the workspace, and having a limited number of a certain type of sensors available. The invention finds a variety of real-world applications including tracking, coverage, and social media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160188755Abstract: The invention teaches an effective deployment strategy for sensors based on finding a set-cover solution of computational geometry. The system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. The workspace comprises a set of target regions or cells that are required to be observed. Sensor capabilities include having sensing and sensed stations with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages. Constraints include having range and directional constraints on the sensors, requiring sensing stations to be placed only within certain predetermined regions or locations of the workspace, and having a limited number of a certain type of sensors available. The invention finds a variety of real-world applications including tracking, cellular communication, social media, and drones.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160188757Abstract: An effective deployment strategy for multi-modal sensing stations is disclosed. Multi-modal sensing stations have one or more modes of operation, while the system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy multi-modal sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. The solution computed by the instant invention includes location/placement and configuration/orientation of the sensing stations, as well as the switching sequences of their modes in order to provide desired coverage. The desired coverage is expressed by a performance measure, which can be a measure of time, or any other measure suited for a given application. Sensing stations are equipped with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H. Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160191854Abstract: The invention teaches an effective deployment strategy for sensors based on finding a set-cover solution of computational geometry. The system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. Sensor capabilities include having sensing stations and sensed stations with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages. Constraints include having range and directional constraints on the sensors, requiring sensing stations to be placed only within certain predetermined regions or locations of the workspace, and having a limited number of a certain type of sensors available. The invention finds a variety of real-world applications including tracking, coverage, and social media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H. Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20160188756Abstract: The invention teaches an effective deployment strategy for sensing stations based on finding a minimum linked-guard-cover solution. A linked-guard-cover is based on a set-cover solution of computational geometry, however it provides coverage, while keeping the sensing stations linked or connected. The system and methods of the invention teach embodiments to deploy sensors of varying capabilities in a workspace with real-world constraints. Sensor capabilities include having sensing stations with different types of sensors operating simultaneously to provide sensing, network or other types of coverages. Constraints include having range and directional constraints on the sensors, requiring sensing stations to be placed only within certain predetermined regions or locations of the workspace, and having a limited number of a certain type of sensors available.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hector H Gonzalez-Banos, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 8600804Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing information about transactions occurring in a physical establishment includes gathering information about multiple transactions at a physical establishment, and storing the information as metadata. A byte stream corresponding to the metadata is generated. Several elements of the metadata are associated with a particular session based on predefined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Novitaz, Inc.Inventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 8229787Abstract: A method for outputting information about a person includes identifying the person utilizing a wireless system upon entry into a physical location, and also includes locating the person within the physical structure. An engagement plan is retrieved based on the identification of the person and output. The engagement plan has information useful for interacting with the person. The engagement plan is created based at least in part on personal information of the person, the preferences of the person, and the past transactions of the person. A system for outputting information about a person, such as a customer, includes an object carried by the person, which is capable of being identified by a wireless system. A wireless interface communicates with the object. A computing device correlates the identification of the object with the person. An output device outputs information relating to the person.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Novitaz, Inc.Inventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20110276382Abstract: A method for outputting information about a person includes identifying the person utilizing a wireless system upon entry into a physical location, and also includes locating the person within the physical structure. An engagement plan is retrieved based on the identification of the person and output. The engagement plan has information useful for interacting with the person. The engagement plan is created based at least in part on personal information of the person, the preferences of the person, and the past transactions of the person. A system for outputting information about a person, such as a customer, includes an object carried by the person, which is capable of being identified by a wireless system. A wireless interface communicates with the object. A computing device correlates the identification of the object with the person. An output device outputs information relating to the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 7962361Abstract: A method for outputting information about a person includes identifying the person utilizing a wireless system upon entry into a physical location, and also includes locating the person within the physical structure. An engagement plan is retrieved based on the identification of the person and output. The engagement plan has information useful for interacting with the person. The engagement plan is created based at least in part on personal information of the person, the preferences of the person, and the past transactions of the person. A system for outputting information about a person, such as a customer, includes an object carried by the person, which is capable of being identified by a wireless system. A wireless interface communicates with the object. A computing device correlates the identification of the object with the person. An output device outputs information relating to the person.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: NovitazInventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20040093265Abstract: A method for outputting information about a person includes identifying the person utilizing a wireless system upon entry into a physical location, and also includes locating the person within the physical structure. An engagement plan is retrieved based on the identification of the person and output. The engagement plan has information useful for interacting with the person. The engagement plan is created based at least in part on personal information of the person, the preferences of the person, and the past transactions of the person. A system for outputting information about a person, such as a customer, includes an object carried by the person, which is capable of being identified by a wireless system. A wireless interface communicates with the object. A computing device correlates the identification of the object with the person. An output device outputs information relating to the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: NOVITAZInventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20040093268Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing information about transactions occurring in a physical establishment includes gathering information about multiple transactions at a physical establishment, and storing the information as metadata. A byte stream corresponding to the metadata is generated. Several elements of the metadata are associated with a particular session based on predefined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: NOVITAZInventors: Jayant Ramchandani, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 6678569Abstract: A method and structure for controlling a manufacturing tool includes measuring different manufacturing parameters of the tool, transforming a plurality of time series of the manufacturing parameters into intermediate variables based on restrictions and historical reference statistics, generating a surrogate variable based on the intermediate variables, if the surrogate variable exceeds a predetermined limit, identifying a first intermediate variable, of the intermediate variables, that caused the surrogate variable to exceed the predetermined limit and identifying a first manufacturing parameter associated with the first intermediate variable, and inhibiting further operation of the tool until the first manufacturing parameter has been modified to bring the surrogate value within the predetermined limit.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Raymond J. Bunkofske, John Z. Colt, Jr., James J McGill, Nancy T. Pascoe, Maheswaran Surendra, Marc A. Taubenblatt, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 6584368Abstract: A method and structure for controlling a manufacturing tool includes measuring different manufacturing parameters of the tool, transforming a plurality of time series of the manufacturing parameters into intermediate variables based on restrictions and historical reference statistics, generating a surrogate variable based on the intermediate variables, if the surrogate variable exceeds a predetermined limit, identifying a first intermediate variable, of the intermediate variables, that caused the surrogate variable to exceed the predetermined limit and identifying a first manufacturing parameter associated with the first intermediate variable, and inhibiting further operation of the tool until the first manufacturing parameter has been modified to bring the surrogate value within the predetermined limit.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Raymond J. Bunkofske, John Z. Colt, Jr., James J. McGill, Nancy T. Pascoe, Maheswaran Surendra, Marc A. Taubenblatt, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20030055523Abstract: A method and structure for controlling a manufacturing tool includes measuring different manufacturing parameters of the tool, transforming a plurality of time series of the manufacturing parameters into intermediate variables based on restrictions and historical reference statistics, generating a surrogate variable based on the intermediate variables, if the surrogate variable exceeds a predetermined limit, identifying a first intermediate variable, of the intermediate variables, that caused the surrogate variable to exceed the predetermined limit and identifying a first manufacturing parameter associated with the first intermediate variable, and inhibiting further operation of the tool until the first manufacturing parameter has been modified to bring the surrogate value within the predetermined limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Raymond J. Bunkofske, John Z. Colt, James J. McGill, Nancy T. Pascoe, Maheswaran Surendra, Marc A. Taubenblatt, Asif Ghias
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Patent number: 6442445Abstract: A method and structure for controlling a manufacturing tool includes measuring different manufacturing parameters of the tool, transforming a plurality of time series of the manufacturing parameters into intermediate variables based on restrictions and historical reference statistics, generating a surrogate variable based on the intermediate variables, if the surrogate variable exceeds a predetermined limit, identifying a first intermediate variable, of the intermediate variables, that caused the surrogate variable to exceed the predetermined limit and identifying a first manufacturing parameter associated with the first intermediate variable, and inhibiting further operation of the tool until the first manufacturing parameter has been modified to bring the surrogate value within the predetermined limit.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation,Inventors: Raymond J. Bunkofske, John Z. Colt, Jr., James J. McGill, Nancy T. Pascoe, Maheswaran Surendra, Marc A. Taubenblatt, Asif Ghias
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Publication number: 20020062162Abstract: A method and structure for controlling a manufacturing tool includes measuring different manufacturing parameters of the tool, transforming a plurality of time series of the manufacturing parameters into intermediate variables based on restrictions and historical reference statistics, generating a surrogate variable based on the intermediate variables, if the surrogate variable exceeds a predetermined limit, identifying a first intermediate variable, of the intermediate variables, that caused the surrogate variable to exceed the predetermined limit and identifying a first manufacturing parameter associated with the first intermediate variable, and inhibiting further operation of the tool until the first manufacturing parameter has been modified to bring the surrogate value within the predetermined limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: Raymond J. Bunkofske, John Z. Colt, James J. McGill, Nancy T. Pascoe, Maheswaran Surendra, Marc A. Taubenblatt, Asif Ghias