Patents by Inventor Benjamin David

Benjamin David 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).

  • RADIO NETWORK COMMUNICATION MODES IN PHYSIOLOGICAL STATUS MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170055205
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for managing communication modes on a network used for physiological status monitoring. The methods may include receiving indications that a network had been selected and that a communication or operation mode for the network had been selected. The communication or operation mode may be based at least in part on a number of remote physiological monitoring devices that are to be allowed to communicate on the radio access network. A beacon may be transmitted to indicate one or more transmission parameters associated with the selected communication or operation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: BENJAMIN DAVID MORRIS, ISTVAN ROLAND FELLNER, JERRY JUN WONG
  • Identifying electric vehicle owners
    Patent number: 9576245
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to methods and systems for identifying and classifying electric-vehicle (EV) owners. Methods of the subject technology can include steps for generating an initial model based on a plurality of load-curve characteristics, and training the initial model using a training data set to produce a configured model. In some implementations, the methods can also include steps for determining a probabilistic classification for each of a second plurality of users by analyzing load-curve data associated with the second plurality of users using the configured model. Systems and computer readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: O POWER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry Fischer, Benjamin David Harack
  • PRE-FILLED SPLICE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20170040790
    Abstract: A splice connector, such as a twist-on wire connector, is pre-filled with a plurality of compounds arranged in a corresponding plurality of layers. When the twist-on wire connector is applied to the electrical conductors, the compounds will generally remain in the plurality of layers to thereby allow each of the compounds to perform a different, intended function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Alan Emad Zantout, Benjamin David Swedberg
  • Integrating components into 3D printed objects
    Patent number: 9563984
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, for integrating components into objects that are to be 3D printed. One of the methods includes obtaining a three-dimensional model of a first object; receiving an input identifying an additional component; generating a digital representation of the additional component; integrating the digital representation of the additional component with the three-dimensional model; and providing the three-dimensional model with the integrated digital representation to a 3D printer for fabrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Willis, Mark Thomas Davis, Erin Marie Bradner, Benjamin David Cochran, Francesco Iorio, David Thornton
  • Automated labeling apparatus using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive
    Patent number: 9561877
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is described herein for automatically labeling using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive along the back surface of such label. The apparatus has multiple pallets each being positionable with the lowermost label of a stack of one or more labels to releasably secure by suction the label against the pallet, and multiple pads each being positionable with respect to pallets to receive labels from the pallets and then releasably retain such labels until application onto containers. Fluid for activating adhesive is applied by an applicator onto labels retained upon the pad to change the fluid activatable adhesive along the label's back surface from a non-tacky state to a tacky state just prior to application of the label onto container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Woods, Benjamin David Lux, Randy Peckham
  • PRIVACY PRESERVING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SIGNATURE SERVICE
    Publication number: 20170032112
    Abstract: An electronic document signature system preserves the security of an electronic document while tracking a signature process corresponding to the electronic document. In particular, using a client application on a client device, an originating user can protect an electronic document and send the protected electronic document to a tracking server. The tracking server receives only a protected document such that the security the electronic document is preserved. Using a client applications on client devices, one or more participating users can subsequently receive the protected document from the tracking server, access the contents of the electronic document, and sign the electronic document. The tracking server can record events that occur with respect to the protected document to create an event log.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin David Follis, Marc Thomas Kaufman
  • SUB-RESOLUTION ASSIST FEATURE IMPLEMENTATION FOR SHOT GENERATION
    Publication number: 20170032076
    Abstract: A design layout for a semiconductor chip includes information on shapes desired to be fabricated. Clusters of photolithographic exposure “shots” are generated and subject to a measure of shot density to approximate a mask shape that generates the desired fabricated shapes when exposed during wafer fabrication. A simulation is run on the clusters of shots to estimate the resulting fabrication shapes that the clusters of shots create. The clusters of shots are modified to align the estimated fabrication shapes more closely with desired fabrication shapes. The process of simulating and modifying the shots is iterative, repeating until the estimated fabrication shapes are within a desired error difference of the planned fabrication shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Rieger, Thomas Christopher Cecil, Benjamin David Painter
  • Labeling apparatus using vacuum based label transport
    Patent number: 9555913
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically modulating vacuum applied to a vacuum cup are described herein. More particularly an automated labeling apparatus and method for applying labels onto containers using a vacuum based transport mechanism is described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Peckham, Benjamin David Lux
  • Method and apparatus for expiring messages in electronic communications
    Patent number: 9560006
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for off-the-record communication including expiring messages. An example method comprises receiving an electronic communication from a source device, the electronic communication including at least one expiring message, temporarily storing content of the expiring message in a non-durable memory for a predetermined amount of time, durably storing envelope information associated with the expiring message in a durable memory, and determining whether a recipient device for the expiring message is available to accept transmission of the expiring message and determining whether an expiration event has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Prado, Benjamin David Eidelson, Peter Michal Pawlowski, Doug Sherrets
  • Integrated delivery and visualization tool for a neuromodulation system
    Patent number: 9554694
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a neurostimulator to a target tissue are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a delivery tool comprising a handle portion, an elongate shaft comprising a contoured distal portion, a visualization system embedded in the elongate shaft, and an insertion groove on the elongate shaft configured to deploy the neurostimulator. The contoured distal portion can be shaped and configured to maintain contact with a posterior maxilla and elevate a periosteum off of the posterior maxilla to avoid soft tissue dissection. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is implanted in close proximity to or touching the sphenopalatine ganglion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Autonomic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin David Pless, Carl Lance Boling, Anthony V. Caparso
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER FOR USE IN GROUND-RETURN CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20170016947
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing a leakage current along a primary conductor are provided. A first fault detection module is deployed at a first location along the primary conductor and a second driver module is deployed at a second location along the conductor, where the conductor passes through current sensors at each of the modules. The modules are further linked by a safety cable, which also passes through the current sensors. The driver module drives a compensation current in the safety cable to drive the net current passing through the driver current sensor to zero. The fault sensing module senses the net current passing through its current sensor. When the sensed current deviates significantly from zero, the fault sensing module generates a leakage current indication signifying a potential ground fault between the two modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin David POLZER
  • Reconfigurable Shoes and Apparel and Docking Assembly Therefor
    Publication number: 20170006956
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the modulation of appearance or material properties within items of apparel or equipment. Also provided herein are design articles having alterable designs. Generally, such design articles comprise (1) a microfluidic circuit, and (2) an inlet and an outlet, the alterable design capable of being modulated through use of a docking system to deliver fluid to the microfluidic circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Code Fluidics LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin David Sullivan, Nicole Justis Truitt
  • Customized landing pages
    Patent number: 9542697
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for personalizing landing pages. In one aspect, a method includes generating, by one or more servers belonging to a first domain and for a request, a personalized landing page that includes the personalized landing page data, wherein the landing page belongs to the first domain, and the landing page includes at least one link to a resource of the first party that belongs to the second domain; and providing, by the one or more servers, the personalized landing page to the user device, wherein the personalized landing page, when processed by the user device, generates a personalized landing page environment that belongs to the first domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin David Eidelson, Jason Prado, Sean Liu, Doug Sherrets, Raj Krishnan
  • Array-based replication in data storage systems
    Patent number: 9529548
    Abstract: Techniques for improved replication of storage arrays in data storage systems. For example, a method comprises the following steps. A first set of physical storage devices in a data storage system are identified for replication. Specification is received from a user of at least one storage pool in the data storage system in accordance with which the first set of physical storage devices is to be replicated. A second set of physical storage devices is allocated from the user-specified storage pool. Data stored on the first set of physical storage devices is replicated onto the second set of physical storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Fearghal O'Maolcatha, Fergal Gunn, Benjamin David, Jody Hay
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20160371377
    Abstract: Systems and methods to communicate information are described. The system receives a query and retrieves a set of data items from a database based on the query. The system generates a distribution based on a count of data items from the set of data items that were retrieved for each domain in a set of domains and a count of requests to view data items from another set of data items for each domain in the set of domains. The system identifies whether the distribution exhibits a type of a distribution by comparing the distribution with at least one of a peak distribution and a hills distribution. Finally, the system generates interface information based on the type of distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Seema Shah, Adam Nash, Raghav Gupta, Aditya Arora, Benjamin David Foster, Srikanth Subramaniam, Suhail Ansari, Xavier Stonestreet, Vijay Raman, Jean-Michel Leon
  • Privacy preserving electronic document signature service
    Patent number: 9521001
    Abstract: An electronic document signature system preserves the security of an electronic document while tracking a signature process corresponding to the electronic document. In particular, using a client application on a client device, an originating user can protect an electronic document and send the protected electronic document to a tracking server. The tracking server receives only a protected document such that the security the electronic document is preserved. Using a client applications on client devices, one or more participating users can subsequently receive the protected document from the tracking server, access the contents of the electronic document, and sign the electronic document. The tracking server can record events that occur with respect to the protected document to create an event log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Benjamin David Follis, Marc Thomas Kaufman
  • Shape memory alloy actuation apparatus
    Patent number: 9518566
    Abstract: An SMA actuation apparatus moves a movable element relative to a support structure in two orthogonal directions using a total of four SMA actuator wires each connected at its ends between the movable element and the support structure and extending perpendicular to the primary axis. None of the SMA actuator wires are collinear, but the SMA actuator wires have an arrangement in which they are capable of being selectively driven to move the movable element relative to the support structure to any position in said range of movement without applying any net torque to the movable element in the plane of the two orthogonal directions around the primary axis. Accordingly, it is possible to drive movement whilst balancing the forces to limit torque around the primary axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: CAMBRIDGE MECHATRONICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Robin Eddington, James Howarth, Andrew Benjamin David Brown
  • Configuring presence and notifications in persistent conversations
    Patent number: 9515969
    Abstract: Implementations generally relate to configuring presence and notifications in persistent conversations. In one implementation, a method includes receiving a presence state associated with a user and causing the presence state to be selectively displayed to one or more target users. The method also includes determining that an event has occurred for which a notification is to be sent to the user, and selectively delivering the notification to the user based on the configured presence state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin David Eidelson, Ujjwal Singh, Heradon Douglas, Eric Barndoller
  • POLICIES FOR SECRETS IN TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20160350561
    Abstract: A computing device executes one or more trusted execution environment (TEE) processes in a TEE of a processor. The one or more TEE processes cryptographically protect a secret and a policy. The policy specifies a plurality of conditions on usage of the secret. A particular non-TEE process generates a request whose fulfillment involves an action requiring use of the secret. Responsive to the request, one or more non-TEE processes determine whether a first subset of the plurality of conditions is satisfied. Responsive to the first subset of the plurality of conditions being satisfied, the one or more TEE processes determine that a second, different subset of the plurality of conditions is satisfied. Responsive to determining the second subset of the plurality of conditions is satisfied, the one or more TEE processes use the secret to perform the action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin David Poiesz, Andrew Abramson, Neel Rao, Shawn Edward Willden, Andres Guillermo Morales, James Brooks Miller
  • Apparatus and method for measuring a fluid vapour in a pumping chamber
    Patent number: 9506441
    Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to FIG. 1, an internal combustion engine (10) having a fuel injector which comprises a sprung piston (55) or a resilient diaphragm piston (8155) and an electrical coil (57, 8158) for displacing the piston (55, 8155). The piston draws fuel into and expels fuel from a pumping chamber (52, 8152). The number of operations of the injector per engine cycle is controlled by an electronic controller (23, 8159) to control the quality of fuel delivered per cycle to a combustion chamber. A voltage measured in the coil (52, 8158) by movement of the piston under action of the spring or due to its own resilience is used to give an indication of vapor pressure of the fuel. A device akin to the injector can be used to draw fuel from a pipeline to measure the vapor pressure of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GMBH
    Inventor: Benjamin David Smither