Patents by Inventor Bhargav Sriprakash

Bhargav Sriprakash 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).

  • System and method for using virtual environments
    Patent number: 7770114
    Abstract: A system for establishing a virtual environment is disclosed. According to an embodiment, the system includes at least one computer terminal for use by a participant for interfacing to the virtual environment and an operation module coupled to the computer terminal for manipulating the virtual environment in response to one or more actions by the participant. The operation module may be adapted to assess the mental dexterity of the participant in the virtual environment. The operation module may also be adapted as a marketing tool for soliciting donations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: CADcorporation.com Inc.
    Inventors: Bhargav Sriprakash, Scott C. Doerrfeld
  • System and method for using virtual environments
    Publication number: 20070220435
    Abstract: A system for establishing a virtual environment is disclosed. According to an embodiment, the system includes at least one computer terminal for use by a participant for interfacing to the virtual environment and an operation module coupled to the computer terminal for manipulating the virtual environment in response to one or more actions by the participant. The operation module may be adapted to assess the mental dexterity of the participant in the virtual environment. The operation module may also be adapted as a marketing tool for soliciting donations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Bhargav Sriprakash, Scott Doerrfeld
  • Pedal position rate-based electronic throttle progression
    Patent number: 6915779
    Abstract: An engine control system in a vehicle including an internal combustion engine, an electronic throttle controlling air flow to the internal combustion engine, a controller controlling the position of the electronic throttle, an accelerator pedal having an accelerator pedal sensor that generates a signal to the controller, and where the controller computes a rate of change for the accelerator pedal and actuates the electronic throttle to a desired position based upon the rate of change for the accelerator pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Bhargav Sriprakash
  • Pedal position rate-based electronic throttle progression
    Publication number: 20040255906
    Abstract: An engine control system in a vehicle including an internal combustion engine, an electronic throttle controlling air flow to the internal combustion engine, a controller controlling the position of the electronic throttle, an accelerator pedal having an accelerator pedal sensor that generates a signal to the controller, and where the controller computes a rate of change for the accelerator pedal and actuates the electronic throttle to a desired position based upon the rate of change for the accelerator pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Bhargav Sriprakash