Patents by Inventor Brian David

Brian 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).

  • SMART UTILITY TOWER
    Publication number: 20170174090
    Abstract: Systems and methods for energy generation, management and distribution via a utility tower are provided. The utility tower can include a vertical structure, at least one energy storage, at least one communication network to communicate power requirements, power quality, power available or any combination thereof, at least one power source coupled to the at least one energy storage, at least one controller to calculate at least one power distribution criterion and to control the energy transfer from the at least one energy storage to one or more loads based on the at least one power distribution criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Brian David LAKAMP, Robert Frank MARANO
  • DETECTING A MOVEMENT AND/OR A POSITION OF AN OBJECT TO BE MONITORED
    Publication number: 20170169691
    Abstract: The invention relates to the detection of a movement and/or a position of an object (1) to be monitored. At least one marker (2) radiating light is arranged in an area of the object (1) such that a camera (4) can capture images of the marker (2), when the object (1) is in a first position. An image processing unit (6) is enabled to detect the marker (2) in the images and to detect a movement and/or a second position of the object (1) in response to determining that at least a part of the marker (2) cannot be detected in one or more of the images. The object (1) may particularly a person laying in a bed and the marker (2) may be arranged adjacent to the bed's lying area (3) so that the system can detect that the person leaves the bed and notify nursery staff or an emergency central.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Ihor Olehovych KIRENKO, Brian David GROSS
  • WIRELESS SENSOR WITH OPPOSITELY POSITIONED ANTENNA AND SENSING CIRCUITRY
    Publication number: 20170162931
    Abstract: A wireless sensor includes a substrate, an antenna, a sensing element, a transmission line, and a sensing integrated circuit (IC). The sensing element is positioned on one end of the substrate and the antenna is positioned on an opposite end of the substrate. The sensing IC is coupled to the sensing element and to the antenna via the transmission line. The sensing IC is operable to receive a sensed condition of the item from the sensing element. The sensing IC is further operable to determine an input impedance of the wireless sensor based on the sensed condition and convert it into a digital value that is representative of the condition of the item. The sensing IC is further operable to output, via the antenna, the digital value or a representation of the condition of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: RFMicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian David Young, Shahriar Rokhsaz
  • WIRELESS SENSOR WITH MULTIPLE SENSING OPTIONS
    Publication number: 20170160220
    Abstract: A wireless sensor includes an antenna, a sensing integrated circuit (IC), and a power supply impedance altering element. The antenna is operable to receive an inbound radio frequency (RF) signal and to transmit an outbound RF signal. The sensing IC includes a power supply, a first power supply connection, and a second power supply connection. The power supply impedance altering element is coupled to the first and second power supply connections and is coupled to sense a condition of an item. The sensing IC is operable to detect an impedance change of the power supply based on an effect of the power supply impedance altering element. The sensing IC is further operable to convert the impedance change into a digital value that represents the condition of the item. The sensing IC is further operable to output, via the antenna, the digital value or a representation of the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: RFMicron, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian David Young
  • METHOD OF IDENTIFYING ANOMALIES
    Publication number: 20170161963
    Abstract: A method of identifying anomalies in a monitored system includes acquiring input data from a plurality of sensors in the monitored system. Preprocessing the acquired data to prepare it for modeling leaves a first data subset that feeds into a normal Gaussian mixture model built using normal operating conditions of the monitored system. Removing data flagged as anomalous by the normal Gaussian mixture model leaves a second data subset that is compared to at least one threshold. If the comparison indicates that the second data subset contains anomalies, then the second data subset feeds into at least one of a set of asset performance Gaussian mixture models. Identifying which data contribute to an abnormality in the monitored system leaves a third data subset. Post-processing the third data subset may extract anomalies in the monitored system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Donna Louise GREEN, Brian David LARDER, Peter Robin KNIGHT, Olivier THUONG
  • Multi-user medical robotic system for collaboration or training in minimally invasive surgical procedures
    Patent number: 9666101
    Abstract: A multi-user medical robotic system for collaboration or training in minimally invasive surgical procedures includes first and second master input devices, a first slave robotic mechanism, and at least one processor configured to generate a first slave command for the first slave robotic mechanism by switchably using one or both of a first command indicative of manipulation of the first master input device by a first user and a second command indicative of manipulation of the second master input device by a second user. To facilitate the collaboration or training, both first and second users communicate with each other through an audio system and see the minimally invasive surgery site on first and second displays respectively viewable by the first and second users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Kumar, Brian David Hoffman, Giuseppe Maria Prisco, David Q. Larkin, William C. Nowlin, Frederic H. Moll, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Gunter D. Niemeyer, J. Kenneth Salisbury, Jr., Yulun Wang, Modjtaba Ghodoussi, Darrin R. Uecker, James W. Wright, Amante A. Mangaser, Ranjan Mauherjee
  • Closure For A Container
    Publication number: 20170144803
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a closure for an outlet opening of a container comprising a first component which snaps onto an outlet opening and provides a seal for an outlet opening said first component snaps with a second component of said closure; wherein the first component comprises one or more rails to enable stability of the assembly and defines the direction of movement of the second component relative to the first component; a second component comprising a dispensing orifice of said second component, said second component, snaps with said first component; wherein the second component comprises ribs which engage the rail(s) of said first component; a dispensing orifice positioned directly adjacent to the open portion of the container body; wherein one or more directions of the movement of the second component relative to the first component are independently controlled by rails and ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alfredo PAGAN, Brian David ANDRES, Cristian Alexis VIOLAPRIOLI, Su-Yon MCCONVILLE, Tuan Huu NGUYEN, John Robert STEPHENSON
  • Digital X-ray detector having multi-tap pixels
    Patent number: 9658347
    Abstract: A digital X-ray detector is provided. The digital X-ray detector includes multiple pixels, each pixel including a pinned photodiode, and multiple readout channels coupled to each pinned photodiode, wherein each readout channel includes at least one charge-storage capacitor, an amplifier, and a transfer gate. The digital X-ray detector also includes control circuitry coupled to each pixel of the multiple pixels and configured to selectively control a flow of photocharge generated by each pinned photodiode to a respective at least one charge-storage capacitor of each respective readout channel via control of each respective transfer gate of each respective readout channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Biju Jacob, Jianjun Guo, Brian David Yanoff, Uwe Wiedmann
  • Data lifting for exception processing
    Patent number: 9652671
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for lifting metadata from financial documents to allow for automated exception processing. As such, allowing for automated decisions for exception processing to systematically be resolved base on matches between lifted metadata. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stock, or misrepresentative checks that may result in a failure to match the check to an associated account for processing. As such, once an exception is identified during the processing the metadata lifted from the document with the exception may be utilized to search financial records at the financial institution to attempt to identify the correct version of the document. Subsequently, the system may correct the irregularity systematically and automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Scott Andrew Johnson, Michael Scott Hjellming, Brian David Hanson, Saravana Kumar Govindarajan, Hyunmo Koo
  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL TARGET DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AN ENDOSCOPIC CAMERA
    Publication number: 20170127912
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to calibration target devices, assemblies and methods for use with imaging systems, such as a stereoscopic endoscope. A calibration assembly includes: a target surface extends in three dimensions with calibration markers and a body with an interface that engages an endoscope so the markers are within the field of view. A first calibration marker extends along a first plane of the target surface and a second marker extends along a second plane of the target surface. The planes are different and asymmetric relative to the field of view as seen through the endoscope. Three-dimensional targets, in particular, enable endoscopic calibration using a single image (or pair of images for a stereoscopic endoscope) to reduce the calibration process complexity, calibration time and chance of error as well as allow the efficient calibration of cameras at different focus positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler J. Morrissette, Tao Zhao, Joseph P. Orban, III, Brian David Hoffman
  • Method, Devices and Systems for Sensor with Removable Nodes
    Publication number: 20170119312
    Abstract: An integrated adhesive sensor array includes an adhesive a patch, a sensor hub, and a detachable sensor pod packaged as a unit. The patch may include a docking area for the detachable sensor pod. The detachable sensor pod may include at least one sensor and may be configured to be detached from the patch and applied to various locations on a body. The detachable sensor pod may send sensor data to the sensor hub via a wired link when on the patch and via a wireless link when detached from the patch. The sensor hub receives sensor data from the detachable sensor pod and relays the data to a receiver. The sensor hub and detachable sensor pod may include indicators for communicating information. The sensor hub may include a power source for powering the sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod attached to the main sensor unit or patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth KASKOUN, Brian David NIZNIK, Michael David ATELLA
  • Manipulatable spider components adapted for cooperation with a vertically reciprocating control line guide
    Patent number: 9637984
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for installing control lines and pipe into a well. The pipe-holding spider that is normally mounted on the rig floor is adapted for easy disassembly and reassembly when the pipe slips within the spider are not engaged with the outer surface of the pipe string so that upon disassembly, a control line guide becomes vertically movable. The control line guide is adapted for being controllably elevated to a distance above the rig floor, thereby providing personnel access to a portion of the length of the pipe string below the elevated control line guide and above the rig floor for securing control line to the pipe string using a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Frank's International, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Michael Webre, Vernon Joseph Bouligny, Jr., Brian David Begnaud, Mark Stephen Sibille
  • Multi-user medical robotic system for collaboration or training in minimally invasive surgical procedures
    Patent number: 9636186
    Abstract: A multi-user medical robotic system for collaboration or training in minimally invasive surgical procedures includes first and second master input devices, a first slave robotic mechanism, and at least one processor configured to generate a first slave command for the first slave robotic mechanism by switchably using one or both of a first command indicative of manipulation of the first master input device by a first user and a second command indicative of manipulation of the second master input device by a second user. To facilitate the collaboration or training, both first and second users communicate with each other through an audio system and see the minimally invasive surgery site on first and second displays respectively viewable by the first and second users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Kumar, Brian David Hoffman, Giuseppe Maria Prisco, David Q. Larkin, William C. Nowlin, Frederic H. Moll, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Gunter D. Niemeyer, J. Kenneth Salisbury, Jr., Yulun Wang, Modjtaba Ghodoussi, Darrin R. Uecker, James W. Wright, Amante A. Mangaser, Ranjan Mauherjee
  • Data lifting for exception processing
    Patent number: 9639750
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for lifting metadata from financial documents to allow for automated exception processing. As such, allowing for automated decisions for exception processing to systematically be resolved base on matches between lifted metadata. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stork, or misrepresentative checks that may result in a failure to match the check to an associated account for processing. As such, once an exception is identified during the processing the metadata lifted from the document with the exception may be utilized to search financial records at the financial institution to attempt to identify the correct version of the document. Subsequently, the system may correct the irregularity systematically and automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Scott Andrew Johnson, Michael Scott Hjellming, Brian David Hanson, Saravana Kumar Govindarajan, Hyunmo Koo
  • Printed circuit board connector ejector
    Patent number: 9634452
    Abstract: A printed circuit board connector ejector includes a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body includes an outer surface and a passage extending through the body between the first and second ends. A plurality of threads extend at least partially though the passage. The plurality of threads is configured and disposed to engage with an electrical connector. An actuation member extends radially outwardly from the outer surface. The actuation member is configured and disposed to facilitate rotation of the body relative to an electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: ATLANTIC INERTIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Brian David Kilmartin
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS USING WIRELESS SENSOR(S)
    Publication number: 20170110796
    Abstract: A passive radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor is provided. This passive RFID sensor includes an inductive loop, a processing module, and a wireless communication module. The inductive loop has an inductive loop impedance that may vary with an environment in which the inductive loop is placed. The processing module couples to the inductive loop and has a tuning module that may vary a reactive component impedance coupled to the inductive loop in order to change a system impedance. The system impedance includes both the inductive loop impedance and the reactive component impedance. The tuning module then produces an impedance value representative of the reactive component impedance. A memory module may store the impedance value which may then later be communicated to an RFID reader via the wireless communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: RFMicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahriar Rokhsaz, Brian David Young, Ahmed Younis
  • CYCLOIDAL MAGNETIC GEAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170110956
    Abstract: A cycloidal magnetic gear system for a turbine system is disclosed. The system includes a first stator magnet ring, a second stator magnet ring positioned opposite the first stator magnet ring, and a rotor positioned between the first and second stator rings of magnets. The rotor may include a first side positioned adjacent the first stator magnet ring, and a second side positioned adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The system may include a first rotor magnet ring affixed to the first side of the rotor, adjacent the first stator magnet ring. Additionally, the system may include a second rotor magnet ring affixed to the second side of the rotor, adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The rotor may be configured to rotate eccentrically about a center-axis of the first and/or second stator magnet ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Emily Morris, Anthony Walsh, Joseph S. VanSelous, Chester Louis Parys, Brian David Tutas, Tony Morris
  • WIRE ALIGNMENT PROCESS AND DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170105288
    Abstract: Wire-alignment processes and devices are disclosed. A wire-alignment process includes manual loading of a wire-alignment device by positioning and temporary-securing of loading regions of a plurality of wires within an arrangement of grooves of the wire-alignment device. The manual loading of the loading regions produces diverging regions of the plurality of the wires leading to the loading regions and soldering regions oppositely extending from the loading regions. An alignment device includes an arrangement of grooves configured for manual loading of loading regions of wires to produce diverging regions of the wires leading to the loading regions and soldering regions oppositely extending from the loading regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Huadong WU, Brian David SMITH, Yasser M. ELDEEB
  • Method, devices and systems for sensor with removable nodes
    Patent number: 9615794
    Abstract: An integrated adhesive sensor array includes an adhesive a patch, a sensor hub, and a detachable sensor pod packaged as a unit. The patch may include a docking area for the detachable sensor pod. The detachable sensor pod may include at least one sensor and may be configured to be detached from the patch and applied to various locations on a body. The detachable sensor pod may send sensor data to the sensor hub via a wired link when on the patch and via a wireless link when detached from the patch. The sensor hub receives sensor data from the detachable sensor pod and relays the data to a receiver. The sensor hub and detachable sensor pod may include indicators for communicating information. The sensor hub may include a power source for powering the sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod attached to the main sensor unit or patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth Kaskoun, Brian David Niznik, Michael David Atella
  • Secure communication secret sharing
    Patent number: 9621523
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to sharing secure communication secrets with a network monitoring device (NMD). The NMD may passively monitor network packets communicated between client computers and server computers. If a secure communication session is established between a client computer and a server computer, a key provider may provide the NMD a session key that corresponds to the secure communication session. The NMD may buffer each network packet associated with the secure communication session until the NMD is provided a session key for the secure communication session. The NMD may use the session key to decrypt network packets communicated between the client computer and the server computer. The NMD may then proceed to analyze the secure communication session based on the contents of the decrypted network packets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: ExtraHop Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Abraham Rothstein, Benjamin Thomas Higgins, Brian David Hatch