Patents by Inventor Brian Marks

Brian Marks 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).

  • Publication number: 20240087262
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing and developing a damage scene virtual reality (VR) visualization. Annotated immersive multimedia image(s) may be received from a first user, where the annotated immersive multimedia image(s) can be associated with a damage scene. A VR visualization of the annotated immersive multimedia image(s) may be rendered using a VR device associated with a second user. The VR visualization may be used to determine a damage amount, where the damage amount is determined from one or more damaged items identifiable in the annotated immersive multimedia image(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Lee Marvin John Assam
  • Patent number: 11930070
    Abstract: Systems and methods for content storage and retrieval are disclosed herein for accessing portions of a file at a client device. A client device receives a request to access a file at the client device. The file includes file portions that are stored at a web-based storage system in communication with the client device via a network. The client device provides the web-based storage system with access to a metafile stored on the client device. The metafile includes an identifier for each of the file portions for the file and an indication of whether each of the file portions are already stored on the client device. In response to the web-based storage system accessing the metafile stored on the client device to identify a set of file portions that is not stored on the client device, the client device receives the identified set of file portions from the web-based storage system via the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Brian Schneider, Nicholas Mark Vasic Cooper, Dongli Tu
  • Publication number: 20240075942
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling operation of a vehicle. An example system for controlling operation of a vehicle includes one or more data collection components and one or more processors. The one or more data collection components are configured to collect data representative of a physical configuration of an interior vehicle component. The one or more processors are configured to access the collected data, determine, by processing the collected data, the physical configuration of the interior vehicle component, select a manner of operation based upon the determined physical configuration of the interior vehicle component, and cause the vehicle to operate according to the manner of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Scott Thomas Christensen, Brian Mark Fields, Stephen R. Prevatt, Steve Roberson
  • Patent number: 11918571
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in part, fused heteroaryl compounds and compositions useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including neurological disorders (e.g., Dravet syndrome, epilepsy), pain, and neuromuscular disorders are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Kiran Reddy, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Andrew Mark Griffin, Brian Edward Marron
  • Patent number: 11917050
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generating a blockchain-based user profile. In various aspects, one or more blockchain IDs associated with a user is received, where each blockchain ID is associated with a corresponding blockchain. One or more blockchain transactions are identified that are associated with the one or more blockchain IDs, where a trust profile for the user can be generated based on the one or more blockchain transactions. The trust profile can include user information determined from the one or more blockchain transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Lee Marvin John Assam
  • Patent number: 11916896
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing blockchain validation of user identity and authority. In various aspects, the blockchain-based validation system includes: a server communicatively coupled to a blockchain-based network; and program instructions stored in a program memory that, when executed by the server, cause the server to: receive a blockchain ID associated with a user, wherein the blockchain ID is associated with a blockchain; aggregate a plurality of blockchain transactions, the plurality of blockchain transactions including at least a blockchain transaction associated with the blockchain; establish, based on the plurality of blockchain transactions, a trust relationship between the user and a second entity; and generate a trust profile for the user and the second entity based on the trust relationship, wherein the trust profile includes a level of trust between the user and the second entity based on the plurality of blockchain transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Lee Marvin John Assam
  • Patent number: 11917026
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for dynamic mapping and integration between one or more software applications via a meta-model definitional application platform. This may comprise receiving from a target system an at least one input data object or request; loading an at least one meaningful data object from a meta-model definitional application platform into a memory, the at least one meaningful data object containing one or more definitions; identifying, via a queue service manager, an integration type definition of the at least one input data object or request; loading, based on the integration type definition, the target specific mapping definition; preparing the at least one input data object or request for processing; generating an integration worker for transforming in sequence of the target specific mapping definition, where the transformations are done according to the one or more definitions; generating and transmitting, an at least one output data object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Mutara, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence Karl Grey, Brian Mark Sparling
  • Publication number: 20240043015
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of assessing driver capability for operating an autonomous vehicle includes identifying a human operator of the autonomous vehicle, the human operator being associated with a driving capability profile. The method further includes signaling to the human operator with the signal, the signal requesting a response from the human operator. The method also includes updating, based on the response from the human operator to the signal, the driving capability profile to indicate a level of skill of the human operator at responding to the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Leo Nelson Chan, Kristopher Keith Gaudin, Aaron Williams
  • Publication number: 20240031953
    Abstract: A system for transmitting and receiving wireless signals through a physical barrier, such as walls or windows, to wireless computing devices that are located internal to a structure that is formed in part by the physical barrier. The wireless signals are millimeter waveforms with gigahertz frequencies that are communicated with 5G communication protocols by one or more remote base station nodes located external to the physical barrier. One or more external antennas are configured to communicate RF wireless signals with HMA waveforms to remote wireless base station. In one or more embodiments, the RF wireless signals are amplified and communicated bi-statically through the window barrier between customer premises equipment and an authorized remote wireless base station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eric James Black, Mersad Cavcic, Brian Mark Deutsch, Alexander Remley Katko, Jay Howard McCandless, Adam Deloss Rea, Ryan Dale Rutledge, Shannon Lee Hitchen, Seyed Ali Malek Abadi, Jordan Philip Dole {hacek over (z)}ílek Read
  • Patent number: 11875366
    Abstract: In a computer-implemented method, telematics data collected during one or more time periods by one or more electronic subsystems of a vehicle, and/or by a mobile electronic device of the driver or a passenger, is received. The telematics data includes operational data indicative of how a driver of the vehicle operated the vehicle. The received telematics data is analyzed to identify driving behaviors of the driver during the time period(s). Based at least upon the driving behaviors, a driver profile is generated or modified. Based at least upon the generated or modified driver profile, a suggested vehicle type is identified, at least by determining that the profile meets a set of one or more matching criteria associated with the suggested vehicle type. An indication of the suggested vehicle type is displayed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Leo Nelson Chan, Jacob J. Alt, Matthew S. Megyese, Steven C. Cielocha, Kristopher Keith Gaudin, Brian Mark Fields
  • Patent number: 11868915
    Abstract: In a computer-implemented method of assessing driving performance using route scoring, driving data indicative of operation of a vehicle while the vehicle was driven on a driving route may be received. Road infrastructure data indicative of one or more features of the driving route may also be received. A route score for the driving route may be calculated using the road infrastructure data, and a driving performance score for a driver of the vehicle may be calculated using the driving data and the route score for the driving route. Data may be sent to a client device via a network to cause the client device to display the driving performance score and/or a ranking based on the driving performance score, and/or the driving performance score may be used to determine a risk rating for the driver of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, J. Lynn Wilson
  • Publication number: 20230419229
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and techniques for determining optimal safe driving behaviors and optimal safety thresholds of the various parameters for particular routes are disclosed. Historical driver data for a plurality of drivers operating vehicles over various routes during different contextual situations and/or different combinations of conditions along the routes is analyzed to determine respective, relative weightings/contributions of various parameters towards driving safety. Data indicative of a particular driver's behavior along a particular route during a particular set of conditions or contexts is obtained and compared to the analysis results to thereby determine or assess the driver's safety performance. The driver's safety performance may be evaluated in real-time, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Mark Fields
  • Patent number: 11848478
    Abstract: The invention compensates for abnormal operating temperatures and/or abnormal behaviors of a holographic metasurface antenna (HMA) that is generating a beam based on a holographic function. The HMA is characterized with different holographic functions for a plurality of operating temperatures and a plurality of behaviors during the manufacturing process. The characterization of the HMA identifies different hologram functions that cause the HMA to generate more or less heat or exhibit more or less abnormal behavior while generating equivalent beams. Further, or more characterizations of a hologram function may be performed remotely after the HMA is installed in a real world environment. An operating temperature and/or a temperature gradient may be detected by temperature sensors physically located on a circuit board for the HMA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Pivotal Commware, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Remley Katko, Melroy Machado, Eric James Black, Jay Howard McCandless, Brian Mark Deutsch
  • Patent number: 11843955
    Abstract: Mobile communications base stations, such as 5G wireless communications base stations operating at millimeter wave (mmW) frequencies, may have limited spatial coverage due to issues such as limited line of sight or attenuation from foliage or structures. Line of sight and attenuation can be modeled to recommend placement of repeaters for expanded spatial coverage. The repeaters can include open-air repeaters and window repeaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Pivotal Commware, Inc.
    Inventors: Mersad Cavcic, Brian Mark Deutsch, Brett Daniel Mills, Sameer Lalwani
  • Patent number: 11823337
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing and developing a damage scene virtual reality (VR) visualization. Annotated immersive multimedia image(s) may be received from a first user, where the annotated immersive multimedia image(s) can be associated with a damage scene. A VR visualization of the annotated immersive multimedia image(s) may be rendered using a VR device associated with a second user. The VR visualization may be used to determine a damage amount, where the damage amount is determined from one or more damaged items identifiable in the annotated immersive multimedia image(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Lee Marvin John Assam
  • Publication number: 20230368656
    Abstract: An alert may be triggered to notify a pedestrian of the current operational mode of a nearby vehicle. For instance, a vehicle may operate in an autonomous or manual mode, and may occasionally switch from one mode to the other. A pedestrian who may be unaware of the current operational mode of a nearby vehicle may notice the alert and proceed accordingly. In one embodiment, an indication of the current operational mode of the nearby vehicle may be transmitted to an electronic device associated with the pedestrian. The device may generate a notification to the pedestrian based on the current operational mode. In an additional or alternative embodiment, the alert may be transmitted by the vehicle externally to be visible or audible to the pedestrian. In some embodiments, the alert may be triggered only for particular operational modes (e.g., only for autonomous or only for manual).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Steve Roberson
  • Publication number: 20230361564
    Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for power cogeneration. In certain embodiments the cogeneration systems include one or more units that are modularized; in some of these embodiments, the modules contain components that are integrated and ready for use with a control system that optimizes a result for the cogeneration plant. In some cases, the cogeneration system is part of a network of cogeneration systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Concentric Power, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Mark CURTIS
  • Patent number: 11810139
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing vehicle operation data associated with a temporary or periodic usage of a vehicle by a driver. In aspects, the vehicle operation data may be analyzed to assess a performance of the driver during operation of the vehicle. Based on the performance of the driver, the driver may qualify for a reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Kerry Cote, Nicholas R. Baker, Mark E. Clauss, Todd Binion, Andrea Lee Rhoades, Steven J. Balbach, Brian Mark Fields, Kyle Pott
  • Patent number: 11787417
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of assessing driver capability for operating an autonomous vehicle includes identifying a human operator of the autonomous vehicle, the human operator being associated with a driving capability profile. The method further includes signaling to the human operator with the signal, the signal requesting a response from the human operator. The method also includes updating, based on the response from the human operator to the signal, the driving capability profile to indicate a level of skill of the human operator at responding to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Leo Nelson Chan, Kristopher Keith Gaudin, Aaron Williams
  • Publication number: 20230326366
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a quality of driving of a vehicle is presented. Information indicating at least one driving condition may be received from at least one driving condition information indicating device. The at least one driving condition may be different from each of a plurality of driving metrics, and may affect a relationship between the quality of driving and at least one of the plurality of driving metrics. Information indicating the at least one driving metric may be received. At least one indication of the quality of driving of the vehicle may be determined based on the information indicating the at least one driving metric and the received information from the at least one driving condition information indicating device. The at least one indication of the quality of driving may be provided to at least one of the driver, a driving instructor, or an insurance provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Nicholas R. Baker, Lee Marvin John Assam