Patents by Inventor Bruce W. Adams

Bruce W. Adams 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).

  • Patent number: 8832017
    Abstract: The present invention provides a System and Method to Define, Validate and Extract Data for Predictive Models. A system of sensors is deployed in an environment, with additional sensors for ambient data whose output as a form of metadata can characterize performance conditions including background ambient conditions. A format or sequence of processes is the basis for a math model to establish a logical weight to data for predictive modeling and event reporting. The present invention provides a computer or other sensor interface system with a primary sensor or sensors, network connection, and supplementary sensors to measure the conditions in which the primary data is captured. A software process allows for user inputs of data in order to establish the methods and rules for normal function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce W. Adams, Peter R. H. McConnell, Clive Wright
  • Publication number: 20130132415
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method to improve virtual object communication. This is dependent on a method of comparing data sets, characterising data according to its use, for rapid assessment of the correlation between data sets, especially as used to correlate human emotional needs in interpreting data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Bruce W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120296899
    Abstract: The present invention provides a decision management system to define, validate and extract data for predictive models. A system of sensors is deployed in a sample collection environment, where such sensors are used to collect data from a biological or chemical sample, with additional sensors for ambient data whose output as a form of metadata can characterize performance conditions including background ambient conditions. A format or sequence of processes is the basis for a math model to establish a logical weight to data for predictive modeling and event reporting. The present invention provides a computer or other sensor interface system with a primary sensor or sensors, network connection, and supplementary sensors to measure the conditions in which the primary data is captured. A software process allows for user inputs of data in order to establish the methods and rules for normal function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120115107
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motion analysis system for manufacturing of dental orthotics and prosthetics using computer aided means. The process includes measuring the relative function of one anatomical structure to another based on optical data and in some cases enhanced with other sensor data. The components of hard and soft tissue are used in analysis and where the data can be compared in a time series such that a computer generated occlusal surface from which either a treatment orthosis or prosthesis could be manufactured to aid with dental treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120107763
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motion analysis system for measuring the relative function of one anatomical structure to another based on optical fiducial markers tracked in a series of images and in turn data, where the components of hard and soft tissue are used in analysis and where the image data can be compared in a time series such that probabilities of involvement with various tissues can be correlated to the image data. The system measures displacement at various positions and can relate the data to various muscle and other soft tissue variations within the constraints of the anatomy and physiology including motion in three dimensional space, including rotations and translations and functions including velocity and acceleration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20110270797
    Abstract: The present invention provides a System and Method to Define, Validate and Extract Data for Predictive Models. A system of sensors is deployed in an environment, with additional sensors for ambient data whose output as a form of metadata can characterize performance conditions including background ambient conditions. A format or sequence of processes is the basis for a math model to establish a logical weight to data for predictive modeling and event reporting. The present invention provides a computer or other sensor interface system with a primary sensor or sensors, network connection, and supplementary sensors to measure the conditions in which the primary data is captured. A software process allows for user inputs of data in order to establish the methods and rules for normal function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce W. Adams, Peter R.H. McConnell, Clive Wright
  • Patent number: 7154599
    Abstract: An optical system for performing a spectral analysis of test samples is provided. The optical system comprises a photonic energy source, an optical emission processing system, a received light optical processing system, an optical detector and a digital signal processing system. The optical emission processing system transmits one or more illumination wavelengths to a test sample. The received light optical processing system collects and isolates one or more wavelengths received from the test sample and transmits them to an optical detector. The optical detector converts the isolated one or more wavelengths of received electromagnetic radiation into an electrical signal which is transmitted to the digital signal processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Joule Microsystems Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Adams, Peter R. H. McConnell
  • Publication number: 20040239923
    Abstract: An optical system for performing a spectral analysis of test samples is provided. The optical system comprises a photonic energy source, an optical emission processing system, a received light optical processing system, an optical detector and a digital signal processing system. The optical emission processing system transmits one or more illumination wavelengths to a test sample. The received light optical processing system collects and isolates one or more wavelengths received from the test sample and transmits them to an optical detector. The optical detector converts the isolated one or more wavelengths of received electromagnetic radiation into an electrical signal which is transmitted to the digital signal processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Bruce W. Adams, Peter R.H. McConnell
  • Patent number: 5664906
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved bridge joint and method for constructing a bridge joint in a channel or trench over an expansion gap in a bridge. The invention utilizes a polysulfide elastomer binder, which may be provided at room temperature and poured over aggregate chips in the channel, even in adverse weather conditions. The resulting mixture of polysulfide elastomer binder and aggregate withstands vehicular impact stress and provides adhesion and improved elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventors: Richard J. Baker, Bruce W. Adams
  • Patent number: 5513927
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved bridge joint and method for constructing a bridge joint in a channel or trench over an expansion gap in a bridge. The invention utilizes a Batron elastomer binder, which may be provided at room temperature and poured over aggregate chips in the channel, even in adverse weather conditions. The resulting mixture of Batron elastomer binder and aggregate withstands vehicular impact stress and provides adhesion and improved elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventors: Richard J. Baker, Bruce W. Adams