Patents by Inventor Charles Summers
Charles Summers 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).
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Patent number: 10980096Abstract: During operation, a computer provides, based at least in part on an initial lighting preference of an individual, instructions specifying initial lighting states of one or more lights in a lighting configuration in an environment, where an initial lighting state of a given light includes an intensity and a color of the given light. Then, the computer receives sensor data specifying a non-verbal physical response of the individual to initial lighting states. Moreover, the computer determines, based at least in part on the non-verbal physical response, a type of reaction of the individual to the initial lighting state. Next, the computer selectively modifies, based at least in part on a lighting behavior history of the individual and the determined type of reaction, the initial lighting preference of the individual to obtain an updated lighting preference.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Lexi Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Charles Summers, Collin James Palmer, David Brian Lindell, Michael Pickett McKenna
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Publication number: 20200229286Abstract: During operation, a computer provides, based at least in part on an initial lighting preference of an individual, instructions specifying initial lighting states of one or more lights in a lighting configuration in an environment, where an initial lighting state of a given light includes an intensity and a color of the given light. Then, the computer receives sensor data specifying a non-verbal physical response of the individual to initial lighting states. Moreover, the computer determines, based at least in part on the non-verbal physical response, a type of reaction of the individual to the initial lighting state. Next, the computer selectively modifies, based at least in part on a lighting behavior history of the individual and the determined type of reaction, the initial lighting preference of the individual to obtain an updated lighting preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Lexi Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Charles Summers, Collin James Palmer, David Brian Lindell, Michael Pickett McKenna
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Patent number: 9489631Abstract: Disclosed is a Cognitive Map-Based Tactical Decision Simulation for Training (CMDST) uses fuzzy cognitive maps (FCM's) to: 1) model high-stress tactical problems or engagements and their causal relationships; 2) simulate situational activities immediately prior to, during, and following the occurrence of a tactical problem or engagement; 3) calculate the relative values of different courses of action; 4) perform individual performance and comparative analysis of selected courses of action; 5) conduct after action reviews to solidify lessons learned from the simulation; and 6) develop individual decision making action plans to outline specific actions to be undertaken to improve future decision making performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Columbus State University Research Service Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mohammed Shamimur Rahman Khan, Osama George Khouri, Wayne Charles Summers, Rodrigo Obando, Vladimir Zanev, Sebastian Wankun Khor, Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20140006336Abstract: Disclosed is a Cognitive Map-Based Tactical Decision Simulation for Training (CMDST) uses fuzzy cognitive maps (FCM's) to: 1) model high-stress tactical problems or engagements and their causal relationships; 2) simulate situational activities immediately prior to, during, and following the occurrence of a tactical problem or engagement; 3) calculate the relative values of different courses of action; 4) perform individual performance and comparative analysis of selected courses of action; 5) conduct after action reviews to solidify lessons learned from the simulation; and 6) develop individual decision making action plans to outline specific actions to be undertaken to improve future decision making performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Mohammed Shamimur Rahman Khan, Osama George Khouri, Wayne Charles Summers, Rodrigo Obando, Vladimir Zanev, Sebastian Wankun Khor
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Patent number: 8068406Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Joo Kim, Michael G. Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Patent number: 8056275Abstract: An apparatus for creating a water disk effect without water. The apparatus includes first and second disks, each having a first side with a substantially planar surface and a second side with a surface textured with a three dimensional (3D) pattern or topography including raised, arcuate ridges in a whirlpool or spiral arrangement. The apparatus includes a housing that supports the first and second disks for independent rotation about a common axis. The disks are positioned such that the first sides are proximate but spaced apart to avoid contact, such that the 3D patterns face outward toward viewers of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a drive assembly rotating the first disk in a first direction and concurrently rotating the second disk in a second direction opposite the first direction. A water disk effect is created during counter rotation when light from the Sun or other source strikes the disks.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Charles Summers Ballew
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Publication number: 20110045227Abstract: An apparatus for creating a water disk effect without water. The apparatus includes first and second disks, each having a first side with a substantially planar surface and a second side with a surface textured with a three dimensional (3D) pattern or topography including raised, arcuate ridges in a whirlpool or spiral arrangement. The apparatus includes a housing that supports the first and second disks for independent rotation about a common axis. The disks are positioned such that the first sides are proximate but spaced apart to avoid contact, such that the 3D patterns face outward toward viewers of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a drive assembly rotating the first disk in a first direction and concurrently rotating the second disk in a second direction opposite the first direction. A water disk effect is created during counter rotation when light from the Sun or other source strikes the disks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: CHARLES SUMMERS BALLEW
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Publication number: 20100039923Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Joo Kim, Michael G. Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Patent number: 7626916Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Joo Kim, Michael G. Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Publication number: 20070064923Abstract: A circuit can process a sample of a signal to emulate, simulate, or model an effect on the signal. Thus, an emulation circuit can produce a representation of a real-world signal transformation by processing the signal according to one or more signal processing parameters that are characteristic of the real-world signal transformation. The emulation circuit can apply analog signal processing and/or mixed signal processing to the signal. The signal processing can comprise feeding the signal through two signal paths, each having a different delay, and creating a weighted sum of the outputs of the two signal paths. The signal processing can also (or alternatively) comprise routing the signal through a network of delay elements, wherein a bank of switching or routing elements determines the route and thus the resulting delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Schmukler, Arvind Raghavan, Ziba Nami, Jyothi Peddi, Andrew Kim, Michael Vrazel, Charles Summers
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Publication number: 20070060059Abstract: Signals propagating on an aggressor communication channel can cause detrimental interference in a victim communication channel. A signal processing circuit can generate an interference cancellation signal that, when applied to the victim communication channel, cancels the detrimental interference. The signal processing circuit can dynamically adjust or update two or more aspects of the interference cancellation signal, such as an amplitude or gain parameter and a phase or delay parameter. Via the dynamic adjustments, the signal processing circuit can adapt to changing conditions, thereby maintaining an acceptable level of interference cancellation in a fluctuating operating environment. A control circuit that implements the parametric adjustments can have at least two modes of operation, one for adjusting the amplitude parameter and one for adjusting the phase parameter. The modes can be selectable or can be intermittently available, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Kim, Edward Gebara, Bruce Schmukler, Mark Dickmann, Michael Farrell, Michael Vrazel, David Stelliga, Joy Laskar, Charles Summers
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Publication number: 20060159002Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Kim, Michael Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Patent number: 7050388Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Joo Kim, Michael G. Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Publication number: 20050030884Abstract: Signals propagating in one communication channel can generate crosstalk interference in another communication channel. A crosstalk cancellation device can process the signals causing the crosstalk interference and generate a crosstalk cancellation signal that can compensate for the crosstalk when applied to the channel receiving crosstalk interference. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a model of the crosstalk effect that generates a signal emulating the actual crosstalk both in form an in timing. The crosstalk cancellation device can include a controller that monitors crosstalk-compensated communication signals and adjusts the model to enhance crosstalk cancellation performance. The crosstalk cancellation device can have a mode of self configuration or calibration in which defined test signals can be transmitted on the crosstalk-generating channel and the crosstalk-receiving channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Quellan, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Kim, Michael Vrazel, Sanjay Bajekal, Charles Summers
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Patent number: 6008415Abstract: Cyclohexane is catalytically oxidized to produce cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone and precursors of these products. The oxidation is carried out in a liquid oxidation reactor at high oxygen concentrations (greater than 30% and preferably greater than 90% oxygen concentration) and at relatively low temperatures (less than 160.degree. C.). The use of the liquid oxidation reactor permits the use of these high oxygen concentrations without forming dangerously high levels of oxygen in the overhead gas phase. The result is an increased yield and selectivity of the desired products.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: ABB Lummus Global Inc.Inventors: Marvin I. Greene, Charles Summer, Robert J. Gartside
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Patent number: D509409Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John Marcus Harris, Jacqueline Volles, Joe Mefferd, Allen Hutton, Charles Summers
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Patent number: D512270Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John Marcus Harris, Jacqueline Volles, Joe Mefferd, Allen Hutton, Charles Summers
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Patent number: D517369Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John Marcus Harris, Jacqueline Volles, Joe Mefferd, Allen Hutton, Charles Summers