Patents by Inventor Charles Williams

Charles Williams 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: 20260021417
    Abstract: A video game controller joystick head movement device is provided. The device comprises a first half and a second half. Each half is designed to attach securely to the separate joystick head of a video game controller through a convex, spherical body. The two halves are adjustable and can either compress or tension the joystick heads when connected via a fastening arm of the first half and a receiving area of the second half. This allows for continuous in-game character movement without the need for additional user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20250273970
    Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg, Ashwin Muthiah, Omkar Borse, Jake Brigham, Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20250266690
    Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg, Ashwin Muthiah, Omkar Borse, Jake Brigham, Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 12322986
    Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: ChargeItSpot, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg, Ashwin Muthiah, Omkar Borse, Jake Brigham, Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20220181887
    Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg, Ashwin Muthiah, Omkar Borse, Jake Brigham, Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 11031790
    Abstract: A system for verifying the identity of a user is disclosed. The system has a door that selectively opens to allow access to a cavity and selectively closes to block access to the cavity, a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock the door when the door is closed, a camera configured to image a user area adjacent to the door, computing memory having associated therewith code, and a processor communicatively coupled with the computing memory. The processor communicatively coupled with the computing memory is configured to execute the code and to control the camera to record a first image data of the user area that includes a plurality of first image sets recorded at a plurality of first times, store the first image data, and control the camera to record a second image data of the user area that includes a second image set recorded at a second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ChargeItSpot, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, Mikayla Wickman, Charles Williams, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg
  • Publication number: 20200412133
    Abstract: A system for verifying the identity of a user is disclosed. The system has a door that selectively opens to allow access to a cavity and selectively closes to block access to the cavity, a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock the door when the door is closed, a camera configured to image a user area adjacent to the door, computing memory having associated therewith code, and a processor communicatively coupled with the computing memory. The processor communicatively coupled with the computing memory is configured to execute the code and to control the camera to record a first image data of the user area that includes a plurality of first image sets recorded at a plurality of first times, store the first image data, and control the camera to record a second image data of the user area that includes a second image set recorded at a second time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas Baldasare, Sheri Tate, Robert Kay, Jeffrey Bergeland, Mikayla Wickman, Charles Williams, David Andreasen, Saran Singh Sound, Michael Weinberg
  • Patent number: 9774683
    Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, apparatuses, and methods for data storage. In one or more embodiments, a method can include parsing a file of a first node connected to a network into payloads of a plurality of Internet Protocol (IP) packets, adding a specified number of random IP headers from a list of IP headers to each of the IP packets, and communicating the IP packets including the IP headers to a second node on the network as determined by a first IP header of a respective IP packet so as to store the packet on the network buffer of the second node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Raytheon Applied Signal Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 9502856
    Abstract: Stabilization of an injection locked optical frequency comb is achieved through polarization spectroscopy of an active laser cavity, eliminating optical PM sidebands inherent in previous stabilization methods. Optical SNR of 35 dB is achieved. A monolithic AlInGaAs quantum well Fabry-Prot laser injection locked to a passively mode-locked monolithic laser is presented here. The FP laser cavity can be used as a true linear interferometric intensity modulator for pulsed light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Delfyett, Charles Williams, Edris Sarailou
  • Publication number: 20160294946
    Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, apparatuses, and methods for data storage. In one or more embodiments, a method can include parsing a file of a first node connected to a network into payloads of a plurality of Internet Protocol (IP) packets, adding a specified number of random IP headers from a list of IP headers to each of the IP packets, and communicating the IP packets including the IP headers to a second node on the network as determined by a first IP header of a respective IP packet so as to store the packet on the network buffer of the second node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20160210574
    Abstract: In various implementations, a cost activity model may be generated based at least partially on information received, such as costs, and a predetermined framework. The cost activity model may be utilized to predict costs due to changes, to determine demand utilization, and/or to reconcile estimated and actual costs, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Charles Williams, Caleb Williams
  • Publication number: 20150086151
    Abstract: Stabilization of an injection locked optical frequency comb is achieved through polarization spectroscopy of an active laser cavity, eliminating optical PM sidebands inherent in previous stabilization methods. Optical SNR of 35 dB is achieved. A monolithic AlInGaAs quantum well Fabry-Prot laser injection locked to a passively mode-locked monolithic laser is presented here. The FP laser cavity can be used as a true linear interferometric intensity modulator for pulsed light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Delfyett, Charles Williams, Edris Sarailou
  • Publication number: 20140278710
    Abstract: In various implementations, a cost activity model may be generated based at least partially on information received, such as costs, and a predetermined framework. The cost activity model may be utilized to predict costs due to changes, to determine demand utilization, and/or to reconcile estimated and actual costs, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Charles Williams, Caleb Williams
  • Publication number: 20140156540
    Abstract: A system and method for managing a database of buyers includes a server configured to store a buyers database having data related to a plurality of buyers. For each of the plurality of buyers, the data includes buyer identification information for the buyer, purchasing criteria of the buyer, and buyer agent information associated with the buyer. The server is further configured to retrieve and store in the buyers database supplemental information about each buyer based upon the buyer identification information. The server receives a first query of the buyers database from a first remote device, the first query returning first query results which includes the purchasing criteria and buyer agent information for each buyer included in the first query results. The server transmits the first query results to the first remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: BuyerMLS, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Williams, John L. Heithaus, Brian Preston, Jeremy Elser
  • Patent number: 8494465
    Abstract: A system for providing independent polarization control in a radio communication system comprises a set of common antennas and a plurality of transmitters for supplying signals to said set of common antennas Said set of common antennas is used for transmitting signals supplied by the transmitters. Said set of common antennas is used to provide elliptical polarization transmission of said signals. The system furthermore comprises a combiner for each combination of a first transmitter of said plurality of transmitters and an antenna of said not of common antennas, and an adjusting element allowing for controlling the polarization of the signal provided by said first transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Nicholas Wymant, Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 8468751
    Abstract: A method of moving panels from a stowed position to a deployed position includes supporting a first panel on a cam, rotating the cam in a first direction and lowering the first panel which separates the first panel from the cam and supports the first panel on a flexible lift member. Supporting a second panel on a support rack, biasing the second panel into engagement with the cam, rotating the cam in the first direction to transfer the second panel from the support rack to the cam. Further rotating the cam in the first direction, lowering the second panel to transfer the second panel from the cam to the first panel, so that the flexible lift member bears the weight of the first and second panels through the connection between the first panel and the flexible lift member. Fixing the first and second panels through a tongue and groove engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Hufcor, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20130022332
    Abstract: A method of generating missing data in sports play data. The actual data and simulated data are then combined to create a graphical replay system that allows users to quickly analyze ball movement on the playing field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: SYMFONO, INC
    Inventors: Josiah Platt, Keon Byrd, Charles Williams, Luke Keith, Jon Cameron
  • Publication number: 20120285090
    Abstract: A method of moving panels from a stowed position to a deployed position includes supporting a first panel on a cam, rotating the cam in a first direction and lowering the first panel which separates the first panel from the cam and supports the first panel on a flexible lift member. Supporting a second panel on a support rack, biasing the second panel into engagement with the cam, rotating the cam in the first direction to transfer the second panel from the support rack to the cam. Further rotating the cam in the first direction, lowering the second panel to transfer the second panel from the cam to the first panel, so that the flexible lift member bears the weight of the first and second panels through the connection between the first panel and the flexible lift member. Fixing the first and second panels through a tongue and groove engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Publication number: 20120173431
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for using a token as a payment in a transaction. In one embodiment, a method for facilitating a payment transaction using a mobile device can be provided. The method can include validating a user's identity; providing a token to the user; receiving the token and user identification information from a merchant as payment for a transaction; and authorizing the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: FIRST DATA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ben Ritchie, Tom Sonby, Charles Williams, Reggie Mitchell, Matthew Webster, Gerald Daniels
  • Publication number: 20110300792
    Abstract: A system for providing independent polarization control in a radio communication system comprises a set of common antennas and a plurality of transmitters for supplying signals to said set of common antennas Said set of common antennas is used for transmitting signals supplied by the transmitters. Said set of common antennas is used to provide elliptical polarization transmission of said signals. The system furthermore comprises a combiner for each combination of a first transmitter of said plurality of transmitters and an antenna of said not of common antennas, and an adjusting element allowing for controlling the polarization of the signal provided by said first transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Nicholas Wymant, Charles Williams