Patents by Inventor Chris Adam

Chris Adam 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: 20250111382
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, methods, and processes for assessing and managing the carbon footprint of information technology (IT) infrastructures. The system can utilize distributed public key infrastructure (PKI) to ensure data security, trustworthiness, and anonymity. It may provide real-time, accurate, and comprehensive data on the carbon footprint of the entire infrastructure, enabling administrators to make informed decisions based on live, aggregated, and anonymized power consumption data and carbon footprint metrics. The system can also support the management of carbon-related metrics during processes such as device migration or infrastructure renewal. Furthermore, it can enable various stakeholders, including IT infrastructure owners, auditors, and generic users, to access and analyze the data based on their specific roles and permissions. This approach can enhance the transparency and accountability of IT operations, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts in the IT industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Quynhnhu Doan, Anna Bennett, Davide Pacifico, Chris Adams
  • Publication number: 20240414071
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for sustainably deploying serverless functions across the globe are described herein. Often, when considering sustainability options for cloud-based service providers that can accept and operate serverless functions from various sources, the power source type can be considered. In many cases, solar-powered power sources can be desired, but is only available during the day. Thus, it may be desirable to consider where the location of a cloud-based service provider is located in relation to the daylight time. Thus, various data related to the power being utilized to power the cloud-based service provider location can be determined and utilized when comparing potential locations to deploy serverless functions. In some cases, a sustainability score can be generated based on this sustainability data and a sustainability profile that can be compared against other locations to determine the most suitable cloud-based service provider to deploy the serverless function onto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Quynhnhu Doan, Chris Adams, Davide Pacifico, Anna Bennett
  • Patent number: 11181500
    Abstract: An all-solution electrode fabrication process is provided. The process comprises the steps of: i) preparing and activating a shrinkable polymer substrate for deposition of a a) conductive film; ii) modifying the substrate to incorporate a linker; iii) immobilizing particles of a conductive material on the linkers of the substrate to form a conductive film on the substrate; and vi) heating the modified substrate to a temperature sufficient to cause contraction of the polymer substrate and to result in micro- and/or nano-texturing in the conductive film. The process advantageously yields a novel multi-scale electrode device comprising a polymer substrate; and a textured electro-conductive film linked to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: McMaster University
    Inventors: Christine Gabardo, Leyla Soleymani, Robert Chris Adams-McGavin
  • Patent number: 11172003
    Abstract: A device may generate a registration mapping that associates a client identifier of a media client and a messaging identifier of a user device. The device may store the registration mapping in a registration data structure. The device may receive, via a messaging protocol, a message from the user device. The message may include the message identifier and an input for an application session of the media client. The device may determine, based on the registration data structure including the registration mapping and the message, that the user device is associated with the media client. The device may provide, via the messaging protocol, the message to the media client to permit the application session to operate according to the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Chris Adam Maloney, John Carl Anderson, Connor Fox Bourke, Yu Chang Ou, Keerthi Samhita Vempatti Venkatanaga
  • Publication number: 20210042799
    Abstract: A computer implemented method of communicating between devices is disclosed. The computer implemented method includes: transmitting at least one dream request to a specialized program on a dreamr server; receiving the at least one dream request at the dreamr server; determining if the at least one dream request invites a first group of registered users to co-dream with the at least one dream request; forming a supportive network if the at least one dream request invites the first group of registered users; determining if the supportive network invites a second group of registered users to co-dream; initiating dreamweaving between the supportive network and the second group of registered users if the supportive network invites the second group of registered users to co-dream and become a supernetwork; and enabling the supernetwork and the second group of registered users to become monetized, wherein goods and services of the supernetwork and the second group of registered users are marketed at a marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Chris Adams, Ashish Bagrecha
  • Publication number: 20190154622
    Abstract: An all-solution electrode fabrication process is provided, The process comprises the steps of: i) preparing and activating a shrinkable polymer substrate for deposition of a a) conductive film; ii) modifying the substrate to incorporate a linker; iii) immobilizing particles of a conductive material on the linkers of the substrate to form a conductive film on the substrate; and vi) heating the modified substrate to a temperature sufficient to cause contraction of the polymer substrate and to result in micro- and/or nano-texturing in the conductive film. The process advantageously yields a novel multi-scale electrode device comprising a polymer substrate; and a textured electro-conductive film linked to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Christine Gabardo, Leyla Soleymani, Robert Chris Adams-McGavin
  • Patent number: 9619525
    Abstract: An organic search ranking of a web page for a particular search query can be optimized by publishing a large number of short, subsidiary web documents associated with the web page. The web page and the associated web documents can be individually optimized in terms of one or more parameters based upon web analytical data compiled for the search query. The web page and associated web documents can also be jointly optimized by coordinating the content of the associated web documents to align with the primary web page, and further by providing a network of links between the associated web documents and the primary web page. To provide greater insight and to assess the overall efficacy of the web presence optimization effort, historical search rank data can be correlated with specific events and reported to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: gShift Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Adams, Krista LaRiviere, Jeff Jones
  • Patent number: 9537124
    Abstract: A variable insulating battery pack system includes a battery pack enclosure sized and configured to contain the battery pack, an enclosure space in the battery pack enclosure and a fluid pump disposed in fluid communication with the enclosure space and adapted to evacuate and pressurize the enclosure space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Stanek, Chris Adam Ochocinski
  • Publication number: 20150254251
    Abstract: An organic search ranking of a web page for a particular search query can be optimized by publishing a large number of short, subsidiary web documents associated with the web page. The web page and the associated web documents can be individually optimized in terms of one or more parameters based upon web analytical data compiled for the search query. The web page and associated web documents can also be jointly optimized by coordinating the content of the associated web documents to align with the primary web page, and further by providing a network of links between the associated web documents and the primary web page. To provide greater insight and to assess the overall efficacy of the web presence optimization effort, historical search rank data can be correlated with specific events and reported to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Adams, Krista LaRiviere, Jeff Jones
  • Patent number: 9058242
    Abstract: An organic search ranking of a web page for a particular search query can be optimized by publishing a large number of short, subsidiary web documents associated with the web page. The web page and the associated web documents can be individually optimized in terms of one or more parameters based upon web analytical data compiled for the search query. The web page and associated web documents can also be jointly optimized by coordinating the content of the associated web documents to align with the primary web page, and further by providing a network of links between the associated web documents and the primary web page. To provide greater insight and to assess the overall efficacy of the web presence optimization effort, historical search rank data can be correlated with specific events and reported to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: gShift Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Adams, Krista LaRiviere, Jeff Jones
  • Publication number: 20150016631
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the length of music data files having decaying sound patterns are provided. A system and method can include analyzing a music data file including an attack portion and a tail portion. A fadeout range can be associated with the music data file, and a cut threshold of the tail portion can be identified. A modified version of the music data file can be played back. The playback can include reducing sound levels of the music data file in accordance with the fadeout range and ending the playback when the cut threshold of the tail portion is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Clemens Homburg, Chris Adam
  • Patent number: 8537241
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for sensing an image of a scene includes receiving incident light at a image sensing device including an array of at least two regions of pixel elements, providing one or more control parameters where each of the control parameters modifies the sensitivity of the pixel elements, generating control signals for the one or more control parameter for each region of pixel elements where the sensitivity of the pixel elements is varied on a region by region basis. In another embodiment, method for sensing an image of a scene includes generating control signals for controlling two or more control parameters for controlling the pixel elements of an entire array to provide continuous fine grain control of the sensitivity of the pixel elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: PIXIM, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Ayers, Chris Adams, Justin Reyneri, Jinsuk Kang, John Monti
  • Publication number: 20130060692
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system comprises an interface and one or more processors. The interface receives a request for a transaction from a user of a financial account. The processor(s) determine, based on a user identifier, whether the user corresponds to an administrator, a primary user, or a contributor. The administrator is authorized to configure rules for the financial account and to conduct deposit transactions, withdrawal transactions, and view transactions. The primary user is authorized to conduct at least one of the following types of transactions according to the rules: the deposit transactions, the withdrawal transaction, and the view transactions. The contributor is authorized to conduct at least one of the following types of transactions according to the rules: the deposit transactions and the view transactions. The processor(s) process the transaction according to the rules associated with the user requesting the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Typrin, Chris Adams, Brad J. Kirchenbaum
  • Publication number: 20120244393
    Abstract: A variable insulating battery pack system includes a battery pack enclosure sized and configured to contain the battery pack, an enclosure space in the battery pack enclosure and a fluid pump disposed in fluid communication with the enclosure space and adapted to evacuate and pressurize the enclosure space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Joe Stanek, Chris Adam Ochocinski
  • Publication number: 20110219295
    Abstract: An organic search ranking of a web page for a particular search query can be optimized by publishing a large number of short, subsidiary web documents associated with the web page. The web page and the associated web documents can be individually optimized in terms of one or more parameters based upon web analytical data compiled for the search query. The web page and associated web documents can also be jointly optimized by coordinating the content of the associated web documents to align with the primary web page, and further by providing a network of links between the associated web documents and the primary web page. To provide greater insight and to assess the overall efficacy of the web presence optimization effort, historical search rank data can be correlated with specific events and reported to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Chris Adams, Krista LaRiviere, Jeff Jones
  • Publication number: 20110059817
    Abstract: A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The table(s) may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the table(s) to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the table(s) may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew D. FLEMING, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Ian D. Kovacevich, Juan Marin, Ashley Beres Tilley, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Carole Ruffin, Chris Adams, Meredith Beck
  • Publication number: 20100302407
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for sensing an image of a scene includes receiving incident light at a image sensing device including an array of at least two regions of pixel elements, providing one or more control parameters where each of the control parameters modifies the sensitivity of the pixel elements, generating control signals for the one or more control parameter for each region of pixel elements where the sensitivity of the pixel elements is varied on a region by region basis. In another embodiment, method for sensing an image of a scene includes generating control signals for controlling two or more control parameters for controlling the pixel elements of an entire array to provide continuous fine grain control of the sensitivity of the pixel elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: PIXIM, INC.
    Inventors: Tom Ayers, Chris Adams, Justin Reyneri, Jinsuk Kang, John Monti
  • Patent number: 7841958
    Abstract: A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The tables may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the tables to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the tables may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Edison Nation, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew D. Fleming, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Ian D. Kovacevich, Juan Marin, Ashley Beres Tilley, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Carole Ruffin, Chris Adams, Meredith Beck
  • Patent number: 7549131
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling movement of a cursor on a screen and a computer readable medium containing such a method as a program code. When using a graphic program which displays data in a graphical manner, it is often difficult to maintain control of the cursor. In particular, when a user attempts to draw a straight line using the cursor, it is difficult to control the cursor sufficiently accurately. The consequence is often not a straight line but one with steps of one or more pixels. Thus, the present invention is related to a method of controlling movement of a cursor on a screen, comprising: determining an initial position of said cursor; wherein the improvement lies indefining at least one corridor which includes said initial position; monitoring movement of said cursor to determine whether a final position of said cursor rests within the corridor, and displaying said movement as a line on said screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhard Lengeling, Chris Adam
  • Publication number: 20070136695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphical user interface (GUI), a synthesizer and a computer system including such a graphical user interface. In the prior art, input signals may be modified using a variety of controls including rotatable knobs or levers or switches or effected via software controls. Hitherto, the value of each signal has been represented in a dedicated manner even when signals are being combined and this adds to the complexity for a user. The present invention thus relates to a graphical user interface for displaying three or more input signals; comprising a geometric display having the number of dimensions equal to one less than the number of signals whereby each signal represents an apex of the geometric display and a cursor is disposed within the geometric display and represents the combination of the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Chris Adam