Patents by Inventor Christopher Mullins

Christopher Mullins 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: 20240346064
    Abstract: A system and method for data management providing a unique combination of tools that enable a user to bring digital media that include text, image, video, audio data, metadata, or a combination thereof and to place them within an application that automatically processes the digital media as they are input into user defined Spaces, wherein the user places digital media in specific Spaces in order to perform comparisons of all the digital media within a selected Space, wherein the application identifies associations between the digital media in the selected Space, may assign weights to those associations, may sort those associations by weight, and may then render in a visual display the identified associations using the criteria of boards, timelines, calendars, geography, selected categories, charts, virtual and augmented reality spaces and networks, and wherein the user may publish the associations in a visual manner and in a desired format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Mullins Warnock, Jean-Michel Pierre Decombe
  • Patent number: 12078493
    Abstract: A worksite management system for a worksite includes a sensor module associated with each of one or more machines working on the worksite. The sensor module generates a signal indicative of a location of a corresponding one of a machine from the one or more machines. An on-board controller associated with each of the one or more machines receives the signal corresponding to the location of the corresponding one of the machine on the worksite, and looks up the location of the corresponding one of the machine in at least one of a pre-generated or learned terrain map of a network of haul routes. The on-board controller identifies at least one condition of the haul route at the looked-up location, and then generates an alert for an operator to perform one or more recommended actions with respect to an operating parameter of the corresponding one of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: David Richard Wisley, Paul Minniss, Jonathan Moses, Christopher Mullins, Russell Pugh, Anthony James Pollock, David Thompson, Thomas Henry Abel
  • Patent number: 11514058
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods relating to context rules in a graph or isolated collection. In an example, information in an isolated collection may be associated with one or more contexts. The information may be represented within the isolated collection based on one or more rules, and one or more of the rules may be associated with one or more contexts to which the information relates, thereby indicating a context association. A context association may indicate a positive, negative, or other relationship between one or more rules and one or more contexts. Based on the context association, information within the isolated collection may be adapted to generate different views of the isolated collection for different contexts. As such, relevant, useful, or actionable information may be included or emphasized, while information that is not as relevant, useful, or actionable may be omitted or deemphasized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Standefer, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 10740553
    Abstract: A review workflow graph (e.g., graph database) is provided that is a graphical representation of a review workflow assigned to a document and/or an individual document section. In particular, contents of the document may be stored as nodes in the review workflow graph. As the reviewers perform the review workflow, results associated with one or more review processes may be recorded and stored in the review workflow graph with relationships to the content nodes. In aspects, the graph of nodes may be materialized into a view of the document and/or a review timeline. For instance, portions of the document that have been completed may be materialized, but content that is not yet complete (e.g., reached a milestone) may not be materialized. Additionally, the review timeline may be a visual or other representation of the temporal progress of the review workflow, including intermediate milestones as well as an ultimate completion deadline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mullins, Robert Standefer
  • Publication number: 20180300304
    Abstract: A review workflow graph (e.g., graph database) is provided that is a graphical representation of a review workflow assigned to a document and/or an individual document section. In particular, contents of the document may be stored as nodes in the review workflow graph. As the reviewers perform the review workflow, results associated with one or more review processes may be recorded and stored in the review workflow graph with relationships to the content nodes. In aspects, the graph of nodes may be materialized into a view of the document and/or a review timeline. For instance, portions of the document that have been completed may be materialized, but content that is not yet complete (e.g., reached a milestone) may not be materialized. Additionally, the review timeline may be a visual or other representation of the temporal progress of the review workflow, including intermediate milestones as well as an ultimate completion deadline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mullins, Robert Standefer
  • Publication number: 20180268004
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods relating to rule hierarchies for graphs or isolated collections. In an example, information in an isolated collection may relate to one of multiple levels in a hierarchy. As such, mapping rules may adapt level-specific information such that it is understandable or useable by other levels within the hierarchy. In some examples, mapping rules may be hierarchical, such that a mapping rule of one layer may be used to adapt a mapping rule from another layer. In other examples, mapping rules may be reused by other levels of the hierarchy when it is determined that they may be relevant or useful to apply to other level-specific information. Adaptation of information using mapping rules may enable information that was previously inaccessible to be accessed by a more general audience, thereby mitigating potential data silos and further enriching the available information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Standefer, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20180268032
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods relating to context rules in a graph or isolated collection. In an example, information in an isolated collection may be associated with one or more contexts. The information may be represented within the isolated collection based on one or more rules, and one or more of the rules may be associated with one or more contexts to which the information relates, thereby indicating a context association. A context association may indicate a positive, negative, or other relationship between one or more rules and one or more contexts. Based on the context association, information within the isolated collection may be adapted to generate different views of the isolated collection for different contexts. As such, relevant, useful, or actionable information may be included or emphasized, while information that is not as relevant, useful, or actionable may be omitted or deemphasized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Standefer, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 10060957
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of power quality devices for continuously measuring and buffering power quality data and transmitting the buffered power quality data on a periodic basis and one or more cloud-based servers communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices. The one or more cloud-based servers are operable to: receive the buffered data transmitted by the power quality devices; decompress and store the buffered data in a database; and display on a web page one or more of a stripchart, daily profile, histogram, waveform, vector diagram, harmonic bar chart, and 3D harmonic graph generated using the stored data. The system also includes one or more computing devices communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices and the one or more cloud-based servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter M. Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9519559
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9404943
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9202383
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting monitoring equipment is provided. A user is provided with instant voice feedback as they are connecting monitoring equipment. Such feedback can reduce or eliminate confusing hookup instructions and enable the user to use both hands to safely connect the equipment without the distraction of looking at hard-to-read probe markings or connection labels. The use of a voice output reduces or avoids problems of poor visibility and reduced hearing in typical industrial environments, using arc flash safety gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20150276825
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of power quality devices for continuously measuring and buffering power quality data and transmitting the buffered power quality data on a periodic basis and one or more cloud-based servers communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices. The one or more cloud-based servers are operable to: receive the buffered data transmitted by the power quality devices; decompress and store the buffered data in a database; and display on a web page one or more of a stripchart, daily profile, histogram, waveform, vector diagram, harmonic bar chart, and 3D harmonic graph generated using the stored data. The system also includes one or more computing devices communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices and the one or more cloud-based servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter M. Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20140257587
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20140253097
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8775109
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8773108
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8125345
    Abstract: A system is provided in which the voltage phases, neutral, and ground are monitored and an alarm is generated if specific trigger conditions are met. These conditions are indicative of a possible loose neutral, loose wiring, or general over/under voltage condition. Specific algorithms can be used to determine the possibility of a loose wiring condition, and if limits are met, various alarm modes are started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Power Monitors
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20120029715
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8037969
    Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 7982596
    Abstract: A system for testing PLC equipment, network conditions, and protocol performance is provided. Noise measurements can be made at a single point, and protocol traffic, signal levels, and upper-layer parameters of any transmissions by other equipment on the same network are logged. Alternatively, a plurality of units located at different points in the PLC network are at least part of a distributed test system. As a result, coordinated tests can be conducted by multiple nodes, such as point-to-point network transfer function measurement and analysis, estimation of the location of noise sources and system null and resonances, receiver operating curve (ROC) measurements with actual protocol modulation, or any other suitable tests. Preferably, the test devices are able to test using a plurality of PLC protocols. In some devices, PLC protocol-specific modules can be added or removed as desired to increase, decrease or change the test device's protocol abilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen K. Shomo, Christopher Mullins