Patents by Inventor Christopher Paulson
Christopher Paulson 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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Publication number: 20200094412Abstract: A multimodal sensing architecture utilizes an array of single sensor or multi-sensor groups (superpixels) to facilitate advanced object-manipulation and recognition tasks performed by mechanical end effectors in robotic systems. The single-sensors/superpixels are spatially arrayed over contact surfaces of the end effector fingers and include, e.g., pressure sensors and vibration sensors that facilitate the simultaneous detection of both static and dynamic events occurring on the end effector, and optionally include proximity sensors and/or temperature sensors. A readout circuit receives the sensor data from the superpixels and transmits the sensor data onto a shared sensor data bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Robotik Innovations Inc.Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, Clinton J. Smith, Christopher Lalau Keraly, Matthew E. Shaffer, Christopher A. Paulson
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Patent number: 10449382Abstract: An implantable subsystem includes multiple implantable neural probes disposed on a flexible substrate. Each neural probe is configured to magnetically stimulate brain neurons. Each probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators that magnetically stimulate neurons. Each probe also includes neural probe activation circuitry comprising thin film switches disposed on the flexible substrate. The thin film switches are electrically coupled to row and column activation lines and selectively activate the magnetic neural stimulators in response to neural stimulation activation signals carried on the activation lines.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
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Patent number: 10426968Abstract: A neural modulation system includes neural encoder in a patient-external device. The neural encoder converts input signals into a neural stimulation pattern and wirelessly transmits the neural stimulation pattern to a patient-internal device. The patient internal device includes a flexible substrate and a two dimensional array of neural probes disposed on the flexible substrate. Each neural probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators and/or an array of neural sensors along with probe addressing circuitry that allow for addressing the magnetic neural stimualtors and/or neural sensors. Control circuitry in the implantable device controls activation of the magnetic neural stimulators and/or neural sensors according to the neural stimulation pattern via the probe addressing circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
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Publication number: 20190296931Abstract: Connected consumer device systems are described. The consumer products associated with the systems can be powered or non-powered. The systems include one or more sensors to detect the state of the consumer product. An exemplary consumer product is designed to collect material and then be replaced once a desired amount of material is collected. The sensor is capable of detecting the existence and/or volume of material collected by the consumer product and is capable thereafter to communicate data to a hub and/or computing device. The communicated data can alert a consumer of a suggested action based on the data; for example, replace the consumer product as it has collected material. The communicated data can also trigger access to an e-commerce gateway to order more consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Raj B. Apte, Eric John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Patent number: 10165654Abstract: A method of generating a representation of a structure includes providing an ad hoc mesh network having at least two nodes associated with the structure, obtaining time of flight data for each node in the network, and using the time of flight data to generate the representation of the structure. A method of generating a three-dimensional representation of a structure includes providing an ad hoc mesh network having at least three nodes associated with the structure, wherein at least one node is a mobile node that moves around the structure, obtaining time of flight data for each pair of nodes in the network, and using the time of flight data to generate the three-dimensional representation of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raj B. Apte, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Publication number: 20180353283Abstract: An implantable subsystem includes multiple implantable neural probes disposed on a flexible substrate. Each neural probe is configured to magnetically stimulate brain neurons. Each probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators that magnetically stimulate neurons. Each probe also includes neural probe activation circuitry comprising thin film switches disposed on the flexible substrate. The thin film switches are electrically coupled to row and column activation lines and selectively activate the magnetic neural stimulators in response to neural stimulation activation signals carried on the activation lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
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Publication number: 20180353284Abstract: A neural modulation system includes neural encoder in a patient-external device. The neural encoder converts input signals into a neural stimulation pattern and wirelessly transmits the neural stimulation pattern to a patient-internal device. The patient internal device includes a flexible substrate and a two dimensional array of neural probes disposed on the flexible substrate. Each neural probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators and/or an array of neural sensors along with probe addressing circuitry that allow for addressing the magnetic neural stimualtors and/or neural sensors. Control circuitry in the implantable device controls activation of the magnetic neural stimulators and/or neural sensors according to the neural stimulation pattern via the probe addressing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
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Publication number: 20180353766Abstract: An implantable neural probe includes a flexible substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The probe has an elongated three dimensional shape with an exterior surface and an interior surface such that the exterior surface of the probe includes at least a portion of first surface of the flexible substrate and the interior surface of the probe includes at least a portion of the second surface of the flexible substrate. The probe may include an array of one or more neural stimulators disposed on the flexible substrate and configured to stimulate neurons. The probe may alternatively or additionally include an array of one or more neural sensors configured to sense brain neurons.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
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Patent number: 10006617Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb includes a thermally conductive base and at least one LED assembly disposed on and thermally coupled to a surface of the base. The LED assembly includes at least one LED configured to generate light. A thermal optical diffuser defines an interior volume and the LED is arranged to emit light into the interior volume and through the thermal optical diffuser. The thermal optical diffuser is disposed on the surface of the base and extends from the base to a terminus on the light emitting side. The thermal optical diffuser is configured to include one or more openings that allow convective air flow between the interior volume of the thermal optical diffuser and ambient environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Ashish Pattekar, Christopher Paulson, Ramkumar Abhishek, Patrick Yasuo Maeda
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Publication number: 20180073713Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb includes a thermally conductive base and at least one LED assembly disposed on and thermally coupled to a surface of the base. The LED assembly includes at least one LED configured to generate light. A thermal optical diffuser defines an interior volume and the LED is arranged to emit light into the interior volume and through the thermal optical diffuser. The thermal optical diffuser is disposed on the surface of the base and extends from the base to a terminus on the light emitting side. The thermal optical diffuser is configured to include one or more openings that allow convective air flow between the interior volume of the thermal optical diffuser and ambient environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Ashish Pattekar, Christopher Paulson, Ramkumar Abhishek, Patrick Yasuo Maeda
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Publication number: 20180045676Abstract: An electrochemical metal alloy identification device employing electrolytes to measure and identify different potentials of alloys is presented. This includes physical structure, disposables, electrical systems, control circuitry, and algorithms to identify alloys.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: David Mathew Johnson, Jianer Bao, Martin J. Sheridan, Vedasri Vedharathinam, Christopher Paulson, Bhaskar Saha, Jessica Louis Baker Rivest
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Publication number: 20180018481Abstract: A passive sensor tag system including a passive electronic sensor tag and an external readout. The passive electronic sensor tag including a sensor element configured to sense data in a local environment and to cause a shift in a fundamental electrical resonance frequency characteristic of a sensor circuit based on the sensed data. The external readout including an external readout circuit that is configured to generate a signal having a frequency and a voltage and to transmit the signal through an output antenna. The transmitted signal coupling the sensor circuit and the external readout circuit. The external readout determining a fundamental electrical resonance frequency characteristic of the sensor circuit based on the impedance of the coupled sensor circuit and external readout circuit. The external readout determining the sensed data based the fundamental electrical resonance frequency characteristic of the sensor circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Christopher Paulson, Ramkumar Abhishek, Gregory Whiting
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Patent number: 9857031Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes at least one LED assembly comprising a substrate and two or more LEDs configured to generate light spaced apart along the substrate. A cured structural coating is disposed on at least a portion of the LED assembly, wherein the cured structural coating is configured to maintain the LED assembly in a predetermined shape. The substrate of the LED assembly may comprise an elongated and/or flexible substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Janos Veres, Philipp Schmaelzle, Christopher Paulson, Ashish Pattekar, Patrick Y. Maeda
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Publication number: 20170353323Abstract: Connected consumer device systems are described. The consumer products associated with the systems can be powered or non-powered. The systems include one or more sensors to detect the state of the consumer product. An exemplary consumer product is designed to collect material and then be replaced once a desired amount of material is collected. The sensor is capable of detecting the existence and/or volume of material collected by the consumer product and is capable thereafter to communicate data to a hub and/or computing device. The communicated data can alert a consumer of a suggested action based on the data; for example, replace the consumer product as it has collected material. The communicated data can also trigger access to an e-commerce gateway to order more consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Raj B. Apte, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Patent number: 9762437Abstract: Systems and methods for enrolling nodes into an ad hoc network associated with a multi-roomed structure. Nodes within the ad hoc network comprise a communication module configured to communicate with the ad hoc network using at least one of room-limited communications and room-transparent communications.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raj B. Apte, Christopher Paulson, Erik John Hasenoehrl
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Publication number: 20170230193Abstract: A method of associating a function to a room within a home, includes forming a mesh network in the structure with a plurality of nodes, each node having a communication module, segmenting the nodes into rooms based upon the time of flight, obtaining an identity for at least one node in a room; and using the identity to assign a purpose to the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Raj B. Apte, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Patent number: 9667502Abstract: A method of associating a function to a room within a home, includes forming a mesh network in the structure with a plurality of nodes, each node having a communication module, segmenting the nodes into rooms based upon the time of flight, obtaining an identity for at least one node in a room; and using the identity to assign a purpose to the room.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raj B. Apte, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Publication number: 20170089519Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes at least one LED assembly comprising a substrate and two or more LEDs configured to generate light spaced apart along the substrate. A cured structural coating is disposed on at least a portion of the LED assembly, wherein the cured structural coating is configured to maintain the LED assembly in a predetermined shape. The substrate of the LED assembly may comprise an elongated and/or flexible substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Janos Veres, Philipp Schmaelzle, Christopher Paulson, Ashish Pattekar, Patrick Y. Maeda
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Patent number: 9528689Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes at least one LED assembly comprising a substrate and two or more LEDs configured to generate light spaced apart along the substrate. A cured structural coating is disposed on at least a portion of the LED assembly, wherein the cured structural coating is configured to maintain the LED assembly in a predetermined shape. The substrate of the LED assembly may comprise an elongated and/or flexible substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Janos Veres, Philipp Schmaelzle, Christopher Paulson, Ashish Pattekar, Patrick Yasuo Maeda
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Patent number: D806308Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Ashish Pattekar, Christopher Paulson, Ramkumar Abhishek, Patrick Yasuo Maeda