Patents by Inventor Christopher Taylor
Christopher Taylor 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: 11017606Abstract: Techniques are described that facilitate co-viewing in an experiential reality environment such as a virtual reality or augmented reality environment. These techniques include prioritizing a main view of experiential reality content over side views of the experiential reality content.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Adam Chapman, Alexandria Way-Wun Kravis, Brandon Scott Love, Christopher Taylor, Lars Christian Ulness, Felicia Yue
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Publication number: 20210117454Abstract: A distributed computing device calculates word counts for each of a set of documents. The word counts are represented as values, each representing a number of times a corresponding word appears in one of the set of documents. The distributed computing device randomly samples the word counts to calculate sampled word counts. The distributed computing device and additional distributed computing devices iteratively execute a process to determine a consensus result for the sampled word counts based on the sampled word counts and additional sampled word counts calculated by the additional distributed computing devices. The distributed computing device determines a latent semantic index (LSI) subspace based on the consensus result for the sampled word count and reflecting contents of the set and additional sets of documents. The distributed computing device projects a document into the LSI subspace to determine the latent semantic content of the document.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Todd Allen Chapman, Ivan James Ravlich, Christopher Taylor Hansen, Daniel Maren
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Patent number: 10958422Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for disseminating reasoning supporting insights made with uniquely identifiable data without disclosing the uniquely identifiable data.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: COTIVITI, INC.Inventors: Christopher Taylor Creel, William Paige Vestal, Christopher Shawn Watson
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Publication number: 20210082025Abstract: A distributed computing device stores user preference data representing preferences of a user with respect to a portion of a set of items. The distributed computing device randomly samples the user preference data to calculate sampled user preference data. The distributed computing device iteratively executes, in conjunction with additional distributed computing devices connected by a network, a process to determine a consensus result for the sampled user preference data. The consensus result is based on the sampled user preference data and additional sampled user preference data calculated by the additional distributed computing devices and based on preferences of additional users. The distributed computing device determines a recommendation model based on the consensus result, the recommendation model reflecting preferences of the user and additional users.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Todd Allen Chapman, Ivan James Ravlich, Christopher Taylor Hansen, Daniel Maren
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Publication number: 20210076729Abstract: A smokeless tobacco alternative kit having a container defining a strip cavity and having a lid, the container and lid operably configured to couple together to encapsulate the strip cavity and a plurality of strips disposed within the strip cavity. Each of the plurality of strips have a first end, a second end opposing the first end of the strip, and a strip length separating the first and second ends of the strip and have a non-woven and absorbent fabric material surrounding and coupled to an absorbent cotton material, wherein the non-woven and absorbent fabric material and the absorbent cotton material spanning the strip length and absorbed with an organic release liquid of a nicotine-free, tobacco-free, and gluten-free liquid operably configured to transport through the fabric material and cotton material when subjected to a compressive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Christopher Taylor
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Patent number: 10942783Abstract: Each of a plurality of distributed computing devices receives a respective data partition of a plurality of data partitions for a computing task. A first distributed computing device generates a first partial result of a plurality of partial results generated by the plurality of distributed computing devices. The first computing device iteratively executes a distributed average consensus (DAC) process. At each iteration, the first computing device transmits the first partial result to a second computing device, receives a second partial result generated by the second computing device, and updates the first partial result by computing an average of the first and second partial results. In response to determining that respective partial results of the plurality of distributed computing devices have reached a consensus value, the first computing device stops executing the DAC process, and generates a final result of the computing task based on the consensus value.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: HYPERNET LABS, INC.Inventors: Todd Allen Chapman, Ivan James Ravlich, Christopher Taylor Hansen
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Patent number: 10941775Abstract: A compressor system is provided that includes a contact cooled compressor and a coolant separator. The coolant separator is used to remove coolant fluid from a compressed flow stream produced by the contact cooled compressor during its operation. The coolant separator routes the removed coolant fluid back to the contact cooled compressor for further use. In some forms the coolant fluid is cooled prior to delivery back to the compressor. A stop valve can be provided in the coolant fluid return line to halt the flow of the fluid. A pressure sensitive member can be disposed to sense pressure of the coolant fluid that has been routed past the stop valve. Operation of the compressor can be changed as a result of the sensed pressure from the pressure sensitive member. Information from a temperature sensitive member can also be used to change operation of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC.Inventors: Michael Borkowski, Christopher Taylor, Eric M. Kaszuba
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Publication number: 20210053722Abstract: A system, method, and device for shipping, transporting, storing, and managing logistics of a variety of cargo. A crate is disclosed that allows for easy and inexpensive return shipment (reverse logistics) after use through a collapsible, interlocking system of a pallet base, foldable side wall assemblies, and a lid that can be removably connected to one another. The crate can utilize guide protrusions and corresponding guide recesses to fit the components together. The height of the crate can be increased by additional tiers of side walls. Latch assemblies can be utilized to fasten adjacent components together. The crate may include a tracking or monitoring device that can monitor one or more of humidity, temperature, tilt, impact, vibration, and variety of desired conditions. The system may include Bluetooth beacons on each of the components and a Bluetooth sensor in the monitoring device in the pallet base to monitor disassembled components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Logistics Advanced Research Center LLCInventors: Samuel Jacob Berman, John Christopher Taylor
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Patent number: 10916157Abstract: A device for assisting in the learning and playing of stringed instruments, allowing for nonspecific reference points. The device is an individual decal or set of decals in the form of textured adhesive strips. The texture consists of an anti-slip material made with an abrasive or nonabrasive grit or beveled, smooth surface. The decals are placed on the back of the neck of the stringed instrument at the user's preferred location perpendicular, parallel or at an angle to the direction of the neck serving as a reference point for the intention of playing the instrument without the need to look at the instrument or designated hand positioning.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Christopher Taylor Donley
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Patent number: 10909150Abstract: A distributed computing device calculates word counts for each of a set of documents. The word counts are represented as values, each representing a number of times a corresponding word appears in one of the set of documents. The distributed computing device randomly samples the word counts to calculate sampled word counts. The distributed computing device and additional distributed computing devices iteratively execute a process to determine a consensus result for the sampled word counts based on the sampled word counts and additional sampled word counts calculated by the additional distributed computing devices. The distributed computing device determines a latent semantic index (LSI) subspace based on the consensus result for the sampled word count and reflecting contents of the set and additional sets of documents. The distributed computing device projects a document into the LSI subspace to determine the latent semantic content of the document.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: HYPERNET LABS, INC.Inventors: Todd Allen Chapman, Ivan James Ravlich, Christopher Taylor Hansen, Daniel Maren
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Patent number: 10878482Abstract: A distributed computing device stores user preference data representing preferences of a user with respect to a portion of a set of items. The distributed computing device randomly samples the user preference data to calculate sampled user preference data. The distributed computing device iteratively executes, in conjunction with additional distributed computing devices connected by a network, a process to determine a consensus result for the sampled user preference data. The consensus result is based on the sampled user preference data and additional sampled user preference data calculated by the additional distributed computing devices and based on preferences of additional users. The distributed computing device determines a recommendation model based on the consensus result, the recommendation model reflecting preferences of the user and additional users.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HYPERNET LABS, INC.Inventors: Todd Allen Chapman, Ivan James Ravlich, Christopher Taylor Hansen, Daniel Maren
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Publication number: 20200361316Abstract: A vehicle (2), said vehicle including driving protection apparatus (14) which is located at or adjacent to the position of the driver (10) when operating the vehicle and wherein there is provided, in location with or adjacent to the said driver protection apparatus, visual display means which are selectively operated to provide an indication of the condition of the vehicle and/or driver of the vehicle and/or the environment in which the vehicle is located at a particular instant of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Impressive Ideas LimitedInventors: Christopher Taylor, Lucas DI GRASSI
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Publication number: 20200357048Abstract: Techniques for providing a cash flow tool that analyzes financial transaction data for a customer to address any determined inefficient activities of the customer are provided. Financial transaction for the customer can be received. The financial transaction data can include payables transaction data and receivables transaction data. A first inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the payables transaction data. A second inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the receivables transaction data. A first recommendation to address the first inefficient activity and a second recommendation to address the second inefficient activity can be determined based on services or products available to the customer. The first and second recommendations can be displayed to the customer in a simplified and user-friendly manner to facilitate efficient review and discussion with a representative.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Christopher TAYLOR, Kelly CRAVENS, Nina MAKAN, Vivek SIMKHADA, Lun ZHANG, Bonnie HENRY, Patricia GRAZIOSE
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Patent number: 10816137Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a remote well servicing system including a control unit and a remote servicing manifold. The control unit further includes a service fluid source and a control system. The remote servicing manifold further includes a fluid input line coupled to the service fluid source, a fluid output line couplable to a well component, and a valve coupled to the fluid input line and the fluid output line, wherein the valve, when actuated, places the fluid input line in fluid communication with the fluid output line and permits delivery of a service fluid from the service fluid source to the well component. The remote servicing manifold also includes a control line coupling the valve and the control system wherein the control system controls actuation of the valve via the control line.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LPInventors: Christopher Taylor Herman, Saurabh Kajaria, Justin Kristopher Lin, Timothy Fuller
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Publication number: 20200326780Abstract: Disclosed herein are interface devices and systems. In one aspect, a haptic interface device includes at least one position detection module configured to determine positional data for determining a position of at least one portion of at least one body part of the user; at least one tensile element or compressive element coupled to the at least one body part and configured to produce at least one of: a predetermined range of motion and applied force to a coupled body part; and at least one haptic feedback module configured to produce force feedback or tactile sensation to the at least one body part, the feedback module comprising: at least one motion control module configured to control motion of the at least one body part; and at least one force sensor configured to determine applied force data generated from the at least one body part. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Derek Kearney, Christopher Taylor, Addison Shelton, Harold Brown
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Publication number: 20200301729Abstract: In a distributed system where a client's call to commit a transaction occurs outside the transaction's lock-hold interval, computation of timestamp information for the transaction is moved to a client library, while ensuring that no conflicting reads or writes are performed between a time of the computation and acquiring all locks for the transaction. The transaction is committed in phases, with each phase being initiated by the client library. Timestamp information is added to the locks to ensure that timestamps are generated during lock-hold intervals. An increased number of network messages is thereby overlapped with a commit wait period in which a write in a distributed database is delayed in time to ensure concurrency in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Brian Frank Cooper, Alexander Lloyd, Sebastian Kanthak, Andrew Fikes, Christopher Taylor
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Patent number: 10771248Abstract: Content individualization, including: encrypting a first part of a source data set using a first key creating a first encrypted data set; encrypting a second part of the source data set using a second key creating a second encrypted data set; encrypting the second part of the source data set using a third key creating a third encrypted data set; and combining the first encrypted data set, the second encrypted data set, and the third encrypted data set to form a final encrypted data set. Key words include watermarking and content individualization.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Yoshikazu Takashima, Christopher Taylor
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Patent number: 10754755Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, systems, and computer programs for verifying that data incorporated into a computer program is current. The methods, systems, and computer programs compare a source identifier status code associated with the data to a current source identifier status code at the location where the data was obtained. The methods, systems, and computer programs include at least one validation function which determines the validity of the data according to selected parameters. If the source identifier status code and current source identifier status code match and the at least one validation function determines the data is valid, an executable computer program incorporating the data and one or more functions is produced as output.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: COTIVITI, INC.Inventors: Christopher Taylor Creel, Mykel Alvis
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Publication number: 20200257988Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, systems, and computer programs for automatically determining an outcome associated with a reasoning graph, based on one or more data sets. The methods, systems, and computer programs compare hash values associated with different data sets to determine if they match to assign the outcome associated with a pre-existing hash to the later provided hash and data set associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Christopher Taylor Creel, Bharath Kumar Reddy Lingannagari, Christopher Shawn Watson
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Patent number: 10698488Abstract: Disclosed herein are interface devices and systems. In one aspect, a haptic interface device includes at least one position detection module configured to determine positional data for determining a position of at least one portion of at least one body part of the user; at least one tensile element or compressive element coupled to the at least one body part and configured to produce at least one of: a predetermined range of motion and applied force to a coupled body part; and at least one haptic feedback module configured to produce force feedback or tactile sensation to the at least one body part, the feedback module comprising: at least one motion control module configured to control motion of the at least one body part; and at least one force sensor configured to determine applied force data generated from the at least one body part. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: VRgluv LLCInventors: Derek Kearney, Christopher Taylor, Addison Shelton, Harold Brown