Patents by Inventor Dan James
Dan James 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: 20240127367Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: David Patrick Perry, Geoffrey Albert von Maltzahn, Robert Berendes, Eric Michael Jeck, Barry Loyd Knight, Rachel Ariel Raymond, Ponsi Trivisvavet, Justin Y H Wong, Neal Hitesh Rajdev, Marc-Cedric Joseph Meunier, Casey James Leist, Pranav Ram Tadi, Andrea Lee Flaherty, Charles David Brummitt, Naveen Neil Sinha, Jordan Lambert, Jonathan Hennek, Carlos Becco, Mark Allen, Daniel Bachner, Fernando Derossi, Ewan Lamont, Rob Lowenthal, Dan Creagh, Steve Abramson, Ben Allen, Jyoti Shankar, Chris Moscardini, Jeremy Crane, David Weisman, Gerard Keating, Lauren Moores, William Pate
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Publication number: 20240123283Abstract: A nonlinear radar system includes a first antenna configured to generate and emit an incident signal having a first frequency, a transponder tag attached to an existing portable object, wherein the transponder tag includes an electromagnetic nonlinear element configured to be detected by the incident signal. Upon being detected by the incident signal, the transponder tag is configured to transmit a reflected return harmonic signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency, wherein the reflected return harmonic signal is an on-off keying (OOK) signal. A second antenna is configured to receive the reflected return harmonic signal having the second frequency. The transponder tag includes a conductive layer in electrical communication with the electromagnetic nonlinear element including a Schottky diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicants: BALLOCATOR LLC, Texas Tech University SystemInventors: Dan Fazzini, Robert B. Fazzini, Steven Johnson, Changzhi Li, Vishal Gajendrarao Yadav, Emmanuel Camacho, Rhyse James Ishmael Joseph, Leya Zeng
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Publication number: 20240112318Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems that include an artificial intelligence (AI) architecture for determining whether an image is manipulated. The architecture can include a constrained convolutional layer, separable convolutional layers, maximum-pooling layers, a global average-pooling layer, and a fully connected layer. In one specific example, the constrained convolutional layer can detect one or more image-manipulation fingerprints with respect to an image and can generate feature maps corresponding to the image. The global average-pooling layer can generate a vector of feature values by averaging the feature maps. The fully connected layer can then generate, based on the vector of feature values, an indication of whether the image was manipulated or not manipulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Lendbuzz, Inc.Inventors: Otkrist Gupta, Dan Raviv, Hailey James
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Publication number: 20240104307Abstract: A plurality of constraints associated with conversational steps implemented by a conversation model is extracted from the conversation model. Using the conversational steps and the constraints, a directed graph is constructed, each node in the directed graph representing a conversational step, each directed edge in the directed graph representing a possible execution path from a first conversational step to a second conversational step. An edge in the graph is populated with flow data denoting a probability associated with the edge. By traversing a portion of the graph, an experience preview is generated, the experience preview demonstrating a user experience of a portion of the conversation model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Muhtar Burak Akbulut, Pankaj Dhoolia, Dan O'Connor, Andy James Stoneberg, Venkat Raghavan Ganesh Sekar
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Patent number: 11927472Abstract: Modular storage systems include load sensors disposed beneath or in association with platforms. The load sensors are pulse-sampled for signals corresponding to loads at time intervals, rather than continuously, in order to conserve electrical power. An item associated with a transaction is identified based on a change in the loads, as determined from the pulse-sampled signals. The platforms are aligned at horizontal or non-horizontal angles, and photovoltaic power sources with banks of photovoltaic cells are mounted to front edges of the platforms. When a user reaches over one of the photovoltaic cells to access an item on a platform, a level of power or voltage generated by the photovoltaic cell is diminished. The item closest to the photovoltaic cell having the diminished power or voltage, or a customer that accessed the item, may be identified accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ray DesJardien, Chelsea Olson, Robert M. Riggs, Dan Beltzer, Paul Eugene Munger, Aaron M. McDaniel, Andrew James Pierce, Michael Mosman, Nathan Pius O'Neill
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Patent number: 9632769Abstract: A method or software program that provides an analysis of a build, which can provide a developer with views of the build processes, is disclosed. Data is collected from the build. The collected data can include information regarding file access patterns from determining which files are accessed for read and which files are accessed for write by one or more software build tools and project interdependencies. The collected data can also include certain project properties, build configurations, intermediate directories such as logs, and other metadata of the build. The collected data is injected into a relational database that can be queried. The information developed in a database query can be applied to optimize the build.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Andrew Layne Arnott, Kieran Paul Mockford, Dan James Moseley
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Patent number: 8776014Abstract: A method or software program that provides an analysis of a build, which can provide a developer with views of the build processes, is disclosed. Data is collected from the build. The collected data can include information regarding file access patterns from determining which files are accessed for read and which files are accessed for write by one or more software build tools and project interdependencies. The collected data can also include certain project properties, build configurations, intermediate directories such as logs, and other metadata of the build. The collected data is injected into a relational database that can be queried. Reports can be generated from the information stored in the database by tools that depict built projects and interdependencies. For example, the tools can be used to generate visualizations such as graphs.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Layne Arnott, Kieran Paul Mockford, Dan James Moseley
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Publication number: 20120260240Abstract: A method or software program that provides an analysis of a build, which can provide a developer with views of the build processes, is disclosed. Data is collected from the build. The collected data can include information regarding file access patterns from determining which files are accessed for read and which files are accessed for write by one or more software build tools and project interdependencies. The collected data can also include certain project properties, build configurations, intermediate directories such as logs, and other metadata of the build. The collected data is injected into a relational database that can be queried. The information developed in a database query can be applied to optimize the build.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Layne ARNOTT, Kieran Paul MOCKFORD, Dan James MOSELEY
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Publication number: 20120079447Abstract: A method or software program that provides an analysis of a build, which can provide a developer with views of the build processes, is disclosed. Data is collected from the build. The collected data can include information regarding file access patterns from determining which files are accessed for read and which files are accessed for write by one or more software build tools and project interdependencies. The collected data can also include certain project properties, build configurations, intermediate directories such as logs, and other metadata of the build. The collected data is injected into a relational database that can be queried. Reports can be generated from the information stored in the database by tools that depict built projects and interdependencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Layne Arnott, Kieran Paul Mockford, Dan James Moseley
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Patent number: 6663200Abstract: A floor standing lectern includes a single, unitary, continuous shell formed of a plastic material and having an integral and continuous exterior wall comprised of top, front, side, rear and bottom walls which collectively enclose a hollow interior cavity. The top wall has a support surface to support a lecturer's notes, and a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the top wall to the side, front and rear walls. The front wall faces an audience, and has a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall. The front wall has a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the front wall to the opposite side walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Dan James
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Patent number: 6537401Abstract: This invention pertains to apparatus and methods for creating ultrasonic bonds in sequentially advancing absorbent article workpiece segments, in a bonding nip. The ultrasonic bonding apparatus comprises a frame, anvil support apparatus, horn support apparatus, closure apparatus, a load cell support member, and a load cell. The ultrasonic horn and the anvil roll collectively are mounted and configured such that the ultrasonic horn and the anvil roll can be brought together, via the closure apparatus, to define the nip therebetween. The load cell is mounted to the load cell support member such that force representative of force exerted on the anvil roll at the nip is detected by the load cell. In preferred embodiments, the invention includes outputting information from the load cell and adjusting force in the nip in response to the information received from the load cell.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jack Lee Couillard, Kent William Abel, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Michael Lee Lohoff, Robin Kurt Nason, Dan James Sorensen
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Patent number: 6517650Abstract: This invention pertains to apparatus and methods for intermittently creating ultrasonic bonds in sequentially advancing work piece segments, in a nip. The work piece segments are up to about 0.25 inch thick. The apparatus comprises a frame, anvil support apparatus supporting an anvil, and horn support apparatus supporting an ultrasonic horn. The ultrasonic horn and anvil are collectively mounted and configured such that the ultrasonic horn and anvil can be brought together to define the nip. The frame, anvil support apparatus, and horn support apparatus collectively are sufficiently rigid that the horn and anvil can be brought together with interference levels of about 0.000 to about 0.008 inch at a raised bonding portion in combination with defining sufficient nip pressure to develop ultrasonic bonds in work piece segments passing through the nip. The method comprehends bringing a back-up roll, mounted above the ultrasonic horn, into engagement with the ultrasonic horn, to directly support the horn.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jack Lee Couillard, Kent William Abel, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Michael Lee Lohoff, Robin Kurt Nason, Dan James Sorensen
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Publication number: 20020062900Abstract: This invention pertains to apparatus and methods for creating ultrasonic bonds in sequentially advancing absorbent article workpiece segments, in a bonding nip. The ultrasonic bonding apparatus comprises a frame, anvil support apparatus, horn support apparatus, closure apparatus, a load cell support member, and a load cell. The ultrasonic horn and the anvil roll collectively are mounted and configured such that the ultrasonic horn and the anvil roll can be brought together, via the closure apparatus, to define the nip therebetween. The load cell is mounted to the load cell support member such that force representative of force exerted on the anvil roll at the nip is detected by the load cell. In preferred embodiments, the invention includes outputting information from the load cell and adjusting force in the nip in response to the information received from the load cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Jack Lee Couillard, Kent William Abel, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Michael Lee Lohoff, Robin Kurt Nason, Dan James Sorensen
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Publication number: 20020062902Abstract: This invention pertains to apparatus and methods for intermittently creating ultrasonic bonds in sequentially advancing work piece segments, in a nip. The work piece segments are up to about 0.25 inch thick. The apparatus comprises a frame, anvil support apparatus supporting an anvil, and horn support apparatus supporting an ultrasonic horn. The ultrasonic horn and anvil are collectively mounted and configured such that the ultrasonic horn and anvil can be brought together to define the nip. The frame, anvil support apparatus, and horn support apparatus collectively are sufficiently rigid that the horn and anvil can be brought together with interference levels of about 0.000 to about 0.008 inch at a raised bonding portion in combination with defining sufficient nip pressure to develop ultrasonic bonds in work piece segments passing through the nip. The method comprehends bringing a back-up roll, mounted above the ultrasonic horn, into engagement with the ultrasonic horn, to directly support the horn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Jack Lee Couillard, Kent William Abel, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Michael Lee Lohoff, Robin Kurt Nason, Dan James Sorensen
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Patent number: 6092885Abstract: A durable one-piece portable podium that is lightweight, yet a full size executive type podium, of the type that is easily manufactured and recyclable. The lower portion of the podium has a toe kick (10) and a side connection indentation (12). The back of the podium contains a knee indentation (14) a middle shelf (16) and a top receptacle (18). The top desk (20) contains a pen trough (22) a front rise (24) a light visor (26) and side holds (28). The front of the podium contains an indented, front receptacle (30) that facilitates inserts of various materials, signs, speakers, etc., to customize the looks and or the performance of the podium.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Dan James