Patents by Inventor Daniel Chester

Daniel Chester 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).

  • Patent number: 9392727
    Abstract: A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ICEOTOPE LIMITED
    Inventors: Daniel Chester, Peter Hopton, Jason Bent, Keith Deakin
  • Publication number: 20160198488
    Abstract: Techniques for improving data rates at mobile terminals that are subject to periodic channel interruptions in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed, including improved encoding and decoding systems that identify blockages and modify receiver operation during blockages to reduce data errors. In certain embodiments, encoding, symbol mapping, interleaving, and use of unique periodic identifiers function to enable a series of packets that may be received in a blockage impaired channel with reduced errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight, Changping Li
  • Patent number: 9258054
    Abstract: Techniques for improving data rates at mobile terminals that are subject to periodic channel interruptions in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed, including improved encoding and decoding systems that identify blockages and modify receiver operation during blockages to reduce data errors. In certain embodiments, encoding, symbol mapping, interleaving, and use of unique periodic identifiers function to enable a series of packets that may be received in a blockage impaired channel with reduced errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight, Changping Li
  • Publication number: 20150349876
    Abstract: Techniques for improving data rates at mobile terminals that are subject to periodic channel interruptions in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed, including improved encoding and decoding systems that identify blockages and modify receiver operation during blockages to reduce data errors. In certain embodiments, encoding, symbol mapping, interleaving, and use of unique periodic identifiers function to enable a series of packets that may be received in a blockage impaired channel with reduced errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight, Changping Li
  • Patent number: 8976727
    Abstract: Techniques for improving data rates at mobile terminals that are subject to periodic channel interruptions in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed, including improved encoding and decoding systems that identify blockages and modify receiver operation during blockages to reduce data errors. In certain embodiments, encoding, symbol mapping, interleaving, and use of unique periodic identifiers function to enable a series of packets that may be received in a blockage impaired channel with reduced errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight, Changping Li
  • Publication number: 20130208421
    Abstract: A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ICEOTOPE LIMITED
    Inventors: Daniel CHESTER, Peter HOPTON, Jason BENT, Keith DEAKIN
  • Publication number: 20130146273
    Abstract: A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel CHESTER, Peter HOPTON, Jason BENT, Keith DEAKIN
  • Patent number: 8369090
    Abstract: A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Iceotope Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Chester, Peter Hopton, Jason Bent, Keith Deakin
  • Publication number: 20120294384
    Abstract: Techniques for improving data rates at mobile terminals that are subject to periodic channel interruptions in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed, including improved encoding and decoding systems that identify blockages and modify receiver operation during blockages to reduce data errors. In certain embodiments, encoding, symbol mapping, interleaving, and use of unique periodic identifiers function to enable a series of packets that may be received in a blockage impaired channel with reduced errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight, Changping Li
  • Patent number: 8238284
    Abstract: Techniques for enabling broadband data rates at mobile terminals in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed. Forward link time-diversity transmission methods and a time-diversity transmitter based upon blockage characteristics are provided. The transmitter optionally supports selective time-diversity and can operate at Ku-band or higher frequencies. A forward link time-diversity receiver and methods for receiving a forward link time-diversity signal are also disclosed. The forward link time-diversity receiver optionally provides low-jitter or low-delay characteristics. A return link transmitter and return link transmit methods which avoid blockages are also disclosed. The return link transmitter can include a signal presence detector and blockage prediction filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Viasat, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight
  • Publication number: 20120046819
    Abstract: Methods and systems of controlling an autonomous vehicle are provided. A method comprises controlling operations of the vehicle based at least in part on edge costs. An edge is a representation of a path the vehicle can traverse. Edge costs are determined by an estimation system and are based on at least one of an estimated travel time for an edge and a traverse-ability of the edge. The method further comprises sensing conditions of edges the vehicle is traversing and based on the sensed conditions, dynamically updating the edge costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mukul Agrawal, Daniel Chester Churchill
  • Patent number: 8121749
    Abstract: Methods and systems of controlling an autonomous vehicle are provided. A method comprises controlling operations of the vehicle based at least in part on edge costs. An edge is a representation of a path the vehicle can traverse. Edge costs are determined by an estimation system and are based on at least one of an estimated travel time for an edge and a traverse-ability of the edge. The method further comprises sensing conditions of edges the vehicle is traversing and based on the sensed conditions, dynamically updating the edge costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mukul Agrawal, Daniel Chester Churchill
  • Publication number: 20100322150
    Abstract: Techniques for enabling broadband data rates at mobile terminals in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed. Forward link time-diversity transmission methods and a time-diversity transmitter based upon blockage characteristics are provided. The transmitter optionally supports selective time-diversity and can operate at Ku-band or higher frequencies. A forward link time-diversity receiver and methods for receiving a forward link time-diversity signal are also disclosed. The forward link time-diversity receiver optionally provides low-jitter or low-delay characteristics. A return link transmitter and return link transmit methods which avoid blockages are also disclosed. The return link transmitter can include a signal presence detector and blockage prediction filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Wilcoxson, John O'Neill, Daniel Chester, Brian Sleight
  • Publication number: 20100290190
    Abstract: A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ICEOTOPE LIMITED
    Inventors: Daniel Chester, Peter Hopton, Jason Bent, Keith Deakin
  • Publication number: 20050210337
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and system for real-time monitoring, validation, optimization and predictive fault analysis in a process control system. The invention monitors process operations by continuously analyzing sensor measurements and providing predictive alarms using models of normal process operation and statistical parameters corresponding to normal process data, and generating secondary residual process models. The invention allows for the creation of a fault analyzer directly from linearly independent models of normal process operation, and provides for automatic generation from such process models of linearly dependent process models. Fuzzy logic is used in various fault situations to compute certainty factors to identify faults and/or validate underlying assumptions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Chester, Stephen Daniel, Richard Fickelscherer, Douglas Lenz