Patents by Inventor Daniel Hughes
Daniel Hughes 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: 20190076682Abstract: The present system for fall restraint includes a mounting frame connected to a trigger mechanism and firing blocks, with a trigger cable extending through apertures in the mounting frame and trigger mechanism. Sudden movement by a user, such as a fall, actuates the trigger mechanism to trigger the firing blocks. The firing blocks are loaded with anchors and firing cartridges. Triggering the firing blocks causes the cartridges to fire, propelling the anchors into an anchoring surface, such as a roof. Because the user is connected to the trigger cable, once the anchors deploy the user is anchored to the roof and their fall arrested.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Auburn UniversityInventors: David Dyer, Paul Holley, Zack Kohrman, Shay Hunsucker, Carson Cooper, Matthew Sasser, Russell Brumfield, Phillip Sparks, Wesley Jernigan, Stephen Byrd, Kartik Goyal, Daniel Hughes, Tyler Sherer, David Carrell, Jim Flaniken, Chris Gaddes
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Patent number: 10121209Abstract: Techniques for automated employee management are provided. A clock action for an employee is acquired and analyzed based on rules. Next, a decision is made whether to automatically accept the clock action, automatically deny the clock action, or interactively request approval from a supervisor for the clock action. The decision is based on analysis of the rules.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Taylor Drake Morgan, Jeffrey Daniel Hughes, Ethan Michael Edgerton, David Allen Turner
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Patent number: 10118057Abstract: The present system for fall restraint includes a mounting frame connected to a trigger mechanism and firing blocks, with a trigger cable extending through apertures in the mounting frame and trigger mechanism. Sudden movement by a user, such as a fall, actuates the trigger mechanism to trigger the firing blocks. The firing blocks are loaded with anchors and firing cartridges. Triggering the firing blocks causes the cartridges to fire, propelling the anchors into an anchoring surface, such as a roof. Because the user is connected to the trigger cable, once the anchors deploy the user is anchored to the roof and their fall arrested.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: David Dyer, Paul Holley, Zack Kohrman, Shay Hunsucker, Carson Cooper, Matthew Sasser, Russell Brumfield, Phillip Sparks, Wesley Jernigan, Steve Byrd, Kartik Goyal, Daniel Hughes, Tyler Sherer, David Carrell, Jim Flaniken, Chris Gaddes
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Publication number: 20180190117Abstract: Lighting fixture data hubs and systems and methods for use. An exemplary data hub comprises an annunciator configured to generate indications; a sensor configured to detect a zone comprising a plurality of parking spaces and to determine whether or not one or more vehicles and/or one or more pedestrians are present, the sensor further configured to emit one or more signals corresponding to said detection; a processor in communication with the annunciator and the sensor, the processor configured to receive the one or more signals from the sensor and operable to direct the annunciator to generate an indication in response to the signal; and a sensor unit housing having at least portions of the annunciator, the sensor, and the processor located therein, the sensor unit configured to attach to a device such that power supplied to the device is also used to supply power to the data hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: William Longardner, Jeffrey Pinyot, Jason Toschlog, Gage Toschlog, Evan Foote, Scott Whitlock, Andrew Huffman, Daniel Hughes
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Publication number: 20170312559Abstract: The present system for fall restraint includes a mounting frame connected to a trigger mechanism and firing blocks, with a trigger cable extending through apertures in the mounting frame and trigger mechanism. Sudden movement by a user, such as a fall, actuates the trigger mechanism to trigger the firing blocks. The firing blocks are loaded with anchors and firing cartridges. Triggering the firing blocks causes the cartridges to fire, propelling the anchors into an anchoring surface, such as a roof. Because the user is connected to the trigger cable, once the anchors deploy the user is anchored to the roof and their fall arrested.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Auburn UniversityInventors: David Dyer, Paul Holley, Zack Kohrman, Shay Hunsucker, Carson Cooper, Matthew Sasser, Russell Brumfield, Phillip Sparks, Wesley Jernigan, Steve Byrd, Kartik Goyal, Daniel Hughes, Tyler Sherer, David Carrell, Jim Flaniken, Chris Gaddes
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Publication number: 20170046723Abstract: A server implemented method and system for providing merchants with customer information by receiving customer profile data from a social network onto which a customer has logged-in using a customer's device over a network, storing the customer profile data in a storage device, generating reward data for products or services offered by merchants, the respective reward data identifying the merchants offering the respective reward, transmitting the reward data over the network to a customer's device, receiving a customer's selection of reward data for a product or service from the customer's device, receiving a message related to the product or service associated with the selected reward data from the customer's device and forwarding the message to the social network over the network for posting on the social network, storing data indicating the selection of the reward to be redeemed at the merchant by the customer; and transmitting information on the selected reward data and the stored customer profile data toType: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Joseph David Purcell, Stephen Daniel Hughes
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Patent number: 9411947Abstract: Techniques for managing security of a data processing system are described herein. According to one embodiment, in response to a request for modifying a security settings of a data processing system, a message is displayed on a display of the data processing system to request a user who operates the data processing system to perform a physical action to prove that the user was physically present to issue the request for modifying the security settings. It is verified whether a user action physically performed by the user conforms to the requested physical action. The security settings of the data processing system is modified, in response to determining that the user action conforms to the requested physical action.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ivan Krstic, Pierre-Olivier J. Martel, Gregory Daniel Hughes
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Publication number: 20150347741Abstract: Techniques for managing security of a data processing system are described herein. According to one embodiment, in response to a request for modifying a security settings of a data processing system, a message is displayed on a display of the data processing system to request a user who operates the data processing system to perform a physical action to prove that the user was physically present to issue the request for modifying the security settings. It is verified whether a user action physically performed by the user conforms to the requested physical action. The security settings of the data processing system is modified, in response to determining that the user action conforms to the requested physical action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ivan Krstic, Pierre-Olivier J. Martel, Gregory Daniel Hughes
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Publication number: 20150324756Abstract: A system and method for establishing and maintaining a shared, flexible electronic-calendar network with varying permission, notification, sharing, and functionality options, and a user interface from which the user can manage multiple electronic calendars.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Daniel HUGHES, Danielle COCANOUGHER, Charles Daniel COCANOUGHER
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Patent number: 9134094Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of firearms, and, more specifically, to laser sights for firearms, particularly laser sights having multiple laser diodes. Various embodiments of the disclosed systems may include two or more lasers in a single unit, and may not only be relatively less expensive relative to units with two separate lasers and housings, but they may also be easier to calibrate and use. For example, in various embodiments, the system may include two or more lasers that may be adjusted for windage and elevation (e.g., calibrated) simultaneously. Thus, in various embodiments, one or more infrared diodes may be calibrated automatically when a corresponding visible light diode is calibrated, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Zackary Hilbourne, Jason Hilbourne, Daniel Hughes, Danny Anderson
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Publication number: 20150095171Abstract: Techniques for automated employee management are provided. A clock action for an employee is acquired and analyzed based on rules. Next, a decision is made whether to automatically accept the clock action, automatically deny the clock action, or interactively request approval from a supervisor for the clock action. The decision is based on analysis of the rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Taylor Drake Morgan, Jeffrey Daniel Hughes, Ethan Michael Edgerton, David Allen Turner
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Publication number: 20150088652Abstract: Various methods are described for tracking the location of a customer possessing a mobile device and facilitating location-relevant communication between the mobile device and an establishment device. One example method may comprise detecting the presence of the customer within a first distance of an establishment. The method may further comprise receiving establishment information from the establishment entity for displaying to the customer to entice a visit to the establishment. Additionally, the method may comprise detecting the presence of the customer within a second distance of a location point within the establishment. Another example method may further comprise determining location information relevant to the location point; and providing for display of the location information to the customer. Similar and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Michael Cain Finley, Andrew Smith, Ben Mosher, Ed Brian Rieta, Jeffrey Daniel Hughes
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Publication number: 20140122174Abstract: Techniques for forecasting retail activity are provided. External events to a retailer are evaluated in view of attributes and associations of the retailer and in view of operational metrics associated with the retailer. Based on the evaluation, recommendations for forecasting resources are dynamically presented to the retailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Daniel Hughes, Michael Cain Finley, Ray A. Gibson
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Publication number: 20130185982Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of firearms, and, more specifically, to laser sights for firearms, particularly laser sights having multiple laser diodes. Various embodiments of the disclosed systems may include two or more lasers in a single unit, and may not only be relatively less expensive relative to units with two separate lasers and housings, but they may also be easier to calibrate and use. For example, in various embodiments, the system may include two or more lasers that may be adjusted for windage and elevation (e.g., calibrated) simultaneously. Thus, in various embodiments, one or more infrared diodes may be calibrated automatically when a corresponding visible light diode is calibrated, and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: CRIMSON TRACE INC.Inventors: Zachary Hilbourne, Jason Hilbourne, Daniel Hughes, Danny Anderson
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Publication number: 20130130938Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an oligonucleotide library comprising a plurality of oligonucleotides, each oligonucleotide in the library having at least one predetermined position, a randomisation codon selected from a defined group of codons, the codons within said defined group coding for different amino acids. Vector, host cells containing such libraries and kits for the production of such libraries are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Mohammed Ashraf, Marcus Daniel Hughes, Anna Victoria Hine
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Patent number: 8357638Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an oligonucleotide library comprising a plurality of oligonucleotides, each oligonucleotide in the library having at least one predetermined position, a randomization codon selected from a defined group of codons, the codons within the defined group coding for different amino acids. Vector, host cells containing such libraries and kits for the production of such libraries are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Aston UniversityInventors: Mohammed Ashraf, Marcus Daniel Hughes, Anna Victoria Hine
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Publication number: 20090264313Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an oligonucleotide library comprising a plurality of oligonucleotides, each oligonucleotide in the library having at least one predetermined position, a randomisation codon selected from a defined group of codons, the codons within said defined group coding for different amino acids. Vector, host cells containing such libraries and kits for the production of such libraries are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Mohammed Ashraf, Marcus Daniel Hughes, Anna Victoria Hine
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Patent number: D687120Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Hughes, Frederick Karl, Lewis A. Danielson
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Patent number: D689162Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Zackary Hilbourne, Jason Hilbourne, Daniel Hughes, Danny Anderson
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Patent number: D709981Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: William Johnston, Drew Essig, Daniel Hughes, Christopher John Murray, Jeffrey James Smith