Patents by Inventor David Barber

David Barber 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).

  • Publication number: 20250240626
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product are provided for performing automated eavesdropping detection and remediation. A distance between a first and second wireless client device is determined with reference to a wireless access point based on wireless signals transmitted by the devices. A first and second signal loss are determined with reference to the first and second wireless client devices and the wireless access point. Material properties for any physical structures between the first and second wireless client devices are derived based on the signal losses. A sound attenuation is determined between the first and second wireless client devices based on the material properties. It is determined whether a first user of the first wireless client device can hear audio of a second user of the second wireless client device based on the sound attenuation determined between the first wireless client device and the second wireless client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: Derek William Engi, Matthew David Barber, Thomas E. Fincher, Marianna Pittokopiti, Matthew Robert Engle, Joseph Michael Clarke
  • Patent number: 12117831
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay P. Soman, Beau David Barber
  • Publication number: 20240126258
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay P. Soman, Beau David Barber
  • Patent number: 11703855
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay P. Soman, Beau David Barber
  • Patent number: 11636538
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a corporate “co-signor” for potential purchasers of an automobile who do not meet captive lender or standard bank approval guidelines. The corporate co-signor does not sign or execute loan documents alongside the purchaser in a manner similar to co-signors in the prior art, but instead guarantees the loans that are underwritten using a “cosignloan” product implemented in agreement with a captive lender. The loan is based on a payment-to-income (PTI) basis, supported by the security provided by the corporate co-signor. The dealer will then be able to use the “cosignloan” product parameters to provide appropriate new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicles to the customer/purchaser. The corporate co-signor receives an administration fee for each loan. The administration fee, in one embodiment, is sent to a reserve account by the captive lender from the dealer booking proceeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventor: David Barber
  • Publication number: 20220197276
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay P. Soman, Beau David Barber
  • Patent number: 11334473
    Abstract: An electronic product testing system includes: a testing device having a processing unit configured to provide a digital image that includes a feature of a product to be tested based at least in part on an instruction file; wherein the testing device is configured to test the product based at least in part on a set of digits by submitting the set of digits for processing by a repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Rainforest QA, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Howard Smith, Otávio Elias Dalarossa, Jonathan David Barber
  • Patent number: 11199838
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay P. Soman, Beau David Barber
  • Publication number: 20210358261
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, David Barber
  • Publication number: 20210339120
    Abstract: The fantasy sports contest application of the present invention alerts the user of necessary roster changes before an upcoming fantasy sports competition. The fantasy sports contest application may evaluate the user's team roster before an upcoming fantasy sports competition to ensure that all roster spots on the team roster are filled with athletes available for real-life competitions. The fantasy sports contest application may also identify roster changes and roster transactions that may be beneficial to a user's fantasy sports contest team roster. The fantasy sports contest application may recommend roster changes and roster transactions to the user by evaluating the performance of athletes using performance criteria. The performance criteria can be based on the past performance of athletes, either overall, or for certain situations. The performance criteria may be predefined by the system, user-editable, or any suitable combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, William Junkin, David Barber
  • Patent number: 11055962
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, David Barber
  • Patent number: 11040274
    Abstract: The fantasy sports contest application of the present invention alerts the user of necessary roster changes before an upcoming fantasy sports competition. The fantasy sports contest application may evaluate the user's team roster before an upcoming fantasy sports competition to ensure that all roster spots on the team roster are filled with athletes available for real-life competitions. The fantasy sports contest application may also identify roster changes and roster transactions that may be beneficial to a user's fantasy sports contest team roster. The fantasy sports contest application may recommend roster changes and roster transactions to the user by evaluating the performance of athletes using performance criteria. The performance criteria can be based on the past performance of athletes, either overall, or for certain situations. The performance criteria may be predefined by the system, user-editable, or any suitable combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, William Junkin, David Barber
  • Publication number: 20210181927
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multimedia highlight segments featuring real-life action related to fantasy sports competition. Links to highlight segments are provided in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information. A Highlight Center is provided with links to compilations of highlight segments featuring the best action culled from a pool of highlight segments. The user may be alerted of newly available highlight segments affecting fantasy scoring while the user watches a fantasy sports related television broadcast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, David Barber
  • Patent number: 10877644
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multimedia highlight segments featuring real-life action related to fantasy sports competition. Links to highlight segments are provided in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information. A Highlight Center is provided with links to compilations of highlight segments featuring the best action culled from a pool of highlight segments. The user may be alerted of newly available highlight segments affecting fantasy scoring while the user watches a fantasy sports related television broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, David Barber
  • Publication number: 20200233794
    Abstract: An electronic product testing system includes: a testing device having a processing unit configured to provide a digital image that includes a feature of a product to be tested based at least in part on an instruction file; wherein the testing device is configured to test the product based at least in part on a set of digits by submitting the set of digits for processing by a repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Rainforest QA, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Howard SMITH, Otávio Elias DALAROSSA, Jonathan David BARBER
  • Patent number: 10657035
    Abstract: An electronic product testing system includes: a retrieving module configured to access an electronic file, the electronic file containing data generated based on a testing of a first product, the testing of the first product performed based at least in part on a first set of digits; and a testing device having a processing unit configured to perform testing of a second product based on the data in the electronic file, and also based on a second set of digits different from the first set of digits, the second product having at least one feature that is different from the first product, wherein the testing device is configured to perform the testing of the second product by submitting the second set of digits for processing by a repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Rainforest QA, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Howard Smith, Otávio Elias Dalarossa, Jonathan David Barber
  • Publication number: 20200139255
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using an interactive television program guide application to access fantasy sports contests are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the interactive television program guide application may display information indicating to a user that one or more programs is related to a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the application may provide to the user a schedule of programs related to one or more fantasy sports contests in which the user participates. The application may provide additional features to fantasy sports contestants including automatic recording of programs related to a user's fantasy sports contest, playback of highlight video clips for events that affect a user's fantasy sports contest standing, and targeted advertisements for fantasy sports contests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: David Barber
  • Patent number: 10537806
    Abstract: Advertisements are displayed in a fantasy sports contest application in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information and may be interactive in nature. The advertisements may be used to inform the user of prizes being awarded for performance in the fantasy sports contest based on real-time action in a related sports broadcast. The advertisements may be intelligently scheduled around events in a related sports broadcast. The advertisements may be selected according to a user's demonstrated interests. The advertisements may be targeted to the user's specific geographic location. The advertisements may also be used to inform a user of an awarded prize, and to enable the user to claim the awarded prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hughes, David Barber
  • Patent number: D874651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: David Barber, Anders Mortensen, Philip Alan Charles Walton
  • Patent number: D914359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: David Barber