Patents by Inventor David Farrell

David Farrell 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: 20220360669
    Abstract: A method of routing interactions to contact center agents according to an embodiment includes identifying an interaction to be routed to a contact center agent, identifying a group of contact center agents as candidates for routing of the interaction, retrieving agent performance data for each candidate agent of the group of contact center agents identified as candidates for routing of the interaction, determining a predicted score for a key performance indicator for each candidate agent based on the agent performance data, determining an occupancy rate of each candidate agent based on the agent performance data, generating a ranking of the candidate agents for routing prioritization based on the predicted score for the key performance indicator for each candidate agent and the occupancy rate of each candidate agent, and signaling a routing device to route the interaction to a selected candidate agent based on the ranking of the candidate agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Emir Munoz, Maciej Dabrowski, Rory McTigue, David Farrell
  • Publication number: 20220146692
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging and location determination capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, that preclude the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or laser ranging systems, utilizing transponders and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers located on aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles operate above the RF-opaque environment, and communicate with a ranging device within the RF-opaque environment on frequencies that propagate in the RF-opaque environment. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The aerial vehicles also provide their coordinates to the ranging device using their GPS receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Patent number: 11275181
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging and location determination capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, that preclude the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or laser ranging systems, utilizing transponders and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers located on aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles operate above the RF-opaque environment, and communicate with a ranging device within the RF-opaque environment on frequencies that propagate in the RF-opaque environment. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The aerial vehicles also provide their coordinates to the ranging device using their GPS receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: RTR Technologies
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Publication number: 20210231793
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, utilizing transponders located on a property line. In particular, the embodiments described herein provide for determining a perpendicular distance to a property line from a ranging device. The transponders are located on the property line and a separated from each other by a known distance. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The ranging device uses information about the transmitted and received RF signals and the known distance to calculate a perpendicular distance from the ranging device to the property line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Patent number: 11035947
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, utilizing transponders located on a property line. In particular, the embodiments described herein provide for determining a perpendicular distance to a property line from a ranging device. The transponders are located on the property line and a separated from each other by a known distance. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The ranging device uses information about the transmitted and received RF signals and the known distance to calculate a perpendicular distance from the ranging device to the property line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Aerial Surveying, Inc
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Publication number: 20200363538
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging and location determination capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, that preclude the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or laser ranging systems, utilizing transponders and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers located on aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles operate above the RF-opaque environment, and communicate with a ranging device within the RF-opaque environment on frequencies that propagate in the RF-opaque environment. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The aerial vehicles also provide their coordinates to the ranging device using their GPS receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Publication number: 20200254481
    Abstract: A device and process for applying a quick dry rapid set aqueous solution. An indicator of a selected color and composition is added to an accelerator to be applied along with a resin. The tinted color indicator is typically blue and allows the user to determine if the proper mixture is being applied. The indicator is visible only during application and disappears after application. The resin and accelerator are applied using an airless spray mechanism with delivery systems and spray gun. The spray gun has 2 nozzles and the capability to set the angle between the nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: David Farrell, Robert Salars, Shawn Carney, Harold Sheldon Watkins, Betiana A. Acha, Ariel Lender, Louis L. Grube
  • Publication number: 20200142050
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, utilizing transponders located on a property line. In particular, the embodiments described herein provide for determining a perpendicular distance to a property line from a ranging device. The transponders are located on the property line and a separated from each other by a known distance. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The ranging device uses information about the transmitted and received RF signals and the known distance to calculate a perpendicular distance from the ranging device to the property line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Patent number: 10569760
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for rapidly charging a battery in a hybrid vehicle. In one example, a method includes charging a battery at a first rate via an engine transferring torque to a plurality of motor/generators while a vehicle speed is controlled based on a driver demand, and charging the battery at a second rate greater than the first rate via the plurality of motor/generators while the vehicle is autonomously controlled via a cruise control system. In this way, by charging the battery at the second rate while the vehicle speed is being controlled by the cruise control system, drivability issues related to engine torque production and/or motor/generator torque production may be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Meyer, David Farrell, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Kevin Ray Ruybal
  • Patent number: 10486689
    Abstract: A method includes automatically operating an electrified vehicle in a noise reduction mode, via a control system of the electrified vehicle, if, based at least on noise restriction information and driver history information received by the control system, a current time and a current location of the electrified vehicle are appropriate for invoking the noise reduction mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Farrell, Mark Steven Yamazaki, Ming Cheng, Tony Tae-Jin Pak, Nagarjuna Muvva
  • Publication number: 20190248361
    Abstract: A method includes automatically operating an electrified vehicle in a noise reduction mode, via a control system of the electrified vehicle, if, based at least on noise restriction information and driver history information received by the control system, a current time and a current location of the electrified vehicle are appropriate for invoking the noise reduction mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David FARRELL, Mark Steven YAMAZAKI, Ming CHENG, Tony Tae-Jin PAK, Nagarjuna MUVVA
  • Publication number: 20180354492
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for rapidly charging a battery in a hybrid vehicle. In one example, a method includes charging a battery at a first rate via an engine transferring torque to a plurality of motor/generators while a vehicle speed is controlled based on a driver demand, and charging the battery at a second rate greater than the first rate via the plurality of motor/generators while the vehicle is autonomously controlled via a cruise control system. In this way, by charging the battery at the second rate while the vehicle speed is being controlled by the cruise control system, drivability issues related to engine torque production and/or motor/generator torque production may be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Meyer, David Farrell, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Kevin Ray Ruybal
  • Patent number: 10101435
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide ranging capabilities in RF-opaque environments, such as a jungle, utilizing transponders located on a property line. In particular, the embodiments described herein provide for determining a perpendicular distance to a property line from a ranging device. The transponders are located on the property line and a separated from each other by a known distance. The ranging device transmits RF signals to the transponders, which are received by the transponders and re-broadcasted back to the ranging device on a different frequency. The ranging device uses information about the transmitted and received RF signals and the known distance to calculate a perpendicular distance from the ranging device to the property line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Aerial Surveying, Inc.
    Inventors: David Farrell, Thomas Pattison
  • Patent number: 9921243
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The system includes a radio frequency output stage configured to output at least one radio frequency waveform and a current sensor coupled to the output stage and configured to output a first differentiated signal corresponding to a current of the at least one radio frequency waveform, the current sensor coupled to a first conditioning circuit configured to integrate the first differentiated signal to output a processed current signal indicative of the current. The system further includes a voltage sensor coupled to the output stage and configured to output a second differentiated signal corresponding to a voltage of the at least one radio frequency waveform, the voltage sensor coupled to a second conditioning circuit configured to integrate the second differentiated signal to output a processed voltage signal indicative of the voltage, wherein the first and second conditioning circuits have a substantially similar bandpass and phase response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Patrick J. Digmann, James A. Gilbert, David Farrell
  • Publication number: 20180022528
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing device (1) for preparing and applying an adhesive consisting of at least two components, comprises a syringe body (2) which encloses a substantially cylindrical cavity (3), wherein the cavity (3) is divided into at least two chambers separated from each other by a movable separating element (6), wherein—a first chamber (4) has a first component (13) of the adhesive and—a second chamber (5) has a second component (14) of the adhesive, wherein a flow path (11) between the first chamber (4) and the second chamber (5) can be released by moving the separating element (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: David Farrell, Michael Anthony Doherty, Bryan Brady
  • Patent number: 9827978
    Abstract: A traction motor of a hybrid electric vehicle drives a primary pump to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to engage a power flow path of a multi-ratio transmission. To reduce fuel consumption, the motor is maintained at zero speed until a shift lever is moved into a drive position. After a power flow path is established, the motor speed is again reduced to zero until a driver demands torque by pressing an accelerator pedal. While the traction motor is stationary, an auxiliary pump maintains the fluid pressure to keep the transmission power flow path engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Todd McCullough, David Farrell, George Edmund Walley, Wei Liang
  • Patent number: 9764733
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, David Farrell, Robert Wright, Xiaoyong Wang
  • Patent number: 9547295
    Abstract: An example method includes receiving a conditional device parameter in a processor from a process control device, determining if functionality associated with the process control device is available, where the conditional device parameter indicates if the functionality is available, and displaying the conditional device parameter within a graphic via a user interface if the functionality is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: David Farrell Holmes, Dale Henry Perry
  • Publication number: 20160368486
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, David Farrell, Robert Wright, Xiaoyong Wang
  • Patent number: 9463790
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, David Farrell, Robert Wright, Xiaoyong Wang