Patents by Inventor David Kramer
David Kramer 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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Patent number: 11219361Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Intelligent Diagnostics LLCInventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephen D Klyce, Mark A Kahan, Paul E Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Patent number: 11219360Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Intelligent Diagnostics, LLCInventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephen D Klyce, Mark A Kahan, Paul E Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Publication number: 20220004685Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for creating and building a model of a unique infrastructure, such as a parking structure. The model may be created through the identification of various triggers by a vehicle traversing the infrastructure. The triggers may include, for example, sensors or other devices capable of sensing the vehicle within the infrastructure. The triggers may also be information received from the vehicle itself. Based on the triggers, it may be inferred that various places exist throughout the infrastructure. For example, it may be inferred through two subsequent triggers that a place exists between the two triggers. The place may be added to the model of the infrastructure in between the two triggers. The model may continue to grow in this manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Omar Makke, Oleg Gusikhin, Andrew Gliesman, Bardia Madani, Sina Fakhraee, David Kramer, Melinda Kaye Hunsaker
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Publication number: 20210386288Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephan D. Klyce, Mark A. Kahan, Paul E. Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Publication number: 20210378506Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephen D. Klyce, Mark A. Kahan, Paul E. Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Publication number: 20210378507Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephen D. Klyce, Mark A. Kahan, Paul E. Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Patent number: 11096573Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Intelligent Diagnostics, LLCInventors: David A. Wallace, Philip Buscemi, Stephen D Klyce, Mark A Kahan, Paul E Glenn, John Rogers, Cesare Tanassi, David Kramer, Vrunjal Mehta
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Publication number: 20200345274Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely sensing movement of a mammalian subject utilize a radio frequency (RF) transmitter configured to impinge a RF signal on tissue of a mammalian subject, a RF receiver configured to receive a reflected RF signal, a processor configured to separately identify presence of respiratory and non-respiratory motion of the mammalian subject, and a memory configured to store processes signal values generated by or derived from the processor, wherein the processor is configured to compare one or more processed signals against one or more stored processed signal values, and detect a health state or health condition of the mammalian subject. Sleep apnea and respiratory events may be detected. In one embodiment, motion of a human infant may be mapped over time, and motion trends may be used to assess proper development of the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Sajol Ghoshal, David Kramer, Jaime Martinez
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Publication number: 20200024570Abstract: Described herein are methods for generating robust algae strains that can grow under stressful environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: David Kramer, Ben F. Lucker
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Patent number: 10473592Abstract: Methods of determining and characterizing photosynthesis in plant parts of one or more plants includes capturing a plurality of images of the plant parts of the one or more plants with a sensor are provided. Fluorescence of the plant parts of the one or more plants can be measured by storing a sensor image of observed fluorescence. Light absorbed by the plant parts of the one or more plants can be estimated by observing red and/or infrared reflectance of the plant parts. A characteristic of photosynthesis such as linear electron flow in plant parts of the one or more plants can be derived using the measured fluorescence of the plant parts, the reflectance and the light absorbed by the plant parts, and/or the three-dimensional model comprising the plant parts of the one or more plants. Related apparatus and systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: David Kramer, Jin Chen, Elisabeth Ostendorf, Lei Xu, Jeffrey Cruz, Jeremy J. Brodersen
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Publication number: 20180313760Abstract: Methods of determining and characterizing photosynthesis in plant parts of one or more plants includes capturing a plurality of images of the plant parts of the one or more plants with a sensor are provided. Fluorescence of the plant parts of the one or more plants can be measured by storing a sensor image of observed fluorescence. Light absorbed by the plant parts of the one or more plants can be estimated by observing red and/or infrared reflectance of the plant parts. A characteristic of photosynthesis such as linear electron flow in plant parts of the one or more plants can be derived using the measured fluorescence of the plant parts, the reflectance and the light absorbed by the plant parts, and/or the three-dimensional model comprising the plant parts of the one or more plants. Related apparatus and systems are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: David Kramer, Jin Chen, Elisabeth Ostendorf, Lei Xu, Jeffrey Cruz, Jeremy J. Brodersen
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Patent number: 9816065Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises one or more modular environmental photobioreactor arrays, each array containing two or more photobioreactors, wherein the system is adapted to monitor each of the photobioreactors and/or modulate the conditions with each of the photobioreactors. The photobioreactors are also adapted for measurement of multiple physiological parameters of a biomass contained therein. Various methods for selecting and characterizing biomass are also provided. In one embodiment, the biomass is algae.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: David Kramer, Robert Zegarac, Ben F. Lucker, Christopher Hall, Casey Abernathy, Joel Carpenter, Jeffrey Cruz
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Publication number: 20170243164Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing work engagements with prospective hires for a media production. A setup manager enters information regarding the production into an onboarding computer system, and a hiring manager enters the deal terms for a work engagement with a prospective hire, who then receives an email containing a link to an onboarding application. The onboarding application presents the prospective hire with details about the work engagement and guides the prospective hire through a series of screens in which the prospective hire enters information needed for the work engagement and reviews employment documentation, such as workplace policies or other legal documentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: David Kramer, Amy Harken, Tracy Stevens, Jenelle Rotenberg
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Patent number: 9495221Abstract: A method and system for configuring information for a distributed computing environment is provided. The method and system comprises providing a job containing a list of tasks to a controller, the tasks including a bootstrap tool and configuration information related to the computer network. The method and system also comprises providing a task to each of a plurality of agents on the distributed computer network, each task being based on one of the tasks of the job. The method and system further comprises executing code by each of the plurality of agents based upon the tasks process, wherein the code provides configuration information for a master process and a plurality of slave processes within the distributed computer network. The present invention allows processes run on a distributed set of computers to be provided with appropriate configuration files without requiring the master node to pre-generate those files ahead of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: David A. Kramer
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Patent number: 9486333Abstract: A prosthetic sock for a patient to wear over a residual limb is provided. The prosthetic sock includes an inner layer configured to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient. A foam layer is disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer. The foam layer compensates for changes in shape or volume of the residual limb within the prosthetic sock by changing shape in a manner effective to maintain a secure fit between the residual limb and a prosthetic socket of a prosthetic limb.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Changchun Zeng, Leslie David Kramer, Arlene Gillis
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Patent number: 9429521Abstract: Chlorophyll fluorescence may be studied in response to a variety of environmental cues or conditions by growing phototrophic organisms under actinic illumination. Such illumination may be punctuated or disrupted to gain information about the photosynthetic properties or performance of the phototrophic organism. Instruments or devices for carrying out the method are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: David Kramer, Jeffrey Cruz, Christopher Hall, William Kent Kovac, Robert Zegarac
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Patent number: 9165254Abstract: The present invention relate to a method and system to predict the likelihood of data topics that may occur from data sources. The likelihood of the data topics may be predicted over other dimensions of time or over other dimensions. In the present invention, a topic means a defining characteristic, usually represented as a data element, of a single feature, activity, subject, behavior, event or an aggregation of such defining characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Aptima, Inc.Inventors: Andrew P. Duchon, Robert McCormack, William J. Salter, Paul David Allopenna, Shawn Weil, John Colonna-Romano, David Kramer
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Publication number: 20150204787Abstract: Chlorophyll fluorescence may be studied in response to a variety of environmental cues or conditions by growing phototrophic organisms under actinic illumination. Such illumination may be punctuated or disrupted to gain information about the photosynthetic properties or performance of the phototrophic organism. Instruments or devices for carrying out the method are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: David Kramer, Jeffrey Cruz, Christopher Hall, William Kent Kovac, Robert Zegarac
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Patent number: 8862547Abstract: A method of managing backup records is provided. A central server receives, across a network, the contents of a first backup catalog from a first backup server as well as the contents of a second (distinct) backup catalog from a second backup server. The central server also extracts backup records from the first backup catalog and the second backup catalog and places the contents of each extracted backup record into a central backup catalog on the central server. Software for carrying out the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ELM Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric Scott Kramer, Michael David Kramer, Leonard Joseph DiCarlo
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Patent number: 8713032Abstract: Methods, systems and articles of manufacture for cross-platform cloud based map creation are described herein. A method embodiment includes receiving one or more GIS datasets in their respective source formats, each GIS dataset comprising one or more map assets, translating the GIS datasets into a platform independent format, and providing the translated GIS datasets and their respective map assets in the platform independent format to one or more client platforms. The embodiment further includes identifying missing map assets and metadata that comprise a GIS dataset, tracking map assets that comprise a single translated GIS dataset to maintain the translated GIS dataset as a single entity, and providing the translated GIS datasets to a serving system.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Mark Damon Wheeler, Eli Dylan Lorimer, David Kramer