Patents by Inventor David Prendergast
David Prendergast 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: 10438134Abstract: Data processing apparatus operative to generate a classification component is disclosed. The data processing apparatus is configured to provide a template classifier bank comprising a plurality of classifier modules, each classifier module operative to receive training data comprising data elements having one of two or more known class affiliations and to output a class affiliation estimate value for each input data element. The data processing apparatus is further configured to derive a combination of the class affiliation estimate values providing a highest correlation to the two or more known class affiliations, and to generate a classification component formed of a resultant classifier bank comprising a combination of the plurality of classifier modules corresponding to the combination of estimate values providing the highest correlation.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Radiation Watch LimitedInventor: David Prendergast
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Publication number: 20170068907Abstract: Data processing apparatus operative to generate a classification component is disclosed. The data processing apparatus is configured to provide a template classifier bank comprising a plurality of classifier modules, each classifier module operative to receive training data comprising data elements having one of two or more known class affiliations and to output a class affiliation estimate value for each input data element. The data processing apparatus is farther configured to derive a combination of the class affiliation estimate values providing a highest correlation to the two or more known class affiliations, and to generate a classification component formed of a resultant classifier bank comprising a combination of the plurality of classifier modules corresponding to the combination of estimate values providing the highest correlation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: David Prendergast
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Patent number: 9513175Abstract: An apparatus for spatially correcting an image frame is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus stores a frame of pixel values and scans a multi-pixel correction window across the frame. Spatial correction is performed on pixels within the window at correction positions during the scan. The spatial correction comprises estimating pixel values at value estimation positions based on one or more pixel values within the window for pixels satisfying a logical condition. The value estimation positions correspond to pixel values which do not fall within the window again during the scan. Further disclosed is an apparatus for detecting high-energy radiation, in which integration circuitry is used for integrating charge responsive to radiation photon interaction events. The circuits are controllable in accordance with an exposure control signal to vary an exposure window duration according to an operating parameter of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: RADIATION WATCH LIMITEDInventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Paul Downes, William Croydon, Christopher Boyce, Wayne Cranwell, Trevor McAlister, Zhuo Zhhang
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Publication number: 20160313456Abstract: An apparatus for spatially correcting an image frame is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus stores a frame of pixel values and scans a multi-pixel correction window across the frame. Spatial correction is performed on pixels within the window at correction positions during the scan. The spatial correction comprises estimating pixel values at value estimation positions based on one or more pixel values within the window for pixels satisfying a logical condition. The value estimation positions correspond to pixel values which do not fall within the window again during the scan. Further disclosed is an apparatus for detecting high-energy radiation, in which integration circuitry is used for integrating charge responsive to radiation photon interaction events. The circuits are controllable in accordance with an exposure control signal to vary an exposure window duration according to an operating parameter of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Paul Downes, William Croydon, Christopher Boyce, Wayne Cranwell, Trevor McAlister, Zhuo Zhhang
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Publication number: 20150083925Abstract: An apparatus for spatially correcting an image frame is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus stores a frame of pixel values and scans a multi-pixel correction window across the frame. Spatial correction is performed on pixels within the window at correction positions during the scan. The spatial correction comprises estimating pixel values at value estimation positions based on one or more pixel values within the window for pixels satisfying a logical condition. The value estimation positions correspond to pixel values which do not fall within the window again during the scan. Further disclosed is an apparatus for detecting high-energy radiation, in which integration circuitry is used for integrating charge responsive to radiation photon interaction events. The circuits are controllable in accordance with an exposure control signal to vary an exposure window duration according to an operating parameter of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: RADIATION WATCH LIMITEDInventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Paul Downes, William Croydon, Christopher Boyce, Wayne Cranwell, Trevor McAlister, Zhuo Zhhang
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Publication number: 20150057560Abstract: A system and method for monitoring sleep stages to determine optimal arousal times and to alert an individual to negative states of wakefulness. In an embodiment, a device receives pressure data from at least one pressure sensor, where the pressure sensor is associated with furniture used for an individual to sleep. The device uses the pressure data to determine a sleep stage for the individual. The sleep stage is used to determine whether it is an optimal arousal time for the individual. The device sends an indication to not wake the individual if it is not the optimal arousal time for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Julie Behan, David Prendergast
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Patent number: 8876737Abstract: A system and method for monitoring sleep stages to determine optimal arousal times and to alert an individual to negative states of wakefulness. In an embodiment, a device receives pressure data from at least one pressure sensor, where the pressure sensor is associated with furniture used for an individual to sleep. The device uses the pressure data to determine a sleep stage for the individual. The sleep stage is used to determine whether it is an optimal arousal time for the individual. The device sends an indication to not wake the individual if it is not the optimal arousal time for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Intel-GE Care Innovations LLCInventors: Julie Behan, David Prendergast
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Patent number: 8759784Abstract: A high-energy radiation detector apparatus, comprising a high-energy radiation detector substrate and a plurality of charge collection electrodes operatively coupled to first and second opposing sides of the detector substrate is disclosed. Charge collection circuitry is associated with the plurality of charge collection electrodes for collecting charge induced on the charge collection electrodes by a high energy radiation photon interaction event caused by high-energy radiation incident on the detector substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Radiation Watch LimitedInventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Russell Morgan
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Publication number: 20140058989Abstract: Data processing apparatus operative to generate a classification component is disclosed. The data processing apparatus is configured to provide a template classifier bank comprising a plurality of classifier modules, each classifier module operative to receive training data comprising data elements having one of two or more known class affiliations and to output a class affiliation estimate value for each input data element. The data processing apparatus is further configured to derive a combination of the class affiliation estimate values providing a highest correlation to the two or more known class affiliations, and to generate a classification component formed of a resultant classifier bank comprising a combination of the plurality of classifier modules corresponding to the combination of estimate values providing the highest correlation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: RADIATION WATCH LIMITEDInventor: David Prendergast
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Publication number: 20110210262Abstract: An apparatus for spatially correcting an image frame is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus stores a frame of pixel values and scans a multi-pixel correction window across the frame. Spatial correction is performed on pixels within the window at correction positions during the scan. The spatial correction comprises estimating pixel values at value estimation positions based on one or more pixel values within the window for pixels satisfying a logical condition. The value estimation positions correspond to pixel values which do not fall within the window again during the scan. Further disclosed is an apparatus for detecting high-energy radiation, in which integration circuitry is used for integrating charge responsive to radiation photon interaction events. The circuits are controllable in accordance with an exposure control signal to vary an exposure window duration according to an operating parameter of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Radiation Watch LimitedInventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Paul Downes, William Croydon, Christopher Boyce, Wayne Cranwell, Trevor McAlister, Zhuo Zhang
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Publication number: 20110006195Abstract: A high-energy radiation detector apparatus, comprising a high-energy radiation detector substrate and a plurality of charge collection electrodes operatively coupled to first and second opposing sides of the detector substrate is disclosed. Charge collection circuitry is associated with the plurality of charge collection electrodes for collecting charge induced on the charge collection electrodes by a high energy radiation photon interaction event caused by high-energy radiation incident on the detector substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Radiation Watch LimitedInventors: David Prendergast, Michael Anderson, Russell Morgan
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Publication number: 20100223218Abstract: Data processing apparatus operative (100) to generate a classification component (106) is disclosed. The data processing apparatus is configured to provide a template classifier bank (1001) comprising a plurality of classifier modules (1004), each classifier module operative to receive training data comprising data elements having one of two or more known class affiliations and to output a class affiliation estimate value for each input data element. The data processing apparatus is further configured to derive a combination of the class affiliation estimate values providing a highest correlation to the two or more known class affiliations, and to generate a classification component formed of a resultant classifier bank comprising a combination of the plurality of classifier modules corresponding to the combination of estimate values providing the highest correlation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: RADIATION WATCH LIMITEDInventor: David Prendergast
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Publication number: 20100152546Abstract: A system and method for monitoring sleep stages to determine optimal arousal times and to alert an individual to negative states of wakefulness. In an embodiment, a device receives pressure data from at least one pressure sensor, where the pressure sensor is associated with furniture used for an individual to sleep. The device uses the pressure data to determine a sleep stage for the individual. The sleep stage is used to determine whether it is an optimal arousal time for the individual. The device sends an indication to not wake the individual if it is not the optimal arousal time for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Julie Behan, David Prendergast
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Publication number: 20070075251Abstract: An assembly (13) for monitoring ionising radiation comprises a detector substrate (2) for generating electronic charge responsive to incident ionising radiation, the detector substrate (2) having an array of ionising radiation sense volumes (12) formed in it. A circuit substrate (14) supporting an array of read-out circuits (16) corresponding to the array of sense volumes is mechanically and electrically coupled to the detector substrate (14). Each of the read-out circuits (16) is switchable between first and second charge integration modes for receiving charge from a corresponding sense volume. A charge integration circuit (30) is configured in the first charge integration mode to integrate charge corresponding to sensing of a single ionising radiation detection event in a corresponding sense volume and in the second charge integrating mode to integrate charge corresponding to sensing a plurality of ionising radiation detection events in the corresponding sense volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Peter Doughty, Michael Anderson, David Prendergast, Ian Benson
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Publication number: 20060276355Abstract: A lubricant formulation and method of blending a lubricant formulation is disclosed. The lubricant formulation comprises at least two base stocks. The first base stock comprises a viscosity greater than 100 cSt, Kv100° C. The second base stock comprises a viscosity less than 10 cSt, Kv100° C. The lubricant formulation provides excellent micropitting protection for gears including large gears that are used in wind turbines. In addition, the lubricant may also have a viscosity greater than 38 cSt (Kv 100° C.), a viscosity index greater than 161 and micropitting protection level of a FVA 54 micropitting Test Fail Load Stage greater than 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: James Carey, David Prendergast, Angela Galiano-Roth
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Publication number: 20050181958Abstract: A polyalkylene glycol based lubricant composition that contains specified rust inhibitors and antioxidants has lowered operating temperature and is particularly suitable for use in worm drive gearboxes. The rust inhibitors consist of an N-acylo arcosine and an imidizole while the antioxidant consists of an alkylated diphenyl amine and a hindered phenol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: James Carey, David Prendergast, Kevin Buzdygon