Patents by Inventor David Steen

David Steen 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).

  • Patent number: 11960536
    Abstract: A method, device and system for organizing media content on a computer-based system to form a playlist, wherein the device has access to a database with a plurality of music tracks and associated feature vectors including feature values representing different semantic characteristics of a music track, as well as metadata including at least one type of metadata record representing associated information about the respective music track. The playlist is determined based on a query from the client device that includes an input vector, and at least one input metadata record, using an additional similarity matrix representing a measure of similarity between different metadata records of the same type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Moodagent A/S
    Inventors: Mikael Henderson, Peter Berg Steffensen, David Stubbe Teglbjærg, Jesper Steen Andersen, Jose Luis Diez Antich, Thomas Jørgensen
  • Patent number: 11911880
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle section, a working end operably coupled to the handle section, and a jaw assembly disposed at the working end. The jaw assembly includes a movable jaw and a fixed jaw. A span defined between the movable jaw and the fixed jaw is adjustable. Each of the movable jaw and the fixed jaw includes an array of teeth defined by ridges that extend substantially parallel to each other. The array of teeth on each of the fixed jaw and the movable jaw includes a first set of teeth having a first width and a first depth, and a second set of teeth having a second width and a second depth. The first depth is less than the second depth and the first width is less than the second width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah Thomas Steen, Kelsey David Gilmore
  • Publication number: 20240011661
    Abstract: An air conditioning system includes a compressor unit including a compressor, a heat exchanger unit including an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor unit, and a valve unit including a liquid control valve and a gas control valve. The heat exchanger unit is installed in a first space, while the compressor unit and the valve unit are installed in a second space. The system further includes a first leakage detector disposed in the second space, and a ventilation control structure that is configured to switch the state of the second space from a first state to a second state when the detected concentration of the first refrigerant is equal to or greater than a first detection value threshold, in the second state a ventilation of the second space being promoted more than in the first state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., DAIKIN EUROPE N.V.
    Inventors: David STEEN, Kevin CORNELIS, Arne DEGRANDE, Yuusuke NAKAGAWA, Gennaro SCOTTO DI LUZIO
  • Publication number: 20230376602
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying authorized job step programs. The process identifies a plurality of job step programs. It then identifies authorized program facility (APF) authorized programs from the plurality of job step programs. An output table of APF authorized program is generated. This table is used to submit at least one batch job using the output table. A list identifying which parameters in a parameter string contain an address for each APF program in the output table is generated. This list is then provided for program testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Page Kasper, Scott Woolley, Diane Marie Stamboni, Joshua David Steen, Roan Dawkins, Eric Rosenfeld
  • Patent number: 11709936
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a processor, source code for a software program written in a first programming language. The received source code is converted into abstracted source code that is in a generic format that is different than a format of the first programming language. The abstracted source code is compared to known source code patterns. Based on determining that at least a subset of the abstracted source code matches a pattern in the known source code patterns, sending an alert to the user indicating that the received source code matches the pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. M. Hicks, Diane Marie Stamboni, Thomas William Conti, Gregg Arquero, Joshua David Steen, Michael Page Kasper
  • Publication number: 20230221024
    Abstract: A safety system for a heat pump system includes a plurality of valve units each having refrigerant pipe portions with control valves, a refrigerant leakage detector, and a casing accommodating the valves and the refrigerant leakage detector and formed with first and second openings. The safety system further includes a connection structure connecting the internal spaces of the casings via the first and second openings, and a discharge structure connected to the connection structure or one of the casings and configured to discharge air from the internal space of the casing in which a refrigerant leakage has occurred. The casing has first and second lateral faces facing different directions, and the first opening is formed in the first lateral face and the second opening is formed in the second lateral face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., DAIKIN EUROPE N.V.
    Inventors: David STEEN, Kevin CORNELIS, Arne DEGRANDE, Yuusuke NAKAGAWA, Harshit TANWAR
  • Publication number: 20230003404
    Abstract: A valve unit for a heat-pump system, includes: a liquid refrigerant pipe portion; a gas refrigerant pipe portion; a liquid control valve disposed in the liquid refrigerant pipe portion; a gas control valve disposed in the gas refrigerant pipe portion; a casing accommodating the liquid control valve and the gas control valve; and an air-discharge mechanism that discharges air in an internal space of the casing to an external space outside the casing in response to a refrigerant leakage in the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., DAIKIN EUROPE N.V.
    Inventors: David Steen, Kevin Cornelis, Arne Degrande
  • Publication number: 20220390160
    Abstract: A heat pump device having a refrigerant circuit includes: a valve configured to maintain an opening degree during non-energization; a valve drive circuit configured to cause operation of the valve; a valve controller configured to control the valve drive circuit; and a power source circuit configured to supply a power source to the valve drive circuit. The power source circuit includes: a first power source circuit unit configured to receive power source supply from outside to generate a DC: voltage; and a second power source circuit unit for backup. The second power source circuit unit receives power source supply from the outside to store power in a capacitor, and connects the capacitor in parallel to a first output electric path of the first power source circuit unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., DAIKIN EUROPE N.V.
    Inventors: Yuusuke FUJIMOTO, Ryuuichi TOYOTA, Kentaroh TAOKA, Atsushi OHTANI, Kevin CORNELIS, David STEEN
  • Publication number: 20220275983
    Abstract: The present invention aims to alleviate the risk of leakage of refrigerant from a refrigerant circuit and particularly at the utilization side of the refrigerant circuit without the need to provide a dedicated bypass for refrigerant leakage prevention. A refrigerant system is configured such that, when a refrigerant leakage detection sensor detects refrigerant leakage, a controller is configured to adjust a opening degree of a bypass expansion valve independently of a pressure and/or temperature value detected by a sensor. A method of controlling a refrigerant system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., DAIKIN EUROPE N.V.
    Inventors: Satoshi KAWANO, David STEEN, Kevin CORNELIS
  • Patent number: 11294804
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include executing a first test case on a system, capturing a first state of the system during execution of the first test case, determining a first result of the first test case, performing a second execution of the first test case on the system in response to the first result of the first test case being an unexpected result, capturing a second state of the system during the second execution of the first test case, determining a second result of the first test case, analyzing the first state and the second state to determine a state similarity score, and categorizing the first result as a false positive based at least in part on the state similarity score being above a first threshold and a determination that the second result is a different result than the first result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew C. M. Hicks, Diane Marie Stamboni, Joshua David Steen, Gregg Arquero, Thomas William Conti, Michael Page Kasper
  • Publication number: 20220012335
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a processor, source code for a software program written in a first programming language. The received source code is converted into abstracted source code that is in a generic format that is different than a format of the first programming language. The abstracted source code is compared to known source code patterns. Based on determining that at least a subset of the abstracted source code matches a pattern in the known source code patterns, sending an alert to the user indicating that the received source code matches the pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew C. M. Hicks, Diane Marie Stamboni, Thomas William Conti, Gregg Arquero, Joshua David Steen, Michael Page Kasper
  • Patent number: 11169869
    Abstract: Techniques for system kernel error identification and reporting for a computer system are described herein. An aspect includes detecting an error during the execution of a program. Another aspect includes determining whether the error is a system kernel error in the program. Another aspect includes, based on determining that the error is a system kernel error, generating a report regarding the determined system kernel error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Page Kasper, Gregg Arquero, Diane Marie Stamboni, Joshua David Steen, Bryan Childs, Thomas William Conti, Andrew C. M. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20210294735
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include executing a first test case on a system, capturing a first state of the system during execution of the first test case, determining a first result of the first test case, performing a second execution of the first test case on the system in response to the first result of the first test case being an unexpected result, capturing a second state of the system during the second execution of the first test case, determining a second result of the first test case, analyzing the first state and the second state to determine a state similarity score, and categorizing the first result as a false positive based at least in part on the state similarity score being above a first threshold and a determination that the second result is a different result than the first result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew C. M. Hicks, Diane Marie Stamboni, Joshua David Steen, Gregg Arquero, Thomas William Conti, Michael Page Kasper
  • Patent number: 10725647
    Abstract: A technique is described herein that allows a user to control a user interface presentation provided by a computing device based on a force-dependent manner in which the user engages a surface of a force-sensitive input device. This manner of control allows any user to efficiently interact with the computing device, but is particularly beneficial to users who have motor-related and/or vision-related disabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Klein, Robert Disano, Robert David Steen
  • Patent number: 10694981
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of detecting physiological attributes of a wearer of a computerized wearable device having one or more sensors comprises (1) using the information from the one or more sensors to assess the physiology of the wearer; and (2) notifying the wearer of the wearer's physiology. In various embodiments, the method involves using the wearable device to determine the wearer's current posture, balance, alertness, and/or physical state and comparing the current posture, balance, alertness and/or physical state to at least one baseline measurement. For example, the system may measure a baseline posture to determine when the wearer's current posture deviates from the baseline posture, and notify the wearer so that the wearer may improve his or her posture. In other embodiments, the computerized wearable device may detect one or more of the wearer's physiological characteristics (e.g., oxygen levels, pulse rate, pupil size, etc.) and determine the wearer's alertness level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Vision Service Plan
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, Jr., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen
  • Publication number: 20200046260
    Abstract: Eyewear or any other suitable wearable device may include one or more sensors for monitoring the gait of an individual. Information from the one or more sensors is analyzed to identify one or more medical conditions associated with the individual or to assess an individual's recovery from a particular injury or medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, JR., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen
  • Patent number: 10542915
    Abstract: A wearable device includes at least one sensor for obtaining a unique identifier from the wearer when the wearer and for transmitting the unique identifier to one or more computer processors for use in determining whether the wearer is a particular individual. The wearable device may also include a wireless communications device for transmitting a signal (e.g., to a remote computing device) that confirms the identity of the wearer as the particular individual. A remote computing device, or other device, or individual, may then, based at least in part on receiving the signal, grant wearer access to a computer program, computing system, and/or a particular physical space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Vision Service Plan
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, Jr., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen
  • Patent number: 10448867
    Abstract: A system, according to various embodiments, includes eyewear (or any other suitable wearable device) that includes one or more sensors (e.g., one or more accelerometers, magnetometers, position sensors, gyroscopes, and/or other suitable sensors) that may be used to monitor the gait of an individual (e.g., by monitoring the movement of the user's head, or other portions of the user's body, as the user ambulates). The system may further include one or more suitable computing devices for analyzing the individual's gait. This information may then be used, for example, to: (1) identify one or more medical conditions associated with the individual; (2) assess the fit of a prosthetic device worn by the individual, and/or (3) assess an individual's recovery from a particular injury or medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Vision Service Plan
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, Jr., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen
  • Publication number: 20190298228
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of detecting physiological attributes of a wearer of a computerized wearable device having one or more sensors comprises (1) using the information from the one or more sensors to assess the physiology of the wearer; and (2) notifying the wearer of the wearer's physiology. In various embodiments, the method involves using the wearable device to determine the wearer's current posture, balance, alertness, and/or physical state and comparing the current posture, balance, alertness and/or physical state to at least one baseline measurement. For example, the system may measure a baseline posture to determine when the wearer's current posture deviates from the baseline posture, and notify the wearer so that the wearer may improve his or her posture. In other embodiments, the computerized wearable device may detect one or more of the wearer's physiological characteristics (e.g., oxygen levels, pulse rate, pupil size, etc.) and determine the wearer's alertness level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, JR., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen
  • Patent number: 10307085
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of detecting physiological attributes of a wearer of a computerized wearable device having one or more sensors comprises (1) using the information from the one or more sensors to assess the physiology of the wearer; and (2) notifying the wearer of the wearer's physiology. In various embodiments, the method involves using the wearable device to determine the wearer's current posture, balance, alertness, and/or physical state and comparing the current posture, balance, alertness and/or physical state to at least one baseline measurement. For example, the system may measure a baseline posture to determine when the wearer's current posture deviates from the baseline posture, and notify the wearer so that the wearer may improve his or her posture. In other embodiments, the computerized wearable device may detect one or more of the wearer's physiological characteristics (e.g., oxygen levels, pulse rate, pupil size, etc.) and determine the wearer's alertness level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Vision Service Plan
    Inventors: Jay William Sales, Richard Chester Klosinski, Jr., Matthew Allen Workman, Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Matthew David Steen