Patents by Inventor Edward Byrd
Edward Byrd 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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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MAC-LEVEL WIRELESS MESH NETWORKS INCORPORATING LONG-RANGE PATHWAYS
Publication number: 20220022284Abstract: In one aspect, a system for providing a wireless mesh network includes a plurality of wireless mesh nodes positioned relative to an outdoor area, with the wireless mesh nodes comprising a plurality of stationary nodes spaced apart from one another across the outdoor area and a plurality of mobile nodes configured to be moved across the outdoor area. Each of the nodes is formed from a respective wireless communication device, with each wireless communication device being configured to function as a Media Access Control (MAC) level device when communicating data across the wireless mesh network. Additionally, the wireless communication device forming each respective mobile node is configured to communicate data across the wireless mesh network using a short-range wireless communications protocol. Moreover, at least a portion the wireless communication devices forming the stationary nodes are configured to communicate data across the wireless mesh network using a long-range wireless communications protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Christopher A. Foster, Charles Edward Byrd, JR., Hilgad Montelo Da Silva -
Publication number: 20140372914Abstract: An electronic device and method are provided for rotating an object displayed at or by the device. The object may be an entire displayed region of a display screen, such as a window, frame, or other region or subregion, or a block element or other type of content component such as an image or map. A first input defining a reference point for the object is detected at a first user interface mechanism. After commencement of the detected first input, a second input at a second user interface mechanism, such as a touchscreen display, is detected. In response to the second input, a rotation transformation is applied to the object, the rotation transformation center being defined by the reference point, and the rotation transformation angle being defined by the second input. The object may be displayed by the touchscreen display, or by a display device external to the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Edward BYRD, Julien Camille PAUL-CAVALLIER
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Patent number: 8854325Abstract: An electronic device and method are provided for rotating an object displayed at or by the device. The object may be an entire displayed region of a display screen, such as a window, frame, or other region or subregion, or a block element or other type of content component such as an image or map. A first input defining a reference point for the object is detected at a first user interface mechanism. After commencement of the detected first input, a second input at a second user interface mechanism, such as a touchscreen display, is detected. In response to the second input, a rotation transformation is applied to the object, the rotation transformation center being defined by the reference point, and the rotation transformation angle being defined by the second input. The object may be displayed by the touchscreen display, or by a display device external to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Thomas Edward Byrd, Julien Camille Paul-Cavallier
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Apparatus, and associated method, for selecting information delivery manner using facial recognition
Patent number: 8749651Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, selects a manner by which to deliver received information at a wireless, or other electronic, device. A facial recognition indication is obtained and analyzed. Responsive to the analysis of the facial recognition indication, selection is made of the manner by which to deliver the information. If the facial recognition indication indicates the recipient to exhibit a serious demeanor, the information is provided in aural form, thereby to permit delivery of the information without requiring the recipient to read, or otherwise view, the information.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Allen Hymel, Thomas Edward Byrd, Julien Camille Paul-Cavallier, Finbarr Michael O'Carroll -
Patent number: 8606300Abstract: A disclosure provides mobile communication devices that receive information corresponding to users associated with target mobile communication device, via a near field communication protocol. The information is stored in a storage device either within the mobile communication device or within a separate server. If it is determined that the target mobile communication device is within a predetermined distance of the mobile communication device, data entries associated with the stored information are created and retrieved, in real time. The data entries are displayed on the mobile communication device. The data entries may include personal information or email messages from prior communication sessions, which are employed in future communications between the mobile communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Allen Hymel, Thomas Edward Byrd, William Alexander Paton, Edvard Kikic, Jean Philippe Bouchard
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APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR SELECTING INFORMATION DELIVERY MANNER USING FACIAL RECOGNITION
Publication number: 20130321266Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, selects a manner by which to deliver received information at a wireless, or other electronic, device. A facial recognition indication is obtained and analyzed. Responsive to the analysis of the facial recognition indication, selection is made of the manner by which to deliver the information. If the facial recognition indication indicates the recipient to exhibit a serious demeanor, the information is provided in aural form, thereby to permit delivery of the information without requiring the recipient to read, or otherwise view, the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: James Allen HYMEL, Thomas Edward BYRD, Julien Camille PAUL-CAVALLIER, Finbarr Michael O'CARROLL -
Apparatus, and associated method, for selecting information delivery manner using facial recognition
Patent number: 8531536Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, selects a manner by which to deliver received information at a wireless, or other electronic, device. A facial recognition indication is obtained and analyzed. Responsive to the analysis of the facial recognition indication, selection is made of the manner by which to deliver the information. If the facial recognition indication indicates the recipient to exhibit a serious demeanor, the information is provided in aural form, thereby to permit delivery of the information without requiring the recipient to read, or otherwise view, the information.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Allen Hymel, Thomas Edward Byrd, Julien Camille Paul-Cavallier, Finbarr Michael O'Carroll -
Publication number: 20130222275Abstract: An electronic device and method are provided for rotating an object displayed at or by the device. The object may be an entire displayed region of a display screen, such as a window, frame, or other region or subregion, or a block element or other type of content component such as an image or map. A first input defining a reference point for the object is detected at a first user interface mechanism. After commencement of the detected first input, a second input at a second user interface mechanism, such as a touchscreen display, is detected. In response to the second input, a rotation transformation is applied to the object, the rotation transformation center being defined by the reference point, and the rotation transformation angle being defined by the second input. The object may be displayed by the touchscreen display, or by a display device external to the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Edward BYRD, Julien Camille PAUL-CAVALLIER
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Publication number: 20130207882Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to display information are described. On example method includes a method including a mobile device exchanging information with at least one other mobile device; controlling transmission of media, to the mobile device and the at least one other mobile device, based on attributes of the mobile devices; and presenting the received media.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: James Allen Hymel, Jean Philippe Bouchard, Edvard Kikic, Thomas Edward Byrd, William Alexander Paton
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Publication number: 20130190015Abstract: A disclosure provides mobile communication devices that receive information corresponding to users associated with target mobile communication device, via a near field communication protocol. The information is stored in a storage device either within the mobile communication device or within a separate server. If it is determined that the target mobile communication device is within a predetermined distance of the mobile communication device, data entries associated with the stored information are created and retrieved, in real time. The data entries are displayed on the mobile communication device. The data entries may include personal information or email messages from prior communication sessions, which are employed in future communications between the mobile communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: James Allen HYMEL, Thomas Edward BYRD, William Alexander PATON, Edvard KIKIC, Jean Philippe BOUCHARD
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APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR SELECTING INFORMATION DELIVERY MANNER USING FACIAL RECOGNITION
Publication number: 20120212629Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, selects a manner by which to deliver received information at a wireless, or other electronic, device. A facial recognition indication is obtained and analyzed. Responsive to the analysis of the facial recognition indication, selection is made of the manner by which to deliver the information. If the facial recognition indication indicates the recipient to exhibit a serious demeanor, the information is provided in aural form, thereby to permit delivery of the information without requiring the recipient to read, or otherwise view, the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: James Allen Hymel, Thomas Edward Byrd, Julien Camille Paul-Cavallier, Finbarr Michael O'Carroll -
Patent number: 7579020Abstract: An oral formulation of arginine ?-ketoglutarate is disclosed which formulation is comprised of arginine ?-ketoglutarate and one or more excipient materials. A wide range of different controlled release formulations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure. The formulation of arginine ?-ketoglutarate and excipient material is designed to obtain a desired result, e.g. attenuate symptoms suffered by a patient with a glutamate dehydrogenase deficiency or increase prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase activity or prevent protein glycation characteristic of atheroscloerosis, cataract formation, retinopathy, and aging. The desired results are obtained by increasing the period of time that a therapeutic level of arginine ?-ketoglutarate is continuously maintained in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Medical Research InstituteInventor: Edward A. Byrd
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Publication number: 20070071815Abstract: Oral formulation of creatine derivative and in particular creatine esters and more particularly ethyl esters of creatine are described. The formulations comprise a phosphate such as dicalcium phosphate, a biodegradable polymer such as a polyvinyl pyrrolidine and a starch. The formulation may further comprise other excipients such as metal salt of a stearate, e.g. magnesium stearates. The formulation is produced as flowable particles with a sieve size of about 20 to 60 which particles are coated with a shellac to mask taste, avoid moisture uptake, and extend shelf life.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: EDWARD BYRD
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Publication number: 20060245878Abstract: A device adapted to operably engage a vehicle to load and unload a container between the vehicle and a surface, and to cooperate with the vehicle to transport the container, is provided. Such a device includes a pair of laterally separated horizontal lifting members configured to be vertically movable with respect to the vehicle and a vertically-movable member operably engaged with the forward ends of the lifting members. A tether is operably engaged between each lifting member and the container so as to secure the container thereto. A translatory device is engaged between the vehicle and the vertically-movable member and configured to support the lifting members as well as move the lifting members longitudinally with respect to the vehicle. To unload the container, the vertically-movable member and the lifting members raise the container above the vehicle and then the translatory device longitudinally moves the container along the vehicle past a vertical plane defined by the rearward end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Pack-Rat Mini-Mover, LLCInventors: Timothy Lockamy, Edward Byrd, Thor Thisse
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Publication number: 20060245879Abstract: A device adapted to operably engage a vehicle to load and unload a container between the vehicle and a surface, and to cooperate with the vehicle to transport the container, is provided. Such a device includes a pair of laterally separated horizontal lifting members configured to be vertically movable with respect to the vehicle and a vertically-movable member operably engaged with the forward ends of the lifting members. A tether is operably engaged between each lifting member and the container so as to secure the container thereto. A translatory device is engaged between the vehicle and the vertically-movable member and configured to support the lifting members as well as move the lifting members longitudinally with respect to the vehicle. To unload the container, the vertically-movable member and the lifting members raise the container above the vehicle and then the translatory device longitudinally moves the container along the vehicle past a vertical plane defined by the rearward end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Pack-Rat Mini-Mover, LLCInventors: Timothy Lockamy, Edward Byrd, Thor Thisse
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Patent number: 7118762Abstract: A controlled release formulation of lipoic acid is disclosed. The lipoic acid is combined with excipient materials in such a way that those materials provide for gradual release of the lipoic acid in a manner which makes it possible to substantially increase the period of time over which therapeutic levels of lipoic acid are maintained relative to a quick release formulation. These features make it possible to use lipoic acid to reduce serum glucose levels and maintain those levels over time thereby obtaining a range of desired therapeutic results.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Medical Research InstituteInventor: Edward A. Byrd
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Publication number: 20060188574Abstract: A controlled release formulation of lipoic acid is disclosed. The lipoic acid is combined with excipient materials in such a way that those materials provide for gradual release of the lipoic acid in a manner which makes it possible to substantially increase the period of time over which therapeutic levels of lipoic acid are maintained relative to a quick release formulation. These features make it possible to use lipoic acid to reduce serum glucose levels and maintain those levels over time thereby obtaining a range of desired therapeutic results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventor: Edward Byrd
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Publication number: 20060128806Abstract: An oral formulation of arginine ?-ketoglutarate is disclosed which formulation is comprised of arginine ?-ketoglutarate and one or more excipient materials. A wide range of different controlled release formulations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure. The formulation of arginine ?-ketoglutarate and excipient material is designed to obtain a desired result, e.g. attenuate symptoms suffered by a patient with a glutamate dehydrogenase deficiency or increase prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase activity or prevent protein glycation characteristic of atheroscloerosis, cataract formation, retinopathy, and aging. The desired results are obtained by increasing the period of time that a therapeutic level of arginine ?-ketoglutarate is continuously maintained in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventor: Edward Byrd
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Publication number: 20060104802Abstract: A device adapted to operably engage a vehicle to load and unload a container between the vehicle and a surface, and to cooperate with the vehicle to transport the container, is provided. Such a device includes a pair of laterally separated horizontal lifting members configured to be vertically movable with respect to the vehicle and a vertically-movable member operably engaged with the forward ends of the lifting members. A tether is operably engaged between each lifting member and the container so as to secure the container thereto. A translatory device is engaged between the vehicle and the vertically-movable member and configured to support the lifting members as well as move the lifting members longitudinally with respect to the vehicle. To unload the container, the vertically-movable member and the lifting members raise the container above the vehicle and then the translatory device longitudinally moves the container along the vehicle past a vertical plane defined by the rearward end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Pack-Rat Mini-Mover, LLCInventors: Timothy Lockamy, Edward Byrd, Thor Thisse
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Publication number: 20060062853Abstract: Treating human muscle tissue by the oral administration of a formulation of creatine derivative and in particular creatine esters and more particularly ethyl esters of creatine are described. The formulations comprise a phosphate such as dicalcium phosphate, a biodegradable polymer such as a polyvinyl pyrrolidine and a starch. The formulation may further comprise other excipients such as metal salt of a stearate, e.g. magnesium stearates. The formulation is produced as flowable particles with a sieve size of about 20 to 60 which particles are coated with a shellac to mask taste, avoid moisture uptake, and extend shelf life.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventor: Edward Byrd