Patents by Inventor Eric Cocker
Eric Cocker 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: 11917337Abstract: The present specification relates to image capture. More specifically, it relates to selective image capture for sensor carrying devices or floats deployed, for example, on the open sea. In one form, data is generated on the sensor carrying devices or floats by an on-board Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and is used to automatically predict the wave motion of the sea. These predictions are then used to determine an acceptable set of motion parameters that are used to trigger the on-board camera(s). The camera(s) then capture images. One consideration is that images captured at or near the peak of a wave crest with minimal pitch and roll will contain fewer obstructions (such as other waves). Such images provide a view further into the horizon to, for example, monitor maritime sea traffic and other phenomenon. Therefore, the likelihood of capturing interesting objects such as ships, boats, garbage, birds, . . . etc. is increased.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew A. Shreve, Eric Cocker
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Patent number: 11904986Abstract: An apparatus includes a structure comprising a predetermined breakable region and a mechanical actuator disposed at or proximate the predetermined breakable region. The mechanical actuator comprises an impact member coupled to a spring arrangement, and a restraint member operably coupled to the spring arrangement. A trigger source is operably coupled to an electrical power source. The trigger source, in response to receiving current from the electrical power source, is configured to release or break the restraint member so as to allow the spring arrangement to forcibly move the impact member into contact with, and break, the predetermined breakable region.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher L. Chua, Norine E. Chang, Julie Ann Bert, Scott J. Limb, Steven Neltner, Eric Cocker
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Publication number: 20230228687Abstract: A method of forming a colorimetric sensor includes depositing a first material onto a substrate, providing porous sensing particles, wherein the sensing particles comprise sensing species dispersed into a porous host structure, and embedding the porous sensing particles onto a surface of the deposited first material, the first material attaching the sensing particles to the substrate with at least a portion of the sensing particles is exposed to an ambient environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: GABRIEL IFTIME, MAHATI CHINTAPALLI, ELI BULGER, WARREN JACKSON, SEAN EMERSON DORIS, JESSICA LOUIS BAKER RIVEST, ERIC COCKER, ANTONIO WILLIAMS, CRYSTAL PHAM
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Publication number: 20230200656Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are implemented for microscope imaging solutions. One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed toward an epifluorescence microscope. The microscope includes an image capture circuit including an array of optical sensor. An optical arrangement is configured to direct excitation light of less than about 1 mW to a target object in a field of view of that is at least 0.5 mm2 and to direct epi-fluorescence emission caused by the excitation light to the array of optical sensors. The optical arrangement and array of optical sensors are each sufficiently close to the target object to provide at least 2.5 ?m resolution for an image of the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Kunal Ghosh, Laurie D. Burns, Abbas El Gamal, Mark J. Schnitzer, Eric Cocker, Tatt Wei Ho
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Patent number: 11619601Abstract: A gas monitor apparatus includes a sorbent material that adsorbs a target gas based on a concentration of the target gas in a monitored environment and a reference material that does not respond to the target gas. The gas monitor also includes a first thermistor disposed within the sorbent material and a second thermistor disposed within the reference material, the first thermistor to provide a first indication of a first temperature of the sorbent material and the second thermistor to provide a second indication of a second temperature of the reference material. A processing device determines a concentration of the target gas based at least in part on a differential measurement between the first temperature and the second temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Jianer Bao, Clinton Smith, Eric Cocker, David Schwartz
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Patent number: 11614409Abstract: A colorimetric sensor has a first material deposited on a surface, and sensing particles on a surface of the first material, wherein the sensing particles comprise sensing species dispersed into porous host structures, such that at least a portion of the sensing particles is exposed to an ambient environment, wherein the first material attaches the sensing particles to surface. A method of forming a colorimetric sensor including depositing a first material onto a substrate, providing porous sensing particles, wherein the sensing particles comprise sensing species dispersed into a porous host structure, and embedding the porous sensing particles onto a surface of the deposited first material, wherein the first material attaches the sensing particles to the substrate such that at least a portion of the sensing particles is exposed to an ambient environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Gabriel Iftime, Mahati Chintapalli, Eli Bulger, Warren Jackson, Sean Emerson Doris, Jessica Louis Baker Rivest, Eric Cocker, Antonio Williams, Crystal Pham
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Publication number: 20230060417Abstract: The present specification relates to image capture. More specifically, it relates to selective image capture for sensor carrying devices or floats deployed, for example, on the open sea. In one form, data is generated on the sensor carrying devices or floats by an on-board Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and is used to automatically predict the wave motion of the sea. These predictions are then used to determine an acceptable set of motion parameters that are used to trigger the on-board camera(s). The camera(s) then capture images. One consideration is that images captured at or near the peak of a wave crest with minimal pitch and roll will contain fewer obstructions (such as other waves). Such images provide a view further into the horizon to, for example, monitor maritime sea traffic and other phenomenon. Therefore, the likelihood of capturing interesting objects such as ships, boats, garbage, birds, . . . etc. is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Matthew A. SHREVE, Eric COCKER
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Publication number: 20220315875Abstract: Microorganisms present within a plurality of microorganism clusters immobilized in a porous support material may collectively define a supported bio-catalyst. When the microorganisms are effective to convert methane into one or more oxidized carbon compounds (e.g., methanotrophic bacteria), the supported bio-catalysts may be utilized to remove methane from methane-containing gas streams, such as those obtained from mining ventilation. Methods for processing a methane-containing gas stream may comprise interacting the gas stream with the supported bio-catalyst in substantial absence of a liquid phase, and obtaining a methane-depleted gas stream downstream from the supported bio-catalyst. Systems for processing a methane-containing gas stream may comprise the supported bio-catalysts housed in one or more vessels fluidly coupled to a source of methane-containing gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Jerome UNIDAD, Eric COCKER, Joerg MARTINI, Gabriel IFTIME, Junhua WEI
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Publication number: 20220194524Abstract: An apparatus includes a structure comprising a predetermined breakable region and a mechanical actuator disposed at or proximate the predetermined breakable region. The mechanical actuator comprises an impact member coupled to a spring arrangement, and a restraint member operably coupled to the spring arrangement. A trigger source is operably coupled to an electrical power source. The trigger source, in response to receiving current from the electrical power source, is configured to release or break the restraint member so as to allow the spring arrangement to forcibly move the impact member into contact with, and break, the predetermined breakable region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Norine E. Chang, Julie Ann Bert, Scott J. Limb, Steven Neltner, Eric Cocker
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Patent number: 11259703Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are implemented for microscope imaging solutions. One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed toward an epifluorescence microscope. The microscope includes an image capture circuit including an array of optical sensor. An optical arrangement is configured to direct excitation light of less than about 1 mW to a target object in a field of view of that is at least 0.5 mm2 and to direct epi-fluorescence emission caused by the excitation light to the array of optical sensors. The optical arrangement and array of optical sensors are each sufficiently close to the target object to provide at least 2.5 ?m resolution for an image of the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Kunal Ghosh, Laurie D. Burns, Abbas El Gamal, Mark J. Schnitzer, Eric Cocker, Tatt Wei Ho
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Publication number: 20210310957Abstract: A method of forming a sensor includes providing a substrate, forming a polymer aerogel layer on the substrate, and infusing the polymer aerogel layer with sensing molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: GABRIEL IFTIME, JESSICA LOUIS BAKER RIVEST, GEORGE A. GIBSON, ERIC COCKER, MAHATI CHINTAPALLI, QUENTIN VAN OVERMEERE
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Patent number: 11124790Abstract: A catalyst having a porous support having at least one of thermally or electrically conductive particles bonded by a polymer, and enzymes embedded into pores of the porous support. A process of manufacturing an enzyme-embedded porous support includes forming solution of monomers, enzymes, a solvent, and at least one of electrically and thermally conductive particles, polymerizing the monomers by adding initiators to the solution, and evaporating the solvent to produce an enzyme-embedded porous support. A process of manufacturing an enzyme embedded porous support, includes mixing enzymes, at least one of electrically conductive or thermally conductive particles, and a polymer in a solvent, and evaporating the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Gabriel Iftime, Eric Cocker, Sean Garner, Jessica Louis Baker Rivest
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Publication number: 20210267458Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are implemented for microscope imaging solutions. One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed toward an epifluorescence microscope. The microscope includes an image capture circuit including an array of optical sensor. An optical arrangement is configured to direct excitation light of less than about 1 mW to a target object in a field of view of that is at least 0.5 mm2 and to direct epi-fluorescence emission caused by the excitation light to the array of optical sensors. The optical arrangement and array of optical sensors are each sufficiently close to the target object to provide at least 2.5 ?m resolution for an image of the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Kunal Ghosh, Laurie D. Burns, Abbas El Gamal, Mark J. Schnitzer, Eric Cocker, Tatt Wei Ho
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Patent number: 11072531Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems of providing carbon nanotubes decorated with polymer coated metal nanoparticles. Then, annealing the metal coated carbon nanotubes to reduce a quantity of hydrophilic components of the polymer coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignees: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NASA, BAY SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC.Inventors: Gabriel Iftime, Beomseok Kim, Clinton Smith, Eric Cocker, Junhua Wei, David Eric Schwartz, Meyya Meyyappan, Rahul Pandey, Yong Zhang
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Patent number: 11067514Abstract: A sensor has a transparent polymer aerogel, and sensing materials dispersed into the transparent, polymer aerogel, where the sensing materials change color in response to environmental conditions. A method of forming a sensor includes providing a substrate, forming a polymer aerogel layer on the substrate, and infusing the polymer aerogel layer with sensing molecules.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignees: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED, XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Gabriel Iftime, Jessica Louis Baker Rivest, George A. Gibson, Eric Cocker, Mahati Chintapalli, Quentin Van Overmeere
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Publication number: 20210041382Abstract: A gas monitor apparatus includes a sorbent material that adsorbs a target gas based on a concentration of the target gas in a monitored environment and a reference material that does not respond to the target gas. The gas monitor also includes a first thermistor disposed within the sorbent material and a second thermistor disposed within the reference material, the first thermistor to provide a first indication of a first temperature of the sorbent material and the second thermistor to provide a second indication of a second temperature of the reference material. A processing device determines a concentration of the target gas based at least in part on a differential measurement between the first temperature and the second temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Jianer Bao, Clinton Smith, Eric Cocker, David Schwartz
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Patent number: 10883947Abstract: A gas monitor apparatus includes a sorbent material that adsorbs a target gas based on a concentration of the target gas in a monitored environment and a reference material that does not respond to the target gas. The gas monitor also includes a first thermistor disposed within the sorbent material and a second thermistor disposed within the reference material, the first thermistor to provide a first indication of a first temperature of the sorbent material and the second thermistor to provide a second indication of a second temperature of the reference material. A processing device determines a concentration of the target gas based at least in part on a differential measurement between the first temperature and the second temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Jianer Bao, Clinton Smith, Eric Cocker, David Schwartz
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Patent number: 10813552Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are implemented for microscope imaging solutions. One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed toward an epifluorescence microscope. The microscope includes an image capture circuit including an array of optical sensor. An optical arrangement is configured to direct excitation light of less than about 1 mW to a target object in a field of view of that is at least 0.5 mm2 and to direct epi-fluorescence emission caused by the excitation light to the array of optical sensors. The optical arrangement and array of optical sensors are each sufficiently close to the target object to provide at least 2.5 ?m resolution for an image of the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Kunal Ghosh, Laurie D. Burns, Abbas El Gamal, Mark J. Schnitzer, Eric Cocker, Tatt Wei Ho
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Publication number: 20200301005Abstract: An apparatus including an antenna and a processing device. The antenna includes a steerable array. The steerable array may transmit a signal at an angle of transmission toward a portion of an object. The steerable array may receive a reflection of the signal off of the portion of the object. The processing device may be coupled to the antenna. The processing device may determine a digital representation of the portion of the object in view of the reflection of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: George Daniel, Bernard D. Casse, Eric Cocker
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Patent number: 10712440Abstract: An apparatus including an antenna and a processing device. The antenna includes a steerable array. The steerable array may transmit a signal at an angle of transmission toward a portion of an object. The steerable array may receive a reflection of the signal off of the portion of the object. The processing device may be coupled to the antenna. The processing device may determine a digital representation of the portion of the object in view of the reflection of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: George Daniel, Bernard D. Casse, Eric Cocker