Patents by Inventor Eric Wilcox

Eric Wilcox 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: 11936702
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting media streams based on changes in geolocation. A MapView system may receive a first positioning signal indicating a first geographical location of a user device. The MapView system may determine a first media stream to be presented by the user device based on the first geographical location and a location of a source of the first media stream. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of the first media stream by the user device. When the MapView system receives a second positioning signal indicating a second geographical location of the user device, the MapView may identify, a second media stream to be presented by the user device based on the second geographical location being in broadcast range of the second media stream. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of the second media stream by the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Tuneln, Inc.
    Inventors: Moksha Adyanthaya, Paul Brody, Scott Collins, Jack Kim, Sarah Kate Emerson, Yuri Ono, Eric Wilcox, Richard Stern, Nicole Erthein, Devki Kalra, Joseph King, Joseph Gomez
  • Publication number: 20230155707
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying broadcast sources within a MapView system. A MapView system may display a first representation of a first geographical area that includes icons representing a location of broadcast sources. User characteristics may be extracted from a first user device associated with the MapView system. A machine-learning model may execute using the user characteristics to generate contemporaneous broadcast characteristics corresponding to a user of the first user device. The MapView system may then display a second representation of the geographical area that includes icons representing a location of different broadcast sources. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of particular broadcast source from the different broadcast sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Tuneln, Inc.
    Inventors: Moksha Adyanthaya, Paul Brody, Scott Collins, Jack Kim, Sarah Kate Emerson, Yuri Ono, Eric Wilcox, Richard Stem, Brian Skuse, Nicole Erthein, Devki Kalra, Joseph King, Joseph Gomez
  • Publication number: 20230156058
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting media streams based on changes in geolocation. A MapView system may receive a first positioning signal indicating a first geographical location of a user device. The MapView system may determine a first media stream to be presented by the user device based on the first geographical location and a location of a source of the first media stream. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of the first media stream by the user device. When the MapView system receives a second positioning signal indicating a second geographical location of the user device, the MapView may identify, a second media stream to be presented by the user device based on the second geographical location being in broadcast range of the second media stream. The MapView system may then facilitate a presentation of the second media stream by the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: TuneIn, Inc.
    Inventors: Moksha Adyanthaya, Paul Brody, Scott Collins, Jack Kim, Sarah Kate Emerson, Yuri Ono, Eric Wilcox, Richard Stern, Brian Skuse, Nicole Erthein, Devki Kalra, Joseph King, Joseph Gomez
  • Patent number: 11043370
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system for selectively ionizing samples that may comprise a plurality of different analytes that are not normally detectable using the same ionization technique. The disclosed system comprises a unique split flow tube that can be coupled with a plurality of ionization sources to facilitate using different ionization techniques for the same sample. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for determining the presence of analytes in a sample, wherein the number and type of detectable analytes that can be identified is increased and sensitivity and selectivity are not sacrificed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Elizabeth Denis, Brian Dockendorff, Robert Ewing, Eric Wilcox Freeburg, Kelsey Morrison, Megan Nims, Blandina Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 11003322
    Abstract: A method for generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user comprises generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user. The method further includes receiving a selection of an animated object from the first user for the messaging stream. The method further includes providing the animated object in the messaging stream. The method further includes receiving a first action from the first user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying a display of the animated object based on the first action. The method further includes receiving a second action from the second user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying the display of the animated object based on the second action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Thanh Tran, Eric Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20200104017
    Abstract: A method for generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user comprises generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user. The method further includes receiving a selection of an animated object from the first user for the messaging stream. The method further includes providing the animated object in the messaging stream. The method further includes receiving a first action from the first user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying a display of the animated object based on the first action. The method further includes receiving a second action from the second user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying the display of the animated object based on the second action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Thanh TRAN, Eric WILCOX
  • Patent number: 10521001
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular DC power unit having a form factor enabling mounting in at least one of a plurality of component locations of an equipment rack. The modular DC power unit provides DC power to a DC bus of the equipment rack. The modular DC power unit may have a chassis defining a plurality of slots into which a plurality of DC power supplies may be inserted. An AC input module may be used for receiving AC power from an external AC power source. A plurality of independent, modular DC power supplies, each having a form factor enabling insertion and mounting in one of the slots of the chassis, may be mounted in the chassis. A controller may be in communication with the DC power supplies and housed within the chassis. A DC bus housed within the chassis communicates with the DC power supplies and supplies DC output power from the DC power supplies to the separate DC bus housed within the equipment rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Vertiv Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Wilcox, Bob Kippley, Matthew Schneider
  • Patent number: 10261749
    Abstract: Implementations relate to audio output for panoramic images. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes causing a first portion of a panoramic image to be displayed by a display device of a user device, and receiving user input at the user device. Based on the user input, the method determines at least a part of a second portion of the panoramic image for display, the second portion associated with a first audio segment and a second audio segment, selects one of the first audio segment and the second audio segment, and causes a change in display of the panoramic image, where the change includes transitioning the display from the first portion to the second portion. The method causes output of the selected audio segment by an audio output device in communication with the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Eric Wilcox, Thanh Tran
  • Patent number: 10172261
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a unit structure for use in forming a modular data center. The unit structure may have an elongated frame structure forming a rectangular-like subsystem, and may be adapted to be supported above a floor surface. At least one conduit may be integrated into the elongated frame structure for supplying a fluid to an area defined by the elongated frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Vertiv Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Wilcox, John Hoeffner, Stjepan Sinkovic, Denis Rancic, Zeljko Gjuranic
  • Publication number: 20180188905
    Abstract: A method for generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user comprises generating a messaging stream where one or more messages are exchanged between a first user and a second user. The method further includes receiving a selection of an animated object from the first user for the messaging stream. The method further includes providing the animated object in the messaging stream. The method further includes receiving a first action from the first user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying a display of the animated object based on the first action. The method further includes receiving a second action from the second user related to the animated object. The method further includes modifying the display of the animated object based on the second action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Thanh TRAN, Eric WILCOX
  • Patent number: 9572288
    Abstract: A modular data center is disclosed. The modular data center may have a plurality of unit structures arranged generally parallel to one another. A plurality of supports may be used for supporting the unit structures elevationally above a floor, and wherein adjacent ones of the unit structures form hot aisles therebetween through which hot air generated from data center components may be channeled. Each unit structure may form an elongated structure having a frame structure, a roof panel supported by the frame structure, and a ceiling panel. The unit structures may be used to channel cold air to the data center components and hot air from the hot aisles out from the unit structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Liebert Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Wilcox, John Hoeffner, Stjepan Sinkovic, Denis Rancic, Zeljko Gjuranic
  • Publication number: 20170013745
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a unit structure for use in forming a modular data center. The unit structure may have an elongated frame structure forming a rectangular-like subsystem, and may be adapted to be supported above a floor surface. At least one conduit may be integrated into the elongated frame structure for supplying a fluid to an area defined by the elongated frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Eric WILCOX, John HOEFFNER, Stjepan SINKOVIC, Denis RANCIC, Zeljko GJURANIC
  • Publication number: 20160209901
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular DC power unit having a form factor enabling mounting in at least one of a plurality of component locations of an equipment rack. The modular DC power unit provides DC power to a DC bus of the equipment rack. The modular DC power unit may have a chassis defining a plurality of slots into which a plurality of DC power supplies may be inserted. An AC input module may be used for receiving AC power from an external AC power source. A plurality of independent, modular DC power supplies, each having a form factor enabling insertion and mounting in one of the slots of the chassis, may be mounted in the chassis. A controller may be in communication with the DC power supplies and housed within the chassis. A DC bus housed within the chassis communicates with the DC power supplies and supplies DC output power from the DC power supplies to the separate DC bus housed within the equipment rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Eric WILCOX, Bob KIPPLEY, Matthew SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20160145919
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a hinge system includes a first compliant hinge having a first attachment portion, a first flexible portion, and a first movable portion, where the first flexible portion is disposed between the first attachment portion and the first movable portion, and a second compliant hinge having a second attachment portion, a second flexible portion, and a second movable portion, where the second flexible portion is disposed between the second attachment portion and the second movable portion. The first attachment portion is coupled to the second attachment portion. The hinge system is configured to move from an un-deflected configuration to a deflected configuration in which the first movable portion and the second movable portion move away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Larry L. HOWELL, Spencer P. MAGLEBY, Jessica MORGAN, Todd NELSON, Nathan PEHRSON, Eric WILCOX
  • Publication number: 20150098177
    Abstract: A modular data center is disclosed. The modular data center may have a plurality of unit structures arranged generally parallel to one another. A plurality of supports may be used for supporting the unit structures elevationally above a floor, and wherein adjacent ones of the unit structures form hot aisles therebetween through which hot air generated from data center components may be channeled. Each unit structure may form an elongated structure having a frame structure, a roof panel supported by the frame structure, and a ceiling panel. The unit structures may be used to channel cold air to the data center components and hot air from the hot aisles out from the unit structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Eric WILCOX, John HOEFFNER, Stjepan SINKOVIC, Denis RANCIC, Zeljko GJURANI
  • Patent number: 8914368
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for cross-service tagging is provided. The method includes creating connections to multiple applications, each application having multiple entities. Relationships are determined between the entities within a single application and between entities across multiple applications. A tag is associated with a selected one of the entities in a first one of the multiple applications. Entities in other applications besides the first application are identified that are related to the selected entity, based on the determined relationships. The tag is propagated across multiple applications by associating the tag with the identified entities in the other applications. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a method for inferring tags suggestions is provided. This method includes analyzing email messages to create keywords from text analysis, from bringing content and tags from other email messages or directory applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Julian Ariel Cerruti, Stephen Michael Dill, Julia Haven Grace, Nicolas Lanaro, Jerald Thomas Schoudt, John C Tang, Eric Wilcox
  • Patent number: 8832200
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for logging external events in a human-to-human conversational space. In a preferred aspect of the invention, a persistent human-to-human conversational system can include a persistent human-to-human conversational tool such as a persistent chat tool, and an external event processor coupled to the persistent human-to-human conversational tool. The system further can include a query interface to the persistent human-to-human conversational tool. Finally, the system can include one or more collaborative tools communicatively linked to the persistent human-to-human conversational tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Elizabeth Brownholtz, Werner Geyer, Sandra Kogan, Michael Muller, Eric Wilcox
  • Patent number: 8417682
    Abstract: Described is a method for visualization of attributes of workflow weblogs. A group of workflow weblogs is searched to find weblogs that have an attribute that satisfies a search condition. The group of workflow weblogs can include instantiations of a single workflow. Attributes are displayed for each of the weblogs found by the search. An attribute is displayed using a modified graphical parameter if the attribute satisfies a predefined condition for the attribute type. The modified graphical parameter can include modified text or a modified graphical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Wilcox, Sandra Louise Kogan, Martin Miles Wattenberg
  • Patent number: 8353017
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for protecting a password assigned to a user, the method comprising: providing a password entry screen having a virtual keyboard, the virtual keyboard including a plurality of character keys arranged in a non-QWERTY format; authenticating the user if a password submitted by the user accessing the password entry screen matches a user password retrieved from a password database; and denying access to the user if the submitted password does not match the retrieved user password. The system comprises a storage module and a computer program for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Julian A. Cerruti, Stefan Nusser, Jerald Thomas Schoudt, Gustavo Stefani, Eric Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20110246482
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for cross-service tagging is provided. The method includes creating connections to multiple applications, each application having multiple entities. Relationships are determined between the entities within a single application and between entities across multiple applications. A tag is associated with a selected one of the entities in a first one of the multiple applications. Entities in other applications besides the first application are identified that are related to the selected entity, based on the determined relationships. The tag is propagated across multiple applications by associating the tag with the identified entities in the other applications. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a method for inferring tags suggestions is provided. This method includes analyzing email messages to create keywords from text analysis, from bringing content and tags from other email messages or directory applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: IBM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hernan Badenes, Julian Ariel Cerruti, Stephen Michael Dill, Julia Haven Grace, Nicolas Lanaro, Jerald Thomas Schoudt, John C. Tang, Eric Wilcox