Patents by Inventor Felipe Albertao
Felipe Albertao 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: 10708779Abstract: Methods and systems for electronic devices and platforms that are configured to communicate with a wave pattern are disclosed herein. Such an electronic device may be configured to be placed on a platform. The electronic device may convert a message to be transmitted to a wave pattern. The wave pattern may be a series of vibrations, electronic pulses, or light flashes. The electronic device may then vibrate, send pulses, or flash and the platform may communicate such data to one or more other electronic devices. A receiving electronic device may detect the wave pattern and determine the message from the received wave pattern and respond accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Charles Todasco, Timothy Resudek, Lucy Ma Zhao, Felipe Albertao, Braden Christopher Ericson, Gautam Madaan, Fun-Chen Jou, Vidit Maniyar, Cameron Winter McClees, Kaili An
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Publication number: 20190200221Abstract: Methods and systems for electronic devices and platforms that are configured to communicate with a wave pattern are disclosed herein. Such an electronic device may be configured to be placed on a platform. The electronic device may convert a message to be transmitted to a wave pattern. The wave pattern may be a series of vibrations, electronic pulses, or light flashes. The electronic device may then vibrate, send pulses, or flash and the platform may communicate such data to one or more other electronic devices. A receiving electronic device may detect the wave pattern and determine the message from the received wave pattern and respond accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Michael Charles Todasco, Timothy Resudek, Lucy Ma Zhao, Felipe Albertao, Braden Christopher Ericson, Gautam Madaan, Fun-Chen Jou, Vidit Maniyar, Cameron Winter McClees, Kaili An
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Patent number: 10082249Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Patent number: 10077873Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Publication number: 20180087721Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Patent number: 9897261Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Publication number: 20180045377Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Patent number: 9759589Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Publication number: 20170089518Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Publication number: 20140229124Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Publication number: 20070055634Abstract: A system for enabling direct communication between potential clients and a pool of micro-entrepreneurs (contractors). A client enters information in the Automated Anonymous Connection System (AACS) regarding a job to be performed. The job information is automatically broadcast to all registered contractors capable of completing the job. The contractors receive a wireless notification of the job, and remit at least a quotation back to AACS, which compiles the quotation information and presents it to the client along with performance information. The client may then select a contractor and negotiate to have the work completed. The contractor is paid through AACS, and comments/responses related to the work completed may be logged to inform future clients.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Felipe Albertao
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Publication number: 20050120106Abstract: Methods and systems are directed to enabling automatic delivery and installation software changes over a network to a network device, such as a network appliance. An update policy associated with the network device is generated that includes information associated with how to select a software change, when the software change is to be delivered, and when it is installed on the network device. The network device monitors a distribution service for available software changes based in part on the update policy. When a software change substantially satisfies the update policy, the network device is enabled to request delivery of that software change. The delivery of the software change may include the changed software and a component upon which the software change may be dependent. When and how the software changes are installed on the network device is determined in part by using the update policy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Nokia, Inc.Inventor: Felipe Albertao
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Publication number: 20040267837Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for updating network appliances using urgent update notifications. The network appliances periodically initiates connection to “poll” updates from the update server and the update server collects IP addresses from the connections and updates an IP address log. The update server obtains updates for the network appliances and determines whether a particular update is urgent. When an urgent update is available, the server delivers an urgent update notification (UUN) to each known network appliance through an existing port used for messaging. Each network appliance receives the UUN and distinguishes it from other messages. In response to the UUN, each network appliance automatically connects to the server, obtains the urgent update and installs the urgent update.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: Nokia Inc.Inventors: Bing Wang, Anson Lee, Felipe Albertao, James Card, Robert P. Scott