Patents by Inventor Fernando Santos

Fernando Santos 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: 10795531
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, a system, and a computer program product for synchronizing a display context across a plurality of customer service applications. A computer system receives a service request from a first customer over one of a plurality of communication channels. The computer system accesses a first customer service ticket within a first customer context displayed in a first graphical user interface of a first customer service application. The computer system accesses a set of customer service tools within the first customer context displayed in a second graphical user interface of a second application. The computer system synchronizes the display context across both the first graphical user interface of the first application and the second graphical user interface of the second application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ADP, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Murphy, Michael Syrquin, Fernando Santos, Jennifer Herman, Diego Bonilla, Dianne Frommelt, Sarah Iodice, Allison Harrison, Charles Lafferty, Kimberly Wyman, Nancy Ressler, Steven Petros
  • Publication number: 20200249797
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, a system, and a computer program product for synchronizing a display context across a plurality of customer service applications. A computer system receives a service request from a first customer over one of a plurality of communication channels. The computer system accesses a first customer service ticket within a first customer context displayed in a first graphical user interface of a first customer service application. The computer system accesses a set of customer service tools within the first customer context displayed in a second graphical user interface of a second application. The computer system synchronizes the display context across both the first graphical user interface of the first application and the second graphical user interface of the second application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn Murphy, Michael Syrquin, Fernando Santos, Jennifer Herman, Diego Bonilla, Dianne Frommelt, Sarah Iodice, Allison Harrison, Charles Lafferty, Kimberly Wyman, Nancy Ressler, Steven Petros
  • Publication number: 20200236539
    Abstract: A method for protecting user privacy on a mobile communication device, such as a smart phone or tablet computing device, is provided. The method includes performing a facial recognition of a user in order to authenticate the user for a normal operation of the device; displaying, on a screen of the device, first content that corresponds to the normal operation of the device by the authenticated user; detecting a presence of a face of a second person that is different from the authenticated user; and displaying, on the screen, second content that corresponds to a predetermined safety screen, such that the first content is hidden from being displayed. The method may be implemented such that the safety screen is displayed in response to detecting an aversion of the eyes of the authenticated user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Fernando SANTOS, Jarryd Gregory Felix AUBERT, Scott ANDREW RUNCIMAN, Sheryl GALLACHER
  • Patent number: 10512410
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable media for a BMI using a fixed decoder based on ratios of different frequency bands, making the decoder robust, less jittery, and resistant to artifacts. The fixed decoder can be configured to use a limited subset of available channels. The decoder can therefore be optimized for each human subject (frequency bands to use, ratios to process the received signals, which channels, weights, etc.) and then fixed. Output from the fixed decoder can be provided to a training program that implements specific feedback and training parameters, thereby enabling subjects to learn to control devices rapidly, as well as consolidate this control. The training program provides continuous feedback of the current transformation being output by the fixed decoder in conjunction with feedback of the past transformations (e.g., up to a second before) and saliency of the feedback when goals of the task are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: FUNDAÇÄO D. ANNA SOMMER CHAMPALIMAUD E DR. CARLOS MONTEZ CHAMPALIMAUD
    Inventors: Nuno Loureiro, Vitor B. Paixão, Rui M.Costa, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20180199840
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable media for a BMI using a fixed decoder based on ratios of different frequency bands, making the decoder robust, less jittery, and resistant to artifacts. The fixed decoder can be configured to use a limited subset of available channels. The decoder can therefore be optimized for each human subject (frequency bands to use, ratios to process the received signals, which channels, weights, etc.) and then fixed. Output from the fixed decoder can be provided to a training program that implements specific feedback and training parameters, thereby enabling subjects to learn to control devices rapidly, as well as consolidate this control. The training program provides continuous feedback of the current transformation being output by the fixed decoder in conjunction with feedback of the past transformations (e.g., up to a second before) and saliency of the feedback when goals of the task are achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Nuno LOUREIRO, Vitor B.PAIXÃO, Rüi M.COSTA, Fernando SANTOS
  • Patent number: 10017368
    Abstract: A cap gripper is described herein with a groove for receiving a projecting portion of a cap. A positively biased member may create a narrowing in the groove to secure the projecting portion of the cap within the groove. The positively biased member may be positively biased by a spring-loaded screw that is inserted into a screw hole of the cap gripper. When the cap is inserted into the cap gripper, the positively biased member may be partially depressed within the screw hole to allow the projecting portion of the cap to be inserted into the groove. Likewise, when the cap is removed from the cap gripper, the positively biased member may be partially depressed within the screw hole to allow the projecting portion of the cap to be removed from the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: THE WINE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Earl Mckuin, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20160145086
    Abstract: A cap gripper is described herein with a groove for receiving a projecting portion of a cap. A positively biased member may create a narrowing in the groove to secure the projecting portion of the cap within the groove. The positively biased member may be positively biased by a spring-loaded screw that is inserted into a screw hole of the cap gripper. When the cap is inserted into the cap gripper, the positively biased member may be partially depressed within the screw hole to allow the projecting portion of the cap to be inserted into the groove. Likewise, when the cap is removed from the cap gripper, the positively biased member may be partially depressed within the screw hole to allow the projecting portion of the cap to be removed from the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Earl Mckuin, Fernando Santos
  • Patent number: 7721380
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Marco Bizzotto, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20070226930
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: THE LIBMAN COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Libman, Marco Bizzotto, Fernando Santos
  • Patent number: 6925678
    Abstract: A dust pan has both an elongate handle and a receptacle for a removable long handle. The elongate handle may be unitary with and extend rearwardly from a back wall on the dust pan. The receptacle may be disposed along an upright back wall of the dust pan, and may include a set of internal thread segments beneath an extended channel, enabling the receptacle to accommodate either a threaded ¾? diameter handle, or a 1? diameter handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20050166346
    Abstract: A handle construction for a brush handle that includes a molded plastic handle body having a generally straight centerline axis extending from an annular flange outwardly to a distal end, where the body includes a longitudinal axial groove extending inwardly from the distal end toward the flange. The handle body also includes an arcuate groove transverse to the axis at the distal end, and a circumferential groove defining an opposing flange to the first flange. The handle construction also includes an elastomeric material gripping sleeve formed with an open end joined to a hollow passage sized and shaped to slide longitudinally axially onto the handle and including a closed end. It also includes an internal inwardly projecting rib defining a key for cooperatively engaging and fitting into the axial handle groove to guide the sleeve onto the handle, and further includes an internal circumferential rib for engaging the circumferential groove to retain the sleeve on the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20050044652
    Abstract: A dust pan has both an elongate handle and a receptacle for a removable long handle. The elongate handle may be unitary with and extend rearwardly from a back wall on the dust pan. The receptacle may be disposed along an upright back wall of the dust pan, and may include a set of internal thread segments beneath an extended channel, enabling the receptacle to accommodate either a threaded ¾? diameter handle, or a 1? diameter handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Libman, Fernando Santos
  • Patent number: D667191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Fernando Santos
  • Patent number: D897620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Andrew Libman, Carlos Aguiar, Fernando Santos, Aaron Libman, Jon Franklin