Patents by Inventor Gary Smith

Gary Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20240409031
    Abstract: An external rearview device for a vehicle includes a rearview element comprising at least one of a reflective element, a camera, or a display element; a housing configured to be attached to the vehicle and configured to be moveable relative to the vehicle; and a bezel affixed to an opening defined by the housing and surrounding the rearview element. The bezel is coated and a coating of the bezel is at least one of a decorative coating, an advanced surface technology, or a spectrally controlling system, and the rearview element is coupled to at least one of the bezel or the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Gary Smith, Graham Rehill, Andrew Brian Little, Ian Robert Toone
  • Patent number: 12159151
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods that intelligently sense digital user context across client devices applications utilizing a dynamic sensor graph framework and then utilize a persistent context store to generate flexible digital recommendations across digital applications. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize triggers to select and activate one or more sensor graphs. These sensor graphs can include software sensors arranged according to an architecture of dependencies and subject to various constraints. The underlying architecture of dependencies and constraints in each sensor graph allows the disclosed systems to avoid race-conditions in persisting actionable user-context based signals, verify the validity of sensor output through the sensor graph, generate user-context based recommendations across multiple related applications, and accommodate a specific latency/refresh rate of context values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Adobe Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Brdiczka, Robert Alley, Kyoung Tak Kim, Kevin Gary Smith, Aliakbar Darabi
  • Patent number: 12090927
    Abstract: An internal multi-function rearview device for use with a vehicle includes a rearview element comprising at least one of a reflective element, a camera, or a display element; a housing configured to be attached to the vehicle and configured to be moveable relative to the vehicle; a bezel configured to be affixed to an opening defined by the housing and configured to surround the rearview element; and a foot configured to be fixed to the vehicle and relative to which the housing and bezel is moveable. The bezel is coated and a coating of the bezel is at least one of a decorative coating, an advanced surface technology, or a spectrally controlling system, and the rearview element is coupled to at least one of the bezel or the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Gary Smith, Graham Rehill, Andrew Brian Little, Ian Robert Toone
  • Patent number: 12063262
    Abstract: A multi-media video conferencing platform and method which includes a user database configured to store usernames and details; a processor configured route multiple media streams to a user location; and a compiler configured to present a multimedia template at a client workstation, the template having a plurality of tiles, where each tile corresponds to a different media type, and the compiler is configured to identify a media type of an incoming media stream or media presentation. The processor routes the incoming media to a tile having a matching media type so that the media stream or presentation displays in the tile corresponding to its media type. The template presented by the compiler has tiles corresponding to at least incoming streaming video, incoming still media, and two-way interactive video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: FabZing Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon Frank Shaffer, Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20240265692
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that generate and implement semantic scene graph for digital image editing. For instance, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems receive a digital image from a client device. The disclosed systems determine, utilizing one or more neural networks, characteristics of the digital image by determining a plurality of objects portrayed in the digital image and a plurality of relationships associated with the plurality of objects. Further, the disclosed systems generate a semantic scene graph for the digital image based on its characteristics. For example, in some cases, the disclosed systems generate a structure of nodes and edges representing the characteristics of the digital image utilizing an image analysis graph and assign behaviors to the plurality of objects based on the plurality of relationships using a behavioral policy graph. The disclosed systems modify the digital image using the semantic scene graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin Gary Smith
  • Patent number: 12057090
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses may provide for technology that determines measured timing data in response to a presentation request from an application, wherein the measured timing data is associated with one or more previous frames and the presentation request is associated with one or more subsequent frames. The technology may also determine scheduling times for the subsequent frame(s) based on the measured timing data, wherein the scheduling times include a simulation time, a rendering time, a driver submission time, a hardware submission time, and a display time. In one example, the technology controls a pacing of the subsequent frame(s) on a display in accordance with the scheduling times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Schluessler, Thomas Petersen, Charles Moidel, Gary Smith, Zhe Wang, Rafal Rudnicki
  • Publication number: 20240256218
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that edit digital images using combinations of speech input and gesture interactions. For instance, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems receive speech input from a client device displaying a digital image within a graphical user interface, the digital image portraying an object. Additionally, the disclosed systems detect, via the graphical user interface, one or more gesture interactions with respect to the object of the digital image. Based on the speech input, the disclosed systems determine an edit for the object of the digital image indicated by the one or more gesture interactions. Further, the disclosed systems modify the object within the digital image using the edit indicated by the one or more gesture interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Nikita Soni, Trung Bui, Kevin Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20240257421
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that generate and implement behavioral policy graphs for digital image editing. For instance, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems generate, for a client device, a behavioral policy graph that assigns behaviors to object classes based on object relationships. The disclosed systems receive, from the client device, a digital image portraying a plurality of objects. Further, the disclosed systems determine behaviors of the plurality of objects utilizing the behavioral policy graph by determining, for each object of the plurality of objects, a behavior based on a relationship of the object with an additional object of the plurality of objects in accordance with the behavioral policy graph. The disclosed systems modify the digital image by modifying one or more objects based on the behaviors of the plurality of objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin Gary Smith
  • Patent number: 12051390
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses may provide for technology to receive a first video data stream from a first graphics display engine via a first video data channel, receive a second video data stream from a second graphics display engine via a second video data channel, and switch a video output from the first video data stream to the second video data stream based on a switch command to accompany the second video data stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James Akiyama, Gary Smith, Satish Ramanathan, Anoop Parchuru
  • Patent number: 12023969
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for a tire pressure monitoring system. Embodiments may include receiving and storing an input signal in a memory; receiving a digital signal from the memory at a digital signal processor, wherein the digital signal processor includes a plurality of selectable filters; filtering the digital signal through the plurality of selectable filters, wherein filtering the digital signal generates a forward-filtered digital signal; storing the forward-filtered digital signal in the memory; reversing the forward-filtered digital signal, wherein reversing the forward-filtered digital signal generates a reverse-filtered digital signal; and filtering the reverse-filtered digital signal through the plurality of selectable filters, wherein filtering the reverse-filtered digital signal generates a processed signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20240202205
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for dynamically generating library reports is provided. An application server may acquire and receive a plurality of raw item datasets each associated with a library item from multiple sources; and map each of the plurality of raw item datasets to a set of parameters to generate a mapped item dataset for each library item by identifying a unique identifier for each raw item dataset associated with each library item. and process a plurality of mapped item datasets to output processed item datasets that corresponds to one or more metrics. The application server may dynamically generate one or more library reports by applying a machine learning algorithm on the processed item datasets. The machine learning algorithm is executed to determine a priority of generating each library report based at least on a user request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES
    Inventor: Gary SMITH
  • Publication number: 20240191965
    Abstract: A crossbow de-cocking method may include the step of providing a trigger mechanism, a trigger latch mechanism and a winch assembly. A first input to the winch assembly may move a trigger latch to disengage the trigger mechanism. A second input to the trigger latch may move a crossbow bowstring from a cocked position to an un-cocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Richard BEDNAR, Michael SHAFFER, Gary SMITH, JR., Eric VANKEULEN
  • Publication number: 20240153047
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images using an intelligent user interface tool that determines the intent of a user interaction. For instance, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems receive, via a graphical user interface of a client device, a user interaction with a set of pixels within a digital image. The disclosed systems determine, based on the user interaction, a user intent for targeting one or more portions of the digital image for deletion, the one or more portions including an additional set of pixels that differs from the set of pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Gary Smith, Matthew Joss, Scott Cohen
  • Publication number: 20240129355
    Abstract: A multi-media video conferencing platform and method which includes a user database configured to store usernames and details; a processor configured route multiple media streams to a user location; and a compiler configured to present a multimedia template at a client workstation, the template having a plurality of tiles, where each tile corresponds to a different media type, and the compiler is configured to identify a media type of an incoming media stream or media presentation. The processor routes the incoming media to a tile having a matching media type so that the media stream or presentation displays in the tile corresponding to its media type. The template presented by the compiler has tiles corresponding to at least incoming streaming video, incoming still media, and two-way interactive video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jon Frank Shaffer, Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20240118227
    Abstract: A system for measuring the conductivity of a flexible media positioned between a conductive backing and a conductive roller, wherein the conductive roller contacts the flexible media in a roller contact region. A pressure control mechanism presses the conductive roller against the second surface of the flexible media with a specified contact pressure, and a motion control system provide a relative motion between the conductive roller and the flexible media. A resistance measuring system connected to the conductive roller and the conductive backing measures the conductivity of the flexible media within the roller contact region. A data recording system records the measured conductivity of the media as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas W. McKeehan, Gary A. Smith, Charles C. Marshall, Wayne D. Martin
  • Publication number: 20240111772
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for optimizing workload performance by automatically discovering and implementing performance optimizations for in-memory units (IMUs). A system maintains a set of IMUs for processing database operations in a database. The system obtains a database workload information for the database system and filters the database workload information to identify database operations in the database workload information that may benefit from performance optimizations. The system analyzes the database operations to identify a set of performance optimizations and ranks the performance optimizations based on their potential benefit. The system selects a subset of the performance optimizations, based on their ranking, and generates new versions of IMUs that reflect the performance optimizations. The system performs verification tests on the new versions of IMUs and analyzes the tests to determine whether the new versions of IMUs yield expected performance benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Nirav Vyas, Hariharan Lakshmanan, Shasank Kisan Chavan, Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20240111668
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing an in-memory columnar data store that is configured to either grow or shrink in response to performance prediction data generated from database workload information. A system maintains allocations of volatile memory from a given memory area for a plurality of memory-consuming components in a database system. The system receives for each memory-consuming component, performance prediction data that contains performance predictions for a plurality of memory allocation sizes for the memory-consuming components. The system determines a target memory allocation for an in-memory columnar data store based on the performance predictions. The system determines an incrementally adjusted amount of memory for the in-memory columnar data store and causes the incrementally adjusted amount to be allocated to the in-memory columnar data store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Hariharan Lakshmanan, Teck Hua Lee, Vinita Subramanian, Gary Smith, Lijian Wan, Shasank Kisan Chavan, Venkat Raman Senapati
  • Patent number: 11939611
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes biocatalytic processes for producing a product, comprising providing an aqueous stream (AS) comprising at least one fermentable substrate and a gaseous stream (GS) comprising at least one of CO2/H2, H2, methane, and/or CO to a fermentation zone, wherein the GS and AS stream are optionally contacted and/or mixed; the fermentation zone comprising at least one organism capable of metabolizing an AS substrate and a GS substrate, wherein the fermentation operates at conditions to mixotrophically metabolize at least one gaseous substrate in the GS and at least one substrate in the AS, producing the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: INV NYLON CHEMICALS AMERICAS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Smith, Alex Van Eck Conradie, Gregory S. Kirby, Paul S. Pearlman
  • Patent number: 11913752
    Abstract: A crossbow de-cocking mechanism may include a trigger mechanism, a trigger latch mechanism and a winch assembly. A first rotational input to the winch may move a trigger latch to disengage the trigger mechanism. A second rotational input to the trigger latch, opposite to the first, may move the trigger mechanism to move a crossbow bowstring from a cocked position to an un-cocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Bednar, Michael Shaffer, Gary Smith, Jr., Eric Vankeulen
  • Publication number: 20240042935
    Abstract: An internal multi-function rearview device for use with a vehicle includes a rearview element comprising at least one of a reflective element, a camera, or a display element; a housing configured to be attached to the vehicle and configured to be moveable relative to the vehicle; a bezel configured to be affixed to an opening defined by the housing and configured to surround the rearview element; and a foot configured to be fixed to the vehicle and relative to which the housing and bezel is moveable. The bezel is coated and a coating of the bezel is at least one of a decorative coating, an advanced surface technology, or a spectrally controlling system, and the rearview element is coupled to at least one of the bezel or the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Gary Smith, Graham Rehill, Andrew Brian Little, Ian Robert Toone