Patents by Inventor George Buchanan
George Buchanan 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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Publication number: 20240115935Abstract: A processing device includes: a detection unit configured to detect input information representative of a sequence of input signals for a video game that are input by a user using one or more input controls; an identification unit configured to identify one or more input signal variations in dependence upon one or more differences between the detected input information and predetermined input information representative of one or more predetermined sequences of input signals for the video game; a generation unit configured to generate assistance information in dependence upon the one or more identified input signal variations; and a provision unit configured to provide the generated assistance information to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Jason Craig Millson, Maria Chiara Monti, Carl Pryke, Christopher George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20240115953Abstract: A method of improving accessibility for the user operation of a first application on a computer includes the steps of taking one or more measurements of a current user's interaction with an application on the computer, comparing the one or more measurements with expectations derived from measurements from a first corpus of users, characterising one or more needs of the current user based upon the comparison, and modifying at least a first property of the first application responsive to the characterised need or needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew Sanders, Christopher William Henderson, Jesus Lucas Barcias, Maurizio Cerrato, Nima Karshenas, Calum Armstrong, Christopher George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20240087234Abstract: A method for protecting personal space in a multi-user virtual environment includes the steps of generating an avatar for a target user in the multi-user virtual environment, determining a relationship score between the target user and a peer user, creating a personal space around the avatar of the target user, wherein the dimensions of the personal space is computed based on the relationship score with the peer user, detecting the peer user's avatar crossing the boundary of the personal space, and applying rules to the peer user to restrict his/her interactions with the target user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Maria Chiara Monti, Lazaros Michailidis, Christopher George Buchanan, Daniel Israel Pereira Jimenez
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Publication number: 20230418383Abstract: A haptic feedback method includes: providing a wearable haptic feedback device comprising one or more bone-conduction haptic feedback units, and driving the one or more bone conduction haptic feedback units with at least a first signal processed using a bone conduction head related transfer function, ‘bHRTF’.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Jason Craig Millson, Lloyd Preston Stemple, Mandana Jenabzadeh, Maria Chiara Monti, Christopher George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20230349967Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device’s health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: ASCO Power Technologies, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Patent number: 11709197Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ASCO Power Technologies, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20220252661Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: ASCO Power Technologies, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Patent number: 11360141Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: ASCO Power Technologies, L. P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20210055341Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: ASCO Power Technologies, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Patent number: 10866274Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20190285692Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: ASCO Power Technologies L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Patent number: 10345372Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Asco Power Technologies L.P.Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20160313389Abstract: Example devices and methods for compensating for monitoring a surge protection device are provided. In some embodiments, a device is configured to couple to a surge protection device. The device comprises a processor that is capable of sending a DC current signal. A serial data interface is electrically connected to the processor and includes at least one shift register. The device also comprises a multiplexer coupled to the serial data interface. The serial data interface is operable to direct the DC current through the multiplexer. The device also comprises an analog to digital converter (optionally embedded within the processor) that is operable to output a digital signal corresponding to a voltage induced by the DC current signal. Returned DC signals represent surge protection device's health and a multitude of other surge module information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Glenn Edward Wilson, Matthew Arthur Scott, Daniel George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20070108337Abstract: A system for dispensing tape from a roll of tape secured to a ladder or horizontal scaffold, the system comprising a gimbal including a horizontal sprocket proportioned for engagement of an interior of the roll of tape, the roll having an axis of rotation. The system includes a platform rotatably secured to an upper surface of the gimbal and the surface substantially parallel to a plane defined by the axis of rotation of the roll and rotation thereof relative to the platform and a means for securing said platform between respective left and right vertical edge elements of said ladder or corresponding surfaces of the scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventor: George Buchanan
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Patent number: 5113418Abstract: An elastic buffer for absorbing frequency jitter or drift of an incoming data signal which includes a serial stack of data registers. These data registers are used for storing data bits from an incoming data stream one at a time with each bit adjacent a next earlier bit at a frequency equal to the frequency of the incoming data and also for releasing stored bits onto an output data line. The stored bits are released one at a time at a predetermined fixed rate equal to the average frequency of incoming data from a number of registers away from the register into which data is being written which depends on the frequency difference between incoming data and the fixed rate aforesaid.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1989Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Andre Szczepanek, George Buchanan
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Patent number: 4884286Abstract: An elastic buffer for absorbing frequency jitter or drift of an incoming data signal which includes a serial stack of data register. These data registers are used for storing data bits from an incoming data stream one at a time with each bit adjacent a next earlier bit at a frequency equal to the frequency of the incoming data and also for releasing stored bits onto an output data line. The stored bits are released one at a time at a predetermined fixed rate equal to the average frequency of incoming data from a number of registers away from the register into which data is being written which depends on the frequency difference between incoming data and the fixed rate aforesaid.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1985Date of Patent: November 28, 1989Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc.Inventors: Andre Szdzepanek, George Buchanan
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Patent number: 4067486Abstract: A liquid fuel dispensing system having a plurality of dispensing pumps each generating electric pulses according to the volume of fuel dispensed and a central control where payment is made. A data transmission link couples each pump to the central control and each pump has a pulse store which accumulates pulses generated by the pump during a dispensing operation. A sampling mechanism at the central control samples the outputs from the pulse stores which are updated at each sampling. First and second storage elements are provided to store information at the central control relating to previous pump transaction whereby such pump can be cleared for use by second customer before first customer has paid.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1975Date of Patent: January 10, 1978Assignee: Dresser Europe, S.A.Inventors: Peter John Hyde, Peter Kendall Cripps, Donald George Buchanan, Robert George Spalding
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Patent number: 3984032Abstract: A liquid fuel dispensing system having a plurality of dispensing pumps each generating electric pulses according to the volume of fuel dispensed and a central control where payment is made. A data transmission link couples each pump to the central control and each pump has a pulse store which accumulates pulses generated by the pump during a dispensing operation. A multiplexing unit at the central control samples the outputs from the pulse stores which are updated at each sampling.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1974Date of Patent: October 5, 1976Assignee: Dresser Europe, S.A.Inventors: Peter John Hyde, Peter Kendall Cripps, Donald George Buchanan, Robert George Spalding
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Patent number: 3943500Abstract: A seven-segment display arrangement has one or more seven-segment display devices each with a common anode and a cathode for each segment, and a diode connected to each cathode is arranged so that on failure of a segment the cathode current is drawn by the diode and is used to initiate a warning signal. Principal application for the display is in a liquid fuel dispenser where the display may be mounted in encapsulated form on the dispensing nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1974Date of Patent: March 9, 1976Assignee: Dresser Europe S.A.Inventor: Donald George Buchanan