Patents by Inventor Gordon Sharp

Gordon Sharp 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: 11950101
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a method to increase the efficiency of security checkpoint operations. A security checkpoint kiosk serves as a Relying Party System (RPS). The RPS establishes a secure local connection between the RPS and a User Mobile-Identification-Credential Device (UMD). The RPS sends a user information request to the UMD, via the secure local connection, seeking release of user information associated with a Mobile Identification Credential (MIC). The RPS obtains authentication of the user information received in response to the user information request. The RPS retrieves user travel information based on the user information. The RPS determines that the user travel information matches the user information. When the user travel information matches the user information, the RPS approves the user to proceed past the security checkpoint kiosk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Haya Iris Villanueva Gaviola, Gianpaolo Fasoli, Vinay Ganesh, Irene M. Graff, Martijn Theo Haring, Ahmer A. Khan, Franck Farian Rakotomalala, Gordon Y. Scott, Ho Cheung Chung, Antonio Allen, Mayura Dhananjaya Deshpande, Thomas John Miller, Christopher Sharp, David W. Silver, Policarpo B. Wood, Ka Yang
  • Publication number: 20240104188
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to digital identification credential user interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Haya Iris VILLANUEVA GAVIOLA, Antonio A. ALLEN, Mayura D. DESHPANDE, Thomas John MILLER, Policarpo Bonilla WOOD, JR., Ho Cheung CHUNG, Gianpaolo FASOLI, Vinay GANESH, Irene M. GRAFF, Martijn Theo HARING, Ahmer A. KHAN, Franck Farian RAKOTOMALALA, Gordon SCOTT, Christopher SHARP, David W. SILVER, Ka YANG
  • Publication number: 20240038104
    Abstract: A visual display system creates various visual and audible effects from the motion of light particulate matter, such as beads. The system makes use of a variable flow air array generation device that facilitates a variable flow air array within the chamber. The device includes three or more array sections and a controller. The array sections each contribute distinct but coordinated air flows that coalesce with each other into forming the variable flow air array within the chamber. The controller controls each of the array sections. The variable flow air array generated by the device agitates, fluidizes, suspends, or floats at least some of a plurality of beads in the chamber creating a dynamic display of beads within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Gordon Sharp
  • Patent number: 11017697
    Abstract: A visual display device creating various visual and audible effects from the motion of light particulate matter, such as beads of expanded polystyrene, comprising a chamber through which a stream of air flow is configured to agitate, fluidize, suspend, or float at least some of the beads. The device also includes a bead transport control subsystem to control the flow of some beads through a conduit from one region of a chamber in the device to another different region in the chamber of the visual display device. The bead transport control subsystem comprises the conduit and a second stream of airflow into or out of a portion of the conduit through a screened opening to prevent or create fluid-like flow of the beads through the conduit that is controlled at least partially independently from the first stream of airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Airflow Kinetics, LLC
    Inventor: Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20210065592
    Abstract: A visual display device creating various visual and audible effects from the motion of light particulate matter, such as beads of expanded polystyrene, comprising a chamber through which a stream of air flow is configured to agitate, fluidize, suspend, or float at least some of the beads. The device also includes a bead transport control subsystem to control the flow of some beads through a conduit from one region of a chamber in the device to another different region in the chamber of the visual display device. The bead transport control subsystem comprises the conduit and a second stream of airflow into or out of a portion of the conduit through a screened opening to prevent or create fluid-like flow of the beads through the conduit that is controlled at least partially independently from the first stream of airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventor: Gordon Sharp
  • Patent number: 9998133
    Abstract: A method for testing a DAC comprising controlling the DAC digitally to cause it to produce a known desired analog output, for example a fixed amplitude sine wave; determining the duration of fixed voltage segments of the actual output of the DAC and using the duration of the fixed voltage segments to assess or determine performance of the DAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tom Clayton, Gordon Sharp, Ian Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20170324422
    Abstract: A method for testing a DAC comprising controlling the DAC digitally to cause it to produce a known desired analogue output, for example a fixed amplitude sine wave; determining the duration of fixed voltage segments of the actual output of the DAC and using the duration of the fixed voltage segments to assess or determine performance of the DAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tom Clayton, Gordon Sharp, Ian Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9705523
    Abstract: A method for testing a DAC is provided. The method includes controlling the DAC digitally to cause it to produce a known desired analog output, for example a fixed amplitude sine wave; determining the duration of fixed voltage segments of the actual output of the DAC and using the duration of the fixed voltage segments to assess or determine performance of the DAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ateeda Limited
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tom Clayton, Gordon Sharp, Ian Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20160218730
    Abstract: A method for testing a DAC comprising controlling the DAC digitally to cause it to produce a known desired analogue output, for example a fixed amplitude sine wave; determining the duration of fixed voltage segments of the actual output of the DAC and using the duration of the fixed voltage segments to assess or determine performance of the DAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tom Clayton, Gordon Sharp, Ian Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9246503
    Abstract: A method for testing a DAC including controlling the DAC digitally to cause it to produce a known desired analog output, for example a fixed amplitude sine wave; determining the duration of fixed voltage segments of the actual output of the DAC and using the duration of the fixed voltage segments to assess or determine performance of the DAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ATEEDA LTD.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tom Clayton, Gordon Sharp, Ian Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9106247
    Abstract: A histogram-based method for testing an electronic converter device, such as an analogue to digital converter, includes steps of defining at least one histogram hyperbin arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes; applying an input test stimulus to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to the hyperbin; and accumulating the histogram. At least two hyperbins may be provided, each bin being arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes, and the input test stimulus is applied to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to one of the hyperbins. Both hyperbins may be open while the histogram is being accumulated for any subrange of output codes. The method may further involve varying the input stimulus to test another subrange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: ATEEDA LTD.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20140203954
    Abstract: A histogram-based method for testing an electronic converter device, such as an analogue to digital converter, includes steps of defining at least one histogram hyperbin arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes; applying an input test stimulus to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to the hyperbin; and accumulating the histogram. At least two hyperbins may be provided, each bin being arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes, and the input test stimulus is applied to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to one of the hyperbins. Both hyperbins may be open while the histogram is being accumulated for any subrange of output codes. The method may further involve varying the input stimulus to test another subrange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ATEEDA LTD.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Gordon Sharp
  • Patent number: 8682613
    Abstract: A histogram-based method for testing an electronic converter device, such as an analogue to digital converter, includes steps of defining at least one histogram hyperbin arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes; applying an input test stimulus to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to the hyperbin; and accumulating the histogram. At least two hyperbins may be provided, each bin being arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes, and the input test stimulus is applied to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to one of the hyperbins. Both hyperbins may be open while the histogram is being accumulated for any subrange of output codes. The method may further involve varying the input stimulus to test another subrange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ateeda Ltd.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20110231153
    Abstract: A histogram-based method for testing an electronic converter device, such as an analogue to digital converter, includes steps of defining at least one histogram hyperbin arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes; applying an input test stimulus to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to the hyperbin; and accumulating the histogram. At least two hyperbins may be provided, each bin being arranged to store hits for at least one subrange of output codes, and the input test stimulus is applied to an input of the device to test a subrange of output codes matched to one of the hyperbins. Both hyperbins may be open while the histogram is being accumulated for any subrange of output codes. The method may further involve varying the input stimulus to test another subrange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20070240490
    Abstract: This invention details apparatus and methods for a unique integrated duct probe assembly system that enables multipoint sampling systems to cost effectively measure air parameters in partially confined locations such as ductwork, plenums, and air handlers with both remote and local sensors with a minimum of duct penetrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Desrochers, Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20070177412
    Abstract: A driver circuit provides a driving signal to the power stage of a switched mode power supply in correspondence with a pulse width modulated duty cycle. A voltage doubler circuit including a bucket capacitor and plural switches is arranged to successively couple the bucket capacitor to the input power source and to the driver circuit. The voltage doubler circuit thereby provides the driving signal to the driver circuit having a voltage approximately double the corresponding voltage of the input power source. The voltage doubler circuit discharges the bucket capacitor into the driver circuit to provide the driving signal in correspondence with a first portion of the pulse width modulated duty cycle, and the voltage doubler circuit recharges the bucket capacitor in correspondence with a second portion of the pulse width modulated duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventor: Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20070166491
    Abstract: Films containing a sealant layer composition comprising: (1) polyethylene homopolymer, and ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene/acrylate copolymer; and (2) elastomer, plastomer, ionomer, and carboxyl-modified polyethylene; when sealed to another outer film layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ionomer, ethylene/acid copolymer, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and ethylene/acrylate copolymer, have been discovered to provide a seal strength comparable to an ionomer to ionomer seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Kennedy, Gordon Sharps, Richard Watson
  • Publication number: 20070137318
    Abstract: This invention details apparatus and methods for a unique integrated duct probe assembly system that enables multipoint sampling systems to cost effectively measure air parameters in partially confined locations such as ductwork, plenums, and air handlers with both remote and local sensors with a minimum of duct penetrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Desrochers, Gordon Sharp
  • Publication number: 20070113686
    Abstract: An air monitoring system includes a tubing having a metallic inner layer and an outer jacket to provide optimal transport of air samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Desrochers, Gordon Sharp, Michael Gardell, David Farrington, Richard Reiter
  • Publication number: 20070082601
    Abstract: A dilution ventilation control system for use in a one-pass, critical environments comprising: one or more one-pass, critical environments comprising, a variable source of supply airflow volume, an exhaust for completely exhausting the airflow volume supply from the critical environment and from a building comprising the critical environment through one or more exhaust ducts; and at least one an airflow control device provided in one or more of the ducts to vary the exhaust airflow volume from the critical environment; a facility monitoring system comprising at least one air contaminant sensor for sensing at least one air contaminant of the critical environment; a signal processing controller that generates one or more airflow command signals based at least in part on at least one sensed air contaminant; and a critical environment airflow controller that uses the airflow command signal to at least partially control the critical environment's supply and exhaust airflow volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Desrochers, Gordon Sharp