Patents by Inventor Graham Murdoch

Graham Murdoch 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: 20240064148
    Abstract: A system and method is described that reduces a likelihood that a privileged account at a system (e.g., device, network, and/or application) for a user is compromised. For example, the privileged account for the user at the system is disabled in response to being created. The user can provide a request for at least one elevated right at the system corresponding to a request to use the privileged account at the system. An identity of the user is authenticated in response to receiving the request to confirm that the user is requesting the privileged account at the system. The privileged account for the user is enabled at the system to allow the user to perform at least one action that the user was not previously allowed to perform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Abdullah T. AL-ESSA, Khalid H. QAHTANI, Taher A. ALWUSAIBIE, Anthony Graham MURDOCH, Tariq S. ALSHLASH, Osamah A. ALBUGEAEY
  • Publication number: 20240025603
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a can having a pattern of radial displacement of material of a malleable can end with respect to a longitudinal axis of a malleable can body. In an illustrative example, the can end may sealingly couple to an open end of the longitudinally extending can body by a circumferential seam to form a sealed cavity. A can-opening dispenser may, for example, include at least one radially displaceable element (RDEL) configured such that, when operated into releasable engagement with the radially patterned seam, the dispenser resists rotation relative to the can about the longitudinal axis of the can. The RDEL may, for example, be radially deflected by operation of a collar in a first rotational direction (FRD). Continued operation of the collar in the FRD may, for example, operate an opening member to open the can. Various embodiments may advantageously provide self-opening dispensers for recyclable cans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: C-Loop Packaging Sweden AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Guy Paget, Ross Graham Murdoch, Matthew Eric Batchelor, Alexander Pierre Du Preez
  • Publication number: 20230325616
    Abstract: An inventory tracking system (10) for use in tracking articles (12) received in a cabinet (14) comprises at least one RFID read antenna assembly (100), an RFID tag interrogator (30), and an electrical connector arrangement (24). The cabinet comprises a receptacle (16), a holder (18) arranged in the receptacle and at least one metal substrate (20) received in the holder. The metal substrate is configured to receive at least one article carrying an RFID tag. The RFID read antenna assembly is mountable to the metal substrate, the antenna assembly comprising at least one antenna coil (102) and a high permeability layer (104). The RFID tag interrogator is configured to interrogate the RFID tag of the, or each, article received by the at least one metal substrate. The electrical connector arrangement has complementary components (26, 28) carried by the holder and the metal substrate for establishing, and breaking, an electrical connection between the interrogator and the at least read antenna assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Sato Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, George Rezk
  • Publication number: 20230289719
    Abstract: An RFID read antenna assembly (100) for use on a metal substrate (20) is used to read an RFID tag (22) carried by an article (12) positioned relative to the metal substrate. The antenna assembly comprises a high permeability layer (104) mountable to the metal substrate, an elongate carrier (114) mounted to the high permeability layer and defining a longitudinal axis (106), and at least one antenna coil (102) carried by the elongate carrier. The at least one antenna coil has a plurality of uniformly spaced transversely arranged portions (116) defining a sequence of antenna loops (105) of substantially constant width. The width of each antenna loop is substantially the same as the spacing between adjacent transversely arranged portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Ganesh Nagendra
  • Patent number: 11688310
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical LED light display incorporating one or more louvers operable to limit the light emission in a specified direction from a LED diode within the LED light display, each louvers being positioned in relation to each LED light element in the LED light display. The specified direction of the light emission may be towards a target audience or a target direction. A method of the present invention that may be implemented by a software program processed by computer processors of a computer device, may be operable to enable the design of the LED display louver for installation in a specific area to enable simultaneous elimination of light trespass and preservation of image quality for the target audience. A LED light display can be manufactured, configured and installed in accordance with the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIA RESOURCES INC.
    Inventors: Cheng Qian, Graham Murdoch
  • Publication number: 20230019220
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical LED light display incorporating one or more louvers operable to limit the light emission in a specified direction from a LED diode within the LED light display, each louvers being positioned in relation to each LED light element in the LED light display. The specified direction of the light emission may be towards a target audience or a target direction. A method of the present invention that may be implemented by a software program processed by computer processors of a computer device, may be operable to enable the design of the LED display louver for installation in a specific area to enable simultaneous elimination of light trespass and preservation of image quality for the target audience. A LED light display can be manufactured, configured and installed in accordance with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Cheng Qian, Graham Murdoch
  • Patent number: 11488501
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical LED light display incorporating one or more louvers operable to limit the light emission in a specified direction from a LED diode within the LED light display, each louvers being positioned in relation to each LED light element in the LED light display. The specified direction of the light emission may be towards a target audience or a target direction. A method of the present invention that may be implemented by a software program processed by computer processors of a computer device, may be operable to enable the design of the LED display louver for installation in a specific area to enable simultaneous elimination of light trespass and preservation of image quality for the target audience. A LED light display can be manufactured, configured and installed in accordance with the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Media Resources Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng Qian, Graham Murdoch
  • Publication number: 20220230004
    Abstract: An RFID system (200) includes an RFID reader (202), an antenna array (204) and a length compensation unit (215). The RFID reader (202) is configured to interrogate RFID antennas. The antenna array (204) includes two or more RFID antennas (206) connectable to the RFID reader (202) via a series of cable links (208). Each RFID antenna (206) is associated with a respective cable link (208), and each cable link (208) has a cable length. The length compensation unit (215) is associated with each RFID antenna (206), and is configured to adjust a total cable length between the RFID reader (202) and a respective RFID antenna (206) to be an effective cable length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Tai Wai Pong, Ganesh Nagendra, Yuxin Sun
  • Publication number: 20210150459
    Abstract: Described is a receptacle comprising a structure defining a volume. The receptacle comprises at least one shelf for holding electronically labelled items, the shelf being arranged within the volume of the structure. The receptacle also comprises at least one antenna associated with the at least one shelf, and a flexible electromagnetic shield associated with the structure and configured to inhibit electromagnetic interference at the at least one antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Sato Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Graham Murdoch
  • Publication number: 20210007515
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for genericizing a kiosk core include providing the core with one or more load bearing surfaces and a first electrical interface, and providing a plurality of vessels each having a load carrying interface configured to support the load bearing interface, and a second electrical interface configured to provide power to the core and/or provide data exchange between the core and one or more peripheral devices associated with the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: David Tipp, Graham Murdoch, Darren Endo
  • Publication number: 20210007513
    Abstract: A shelf (100) for use in electronic reading applications includes a printed circuit board (PCB) (102) and a shelf member (110). The PCB carries a plurality of electronic components (104) which define a circuit board topography having relief features standing proud of a surface (106) of the PCB. The shelf member (110) has a first side (112) and an opposed, second side (114). The second side of the shelf member has recesses (116) corresponding to a negative of the circuit board topography, and the surface (106) of the PCB is attached to the second side (114) of the shelf member so that the electronic components (104) are received within the recesses (116) of the shelf member (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Ganesh Nagendra
  • Publication number: 20180130385
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical LED light display incorporating one or more louvers operable to limit the light emission in a specified direction from a LED diode within the LED light display, each louvers being positioned in relation to each LED light element in the LED light display. The specified direction of the light emission may be towards a target audience or a target direction. A method of the present invention that may be implemented by a software program processed by computer processors of a computer device, may be operable to enable the design of the LED display louver for installation in a specific area to enable simultaneous elimination of light trespass and preservation of image quality for the target audience. A LED light display can be manufactured, configured and installed in accordance with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Cheng Qian, Graham Murdoch
  • Patent number: 7546092
    Abstract: A transceiver according to the invention has application to a baggage handling system, amongst others, and includes an electrical circuit having a modulated series resistor, in the form of resistor R(modulator). Also included is a parallel switch SW1, which is placed between the antenna and a storage capacitor in the AC part of the circuit. In other embodiments the modulated series resistor, again in the form of resistor R(modulator) and parallel switch SW1, is placed between the antenna and the storage capacitor in the DC part of the circuit. Both circuits produce the same transmitted signal, although in practice the latter is simpler to implement due to its DC operating bias. In still further embodiments a modulated series resistor is placed between the antenna and the antenna's tuning capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Magellan Technology Pty Limited
    Inventor: Graham Murdoch
  • Publication number: 20060290475
    Abstract: A device having a switched impedance that can be switched between a first state and a second state wherein, in the first state, the device acts as a voltage multiplier and, in the second state, the device acts as a rectifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Stuart Littlechild
  • Publication number: 20060286938
    Abstract: An antenna for suppressing harmonics of a signal transmitted from the antenna, the signal having a carrier with an imposed modulated data signal, the antenna including a modulator associated with a controlled variable impedance in series, the modulator being operable to modulate in accordance with the data signal, and being configured to produce a voltage across the antenna corresponding to a voltage provided by the controlled variable impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Graham Murdoch
  • Publication number: 20060226955
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a plurality of the identification devices (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Stuart Littlechild
  • Publication number: 20060022797
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transmitting data include using data to phase modulate a carrier signal to have side bands substantially lower in amplitude than the carrier. Phase modulation may be less than 90 degrees. The apparatus and methods may apply transponders, RFID apparatus and methods, passive signal devices, and single antenna equipment and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Graham Murdoch, Stuart Littlechild
  • Patent number: 5485154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the areas of communication and/or identification of remote devices (active or passive). The invention has application where there is a need to identify or communicate with more than one remote device. The remote device may be embodied as a transmitter arrangement, transducer, transponder or responder. In particular, the present invention calls for each remote device to include a transmitter means in which, at each transmission, a carrier frequency or medium is newly selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Magellan Corporation (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: David R. Brooks, Graham A. Murdoch