Patents by Inventor H. Watts
H. Watts 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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Patent number: 10614255Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a plurality of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. Existing GIS data is collected for the selected undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Bentley Systems, IncorporatedInventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Ron Breukelaar, Thomas Baeck
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Patent number: 10380270Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Patent number: 10366180Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site, the land site including a conceptually designed vehicle parking area. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar, Hans Peter Senft
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Patent number: 10360311Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts
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Publication number: 20170329875Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a plurality of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. Existing GIS data is collected for the selected undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts, Ron Breukelaar, Thomas Baeck
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Patent number: 9721043Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a plurality of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. Existing GIS data is collected for the selected undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Bentley Systems, IncorporatedInventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Publication number: 20150154318Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a plurality of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. Existing GIS data is collected for the selected undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: BLUERIDGE ANALYTICS, INC.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Publication number: 20140163932Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Patent number: 8655629Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: BLUERIDGE Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Publication number: 20130311145Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: BLUERIDGE Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts
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Patent number: 8494816Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: BLUERIDGE Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts
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Publication number: 20120330624Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: BLUERIDGE Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts
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Publication number: 20120330621Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site, the land site including a conceptually designed vehicle parking area. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar, Hans Peter Senft
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Patent number: 8321181Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: BLUERIDGE Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Patent number: 8260585Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Blueridge Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts
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Patent number: 8137158Abstract: An electrical contact method. An axle having an axis of rotation is provided. Cantilever arms are provided. Each cantilever arm has a first end and a second opposing end. The first end is connected to the axle. Each cantilever arm extends radially outward from the axle about perpendicular to the axis of rotation. At least two electrically conductive contacts is provided. At least one electrically conductive contact of the at least two electrically conductive contacts is disposed on the second end of each cantilever arm. A sample is supported on a support member. The electrically conductive contacts are pressed against a first surface of the sample. After the electrically conductive contacts are pressed, the electrically conductive contacts are revolved about the axis of rotation, wherein the at least one electrically conductive contact remains in electrical contact with the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Rui Fang, Deepak Kulkarni, David K. H. Watts
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Publication number: 20100299293Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts
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Publication number: 20100211512Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts, Thomas Baeck, Ron Breukelaar
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Patent number: 7613773Abstract: A method and a system for synchronizing audio/video messages and message-related information stored in a workstation with audio/video messages and message-related information stored in a server. A copy of the message-related information stored in the workstation is transferred to the server. The workstation identifies workstation messages that have not been transferred from the workstation to the server. A copy of the identified messages are transferred to the server. The server identifies messages in the server that have not been transferred to the workstation. The server transfers to the workstation the messages identified by the server. The server merges the message-related information transferred to it by the workstation and transfers a copy of the merged message-related information to the workstation.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteInventor: James H. Watt
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Publication number: 20090006291Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, JR., Anthony H. Watts