Patents by Inventor Hai D. Nguyen
Hai D. Nguyen 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: 20230001034Abstract: A dynamic treatment system incorporates multiple pathogen reduction devices and sensors for enhanced pathogen reduction. The system can provide coordinated multi-level control to provide automated engineered control of pathogen reduction that is suitable for use in confined spaces, such as building and vehicle systems. Room level occupancy tracking provides biological load level estimates while pressure level sensing provides pathogen travel path estimation through the building. Combining this pathogen load information and airflow path information the system can drive room level and building level pathogen reduction device adjustments to enhance pathogen reduction based on expected pathogen travel. Zone level pathogen interception, height adjustable portable treatment devices, along with various application specific pathogen reduction devices can be integrated into the dynamic treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Colin J. Moore, Hai D. Nguyen, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Michael Halloran
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Patent number: 10481189Abstract: A wireless remote sensor (110) that is powered by an inductive transmitter (112) and is configured to produce an oscillating wave that varies based on one or more sensed parameters. The oscillating wave is communicated to the inductive transmitter (112) by reflected impedance, where it can be detected to determine the sensed value(s). In another aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote sensor with a Wheatstone bridge arrangement having an internal resonant circuit to produce an electromagnetic field indicative of the sensed value. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote sensor with optical feedback from a reference circuit and a sensor circuit. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote temperature sensor having coils printed on a material with a high coefficient of thermal expansion so that the size and/or shape of the coils varies as the temperature increases or decreases.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Philips I.P. Ventures B.V.Inventors: Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Cody D. Dean, David W. Baarman, Benjamin C. Moes, Hai D. Nguyen, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joshua B. Taylor, Joseph S. Melton, Jr., Ronald L. Stoddard
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Patent number: 10437423Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing an infinitely scrolling accumulator. An example of the method includes providing, by a computer processor, a user interface comprising an available window and a selected window, the available window associated with an available window query and the selected window associated with a selected window query, displaying at least one record in the available window via the user interface, receiving, via the user interface, a selection of the at least one record displayed in the available window, modifying the available window query such that the available window query does not select the at least one record from a database, and modifying the selected window query such that the selected window query selects the at least one record from the database.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: HYLAND SOFTWARE, INC.Inventor: Hai D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20180133607Abstract: An inductively powered toy vehicle and an associated track with inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned within the race track adjacent the track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: David W. Baarman, Richard B. Bylsma, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua B. Taylor, William T. Stoner, JR.
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Patent number: 9901838Abstract: An inductively powered vehicle and an inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned adjacent a track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventors: David W. Baarman, Richard B. Bylsma, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua B. Taylor, William T. Stoner, Jr.
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Patent number: 9743565Abstract: An electrical component with conductive material(s) that is suitable for use within the electromagnetic field path of a wireless power transfer system. The electronic component includes conductive materials that are sufficiently thin to absorb no more than an acceptable amount of the electromagnetic field, yet thick enough to remain sufficiently conductive to perform the desired electrical function. In embodiments in which the wireless power supply delivers up to 20 watts of power, the conductive materials are not substantially thicker than about 1/10 the skin depth of the material at the anticipated wireless power frequency. The electrical component may be disposed at any location between the wireless power supply transmitter and the remote device receiver. The present invention permits the use of a wide rang of electrical components in the field path, such as a display, a sensor or a component capable of selectively operating as both.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Hai D. Nguyen, Benjamin C. Moes, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven
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Publication number: 20170237280Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: David W. Baarman, William T. Stoner, JR., Hai D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9699928Abstract: An item of print media (30) including an inductive secondary (50) for providing power to a load (32). The inductive secondary is responsive to an electromagnetic flux to generate a time-varying current or voltage therein. The current or voltage induced in the inductive secondary directly or indirectly powers the load to thereby enhance the functionality and/or the appeal of the item of print media without significantly adding to its cost. The load can provide a visual and/or auditory output, and can include an electroluminescent display, an e-ink display, a piezo speaker coil, an electrostatic speaker, an OLED, an LED or an LCD display. Embodiments of the invention can be utilized in connection with a wide variety of print media, including for example books, booklets, pamphlets, labels, magazines, manuals, brochures, maps, charts, posters, journals, newspapers or loose leaf pages.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Sean T. Eurich, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Kaitlyn J. Turner, Benjamin C. Moes, Hai D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9673634Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, William T. Stoner, Jr., Hai D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20170123601Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing an infinitely scrolling accumulator. An example of the method includes providing, by a computer processor, a user interface comprising an available window and a selected window, the available window associated with an available window query and the selected window associated with a selected window query, displaying at least one record in the available window via the user interface, receiving, via the user interface, a selection of the at least one record displayed in the available window, modifying the available window query such that the available window query does not select the at least one record from a database, and modifying the selected window query such that the selected window query selects the at least one record from the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Hai D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9344155Abstract: A system and method for mitigating interference between two or more inductive systems. Interference can be mitigated by, in response to an interference causing event, temporarily adjusting operation of one or more of the inductive sub-systems to reduce interference. A controller can receives communication from multiple inductive systems and instruct the systems to operate so as to reduce interference. The inductive systems can coordinate to operate out of phase with respect to one another to reduce interference. Communication from a data transfer inductive system can be mimicked by another inductive system so that both systems transmit the communication. Interference between multiple inductive systems can be mitigated by specific physical positioning of the transmitters of the inductive sub-systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin C. Moes, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Dale R. Liff, Andrew Zup
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Patent number: 9143003Abstract: The present invention provides wireless power supply systems that wirelessly supply power to a remote device for rapidly charging a charge storage capacitor, which charges a battery with the power stored in the charge storage capacitor. This allows the remote device to be positioned near the inductive power supply for rapid charging of the charge storage capacitor and allows battery charging to continue even after the remote device is removed from the inductive power supply.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua B. Taylor, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Matthew J. Norconk
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Publication number: 20150123679Abstract: A wireless remote sensor (110) that is powered by an inductive transmitter (112) and is configured to produce an oscillating wave that varies based on one or more sensed parameters. The oscillating wave is communicated to the inductive transmitter (112) by reflected impedance, where it can be detected to determine the sensed value(s). In another aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote sensor with a Wheatstone bridge arrangement having an internal resonant circuit to produce an electromagnetic field indicative of the sensed value. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote sensor with optical feedback from a reference circuit and a sensor circuit. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless remote temperature sensor having coils printed on a material with a high coefficient of thermal expansion so that the size and/or shape of the coils varies as the temperature increases or decreases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Cody D. Dean, David W. Baarman, Benjamin C. Moes, Hai D. Nguyen, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joshua B. Taylor, Joseph S. Melton, Jr., Ronald L. Stoddard
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Publication number: 20150048752Abstract: An electrical component with conductive material(s) that is suitable for use within the electromagnetic field path of a wireless power transfer system. The electronic component includes conductive materials that are sufficiently thin to absorb no more than an acceptable amount of the electromagnetic field, yet thick enough to remain sufficiently conductive to perform the desired electrical function. In embodiments in which the wireless power supply delivers up to 20 watts of power, the conductive materials are not substantially thicker than about 1/10 the skin depth of the material at the anticipated wireless power frequency. The electrical component may be disposed at any location between the wireless power supply transmitter and the remote device receiver. The present invention permits the use of a wide rang of electrical components in the field path, such as a display, a sensor or a component capable of selectively operating as both.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Hai D. Nguyen, Benjamin C. Moes, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven
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Publication number: 20150022980Abstract: An item of print media (30) including an inductive secondary (50) for providing power to a load (32). The inductive secondary is responsive to an electromagnetic flux to generate a time-varying current or voltage therein. The current or voltage induced in the inductive secondary directly or indirectly powers the load to thereby enhance the functionality and/or the appeal of the item of print media without significantly adding to its cost. The load can provide a visual and/or auditory output, and can include an electroluminescent display, an e-ink display, a piezo speaker coil, an electrostatic speaker, an OLED, an LED or an LCD display. Embodiments of the invention can be utilized in connection with a wide variety of print media, including for example books, booklets, pamphlets, labels, magazines, manuals, brochures, maps, charts, posters, journals, newspapers or loose leaf pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Sean T. Eurich, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Kaitlyn J. Turner, Benjamin C. Moes, Hai D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140349573Abstract: A system and method for mitigating interference between two or more inductive systems. Interference can be mitigated by, in response to an interference causing event, temporarily adjusting operation of one or more of the inductive sub-systems to reduce interference. A controller can receives communication from multiple inductive systems and instruct the systems to operate so as to reduce interference. The inductive systems can coordinate to operate out of phase with respect to one another to reduce interference. Communication from a data transfer inductive system can be mimicked by another inductive system so that both systems transmit the communication. Interference between multiple inductive systems can be mitigated by specific physical positioning of the transmitters of the inductive sub-systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin C. Moes, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Dale R. Liff, Andrew Zup
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Patent number: 8847546Abstract: An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Brad A. Zylstra
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Publication number: 20140103870Abstract: The present invention provides wireless power supply systems that wirelessly supply power to a remote device for rapidly charging a charge storage capacitor, which charges a battery with the power stored in the charge storage capacitor. This allows the remote device to be positioned near the inductive power supply for rapid charging of the charge storage capacitor and allows battery charging to continue even after the remote device is removed from the inductive power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua B. Taylor, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Matthew J. Norconk
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Publication number: 20140045405Abstract: An inductively powered vehicle and an inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned adjacent a track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Richard B. Bylsma, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua B. Taylor, William T. Stoner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140035387Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, William T. Stoner, JR., Hai D. Nguyen