Patents by Inventor Ian Gibbs

Ian Gibbs 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: 11891083
    Abstract: A system for context-based adaptive virtual experience control in a vehicle is provided. The system includes an output device configured for providing a sensory output to a user of the vehicle and a computerized virtual experience control module configured for controlling the output device based upon a virtual experience mode. The system further includes a computerized context-based adaptive control module configured for monitoring contextual data related to one of the user of the vehicle or operation of the vehicle, monitoring feedback from the user related to one of favor or disfavor related to the virtual experience mode, and utilizing the contextual data and the feedback from the user to selectively, automatically command activation of the virtual experience mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Alaa M. Khamis, Neeraj R. Gautama, Jarvis Chau, Jomo Hanley, Kelley J. Kettenbeil, Gina E. Griffith, Scott E. Jackson, Ian Gibbs, Mark T. Gaylord, Maria Alejandra Gonzalez, Nicholis Festa, Nathan Robinson, Ute Winter, Sachin Raviram
  • Publication number: 20230300706
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20230174089
    Abstract: A system for context-based adaptive virtual experience control in a vehicle is provided. The system includes an output device configured for providing a sensory output to a user of the vehicle and a computerized virtual experience control module configured for controlling the output device based upon a virtual experience mode. The system further includes a computerized context-based adaptive control module configured for monitoring contextual data related to one of the user of the vehicle or operation of the vehicle, monitoring feedback from the user related to one of favor or disfavor related to the virtual experience mode, and utilizing the contextual data and the feedback from the user to selectively, automatically command activation of the virtual experience mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alaa M. Khamis, Neeraj R. Gautama, Jarvis Chau, Jomo Hanley, Kelley J. Kettenbeil, Gina E. Griffith, Scott E. Jackson, Ian Gibbs, Mark T. Gaylord, Maria Alejandra Gonzalez, Nicholis Festa, Nathan Robinson, Ute Winter, Sachin Raviram
  • Patent number: 11582671
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Oceus Networks, LLC
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20210084560
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Patent number: 10750423
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Oceus Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20180376398
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Patent number: 10021619
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Oceus Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20170238229
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Charles Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Patent number: 9451646
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Oceus Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20160135232
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Patent number: 9198221
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Oceus Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Publication number: 20140057636
    Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Oceus Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Schemagin, Vincent Graffagnino, Jouko Rytilahti, Ian Gibbs, James McGovern, John Green, Kyle Collins
  • Patent number: 8382164
    Abstract: In apparatus for and a method of inserting a series of contents (1) into a series of containers (3), identifying magnetic indicia are printed on each one of the series of contents before insertion in the containers. After insertion and sealing of the containers the contents cannot be visually inspected without breaking the seals. The indicia are magnetically read by a reader (7) through the material of the sealed containers (3) and visible indicia corresponding to the identifying magnetic indicator retrieved from store (6), and applied to the exterior of the containers by a printer (5). The apparatus and method are applicable to automatic mailing systems where it is necessary to ensure that the correct addresses corresponding to a previously inserted series of letters in a series of respective envelopes are printed later on the exteriors of the envelopes. Instead of magnetically based systems, infra-red radio isotope or radio frequency identification based systems may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Ian Gibb, Allan Harle
  • Patent number: 8127382
    Abstract: A portable compact pillow system includes a travel carrier having a first half and a second half and also including a latching feature to secure the first half to the second half in a manner defining a hollow interior. A pillow is removably secured in a portion of the hollow interior defined by the first half, and a resilient member is secured in a portion of the hollow interior defined by the second half. The first half and the second half are attached one to the other on at least one side with a hinge such that the first half is separable from the second half and is pivotal about the hinge for substantially three-hundred-sixty degrees. The first half in its pivoted position is securable to the second half with the latching feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jennifer Plascencia, Ian Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20080296312
    Abstract: In apparatus for and a method of inserting a series of contents (1) into a series of containers (3), identifying magnetic indicia are printed on each one of the series of contents before insertion in the containers. After insertion and sealing of the containers the contents cannot be visually inspected without breaking the seals. The indicia are magnetically read by a reader (7) through the material of the sealed containers (3) and visible indicia corresponding to the identifying magnetic indicator retrieved from store (6), and applied to the exterior of the containers by a printer (5). The apparatus and method are applicable to automatic mailing systems where it is necessary to ensure that the correct addresses corresponding to a previously inserted series of letters in a series of respective envelopes are printed later on the exteriors of the envelopes. Instead of magnetically based systems, infra-red radio isotope or radio frequency identification based systems may also be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicants: MACON MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN LIMITED, FORMSCAN PLC
    Inventors: Ian Gibb, Allan Harle
  • Patent number: 5464476
    Abstract: A plasma processing device is described which is modular and can be scaled up by assembly together with similar devices to provide a capability for large area processing. The device includes a housing which contains an array of RF coils and into which a process gas is fed. The article to be processed is disposed close to the housing and egress of the process gas from the housing to the process region is resisted so as to maintain a positive pressure differential between the housing and the process region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Central Research Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Ian Gibb, Philip Allen, Andrew Barnes
  • Patent number: 5381064
    Abstract: A plurality of stepper motors, each of which comprises a stator assembly and a rotor, are axially aligned to form with a control system an encoder for use in a printing apparatus. The rotors constitute print wheels which support different print characters. The stator assembly of each motor only extends above a part of the circumference of the associated rotor. This enables the axial extent of the print wheels to be reduced, A sensor arrangement is provided to enable the home position of each wheel to be determined. In operation, the control system receives desired print character information and rotates the associated rotor to the correct position for printing to take place. Once all rotors have been rotated to their desired position for printing, printing can then take place. The arrangement enables the printing process to run faster than previously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Macon Management & Design Limited
    Inventors: Richard I. Bennet, Ian Gibb