Patents by Inventor J. Thomas Walker

J. Thomas Walker 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: 11914530
    Abstract: Memory having internal processors, and methods of data communication within such a memory are provided. In one embodiment, an internal processor may concurrently access one or more banks on a memory array on a memory device via one or more buffers. The internal processor may be coupled to a buffer capable of accessing more than one bank, or coupled to more than one buffer that may each access a bank, such that data may be retrieved from and stored in different banks concurrently. Further, the memory device may be configured for communication between one or more internal processors through couplings between memory components, such as buffers coupled to each of the internal processors. Therefore, a multi-operation instruction may be performed by different internal processors, and data (such as intermediate results) from one internal processor may be transferred to another internal processor of the memory, enabling parallel execution of an instruction(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Robert M. Walker, Dan Skinner, Todd A. Merritt, J. Thomas Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 7629896
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with variable image orientation. Embodiments may further relate to networked data distribution and management; interactivity; image-enhancing optics; controlled audio; a protective covering; an anti-slip feature; fragrance technology; theft prevention; deployment in a track-and-trench system; specialized positioning mechanisms; and lightweight, flexible implementations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Intellimat, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, Kobby Greenberg, Boaz Harari, Youval Katzman, William Kokonaski, Joseph A. Thibodeau, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen
  • Patent number: 6982649
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with interactive features. The floor display system may be arranged in a public place, and be configured to display electronically modifiable arbitrary content, such as advertising or other informational content. The floor display system may be configured to detect an indication of the presence or activity of a person in the vicinity, and upon detecting the indication, perform a corresponding action in response, such as generating a predetermined display or audio output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Intellimats, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen, Joseph A. Thibodeau, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, William Kokonaski
  • Publication number: 20040142603
    Abstract: A apparatus having layers. A first layer has a conductive adhesive region and a non-conductive adhesive region. A second layer has an electronic component in electrical connection to the conductive adhesive regions in the first layer so that the conductive adhesive regions provide contact points for the electronic component. A third layer has an adhesive material to couple the apparatus to an object. A forth layer substantially covers the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: J. Thomas Walker
  • Publication number: 20040001002
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with interactive features. The floor display system may be arranged in a public place, and be configured to display electronically modifiable arbitrary content, such as advertising or other informational content. The floor display system may be configured to detect an indication of the presence or activity of a person in the vicinity, and upon detecting the indication, perform a corresponding action in response, such as generating a predetermined display or audio output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen, Joseph A. Thibodeau, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, William Kokonaski