Patents by Inventor James Ellis

James Ellis 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).

  • Rotatable disk-shaped fluid sample collection device
    Patent number: 9743873
    Abstract: A sample collection device for a fluid includes: a substantially disk-shaped body having a periphery; a capillary channel extending through the body and bounded by the periphery, having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adapted to draw the fluid into the channel by capillary action; a sample collection well located in the vicinity of the second end and in fluid communication with the capillary channel; and an axis of rotation extending through the center of the disk and which is substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the disk-shaped body. In a preferred embodiment, the sample collection device is adapted to rotate about the axis of rotation within a cartridge having a housing comprising an air vent in fluid communication with the capillary channel when the disk is rotated in a first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory A. Gunnerson, Raymond F. Jakubowicz, Andrew M. Kirsch, James Ellis Robinson, Daniel P. Salotto, David A. Tomasso, Zhong Ding, William Franklin Gottermeier, Aaron Michael Swick
  • MESOPOROUS MATERIALS FROM NANOPARTICLE ENHANCED POLYSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20170240473
    Abstract: There is described a mesoporous composite material comprising carbon nanoparticles dispersed in a mesoporous carbonaceous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Vitaly BUDARIN, James Hanley CLARK, Gary James ELLIS, Peter Samuel SHUTTLEWORTH, Horacio Javier SALAVAGIONE
  • USING HARD DRIVE ON PANELS FOR DATA STORAGE
    Publication number: 20170212688
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for data storage in an automation and security system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by a processor to receive data at a first device, store a copy of the data on the first device, fragment the data into a plurality of data fragments, transmit the plurality of data fragments to a plurality of remote devices, and store some of the plurality of data fragments on each of the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • SLEEP STATE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170206767
    Abstract: A method for operating a security and/or automation system is described. A sensor may identify when a first person is in a sleep state. The sensor may detect a disturbance in the sleep state, and alert a second person when the detected disturbance satisfies one or more disturbance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM-INITIATED CALLS
    Publication number: 20170195625
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michael D. Child, Michelle Zundel
  • HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM-INITIATED CALLS
    Publication number: 20170195636
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michelle Zundel
  • Rotatable fluid sample collection device
    Patent number: 9678069
    Abstract: A sample collection device for a fluid sample includes: a body including a capillary channel having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adapted to draw the fluid into the channel by capillary action; an air vent located in the vicinity of the second end and in fluid communication with the capillary channel; a barrier positioned within the capillary channel to prevent flow of the fluid by capillary action thereacross; and features on opposing sides of the body to form an axis of rotation, which is substantially perpendicular to the overall direction of the capillary channel from the first end to the second end. In a preferred embodiment, the sample collection device is adapted to rotate about the axis of rotation within a cartridge having a sample manipulation device to bring the first end into position with the sample manipulation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory A. Gunnerson, Raymond F. Jakubowicz, Andrew M. Kirsch, James Ellis Robinson, Daniel P. Salotto, David A. Tomasso, Zhong Ding, William Franklin Gottermeier, Aaron Michael Swick
  • System and methods for correlating sound events to security and/or automation system operations
    Patent number: 9679453
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include detecting a first sound event at a home entry point using one or more sensors. The method may further include receiving input to associate at least one home automation system operation with the first sound event, and may further include storing the first sound event. The method may further include initiating the at least one home automation system operation associated with the first sound event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Flint, Craig Matsuura, Michael D. Child, JonPaul Vega, Jefferson Lyman, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • Systems and methods for dynamic regression test generation using coverage-based clustering
    Publication number: 20170161402
    Abstract: A new approach is proposed that contemplates systems and methods to support dynamic regression test generation for an IC design based upon coverage-based clustering of RTL modules in the design. First, coverage data for code coverage by a plurality of RTL modules in the IC design are collected and a plurality of clusters of related RTL modules of the IC design are generated based on statistical analysis of the collected coverage data and hierarchal information of the RTL modules. When changes are made to the RTL modules during the IC design process, a plurality of affected RTL modules are identified based on the clusters of the RTL modules and a plurality of regression tests are generated dynamically for these affected RTL modules based on their corresponding coverage data. The dynamically generated regression tests are then run to verify the changes made in the IC design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Shahid Ikram, James Ellis
  • Entity detection
    Patent number: 9646210
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for entity detection is described. In one embodiment, an entity passing through a perimeter of a predefined area is detected via a camera. Upon detecting the entity passing through the perimeter of the predefined area, a type of the entity is classified from an image of the entity captured by the camera. Upon classifying the type of the entity, a feature of the entity is detected from the image of the entity. An identifier is assigned to the entity based on the type and the detected feature of the entity. The identifier distinguishes the entity from another entity of a same type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James Ellis Nye
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CORRELATING SOUND EVENTS TO SECURITY AND/OR AUTOMATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20170109983
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include detecting a first sound event at a home entry point using one or more sensors. The method may further include receiving input to associate at least one home automation system operation with the first sound event, and may further include storing the first sound event. The method may further include initiating the at least one home automation system operation associated with the first sound event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Jason C. Flint, Craig Matsuura, Michael D. Child, JonPaul Vega, Jefferson Lyman, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • Home automation communication system
    Patent number: 9619985
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving occupancy data associated with a home. The method may further include automatically selectively broadcasting an audio stream to at least one of a plurality of speakers in the home based, at least in part, on the received occupancy data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy Stricker, Craig Matsuura, Ryan Carlson, John Vogelsberg, Michael Allen Tupy, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Lyman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SMART HOME DATA STORAGE
    Publication number: 20170039111
    Abstract: System and methods for storing data include detecting presence of one or more computing devices within a defined geographic area, automatically copying media stored on the one or more computing devices, storing the copied media on a backup storage device, and grouping the stored copied media by at least one of time period, location, event and a source of the copied media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • Using hard drive on panels for data storage
    Patent number: 9563372
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for data storage in an automation and security system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by a processor to receive data at a first device, store a copy of the data on the first device, fragment the data into a plurality of data fragments, transmit the plurality of data fragments to a plurality of remote devices, and store some of the plurality of data fragments on each of the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA
    Publication number: 20170028149
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting the head and neck for airway management and to facilitate the maintenance of a patent airway under anesthesia, for unconscious patients, and for any circumstance requiring a patent airway while the patient is lying on her side. The apparatus includes a head supporting surface, an adjustable neck supporting surface, and two adjustable jaw support arms to protrude the jaw forward and maintain ventilation while the patient is lying on either of his/her sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Pedro, Steven H. Cataldo, James Ellis, John Hunt, David M. Kane, Thomas Reilly
  • Sleep state monitoring
    Patent number: 9558642
    Abstract: A method for operating a security and/or automation system is described. A sensor may identify when a first person is in a sleep state. The sensor may detect a disturbance in the sleep state, and alert a second person when the detected disturbance satisfies one or more disturbance parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • SLEEP STATE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160314673
    Abstract: A method for operating a security and/or automation system is described. A sensor may identify when a first person is in a sleep state. The sensor may detect a disturbance in the sleep state, and alert a second person when the detected disturbance satisfies one or more disturbance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • HOME AUTOMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160300468
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving occupancy data associated with a home. The method may further include automatically selectively broadcasting an audio stream to at least one of a plurality of speakers in the home based, at least in part, on the received occupancy data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Jimmy Stricker, Craig Matsuura, Ryan Carlson, John Vogelsberg, Michael Allen Tupy, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Lyman
  • SMART SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160300463
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the security and/or automation system, collectively referred to herein as automation system, may include a system for remotely monitoring a residence while respecting the privacy of occupants of the residence and the need for safety and security concerns. When a user is actively monitoring a residence, the system may provide a notification to occupants that remote monitoring is active. The remote monitoring may comprise video feed viewing of the residence, review of still images, audio review, and the like. The remote monitoring may allow review of multiple areas or rooms of a residence, the outside of a residence, and the like. The notifications may alert an occupant when a user is remotely viewing an audio feed, a video feed, images, or the like. However, the user may be disable the notifications if so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman
  • DESIGN AND VERIFICATION OF A MULTICHIP COHERENCE PROTOCOL
    Publication number: 20160267209
    Abstract: A system includes a formal verification engine running on a host and a protocol checking engine. The formal verification engine automatically generates and formally verifies a reference specification that includes a plurality of extended state tables for an integrated circuit (IC) design protocol of a chip at architectural level. The formal verification engine is further configured to automatically generate a plurality of self-contained services from the plurality of extended state tables. A self-contained service of the plurality of self-contained services is randomly and atomically executable. The self-contained service of the plurality of self-contained services changes responsive to the IC design protocol changing. The protocol checking engine checks and validates completeness and correctness of the self-contained service of the reference specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Shahid Ikram, Isam Akkawi, Richard Eugene Kessler, James Ellis, David Asher