Patents by Inventor James Harkin
James Harkin 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: 20180035726Abstract: A wearable entry device (WED) is disclosed that may be integrated into a garment. The WED may be used to lock and unlock a vehicle door. In one example, surfing board shorts may include a WED.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Matthew James Harkins, Richard Whitlock
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Patent number: 9550421Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter may be disposed in a vehicle for converting a high voltage from a power source to a low voltage. The DC-to-DC converter may include a primary converter, a secondary converter, and a DC-to-DC module. The DC-to-DC module may control the operation of the secondary converter based on a set-point threshold and a power output of the primary converter, where the set-point threshold may be variably set.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignees: Denso International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: James Harkins
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Patent number: 9214757Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a high voltage interface cover system for inhibiting liquid contamination of high voltage connection areas of EV's and HEV's. This liquid contamination may come from atmospheric precipitation or road splash which comes in contact with the surface of either the HVDC connection block cover and/or the high voltage main device cover, and flows into the interface seals connecting them. The cover system comprises a pair of interlocking covers which provide a tortuous path for liquid contamination to penetrate the interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: James Harkins
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Publication number: 20150258947Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter may be disposed in a vehicle for converting a high voltage from a power source to a low voltage. The DC-to-DC converter may include a primary converter, a secondary converter, and a DC-to-DC module. The DC-to-DC module may control the operation of the secondary converter based on a set-point threshold and a power output of the primary converter, where the set-point threshold may be variably set.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO International America, Inc.Inventor: James HARKINS
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Publication number: 20150171556Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a high voltage interface cover system for inhibiting liquid contamination of high voltage connection areas of EV's and HEV's. This liquid contamination may come from atmospheric precipitation or road splash which comes in contact with the surface of either the HVDC connection block cover and/or the high voltage main device cover, and flows into the interface seals connecting them. The cover system comprises a pair of interlocking covers which provide a tortuous path for liquid contamination to penetrate the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: James Harkins
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Publication number: 20140257936Abstract: A method of managing preset and bespoke projects efficiently within a collaborative environment that utilises intranets and or the internet to convey data and messages. In one expression of utility a method of commercialising of proposed intellectual property rights comprising five steps is disclosed. The steps are identifying and protecting intellectual property associated with the invention; developing a prototype product and or end user products based on the intellectual property rights being pursued; identifying and/or developing potential markets for the products; determining a preferred route to market for the products; and, depending on the preferred mute to market, either licensing the invention to 3rd parties and or establishing new companies to bring products to market directly. Also disclosed is a system for implementing the method. The system comprises data storage means including data structures, data processing means in communication with the data storage means, input means and output means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: William James HARKIN
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Publication number: 20120090605Abstract: A medication delivery device for delivering a medicament by inhalation, said device comprising a housing (2) defining a chamber adapted to receive a metered dose of medication from a medication dispensing device, such as a pressurised metered dose inhaler canister or a dry powder inhaler, said chamber having an outlet (4) communicating with a mouthpiece of the device whereby said metered dose of medication can be withdrawn from the chamber via the mouthpiece by inhalation by a patient, said chamber being provided with a moveable wall (5) moveable between a first position and a second position, whereby said moveable wall is arranged to move from its first position to its second position as a patient withdraws a dose of medication from the chamber by inhalation to verify complete inhalation of said dose of medication. FIG.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTERInventors: Liam McDaid, Barry Henderson, James Harkin
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Publication number: 20120019614Abstract: A technique of generating a stereoscopic panorama image includes panning a portable camera device, and acquiring multiple image frames. Multiple at least partially overlapping image frames are acquired of portions of the scene. The method involves registering the image frames, including determining displacements of the imaging device between acquisitions of image frames. Multiple panorama images are generated including joining image frames of the scene according to spatial relationships and determining stereoscopic counterpart relationships between the multiple panorama images. The multiple panorama images are processed based on the determined stereoscopic counterpart relationships to form a stereoscopic panorama image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: TESSERA TECHNOLOGIES IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Larry Murray, Igor Barcovschi, Piotr Stec, James Harkin, Petronel Bigioi, George Susanu, Alexandru Drimbarean, Peter Corcoran
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Publication number: 20120019613Abstract: A technique of generating a stereoscopic panorama image includes panning a portable camera device, and acquiring multiple image frames. Multiple at least partially overlapping image frames are acquired of portions of the scene. The method involves registering the image frames, including determining displacements of the imaging device between acquisitions of image frames. Multiple panorama images are generated including joining image frames of the scene according to spatial relationships and dynamically determining stereoscopic counterpart relationships between the multiple panorama images. The multiple panorama images are processed based on the dynamically determined stereoscopic counterpart relationships to form a stereoscopic panorama image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: TESSERA TECHNOLOGIES IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Larry Murray, Igor Barcovschi, Piotr Stec, James Harkin, Petronel Bigioi, George Susanu, Alexandru Drimbarean, Peter Corcoran
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Publication number: 20110320369Abstract: A method of managing preset and bespoke projects efficiently within a collaborative environment that utilises intranets and or the internet to convey data and messages. In one expression of utility a method of commercialising of proposed intellectual property rights comprising five steps is disclosed. The steps are identifying and protecting intellectual property associated with the invention; developing a prototype product and or end user products based on the intellectual property rights being pursued; identifying and/or developing potential markets for the products; determining a preferred route to market for the products; and, depending on the preferred mute to market, either licensing the invention to 3rd parties and or establishing new companies to bring products to market directly. Also disclosed is a system for implementing the method. The system comprises data storage means including data structures, data processing means in communication with the data storage means, input means and output means.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: William James HARKIN
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Publication number: 20090313195Abstract: An artificial neural network apparatus comprising an array of neural units, each comprising a router, at least one neuron device and at least one synapse unit. The routers of respective neural units communicate with one another using data packets. The synapse units receive and create analogue signals, the routers converting these signals from or into packet form for communication between neural units. The use of routers in this way simplifies the required interconnectivity between neural units in the array and so facilitates the creation of large artificial neural networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTERInventors: Liam MCDAID, James HARKIN
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Patent number: 7340249Abstract: Wireless terminals such as mobile phones which provide cellular communications for example for telephony and short message service (SMS) are well known and more recently such terminals are also able to provide FM radio reception. RDS information received at such a terminal is used to access a service provider via any suitable medium e.g. email, fax, telephone, SMS message, etc. This enables the end user to access the service provider quickly and effectively for example, to purchase a copy of a record heard on the radio or to request information about a product advertised on the radio. Also, the service provider is able to deal with the user interaction effectively because the RDS information can be used to assess the user's requirements for the transaction in advance. In a preferred example, the service provider comprises a contact center such as a call center and the RDS information is used to allocate an appropriate call center agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Thomas Joseph Moran, James Harkin, Neil O'Connor, Paul Enright, Thomas Macnamara
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Publication number: 20070013485Abstract: An RFID system, such as an RFID printer system, is used to create an RFID performance profile by interrogating an RFID tag at a first position starting at a minimum RF power and increasing the RF power until a successful interrogation is obtained. The RFID tag is then moved forward into a next position and the interrogation process is repeated, starting at the minimum RF power. The process continues until the RFID tag is out of interrogation range even at a maximum RF power or some other user-defined stop point. The power level and position are stored at each position of the RFID tag during this process. The data is compiled to create a profile of the RF performance, which can then be used in a variety of ways to improve system performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Andrew Edwards, Richard Schumaker, James Harkins, Duane Gibbs, Ricky Blanton
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Publication number: 20060219558Abstract: A device for pre-concentration and purification of analytes from biological samples, such as human serum, to be analyzed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS) and methods of use thereof are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventors: Dean Hafeman, James Harkins, Jeremy Norris, Sheila Baker, Donald Loveday, Daniel Kuban, Richard Caprioli, Charles Witkowski
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Patent number: 7114655Abstract: An RFID print system includes an RFID printer and reader, a host computer that transmits a data stream containing instructions or commands to the RFID printer for encoding an RFID tag, and a data manager that receives EPC data or other data from the encoded tag. The data manager transmits the data to the host computer, which can then compare what was encoded to what was intended to be encoded. The host computer can then transmit signals to other devices in the system for appropriate action, such as when the encoded tag is defective.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: PrintronixInventors: Theodore A. Chapman, Van L. Le, Carol D. Ballesty, Andrew W. Edwards, James Harkins, John S. Hanel, Greg J. Anderson, Ming-Te Chen
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Publication number: 20050276647Abstract: An RFID label with embedded tag is passed through an RFID antenna in a printer system, where the RFID antenna allows a roll of such labels to pass in close proximity to the antenna and still allow each individual RFID tag to be read and/or programmed. The RFID antenna has a rectangular RF field spreader in contact with a triangular divergent RF conductor with an RF source point at the point. Ground planes are located on either side of the antenna. In another embodiment, the printer system extracts or parses bar code commands from a data stream and passes the commands to both a printer and an RFID reader to print the image and program the tag with the bar code information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Theodore Chapman, Richard Schumaker, Andrew Edwards, Stephen Morris, James Harkins, Bradley Jarvis
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Publication number: 20050230479Abstract: An RFID print system includes an RFID printer and reader, a host computer that transmits a data stream containing instructions or commands to the RFID printer for encoding an RFID tag, and a data manager that receives EPC data or other data from the encoded tag. The data manager transmits the data to the host computer, which can then compare what was encoded to what was intended to be encoded. The host computer can then transmit signals to other devices in the system for appropriate action, such as when the encoded tag is defective.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Theodore Chapman, Van Le, Carol Ballesty, Andrew Edwards, James Harkins, John Hanel, Greg Anderson, Ming-Te Chen
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Publication number: 20050116161Abstract: Analytical methods and devices are disclosed for separating low abundance analytes by electrophoretically driving the analytes through a sieving matrix to first remove high molecular weight species. Subsequently the remaining low abundance analytes are electrophoretically focused onto a capture membrane where the analytes become bound within a small capture site. After this step the capture membrane may be allowed to dry and then attached to a conductive MALDI sample plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Protein Discovery, Inc.Inventors: Dean Hafeman, Kilian Dill, James Harkins, Richard Caprioli, Jeremy Norris, Nathan Lewis, Daniel Kuban, Charles Witkowski
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Publication number: 20050058483Abstract: An RFID label with embedded tag is passed through an RFID antenna in a printer system, where the RFID antenna allows a roll of such labels to pass in close proximity to the antenna and still allow each individual RFID tag to be read and/or programmed. The RFID antenna has a rectangular RF field spreader in contact with a triangular divergent RF conductor with an RF source point at the point. Ground planes are located on either side of the antenna. In another embodiment, the printer system extracts or parses bar code commands from a data stream and passes the commands to both a printer and an RFID reader to print the image and program the tag with the bar code information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Theodore Chapman, Richard Schumaker, Andrew Edwards, Stephen Morris, James Harkins, Bradley Jarvis
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Publication number: 20040203406Abstract: Wireless terminals such as mobile phones which provide cellular communications for example for telephony and short message service (SMS) are well known and more recently such terminals are also able to provide FM radio reception. RDS information received at such a terminal is used to access a service provider via any suitable medium e.g. email, fax, telephone, SMS message, etc. This enables the end user to access the service provider quickly and effectively for example, to purchase a copy of a record heard on the radio or to request information about a product advertised on the radio. Also, the service provider is able to deal with the user interaction effectively because the RDS information can be used to assess the user's requirements for the transaction in advance. In a preferred example, the service provider comprises a contact center such as a call center and the RDS information is used to allocate an appropriate call center agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Thomas Joseph Moran, James Harkin, Neil O'Connor, Paul Enright, Thomas Macnamara