Patents by Inventor James Lucas

James Lucas 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109564
    Abstract: A method is provided that can include activating at least two wireless communication channels in parallel, between a first wireless transceiver and a second wireless transceiver. Each of the at least two wireless communication channels can operate at a different radio carrier frequency, and the first wireless transceiver may be part of a first vehicle. The method can also include transmitting, by the first wireless transceiver, common information in parallel on the at least two wireless communication channels to the second wireless transceiver and deactivating the at least two wireless communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Padam Dhoj Swar, Carl L. Haas, Danial Rice, Rebecca W. Dreasher, Adam Hausmann, Matthew Steven Vrba, Edward J. Kuchar, James Lucas, Andrew Ryan Staats, Jerrid D. Chapman, Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Janmejay Tripathy, Stephen Craven, Tania Lindsley, Derek K. Woo, Ann K. Grimm, Scott Sollars, Phillip A. Burgart, James Allen Oswald, Shannon K. Struttmann, Stuart J. Barr, Keith Smith, Francois P. Pretorius, Craig K. Green, Kendrick Gawne, Irwin Morris, Joseph W. Gorman, Srivallidevi Muthusami, Mahesh Babu Natarajan, Jeremiah Dirnberger, Adam Franco
  • Publication number: 20240089806
    Abstract: A server-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a request from an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network node of an IMS network; and in response to receiving the request, providing NAS registration state information associated with a user equipment (UE) to the IMS network node, the NAS registration state information indicating at least one of fourth-generation (4G) single radio voice call continuity (SRVCC) capability of the UE or fifth-generation (5G) SRVCC capability of the UE that is applicable when using an access network supported by a core network, wherein the server is configured to store separate instances of UE SRVCC capabilities, the separate instances including indications of at least one of 4G UE SRVCC capability or 5G UE SRVCC capability that is applicable when using the access network supported by the core network, and wherein the UE is registered with the IMS network using a session initiation protocol (SIP) via the access network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jan Hendrik Lucas BAKKER, Nicholas James RUSSELL
  • Publication number: 20240011295
    Abstract: An interlockable structural panel with a channel cross-section including a base and first and second side wall forming the sides of the channel, wherein an end of the first side wall distal the base is curved as a first arc directed away from a central portion of the channel and an end of the second side wall is curved as a second arc directed towards the central portion of the channel and wherein a straight section extends from the end of the second arc distal the base. Also methods for forming interlockable structural panels and for forming curved interlockable structural panels for constructions including roofs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Arthur Allen PARSONS, Richard James LUCAS
  • Patent number: 11871234
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided that includes obtaining a first secret and a first public key, and obtaining a second secret a second public key. The method may also include authenticating the first public key of the first vehicle based on a first private key associated with the first vehicle, and authenticating the second public key of the second vehicle based on a second private key associated with the second vehicle. The method may also include preventing a man-in-the-middle attack, by securing at least one of a first vehicle-to-central office communication, a central office-to-first vehicle communication, or a first vehicle-to-second vehicle, wherein the first vehicle-to-central office communication and the central office-to-first vehicle communication are authenticated based on a determined private key associated with a respective first vehicle on-board computer, and sending a message, with the central office server, to a vehicle associated with a conditional movement authority.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Rebecca W. Dreasher, Adam Hausmann, Matthew Steven Vrba, Edward J. Kuchar, James Lucas, Andrew Ryan Staats, Jerrid D. Chapman, Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Janmejay Tripathy, Stephen Craven, Tania Lindsley, Derek K. Woo, Ann K. Grimm, Scott Sollars, Phillip A. Burgart, James Allen Oswald, Shannon K. Struttmann, Stuart J. Barr, Keith Smith, Francois P. Pretorius, Craig K. Green, Kendrick Gawne, Irwin Morris, Joseph W. Gorman
  • Publication number: 20230339526
    Abstract: An intersection management system and method for reducing or avoiding potential collisions between vehicles are provided. The system may use a wireless signal, with or without a circuit, to traverse an intersection. The system may use, at least in part, a positive vehicle control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Larry Chalmers, Brad Von Tersch, Jeremy Blackwell, James Lucas, Michael Kirchner, Stuart J. Barr, Victor Cornejo, James D. Brooks, Hullas Sehgal, Harry Kirk Mathews, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220398924
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting or predicting potential collisions between vehicles are provided. The systems and methods may receive sensor output indicative of a location, a heading, and/or a moving speed of a first vehicle and/or a second vehicle. The systems and methods may predict a collision between the vehicles at an intersection between routes based on the received sensor output. The systems and methods may change movement of the first vehicle and/or the second vehicle responsive to predicting the collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: James Lucas, Brad Von Tersch, Mike Kirchner
  • Patent number: 11468766
    Abstract: A system includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive crossing obstruction information from an optical sensor disposed proximate a crossing of a route traversed by a vehicle, with the crossing obstruction information indicating a presence of an obstruction to the crossing; obtain position information indicating a position of the vehicle traversing the route; determine proximity information of the vehicle indicating proximity of the vehicle to the crossing using the position information; determine a presence or absence of an alert state indicating a potential of the crossing being obstructed using the crossing obstruction information and the proximity information; and perform a responsive activity based responsive to a determination of the presence of the alert state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Xorail, Inc.
    Inventors: James Lucas, Brad Von Tersch, Mike Kirchner
  • Patent number: 11358618
    Abstract: An obstruction detection system receives sensor data from sensor assemblies at different crossings of routes on which vehicles travel. The system determines whether an obstruction is present in one or more of the crossings based on the sensor data. The system wirelessly restricts movement of one or more vehicles responsive to determining that the obstruction is present by wirelessly communicating a notification signal to the one or more vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: James Lucas
  • Publication number: 20220038906
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided that includes obtaining a first secret and a first public key, and obtaining a second secret a second public key. The method may also include authenticating the first public key of the first vehicle based on a first private key associated with the first vehicle, and authenticating the second public key of the second vehicle based on a second private key associated with the second vehicle. The method may also include preventing a man-in-the-middle attack, by securing at least one of a first vehicle-to-central office communication, a central office-to-first vehicle communication, or a first vehicle-to-second vehicle, wherein the first vehicle-to-central office communication and the central office-to-first vehicle communication are authenticated based on a determined private key associated with a respective first vehicle on-board computer, and sending a message, with the central office server, to a vehicle associated with a conditional movement authority.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Rebecca W. Dreasher, Adam Hausmann, Matthew Steven Vrba, Edward J. Kuchar, James Lucas, Andrew Ryan Staats, Jerrid D. Chapman, Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Janmejay Tripathy, Stephen Craven, Tania Lindsley, Derek K. Woo, Ann K. Grimm, Scott Sollars, Phillip A. Burgart, James Allen Oswald, Shannon K. Struttmann, Stuart J. Barr, Keith Smith, Francois P. Pretorius, Craig K. Green, Kendrick Gawne, Irwin Morris, Joseph W. Gorman
  • Patent number: 11147383
    Abstract: A seat (10) comprises a frame (12), a backrest (14) fixed relative to the frame (12), a movable seat squab (16) and a movable screen (18), the screen (18) being movable between a lowered position and a raised position for providing privacy to a person sitting on the seat (10), in which downward motion of the movable seat squab (16) causes upward motion of the movable screen (18) from the lowered position to the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: James Lucas
  • Patent number: 11100619
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of processing colour image data comprising receiving image data corresponding to a first and a second region of an image having colour information represented in a first colour space; converting the colour information of the image data from the first colour space to a second colour space, the mapping being arranged to substantially maintain a perceived colour of the colour information and to select a meta-brightness of the first and second regions; and out putting the image data having colour information in the second colour space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: The University of Manchester
    Inventors: Robert James Lucas, Annette Elizabeth Allen
  • Publication number: 20210206409
    Abstract: A control system may be provided that may include one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive obstruction information related to a defined area from at least one optical sensor, determine an obstruction is in the defined area based on the obstruction information in response to actuation of a first safety device that is configured to prevent the obstruction from entering the defined area, and communicate an actuation signal to a second safety device to control movement of the second safety device based on the obstruction determined to be in the defined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventor: James Lucas
  • Publication number: 20210209936
    Abstract: A system includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive crossing obstruction information from an optical sensor disposed proximate a crossing of a route traversed by a vehicle, with the crossing obstruction information indicating a presence of an obstruction to the crossing; obtain position information indicating a position of the vehicle traversing the route; determine proximity information of the vehicle indicating proximity of the vehicle to the crossing using the position information; determine a presence or absence of an alert state indicating a potential of the crossing being obstructed using the crossing obstruction information and the proximity information; and perform a responsive activity based responsive to a determination of the presence of the alert state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: James Lucas, Brad Von Tersch, Mike Kirchner
  • Patent number: 11052929
    Abstract: A control system may be provided that may include one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive obstruction information related to a defined area from at least one optical sensor, determine an obstruction is in the defined area based on the obstruction information in response to actuation of a first safety device that is configured to prevent the obstruction from entering the defined area, and communicate an actuation signal to a second safety device to control movement of the second safety device based on the obstruction determined to be in the defined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: James Lucas
  • Publication number: 20210107540
    Abstract: An obstruction detection system receives sensor data from sensor assemblies at different crossings of routes on which vehicles travel. The system determines whether an obstruction is present in one or more of the crossings based on the sensor data. The system wirelessly restricts movement of one or more vehicles responsive to determining that the obstruction is present by wirelessly communicating a notification signal to the one or more vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: James Lucas
  • Publication number: 20210049787
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method (200) of processing colour image data which comprises determining (220, 230) output colour information values based on first and second tristimulus colour spaces indicative of first and second cone spectral sensitivity functions, wherein the determining (220, 230) comprises determining a first one of the output colour information values based on a first tristimulus colour space and determining a second one of the output colour information values based on a second tristimulus colour space to be within a predetermined range of the first one of the output colour information values, and outputting (240) the output colour information values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Robert James LUCAS, Annette Elizabeth ALLEN
  • Patent number: 10807391
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Hutnak, James A. Lucas, Anthony R. Helberg, Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman
  • Patent number: D909291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James Lucas, Anthony Ross Helberg, Robert Hutnak, Yun Hua
  • Patent number: D935522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James Lucas, Anthony Ross Helberg
  • Patent number: D1004696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James Lucas, Anthony Ross Helberg