Patents by Inventor James Schmid
James Schmid 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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Patent number: 11977257Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improving optical signal collection in an integrated device are described. A microdisk can be formed in an integrated device and increase collection and/or concentration of radiation incident on the microdisk and re-radiated by the microdisk. An example integrated device that can include a microdisk may be used for analyte detection and/or analysis. Such an integrated device may include a plurality of pixels, each having a reaction chamber for receiving a sample to be analyzed, an optical microdisk, and an optical sensor configured to detect optical emission from the reaction chamber. The microdisk can comprise a dielectric material having a first index of refraction that is embedded in one or more surrounding materials having one or more different refractive index values.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Quantum-Si IncorporatedInventors: Ali Kabiri, Bing Shen, Gerard Schmid, James Beach, Kyle Preston, Sharath Hosali
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Publication number: 20240142378Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to photonic bandgap optical nanostructures are described. Such optical nanostructures may exhibit prohibited photonic bandgaps or allowed photonic bands, and may be used to reject (e.g., block or attenuate) radiation at a first wavelength while allowing transmission of radiation at a second wavelength. Examples of photonic bandgap optical nanostructures includes periodic and quasi-periodic structures, with periodicity or quasi-periodicity in one, two, or three dimensions and structural variations in at least two dimensions. Such photonic bandgap optical nanostructures may be formed in integrated devices that include photodiodes and CMOS circuitry arranged to analyze radiation received by the photodiodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Quantum-Si IncorporatedInventors: Ali Kabiri, Bing Shen, James Beach, Kyle Preston, Gerard Schmid
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Publication number: 20240126566Abstract: Disclosed embodiments are directed at systems, methods, and architecture for providing execution order and execution for plugins installed on an API gateway associated with a microservices application. In application architectures where features of microservices are implemented as plugins and migrated to an API gateway, the relevant APIs are able to be built lighter weight than otherwise. However, the migration of the features to plugins introduces the potential for error states in the microservice application. To resolve the potential issues, the API gateway takes into consideration a set of native instructions in each of the plugins to determine the execution order thereof. The execution order is determined dynamically in response to requests by the APIs of the microservice application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: James Hurst, Joshua Schmid, Shane Connelly, Aapo Talvensaari, Enrique Garcia Cota, Harry Bagdi, Rob Serafini
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Patent number: 9172808Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating callers are disclosed that may obtain identifying data and a voice print, and compare the voice print to one or more stored voice prints. Further, one or more initial scores may be calculated based on the data and the comparison, and a confidence interval score may also be calculated. The systems and methods may determine whether to authenticate based on the one or more initial scores and the confidence interval score.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Verint Americas Inc.Inventors: Torsten Zeppenfeld, Joseph James Schmid, Manish Brijkishor Sharma, Lisa Marie Guerra, Richard Gutierrez, Mark Andrew Lazar, Vipul Niranjan Vyas
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Publication number: 20140254778Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating callers are disclosed that may obtain identifying data and a voice print, and compare the voice print to one or more stored voice prints. Further, one or more initial scores may be calculated based on the data and the comparison, and a confidence interval score may also be calculated. The systems and methods may determine whether to authenticate based on the one or more initial scores and the confidence interval score.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Victrio, Inc.Inventors: Torsten Zeppenfeld, Joseph James Schmid, Manish Brijkishor Sharma, Lisa Marie Guerra, Richard Gutierrez, Mark Andrew Lazar, Vipul Niranjan Vyas
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Patent number: 7434506Abstract: A propane bottle recycler comprising a bottle station, first and second propane collection tank, compressor, liquid propane storage tank, bottle crusher, and crushed bottle storage compartment. The bottle station comprises a bottle manifold and bottle station frame, and the bottle manifold is pivotally connected to the bottle station frame. Propane bottles are placed in receiving cavities in the bottle manifold and held in place with cam levers, and the bottle manifold is raised to a vertical position. The propane drains out of the propane bottles, through propane hoses into a propane manifold, into the first and second collection tanks, and to a compressor, which repressurizes the propane. The propane is then stored in a liquid propane storage tank. The used propane bottles are crushed by the bottle crusher and stored in the crushed bottle storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventors: Wayne William Wilson, Bradley Morris Fimrite, James Schmid
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Publication number: 20070135944Abstract: An apparatus and method for receiving operational data and displaying summaries of processes for an industrial system includes a block object to define blocks for defining aspects of variables related to the operational data as well as a display client for using the blocks to provide useful and concise summaries of the processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: James Schmid, Patrick Pfrehm, Brad Kelly, Chad Knodle, Danni David
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Publication number: 20070062605Abstract: A propane bottle recycler comprising a bottle station, first and second propane collection tank, compressor, liquid propane storage tank, bottle crusher, and crushed bottle storage compartment. The bottle station comprises a bottle manifold and bottle station frame, and the bottle manifold is pivotally connected to the bottle station frame. Propane bottles are placed in receiving cavities in the bottle manifold and held in place with cam levers, and the bottle manifold is raised to a vertical position. The propane drains out of the propane bottles, through propane hoses into a propane manifold, into the first and second collection tanks, and to a compressor, which repressurizes the propane. The propane is then stored in a liquid propane storage tank. The used propane bottles are crushed by the bottle crusher and stored in the crushed bottle storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Wayne Wilson, Bradley Fimrite, James Schmid
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Publication number: 20060271210Abstract: A method and system for performing model-based multi-objective asset optimization and decision-making is provided. The method includes building at least two predictive models for an asset. The building includes categorizing operational historical data via at least one of: controllable variables, uncontrollable variables, output objectives, and constraints. The building also includes selecting at least two output objectives or constraints, and identifying at least one controllable or uncontrollable variable suitable for achieving the at least two output objectives or constraints. The method also includes validating each predictive model and performing multi-objective optimization using the predictive models. The multi-objective optimization includes specifying search constraints and applying a multi-objective optimization algorithm. The method further includes generating a Pareto Frontier, and selecting a Pareto optimal input-output vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Rajesh Subbu, Piero Bonissone, Neil Eklund, Naresh Iyer, Rasiklal Shah, Weizhong Yan, Chad Knodle, James Schmid
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Publication number: 20060247798Abstract: A method and system for performing multi-objective predictive modeling, monitoring, and update for an asset is provided. The method includes determining a status of each of at least two predictive models for an asset as a result of monitoring predicted performance values. The status of each predictive model includes at least one of: acceptable performance values, validating model, and unacceptable performance values. Based upon the status of each predictive model, the method includes performing at least one of: terminating use of the at least two predictive models for the asset, generating an alert for the asset of the status of the at least two predictive models, and updating the at least two predictive models based upon the status of the at least two predictive models.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Rajesh Subbu, Piero Bonissone, Neil Eklund, Naresh Iyer, Rasiklal Shah, Weizhong Yan, Chad Knodle, James Schmid
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Publication number: 20060100819Abstract: A system and a method for determining an angular position of a rotor and a radial position of the rotor are provided. The rotor has either a slot or a protrusion on the rotor. The rotor is centered about a center point. The method includes generating a first signal utilizing a first sensor disposed proximate the slot or protrusion of the rotor. The method further includes determining a first angular position of the rotor by identifying a first corrupted portion of the first signal. The method further includes removing the first corrupted portion of the first signal to obtain a second non-corrupted position signal. The method further includes determining a first radial coordinate of the center point of the rotor based on the second non-corrupted position signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: John Grant, James Schmid, Craig Foster
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Publication number: 20050262236Abstract: A method of managing a machinery monitoring system is provided. The machinery monitoring system includes a database of at least one rule set, the rule set including at least one rule expressed as a relational expression of a real-time data output relative to a real-time data input, the relational expression being specific to a plant asset. The method includes importing data representative of a rule set into the machinery monitoring system, applying the at least one rule set to a specific plant asset wherein the at least one rule set is configured to locate the data input using at least a portion of the relative path information, determining a data output of the at least one rule set using the at least one relational expression and the data input, and transmitting the data output to at least one of the machinery monitoring system and the plant monitoring and control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Alan Schachtely, John Grant, Richard Gomer, Bradley Kelly, Chad Knodle, Patrick Pfrehm, James Schmid
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Publication number: 20050240545Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing a machinery monitoring system is provided. The method includes relating an asset output to at least one asset input, generating at least one rule based on the relation, selecting at least one of live asset data, historical asset data, user-supplied asset data, and third party supplied asset data to test the at least one rule, testing the at least one rule incrementally using the selected asset data, and monitoring the output of the at least one rule at each increment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Alan Schachtely, John Grant, Richard Gomer, Bradley Kelly, Chad Knodle, Patrick Pfrehm, James Schmid
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Patent number: 6825763Abstract: A system is provided for locating and tracking tags within an area. Each tag includes a transmitter configured to transmit a unique identifier periodically. Location messages are received and processed by at least one monitoring system to determine whether a tag has changed location.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Michael Edward Wagener, Sanjeev Patel, Joseph James Schmid, Robert J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20030030569Abstract: A system is provided for locating and tracking tags within an area. Each tag includes a transmitter configured to transmit a unique identifier periodically. Location messages are received and processed by at least one monitoring system to determine whether a tag has changed location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Michael Edward Wagener, Sanjeev Patel, Joseph James Schmid, Robert J. Jennings
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Patent number: 6462656Abstract: A system is provided for locating and tracking tags within an awareness area including a first sub-awareness area and a second sub-awareness area. Each tag includes a transmitter configured to transmit a unique identifier periodically, and at least one tag is assigned to the first sub-awareness area. The system includes a first monitoring system associated with the first sub-awareness area and a second monitoring system associated with the second sub-awareness area.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Michael Edward Wagener, Sanjeev Patel, Joseph James Schmid, Robert J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20010000958Abstract: A system is provided for locating and tracking tags within an awareness area including a first sub-awareness area and a second sub-awareness area. Each tag includes a transmitter configured to transmit a unique identifier periodically, and at least one tag is assigned to the first sub-awareness area. The system includes a first monitoring system associated with the first sub-awareness area and a second monitoring system associated with the second sub-awareness area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: May 10, 2001Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Michael Edward Wagener, Sanjeev Patel, Joseph James Schmid, Robert J. Jennings
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Patent number: 5221067Abstract: This bracket assembly (10) is for attachment to wall partitions (12) having slotted members (14). The bracket assembly includes a base (30) adapted to carry a task light L or the like, a connecting bracket (32) having spaced tangs (60 and 62) received by selected vertically spaced slots (22) for connection of the bracket to the vertical member (14) and a fastener (34) for adjustably connecting the base (30) to the bracket (32). A modified construction provides brackets (34) attached to a pair of spaced vertical members (14) to connect modified bases (130) supporting a track assembly (100) between the vertical members (14) the track assembly including a track member (102) and a mounting member (104) movably mounted to the track member and adapted to carry a task light L, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1992Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Dazor Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: David P. Burchell, Herbert C. Hogrebe, Carl X. Meyer, James A. Schmid
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Patent number: D334439Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1990Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Dazor Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Carl X. Meyer, Louis O. Vitt, David P. Burchell, James A. Schmid
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Patent number: D334759Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1990Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Assignee: Dazor Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Carl X. Meyer, Louis O. Vitt, David P. Burchell, James A. Schmid