Patents by Inventor James Winter

James Winter 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: 9542324
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent data caching behavior. In an embodiment, a method may comprise receiving a read or write command for specific data, determining related data associated with the specific data, and directing the related data be stored to a cache. In another embodiment, a system may comprise a host device, and at least one driver operating on the host device. The at least one driver may be configured to intercept read or write command from the host device to a data storage device regarding specific data, obtain information from the host device to determine associated data related to the specific data, and direct the data storage device to store the associated data to a cache memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: John Wehman, Daniel McLeran, Eric Heiney, James Winter, Joe Marley
  • Patent number: 9268692
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent data caching behavior. In an embodiment, a method may comprise receiving an indication a user has selected specific data for caching, and storing the specific data to a cache memory. In another embodiment, a system may comprise a host device including a driver configured to monitor the system for an indication a user has selected specific data for caching, and store the specific data to a cache memory. In yet another embodiment, an apparatus may a data storage device including a nonvolatile data storage medium, a cache memory, and a processor. The Processor may be configured to receive an indication a user has selected specific data for caching, and copy the specific data form the nonvolatile data storage medium to the cache memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: John Wehman, Daniel McLeran, Eric Heiney, James Winter, Joe Marley
  • Patent number: 7786438
    Abstract: A sensor assembly that replaces a single focal plane array detector with two focal plane array detectors orientated with respect to each other such that a power splitter divides an incoming light source equally between each detector. The two detectors are selected such that the locations of poorly-operating pixels in each detector do not overlay. The output signals of each detector are then electronically or analytically combined to yield 100 percent operability. Separate switchable wavelength filter wheels having one or more different wavelength filters may be positioned between the power splitter and each of the detectors. The power splitter may be replaced by a polarization splitter. One detector can be translated perpendicular to the incoming light source relative to the second detector to compensate for new poorly-operating pixels and/or to improve the spatial resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Airforce
    Inventors: Nathan DeVilbiss, Ryan Olcott, Peter Thomas, Gregory Spanjers, James Winter, Jason Guarnieri, Timothy Klatt, Holly Victorson, Thomas Roberts, Robert Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100123287
    Abstract: The present device is a board game for playing a variety of pawn advancement games and comprises a playing board having a central game grid with surrounding borders of different colors. Each colored border has five areas: OUT, PLAY, YES, NO, and WINNERS. Each player is assigned to a colored border and is provided a spotted die for rolling, a numbered die for assigning, and at least one pawn. The player's border, dice, and pawns have matching colors. Each player has an objective to move their colored pawns across the game grid from the player's border to the last line of the game grid farthest away. Advancement of each pawn is determined by the rolled values of the spotted dice, the assigned values of the numbered dice, and switching of pawns. The first player moving all their pawns into their WINNERS area is declared the winner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: James Winter, Paula Beetem
  • Publication number: 20070176830
    Abstract: An antenna for a foldable wireless device is provided. The foldable wireless device and antenna include a first housing and a second housing pivotally connected. A printed circuit board associated with the wireless device comprises a first PCB in the first housing and a second PCB in the second housing. The first and second PCB function as first and second radiating plates respectively. A gap, generally aligned with the pivotal connection separates the first and second PCBs. A short is provided that traverses the gap and connects the first and second PCBs. Radio frequency power is connected to the first and second PCB to supply radio frequency power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Winter
  • Publication number: 20070013600
    Abstract: An antenna having a radiating element comprising a metalized fabric is provided. The antenna including a radiating element with a feed connection attached to the radiating element. The radiating element being constructed from a metalized fabric including a core material and a metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Sullivan, James Winter, Monty Rohde
  • Publication number: 20050280590
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to measure antenna efficiency using the cavity method. In particular, the present invention provides a tunable cavity that can be tuned to avoid the anti resonance and antenna-cavity coupling problems. In particular, tuning probes and/or variable volumetric sizing of the cavity are used to tune the cavity to avoid the anti resonance and antenna-cavity coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Govind Kadambi, Ram Narayanan, Yeqin Huang, Gordon Evert, James Winter
  • Publication number: 20050280591
    Abstract: The present invention provides, an antenna test device to test antenna efficiency. The test device includes a cavity formed by at least one conductive sidewall. The cavity contains at least one tuning probe, at least one movable portion, or a combination thereof. The tuning probes and/or movable portion help inhibit the antenna under test from having faulty measurements due to anti resonance or coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Govind R. Kadambi, Ram Narayanan, Yeqin Huang, Gordon Evert, James Winter
  • Publication number: 20050059878
    Abstract: Treatment of malignant tumors or other lesions by localized transfer of radio frequency electromagnetic energy into a portion of the body may be achieved by means of spatially localized magnetic resonance (MR). A magnetic field with appropriate spatial distribution and radio frequency tuned to the resonant frequency unique to the tumor treatment volume will cause selective therapeutic energy deposition or heating within the tumor (hyperthermia). The desired magnetic field distribution for the MR treatment volume may be achieved by means of a main static magnetic field with a superimposed magnetic field to define the treatment volume size and shape, positioned by a gradient magnetic field. Treatment may be enhanced by MR contrast agents and pharmacologic agents. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is incorporated in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner modified by the addition of a localizing magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: James Winter
  • Publication number: 20030195410
    Abstract: Treatment of malignant tumors or other lesions by localized transfer of radio frequency electromagnetic energy into a portion of the body may be achieved by means of spatially localized magnetic resonance (MR). A magnetic field with appropriate spatial distribution and radio frequency tuned to the resonant frequency unique to the tumor treatment volume will cause selective therapeutic energy deposition or heating within the tumor (hyperthermia). The desired magnetic field distribution for the MR treatment volume may be achieved by means of a main static magnetic field with a superimposed magnetic field to define the treatment volume size and shape, positioned by a gradient magnetic field. Treatment may be enhanced by MR contrast agents (such as gadolinium) and pharmacologic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: James Winter
  • Patent number: 5019806
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling an electronic display using a keyboard to allow designation of desired regions on the display or in the memory of the system. A method of designating desired regions on the display under control of a keyboard which has at least one designation key includes the steps of positioning a cursor at a first location in fixed relationship to the desired region, activating a first designation key, and supplying through the keyboard signals to indicate a second location in fixed relationship to the selected region to cause a portion of the selected region between the first location and the desired location to be designated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Information Appliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Jef Raskin, James Winter
  • Patent number: 4998268
    Abstract: In combination with a diagnostic CT scanner using radiant energy for imaging, an apparatus for therapeutically irradiating a target, comprising a mask that partially attenuates the radiant energy passing therethrough, but transmits through an aperture sufficient radiant energy for imaging. The mask, intermediate the radiant energy source and the target, passes an unattenuated portion of the radiant energy to irradiate the target. The cross-sectional shape and spatial position of the mask aperture can be selectively varied. A post-mask is aligned with the mask aperture and attenuates the radiant energy passing therethrough to an energy level essentially uniform with that of the radiant energy passing through the mask to permit continued imaging during therapeutic irradiation of the target. A method of using the invention in combination with a diagnostic CT scanner using radiant energy for imaging is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Inventor: James Winter
  • Patent number: 4806916
    Abstract: A system for creating and modifying strings of symbols in a computer storage apparatus includes a two-part cursor for guiding the operator. One cursor part indicates the exact location where entered symbols will be inserted. A second cursor part highlights a selected substring which is the object of certain commands, such as the delete command. Internally, the system provides memory management techniques for inserting and deleting symbols in response to operator commands. The display, including the two-part cursor, is derived from the memory contents with the aid of pointers, tables, and state variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Information Appliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Jef Raskin, James Winter, Renwick Curry