Patents by Inventor Jason R. McKenna
Jason R. McKenna 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: 11960863Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Publication number: 20230099388Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Patent number: 11556314Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Publication number: 20200210152Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Patent number: 10684830Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Publication number: 20180285084Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
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Patent number: 9851461Abstract: A system for analyzing a plurality of channels of data received from a sensor array. The system includes a data acquisition system that receives and independently processes each channel. A low-level processing section receives each channel of processed data and identifies signals of interest in one channel. Signals of interest are stored in an event database. A high-level processing section analyzes data occurring over a preset duration of time and across multiple channels of data and communicates with an operator machine interface. The operator machine interface provides analysis to an operator. Further aspects of the system characterize the data in order to indicate the data source and alert the operator to signals having certain predefined characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYInventors: Phillip L. Ainsleigh, George D. Anderson, Stephen G. Greineder, Brian F. Harrison, Paul A. L'Etoile, Ian C. McIntosh, Raymond J. Rowland, Robert J. Stahl, Jason R. McKenna
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Patent number: 8659424Abstract: A system to detect subsurface activity. The system employs vibration sensor pairs, with each sensor pair having a shallow sensor and a deep sensor. Outputs of the sensors of a pair are processed together and events are detected based on the relative values detected by the sensors of the pair. When signal energy departs from a detected background level, the relative amplitude and frequency content of vibrations measured at the shallow and deep sensors may be compared. The comparison may be performed, at least in part, using a classifier that discriminates between subsurface activity and surface activity. The outputs of sensor pairs may be aggregated to make a determination of whether subsurface activity exists and/or its location. Aggregation may involve comparing the outputs of the same sensor pair at multiple time intervals or may involve comparing the outputs of arrayed sensor pairs.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignees: Raytheon BBN Technologies, Corp., US Army Corps of EngineesInventors: Peter Allen Krumhansl, William Coney, Richard Mullen, Jason R. McKenna, Michael Goldsmith
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Publication number: 20110169638Abstract: A system to detect subsurface activity. The system employs vibration sensor pairs, with each sensor pair having a shallow sensor and a deep sensor. Outputs of the sensors of a pair are processed together and events are detected based on the relative values detected by the sensors of the pair. When signal energy departs from a detected background level, the relative amplitude and frequency content of vibrations measured at the shallow and deep sensors may be compared. The comparison may be performed, at least in part, using a classifier that discriminates between subsurface activity and surface to activity. The outputs of sensor pairs may be aggregated to make a determination of whether subsurface activity exists and/or its location. Aggregation may involve comparing the outputs of the same sensor pair at multiple time intervals or may involve comparing the outputs of arrayed sensor pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicants: BBN Technologies, Corp., US Army Corps of EngineersInventors: Peter Allen Krumhansl, William Coney, Richard Mullen, Jason R. McKenna, Michael Goldsmith