Patents by Inventor Jeff Thompson
Jeff Thompson 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: 11924623Abstract: A 3D sound spatializer provides delay-compensated HRTF interpolation techniques and efficient cross-fading between current and delayed HRTF filter results to mitigate artifacts caused by interpolation between HRTF filters and the use of time-varying HRTF filters.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jeff Thompson
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Patent number: 11741502Abstract: Devices for symbiotic display of ads on mobile devices are provided. A mobile device has a display screen that includes an ad display for displaying ad content and an operating system display for operating system and applications. Ads are constantly displayed on the ad display independent to the content displayed on the operating system display. The display screen may have an aspect ratio of 18:9 with a 2:9 ad display and a 16:9 operating system display. The ad display and operating system display may be separate touch screens that are contiguous or a single touch screen that is divided into two or more distinct displays as a function of an operating system or application. The ad display may be in an auxiliary display device connected to the mobile device. A system and method for applying symbiotic targeted advertising is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Ohana CorpInventors: Douglas Mochrie, Jeff Thompson, Martin Guthrie
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Patent number: 11665498Abstract: A 3D sound spatializer provides delay-compensated HRTF interpolation techniques and efficient cross-fading between current and delayed HRTF filter results to mitigate artifacts caused by interpolation between HRTF filters and the use of time-varying HRTF filters.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jeff Thompson
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Publication number: 20230132774Abstract: A 3D sound spatializer provides delay-compensated HRTF interpolation techniques and efficient cross-fading between current and delayed HRTF filter results to mitigate artifacts caused by interpolation between HRTF filters and the use of time-varying HRTF filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventor: Jeff THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20230137514Abstract: A 3D sound spatializer provides delay-compensated HRTF interpolation techniques and efficient cross-fading between current and delayed HRTF filter results to mitigate artifacts caused by interpolation between HRTF filters and the use of time- varying HRTF filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventor: Jeff THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20220245675Abstract: Devices for symbiotic display of ads on mobile devices are provided. A mobile device has a display screen that includes an ad display for displaying ad content and an operating system display for operating system and applications. Ads are constantly displayed on the ad display independent to the content displayed on the operating system display. The display screen may have an aspect ratio of 18:9 with a 2:9 ad display and a 16:9 operating system display. The ad display and operating system display may be separate touch screens that are contiguous or a single touch screen that is divided into two or more distinct displays as a function of an operating system or application. The ad display may be in an auxiliary display device connected to the mobile device. A system and method for applying symbiotic targeted advertising is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Douglas Mochrie, Jeff Thompson, Martin Guthrie
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Publication number: 20210231722Abstract: Methods, systems and locators for detecting faults in an insulation later of an insulated conductor buried beneath a ground surface are described. The locator comprises a magnetometer arranged to detect a magnetic field generated by the alternating current and to generate a current signal on the basis of the detected magnetic field, and an Alternating Voltage Gradient receiver comprising a pair of probes arranged to make electrical contact with the ground surface, which is arranged to generate a voltage signal indicative of a voltage between the pair of probes. A processor is configured to substantially synchronously sample the current signal and the voltage signal. This enables improved detection of faults in the insulation layer of the insulated conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Mark MARSDEN, Peter MANN, Charles ALEXANDER, Jeff THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20210214577Abstract: Systems, methods, and a coating for coating a material containing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The coating is generally in the chemical family of polymeric isocyanates and is characterized as a “Mixture,” specifically an Aromatic Isocyanate Pre-polymer. Embodiments of the coating 204 are 100% solids; have a density at 20° C. (68° F.) of 1.3 g/cm3 (10.85 lbs/gal); with a viscosity, dynamic at 20° C. (68° F.) of 2,000 mPas. The formulation contains Polymerics Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate; 4,4?-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (CAS #101-68-8); Pigment powder; Ultraviolet blockers; Ultraviolet absorbers; and Microbeadlet encapsulated esters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Warren Boomer, Jeff Thompson, John Malletta, Michael Eisenman, Evans Baiya
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Patent number: 11061061Abstract: Methods, systems and locators for detecting faults in an insulation layer of an insulated conductor buried beneath a ground surface are described. The locator comprises a magnetometer arranged to detect a magnetic field generated by the alternating current and to generate a current signal on the basis of the detected magnetic field, and an Alternating Voltage Gradient receiver comprising a pair of probes arranged to make electrical contact with the ground surface, which is arranged to generate a voltage signal indicative of a voltage between the pair of probes. A processor is configured to substantially synchronously sample the current signal and the voltage signal. This enables improved detection of faults in the insulation layer of the insulated conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Radiodetection LimitedInventors: Mark Marsden, Peter Mann, Charles Alexander, Jeff Thompson
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Publication number: 20200064390Abstract: Methods, systems and locators for detecting faults in an insulation layer of an insulated conductor buried beneath a ground surface are described. The locator comprises a magnetometer arranged to detect a magnetic field generated by the alternating current and to generate a current signal on the basis of the detected magnetic field, and an Alternating Voltage Gradient receiver comprising a pair of probes arranged to make electrical contact with the ground surface, which is arranged to generate a voltage signal indicative of a voltage between the pair of probes. A processor is configured to substantially synchronously sample the current signal and the voltage signal. This enables improved detection of faults in the insulation layer of the insulated conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Mark MARSDEN, Peter MANN, Charles ALEXANDER, Jeff THOMPSON
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Patent number: 10414501Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat having a dynamic breakover assembly includes a seat bottom frame and a seat back pivotally-mounted to the seat bottom frame that allows the angle of the seat back relative to the seat bottom frame to be varied from an upright taxi takeoff and landing (TTOL) position to a reclined position. The seat may include a means for sensing acceleration corresponding to a force indicative of an abnormal event; and a breakover mechanism coupled to the seat bottom frame and the seat back in which the means for sensing acceleration is coupled to the breakover mechanism. The breakover mechanism can prevent movement of the seat back in a forward direction past the TTOL position during normal use, and permit forward movement of at least a portion of the seat back in the forward direction past the TTOL position upon activation by the means for sensing acceleration.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.Inventors: Jeff Thompson, Jay Pierson, Brad Barg, Travis Finlay, Thomas Martz, Neng Yue, Dennis Hedrick, Randy Penley
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Patent number: 10374564Abstract: Loudness control systems or methods may normalize audio signals to a predetermined loudness level. If the audio signal includes moderate background noise, then the background noise may also be normalized to the target loudness level. Noise signals may be detected using content-versus-noise classification, and a loudness control system or method may be adjusted based on the detection of noise. Noise signals may be detected by signal analysis in the frequency domain or in the time domain. Loudness control systems may also produce undesirable audio effects when content shifts from a high overall loudness level to a lower overall loudness level. Such loudness drops may be detected, and the loudness control system may be adjusted to minimize the undesirable effects during the transition between loudness levels.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: DTS, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Smith, Aaron Warner, Jeff Thompson
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Publication number: 20180346125Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat having a dynamic breakover assembly includes a seat bottom frame and a seat back pivotally-mounted to the seat bottom frame that allows the angle of the seat back relative to the seat bottom frame to be varied from an upright taxi takeoff and landing (TTOL) position to a reclined position. The seat may include a means for sensing acceleration corresponding to a force indicative of an abnormal event; and a breakover mechanism coupled to the seat bottom frame and the seat back in which the means for sensing acceleration is coupled to the breakover mechanism. The breakover mechanism can prevent movement of the seat back in a forward direction past the TTOL position during normal use, and permit forward movement of at least a portion of the seat back in the forward direction past the TTOL position upon activation by the means for sensing acceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jeff Thompson, Jay Pierson, Brad Barg, Travis Finlay, Thomas Martz, Neng Yue, Dennis Hedrick, Randy Penley
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Publication number: 20180309421Abstract: Loudness control systems or methods may normalize audio signals to a predetermined loudness level. If the audio signal includes moderate background noise, then the background noise may also be normalized to the target loudness level. Noise signals may be detected using content-versus-noise classification, and a loudness control system or method may be adjusted based on the detection of noise. Noise signals may be detected by signal analysis in the frequency domain or in the time domain. Loudness control systems may also produce undesirable audio effects when content shifts from a high overall loudness level to a lower overall loudness level. Such loudness drops may be detected, and the loudness control system may be adjusted to minimize the undesirable effects during the transition between loudness levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Brandon Smith, Aaron Warner, Jeff Thompson
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Patent number: 9954825Abstract: Various embodiments pertain to computing devices and virtual machines. In particular, various embodiments relate to the start-up, operation, and communication of virtual machines. A method includes initiating operation of a virtual machine on a computing device, and sending a token from the computing device to a virtual machine, where the token is used to connect the computing device and the virtual machine. The method also includes establishing a virtual private network between the virtual machine and a network node using the token, and launching a user interface of the virtual machine on the computing device after the virtual private network has been established.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: NTREPID CORPORATIONInventors: Chad Prey, Alexander Ryzhak, Jeff Thompson, John Thompson, Bradley Rintoul, Adam Browning, Michael E. Martinka, Darby Mullen
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Patent number: 9814828Abstract: An intravenous (IV) fluid monitoring system and method are provided to facilitate notification that a replacement IV fluid bag should be prepared. In this regard, an IV fluid monitoring system includes a bag sensing element carried by an IV fluid bag. The IV fluid monitoring system further includes first and second sensing elements positioned on opposite sides of the IV fluid bag and configured to interact with the bag sensing element. The first and second sensing elements are physically separate from the IV fluid bag. The bag sensing element and the first and second elements are positioned such that a line of sight between at least the first sensing element and the bag sensing element extends through the IV fluid within the IV fluid bag while the IV fluid bag is in a filled state. A method and apparatus are also provided to facilitate preparation of an IV fluid bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Aesynt IncorporatedInventors: Jeff Thompson, David Deutsch, Preeti Churbock, Kevon Garrison, John Barickman, Bruce Thompson, Randy Rossi, Gregoire Aby-Eva
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Publication number: 20170272404Abstract: Various embodiments pertain to computing devices and virtual machines. In particular, various embodiments relate to the start-up, operation, and communication of virtual machines. A method includes initiating operation of a virtual machine on a computing device, and sending a token from the computing device to a virtual machine, where the token is used to connect the computing device and the virtual machine. The method also includes establishing a virtual private network between the virtual machine and a network node using the token, and launching a user interface of the virtual machine on the computing device after the virtual private network has been established.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Chad PREY, Alexander RYZHAK, Jeff THOMPSON, John THOMPSON, Bradley RINTOUL, Adam BROWNING, Michael E. MARTINKA, Darby MULLEN
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Publication number: 20170269953Abstract: Various embodiments pertain to computing devices and virtual machines. In particular, various embodiments relate to the start-up, operation, and communication of virtual machines. A method includes running an application in a virtual machine operating on a computing device. The application creates at least one file in the virtual machine. The method also includes transmitting the at least one file to a cloud storage system. In addition, the method includes transferring the at least one file from the cloud storage system to the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Chad PREY, Alexander RYZHAK, Jeff THOMPSON, John THOMPSON, Bradley RINTOUL, Wayne SWEATT, Michael E. MARTINKA, Darby MULLEN
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Patent number: 9755438Abstract: Various embodiments of charging stations are described that are configured to charge a plurality of electric lights or other devices. The charging stations can be multi-level to allow for charging of many candles while limiting the space required by the stations. The charging stations can be modular to allow them to be dynamically adapted to the varying needs of a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Luminara Worldwide LLCInventor: Jeff Thompson
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Patent number: 9685921Abstract: Loudness control systems or methods may normalize audio signals to a predetermined loudness level. If the audio signal includes moderate background noise, then the background noise may also be normalized to the target loudness level. Noise signals may be detected using content-versus-noise classification, and a loudness control system or method may be adjusted based on the detection of noise. Noise signals may be detected by signal analysis in the frequency domain or in the time domain. Loudness control systems may also produce undesirable audio effects when content shifts from a high overall loudness level to a lower overall loudness level. Such loudness drops may be detected, and the loudness control system may be adjusted to minimize the undesirable effects during the transition between loudness levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: DTS, INC.Inventors: Brandon Smith, Aaron Warner, Jeff Thompson