Patents by Inventor Jeff Wilkinson
Jeff Wilkinson 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: 10558353Abstract: A method is provided for navigating a 360-degree video. The method includes displaying a portion of the 360-degree video on a display. The method also includes displaying a graphical indicator overlaid on the 360-degree video. The graphical indicator represents a plurality of viewing directions within the 360-degree video. The graphical indicator includes at least one marker identifying a first viewing direction corresponding to the portion of the 360-degree video. The method also includes receiving an input at a position along the graphical indicator corresponding to a second viewing direction. The method also includes displaying another portion of the 360-degree video on the display, the other portion corresponding to the second viewing direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Andrew J. Dickerson, Nick Antonelli, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10537185Abstract: A self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress generally includes an accelerated calibration system comprising a valve fluidly connected to a body support device including a plurality of fluid support cells, wherein each fluid support cell includes an envelope and a reforming element disposed within the envelope; and a non-powered manifold system including a manifold conduit interconnecting at least two of the fluid support cells, and intake and exhaust valves fluidly coupled to the manifold conduit configured to dynamically open and close in response to a weight load. The accelerated calibration system is configured to selectively permit fluid flow out of the fluid support cells in the absence of a weight load upon opening of the valve. Also discloses is a process for releasing excess pressure formed as a result of temperature and barometric pressure changes in the self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: DREAMWELL, LTD., WCW INCORPORATEDInventors: William C. Creekmuir, Scott H. Smalling, Edgar C. Gardner, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 9865305Abstract: A method is provided for creating a single interactive video file. The method includes receiving a selection of a plurality of 360-degree videos including a first 360-degree video and a second 360-degree video. The method also includes linking the first 360-degree video to the second 360-degree video to enable transitioning between the first 360-degree video and the second 360-degree video. The method also includes compiling the plurality of 360-degree videos into the single interactive file. The single interactive video file includes an index used to identify the second 360-degree video within the single interactive video file when the link is executed.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Andrew J. Dickerson, Tom Min-Tien Chen, Jeff Wilkinson, Lam Nguyen
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Publication number: 20170139578Abstract: A method is provided for navigating a 360-degree video. The method includes displaying a portion of the 360-degree video on a display. The method also includes displaying a graphical indicator overlaid on the 360-degree video. The graphical indicator represents a plurality of viewing directions within the 360-degree video. The graphical indicator includes at least one marker identifying a first viewing direction corresponding to the portion of the 360-degree video. The method also includes receiving an input at a position along the graphical indicator corresponding to a second viewing direction. The method also includes displaying another portion of the 360-degree video on the display, the other portion corresponding to the second viewing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Andrew J. Dickerson, Nick Antonelli, Jeff Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20170053675Abstract: A method is provided for creating a single interactive video file. The method includes receiving a selection of a plurality of 360-degree videos including a first 360-degree video and a second 360-degree video. The method also includes linking the first 360-degree video to the second 360-degree video to enable transitioning between the first 360-degree video and the second 360-degree video. The method also includes compiling the plurality of 360-degree videos into the single interactive file. The single interactive video file includes an index used to identify the second 360-degree video within the single interactive video file when the link is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Andrew J. Dickerson, Tom Min-Tien Chen, Jeff Wilkinson, Lam Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150265065Abstract: A self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress generally includes an accelerated calibration system comprising a valve fluidly connected to a body support device including a plurality of fluid support cells, wherein each fluid support cell includes an envelope and a reforming element disposed within the envelope; and a non-powered manifold system including a manifold conduit interconnecting at least two of the fluid support cells, and intake and exhaust valves fluidly coupled to the manifold conduit configured to dynamically open and close in response to a weight load. The accelerated calibration system is configured to selectively permit fluid flow out of the fluid support cells in the absence of a weight load upon opening of the valve. Also discloses is a process for releasing excess pressure formed as a result of temperature and barometric pressure changes in the self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: William C. Creekmuir, Scott H. Smalling, Edgar C. Gardner, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 8734862Abstract: Previous research demonstrated that aflatoxin contamination in corn is reduced by field application of wheat grains pre-inoculated with the non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain NRRL 30797. We evaluated the reliability and efficiency of replacing wheat grains with the novel bioplastic formulation Mater-Bi® to serve as a carrier matrix to formulate strain NRRL 30797. Mater-Bi® granules were inoculated with a conidial suspension of NRRL 30797 to achieve a final cell density of ˜log 7 conidia/granule. Incubation of 20-g soil samples receiving a single Mater-Bi® granule for 60-days resulted in log 4.2 to 5.3 propagules of A. flavus/g soil for microbiologically active and sterilized soil, respectively. The bioplastic formulation was highly stable; Mater-Bi® is a suitable substitute for biocontrol applications of A. flavus NRRL 30797.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Hamed K. Abbas, Cesare Accinelli, Robert M. Zablotowicz, Maria L. Sacca, Jeff Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20120213740Abstract: Previous research demonstrated that aflatoxin contamination in corn is reduced by field application of wheat grains pre-inoculated with the non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain NRRL 30797. We evaluated the reliability and efficiency of replacing wheat grains with the novel bioplastic formulation Mater-Bi® to serve as a carrier matrix to formulate strain NRRL 30797. Mater-Bi® granules were inoculated with a conidial suspension of NRRL 30797 to achieve a final cell density of ˜log 7 conidia/granule. Incubation of 20-g soil samples receiving a single Mater-Bi® granule for 60-days resulted in log 4.2 to 5.3 propagules of A. flavus/g soil for microbiologically active and sterilized soil, respectively. The bioplastic formulation was highly stable; Mater-Bi® is a suitable substitute for biocontrol applications of A. flavus NRRL 30797.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Hamed K. Abbas, Cesare Accinelli, Robert M. Zablotowicz, Maria L. Sacca, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 8173179Abstract: Previous research demonstrated that aflatoxin contamination in corn is reduced by field application of wheat grains pre-inoculated with the non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain NRRL 30797. To facilitate field applications of the biocontrol isolate, a series of laboratory studies were conducted on the reliability and efficiency of replacing wheat grains with the novel bioplastic formulation Mater-Bi® to serve as a carrier matrix to formulate this fungus. Mater-Bi® granules were inoculated with a conidial suspension of NRRL 30797 to achieve a final cell density of ˜log 7 conidia/granule. Incubation of 20-g soil samples receiving a single Mater-Bi® granule for 60-days resulted in log 4.2 to 5.3 propagules of A. flavus/g soil for microbiologically active and sterilized soil, respectively. Increasing the number of granules had no effect on the degree of soil colonization by the biocontrol fungus.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Hamed K. Abbas, Cesare Accinelli, Robert M. Zablotowicz, Maria L. Sacca, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 7979288Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device, system and method of automated interpretation of medical prescription text. Prescription text may be entered into a user interface that may be analogous to a paper prescription entry such as manually written text. The system may then provide parsing, prompts and/or hints along with validity feedback as the prescription information is entered by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Jeff Wilkinson, William Arensman, Nathan Price, John Madrid, Keith Pickens
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Publication number: 20100094756Abstract: A system and method for transferring funds. An electronic request for a transfer of funds between a sending account and a destination account is received. A determination is made whether the sending account and the destination account are with a destination bank controlling the destination account. The funds are transferred from the sending account to a receiving account of the service provider. The funds are transferred from a service provider account at the destination bank to the destination account in response to determining that the sending account and the destination account are not with the destination bank. A service provider is compensated for the transfer of funds and the transfers are recorded in a database in response to completion of the electronic request.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: GelPay, LLCInventors: Benjamin Humphrey, Jeff Wilkinson, Timber Barker
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Publication number: 20090099870Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device, system and method of automated interpretation of medical prescription text. Prescription text may be entered into a user interface that may be analogous to a paper prescription entry such as manually written text. The system may then provide parsing, prompts and/or hints along with validity feedback as the prescription information is entered by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jeff WILKINSON, William ARENSMAN, Nathan PRICE, John MADRID, Keith PICKENS
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Publication number: 20060225361Abstract: An articulating window assembly is adapted to be pivotably connected to a support structure. The window assembly includes a windowpane having an inner surface and a hinge adjacent the inner surface. The hinge includes a spherical-shaped ball member having a stud extending therefrom and polymeric member secured to the inner surface of the windowpane and at least partially forming a generally spherical shaped cavity receiving the ball member. The polymeric member at least partially encapsulates or surrounds the ball member such that the windowpane is pivotable about the ball member as the polymeric member moves about the ball member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Del Scheer, Jeff Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20050193634Abstract: An articulating window assembly is adapted for use with a vehicle. The assembly includes a windowpane with an inner surface and a hinge adjacent to the inner surface. The hinge includes a stationary member having a pivot element with cylindrical extensions and a central portion of larger cross-sectional area than the cylindrical extensions. The hinge further includes a mounting element extending at an angle from the pivot element. A polymeric member surrounds at least a portion of the cylindrical extensions so as to permit the hinge member to articulate about the pivot axis. Optionally, the polymeric member defines a cavity adjacent the central portion on the compression side of the stationary member to provide clearance of the polymeric member when the window is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Del Scheer, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: 5999857Abstract: There is provided an improved telemetry system for use with implantable devices such as cardiac pacemakers and the like, for two-way telemetry between the implanted device and an external programmer. The system employs highly energy efficient oscillators with encoding circuits for synchronous transmission of data symbols, which symbols form the telemetry carrier. The system provides improved circuits for higher density data encoding of sinusoidal symbols, including improved combinations of BPSK, FSK, and ASK encoding. Embodiments of transmitters for both the implanted device and the external programmer, as well as modulator and demodulator circuits, are also disclosed, and specifically include oscillators which switch capacitors between a tank circuit and a recharge path, the switching being controlled to occur at moments of substantially zero coil current, thereby providing high efficiency operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Koen J. Weijand, Richard P. M. Houben, Jeff Wilkinson
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Patent number: D801982Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Andrew J. Dickerson, Nick Antonelli, Jeff Wilkinson