Patents by Inventor Joe Smyth

Joe Smyth 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: 11461717
    Abstract: A device, system, and method determines a prioritized location for an automated vehicle to move. The method performed at a contact center includes performing a transaction between an electronic device and the contact center, the transaction including at least one correspondence. The method includes determining location data corresponding to the electronic device, the location data being a location of the electronic device. The method includes determining prioritized location data based upon the location data and further related data, the further related data being at least one of an analysis of the at least one correspondence, internal information of the contact center, and external information available to the contact center. The method includes transmitting the prioritized location data to an unmanned, automated vehicle (UAV), the UAV configured to automatically move to a predetermined location based upon the prioritized location data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Avaya, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony McCormack, John H. Yoakum, Joe Smyth
  • Patent number: 10182085
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for establishing a Unified Communications (UC) session between a client endpoint device and remote endpoint devices, the client endpoint device managing the session using a first-party call control protocol in response to commands from a third-party control protocol and user input. A hosted virtual desktop (HVD) generates an HVD image and communicates it to the client endpoint device for display, via a virtual desktop interface (VDI) protocol. The HVD image comprises a UC user interface generated by a UC application on the HVD, the user interface comprising at least one user interface element and at least one placeholder where a client-provided user interface element may be inserted. A client UC application receives the HVD image and inserts client-provided user interface elements over the placeholders before sending the integrated image to a client operating system to be rendered on the display of client endpoint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Baird, Liam P. O'Gorman, Stephan E. Friedl, J. Steven Mayer, Joe Smyth
  • Publication number: 20170024671
    Abstract: A device, system, and method determines a prioritized location for an automated vehicle to move. The method performed at a contact center includes performing a transaction between an electronic device and the contact center, the transaction including at least one correspondence. The method includes determining location data corresponding to the electronic device, the location data being a location of the electronic device. The method includes determining prioritized location data based upon the location data and further related data, the further related data being at least one of an analysis of the at least one correspondence, internal information of the contact center, and external information available to the contact center. The method includes transmitting the prioritized location data to an unmanned, automated vehicle (UAV), the UAV configured to automatically move to a predetermined location based upon the prioritized location data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Tony McCORMACK, John H. YOAKUM, Joe SMYTH
  • Patent number: 9330690
    Abstract: A method of forming a TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head that uses the energy of optical-laser excited plasmons to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic field of the write head is enhanced by the formation of a leading shield that is formed in a concave geometrical shape and partially surrounds the waveguide portion of the head within the concavity, which allows the distal end of the waveguide to extend to the ABS plane of the write head. This arrangement reduces the gap between the shield and the magnetic pole and does not interfere with the ability of the waveguide to efficiently transfer its optical energy to the plasmon generator and, ultimately, to the surface of the magnetic recording medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yiming Wang, Tobias Maletzky, Xuhui Jin, Dayu Zhou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 9245554
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the energy of optical-laser excited surface plasmons in a plasmon generator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The optical radiation is transmitted to the plasmon generator by means of a waveguide, whose optical axis (centerline) is tilted relative to either or both the backside surface normal and ABS surface normal in order to eliminate back reflections of the optical radiation that can adversely affect the properties and performance of the laser. Variations of the disclosure include tilting the plasmon generator, the waveguide and the laser diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuhui Jin, Xiaohua Lou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 9222994
    Abstract: A method for measuring the frequency in a spin torque oscillator having at least a magnetic oscillation layer (MOL), junction layer, and magnetic reference layer (MRL) is disclosed. In a first embodiment, a small in-plane magnetic field is applied to the STO after a DC current is applied to excite the MOL into an oscillation state. The MRL has a perpendicular magnetization that is tilted slightly to give an in-plane magnetization component to serve as a reference layer for measuring the oscillation frequency of the MOL in-plane magnetization component. An AC voltage change is produced in the DC current as a result of variable STO resistance and directly correlates to MOL oscillation frequency. Alternatively, a field having both perpendicular and in-plane components may be applied externally or by forming the STO between two magnetic poles thereby producing an in-plane magnetization reference component in the MRL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: TDK Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Yuchen Zhou, Kunliang Zhang, Min Li, Kenichi Takano, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek, Akihiko Takeo, Tomomi Funayama, Masahiro Takashita, Masayuki Takagishi
  • Publication number: 20150326628
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for establishing a Unified Communications (UC) session between a client endpoint device and remote endpoint devices, the client endpoint device managing the session using a first-party call control protocol in response to commands from a third-party control protocol and user input. A hosted virtual desktop (HVD) generates an HVD image and communicates it to the client endpoint device for display, via a virtual desktop interface (VDI) protocol. The HVD image comprises a UC user interface generated by a UC application on the HVD, the user interface comprising at least one user interface element and at least one placeholder where a client-provided user interface element may be inserted. A client UC application receives the HVD image and inserts client-provided user interface elements over the placeholders before sending the integrated image to a client operating system to be rendered on the display of client endpoint device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Randall B. Baird, Liam P. O'Gorman, Stephan E. Friedl, J. Steven Mayer, Joe Smyth
  • Patent number: 9130899
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for establishing a Unified Communications (UC) session between a client endpoint device and remote endpoint devices, the client endpoint device managing the session using a first-party call control protocol in response to commands from a third-party control protocol and user input. A hosted virtual desktop (HVD) generates an HVD image and communicates it to the client endpoint device for display, via a virtual desktop interface (VDI) protocol. The HVD image comprises a UC user interface generated by a UC application on the HVD, the user interface comprising at least one user interface element and at least one placeholder where a client-provided user interface element may be inserted. A client UC application receives the HVD image and inserts client-provided user interface elements over the placeholders before sending the integrated image to a client operating system to be rendered on the display of client endpoint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Baird, Liam P. O'Gorman, Stephan E. Friedl, J. Steven Mayer, Joe Smyth
  • Patent number: 9070383
    Abstract: A structure and a process for a perpendicular write pole that provides increased magnetic flux at the ABS is disclosed. This is accomplished by increasing the amount of write flux that originates above the write gap, without changing the pole taper at the ABS. Three embodiment of the invention are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lijie Guan, Po-Kang Wang, Moris Dovek, Joe Smyth, Kenichi Takano, Yoshitaka Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20150109893
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the energy of optical-laser excited surface plasmons in a plasmon generator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The optical radiation is transmitted to the plasmon generator by means of a waveguide, whose optical axis (centerline) is tilted relative to either or both the backside surface normal and ABS surface normal in order to eliminate back reflections of the optical radiation that can adversely affect the properties and performance of the laser. Variations of the disclosure include tilting the plasmon generator, the waveguide and the laser diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Xuhui Jin, Xiaohua Lou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 8986556
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermally Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head is formed with a narrow pole tip, a trailing edge magnetic shield and, optionally, a plasmon shield. The narrow pole tipped write head uses the energy of laser generated edge plasmons, formed in a plasmon generating layer, to locally heat a PMR magnetic recording medium slightly below its Curie temperature, Tc. When combined with the effects of the narrow tip, this local heating to a temperature below Tc is sufficient to create good transitions and narrow track widths in the magnetic medium. The write head is capable of writing effectively on state-of-the-art PMR recording media having Hk of 20 kOe or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuhui Jin, Yuchen Zhou, Kenichi Takano, Joe Smyth
  • Patent number: 8970985
    Abstract: A structure and a process for a perpendicular write pole that provides increased magnetic flux at the ABS is disclosed. This is accomplished by increasing the amount of write flux that originates above the write gap, without changing the pole taper at the ABS. Three embodiment of the invention are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lijie Guan, Po-Kang Wang, Moris Dovek, Joe Smyth, Kenichi Takano, Yoshitaka Sasaki
  • Patent number: 8923098
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the energy of optical-laser excited surface plasmons in a plasmon generator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The optical radiation is transmitted to the plasmon generator by means of a waveguide, whose optical axis (centerline) is tilted relative to either or both the backside surface normal and ABS surface normal in order to eliminate back reflections of the optical radiation that can adversely affect the properties and performance of the laser. Variations of the disclosure include tilting the plasmon generator, the waveguide and the laser diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuhui Jin, Xiaohua Lou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 8881376
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a PMR writer is disclosed that minimizes pole erasure during non-writing and maximize write field during writing by including an AFM-FM phase change material spacer that is in an AFM state during non-writing and switches to a FM state by heating during writing. The main pole layer including the write pole may be formed as a laminated structure by a sputter deposition process wherein a plurality of ā€œnā€ ferromagnetic layers and ā€œn?1ā€ AFM-FM phase change material layers are laid down in an alternating manner. The AFM-FM phase change material is preferably a FeRh or FeRhX alloy (X=Pt, Pd, or Ir) having a Rh content >35 atomic %, and may also be used as a flux gate to prevent yoke flux from leaking into the write pole tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuchen Zhou, Kenichi Takano, Kowang Liu, Kunliang Zhang, Liejie Guan, Moris Dovek, Joe Smyth
  • Patent number: 8881378
    Abstract: A method is described to improve performance of a magneto-resistive (MR) sensor under conditions of high areal density. The free layer is partially etched away, the removed material being replaced by a magnetic flux guide structure that reduces the free layer's demagnetization field. This in turn reduces the stripe height of the sensor so that the resolution and the read-back signal are enhanced without increasing noise and instability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuchen Zhou, Joe Smyth, Min Li, Glen Garfunkel
  • Publication number: 20140241137
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the energy of optical-laser excited surface plasmons in a plasmon generator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The optical radiation is transmitted to the plasmon generator by means of a waveguide, whose optical axis (centerline) is tilted relative to either or both the backside surface normal and ABS surface normal in order to eliminate back reflections of the optical radiation that can adversely affect the properties and performance of the laser. Variations of the disclosure include tilting the plasmon generator, the waveguide and the laser diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuhui Jin, Xiaohua Lou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 8755256
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the near field energy of optical-laser excited plasmon eigenmodes in a plasmon resonator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The plasmon resonator is formed as a conducting disk-shaped structure with an extending peg that serves to further confine the near fields within a small region of the recording medium. The resonator eigenmodes are excited, through direct or evanescent coupling, by an interference pattern formed by the overlap of optical waves within a dual-channel waveguide, the interference pattern being the result of the waves in one branch being phase-shifted relative to the waves in the other branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobias Maletzky, Xuhui Jin, Yiming Wang, Dayu Zhou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Patent number: 8755150
    Abstract: A design is disclosed for a microwave assisted magnetic recording device wherein direct current and rf current are simultaneously injected from a bias tee into a spin transfer oscillator (STO) between a main pole and write shield to improve the assist process. The STO oscillation layer (OL) has a large angle magnetization oscillation frequency that is locked to a magnetic medium bit resonance frequency f0 when the rf current has a frequency f=f0 and a threshold current density is applied. Alternatively, the OL magnetization oscillation frequency may be adjusted closer to f0 to improve the assist process. A third advantage is lowering the threshold current density when both direct current and rf current are injected into the STO during a write process. The main pole is grounded when direct current and rf current are injected into a write shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wenyu Chen, Joe Smyth
  • Publication number: 20140133283
    Abstract: A TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses the near field energy of optical-laser excited plasmon eigenmodes in a plasmon resonator to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The plasmon resonator is formed as a conducting disk-shaped structure with an extending peg that serves to further confine the near fields within a small region of the recording medium. The resonator eigenmodes are excited, through direct or evanescent coupling, by an interference pattern formed by the overlap of optical waves within a dual-channel waveguide, the interference pattern being the result of the waves in one branch being phase-shifted relative to the waves in the other branch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias Maletzky, Xuhui Jin, Yiming Wang, Dayu Zhou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek
  • Publication number: 20140123473
    Abstract: A method of forming a TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head that uses the energy of optical-laser excited plasmons to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic field of the write head is enhanced by the formation of a leading shield that is formed in a concave geometrical shape and partially surrounds the waveguide portion of the head within the concavity, which allows the distal end of the waveguide to extend to the ABS plane of the write head. This arrangement reduces the gap between the shield and the magnetic pole and does not interfere with the ability of the waveguide to efficiently transfer its optical energy to the plasmon generator and, ultimately, to the surface of the magnetic recording medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Headway Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yiming Wang, Tobias Maletzky, Xuhui Jin, Dayu Zhou, Joe Smyth, Moris Dovek