Patents by Inventor John A. Carter

John A. Carter 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).

  • TRUE SPACE TRACKING OF AXISYMMETRIC OBJECT FLIGHT USING DIAMETER MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20140301598
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a trajectory of a axisymmetric object in 3-D physical space using a digital camera which records 2-D image data are described. In particular, based upon i) a characteristic length of the axisymmetric object, ii) a physical position of the camera determined from sensors associated with the camera (e.g., accelerometers) and iii) captured 2-D digital images from the camera including a time at which each image is generated relative to one another, a position, a velocity vector and an acceleration vector can be determined in three dimensional physical space for axisymmetric object objects as a function of time. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus can be applied to determine the trajectories of objects in games which utilize axisymmetric object objects, such as basketball, baseball, bowling, golf, soccer, rugby or football.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Alan W. MARTY, John Carter
  • TRUE SPACE TRACKING OF AXISYMMETRIC OBJECT FLIGHT USING DIAMETER MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20140301600
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a trajectory of a axisymmetric object in 3-D physical space using a digital camera which records 2-D image data are described. In particular, based upon i) a characteristic length of the axisymmetric object, ii) a physical position of the camera determined from sensors associated with the camera (e.g., accelerometers) and iii) captured 2-D digital images from the camera including a time at which each image is generated relative to one another, a position, a velocity vector and an acceleration vector can be determined in three dimensional physical space for axisymmetric object objects as a function of time. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus can be applied to determine the trajectories of objects in games which utilize axisymmetric object objects, such as basketball, baseball, bowling, golf, soccer, rugby or football.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: PILLAR VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYSIS, TRACKING AND MODIFICATIONS OF CALL OPTIONS ON DEBT ISSUANCES
    Publication number: 20140297564
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method that includes receiving on a computer system, a price of a debt issuance; where the price of the debt issuance includes a cost for purchase of an embedded call option; calculating on a computer system, an actual cost of the purchase of the embedded call option; comparing on a computer system, the cost calculation of the call option to a rule based system of an alternative option type and a corresponding cost of the alternative option type; and determining on a computer system, based on the comparing step, the type of option to be embedded with the debt issuance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: John Carter
  • DIGITAL MEDIA METRICS DATA MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140282618
    Abstract: A metrics data management apparatus and method is disclosed comprising receiving event data of a series of events from a source, processing the event data into a format identifying the source and a session of each event; populating the event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session into an event repository, and a session build module to determining a complete session from event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session by a predetermined event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Geo CARNCROSS, Beau CHESLUK, Anthony RUSHTON, Russell IRWIN, Daniel MORSE, Paul FREEMAN, Nathan SIVYER, Mindaugas RASIUKEVICIUS, John CARTER
  • DIGITAL MEDIA METRICS DATA MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140282621
    Abstract: A metrics data management apparatus and method is disclosed comprising receiving event data of a series of events from a source, processing the event data into a format identifying the source and a session of each event; populating the event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session into an event repository, and a session build module to determining a complete session from event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session by a predetermined event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TELEMETRY LIMITED
    Inventors: Geo CARNCROSS, Beau CHESLUK, Anthony RUSHTON, Russell IRWIN, Daniel MORSE, Paul FREEMAN, Nathan SIVYER, Mindaugas RASIUKEVICIUS, John CARTER
  • BLIND SPOT DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20140206293
    Abstract: A method comprising maintaining (A, B), by a device (6), communication with a monitoring unit (7); determining, by the device, an absence of communication from the monitoring unit; based at least on a result of said determining, starting monitoring (F) of at least one variable related to distance moved by the device and/or time elapsed; if the at least one variable meets at least one criterion, determining that the absence of communication from the monitoring unit is not due to a blind spot. A device securely attachable to a person (5) may be configured to carry out this method, which may be user in offender monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Buddi Limited
    Inventors: Jose Antonio Sanchez-Valenzuela, Gareth John Carter
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEFINING A ZONE
    Publication number: 20140179347
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for defining a zone, comprising receiving (S3) location data indicative of the location of a device 2 at a plurality of times, determining (S14), based on the location data, information relating to the occupancy of the device in a plurality of geographical regions, and defining (S15), based on the information, at least one zone. The or each zone consists of multiple contiguous regions of the geographical regions in which the occupancy of the device meets at least one criterion. Each of the plurality of predetermined geographical regions is defined independently of location areas over which base stations transmit and receive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: BUDDI LIMITED
    Inventors: Sara Elizabeth Murray, Jose Antonio Sanchez-Valenzuela, Gareth John Carter
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING DIGITAL MEDIA VISIBILITY
    Publication number: 20140173099
    Abstract: A method of determining whether media displayed on a web page in a web browser is visible comprising: determining whether the web page comprises at least one frame; and if the web page comprises at least one frame, using information relating to the activity of the media player to determine whether the media is visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: TELEMETRY LIMITED
    Inventors: Geo CARNCROSS, Beau CHESLUK, Anthony RUSHTON, Russell IRWIN, Daniel MORSE, Paul FREEMAN, Nathan SIVYER, Mindaugas RASIUKEVICIUS, John CARTER
  • Methods and systems for analysis, tracking and modifications of call options on debt issuances
    Patent number: 8756147
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method that includes receiving on a computer system, a price of a debt issuance; where the price of the debt issuance includes a cost for purchase of an embedded call option; calculating on a computer system, an actual cost of the purchase of the embedded call option; comparing on a computer system, the cost calculation of the call option to a rule based system of an alternative option type and a corresponding cost of the alternative option type; and determining on a computer system, based on the comparing step, the type of option to be embedded with the debt issuance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Siebert Branford Shank & Company, LLC
    Inventor: John Carter
  • TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS
    Publication number: 20140092253
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF PRIMARY COOLING SYSTEM FOR POWERTRAIN ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140062228
    Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle having an electric traction motor for moving the vehicle and a battery pack configured to provide power for driving the motor. The thermal management system includes a motor cooling system operable to cool the motor, and a second thermal load cooling system configured to remove heat from a second thermal load. The second thermal load cooling system is selectively thermally connectable to the motor to remove heat therefrom. A control system is provided and is configured to detect a motor cooling system failure situation and can operate the second thermal load cooling system to thermally connect the second thermal load cooling system to the motor to cool the electric traction motor in response to detection of the motor cooling system failure situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Neil Carpenter, Ibrahim Alkeilani, John Carter, Guangning Gao
  • Training devices for trajectory-based sports
    Patent number: 8617008
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
  • LOW-DOSE DOXEPIN FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130259936
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Luigi Schioppi, Brian Talmadge Dorsey, Michael Skinner, John Carter, Robert Mansbach, Philip Jochelson, Roberta L. Rogowski, Cara Casseday, Meredith Perry, Bryan Knox
  • TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS
    Publication number: 20130095960
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
  • Bidirectional non-volatile memory array architecture
    Patent number: 8422271
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for transferring data in a memory. A semiconductor memory includes a plurality of memory cells each having a resistive sense element (RSE) in series with a switching device. A conductive word line extends in a first direction adjacent the memory cells and is connected to a gate structure of each of the switching devices. A plurality of conductive bit lines extend in a second direction adjacent the memory cells, each bit line providing a connection node that interconnects a respective pair of the memory cells. A control circuit senses a programmed state of a selected memory cell by setting each of the bit lines on a first side of the selected memory cell to a first voltage level, setting each of the remaining bit lines on an opposing second side of the selected memory cell to a second voltage level, and setting the word line to a third voltage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Andrew John Carter, Yong Lu
  • Method and apparatus for video game simulations using motion capture
    Patent number: 8408982
    Abstract: A method in a video gaming system including a processor, a memory and a sensor system for capturing body motion is described. In one embodiment, the body motion can be associated with a person pretending to hit or launch an object, such as an object used in a sporting activity. In general, body motion can be associated with any activity involving similar body motions that are repeated during the activity. In a video game generated by the video gaming system, a consistency with which the repeated body motions are made over time can be used to determine an outcome for a single instance of the body motion. In a particular embodiment, a probability of a more desirable outcome resulting from the single instance of the body motion can increase as the consistency with which the repeated body motions are made increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
  • Payload stowage unit
    Patent number: 8375879
    Abstract: A stowage unit for a payload such as a weapon, countermeasure or unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), and a method for using the unit to deploy the payload are described. The unit comprises an inner tube for holding the payload, wherein the inner tube is mounted in an outer vessel and so defines a volume between the outer vessel and inner tube. The volume has a first sealing element, which can be used to open or seal the volume at one end, and a valve enabling fluid communication between the volume and inner tube. After deployment of the payload, a weight of fluid equivalent to the deployed payload can be allowed to enter the volume from the inner tube, thus enabling the weight of the unit to remain substantially unaltered from before deployment to after deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Babcock Integrated Technology Limited
    Inventors: Timothy James Whitten, Nicholas John Carter
  • Method and system for implementing a virtual storage pool in a virtual environment
    Patent number: 8370833
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing distributed data storage. In particular, the system includes a plurality of virtualization servers, each of which is associated with available data resources. Each virtualization server supports one or more application virtual machines through a virtualization layer. In addition, a plurality of storage virtual machines is included in the system. Each storage virtual machine is associated with a corresponding and participating virtualization server. A virtual storage pool is included in the system, wherein each storage virtual machine allows the export and aggregation of available data resources within a corresponding virtualization server into the virtual storage pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benton R. Bolles, Adam John Carter, Philip J. Duclos, Brent D. Helgeson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO GAME SIMULATIONS USING MOTION CAPTURE
    Publication number: 20120289296
    Abstract: A method in a video gaming system including a processor, a memory and a sensor system for capturing body motion is described. In one embodiment, the body motion can be associated with a person pretending to hit or launch an object, such as an object used in a sporting activity. In general, body motion can be associated with any activity involving similar body motions that are repeated during the activity. In a video game generated by the video gaming system, a consistency with which the repeated body motions are made over time can be used to determine an outcome for a single instance of the body motion. In a particular embodiment, a probability of a more desirable outcome resulting from the single instance of the body motion can increase as the consistency with which the repeated body motions are made increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: PILLAR VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Alan W. MARTY, John CARTER
  • DISPLACEMENT DRIVE
    Publication number: 20120167562
    Abstract: A mass displacement drive has at least two corresponding arms and a chamber located at a distal end of each arm, each chamber having a piston moveable therein. A fluid, which may be a gas such as air, enters and exits the chambers at defined intervals to change the buoyancy of the chambers with respect to each other, generating a mass displacement torque to move the arms about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Peter John Carter