Patents by Inventor John Carter
John 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).
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Patent number: 12286754Abstract: Systems and methods as disclosed herein automatically provide real-time dosing corrections for an industrial process wherein enzyme blends are applied to natural fibers for pulp/paper production. An initial enzyme blend (e.g., enzymes and supporting formulation components, as relevant) and respective dose rates are selected to be applied based on expected fiber surface substrate characterization, expected fiber quality characterization, the physical conditions of the system being treated, respective characteristics of the initially selected enzyme blend components, etc. Upon application of the initial enzyme blend, online sensors provide real-time feedback data corresponding to measured actual values for the fiber surface substrate characterization and fiber quality characterization. A replacement enzyme blend (enzymes and supporting formulation components) and respective dose rates thereof is dynamically selected based on the feedback data.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2024Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.Inventors: Mark Reed, Feiran Li, John Carter
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Patent number: 12285653Abstract: A player monitoring system for compensating for network delays comprises a server that is configured to receive sensor data from multiple sensors at dispersed locations. In some embodiments, a server is configured to determine a delay associated with one network path carrying sensor data to the server and a delay associated with another network path carrying sensor data to the server. Based on the delays, the server is configured to synchronize events detected by the sensors at the dispersed location, thereby permitting more precise and accurate gameplay decisions for a dispersed sporting event.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2024Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Patent number: 12288344Abstract: A system for calibrating a computing device to track basketball shots has a camera for capturing two-dimensional (2-D) images of a basketball shot toward a basketball hoop. The system identifies the basketball and basketball hoop in the 2-D images and determines distances of the basketball from the camera based on sizes of the basketball in the 2-D images. The system also determines angles of the basketball from the camera based on positions of the basketball in the 2-D images. The system calculates a parabolic trajectory of the basketball based on the determined distances and angles and then determines an orientation and a position of the camera in three-dimensional (3-D) space based on the identified basketball hoop and the calculated trajectory. The system stores, in memory, calibration data indicative of the orientation and the position of the camera in 3-D space for use in tracking basketball shots by the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20250128134Abstract: A system for evaluating player performance comprises at least one sensor for capturing images of a player performing a basketball shot. At least one processor is configured to analyze the images to determine a position of the basketball and, based on the determined position, calculate a first value indicative of a shot performance of the player. The processor is further configured to identify a region from which the basketball was shot by the player for the basketball shot. The processor is further configured to calculate, based on whether the basketball shot is made, a second value indicating a shot performance of the player in taking a plurality of basketball shots from the identified region. An output mechanism is configured to display shot performance information associated with the player based on the first value and the second value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20250050173Abstract: A system for enabling dispersed athletic games comprises first and second sensors respectively configured to capture first images of a first player playing a dispersed sporting game on a first court or field and a second player playing the dispersed sporting game on a second court or field. The system also comprises a server configured to analyze the first images and the second images for respectively detecting a first gameplay event associated with the first player and a second gameplay event associated with the second player. The server is configured to determine a change in gameplay based on a comparison of information related to the detected first gameplay event and information related to the detected second gameplay event. The server is further configured to transmit a message for instructing the first player or the second player to play the dispersed game in accordance with the change in gameplay.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240420509Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating player performance during a sporting event. The system can use one or more sensors to capture information about actions such as shooting, dribbling, kicking and/or passing an object performed by the player and at least one processor to analyze the information in order to evaluate the player's performance. The system can determine and store at least one parameter indicative of the performance of the player in performing an action, and calculate based on the at least one stored parameter at least one value indicative of the player's performance and provide an output indicative of the assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Patent number: 12157047Abstract: Systems and methods relating to evaluating the performance of a person playing basketball are described. The systems and methods can be used to provide an evaluation sequence that can determine and evaluate the performance level of a person at one or more basketball skills. The evaluation sequence for the person can include a first sequence of actions that are the same each person being evaluated for a particular skill and a second sequence of actions that is based on the results of the first sequence and may be different for each person. Once the first and second sequences have been completed by the person, the system can determine a performance level for the person for the skills being evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240366591Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions comprising benzoquinoline compounds, and methods to inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) activity in a subject for the treatment of chronic hyperkinetic movement disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Andreas Sommer, Chengzhi Zhang, John Carter, John Charles Arthur, Margaret Bradbury, Thomas George Gant, Manouchehr Shahbaz
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Publication number: 20240342155Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and formulations containing hydroxychloroquine having improved safety and tolerability are disclosed herein. In addition, methods of treating disease conditions, including autoimmune diseases, retinopathy and endometriosis. with such compositions and formulations are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Beat WEIDMAN, Dan H. KIM, Mark CONNELL, John CARTER
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Publication number: 20240328088Abstract: Systems and methods as disclosed herein automatically provide real-time dosing corrections for an industrial process wherein enzyme blends are applied to natural fibers for pulp/paper production. An initial enzyme blend (e.g., enzymes and supporting formulation components, as relevant) and respective dose rates are selected to be applied based on expected fiber surface substrate characterization, expected fiber quality characterization, the physical conditions of the system being treated, respective characteristics of the initially selected enzyme blend components, etc. Upon application of the initial enzyme blend, online sensors provide real-time feedback data corresponding to measured actual values for the fiber surface substrate characterization and fiber quality characterization. A replacement enzyme blend (enzymes and supporting formulation components) and respective dose rates thereof is dynamically selected based on the feedback data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Mark Reed, Feiran Li, John Carter
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Patent number: 12100245Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining reduced player performance during a sporting event. The system can use one or more sensors to capture information about actions such as shooting, dribbling, kicking and/or passing an object performed by the player and at least one processor to analyze the information in order to evaluate the player's performance. The system can determine and store at least one parameter indicative of the performance of the player in performing an action, and calculate based on the at least one stored parameter at least one value indicative of whether player intentionally underperformed the action and provide an output indicative of the assessment.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter, Cynthia T. Marty
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Publication number: 20240252886Abstract: A player monitoring system for compensating for network delays comprises a server that is configured to receive sensor data from multiple sensors at dispersed locations. In some embodiments, a server is configured to determine a delay associated with one network path carrying sensor data to the server and a delay associated with another network path carrying sensor data to the server. Based on the delays, the server is configured to synchronize events detected by the sensors at the dispersed location, thereby permitting more precise and accurate gameplay decisions for a dispersed sporting event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240252917Abstract: A player monitoring system efficiently processes sensor data in a manner that reduces processing burdens on processing resources of the system. In some embodiments, sensor data from one sensor (e.g., a low-resolution or low-rate sensor) is used to identify an event of interest, such as a player launching an object to another player or goal. In response to the detected event, sensor data from another sensor (e.g., a high-resolution or a high-rate sensor) is culled based on a time or location of the event so as to reduce the amount of data processed by the system to evaluate a performance of a player during the event. Thus, the overall amount of data processed for evaluating player performance can be significantly reduced, thereby increasing system efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240252819Abstract: A method for managing pain of a patient includes operating, by a patient computing device, an electrotherapy device communicatively coupled to the patient computing device through a patient facing application. The method may further include collecting a plurality of patient information passively from the electrotherapy device and the patient facing application, and actively from a user input. The method may further include transmitting the plurality of patient information from the patient facing application to a patient information database for analysis. The method may further include receiving a therapy recommendation from the patient information database, wherein the therapy recommendation comprises at least one new therapy session parameter. The method may further include displaying the therapy recommendation to a user of the patient computing device through the patient facing application on the patient computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: BioWave CorporationInventors: Bradford SIFF, John CARTER
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Patent number: 12031273Abstract: Systems and methods as disclosed herein automatically provide real-time dosing corrections for an industrial process wherein enzyme blends are applied to natural fibers for pulp/paper production. An initial enzyme blend (e.g., enzymes and supporting formulation components, as relevant) and respective dose rates are selected to be applied based on expected fiber surface substrate characterization, expected fiber quality characterization, the physical conditions of the system being treated, respective characteristics of the initially selected enzyme blend components, etc. Upon application of the initial enzyme blend, online sensors provide real-time feedback data corresponding to measured actual values for the fiber surface substrate characterization and fiber quality characterization. A replacement enzyme blend (enzymes and supporting formulation components) and respective dose rates thereof is dynamically selected based on the feedback data.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.Inventors: Mark Reed, Feiran Li, John Carter
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Patent number: 12033332Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2023Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Patent number: 12002293Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating player performance during a sporting event. The system can use at least one camera to capture images of a player while the player is participating in the sporting event. The system has at least one processor that is configured to receive the captured images from the camera and analyze the captured images to determine a trajectory of an object moved by the player during the sporting event. The processor is configured to analyze the captured images to determine orientations and movements of at least one body part of the player while the player is participating in the sporting event, and the processor determines at least one trajectory parameter indicative of the trajectory. The processor also assesses, based on the orientations and the movements of the at least one body part, a balance of the player while the player is performing at least one action at the sporting event.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240087137Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240071140Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating player performance during a sporting event. The system can use at least one camera to capture images of a player while the player is participating in the sporting event. The system has at least one processor that is configured to receive the captured images from the camera and analyze the captured images to determine a trajectory of an object moved by the player during the sporting event. The processor is configured to analyze the captured images to determine orientations and movements of at least one body part of the player while the player is participating in the sporting event, and the processor determines at least one trajectory parameter indicative of the trajectory. The processor also assesses, based on the orientations and the movements of the at least one body part, a balance of the player while the player is performing at least one action at the sporting event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
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Patent number: D1020439Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: LOXA LLCInventors: John Carter, Ryan Jenkins