Patents by Inventor John James

John James 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: 12267585
    Abstract: An eyewear device having an image processor operable in a camera pipeline for computer vision (CV) and in augmented reality (AR) systems. The image processor is configured to selectively control a plurality of cameras to provide images having a first resolution in the high power AR mode, and to provide the images having a second resolution in the low power CV mode. The first resolution is higher than the second resolution, and the plurality of cameras consume less power in the CV mode than the AR mode. The image processor controls the camera pipeline to process the first resolution high IQ images from the plurality of cameras to operate in the AR mode, and controls the camera pipeline to process the second resolution lower IQ images from the plurality of cameras to operate in the CV mode. Substantial power is saved by reducing the resolution of the images using downscaling in the cameras themselves in the CV mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Ding, Chintan Doshi, Alexander Kane, Anton Kondratenko, Gerald Nilles, John James Robertson, Dmitry Ryuma, Matthias Kalkgruber
  • Publication number: 20250097849
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, computer readable media, and other various embodiments are described for location management processes in wearable electronic devices. Performance of such devices is improved with reduced time to first fix of location operations in conjunction with low-power operations. In one embodiment, low-power circuitry manages high-speed circuitry and location circuitry to provide location assistance data from the high-speed circuitry to the low-power circuitry automatically on initiation of location fix operations as the high-speed circuitry and location circuitry are booted from low-power states. In some embodiments, the high-speed circuitry is returned to a low-power state prior to completion of a location fix and after capture of content associated with initiation of the location fix. In some embodiments, high-speed circuitry is booted after completion of a location fix to update location data associated with content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Yu Jiang Tham, John James Robertson, Gerald Nilles, Jason Heger, Praveen Babu Vadivelu
  • Publication number: 20250091801
    Abstract: A one-handed method for opening and tying a dog poop bag that embodies a device that can be held between two fingers. The device has a planar base plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. Three prongs extend from the first surface, wherein the three prongs define a triangular arrangement along the first surface. A notch radially extending from a periphery of the base plate wherein a void defined by the notch occupies at least eighty percent of an area defined by triangular arrangement. A handle post extends from the 10 second surface, wherein the handle post can be held between two fingers of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventor: John James Lombardi, JR.
  • Publication number: 20250078370
    Abstract: One variation of a method for automatically generating a common measurement across multiple assembly units includes: displaying a first image—recorded at an optical inspection station—within a user interface; receiving manual selection of a particular feature in a first assembly unit represented in the first image; receiving selection of a measurement type for the particular feature; extracting a first real dimension of the particular feature in the first assembly unit from the first image according to the measurement type; for each image in a set of images, identifying a feature—analogous to the particular feature—in an assembly unit represented in the image and extracting a real dimension of the feature in the assembly unit from the image according to the measurement type; and aggregating the first real dimension and a set of real dimensions extracted from the set of images into a digital container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Samuel Bruce Weiss, Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, John James Shedletsky, Isaac Sukin, Simon Kozlov
  • Publication number: 20250075196
    Abstract: The invention is directed to mutants of adenosine deaminase 1 (ADA1) that have increased or prolonged stability or catalytic activity relative to wildtype ADA1, as well as compositions comprising the mutants and methods of using the mutants to treat various conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: John James Blazeck, Maria Rain Jennings
  • Publication number: 20250064068
    Abstract: A shelf stable hard tortilla shell includes a type 4 resistant starch (“RS4”) ingredient, a soluble fiber, a fine corn bran, corn masa, a plant-based protein. The shelf stable tortilla shell has a net carbohydrate content of less than 25% by weight of the tortilla shell and a moisture content of about 3% to about 11% by weight of the tortilla shell. The shelf stable tortilla shell optionally includes a fold support composition, coarse corn bran, corn grits, flavorant, coloring agent, and/or oil. A method of making a shelf stable tortilla shell includes providing a dough, forming the dough into a sheet and cooking (e.g., baking and/or frying) the sheet to form a hard taco shell, tostada or chip. The method can include gelatinizing at least some of the starch in the corn masa or in the corn bran.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Cak, John James Fenske, Lindsey Golinski, Eric T. Gugger, Wyatt Theis, Jose Daniel Estrada Andino
  • Patent number: 12238565
    Abstract: A plurality of access point (AP) devices configured to provide a wireless network at a site within a geographic region and a management system (NMS) configured to manage the plurality of APs are described. An AP device sends, to the NMS, a message including version information of hardware compliance data currently stored at the AP device. The NMS determines, based on the version information, whether the first version of the hardware compliance data stored at the AP device is in compliance with applicable regulations of the geographic region. When the first version is not in compliance, the AP device receives, from the NMS, a second version of the hardware compliance data that is in compliance with the applicable regulations of the geographic region. The AP device enables operation of one or more hardware components of the AP device in accordance with the second version of the hardware compliance data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Rosenthal, James Jay Friedmann, John James Musante, Gurpreet Singh
  • Publication number: 20250059760
    Abstract: A prefabricated integrated window and wall is provided. The prefabricated integrated window and wall includes a window frame, a wall, and a power system. The window frame is configured to hold a variety of different windows. The window frame includes a frame head and a sill. The frame head includes a channel. The sill includes tabs. The wall is configured around the window frame. The wall is configured to connect to the tabs of the sill and the channel of the frame head. The power system is molded into the window frame. A method of assembling the prefabricated integrated window and wall is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin Dwayne VILHAUER, Gregory James LAMBAS, John James DWYER
  • Patent number: 12228457
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a surface temperature of eyewear proximate a processor to understand the surface temperature as a function of computer instructions, such as when the computer instructions are modified during software design. A sensor is coupled to the eyewear proximate the processor, such as at a temple of the eyewear including the processor, using one or more layers of tape. A server provides instructions to the processor for execution, such as instructions of an application, which instructions vary the utilization of the processor. A testing device, such as a digital multi-meter, is coupled to the sensor, as well as the server, and displays the surface temperature as a function of the processor utilization. The surface temperature of the eyewear is monitored to ensure the surface temperature does not exceed a temperature threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Ashwood, Mingyang Chai, Gerald Nilles, John James Robertson, Mehmood Zafarullahkhan
  • Patent number: 12228241
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting an electronic device to the T-bar of a drop ceiling provides for self-locking snap-action securing of the mounting bracket to a flange of the T-bar, suspending the mounting bracket from the T-bar. The mounting bracket also provides for self-locking snap-action attachment of the mounted device to the bracket, suspending the device from the suspended mounting bracket. A split adapter allows vertical offsetting of the device from the ceiling, reducing vertical displacement of ceiling tiles resting on the T-bar. The split adapter has two halves the are laterally slid on to the T-bar flange and are then longitudinally slid together to be joined against lateral separation. The composite adapter thus formed presents an adapter flange to which the mounting bracket snap-secures, the mounting bracket locking the adapter halves against longitudinal separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Rosenthal, John James Musante
  • Patent number: 12231595
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating an alert on an eyewear device are provided. The systems and methods include receiving, by an eyewear device, from a mobile device, data indicative of a first combination of notification attributes that trigger a first alert on the eyewear device; determining that the mobile device has received a new notification based on additional data received from the mobile device; determining that a combination of attributes of the new notification matches the first combination of notification attributes; and in response to determining that the combination of the attributes of the new notification matches the first combination of notification attributes, retrieving, from a storage device of the eyewear device, a first visual indicator animation that represents the first alert; and activating a visual indicator of the eyewear device in accordance with the retrieved first visual indicator animation to generate the first alert on the eyewear device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: SNAP INC.
    Inventors: John James Robertson, Andrew Joseph Bartow, Samuel Ahn, Matthew Du
  • Patent number: 12223723
    Abstract: A fish monitoring system deployed in a particular area to obtain fish images is described. Neural networks and machine-learning techniques may be implemented to periodically train fish monitoring systems and generate monitoring modes to capture high quality images of fish based on the conditions in the determined area. The camera systems may be configured according to the settings, e.g., positions, viewing angles, specified by the monitoring modes when conditions matching the monitoring modes are detected. Each monitoring mode may be associated with one or more fish activities, such as sleeping, eating, swimming alone, and one or more parameters, such as time, location, and fish type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: TidalX AI Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Fraser Atwater, Barnaby John James, Matthew Messana
  • Patent number: 12209459
    Abstract: A reaming tool includes a reaming tool body configured to be coupled within a drill string or a string of drilling tools. A plurality of reaming blocks is attached to the reaming tool body at circumferentially spaced apart locations. At least one reaming block comprises at least a first row of gouging cutters and a second row of gouging cutters. The gouging cutters in the first row define a first profile. The gouging cutters in the second row define a second profile. The first row is rotationally ahead of the second row. The first profile at any longitudinal position along the at least one reaming block defines a larger reaming diameter than the second profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Shear Bits, Inc.
    Inventors: John James Herman, Carl M. Hoffmaster
  • Patent number: 12207199
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, computer readable media, and other various embodiments are described for location management processes in wearable electronic devices. Performance of such devices is improved with reduced time to first fix of location operations in conjunction with low-power operations. In one embodiment, low-power circuitry manages high-speed circuitry and location circuitry to provide location assistance data from the high-speed circuitry to the low-power circuitry automatically on initiation of location fix operations as the high-speed circuitry and location circuitry are booted from low-power states. In some embodiments, the high-speed circuitry is returned to a low-power state prior to completion of a location fix and after capture of content associated with initiation of the location fix. In some embodiments, high-speed circuitry is booted after completion of a location fix to update location data associated with content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Jiang Tham, John James Robertson, Gerald Nilles, Jason Heger, Praveen Babu Vadivelu
  • Publication number: 20250022250
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for sorting fish in aquaculture. In some implementations, one or more images are obtained of a particular fish within a population of fish. Based on the one or more images of the fish, a data element is determined. The data element can include a first value that reflects a physical characteristic of the particular fish, and a second value that reflects a condition factor of the particular fish. Based on the data element, the fish is classified as a member of a particular subpopulation of the population of fish. An actuator of an automated fish sorter is controlled based on classifying the particular fish as a member of the particular subpopulation of the population of fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Laura Chrobak, Barnaby John James
  • Patent number: 12193418
    Abstract: A sensor positioning system, includes an actuation server for communicating with components of the sensor positioning system. The sensor positioning system additionally includes a first actuation system and a second actuation system, wherein each actuation system includes a pulley system for maneuvering an underwater sensor system. The sensor positioning system includes a dual point attachment bracket that connects through a first line to the first actuation system and connecting through a second line to the second actuation system. The underwater sensor system is affixed to the first pulley system, the second pulley system, and the dual attachment bracket through the first line and the second line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: TidalX AI Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Messana, Kyle James Cormany, Christopher Thornton, Barnaby John James, Neil Davé, Shane Washburn
  • Publication number: 20250010016
    Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a chamber, and a breathing circuit. The heater base includes a heater plate positioned in a recessed region, and a heat conductive portion of the chamber is configured to contact the heater plate. The heater base includes a guard configured to control movement of the chamber into and out of the recessed region. The guard includes an anti-racking mechanism. The chamber includes an inlet port, an outlet port. A downward extension extends into the chamber from the inlet port, and a baffle is disposed at a lower end of the downward extension. A component of the breathing circuit can include a conduit hanging end cap for shipping and storage. The end cap can include a hanging component to allow the breathing circuit component to be hung from a medical stand. The system can detect when breathing circuits are connected in reverse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: John James JACKSON, Barry Shack MANON, Victor Rosales CORRALES, Stefan Leo VAN WORKUM, Michael John ANDRESEN, Stephen David EVANS, Mark Samuel HAMILTON, Paul Fleming BUCKLEY, Jason Allan KLENNER, Hamish OSBORNE, Samuel Graham BOGGS, James William STANTON, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Nicholas Edward VAUGHAN, James Owen KEHOE, Francisco Ernesto DE LA PENA DE LA FUENTE, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Rachael PORTER, Simon Mordechai STAM, David Robert KEMPS, Edwin Joseph LYONS, Madeleine Bess MARTIN, Ada Yiwen SHOU, Huang-Ku LIU
  • Publication number: 20250009255
    Abstract: An exhaled breath condensate (EBC) collector for converting breath vapor received from the lungs and airways of a test subject into an EBC fluid biosample. The EBC collector including a cooling system for cooling a condensing surface wherein the breath vapor is coalesced into liquid droplets forming the EBC fluid sample. A biomarker concentrator concentrates a target biomarker portion in the fluid biosample to form a concentrated fluid biosample. The biomarker concentrator comprises a selectively permeable barrier for allowing excess water in the fluid biosample to pass through the selectively permeable barrier and block the target biomarker in the fluid biosample from passing through the selectively permeable barrier. A biomarker testing unit receives the concentrated fluid biosample and tests the concentrated fluid biosample for the target biomarker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventor: John James Daniels
  • Patent number: 12190592
    Abstract: A fish monitoring system deployed in a particular area to obtain fish images is described. Neural networks and machine-learning techniques may be implemented to periodically train fish monitoring systems and generate monitoring modes to capture high quality images of fish based on the conditions in the determined area. The camera systems may be configured according to the settings, e.g., positions, viewing angles, specified by the monitoring modes when conditions matching the monitoring modes are detected. Each monitoring mode may be associated with one or more fish activities, such as sleeping, eating, swimming alone, and one or more parameters, such as time, location, and fish type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: TidalX AI Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Fraser Atwater, Barnaby John James, Matthew William Messana
  • Patent number: 12190418
    Abstract: One variation of a method for automatically generating a common measurement across multiple assembly units includes: displaying a first image—recorded at an optical inspection station—within a user interface; receiving manual selection of a particular feature in a first assembly unit represented in the first image; receiving selection of a measurement type for the particular feature; extracting a first real dimension of the particular feature in the first assembly unit from the first image according to the measurement type; for each image in a set of images, identifying a feature—analogous to the particular feature—in an assembly unit represented in the image and extracting a real dimension of the feature in the assembly unit from the image according to the measurement type; and aggregating the first real dimension and a set of real dimensions extracted from the set of images into a digital container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Instrumental, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Bruce Weiss, Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, John James Shedletsky, III, Isaac Sukin, Simon Kozlov