Patents by Inventor John Kerr

John Kerr 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: 11887924
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chip scale package (CSP) comprising: a first set of CSP contact balls or bumps; a second set of CSP contact balls or bumps; and a channel routing region, the channel routing region being devoid of any CSP contact balls or bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic Inc.
    Inventors: Craig McAdam, Jonathan Taylor, Douglas Macfarlane, John Kerr, James Munger, John Pavelka, Steven A. Atherton
  • Publication number: 20230088252
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chip scale package (CSP) comprising: a first set of CSP contact balls or bumps; a second set of CSP contact balls or bumps; and a channel routing region, the channel routing region being devoid of any CSP contact balls or bumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig MCADAM, Jonathan TAYLOR, Douglas MACFARLANE, John KERR, James MUNGER, John PAVELKA, Steven A. ATHERTON
  • Patent number: 11562952
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chip scale package (CSP) comprising: a first set of CSP contact balls or bumps; a second set of CSP contact balls or bumps; and a channel routing region, the channel routing region being devoid of any CSP contact balls or bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig McAdam, Jonathan Taylor, Douglas Macfarlane, John Kerr, James Munger, John Pavelka, Steven A. Atherton
  • Patent number: 11511196
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for predictive preloading of game data are described. In some implementations, a method can include using a machine learning model of player data to predict which games (or game-related data assets) to begin preloading prior to a user making a game selection. Once the user makes a selection, any preloading not related to the selection can be terminated. Thus, during the time period when the user is viewing available game selections, a given number of selections can begin to be preloaded based on predictions from the machine learning model. The preloading can help reduce latency from game selection by the user to game start time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Roblox Corporation
    Inventor: John Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220246514
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chip scale package (CSP) comprising: a first set of CSP contact balls or bumps; a second set of CSP contact balls or bumps; and a channel routing region, the channel routing region being devoid of any CSP contact balls or bumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig MCADAM, Jonathan TAYLOR, Douglas MACFARLANE, John KERR, James MUNGER, John PAVELKA, Steven A. ATHERTON
  • Publication number: 20210299577
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for predictive preloading of game data are described. In some implementations, a method can include using a machine learning model of player data to predict which games (or game-related data assets) to begin preloading prior to a user making a game selection. Once the user makes a selection, any preloading not related to the selection can be terminated. Thus, during the time period when the user is viewing available game selections, a given number of selections can begin to be preloaded based on predictions from the machine learning model. The preloading can help reduce latency from game selection by the user to game start time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventor: John KERR
  • Patent number: 11033824
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for predictive preloading of game data are described. In some implementations, a method can include using a machine learning model of player cohort behavior to predict which games (or game-related data assets) to begin preloading prior to a user making a game selection. Once the user makes a selection, any preloading not related to the selection can be terminated. Thus, during the time period when the user is viewing available game selections, a given number of selections can begin to be preloaded based on predictions from the machine learning model. The preloading can help reduce latency from game selection by the user to game start time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Roblox Corporation
    Inventor: John Kerr
  • Publication number: 20200391118
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for predictive preloading of game data are described. In some implementations, a method can include using a machine learning model of player cohort behavior to predict which games (or game-related data assets) to begin preloading prior to a user making a game selection. Once the user makes a selection, any preloading not related to the selection can be terminated. Thus, during the time period when the user is viewing available game selections, a given number of selections can begin to be preloaded based on predictions from the machine learning model. The preloading can help reduce latency from game selection by the user to game start time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventor: John Kerr
  • Publication number: 20180363073
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor; introducing the liquor into a reaction vessel; bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor within the reaction vessel; and separating the precipitate formed by the carbonation of the metal hydroxide from the liquor, the precipitate comprising at least some of the contaminants from the liquor; wherein, on average, the liquor is resident within the reaction vessel for a period of no more than about 60 minutes. The invention also relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor and bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor to fom1 a precipitate by carbonation in a period of no more than about 60 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Kerr, Anthony Baiada, Robert Jansen, Matthew Shue, Gordon Walker
  • Patent number: 9982315
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor; introducing the liquor into a reaction vessel; bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor within the reaction vessel; and separating the precipitate formed by the carbonatation of the metal hydroxide from the liquor, the precipitate comprising at least some of the contaminants from the liquor; wherein, on average, the liquor is resident within the reaction vessel for a period of no more than about 60 minutes. The invention also relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor and bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor to form a precipitate by carbonatation in a period of no more than about 60 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: T&L SUGARS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Kerr, Anthony Baiada, Robert Jansen, Matthew Shue, Gordon Walker
  • Patent number: 9976193
    Abstract: A process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, including two or more of carbonatation, phosphatation and sulphitation of the liquor to form a precipitate having at least some of the contaminants from the liquor, and separating the precipitate from the liquor. The processes may be included in sugar refining or water decontamination processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: T&L SUGARS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Kerr, Anthony Baiada
  • Patent number: 9706557
    Abstract: The invention relates to signaling of MGW identity in SIP-I. A Call Control Unit of a network includes an Input/Output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a processing unit in communication with the input/output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a memory unit in communication with the processing unit, the processing unit producing a signal having information which identifies a seized Media Gateway (MGW) related to a call establishment or one or more offered Media Gateways, which is sent via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to a Mobile Switching Center (MSC)-Server in the network which is in charge to seize a MGW. A computer readable medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by at least one processing unit, signals a media gateway (MGW) identity. A method in a telecommunications node for signaling a Media Gateway (MGW) Identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Marcello Pantaleo, John Kerr, Philips Hodges
  • Patent number: 9682371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and, more specifically, to a process for the removal of components from a starting material. Optionally, the process is used for the removal of contaminants from ion exchange regenerant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Baiada, Tommaso Bartalucci, John Kerr, Tim Windebank
  • Publication number: 20170002171
    Abstract: Additives for inclusion in a plastic, resin or elastomer composition, having a combination of precipitated calcium and/or magnesium salt and organic material, wherein the salt is a calcium and/or magnesium carbonate, a calcium and/or magnesium phosphate or a combination thereof, together with methods for manufacturing and using the additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: John KERR, Anthony BAIADA
  • Publication number: 20160333429
    Abstract: A process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, including two or more of carbonatation, phosphatation and sulphitation of the liquor to form a precipitate having at least some of the contaminants from the liquor, and separating the precipitate from the liquor. The processes may be included in sugar refining or water decontamination processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: John KERR, Anthony BAIADA
  • Publication number: 20160263550
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a treated material having adsorbent properties, including heating an organic matter containing waste product starting material to form a treated material; an adsorbent material produced by the method, together with uses of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: John Kerr, Anthony Baiada
  • Publication number: 20160208347
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor; introducing the liquor into a reaction vessel; bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor within the reaction vessel; and separating the precipitate formed by the carbonatation of the metal hydroxide from the liquor, the precipitate comprising at least some of the contaminants from the liquor; wherein, on average, the liquor is resident within the reaction vessel for a period of no more than about 60 minutes. The invention also relates to a process for the removal of contaminants from a liquor, the process comprising: introducing a metal or ammonium hydroxide into the liquor and bubbling a carbon dioxide gas comprising at least 25% carbon dioxide through the liquor to form a precipitate by carbonatation in a period of no more than about 60 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John Kerr, Anthony Baiada, Robert Jansen, Matthew Shue, Gordon Walker
  • Patent number: 9155025
    Abstract: Technology for method for reducing the number of unsuccessful service change attempts of a first mobile terminal is presented. The first mobile terminal is connectable via a mobile network to a further terminal by establishing a call connection for providing a first service or by establishing a call connection for providing a second service. The first mobile terminal receives a first indication signal indicating that a service change to the second service is temporarily unavailable from a mobile network node administrating an established call connection for providing the first service. In response to receiving the first indication signal, the first mobile terminal refrains from requesting a service change to the second service until reception of a further indication signal from the mobile network node indicating that a service change is available again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventors: Jörg Schrader, Patrice Hédé, John Kerr
  • Publication number: 20150249994
    Abstract: The invention relates to signaling of MGW identity in SIP-I. A Call Control Unit of a network includes an Input/Output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a processing unit in communication with the input/output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a memory unit in communication with the processing unit, the processing unit producing a signal having information which identifies a seized Media Gateway (MGW) related to a call establishment or one or more offered Media Gateways, which is sent via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to a Mobile Switching Centre (MSC)-Server in the network which is in charge to seize a MGW. A computer readable medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by at least one processing unit, signals a media gateway (MGW) identity. A method in a telecommunications node for signaling a Media Gateway (MGW) Identity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Marcello Pantaleo, John Kerr, Philips Hodges
  • Publication number: 20150248211
    Abstract: A new hybrid method for displaying, detecting, and selecting objects in a CAD system is disclosed. A CAD model is loaded and displayed using one of several render techniques to approximate natural visual perception (e.g. hidden-line rendering, solid rendering or 3D textured rendering). These render techniques necessarily hide parts of the model to approximate natural vision; additionally, only objects visible to the rendered presentation may be detected (as geometry “snapped to” for additional constructions) or selected for editing. The hybrid presentation method provides in any editing context an instantly available “x-ray view” that apparently de-renders the model in a region surrounding the point of interest and makes any part of the model at any depth visible within the region available for detection, selection or editing. In this mode objects are selectable not by their faces, but by their edges, which are more easily distinguished and picked in this view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Johnson, Joshua Loy, John Kerr, Hernan Stamati, Justin Hutchison, Daniel Abretske