Patents by Inventor John P. Shannon
John P. Shannon 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: 11918331Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Jennifer Bergstrom, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Brandon P. Fisk, Yongji Fu, Michael S. Hood, Charles A. Lachenbruch, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Matthew O'Neal, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas A. Seim, Gregory J. Shannon
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Patent number: 8661548Abstract: An administration system for use within a server system is provided. The server system having a server that provides host management functions and the server system being able to accept computer cards inserted therein. The administration system comprises a computing system that is inserted in the server system, the computing system having a controller that assumes control over the communications bus.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Embotics CorporationInventors: John P. Shannon, Thane Brown, John McCarthy, David A. Watson, Anthony Richard Phillip White
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Publication number: 20100186094Abstract: An administration system for use within a server system is provided. The server system having a server that provides host management functions and the server system being able to accept computer cards inserted therein. The administration system comprises a computing system that is inserted in the server system, the computing system having a controller that assumes control over the communications bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: John P. SHANNON, Thane Brown, John McCarthy, David A. Watson, Anthony Richard Phillip White
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Patent number: 7725943Abstract: An administration system for use within a server system is provided. The server system having a server that provides host management functions and the server system being able to accept computer cards inserted therein. The administration system comprises a computing system that is inserted in the server system, the computing system having a controller that assumes control over the communications bus.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Embotics CorporationInventors: John P. Shannon, Thane Brown, John McCarthy, David A. Watson, Anthony Richard Phillip White
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Publication number: 20020136375Abstract: Electronic commerce is enhanced through the use of the state-based management capability of the public telephony infrastructure, adapted for use in Internet and other network transactions. A telephony engine such as the Nortel Networks DMS™ switching platform is configured to initiate, process and terminate electronic transactions such as consumer Web purchase, rather than the telephone events for which such hardware was designed. The transaction engine may, for instance, detect, time and record billing for the logging of a Internet user on to a game site, video download or other service or product. Once a transaction has entered its termination state, analogous to the hanging up of a telephone call, a billing record is generated which is transmitted through the usual billing services of the telephony network. Consumers may therefore locate and pay for a variety of services on the Internet and other networks while relying on the convenience of regular monthly telephone billing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Claude C. Bouffard, John P. Shannon
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Patent number: 5852713Abstract: The invention relates to a computer file backup method, which method comprises providing at least one client computer, such as a personal computer, having a data storage means, such as a hard disk, with data stored thereon, on which data backup protection is desired, and providing at least one separate server computer having a data storage means, such as a hard disk, as a backup computer to receive data from the client computer. The method provides for backing up and periodically updating information on personal computers with the server computer located in a remote geographical location, the computers being connected by a network system.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Inventor: John P. Shannon
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Patent number: 5799147Abstract: The invention relates to a computer file backup method, which method comprises providing at least one client computer, such as a personal computer, having a data storage means, such as a hard disk, with data stored thereon, on which data backup protection is desired, and providing at least one separate server computer having a data storage means, such as a hard disk, as a backup computer to receive data from the client computer. The method provides for backing up and periodically updating information on personal computers with the server computer located in a remote geographical location, the computers being connected by a network system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Inventor: John P. Shannon
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Patent number: 5537594Abstract: A communications system query processing element, for example a home location register for a mobile communications system, includes a plurality of application processors. First data such as permanent data relating to a plurality of mobile subscribers (subscription information etc.) is available at all application processors, whereas second data such as temporary data relating to the plurality of subscription is partitioned between the application processors. Queries are allocated via a transaction bus to an available application processor. If it is not the correct one for the subscriber originating the query, it is redirected via the transaction bus. This arrangement permits a linear growth in terms of database to be achieved with increasing numbers of subscribers by the addition of application processors as necessary and in a manner not involving a processing bottleneck.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1993Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Northern Telecom LimitedInventors: John P. Shannon, John P. Prokopenko, Michelle A. Beaudry
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Patent number: 5020087Abstract: Diode for providing X-rays. A diode for generating X-rays is adapted for connection to a source of high electrical energy with the diode having a first end from which the X-rays are emitted, a second end, and axis extending between the ends. The diode includes a ring cathode connected to the electron source and an intermediate anode spaced from the cathode with at least a portion of this anode being disposed between the ring cathode and the diode first end. The intermediate anode decelerates electrons to cause the generation of X-rays emitted from the diode first end. The diode also includes an intermediate cathode disposed radially outwardly of the intermediate anode and connected to this anode. The diode further includes an inverse anode spaced from the intermediate cathode and positioned radially outwardly of the intermediate cathode and between the intermediate cathode and between the intermediate cathode and the diode second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1989Date of Patent: May 28, 1991Assignee: Maxwell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: William H. Rix, John P. Shannon, deceased
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Patent number: 4578805Abstract: A transmission line connecting a power supply, for supplying power pulses, to a load disposed inside of a vacuum chamber. Electrically conductive debris in both gaseous and non-gaseous forms is generated in response to the application of the power pulse to the load. The transmission line includes first and second conductors electrically connecting the power supply to the load. An insulator extends between the conductors and partially defines the vacuum chamber. A dump for debris in non-gaseous form is disposed between load and the insulator and the transmission line further includes a system for ejecting gaseous debris from between the conductors so that substantial debris is prevented from accumulating on the insulator, which accumulation, if allowed to form, could result in flashover of the transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1984Date of Patent: March 25, 1986Assignee: Maxwell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Pearlman, John P. Shannon