Patents by Inventor John Woods
John Woods 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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Publication number: 20240127274Abstract: Embodiments as disclosed provide data processing systems and methods for controlling an automated survey system. One embodiment comprises: a processor; a data store storing a plurality of transactions thereon, each transaction comprising transaction metadata and a voice session recording of an inbound call, the transaction metadata for each transaction comprising an identifier for that transaction; a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions executable on the processor for: generating, by the processor, a worklist for the survey campaign to control conducting of surveys by an automated survey system that is configured to execute the worklist, the worklist comprising a work item for each of the set of transactions and each work item comprising transaction identification data for a transaction from the set of transactions and contact information for the survey target for the transaction corresponding to the transaction identification data in the work item.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Lorne Edward Wood, Steven John Graff
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Patent number: 11961521Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing voice control using multiple digital assistants. In some embodiments, a voice platform operates to receive a voice input from a user. The voice platform selects a digital assistant from a plurality of digital assistants based on a trigger word. The voice platform then generates an intent from the voice input using the selected digital assistant. The voice platform then transmits the intent to a media device for processing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Roku, Inc.Inventors: Anthony John Wood, David Stern, Gregory Mack Garner
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Patent number: 11953862Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for providing an optimal control configuration for a material processing system are provided. In operation, a material processing engine accesses causal graph input data. Causal graph input data includes input data of a continuous flow process. Based on the causal graph and the input data, a causal graph that aligns with do-calculus manipulations—associated with determining identifiable causal relationships corresponding to input materials of the continuous flow process—is generated. The causal graph is parsed based on the do-calculus manipulations to determine valid conditioning sets associated with estimating a causal impact on an optimization target. Based on the valid conditioning sets, an optimal control configuration comprising optimal control variable values is generated.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventors: John Thomas Clark, Jr., Joakim Kalvenes, Jason Thomas Stewart, Rohin Wood
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Patent number: 11950967Abstract: A system for planning and performing a repeat interventional procedure is provided which includes a registration device and an image generation device which map current targets in a reference image for a first interventional procedure to at least one guidance image acquired from a different imaging modality. Biopsy locations are recorded to the guidance images during the first interventional procedure and the biopsy locations are mapped to the reference image to provide a planning image for use in a subsequent interventional procedure on the patient. In a subsequent interventional procedure, the prior planning image (124) may be registered to a current reference image and the prior biopsy locations and prior and current targets are mapped to a guidance image acquired from a different imaging modality. Biopsy locations are then mapped to the guidance image and mapped back to the current reference image.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA, as Represented by the Secreatary, Dept. of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Jochen Kruecker, Pingkun Yan, Amir Mohammad Tahmasebi Maraghoosh, Peter A Pinto, Bradford Johns Wood
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Patent number: 11950101Abstract: An embodiment includes a method to increase the efficiency of security checkpoint operations. A security checkpoint kiosk serves as a Relying Party System (RPS). The RPS establishes a secure local connection between the RPS and a User Mobile-Identification-Credential Device (UMD). The RPS sends a user information request to the UMD, via the secure local connection, seeking release of user information associated with a Mobile Identification Credential (MIC). The RPS obtains authentication of the user information received in response to the user information request. The RPS retrieves user travel information based on the user information. The RPS determines that the user travel information matches the user information. When the user travel information matches the user information, the RPS approves the user to proceed past the security checkpoint kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Haya Iris Villanueva Gaviola, Gianpaolo Fasoli, Vinay Ganesh, Irene M. Graff, Martijn Theo Haring, Ahmer A. Khan, Franck Farian Rakotomalala, Gordon Y. Scott, Ho Cheung Chung, Antonio Allen, Mayura Dhananjaya Deshpande, Thomas John Miller, Christopher Sharp, David W. Silver, Policarpo B. Wood, Ka Yang
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Publication number: 20240104188Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to digital identification credential user interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Haya Iris VILLANUEVA GAVIOLA, Antonio A. ALLEN, Mayura D. DESHPANDE, Thomas John MILLER, Policarpo Bonilla WOOD, JR., Ho Cheung CHUNG, Gianpaolo FASOLI, Vinay GANESH, Irene M. GRAFF, Martijn Theo HARING, Ahmer A. KHAN, Franck Farian RAKOTOMALALA, Gordon SCOTT, Christopher SHARP, David W. SILVER, Ka YANG
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Patent number: 11941649Abstract: Embodiments as disclosed provide data processing systems and methods for controlling an automated survey system. One embodiment comprises: a processor; a data store storing a plurality of transactions thereon, each transaction comprising transaction metadata and a voice session recording of an inbound call, the transaction metadata for each transaction comprising an identifier for that transaction; a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions executable on the processor for: generating, by the processor, a worklist for the survey campaign to control conducting of surveys by an automated survey system that is configured to execute the worklist, the worklist comprising a work item for each of the set of transactions and each work item comprising transaction identification data for a transaction from the set of transactions and contact information for the survey target for the transaction corresponding to the transaction identification data in the work item.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: OPEN TEXT CORPORATIONInventors: Lorne Edward Wood, Steven John Graff
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Publication number: 20240092670Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for the separation and removal of methane from an agricultural methane digestate, for example, agricultural waste. The systems and methods include an extraction system that exposes the methane digestate to agricultural commodities and a microbial additives resulting in products that can be recycled.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Julie Sannar, James White, Jim Quan, Ronald Helland, John Woods
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Publication number: 20240084475Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for creating phobic and philic surfaces (for example, superphobic and superphilic surfaces) are disclosed. Embodiments include methods for determining a heat treatment technique that increases the likelihood that a uniformly etched surface with minimal pitting will be formed when the surface of a material is subject to etching. Additional embodiments include evaluating the PRE number of the material, performing an anodic polarization sweep of the material, evaluating the polarization curve (current vs. potential) for the material, performing different etching protocols depending on the range of values the PRE number of the material belongs, and/or pulsing the current applied to the material during the etching process. Additional embodiments include apparatuses and methods for predictably etching a surface (such as a surface of a metal alloy) of a material, which can include etching interior portions of a hollow work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Timothee L. POURPOINT, Blair N. FRANCIS, John Wood ELLIS, Michael Shaw TITUS, Benjamin Paul SMITH
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Patent number: 11920976Abstract: A system for coupling photometers to an incubation ring for use in in vitro diagnostics comprises one or more light sources, and an incubation ring assembly, and two photometers. An incubation ring assembly comprises an internal trough and an external trough. Each trough comprises (a) an internal wall comprising an internal aperture and (b) an external wall comprising an external aperture. A first photometer comprises: a first optics housing directing light from the light sources through the external aperture of the internal trough, and a first detector positioned to receive the light through the internal aperture of the internal trough. A second photometer comprises a second optics housing directing the light from the light sources through the internal aperture of the external trough, and a second detector positioned to receive the light through the external aperture of the external trough.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: John P. Mizzer, Donald Wood
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Patent number: 11913247Abstract: A modular, electrically chargeable protective barrier that is structured to be coupled to a temporary fence panel is disclosed. The barrier includes a frame comprising multiple side vertical conductive support members and multiple horizontal conductive support members. The frame is electrically chargeable. The barrier includes multiple exposed conductive wires spanning a distance between the side vertical conductive support members. The exposed conductive wires are electrically chargeable, and a charge passes from the wires to the frame. The barrier includes a conductive bracket and a non-conductive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ZAP PANEL LLCInventors: John Thomas Hollberg, Alissa Wood Hollberg, Brigham Andrew Wilcox, Emit Benjamin Meyer
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Patent number: 11888030Abstract: Operating a bi-directional double-base bipolar junction transistor (B-TRAN). One example is a method comprising: conducting a first load current from an upper terminal of the power module to an upper-main lead of the transistor, through the transistor, and from a lower-main lead of the transistor to a lower terminal of the power module; and then responsive assertion of a first interrupt signal, interrupting the first load current from the lower-main lead to the lower terminal by opening a lower-main FET and commutating a first shutoff current through a lower-control lead the transistor to the lower terminal; and blocking current from the upper terminal to the lower terminal by the transistor.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: IDEAL POWER INC.Inventors: John Wood, Alireza Mojab, Daniel Brdar, Ruiyang Yu
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Patent number: 11866953Abstract: An adjustable post support includes a post receptacle with a first longitudinal axis; a mount with a second longitudinal axis; and upper and lower adjustment plates disposed therebetween. The upper adjustment plate resides closer to the receptacle, rotates about the first longitudinal axis, and has a first surface above an opposing second surface. The first surface remains normal to the first longitudinal axis when rotated. The second surface resides at an angle to the first surface. The lower adjustment plate rotates about the second longitudinal axis and has a third surface above an opposing fourth surface. The fourth surface remains normal to the second longitudinal axis when rotated. The third surface resides at an angle to the fourth surface. The second surface is disposed against the third surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ORIGIN POINT BRANDS, LLCInventor: John Wood
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Publication number: 20230413947Abstract: An insole (2) has a heel region (8), an arch region (6) and a forefoot region (4). A pod (10) comprising an encapsulated liquid is partially embedded in a foam layer in the heel region (8). The impact of foot strike can lead to large forces on joints in the body. The insole (2) with the pod (10) reduces the impact of foot strike and therefore can lessen the impact of steps on the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Edward John Beech, Alexander James Kerr, Kaiming Pan, Daniel John Wood
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Publication number: 20230403540Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for a device including a functional circuit, a power monitor circuit, and a controller. The functional circuit can be configured to perform a function. The power monitor circuit can collect power usage data of the functional circuit. The controller can transmit the power usage data to a master control device, and receive an instruction provided by the master control device. The instruction is generated based on the power usage data of the functional circuit and related to the function. Based on the instruction received from the master control device, the controller can adjust the function performed by the functional circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: GREGORY MACK GARNER, David Stern, David Westerhoff, Anthony John Wood
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Patent number: 11804227Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for distributing the performance of speech recognition among a remote control device and a voice platform in the cloud. In some embodiments, the remote control device operates to receive a voice input from a user. The remote control device detects a trigger word in the voice input. The remote control device then processes the voice input. The remote control device then transmits the voice input to a voice platform based on the detecting in order to determine an intent associated with the voice input.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Roku, Inc.Inventors: Anthony John Wood, David Stern, Gregory Mack Garner
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Patent number: 11802353Abstract: The present invention relates to a textile cord comprising at least two yarns, each yarn comprising multiple filaments, wherein each filament comprises polyethylene furanoate reinforced by carbon nano material and/or boron nitride nano material. These textile cords are particularly useful as tire reinforcements. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a polymeric composition comprising (1) polyethylene-2,5-furan dicarboxylate and (2) a carbon nano material or a boron nitride nano material. This polymeric composition can optionally be further comprised of one or more additional polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate. This invention is further directed to a rubber component comprising said cords coated with rubber and to tires and other rubber products comprising such cords.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANYInventors: Bartosz Zielinski, Raphael Beck, Dirk Lothar Maria van Eck, Björn Springer, John Woods
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Publication number: 20230333719Abstract: Various embodiments for customizing a user interface based on user capabilities are described herein. An embodiment operates by determining a biometric of a user representing a characteristic of a finger size of the user based on an interaction performed by the user. It is determined that the biometric of the user indicates an ability of the user to navigate a user interface with one or more different features based on an ability of the user to interact with at least one existing feature of the user interface. Based on the determined biometric an identity of the user is determined. The determined identity of the user is verified by performing one or more verification actions subsequent to the determining the identity of the user. The user interface is customized, one or more different features corresponding to the finger size of the user are displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Roku, IncInventors: James GREEN, IIya ASNIS, Gregory Mack GARNER, Tito THOMAS, Anthony John WOOD
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Publication number: 20230315186Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dynamic backup battery for updating the firmware of a media device. The media device includes a memory device that is electrically coupled to a port. The port of the media device is configured to receive a first power. The media device also includes a battery that is electrically coupled to the port and is configured to supply a second power to the port. The media device includes a processor electrically coupled to the battery and is configured to monitor the power level of the first power received and based on the power level of the first power received falling below a threshold value, the battery supplies a second power to the port of the media device. The processor is further configured to activate a low power mode, detect an event while in low power mode, deactivate low power mode, perform a task, and reactivate low power mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: ROKU, INC.Inventors: Anthony John WOOD, Wade Charles BROWN
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Patent number: D1015876Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Silgan Containers LLCInventors: David Dunn, Elizabeth A. Metzger, John Schindewolf, Alvin Widitora, Dave Wood, Seth Moore, Andrew Palumbo