Patents by Inventor Kelly Murphy
Kelly Murphy 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: 20240121458Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for network-based monitoring and serving of media to in-vehicle occupants. An example method includes linking panelist data corresponding to media exposure to first telemetry data collected by a vehicle to create linked panelist-telemetry data; and training a neural network to estimate vehicle occupant demographics based on second telemetry data using a first subgroup of the linked panelist-telemetry data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Edward Murphy, Kelly Dixon, Jennifer Carton, Francis C. Fasinski, III
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Patent number: 11949935Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for network-based monitoring and serving of media to in-vehicle occupants. An example method includes linking panelist data corresponding to media exposure to first telemetry data collected by a vehicle to create linked panelist-telemetry data; and training a neural network to estimate vehicle occupant demographics based on second telemetry data using a first subgroup of the linked panelist-telemetry data.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Edward Murphy, Kelly Dixon, Jennifer Carton, Francis C. Fasinski, III
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Patent number: 11731082Abstract: A method and system for water-priming carbon micropore filter media using negative pressure. The method includes placing dry filter elements in a polymer bag, applying a vacuum of no more than approximately 33 kPa above zero pressure, and heat-sealing the bag using a heat-set bar; submerging, by a consumer, the vacuum-sealed bag with its the filter elements in water; the filters in the vacuum sealed bag are at least partially submerged, puncturing the bag to form one or more small openings in the bag below the water line. Breeching the vacuum causes the water to flow through the openings into the bag and the filter(s) to equalize the pressure between the water and the previously vacuum environment of the plastic bag, causing the surrounding water to quickly flow into the micro-pores of the filter media, thereby priming the carbon filter for use in the gravity-fed water-purification system.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Liagic LLCInventors: John Davis Whitaker, Kelly Murphy Whitaker
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Publication number: 20210394118Abstract: A method and system for water-priming carbon micropore filter media using negative pressure. The method includes placing dry filter elements in a polymer bag, applying a vacuum of no more than approximately 33 kPa above zero pressure, and heat-sealing the bag using a heat-set bar; submerging, by a consumer, the vacuum-sealed bag with its the filter elements in water; the filters in the vacuum sealed bag are at least partially submerged, puncturing the bag to form one or more small openings in the bag below the water line. Breeching the vacuum causes the water to flow through the openings into the bag and the filter(s) to equalize the pressure between the water and the previously vacuum environment of the plastic bag, causing the surrounding water to quickly flow into the micro-pores of the filter media, thereby priming the carbon filter for use in the gravity-fed water-purification system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: John Davis Whitaker, Kelly Murphy Whitaker
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Patent number: 11110397Abstract: A method and system for water-priming carbon micropore filter media using negative pressure. The method includes placing dry filter elements in a polymer bag, applying a vacuum of no more than approximately 33 kPa above zero pressure, and heat-sealing the bag using a heat-set bar; submerging, by a consumer, the vacuum-sealed bag with its the filter elements in water; the filters in the vacuum sealed bag are at least partially submerged, puncturing the bag to form one or more small openings in the bag below the water line. Breeching the vacuum causes the water to flow through the openings into the bag and the filter(s) to equalize the pressure between the water and the previously vacuum environment of the plastic bag, causing the surrounding water to quickly flow into the micro-pores of the filter media, thereby priming the carbon filter for use in the gravity-fed water-purification system.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Pure Berkey, LLCInventors: John Davis Whitaker, Kelly Murphy Whitaker
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Publication number: 20190366270Abstract: A method and system for water-priming carbon micropore filter media using negative pressure. The method includes placing dry filter elements in a polymer bag, applying a vacuum of no more than approximately 33 kPa above zero pressure, and heat-sealing the bag using a heat-set bar; submerging, by a consumer, the vacuum-sealed bag with its the filter elements in water; the filters in the vacuum sealed bag are at least partially submerged, puncturing the bag to form one or more small openings in the bag below the water line. Breeching the vacuum causes the water to flow through the openings into the bag and the filter(s) to equalize the pressure between the water and the previously vacuum environment of the plastic bag, causing the surrounding water to quickly flow into the micro-pores of the filter media, thereby priming the carbon filter for use in the gravity-fed water-purification system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: John Davis Whitaker, Kelly Murphy Whitaker
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Patent number: 10097637Abstract: Example distributed cache systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives a read call at a first call such that the read call identifies specific data. The method identifies multiple storage nodes and multiple connected clients based on information contained in a cache map. The first client sends the read call to the multiple storage nodes and the multiple connected clients. The method determines whether any of the connected clients has cached the specific data. If at least one of the connected clients has cached the specific data, the specific data is accessed from the connected client that has cached the data. If none of the connected clients has cached the specific data, the specific data is accessed from a storage system.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: TENOWARE R&D LIMITEDInventors: Pavan K. Mettu, Kelly Murphy
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Patent number: 9880753Abstract: Example data storage systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method identifies data to be written to a shared storage system that includes multiple storage nodes. The method communicates a write operation vote request to each of the multiple storage nodes. The write operation vote request is associated with a data write operation to write the identified data to the shared storage system. A positive response is received from at least a portion of the multiple storage nodes. The data write operation is initiated in response to receiving positive responses from a quorum of the storage nodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: GRIDSTORE INC.Inventors: Antoni Sawicki, Tomasz Nowak, Kelly Murphy
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Publication number: 20160142487Abstract: Example distributed cache systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives a read call at a first call such that the read call identifies specific data. The method identifies multiple storage nodes and multiple connected clients based on information contained in a cache map. The first client sends the read call to the multiple storage nodes and the multiple connected clients. The method determines whether any of the connected clients has cached the specific data. If at least one of the connected clients has cached the specific data, the specific data is accessed from the connected client that has cached the data. If none of the connected clients has cached the specific data, the specific data is accessed from a storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Pavan K. Mettu, Kelly Murphy
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Publication number: 20150237140Abstract: Example data storage systems and methods are described. In one implementation, one or more processors implement multiple virtual machines, each of which is executing an application. A virtual controller is coupled to the processors and manages storage of data received from the multiple virtual machines. Multiple I/O channels are configured to communicate data from the multiple virtual machines to a data storage node based on data storage instructions received from the virtual controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Kelly Murphy, Antoni Sawicki, Tomasz Nowak, Shri Ram Agarwal, Borislav Stoyanov Marinov
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Publication number: 20130151653Abstract: Example data management systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method restores data on a first data storage node that is part of a data storage system including multiple storage nodes. The method marks multiple data entries stored in the first data storage node as dirty. A data index associated with the data storage system is received from a quorum of the data storage nodes in the data storage system. The data index is compared with data entries stored in the first data storage node. Data entries that are not contained in the data index are deleted from the first data storage node. Data entries stored in the first data storage nodes are modified to match corresponding data entries in the data storage system based on the data index.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Antoni Sawicki, Tomasz Nowak, Kelly Murphy
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Publication number: 20130145105Abstract: Example data storage systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method identifies data to be written to a shared storage system that includes multiple storage nodes. The method communicates a write operation vote request to each of the multiple storage nodes. The write operation vote request is associated with a data write operation to write the identified data to the shared storage system. A positive response is received from at least a portion of the multiple storage nodes. The data write operation is initiated in response to receiving positive responses from a quorum of the storage nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventors: Antoni Sawicki, Tomasz Nowak, Kelly Murphy
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Patent number: 8376750Abstract: An online game that promotes healthy behavior by engaging computer users and by providing educational information about health and nutrition. User participation is measured in relation to an avatar of a belly that gains and loses weight according to game play. Users are assigned an avatar according to answers to profile questions. Users earn points by correctly answering health and nutrition questions. When a user answers a question correctly, the player can help him- or herself or “sabotage” a friend. Users also have options to help a friend. The game has consequences for incorrect answers. Updates to a leader board and a message board allow users to see how friends are doing. Social networking aspects of the game keep users engaged and entertained, and therefore, more likely to participate. Participation helps users to increase their knowledge of health and nutrition facts and therefore, their knowledge regarding healthy behaviors.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Kelly Murphy-Aniceto, Shane Regala
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Patent number: 8210849Abstract: An online game that promotes healthy behavior by engaging computer users and by providing educational information about health and nutrition. User participation is measured in relation to an avatar of a belly that gains and loses weight according to game play. Users are assigned an avatar according to answers to profile questions. Users earn points by correctly answering health and nutrition questions. When a user answers a question correctly, the player can help him- or herself or “sabotage” a friend. Users also have options to help a friend. The game has consequences for incorrect answers. Updates to a leader board and a message board allow users to see how friends are doing. Social networking aspects of the game keep users engaged and entertained, and therefore, more likely to participate. Participation helps users to increase their knowledge of health and nutrition facts and therefore, their knowledge regarding healthy behaviors.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Kelly Murphy-Aniceto, Shane Regala
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Publication number: 20110212736Abstract: Asynchronous media communications consist of sending text or voice messages with tags indicating the priority of the message. AMC combines voice messaging with features such as tagging and threading of voice strings on a recipient device. Communication can take place on a one-to-one or one-to-many basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Manuel E. Jaime, Donald John Jones, Mark Kelly Murphy, Nikhil Jain
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Publication number: 20090215477Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate communication between a plurality of devices identified by mobile infospheres. The devices can be associated with a mobile infosphere based on ownership, for example, where the mobile infospheres are identified by a mobile phone number. A registry server can store information regarding devices in each mobile infosphere, and communication between the devices within a mobile infosphere or devices in other mobile infospheres can be facilitated by providing stored access parameters. In addition, data transferred among the devices can be transcoded to meet capabilities of disparate devices with respect to memory, bandwidth, available codes, etc. Moreover, a file system can aggregate shared files and folders from a plurality of mobile infosphere devices to provide seamless access to available accessible content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: QUALCOMM, IncorporatedInventors: Thien H. Lee, Anand Janakiraman, Murtuza T. Chhatriwala, Manuel E. Jaime, Mark Kelly Murphy