Patents by Inventor Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore 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: 12345834
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first plurality of digital codes from a time-to-digital converter (TDC); generating a coarse histogram from the first plurality of digital codes; detecting a peak coarse bin from the plurality of coarse bins; after receiving the first plurality of digital codes, receiving a second plurality of digital codes from the TDC; and generating a fine histogram from the second plurality of digital codes based on the detected peak coarse bin, where a fine histogram depth range is narrower than a coarse histogram depth range, where a lowest fine histogram depth is lower or equal to a lowest coarse peak depth, and where a highest fine histogram depth is higher or equal to a highest coarse peak depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20250115106
    Abstract: One embodiment of a modular device for removal, storage, and installation of removable components of a convertible vehicle according to the present disclosure comprises a wheeled base, a vertical support structure, and a horizontal support component, and a connector plate. The vertical support structure may attach to the wheeled base in a “stored” or “deployed” position. Similarly, the horizontal support component may attach to the wheeled base in a “stored” position or to the vertical support structure in a “deployed” position. Another embodiment of a modular device further comprises a plurality of support rods and storage rods. The support and storage rods may attach to the wheeled base in a “stored” or “deployed” position. One embodiment of a system according to the present disclosure comprises a device for removing, storing, and installing removable components from convertible automobiles that is configured to connect to a mechanical lifting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 12164002
    Abstract: A time-to-digital converter (TDC) circuit with self-testing function includes: a D flip-flop, where an input terminal of the D flip-flop is configured to be coupled to a data signal, and a clock terminal of the D flip-flop is configured to be coupled to a clock signal; and an AND gate, where a first input terminal of the AND gate is configured to be coupled to an enable signal of the TDC circuit, a second input terminal of the AND gate is configured to be coupled to a test signal, and an output terminal of the AND gate is coupled to a control terminal of the D flip-flop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics International N.V.
    Inventors: John Kevin Moore, Gavin Stuart Ball
  • Patent number: 12145514
    Abstract: A ladder rack assembly with a first rack member, a second rack member, and a threaded bolt. The first rack member has a first bracket and a first crossbar coupled to the first bracket, and the second rack member has a second bracket and a second crossbar coupled to the second bracket. The first crossbar and the second crossbar are slidably coupled to each other. The threaded bolt extends through the first crossbar and the second crossbar and is threadedly coupled to a nut. When the threaded bolt is rotated in a clockwise direction, the nut moves along the threaded bolt in a first direction, and when the threaded bolt is rotated in a counterclockwise direction, the nut moves along the threaded bolt in a second direction. The first bracket, the second bracket, and the threaded bolt are configured to retain an object during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 12143652
    Abstract: The transcoding of a contribution feed into a plurality of output feeds in various formats can be monitored to ensure that unnecessary data is not transmitted in the contribution feed. Each output feed can be transcoded using respective values for a set of video format parameters. These values can be aggregated and analyzed to determine the lowest values for individual parameters that are being used for the various output feeds. A video encoder for the contribution feed can then dynamically modify the video format parameters used to encode the contribution feed in order to avoid encoding and transmitting data that is not actually used for these output streams, which can conserve resources such as network bandwidth, or enable those resources to be used more advantageously to send data that will actually result in higher quality video presentation in the output formats for current limitations or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Rives Vegas, Brian J. Rundle, Joshua Ryan Melander, Darin J. Klaas, Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 12074242
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an array of pixels. Each pixel includes a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) and a transistor circuit. The transistor circuit includes a clamp transistor configured to clamp an anode voltage of the SPAD to be no more than a threshold clamped anode voltage, and a quenching element in series with the clamp transistor and configured to quench the anode voltage of the SPAD when the SPAD is struck by an incoming photon. Readout circuitry is coupled to receive the clamped anode voltage from the transistor circuit and to generate a pixel output therefrom, the threshold clamped anode voltage being below a maximum voltage rating of transistors forming the readout circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Mohammed Al-Rawhani, Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore, Bruce Rae, Elisa Lacombe
  • Patent number: 12055435
    Abstract: A sensing pixel includes a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) coupled between a first node and a second node, with a clamp diode being coupled between a turn-off voltage node and the second node. A turn-off circuit includes a sense circuit configured to generate a feedback voltage based upon a voltage at the turn-off voltage node, a transistor having a first conduction terminal coupled to the turn-off voltage node, a second conduction terminal coupled to ground, and a control terminal, and an amplifier having a first input coupled to a reference voltage, a second input coupled to receive the feedback voltage, and an output coupled to the control terminal of the transistor. A readout circuit is coupled to the SPAD by a decoupling capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventor: John Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20240223888
    Abstract: A vehicle includes multiple cameras that capture images or videos from a variety of perspectives with respect to the vehicle. A user interface within the vehicle provides a visual display of one or more camera views that is selectable and configurable by the user. Swiping on the user interface while a first camera view is displayed modifies the display by accessing and displaying a second camera view. Multiple camera view windows may be displayed side-by-side, with the display of each of the camera view windows capable of modification by user swiping of the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kok Wei Koh, Matthew Royce Miller, Hervé Cecchi, Michael Kevin Moore, Jingying Lin
  • Publication number: 20240201255
    Abstract: A time-to-digital converter (TDC) circuit with self-testing function includes: a D flip-flop, where an input terminal of the D flip-flop is configured to be coupled to a data signal, and a clock terminal of the D flip-flop is configured to be coupled to a clock signal; and an AND gate, where a first input terminal of the AND gate is configured to be coupled to an enable signal of the TDC circuit, a second input terminal of the AND gate is configured to be coupled to a test signal, and an output terminal of the AND gate is coupled to a control terminal of the D flip-flop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: John Kevin Moore, Gavin Stuart Ball
  • Patent number: 11988894
    Abstract: A lens is positioned to be received by a lens holder. The lens includes a first electrical trace and the lens holder includes a second electrical trace. The first and second electrical traces form electrodes of a sense capacitor. A capacitance of the sense capacitor is sensed. From the sensed capacitance, a determination is made as to whether the lens is present and properly positioned in the lens holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventor: John Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20240118397
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first plurality of digital codes from a TDC; generating a coarse histogram from the first plurality of digital codes; detecting a peak coarse bin from the plurality of coarse bins; after receiving the first plurality of digital codes, receiving a second plurality of digital codes from the TDC; and generating a fine histogram from the second plurality of digital codes based on the detected peak coarse bin, where a fine histogram depth range is narrower than a coarse histogram depth range, where a lower fine histogram depth is lower or equal to a lower coarse peak depth, and where a higher fine histogram depth is higher or equal to a higher coarse peak depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20240090670
    Abstract: A chair includes first support comprising a passageway, a second support, a body of material extending from the first support to the second support, a rod extending between the first support and the second support, and a threaded nut. The rod includes a main body and a threaded portion sized to be received by the passageway. The threaded nut is configured to be positioned about and to interface with the threaded portion. Rotating the rod clockwise causes the main body to move laterally away from the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Spoerke, Michael Petrovic, Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20240077592
    Abstract: An optical ranging system includes: a first phase-locked loop (PLL) configured to generate a first frequency signal and a second frequency signal; a second PLL configured to generate a third frequency signal based on a control signal that is formed using the first frequency signal; an optical source coupled to the second PLL, where an intensity of an optical signal emitted by the optical source is configured to be modulated in accordance with the third frequency signal; a first single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) configured to receive a reflected optical signal; a time-to-digital converter (TDC) coupled to the first SPAD, where the TDC is configured to generate digital samples by sampling an output signal of the first SPAD under control of the second frequency signal; a reference signal generator configured to generate a reference signal; and a mixer configured to mix the reference signal and the digital samples from the TDC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: John Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 11913831
    Abstract: An optical sensor includes at least one photodetector configured to be reverse biased at a voltage exceeding a breakdown voltage by an excess bias voltage. At least one control unit is configured to adjust the reverse bias of the at least one photodetector. A method of operating an optical sensor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT) LIMITED
    Inventors: Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 11885915
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first plurality of digital codes from a time-to-digital converter (TDC); TDC; generating a coarse histogram from the first plurality of digital codes; detecting a peak coarse bin from the plurality of coarse bins; after receiving the first plurality of digital codes, receiving a second plurality of digital codes from the TDC; and generating a fine histogram from the second plurality of digital codes based on the detected peak coarse bin, where a fine histogram depth range is narrower than a coarse histogram depth range, where a lowest fine histogram depth is lower or equal to a lowest coarse peak depth, and where a highest fine histogram depth is higher or equal to a highest coarse peak depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20240028667
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a histogram output from a detector sensor, and calculating a median point of a pulse waveform within the histogram. The pulse waveform has an even probability distribution over at least one quantization step of the histogram around the median point. A corresponding apparatus can include a detector sensor and a co-processor coupled to the detector sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: John Kevin Moore, Sam Lee, Pascal Mellot, Donald Baxter, Stuart McLeod, Kenneth Dargan
  • Patent number: 11849167
    Abstract: Techniques for on-demand issuance of private keys for encrypted video transmission are described. A video processing service of a provider network receives a request from a computing device outside the provider network to begin video processing of video data generated by a video source device outside the provider network. The video processing service sends instructions to a video encoding device associated with the video source device to establish the connection for video transmission. The video processing service sends an encryption key to the video encoding device, and sends a decryption key to a video decryption engine. Subsequently, the video processing service receives video data from the video source device, via the video encoding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Rives Vegas, Andrew D. Henroid, Akhil Ramachandran, Brian J. Rundle, Darin J. Klaas, Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 11822017
    Abstract: A ToF sensor includes an array of pixels having first and second subsets of pixels, first and second pluralities of TDCs, a routing bus having first and second pluralities of bus drivers, and a controller configured to: when the first subset of pixels is active and the second subset of pixels is not active, control the first plurality of bus drivers to route events from half of the pixels of the first subset to the first plurality of TDCs and control the first and second pluralities of bus drivers to route events from the other half of the pixels of the first subset to the second plurality of TDCs, and when the first subset of pixels is not active and the second subset of pixels is active, control the first plurality of bus drivers to route events from the second subset of pixels to the first plurality of TDCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Neale Dutton, John Kevin Moore
  • Patent number: 11797645
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a histogram output from a detector sensor, and calculating a median point of a pulse waveform within the histogram. The pulse waveform has an even probability distribution over at least one quantization step of the histogram around the median point. A corresponding apparatus can include a detector sensor and a co-processor coupled to the detector sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited, STMicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) SAS
    Inventors: John Kevin Moore, Sam Lee, Pascal Mellot, Donald Baxter, Stuart McLeod, Kenneth Dargan
  • Publication number: 20230308694
    Abstract: The transcoding of a contribution feed into a plurality of output feeds in various formats can be monitored to ensure that unnecessary data is not transmitted in the contribution feed. Each output feed can be transcoded using respective values for a set of video format parameters. These values can be aggregated and analyzed to determine the lowest values for individual parameters that are being used for the various output feeds. A video encoder for the contribution feed can then dynamically modify the video format parameters used to encode the contribution feed in order to avoid encoding and transmitting data that is not actually used for these output streams, which can conserve resources such as network bandwidth, or enable those resources to be used more advantageously to send data that will actually result in higher quality video presentation in the output formats for current limitations or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Matt Rives Vegas, Brian J. Rundle, Joshua Ryan Melander, Darin J. Klaas, Kevin Moore