Patents by Inventor Kurt W. Derr
Kurt W. Derr 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: 20220377845Abstract: Processing flows and related systems and methods are disclosed. A computing system includes one or more data interfaces, one or more other components, and a controller. The one or more data interfaces are configured to provide an interface to a data source. The one or more other components include one or more controller plugins, one or more processing nodes, or both the one or more controller plugins and the one or more processing nodes. The controller is configured to manage interactions between the one or more data interfaces and the one or more other components and enable a user to chain together the one or more data interfaces and the one or more other components according to one or more flows. The one or more controller plugins are configured to provide results of the one or more flows to one of a user interface and a system interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Aniqua Z. Baset, Christopher D. Becker, Samuel Ramirez, Sneha K. Kasera, Kurt W. Derr
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Patent number: 11251889Abstract: Wireless signal classifiers and systems that incorporate the same may include an energy-based detector configured to analyze an entire set of measurements and generate a first signal classification result, a cyclostationary-based detector configured to analyze less than the entire set of measurements and generate a second signal classification result; and a classification merger configured to merge the first signal classification result and the second signal classification result. Ensemble wireless signal classification and systems and devices the incorporate the same are disclosed. Some ensemble wireless signal classification may include energy-based classification processes and machine learning-based classification processes. In some embodiments, incremental machine learning techniques may be incorporated to add new machine learning-based classifiers to a system or update existing machine learning-based classifiers.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignees: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Kurt W. Derr, Samuel Ramirez, Sneha K. Kasera, Christopher D. Becker, Aniqua Z. Baset
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Publication number: 20210211212Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to ensemble wireless signal classification and systems and devices the incorporate the same. Some embodiments of ensemble wireless signal classification may include energy-based classification processes and machine learning-based classification processes. In some embodiments, incremental machine learning techniques may be incorporated to add new machine learning-based classifiers to a system or update existing machine learning-based classifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Kurt W. Derr, Samuel Ramirez, Sneha K. Kasera, Christopher D. Becker, Aniqua Z. Baset
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Publication number: 20200007249Abstract: Wireless signal classifiers and systems that incorporate the same may include an energy-based detector configured to analyze an entire set of measurements and generate a first single classification result, a cyclostationary-based detector configured to analyze less than the entire set of measurements and generate a second signal classification result; and a classification merger configured to merge the first signal classification result and the second signal classification result. Ensemble wireless signal classification and systems and devices the incorporate the same are disclosed. Some ensemble wireless signal classification may include energy-based classification processes and machine learning-based classification processes. In some embodiments, incremental machine learning techniques may be incorporated to add new machine learning-based classifiers to a system or update existing machine learning-based classifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Kurt W. Derr, Samuel Ramirez, Sneha K. Kasera, Christopher D. Becker, Aniqua Z. Baset
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Patent number: 9641216Abstract: Monitoring devices and systems comprise a plurality of data channel modules coupled to processing circuitry. Each data channel module of the plurality of data channel modules is configured to capture wireless communications for a selected frequency channel. The processing circuitry is configured to receive captured wireless communications from the plurality of data channel modules and to organize received wireless communications according to at least one parameter. Related methods of monitoring wireless communications are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Derr, John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 8831220Abstract: A processing module operating method includes using a processing module physically connected to a wireless communications device, requesting that the wireless communications device retrieve encrypted code from a web site and receiving the encrypted code from the wireless communications device. The wireless communications device is unable to decrypt the encrypted code. The method further includes using the processing module, decrypting the encrypted code, executing the decrypted code, and preventing the wireless communications device from accessing the decrypted code.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Steven Harvey McCown, Kurt W. Derr, Troy Moore
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Patent number: 8737965Abstract: Wireless device monitoring systems and monitoring devices include a communications module for receiving wireless communications of a wireless device. Processing circuitry is coupled with the communications module and configured to process the wireless communications to determine whether the wireless device is authorized or unauthorized to be present at the monitored area based on identification information of the wireless device. Methods of monitoring for the presence and identity of wireless devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Steven H. McCown, Kurt W. Derr, Kenneth W. Rohde
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Patent number: 8175578Abstract: Wireless device monitoring methods, wireless device monitoring systems, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one embodiment, a wireless device monitoring method includes accessing device configuration information of a wireless device present at a secure area, wherein the device configuration information comprises information regarding a configuration of the wireless device, accessing stored information corresponding to the wireless device, wherein the stored information comprises information regarding the configuration of the wireless device, comparing the device configuration information with the stored information, and indicating the wireless device as one of authorized and unauthorized for presence at the secure area using the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Steven H. McCown, Kurt W. Derr, Kenneth W. Rohde
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Publication number: 20100254431Abstract: Monitoring devices and systems comprise a plurality of data channel modules coupled to processing circuitry. Each data channel module of the plurality of data channel modules is configured to capture wireless communications for a selected frequency channel. The processing circuitry is configured to receive captured wireless communications from the plurality of data channel modules and to organize received wireless communications according to at least one parameter. Related methods of monitoring wireless communications are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Derr, John G. Richardson
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Publication number: 20090141896Abstract: A processing module operating method includes using a processing module physically connected to a wireless communications device, requesting that the wireless communications device retrieve encrypted code from a web site and receiving the encrypted code from the wireless communications device. The wireless communications device is unable to decrypt the encrypted code. The method further includes using the processing module, decrypting the encrypted code, executing the decrypted code, and preventing the wireless communications device from accessing the decrypted code.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Steven Harvey McCown, Kurt W. Derr, Troy Moore
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Patent number: 7501637Abstract: A method of detecting explosives in a vehicle includes providing a first rack on one side of the vehicle, the rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a second rack on another side of the vehicle, the second rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a control system, remote from the first and second racks, coupled to the neutron generators and gamma ray detectors; using the control system, causing the neutron generators to generate neutrons; and performing gamma ray spectroscopy on spectra read by the gamma ray detectors to look for a signature indicative of presence of an explosive. Various apparatus and other methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Edward L. Reber, James K. Jewell, Kenneth W. Rohde, Edward H. Seabury, Larry G. Blackwood, Andrew J. Edwards, Kurt W. Derr
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Publication number: 20080291013Abstract: Wireless device monitoring systems and monitoring devices include a communications module for receiving wireless communications of a wireless device. Processing circuitry is coupled with the communications module and configured to process the wireless communications to determine whether the wireless device is authorized or unauthorized to be present at the monitored area based on identification information of the wireless device. Methods of monitoring for the presence and identity of wireless devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLCInventors: STEVEN H. MCCOWN, KURT W. DERR, KENNETH W. ROHDE
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Publication number: 20080280592Abstract: Wireless device monitoring methods, wireless device monitoring systems, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one embodiment, a wireless device monitoring method includes accessing device configuration information of a wireless device present at a secure area, wherein the device configuration information comprises information regarding a configuration of the wireless device, accessing stored information corresponding to the wireless device, wherein the stored information comprises information regarding the configuration of the wireless device, comparing the device configuration information with the stored information, and indicating the wireless device as one of authorized and unauthorized for presence at the secure area using the comparing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Steven H. McCown, Kurt W. Derr, Kenneth W. Rohde
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Publication number: 20080224060Abstract: A method of detecting explosives in a vehicle includes providing a first rack on one side of the vehicle, the rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a second rack on another side of the vehicle, the second rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a control system, remote from the first and second racks, coupled to the neutron generators and gamma ray detectors; using the control system, causing the neutron generators to generate neutrons; and performing gamma ray spectroscopy on spectra read by the gamma ray detectors to look for a signature indicative of presence of an explosive. Various apparatus and other methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Edward L. Reber, James K. Jewell, Kenneth W. Rohde, Edward H. Seabury, Larry G. Blackwood, Andrew J. Edwards, Kurt W. Derr
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Patent number: 7307256Abstract: A method of detecting explosives in a vehicle includes providing a first rack on one side of the vehicle, the rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a second rack on another side of the vehicle, the second rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a control system, remote from the first and second racks, coupled to the neutron generators and gamma ray detectors; using the control system, causing the neutron generators to generate neutrons; and performing gamma ray spectroscopy on spectra read by the gamma ray detectors to look for a signature indicative of presence of an explosive. Various apparatus and other methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LCInventors: Edward L. Reber, James K. Jewell, Kenneth W. Rohde, Edward H. Seabury, Larry G. Blackwood, Andrew J. Edwards, Kurt W. Derr