Patents by Inventor Larry T. Taylor
Larry T. Taylor 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: 11626046Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Laminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20210366332Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 11100827Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20200320915Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 10726757Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20200090568Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 10559240Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20190228693Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 10304367Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20180268750Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 9990876Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20170061841Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 9530336Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20120307494Abstract: A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Vadim Zlotnikov, William Elliott, Kent Solberg, Larry T. Taylor, Louis Pollaehn, Valeriy K. Berger, Dan Kelleher, Marty Masias, John B. Gunter, George Berman
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Patent number: 8262253Abstract: A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Luminator Holding LPInventors: Vadim Zlotnikov, William Elliott, Kent Solberg, Larry T. Taylor, Louis Pollaehn, Valeriy K. Berger, Dan Kelleher, Marty Masias, John B. Gunter, George Berman
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Publication number: 20110210952Abstract: A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Ramin Safavi, Zhicun Gao, Xiaoping Zhou, Larry T. Taylor
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Publication number: 20110068291Abstract: A novel method to develop highly conductive functional materials which can effectively shield various electromagnetic effects (EMEs) and harmful radiations. Metallized nanotube polymer composites (MNPC) are composed of a lightweight polymer matrix, superstrong nanotubes (NT), and functional nanoparticle inclusions. MNPC is prepared by supercritical fluid infusion of various metal precursors (Au, Pt, Fe, and Ni salts), incorporated simultaneously or sequentially, into a solid NT-polymer composite followed by thermal reduction. The infused metal precursor tends to diffuse toward the nanotube surface preferentially as well as the surfaces of the NT-polymer matrix, and is reduced to form nanometer-scale metal particles or metal coatings. The conductivity of the MNPC increases with the metallization, which provides better shielding capabilities against various EMEs and radiations by reflecting and absorbing EM waves more efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: National Institute of Aerospace AssociatesInventors: Cheol Park, Joycelyn S. Harrison, Negin Nazem, Larry T. Taylor, Jin Ho Kang, Jae-Woo Kim, Godfrey Sauti, Peter T. Lillehei, Sharon E. Lowther
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Publication number: 20110038149Abstract: A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Vadim Zlotnikov, William Elliott, Kent Solberg, Larry T. Taylor, Louis Pollaehn, Valeriy K. Berger, Dan Kelleher, Marty Masias, John B. Gunter, George Berman
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Patent number: 5792236Abstract: Liquid gallium or gallium alloy is utilized as a mercury substitute for a variety of applications. The liquid gallium or gallium alloy is either free of metal oxides or has only very low quantities of metal oxides.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.Inventors: Larry T. Taylor, James Rancourt
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Patent number: 5581246Abstract: A train communication and control system is described having the cars of the train connected by a two-wire train line running continuously from car to car. Each car has a transmitting circuit and a receiving circuit connected across the line. Any car may be selected to be a master unit. The selection of one car as a master unit disconnects the power sources of all other cars from the train line, leaving the master unit power source as the sole power source for the line. The master unit or any other car unit communicates with each other car by causing a high voltage ("mark" state or logic one) or a low voltage ("space" state or logic zero) to be on the train line. Each non-master car can receive a communication from a transmitting circuit, or can transmit to another car by applying a low impedance across the train line to change from a "mark" state to a "space" state. The power source consists of a voltage regulator with precision constant current limit.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1992Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: Gulton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott H. Yarberry, Robert E. Rector, Larry T. Taylor, James K. Alexanderson, David M. Albert