Patents by Inventor Lawrence Ryan

Lawrence Ryan 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: 10146225
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a vehicle dimension prediction method includes producing a set of simulated observed dimensions based a set of known vehicle dimensions and training a machine learning module based on the set of simulated observed dimensions and the set of known vehicle dimensions. The method further includes acquiring sensor data associated with a first vehicle observed by a sensor system of an autonomous vehicle, determining observed dimensions of the first vehicle based on the acquired sensor data, and determining, with a processor, predicted actual dimensions of the first vehicle by applying the plurality of observed dimensions to the machine learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence Ryan
  • Patent number: 10129777
    Abstract: A subscriber device reports network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein this intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Bates, Joseph Dennisson, Stephen Kelly, Sheldon Meredith, Lawrence Ryan, Michael Salmon
  • Publication number: 20180253095
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a vehicle dimension prediction method includes producing a set of simulated observed dimensions based a set of known vehicle dimensions and training a machine learning module based on the set of simulated observed dimensions and the set of known vehicle dimensions. The method further includes acquiring sensor data associated with a first vehicle observed by a sensor system of an autonomous vehicle, determining observed dimensions of the first vehicle based on the acquired sensor data, and determining, with a processor, predicted actual dimensions of the first vehicle by applying the plurality of observed dimensions to the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence Ryan
  • Publication number: 20170127303
    Abstract: A subscriber device reports network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein this intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Bates, Joseph Dennisson, Stephen Kelly, Sheldon Meredith, Lawrence Ryan, Michael Salmon
  • Patent number: 9630301
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gas cylinder ratchet driver tool that is specifically suited for opening and closing valve posts of gas cylinders. The tool comprises an outer handle body for one-handed use and an external ratchet switching actuator. Within the handle body is an internal housing that supports a rotatable socket therein. The socket comprises an elongated length with a lower working end adapted to engage a gas cylinder valve post and a ratchet gear upper end. A first and second wedge plate supported by the housing and acted upon by the actuator controls the ratchet direction by bearing against the ratchet gear, determining ratchet direction or ratchet lock. A flat spring beneath the actuator manipulates the wedge plates against the ratchet gear to control the ratchet direction. The socket working end comprises two flat portions to facilitate placement of the socket onto a gas cylinder valve post in emergency situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Lawrence Ryans
  • Patent number: 9549029
    Abstract: A subscriber device reports network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein this intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Bates, Joseph Dennisson, Stephen Kelly, Sheldon Meredith, Lawrence Ryan, Michael Salmon
  • Publication number: 20150047473
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gas cylinder ratchet driver tool that is specifically suited for opening and closing valve posts of gas cylinders. The tool comprises an outer handle body for one-handed use and an external ratchet switching actuator. Within the handle body is an internal housing that supports a rotatable socket therein. The socket comprises an elongated length with a lower working end adapted to engage a gas cylinder valve post and a ratchet gear upper end. A first and second wedge plate supported by the housing and acted upon by the actuator controls the ratchet direction by bearing against the ratchet gear, determining ratchet direction or ratchet lock. A flat spring beneath the actuator manipulates the wedge plates against the ratchet gear to control the ratchet direction. The socket working end comprises two flat portions to facilitate placement of the socket onto a gas cylinder valve post in emergency situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Lawrence Ryans
  • Publication number: 20140325019
    Abstract: A subscriber device reports network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein this intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Bates, Joseph Dennisson, Stephen Kelly, Sheldon Meredith, Lawrence Ryan, Michael Salmon
  • Patent number: 8811977
    Abstract: System(s), device(s), method(s), and user interfaces are provided to enable a subscriber device to report network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein these intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: AT&T Mobility II LLC, AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Salmon, Joseph Dennisson, Michael Bates, Stephen Kelly, Lawrence Ryan, Sheldon Meredith
  • Publication number: 20110275364
    Abstract: System(s), device(s), method(s), and user interfaces are provided to enable a subscriber device to report network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein these intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicants: AT&T SERVICES, INC., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Mark Austin, Michael Salmon, Joseph Dennisson, Michael Bates, Stephen Kelly, Lawrence Ryan, Sheldon Meredith
  • Patent number: D382756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Sign of the Whale, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Keith Lawrence Ryan