Patents by Inventor Lee Benson

Lee Benson 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: 12367015
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a sharable script related to an input digital model on a digital platform are provided. The method includes receiving a user request indicative of a digital task involving an input digital model, and retrieving a corresponding input digital model file. Then, determining characteristic attributes of the input digital model, where the characteristic attributes include digital artifacts generated from the input digital model file. Then, selecting from a collection of templates, using a machine learning (ML) engine, a template matching the characteristic attributes of the input digital model. The ML engine may be trained on documentations of digital tools integrated into the digital platform, a resource-capability mapping of the digital platform, and sample digital thread orchestration scripts collected through past uses of the digital platform. Finally, the method includes generating the sharable script that implements the digital task, based on the selected template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Istari Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: William Roper, Jr., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Baha aldeen E. A. Abunojaim, Peter Galvin, Joshua Adam Marks
  • Publication number: 20250200208
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a document review process are provided. The method includes receiving an input digital model representation comprising at least one externally-accessible model endpoint for generating a digital artifact. Then, generating a document splice comprising access to multiple document subunits, with at least one document subunit written in a natural language and comprising the digital artifact; the access to each document subunit is provided through an externally-accessible document endpoint for the subunit. Then, generating a document by combining the document subunits, and generating a view associated with the document, based on an user authorization result including selective access rights to the document subunits. The view comprises access to the digital model representation, the digital artifact, each document subunit, and the document. Finally, receiving a user input and updating, via one of the externally-accessible document endpoints, the document splice based on the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: William Roper, JR., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Christopher Alexis Kotelly, Eric Watz, Abraham Aldaraca, James C. Pavur, Hillary Hester, Ross Billings, Kyle Caldwell, Michael Welles
  • Patent number: 12333228
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a sharable model splice of a digital engineering (DE) model are provided. The method comprises receiving a DE model file in a native file format; extracting model data; storing the model data in a storage area; generating external, commonly-accessible splice functions that enable external access to digital artifacts derived from the model data; and generating the sharable model splice, which comprises access to a selective portion of the digital artifacts, and access to at least one of the splice functions. The splice functions provide addressable API or SDK endpoints that enable access by third-party applications and users to the digital artifacts without access to an entirety of the DE model file and without requiring direct engagement with a DE tool associated with the DE model type. These endpoints also provide a unified programming interface to sharable model splices generated from DE models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Istari Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: William Roper, Jr., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Long N. Phan, Baha aldeen E. A. Abunojaim, Omar Valverde, Peter Galvin, Najem Aldeen Abu Rmaileh, Abdullah M. S. Al-Hatem
  • Publication number: 20250190607
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for secure communications in a digital engineering ecosystem. In some implementations, a digital platform receives a request from a user device to interact with a digital model. The digital platform determines whether a user operating the user device is authorized. In response to determining the user is authorized to access the digital platform, the digital platform generates a token that provides the user with access to the digital platform. The digital platform determines whether the request includes malicious activity. In response to determining that the request is absent of the malicious activity, the digital platform executes a digital thread that executes one or more operations using digital tools and the digital model. The digital platform provides data indicative of the one or more operations executing the digital thread to the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: William Roper, Jr., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Omar Valverde, Ellie Marie Daw, Mohammad Zahra, James C. Pavur, Danne Stayskal Huffaker, Brendan Lee
  • Publication number: 20250165226
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating digital threads that connect models and software tools for an interconnected digital engineering and certification ecosystem are provided. In one embodiment, a process for generating a software-code-defined digital thread includes receiving a first model representation of a first engineering model, a second model representation of a second engineering model, and an intent input. Determining, using a machine learning (ML) model, one or more model endpoints in the first and the second model representations. Generating, using a script-generating ML model, a platform orchestration script that accomplishes the intent input by connecting the first model representation and the second model representation, using the one or more model endpoints. Finally, storing the platform orchestration script as the software-code-defined digital thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: William Roper, Jr., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Peter Galvin, Baha aldeen E. A. Abunojaim, Pranav Sumanth Doijode, Najem Aldeen Abu Rmaileh
  • Publication number: 20250131453
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for quantifying avoided carbon emissions. The approach includes receiving, from a client device in communication with a digital platform, a request to execute a task by the digital platform. A token is assigned by the digital platform, the token is configured to uniquely identify the received request to execute the task using the digital platform. The digital platform receives a first value representing a baseline execution cost associated with executing the task. The digital platform determines, using the assigned token and based on execution of the task using the digital platform, a second value representing a reduction in execution cost attained by using the digital platform. The digital platform generates, based on a comparison of the second value to the first value, an attained execution reduction cost associated with the execution of the task by the digital platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: William Roper, JR., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Baha Aldeen E. A. Abunojaim, Danne Stayskal Huffaker, Ellie Daw
  • Patent number: 12259995
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for secure communications in a digital engineering ecosystem. In some implementations, a digital platform receives a request from a user device to interact with a digital model. The digital platform determines whether a user operating the user device is authorized. In response to determining the user is authorized to access the digital platform, the digital platform generates a token that provides the user with access to the digital platform. The digital platform determines whether the request includes malicious activity. In response to determining that the request is absent of the malicious activity, the digital platform executes a digital thread that executes one or more operations using digital tools and the digital model. The digital platform provides data indicative of the one or more operations executing the digital thread to the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Istari Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: William Roper, Jr., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Omar Valverde, Ellie Marie Daw, Mohammad Zahra, James C. Pavur, Danne Stayskal Huffaker, Brendan Lee
  • Publication number: 20250045441
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for secure communications in a digital engineering ecosystem. In some implementations, a digital platform receives a request from a user device to interact with a digital model. The digital platform determines whether a user operating the user device is authorized. In response to determining the user is authorized to access the digital platform, the digital platform generates a token that provides the user with access to the digital platform. The digital platform determines whether the request includes malicious activity. In response to determining that the request is absent of the malicious activity, the digital platform executes a digital thread that executes one or more operations using digital tools and the digital model. The digital platform provides data indicative of the one or more operations executing the digital thread to the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: William Roper, JR., Christopher Lee Benson, Sriram Krishnan, Omar Valverde, Ellie Marie Daw, Mohammad Zahra, James C. Pavur, Danne Stayskal Huffaker, Brendan Lee
  • Publication number: 20210072245
    Abstract: Methods are provided for predicting and diagnosing the presence of breast cancer, as well as for assessing the therapeutic efficacy of a cancer treatment and determining whether a subject potentially is developing cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: David E. Reese, Rao V. Mulpuri, Meredith C. Henderson, Kasey Lee Benson
  • Patent number: 10372843
    Abstract: A system and method for performing a simulation of aircraft networks. Characteristics of components of the aircraft networks are identified. The aircraft networks include a first set of networks within a plurality of aircraft and a second set of networks configured for communication between the plurality of aircraft. Virtual implementations of the components are generated based on the characteristics of the components. A simulation of the aircraft networks is performed that includes the virtual implementations of the components processing virtual flight test data generated by the virtual implementations of the components. The virtual flight test data for the components in the aircraft networks is compared to actual flight test data from the components in the aircraft networks to form a comparison. The characteristics of the components are then modified based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jason Wayne Shelton, Patrick G. Cordell, Matthew Lee Benson, Timothy M. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9664955
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and more particularly to methods for extending a glass portion of a display to an edge of a display housing. In one embodiment, a thin cover glass layer is provided between a color filter glass layer and an upper polarizer. The thin cover glass layer is supported along an edge of the display by a filler material that can include a foam dam and a glass spacer or adhesive filler. The filler material allows the cover glass layer to be supported without damaging any drivers or circuits located on an underlying thin film transistor glass layer. In another embodiment, a glass spacer circuit with integrated drivers and circuitry on its lower surface can support the cover glass along the edge of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lee Benson, Bryan W. Posner, Jun Qi, Victor Hao-En Yin, Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, Dinesh C. Mathew, Adam T. Garelli
  • Patent number: 9336248
    Abstract: A method includes receiving first vehicle log data related to modification of a first software part at a first vehicle. The method also includes receiving first ground log data of a first ground system. The first ground log data indicates first chain-of-custody information regarding the first software part. The method further includes analyzing the first vehicle log data and the first ground log data based on baseline data to detect an anomaly. The method also includes sending a notification in response to detecting the anomaly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Mingyan Li, Matthew Lee Benson
  • Publication number: 20160069883
    Abstract: Methods are provided for predicting and diagnosing the presence of breast cancer, as well as for assessing the therapeutic efficacy of a cancer treatment and determining whether a subject potentially is developing cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: David E. Reese, Rao V. Mulpuri, Meredith C. Henderson, Kasey Lee Benson
  • Publication number: 20150227647
    Abstract: A system and method for performing a simulation of aircraft networks. Characteristics of components of the aircraft networks are identified. The aircraft networks include a first set of networks within a plurality of aircraft and a second set of networks configured for communication between the plurality of aircraft. Virtual implementations of the components are generated based on the characteristics of the components. A simulation of the aircraft networks is performed that includes the virtual implementations of the components processing virtual flight test data generated by the virtual implementations of the components. The virtual flight test data for the components in the aircraft networks is compared to actual flight test data from the components in the aircraft networks to form a comparison. The characteristics of the components are then modified based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jason Wayne Shelton, Patrick G. Cordell, Matthew Lee Benson, Timothy M. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20150076979
    Abstract: A storage apparatus for use on a wall and with jewelry is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receiver and a cover. The receiver is adapted to receive the jewelry and is attached to the wall in use such that the receiver presents the jewelry received away from the wall. The cover has a presentation face and is attached to the receiver for sliding movement between a storage position where the receiver is disposed behind the presentation face and an extended position beside the receiver to permit access to jewelry received by the receiver. The presentation face can be a mirror; or a picture-receiving face, in which case, the apparatus also functions as a picture frame; or a transparent panel, in which case the apparatus also functions as a presentation fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Kerri-Lee Benson
  • Publication number: 20140063433
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and more particularly to methods for extending a glass portion of a display to an edge of a display housing. In one embodiment, a thin cover glass layer is provided between a color filter glass layer and an upper polarizer. The thin cover glass layer is supported along an edge of the display by a filler material that can include a foam dam and a glass spacer or adhesive filler. The filler material allows the cover glass layer to be supported without damaging any drivers or circuits located on an underlying thin film transistor glass layer. In another embodiment, a glass spacer circuit with integrated drivers and circuitry on its lower surface can support the cover glass along the edge of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lee Benson, Bryan W. Posner, Jun Qi, Victor Hao-En Yin, Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, Dinesh C. Mathew, Adam T. Garelli
  • Publication number: 20130238403
    Abstract: Embodiments of personnel management systems are presented herein. Other examples, and related methods, are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: EVALUATE TO WIN, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Benson
  • Publication number: 20130238402
    Abstract: Embodiments of personnel management systems are presented herein. Other examples, and related methods, are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: EVALUATE TO WIN, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Benson
  • Publication number: 20130238400
    Abstract: Embodiments of personnel management systems are presented herein. Other examples, and related methods, are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: EVALUATE TO WIN, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Benson
  • Patent number: 8203054
    Abstract: A novel inbred maize line designated PHCCW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing inbred maize line PHCCW with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHCCW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the inbred line PHCCW or a trait conversion of PHCCW with another maize line. Inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHCCW, methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHCCW and the inbred maize lines and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventors: David Lee Benson, Dennis James Dolan