Patents by Inventor Mark Becker

Mark Becker 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: 11341179
    Abstract: Systems and methods directed to a service that analyzes media and outputs an evaluation of the media based on inconsistencies within media and differences between source media and the media, are described. In one aspect, a media file may be obtained at a computing resource service provider. The media may be analyzed to generate media results that indicate inconsistencies within the media file and/or differences between the media file and corresponding source media registered with the computing resource service provider. An indication of a significance of the inconsistencies within the media file and/or differences between the registered source media and the media may be generated based on the media results. In some aspects, source media may be registered and one or more artifacts inserted into the media to enable more efficient comparisons of whether other media is consistent with the registered source media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Jason Brandwine, Mark Becker, Jennifer Anne Brinkley, Min Lee Hyun
  • Publication number: 20200259720
    Abstract: A system for enhancing efficiency of an enterprise network via electronic currency communication within the enterprise network. The system can include a first client computer configured to create a first electronic message, and a transaction database configured to store electronic currency. The system can include a server to receive the first electronic message from the first client computer, wherein the server includes an assessment module and an embedding module. The system can include a second client computer to receive the first electronic message containing the metadata from the server, parse the first electronic message containing the metadata to obtain an offer associated with the executable task, and determine whether to accept the offer. The server can include a reallocation module to reallocate network resources based on first client computer behavior data, second client computer behavior data, timestamp data, network topology data, network transactions data, network traffic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.
    Inventors: Mark Becker, Paul-Sung Hong, Matthew E. Lee
  • Patent number: 9520608
    Abstract: A system for converting a waste stream to energy including a water purification device that outputs purified water and a waste stream that includes an electrolyte, a wind and electrolytic energy generation device that receives the waste stream from the water purification device and outputs energy based on the electrolyte present in the waste stream and a power distribution system which receives and stores the energy from the wind and electrolytic energy generation device. The water purification device is further connected to the power distribution system and receives energy enabling further operation of the water purification device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Becker, Michael Pollock, Michel J. McCluskey, Daniel R. Markiewicz
  • Patent number: 9419815
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing domainless service selection (DLSS) are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a service selection network element used to provide access of computing devices to a set of one or more services provided by a set of one or more providers. In addition, a web portal allows subscribers to log in and/or select/switch between the services and providers. Responsive to such action by a given subscriber, the web portal causes a record of that subscriber to be altered to reflect the action and causes the service selection network element to attempt to connect the subscriber accordingly. According to certain embodiments of the invention, subscribers' domainless user identifiers are merged by the service selection network element with domain names (stored in a database) of services/providers to form network addresses (e.g., Internet addresses).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Ericsson AB
    Inventor: Onno Mark Becker Hof
  • Publication number: 20150372836
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing domainless service selection (DLSS) are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a service selection network element used to provide access of computing devices to a set of one or more services provided by a set of one or more providers. In addition, a web portal allows subscribers to log in and/or select/switch between the services and providers. Responsive to such action by a given subscriber, the web portal causes a record of that subscriber to be altered to reflect the action and causes the service selection network element to attempt to connect the subscriber accordingly. According to certain embodiments of the invention, subscribers' domainless user identifiers are merged by the service selection network element with domain names (stored in a database) of services/providers to form network addresses (e.g., Internet addresses).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Onno Mark Becker Hof
  • Patent number: 9156714
    Abstract: A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michel J. McCluskey, Mark Becker, Michael Pollock, Daniel R. Markiewicz
  • Publication number: 20150151983
    Abstract: A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (CTC)
    Inventors: Michel J. MCCLUSKEY, Mark Becker, Michael Pollock, Daniel R. Markiewicz
  • Patent number: 8968948
    Abstract: A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michel J. McCluskey, Mark Becker, Michael Pollock, Daniel R. Markiewicz
  • Patent number: 8924554
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing domainless service selection (DLSS) are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a service selection network element used to provide access of computing devices to a set of one or more services provided by a set of one or more providers. In addition, a web portal allows subscribers to log in and/or select/switch between the services and providers. Responsive to such action by a given subscriber, the web portal causes a record of that subscriber to be altered to reflect the action and causes the service selection network element to attempt to connect the subscriber accordingly. According to certain embodiments of the invention, subscribers' domainless user identifiers are merged by the service selection network element with domain names (stored in a database) of services/providers to form network addresses (e.g., Internet addresses).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ericsson AB
    Inventor: Onno Mark Becker Hof
  • Publication number: 20140193731
    Abstract: A system for converting a waste stream to energy including a water purification device that outputs purified water and a waste stream that includes an electrolyte, a wind and electrolytic energy generation device that receives the waste stream from the water purification device and outputs energy based on the electrolyte present in the waste stream and a power distribution system which receives and stores the energy from the wind and electrolytic energy generation device. The water purification device is further connected to the power distribution system and receives energy enabling further operation of the water purification device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Becker, Michael Pollock, Michel J. McCluskey, Daniel R. Markiewicz
  • Publication number: 20140125323
    Abstract: An electrical connecting module includes a first electrical connection terminal with a first connection pole and a second connection pole; a module element with a second electrical connection terminal, which comprises a first connection pole and a second connection pole, and with a third electrical connection terminal, which comprises a first connection pole and a second connection pole. A test channel is provided for accommodating a test probe. wherein the test channel is intended for making electrical contact with the second connection pole of the first connection terminal by means of the test probe when there is an electrical connection between the first connection pole of the first connection terminal and the first connection pole of the third connection terminal and when the electrical connection between the second connection pole of the first connection terminal and the second connection pole of the third connection terminal is disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Roland Tombers, Mark Becker
  • Publication number: 20130316196
    Abstract: A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (CTC)
    Inventors: Michel J. MCCLUSKEY, Mark BECKER, Michael POLLOCK, Daniel R. MARKIEWICZ
  • Patent number: 8499371
    Abstract: A portable toilet for marine craft securely located on the deck of a boat and including an inflatable privacy cover. The toilet includes a seat assembly and a box-shaped housing for a portable toilet. The boat seat assembly includes a boat seat, a boat seat back, and a support brace, made up of first and second support members hinged together. The first member connects the boat seat back to the second support member. The inner surface of the second support member defines a seat receiving portion for the boat seat. An inflatable cover is coupled to the boat seat housing and defines a pressurizable interior. A fan forcing air from an exterior of the inflatable toilet shelter to the pressurizable interior operatively inflates the inflatable cover. The inflatable toilet shelter can also have a swivel attached to the bottom for allowing the toilet to be vertically pivoted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Mark A. Becker
  • Publication number: 20110320601
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing domainless service selection (DLSS) are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a service selection network element used to provide access of computing devices to a set of one or more services provided by a set of one or more providers. In addition, a web portal allows subscribers to log in and/or select/switch between the services and providers. Responsive to such action by a given subscriber, the web portal causes a record of that subscriber to be altered to reflect the action and causes the service selection network element to attempt to connect the subscriber accordingly. According to certain embodiments of the invention, subscribers' domainless user identifiers are merged by the service selection network element with domain names (stored in a database) of services/providers to form network addresses (e.g., Internet addresses).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Onno Mark Becker Hof
  • Patent number: 8037299
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing domainless service selection (DLSS) are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a service selection network element used to provide access of computing devices to a set of one or more services provided by a set of one or more providers. In addition, a web portal allows subscribers to log in and/or select/switch between the services and providers. Responsive to such action by a given subscriber, the web portal causes a record of that subscriber to be altered to reflect the action and causes the service selection network element to attempt to connect the subscriber accordingly. According to certain embodiments of the invention, subscribers' domainless user identifiers are merged by the service selection network element with domain names (stored in a database) of services/providers to form network addresses (e.g., Internet addresses).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ericsson AB
    Inventor: Onno Mark Becker Hof
  • Publication number: 20100229450
    Abstract: A quick release weapon mount is provided, the mount comprising a housing member having a base and a means for attaching an accessory, and at least one clamp. The clamp comprising one or more slideably engaged translational members, wherein the translational members are adapted for slideable translational-movement. The means for attaching an accessory can include a lumen, a clamping band, a toggle clamp, a spring clip, a latch or other attachment means. An additional translational clamp can be included to lock an accessory in a fixed axial position on the mount. The mount can further include a supplemental accessory rail for modular construction of several accessories and a safety mechanism for preventing premature release of the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: NOVATAC, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Becker, Joe Mintz
  • Patent number: 7505472
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for agnostic PPPoE switching is described. A method in a network element comprises converting Point to Point Protocol (PPP) protocol data units (PDUs) encapsulated according to different protocols into PPP PDUs with a uniform encapsulation, and transmitting the uniformly encapsulated PPP PDUs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Redback Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Onno Mark Becker Hof, Said Ouissal
  • Patent number: 7420973
    Abstract: Context selection in a network element through subscriber flow switching. According to one embodiment of the invention, authentication, authorization and accounting is performed for a subscriber desiring to connect to a plurality of services on different contexts. In response, bindings are established to a plurality of contexts for the subscriber. In response to receiving a traffic packet from the subscribed, at least certain header information from the traffic packet is accessed. Based on at least the accessed header information, one of the plurality of contexts is selected for that traffic packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Redback Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Onno Mark Becker Hof, Said Ouissal
  • Publication number: 20070192187
    Abstract: An airline may offer two procedures for redeeming frequent flier miles for tickets on a specified flight of that airline, with one procedure available to frequent flier program members that do not have transactional cards associated with the frequent flier program, and another redemption procedure available to frequent flier program members that have a transactional card associated with the frequent flier program. Cardmembers have improved award seat availability for frequent flier mile redemption, regardless of their status in the frequent flier program. Cardmembers are provided with last seat availability at a base redemption rate. Thus, cardmembers are not subject to limited award seat capacity controls and restrictions that airline frequent flier programs have in place, and cardmembers do not have to use higher redemption rates for last seat availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Becker, Alissa Butterfass, Eva Reda
  • Patent number: D678534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Iontera, Inc.
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Bruce Mark Becker