Patents by Inventor Mark Crockett

Mark Crockett 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).

  • Publication number: 20240027194
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ramsey FARAGHER, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Patent number: 11815355
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Patent number: 11137500
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20210278216
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20210212619
    Abstract: A cognitive readiness determination and control system and method is disclosed. The system is configured to send to or prompt a cognitive readiness test on the client electronic device of the user in response to a request for access to a computing resource. The cognitive readiness test comprises the presentation of a stimulus on the client electronic device. The system is configured to control access to the computing resource or notify another based on a reaction time of the user to the stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Irene Crockett, Mark Crockett
  • Patent number: 11035673
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20190128673
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20190086553
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Patent number: 8020750
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The invention also includes an integrated fluid flow network architecture, which may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and may be partially integrated or fully integrated into a processing chamber which also includes diffusion bonded layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Patent number: 8017028
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The invention also includes an integrated fluid flow network architecture, which may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and the various fluid handling and monitoring components may be partially integrated or fully integrated into the substrate, depending on design and material requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Patent number: 7984891
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The fluid delivery system includes an integrated fluid flow network architecture, which may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and the various fluid handling and monitoring components may be partially integrated or fully integrated into the substrate, depending on design and material requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Michael J. DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica R. Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Patent number: 7850786
    Abstract: Described is a space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The system includes integrated fluid flow network architecture, and may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded. Subsequent to diffusion bonding, a stainless steel diffusion bonded part may advantageously be treated to enhance corrosion resistance using a series of steps designed to bring more chromium to the surface of the steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Patent number: 7798388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding of steel and steel alloys, to fabricate a fluid delivery system of the kind which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
  • Patent number: 7559527
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The fluid delivery system includes an integrated fluid flow network architecture, which may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and the various fluid handling and monitoring components may be partially integrated or fully integrated into the substrate, depending on design and material requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Publication number: 20090072009
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diffusion bonding of patterned sheets to form a fluid flow handling structure, and to a method of preventing bonding between a load distribution block and a plate set of stacked sheets during the diffusion bonding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
  • Publication number: 20090057375
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding sheets of patterned material to fabricate a fluid delivery system; and particularly relates to a method of improving the interior surface roughness of fluid flow conduits formed within the diffusion bonded fluid delivery system structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
  • Publication number: 20090039057
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The invention also includes an integrated fluid flow network architecture, which may include, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, various fluid handling and monitoring components. The layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and the various fluid handling and monitoring components may be partially integrated or fully integrated into the substrate, depending on design and material requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel J. DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica R. Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed
  • Publication number: 20080296354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stainless steel sheets which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling. The invention also relates to a method of selecting and processing such sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: MARK CROCKETT, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
  • Publication number: 20080296351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding of steel and steel alloys, to fabricate a fluid delivery system of the kind which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
  • Patent number: 7459003
    Abstract: A space-conserving integrated fluid delivery system which is particularly useful for gas distribution in semiconductor processing equipment. The invention pertains to a diffusion bonded integrated fluid flow network architecture, which includes, in addition to a layered substrate containing fluid flow channels, an in-line filter and may include various fluid handling and monitoring components. The integrated fluid delivery system that is formed from a layered substrate is diffusion bonded, and the various fluid handling and monitoring components may be partially integrated or fully integrated into the substrate, depending on design and material requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Micahel DeChellis, Chris Melcer, Erica Porras, Aneesh Khullar, Balarabe N. Mohammed