Patents by Inventor Mark D. Nelson
Mark D. Nelson 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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Publication number: 20240420409Abstract: A system and method for translating a 3D visualization to a 2D visualization is provided. Data for a 3D visualization is received and includes layers of voxels that are processed to determine a type of terrain and color associated with the terrain type. Each voxel in a base layer of the 3D visualization is transformed into a tile of pixels for a 2D visualization. The color associated with the layers is assigned to the tiles by identifying, for each such layer, a marker for each voxel in that layer that indicates a presence or absence of the terrain type for that layer and applying the color associated with the layer to at least a portion of the tiles based on the markers. When multiple colors are applied to one of the tiles, the color associated with the layer furthest from the base layer is selected. The 2D visualization is output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Gregory M. Youngblood, Matthew Shreve, Mark J. Stefik, Robert Thomas Krivacic, Lester D. Nelson, Jacob Le
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Patent number: 12079922Abstract: A system and method for translating a 2D image to a 3D image is provided. A 2D image having pixels grouped into tiles is obtained. Contour lines associated with an altitude value are located on the 2D image. The altitude values are determined. Each tile in the 2D image is represented using at least one voxel. A height map of the voxels is generated based on the contour lines and altitude values as a base layer for a 3D image. A terrain type of each of the voxels of the 3D image is determined and objects are placed in the 3D image. The 3D image is output.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory M. Youngblood, Matthew Shreve, Mark J. Stefik, Robert Thomas Krivacic, Lester D. Nelson, Jacob Le
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Patent number: 11661006Abstract: A vehicular trailering assist system includes a vehicle rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle. A trailer hitched to the vehicle includes a trailer rear camera disposed at a rear portion of the trailer and viewing at least rearward of the trailer. The control displays at a display device in the vehicle a surround view image using an avatar of the vehicle and an avatar of the trailer. The control stitches images derived from image data captured by the vehicle rear backup camera and images derived from the trailer rear camera to provide a transparent trailer view, and the display device displays transparent trailer view video images. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear, the display device automatically displays rear backup images derived from image data captured by the trailer rear camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jyothi P. Gali, Richard C. Bozich, Mark D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20210094473Abstract: A vehicular trailering assist system includes a vehicle rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle. A trailer hitched to the vehicle includes a trailer rear camera disposed at a rear portion of the trailer and viewing at least rearward of the trailer. The control displays at a display device in the vehicle a surround view image using an avatar of the vehicle and an avatar of the trailer. The control stitches images derived from image data captured by the vehicle rear backup camera and images derived from the trailer rear camera to provide a transparent trailer view, and the display device displays transparent trailer view video images. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear, the display device automatically displays rear backup images derived from image data captured by the trailer rear camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Jyothi P. Gali, Richard C. Bozich, Mark D. Nelson
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Patent number: 10025639Abstract: A technique for defragmenting jobs on processor-based computing resources including: (i) determining a first defragmentation condition, which first defragmentation condition will be determined to exist when it is favorable under a first energy consideration to defragment the allocation of jobs as among a set of processor-based computing resources of a supercomputer (for example, a compute-card-based supercomputer); and (ii) on condition that the first defragmentation condition exists, defragmenting the jobs on the set of processor-based computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: James R. Kozloski, Timothy M. Lynar, Mark D. Nelson, John M. Wagner
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Publication number: 20160274952Abstract: A technique for defragmenting jobs on processor-based computing resources including: (i) determining a first defragmentation condition, which first defragmentation condition will be determined to exist when it is favorable under a first energy consideration to defragment the allocation of jobs as among a set of processor-based computing resources of a supercomputer (for example, a compute-card-based supercomputer); and (ii) on condition that the first defragmentation condition exists, defragmenting the jobs on the set of processor-based computing resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Timothy M. Lynar, Mark D. Nelson, John M. Wagner
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Patent number: 9432622Abstract: High-speed video interfaces, video endpoints, and related methods are disclosed. A high-speed video interface includes a system cable, a remote camera unit, and a main processing unit. The system cable includes one or more twisted pairs. A method includes capturing near-end video images including multi-channel, high-definition video data, serializing the video data, and transmitting the serialized video data to the main processing unit through a single one of the one or more twisted pairs of the system cable with the remote camera unit. The method also includes deserializing the serialized video data with the main processing unit. A video endpoint configured to enable an audibly impaired user to participate in video communication sessions for audibly impaired users includes the high-speed video interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Sorenson Communications, Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Winsor, Mark D. Nelson, Conrad A. Maxwell, Brent C. Giles
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Patent number: 9417928Abstract: A technique for defragmenting jobs on processor-based computing resources including: (i) determining a first defragmentation condition, which first defragmentation condition will be determined to exist when it is favorable under a first energy consideration to defragment the allocation of jobs as among a set of processor-based computing resources of a supercomputer (for example, a compute-card-based supercomputer); and (ii) on condition that the first defragmentation condition exists, defragmenting the jobs on the set of processor-based computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: James R. Kozloski, Timothy M. Lynar, Mark D. Nelson, John M. Wagner
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Publication number: 20160188375Abstract: A technique for defragmenting jobs on processor-based computing resources including: (i) determining a first defragmentation condition, which first defragmentation condition will be determined to exist when it is favorable under a first energy consideration to defragment the allocation of jobs as among a set of processor-based computing resources of a supercomputer (for example, a compute-card-based supercomputer); and (ii) on condition that the first defragmentation condition exists, defragmenting the jobs on the set of processor-based computing resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: James R. Kozloski, Timothy M. Lynar, Mark D. Nelson, John M. Wagner
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Patent number: 8564291Abstract: A robust MR compatible ECG monitor (40) includes a connector (50) for connecting ECG electrode leads (44) to an internal circuit board (52). The connector (50) includes connector pins (54) that run parallel to the circuit board (52) and tangentially contact solder pads (56) of the circuit board (52) at the edge of the circuit board (52), eliminating sharp or right angle turns in conduction paths. The connector prevents movement of the connections due to mechanical stresses in all ranges of motion relative to four degrees of freedom, including translation, pitching, yawing, and rolling.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Mark D. Nelson, Eduardo M. Rey, Robert A. Harwell
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Publication number: 20120289817Abstract: A subject monitor includes a belt (16) that circumscribes a cyclically moving portion of a subject (14), such as a chest cavity or abdomen. A optical sensing device (18) includes a housing; a tape (50) under tension to retract into the housing, at least one of the tape (50) and the housing are connected with the belt (16); a lens (56) configured to focus light on a pattern (52) that moves with the tape (50); and a photon detector (58) configured to detect light (57) reflected from the pattern (52). An optical decoder (26) determines movement of the belt (16) from the light reflected (57) from the pattern (52).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Eduardo M. Rey, Mark D. Nelson, Harold J. Cates
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Patent number: 7911372Abstract: An active imaging system uses communication satellites to identify the location and physical attributes of a target. A transmitter emits a time-synchronized signal directed to a target. The transmitter radiates L-band RF signals. The transmitter can be positioned on an airborne or ground platform. A constellation of communication satellites receives and time stamps the time-synchronized signal reflected from the target to form an active image of the target. The constellation of communication satellites have multiple roles other than active imaging, such as providing voice and data communications. The time-synchronized signal reflected from the target can be received by multiple satellites within the constellation of communication satellites or by multiple antenna disposed on one satellite within the constellation of communication satellites.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Kinetx, Inc.Inventor: Mark D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20110012597Abstract: A robust MR compatible ECG monitor (40) includes a connector (50) for connecting ECG electrode leads (44) to an internal circuit board (52). The connector (50) includes connector pins (54) that run parallel to the circuit board (52) and tangentially contact solder pads (56) of the circuit board (52) at the edge of the circuit board (52), eliminating sharp or right angle turns in conduction paths. The connector prevents movement of the connections due to mechanical stresses in all ranges of motion relative to four degrees of freedom, including translation, pitching, yawing, and rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Mark D. Nelson, Eduardo M. Rey, Robert A. Harwell
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Publication number: 20100045512Abstract: An active imaging system uses communication satellites to identify the location and physical attributes of a target. A transmitter emits a time-synchronized signal directed to a target. The transmitter radiates L-band RF signals. The transmitter can be positioned on an airborne or ground platform. A constellation of communication satellites receives and time stamps the time-synchronized signal reflected from the target to form an active image of the target. The constellation of communication satellites have multiple roles other than active imaging, such as providing voice and data communications. The time-synchronized signal reflected from the target can be received by multiple satellites within the constellation of communication satellites or by multiple antenna disposed on one satellite within the constellation of communication satellites.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Mark D. Nelson
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Patent number: 7633427Abstract: An active imaging system uses communication satellites to identify the location and physical attributes of a target. A transmitter emits a time-synchronized signal directed to a target. The transmitter radiates L-band RF signals. The transmitter can be positioned on an airborne or ground platform. A constellation of communication satellites receives and time stamps the time-synchronized signal reflected from the target to form an active image of the target. The constellation of communication satellites have multiple roles other than active imaging, such as providing voice and data communications. The time-synchronized signal reflected from the target can be received by multiple satellites within the constellation of communication satellites or by multiple antenna disposed on one satellite within the constellation of communication satellites.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: KinetX, Inc.Inventor: Mark D. Nelson
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Patent number: 6888510Abstract: An antenna providing circular polarization for received and transmitted signals. The antenna comprises a vertical conductive surfaces oriented to form a closed structure and horizontal conductive surfaces forming a top face of the closed structure. Connection of selected vertical panels to a feed and ground, causes current flow in the vertical and horizontal surfaces that results in a circular polarized signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: SkyCross, Inc.Inventors: Young-Min Jo, Michael H. Thursby, Frank M. Caimi, Kerry L. Greer, Mark D. Nelson, John C. Farrar
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Patent number: 6856286Abstract: A planar antenna comprising a spiral conductive surface comprising an inner spiral segment and an outer spiral segment. A shorting leg for connection to a ground plane and a feed leg responsive to the antenna signal (in the transmit and the receive modes) extend downwardly from the plane of the spiral segments. Performance characteristics of the antenna are responsive to the configuration and spacing of the spiral segments and the distance between the antenna and the ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: SkyCross, Inc.Inventors: Young-Min Jo, Young-Ki Kim, Frank M. Caimi, John Charles Farrar, Mark D. Nelson, Kerry Lane Greer
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Patent number: D787463Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Conrad Arlo Maxwell, Eric V. Winsor, Mark D. Nelson, Merle L. Walker, Brent C. Giles, Elie Monge, Sean Patrick Murphy, Shannon Fong, Alice Viola Pintus, Thomas Mitchell Dair
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Patent number: D792362Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Conrad Arlo Maxwell, Eric V. Winsor, Mark D. Nelson, Merle L. Walker, Brent Carlen Giles, Elie Mathias Monge, Sean Patrick Murphy, Shannon Colleen Fong, Alice Viola Pintus, Thomas Mitchell Dair
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Patent number: D792867Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Conrad Arlo Maxwell, Eric V. Winsor, Mark D. Nelson, Merle L. Walker, Brent Carlen Giles, Elie Mathias Monge, Sean Patrick Murphy, Shannon Collleen Fong, Alice Viola Pintus, Thomas Mitchell Dair