Patents by Inventor Mark D. Thompson

Mark D. Thompson 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: 20240388465
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described adjusting a media asset consumption environment based on detected changes in status of an object. For example, a media guidance application may detect a change in setting of a device in a first room and, in response to detecting the change in the setting, may determine the state of an object in the room. Based on the detected change in the setting and of the state of the object, the media guidance application may identify a setting for a media consumption device and may modify setting of the media consumption device so that it is consistent with the conditions defined by the change in the setting and the state of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Mark D. Thompson, Daniel P. Rowan, Jennifer L. Holloway, Sara Dever
  • Publication number: 20240373740
    Abstract: Organic light emitting devices incorporating a film of metal complex emitters that are oriented with their transition dipole moment vectors oriented parallel to the device substrate enhances the outcoupling and eliminate the need for micro-lens arrays, gratings, or other physical extraneous outcoupling methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Mark E. THOMPSON, Matthew J. Jurow, Peter I. Djurovich, Tobias D. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12058929
    Abstract: Organic light emitting devices incorporating a film of metal complex emitters that are oriented with their transition dipole moment vectors oriented parallel to the device substrate enhances the outcoupling and eliminate the need for micro-lens arrays, gratings, or other physical extraneous outcoupling methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark E. Thompson, Matthew J. Jurow, Peter I. Djurovich, Tobias D. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20240252247
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for clinical workplace simulation includes capturing a surgical parameter from one or more robotic surgical operations, based on a sensor; and determining an optimized surgical parameter based on the captured surgical parameter. The surgical parameter includes a patient habitus, a port location in a first patient, and/or a robotic arm placement relative to the first patient. The optimized surgical parameter includes an optimized port placement location in a second patient, and/or an optimized robotic arm placement location relative to the second patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Paul A. Rosson, Paolo Maffini, Mark W. Stacey, Anthony J. Inwood, Lucy J. Greenlee, Rhea M. Mckendrick, James D. Thompson, Sam J. Smillie, Juan Whittaker-Troncoso
  • Publication number: 20240236425
    Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network-connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20240163495
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adapting a second user input device to resemble a first user input device while preserving new functionalities not available in the first user input device. The systems and methods may identify, based on identifiers of the first and second user input devices, a first and second set of device functionalities provided by the devices. The systems and methods may compare the sets of device functionalities to determine a set of common device functionalities and, in response, modify the display of an input of the second user input device to correspond to visual attributes of an input of the first user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11981631
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes for converting an alkyne to an olefin comprising feeding a molecular-oxygen-containing gas stream into a converting zone of an alkyne converter along with an alkyn-containing feed mixture comprising hydrocarbons and molecular hydrogen to contact the converting catalyst. The converting catalyst can be regenerated online as a result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Thompson, David R. Slim, Grant H. Schumacher, Mark A. Nierode, May-Ru Chen, David B. Looney, Keng-Fai Kuan, Mary M. Rethwisch
  • Patent number: 11943509
    Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network-connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11910047
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adapting a second user input device to resemble a first user input device while preserving new functionalities not available in the first user input device. The systems and methods may identify, based on identifiers of the first and second user input devices, a first and second set of device functionalities provided by the devices. The systems and methods may compare the sets of device functionalities to determine a set of common device functionalities and, in response, modify the display of an input of the second user input device to correspond to visual attributes of an input of the first user input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230262284
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for selecting one or more network-connected devices to provide device functions required by an event. A media guidance application may detect an event in which a user is currently engaged. The media guidance application may identify a set of device capabilities associated with the event. The media guidance application may search, within a plurality of network-connected devices of the user, to identify one or more devices that enable functions corresponding to the set of device capabilities to be perceptible to the user, and the media guidance application may instruct the identified one or more devices to provide the functions corresponding to the set of device capabilities associated with the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230247256
    Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network- connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230171457
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adapting a second user input device to resemble a first user input device while preserving new functionalities not available in the first user input device. The systems and methods may identify, based on identifiers of the first and second user input devices, a first and second set of device functionalities provided by the devices. The systems and methods may compare the sets of device functionalities to determine a set of common device functionalities and, in response, modify the display of an input of the second user input device to correspond to visual attributes of an input of the first user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11653055
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for selecting one or more network-connected devices to provide device functions required by an event. A media guidance application may detect an event in which a user is currently engaged. The media guidance application may identify a set of device capabilities associated with the event. The media guidance application may search, within a plurality of network-connected devices of the user, to identify one or more devices that enable functions corresponding to the set of device capabilities to be perceptible to the user, and the media guidance application may instruct the identified one or more devices to provide the functions corresponding to the set of device capabilities associated with the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11647255
    Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network-connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11570955
    Abstract: A wood chipper includes an engine and a chipper structure (e.g., a chipper disc or a chipper drum). A drive assembly is disposed between the engine and the chipper structure. The drive assembly comprises at least one pulley. The at least one pulley defines a cylindrical recess therein. A drum brake assembly is configured to engage the cylindrical recess of the at least one pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: D.A.F., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Falatok, Mark D. Thompson, Hugo Whetsell Hayden, Robert Wyatt
  • Patent number: 11553233
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adapting a second user input device to resemble a first user input device while preserving new functionalities not available in the first user input device. The systems and methods may identify, based on identifiers of the first and second user input devices, a first and second set of device functionalities provided by the devices. The systems and methods may compare the sets of device functionalities to determine a set of common device functionalities and, in response, modify the display of an input of the second user input device to correspond to visual attributes of an input of the first user input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220242806
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes for converting an alkyne to an olefin comprising feeding a molecular-oxygen-containing gas stream into a converting zone of an alkyne converter along with an alkyn-containing feed mixture comprising hydrocarbons and molecular hydrogen to contact the converting catalyst. The converting catalyst can be regenerated online as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Mark D. Thompson, David R. Slim, Grant H. Schumacher, Mark A. Nierode, May-Ru Chen, David B. Looney, Keng-Fai Kuan, Mary M. Rethwisch
  • Patent number: 11297782
    Abstract: A stump cutter includes an engine and a cutting wheel. A drive assembly is disposed between the engine and the cutting wheel. The drive assembly comprises at least one pulley. The at least one pulley defines a cylindrical recess therein. A drum brake assembly is configured to engage the cylindrical recess of the at least one pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: D.A.F., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Falatok, Mark D. Thompson, Hugo Whetsell Hayden, Robert Wyatt
  • Publication number: 20210385520
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for adapting a second user input device to resemble a first user input device while preserving new functionalities not available in the first user input device. The systems and methods may identify, based on identifiers of the first and second user input devices, a first and second set of device functionalities provided by the devices. The systems and methods may compare the sets of device functionalities to determine a set of common device functionalities and, in response, modify the display of an input of the second user input device to correspond to visual attributes of an input of the first user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210337275
    Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network-connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Sara Dever, Jennifer L. Holloway, Daniel P. Rowan, Mark D. Thompson