Patents by Inventor Mark Meyers
Mark Meyers 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: 20120198475Abstract: A system to allow external applications to interact with an operating VXML browser include a VXML browser operating on a processor having a VXML interpreter. A control is operably interconnected between the external application and the VXML interpreter using a communication channel. The control inserts the commands into the VXML interpreter, which are processed by the VXML browser in a conventional manner to allow the external application to interact with the operating VXML browser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: nVoq IncorporatedInventors: Mark Meyer, Brian Marquette, Bret Butcher, Christopher Kramp, Charles Corfield, Michael Clark
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Patent number: 8171493Abstract: A system to allow external applications to interact with an operating VXML browser include a VXML browser operating on a processor having a VXML interpreter. A control is operably interconnected between the external application and the VXML interpreter using a communication channel. The control inserts the commands into the VXML interpreter, which are processed by the VXML browser in a conventional manner to allow the external application to interact with the operating VXML browser.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: nVoq IncorporatedInventors: Mark Meyer, Brian Marquette, Bret Butcher, Christopher Kramp, Charles Corfield, Michael Clark
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Patent number: 8164590Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining a plurality of illumination modes associated with a plurality of scene descriptors, wherein the plurality of scene descriptors includes a first scene descriptor and a second scene descriptor, determining a first plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the first plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, determining illumination data associated with the first scene descriptor in response to the first plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes, determining a second plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the second plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, and determining illumination data associated with the second scene descriptor in response to the second plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: PixarInventors: John Anderson, Mark Meyer
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Publication number: 20120075340Abstract: A method for determining interior coordinates is disclosed. The method includes receiving information specifying an object having a plurality of sites and a boundary. Interior coordinates associated with each of the plurality of sites are determined based on the boundary. The interior coordinate associated with each of the plurality of sites represent a system of coordinates that satisfy several properties, including non-negativity and interior locality. At least one value associated with the plurality of sites is then interpolated using the interior coordinates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer
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Patent number: 8102403Abstract: A method for determining interior coordinates is disclosed. The method includes receiving information specifying an object having a plurality of sites and a boundary. Interior coordinates associated with each of the plurality of sites are determined based on the boundary. The interior coordinate associated with each of the plurality of sites represent a system of coordinates that satisfy several properties, including non-negativity and interior locality. At least one value associated with the plurality of sites is then interpolated using the interior coordinates.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer
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Patent number: 8052971Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to treat enteric disease. The methods and compositions use passive immunity to treat diseases of the gut, including diseases caused by Salmonella sp., E. Coli, Clostridium difficile, Clostridium perfringens A, Clostridium perfringens C, Clostridium perfringens D, canine distemper, feline distemper, Rotavirus, and Parvovirus. Specific antibodies are administered orally to a subject to improve intestinal health.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: MG BiologicsInventor: Mark Meyer
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Publication number: 20110168595Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for storage wherein the storage units are designed to stand in an upright position storable on a typical shelf, adjustable in size and designed as to have the outward appearance of a book, in its preferred form.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Mark Meyers
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Publication number: 20110161103Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems and methods for providing electronic medical support that utilize an electronic examination template. According to various embodiments, the electronic examination template may include an examination step relating to a medical complaint, a clinical clue associated with the examination step to inform a user on how to proceed with the examination step, and an information field to allow a user to input information related to the examination step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: EHIPPOCRATES LLCInventors: Nathan Alan Dye, Gregory Mark Meyer, Elidoforos Soterakis Soteriades, George Andreas Samoutis, Kirk Thomas Harmon
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Patent number: 7969433Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining a plurality of illumination modes associated with a plurality of scene descriptors, wherein the plurality of scene descriptors includes a first scene descriptor and a second scene descriptor, determining a first plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the first plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, determining illumination data associated with the first scene descriptor in response to the first plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes, determining a second plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the second plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, and determining illumination data associated with the second scene descriptor in response to the second plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: PixarInventors: John Anderson, Mark Meyer
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Patent number: 7839407Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining an animation variable response subspace within an animation variable response space associated with an animation variable, in response to a set of training data for the animation variable, determining a set of characteristic calculation key points configured to allow navigation within the animation variable response subspace, calculating animation variable response values for the set of characteristic calculation key points in the animation variable response subspace in response to input data for the animation variable, and predicting animation variable response values for a set of points within the animation variable response space in response to animation variable response values for the set of characteristic calculation key points in the animation variable response subspace.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: PixarInventors: John Anderson, Mark Meyer
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Patent number: 7764288Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining an animation response subspace within an animation response space for an animation variable responsive to training data for the animation variable, determining calculation key points for navigating within the animation response subspace, calculating animation response values for the calculation key points in response to input data for the animation variable, predicting animation response values for points within the animation response space in response to animation response values for calculation key points, determining a difference between a predicted animation response value and a calculated animation response value for a point in the points and in the calculation key points, and when the difference exceeds a first difference, combining the predicted animation response value and the calculated animation response value to form the animation response value for the point.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: PixarInventors: John Anderson, Mark Meyer
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Patent number: 7755627Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining a plurality of illumination modes associated with a plurality of scene descriptors, wherein the plurality of scene descriptors includes a first scene descriptor and a second scene descriptor, determining a first plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the first plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, determining illumination data associated with the first scene descriptor in response to the first plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes, determining a second plurality of weights, wherein each weight from the second plurality of weights is associated with an illumination mode from the plurality of illumination modes, and determining illumination data associated with the second scene descriptor in response to the second plurality of weights and in response to the plurality of illumination modes.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: PixarInventors: John Anderson, Mark Meyer
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Publication number: 20100053186Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed allowing data and other information from one model to be transferred to another model. A surface correspondence between meshes of the models can be created that provides a transfer or sharing of information to include all points of one mesh and all points of the other mesh. Additionally, a volume correspondence between the models can be created to transfer information found within corresponding volumes or other n-D spaces associated with the models. Mesh information and other data at, near, or otherwise within a volume or other n-D space associated with one model can be “pushed through” the volume correspondences to transfer the data to its designated location on, at, near, or otherwise within a corresponding volume or other n-D space associated with the other model.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer, Sanjay Bakshi
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Publication number: 20100053172Abstract: Mesh data and other proximity information from the mesh of one model can be transferred to the mesh of another model, even with different topology and geometry. A correspondence can be created for transferring or sharing information between points of a source mesh and points of a destination mesh. Information can be “pushed through” the correspondence to share or otherwise transfer data from one mesh to its designated location at another mesh. Correspondences can be created based on parameterization information, such as UV sets, one or more maps, harmonic parameterization, or the like. A collection of “feature curves” may be inferred or user-placed to partition the source and destination meshes into a collection of “feature regions” resulting in partitions or “feature curve networks” for constructing correspondences between all points of one mesh and all points of another mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer, Sanjay Bakshi
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Publication number: 20090213138Abstract: Techniques are disclose that may assist animators or other artists working with models. Information from a plurality of meshes in a collection may be blended or combined using correspondences between pairs of the meshes. Meshes in the collection may include different topologies and geometries. The combined information can be used to create combinations of data that reflect new topologies, geometries, scalar fields, hair styles, or the like that may be transferred to a mesh of new or existing models.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer, Sanjay Bakshi, Brian Green
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Publication number: 20090213131Abstract: Mesh data and other proximity information from the mesh of one model can be transferred to the mesh of another model, even with different topology and geometry. A correspondence can be created for transferring or sharing information between points of a source mesh and points of a destination mesh. Information can be “pushed through” the correspondence to share or otherwise transfer data from one mesh to its designated location at another mesh. Correspondences can be authored on a source mesh by drawing or placing one or more geometric primitives (e.g., points, lines, curves, volumes, etc.) at the source mesh and corresponding geometric primitives at the destination mesh. A collection of “feature curves” may be placed to partition the source and destination meshes into a collection of “feature regions” resulting in partitions or “feature curve networks” for constructing correspondences between all points of one mesh and all points of another mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: PixarInventors: Tony DeRose, Mark Meyer, Tom Sanocki, Brian Green
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Publication number: 20090088255Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques for aiding users of game consoles in creating custom gameplay data for a music video game based on audio data (e.g., songs) stored on a portable media device. Specific embodiments provide a game console application that can receive a song at a game console from a portable media device, and receive user inputs to generate custom gameplay data associated with the song. The gameplay data may then be saved to the portable storage device and later accessed, either at the same or a different game console, to allow a user to play the music video game in accordance with the gameplay data and the audio data. In this manner, users can create and share custom gameplay content for a music video game based on songs stored on their portable media devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Mark Meyers, Kendell T. Huntsman, Joe Barnes
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Publication number: 20090077736Abstract: A lavatory system is disclosed to include one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and a electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands will fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured, for example, to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power to one or more of electrical fixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: John M. Loberger, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Mark A. Thielke, Mark A. Meyer, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Douglas Carpiaux, Daniel J. De Lay, Glenn T. Walters, Richard Walters, Jon W. Hauser, II
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Patent number: D595521Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Mark A. Thielke, Jason M. Renner, Mark A. Meyer, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Glenn T. Walters
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Patent number: D655955Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: Scott M. Kluck, Mark A. Meyer