Patents by Inventor Michael Constantin
Michael Constantin 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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Patent number: 9748763Abstract: Circuit protection devices, power distribution systems, and methods of monitoring circuit protection devices are described. In one example, a method of monitoring a circuit protection device in a zone selective interlocking (ZSI) system includes monitoring a variable associated with operation of the circuit protection device, determining, based at least in part on the monitored variable, when a likelihood of a malfunction of the circuit protection device exceeds a predetermined threshold, and preventing the circuit protection device from outputting a ZSI blocking signal when the likelihood of the malfunction of the circuit protection device exceeds the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Marcelo Esteban Valdes, Michael Constantin Von Kannewurff
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Publication number: 20160126717Abstract: Circuit protection devices, power distribution systems, and methods of monitoring circuit protection devices are described. In one example, a method of monitoring a circuit protection device in a zone selective interlocking (ZSI) system includes monitoring a variable associated with operation of the circuit protection device, determining, based at least in part on the monitored variable, when a likelihood of a malfunction of the circuit protection device exceeds a predetermined threshold, and preventing the circuit protection device from outputting a ZSI blocking signal when the likelihood of the malfunction of the circuit protection device exceeds the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Marcelo Esteban Valdes, Michael Constantin Von Kannewurff
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Patent number: 8914465Abstract: A method of operation of a provider controlling platform system includes: determining a provider criterion for selecting a service provider; determining a device capability for selecting a device service for a peripheral device; generating a selection threshold based on the provider criterion, the device capability, or a combination thereof for executing the device service; and generating a service command based on the selection threshold meeting or exceeding a service request for commanding the peripheral device to execute the device service.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ramon Rubio, Michael Constantin, Fatima Del Carmen Martinez, Dinesh Srirangpatna
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Publication number: 20120110116Abstract: A method of operation of a provider controlling platform system includes: determining a provider criterion for selecting a service provider; determining a device capability for selecting a device service for a peripheral device; generating a selection threshold based on the provider criterion, the device capability, or a combination thereof for executing the device service; and generating a service command based on the selection threshold meeting or exceeding a service request for commanding the peripheral device to execute the device service.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Ramon Rubio, Michael Constantin, Fatima Del Carmen Martinez, Dinesh Srirangpatna
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Publication number: 20100100570Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for executing workflow via one or more workflow components to enable particular workflow components while fully supporting the execution of a complete workflow by selecting an element of a first document set, selecting an element of a second document set, and establishing a binding relationship between the element of the first document set and the element of the second document set.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Michael Constantin, Weihsiung William Chow, David J. Lovat
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Publication number: 20100057826Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for executing workflow in a distributed network of computing devices via one or more proxy workflow components and a communication protocol enabled device-specific execution of particular workflow components while fully supporting the execution of a complete workflow from an originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Weihsiung William Chow, Michael Constantin
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Patent number: 7577295Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing a document. The method comprises: marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol; identifying a markup symbol; using the identified markup symbol to locate the document area; determining characters in the document area; and, processing the determined characters. Fields that can be processed include title, keywords, author, signature, document name, category, subject, or document status, to name but a few examples. In some aspects, marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol includes: electronically marking using a medium such as a touchscreen, pressure pad, or a mouse. Alternately, the paper document can be physically marked (with a pen or pencil) before scanning. Typically, marking an area of a document includes forming a markup character proximate to an enclosing figure. A wide range of markup characters can be defined cross-referenced to document processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Sharp Laboraties of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat
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Patent number: 7509341Abstract: A stateless-object method is provided for executing instructions. The method: establishes a central repository of states, cross-referencing state locations in memory, to identifiers; calls a first method; accesses a stateless-object in response to the first method, the stateless-object including an identifier and a second method; reads the identifier; uses the identifier to cross-reference the stateless-object's state location in the repository; accesses the located state; and, instantiates the second method in response to accessing the state. The central repository of states may cross-reference a first state to a first identifier, and the step of accessing the stateless-object includes accessing a plurality of stateless-objects in response to the first method, with each of the stateless-objects including the first identifier.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Constantin, David J. Lovat
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Publication number: 20070217677Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing a document. The method comprises: marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol; identifying a markup symbol; using the identified markup symbol to locate the document area; determining characters in the document area; and, processing the determined characters. Fields that can be processed include title, keywords, author, signature, document name, category, subject, or document status, to name but a few examples. In some aspects, marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol includes: electronically marking using a medium such as a touchscreen, pressure pad, or a mouse. Alternately, the paper document can be physically marked (with a pen or pencil) before scanning. Typically, marking an area of a document includes forming a markup character proximate to an enclosing figure. A wide range of markup characters can be defined cross-referenced to document processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat
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Publication number: 20070198576Abstract: A stateless-object method is provided for executing instructions. The method: establishes a central repository of states, cross-referencing state locations in memory, to identifiers; calls a first method; accesses a stateless-object in response to the first method, the stateless-object including an identifier and a second method; reads the identifier; uses the identifier to cross-reference the stateless-object's state location in the repository; accesses the located state; and, instantiates the second method in response to accessing the state. The central repository of states may cross-reference a first state to a first identifier, and the step of accessing the stateless-object includes accessing a plurality of stateless-objects in response to the first method, with each of the stateless-objects including the first identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat
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Patent number: 7236653Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing a document. The method comprises: marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol; identifying a markup symbol; using the identified markup symbol to locate the document area; determining characters in the document area; and, processing the determined characters. Fields that can be processed include title, keywords, author, signature, document name, category, subject, or document status, to name but a few examples. In some aspects, marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol includes: electronically marking using a medium such as a touchscreen, pressure pad, or a mouse. Alternately, the paper document can be physically marked (with a pen or pencil) before scanning. Typically, marking an area of a document includes forming a markup character proximate to an enclosing figure. A wide range of markup characters can be defined cross-referenced to document processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat
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Patent number: 7185074Abstract: The present invention is directed to a network in which a potential user may be notified of the presence of at least one intelligent peripheral device and, upon the potential user's request, his workstation may be configured to use the selected intelligent peripheral device. The present invention is also directed to an installation method for notifying at least one potential user of the availability of at least one intelligent peripheral device and, if requested, configuring potential users' workstations to use the requested intelligent peripheral device. In one preferred embodiment, the method includes the steps of sending an announcement to at least one potential user, receiving a response to the announcement from the potential user, and configuring the potential user's workstation to use the intelligent peripheral device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Keith Schacht, Michael Constantin
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Patent number: 7154622Abstract: A method and apparatus for flexible control of the routing and processing of documents by a document receiver. Document classifications are defined by a receiver and stored on a registration server together with an associated document processing profile (“DPP”). The receiver communicates to a sender how to access his account on the registration server. The sender views the receiver's document classifications, selects one, and prints a cover page, which includes a document classification identifier. The sender scans the cover page and a source document with a digital scanner and transceiver. The document is sent to recipients and transformed according to the DPP.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Constantin, Mark Liu Stevens
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Patent number: 6940683Abstract: Disclosed are a system, a method, and article of manufacture to provide for filtering a servo signal in a tape drive using a matched filter that is optimized for the operating tape velocity of the tape drive. A servo controller for track following on a tape uses a digital filter implementation of the matched filter to produce a filtered servo signal. The digital filter is optimized for different tape velocities by selecting digital filter coefficients for the digital filter that depend upon the tape velocity presently in use. The filtered servo signal is used by the servo controller to provide improved track following in a tape drive.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Berman, Nhan Xuan Bui, Michael Constantin Melas, Mark Allan Taylor
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Publication number: 20050080844Abstract: A system and method are provided for an imaging device to manage scan destination profiles in a network of connected devices. The method comprises: accepting a profile at an imaging device. The profile may contain a network-connected destination, protocol instructions, and/or instructions to be performed at the destination. The method: temporarily stores the accepted profile; performs a scanning job; and, sends the scanned job to the profile destination. The profiles can be accepted from a storage device source such as a wireless telephone, PDA, or a smart card. In another aspect of the method, accepting a profile includes: establishing a wireless communication link between a proximity badge and a badge detector connected to the imaging device; identifying a user associated with the detected badge; accessing a network-connected server memory with profiles cross-referenced to user identities; and, downloading a profile from the server associated with the identified user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2003Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Sridhar Dathathraya, Michael Constantin
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Publication number: 20040190772Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing a document. The method comprises: marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol; identifying a markup symbol; using the identified markup symbol to locate the document area; determining characters in the document area; and, processing the determined characters. Fields that can be processed include title, keywords, author, signature, document name, category, subject, or document status, to name but a few examples. In some aspects, marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol includes: electronically marking using a medium such as a touchscreen, pressure pad, or a mouse. Alternately, the paper document can be physically marked (with a pen or pencil) before scanning. Typically, marking an area of a document includes forming a markup character proximate to an enclosing figure. A wide range of markup characters can be defined cross-referenced to document processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat
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Publication number: 20040064532Abstract: The present invention is directed to a network in which a potential user may be notified of the presence of at least one intelligent peripheral device and, upon the potential user's request, his workstation may be configured to use the selected intelligent peripheral device. The present invention is also directed to an installation method for notifying at least one potential user of the availability of at least one intelligent peripheral device and, if requested, configuring potential users' workstations to use the requested intelligent peripheral device. In one preferred embodiment, the method includes the steps of sending an announcement to at least one potential user, receiving a response to the announcement from the potential user, and configuring the potential user's workstation to use the intelligent peripheral device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Keith Schacht, Michael Constantin
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Publication number: 20030030567Abstract: A stack light having both steady and flashing light capabilities is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the light stack or signaling light beacon comprises a light module containing a socket for a lamp, circuitry for operating the light module, and a jumper connector connected to the circuitry for selecting between flashing and steady light within the light module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: William Hieby Hetzel, Geoffrey Hugh McKay, David James Lesslie, Senya Marie Hiscox Miles, Michael Constantin von Kannewurff, Joseph Patrick Smith
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Publication number: 20030002068Abstract: A method and apparatus for flexible control of the routing and processing of documents by a document receiver. Document classifications are defined by a receiver and stored on a registration server together with an associated document processing profile (“DPP”). The receiver communicates to a sender how to access his account on the registration server. The sender views the receiver's document classifications, selects one, and prints a cover page, which includes a document classification identifier. The sender scans the cover page and a source document with a digital scanner and transceiver. The document is sent to recipients and transformed according to the DPP.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Michael Constantin, Mark Liu Stevens