Patents by Inventor Michael D. Moore

Michael D. Moore 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: 20090319330
    Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for calculating and evaluating the behavior of recommendation systems. Accuracy measures are computed for a plurality of items in a real recommendation system, an ideal recommendation system, and a popularity-based baseline recommendation system. The accuracy measures for the plurality of items are presented to a user so the user can evaluate a performance of the real recommendation system in comparison to the ideal recommendation system and the popularity-based baseline recommendation system. The accuracy measures can be presented in an interactive graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ioan Bogdan Crivat, C. James MacLennan, Yue Liu, Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 7382856
    Abstract: An x-ray source assembly and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode having a source spot upon which electrons impinge and a control system for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Radley, Thomas J. Bievenue, John H. Burdett, Brian W. Gallagher, Stuart M. Shakshober, Zewu Chen, Michael D. Moore
  • Publication number: 20080030764
    Abstract: A parallel aggregation system implemented in a database programming language that utilizes servers that comprise a heterogeneous server farm. The system employs a central job coordinator that coordinates multiple jobs on many disparately sized server machines. The central job coordinator further assigns jobs to the server machines based on the ability of the machine to undertake the work and the complexity and size of the particular job, and monitors the health associated with the machines that comprise the heterogeneous server farm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Zhu, Venkatraman Balasubramaniyan, Michael D. Moore, Mansoor Mannan, Jiong Feng, Ying N. Chin
  • Patent number: 7257193
    Abstract: An x-ray source assembly includes an anode having a spot upon which electrons impinge based on power level supplied to the assembly, and an optic coupled to receive divergent x-rays generated at the spot and transmit output x-rays from the assembly. A control system is provided for maintaining intensity of the output x-rays dynamically during operation of the x-ray source assembly, notwithstanding a change in at least one operating condition of the x-ray source assembly, by changing the power level supplied to the assembly. The control system may include at least one actuator for effecting the change in the power level supplied to the assembly, by, e.g., controlling a power supply associated with the assembly. The control system may also change the temperature and/or the position of the anode to maintain the output intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Radley, Michael D. Moore, Mark Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 7209545
    Abstract: An x-ray source assembly (2700) and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode (2125) having a source spot upon which electrons (2120) impinge and a control system (2715/2720) for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure (2710) notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Radley, Thomas J. Bievenue, John H. Burdett, Jr., Brian W. Gallagher, Stuart M. Shakshober, Zewu Chen, Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 7104690
    Abstract: A diagnostic technique for an x-ray source. A system monitors existing conditions (e.g., tube current Y) in the source to track degradation of certain components to anticipate failure. Storage of past characteristics and reference characteristics is also provided for predicting failure and other operating conditions of the source. Communication techniques are provided for the monitoring and warning functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Radley, Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 7092843
    Abstract: A measurement and processing technique enabling x-ray analysis systems to handle dynamically changing samples and other conditions resulting in both significant and insignificant measurement changes. A stream of input values related to measured compositional information of the sample is received, and a stream of output compositional values is produced. The current output value y[n] is set as a function of the received input value x[n] if the received input value x[n] differs from x[n?1] by more than an intensity-dependent deviation limit; and alternatively the current output y[n] is set as a function of the previous output y[n?1] and the received input value x[n] if the received input value x[n] differs from x[n?1] by less than the intensity-dependent deviation limit. The intensity-dependent deviation limit is maintained as a function of the intensity of the measured compositional information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Moore, John H. Burdett, Jr., Ian Radley, Stuart M. Shakshober
  • Patent number: 7072439
    Abstract: A technique for analyzing fluids by means of x-ray fluorescence applicable to any fluid, including liquids and gases, which emit x-ray fluorescence when exposed to x-rays. The apparatus includes an x-ray source (82) including an x-ray tube (64) having improved heat dissipating properties due to a thermally-conductive, dielectric material (70, 1150). The x-ray tube also includes means for aligning (100, 2150, 2715) the tube with the source housing whereby the orientation of the x-ray beam produced by the source can be optimized, and stabilized over various operating conditions. The method and apparatus may also include an x-ray detector having a small-area, for example, a PIN-diode type semiconductor x-ray detector (120), that can provide effective x-ray detection at room temperature. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Radley, Thomas J. Bievenue, John H. Burdett, Jr., Brian W. Gallagher, Stuart M. Shakshober, Zewu Chen, Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 6766514
    Abstract: A compiler and compiling method providing modification of a value of a variable at run-time of a computer program wherein additional space in memory is allocated for variable modification parameters, assembly or object code is added upon compilation of the computer program, the added code being dependent on the variable modification parameters, and the value of the variable is modified at run time based on the added code and at least one of the variable modification parameters such that the value of the variable at run time is set to be equivalent to at least one of a fault value, a value multiplied by a predetermined gain and a value offset from the value of the variable or remains unchanged (unscaled) if so desired. The application of the compiler functionality or method is preferably controllable by a software switch for individual and/or all variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 6464429
    Abstract: The artificial reef module for coral reef remediation of the present invention includes a central body having an upper settling plate, a middle settling plate, and a lower settling plate. Extending from the central body is a plurality of primary tines which further include a plurality of secondary tines extending from them. The primary tines include the supporting tines, the stabilizing tines, and the space filling tines. The branching of the tines closely replicates the appearance of natural branching coral. Over time the individual artificial reef modules for coral reef remediation would slowly degrade and allow the tines to break off. This degradation closely approximates the fragmentation that occurs with natural branching coral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 6446889
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a wood chipper including a support frame, a cutter housing supported by the support frame, cutter mechanism positioned within the cutter housing, a feed housing supported by the support frame, and a feed mechanism positioned within the feed housing for feeding a log into the cutter mechanism. A feed table extends outward from the feed housing. The feed table is elevated above ground level and is positioned for supporting the log as the log is fed into the feed mechanism. The feed table has an outer edge located a position opposite from the feed housing. The wood chipper also includes an elongated boom that is mounted on the feed housing and that extends over the feed table. The boom works in combination with a winch including a flexible member that extends over the feed table via support provided by the boom. The boom includes an end guide over which the flexible member passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore
  • Publication number: 20020119006
    Abstract: The artificial reef module for coral reef remediation of the present invention includes a central body having an upper settling plate, a middle settling plate, and a lower settling plate. Extending from the central body is a plurality of primary tines which further include a plurality of secondary tines extending from them. The primary tines include the supporting tines, the stabilizing tines, and the space filling tines. The branching of the tines closely replicates the appearance of natural branching coral. Over time the individual artificial reef modules for coral reef remediation would slowly degrade and allow the tines to break off. This degradation closely approximates the fragmentation that occurs with natural branching coral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 6138932
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a wood chipper including a support frame, a cutter housing supported by the support frame, cutter mechanism positioned within the cutter housing, a feed housing supported by the support frame, and a feed mechanism positioned within the feed housing for feeding a log into the cutter mechanism. A feed table extends outward from the feed housing. The feed table is elevated above ground level and is positioned for supporting the log as the log is fed into the feed mechanism. The feed table has an outer edge located a position opposite from the feed housing. The wood chipper also includes an elongated boom that is mounted on the feed housing and that extends over the feed table. The boom works in combination with a winch including a flexible member that extends over the feed table via support provided by the boom. The boom includes an end guide over which the flexible member passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore
  • Patent number: 5121557
    Abstract: An articulating attachment is provided for use in conjunction with tractors, front loaders and the like wherein the attachment facilitates rotary and sliding motion of a working member such as a blade or bucket carried by the tractor or front loader having a mounting plate for connecting the attachment to said loader, a hydraulically driven rotary drive carried by the mounting plate and a hydraulically driven sliding drive carried by the rotary drive. The rotary drive and sliding drive may be operated simultaneously. A clam shell drive is also provided capable of opening and closing a bucket having two opposed jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Inventor: Michael D. Moore