Patents by Inventor Michael Vicic

Michael Vicic 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: 20110125409
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Chang-Meng B. HSIUNG, Jing LI, Beth MUNOZ, Ajoy K. ROY, Michael G. STEINTHAL, Steven A. SUNSHINE, Michael A. VICIC, Shou-Hua ZHANG
  • Patent number: 7840359
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Smiths Detection Inc.
    Inventors: Chang-Meng B. Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy K. Roy, Michael G. Steinthal, Steven A. Sunshine, Michael A. Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090234587
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Chang-Meng B. Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy K. Roy, Michael G. Steinthal, Steven A. Sunshine, Michael A. Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080103751
    Abstract: A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20060259163
    Abstract: A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20050216114
    Abstract: A method for controlling an industrial process. The method includes outputting a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance. The method also uses each of the plurality of parameters in a computer aided process, which compares at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. A step of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters also is included. Additionally, the method includes outputting a result based upon the determining step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicants: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20050177317
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20050159922
    Abstract: A system for controlling an industrial process. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicants: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Bethsabeth Munoz, Ajoy Roy, Michael Steinthal, Steven Sunshine, Michael Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Patent number: 6895338
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Smiths Detection - Pasadena, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang-Meng B. Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy K. Roy, Michael G. Steinthal, Steven A. Sunshine, Michael A. Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20040215402
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang-Meng Hsiung, Jing Li, Beth Munoz, Ajoy K. Roy, Michael G. Steinthal, Steven A. Sunshine, Michael A. Vicic, Shou-Hua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20030186461
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the sensing of analytes and in particular, to methods of determining, resolving, identifying, or quantitating such analytes once detected. This invention provides systems and methods for identifying analytes, comprising using an importance index to give greater weight to the responses from sensors that measure characteristics most useful for identification of analytes. In other aspects, the systems and methods are useful for increasing the stability of electronic nose systems by prolonging the predictive capability of the training set of known analytes. In still other aspects, the systems and methods are useful for detecting and responding to events correlated with the presence of an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Cyrano Bioscienes, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher K. Boehr, Shou-Hua Zhang, Chang-Meng Hsiung, Michael A. Vicic