Patents by Inventor Michael Wicks

Michael Wicks 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: 20180121807
    Abstract: Embodiments employ an inference method for neural networks that enforces deterministic constraints on outputs without performing post-processing or expensive discrete search over the feasible space. Instead, for each input, the continuous weights are nudged until the network's unconstrained inference procedure generates an output that satisfies the constraints. This is achieved by expressing the hard constraints as an optimization problem over the continuous weights and employing backpropagation to change the weights of the network. Embodiments optimize over the energy of the violating outputs; since the weights directly determine the output through the energy, embodiments are able to manipulate the unconstrained inference procedure to produce outputs that conform to global constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Wick, Jean-Baptiste Tristan, Jay Yoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20180121792
    Abstract: According to embodiments, a recurrent neural network (RNN) is equipped with a set data structure whose operations are differentiable, which data structure can be used to store information for a long period of time. This differentiable set data structure can “remember” an event in the sequence of sequential data that may impact another event much later in the sequence, thereby allowing the RNN to classify the sequence based on many kinds of long dependencies. An RNN that is equipped with the differentiable set data structure can be properly trained with backpropagation and gradient descent optimizations. According to embodiments, a differentiable set data structure can be used to store and retrieve information with a simple set-like interface. According to further embodiments, the RNN can be extended to support several add operations, which can make the differentiable set data structure behave like a Bloom filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste Tristan, Michael Wick, Manzil Zaheer
  • Publication number: 20160307322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for simulating an image recording by an optical sensor of a coordinate measuring machine for inspecting a measurement object, comprising the following steps: providing a first data set representing a model of the measurement object, a second data set representing a model of an illumination of the measurement object, and a third data set representing a model of an optics of the optical sensor, and rendering an image stack on the basis of the first data set, the second data set and the third data set, wherein the image stack has a plurality of virtual images of at least one partial region of the measurement object, wherein each virtual image is rendered at least with a different second and/or different third data set. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for optimizing an image recording by a coordinate measuring machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas ENGEL, Nils HAVERKAMP, Michael WICK, Hans-Joachim FRASCH
  • Publication number: 20160105598
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
  • Patent number: 9179058
    Abstract: Techniques and systems are provided for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback to capture one or more images of a scene. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting movement of a blocking mechanism from a first position in which a lens is exposed to a second position in which the lens is blocked, and capturing one or more images of a scene, wherein the one or more images of the scene are captured when the movement of the blocking mechanism is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
  • Patent number: 9179105
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback are provided. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting an occurrence of an event, and activating the one or more blocking mechanisms to block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are activated to block the one or more lenses when the occurrence of the event is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
  • Publication number: 20150182525
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method of reducing solid tumors in a subject having an adenoid cystic carcinoma comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of 4-amino-5-fluoro-3-[6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-1H-benzimidazol-yl]-1H-quinolin-2-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michael Shi, Michael Wick
  • Publication number: 20150002814
    Abstract: Disclosed is a microscope system for imaging an object within an eye, wherein the object is a phase object. The microscope system includes imaging optics for generating images of an object plane of the imaging optics in an image plane of the imaging optics by using imaging light. The object plane is optically conjugate to the image plane. The microscope system is configured to store focus shift data representing a focus shift. The focus shift is generated by a different effect on the imaging light generated by phase objects as compared to amplitude objects. The microscope system is configured to image the object depending on the focus shift data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Markus SEESSELBERG, Michael WICK, Christoph HAUGER, Holger MATZ, Jennifer-Magdalena MASCH
  • Patent number: 8025758
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-sealing system consisting of an olefin polymer or olefin copolymer A, a methacrylate copolymer B, a graft polymer AB that is composed of the aforementioned components, a polyester C and an optional polymer D or an optional polymer blend DA, in addition to a solvent or solvent mixture L. The heat-sealing system is characterised by a high heat resistance, excellent barrier properties and short sealing times in relation to various plastics and aluminium foil or PET film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Evonik Rohm GmbH
    Inventors: Gerd Loehden, Sven Balk, Manfred Braum, Juergen Hartmann, Marita Kaufmann, Michael Wicke
  • Patent number: 7498373
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hot sealing system comprised of an olefin polymer or of an olefin polymer A, of a methacrylate polymer B, of a graft polymer A-X consisting of the above-mentioned constituents and of a solvent or solvent mixture. The hot sealing system is characterized by having a high thermal stability and short sealing times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Roehm GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Guenter Schmitt, Michael Wicke, Juergen Hartmann, Klaus Schultes, Helmut Schwind, Thomas Arnold
  • Publication number: 20080057205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-sealing system consisting of an olefin polymer or olefin copolymer A, a methacrylate copolymer B, a graft polymer AB that is composed of the aforementioned components, a polyester C and an optional polymer D or an optional polymer blend DA, in addition to a solvent or solvent mixture L. The heat-sealing system is characterised by a high heat resistance, excellent barrier properties and short sealing times in relation to various plastics and aluminium foil or PET film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Roehm GmbH
    Inventors: Gerd Lohden, Sven Balk, Manfred Braum, Jurgen Hartmann, Marita Kaufmann, Michael Wicke
  • Publication number: 20080039429
    Abstract: Sulfonylethyl and thioethyl phosphorodiamidates, their preparation and intermediates in their preparation, formulations containing them, and their pharmaceutical use. The compounds are useful for treating cancer, alone and in combination with other anticancer therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: David Allen, Wenli Ma, Brian Peterson, Louise Robinson, Steven Schow, Songyuan Shi, Reyna Simon, Kevin Weber, Michael Wick
  • Patent number: 7109330
    Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided: In the Formula (I), R1 is —X—R1?; in which R1? is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, or optionally substituted heterocyclyl, and X is —NH—. R2 is lower alkyl optionally substituted with one, two or three groups chosen from hydroxy, lower alkoxy, and halogen. And R3 is —NR4R5; in which R4 is hydrogen and R5 is lower alkyl substituted with amino; or (ii) R4 and R5 are both lower alkyl optionally substituted with one, two or three groups chosen from hydroxy and amino. It is to be understood that R1? is not cyclohexylmethyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl, or m-hydroxybenzyl. The compounds inhibit CDK-2 activity and are useful for treating disorders characterized by undesirable cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: CV Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lum, Cheri Lynn Blum, Richard Mackman, Michael Wick, Steven Schow, Jeff Zablocki, Prabha Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20060152403
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a frequency diverse array. Radio frequency signals are generated and applied to a power divider network. A progressive frequency shift is applied to all radio frequency signals across all spatial channels. Amplitude weighting signals are applied for sidelobe control. Phase control is included for channel compensation and to provide nominal beam steering. The progressive frequency offsets generate a new term which cause the antenna beam to focus in different directions as a function of range. Alternative embodiments generate different waveforms to be applied to each radiating element, permitting the transmission of multiple signals at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Wicks, Paul Antonik
  • Publication number: 20050267075
    Abstract: Sulfonylethyl and thioethyl phosphorodiamidates, their preparation and intermediates in their preparation, formulations containing them, and their pharmaceutical use. The compounds are useful for treating cancer, alone and in combination with other anticancer therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: David Allen, Wenli Ma, Brian Peterson, Louise Robinson, Steven Schow, Songyuan Shi, Reyna Simon, Kevin Weber, Michael Wick
  • Publication number: 20050261202
    Abstract: A method of sensitizing a mammal, especially a human, to another anticancer therapy by administering a sensitizing effective amount of a GST-activated anticancer compound. A method of ameliorating a side effect of another anticancer therapy in a mammal, especially a human, by administering an ameliorating effective amount of a GST-activated anticancer compound. Pharmaceutical compositions for the methods. The GST-activated anticancer compound is preferably a compound of U.S. Pat. No. 5,556,942, and more preferably canfosfamide, especially as the hydrochloride salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Gail Brown, James Keck, Michael Wick
  • Publication number: 20050080261
    Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided: In the Formula (I), R1 is —X—R1?; in which R1? is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, or optionally substituted heterocyclyl, and X is —NH—. R2 is lower alkyl optionally substituted with one, two or three groups chosen from hydroxy, lower alkoxy, and halogen. And R3 is —NR4R5; in which R4 is hydrogen and R5 is lower alkyl substituted with amino; or (ii) R4 and R5 are both lower alkyl optionally substituted with one, two or three groups chosen from hydroxy and amino. It is to be understood that R1? is not cyclohexylmethyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl, or m-hydroxybenzyl. The compounds inhibit CDK-2 activity and are useful for treating disorders characterized by undesirable cell proliferation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Lum, Cheri Blum, Richard Mackman, Michael Wick, Steven Schow, Jeffery Zablocki, Prabha Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20040116567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hot sealing system comprised of an olefin polymer or of an olefin polymer A, of a methacrylate polymer B, of a graft polymer A-X consisting of the above-mentioned constituents and of a solvent or solvent mixture. The hot sealing system is characterized by having a high thermal stability and short sealing times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Gunter Schmitt, Michael Wicke, Juergen Hartmann, Klaus Schultes, Helmut Schwind, Thomas Arnold
  • Patent number: D469423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Belkin Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Christopher Maddox, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Michael Wick, Mitchell Suckle, Joie Puckett
  • Patent number: D611040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Belkin International Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Yuji Ikeda, Abraham Camacho, Michael Wick, Matthew P. Glidden