Patents by Inventor Nicholas James Witchey
Nicholas James Witchey 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: 12267614Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2024Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignees: NantStudios, LLC, Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Patrick Soon-Shiong, Gary Marshall, Keaton Heinrichs, John Wiacek, Nicholas James Witchey
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Patent number: 12256240Abstract: In some aspects, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting a first antenna coupled to a first transceiver at a first vehicle; determining a configuration of a first beam pattern emanated by the first antenna; and reconfiguring, based on the configuration of the first beam pattern and a beam tracking packet, the first antenna to provide a beam tracking of the first beam pattern. The first beam pattern may be associated with a wireless communication link to an object proximate to the first vehicle, which may be a second vehicle or a stationary object. Reconfiguring the first antenna may be further based on a steering angle associated with the first antenna and a distance between the first vehicle and the object proximate to the first vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Thomas Guerena, John Wiacek, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20250088602Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Patrick SOON-SHIONG, Gary MARSHALL, Keaton HEINRICHS, John WIACEK, Nicholas James WITCHEY
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Patent number: 12212876Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2024Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignees: NantStudios, LLC, Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Patrick Soon-Shiong, Gary Marshall, Keaton Heinrichs, John Wiacek, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20250016580Abstract: In some aspects, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting a first antenna coupled to a first transceiver at a first vehicle; determining a configuration of a first beam pattern emanated by the first antenna; and reconfiguring, based on the configuration of the first beam pattern and a beam tracking packet, the first antenna to provide a beam tracking of the first beam pattern. The first beam pattern may be associated with a wireless communication link to an object proximate to the first vehicle, which may be a second vehicle or a stationary object. Reconfiguring the first antenna may be further based on a steering angle associated with the first antenna and a distance between the first vehicle and the object proximate to the first vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Thomas GUERENA, John WIACEK, Nicholas James WITCHEY
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Patent number: 12179091Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to apparatus, systems, and methods to allow a user to create virtual and real-world game content to provide players with physically engaging virtual content that is anchored to real-world locations. A content creator is provided a set of “drag-n-drop” modular assets (e.g., encounter tiles, content tiles, creatures, chests, rooms, vehicles, etc.) that can be aggregated together to form a complete content set (e.g., a dungeon, level, puzzle, etc.) through which a player is able to engage the game via the real-world. Each individual modular asset may include a set of in-game challenge criteria that must be satisfied to complete an in-game challenge associated with the asset.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Inventors: Shawn Semler Anderson, Matthew Wayne Geer, Jesse William Snyder, Michael E. Madden, III, John Wiacek, Jake Tyler Fyfe, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20240420811Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking biological samples are presented. Intrinsic and extrinsic biological sample data and/or intrinsic and extrinsic patient data may be used to label a biological sample obtained at a point-of-care facility, which may be sent to a processing facility, wherein the labeled biological sample undergoes analysis and/or processing into a labeled therapeutic. The labeled therapeutic is delivered back to the point-of-care facility, wherein the labeled therapeutic is tested for the presence of the additives prior to administration to a patient. Multi-factor validation is performed, including validating the identity of the patient to a container, validating the identity of the labeled biological sample/therapeutic to the container, and thus, validating the identity of the labeled therapeutic to the patient. The entire life cycle of a biological sample used to generate a personalized therapeutic is validated, and ensures that mix-ups or errors in administration are reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Kayvan NIAZI, Nicholas James WITCHEY
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Publication number: 20240388672Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Patrick SOON-SHIONG, Gary MARSHALL, Keaton HEINRICHS, John WIACEK, Nicholas James WITCHEY
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Patent number: 12112838Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking biological samples are presented. Intrinsic and extrinsic biological sample data and/or intrinsic and extrinsic patient data may be used to label a biological sample obtained at a point-of-care facility, which may be sent to a processing facility, wherein the labeled biological sample undergoes analysis and/or processing into a labeled therapeutic. The labeled therapeutic is delivered back to the point-of-care facility, wherein the labeled therapeutic is tested for the presence of the additives prior to administration to a patient. Multi-factor validation is performed, including validating the identity of the patient to a container, validating the identity of the labeled biological sample/therapeutic to the container, and thus, validating the identity of the labeled therapeutic to the patient. The entire life cycle of a biological sample used to generate a personalized therapeutic is validated, and ensures that mix-ups or errors in administration are reduced or eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: NantCell, Inc.Inventors: Kayvan Niazi, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20240314029Abstract: A device configured to or programmed to instantiate an isolated sub-fabric is presented. A network configuration device uses a virtual air gap policy to instantiate a sub-fabric from a fabric of networking nodes. The sub-fabric is configured with an internal routing policy that respects the nature of the defined isolation. Further, the fabric is provisioned with a virtual air gap that ensures the external networking nodes respect the isolation of the sub fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Thomas M. Wittenschlaeger, Nicholas James Witchey
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Patent number: 12088949Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2024Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignees: NantStudios, LLC, Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Patrick Soon-Shiong, Gary Marshall, Keaton Heinrichs, John Wiacek, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20240267480Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Patrick SOON-SHIONG, Gary MARSHALL, Keaton HEINRICHS, John WIACEK, Nicholas James WITCHEY
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Publication number: 20240251894Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Nicholas James WITCHEY, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Publication number: 20240242795Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking samples via sample tracking chains are presented. Sample tracking chains represent digital data structures instantiated according to intrinsic properties of a sample. Each link in the chain is a block of data representing an observed intrinsic state of the sample and is linked at least to a previous block representing a previous state. The sample tracking chain and blocks can be indexed for later retrieval by the intrinsic properties of the corresponding sample's state. The sample tracking chain can take the form of a blockchain possibly stored as part of a private or public distributed ledger. Disclosed sample tracking chains provide a full life cycle audit trail for sample processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2024Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Nicholas James WITCHEY, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Patent number: 12021683Abstract: A device configured to or programmed to instantiate an isolated sub-fabric is presented. A network configuration device uses a virtual air gap policy to instantiate a sub-fabric from a fabric of networking nodes. The sub-fabric is configured with an internal routing policy that respects the nature of the defined isolation. Further, the fabric is provisioned with a virtual air gap that ensures the external networking nodes respect the isolation of the sub fabric.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Wittenschlaeger, Nicholas James Witchey
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Publication number: 20240193784Abstract: An example system for performing segmentation of data based on tensor inputs includes memory storing computer-executable instructions defining a learning network, where the learning network includes a plurality of sequential encoder down-sampling blocks. A processor is configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to receive a multi-dimensional input tensor including at least a first dimension, a second dimension and a plurality of channels. The processor is also configured to process the received multi-dimensional input tensor by passing the received multi-dimensional input tensor through the plurality of sequential encoder down-sampling blocks of the learning network, and to generate an output tensor in response to processing the received multi-dimensional input tensor. The output tensor includes at least one segmentation classification.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Bing SONG, Nicholas James WITCHEY, Albert WU, Krsto SBUTEGA, Patrick SOON-SHIONG
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Patent number: 12010451Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignees: Nant Holdings IP, LLC, NantStudios, LLCInventors: Patrick Soon-Shiong, Gary Marshall, Keaton Heinrichs, John Wiacek, Nicholas James Witchey
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Patent number: 11990211Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking samples via sample tracking chains are presented. Sample tracking chains represent digital data structures instantiated according to intrinsic properties of a sample. Each link in the chain is a block of data representing an observed intrinsic state of the sample and is linked at least to a previous block representing a previous state. The sample tracking chain and blocks can be indexed for later retrieval by the intrinsic properties of the corresponding sample's state. The sample tracking chain can take the form of a blockchain possibly stored as part of a private or public distributed ledger. Disclosed sample tracking chains provide a full life cycle audit trail for sample processing.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventors: Nicholas James Witchey, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Patent number: 11974619Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Nantworks, LLCInventors: Nicholas James Witchey, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Publication number: 20240126856Abstract: Authentication tokens, systems, and methods are described. An illustrative method is disclosed to include receiving an electronic file including a digital image, receiving biometric information that is associated with a person, modifying the electronic file with the biometric information such that one or more pixels in the digital image are replaced with the biometric information, and storing the modified electronic file as a digital authentication token to be used in connection with authorized publications of original digital work.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Luna Witchey, John Zachary Sanborn, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Nicholas James Witchey