Patents by Inventor Oliver Masters
Oliver Masters 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: 11408966Abstract: Disclosed is a method of location identification using a single beacon. The method comprises determining a first distance between a beacon and a first sensor, where the first sensor is embedded in a mobile device. It also includes determining a second distance between the beacon and a second sensor, where the second sensor is embedded in the mobile device. The method also includes defining a vector, where the vector has a magnitude equal to the distance between the first and second sensor, and a direction pointing from the first sensor to the second sensor. The method further includes calculating a plurality of potential locations. The method then determines the actual location.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Samuel Smith, Alexander J. Naylor, Aaron T. R. Gashi, Oliver Masters
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Patent number: 11327148Abstract: Disclosed is a method of location identification using a single beacon. The method comprises determining a first distance between a beacon and a first sensor, where the first sensor is embedded in a mobile device. It also includes determining a second distance between the beacon and a second sensor, where the second sensor is embedded in the mobile device. The method also includes defining a vector, where the vector has a magnitude equal to the distance between the first and second sensor, and a direction pointing from the first sensor to the second sensor. The method further includes calculating a plurality of potential locations. The method then determines the actual location.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Samuel Smith, Alexander J. Naylor, Aaron T. R. Gashi, Oliver Masters
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Patent number: 10789791Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for using strain gauges to detect a state of a lock. The strain gauges may be disposed within a key or a key head sub-system. The key bank system may include receiving a first signal, comparing the first signal with first or second signatures, and determining state change of a lock when the first signal matches the first or second signal within a first or second threshold. The key bank system may include receiving a current state of the lock, where the state of the lock is the first state, and changing the current state of the lock to a second state, where the second state is opposite the first state. The current state of the lock may be displayed on a communication device and may be stored in a memory of a communication device or a memory of a server.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Alexander John Naylor, Samuel Smith, Oliver Masters, Aaron Tomor Robert Gashi
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Publication number: 20200160634Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for using strain gauges to detect a state of a lock. The strain gauges may be disposed within a key or a key head sub-system. The key bank system may include receiving a first signal, comparing the first signal with first or second signatures, and determining state change of a lock when the first signal matches the first or second signal within a first or second threshold. The key bank system may include receiving a current state of the lock, where the state of the lock is the first state, and changing the current state of the lock to a second state, where the second state is opposite the first state. The current state of the lock may be displayed on a communication device and may be stored in a memory of a communication device or a memory of a server.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Alexander John Naylor, Samuel Smith, Oliver Masters, Aaron Tomor Robert Gashi
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Publication number: 20200150212Abstract: Disclosed is a method of location identification using a single beacon. The method comprises determining a first distance between a beacon and a first sensor, where the first sensor is embedded in a mobile device. It also includes determining a second distance between the beacon and a second sensor, where the second sensor is embedded in the mobile device. The method also includes defining a vector, where the vector has a magnitude equal to the distance between the first and second sensor, and a direction pointing from the first sensor to the second sensor. The method further includes calculating a plurality of potential locations. The method then determines the actual location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Samuel Smith, Alexander J. Naylor, Aaron T. R. Gashi, Oliver Masters
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Publication number: 20200150211Abstract: Disclosed is a method of location identification using a single beacon. The method comprises determining a first distance between a beacon and a first sensor, where the first sensor is embedded in a mobile device. It also includes determining a second distance between the beacon and a second sensor, where the second sensor is embedded in the mobile device. The method also includes defining a vector, where the vector has a magnitude equal to the distance between the first and second sensor, and a direction pointing from the first sensor to the second sensor. The method further includes calculating a plurality of potential locations. The method then determines the actual location.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Samuel Smith, Alexander J. Naylor, Aaron T. R. Gashi, Oliver Masters
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Publication number: 20150164262Abstract: A clamping mechanism for a beverage cartridge is provided, comprising: a frame; a tray suitable for receiving a beverage cartridge therein; a clamp; and an actuator. The tray is coupled to the frame to allow the tray to move between a brewing position and a loading position. The actuator is pivotably connected to the clamp and the clamp is pivotably connected to the frame to allow the clamp to be pivoted between a clamped position and an unclamped position on rotation of the actuator relative to the frame. The tray is engagable with the clamp during movement of the tray into the loading position to move the clamp from the unclamped position to a raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Dingle, Oliver Masters
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Publication number: 20140360327Abstract: A clamping mechanism for a beverage preparation machine is provided comprising: a support; a holder for a beverage cartridge; and a clamp. The holder capable of being coupled to and decoupled from the support. Wherein the holder is rotatable about a first axis of the clamping mechanism between: i) a first position, in which the holder is able to be coupled to or decoupled from the support and the holder and clamp are relatively spaced apart in the direction of the first axis; and ii) a second position in which the holder is retained to the support and the holder and clamp are relatively close to one another in the direction of the first axis such that a beverage cartridge held in use in the holder is clamped between the holder and the clamp. Wherein the clamping mechanism further comprises an inlet piercer for forming an inlet in the beverage cartridge. Wherein the inlet piercer forms part of or is coupled to, the clamp and is able to rotate with the holder about the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Rebecca Dingle, Oliver Masters