Patents by Inventor Patrick Hannon
Patrick Hannon 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: 9655587Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 9613633Abstract: A speech signal processing system is described for use with automatic speech recognition and hands free speech communication. A signal pre-processor module transforms an input microphone signal into corresponding speech component signals. A noise suppression module applies noise reduction to the speech component signals to generate noise reduced speech component signals. A speech reconstruction module produces corresponding synthesized speech component signals for distorted speech component signals. A signal combination block adaptively combines the noise reduced speech component signals and the synthesized speech component signals based on signal to noise conditions to generate enhanced speech component signals for automatic speech recognition and hands free speech communication.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Krini, Ingo Schalk-Schupp, Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20150255083Abstract: A speech signal processing system is described for use with automatic speech recognition and hands free speech communication. A signal pre-processor module transforms an input microphone signal into corresponding speech component signals. A noise suppression module applies noise reduction to the speech component signals to generate noise reduced speech component signals. A speech reconstruction module produces corresponding synthesized speech component signals for distorted speech component signals. A signal combination block adaptively combines the noise reduced speech component signals and the synthesized speech component signals based on signal to noise conditions to generate enhanced speech component signals for automatic speech recognition and hands free speech communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Naunce Communication ,Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Krini, Ingo Schalk-Schupp, Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 8832122Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for managing a playlist on a portable media device including generating a random order of media items based on a seed, receiving an instruction to power down the portable media device, saving the seed in a storage, and powering down the portable media device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rogers, Christopher R. Wysocki, Timothy Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 8761683Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for controlling an electronic device using data transmitted over radio signals. In some embodiments, a radio source may embed instructions to control an electronic device into a radio signal. For example, the radio source may use the RDS communications protocol to transmit the instructions in an FM radio signal. The electronic device may receive the radio signal and may perform the instructions included in the radio signal. For example, in a testing environment, the instructions can include commands to test the electronic device's radio using test parameters specified in the instructions. Responsive to receiving the test parameters, the electronic device may configure itself (e.g., turn on or off certain components) and record audio from a specified radio station.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Warren, Matthew Rogers, Timothy Patrick Hannon, Michael Ingrassia
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Patent number: 8523433Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and for receiving system operational data from the imaging system, wherein the handheld X-ray interface device is configured to provide a user detectable indication of the imaging system operational status based upon the received data.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Kevin Andrew Coombs, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 8364241Abstract: A system and method for pairing an X-ray system with a wireless device is provided. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a unique pairing code with control circuitry that controls the operation of the X-ray system, providing the unique pairing code to the wireless device in the form of a pulse sequence and receiving a wireless signal indicative of the unique pairing code from the wireless device. The wireless device is then paired and enabled for use with the X-ray system.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeremy Patrick Hannon, Jonathan Mark Butzine
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Publication number: 20130010928Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a mobile imager. The mobile imager includes a source of X-ray radiation and at least two antennas for wireless communication. The medical imaging system also includes a digital X-ray detector configured to receive X-ray radiation from the source, wherein the digital X-ray detector includes at least one antenna to communicate wirelessly with the mobile imager.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeremy Patrick Hannon, Luke Gerard Beno
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Patent number: 8331530Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a user-viewable screen configured to display patient data and to receive user input.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20120201355Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 8174358Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20110306882Abstract: A system and method for pairing an X-ray system with a wireless device is provided. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a unique pairing code with control circuitry that controls the operation of the X-ray system, providing the unique pairing code to the wireless device in the form of a pulse sequence and receiving a wireless signal indicative of the unique pairing code from the wireless device. The wireless device is then paired and enabled for use with the X-ray system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeremy Patrick Hannon, Jonathan Mark Butzine
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Publication number: 20110291800Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20110286578Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and for receiving system operational data from the imaging system, wherein the handheld X-ray interface device is configured to provide a user detectable indication of the imaging system operational status based upon the received data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Kevin Andrew Coombs, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20110288853Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and at least one input device to receive a user-input command for operation of the imaging system, wherein the interface device is configured to communicate the command wirelessly to the imaging system for operation of the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20110286579Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a user-viewable screen configured to display patient data and to receive user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Butzine, Jeremy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20110051787Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for controlling an electronic device using data transmitted over radio signals. In some embodiments, a radio source may embed instructions to control an electronic device into a radio signal. For example, the radio source may use the RDS communications protocol to transmit the instructions in an FM radio signal. The electronic device may receive the radio signal and may perform the instructions included in the radio signal. For example, in a testing environment, the instructions can include commands to test the electronic device's radio using test parameters specified in the instructions. Responsive to receiving the test parameters, the electronic device may configure itself (e.g., turn on or off certain components) and record audio from a specified radio station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Warren, Matthew Rogers, Timothy Patrick Hannon, Michael Ingrassia
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Publication number: 20100094880Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for managing a playlist on a portable media device including generating a random order of media items based on a seed, receiving an instruction to power down the portable media device, saving the seed in a storage, and powering down the portable media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rogers, Christopher R. Wysocki, Timothy Patrick Hannon
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Publication number: 20090307409Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and apparatus, including computer program products, for memory management. Usage data associated with one or more files is identified and stored in a volatile memory of a device. The usage data is maintained in the volatile memory is maintained during and after a reset of the device. After the reset, the usage data can be written to a non-volatile memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew Rogers, Daniel R. Fletcher, Matthew Byom, Timothy Patrick Hannon
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Patent number: 5723769Abstract: A Diffusion cell for use in monitoring levels of gases or volatile organic compounds within bulk media such as ground water, effluent, or air. The diffusion cell is of sealed hollow construction and has a membrane providing an interface between a gas phase contained within the diffusion cell and the bulk media. The membrane is permeable to gas and volatile organic compounds while being relatively impermeable to water (i.e. hydrophobic). The diffusion cell includes a core of porous material to minimize the internal volume within. In use, a sensor is located in close proximity to the core of porous material to minimize the dead volume between the sensor and the diffusion cell. The minimization of the internal and dead volumes allows for decreased response times to fluctuations in levels being measured, lending the diffusion cell to real time monitoring applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Greenspan Technology Pty Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Barber, Patrick Hannon, Bradley Mark Patterson, Michael George Trefry