Patents by Inventor Paul Duncan
Paul Duncan 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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Publication number: 20170304618Abstract: A device and method are provided for altering body mass composition in a human subject by applying galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) using electrodes placed in electrical contact with the subject's scalp at a location corresponding to each of the subject's left and right vestibular systems. The current source includes a feedback loop for measuring a resistance across the subject's scalp and adjusting a voltage output to maintain a constant current across the subject's scalp. GVS may be applied for a predetermined period of time at regular intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Paul Duncan MCGEOCH, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20170304616Abstract: Methods are provided for treating diseases by altering body mass composition in a human subject through application of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) using electrodes placed in electrical contact with the subject's scalp at a location corresponding to each of the subject's left and right vestibular systems. The methods may be used to treat obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis. GVS may be applied for a predetermined period of time at regular intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Paul Duncan McGeoch, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran
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Patent number: 9799015Abstract: A payment reminder may be received by a payment reminder application executed by a computing device. The payment reminder may request payment of a vehicle loan associated with a registered combination of a vehicle identification number and an occupant identifier associated with the vehicle loan. The payment reminder application may verify appropriate vehicle occupants are available to receive the payment reminder, and may deliver the received payment reminder to the appropriate vehicle occupants at an appropriate time for occupant safety and privacy. The payment reminder application may also provide other types of reminders or messages targeted to the vehicle occupants.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Matthew Ginder, Yimin Liu, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, Perry Robinson MacNeille, Paul Duncan McCarthy
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Patent number: 9767167Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ProQuest LLCInventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Patent number: 9731125Abstract: A device and method are provided for altering body mass composition in a human subject by applying galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) using electrodes placed in electrical contact with the subject's scalp at a location corresponding to each of the subject's left and right vestibular systems. The current source include a feedback loop for measuring a resistance across the subject's scalp and adjusting a voltage output to maintain a constant current across the subject's scalp. GVS may be applied for a predetermined period of time at regular intervals.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Paul Duncan McGeoch, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20160045733Abstract: A device and method are provided for altering body mass composition in a human subject by applying galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) using electrodes placed in electrical contact with the subject's scalp at a location corresponding to each of the subject's left and right vestibular systems. The current source include a feedback loop for measuring a resistance across the subject's scalp and adjusting a voltage output to maintain a constant current across the subject's scalp. GVS may be applied for a predetermined period of time at regular intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Paul Duncan MCGEOCH, Vilayanur S. RAMACHANDRAN
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Patent number: 9053321Abstract: A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Imation Corp.Inventors: David Paul Duncan, David Blake Farmer
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Publication number: 20150029038Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a message included with a digital radio signal. The processor is also configured to examine a message header to determine if the message is intended for receipt at a receiving vehicle. The processor is further configured to discard the message if not intended for receipt at the receiving vehicle. Also, the processor is configured to process the message if intended for receipt at the receiving vehicle and deliver the processed message to a vehicle occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Perry Robinson MacNeille, Yimin Liu, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, Paul Duncan McCarthy, John Matthew Ginder
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Publication number: 20140279449Abstract: A payment reminder may be received by a payment reminder application executed by a computing device. The payment reminder may request payment of a vehicle loan associated with a registered combination of a vehicle identification number and an occupant identifier associated with the vehicle loan. The payment reminder application may verify appropriate vehicle occupants are available to receive the payment reminder, and may deliver the received payment reminder to the appropriate vehicle occupants at an appropriate time for occupant safety and privacy. The payment reminder application may also provide other types of reminders or messages targeted to the vehicle occupants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Matthew Ginder, Yimin Liu, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, Perry Robinson MacNeille, Paul Duncan McCarthy
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Patent number: 8825619Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Proquest, LLCInventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Publication number: 20140130168Abstract: A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Imation Corp.Inventors: David Paul Duncan, David Blake Farmer
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Publication number: 20140092614Abstract: A light housing is adapted for attachment to a mirror unit and includes a light source. The light housing has a closed end, which includes at least three rearward sides, where the at least three rearward sides are adapted for engagement with the mirror unit. An opening formed in the closed end is adapted for attachment of the light source through the closed end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Duncan, James Michael Deneau, Doug Hank Randlett
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Patent number: 8635698Abstract: A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Imation Corp.Inventors: David Paul Duncan, David Blake Farmer
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Publication number: 20130091575Abstract: A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: David Paul Duncan, David Blake Farmer
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Publication number: 20120317623Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Patent number: 8250050Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: ProQuest, LLCInventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Publication number: 20110137936Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Patent number: 7831616Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Webfeat, Inc.Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
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Publication number: 20100081115Abstract: A computer-implemented method of language learning, which displays a three dimensional environment on a user display. A user can navigate a character representation (3) around the environment. A plurality of destination points (2A, 2B, 2C) are provided in the environment for the character (3), wherein at least at selected destination points either exemplar or interactive conversations (7, 8) are initiated with the character (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Steven James Harding, Jon David Wenmoth, Paul Duncan Smith, John Robert Powell
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Patent number: 7346566Abstract: Risk-based method for assessing an automotive finance company's equity adequacy wherein sources of creditor protection comprises equity, reserves, net deferred tax liability in the event of an overall loss, future tax liability and lifetime profits. Potential unexpected worst-case losses for each of a plurality of exposures is estimated with 99.9% confidence and compared with the company's creditor protection to demonstrate the company's equity adequacy.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Christine M Cooper, Mike Gulkewicz, Mario Spivak, Mark Turner, Neil Schloss, Paul Duncan McCarthy, Ron Alan Pollard, Yong Yang