Patents by Inventor Philip Lawrence

Philip Lawrence 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: 20140168093
    Abstract: A system and method for emulating pressure-sensitivity are presented. Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel solution to generate emulated pressure data in response to contact made with a touch sensitive device, in that embodiments of the present invention expose more information about the contact in the form of location information of the contact, surface area data associated with the contact at the time contact was made, as well as a surface area data and calculated rates of change between the surface areas touched over time. In response to the input received, an emulated pressure computation module may then produce emulated pressure data which may be received by applications operable to utilize pressure input through an application programming interface coupling these applications to the emulation pressure computation module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: NVIDIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Philip Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8595241
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the number of page views of a web site or other digitally distributed interactive medium. A custom content hosting service allows a publisher to augment the contents of its own site with additional pages. The custom content hosting service provides content based on a topic supplied by the publisher, extracting data from a database of generic content. Generic content may include, for example, news feeds and news archives; news and archive photographs; links to blogs and other sites; etc. The publisher may customize the look and feel of the hosted pages to allow seamless integration into its own site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Newscred, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Reddy Podduturi, Scott Ari Blumenthal, Brian Steven Schmitz, Patrick Allen Hensley, Philip Lawrence Schanely, Upendra Shardanand
  • Patent number: 8576908
    Abstract: Quality settings established by an encoder are adjusted based on information associated with regions of interest (“ROIs”). For example, quantization step sizes can be reduced (to improve quality) or increased (to reduce bit rate). ROIs can be identified and quality settings can be adjusted based on input received from a user interface. An overlap setting can be determined for a portion of a picture that corresponds to an ROI overlap area. For example, an overlap setting is chosen from step sizes corresponding to a first overlapping ROI and a second overlapping ROI, or from relative reductions in step size corresponding to the first ROI and the second ROI. ROIs can be parameterized by information (e.g., using data structures) that indicates spatial dimensions of the ROIs and quality adjustment information (e.g., dead zone information, step size information, and quantization mode information).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Lung Lin, Ming-Chieh Lee, Stacey Spears, Philip Lawrence Garrett, Anil Madhav Murching, Amy Jennifer Beauford, Thomas W. Holcomb, Xiping Zuo
  • Patent number: 8534133
    Abstract: A structural health monitoring arrangement includes a component formed of fiber reinforced composite material with a plurality of electrical conducting fibers intrinsic to the composite defining electrical paths that run through the composite. The paths act as sensing paths running through the material and a detector watches for changes in electrical property indicative of a structural event. The paths may be configured as an open or a closed node grid whose electrical continuity is monitored directly or indirectly. Alternatively they may be fibers having a piezoresistive property and the changes in resistance may be monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems PLC
    Inventors: Martyn John Hucker, Sajad Haq, Michael Dunleavy, David William Gough, Jason Karl Rew, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20120269266
    Abstract: Quality settings established by an encoder are adjusted based on information associated with regions of interest (“ROIs”). For example, quantization step sizes can be reduced (to improve quality) or increased (to reduce bit rate). ROIs can be identified and quality settings can be adjusted based on input received from a user interface. An overlap setting can be determined for a portion of a picture that corresponds to an ROI overlap area. For example, an overlap setting is chosen from step sizes corresponding to a first overlapping ROI and a second overlapping ROI, or from relative reductions in step size corresponding to the first ROI and the second ROI. ROIs can be parameterized by information (e.g., using data structures) that indicates spatial dimensions of the ROIs and quality adjustment information (e.g., dead zone information, step size information, and quantization mode information).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Lung Lin, Ming-Chieh Lee, Stacey Spears, Philip Lawrence Garrett, Anil Madhav Murching, Amy Jennifer Beauford, Thomas W. Holcomb, Xiping Zuo
  • Patent number: 8243797
    Abstract: Quality settings established by an encoder are adjusted based on information associated with regions of interest (“ROIs”). For example, quantization step sizes can be reduced (to improve quality) or increased (to reduce bit rate). ROIs can be identified and quality settings can be adjusted based on input received from a user interface. An overlap setting can be determined for a portion of a picture that corresponds to an ROI overlap area. For example, an overlap setting is chosen from step sizes corresponding to a first overlapping ROI and a second overlapping ROI, or from relative reductions in step size corresponding to the first ROI and the second ROI. ROIs can be parameterized by information (e.g., using data structures) that indicates spatial dimensions of the ROIs and quality adjustment information (e.g., dead zone information, step size information, and quantization mode information).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Lung Lin, Ming-Chieh Lee, Stacey Spears, Philip Lawrence Garrett, Anil Madhav Murching, Amy Jennifer Beauford, Thomas W. Holcomb, Xiping Zuo
  • Publication number: 20120061575
    Abstract: A detector for detecting ionising radiation comprises a scintillator 10 selected to emit light in response to incidence thereon of radiation to be detected, at least one detector 16 for detecting said emitted light, and at least one optical waveguide 12 for transmitting said emitted light to said detector 16. The optical waveguide typically comprises a flexible solid or hollow fibre that can be incorporated into a flexible mat or into a fibre-reinforced structure, so that the detector is integrated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Michael DUNLEAVY, Sajad Haq, Douglas Beverley Stevenson King, Nicholas Glacomo Robert Colosimo, Jonathan Alexander Silive, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20120061574
    Abstract: A detector for detecting ionising radiation comprises a scintillator 10 selected to emit light in response to incidence thereon of radiation to be detected, at least one detector 16 for detecting said emitted light, and at least one optical waveguide 12 for transmitting said emitted light to said detector 16. The optical waveguide typically comprises a flexible solid or hollow fibre that can be incorporated into a flexible mat or into a fibre-reinforced structure, so that the detector is integrated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Michael Dunleavy, Sajad Haq, Douglas Beverley Stevenson King, Nicholas Giacomo Robert Colosimo, Jonathan Alexander Silive, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20110120750
    Abstract: Composite structural components are disclosed that include electrically conducting fibres providing multiple signal or paths to electrical components disposed on or adjacent the material. The signal paths may therefore be embedded in the structural component as an intrinsic reinforcing element. Also disclosed are materials for making up the structure and fabrics and methods for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Martyn John Hucker, Sajad Haq, Michael Dunleavy, David William Gouch, Jason Karl Rew, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20110118554
    Abstract: Device-assisted social networking for health management, in one aspect, collects health related information associated with one or more users, performs analysis and publishes data resulting from the analyzing to a social networking website associated with one or more users, wherein the data may be shared among the users in a group for peer encouragement in habits that would improve the users' health conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: COMPUTER ASSOCIATES THINK, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Stakutis, Philip Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20110107843
    Abstract: A structural health monitoring arrangement includes a component formed of fibre reinforced composite material with a plurality of electrical conducting fibres intrinsic to the composite defining electrical paths that run through the composite. The paths act as sensing paths running through the material and a detector watches for changes in electrical property indicative of a structural event. The paths may be configured as an open or a closed node grid whose electrical continuity is monitored directly or indirectly. Alternatively they may be fibres having a piezoresistive property and the changes in resistance may be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Martyn John Hucker, Sajad Haq, Michael Dunleavy, David William Gough, Jason Karl Rew, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20110111266
    Abstract: An electrical power source including at least one hollow fibre incorporated in a material structure, wherein the at least one hollow fibre forms part of an electric circuit capable of storing or generating electrical power. In this way power sources may be provided as an integral part of a fibre composite structure or fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Martyn John Hucker, Sajad Haq, Michael Dunleavy, Amy Elizabeth Dyke, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20110041622
    Abstract: Provided is a valve device into which a cone type venturi for a flow measurement and valves are integrated. According to the present invention, the venturi cone is formed in venturi path in the lower portion of the main body, and then valve path is formed thereafter. According to the present invention, efforts for adjusting heights between both of pressure taps during connecting of valves and flow measurement parts are not required and installation time and costs of installation could be decreased drastically. Also, the possibilities of leakage as well as manufacturing costs also could be reduced by integrating valves and flow measurement parts into a one-body valve device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Philip Lawrence Andrew, Bong-Ku Kim, Jin-Ho Seol, Yong-Ha Kim
  • Publication number: 20100235366
    Abstract: A method and system of file aggregation is provided herein. Input is received in the form of a user specific temporal range, and is compared to a value within a temporal metadata field of a data file to determine an appropriate data set within which to compile the data file for presentation. In this way, data files within a particular data set may be selectively presented to a user. For example, if a user begins taking photos at 11 p.m. and continues until 2 a.m. the next day, the user may specify the photos taken between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. are to be compiled into a single data set for presentation, as opposed to presenting the photos in data sets corresponding to different days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Felix Gerard Tarquil Ifor Andrew, Philip Lawrence William Hayward
  • Publication number: 20100106733
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the number of page views of a web site or other digitally distributed interactive medium. A custom content hosting service allows a publisher to augment the contents of its own site with additional pages. The custom content hosting service provides content based on a topic supplied by the publisher, extracting data from a database of generic content. Generic content may include, for example, news feeds and news archives; news and archive photographs; links to blogs and other sites; etc. The publisher may customize the look and feel of the hosted pages to allow seamless integration into its own site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Daylife, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Reddy Podduturi, Scott Ari Blumenthal, Brian Steven Schmitz, Patrick Allen Hensley, Philip Lawrence Schanely, Upendra Shardanand
  • Patent number: 7537440
    Abstract: A scroll compressor having a scroll wall arrangement with a fixed scroll having fixed scroll walls and an orbiting scroll having orbiting scroll wall, an inlet at a radially outer portion and an outlet at a radially central portion, a first flow path defined by the orbiting and fixed scroll walls and extending from the inlet to the outlet, gas entering through inlet at a pressure and exhausting through outlet at a second pressure higher than the first pressure. Scroll wall arrangement having a second inlet through which gas enters at a third pressure and follows a second fluid path where it is exhausted through the outlet at the second pressure to form two flow paths having respective inlets. The third pressure at which gas enters through inlet is different from the first pressure, and lower than the second pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Edwards Limited
    Inventors: David John Goodwin, Alan John Saunders, Philip Lawrence May, Graeme Huntley
  • Publication number: 20090050812
    Abstract: A detector for detecting ionising radiation comprises a scintillator 10 selected to emit light in response to incidence thereon of radiation to be detected, at least one detector 16 for detecting said emitted light, and at least one optical waveguide 12 for transmitting said emitted light to said detector 16. The optical waveguide typically comprises a flexible solid or hollow fibre that can be incorporated into a flexible mat or into a fibre-reinforced structure, so that the detector is integrated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Michael Dunleavy, Sajad Haq, Douglas Beverley Stevenson King, Nicholas Giacomo Robert Colosimo, Jonathan Alexander Silvie, Philip Lawrence Webberley
  • Publication number: 20080240250
    Abstract: Quality settings established by an encoder are adjusted based on information associated with regions of interest (“ROIs”). For example, quantization step sizes can be reduced (to improve quality) or increased (to reduce bit rate). ROIs can be identified and quality settings can be adjusted based on input received from a user interface. An overlap setting can be determined for a portion of a picture that corresponds to an ROI overlap area. For example, an overlap setting is chosen from step sizes corresponding to a first overlapping ROI and a second overlapping ROI, or from relative reductions in step size corresponding to the first ROI and the second ROI. ROIs can be parameterized by information (e.g., using data structures) that indicates spatial dimensions of the ROIs and quality adjustment information (e.g., dead zone information, step size information, and quantization mode information).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Lung Lin, Ming-Chieh Lee, Stacey Spears, Philip Lawrence Garrett, Anil Madhav Murching, Amy Jennifer Beauford, Thomas W. Holcomb, Xiping Zuo
  • Publication number: 20060043667
    Abstract: A table soccer game includes quick-change handles attached to one end of each of the player-figure rods. Each rod is drilled near one end to retain a roll-pin that secures a handle core or adaptor. A variety of standardized, interchangeable handle shells can be quickly docked onto any of the handle cores. The outside diameters, materials, firmness, and profiles of the handle shells vary and are chosen to suit individual players preferences. The shells are secured to the adaptors with a fastener or quick-release locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Philip Lawrence Schlaefer
  • Patent number: 6942043
    Abstract: A modular system for packaging of sensors and related electronics for an MWD system. A drill collar housing is provided with one or more cavities for receiving sensor modules that are adapted to sense one or more wellbore conditions. The sensor modules are removable and replaceable so that a desired sensor package may be installed within the drill collar housing. The drill collar housing is installed within the drill string, and a desired sensor module or modules are secured within the cavity(ies) of the drill collar housing. Replacement or repair of the sensor portions requires only that the module or modules be removed from the cavity(ies). The drill collar housing need not be removed from the drill string. The replaceable sensor modules may be interchangeably used in drill collar housings of different sizes without resulting in a degradation of sensed information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Philip Lawrence Kurkoski