Patents by Inventor Richard L. Robinson

Richard L. Robinson 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).

  • Patent number: 11957893
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
  • Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
  • Publication number: 20210258301
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in a communication device associated with a first computing device, for capturing security data exchanged between the first computing device and a second computing device. The mechanisms receive a data message from either the first computing device or the second computing device. The data message is part of an operation for establishing a secure communication connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. The mechanisms filter the received data message for security data passed in the received data message and mirror the security data to an analysis port of the communication device. Moreover, the mechanisms output, via the analysis port, the security data to a data collection and analysis system that analyzes the security data with regard to security requirement compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas H. Benjamin, Steven E.T. Hikida, John T. Peck, Bruce A. Rich, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11025612
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in a communication device associated with a first computing device, for capturing security data exchanged between the first computing device and a second computing device. The mechanisms receive a data message from either the first computing device or the second computing device. The data message is part of an operation for establishing a secure communication connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. The mechanisms filter the received data message for security data passed in the received data message and mirror the security data to an analysis port of the communication device. Moreover, the mechanisms output, via the analysis port, the security data to a data collection and analysis system that analyzes the security data with regard to security requirement compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas H. Benjamin, Steven E. T. Hikida, John T. Peck, Bruce A. Rich, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20190260735
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in a communication device associated with a first computing device, for capturing security data exchanged between the first computing device and a second computing device. The mechanisms receive a data message from either the first computing device or the second computing device. The data message is part of an operation for establishing a secure communication connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. The mechanisms filter the received data message for security data passed in the received data message and mirror the security data to an analysis port of the communication device. Moreover, the mechanisms output, via the analysis port, the security data to a data collection and analysis system that analyzes the security data with regard to security requirement compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas H. Benjamin, Steven E. T. Hikida, John T. Peck, Bruce A. Rich, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10284542
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in a communication device associated with a first computing device, for capturing security data exchanged between the first computing device and a second computing device. The mechanisms receive a data message from either the first computing device or the second computing device. The data message is part of an operation for establishing a secure communication connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. The mechanisms filter the received data message for security data passed in the received data message and mirror the security data to an analysis port of the communication device. Moreover, the mechanisms output, via the analysis port, the security data to a data collection and analysis system that analyzes the security data with regard to security requirement compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Benjamin, Steven E. T. Hikida, John T. Peck, Bruce A. Rich, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170054709
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided, in a communication device associated with a first computing device, for capturing security data exchanged between the first computing device and a second computing device. The mechanisms receive a data message from either the first computing device or the second computing device. The data message is part of an operation for establishing a secure communication connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. The mechanisms filter the received data message for security data passed in the received data message and mirror the security data to an analysis port of the communication device. Moreover, the mechanisms output, via the analysis port, the security data to a data collection and analysis system that analyzes the security data with regard to security requirement compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas H. Benjamin, Steven E.T. Hikida, John T. Peck, Bruce A. Rich, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 9430092
    Abstract: An optical scanner is configured to scan multiple print portions of a body part such as a finger. The optical scanner identifies a first one of the print portions in an area of an optical surface. An event such as launching an application is generated based on identifying the first print portion in the area of the optical surface. In addition, various events can be generated based on different combinations of print portions in different areas of the optical surface. In a second embodiment, a property detector is configured to identify different properties of a sleeve in different areas of a surface. An event is generated based on the detection of a property of the sleeve in an area of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson, Douglas M. Grover
  • Patent number: 9092125
    Abstract: A simple exemplary embodiment can leverage the ability of the touchscreen or touchpad device to distinguish between a fingernail and a palm-side fingertip press as binary distinctions. This can be done via long nails or alternatively, by rotating a hand to invert the finger. The binary distinction can be used to perform different functions. For example, a fingertip press could be the functional equivalent of a left-click on a mouse, and a fingernail press could be the equivalent of a right-click. Another example using a simply binary distinction could be that a fingertip press while typing will result in lower case, and fingernail press while typing will result in upper case. Another example, using a binary distinction, would interpret a light touch for right-clicks or upper case characters and a heavy touch for left-clicks or lower case characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Scott Mohler, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8878791
    Abstract: An optical scanner is configured to scan multiple print portions of a body part such as a finger. The optical scanner identifies a first one of the print portions in an area of an optical surface. An event such as launching an application is generated based on identifying the first print portion in the area of the optical surface. In addition, various events can be generated based on different combinations of print portions in different areas of the optical surface. In a second embodiment, a property detector is configured to identify different properties of a sleeve in different areas of a surface. An event is generated based on the detection of a property of the sleeve in an area of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Max Grover, Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140285474
    Abstract: An optical scanner is configured to scan multiple print portions of a body part such as a finger. The optical scanner identifies a first one of the print portions in an area of an optical surface. An event such as launching an application is generated based on identifying the first print portion in the area of the optical surface. In addition, various events can be generated based on different combinations of print portions in different areas of the optical surface. In a second embodiment, a property detector is configured to identify different properties of a sleeve in different areas of a surface. An event is generated based on the detection of a property of the sleeve in an area of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson, Douglas M. Grover
  • Patent number: 8830056
    Abstract: Prior art solutions only implement absolute music-on-hold suppression at the conference bridge. The present disclosure moves the intelligence and control capabilities to the entity implementing music-on-hold functionality and also provides mechanisms for applying the music-on-hold treatment more intelligently. Intelligent and flexible music-on-hold control algorithms are disclosed which make conference participation more convenient and enjoyable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon R. Brunson, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8760429
    Abstract: An optical scanner scans a first portion of a print of a body part such as a finger in a first area of an optical surface. The optical scanner detects a motion of the body part to a second area of the optical surface. This can be done in various ways. One way is for the optical scanner to detect a sliding motion of the body part to determine if most of the first portion of the print is in the second area. Another way is for the optical scanner to determine a rolling motion of the print based on a continuity of the print from the first area to the second area. A similar system and method is disclosed which detects a rolling motion of a body part by using a sleeve with multiple properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson, Douglas Max Grover
  • Patent number: 8581842
    Abstract: An optical scanner scans a first portion of a print of a body part such as a finger in a first area of an optical surface. The optical scanner detects a motion of the body part to a second area of the optical surface. This can be done in various ways. One way is for the optical scanner to detect a sliding motion of the body part to determine if most of the first portion of the print is in the second area. Another way is for the optical scanner to determine a rolling motion of the print based on a continuity of the print from the first area to the second area. A similar system and method is disclosed which detects a rolling motion of a body part by using a sleeve with multiple properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Max Grover, Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20130293501
    Abstract: An optical scanner scans a first portion of a print of a body part such as a finger in a first area of an optical surface. The optical scanner detects a motion of the body part to a second area of the optical surface. This can be done in various ways. One way is for the optical scanner to detect a sliding motion of the body part to determine if most of the first portion of the print is in the second area. Another way is for the optical scanner to determine a rolling motion of the print based on a continuity of the print from the first area to the second area. A similar system and method is disclosed which detects a rolling motion of a body part by using a sleeve with multiple properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David S. Mohler, Richard L. Robinson, Douglas Max Grover
  • Publication number: 20120139726
    Abstract: Prior art solutions only implement absolute music-on-hold suppression at the conference bridge. The present disclosure moves the intelligence and control capabilities to the entity implementing music-on-hold functionality and also provides mechanisms for applying the music-on-hold treatment more intelligently. Intelligent and flexible music-on-hold control algorithms are disclosed which make conference participation more convenient and enjoyable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Gordon R. Brunson, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110248946
    Abstract: Aspects are directed toward an active prosthetic that includes, for example, an LED, RF transponder, or comparable electrical, optical, and/or electromagnetic componentry that allows the characteristics of the prosthetic to be changed. These characteristics then can be correlated to different modes of operation when used with a corresponding input device. Other aspects are directed toward utilizing prosthetics with different shapes to affect different modes of behavior and input with an input device, such as a touchscreen or touchpad. Even further aspects are directed toward providing handicapped individuals with increased dexterity by providing a prosthetic that allows different modes of behavior when used with an associated input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: AVAYA INC
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Scott Mohler, Richard L. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110248927
    Abstract: A simple exemplary embodiment can leverage the ability of the touchscreen or touchpad device to distinguish between a fingernail and a palm-side fingertip press as binary distinctions. This can be done via long nails or alternatively, by rotating a hand to invert the finger. The binary distinction can be used to perform different functions. For example, a fingertip press could be the functional equivalent of a left-click on a mouse, and a fingernail press could be the equivalent of a right-click. Another example using a simply binary distinction could be that a fingertip press while typing will result in lower case, and fingernail press while typing will result in upper case. Another example, using a binary distinction, would interpret a light touch for right-clicks or upper case characters and a heavy touch for left-clicks or lower case characters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: AVAYA INC,
    Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Scott Mohler, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 7965701
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for providing secure communications with a communication appliance such as an IP telephone, wherein such an appliance has a reduced risk to attacks by unauthorized or rogue applications. In particular, “denial of service” and “man-in-the-middle” attacks are prevented. One embodiment establishes authenticated and encrypted communications with a single IP server for transmitting and receiving substantially all IP application communications with third parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Toennis, Richard L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 7873166
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a communication device includes a key strength controlling agent 308 operable to (i) receive a request for a cryptographic key; (ii) determine, from a restriction identifier, whether the cryptographic key strength is restricted; (iii) when the cryptographic key is restricted, cause the use of a second cryptographic key having a second key strength; and (iv) when the cryptographic key is not restricted, cause the use of a first cryptographic key having a first key strength. The first and second key strengths are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Robinson