Patents by Inventor Richard W. Crowell

Richard W. Crowell 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: 10909313
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to systems for summarizing data visualizations (i.e., images of data visualizations), such as a graph image, for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed to a personalized graph summarizer that analyzes a data visualization, or image, to detect pre-defined patterns within the data visualization, and produces a textual summary of the data visualization based on the pre-defined patterns detected within the data visualization. In various embodiments, the personalized graph summarizer may include features to adapt to the preferences of a user for generating an automated, personalized computer-generated narrative. For instance, additional pre-defined patterns may be created for detection and/or the textual summary may be tailored based on user preferences. In some such instances, one or more of the user preferences may be automatically determined by the personalized graph summarizer without requiring the user to explicitly indicate them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: SAS INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Ethem F. Can, Richard W. Crowell, James Tetterton, Jared Peterson, Saratendu Sethi
  • Publication number: 20170371856
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to systems for summarizing data visualizations (i.e., images of data visualizations), such as a graph image, for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed to a personalized graph summarizer that analyzes a data visualization, or image, to detect pre-defined patterns within the data visualization, and produces a textual summary of the data visualization based on the pre-defined patterns detected within the data visualization. In various embodiments, the personalized graph summarizer may include features to adapt to the preferences of a user for generating an automated, personalized computer-generated narrative. For instance, additional pre-defined patterns may be created for detection and/or the textual summary may be tailored based on user preferences. In some such instances, one or more of the user preferences may be automatically determined by the personalized graph summarizer without requiring the user to explicitly indicate them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Ethem F. Can, Richard W. Crowell, James Tetterton, Jared Peterson, SARATENDU SETHI
  • Patent number: 6477009
    Abstract: A multi-track read module including a hybrid thin film and mechanically closed shield includes a bottom shield layer onto which read elements are formed. A top shield is deposited over each read element. Each top shield is magnetically isolated from any other top shield and from the bottom shield layer. An insulative spacer layer is deposited between the plurality of top shields. A mechanical closure is affixed to the spacer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Storage Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Mark L. Watson, Richard W. Crowell
  • Patent number: 6002554
    Abstract: A multitrack coupled element read head and a method for manufacturing such a read head are provided. The multitrack coupled element read head includes multiple coupled magnetoresistive read elements in a spaced relationship, and a support structure between a pair of coupled read elements, the support structure also being a magnetoresistive material. The read head also includes a closure material bonded on the plurality of coupled read elements and the support structure, where the support structure provides for substantially even pressure on the pair of coupled read elements such that shorting therein is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Storage Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph M. Schmalhorst, Steven C. Herrera, Richard W. Crowell, Yi-Shung Chaug, Steve Bryant, James C. Cates
  • Patent number: 5784772
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved structure and method of forming a dual magnetoresistive element head. The dual magnetoresistive element head includes a first and a second magnetoresistive element and leads extending from opposite end segments of each magnetoresistive element. In one aspect of the present invention, the first and second magnetoresistive elements and the leads are simultaneously formed from a wafer comprising a first and a second magnetic layer separated by an intermediate gap layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Storage Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Diane C. Ewasko, James C. Cates, Richard W. Crowell, Richard H. Dee