Patents by Inventor Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson 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: 20210251521
    Abstract: A medical device capable of determining its location is provided. The medical device comprises a memory, one or more antennas, one or more processors coupled with the memory and the one or more antennas, a location manager component executable by the one or more processors. The location manager component is configured to receive first location information from a first location information source and second location information from a second location information source, to rank the first location information source and the second location information source according to a hierarchy of location information sources, the hierarchy of location information sources specifying that the first location information source is of higher rank than the second location information source, determine an approximate location of the medical device based on the first location information, and improve the accuracy of the approximate location based on the second location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Guy Robert Johnson
  • Patent number: 11074460
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring an environment using a Graphical Management System (GMS) are described. The GMS may present a vector image map of the environment for interaction by a user. The user may zoom and pan on the map to generate views of the map with various ranges of detail of the map. Video data from a plurality of video cameras may also be displayed on the map based on the user input and the level of zoom and the location viewed in the map. Further, the user may select a timeline event and sensor data associated with the event and the map may be initialized at the time and location of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Security Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: W. Lance Hodges, S. Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210217147
    Abstract: The systems and methods described can include approaches to calibrate head-mounted displays for improved viewing experiences. Some methods include receiving data of a first target image associated with an undeformed state of a first eyepiece of a head-mounted display device; receiving data of a first captured image associated with deformed state of the first eyepiece of the head-mounted display device; determining a first transformation that maps the first captured image to the image; and applying the first transformation to a subsequent image for viewing on the first eyepiece of the head-mounted display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Lionel Ernest Edwin, Samuel A. Miller, Etienne Gregoire Grossmann, Brian Christopher Clark, Michael Robert Johnson, Wenyi Zhao, Nukul Sanjay Shah, Po-Kang Huang
  • Patent number: 11063982
    Abstract: Methods and systems for configuring a common security policy for a plurality of nodes included within an enterprise network. Example methods can include grouping nodes within profiles based on IP address, in addition to concordance data. Additionally, nodes may be added to profiles based on a classification of the node being common to classifications of nodes within the profile. Still further, profiles may be grouped into a solution based at least in part on classification of the profile, in addition to grouping of profiles into solutions based on affinitization using concordance data. The methods described also include determining a common security policy to apply to each of the nodes within the profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Di Domenico, Robert A. Johnson, Philippe Jolly, Michael C. Leap, Richard W. Phelps, Emily M. Shoup
  • Publication number: 20210178939
    Abstract: Transporting children of differing sizes can be costly since several seat configurations are required. Installing different seat configurations can be time-consuming, too. The invention comprises a foldable automobile seat that can be used to accommodate infants, toddlers, and bigger children, with a relocatable strap that can restrain the children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210182295
    Abstract: A method for stratified-sampling-based query execution includes: receiving a query; collecting a first data sample from the first dataset using a non-stratified sampling technique; performing statistical analysis on the first data sample; identifying a stratum classifier from the statistical analysis; generating a stratum classification by calculating strata boundaries for the stratum classifier; and calculating a result to the query based on analysis of the second data sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Johnson, Boris Dimitrov
  • Patent number: 11033854
    Abstract: Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing a startup mode process prior to beginning a normal operation mode process to remove contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. The startup mode process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as TSA and/or PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Ananda Krishna Nagavarapu, William Barnes, Bennett D. Marshall, Bruce T. Kelley, Robert A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11033852
    Abstract: Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing a startup mode process prior to beginning a normal operation mode process to remove contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. The startup mode process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as TSA and/or PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Ananda Krishna Nagavarapu, William Barnes, Bennett D. Marshall, Bruce T. Kelley, Robert A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210172973
    Abstract: An air data probe includes a probe body including a probe wall. The probe body is formed from a first material by direct energy metal deposition. An insert is positioned in the probe wall. The insert is formed from a second material different from the first material. The insert is encapsulated in the probe wall via the direct energy metal deposition. A method of forming an air data probe includes forming one or more thermally conductive inserts, and encapsulating the one or more inserts into a wall of an air data probe via direct energy metal deposition. The air data probe is formed from a first material and the one or more inserts are formed from a second material different from the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Robin Jacob, Guru Prasad Mahapatra, Paul Robert Johnson, Greg Seidel
  • Patent number: 11030305
    Abstract: Virtual machines in a network may be isolated by encrypting transmissions between the virtual machines with keys possessed only by an intended recipient. Within a network, the virtual machines may be logically organized into a number of community-of-interest (COI) groups. Each COI may use an encryption key to secure communications within the COI, such that only other virtual machines in the COI may decrypt the message. Remote devices may gain access to virtual machines in a network through a virtual device relay. The virtual device relay receives data from the remote device, such as a tablet or cellular phone, and forwards the data to one of the virtual machines, when the virtual device relay shares a COI with the destination virtual machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Farina, Ted Hinaman, Robert A. Johnson, Steven Rajcan, James Trocki, Mark Vallevand
  • Publication number: 20210113806
    Abstract: This invention generally provides two tactile stimulation modules, or “tappers”. One tapper is held by a person in each of his hands. Alternatively, a tapper is secured to each wrist or to other parts of the body on opposite sides. Each tapper is powered by a rechargeable battery, and contains both a tactile stimulation transducer, such as an electric motor having either a balanced or unbalanced mass on its output shaft, and a transceiver that communicates with a host or master. Each tapper includes at least one control button and a status indicator. Each tapper contains a micro-controller that performs tasks such as communication, motor activation, user monitoring and control, battery monitoring, low-power sleep, and algorithm execution. At least one tapper can contain at least one optional sensor, which measures a physiological function. Measurements can be used to modify performance of the tactile stimulation transducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Bi-Tapp, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy Ann Jones, Hayley B. Taylor, Martin Robert Johnson, Jeremy Paul Willden, Helaman David Pratt Ferguson, Phillip Wayne Dietz
  • Patent number: 10980444
    Abstract: A medical device capable of determining its location is provided. The medical device comprises a memory, one or more antennas, one or more processors coupled with the memory and the one or more antennas, a location manager component executable by the one or more processors. The location manager component is configured to receive first location information from a first location information source and second location information from a second location information source, to rank the first location information source and the second location information source according to a hierarchy of location information sources, the hierarchy of location information sources specifying that the first location information source is of higher rank than the second location information source, determine an approximate location of the medical device based on the first location information, and improve the accuracy of the approximate location based on the second location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventor: Guy Robert Johnson
  • Patent number: 10979455
    Abstract: Methods and systems for defining a solution within an enterprise security management configuration server is disclosed. One method includes, based on network concordance data, grouping a plurality of nodes within an enterprise network into a plurality of profiles and identifying one or more channels among the plurality of profiles within a project of an enterprise security management configuration tool. The method also includes displaying the plurality of profiles in a configuration user interface, and automatically identifying one or more solutions among the plurality of profiles. The method further includes collapsing each of the one or more solutions into a single icon within the configuration user interface, each single icon representing a solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A Johnson, Michael J DiDomenico, Philippe Jolly, Michael C Leap, Richard W Phelps
  • Publication number: 20210102638
    Abstract: A valve installation is provided, including a valve assembly having a valve, and a fluidized valve actuator coupled with the valve assembly. The actuator includes at least two cylinders and pistons positioned to communicate fluid to apply pressure to the valve assembly. Extension of each piston communicates pressure to the valve assembly and at least partially lifts the valve into an at least partially lifted and open position. The valve installation may be used to regulate fluid flow in various systems, including cyclical swing adsorption processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: John W. Fulton, William N. Yunker, Bennett D. Marshall, Robert A. Johnson, Roland Mischler, Stefan Aschwanden
  • Patent number: 10963463
    Abstract: A method for stratified-sampling-based query execution includes: receiving a query; collecting a first data sample from the first dataset using a non-stratified sampling technique; performing statistical analysis on the first data sample; identifying a stratum classifier from the statistical analysis; generating a stratum classification by calculating strata boundaries for the stratum classifier; and calculating a result to the query based on analysis of the second data sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Scuba Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Johnson, Boris Dimitrov
  • Patent number: 10959683
    Abstract: A medical system according to embodiments of the present invention includes at least one sensor configured to monitor physiological status of a patient and to generate sensor data based on the physiological status, a user interface device, a processor communicably coupled to the user interface device, the processor configured to: present via the user interface device an array of two or more possible input elements, the input elements each comprising a class of patients or a diagnosis and treatment pathway; receive a selected input element based on a user selection among the two or more possible input elements; acquire the sensor data and process the sensor data to generate physiological data; and present via the user interface screen the physiological data according to a template that is customized for the selected input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Freeman, Guy Robert Johnson
  • Patent number: 10955433
    Abstract: An air data probe includes a probe body including a probe wall. The probe body is formed from a first material by direct energy metal deposition. An insert is positioned in the probe wall. The insert is formed from a second material different from the first material. The insert is encapsulated in the probe wall via the direct energy metal deposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.
    Inventors: Robin Jacob, Guru Prasad Mahapatra, Paul Robert Johnson, Greg Seidel
  • Publication number: 20210072040
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes a memory, one or more antennas, one or more processors coupled with the memory and the one or more antennas, a location manager component executable by the one or more processors and configured to determine a location of the wearable device, and a direction manager component executable by the one or more processors. The direction manager component may be configured to receive, via the one or more antennas, information descriptive of a location of the medical device, determine a path between the location of the wearable device and the location of the medical device, and provide information descriptive of the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Guy Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210071865
    Abstract: A system for flare combustion control includes a sound speed measurement device for measuring sound speed in a flare vent gas, and a flare combustion controller including a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the measured sound speed and determine, based on the measured sound speed, a molecular weight of the flare vent gas. The processor is further configured to determine, based on the determined molecular weight, a net heating value of the flare vent gas, and adjust the net heating value of the flare vent gas by regulating an amount of a supplemental fuel gas in the flare vent gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Robert Johnson, Chong Tao, Joshua Daniel Brooks, Randy Scott Pfenninger, Lei Sui
  • Patent number: D924883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A Johnson, Michael J DiDomenico, Philippe Jolly, Michael C Leap, Richard W Phelps