Patents by Inventor Robert Balog
Robert Balog 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: 20220305490Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to configuring an analyzer apparatus for processing a particular sample-processing cartridge. The analyzer apparatus includes a portable container and sample-specific configuration circuitry. The portable container supports and integrates a sample-processing cartridge and the sample-specific configuration circuitry. The sample-specific configuration circuitry identifies configuration information specific to the sample-processing cartridge and configures the analyzer apparatus for a series of state configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: BIOCERYX TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Kirk Bradley, David Devine, Andrew Sparks, Janice Li, Thomas Musci, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 11358141Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to configuring an analyzer apparatus for processing a particular sample-processing cartridge. The analyzer apparatus includes a portable container and sample-specific configuration circuitry. The portable container supports and integrates a sample-processing cartridge and the sample-specific configuration circuitry. The sample-specific configuration circuitry identifies configuration information specific to the sample-processing cartridge and configures the analyzer apparatus for a series of state configurations.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: BIOCERYX TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Kirk Bradley, David Devine, Andrew Sparks, Janice Li, Thomas Musci, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 11163068Abstract: A method of detecting and mitigating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing events may comprise determining a first vehicle state based on an Inertial Navigation System (INS) without GNSS input, determining a second vehicle state based on an INS with GNSS input, and comparing the first vehicle states. When a difference between the vehicle states exceeds a predetermined threshold, the method concludes that GNSS spoofing is present, and utilizes only the first vehicle state as a correct vehicle state. The method may further implement at least one state processing path, comprising consecutive processing runs based on INS sensors. The method may further comprise reevaluating the vehicle state processing path, when the difference between the first vehicle state and the second vehicle state exceeds a threshold, to extricate a GNSS component from the processing path to at least a predetermined amount of time prior to when the GNSS spoofing was detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert Balog, Michael Simon
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Publication number: 20210331160Abstract: Provided herein is an analyzing system including components and methods thereof. The analyzing system includes, in some embodiments, a test cartridge and an analyzer. The test cartridge can include a port for a biological sample; one or more lateral flow assay strips with one or more target capture zones for binding one or more targets of the biological sample; and a memory device including a development time for the test cartridge. The analyzer can include an opening for the cartridge; a reader/writer device for writing an initial time stamp for the biological sample to the memory device and reading it back; a processor configured to execute an algorithm and logic to ensure an elapsed time from the initial time stamp meets or exceeds the development time for the test cartridge; and a detector for detecting emissions from an up-converting phosphor in the one or more target capture zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: David E. Cooper, Rowena Bacher, Estevan Mendoza, Robert Balog, Kathryn Todd, Kirk A. Bradley
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Publication number: 20210088672Abstract: A method of detecting and mitigating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing events may comprise determining a first vehicle state based on an Inertial Navigation System (INS) without GNSS input, determining a second vehicle state based on an INS with GNSS input, and comparing the first vehicle states. When a difference between the vehicle states exceeds a predetermined threshold, the method concludes that GNSS spoofing is present, and utilizes only the first vehicle state as a correct vehicle state. The method may further implement at least one state processing path, comprising consecutive processing runs based on INS sensors. The method may further comprise reevaluating the vehicle state processing path, when the difference between the first vehicle state and the second vehicle state exceeds a threshold, to extricate a GNSS component from the processing path to at least a predetermined amount of time prior to when the GNSS spoofing was detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Robert Balog, Michael Simon
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Patent number: 10834472Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Daniel Murray Benson, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20200092613Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Daniel Murray Benson, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 10571463Abstract: Materials, systems and methods are provided for qualitative assessment of exposure of a person to ionizing radiation by measuring amounts of the biomarkers, wherein a change compared with corresponding un-irradiated control reference ranges of the biomarkers, provides the assessment, wherein the biomarkers include (i) alpha-1-Antichymotrypsin (ACT), (ii) Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (Flt3L), and (iii) one or more additional proteins.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: David E. Cooper, Robert Balog, Polly Chang, Thomas A. Shaler, Hua Lin, Annalisa D'Andrea, Travis Harrison, Roger H. Schmidt, Christina Swanson, Estevan Mendoza, Mark Steele, Pablo E. Garcia
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Patent number: 10524015Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Daniel Murray Benson, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20190302272Abstract: A method of detecting and mitigating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing events may comprise determining a first vehicle state based on an Inertial Navigation System (INS) without GNSS input, determining a second vehicle state based on an INS with GNSS input, and comparing the first vehicle states. When a difference between the vehicle states exceeds a predetermined threshold, the method concludes that GNSS spoofing is present, and utilizes only the first vehicle state as a correct vehicle state. The method may further implement at least one state processing path, comprising consecutive processing runs based on INS sensors. The method may further comprise reevaluating the vehicle state processing path, when the difference between the first vehicle state and the second vehicle state exceeds a threshold, to extricate a GNSS component from the processing path to at least a predetermined amount of time prior to when the GNSS spoofing was detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Robert Balog, Michael Simon
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Publication number: 20190230418Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Daniel Murray Benson, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 10349145Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Daniel Murray Benson, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 10307755Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to configuring an analyzer apparatus for processing a particular sample-processing cartridge. The analyzer apparatus includes a portable container and sample-specific configuration circuitry. The portable container supports and integrates a sample-processing cartridge and the sample-specific configuration circuitry. The sample-specific configuration circuitry identifies configuration information specific to the sample-processing cartridge and configures the analyzer apparatus for a series of state configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: BioCeryx Inc.Inventors: Kirk Bradley, David Devine, Andrew Sparks, Janice Li, Thomas Musci, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20180367865Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Daniel Murray Benson, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20180321228Abstract: Materials, systems and methods are provided for qualitative assessment of exposure of a person to ionizing radiation by measuring amounts of the biomarkers, wherein a change compared with corresponding un-irradiated control reference ranges of the biomarkers, provides the assessment, wherein the biomarkers include (i) alpha-1-Antichymotrypsin (ACT), (ii) Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (Flt3L), and (iii) one or more additional proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: David E. COOPER, Robert BALOG, Polly CHANG, Thomas A. SHALER, Hua LIN, Annalisa D'ANDREA, Travis HARRISON, Roger H. SCHMIDT, Christina SWANSON, Estevan MENDOZA, Mark STEELE, Pablo E. GARCIA
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Publication number: 20180298441Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to assessing for the presence of different target sequences in a sample. Embodiments include providing a binary result of the presence or absence of target sequences that is indicative of a disease or other physiological condition. An example method includes exposing a sample to a plurality of probes, the plurality of probes including a plurality of complimentary sequences that bind to a plurality of target sequences in the sample, and a plurality of different tag sequences for each of the plurality of target sequences in the sample. At least a portion of the target sequences bound to the probes are caused to bind to the different locations on the substrate. And, the method includes, by using scanning circuitry and information indicative of the different locations and associated tag sequences, assessing the number of the target sequences in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Kirk Bradley, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20180020262Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, John Croy, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Daniel Murray Benson, Robert Balog
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Patent number: 9838749Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits Van Heyningen, John Croy, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Daniel Murray Benson, Robert Balog
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Publication number: 20170058324Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for the parallel detection of a set of distinct nucleic acid sequences use multiple sequence amplification and simultaneous hybridization readout. An automated nucleic acid analysis system comprises in microfluidic connection sample lysis, purification, PCR and detection modules configured to detect in parallel distinct nucleic acid sequences via multiple sequence amplification and simultaneous microarray hybridization readout. High performance microfluidic electroactive polymer (?EAP) actuators comprising a dead-end fluid chamber in which the floor of the chamber is an electrode covered with an EAP layer of dielectric elastomer are configured for particle sorting.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Robert Balog, Nina Sechler
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Publication number: 20160360280Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering programming content to vehicles (e.g., seagoing vessels) in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, programming content may be delivered to vehicles over previously deployed networks (e.g., satellite networks), using excess network capacity which may not otherwise be used to deliver data. By opportunistically employing excess network capacity (e.g., as the capacity becomes available), data constituting programming content may be delivered to vehicles over a period of time, such as via multicast transmission. A vehicle may store received data on one or more onboard servers. After an item of programming content has been received, the item may be made accessible to the vehicle's crew and/or passengers, such as by streaming the item to one or more suitably configured playback devices. Content may be served to playback devices “on demand” and/or according to a programming schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin A. Kits Van Heyningen, John Croy, Stephen Mark Haythornthwaite, Daniel Murray Benson, Robert Balog