Patents by Inventor Robert E Morris

Robert E Morris 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: 20240363138
    Abstract: A cover song identification method implemented by a computing system comprises receiving, by a computing system and from a user device, harmonic pitch class profile (HPCP) information that specifies one or more HPCP features associated with target audio content. A major chord profile feature and a minor chord profile feature associated with the target audio content are derived from the HPCP features. Machine learning logic of the computing system determines, based on the major chord profile feature and the minor chord profile feature, a relatedness between the target audio content and each of a plurality of audio content items specified in records of a database. Each audio content item is associated with cover song information. Cover song information associated with an audio content item having a highest relatedness to the target audio content is communicated to the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaochen Liu, Joseph P. Renner, Joshua E. Morris, Todd J. Hodges, Robert Coover, Zafar Rafii
  • Patent number: 12094490
    Abstract: A cover song identification method implemented by a computing system comprises receiving, by a computing system and from a user device, harmonic pitch class profile (HPCP) information that specifies one or more HPCP features associated with target audio content. A major chord profile feature and a minor chord profile feature associated with the target audio content are derived from the HPCP features. Machine learning logic of the computing system determines, based on the major chord profile feature and the minor chord profile feature, a relatedness between the target audio content and each of a plurality of audio content items specified in records of a database. Each audio content item is associated with cover song information. Cover song information associated with an audio content item having a highest relatedness to the target audio content is communicated to the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Gracenote, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaochen Liu, Joseph P. Renner, Joshua E. Morris, Todd J. Hodges, Robert Coover, Zafar Rafii
  • Patent number: 10288588
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Mark H. Hammond, Kevin J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Cramer
  • Publication number: 20160209379
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Mark H. Hammond, Kevin J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Cramer
  • Publication number: 20160171565
    Abstract: A method for raising awareness and raising funds for an eye-related medical problem by wearing an eye patch utilizes a plurality of human-shaped figures and a plurality of eye patches. Each of the plurality of eye patches is mounted onto a corresponding figure from the plurality of human-shaped figures. The plurality of human-shaped figures can either be an actual user or a mannequin. By mounting and positioning the plurality of eye patches on the plurality of human-shaped figures, real life eye-related medical problems such as blindness is simulated. In addition to raising awareness through simulation, the plurality of eye patches is also used for fundraising. Organizing events in which the users wear the plurality of eye patches is one such way of raising funds for the eye-related medical problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Robert E. Morris
  • Publication number: 20160091467
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Mark H. Hammond, Kevin J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Cramer
  • Patent number: 8867345
    Abstract: An intelligent electronic device segregates urgent data frames from non-urgent data frames on reception so that the urgent data frames may be handled with greater priority. A switching device is disposed between an external network interface and multiple internal network ports. Based on a network data type indicia, urgent data frames are routed to one of the ports, and non-urgent data frames are routed to another port. A processor coupled to the internal network ports handles urgent data frames before handling any non-urgent data frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Tony J. Lee
  • Patent number: 8682496
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Patent number: 8522426
    Abstract: A vented BGA package is reconfigured by first applying a continuous bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the package to seal the gap between the lid and substrate. The continuous bead defines a channel through the pressure relief vents to a polarity through-hole in the lid. The BGA package is reflow soldered to a PWB at an elevated temperature using solder flux, clean or no-clean. The IC die achieves elevated temperature pressure relief through the pressure relief vents along the channel and out the polarity through-hole. After reflow a seal is applied to plug the polarity through-hole. The PWB is washed in an aqueous cleaner solution to remove flux residue. The continuous bead of adhesive and the seal form a cleaner solution barrier that prevents the solution from contacting conductors inside the package. The seal may be removed or left intact depending on the operating environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Dennis, Amanda Loehr, Robert E. Morris, Peter D. Patalano, Aaron J. Stein, John Stephens, Harold L. Wieck, Eli Holzman
  • Patent number: 8351433
    Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the handling of data on a priority basis within an intelligent electronic device is disclosed. A FIFO receives messages and the messages are each associated with a subscription identifier. The messages are then routed to and stored in buffers, each associated with a subscription identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Tony J. Lee, Andrew A. Miller, Lisa Gayle Nelms, Benjamin S. Day
  • Publication number: 20120323397
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Patent number: 8275486
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Patent number: 8275485
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Patent number: 8275487
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Publication number: 20110296680
    Abstract: A vented BGA package is reconfigured by first applying a continuous bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the package to seal the gap between the lid and substrate. The continuous bead defines a channel through the pressure relief vents to a polarity through-hole in the lid. The BGA package is reflow soldered to a PWB at an elevated temperature using solder flux, clean or no-clean. The IC die achieves elevated temperature pressure relief through the pressure relief vents along the channel and out the polarity through-hole. After reflow a seal is applied to plug the polarity through-hole. The PWB is washed in an aqueous cleaner solution to remove flux residue. The continuous bead of adhesive and the seal form a cleaner solution barrier that prevents the solution from contacting conductors inside the package. The seal may be removed or left intact depending on the operating environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Robert H. Dennis, Amanda Loehr, Robert E. Morris, Peter D. Patalano, Aaron J. Stein, John Stephens, Harold L. Wieck, Eli Holzman
  • Patent number: 7966112
    Abstract: Mileage tracking devices track a vehicle's mileage. A top is hingedly attached to a bottom in a “clamshell” design. The front of the top has an LCD touchscreen, and the front of the bottom has a keypad. The rear of the top has a solar panel, and the rear of the bottom has a battery compartment enclosing a rechargeable battery. One side of the bottom has a USB port, and the opposing side of the bottom has a power port that receives one end of a car charger. Voice recognition software and data are stored in memory accessed by a microprocessor. The mileage tracking device provides calculator, calendar, address book, mileage log, and car maintenance functions. The LCD touchscreen displays the current date and time and the level of charge of the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Robert E. Morris, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110069718
    Abstract: An intelligent electronic device segregates urgent data frames from non-urgent data frames on reception so that the urgent data frames may be handled with greater priority. A switching device is disposed between an external network interface and multiple internal network ports. Based on a network data type indicia, urgent data frames are routed to one of the ports, and non-urgent data frames are routed to another port. A processor coupled to the internal network ports handles urgent data frames before handling any non-urgent data frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Tony J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20110069709
    Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the handling of data on a priority basis within an intelligent electronic device is disclosed. A FIFO receives messages and the messages are each associated with a subscription identifier. The messages are then routed to and stored in buffers, each associated with a subscription identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Tony J. Lee, Andrew A. Miller, Lisa Gayle Nelms, Benjamin S Day
  • Publication number: 20110035065
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris
  • Publication number: 20110035076
    Abstract: A system for controlling and automating an electric power delivery system by executing time coordinated instruction sets to achieve a desired result. A communication master may implement the execution of time coordinated instruction sets in a variety of circumstances. The communication may be embodied as an automation controller in communication with intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The communication master may also be embodied as an IED that is configured to coordinate the actions of other IEDs. The time coordinated instruction sets may include steps for checking status of power system equipment before executing. The time coordinated instruction sets may include reactionary steps to execute if one of the steps fails. The time coordinated instruction sets may also be implemented based on a condition detected in the electric power delivery system, or may be implemented through high level systems, such as a SCADA system or a wide area control and situational awareness system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, David E. Whitehead, Gregary C. Zweigle, Normann Fischer, Robert E. Morris