Patents by Inventor Robert J. Quirk

Robert J. Quirk 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: 11946269
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a modular design and build architecture, comprising: one or more integrated system module (ISMs) that are configured to be shipped and assembled on-site to construct an operational infrastructure for one or more application environments, wherein each of the ISMs comprises two or more different functional components that are integrated onto and/or supported by a common structural floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Nautilus TRUE, LLC
    Inventors: Gabe Andrews, Chase Abercrombie Ott, Robert C. Pfleging, Patrick J. Quirk
  • Publication number: 20130207981
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for animating a cursor image. In an exemplary embodiment, image data for the cursor image maintained by a first memory is provided for display on a display device, and that image data is written to a second memory while being provided from the first memory for display. Prior to writing new image data for a portion of the cursor image to the first memory, the image data maintained by the second memory is provided for display on the display device and the new image data is written to the first memory while the image data maintained by the second memory is being provided to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Robert J. Quirk
  • Patent number: 8352795
    Abstract: A method of ensuring high integrity of a processor is provided. The method includes executing sets of sequential instructions, each execution being based on a unique initial value, generating a computed final value responsive to each execution of a set of sequential instructions, and sending computed values to a monitoring portion of a high integrity processor monitor system responsive to the generating for each execution of the set of sequential instructions. The execution of the sets of sequential instructions tests pertinent addressing modes, operand sizes, and instruction side-effects for each instruction tested in a monitored central processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Larry James Miller, Paul Adrian Fisher, Robert J. Quirk
  • Patent number: 8325135
    Abstract: A system for detecting cursor interference includes a graphics engine configured to generate graphics information; a first evaluation unit coupled to the graphics engine and configured to evaluate the graphics information; a cursor generation unit coupled to the graphics engine and configured to generate cursor information, the cursor generator further configured to merge the cursor information and the graphics information into merged information; a second evaluation unit coupled to the cursor generation unit and configured to evaluate the merged information; and a display device coupled to the cursor generation unit and configured to display the merged information based on the evaluations of the graphics information and the merged information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Quirk, Paul Fisher, Larry James Miller
  • Publication number: 20100205414
    Abstract: A method of ensuring high integrity of a processor is provided. The method includes executing sets of sequential instructions, each execution being based on a unique initial value, generating a computed final value responsive to each execution of a set of sequential instructions, and sending computed values to a monitoring portion of a high integrity processor monitor system responsive to the generating for each execution of the set of sequential instructions. The execution of the sets of sequential instructions tests pertinent addressing modes, operand sizes, and instruction side-effects for each instruction tested in a monitored central processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Larry James Miller, Paul Adrian Fisher, Robert J. Quirk
  • Publication number: 20100182233
    Abstract: A system for detecting cursor interference includes a graphics engine configured to generate graphics information; a first evaluation unit coupled to the graphics engine and configured to evaluate the graphics information; a cursor generation unit coupled to the graphics engine and configured to generate cursor information, the cursor generator further configured to merge the cursor information and the graphics information into merged information; a second evaluation unit coupled to the cursor generation unit and configured to evaluate the merged information; and a display device coupled to the cursor generation unit and configured to display the merged information based on the evaluations of the graphics information and the merged information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Quirk, Paul Fisher, Larry James Miller
  • Patent number: 7737984
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for displaying images in at least one display window on a display unit includes a display processor configured to generate graphics commands from a received input. A graphics processing unit is coupled to the display processor and includes rendering engine configured to generate graphic data from the graphics commands, an internal memory coupled to the rendering engine, and a general purpose I/O coupled to the rendering engine and configured to transmit messages from the graphics processing unit. A graphics logic device is coupled to the graphics processing unit. The graphics logic device is configured to initiate a transfer of graphic data for an update of a display window from the internal memory to the display unit upon receipt of a message indicative of an available update to the display window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Hancock, Robert J. Quirk
  • Patent number: 7369139
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a rendering engine to render a foreground of an image. The apparatus also includes a logic, separate from the rendering engine, to merge at least one background color with the foreground of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Hancock, Robert J. Quirk, Panagiotis Papadatos
  • Publication number: 20080001957
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for displaying images in at least one display window on a display unit includes a display processor configured to generate graphics commands from a received input. A graphics processing unit is coupled to the display processor and includes rendering engine configured to generate graphic data from the graphics commands, an internal memory coupled to the rendering engine, and a general purpose I/O coupled to the rendering engine and configured to transmit messages from the graphics processing unit. A graphics logic device is coupled to the graphics processing unit. The graphics logic device is configured to initiate a transfer of graphic data for an update of a display window from the internal memory to the display unit upon receipt of a message indicative of an available update to the display window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: William R. Hancock, Robert J. Quirk