Patents by Inventor Robert Lord

Robert Lord 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).

  • Sterilization methods and systems
    Publication number: 20070231193
    Abstract: Methods and systems for sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described. In some embodiments, the methods and systems can be used to sterilize one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas through use of sterilizing radiation. In some embodiments, the methods and systems can be utilized so that objects, such as humans, that are within one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are not substantially irradiated with sterilizing radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Surveying sterilizer methods and systems
    Publication number: 20070231190
    Abstract: Methods and systems for surveying and sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Roderick Hyde, Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood
  • Event evaluation using extrinsic state information
    Publication number: 20070234270
    Abstract: A method and system are described for obtaining an indication of an event in a first subsystem roughly contemporaneously with obtaining information pertinent to a state of a second subsystem and transmitting an evaluation of the event in the first subsystem, responsive to the information pertinent to the state of the second subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Alexander Cohen, Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Methods and systems for monitoring sterilization status
    Publication number: 20070231191
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring sterilization status are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Sterilization methods and systems
    Publication number: 20070231189
    Abstract: Methods and systems for sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described. In some embodiments, the methods and systems can be used to sterilize one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas through use of sterilizing radiation. In some embodiments, the methods and systems can be utilized so that objects, such as humans, that are within one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are not substantially irradiated with sterilizing radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Methods and systems for sterilization
    Publication number: 20070231188
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sterilization methods and systems that may be used within numerous contexts, such as health-care and manufacturing facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Enhanced video/still image correlation
    Publication number: 20070222865
    Abstract: A technique processes captured data on a device, wherein selected captured data of a given quality resolution is transferred via a communication link to a separate storage location for future availability. A storage protocol may include various storage organization categories. A possible aspect may provide an identifier record to enable future accessibility to selected captured data by one or more authorized parties or approved devices or authorized recipients. In some embodiments the captured data may include both a video data stream and one or more still image frames having different quality characteristics and/or formats. Initial and ongoing coordination as well as correlation may be facilitated between video and still image data derived from related fields of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Vehicle control and communication via device in proximity
    Publication number: 20070224939
    Abstract: An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that make a determination that a first device associated with a vehicle is in proximity to a wireless device, transmit a signal from the first device to the wireless device to cause the wireless device to display information related to the vehicle, and perform an operation with respect to the vehicle based at least in part on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Vehicle control and communication via device in proximity
    Publication number: 20070224938
    Abstract: An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that make a determination that a first device associated with a vehicle is in proximity to a wireless device, determine a user interface on the wireless device with respect to the vehicle based on the determination, and perform an operation with respect to the vehicle based on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Wireless device with an aggregate user interface for controlling other devices
    Publication number: 20070224937
    Abstract: An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that make a determination that a wireless device is in proximity to at least one secondary wireless device, and determine an aggregate user interface on the wireless device based on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Live search with use restriction
    Publication number: 20070219979
    Abstract: An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that determine a search parameter in association with an operation of an instance of an application, determine a search result based on the search parameter, in association with a use restriction associated with the search result, and provide the search result in association with the instance of the application and in association with the use restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Data mangement of a data stream
    Publication number: 20070216779
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method related to data management includes but is not limited to accepting input for designation of at least a portion of a data stream for retention at high resolution, wherein the data stream represents video and/or audio information. In addition, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of the present application. Related systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Computational and/or control systems and methods related to nutraceutical agent selection and dosing
    Publication number: 20070214008
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to computational and/or control systems and methods related to nutraceutical agent selection and dosing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Considering selling exemplar-based goods, items, or services
    Publication number: 20070208631
    Abstract: One aspect relates to managing deliveries of at least one goods, items, and/or services that could be received by at least one customer, at least partially by recognizing an exemplar as corresponding to the at least one goods, items, and/or services. Another aspect relates to considering selling goods, items, and/or services from an exemplar merchant and/or store at least partially utilizing an exemplar item information as derived from a customer's previous history, wherein at least some of the exemplar item information as derived from the customer's previous history could be stored in certain embodiments of at least a portion of a shopping control mechanism. Yet another aspect relates to receiving an exemplar item information that can be used to recognize an exemplar as corresponding to an at least one goods, items, and/or services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Using payment indicators in a common image
    Publication number: 20070203830
    Abstract: A method and system are described for transmitting a common image including at least a payment indication of a first-type charge by a first source and a payment indication of a second-type charge by a second source and receiving a user input relating to one or more of the payment indication of the first-type charge by the first source or the payment indication of the second-type charge by the second source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood
  • Data management of an audio data stream
    Publication number: 20070203595
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method related to data management includes but is not limited to accepting input for a designation of a reference designator in an audio data stream; accepting input for a designation of a beginning demarcation designator in the audio data stream; accepting input for a designation of an ending demarcation designator in the audio data stream; and accepting input for retaining at a high resolution a portion of the audio data stream beginning substantially at the beginning demarcation designator and ending substantially at the ending demarcation designator. In addition, other method, system, and program product aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • System and method for transferring media content between a portable device and a video display
    Publication number: 20070202923
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a portable device, includes but is not limited to a method including identifying one or more entities capable of displaying media content available to and/or stored on the portable device, storing one or more user-controlled parameters of the media content on the portable device and transmitting the one or more user-controlled parameters of the media content and/or the media content to the one or more entities capable of displaying media content to direct instantiation of the media content at a resolution appropriate for a predetermined visual display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Searete, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Virtual collateral for real-world obligations
    Publication number: 20070203817
    Abstract: A method and system provides transactions and arrangements in virtual world environments. A user can participate in transactions to acquire virtual property and related virtual rights. In some implementations, real-world and virtual parties can be involved in virtual collateral transactions as well as conditional transfers and/or revocations involving various types of virtual objects and virtual rights. A possible relinquishment of designated aspects of the virtual collateral may result from unsatisfactory compliance with a real-world obligation or virtual world obligation that is secured by the virtual collateral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Imagery processing
    Publication number: 20070200934
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method related to imagery processing. In addition to the foregoing, other method and system and program product aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo
  • Using payment mode rankings responsive to item attributes
    Publication number: 20070203831
    Abstract: A method and system are described for obtaining at least a first mode ranking and a second mode ranking responsive to one or more categorical attributes of a first item and to one or more payment mode use constraints and transmitting at least an indication of a first payment mode responsive to at least the first mode ranking or the second mode ranking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Jung, Royce Levien, Robert Lord, Mark Malamud, John Rinaldo, Lowell Wood