Patents by Inventor Robert Matthews

Robert Matthews 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: 12659382
    Abstract: A vehicle mobility communication network includes a computing device operable to operate a vehicle mobility control system. The vehicle mobility control system including an interface operable to communicate information indicative of a current state and/or pending action of a plurality of vehicle components, and a plurality of component control modules associated with the plurality of vehicle components. Each of the plurality of control modules is operable to control corresponding ones of the plurality of vehicle components independently based on the information indicative of the current state and/or pending action of the two or more vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: AMPHION TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Patton, Robert Matthews
  • Publication number: 20250211654
    Abstract: A vehicle mobility communication network includes a computing device operable to operate a vehicle mobility control system. The vehicle mobility control system including an interface operable to communicate information indicative of a current state and/or pending action of a plurality of vehicle components, and a plurality of component control modules associated with the plurality of vehicle components. Each of the plurality of control modules is operable to control corresponding ones of the plurality of vehicle components independently based on the information indicative of the current state and/or pending action of the two or more vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Patton, Robert Matthews
  • Patent number: 11729288
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting an in-application message to a user of a software application make use of trigger conditions that occur on remote servers. When a remote server notes the occurrence of activity relating to a user that comprises a trigger condition, the remote server sends information about the activity to a customer engagement service. The customer engagement service causes a push notification to be sent to a user's computing device that is running a software application. Receipt of the push notification causes a campaign within the software application to log a trigger condition as satisfied, which in turn causes the campaign to present the user with an in-application message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Braze, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Matthews
  • Patent number: 11123012
    Abstract: A system and method of measuring bioelectric signals generated by an individual, inclusive of humans or other living organisms, comprises a plurality of sensors, at least one of the plurality of sensors being constituted by a capacitive-type sensor. Sensor has an associated insulated layer of material preventing the conduction of direct current between an electrode and individual, wherein a bioelectric signal of individual can be measured underwater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor V. Fridman, Robert Matthews
  • Publication number: 20210092197
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting an in-application message to a user of a software application make use of trigger conditions that occur on remote servers. When a remote server notes the occurrence of activity relating to a user that comprises a trigger condition, the remote server sends information about the activity to a customer engagement service. The customer engagement service causes a push notification to be sent to a user's computing device that is running a software application. Receipt of the push notification causes a campaign within the software application to log a trigger condition as satisfied, which in turn causes the campaign to present the user with an in-application message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Robert MATTHEWS
  • Patent number: 10887413
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting an in-application message to a user of a software application make use of trigger events that occur on remote servers. When a remote server notes a trigger event, the remote server sends information about the trigger event to a customer engagement service. The customer engagement service causes a push notification to be sent to a user's computing device that is running a software application. The receipt of the push notification causes a campaign within the software application to log a trigger event, and that logged trigger event causes the campaign to present the user with an in-application message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Braze, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Matthews
  • Publication number: 20200314195
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting an in-application message to a user of a software application make use of trigger events that occur on remote servers. When a remote server notes a trigger event, the remote server sends information about the trigger event to a customer engagement service. The customer engagement service causes a push notification to be sent to a user's computing device that is running a software application. The receipt of the push notification causes a campaign within the software application to log a trigger event, and that logged trigger event causes the campaign to present the user with an in-application message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Robert MATTHEWS
  • Publication number: 20180146923
    Abstract: A system and method of measuring bioelectric signals generated by an individual, inclusive of humans or other living organisms, comprises a plurality of sensors, at least one of the plurality of sensors being constituted by a capacitive-type sensor. Sensor has an associated insulated layer of material preventing the conduction of direct current between an electrode and individual, wherein a bioelectric signal of individual can be measured underwater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Igor V. FRIDMAN, Robert MATTHEWS
  • Publication number: 20150033834
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample includes a chamber having an opening for receiving at least some of the fluid sample and a sealing element arranged to be movable to a sealing position. An insertion portion of the sealing element is received within an insertion space of the chamber to seal the opening One of the sealing element and container is arranged to define a displacement passage for enabling a portion of the fluid sample that is located within the insertion space to be displaced therefrom as the sealing element assumes the sealing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Bristol
    Inventors: Stephen Gundry, Robert Edward Shenton Bain, Philip Walsh, Craig Ian Wightman, Robert Matthews, Thomas Martin Hilder
  • Publication number: 20130332852
    Abstract: A flexible, programmable messaging system and method for associating specific happenings with particular services and users associated with those services is disclosed. The contact means for the users are held in a single database with retrievable historical information regarding the user and/or the service. Users and administrators are defined where the user may exercise a group of predetermine privileges. Users may subscribe and un-subscribe to one or more services. The administrator may exercise more privileges or all the privileges, and the additional privileges will include creating messages related to specific happenings, editing of the billing for the service, editing subscription forms, managing the members of a service and tracking the delivery of message. The presentation pages and the messaging format are arranged using templates with predetermined information and formats that may be programmable. The system is arranged in a client/server arrangement where standard servers can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Varolii Corporation
    Inventors: Rick Castanho, Jeffrey Delaney, William Harry Kirtley, Robert Kuszewski, Robert Matthews
  • Patent number: 8516047
    Abstract: Apparatus include a communication interface, a trigger interface, computer-readable media encloded subscriber-originated recipient list data, and a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and receive input from, via a computer screen display, plural sets of screen-displayed destination setting selection indicators for individually configuring sets of destination settings for corresponding event types. Each set of destination settings corresponds to a corresponding one of plural selectable event types selectable for causing corresponding triggered messages to be sent including sending the given event-specific message to the corresponding list of recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Rick Castanho, Jeffrey Delaney, William Harry Kirtley, Robert Kuszewski, Robert Matthews, David A. Page, Gregory Charles Warden
  • Patent number: 8457709
    Abstract: A sensor mounting system includes a rigid main body portion defining a housing within which is mounted a compression element. In use, the compression element provides a predetermined biasing force to force a sensor against the skin of a subject. A secondary support structure provides an adjustable biasing force to retain the main body portion against the subject. Alternatively, the main body portion may be mounted to a rigid pod with one or more secondary compression elements, with the pod itself retained against the subject. An interface layer extending from the main body portion provides a cushion to improve the comfort of the subject. The interface layer and sensor interface elements may be in the form of fingers to increase contact of the sensor with a selected portion of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Matthews, Neil John McDonald
  • Publication number: 20120254749
    Abstract: A method and system for assisting a user in achieving a goal are described. Input related to the goal is received from the user. The input includes body sensor data from a body sensor worn by the user, a photograph of the user and/or an avatar configured by the user. Data related to the goal is mined from at least one external source. The user is provided with at least one recommendation for achieving the goal based on the input from the user and the mined data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ARCHINOETICS, LLC
    Inventors: J. Hunter Downs, III, Traci H. Downs, Robert Matthews, J Patrick Stautzenberger, Kevin J. Talbot
  • Patent number: 8103328
    Abstract: A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting apparatus includes an adjustable circumferential band adapted to circle the subject's head and connect the central mount to inextensible side elements via sliding joints. A plurality of biasing elements provide a force for biasing sensor mounting units on the mounting apparatus against a subject's head, allowing for long-term sensing while minimizing interference forces on the mounting units. Advantageously, the mounting apparatus holds sensors within approximately 5 mm of their desired measurement positions over a range of subject head sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Quantum Applied Science and Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Turner, Robert Matthews, Jamison Scott Woodward, Konstantine V. Ermolaev, Andrew D. Hibbs
  • Publication number: 20100148789
    Abstract: A non-invasive measurement system (110) for measuring the electrical potential of a voltage source (20, 120) includes a sensing electrode (50, 151) spaced from the voltage source (20, 120). Preferably the voltage source (20, 120) is within a biological cell (115) located in a nutrient bath (119) including electrolytic medium (117) and an object (30, 190) is a portion of the electrolytic fluid (117) located between the cell (115) and the sensing electrode (50, 151). A feedback electrode (181) is formed in an annular shape and surrounds the sensing electrode (50, 151) thus creating an annular fluid region therebetween. The value of the voltage in the annular region (131) is set substantially equal to the value of the voltage in the object (190) and therefore the impedance between the object (190) and a stray voltage source (40) is maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew D. Hibbs, Micheal Andrew Krupka, Robert Matthews, Linas Kunstmanas
  • Patent number: 7660692
    Abstract: A wearable ballistic impact protection system detects impacts to a body. The system includes multiple sensors for detecting vibration. The sensed vibrations are converted to electrical signals which are filtered. Electronic components are provided to determine whether the filtered signal have frequency and amplitude characteristics of impact that cause injury to a body. Preferably, the sensors are Piezo-electric film sensing elements. Information regarding the extent of the impact and injuries to the body may be transmitted to a remote location so that medics or other personnel may be informed to the extent of injuries to the body so that they may provide medical assistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignees: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc., United States of America
    Inventors: Stephen A. Van Albert, Paul F. Bruney, Robert Matthews, Linas Kunstmanas
  • Publication number: 20090112080
    Abstract: A system for determining if signals present at bioelectric sensors derive from an intended source or from different, localized sources or artifacts includes a first sensor placed to detect the electric potential of interest and generate a first electric signal possibly representative of the electric potential of interest and a second sensor placed near the first sensor and preferably a relatively large distance away from the source. The second sensor detects the electrical potential of interest and generates a second electrical signal which also possibly represents the electrical potential of interest. An electronic circuit determines whether a difference between the electrical signals exceeds a certain threshold, thus indicating that either one or both of the signals is a measure of an artifact and not the electric potential of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: QUANTUM APPLIED SCIENCE & RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Matthews
  • Patent number: 7518443
    Abstract: An amplifier circuit with current noise reduction employs first and second variable impedance devices between a signal source and an amplifier. A modulation frequency generator establishes a modulation frequency fmod to alter the first and second impedance values out of phase from one another at the modulation frequency so that the sum of the first and second impedance values at the input of the amplifier is relatively constant. The modulation at frequency fmod shifts the signal to side bands about the modulation frequency. The output from the amplifier is passed to a bandpass filter centered on the modulation frequency in order to remove all frequencies outside the bandwidth of interest. The signal itself is recovered by demodulating the output of the bandpass filter using a synchronization signal that is derived from the modulation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Matthews
  • Publication number: 20090088619
    Abstract: A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting apparatus includes an adjustable circumferential band adapted to circle the subject's head and connect the central mount to inextensible side elements via sliding joints. A plurality of biasing elements provide a force for biasing sensor mounting units on the mounting apparatus against a subject's head, allowing for long-term sensing while minimizing interference forces on the mounting units. Advantageously, the mounting apparatus holds sensors within approximately 5 mm of their desired measurement positions over a range of subject head sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: QUANTUM APPLIED SCIENCE & RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Peter James Turner, Robert Matthews, Jamison Scott Woodward, Konstantine V. Ermolaev, Andrew D. Hibbs
  • Publication number: 20090030298
    Abstract: A sensor mounting system includes a rigid main body portion defining a housing within which is mounted a compression element. In use, the compression element provides a predetermined biasing force to force a sensor against the skin of a subject. A secondary support structure provides an adjustable biasing force to retain the main body portion against the subject. Alternatively, the main body portion may be mounted to a rigid pod with one or more secondary compression elements, with the pod itself retained against the subject. An interface layer extending from the main body portion provides a cushion to improve the comfort of the subject. The interface layer and sensor interface elements may be in the form of fingers to increase contact of the sensor with a selected portion of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Matthews, Neil John McDonald