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).
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Patent number: 12659382Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2024Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: AMPHION TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Eric Patton, Robert Matthews
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Publication number: 20250211654Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2024Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Eric Patton, Robert Matthews
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Patent number: 11729288Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Braze, Inc.Inventor: Robert Matthews
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Patent number: 11123012Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.Inventors: Igor V. Fridman, Robert Matthews
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Publication number: 20210092197Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventor: Robert MATTHEWS
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Patent number: 10887413Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Braze, Inc.Inventor: Robert Matthews
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Publication number: 20200314195Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Robert MATTHEWS
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Publication number: 20180146923Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Igor V. FRIDMAN, Robert MATTHEWS
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Publication number: 20150033834Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: The University of BristolInventors: Stephen Gundry, Robert Edward Shenton Bain, Philip Walsh, Craig Ian Wightman, Robert Matthews, Thomas Martin Hilder
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Publication number: 20130332852Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Varolii CorporationInventors: Rick Castanho, Jeffrey Delaney, William Harry Kirtley, Robert Kuszewski, Robert Matthews
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Patent number: 8516047Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventors: Rick Castanho, Jeffrey Delaney, William Harry Kirtley, Robert Kuszewski, Robert Matthews, David A. Page, Gregory Charles Warden
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Patent number: 8457709Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.Inventors: Robert Matthews, Neil John McDonald
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Publication number: 20120254749Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: ARCHINOETICS, LLCInventors: J. Hunter Downs, III, Traci H. Downs, Robert Matthews, J Patrick Stautzenberger, Kevin J. Talbot
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Patent number: 8103328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quantum Applied Science and Research, Inc.Inventors: Peter James Turner, Robert Matthews, Jamison Scott Woodward, Konstantine V. Ermolaev, Andrew D. Hibbs
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Publication number: 20100148789Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2005Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Andrew D. Hibbs, Micheal Andrew Krupka, Robert Matthews, Linas Kunstmanas
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Patent number: 7660692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignees: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc., United States of AmericaInventors: Stephen A. Van Albert, Paul F. Bruney, Robert Matthews, Linas Kunstmanas
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Publication number: 20090112080Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: QUANTUM APPLIED SCIENCE & RESEARCH, INC.Inventor: Robert Matthews
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Patent number: 7518443Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc.Inventor: Robert Matthews
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Publication number: 20090088619Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: QUANTUM APPLIED SCIENCE & RESEARCH, INC.Inventors: Peter James Turner, Robert Matthews, Jamison Scott Woodward, Konstantine V. Ermolaev, Andrew D. Hibbs
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Publication number: 20090030298Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Robert Matthews, Neil John McDonald