Patents by Inventor Robert Morris

Robert 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).

  • Tunable gas turbine engine fan assembly
    Publication number: 20070036658
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine fan having blades embedded with a composite material. The size and the stiffness of the composite material control the vibratory characteristics of the blade without affecting the external blade profile. Accordingly, the gas turbine engine fan may use blades having similar external profiles with differing vibratory characteristics. The gas turbine engine fan can then be tuned using the blades with differing vibratory characteristics. Tuning the gas turbine engine fan minimizes the non-integral gas turbine engine fan vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device
    Publication number: 20070035390
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device includes storing a hierarchy of security actions for at least of one of protecting data stored on the mobile device and preventing unauthorized use of the mobile device. The hierarchy includes multiple levels. Each level may include at least one context-based security action. At least one security action associated with a first security level is performed in response to the existence of a first context associated with the first security level. At least one security action associated with a second security level is performed in response to the existence of a second context associated with the second security level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Theodosios Thomas, Robert Morris, Jeffrey Bardsley
  • Spoken word spotting queries
    Publication number: 20070033003
    Abstract: An approach to wordspotting (180) using query data from one or more spoken instance of a query (140). The query data is processed to determining a representation of the query (160) that defines multiple sequences of subword (130) units each representing the query. Then putative instances of the query (190) are located in input data from an audio signal using the determined representation of the query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Nexidia Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Method and system for processing a workflow using a publish-subscribe protocol
    Publication number: 20070027915
    Abstract: A method for processing a workflow includes using a publish-subscribe protocol to receive from a server information related to a task in a workflow process, which comprises a plurality of tasks to produce a final outcome. A next task is determined based on the information and information related to the next task is sent to at least one task device capable of processing the next task via the server using the publish-subscribe protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Apparatus, system, and method for sharing output contacts across multiple relays
    Publication number: 20070025036
    Abstract: A power system device-to-device direct communication system comprises a first intelligent electronic device with a processor and a transmit module. Software within the processor maintains a list of “virtual outputs,” which correspond to a number of data channels maintained within the transmit module. The second intelligent electronic device receives the data channels from the first intelligent electronic device and extracts the virtual output bits. The second intelligent electronic device then adjusts a group of its own output contacts in accordance with the received virtual output bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Morris, Mark Feltis
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PERFORMING A CONTEXT-BASED CALL ACTION IN RESPONSE TO AN INCOMING CALL INDICATION
    Publication number: 20070019797
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for performing a context-based call action in response to an incoming call indication. An incoming call indication is received by a communication client during an active call between a first call participant and a second call participant. A context-based call action involving the second call participant is automatically performed in response to the incoming call indication. The incoming call indication is associated with a call placed by a calling party to the first call participant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Computer OS dispatcher operation with virtual switching queue and IP queues
    Patent number: 7167916
    Abstract: Driving task dispatching by an operating system in a multiprocessor computer system is accomplished with a virtual switching queue which accepts highest priority tasks from multiple switching queues which in turn are accessed by instruction processors seeking tasks. Overload, plucking and stealing of tasks may be used to effectively balance load within the computer system. Dynamic reconfiguration used where regular queues lose underlying instruction processors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Willen, Hans Christian Mikkelsen, John Carter, Peter John Hancock, Michael F. Stanton, Robert Morris
  • Lithium battery with surfactant coated electrode
    Publication number: 20070015053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lithium battery wherein a surfactant is combined with one or more electrodes to produce a more efficient and safer battery. This combination appears to preclude the normal development of a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on the electrodes as occurs with electrodes that are not coated with a surfactant. This electrode surface phenomenon is useful with several different electrolyte systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Heteroatomic polymers as safer electrolytes for magnesium batteries
    Publication number: 20070009804
    Abstract: An electrolyte is described that represents a new composition of matter. This electrolyte contains alternating electronegative group III-VI elements connected with hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon linkages to form a polyalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl heteroatomic that is used in combination with magnesium ions. These materials can also be combined with magnesium salts or organometallic (metalloorganic) compounds to form a novel electrolyte for use in electrochemical systems, such as batteries. The new electrolytes exhibit magnesium cation diffusion and transport numbers that are equivalent to standard battery electrolytes, such as carbonates. The new electrolytes are nonflammable which represents a substantial advance in the state of the art, especially as it pertains to safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Dixon, Robert Morris, Brett Gall
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BROWSING NETWORK RESOURCES USING AN ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
    Publication number: 20070005725
    Abstract: A method and system are described for browsing network resources using an asynchronous communications protocol. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method in a client is described for receiving an identifier of a tuple associated with a network resource, the tuple including information related to the resource and a link to other information related to the resource. The identifier is used for requesting a subscription to the tuple associated with the network resource. A notification is received including the information related to the network resource and the link based on the subscription to the tuple associated with the network resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Computer OS dispatcher operation with user controllable dedication
    Patent number: 7159221
    Abstract: Regardless of the switching queue organization, enhanced multiprocessor factor performance for software application group is accomplished via allocation of cache neighborhoods to software application groups that share memory space as identified by a user. Certain user requirements may be refused as unavailable to protect overall performance. Exclusivity and priority requirements of a user can also be honored by the operating system. Load balancing and dynamic reconfiguration features respect software application group dedications to the extent feasible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Willen, Hans Christian Mikkelsen, John Carter, Peter John Hancock, Michael F. Stanton, Robert Morris
  • METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DATA STRUCTURE FOR PROVIDING A GENERAL REQUEST/RESPONSE MESSAGING PROTOCOL USING A PRESENCE PROTOCOL
    Publication number: 20060280166
    Abstract: A method and system are described for providing a general request/response protocol using a presence protocol. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method is described for using the presence protocol for receiving from a requesting entity a descriptor of a resource associated with a responding entity and a request related to the resource. The descriptor and the request are sent to the responding entity using the presence protocol. Using the presence protocol, a response is received from the responding entity replying to the request. The response is sent to the requesting entity using the presence protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR CONTROLLING DATA TRANSMISSION BASED ON POWER COST
    Publication number: 20060270385
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for controlling data transmission based on power cost. A power cost per unit data associated with successfully sending data from a wireless mobile device to a remote endpoint in a communications network is determined. The determined power cost per unit data is compared to a first threshold. Transmission of data from the wireless mobile device to the remote endpoint is delayed based on a determination that the power cost per unit data exceeds the first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PREVENTING DOUBLE FORM SUBMISSION AT A USER AGENT
    Publication number: 20060265380
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for preventing double form submissions at a user agent in a communication network. A form is received from a remote endpoint in the communication network. User input is monitored to detect submission initiation for the received form. In response to detecting submission initiation for the received form, the user agent determines whether a matching previous form submission exists. The determination of whether a matching previous form submission exists is performed by the user agent independent of any scripts received with the form. Submission of the received form is controlled based on the determination of whether a matching previous form submission exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jared Fry, Robert Morris
  • Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing trusted access to a communicaiton network based on location
    Publication number: 20060265737
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing trusted access to a communication network by a client based on location. An available access network providing access to a target communication network is detected. A determination is made as to whether the available access network is a trusted access network. In response to determining that the available access network is not a trusted access network, location information for the client is determined. An identity of at least one trusted access network is determined based on the determined location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Mobile phone having a TV remote style user interface
    Publication number: 20060247851
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved mobile device user interface. Aspects of the present invention include associating at least a portion of destinations that are reachable via the devices user interface with a respective channel, and creating a channel table for indicating which destinations are assigned to which channels; and providing the mobile device with at least one control for sequentially changing the channels independently of display of the channel table, thereby allowing the user to switch between destinations based on a TV remote metaphor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • System and method for utilizing a presence service to advertise activity availability
    Publication number: 20060248185
    Abstract: A system and method for advertising over a network an invitation to engage in at least one activity is described. In one embodiment, a presence service on the network receives from an inviting presence client activity information related to at least one activity the inviting presence client is interested in participating. The presence service then updates a tuple associated with the inviting presence client to include the information related to the activity, and sends the invitation to engage in the activity to at least one other presence client on the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • Processing operations associated with resources on a local network
    Publication number: 20060245431
    Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the invention provide a method and system for processing operations associated with resources on a local network. Aspect of the invention include receiving periodic messages containing resource information from network devices connected to the local network, wherein the resource information includes user-requestable services offered by the network device, and data stored by the network device having a mime type. The resource information from each of the messages and a timestamp are stored in a repository. From the stored timestamp and resource information it can be determined which user-requestable services and data having a mime type were available on the network over a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • System and method for tracking user activity related to network resources using a browser
    Publication number: 20060230058
    Abstract: A method and system are described for tracking user activity related to network resources using a browser. According to an exemplary embodiment, a user-initiated activity related to a network resource is detected in the browser. The detected user-initiated activity is associated with the network resource to form an activity-resource pair. The activity-resource pair is associated with a record in a data store related to the detected activity or the network resource. By associating the activity-resource pair with records in the data store that relate to the network resource and/or the detected activity, the information in the data store can be used to add context to and provide insight into users' browsing activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Morris
  • ILM full view forceps
    Patent number: D530422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Morris