Patents by Inventor Robert Rudd

Robert Rudd 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: 10310991
    Abstract: A method for timely address space randomize includes loading a code region from a program binary to a first location within the address space, detecting, during execution of the program, an output-input call pair from the program and, in response to detecting the output-input call pair from the program: selecting a second location within the address space to move the code region to, determining memory locations of one or more references to the code region, updating the values of the references in memory based on the second location and using annotation information within the program binary, and moving the code region to the second location within the address space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Hamed Okhravi, Thomas R. Hobson, David O. Bigelow, Robert Rudd, William W. Streilein
  • Patent number: 10268601
    Abstract: In a system executing a program, a method comprises detecting one or more input/output calls associated with the program and re-randomizing memory associated with the program in response to the one or more input/output calls. A related system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Hamed Okhravi, Thomas R. Hobson, David O. Bigelow, Robert Rudd, David M. Perry, Kristin S. Dahl, William W. Streilein
  • Publication number: 20180046585
    Abstract: A method for timely address space randomize includes loading a code region from a program binary to a first location within the address space, detecting, during execution of the program, an output-input call pair from the program and, in response to detecting the output-input call pair from the program: selecting a second location within the address space to move the code region to, determining memory locations of one or more references to the code region, updating the values of the references in memory based on the second location and using annotation information within the program binary, and moving the code region to the second location within the address space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Hamed Okhravi, Thomas R. Hobson, David O. Bigelow, Robert Rudd, William W. Streilein
  • Publication number: 20170364452
    Abstract: In a system executing a program, a method comprises detecting one or more input/output calls associated with the program and re-randomizing memory associated with the program in response to the one or more input/output calls. A related system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Hamed Okhravi, Thomas R. Hobson, David O. Bigelow, Robert Rudd, David M. Perry, Kristin S. Dahl, William W. Streilein
  • Publication number: 20070093971
    Abstract: A method of using physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays. The methods utilize deflection of a micromachined cantilever that represents the chemical, biological, or physical element being detected. One embodiment of the method comprises the steps of modeling the deflection of the micromachined cantilever producing a deflection model, sensing the deflection of the micromachined cantilever and producing a signal representing the deflection, and comparing the signal representing the deflection with the deflection model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: James Candy, David Clague, Christopher Lee, Robert Rudd, Alan Burnham, Joseph Tringe
  • Publication number: 20070024275
    Abstract: An inductive proximity sensor for sensing the presence of target based on a change of inductance in the sensor. The sensor includes a coil and a core formed of a permeable material so as to form an electromagnetic field when the coil is electrically driven. The core has a base, a central post, an outer wall, and at least one slot. The central post extends distally from the base and through the coil and defines a distal end. The outer wall extends distally from the base and around the coil and also defines a distal end. The slot or slots are for enhancing the performance of the sensor by reducing eddy current losses in the core. Each slot extends at least partially along a path defined from the distal end of the outer wall to the base and from the base to the distal end of the central post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Rudd
  • Publication number: 20050200198
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system where the pedals represent brake pressure, the present invention interprets pedal commands as desired deceleration. The method and system involve controlling acceleration of a wheel reference speed and setting a desired slip based on autobrake settings, pedal positions, and various parameters. A proportional/integral/derivative algorithm controls wheel speed and is monitored for normal operation. Abnormal operation generates control parameters which are used to alter the wheel reference speed and its deceleration. Additionally, vehicles using the invention will benefit from improved yaw stability, even brake temperatures and differential braking during antiskid operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Rudd
  • Publication number: 20050159873
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system where the pedals represent brake pressure, the present invention interprets pedal commands as desired deceleration. The method and system involve controlling acceleration of a wheel reference speed and setting a desired slip based on autobrake settings, pedal positions, and various parameters. A proportional/integral/derivative algorithm controls wheel speed and is monitored for normal operation. Abnormal operation generates control parameters which are used to alter the wheel reference speed and its deceleration. Additionally, vehicles using the invention will benefit from improved yaw stability, even brake temperatures and differential braking during antiskid operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Rudd
  • Publication number: 20050151417
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system where the pedals represent brake pressure, the present invention interprets pedal commands as desired deceleration. The method and system involve controlling acceleration of a wheel reference speed and setting a desired slip based on autobrake settings, pedal positions, and various parameters. A proportional/integral/derivative algorithm controls wheel speed and is monitored for normal operation. Abnormal operation generates control parameters which are used to alter the wheel reference speed and its deceleration. Additionally, vehicles using the invention will benefit from improved yaw stability, even brake temperatures and differential braking during antiskid operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Rudd