Patents by Inventor Robert Russ
Robert Russ 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: 8666711Abstract: A radiation analysis system/method that automatically optimizes the efficiency calibration of a counting system based on benchmark data and variable parameters associated with radiation source/sensor/environment (RSSE) combinations is disclosed. The system/method bifurcates RSSE context (SSEC) model parameters into WELL-KNOWN (fixed) parameters (WNP) and NOT-WELL-KNOWN (variable) parameters (NWP). The NWP have associated lower/upper limit values (LULV) and a shape distribution (LUSD) describing NWP characteristics. SSEC models are evaluated using randomized statistical NWP variations or by using smart routines that perform a focused search within the LULV/LUSD to generate model calibration values (MCV) and calibration uncertainty values (UCV) describing the overall SSEC efficiencies. Sensor measurements using the MCV/UCV generate a measurement value and uncertainty estimation value.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Canberra Industries, Inc.Inventors: Frazier Lester Bronson, Ramkumar Venkataraman, Andrey Leonidovich Bosko, Nabil Menaa, William Robert Russ, Valery Vasilyevich Atrashkevich
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Patent number: 8531467Abstract: Users define object control rigs that can be used to perform specific object manipulation tasks for the user when manipulating objects in a scene. Different rigs can be constructed for the same set of animation objects to perform different tasks. A rig is modeless in that a rig may include an arbitrary user-selected mixture of object control elements that are typically used in different modes and scopes of manipulation. When a user selects a rig, all of the visual representations of the object control elements specified for that rig are enabled to be displayed proximal the object(s) with which the control elements are associated. No additional selection of object parts is necessarily required to determine which control elements are associated with the object(s). The user may manipulate the object(s) using a displayed visual representation of an object control element.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: PixarInventors: Tom Hahn, Robert Russ, Steven Clay Hunter
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Patent number: 8253745Abstract: Systems and methods for custom designing modeless rigs or sets of object control elements that can be used when manipulating one or more objects. Users define object control rigs that can be used to perform specific object manipulation tasks for the user when manipulating objects in a scene. Different rigs can be constructed for the same set of animation objects to perform different tasks. A rig is modeless in that a rig may include an arbitrary user-selected mixture of object control elements that are typically used in different modes of manipulation. When a user selects a rig, all of the visual representations of the object control elements specified for that rig are enabled to be displayed proximal the object(s) with which the control elements are associated. No additional selection of object parts is necessarily required to determine which control elements are associated with the object(s). The user may manipulate the object(s) using a displayed visual representation of an object control element.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: PixarInventors: Tom Hahn, Robert Russ, Steven Clay Hunter
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Patent number: 8014518Abstract: A patch panel apparatus, system, method and computer program product for patch cord path tracing is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: NSGDATACOM, Inc.Inventors: Graham King, Simon Tiley, Robert Russ, Lehi Davis
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Patent number: 7865532Abstract: Techniques for customizing draw styles of widgets to better accommodate a user's direct manipulation needs. A user can customize various attributes of a widget and its manipulators to suit the user's needs. The customizations are stored as a style. The stored style can subsequently be applied to the widget to control the appearance and behavior of the widget. Stored styles may be applied to other widgets and can also be shared between users.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: PixarInventors: Maxwell O. Drukman, Karon A. Weber, Robert Russ, Steven Hunter, Tom Hahn, Christopher Martin King, Katrina Archer
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Patent number: 7636638Abstract: A system for combining the spectral data from multiple ionizing radiation detectors of different types and having different photopeak energy resolutions. First, baseline estimation is performed on each spectral histogram separately, discerning peak regions from underlying continuum using respective peak response functions. All spectra are subsequently rebinned to the same energy calibration and the peak spectra are convolved to produce a single convolution spectrum. All peak counts are redistributed locally according to the convolution spectrum in energy regions proportional to respective local energy resolution. The summation of these redistributed peak spectra can then be analyzed as a single spectrum using a common photopeak response and energy calibration. This process can be embodied in software or firmware. A preferred hybrid system might include a combination of lower resolution, higher efficiency detectors and higher resolution, lower efficiency detectors.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Canberra Industries, Inc.Inventors: William Robert Russ, Massimo Morichi
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Publication number: 20090217160Abstract: Techniques for customizing draw styles of widgets to better accommodate a user's direct manipulation needs. A user can customize various attributes of a widget and its manipulators to suit the user's needs. The customizations are stored as a style. The stored style can subsequently be applied to the widget to control the appearance and behavior of the widget. Stored styles may be applied to other widgets and can also be shared between users.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: PixarInventors: Maxwell O. Drukman, Karon A. Weber, Robert Russ, Steven Hunter, Tom Hahn, Christopher Martin King, Katrina Archer
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Publication number: 20090134337Abstract: A system for combining the spectral data from multiple ionizing radiation detectors of different types and having different photopeak energy resolutions. First, baseline estimation is performed on each spectral histogram separately, discerning peak regions from underlying continuum using respective peak response functions. All spectra are subsequently rebinned to the same energy calibration and the peak spectra are convolved to produce a single convolution spectrum. All peak counts are redistributed locally according to the convolution spectrum in energy regions proportional to respective local energy resolution. The summation of these redistributed peak spectra can then be analyzed as a single spectrum using a common photopeak response and energy calibration. This process can be embodied in software or firmware. A preferred hybrid system might include a combination of lower resolution, higher efficiency detectors and higher resolution, lower efficiency detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: William Robert Russ, Massimo Morichi
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Patent number: 7516158Abstract: Techniques for customizing draw styles of widgets to better accommodate a user's direct manipulation needs. A user can customize various attributes of a widget and its manipulators to suit the user's needs. The customizations are stored as a style. The stored style can subsequently be applied to the widget to control the appearance and behavior of the widget. Stored styles may be applied to other widgets and can also be shared between users.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: PixarInventors: Maxwell O. Drukman, Karon A. Weber, Robert Russ, Steven Hunter, Tom Hahn, Christopher Martin King, Katrina Archer
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Patent number: 7486295Abstract: A method for an animation environment includes displaying a first geometric object on a display, wherein the first geometric object comprises a plurality of geometric components, wherein the plurality of geometric components are coupled according to a geometric hierarchy, wherein the plurality of geometric components includes a first geometric component and a second geometric component, and wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are not adjacent within the geometric hierarchy, receiving a selection signal from a user, selecting the first geometric component in response to the selection signal, receiving a navigation signal from the user, and selecting the second geometric component in response to the navigation signal by traversing an animation hierarchy, wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are adjacent within the animation hierarchy.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: PixarInventors: Robert Russ, Christopher King, Maxwell O. Drukman, Malcolm Blanchard, Marco Da Silva, Tom Hahn, Karon A. Weber
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Publication number: 20070286411Abstract: A patch panel apparatus, system, method and computer program product for patch cord path tracing is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: NSGDATACOM, INC.Inventors: Graham King, Simon Tiley, Robert Russ, Lehi Davis
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Patent number: 7057618Abstract: A computer program product for a computer system includes code that directs a processor to display a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object on a display, wherein the two-dimensional representation comprises a plurality of two-dimensional regions, wherein the three-dimensional object is associated with a plurality of components in a component hierarchy, and wherein each two-dimensional region is associated with at least one component from the plurality of components, code that directs the processor to receive a selection of a two-dimensional region from the user on the display, code that directs the processor to determine a component from the plurality of components associated with the two-dimensional region, code that directs the processor to receive a value for an animation variable associated with the component, and code that directs the processor to set the animation variable associated with the component to the value, wherein the codes reside on a tangible media.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: PixarInventors: Robert Russ, Karon A. Weber, Maxwell O. Drukman, Tom Hahn, Marco da Silva, Christopher King
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Publication number: 20050253846Abstract: A computer program product for a computer system includes code that directs a processor to display a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object on a display, wherein the two-dimensional representation comprises a plurality of two-dimensional regions, wherein the three-dimensional object is associated with a plurality of components in a component hierarchy, and wherein each two-dimensional region is associated with at least one component from the plurality of components, code that directs the processor to receive a selection of a two-dimensional region from the user on the display, code that directs the processor to determine a component from the plurality of components associated with the two-dimensional region, code that directs the processor to receive a value for an animation variable associated with the component, and code that directs the processor to set the animation variable associated with the component to the value, wherein the codes reside on a tangible media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Robert Russ, Karon Weber, Maxwell Drukman, Tom Hahn, Marco da Silva, Christopher King
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Publication number: 20050253845Abstract: A method for an animation environment includes displaying a first geometric object on a display, wherein the first geometric object comprises a plurality of geometric components, wherein the plurality of geometric components are coupled according to a geometric hierarchy, wherein the plurality of geometric components includes a first geometric component and a second geometric component, and wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are not adjacent within the geometric hierarchy, receiving a selection signal from a user, selecting the first geometric component in response to the selection signal, receiving a navigation signal from the user, and selecting the second geometric component in response to the navigation signal by traversing an animation hierarchy, wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are adjacent within the animation hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Robert Russ, Christopher King, Maxwell Drukman, Malcolm Blanchard, Marco da Silva, Tom Hahn, Karon Weber
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Publication number: 20050253852Abstract: A system and method enables animators to efficiently pose character models' feet. An initial foot model position is received. The initial foot model position specifies a foot model contact point. One or more foot roll parameters are specified that change the relative angle between at least a portion of the foot model and an initial orientation of an alignment plane. Foot roll parameters specify the rotation of the foot model around foot model contact points. Foot roll parameters can include heel roll, ball roll, and toe roll, which specify the rotation of the foot model around contact points on the heel, ball, and toe, respectively, of a foot model. To maintain the position of the foot model contact point, the foot model position is adjusted based on the foot roll parameter. The repositioned foot model is realigned with alignment plane, which restores contact at the foot model contact point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Robert Russ, Christian Hoffman, David Mullins, Steven Hunter
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Publication number: 20050234884Abstract: Techniques for customizing draw styles of widgets to better accommodate a user's direct manipulation needs. A user can customize various attributes of a widget and its manipulators to suit the user's needs. The customizations are stored as a style. The stored style can subsequently be applied to the widget to control the appearance and behavior of the widget. Stored styles may be applied to other widgets and can also be shared between users.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Maxwell Drukman, Karon Weber, Robert Russ, Steven Hunter, Tom Hahn, Christopher King, Katrina Archer
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Publication number: 20050030310Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer system includes a display portion configured to display a representation of a first three-dimensional object, wherein the first three-dimensional object has an associated first volume, and a control icon associated with the first three-dimensional object, wherein the control icon is configured to allow a user to specify a bend amount to the first three-dimensional object in a first dimension, wherein the display portion is also configured to display a representation of a bent first three-dimensional object, wherein the bent first three-dimensional object comprises the first three-dimensional object that is bent lengthwise in response to the bend amount, and that may have an adjusted thickness in response to the bend amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Steven Hunter, David Mullins, Robert Russ, William Wise, William Sheffler, Christian Hoffman
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Publication number: 20050007370Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer system includes a display portion configured to display a representation of a first three-dimensional object and a second three-dimensional object, wherein the first three-dimensional object has an associated first volume, and wherein the second three-dimensional object has an associated second volume, and a control icon associated with the first three-dimensional object, wherein a user can specify a modification to the first three-dimensional object in a first dimension via the control icon, wherein the display portion is also configured to display a representation of a modified first three-dimensional object, wherein the modified first three-dimensional object comprises the first three-dimensional object that is modified in the first dimension in response to the modification and that is modified in a second dimension in response to the modification and to a volume preservation value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: PixarInventors: Steven Hunter, David Mullins, Robert Russ, William Wise, William Sheffler, Christian Hoffman
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Patent number: 5003262Abstract: An eddy current sensor having a coil set with a reference coil and a measng coil, and a sine generator whose output signal is applied to the reference coil and the measuring coil. The output signals of these coils are subtracted from one another by a first subtracter, whose ouput signal is applied to a first modulator and to a second demodulator through a 90 degree phase shifter. The output signal of the sine generator is provided to the first and second demodulators as an additional signal via a phase shifter having an adjustable phase angle. A phase angle is selected such that the interference signals have a specified direction in the formed signal plane. The output signal from the first demodulator is applied through an amplifier having an adjustable amplifying factor (a) to an input of a second subtracter. Similarly, the output signal of the second demodulator is provided through an amplifier having an adjustable amplifying factor (b) to the second subtracter.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1989Date of Patent: March 26, 1991Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V .Inventors: Harald Egner, Robert Russ, Paul Anthonio