Patents by Inventor Robert Schneider
Robert Schneider 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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Publication number: 20190226825Abstract: A calibration device comprising: a plurality of magnetic sensors positioned at the calibration device, the plurality of magnetic sensors defining a space; a controller configured to be positioned in the space defined by the plurality of magnetic sensors, wherein the controller includes a magnetic transmitter; and one or more processors configured to: cause the magnetic transmitter to generate magnetic fields; receive signals from the plurality of magnetic sensors that are based on characteristics of the magnetic fields received at the plurality of magnetic sensors; calculate, based on the signals received from the plurality of magnetic sensors, positions and orientations of the plurality of magnetic sensors relative to a position and orientation of the magnetic transmitter; and determine whether the calculated positions and orientations of the plurality of magnetic sensors are within one or more threshold limits of known positions and orientations of the plurality of magnetic sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Mark Robert Schneider, Charles Robertson, Joseph Bruce Durfee
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Publication number: 20190226826Abstract: A calibration system comprising: a Helmholtz device comprising thee pairs of coils defining an inner volume, wherein each of the three pairs of coils is configured to generate a magnetic field that is uniform throughout the inner volume; a mount configured to accept a device that includes a magnetic sensor, wherein at least a portion of the mount is positioned within the inner volume such that the magnetic sensor is positioned at or near a center of the inner volume when the device is positioned on the mount; and a computer system configured to communicate with the Helmholtz device and the magnetic sensor, wherein the computer system is configured to: provide instructions to cause each of the three pairs of coils to generate a magnetic field; receive signals from the magnetic sensor that are based on characteristics of the magnetic fields received at the magnetic sensor; measure, based on the signals received from the magnetic sensor, one or more characteristics of the magnetic sensor; and determine, using aType: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Mark Robert Schneider, Charles Robertson
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Publication number: 20190173572Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Patent number: 10304236Abstract: In one example embodiment, a method for visualizing using a rendering technique in which voxels are sampled along a ray through a volume, the method includes obtaining voxel data, modifying a first portion of the voxel data, the first portion of the voxel data associated with a first segmentation mask. The modifying includes setting the first portion of the voxel data to at least one of a plurality of permitted voxel values. The method further includes applying a set of operators to the modified first portion of the voxel data and a remaining portion of the voxel data and displaying the volume based on the applied first set of operators.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBHInventor: Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20190106576Abstract: A multi-layer coating that transmits and reflects light can include a first coating layer and a second coating layer applied over the first coating layer. The first coating layer is prepared from a coating composition that includes a film forming resin, crosslinked organic particles, and inorganic pigment particles. The crosslinked organic particles and the inorganic pigment particles each have a refractive index that is different from the refractive index of the film forming resin. The second coating layer is prepared from a coating composition that includes a film forming resin and reflective and/or translucent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Zhengsong Luo, Wenfu Yang, Gehong Zhang, John Robert Schneider, Wei Wang
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Publication number: 20190046273Abstract: A system comprising: a sensor configured to be introduced into a clearance hole of a surgical implant, wherein the sensor is configured to be introduced in proximity to a generated magnetic field and cause distortion of the magnetic field; and one or more field measuring coils configured to: measure a characteristic of the magnetic field when the sensor is in proximity to the magnetic field; and provide, to a computing device, a signal representative of the measured characteristic of the magnetic field, wherein the computing device is configured to determine one or both of a position and an orientation of the sensor and the clearance hole based on the measured characteristic of the magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Nikolai Mikuszeit, Christian Schilling, Olaf Zerres, Georg Brunner, Stefan R. Kirsch, Westley D. Ashe, Mark Robert Schneider, Vladimir F. Kogan
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Patent number: 10205515Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Publication number: 20190029318Abstract: The present disclosure is a handheld apparatus that vaporizes plant-based or synthetic compounds, for the purpose of inhalation, or diffusion into an external environment. More specifically, the disclosure describes a handheld apparatus wherein a laser beam from an internal laser unit heats compounds, such as dried plant, tinctures, resins, or essential oils, to the compound's vaporization temperature for inhalation, or diffused as part of aromatherapy or other holistic therapeutic treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventor: Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20180367213Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Patent number: 10152821Abstract: In order to prevent color bleeding, a method of volume rendering a three-dimensional (3D) dataset includes identifying, by a processor, a mask that defines a segmented volume within the 3D dataset. The processor identifies a position within the 3D dataset at or adjacent to a boundary defined by the mask, identifies a plurality of voxels within the 3D dataset that are adjacent to the identified position within the 3D dataset, and determine, for each voxel of the plurality of voxels, whether the respective voxel is inside or outside of the identified mask. The processor determines, for each voxel of the plurality of voxels, a weight for the respective voxel based on the determination of whether the respective voxel is inside or outside of the identified mask. The processor determines a voxel value for the identified position based on the determined weights and voxel values for the plurality of voxels, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventor: Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20180351433Abstract: A device for storing kinetic energy, which has a flywheel in a housing. The flywheel is mounted in the housing via a shaft. A motor-generator unit is provided for storing energy as well as for energy recovery. In order to improve efficiency, a vacuum pump for evacuating the interior is arranged in the housing. The vacuum pump is disposed on the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Heinrich Engländer, Robert Schneiders
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Publication number: 20180260996Abstract: In one example embodiment, a method for visualizing using a rendering technique in which voxels are sampled along a ray through a volume, the method includes obtaining voxel data, modifying a first portion of the voxel data, the first portion of the voxel data associated with a first segmentation mask. The modifying includes setting the first portion of the voxel data to at least one of a plurality of permitted voxel values. The method further includes applying a set of operators to the modified first portion of the voxel data and a remaining portion of the voxel data and displaying the volume based on the applied first set of operators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventor: Robert SCHNEIDER
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Patent number: 10069561Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Patent number: 10050602Abstract: A tunable Q resonator using a capacitive-piezoelectric transducer provides a flexible top electrode above an AlN resonator. The top electrode can be pulled electrostatically towards the resonator and substrate, forming a frictional contact with either the resonator or the combined resonator-electrode structure to the substrate, allowing for electrical tuning the Q of the resonator. With a sufficient electrostatic bias voltage Vb, the resonator may be completely turned OFF, allowing for an integrated switchable AlN resonator. Such switchable resonator may be integrated into a radio frequency (RF) front end as a digitally selectable band pass filter element, obviating the need for ancillary micromechanical switches in the signal path. The device has been demonstrated with a Q approaching 9,000, together with ON/OFF switchability and electromechanical coupling up to 0.63%.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Clark T.-C. Nguyen, Robert A. Schneider
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Publication number: 20180212675Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Patent number: 9974920Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods, including an oxygen delivery device that includes an oxygen delivery module to produce at least concentrated oxygen, and a gas moving device to deliver air to the oxygen delivery module. The gas moving device includes at least one piston rotatable inside a first chamber defined in a housing, the rotational movement of the at least one piston inside the first chamber resulting in varying pressure generated in a first portion of the first chamber, and a vane member rigidly coupled to the at least one piston, the vane member being configured to move inside a vane chamber defined in the housing, the piston and the vane rigidly coupled to the piston define the first portion of the first chamber and a second portion of the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Caire Inc.Inventors: Robert Schneider, Paul Edwards, Jason James Hugenroth
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Patent number: 9948382Abstract: A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: SIMPLE WORKS, INC.Inventors: Tom Black, Dale Mason, Robert Schneider, Paul Bricketto
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Publication number: 20180074970Abstract: Some embodiments provide a non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program. The program receives a request for a logical data structure. In response to the request, the program further identifies a size of a cache memory of the at least one processing unit. The program also determines a size of fragments of memory for the logical data structure based on the size of the cache memory. The program further requests a set of segments of memory. Upon receiving the set of segments of memory, the program also generates a plurality of fragments of memory from the set of segments of memory based on the size of fragments of memory. The program further groups the plurality of fragments of memory into the logical data structure. The plurality of fragments of memory are configured to store data of the logical data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Francis Gropengiesser, Jan-Markus Schwindt, Martin Weidner, Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20180074967Abstract: Some embodiments provide a non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program. The program receives a request for a logical data structure of an in-memory database. The program further determines a size of fragments of memory for the logical data structure based on a set of criteria. The program also requests a set of segments of memory. Upon receiving the set of segments of memory, the program further generates a plurality of fragments of memory from the set of segments of memory based on the size of fragments of memory. The program also groups the plurality of fragments of memory into the logical data structure. The plurality of fragments of memory are configured to store data of the logical data structure. The program further loads the plurality of fragments of memory into memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Francis Gropengiesser, Jan-Markus Schwindt, Martin Weidner, Robert Schneider
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Patent number: 9901971Abstract: A forming tool (1) for the production of a semifinished product or end product from a metal sheet (2) has a first tool part (3) that has an upper tool part (5), a die (6), and at least one first floating bearing (7), which attaches the die (6) to the upper tool part (5) with bearing play (18) in the bearing plane (33), for equalization of its thermal contraction or expansion, has a second tool part (4) that has a lower tool part (9), a punch (8), and at least one second floating bearing (11), which attaches the punch (8) to the lower tool part (9) with bearing play (32) in the bearing plane (34), for equalization of its thermal contraction or expansion, wherein punch (8) and die (6) work together for forming of the metal sheet (2). The two tool parts (3, 4) each have at least one further bearing (12, 13), which bearings attach die (6) and punch (8) to the upper tool part (5) or lower tool part (9) without play in the bearing plane (33, 34).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: voestalpine Metal Forming GmbHInventors: Reiner Kelsch, Robert Schneider