Patents by Inventor Robert Shields

Robert Shields 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).

  • Publication number: 20220116258
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic device programming in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes a vehicle telematics device including a processor, a memory containing a dynamic telematics messaging application, a plurality of accumulators, and a communications interface, wherein the dynamic telematics messaging application directs the processor to obtain a first message data describing a requested set of sensor data using the communications interface, dynamically reconfigure the plurality of accumulators to measure the requested set of sensor data, and transmit a second message data describing the measured set of sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Dean Zywicki, Robert Shields
  • Patent number: 11206171
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic device programming in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes a vehicle telematics device including a processor, a memory containing a dynamic telematics messaging application, a plurality of accumulators, and a communications interface, wherein the dynamic telematics messaging application directs the processor to obtain a first message data describing a requested set of sensor data using the communications interface, dynamically reconfigure the plurality of accumulators to measure the requested set of sensor data, and transmit a second message data describing the measured set of sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: CalAmp Corp.
    Inventors: Dean Zywicki, Robert Shields
  • Publication number: 20190140886
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic device programming in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes a vehicle telematics device including a processor, a memory containing a dynamic telematics messaging application, a plurality of accumulators, and a communications interface, wherein the dynamic telematics messaging application directs the processor to obtain a first message data describing a requested set of sensor data using the communications interface, dynamically reconfigure the plurality of accumulators to measure the requested set of sensor data, and transmit a second message data describing the measured set of sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: CalAmp Corp.
    Inventors: Dean Zywicki, Robert Shields
  • Patent number: 9974008
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a visualization. A visualization can be produced that relates to a coverage area for an element in the network. A user of this element can read the visualization and make decisions in view of the coverage area. In one instance, the user can read the visualization and select a route of travel such that a likelihood of coverage being lost during travel is relatively small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Bryan May, Robert Shields, Jeffrey Boksiner, Glenn Minko
  • Publication number: 20170280333
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a visualization. A visualization can be produced that relates to a coverage area for an element in the network. A user of this element can read the visualization and make decisions in view of the coverage area. In one instance, the user can read the visualization and select a route of travel such that a likelihood of coverage being lost during travel is relatively small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Bryan May, Robert Shields, Jeffrey Boksiner, Glenn Minko
  • Publication number: 20070281663
    Abstract: In an allocation of subscribers to one or more wireless carrier rate plans, a number of wireless voice and/or data carrier rate plans is selected and each subscriber's historical wireless time usage for each of a number of foregone time intervals is determined. For each combination of subscriber and rate plan a first expression is defined that includes a unique variable and a cost associated with assigning the subscriber to the rate plan for at least one of the time intervals. Constraints that collectively ensure that subscribers are allocated to a specified minimum or maximum number of rate plans, or restrict a subscriber to be allocated to just one rate plan are determined. The expressions and constraints are processed by an optimal solution solver running on a computer to determine an optimal assignment of subscribers to at least one rate plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: CombineNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuomas Sandholm, Robert Shields, Bryan Bailey, Richard James McKenzie, Michael Pete Rose, Nick Kuyakanon, David L. Levine, Subhash Suri
  • Publication number: 20070253948
    Abstract: The present application describes antibodies that selectively bind human Fc?RIIB, with little or no binding to other human Fc?Rs, e.g., human Fc?RIIA. The invention also provides isolated bispecific antibodies comprising an antibody that selectively binds Fc?RIIB, and a second antibody that specifically binds an activating receptor. Various uses, including therapeutic uses, for those antibodies are also described, including administration with anti-tumor antibodies and methods of inhibiting immune responses and suppressing histamine release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Chan, Robert Shields, Lawren Wu
  • Publication number: 20060169216
    Abstract: Larviculture is performed using Parvocalanus sp as a feed for fish larvae. A system is described using tanks for growing Parvocalanus sp nauplii with a microalgae feed and transferring the grown Parvocalanus sp nauplii to tanks containing the fish larvae, where the functions of the tanks is interchanged. The Parvocalanus sp feed provide for higher numbers of larger juvenile fish and the rearing of larvae heretofore not reared in culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Shields, Anthony Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20060073142
    Abstract: The present application describes antibodies that selectively bind human FcyRIIB, with little or no binding to other human Fc?Rs, e.g., human Fc?RIIA. The invention also provides isolated bispecific antibodies comprising an antibody that selectively binds Fc?RIIB, and a second antibody that specifically binds an activating receptor. Various uses, including therapeutic uses, for those antibodies are also described, including administration with anti-tumor antibodies and methods of inhibiting immune responses and suppressing histamine release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Chan, Robert Shields, Lawren Wu
  • Publication number: 20050192865
    Abstract: A desirable allocation of bids in a combinatorial exchange can be selected by determining a first candidate allocation of the bids and a first value of a minimax regret, related to the difference in utility between the adversarial allocation and the candidate allocation, as a function of a first adversarial allocation of the bids. Based on the first candidate allocation, a second adversarial allocation of the bids and a first value of a maximum regret related to the difference in utility between the new adversarial allocation and the utility of the candidate allocation can be determined. When the value of the maximum regret is greater than the value of the minimax regret, the candidate allocation can be designated as the desirable allocation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: CombineNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Boutilier, Tuomas Sandholm, Robert Shields
  • Publication number: 20050119966
    Abstract: In a combinatorial exchange, a set of rules can be input for processing of bids received in connection with the exchange. At least one bid can be received from each of a plurality of exchange participants and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A determination can be made as a function of a subset of the rules if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, the step of determining an allocation is repeated utilizing a different subset of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: CombineNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuomas Sandholm, David Levine, David Parkes, Subhash Suri, Vincent Conitzer, Robert Shields, Yuri Smirnov
  • Patent number: 6848388
    Abstract: An apparatus for quickly installing a flag on and removing a flag from a golf hole flag staff is disclosed. A flag staff attachment having laterally displaceable retaining clips is threaded onto the top of a golf hole flag staff, and a retainer cap is installed through the aperture at the top of the sleeve of a golf hole flag. Laterally displaceable retaining clips on the retaining cap engage the flag sleeve's aperture, thereby securing the retaining cap to the flag. An engagement member on the retaining cap displaces the retaining clips of the flag staff attachment, thereby allowing the engagement member to pass therebetween, thereby securing the flag to the staff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Shields
  • Publication number: 20040267658
    Abstract: In a live, expressive combinatorial exchange, each of a plurality of bidders can submit a bid. Based on the submitted bids, an allocation of the bids is determined that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. At least a portion of each bid of the allocation is displayed to each bidder of a first subset of the bidders that has at least one bid that is not included in the allocation. Each bidder of a subset of the first subset of bidders can then amend one or more of their existing bids or submit a new bid that is considered the next time the allocation is determined. The process of feeding back at least a portion of each bid of the allocation, submitting new bids or amendments to existing bids, and determining a new allocation based on all of the submitted bids continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: CombineNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuomas Sandholm, Richard James McKenzie, David Levine, David C. Parkes, Subhash Suri, Vincent Conitzer, Robert Shields, Benjamin Schmaus, Christopher Cole
  • Publication number: 20040016389
    Abstract: An apparatus for quickly installing a flag on and removing a flag from a golf hole flag staff is disclosed. A flag staff attachment having laterally displaceable retaining clips is threaded onto the top of a golf hole flag staff, and a retainer cap is installed through the aperture at the top of the sleeve of a golf hole flag. Laterally displaceable retaining clips on the retaining cap engage the flag sleeve's aperture, thereby securing the retaining cap to the flag. An engagement member on the retaining cap displaces the retaining clips of the flag staff attachment, thereby allowing the engagement member to pass therebetween, thereby securing the flag to the staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Shields
  • Patent number: 6680730
    Abstract: A method and software for remote control of computer apparatus is disclosed. The method and software use computer network communications to effect remote control of apparatus that are connected to a computer at a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Shields, Steven Stout