Patents by Inventor Robert Woods, JR.

Robert Woods, JR. 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: 20240320563
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Patent number: 12001930
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: AT&T Intellect al Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230222341
    Abstract: A system includes: a memory operable to store a predictive model; a first processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the first processor operable to execute the predictive model to perform operations including generating knowledge score metrics based on a set of attributes for individuals included in a specified population, where the knowledge score metrics quantify a prediction of a capability of an individual for performing metadata labeling; a second processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the first processor, the second processor is operable to perform operations including comparing the knowledge score metrics to a specified threshold, and identifying attributes of individuals from a specified population having knowledge score metrics exceeding the specified threshold as attributes of individuals capable of performing metadata labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Woods, JR., Mark D. Austin
  • Publication number: 20230153696
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Patent number: 11604980
    Abstract: A system includes: a memory operable to store a predictive model; a first processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the first processor operable to execute the predictive model to perform operations including generating knowledge score metrics based on a set of attributes for individuals included in a specified population, where the knowledge score metrics quantify a prediction of a capability of an individual for performing metadata labeling; a second processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the first processor, the second processor is operable to perform operations including comparing the knowledge score metrics to a specified threshold, and identifying attributes of individuals from a specified population having knowledge score metrics exceeding the specified threshold as attributes of individuals capable of performing metadata labeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Woods, Jr., Mark D. Austin
  • Patent number: 11556854
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210390424
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, training a machine learning model on training data, generating, by the machine learning model, a plurality of prediction data records which each has an associated probability, and promoting prediction data records of the plurality of prediction data records having an associated probability exceeding a threshold. The subject disclosure may further include combining the promoted prediction data records with the training data to form new training data, retraining the machine learning model on the new training data and generating, by the machine learning model, new prediction data records. The subject disclosure may further include identifying a real-time condition based on the new prediction data records, the real-time condition being one that requires prompt attention, and resolving the real-time condition. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Vijayan Nagarajan, Jeremy Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210334698
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210334593
    Abstract: An example method includes building a set of test data for a machine learning model, in response to receiving a target data set from a user, wherein the target data set is a data set on which the machine learning model is to be trained to operate, identifying a subset of predefined features engineering action scripts from among a plurality of predefined features engineering action scripts, wherein the subset is determined to be applicable to the set of test data, and automatically generating a recommended features engineering action script for operating on the target data set, wherein the automatically generating includes customizing a parameter of a predefined features engineering action script of the subset to extract data values from locations in the target data set, and wherein the recommended features engineering action script is recommended to the user for inclusion in a features engineering component of the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200372338
    Abstract: A system includes: a memory operable to store a predictive model; a first processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the first processor operable to execute the predictive model to perform operations including generating knowledge score metrics based on a set of attributes for individuals included in a specified population, where the knowledge score metrics quantify a prediction of a capability of an individual for performing metadata labeling; a second processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the first processor, the second processor is operable to perform operations including comparing the knowledge score metrics to a specified threshold, and identifying attributes of individuals from a specified population having knowledge score metrics exceeding the specified threshold as attributes of individuals capable of performing metadata labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Woods, JR., Mark D. Austin
  • Patent number: 8152216
    Abstract: A self-contained, vehicle-mounted system for operating a retractable cover with respect to proximate open top containers transported by the vehicle to cover and uncover the containers. The system includes all of the items necessary to accomplish the covering and uncovering of a container and needs only to be mounted on the vehicle and connected to a source of electric power on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Howell, Daniel F. Kubista, Robert A. Wood, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100052357
    Abstract: A self-contained, vehicle-mounted system for operating a retractable cover with respect to proximate open top containers transported by the vehicle to cover and uncover the containers. The system includes all of the items necessary to accomplish the covering and uncovering of a container and needs only to be mounted on the vehicle and connected to a source of electric power on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: McNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Troy D. Howell, Daniel F. Kubista, Robert A. Wood, JR.
  • Patent number: 7370904
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a vehicle carried open top container wherein a cover is connected at one end to a vertically adjustable tower and an opposite end to a cross member connected to a pair of pivot arms that are mounted at their lower ends to be pivoted by at least one hydraulic actuator that is mounted to the vehicle intermediate opposite ends of the container and adjacent the bottom thereof. An effective length of each pivot arm may be adjusted and locked in adjusted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wood, Jr., Douglas Howell
  • Patent number: 6347826
    Abstract: A covering system for covering an open top container supported on a frame of a truck which includes a tarp device and a lifting device. The lifting device vertically moves the tarp device between a raised position at least ten feet above the frame to position tarp device high above the container and a lowered position below the top edge of the container. When the tarp device is raised, a tarp is extended from the tarp device to cover the container. The lifting device is then lowered to cover the open top of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: John Donovan Enterprises-FL., Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Horner, Robert A. Wood, Jr., Richard J. Coughtry
  • Patent number: 6109680
    Abstract: A covering system for covering an open top container supported on a frame of a truck which includes a tarp device and a lifting device. The lifting device vertically moves the tarp device between a raised position at least twelve feet above the frame to position tarp device high above the container and a lowered position below the top edge of the container. When the tarp device is raised, a tarp is extended from the tarp device to cover the container. The lifting device is then lowered to cover the open top of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: John Donovan Enterprises-Fl., Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Horner, Robert A. Wood, Jr., Richard J. Coughtry
  • Patent number: 5743700
    Abstract: A covering system for covering a transportable container with a tarp. The covering system includes a covering device provided with an extendable tarp. The covering device is mounted on a support structure which is manipulable to position the covering device to enable covering of a container which is unsupported by the vehicle. The covering device is preferably mounted to a hook arm which also functions to load the container onto the vehicle after the container is covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: John Donovan Enterprises-FL., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wood, Jr., Michael F. Ciferri