Patents by Inventor Ryan Shyffer

Ryan Shyffer 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: 10310101
    Abstract: A Geiger-Mueller charge particle rate measurement system includes a clock management unit in combination with multiple oscillators and rate feedback controller to allow for reactive switching between the different oscillator frequencies to optimize system use. Controlling the clock management unit to send the appropriate frequency (clock signal) to the timers in response to measured rate date from the rate feedback controller facilitates operation at different clock speeds, which helps reduce power consumption when operated at lower speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Amendt, Ryan Shyffer
  • Publication number: 20180136341
    Abstract: A Geiger-Mueller charge particle rate measurement system includes a clock management unit in combination with multiple oscillators and rate feedback controller to allow for reactive switching between the different oscillator frequencies to optimize system use. Controlling the clock management unit to send the appropriate frequency (clock signal) to the timers in response to measured rate date from the rate feedback controller facilitates operation at different clock speeds, which helps reduce power consumption when operated at lower speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Matthew AMENDT, Ryan SHYFFER
  • Patent number: 9864069
    Abstract: A Geiger-Mueller charge particle rate measurement system includes a clock management unit in combination with multiple oscillators and rate feedback controller to allow for reactive switching between the different oscillator frequencies to optimize system use. Controlling the clock management unit to send the appropriate frequency (clock signal) to the timers in response to measured rate date from the rate feedback controller facilitates operation at different clock speeds, which helps reduce power consumption when operated at lower speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Amendt, Ryan Shyffer
  • Publication number: 20160178760
    Abstract: A Geiger-Mueller charge particle rate measurement system includes a clock management unit in combination with multiple oscillators and rate feedback controller to allow for reactive switching between the different oscillator frequencies to optimize system use. Controlling the clock management unit to send the appropriate frequency (clock signal) to the timers in response to measured rate date from the rate feedback controller facilitates operation at different clock speeds, which helps reduce power consumption when operated at lower speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Matthew AMENDT, Ryan SHYFFER
  • Patent number: 9261606
    Abstract: A Geiger-Mueller charge particle rate measurement system includes a clock management unit in combination with multiple oscillators and rate feedback controller to allow for reactive switching between the different oscillator frequencies to optimize system use. Controlling the clock management unit to send the appropriate frequency (clock signal) to the timers in response to measured rate date from the rate feedback controller facilitates operation at different clock speeds, which helps reduce power consumption when operated at lower speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Amendt, Ryan Shyffer
  • Patent number: 7408160
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor V. Verbinski, Scott T. Smith, Judith Maxwell, legal representative, Jeffrey M. Adams, Ryan Shyffer, Kenneth H. Valentine
  • Patent number: 7368717
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor V. Verbinski, Scott T. Smith, Judith Maxwell, legal representative, Jeffrey M. Adams, Ryan Shyffer, Kenneth H. Valentine
  • Patent number: 7365332
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor V. Verbinski, Scott T. Smith, Judith Maxwell, legal representative, Jeffrey M. Adams, Ryan Shyffer, Kenneth H. Valentine
  • Publication number: 20060145079
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Victor Verbinski, Scott Smith, Kenneth Valentine, Judith Maxwell, Jeffrey Adams, Ryan Shyffer
  • Publication number: 20060145080
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Victor Verbinski, Scott Smith, Kenneth Valentine, Judith Maxwell, Jeffrey Adams, Ryan Shyffer
  • Patent number: 7045787
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor Verbinski, Scott Smith, Judith Maxwell, Jeffrey Adams, Ryan Shyffer, Kenneth Valentine
  • Publication number: 20040251415
    Abstract: A system for detecting and graphically displaying a contents of a fast-moving target object comprises: a radiation source, having a position such that at least a portion of radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the fast-moving target object, the fast-moving target object having a variable velocity and acceleration while maintaining a substantially constant distance from the radiation source and being selected from the group consisting of: a vehicle, a cargo container and a railroad car; a velocity measuring device configured to measure the variable velocity of the fast-moving target object; a detector array comprising a plurality of photon detectors, having a position such that at least some of the at least a portion of the radiation passing through the target object is received thereby, the detector array having a variable count time according to the variable velocity and a grid unit size; a counter circuit coupled to the detector array for discretely counting a number of photons enterin
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Victor V. Verbinski, Scott T. Smith, Kenneth H. Valentine, Judith Maxwell, Jeffrey M. Adams, Ryan Shyffer