Patents by Inventor Scott A Brown

Scott A Brown 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: 20240127912
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method that accesses various portions of data related to an event in which a user was involved. The method further determines, for the event, which informatory elements related to the event meet at least a minimum significance threshold. The method next presents to the user, via a graphical user interface, one or more informational prompts associated with the event to obtain supporting information related to those informatory elements associated with the event that were determined to meet the minimum significance threshold. The method also generates a digital data structure that includes at least a portion of dynamically written language related to the event and further includes at least a portion of the supporting information received from the user in response to the informational prompts. Other corresponding systems and computer-readable media are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler Brown, Brian Coutts, Scott Brown, Eric Eliason, Nate Obray
  • Patent number: 11952806
    Abstract: A motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle door latch, is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a catch and a pawl. An electromotive drive for a coupling lever is further provided as part of a power locking unit. In addition, a first operating lever is provided, wherein in the “unlocked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever works on the coupling lever that is then engaged in order to open the locking mechanism, and wherein in the “locked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever performs an idle stroke relative to the coupling lever that is then disengaged. According to the invention, the electromotive drive works with a linear thrust member on the coupling lever, wherein the linear thrust member is held in at least one position with the aid of a blocking levers).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Rob Hunt, Scott Brown
  • Publication number: 20240113488
    Abstract: Some embodiments may include an apparatus usable in a laser system. The apparatus may include at least one optical filter to receive a laser beam or laser light along a first axis, the laser beam or laser light generated by the laser system, wherein the at least one optical filter is configured to reflect one of light having a selected wavelength or a remainder of the laser light along a second axis that is non-parallel with the first axis and pass the other of the light having the selected wavelength or the remainder along a third axis that is parallel to the first axis. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: NLIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Karlsen, Aaron BROWN, Jay SMALL, Stefano ORIGLIA, Andrea BRAGLIA
  • Publication number: 20240104555
    Abstract: Illustrative embodiments include methods, and corresponding systems, that leverage cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to provide user-controlled, secure and rapid currency conversion and currency exchange between parties. Illustrative embodiments convert funds denominated in a source currency to a cryptocurrency, and then convert the cryptocurrency to funds denominated in a destination currency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dan Biggs, Scott Brown, Charles Jennings
  • Patent number: 11936932
    Abstract: A video monitoring system can include multiple collectors to receive video beacon data from multiple video monitoring interface modules. At least one beacon stream is connected to receive data from multiple collectors. A processing module receives the beacon stream and provides a real-time event stream used for real-time data analysis and a video view stream used for long-term data analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Mux, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Brown, Jonathan Dahl, Steven Heffernan, Justin Sanford, Matthew Ward, Scott Kidder, Benjamin Dodson, Alex Diehl
  • Patent number: 11923544
    Abstract: An electrochemically active material comprising a surface is provided, wherein the surface comprises an oligomer. A method of functionalising the surface with the oligomer is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Nexeon Limited
    Inventors: Jonathon David Speed, Scott Brown, Simon Foxon
  • Patent number: 11900333
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for facilitating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repairs. In the context of a method, an example embodiment includes receiving, by an experience-based repair service (EBRS) host system, vehicle diagnostic information identifying one or more vehicle problems. This example embodiment of the method further includes evaluating the vehicle diagnostic information, generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, required part types and required tools for addressing the one or more vehicle problems, and generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, recommended part types for addressing the one or more vehicle problems. Finally, this example embodiment of the method further includes causing presentation of an interface facilitating purchase of required parts from each of the generated required part types, the required tools, and recommended parts from each of the generated recommended part types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: AutoZone Parts, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Shipman, F. Scott Brown, Destry J. Withers, Howard Bryson Morgan
  • Publication number: 20240029308
    Abstract: A method for processing image data may include: obtaining a raw input image that is captured under an input illumination; obtaining a target illumination from a user input; obtaining an intermediate image having colors captured under a reference illumination, from the raw input image, based on a first color transform that maps the input illumination to the reference illumination in an illumination dataset of raw sensor images that are captured under a plurality of different illuminations; and obtaining an output image having colors captured under the target illumination, from the intermediate image, based on a second color transform that maps the reference illumination in the illumination dataset to the target illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Abdelrahman ABDELHAMED, Michael Scott BROWN, Abhijith PUNNAPPURATH, Luxi ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20240029460
    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided to identify fake pixels from an image that is processed via an image processor that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology and/or an AI camera module to perform image authentication. The electronic device may be configured to: obtain an input image; obtain a processed image of the input image via AI-based model; generate authentication metadata that indicates fake pixels that have been generated by the AI-based model; store the authentication metadata in association with the processed image in the at least one memory; and output the processed image with an indication of the fake pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Brown, Abhijith Punnappurath, Abdelrahman Abdelhamed, Luxi Zhao
  • Patent number: 11868956
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for detecting events involving a user that occurred during a session in a facility, and performing a holistic, session-based analysis of the events to determine items taken by the user from the facility. An inventory management system may initially analyze the events to determine a hypothesis for a result of each respective event and a probability that the hypotheses are accurate. An initial listing of the items determined to be taken by the user may be generated along with probabilities that the items were taken. Upon determining that a probability an item was taken is lower than a threshold, the management system may select an algorithm to process an event in the session that is likely to resolve uncertainty in the initial listing. The management system may iteratively process events until a final listing represents the items taken by the user with an allowable probability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dillon, Charles Winn Degranville, Paul Aksenti Savastinuk, Amit Dekate, Michael L Sandige, Scott Brown, Paul Eugene Munger, Matthew Scott Wilding
  • Patent number: 11849264
    Abstract: An apparatus for white balance editing, includes a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain an input image having an original white balance that is corrected by image signal processing, and obtain, using a first neural network, an intermediate representation of the obtained input image, the intermediate representation having the original white balance that is not corrected by the image signal processing. The at least one processor is further configured to execute the instructions to obtain, using a second neural network, a first output image having a first white balance different than the original white balance, based on the obtained intermediate representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mahmoud Nasser Mohammed Afifi, Michael Scott Brown
  • Patent number: 11832691
    Abstract: Modular frames configured to couple with one another without external fasteners are provided. Some contemplated frames include magnetic fasteners positioned within an edge covering portion, and are configured to removably couple with at least one of another frame and a frame holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ark Crystal, LLC
    Inventors: Nassim Haramein, Scott Brown, Kevin Kendrick
  • Patent number: 11838641
    Abstract: A method for generating an output image may include obtaining an input image having a first exposure value, generating a plurality of levels that are each respectively associated with a respective representation of the input image, based on the input image, generating the output image having a second exposure value, based on a deep neural network (DNN) including a set of sub-networks and the plurality of levels, and providing the output image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mahmoud Nasser Mohammed Afifi, Michael Scott Brown, Konstantinos Derpanis, Björn Ommer
  • Patent number: 11825250
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing that defines an interior space. The sensor assembly includes a sensor connected to the housing at the aperture. The sensor assembly includes a wireless power source disposed within the interior space. The sensor assembly includes electronics disposed within the interior space and configured to receive power from the wireless power source. The electronics include a communication board and a sensor connector, and the sensor is configured to transmit data to the communication board via the sensor connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: James Phillips, Don Recupido, Nathan Frost, Randy Scott Brown
  • Publication number: 20230363391
    Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a guanidine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Kathryn Neely, Kevin Janak, Scott Brown, Rochelle Bradford
  • Publication number: 20230338883
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be sealed, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Scott Brown, Robert D. Johnston, Matthew A. Kalis, Richard P. Manahan
  • Publication number: 20230323709
    Abstract: A motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle door latch, is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a catch and a pawl. An electromotive drive for a coupling lever is further provided as part of a power locking unit. In addition, a first operating lever is provided, wherein in the “unlocked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever works on the coupling lever that is then engaged in order to open the locking mechanism, and wherein in the “locked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever performs an idle stroke relative to the coupling lever that is then disengaged. According to the invention, the electromotive drive works with a linear thrust member on the coupling lever, wherein the linear thrust member is held in at least one position with the aid of a blocking levers).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Rob HUNT, Scott BROWN
  • Patent number: 11746571
    Abstract: A ratchet unit for motor vehicle flaps or motor vehicle doors, in particular motor vehicle rear doors, preferably motor vehicle rear sliding doors, which are equipped with an electromotive drive and a ratchet lever which can be acted on by the drive. The ratchet lever is set up to lock and open the motor vehicle flap. According to the invention, the ratchet lever continuously adopts its closed position and is only moved into its open position with the aid of the drive to open the motor vehicle flap. The ratchet lever in its closed position is deflected resiliently when the motor vehicle flap is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Rob Hunt, Scott Brown, Dave Taylor
  • Patent number: 11729362
    Abstract: An apparatus for white balance editing, includes a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain an input image having an original white balance that is corrected by image signal processing, and obtain, using a first neural network, an intermediate representation of the obtained input image, the intermediate representation having the original white balance that is not corrected by the image signal processing. The at least one processor is further configured to execute the instructions to obtain, using a second neural network, a first output image having a first white balance different than the original white balance, based on the obtained intermediate representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mahmoud Nasser Mohammed Afifi, Michael Scott Brown
  • Publication number: 20230252591
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating objects in a collection, for example, that may be generated by AI-based processing resources. The generation of digital objects in the collection may be controlled by transformation rules so that any given object maintains at least one property with any other object in the collection and differs by at least one property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Scott Brown