Patents by Inventor Scott Benjamin
Scott Benjamin 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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Patent number: 9569498Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for selecting viewports. A viewport is a sub-portion of an image. For example, a request to select a viewport for a particular image may be received. A set of potential viewports are identified within the particular image, and features are identified within the viewports of the set of potential viewports. A score is calculated for each given viewport of the set of potential viewports based at least in part on a weight vector having a set of feature weights and the identified features within that given viewport of the set of potential viewports. A viewport of the set of potential viewports is selected based on the calculated scores. The selected viewport is then provided in response to the request to select the viewport for the particular image.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Alan Sheridan, Scott Benjamin Satkin
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Publication number: 20170038212Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generating navigation paths between images. A first image taken from a first location and a second image taken from a second location may be selected. A position of the first location in relation to the second location may be determined. First and second frames for the first and second images may be selected based on the position. First and second sets of visual features for each of the first and second image frames may be identified. Matching visual features between the first set of visual features and the second set of visual features may be determined. A confidence level for a line-of-sight between the first and second images may be determined by evaluating one or more positions of the matching visual features. Based on at least the confidence level, a navigation path from the first image to the second image is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Alan Sheridan, Scott Benjamin Satkin
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Patent number: 9551579Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generating navigation paths between images. A first image taken from a first location and a second image taken from a second location may be selected. A position of the first location in relation to the second location may be determined. First and second frames for the first and second images may be selected based on the position. First and second sets of visual features for each of the first and second image frames may be identified. Matching visual features between the first set of visual features and the second set of visual features may be determined. A confidence level for a line-of-sight between the first and second images may be determined by evaluating one or more positions of the matching visual features. Based on at least the confidence level, a navigation path from the first image to the second image is generated.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Alan Sheridan, Scott Benjamin Satkin
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Patent number: 9544388Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for client-side predictive caching of content to facilitate instantaneous use of the content. If a user is likely to commence use of a content item through a client, the client is configured to predictively cache the content item before the user commences use. In doing so, the client may obtain metadata for the content item and an initial portion of the content item from another computing device. The client may then initialize various resources to facilitate instantaneous use of the content item by the client based at least in part on the metadata and the initial portion. The client-side cache may be divided into multiple segments with different content selection criteria.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Lei Li, Andrew Jason Ma, Gurpreet Singh Ahluwalia, Abhishek Dubey, Sachin Shah, Vijay Sen, Gregory Scott Benjamin, Prateek RameshChandra Shah, Cody Wayne Maxwell Powell, Meltem Celikel, Darryl Hudgin, James Marvin Freeman, Aaron M. Bromberg, Bryant F. Herron-Patmon, Nush Karmacharya, Joshua B. Barnard, Peter Wei-Chih Chen, Stephen A. Slotnick, Andrew J. Watts, Richard J. Winograd
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Patent number: 9425331Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a solar cell structure. A first wafer and a second wafer are positioned relative to each other such that first nanotubes on the first wafer are opposite to second nanotubes on the second wafer. The first nanotubes are connected to the second nanotubes. The first wafer is connected to the second wafer to form the solar cell structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Scott Benjamin Singer
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Publication number: 20160043241Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a solar cell structure. A first wafer and a second wafer are positioned relative to each other such that first nanotubes on the first wafer are opposite to second nanotubes on the second wafer. The first nanotubes are connected to the second nanotubes. The first wafer is connected to the second wafer to form the solar cell structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Scott Benjamin Singer
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Publication number: 20150379086Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for selecting viewports. A viewport is a sub-portion of an image. For example, a request to select a viewport for a particular image may be received. A set of potential viewports are identified within the particular image, and features are identified within the viewports of the set of potential viewports. A score is calculated for each given viewport of the set of potential viewports based at least in part on a weight vector having a set of feature weights and the identified features within that given viewport of the set of potential viewports. A viewport of the set of potential viewports is selected based on the calculated scores. The selected viewport is then provided in response to the request to select the viewport for the particular image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Alan Sheridan, Scott Benjamin Satkin
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Publication number: 20150322735Abstract: A swivel apparatus includes upper and lower housings having a passage therethrough operably connected with a coupling for selective relative rotation; at least one movable piston having a first position where the housings are rotationally locked to each other and a second position where the housings are free for relative rotation; the piston is retained to the upper housing with a retainer secured within and discrete from the upper housing, and the retainer is axially spaced from a bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Scott Benjamin Randall, Runi Djurhuus Joensen, John Ronald Hartley Craig
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Patent number: 9170077Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include printed shooting targets having reactive zones and methods related to the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target comprising a substrate. In some embodiments, a first ink layer can be disposed on the substrate. An adhesion modifying layer disposed over the substrate and/or on the first ink layer. The adhesion modifying layer can cover less than the entire surface area of the substrate and/or first ink layer. A second ink layer disposed on the adhesion modifying layer. In an embodiment, a method of making a shooting target comprising applying discrete segments of a material over a substrate to form an adhesion modifying layer, wherein the adhesion modifying layer covers less than the entire surface area of the substrate; and applying a second ink layer over the adhesion modifying layer. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Birchwood Casey, LLCInventors: Scott Benjamin Johnson, Todd Binsfeld, Nathan Northup, Jamie William Brandt
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Publication number: 20150256124Abstract: A method and apparatus for calibrating a reflector in a solar array. A switch device is switched from a first state to a second state. A calibration voltage is applied to each of a set of actuation devices associated with the reflector in response to the switch device switching to the second state when the calibration circuit is electrically connected to the set of actuation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Scott Benjamin Singer, Dimitri D. Krut, Nasser H. Karam
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Publication number: 20150244316Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a solar array. Light is measured using a threshold sensor to generate sensor data. A selected threshold is computed for an electrical output generated by a plurality of solar cells in the solar array based on the sensor data using control logic in a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Scott Benjamin Singer, Dimitri D. Krut, Nasser H. Karam
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Publication number: 20150244310Abstract: A method and apparatus for focusing light onto a plurality of solar cells. The apparatus comprises a plurality of solar cells, a plurality of groups of reflectors corresponding to the plurality of solar cells, and a control module in communication with the plurality of solar cells and the plurality of groups of reflectors. The control module includes control logic for monitoring an electrical output from the plurality of solar cells and repositioning the plurality of groups of reflectors when the electrical output is below a selected threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Scott Benjamin Singer, Dimitri D. Krut, Nasser H. Karam
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Publication number: 20150184984Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include shooting targets and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target. The shooting target can include a target mounting platform, a first spring, a second spring, and a target stand. The target mounting platform can include a front surface and a bottom surface. The target stand can include a first rod, a second rod, a first horizontal projection portion, and a second horizontal projection portion. The target mounting platform can effectively pivot backward with respect to the target stand as the springs flex. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target kit. The shooting target kit can include a target mounting platform, a first spring, a second spring, and a target stand. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Scott Benjamin Johnson, Todd Binsfeld, Shawn McKinney
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Publication number: 20130270773Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include printed shooting targets having reactive zones and methods related to the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target comprising a substrate. In some embodiments, a first ink layer can be disposed on the substrate. An adhesion modifying layer disposed over the substrate and/or on the first ink layer. The adhesion modifying layer can cover less than the entire surface area of the substrate and/or first ink layer. A second ink layer disposed on the adhesion modifying layer. In an embodiment, a method of making a shooting target comprising applying discrete segments of a material over a substrate to form an adhesion modifying layer, wherein the adhesion modifying layer covers less than the entire surface area of the substrate; and applying a second ink layer over the adhesion modifying layer. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Scott Benjamin Johnson, Todd Binsfeld, Nathan Northup, Jamie William Brandt
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Publication number: 20100292580Abstract: Septic barriers interposed between a target tissue such as an oral or vaginal cavity, exposed epidermis, or wound or surgical site, and a user and his/her optical interrogation instruments to reduce cross-infection and/or contamination. In certain embodiments, the septic barrier is substantially transparent for viewing purposes and is typically effectively non-fluorescent, particularly when used for investigating autofluorescence or other fluorescence emanating from a target, so as to have little or no effect on the measurements and observations being made. The sepsis barrier can comprises a window through which the user sees the tissue, a frame holding the window, and an attachment structure, such as threads or bayonet attachment, configured to connect the barrier to the instrument. If desired, the system can also have an optional attachment mechanism for permanent or temporary connection of a further instrument to the frame, such as a tissue retractor configured to aid manipulation of the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: LED Medical Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Terence J. Gilhuly, Scott Benjamin, David Morgan, Pierre Lane, Peter Whitehead, Ricardo Romero
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Patent number: 7117996Abstract: An adjustable apparatus for sizing objects, mainly delicate foods, by the rotation of a set of at least 7 rollers, each roller having one less tooth so that the rollers move at progressively higher revolutions per minute, from the in-feed shear roller of 144 revolutions per minute to the discharge roller of 210 revolutions per minute. The rollers are shaped and finished by 7 to 12 flats, alternated with a crown in between each flat, cut the horizontal length of the roller. The rollers are then sandblasted over the entire circumference of the surface to a depth range of 280 to 300 micro-inches.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Key Technology Inc.Inventors: John Mobley, David K. Johnsen, Scott Benjamin
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Patent number: D738584Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLCInventor: Scott Benjamin Niedzwecki
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Patent number: D742993Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Birchwood Casey, LLCInventors: Scott Benjamin Johnson, Todd Binsfeld
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Patent number: D762031Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventor: Scott Benjamin Niedzwecki
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Patent number: D781991Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Birchwood Casey, LLCInventors: Scott Benjamin Johnson, Jess Reggie Benson