Patents by Inventor Scott Dow
Scott Dow 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: 11726954Abstract: Aspects related to a resource-constrained system are described herein that can provide object storage services after a service interruption is resolved, even if all of the transactions that were pending and incomplete prior to the service interruption have not yet been recovered and/or executed. For example, file systems implemented by computing systems of the resource-constrained system may treat each file or directory as a separate object. Thus, a transaction directed to one file may not affect the file's directory or other files in the directory. As a result, the resource-constrained system can achieve read-after-write consistency without first recovering and executing the pending, incomplete transactions. Instead, read-after-write consistency for an object can be achieved simply by completing any pending, incomplete transaction directed to that object.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Vandana Rungta, Michael F Brown, Ernest S Cohen, Srinivasa Rao Vempati, Arkady Michael Degtiarov, Benjamin Scott Dow
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Patent number: 11714153Abstract: A path finding system using a series of networked receiver beacons is disclosed. The system includes receiver beacons placed on a path. Each of the receiver beacons include a transceiver receiving and sending signals and a location indicator such as a LED, that when activated indicates the location of the receiver beacon. Each of the receiver beacons include a controller coupled to the indicator and the transceiver. The controller is operable to receive an activation signal to activate the indicator. A transmitter is paired with each of the receiver beacons. The transmitter includes a transceiver to send an activation signal to at least one of the receiver beacons. The receiver beacon receives the activation signal and activates the indicator. The receiver beacon also relays the activation signal to at least another receiver beacon.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: NVISION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Craig Harvey, Scott Dow, Joel Lawhead, Amy M. Fletcher
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Publication number: 20230121363Abstract: A method and system for developing a flight plan for taking images from an area of interest is disclosed. A series of trajectories is determined. Each trajectory is determined based on a logarithmic spiral curve derived from a range of predetermined basis angles and selecting a constant tangent angle between a radial line from the location of an image sensor to a target location, and a tangent line to the logarithmic spiral curve at the location of the image sensor. A set of trajectories from the series of trajectories is selected. The selected trajectories are scaled to cover the area of interest. The selected trajectories are transformed to coordinates corresponding to the area of interest. The set of scaled and transformed trajectories are stored as the flight plan for taking images of the area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: James W. Dow, W. Scott Dow
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Patent number: 11587446Abstract: A method and system for developing a flight plan for taking images from an area of interest is disclosed. A series of trajectories is determined. Each trajectory is determined based on a logarithmic spiral curve derived from a range of predetermined basis angles and selecting a constant tangent angle between a radial line from the location of an image sensor to a target location, and a tangent line to the logarithmic spiral curve at the location of the image sensor. A set of trajectories from the series of trajectories is selected. The selected trajectories are scaled to cover the area of interest. The selected trajectories are transformed to coordinates corresponding to the area of interest. The set of scaled and transformed trajectories are stored as the flight plan for taking images of the area of interest.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventors: James W. Dow, W. Scott Dow
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Publication number: 20200379076Abstract: A path finding system using a series of networked receiver beacons is disclosed. The system includes receiver beacons placed on a path. Each of the receiver beacons include a transceiver receiving and sending signals and a location indicator such as a LED, that when activated indicates the location of the receiver beacon. Each of the receiver beacons include a controller coupled to the indicator and the transceiver. The controller is operable to receive an activation signal to activate the indicator. A transmitter is paired with each of the receiver beacons. The transmitter includes a transceiver to send an activation signal to at least one of the receiver beacons. The receiver beacon receives the activation signal and activates the indicator. The receiver beacon also relays the activation signal to at least another receiver beacon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Craig Harvey, Scott Dow, Joel Lawhead, Amy M. Fletcher
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Publication number: 20200372812Abstract: A method and system for developing a flight plan for taking images from an area of interest is disclosed. A series of trajectories is determined. Each trajectory is determined based on a logarithmic spiral curve derived from a range of predetermined basis angles and selecting a constant tangent angle between a radial line from the location of an image sensor to a target location, and a tangent line to the logarithmic spiral curve at the location of the image sensor. A set of trajectories from the series of trajectories is selected. The selected trajectories are scaled to cover the area of interest. The selected trajectories are transformed to coordinates corresponding to the area of interest. The set of scaled and transformed trajectories are stored as the flight plan for taking images of the area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: James W. Dow, W. Scott Dow
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Patent number: 10741086Abstract: A method and system for developing a flight plan for taking images from an area of interest is disclosed. A series of trajectories is determined. Each trajectory is determined based on a logarithmic spiral curve derived from a range of predetermined basis angles and selecting a constant tangent angle between a radial line from the location of an image sensor to a target location, and a tangent line to the logarithmic spiral curve at the location of the image sensor. A set of trajectories from the series of trajectories is selected. The selected trajectories are scaled to cover the area of interest. The selected trajectories are transformed to coordinates corresponding to the area of interest. The set of scaled and transformed trajectories are stored as the flight plan for taking images of the area of interest.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventors: James W. Dow, W. Scott Dow
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Publication number: 20200125966Abstract: Method to capture “knowledge” or “actionable intelligence” from structured or unstructured data sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Scott Dow, Michael Klein
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Publication number: 20190295423Abstract: A method and system for developing a flight plan for taking images from an area of interest is disclosed. A series of trajectories is determined. Each trajectory is determined based on a logarithmic spiral curve derived from a range of predetermined basis angles and selecting a constant tangent angle between a radial line from the location of an image sensor to a target location, and a tangent line to the logarithmic spiral curve at the location of the image sensor. A set of trajectories from the series of trajectories is selected. The selected trajectories are scaled to cover the area of interest. The selected trajectories are transformed to coordinates corresponding to the area of interest. The set of scaled and transformed trajectories are stored as the flight plan for taking images of the area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: James W. Dow, W. Scott Dow
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Patent number: 9947109Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Publication number: 20170132802Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Patent number: 9536313Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Publication number: 20160012601Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Patent number: 9140548Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Publication number: 20140211005Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Patent number: 8724900Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Patent number: 8374431Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Publication number: 20120027298Abstract: A method and system for processing digital image data taken from a three-dimensional topographic area including terrain and a right of way including a first and a second object to establish a clearance surface to define clearance violations within a boundary area. Waypoints are located to define a centerline and the boundary area to be analyzed. Vegetation coordinate points in the scene are determined from the digital image data. Ground coordinate points are determined from the digital image data. A clearance surface segment is constructed within the boundary area between the first and second object. The clearance surface is determined from the location of the first and second object and clearance criteria. The clearance surface is used to define a violation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Aerotec, LLCInventors: James W. Dow, Michael D. Rhodes, William A. Openshaw, W. Scott Dow, Alan R. Page
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Publication number: 20090094090Abstract: A method of sourcing resumes from databases connected to the internet, the method comprising of receiving a requirement from an employer for one or more candidate(s) to be employed, assessing the requirement to obtain a desired profile of the candidate to be employed, defining at least one primary internet keyword search command based on the desired profile, collecting a first set of resumes based on the at least one primary internet keyword search command, mapping inputs provided by the employer, wherein the inputs are based on the first set of resumes collected, converting the inputs provided by the employer to at least one secondary internet keyword search command, collecting a second set of resumes based on the at least one secondary internet keyword search command, calibrating the candidates identified by the second set of resumes using the at least one secondary internet keyword search command, establishing a standard to identify candidates suitable for an interview, converting the established standardType: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Scott Dow
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Publication number: 20040018087Abstract: The Texas Turnstile WindCatcher uses a rigid upper sail to create a low pressure area that draws up a flexible lower sail to it as the wind passes over both sails on the return side of a vertical axis windmill. This aerodynamic action reduces the wind resistance of the sails on their return into the wind. This same action acts as a self-damper in high winds because the spinning of the rotor causes the sails to close and resist opening until the spin slows.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventor: Edmund Scott Dow