Patents by Inventor Scott MARKS

Scott MARKS 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: 20230153406
    Abstract: Aspects and elements of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for determining whether a user of an application is a bot, the sequences of computer-executable instructions including instructions that instruct at least one processor to assign the user to a user classification of a plurality of user classifications for the application, provide, responsive to assigning the user to the user classification, one or more challenges of a plurality of challenges to the user over multiple instances of the user using the application, each challenge of the plurality of challenges being configured to determine whether the user is a bot, and each challenge being associated with at least one user classification of the plurality of user classifications, and change the user classification based on the user's response to the one or more challenges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: William Shawn Mansfield, Jared Scott Marks, Brock Carrington Prescott, Amanda Hoffman, Zachary Krepps, Nicolas Gauchat, Albert Avi Savar, Matthew Britton
  • Patent number: 11642515
    Abstract: A sensing and stimulation system includes a central hub, and a plurality of flexible arms extending from the central hub. Each of the arms includes at least one electrode and at least one sensor. Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material, and sensing biological responses and changes. The system includes a port configured to be alternatively connected to a remote control module for wireless operation of the system and a leaded connector for wired operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: William Harding, Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 11155166
    Abstract: A work machine may include a steering system, a user interface, a detection device, and a control device. The user interface may generate an input signal corresponding to operator input. The detection device may generate a detection signal corresponding to a presence of an operator relative to the user interface. The control device may determine that the operator is unavailable based on the detection signal and the input signal, and enable a lockout mode based on determining that the operator is unavailable. The control device may determine, while the lockout mode is enabled, a readiness indicator. The readiness indicator may confirm a readiness of the operator based on determining that the detection signal satisfies a readiness criterion. The control device may disable the lockout mode based on determining that the readiness criterion is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cobo, Mark A. Robinson, Justin Ayers, Scott Marks, Joshua Mason, Beau Berning
  • Patent number: 11100065
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 11093467
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Publication number: 20210094417
    Abstract: A work machine may include a steering system, a user interface, a detection device, and a control device. The user interface may generate an input signal corresponding to operator input. The detection device may generate a detection signal corresponding to a presence of an operator relative to the user interface. The control device may determine that the operator is unavailable based on the detection signal and the input signal, and enable a lockout mode based on determining that the operator is unavailable. The control device may determine, while the lockout mode is enabled, a readiness indicator. The readiness indicator may confirm a readiness of the operator based on determining that the detection signal satisfies a readiness criterion. The control device may disable the lockout mode based on determining that the readiness criterion is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. COBO, Mark A. ROBINSON, Justin AYERS, Scott MARKS, Joshua MASON, Beau BERNING
  • Publication number: 20190240476
    Abstract: A sensing and stimulation system includes a central hub, and a plurality of flexible arms extending from the central hub. Each of the arms includes at least one electrode and at least one sensor. Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material, and sensing biological responses and changes. The system includes a port configured to be alternatively connected to a remote control module for wireless operation of the system and a leaded connector for wired operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: William Harding, Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 10265514
    Abstract: A sensing and stimulation system includes a central hub, and a plurality of flexible arms extending from the central hub. Each of the arms includes at least one electrode and at least one sensor. Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material, and sensing biological responses and changes. The system includes a port configured to be alternatively connected to a remote control module for wireless operation of the system and a leaded connector for wired operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: William Harding, Scott Mark
  • Publication number: 20190050433
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Publication number: 20190050432
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Thierry DONNEAU-GOLENCER, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 10140322
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 9854919
    Abstract: A headboard for use with a bed is described. The headboard includes a panel having a top edge, and a light fixture proximate to the top edge. The light fixture can move relative to the panel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the light fixture emits light in an upward direction away from the bed. In the second position, the light fixture emits light in a downward direction toward the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: H.T.K. Design, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Mark Risdon
  • Publication number: 20170360210
    Abstract: A headboard for use with a bed is described. The headboard includes a panel having a top edge, and a light fixture proximate to the top edge. The light fixture can move relative to the panel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the light fixture emits light in an upward direction away from the bed. In the second position, the light fixture emits light in a downward direction toward the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: H.T.K. Design, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Mark Risdon
  • Patent number: 9792356
    Abstract: A machine-implemented method for supporting a natural language user request against a user's personal data cloud can include a machine receiving the natural language user request from the user, determining a semantic interpretation of the natural language user request, querying a semantically-indexed, integrated knowledge store based on the semantic interpretation, and responding to the natural language user request by displaying results of the querying, wherein the results correspond to an item within the user's personal data cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Rajan Singh, Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Corey Hulen, William Scott Mark
  • Publication number: 20160378854
    Abstract: A machine-implemented method for supporting a natural language user request against a user's personal data cloud can include a machine receiving the natural language user request from the user, determining a semantic interpretation of the natural language user request, querying a semantically-indexed, integrated knowledge store based on the semantic interpretation, and responding to the natural language user request by displaying results of the querying, wherein the results correspond to an item within the user's personal data cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Rajan SINGH, Thierry DONNEAU-GOLENCER, Corey HULEN, William Scott MARK
  • Publication number: 20160350342
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Thierry DONNEAU-GOLENCER, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 9471666
    Abstract: A machine-implemented method for supporting a natural language user request against a user's personal data cloud can include a machine receiving the natural language user request from the user, determining a semantic interpretation of the natural language user request, querying a semantically-indexed, integrated knowledge store based on the semantic interpretation, and responding to the natural language user request by displaying results of the querying, wherein the results correspond to an item within the user's personal data cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Rajan Singh, Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Corey Hulen, William Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 9443007
    Abstract: A system may include multiple personal data sources and a machine-implemented data extractor and correlator configured to retrieve personal data from at least one of the personal data sources. The data extractor and correlator may extract information from unstructured data within the retrieved personal data and correlate the extracted information with previously stored structured data to generate additional structured data. The system may also include a storage device configured to store the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data. A natural language query module may be configured to receive a natural language query from a user and provide a response to the natural language query based at least in part on one or both of the previously stored structured data and the additional structured data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Rajan Singh, Madhu Yarlagadda, Corey Hulen, Kenneth C. Nitz, William Scott Mark
  • Publication number: 20150231387
    Abstract: A sensing and stimulation system includes a central hub, and a plurality of flexible arms extending from the central hub. Each of the arms includes at least one electrode and at least one sensor. Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material, and sensing biological responses and changes. The system includes a port configured to be alternatively connected to a remote control module for wireless operation of the system and a leaded connector for wired operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: William Harding, Scott Mark
  • Patent number: 8918431
    Abstract: A computing system has a user interface allowing a user to view and input data related to concepts in a knowledge area associated with the user, an observation sub-system to centralize data and to identify a plurality of knowledge concepts, a conceptualization sub-system to generate a plurality of nodes within an ontological mapping, wherein each of the nodes corresponds to a certain one of the plurality of identified knowledge concepts identified by the observation sub-system, a relationship identification sub-system to create relationships between at least some of the plurality of identified knowledge concepts, and attribute affinity weights to the relationships, a change refinement sub-system to modify at least one of the plurality of nodes, affinity weights and relationships based upon information associated with the user, and a non-transitory knowledge store to store the information associated with the user pertaining to a sub-plurality of the plurality of identified knowledge concepts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: William Scott Mark, Thierry Donneau-Golencer, Madhu Yarlagadda