Patents by Inventor Sean Russell
Sean Russell 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: 9871544Abstract: Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) mitigation techniques are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a host device is configured to implement a SAR mitigation algorithm to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be configured to control radio frequency transmissions (e.g., output levels) for one or more antennas of the host device based at least in part upon an arrangement of an accessory device relative to the host device. By so doing, the SAR mitigation algorithm accounts for adverse influences that accessory devices may have upon radio frequency (RF) emissions from the antennas in some arrangements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be further configured to account for user presence indications along with accessory device arrangements and adapt transmission power levels accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Mahesh M. Pai
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Patent number: 9813997Abstract: A wireless transmission system disclosed herein includes a transmitter-receiver pair. When a dielectric object approaches the transmitter-receiver pair, a signal strength of a transmitted carrier wave increases at the receiver. In response, transmission power of the transmitter can be dynamically reduced. When the dielectric object moves away from the transmitter-receiver pair, a signal strength of the carrier wave decreases at the receiver. In response, the transmission power of the transmitter can be dynamically increased.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Charbel Khawand
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Publication number: 20170192478Abstract: An electronic device disclosed herein includes one or more sensors for collecting data relating to a product context that an electronic device is currently placed or used in. A product context detector of the electronic device analyzes the collected data to identify the current product context, and a power controller of the electronic device alters transmission power of at least one antenna of the electronic device based on the identified product context to ensure compliance with an applicable specific absorption rate (SAR) standard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Charbel Khawand, Marc Harper
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Publication number: 20170102802Abstract: A capacitive sensor pad is co-located with (e.g., overlapping) an RF transmitter without causing significant degradation to the performance of the antenna. In one implementation, tuning the resistance per square in the capacitive sensor pad can provide effective sensor pad range and performance while providing making the capacitive sensor pad sufficiently transparent to radiofrequency waves to provide excellent antenna efficiency, despite the co-location of the capacitive sensor pad and the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: William Hadlock Standing, Marc Harper, Sean Russell Mercer, David Voth
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Patent number: 9563316Abstract: A capacitive sensor pad is co-located with (e.g., overlapping) an RF transmitter without causing significant degradation to the performance of the antenna. In one implementation, tuning the resistance per square in the capacitive sensor pad can provide effective sensor pad range and performance while providing making the capacitive sensor pad sufficiently transparent to radiofrequency waves to provide excellent antenna efficiency, despite the co-location of the capacitive sensor pad and the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: William Hadlock Standing, Marc Harper, Sean Russell Mercer, David Voth
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Patent number: 9540655Abstract: This invention relates in part to soybean event pDAB8264.44.06.1 and includes a novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TaqMan PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.44.06.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, MS Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Yunxing Cui, Thomas Hoffman, Ning Zhou, Stephen N. Novak, Julissa Colon, Dawn Parkhurst, Sandra Toledo, Terry Wright, Sean Russell, Bruce Held, Vaithilingam Sekar
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Publication number: 20160257967Abstract: A method for deleting a region of DNA in a plant. In some embodiments, the method comprises transforming a plant with a nucleic acid molecule, wherein the nucleic acid molecule encodes one or more zinc finger nuclease(s) (ZFNs) operably linked to one or more tissue-specific promoter(s), e.g., a pollen-specific promoter. Methods include excising native genes in a plant. Accordingly, in some embodiments, ZFNs are engineered that recognize sequences that flank native plant genes. In further embodiments, ZFNs are expressed under the control of developmental stage-specific promoters, such that, for example, nucleic acid sequences are specifically excised in plants during relatively late stages of development. Nucleic acid molecules useful for carrying out disclosed methods and plants produced by the methods are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Sean Russell, Joseph F. Petolino
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Patent number: 9432070Abstract: Antenna placement techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, a computing device includes an antenna suite having multiple different kinds of antennas. An antenna zone for the antenna suite may be established along a particular edge of the computing device. Non-interfering materials (e.g., RF transparent material) may be used within the antenna zone and other materials (e.g., metal) may be employed for other regions of the device. The multiple different kinds of antennas in the antenna suite may then be disposed within the established antenna zone. The antennas may be placed to minimize interference between antennas and/or achieve performance objective for the suite of antennas. In one approach, a suite of five antennas may be placed along a top edge of a computing device in a landscape orientation.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Sean Russell Mercer
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Publication number: 20160049978Abstract: Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) mitigation techniques are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a host device is configured to implement a SAR mitigation algorithm to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be configured to control radio frequency transmissions (e.g., output levels) for one or more antennas of the host device based at least in part upon an arrangement of an accessory device relative to the host device. By so doing, the SAR mitigation algorithm accounts for adverse influences that accessory devices may have upon radio frequency (RF) emissions from the antennas in some arrangements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be further configured to account for user presence indications along with accessory device arrangements and adapt transmission power levels accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Mahesh M. Pai
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Publication number: 20150199042Abstract: A capacitive sensor pad is co-located with (e.g., overlapping) an RF transmitter without causing significant degradation to the performance of the antenna. In one implementation, tuning the resistance per square in the capacitive sensor pad can provide effective sensor pad range and performance while providing making the capacitive sensor pad sufficiently transparent to radiofrequency waves to provide excellent antenna efficiency, despite the co-location of the capacitive sensor pad and the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: William Hadlock Standing, Marc Harper, Sean Russell Mercer, David Voth
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Publication number: 20150201387Abstract: Radio Frequency (RF) attenuation function techniques are described for intelligently modifying the performance of radio devices to maintain specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance with regulatory requirements while minimally perturbing antennas/radio operations. A mobile computing device is configured to implement attenuation functions that reflect relationships established between transmission power and back-off amounts for different operational contexts. Rather than setting a fixed back-off for power reductions, an appropriate attenuation function that matches a current operational context of the device is used to make variable adjustments to RF power (e.g., “back-offs”). The mobile computing device may compute back-off values on demand using the functions or look-up pre-computed values from a table or other data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Charbel Khawand, Sean Russell Mercer
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Publication number: 20150200444Abstract: A wireless transmission system disclosed herein includes a radiating structure integrated into a computing device case that substantially encloses electronics of a computing device. The radiating structure includes an insulator that forms a boundary with the metal plate on the computing device case. A proximity sensor collects data from an exposure point located within the radiating structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Charbel Khawand
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Publication number: 20150201385Abstract: A wireless transmission system disclosed herein includes a transmitter-receiver pair. When a dielectric object approaches the transmitter-receiver pair, a signal strength of a transmitted carrier wave increases at the receiver. In response, transmission power of the transmitter can be dynamically reduced. When the dielectric object moves away from the transmitter-receiver pair, a signal strength of the carrier wave decreases at the receiver. In response, the transmission power of the transmitter can be dynamically increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Charbel Khawand
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Patent number: 9018451Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule encoding a 5-enolpyruvyl-3-phosphoshikimic acid synthase (EPSPS) that provides resistance to glyphosate is provided, that has been optimized for expression in both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants and preferably in soybeans. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: M S Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Held, Vaithilingam Sekar, Terry Wright, Sean Russell
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Publication number: 20140370929Abstract: Radio Frequency (RF) power back-off optimization techniques are described for specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance. A mobile device may be configured to intelligently modify antennas and radio device transmission levels to maintain compliance with SAR limits while minimally perturbing radio operations. The mobile device may implement a SAR optimization scheme that accounts for user presence and signal conditions to maintain compliance. Rather than setting a fixed back-off, user presence detectors may be employed along with information on current signal conditions to determine potential for excessive SAR exposure and selectively apply variable adjustments to RF transmission power (e.g., “back-offs”), accordingly. The mobile device may also be configured to report SAR conditions and/or mitigation actions to a base station to enable the base station to manage a connection to services based at least in part upon knowledge of SAR actions taken by the mobile computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Charbel Khawand, Sean Russell Mercer, Mahesh M. Pai
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Publication number: 20140357313Abstract: Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) mitigation techniques are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a host device is configured to implement a SAR mitigation algorithm to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be configured to control radio frequency transmissions (e.g., output levels) for one or more antennas of the host device based at least in part upon an arrangement of an accessory device relative to the host device. By so doing, the SAR mitigation algorithm accounts for adverse influences that accessory devices may have upon radio frequency (RF) emissions from the antennas in some arrangements. The SAR mitigation algorithm may be further configured to account for user presence indications along with accessory device arrangements and adapt transmission power levels accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Mahesh M. Pai
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Patent number: 8858031Abstract: A lighting system adapted for being retrofit into a conventional lighting fixture, or adapted to replace the conventional fixture. The lighting system includes a lighting device having a substrate and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on the substrate. The lighting system further includes a power supply for delivering D/C current to the lighting device. The lighting device may be installed into a conventional lighting socket in the conventional lighting fixture or mounted independently utilizing some parts of the conventional fixture. The power supply is installed into the conventional lighting fixture or other suitable fixture external to the lighting device. In exemplary embodiments, the lighting system includes a plurality of lighting devices rotatably mounted in the conventional lighting fixture. Each lighting device is powered by an independent power supply and may be independently rotated and powered to customize light coverage.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Independence LED Lighting, LLCInventors: Charles Attila Szoradi, Sean Russell Darras, Gerald Edward Frazee, Paul Prior
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Publication number: 20140135060Abstract: Antenna placement techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, a computing device includes an antenna suite having multiple different kinds of antennas. An antenna zone for the antenna suite may be established along a particular edge of the computing device. Non-interfering materials (e.g., RF transparent material) may be used within the antenna zone and other materials (e.g., metal) may be employed for other regions of the device. The multiple different kinds of antennas in the antenna suite may then be disposed within the established antenna zone. The antennas may be placed to minimize interference between antennas and/or achieve performance objective for the suite of antennas. In one approach, a suite of five antennas may be placed along a top edge of a computing device in a landscape orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Sean Russell Mercer
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Patent number: 8654030Abstract: Antenna placement techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, a computing device includes an antenna suite having multiple different kinds of antennas. An antenna zone for the antenna suite may be established along a particular edge of the computing device. Non-interfering materials (e.g., RF transparent material) may be used within the antenna zone and other materials (e.g., metal) may be employed for other regions of the device. The multiple different kinds of antennas in the antenna suite may then be disposed within the established antenna zone. The antennas may be placed to minimize interference between antennas and/or achieve performance objective for the suite of antennas. In one approach, a suite of five antennas may be placed along a top edge of a computing device in a landscape orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Sean Russell Mercer
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Publication number: 20140041083Abstract: This invention relates in part to soybean event pDAB8264.44.06.1 and includes a novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TaqMan PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.44.06.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: MS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Yunxing Cui, Thomas Hoffman, Ning Zhou, Stephen N. Novak, Julissa Colon, Dawn Parkhurst, Sandra Toledo, Terry Wright, Sean Russell, Bruce Held, Vaithilingam Sekar