Patents by Inventor Simon Thompson
Simon Thompson 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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Publication number: 20240037715Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing and/or retarding myopia onset and/or progression are provided. Particularly, the system for preventing and/or retarding myopia onset and/or progression including an eye tracker, a display, a controller, and a dynamic blurring filter for the visual content on the display. The display is first presented to a subject, then the eye tracker is employed to detect the movement and the location of the subject's eyes and generate a tracking signal. The tracking signal is further processed by the controller to determine a gaze point of the subject's eye on the display. Based on the gaze point, a dynamic blurring filter is created and applied onto the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Simon THOMPSON, Chi Ho TO, Yan Yin TSE, Ka Man CHUN, Elie Aymard Jonathan DE LESTRANGE-ANGINIEUR
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Patent number: 11849068Abstract: Computer-implemented methods of placing and processing calls in a communications network are provided. The computer-implemented method of processing calls in a telephone network comprises: identifying a plurality of calls that have been made by a particular telephone number to telephone numbers in the telephone network; determining whether a sequence in which the calls were placed corresponds to a correct order for calling those telephone numbers, the correct order being determined based on a predetermined order for calling telephone numbers in the telephone network; and determining that one or more of the calls were made by spoofing the particular telephone number if the sequence in which the calls were placed does not correspond to a correct order.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS public limited companyInventors: Simon Thompson, Robert Claxton
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Publication number: 20230016222Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to control system (100) for controlling a transition of a vehicle between a first driving mode and a second driving mode. The control system comprises one or more controllers, configured to: receive (302) a first request signal indicative of an occupant-initiated preparatory request; receive (303) a second request signal indicative of an occupant-initiated transition request; determine (304) a first control signal for controlling output of information to an occupant of the vehicle indicative of the driving environment in dependence on receipt of the first request signal; determine (308) a second control signal for causing transition of the vehicle from the first driving mode to the second driving mode in dependence on receipt of both the first request signal and the second request signal; and output (306, 310) the first or second control signal to a vehicle system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Lee SKRYPCHUK, Simon THOMPSON, Jed CLARK, Kirsten REVELL, Neville STANTON
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Publication number: 20220337701Abstract: Computer-implemented methods of placing and processing calls in a communications network are provided. The computer-implemented method of processing calls in a telephone network comprises: identifying a plurality of calls that have been made by a particular telephone number to telephone numbers in the telephone network; determining whether a sequence in which the calls were placed corresponds to a correct order for calling those telephone numbers, the correct order being determined based on a predetermined order for calling telephone numbers in the telephone network; and determining that one or more of the calls were made by spoofing the particular telephone number if the sequence in which the calls were placed does not correspond to a correct order.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Simon THOMPSON, Robert CLAXTON
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Patent number: 11412085Abstract: Computer-implemented methods of placing and processing calls in a communications network are provided. The computer-implemented method of processing calls in a telephone network comprises: identifying a plurality of calls that have been made by a particular telephone number to telephone numbers in the telephone network; determining whether a sequence in which the calls were placed corresponds to a correct order for calling those telephone numbers, the correct order being determined based on a predetermined order for calling telephone numbers in the telephone network; and determining that one or more of the calls were made by spoofing the particular telephone number if the sequence in which the calls were placed does not correspond to a correct order.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS public limited companyInventors: Simon Thompson, Robert Claxton
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Publication number: 20220094786Abstract: Computer-implemented methods of placing and processing calls in a communications network are provided. The computer-implemented method of processing calls in a telephone network comprises: identifying a plurality of calls that have been made by a particular telephone number to telephone numbers in the telephone network; determining whether a sequence in which the calls were placed corresponds to a correct order for calling those telephone numbers, the correct order being determined based on a predetermined order for calling telephone numbers in the telephone network; and determining that one or more of the calls were made by spoofing the particular telephone number if the sequence in which the calls were placed does not correspond to a correct order.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Simon THOMPSON, Robert CLAXTON
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Patent number: 10709238Abstract: An improved shelf system often has differently configured shelves, at least some of which may receive attachments along a perimeter portions thereof. Those or others can provide bins for storing material as well internal to the shelves or along the perimeter portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Inventor: Richard Simon Thompson
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Patent number: 10594997Abstract: A method and device for converting a video signal from a lower dynamic range source to produce a signal usable by target devices of a higher dynamic range comprises converting with a convertor that implements a process in which a received signal is received as a luminance component and separate colour components, A modified luminance component is then produced by applying an expansion function to the luminance component for luminance values above a threshold, applying a gamma function and then applying a scaling function. The modified luminance and separate colour components are then provided as an output signal for display on a target device of a higher dynamic range. The expansion of luminance ensures that the luminance range appropriately matches the range for a target display. By applying the expansion luminance values above a threshold, values below a threshold can be maintained with appropriate values for display.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: British Broadcasting CorporationInventor: Simon Thompson
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Patent number: 10545928Abstract: The present invention provides a method, and an associated apparatus configured to implement such a method, for analysing mark-up language text content, such as might be found on a website or within online user generated content. The method comprises a training phase, in which plurality of schemas are automatically generated from a specified text and a final schema is compiled. This final schema can then be used to compare with other online text content such that content which matched the final schema can be identified, for example for further analysis and comparison.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS public limited companyInventors: Hamid Gharib, Simon Thompson, Duong Nguyen, Marcus Thint
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Publication number: 20190116349Abstract: A method and device for converting a video signal from a lower dynamic range source to produce a signal usable by target devices of a higher dynamic range comprises converting with a convertor that implements a process in which a received signal is received as a luminance component and separate colour components, A modified luminance component is then produced by applying an expansion function to the luminance component for luminance values above a threshold, applying a gamma function and then applying a scaling function. The modified luminance and separate colour components are then provided as an output signal for display on a target device of a higher dynamic range. The expansion of luminance ensures that the luminance range appropriately matches the range for a target display. By applying the expansion luminance values above a threshold, values below a threshold can be maintained with appropriate values for display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventor: Simon THOMPSON
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Patent number: 9878690Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 for interacting remotely with a vehicle 12 comprising data transfer means 22 for wirelessly communicating messages between a mobile communications device 18 operable by a user and a vehicle databus 24 located within the vehicle 12. Optionally, the data transfer means 22 is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communications device 18 via a web server 14, a web portal or other internet-connected host system. The data transfer means 22 may be arranged to wirelessly communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network 13. After the vehicle engine has stopped, communication of messages may continue on an intermittent basis, or may be suspended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the vehicle battery voltage reaches a predetermined threshold. High priority messages may be communicated at any time after the vehicle engine has stopped.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Simon Thompson, Peter Thomas, Carl Pickering
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Publication number: 20160129882Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 for interacting remotely with a vehicle 12 comprising data transfer means 22 for wirelessly communicating messages between a mobile communications device 18 operable by a user and a vehicle databus 24 located within the vehicle 12. Optionally, the data transfer means 22 is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communications device 18 via a web server 14, a web portal or other internet-connected host system. The data transfer means 22 may be arranged to wirelessly communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network 13. After the vehicle engine has stopped, communication of messages may continue on an intermittent basis, or may be suspended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the vehicle battery voltage reaches a predetermined threshold. High priority messages may be communicated at any time after the vehicle engine has stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Simon Thompson, Peter Thomas, Carl Pickering
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Patent number: 9285967Abstract: A computing device having a display portion for displaying information and a user input portion for receiving an input from a user. The device is operable to display a first set of user-selectable function elements in a first format and is responsive to an input from a user corresponding to a user-selected portion of the display portion to display a second set of function elements that include one or more function elements of the first set of user-selectable function elements that are associated with the selected portion of the display portion in a second format different from the first format. The device is operable to allow a function element displayed in the second format to be selected by the user thereby to execute a function associated with the element.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Ashutosh Tomar, Simon Thompson, Paul Youdan, Duncan Robertson, Sebastian Paszkowicz, Francis McCullough
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Patent number: 9251631Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 for interacting remotely with a vehicle 12 comprising data transfer means 22 for wirelessly communicating messages between a mobile communications device 18 operable by a user and a vehicle databus 24 located within the vehicle 12. Optionally, the data transfer means 22 is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communications device 18 via a web server 14, a web portal or other internet-connected host system. The data transfer means 22 may be arranged to wirelessly communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network 13. After the vehicle engine has stopped, communication of messages may continue on an intermittent basis, or may be suspended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the vehicle battery voltage reaches a predetermined threshold. High priority messages may be communicated at any time after the vehicle engine has stopped.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Simon Thompson, Peter Thomas, Carl Pickering
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Publication number: 20140025698Abstract: The present invention provides a method, and an associated apparatus configured to implement such a method, for analysing mark-up language text content, such as might be found on a website or within online user generated content. The method comprises a training phase, in which plurality of schemas are automatically generated from a specified text and a final schema is compiled. This final schema can then be used to compare with other online text content such that content which matched the final schema can be identified, for example for further analysis and comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Hamid Gharib, Simon Thompson, Duong Nguyen, Macus Thint
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Publication number: 20130227488Abstract: A computing device having a display portion for displaying information and a user input portion for receiving an input from a user. The device is operable to display a first set of user-selectable function elements in a first format, and is responsive to an input from a user corresponding to a user-selected portion of the display portion and to display a second set of function elements that include one or more function elements of the first set of user-selectable function elements that are associated with the selected portion of the display portion in a second format different from the first format. The device is operable to allow a function element displayed in the second format to be selected by the user thereby to execute a function associated with the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: JAGUAR CARS LIMITEDInventors: Ashutosh Tomar, Simon Thompson, Paul Youdan, Duncan Robertson, Sebastian Paszkowicz, Francis McCullough
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Publication number: 20130211623Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 for interacting remotely with a vehicle 12 comprising data transfer means 22 for wirelessly communicating messages between a mobile communications device 18 operable by a user and a vehicle databus 24 located within the vehicle 12. Optionally, the data transfer means 22 is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communications device 18 via a web server 14, a web portal or other internet-connected host system. The data transfer means 22 may be arranged to wirelessly communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network 13. After the vehicle engine has stopped, communication of messages may continue on an intermittent basis, or may be suspended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the vehicle battery voltage reaches a predetermined threshold. High priority messages may be communicated at any time after the vehicle engine has stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: JAGUAR CARS LTD.Inventors: Simon Thompson, Peter Thomas, Carl Pickering
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Patent number: 8066372Abstract: This invention is a game platform for the assessment and/or treatment of disorders of binocular vision, such as amblyopia. The game content is devised to maximize the possible therapeutic effects by leveraging advanced research in ophthalmology, as well as advanced display technology to render images independently to each eye. In particular, the game content engages both eyes at different levels of difficulty, forcing an amblyopic eye to work harder to regain its performance in the visual system. The invention herein described provides a mobile device, capable of interaction with an eye care specialist, for the assessment/treatment of binocular vision using innovative mechanisms for ensuring proper use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: McGill UniversityInventors: Jeremy Cooperstock, Thang Long To, Jeff Blum, Robert F. Hess, Benjamin Simon Thompson
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Patent number: 8057036Abstract: An information difference between a left eye image and a right eye image is adjustable to achieve binocular vision in a patient having a deficiency of binocular vision. A source of image pairs is used along with a dichoptic display system to present a selected one of the image pairs as a right eye image to a patient's right eye and a left eye image to a patient's left eye. The difference at which a patients achieves binocular vision is a measure of a level binocular vision health or function, and continued exposure to the image pairs is therapeutic. The difference can be adjusted during therapy, and restoration of regular binocular vision is possible.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: McGill UniversityInventors: Robert F. Hess, Behzad Mansouri, Benjamin Simon Thompson
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Patent number: 8035573Abstract: A deployable panel structure for an array antenna comprising a first and a second set of panels hinged together for deployment between a folded configuration for stowage and an elongate unfolded configuration; wherein the panels of said first set are hinged together about a plurality of spaced-apart axes which are transverse to an elongate axis of the unfolded structure and the panels of said second set are hinged to panels of the first set about lengthwise axes parallel to said elongate axis of the unfolded structure; and wherein the number and arrangement of the panels is such that a width of the unfolded structure, measured transversely of its elongate extent, is less at one or both of its ends than the width of its middle portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Agence Spatiale EuropeenneInventors: Alan Thompson, Martin Simon Thompson