Patents by Inventor Steven Miller

Steven Miller 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).

  • Distributed routing system and method
    Publication number: 20070248115
    Abstract: Disclosed is a signal processing method and system for routing audio and/or video data. The signal processing system comprises an input device for receiving audio and/or video data over multiple input paths and for combining the data from the plural input paths into serial data of a serialized data block. A user interface for controlling a reordering of the serial data contained within the serialized data block is included within the signal processing system. The signal processing system also comprises an output device for distributing a first portion of the serial data in the serialized data block to a first output path and a second portion of the serial data of the serialized data block to a second output path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: PESA Switching Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Enrique Hormigo, David Leslie Ellgen
  • Universal printer chip
    Patent number: 7286774
    Abstract: A toner cartridge having a microcontroller configured to store data necessary to create a message authentication code required by the printer. The microcontroller contains data values capable of generating acceptable MACs for a plurality of printers. The microcontroller recognizes a variety of unique parameters displayed by the printer's processor to identify the printer being used. Once the printer is identified, the microcontroller loads the data values associated with the printer and generates an acceptable MAC to enable printer operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Cartridge Corporation of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Herman Schnell
  • Warning of hazardous conditions in monitored spaces using RFID technology
    Publication number: 20070236352
    Abstract: To warn of hazardous conditions in a monitored space, the presence of an object bearing an RFID tag is detected using an RFID tag reader. Objects may be, for example, human beings, vehicles, or stationary materiel. A determination is made as to whether the object poses a hazard by, for example, reading data from the RFID tag or by accessing a database using data read from the RFID tag. If the object is determined to pose a hazard, the nature of the hazard is determined from the RFID tag or the database, and warning about the nature of the hazard is provided proximate to the monitored space. In some embodiments, providing the warning may be conditional upon detecting the concurrent presence of two objects in the monitored space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Lloyd Allen, Jana Jenkins, Steven Miller
  • Self-Grounding I/O Card
    Publication number: 20070236898
    Abstract: A self-grounding input/output (I/O) card assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes at least a printed circuit board (PCB), at least one BNC connector attached to the PCB, and a metallic tab formed on the PCB. In accordance with the present invention, the metallic tab is formed on the PCB such that when the I/O card assembly is installed into a metallic housing, the metallic tab contacts the metallic housing and bends back until the metallic tab makes contact with the body of the BNC connector thus creating a continuous grounding loop between the BNC connector, the self-grounding I/O card and the metallic housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Scott Praitt
  • Trailer brake steering system
    Publication number: 20070228814
    Abstract: A trailer brake steering system for towed vehicles is disclosed which provides for independent controlled application of said brakes in order to help give directional control of towed vehicle. The system is designed with many preferred embodiments. Which allows the system to be used on different towed vehicle braking systems including but not limited to Electric, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic. In each case, superior performance is obtained because the system operates the brake system of the towed vehicle in a unique manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Liquid supply means
    Publication number: 20070222827
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method of establishing fluidic communication between a liquid supply and a vessel includes drawing a given volume of fluid from the vessel into a chamber, and establishing fluidic communication between the liquid supply and the vessel after drawing the given volume of fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Universal Printer Chip
    Publication number: 20070223942
    Abstract: Provided is a toner cartridge having a microcontroller configured to store data necessary to create a message authentication code required by the printer. The microcontroller contains data values capable of generating acceptable MACs for a plurality of printers. The microcontroller recognizes a variety of unique parameters displayed by the printer's processor to identify the printer being used. Once the printer is identified, the microcontroller loads the data values associated with the printer and generates an acceptable MAC to enable printer operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Software Corporation of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Method for improving spelling and sensitivity to letter-sound correspondences using spelling patterns and word families on a computing device
    Publication number: 20070224578
    Abstract: Methodologies for improving a student's phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, oral and written comprehension are described herein. The method is embodied in a suite of twelve exercises operable on a computing device. The exercises are geared towards training of 1st and 2nd grade students but are not limited to that. The methods present an entertaining screen environment, with target stimulus, and foil or distracter stimulus presented visually, textually, and aurally. The student is required to identify the target stimulus from the distracter stimulus within the context of each exercise. Progress from easier trials to more difficult trials is made as the student successfully completes particular difficulty levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Scientific Learning Corporation
    Inventors: Logan De Ley, William Jenkins, Virginia Mann, Steven Miller
  • Ergonomic toner cartridge
    Patent number: 7257356
    Abstract: A toner cartridge with a handle formed centrally in a trailing end of the cartridge. The handle is dished to comfortably accept a hand and is adapted such that a user will recognize that said handle is dedicated to receiving the user's hand. The cartridge is therefore installed and removed without binding since the user's hand is centered as a result of the placement of the user's hand in said handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Cartridge Corporation of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • System and method for managing an instant messaging conversation
    Publication number: 20070180040
    Abstract: The invention is a computer implemented system and process for managing a threaded instant messaging conversation. The process comprises establishing an interactive messaging session for exchanging a conversation element; assigning a thread identifier to the conversation element; appending the thread identifier to the conversation element; and displaying the conversation element in a user interface based on the thread identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Etgen, Steven Miller, Renee Schwartz
  • Methods and apparatus for reducing noise in scatterometry measurements
    Publication number: 20070171417
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing scatterometry measurements of biological samples as described herein. A substrate having formed therein one or more sample wells is provided. Each sample well is configured to hold a sample solution containing objects that are to be characterized based on their light scattering properties. One or more sample solutions are dispensed into the sample wells. A specular reflection reducing element is applied to at least some of the sample solutions in the sample wells to decrease reflections of light into one or more detectors. A light beam is directed from a light source onto the objects in the sample wells. Light scattered by the objects in the sample wells is collected and transmitted to one or more detectors. The signal from the detectors is analyzed to detect the one or more characteristics of the one or more samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Evan Cromwell, Steven Miller, Robert Trujillo, Paul Comita
  • Integrated component mounting system
    Patent number: 7248673
    Abstract: An integrated component mounting system that includes a component mounted to a shaft and secured in place by a nut. The component and the nut each define respective annular shaped surfaces. The shaped surfaces are each inclined at a similar angle and are arranged for sliding contact with respect to each other. As the nut is tightened on the shaft, the shaped surface of the nut exerts both radial and axial forces on the shaped surface of the component, thereby automatically centering the component radially on the shaft as well as securing the component at a desired location along the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Steven Miller
  • Apparatus and method for performing signal processing
    Publication number: 20070143576
    Abstract: A system for performing signal processing includes a system input, wherein a first signal having a first format, and supplied on a first system input is selected by a user for format conversion. A switching circuit having plural switching circuit inputs and plural switching circuit outputs is provided for routing the first signal, received via a first switching circuit input, to a first switching circuit output. A processor is connected with the switching circuit for converting the first signal received via the first switching circuit output into a second signal having a second format, wherein the second signal is supplied to a second switching circuit input, and output to a first system output via a second switching circuit output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: David Ellgen, Harlan Bond, Steven Miller
  • Pythagorean Fret Placement
    Publication number: 20070131084
    Abstract: This development allows Luthiers of fretted instruments an uncompensated method of installing frets with increased accuracy. It is an improvement in calculation of fret placement over the “Rule of 18”, because it relies on the length of the vibrating string. This method is more critical at the end of the fret board closest to the bridge, due to the angle formed by the string when depressed, with respect to the axis of the fret board. With respect to the twelve step octave, the scale length is multiplied by the constant of “the twelfth root of 0.5” to calculate the length of the string from fret contact to saddle contact for the next tonal step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Combined Circulation Condenser
    Publication number: 20070125084
    Abstract: The combined circulation condenser will increase the overall efficiency of a steam plant. Less fuel will be consumed for a given power level. It has become increasingly important to conserve fuel and resources. This is true with power generation plants, as well as propulsion plants, Civilian, as well as Military. This combined circulation condenser will do just that.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Multiple Region Printer Chip
    Publication number: 20070127936
    Abstract: A toner cartridge having a microcontroller configured to store data necessary to create a message authentication code required by the printer. The microcontroller contains data values capable of generating acceptable MACs for a plurality of printers used in a plurality of geographic regions. The microcontroller recognizes a variety of unique parameters displayed by the printer's processor to identify the geographic region of the printer being used. Once the printer and geographic region are identified, the microcontroller loads the data values associated with the printer and generates an acceptable MAC to enable printer operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: CARTRIDGE CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Catheter for manipulation of the esophagus
    Publication number: 20070118105
    Abstract: An esophageal catheter for displacing and fixing the position of the esophagus in relation to the atrium of the heart is composed of a long flexible tube to be inserted into the esophagus. A control wire is associated with the tube to change the shape of the catheter and displace the esophagus relative to the heart to reduce the risk of an esophageal fistula resulting from atrial RF ablation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • System and method for influencing an anatomical structure
    Publication number: 20070118097
    Abstract: A relocation system for influencing an anatomical structure in relation to an internal surgical site. The system is composed of an elongated member constructed and arranged for insertion into a patient. The elongated member is composed of a plurality of segments interconnected by a plurality of control lines. The plurality of segments having one or more straight segments, one or more deflection segments, which are used to shape and steer the elongated member upon manipulation of at least one of the control lines. This causes the elongated member to deform into any desired shape capable of influencing the anatomical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Electrical connections for circuit boards on universal toner cartridges
    Patent number: 7221886
    Abstract: An improved communication method for use in a toner cartridge with two independently-generated electrical signals used to activate a printer. A first connection pad and a second connection pad mounted on a first circuit board to make electrical contact with upper door-mounted electrical contacts that are provided on printers of a particular family of printers. A first connector provides electrical communication between the first end of the conductor and the first circuit board. A second connector provides electrical communication between a second end of said connector and a second circuit board having a second terminal connector secured to said second end of said conductor and a second receiver connector secured to said second circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Cartridge Corporation of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • System and method for improving speaking ability
    Publication number: 20070100626
    Abstract: A speech analysis system and method for analyzing speech. The system includes: a voice recognition system for converting inputted speech to text; an analytics system for generating feedback information by analyzing the inputted speech and text; and a feedback system for outputting the feedback information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Anne Sand