Patents by Inventor Steven Neale

Steven Neale 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: 20190115028
    Abstract: A system for optimizing the selection of transcription engines is provided. The system includes an alphanumeric preprocessor, an audio analysis preprocessor, a categorical preprocessor, and a continuous variable preprocessor which is configured to receive outputs from the alphanumeric, the audio analysis, and the categorical preprocessors and to generate data used by a modeling module to create a list of ranked transcription engines. The transcription engines are used to generate transcriptions of media data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Neal Rivkin, Peter Nguyen, Cornelius Raths
  • Publication number: 20190043487
    Abstract: A system for optimizing selection of transcription engines using a combination of selected machine learning models. The system includes a plurality of preprocessors that generate a plurality of features from a media data set. The system further includes a deep learning neural network model, a gradient boosted machine model and a random forest model used in generating a ranked list of transcription engines. A transcription engine is selected from the ranked list of transcription engines to generate a transcript for the media dataset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Neal Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20130339186
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a first event profile that includes a seed event parameter and a first event parameter, calculating fraud scores for the first event parameter, accessing a second event profile that includes a second event parameter that corresponds to the first event parameter, calculating a fraud score for the second event parameter, and then identifying the second parameters as being associated with fraud. Fraud scores may be calculated based on the attributes of a parameter, the relation of the parameter to the seed parameter, and the fraud scores of any corresponding parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: EVENTBRITE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Neal French, Tilmann Bruckhaus
  • Patent number: 8316263
    Abstract: A method of predicting disk drive failure at a central processing facility using an evolving drive failure prediction algorithm (DFPA) is disclosed. A set of quality metric values are transmitted from each of a plurality of remote disk drives to the central processing facility. The DFPA is executed at the central processing facility in response to the quality metric values to detect an impending failure of at least one of the remote disk drives. The DFPA is evolved at the central processing facility in response to a reference data base of quality metric values and a corresponding failure indicator. The processes is repeated so as to improve the accuracy of the DFPA over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross E. Gough, Steven Neal Rivkin
  • Patent number: 7269525
    Abstract: A method of binning disk drives by evaluating quality metrics prior to a final quality audit is disclosed. A number of disk drives are assembled, and a plurality of quality metrics are generated for each disk drive representing a plurality of operating characteristics. The quality metrics for each disk drive are evaluated for binning the disk drives into a plurality of lots including a first lot and a second lot. A final quality audit (FQA) is performed by executing a number of write and read operations for a plurality of the disk drives in each lot and classifying each disk drive as passing or failing the FQA. If the number of disk drives that fail the FQA out of the first lot falls below a first threshold, the first lot is classified as acceptable for a first tier customer. If the number of disk drives that fail the FQA out of the second lot falls below a second threshold, the second lot is classified as acceptable for a second tier customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross E. Gough, Steven Neal Rivkin, Jan G. Abrahamsson, Carl R. Messenger, Arun Makhija, Gordon K. Rydquist, Michael J. Cullen
  • Patent number: 7236911
    Abstract: A subset of quality metrics as input to a disk drive failure prediction algorithm (DFPA) may be selected using a genetic algorithm. The DFPA is executed for an initially selected generation of subset quality metrics using quality metric values stored in a reference data base. At least one DFPA setting is adjusted and the DFPA executed again for the selected subset. After training the DFPA, the best DFPA setting is saved for the selected subset. A fitness score is generated for the selected subset, representing an accuracy of the DFPA relative to failure indicators stored in the reference data base. At least one genetic operator is applied in response to the fitness scores to generate a new generation of subsets. The process is repeated until a best subset of quality metrics and corresponding DFPA setting are found.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross E. Gough, Steven Neal Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20070091442
    Abstract: A fractionation system comprising means for forming a three dimensional optical lattice that is operable to separate particles that have different physical characteristics. Preferably, the wells of the optical lattice are interlinked. For example, the wells may be linked in such a manner as to provide deflection greater than or equal to 15 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Michael MacDonald, Kishan Dholakia, Steven Neale, Gabriel Spalding
  • Patent number: 6447797
    Abstract: It has been discovered that certain phosphoinositides demonstrate antibacterial activity. Particularly, these phosphoinositides have been discovered to prevent the adhesion of H. influenzae onto the nasopharyngeal cells of mammals, and, in particular, humans. Phosphoinositides useful with the present invention have the following formula: wherein R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids having a carbon chain length of C6 to C20 and R1 and R2 can be the same or different; and R3 to R7 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or a phosphate moiety with at least two of R3 to R7 being a phosphate moiety; and hydrates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Shie-Ming Hwang, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jim-Wen Liu, Pradip Mukerji, Steven Neal Anderson, Jonathan A. Meulbroek
  • Publication number: 20020088351
    Abstract: An extraction system comprises a canopy for receiving fumes. An aperture is defined in the top of the canopy, and dusting extends from the canopy, in communication with the fumes at the aperture, to an in-line extractor fan. Further ducting extends from the in-line extractor fan to an external extractor fan. A path for the extraction of fumes by the system is defined by the inner surfaces of the canopy, the ductings and the casings of the extractor fans. The inner surfaces of each of these components are coated with a non-stick, heat resistant material such as polytetrafluoroethene (PTFE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: James Joseph Flannery, Gary Steven Neale
  • Publication number: 20010026806
    Abstract: It has been discovered that certain phosphoinositides demonstrate antibacterial activity. Particularly, these phosphoinositides have been discovered to prevent the adhesion of H. influenzae onto the nasopharyngeal cells of mammals, and, in particular, humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventors: Shie-Ming Hwang, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jim-Wen Liu, Pradip Mukerji, Steven Neal Anderson, Jonathan A. Meulbroek
  • Patent number: 6258375
    Abstract: It has been discovered that certain phosphoinositides demonstrate antibacterial activity. Particularly, these phosphoinositides have been discovered to prevent the adhesion of H. influenzae onto the nasopharyngeal cells of mammals, and, in particular, humans. Phosphoinositides useful with the present invention have the following formula: wherein R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids having a carbon chain length of C6 to C20 and R1 and R2 can be the same or different; and R3 to R7 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or a phosphate moiety with at least two of R3 to R7 being a phosphate moiety; and hydrates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Shie-Ming Hwang, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jim-Wen Liu, Pradip Mukerji, Steven Neal Anderson, Jonathan A. Meulbroek
  • Patent number: 6248372
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rice flour extract (RFE) which can be used in the prophylaxis and treatment of bacterial infections, particularly bacterial infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae and to a method of preparing and using such an antibacterial rice flour extract. The anti-Haemophilus influenzae rice flour extract of the present invention can be prepared from commercial food grade rice flours or non-commercial food grade rice flours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Shie-Ming Hwang, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jim-Wen Liu, Steven Neal Anderson, Jonathan A. Meulbroek
  • Patent number: 5922344
    Abstract: A method of treating pneumonia or other respiratory disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, or influenza virus by orally administering a liquid, preferably an infant formula, containing a virus neutralizing antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Milo Duane Hilty, Steven Neal Anderson, Joseph Paul Schaller, Jin-Zhou Liu
  • Patent number: 5707968
    Abstract: The attachment of H. influenzae to human cells, such as oropharyngeal cells, may be inhibited by native human .beta.-casein, a recombinant form of human .beta.-casein, and hydrolysates of both. The human .beta.-casein or hydrolysate may be contained in a liquid enteral nutritional product such as an infant formula. The enteral nutritional product may be used, for example, in the prevention and treatment of otitis media in infants. The human .beta.-casein or hydrolysate may also be administered as a throat spray or nasally using drops or a spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Amanda Eun-Yeong Seo, Steven Neal Anderson, Linda Ann Harvey
  • Patent number: 5658893
    Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting rotavirus infection of human cells by treating the rotavirus with a carrageenan. The most effective agent in inhibiting cellular rotavirus infection is lambda-carrageenan, which may be formulated in a liquid and ingested enterally. A composition containing lambda-carrageenan is an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Steven Neal Anderson, Joseph Paul Schaller, Terrence Bruce Mazer, Stephen John Kirchner
  • Patent number: 5643880
    Abstract: The attachment of H. influenzae to human cells, such as oropharyngeal cells, may be inhibited by native human .beta.-casein, a recombinant form of human .beta.-casein, and hydrolysates of both. The human .beta.-casein or hydrolysate may be contained in a liquid enteral nutritional product such as an infant formula. The enteral nutritional product may be used, for example, in the prevention and treatment of otitis media in infants. The human .beta.-casein or hydrolysate may also be administered as a throat spray or nasally using drops or a spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Amanda Eun-Yeong Seo, Steven Neal Anderson, Linda Ann Harvey
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    Patent number: D699914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Norwalk Wilbert Vault Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Hopkins Bates, Craig Steven Neal