Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Scott

Thomas A. Scott 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: 20230037329
    Abstract: Head-mounted display systems may include an eye-tracking subsystem and a fixation distance prediction subsystem. The eye-tracking subsystem may be configured to determine at least a gaze direction of a user's eyes and an eye movement speed of the user's eyes. The fixation distance prediction subsystem may be configured to predict, based on the eye movement speed and the gaze direction of the user's eyes, a fixation distance at which the user's eyes will become fixated prior to the user's eyes reaching a fixation state associated with the predicted fixation distance. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ian Erkelens, Thomas Scott Murdison, Kevin James MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 11572723
    Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a cover movable relative to a base between closed and open positions and a latch mechanism comprising a magnet arrangement for movement within the cover for engaged and disengaged states. The magnet arrangement may maintain the disengaged state after the cover is released from the base. A magnet of the base may retain the engaged state, a magnet may retain the disengaged state. The magnet arrangement may be concealed within the cover; a magnet arrangement may be concealed within the base. The base may comprise a first magnet on a sidewall and a second magnet on another sidewall; the cover may comprise a first magnet to engage the first magnet of the base and a second magnet to engage the second magnet of the base. The component may comprise a trim component, console, floor console, center console, or compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Triim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Rick Alan Anderson, Dennis Jack VanHouten, Jason Rutkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11568355
    Abstract: Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand delivery service for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
  • Publication number: 20230014584
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for dynamic internet of things (IoT) device grouping is provided. After an initial location of an IoT device is set, a current location of the IoT device is later determined. Thereafter, the determined current location is compared to the initial location. Responsive to determining that the current location does not match the initial location based on the comparing, a new IoT device group is assigned to the IoT device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jackson P. Leonard, Ajit Jariwala, Eric B. Libow, Thomas Scott Wallace
  • Publication number: 20230006817
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for securely distributing secret keys for hardware devices is disclosed. A distributor server transmits to a provider server an order for hardware devices. Each hardware device has a unique identifier and at least one secret key for authentication. The provider server sends a database associated with the distributor, for each of the hardware devices, the unique identifier and an unencrypted version of the at least one secret key. In response to an order received by the distributor from a customer for a portion of the hardware devices, the distributor server provides the database the unique identifiers and an associated customer order identifier, and the distributor server provides a customer server the unique identifiers. In response to the customer providing order information, the database provides the customer the unencrypted keys for the hardware devices to enable authentication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Michael GIULIANO, Thomas Scott RANCOUR, II
  • Patent number: 11518082
    Abstract: Plasma applications are disclosed that operate with argon or helium at atmospheric pressure, and at low temperatures, and with high concentrations of reactive species in the effluent stream. Laminar gas flow is developed prior to forming the plasma and at least one of the electrodes can be heated which enables operation at conditions where the argon or helium plasma would otherwise be unstable and either extinguish, or transition into an arc. The techniques can be employed to clean and activate a metal substrate, including removal of oxidation, thereby enhancing the bonding of at least one other material to the metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Surfx Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Siu Fai Cheng, Thomas Scott Williams, Toby Desmond Oste, Sarkis Minas Keshishian, Robert F. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20220366530
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may determine, a predicted eye position of a viewer corresponding to a future time moment for displaying a frame. The system may generate a first correction map for the frame based on the predicted eye position of the viewer. The system may retrieve one or more second correction maps used for correcting one or more proceeding frames. The system may generate a third correction map based on the first correction map generated based on the predicted eye position of the viewer and the one or more second correction maps used for correcting the one or more proceeding frames. The system may adjust pixel values of the frame based at least on the third correction map. The system may output the frame with the adjusted pixel values to a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Murdison, Romain Bachy, Edward Buckley, Bo Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220366873
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may access an image to be displayed by a display. The system may determine one or more first characteristics associated with a content of the image. The one or more first characteristics may include a contrast level of the content of the image with respect to a background of the image. The system may determine a first display persistence time period for the display to display the image based on the one or more first characteristics associated with the content of the image. The system may configure the display to display the image using the first display persistence time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander Goettker, Thomas Scott Murdison, Kevin James MacKenzie, Larry Seiler
  • Patent number: 11494883
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may render an image to be output by a display which sequentially outputs pixel rows of the image at a row-to-row velocity. The system may predict, based on eye-tracking data, an eye-motion velocity within a timeframe for displaying the image. The system may determine a predicted retina projection displacement for each pixel row based on the row-to-row velocity and eye-motion velocity. The system may determine a first correction displacement for each pixel row based on the predicted retina projection displacement. The system may determine a cumulative correction displacement based on the first correction displacement. The system may determine, for each pixel row, a second correction displacement based on the first correction displacement of that pixel row and the cumulative correction displacement. The system may warp each pixel row using the associated second correction displacement and output the warped pixel rows using the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Murdison, Edward Buckley
  • Patent number: 11466479
    Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a cover moveable relative to a base and a latch mechanism to provide an unlatched state for the cover and a latched state when actuated by an external/inertia force (e.g. in an event such as a rollover). The latch mechanism may comprise a latch/member extending through an opening in the cover into the base when the cover is closed and retracted into the cover when the cover is open. When the cover is closed, the latch mechanism may provide an unlatched state with the latch in an intermediate position (for an occupant's ordinary use) and a latched state with the latch fully extended to engage a catch in the base (upon the event providing the external force to prevent the cover opening). The component may comprise a console providing a storage compartment or an armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Tamanna Nabar
  • Publication number: 20220293241
    Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) acquiring, via one or more biosensors, one or more biosignals generated by a user of a computing system, (2) using the one or more biosignals to anticipate a transition to or from a cognitive state of the user, and (3) providing a signal indicating the transition to or from the cognitive state of the user to an intelligent-facilitation subsystem adapted to perform one or more assistive actions to reduce the user's cognitive load. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Tanya Renee Jonker, Candace Peacock, Ting Zhang, Brendan Matthew David-John, Matthew Jordan Boring, Thomas Scott Murdison, Yan Xu, Hrvoje Benko
  • Patent number: 11442541
    Abstract: A method for color-based calibration for eye-tracking includes presenting a calibration image to an eyebox area via a waveguide of a head mounted display (HMD). An estimated pupil center location of an eye is determined with an eye-tracking system. Next, user input is received in response to the calibration image. The user input includes an indication of a perceived color nonuniformity of the calibration image. The estimated pupil center location is then adjusted based on the user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xu Dong, Thomas Scott Murdison, Jixu Chen
  • Publication number: 20220283594
    Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, an automated vehicle (AV) comprises a body including a storage compartment for storing perishable goods. The storage compartment is accessible by a user upon authentication of the user. The AV further comprises a sensor module for receiving data for navigating the AV. The sensor module is positioned above the body on a support structure at a predetermined height above the ground, such as three to five feet. The data includes one or more of the following: audio data, video data, radio waves, and backscattered light waves. The AV further comprises an onboard computer system configured to process the data to navigate the AV along motor vehicle routes and pedestrian routes. The AV may be configured to interface with an automated locker system to retrieve or deposit the perishable goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Jeff Ning Han, Thomas Scott Stephens, Dan Michael Babcock, Cody Duane Aughney
  • Patent number: 11423621
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device may determine a virtual content to be displayed with a scene of a real-world environment. The device may generate an image depicting the virtual content. Using one or more sensors, the device may detect characteristics of the scene of the real-world environment. Based on the image and the characteristics of the scene, the device may determine that a visual enhancement is to be applied to the virtual content depicted in the image to enhance a contrast between the depicted virtual content and the scene. The device may generate a visually-enhanced image depicting the virtual content by applying the visual enhancement to the virtual content depicted in the image. The device may display the visually-enhanced image of the virtual content on a display of the computing device, wherein the scene of the real-world environment is visible through the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Charlene Mary Atlas, Romain Bachy, Kevin James MacKenzie, Nathan Matsuda, Thomas Scott Murdison, Ocean Quigley, Jasmine Soria Sears
  • Publication number: 20220262051
    Abstract: Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displaying calipers associated with the at least one waveform segment, each caliper being associated with an interval, where displaying the calipers includes, for each caliper: receiving a measurement value of the interval associated with the caliper, determining respective positions of a first handle and a second handle of the caliper based on the measurement, and displaying the first handle and the second handle in the respective positions relative to the at least one waveform segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, Thomas Scott Wade, Lloyd Kory Brown, William Cameron Powell, Daniel Lee Blake, Neil R. McQueen, Augustine Vidal Pedraza, IV, Alan Williams Portela
  • Patent number: 11410272
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may determine, for a current frame to be displayed and using an eye tracking system, a current eye position of a viewer. The system may determine a first array of scaling factors based on the determined current eye position of the viewer. The system may retrieve one or more second arrays of scaling factors used for correcting one or more proceeding frames of the current frame. The system may determine a third array of scaling factors based on the first array of scaling factors determined based on the current eye position and the one or more second arrays of scaling factors used for correcting the proceeding frames. The system may adjust pixel values of the current frame based at least on the third array of scaling factors. The system may output the current frame with the adjusted pixel values to a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Murdison, Romain Bachy, Edward Buckley, Bo Zhang
  • Patent number: 11403795
    Abstract: Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displaying calipers associated with the at least one waveform segment, each caliper being associated with an interval, where displaying the calipers includes, for each caliper: receiving a measurement value of the interval associated with the caliper, determining respective positions of a first handle and a second handle of the caliper based on the measurement, and displaying the first handle and the second handle in the respective positions relative to the at least one waveform segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: AirStrip IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, Thomas Scott Wade, Lloyd Kory Brown, William Cameron Powell, Daniel Lee Blake, Neil R. McQueen, Augustine Vidal Pedraza, IV, Alan Williams Portela
  • Publication number: 20220236795
    Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) acquiring, via a biosensor, biosignals generated by a user (e.g., biosignals indicative of gaze dynamics), (2) using the biosignals to anticipate an intent of the user to interact with a computing system (e.g., an extended-reality system), and (3) providing an intent-to-interact signal indicating the user's intent to interact to an intelligent-facilitation subsystem. The disclosed computing systems may include (1) a targeting subsystem that enables a user to explicitly target, for interaction, one or more objects, (2) an interaction subsystem that enables the user to interact with, when targeted, one or more of the objects, and (3) an intelligent-facilitation subsystem that targets one or more of the objects on behalf of the user in response to intent-to-interact signals. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Tanya Renee Jonker, Brendan Matthew David-John, Ting Zhang, Thomas Scott Murdison, Candace Peacock, Hrvoje Benko
  • Publication number: 20220223310
    Abstract: A radiation powered device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a semiconductor disposed between the first and second electrodes, and a radioactive source configured to generate a flow of electrons through the semiconductor between the first and second electrodes, wherein the semiconductor comprises diamond material, wherein the radioactive source is embedded within the diamond material, wherein the radioactive source comprises a beta-emitting radioisotope, and atoms of the radioisotope are either substitutionally or interstitially integrated into the diamond material, wherein the diamond material comprises a plurality of regions in the form of layers within a continuous crystal lattice of the diamond material, and wherein at least one layer of the diamond material comprises the radioactive source and at least one layer of the diamond material does not comprise the radioactive source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: The University of Bristol
    Inventors: Thomas SCOTT, Neil FOX, Liam PAYNE, Chris HUTSON, Hugo DOMINGUEZ ANDRADE
  • Publication number: 20220223276
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving user input, the user input indicating a user command to display a waveform strip screen, in response to the user input, processing patient-specific data to provide waveform data, and displaying the waveform strip screen on the mobile device, the waveform strip screen displaying one or more waveform strips, each waveform strip of the one or more waveform strips being based on the waveform data and graphically depicting a physical waveform strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, Thomas Scott Wade, Lloyd Kory Brown