Patents by Inventor Thomas Francis Doyle

Thomas Francis Doyle 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: 20240016475
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: BURL Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Thilo Hoelscher, James Brailean, Maximillian Dirnbacher, Arne Voie, Mark Banham, Balaji Simma, Jeffry Tola
  • Patent number: 11801036
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: BURL Concepts, Inc
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Thilo Hoelscher, James Brailean, Maximillian Dirnbacher, Arne Voie, Mark Banham, Balaji Simma, Jeffry Tola
  • Publication number: 20210228182
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: BURL Concepts, Inc
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Thilo Hoelscher, James Brailean, Maximillian Dirnbacher, Ame Voie, Mark Banham, Balaji Simma, Jeffry Tola
  • Patent number: 11006924
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: BURL Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Thilo Hoelscher, James Brailean, Maximillian Dirnbacher, Arne Voie, Mark Banham, Balaji Simma, Jeffry Tola
  • Publication number: 20180279995
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: BURL Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Thilo Hoelscher, James Brailean, Maximillian Dirnbacher, Arne Voie, Mark Banham, Balaji Simma, Jeffry Tola
  • Publication number: 20180214125
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating and using ultrasound gel module assemblies in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes an ultrasound gel module assembly including a gel pad attached to a base component, where the gel pad is capable of conducting ultrasound, and a cover component covering a first side of the gel pad and in contact with the base component. In another embodiment, a method for using an ultrasound gel module assembly includes removing a cover component from a gel module assembly, where the cover component covers a first side of a gel pad attached to a base component, and the base component includes a set of attachment points configured to enable the base component to be connected to a holder, attaching the base component to the holder, and transmitting ultrasound through the gel pad from an ultrasound transducer connected to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffry Tola, Thilo Hoelscher, Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Patent number: 9165416
    Abstract: A system for providing operational access to equipment or vehicles is disclosed wherein digital access codes are assigned and transported over-the-air governing a vehicle's or equipment's use. The access codes can be generated in connection with comparison of entered and stored biometric data and/or entered code from a keypad. Various security protocols can be used to ensure the secure dispatch and delivery of code information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: OMNITRACS, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Harvey, Michael David Atella, Thomas Francis Doyle, Loyie H. Sims, III, Satish N. Ram
  • Patent number: 8843312
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a specific asset using navigation technology or specific signaling capabilities. This system improves a driver's productivity by providing location information or signals to a driver to assist him in locating a specific trailer. An embodiment includes a system for navigating/routing drivers to their assigned trailer, using GPS, and Navigation technology. Another embodiment includes an audio and/or visual signal from a specific trailer activated by a driver seeking the location of the specific trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Omnitracs, LLC
    Inventors: Frederick Duke Kim, Thomas Francis Doyle, Michael Joseph Contour
  • Patent number: 8818439
    Abstract: A computer-executed method for managing a group of entities includes receiving an indication from a first user indicating a desire to add members to the group based on proximity to a target, such as a point of interest (POI) or a location of a person. The method also includes sending an invitation to a prospective group member based on a location of the prospective group member during a time window associated with the target. In response to the invitation, an indication is received from the prospective group member as to whether the prospective group member desires to join the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard P. Davis, Kristin W. Peri, Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Patent number: 8787880
    Abstract: A wireless device is provided to act as a caching data proxy for a first device, which may or may not be wireless. In particular, a cellular telephone is associated as a caching data proxy for a wireless portable computing device. The cellular telephone caches data as a proxy for the portable computing device when the portable computing device is either out of network coverage, powered down, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Omnitracs, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Publication number: 20140031073
    Abstract: A computer-executed method for managing a group of entities includes receiving an indication from a first user indicating a desire to add members to the group based on proximity to a target, such as a point of interest (POI) or a location of a person. The method also includes sending an invitation to a prospective group member based on a location of the prospective group member during a time window associated with the target. In response to the invitation, an indication is received from the prospective group member as to whether the prospective group member desires to join the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard P. DAVIS, Kristin W. PERI, Thomas Francis DOYLE
  • Patent number: 8577405
    Abstract: A computer-executed method for managing a group of entities includes receiving an indication from a first user indicating a desire to add members to the group based on proximity to a target, such as a point of interest (POI) or a location of a person. The method also includes sending an invitation to a prospective group member based on a location of the prospective group member during a time window associated with the target. In response to the invitation, an indication is received from the prospective group member as to whether the prospective group member desires to join the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Peter Davis, Kristin W. Peri, Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Patent number: 8577590
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to location-based tracking using geofences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Publication number: 20120268269
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems, methods, devices, apparatuses, articles, etc. for generation of a threat score. For certain example implementations, a method may comprise obtaining one or more first attributes of a first person and one or more second attributes of a second person. A first location digest indicative of one or more locations that are associated with the first person, who may be associated with a mobile device, and a second location digest indicative of one or more locations that are associated with the second person may be obtained. A threat score of the first person with respect to the second person may be generated based, at least in part, on the one or more first attributes of the first person, the one or more second attributes of the second person, the first location digest, and the second location digest. Other example implementations are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Patent number: 8064841
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making as asset apparent. An individual wishing to locate an asset uses an apparatus to enter an identification code corresponding to the asset. The identification code is transmitted in a request to the asset, where it is processed to determine how to make the asset apparent. The asset then makes itself apparent to the individual, typically by audio or visual means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Doyle, Dudley Fetzer
  • Publication number: 20110112768
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to location-based tracking using geofences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Publication number: 20100317392
    Abstract: A computer-executed method for managing a group of entities includes receiving an indication from a first user indicating a desire to add members to the group based on proximity to a target, such as a point of interest (POI) or a location of a person. The method also includes sending an invitation to a prospective group member based on a location of the prospective group member during a time window associated with the target. In response to the invitation, an indication is received from the prospective group member as to whether the prospective group member desires to join the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Peter Davis, Kristin W. Peri, Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Publication number: 20100273452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating location of a targeted wireless communications device (WCD) is provided. The method may comprise, enabling a location module in response to receiving a location state code, wherein the location module includes one or more location state routines, wherein at least one of the one or more location state routines is identified in the location state code, and wherein each location state routine includes at least one location functionality, and executing the at least one location functionality associated with the one or more location state routines identified by the received location state code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Rajeev Durai Rajann, Thomas Francis Doyle
  • Publication number: 20090219135
    Abstract: A system for providing operational access to equipment or vehicles is disclosed wherein digital access codes are assigned and transported over-the-air governing a vehicle's or equipment's use. The access codes can be generated in connection with comparison of entered and stored biometric data and/or entered code from a keypad. Various security protocols can be used to ensure the secure dispatch and delivery of code information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORTATED
    Inventors: John M. Harvey, Michael David Atella, Thomas Francis Doyle, Loyie H. Sims, Satish N. Ram
  • Publication number: 20090082962
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a specific asset using navigation technology or specific signaling capabilities. This system improves a driver's productivity by providing location information or signals to a driver to assist him in locating a specific trailer. An embodiment includes a system for navigating/routing drivers to their assigned trailer, using GPS, and Navigation technology. Another embodiment includes an audio and/or visual signal from a specific trailer activated by a driver seeking the location of the specific trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Frederick Duke Kim, Thomas Francis Doyle, Michael Joseph Contour