Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Miller

Thomas J. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139516
    Abstract: A system includes memory, and processing circuitry coupled to the memory, the processing circuitry configured to: determine at least one of: a cross-electrical signal measurement at a first electrode on a first lead implanted within a tongue of the patient based on a stimulation signal between a second electrode on the first lead or a second lead implanted within the tongue of the patient and a third electrode, or a strain measurement of at least one of the first lead or the second lead. The processing circuitry is configured to determine movement of the tongue based on at least one of the cross-electrical signal measurement or the strain measurement, and generate information indicative of the movement of the tongue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: James Britton Hissong, Robert T. Sandgren, Erik J. Peterson, Sean P. Skubitz, Adam J. Rivard, Thomas I. Miller, David J. Miller, Kristin N. Hageman, Avram Scheiner, Kanthaiah Koka, Leonid M. Litvak
  • Publication number: 20240046031
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to account management. In some examples, an account is provisioned onto the computer system. In some examples, an account is used for performing an autofill operation. In some examples, order information is presented to the user. In some examples, input is received to apply future rewards to a specified account. In some examples, awards are displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas J. MILLER, Lori CHOY, Ryan H. DEPAOLA, Kevin C. KUPILLAS, Adam M. NOFFSINGER, Allie M. PERRY, Elsma RAMIREZ, Matthew C. SANDERS
  • Publication number: 20230237287
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for managing information on computer systems. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing display of user interface elements based on movement of the computer system and requesting account information are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interface for provisioning an account onto a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for associating a transfer amount with an account are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying user interface elements corresponding to transaction types are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing one or more pending loans are described. In some embodiments, methods for entering a numeric sequence are described. In some embodiments, methods for locking a computer system while entering a number sequence are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Trevor W. YOUNG, Thomas J. MILLER, Policarpo B. WOOD, Antonio ALLEN, Flavio MATTOS DE CARVALHO, Adam M. NOFFSINGER, Michael C. EVASHEVSKI
  • Publication number: 20230236722
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for managing information on computer systems. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing display of user interface elements based on movement of the computer system and requesting account information are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interface for provisioning an account onto a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for associating a transfer amount with an account are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying user interface elements corresponding to transaction types are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing one or more pending loans are described. In some embodiments, methods for entering a numeric sequence are described. In some embodiments, methods for locking a computer system while entering a number sequence are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas J. MILLER, Lisa MIRTH, Trevor W. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20230237480
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for managing information on computer systems. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing display of user interface elements based on movement of the computer system and requesting account information are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interface for provisioning an account onto a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for associating a transfer amount with an account are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying user interface elements corresponding to transaction types are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing one or more pending loans are described. In some embodiments, methods for entering a numeric sequence are described. In some embodiments, methods for locking a computer system while entering a number sequence are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas J. MILLER, Kevin C. KUPILLAS
  • Publication number: 20230095944
    Abstract: Enhanced searching at a user interface may be enabled by tagged transaction records. When a search query is received at the user interface, a user device may determine a set of suggested search queries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Minar, Yiran Kang, Fadi S. Obeid, Rachel Reddy, Rima Kakarla, Anuj Chaudhary, Anish Doshi, Julien Barlerin, Michael Artemiw, Richard W. Heard, Ashish C. Nagre, Thomas J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220406422
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for viewing and managing signed clinical records. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for adding a signed clinical record to a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying signed clinical records with unsigned clinical records, wherein signed clinical records include a visual indication that they are signed, are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for adding signed and/or unsigned clinical records related to vision are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew W. CROWLEY, Nicholas D. FELTON, Thomas J. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20220293335
    Abstract: An article includes one or more magnetic isolators. Each magnetic isolator comprises a layer of fragmented magnetic metallic material adhered to a substrate. The fragments of the magnetic metallic material are separated by spaces and arranged in a non-random pattern. The layer of fragmented magnetic metallic material has a thickness, t, greater than 1 ?m and the spaces have an average width of less than 0.5t.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas J. Miller, Sergei A. Manuilov
  • Publication number: 20220116494
    Abstract: A method includes, at a computer system with a display and a housing, while a call is ongoing between the computer system and a remote device, detecting a coupling of a case to the computer system, and in response to detecting the coupling of the case to the computer system, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a first audio mode, continuing the call, and, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a second audio mode different than the first audio mode, terminating the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Jae Woo Chang, Arian Behzadi, Deena Khattab, Robert Garcia, III, Thomas J. Miller, Elsma Ramirez, Lauren E. Tappana, Marcel Van Os, Mayura D. Deshpande, Monaliza Azarians, Haya Iris Gaviola, Alan C. Dye
  • Patent number: 9810508
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide significant firearm recoil force reduction and can be integrated within a traditional firearm stock. Such recoil shock absorbers include a body assembly, plunger assembly, and return spring. The body assembly includes a shock tube, cylinder end, and accumulator. The shock tube includes an opening at its distal end, the cylinder end is rotatably coupled to the shock tube, and the accumulator is coupled to the cylinder end. The cylinder end can be selectably/adjustably aligned with the shock tube opening, resulting in a selectable/adjustable orifice and a pathway from the shock tube to the accumulator. The plunger assembly is slidably coupled to the body assembly and includes a piston. The piston and the shock tube are in slideable relation such that when the plunger assembly is introduced into the body assembly the piston is introduced into the shock tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: KYNTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald J. Spyche, Jr., Thomas J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170284765
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide significant firearm recoil force reduction and can be integrated within a traditional firearm stock. Such recoil shock absorbers include a body assembly, plunger assembly, and return spring. The body assembly includes a shock tube, cylinder end, and accumulator. The shock tube includes an opening at its distal end, the cylinder end is rotatably coupled to the shock tube, and the accumulator is coupled to the cylinder end. The cylinder end can be selectably/adjustably aligned with the shock tube opening, resulting in a selectable/adjustable orifice and a pathway from the shock tube to the accumulator. The plunger assembly is slidably coupled to the body assembly and includes a piston. The piston and the shock tube are in slideable relation such that when the plunger assembly is introduced into the body assembly the piston is introduced into the shock tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: KYNTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald J. Spyche, JR., Thomas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9752848
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide significant firearm recoil force reduction and can be integrated within a traditional firearm stock. Such recoil shock absorbers include a body assembly, plunger assembly, and return spring. The body assembly includes a shock tube, cylinder end, and accumulator. The shock tube includes an opening at its distal end, the cylinder end is rotably coupled to the shock tube, and the accumulator is coupled to the cylinder end. The cylinder end can be selectably/adjustably aligned with the shock tube opening, resulting in a selectable/adjustable orifice and a pathway from the shock tube to the accumulator. The plunger assembly is slidably coupled to the body assembly and includes a piston. The piston and the shock tube are in slidable relation such that when the plunger assembly is introduced into the body assembly the piston is introduced into the shock tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Kyntec Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald J. Spyche, Jr., Thomas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9594798
    Abstract: A file system uses data integrity techniques that are a selectable attribute of a file system object. Some file system objects have integrity on for various accesses, while other file system objects do not. Different default settings can be provided for different file system objects. Such a setting for a file system object can be changed to and from having integrity on. Given a file system object with an attribute, the file system provides file system operations for which the data integrity operation used on the file system object depends on this attribute. Such operations include, but are not limited to, operations for changing the attribute, creating file system objects with such attributes, providing and changing default settings for such attributes, and writing data to and reading data from files, which use different data integrity techniques based on this attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: William Tipton, Surendra Verma, Thomas J. Miller, Jonathan M. Cargille
  • Patent number: 9575678
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to storage allocation. In aspects, a hierarchical data structure is used to track allocation data for storage managed by a file system. The hierarchical data structure may have multiple levels with each level having data regarding a different granularity of storage. Portions of the hierarchical data structure may be locked independently of other portions of the hierarchical data structure. The hierarchical data structure may indicate that one or more portions of storage are for exclusive use by a directory. Extra space may be reserved in allocated space in anticipation of subsequent operations. Allocation requestors may obtain storage allocation from regions associated with different levels of the hierarchical data structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Miller, Jonathan M. Cargille, William R. Tipton, Surendra Verma
  • Publication number: 20160273873
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide significant firearm recoil force reduction and can be integrated within a traditional firearm stock. Such recoil shock absorbers include a body assembly, plunger assembly, and return spring. The body assembly includes a shock tube, cylinder end, and accumulator. The shock tube includes an opening at its distal end, the cylinder end is rotably coupled to the shock tube, and the accumulator is coupled to the cylinder end. The cylinder end can be selectably/adjustably aligned with the shock tube opening, resulting in a selectable/adjustable orifice and a pathway from the shock tube to the accumulator. The plunger assembly is slidably coupled to the body assembly and includes a piston. The piston and the shock tube are in slidable relation such that when the plunger assembly is introduced into the body assembly the piston is introduced into the shock tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Kyntec Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald J. Spyche, JR., Thomas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9448869
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to error detection for files. In aspects, before allowing updates to a clean file, a flag marking the file as dirty is written to non-volatile storage. Thereafter, the file may be updated as long as desired. Periodically or at some other time, the file may be marked as clean after all outstanding updates to the file and error codes associated with the file are written to storage. While waiting for outstanding updates and error codes to be written to storage, if additional requests to update the file are received, the file may be marked as dirty again prior to allowing the additional requests to update the file. The request to write a clean flag regarding the file may be done lazily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Miller, Jonathan M. Cargille, William R. Tipton, Surendra Verma
  • Patent number: 9430160
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to maintaining consistency in a storage system. In aspects, one or more objects may be updated in the context of a transaction. In conjunction with updating the objects, logical copies of the objects may be obtained and modified. A request to write the updated logical copies is sent to a storage controller. The logical copies do not overwrite the original copies. In conjunction with sending the request, a data structure is provided for the storage controller to store on the disk. The data structure indicates the one or more objects that were supposed to be written to disk and may include verification data to indicate the content that was supposed to be written to disk. During recovery, this data structure may be used to determine whether all of the object(s) were correctly written to disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Miller, Jonathan M. Cargille, William R. Tipton, Surendra Verma
  • Patent number: 9431584
    Abstract: Light emitting systems are described. Particularly, light emitting systems and light converting components utilized within these systems are described. The light emitting system and components are formed such that dark-line defects do not interfere with the light emitting system efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael A. Haase, Thomas J. Miller, Terry L. Smith, Xiaoguang Sun, Junqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20160140161
    Abstract: A file system uses data integrity techniques that are a selectable attribute of a file system object. Some file system objects have integrity on for various accesses, while other file system objects do not. Different default settings can be provided for different file system objects. Such a setting for a file system object can be changed to and from having integrity on. Given a file system object with an attribute, the file system provides file system operations for which the data integrity operation used on the file system object depends on this attribute. Such operations include, but are not limited to, operations for changing the attribute, creating file system objects with such attributes, providing and changing default settings for such attributes, and writing data to and reading data from files, which use different data integrity techniques based on this attribute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: William Tipton, Surendra Verma, Thomas J. Miller, Jonathan M. Cargille
  • Patent number: D1022197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan B. Bajana Merizalde, Thomas G. T. Brisebras, Fabien Y. Schmitt, Matthew C. Miller, Stephen M. Christopher, Shawn C. Snyder, Evan N. Stambler, Clinton W. Denlinger, Samuel J. Malanowski