Patents by Inventor Thomas Patrick O'Connor

Thomas Patrick O'Connor 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: 20250032909
    Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
  • Patent number: 12173995
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a system for reducing water-entry shock for a projectile entering the water, the system comprising: a first component, the first component being moveable to a target region for which water-entry shock is to be reduced, and arranged to interact with the water, for reducing water-entry shock for a second component; a second component in the form of the projectile, arranged to enter the water in the region for which water-entry shock has been reduced by the first component, functionality of the second projectile component being triggered by the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
  • Patent number: 12076638
    Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
  • Patent number: 11821716
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of triggering an explosive charge of each of a plurality of munitions, the method comprising: launching a first munition, into the air, from a first gun barrel, and into water to engage with a target location, the first munition comprising a first explosive charge and a first fuze system, adapted to trigger the first explosive charge in the water, launching a second munition, into the air, from a second gun barrel, and into water to engage with the target location, the second munition comprising an second explosive charge and a second fuze system, adapted to trigger the second explosive charge in the water, the method comprising co-ordinating the timing of the triggering of the first explosive charge and the second explosive charge to establish a co-ordinated explosive event at the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
  • Publication number: 20230009378
    Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
  • Patent number: 11446570
    Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
  • Publication number: 20220082361
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of triggering an explosive charge of each of a plurality of munitions, the method comprising: launching a first munition, into the air, from a first gun barrel, and into water to engage with a target location, the first munition comprising a first explosive charge and a first fuze system, adapted to trigger the first explosive charge in the water, launching a second munition, into the air, from a second gun barrel, and into water to engage with the target location, the second munition comprising an second explosive charge and a second fuze system, adapted to trigger the second explosive charge in the water, the method comprising co-ordinating the timing of the triggering of the first explosive charge and the second explosive charge to establish a co-ordinated explosive event at the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
  • Publication number: 20220065597
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a system for reducing water-entry shock for a projectile entering the water, the system comprising: a first component, the first component being moveable to a target region for which water-entry shock is to be reduced, and arranged to interact with the water, for reducing water-entry shock for a second component; a second component in the form of the projectile, arranged to enter the water in the region for which water-entry shock has been reduced by the first component, functionality of the second projectile component being triggered by the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
  • Publication number: 20210346798
    Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
  • Publication number: 20150323531
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, JR., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Patent number: 9120857
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Patent number: 8980274
    Abstract: The invention provides Ehrlichia canis antigens that can be used to detect E. canis infected animals regardless of whether the animals have been vaccinated for E. canis. The invention also provides compositions and methods for determining the presence of E. canis antigens and antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Regis Krah, III, Melissa Beall, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Ramaswamy Chandrashekar
  • Patent number: 8809004
    Abstract: Method, device and kit for the detection of antibodies directed to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). The method includes contacting the felid biological sample with FIV env polypeptide and detecting whether the polypeptide substantially binds to the antibody in the biological sample. The method will detect FIV antibodies in a sample from animals that have been naturally infected but the method will not detect antibodies in a sample from animals that have not been infected and that have not been vaccinated with an FIV vaccine after within about the previous five to eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Philip Andersen, Randall Groat, Eugene Regis Krah, Jill Saucier
  • Publication number: 20140050757
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, JR., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Patent number: 8580272
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Publication number: 20130101987
    Abstract: Method, device and kit for the detection of antibodies directed to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). The method includes contacting the felid biological sample with FIV env polypeptide and detecting whether the polypeptide substantially binds to the antibody in the biological sample. The method will detect FIV antibodies in a sample from animals that have been naturally infected but the method will not detect antibodies in a sample from animals that have not been infected and that have not been vaccinated with an FIV vaccine after within about the previous five to eight weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Philip Andersen, Randall Groat, Eugene Regis Krah, Jill Saucier
  • Patent number: 8409817
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Eugene Regis Krah, III, Jill M. Saucier
  • Patent number: 8303959
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Patent number: 8158751
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia ewingii antibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr.
  • Patent number: D668834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Patrick O'Flanagan