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).
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Publication number: 20250032909Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
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Patent number: 12173995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
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Patent number: 12076638Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11821716Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
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Publication number: 20230009378Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
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Patent number: 11446570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20220082361Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
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Publication number: 20220065597Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Andrew Carr, Timothy Keith Girling, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Murray Thomson
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Publication number: 20210346798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Igor Borovikov, Jesse Hans Stokes Harder, Thomas Patrick O'Neill, Jonathan Albert Rein, Avery H. Lee, Pawel Piotr Wrotek, Graham Michael Parker, David Vincent
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Publication number: 20150323531Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, JR., Daniel Karl Rieger
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Patent number: 9120857Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
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Patent number: 8980274Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Regis Krah, III, Melissa Beall, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Ramaswamy Chandrashekar
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Patent number: 8809004Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Philip Andersen, Randall Groat, Eugene Regis Krah, Jill Saucier
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Publication number: 20140050757Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, JR., Daniel Karl Rieger
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Patent number: 8580272Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
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Publication number: 20130101987Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Philip Andersen, Randall Groat, Eugene Regis Krah, Jill Saucier
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Patent number: 8409817Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Eugene Regis Krah, III, Jill M. Saucier
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Patent number: 8303959Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr., Daniel Karl Rieger
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Patent number: 8158751Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia ewingii antibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Jr.
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Patent number: D668834Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Thomas Patrick O'Flanagan