Patents by Inventor William Daniel Hillis
William Daniel Hillis 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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Patent number: 10867706Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems to measure dynamics of disease progression, including cancer growth and response, at multiple scales by multiple techniques on the same biologic system. Methods and systems according to the invention permit personalized virtual disease models. Moreover, the invention allows for the integration of previously unconnected data points into an in silico disease model, providing for the prediction of disease progression with and without therapeutic intervention.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignees: APPLIED INVENTION, LLC, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: William Daniel Hillis, David B. Agus
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Patent number: 8589824Abstract: A system and method is provided for a gesture recognition interface system. The interface system may comprise a first and second light source positioned to illuminate a background surface. The interface system may also comprise at least one camera operative to receive a first plurality of images based on a first reflected light contrast difference between the background surface and a sensorless input object caused by the first light source and a second plurality of images based on a second reflected light contrast difference between the background surface and the sensorless input object caused by the second light source. The interface system may further comprise a controller operative to determine a given input gesture based on changes in relative locations of the sensorless input object in the first plurality of images and the second plurality of images. The controller may further be operative to initiate a device input associated with the given input gesture.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: William Daniel Hillis, H Keith Nishihara, Shi-Ping Hsu
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Patent number: 8417700Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assisting a user in creating a process diagram according to a specific methodology. A template library includes a plurality of entities associated with the methodology. Each of the plurality of entities has an associated one of a plurality of entity categories. A user interface allows a user to insert entities from the library into the process diagram and insert connections between the entities to show logical relationships between the entities. A graphical engine generates an optimal arrangement of the entities within the process diagram according to at least one characteristic of a plurality of entities and at least one connector associated with the process diagram and at least one optimization criteria when a user inserts an entity or connection. The graphical engine is operative to animate a transition between an original arrangement and the optimal arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: Robert Christopher McNally, William Daniel Hillis
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Patent number: 7955810Abstract: This invention relates to methods and kits for positive selection of species of interest based on peptide/protein sequence from a biological sample. The species of interest may be proteins and/or peptides of interest which may be placed through a mass spectrometer to obtain a blood peptide/protein signature. The blood peptide/protein signature may be used in proteomic analysis. The techniques include but are not limited to the use of collectors comprising nucleic acid molecules to extract a composition that has a lower concentration of a high abundance species of interest from a sample. This limits the level of influence that any collectors species may have on the results of a mass spectra.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignees: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Applied Proteomics, Inc.Inventors: David B. Agus, William Daniel Hillis
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Patent number: 7701439Abstract: A gesture recognition simulation system and method is provided. In one embodiment, a gesture recognition simulation system includes a three-dimensional display system that displays a three-dimensional image of at least one simulated object having at least one functional component. A gesture recognition interface system is configured to receive an input gesture associated with a sensorless input object from a user. The gesture recognition simulation system further comprises a simulation application controller configured to match a given input gesture with a predefined action associated with the at least one functional component. The simulation application controller could invoke the three dimensional display system to display a simulated action on at least a portion of the at least one simulated object associated an input gesture and a predefined action match.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: William Daniel Hillis, H Keith Nishihara, Shi-Ping Hsu, Neil Siegel
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Publication number: 20100055697Abstract: This invention relates to methods and kits for positive selection of species of interest based on peptide/protein sequence from a biological sample. The species of interest may be proteins and/or peptides of interest which may be placed through a mass spectrometer to obtain a blood peptide/protein signature. The blood peptide/protein signature may be used in proteomic analysis. The techniques include but are not limited to the use of collectors comprising nucleic acid molecules to extract a composition that has a lower concentration of a high abundance species of interest from a sample. This limits the level of influence that any collectors species may have on the results of a mass spectra.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicants: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, APPLIED MINDS, INC.Inventors: David B. Agus, William Daniel Hillis
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Publication number: 20100022411Abstract: Provided are methods for using nucleic acid sequences having two or more degenerately pairing nucleotides, each degenerate nucleotide having a partially overlapping set of complementarity, to reduce the number of hybridizing nucleotide sequences or probes used in biochemical and molecular biological operations having sequence specific hybridization. The method may be employed for various hybridization procedures with sequence specific hybridization, including sequencing methods measuring hybridization directly, and tagging by hybridization methods in which the sequence is determined by analyzing the pattern of tags that hybridize thereto, and hybridization dependent amplification methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: William Daniel Hillis
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Patent number: 7580909Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for editing and displaying a structured argument. An argument model comprises a plurality of parameters associated with a structured argument. A user interface graphically displays the plurality of parameters at a user accessible display and receives input from a user defining the value of a selected parameter. A computational engine alters the selected parameter to the defined value and updates the plurality of parameters according to the defined value of the selected parameter. The altered parameters are provided to the user interface, such that the display is updated in real time to reflect the user input.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Kurt Bollacker, Robert Cook, Ken Skistimas, Tomi Pierce, William Daniel Hillis, Patrick Tufts, Bran Ferren
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Patent number: 7537892Abstract: Provided are methods for using nucleic acid sequences having two or more degenerately pairing nucleotides, each degenerate nucleotide having a partially overlapping set of complementarity, to reduce the number of hybridizing nucleotide sequences or probes used in biochemical and molecular biological operations having sequence specific hybridization. The method may be employed for various hybridization procedures with sequence specific hybridization, including sequencing methods measuring hybridization directly, and tagging by hybridization methods in which the sequence is determined by analyzing the pattern of tags that hybridize thereto, and hybridization dependent amplification methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Searete LLCInventor: William Daniel Hillis
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Patent number: 7436388Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying raised images. A plate moves along at least one axis of motion. The movement of the plate is operative to adjust respective positions associated with a plurality of pins along the axis of motion. A clutch mechanism operates in conjunction with the plate to position each of the plurality of pins at a desired position along the axis of motion. This deforms a display surface defined by the plurality of pins.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: William Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren
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Publication number: 20080013826Abstract: A system and method is provided for a gesture recognition interface system. The interface system may comprise a first and second light source positioned to illuminate a background surface. The interface system may also comprise at least one camera operative to receive a first plurality of images based on a first reflected light contrast difference between the background surface and a sensorless input object caused by the first light source and a second plurality of images based on a second reflected light contrast difference between the background surface and the sensorless input object caused by the second light source. The interface system may further comprise a controller operative to determine a given input gesture based on changes in relative locations of the sensorless input object in the first plurality of images and the second plurality of images. The controller may further be operative to initiate a device input associated with the given input gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, H Keith Nishihara, Shi-Ping Hsu
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Publication number: 20080013793Abstract: A gesture recognition simulation system and method is provided. In one embodiment, a gesture recognition simulation system includes a three-dimensional display system that displays a three-dimensional image of at least one simulated object having at least one functional component. A gesture recognition interface system is configured to receive an input gesture associated with a sensorless input object from a user. The gesture recognition simulation system further comprises a simulation application controller configured to match a given input gesture with a predefined action associated with the at least one functional component. The simulation application controller could invoke the three dimensional display system to display a simulated action on at least a portion of the at least one simulated object associated an input gesture and a predefined action match.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, H Keith Nishihara, Shi-Ping Hsu, Neil Siegel
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Patent number: 6949340Abstract: Provided are methods for using nucleic acid sequences having two or more degenerately pairing nucleotides, each degenerate nucleotide having a partially overlapping set of complementarity, to reduce the number of hybridizing nucleotide sequences or probes used in biochemical and molecular biological operations having sequence specific hybridization. The method may be employed for various hybridization procedures with sequence specific hybridization, including sequencing methods measuring hybridization directly, and tagging by hybridization methods in which the sequence is determined by analyzing the pattern of tags that hybridize thereto, and hybridization dependent amplification methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Creative Mines LLCInventor: William Daniel Hillis
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Patent number: 6831973Abstract: A method and supporting apparatus for an executive phone patch is disclosed. An administrative assistant uses a first phone line to communicate with a first party, places first party on-hold, and establishes a connection with a second party. Once the second party is on the line, the two lines are connected together and the assistant is isolated from the conversation.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Applied Minds, Inc.Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren, Peter G. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040121319Abstract: Provided are methods for using nucleic acid sequences having two or more degenerately pairing nucleotides, each degenerate nucleotide having a partially overlapping set of complementarity, to reduce the number of hybridizing nucleotide sequences or probes used in biochemical and molecular biological operations having sequence specific hybridization. The method may be employed for various hybridization procedures with sequence specific hybridization, including sequencing methods measuring hybridization directly, and tagging by hybridization methods in which the sequence is determined by analyzing the pattern of tags that hybridize thereto, and hybridization dependent amplification methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: William Daniel Hillis
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Publication number: 20030134277Abstract: Provided are methods for using nucleic acid sequences having two or more degenerately pairing nucleotides, each degenerate nucleotide having a partially overlapping set of complementarity, to reduce the number of hybridizing nucleotide sequences or probes used in biochemical and molecular biological operations having sequence specific hybridization. The method may be employed for various hybridization procedures with sequence specific hybridization, including sequencing methods measuring hybridization directly, and tagging by hybridization methods in which the sequence is determined by analyzing the pattern of tags that hybridize thereto, and hybridization dependent amplification methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: William Daniel Hillis
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Publication number: 20030112955Abstract: A method and supporting apparatus for an executive phone patch is disclosed. An administrative assistant uses a first phone line to communicate with a first party, places first party on-hold, and establishes a connection with a second party. Once the second party is on the line, the two lines are connected together and the assistant is isolated from the conversation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren, Peter G. Peterson
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Patent number: 6507357Abstract: The image of a local user is captured from a beam splitter disposed in front of a video display. By canting the beam-splitter away from the surface of the video display, the bore-sight of the video camera is made to coincide with the line of sight from the local user to the center of the video display. This enables the arrangement to convey eye-contact from one user to another user using the same type of apparatus at a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Applied Minds, Inc.Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren, Clinton Blake Hope
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Publication number: 20020063774Abstract: The image of a local user is captured from a beam splitter disposed in front of a video display. By canting the beam-splitter away from the surface of the video display, the bore-sight of the video camera is made to coincide with the line of sight from the local user to the center of the video display. This enables the arrangement to convey eye-contact from one user to another user using the same type of apparatus at a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: William Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren, Clinton Blake Hope