Patents by Inventor William Douglas Johnson

William Douglas Johnson 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: 20230296365
    Abstract: A device can include a bar; a dynamic clamp assembled to the bar and configured to move with respect to the bar during use to capture dimensions of each of a plurality of physical objects to be measured; an orientation sensor; and a distance sensor configured to sense movement of the dynamic clamp with respect to the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Karan Paresh Patel, Hamilton Ross Hughes, James Brian McGlade, William Douglas Johnson, Anthony Wentzel, Noah Dawson Underwood, Randall Marc Bachtel, Michael Allan Sloan, Jason Lye, Peter Wyndham Shipp, JR., Taylor Kopacka Leigh
  • Publication number: 20230296120
    Abstract: An oriented distance measuring system can include a rail; an odometer including a wheel; a first controller; and a first sensor in communication with the first controller, the first sensor configured to sense rotation of the wheel, the first controller configured to collect data from the first sensor, the data being associated with the rotation of the wheel; and a second sensor configured to sense roll, pitch, and yaw of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Karan Paresh Patel, Hamilton Ross Hughes, James Brian McGlade, William Douglas Johnson, Anthony Wentzel, Noah Dawson Underwood, Randall Marc Bachtel, Michael Allan Sloan, Jason Lye, Peter Wyndham Shipp, JR., Taylor Kopacka Leigh
  • Patent number: 10409616
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing run time for a reservoir simulator model using a proxy model based on a neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Alejandro Garcia, Jordani Rebeschini, Sergio Henrique Guerra de Sousa, Gerardo Mijares, Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Luigi Alfonso Saputelli, William Douglas Johnson
  • Patent number: 9128693
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing complex and disparate workflows, wherein a flexible framework (system architecture) is used for workflow automation, adaptation and integration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Reid, Michael Szatny, William Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130338985
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing run time for a reservoir simulator model using a proxy model based on a neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Alejandro Garcia, Jordani Rebeschini, Sergio Henrique Guerra de Sousa, Gerardo Mijares, Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Luigi Alfonso Saputelli, William Douglas Johnson
  • Patent number: 8504341
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are provided for fast updating of oil and gas field production optimization using physical and proxy simulators. A base model of a reservoir, well, or a pipeline network is established in one or more physical simulators. A decision management system is used to define uncertain parameters for matching with observed data. A proxy model is used to fit the uncertain parameters to outputs of the physical simulators, determine sensitivities of the uncertain parameters, and compute correlations between the uncertain parameters and output data from the physical simulators. Parameters for which the sensitivities are below a threshold are eliminated. The decision management system validates parameters which are output from the proxy model in the simulators. The validated parameters are used to make production decisions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Alvin Stanley Cullick, William Douglas Johnson
  • Patent number: 8352226
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are provided for real-time oil and gas field production optimization using a proxy simulator. A base model of a reservoir, well, pipeline network, or processing system is established in one or more physical simulators. A decision management system is used to define control parameters, such as valve settings, for matching with observed data. A proxy model is used to fit the control parameters to outputs of the physical simulators, determine sensitivities of the control parameters, and compute correlations between the control parameters and output data from the simulators. Control parameters for which the sensitivities are below a threshold are eliminated. The decision management system validates control parameters which are output from the proxy model in the simulators. The proxy model may be used for predicting future control settings for the control parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Alvin Stanley Cullick, William Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110022435
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing complex and disparate workflows, wherein a flexible framework (system architecture) is used for workflow automation, adaptation and integration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation, a Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Laurence Reid, Michael Szatny, William Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090125362
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing complex and disparate workflows, wherein a flexible framework (system architecture) is used for workflow automation, adaptation and integration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation, a Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Laurence Reid, Michael Szatny, William Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070179767
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are provided for fast updating of oil and gas field production optimization using physical and proxy simulators. A base model of a reservoir, well, or a pipeline network is established in one or more physical simulators. A decision management system is used to define uncertain parameters for matching with observed data. A proxy model is used to fit the uncertain parameters to outputs of the physical simulators, determine sensitivities of the uncertain parameters, and compute correlations between the uncertain parameters and output data from the physical simulators. Parameters for which the sensitivities are below a threshold are eliminated. The decision management system validates parameters which are output from the proxy model in the simulators. The validated parameters are used to make production decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Alvin Stanley Cullick, William Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070179766
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are provided for real-time oil and gas field production optimization using a proxy simulator. A base model of a reservoir, well, pipeline network, or processing system is established in one or more physical simulators. A decision management system is used to define control parameters, such as valve settings, for matching with observed data. A proxy model is used to fit the control parameters to outputs of the physical simulators, determine sensitivities of the control parameters, and compute correlations between the control parameters and output data from the simulators. Control parameters for which the sensitivities are below a threshold are eliminated. The decision management system validates control parameters which are output from the proxy model in the simulators. The proxy model may be used for predicting future control settings for the control parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Alvin Stanley Cullick, William Douglas Johnson
  • Patent number: 6944616
    Abstract: A system and method for historical database training of a support vector machine (SVM). The SVM is trained with training sets from a stream of process data. The system detects availability of new training data, and constructs a training set from the corresponding input data. Over time, many training sets are presented to the SVM. When multiple presentations are needed to effectively train the SVM, a buffer of training sets is filled and updated as new training data becomes available. Once the buffer is full, a new training set bumps the oldest training set from the buffer. The training sets are presented one or more times each time a new training set is constructed. A historical database of time-stamped data may be used to construct training sets for the SVM. The SVM may be trained retrospectively by searching the historical database and constructing training sets based on the time-stamped data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Pavilion Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Bruce Ferguson, Eric J. Hartman, William Douglas Johnson, Eric S. Hurley
  • Patent number: 6934931
    Abstract: A system and method for performing modeling, prediction, optimization, and control, including an enterprise wide framework for constructing modeling, optimization, and control solutions. The framework includes a plurality of base classes that may be used to create primitive software objects. These objects may then be combined to create optimization and/or control solutions. The distributed event-driven component architecture allows much greater flexibility and power in creating, deploying, and modifying modeling, optimization and control solutions. The system also includes various techniques for performing improved modeling, optimization, and control, as well as improved scheduling and control. For example, the system may include a combination of batch and continuous processing frameworks, and a unified hybrid modeling framework which allows encapsulation and composition of different model types, such as first principles models and empirical models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Pavilion Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Stanley Plumer, Bijan Sayyar-Rodsari, Carl Anthony Schweiger, Ralph Bruce Ferguson, II, William Douglas Johnson, Celso Axelrud
  • Publication number: 20010049595
    Abstract: A system and method for performing modeling, prediction, optimization, and control, including an enterprise wide framework for constructing modeling, optimization, and control solutions. The framework includes a plurality of base classes that may be used to create primitive software objects. These objects may then be combined to create optimization and/or control solutions. The distributed event-driven component architecture allows much greater flexibility and power in creating, deploying, and modifying modeling, optimization and control solutions. The system also includes various techniques for performing improved modeling, optimization, and control, as well as improved scheduling and control. For example, the system may include a combination of batch and continuous processing frameworks, and a unified hybrid modeling framework which allows encapsulation and composition of different model types, such as first principles models and empirical models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Edward Stanley Plumer, Bijan Sayyar-Rodsari, Carl Anthony Schweiger, Ralph Bruce Ferguson, William Douglas Johnson, Celso Axelrud