Patents by Inventor William Hurst
William Hurst 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: 20220225321Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to allocate an instantiation of a network function and information indicative of resource needs of the instantiation. The resource needs include at least one resiliency requirement. The method includes computing a resource map comprising a global tier and a regional tier and comparing the resource needs with the resource map to determine an allocation solution. The method also includes, based on the allocation solution, allocating resources to the instantiation. The resources include a first resource of the global tier and a second resource of the regional tier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Thomas Moore, Bryan Sokolik, Bhushan Padhiar, William Hurst
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Patent number: 11297622Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to allocate an instantiation of a network function and information indicative of resource needs of the instantiation. The resource needs include at least one resiliency requirement. The method includes computing a resource map comprising a global tier and a regional tier and comparing the resource needs with the resource map to determine an allocation solution. The method also includes, based on the allocation solution, allocating resources to the instantiation. The resources include a first resource of the global tier and a second resource of the regional tier.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Thomas Moore, Bryan Sokolik, Bhushan Padhiar, William Hurst
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Patent number: 10922810Abstract: An automated visual inspection system for detecting the presence of particulate matter includes an empty, flexible container, a light source, a detector, and an image processor. The light source is configured to transmit light through the container towards the detector, and the detector is configured to receive the light and generate image data. The image processor is configured to analyze the image data, determine whether the empty, flexible container is defective, and generate a rejection signal if the empty, flexible container is defective.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignees: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE SAInventors: Frank Dudzik, William Hurst, Neal Zupec
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Patent number: 10701217Abstract: A speed tier based pricing scheme is utilized to increase average revenue per user (ARPU). To offer a speed tier based pricing scheme, the radio environment at a location of the UE can be analyzed to determine the speed tiers that can be offered to the user. In one aspect, an outer-loop scheduler can be utilized to allocate radio bearers to the UE based on a target data throughout associated with a user-selected speed tier. The priority of the non-guaranteed bit rate (GBR) bearers of the UE can be dynamically adjusted to track the target data throughput. In another aspect, a throttling function can be implemented to limit the data throughput of the UE to the target data throughput.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Tony Wah-Tung Wong, Lujing Cai, Abdellah Tazi, Stewart Barker, William Hurst
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Publication number: 20200007691Abstract: A speed tier based pricing scheme is utilized to increase average revenue per user (ARPU). To offer a speed tier based pricing scheme, the radio environment at a location of the UE can be analyzed to determine the speed tiers that can be offered to the user. In one aspect, an outer-loop scheduler can be utilized to allocate radio bearers to the UE based on a target data throughout associated with a user-selected speed tier. The priority of the non-guaranteed bit rate (GBR) bearers of the UE can be dynamically adjusted to track the target data throughput. In another aspect, a throttling function can be implemented to limit the data throughput of the UE to the target data throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Tony Wah-Tung Wong, Lujing Cai, Abdellah Tazi, Stewart Barker, William Hurst
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Patent number: 10432798Abstract: A speed tier based pricing scheme is utilized to increase average revenue per user (ARPU). To offer a speed tier based pricing scheme, the radio environment at a location of the UE can be analyzed to determine the speed tiers that can be offered to the user. In one aspect, an outer-loop scheduler can be utilized to allocate radio bearers to the UE based on a target data throughout associated with a user-selected speed tier. The priority of the non-guaranteed bit rate (GBR) bearers of the UE can be dynamically adjusted to track the target data throughput. In another aspect, a throttling function can be implemented to limit the data throughput of the UE to the target data throughput.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Tony Wah-Tung Wong, Lujing Cai, Abdellah Tazi, Stewart Barker, William Hurst
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Publication number: 20190180389Abstract: A system and method of analysing energy/utility usage receives (316) data describing energy/utility usage derived from an energy/utility monitor, and analyses (2-11) the data describing energy/utility usage to generate data representing an energy/utility usage behavioural classification model. The model includes at least one classification and is useable for determining whether data describing further energy/utility usage fits into a said classification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: William Hurst, Carl Chalmers, Michael Mackay, Paul Fergus
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Publication number: 20190066288Abstract: An automated visual inspection system for detecting the presence of particulate matter includes an empty, flexible container, a light source, a detector, and an image processor. The light source is configured to transmit light through the container towards the detector, and the detector is configured to receive the light and generate image data. The image processor is configured to analyze the image data, determine whether the empty, flexible container is defective, and generate a rejection signal if the empty, flexible container is defective.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Frank Dudzik, William Hurst, Neal Zupec
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Patent number: 9435362Abstract: A fastener has a head with an exterior end surface and a compression ledge. A projection extends from the compression ledge and a contact shoulder is formed at an intersection of the projection and the compression ledge. The shoulder has a thickness measured axially from the compression ledge and extends radially outward from the projection to the intersection of the shoulder and the compression ledge. A compressible sealing component encapsulates the exterior end surface of the head and partially overlaps an area entirely around the compression ledge. The compressible sealing component at the area of the compression ledge has an uncompressed axial thickness greater than the shoulder thickness measured from the compression ledge. A rotation preventer is formed on the projection and is configured to allow axial movement of the projection into a hole and to restrict rotation of the fastener when the projection extends into the hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Morgan Truck Body, LLCInventor: William Hurst
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Patent number: 9172801Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William Hurst, Anil Doradla
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Publication number: 20150252828Abstract: A fastener has a head with an exterior end surface and a compression ledge. A projection extends from the compression ledge and a contact shoulder is formed at an intersection of the projection and the compression ledge. The shoulder has a thickness measured axially from the compression ledge and extends radially outward from the projection to the intersection of the shoulder and the compression ledge. A compressible sealing component encapsulates the exterior end surface of the head and partially overlaps an area entirely around the compression ledge. The compressible sealing component at the area of the compression ledge has an uncompressed axial thickness greater than the shoulder thickness measured from the compression ledge. A rotation preventer is formed on the projection and is configured to allow axial movement of the projection into a hole and to restrict rotation of the fastener when the projection extends into the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Morgan Trailer Financial Management, L.P.Inventor: William Hurst
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Patent number: 8720974Abstract: A method for bonding sidewall panels each comprising first and second skins and a core member sandwiched therebetween. The first skin has a main portion and an overlapping portion extending beyond the core member. The second skin has a main portion and an overlapped portion not extending beyond the core member. The method comprises the following steps. First, an entire exterior surface of the first skin and only an exterior surface of the main portion of the second skin of each of said sidewall panels are painted. Then, the sidewall panels are oriented such that the overlapping portion of the first skin of one sidewall panel is planarly aligned with the overlapping portion of the second skin of another sidewall panel. Next, the overlapping portion of the first skin of one sidewall panel is adhesively bonded to the overlapped portion of the second skin of another sidewall panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Morgan Trailer Financial Management, L.P.Inventors: William Hurst, Gregory Radanovic
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Publication number: 20130304591Abstract: Systems and methods for sponsoring an area of land are disclosed. Certain systems and methods may cause the display of areas of land that are available for sponsorship, receiving input identifying an area of land to sponsor, processing sponsorship of the identified area, and generating an interface for displaying the sponsored area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Thomas P. Murray, William A. Hurst, III, Kevin Maloney
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Patent number: 8515875Abstract: Systems and methods for sponsoring an area of land are disclosed. Certain systems and methods may cause the display of areas of land that are available for sponsorship, receiving input identifying an area of land to sponsor, processing sponsorship of the identified area, and generating an interface for displaying the sponsored area.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: CuipoInventors: Thomas P. Murray, William A. Hurst, III, Kevin Maloney
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Publication number: 20120329437Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William Hurst, Anil Doradla
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Patent number: 8284760Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William Hurst, Anil Doradla
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Publication number: 20110285169Abstract: A method for bonding sidewall panels each comprising first and second skins and a core member sandwiched therebetween. The first skin has a main portion and an overlapping portion extending beyond the core member. The second skin has a main portion and an overlapped portion not extending beyond the core member. The method comprises the following steps. First, an entire exterior surface of the first skin and only an exterior surface of the main portion of the second skin of each of said sidewall panels are painted. Then, the sidewall panels are oriented such that the overlapping portion of the first skin of one sidewall panel is planarly aligned with the overlapping portion of the second skin of another sidewall panel. Next, the overlapping portion of the first skin of one sidewall panel is adhesively bonded to the overlapped portion of the second skin of another sidewall panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: William HURST, Gregory Radanovic
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Publication number: 20070254068Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a cocoa beverage containing beneficial cocoa polyphenols. Ready-to-drink compositions, concentrates, primary beverage components, and packets for producing the beverages are specifically disclosed. Preferred sugar-free, low calorie, and calorie-free products and cocoa beverages are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Malathy Nair, Tim Kohr, Krista Cessna, Sharon Cin, William Hurst, Ashley Boldt, Gregory Zerphy, Brian Baker, B. Brown
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Publication number: 20070250852Abstract: A system and method of editing video content is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a command at a set-top box device, wherein the command includes a request to edit at least one objectionable audio portion associated with video content. The method also includes receiving the video content at the set-top box device, wherein the video content includes a closed-caption component. The method also includes determining whether the closed-caption component of the video content includes text related to the at least one objectionable audio portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Thomas Adams, Steven Wollmershauser, Brian Wilson, Yolius Diroo, William Hurst
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Publication number: 20070230442Abstract: A system and method for switching between voice signals. The system includes a network interface device and a digital logic device. The network interface device may include a splitter and a switch. The splitter includes a network input configured to receive a combined voice and digital signal. The splitter generates a separate first voice output and a digital signal. The first voice signal is provided from the splitter to the switch, while the digital signal is provided to the digital logic device. The digital logic device is configured to generate a second voice signal that is also provided to the switch. Further, the digital logic device provides a control signal to the switch. The control signal manipulates the switch to selectively provide either the first or second voice signal to a voice output.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Multach, William Hurst