Patents by Inventor William Palmer
William Palmer 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: 20210165217Abstract: Head-mounted augmented reality (AR) devices can track pose of a wearer's head to provide a three-dimensional virtual representation of objects in the wearer's environment. An electromagnetic (EM) tracking system can track head or body pose. A handheld user input device can include an EM emitter that generates an EM field, and the head-mounted AR device can include an EM sensor that senses the EM field. EM information from the sensor can be analyzed to determine location and/or orientation of the sensor and thereby the wearer's pose. The EM emitter and sensor may utilize time division multiplexing (TDM) or dynamic frequency tuning to operate at multiple frequencies. Voltage gain control may be implemented in the transmitter, rather than the sensor, allowing smaller and lighter weight sensor designs. The EM sensor can implement noise cancellation to reduce the level of EM interference generated by nearby audio speakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Brian Bucknor, Christopher Lopez, Michael Janusz Woods, Aly H. M. Aly, James William Palmer, Evan Francis Rynk
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Patent number: 11015125Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: SHINGLE RESOURCE RECYCLING, LLCInventors: Robert William Palmer, Stephen Woodson Craig, David Woodson Craig, Randell Gween Shelton, Jr.
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Patent number: 10997397Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to identifying subjects in digital images. In some embodiments, intake digital images (404) are acquired (1002) that capture a first subject. A subset of the intake digital images is selected (1004) that depict multiple different views of the first subject's face. Based on the selected subset of intake digital images, first subject reference templates are generated and stored in a subject database (412). Later, a second subject is selected (1008) for identification within an area. Associated second subject reference templates are retrieved (1010) from the subject reference database. Digital image(s) (420) that depict the area are acquired (1012). Portion(s) of the digital image(s) that depict faces of subject(s) in the area are detected (1014) as detected face image(s). A given detected face image is compared (1016) to the second subject reference templates to identify the second subject (1018) in the digital image(s) that capture the area.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Haibo Wang, Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria Van Zon, William Palmer Lord
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Patent number: 10948721Abstract: Head-mounted augmented reality (AR) devices can track pose of a wearer's head to provide a three-dimensional virtual representation of objects in the wearer's environment. An electromagnetic (EM) tracking system can track head or body pose. A handheld user input device can include an EM emitter that generates an EM field, and the head-mounted AR device can include an EM sensor that senses the EM field. EM information from the sensor can be analyzed to determine location and/or orientation of the sensor and thereby the wearer's pose. The EM emitter and sensor may utilize time division multiplexing (TDM) or dynamic frequency tuning to operate at multiple frequencies. Voltage gain control may be implemented in the transmitter, rather than the sensor, allowing smaller and lighter weight sensor designs. The EM sensor can implement noise cancellation to reduce the level of EM interference generated by nearby audio speakers.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian Bucknor, Christopher Lopez, Michael Janusz Woods, Aly H. M. Aly, James William Palmer, Evan Francis Rynk
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Patent number: 10695769Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Shingle Resource Recycling, LLCInventors: Robert William Palmer, Stephen Woodson Craig, David Woodson Craig, Randell Gween Shelton, Jr.
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Patent number: 10646916Abstract: A method to form a displacement includes disposing a powder blend (comprising a plurality of ground ceramic particles and a plurality of ground resin particles) into a mold, densifying the powder blend while in the mold, heating the mold to form a first displacement, impregnating said first displacement with a polymer precursor compound to form a second displacement, and heating the second displacement to form a third displacement.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Destech CorporationInventors: David A. Rohrbacker, Jon Chatwood, William Palmer
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Patent number: 10619104Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Shingle Resource Recycling, LLCInventors: Robert William Palmer, Stephen Woodson Craig, David Woodson Craig, Randell Gween Shelton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200064431Abstract: Head-mounted augmented reality (AR) devices can track pose of a wearer's head to provide a three-dimensional virtual representation of objects in the wearer's environment. An electromagnetic (EM) tracking system can track head or body pose. A handheld user input device can include an EM emitter that generates an EM field, and the head-mounted AR device can include an EM sensor that senses the EM field. EM information from the sensor can be analyzed to determine location and/or orientation of the sensor and thereby the wearer's pose. The EM emitter and sensor may utilize time division multiplexing (TDM) or dynamic frequency tuning to operate at multiple frequencies. Voltage gain control may be implemented in the transmitter, rather than the sensor, allowing smaller and lighter weight sensor designs. The EM sensor can implement noise cancellation to reduce the level of EM interference generated by nearby audio speakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brian Bucknor, Christopher Lopez, Michael Janusz Woods, Aly H. M. Aly, James William Palmer, Evan Francis Rynk
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Patent number: 10495718Abstract: Head-mounted augmented reality (AR) devices can track pose of a wearer's head to provide a three-dimensional virtual representation of objects in the wearer's environment. An electromagnetic (EM) tracking system can track head or body pose. A handheld user input device can include an EM emitter that generates an EM field, and the head-mounted AR device can include an EM sensor that senses the EM field. EM information from the sensor can be analyzed to determine location and/or orientation of the sensor and thereby the wearer's pose. The EM emitter and sensor may utilize time division multiplexing (TDM) or dynamic frequency tuning to operate at multiple frequencies. Voltage gain control may be implemented in the transmitter, rather than the sensor, allowing smaller and lighter weight sensor designs. The EM sensor can implement noise cancellation to reduce the level of EM interference generated by nearby audio speakers.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian Bucknor, Christopher Lopez, Michael Janusz Woods, Aly H. M. Aly, James William Palmer, Evan Francis Rynk
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Publication number: 20190362137Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to identifying subjects in digital images. In some embodiments, intake digital images (404) are acquired (1002) that capture a first subject. A subset of the intake digital images is selected (1004) that depict multiple different views of the first subject's face. Based on the selected subset of intake digital images, first subject reference templates are generated and stored in a subject database (412). Later, a second subject is selected (1008) for identification within an area. Associated second subject reference templates are retrieved (1010) from the subject reference database. Digital image(s) (420) that depict the area are acquired (1012). Portion(s) of the digital image(s) that depict faces of subject(s) in the area are detected (1014) as detected face image(s). A given detected face image is compared (1016) to the second subject reference templates to identify the second subject (1018) in the digital image(s) that capture the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Haibo WANG, Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria VAN ZON, William Palmer LORD
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Publication number: 20190341147Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to monitoring changes in conditions of multiple individuals in areas. In some embodiments, a method may include: determining (108, 1102) patient information associated with a given patient of a plurality of patients in an area, wherein the area can be captured by vital sign acquisition camera(s) (276, 376, 476, 776, 876); acquiring (510), by the vital sign acquisition camera(s), updated vital sign(s) from the given patient; generating (1102) adjusted updated vital sign(s) based on the updated vital sign(s) and the patient information associated with the given patient; comparing (124, 1118, 1122) the adjusted updated vital sign(s) and prior vital sign(s) acquired previously from the given patient; detecting (512, 904, 1124), based on the comparing, deterioration of the given patient; and providing (514, 906) output alerting medical personnel of the deterioration of the given patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: William Palmer Lord, Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria van Zon, Abigail Flower
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Publication number: 20190287682Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to monitoring changes in conditions of multiple individuals in areas. In some embodiments, a patient monitoring queue may be established (504) that includes a plurality of patients in an area (104, 304) such as a waiting room. The area may be capturable by vital sign acquisition camera(s) (276. 376, 476) mounted in or near the area. Updated vital sign(s) may be unobtrusively acquired (510) by the vital sign acquisition camera(s) from a given patient selected (506) from the patient monitoring queue. Based on the updated vital sign(s) and prior vital signs acquired previously from the given patient, deterioration of the given patient may be detected (512). Output may be provided (514) alerting medical personnel of the deterioration of the given patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria van Zon, William Palmer Lord, Abigail Flower
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Publication number: 20190267136Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to organizing individuals into a patient monitoring queue to monitor changes in their conditions. In various embodiments, a patient acuity indicator based on initial vital sign(s) acquired from each of a plurality of patients may be received (502). A patient monitoring queue may be established (504, 902) that includes the patients prioritized based next scheduled times for the patients to be monitored. The next scheduled times may be determined (1106) based at least in part on the patient acuity indicators. A selected patient at a head of the patient monitoring queue may be dispatched (506, 1076) for monitoring, and updated vital sign(s) may be unobtrusively acquired (510) from the selected patient using vital sign acquisition camera(s) (276, 376, 476, 776, 876). The patient monitoring queue may be altered (1034, 1038, 1042, 1046) in response to an outcome of the unobtrusive acquiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: William Palmer Lord, IV, Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria van Zon
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Patent number: 10395202Abstract: A system, method and tangible computer readable storage medium for storing a computer-implemented guideline, wherein the computer-implemented guideline includes a plurality of device independent nodes, determining a current state of the computer-implemented guideline, wherein the current state relates to one of the device independent nodes, retrieving device features relating to a device on which the one of the device independent nodes of the computer-implemented guideline is to be performed, modifying the one of the device independent nodes based on the device features to generate a device specific node and instantiating the device specific node on the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Steffen Clarence Pauws, Alphonsus Anghonius Jozef De Lange, Cornelis Conradus Adrianus Maria Van Zon, Pradyumna Dutta, William Palmer Lord
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Publication number: 20190255534Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Randell Gween Shelton, JR., Stephen Woodson Craig, David Woodson Craig, Robert William Palmer
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Publication number: 20190256783Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Randell Gween Shelton, JR., Stephen Woodson CRAIG, David Woodson CRAIG, Robert William PALMER
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Publication number: 20190256782Abstract: Method and apparatus to facilitate recycling of at least one fraction of bitumen-containing materials. This can be accomplished by dissolving the at least one fraction, for example, maltenes or asphaltenes in roofing shingles, into at least one solvent. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a dissolution vessel, a tumbler positioned therein, and at least one solvent distributor. The tumbler is configured to facilitate wetting the bitumen-containing materials with solvent. In a second aspect, a system comprises the apparatus, a solid-liquid separator, for example, a vibratory screen, and at least one solvent-fraction separator, for example, a flash drum. The at least one solvent can comprise one or more solvents useful to extract the at least one fraction. In a third aspect, a first fraction is extracted from the bitumen-containing materials with a first solvent composition, then a second fraction is extracted from the remaining bitumen-containing materials with a second solvent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Randell Gween SHELTON, JR., Stephen Woodson CRAIG, David Woodson CRAIG, Robert William PALMER
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Patent number: D905428Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.Inventors: Shigeru Natsume, Bradley Fraser, Haney Awad, Sebastian Gonzalo Arrieta Gunther, Masamune Kaji, William Wheeler, Sarah Hoit, James William Palmer
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Patent number: D918202Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Shigeru Natsume, Masamune Kaji, Sarah Hoit, James William Palmer, Jason Paul Hale, Donald W. Burnette
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Patent number: D918715Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Shigeru Natsume, Sarah Hoit, James William Palmer, Daniel Marcelo Gamez Castillejos, Christopher G. Palmer