Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams US
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20110046980 | INFORMATION SECURITY FOR RECOVERY BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING - Systems and methods for recovery based social networking are presented. Users of the social network platform can select different groups of individuals that have access to different portions of the content that the user generates through the social networking platform. Private health information can be maintained separately from information generated by the user through the social networking platform. Healthcare professionals can access both private and user generated information in order to support the user's recovery. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047508 | STATUS INDICATORS AND CONTENT MODULES FOR RECOVERY BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING - Systems and methods for recovery based social networking are presented. Users of the social network platform are presented with selectable status indicators relating to their recovery. The selected indicators are shared with user selected supporters and health care professionals so that the supporters and healthcare professionals can support recovery. Automated analysis of the users' interactions with the social networking is also performed to predict when users will need additional support so that the supporters and healthcare professionals can be notified. | 02-24-2011 |
Christopher Williams, Del Mar, CA US
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20110046981 | GOALS AND PROGRESS TRACKING FOR RECOVERY BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING - Systems and methods for recovery based social networking are presented. Users of the social network platform can select different goals that are tracked via the social networking platform. In addition, healthcare professionals and supporters can make goals for users that are similarly tracked. Individualized discharge plans can be created for users to track and support recovery on an individualized basis. Location based services can be used to verify completion of goals and the discharge plan. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047404 | ANALYSIS AND PREDICTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERY BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING - Systems and methods for recovery based social networking are presented. An analysis module analyzes past and current activity of users on the social networking platform. The analysis module predicts, based on user activity, when particular users will need support from user identified supporters and healthcare professionals. The analysis module sends alert messages to the pre-determined supporters and healthcare professionals soliciting support responsive to the predictions. | 02-24-2011 |
Christopher Williams, Morrisville, NC US
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20100224859 | Organic Light-Emitting Diodes with Electrophosphorescent-Coated Emissive Quantum Dots - The present invention provides a composition comprising quantum dots and a coating material that comprises an electro-phosphorescent moiety, and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, compositions of the invention are used in organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), and electronic devices that utilize OLEDs. | 09-09-2010 |
Christopher Williams, Trowbridge GB
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20090310698 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A method of requesting a plurality of different characteristic indicators from a second communication apparatus (MS) in a wireless communication network comprising a first communication apparatus (BS) and a plurality of such second communication apparatuses (MS) which communicate with the first communication apparatus using a shared communication frame, the method comprising; the first communication apparatus (BS) transmitting ( | 12-17-2009 |
20100085945 | NETWORK STATION IDENTIFIERS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication system allowing transmission of identifiers of network stations, the system including: a first network station, such as a femto cell basestation, with an identifier and a first transmission coverage area; a second network station, such as a macro cell basestation, with an identifier and a second transmission coverage area, which is larger than and overlaps with the first transmission coverage area; and storage means storing a unit of time defined in the system, along with a first ID window defined within the unit of time allocated to the first network station for transmission of its own identifier and a subsequent second ID window defined within the unit of time allocated for transmission of the second network station identifier. | 04-08-2010 |
Christopher Williams, New York, NY US
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20100070580 | Creating a Collaborative Work over a Network - A system and method for having a plurality of participants author and submit segment candidates to create a collaborative work over a computer network. The plurality of participants receive segment instructions for authoring the segment candidates. The candidates are submitted to the system and at least a subset of the submitted segment candidates are distributed to a voting audience over the computer network. In response the system receives votes for a favored segment candidate from the voting audience. Next, a winning segment candidate is selected from the submitted segment candidates for inclusion in the collaborative work based on the votes. This process is repeated by the system until the collaborative work is complete. | 03-18-2010 |
Christopher Williams, Devauden/chepstow Wales GB
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20090208018 | DATA TRANSFER DEVICE - A data transfer device for transferring data to a removable data storage item. The data transfer device receives content data to be stored to the removable data storage item, encrypts the content data using an encryption key, and transforms at least one of predetermined reference data and the encryption key. The data transfer device also encrypts the transformed predetermined reference data using the encryption key or encrypts the predetermined reference data using the transformed encryption key, and then stores the encrypted content data and the encrypted transformed/predetermined reference data to the removable data storage item. | 08-20-2009 |
Christopher Williams, Baltimore, MD US
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20090047740 | CULTURE AID FOR CELLS AND TISSUES - A biological culture medium provides a three-dimensional framework for cell growth. The medium comprises a film and a matrix. | 02-19-2009 |
Christopher Williams, Vale Of Galmorgan GB
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20110254271 | Tidal Turbine System - A tidal flow turbine system has a rotor and turbine blades attached at a fixed attitude with respect to the rotor and extending outwardly from the rotor. The stagger angle of the blades, tip speed ratio, or other blade parameters is such that over the in-service operational speed range of the turbine, over a lower range of rotational or tidal flow speeds, increased speed results in increased axial loading on the turbine, but at higher speed range above a predetermined threshold, axial loading on the turbine does not increase. | 10-20-2011 |
Christopher Williams, Devauden/chepslow Wales GB
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20120047328 | DATA DE-DUPLICATION FOR SERIAL-ACCESS STORAGE MEDIA - Data storage and retrieval methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating data de-duplication for serial-access storage media such as tape. During data storage, input data is divided into a succession of chunks and, for each chunk, a corresponding data item is written to the storage media. The data item comprises the chunk data itself where it is the first occurrence of that data, and otherwise comprises a chunk-data identifier identifying that chunk of subject data. To facilitate reconstruction of the original data on read-back from the storage media a cache ( | 02-23-2012 |
Christopher Williams, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120259429 | POWERED JOINT ORTHOSIS - A powered device augments a joint function of a human during a gait cycle using a powered actuator that supplies an augmentation torque, an impedance, or both to a joint, and a controller that modulates the augmentation torque, the impedance, and a joint equilibrium according to a phase of the gait cycle to provide at least a biomimetic response. Accordingly, the device is capable of normalizing or augmenting human biomechanical function, responsive to a wearer's activity, regardless of speed and terrain. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259431 | TERRAIN ADAPTIVE POWERED JOINT ORTHOSIS - A powered device augments a joint function of a human during a gait cycle using a powered actuator that supplies an augmentation torque, an impedance, or both to a joint. A controller estimates terrain slope and modulates the augmentation torque and the impedance according to a phase of the gait cycle and the estimated terrain slope to provide at least a biomimetic response. The controller may also modulate a joint equilibrium. Accordingly, the device is capable of normalizing or augmenting human biomechanical function, responsive to a wearer's activity, regardless of speed and terrain, and can be used, for example, as a knee orthosis, prosthesis, or exoskeleton. | 10-11-2012 |
20140296997 | BIOMIMETIC TRANSFEMORAL PROSTHESIS - In an artificial limb system having an actuator coupled to a joint for applying a torque characteristic thereto, a control bandwidth of a motor controller for a motor included in the actuator can be increased by augmenting a current feedback loop in the motor controller with a feed forward of estimated back electromotive force (emf) voltage associated with, the motor. Alternatively, the current loop is eliminated and replaced with a voltage loop related to joint torque. The voltage loop may also be augmented with the feed forward of estimated back emf, to improve the robustness of the motor controller. | 10-02-2014 |
Christopher Williams, San Diego, CA US
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20130147973 | Wireless Camera Data Management - Disclosed herein is a wireless camera data management method in which a hub is used to monitor data on a wireless channel between the hub and a first camera. The first camera is located physically away from the hub. The hub is used to monitor data on the wireless channel between the hub and a second camera. The second camera is located physically away from the hub. When the wireless channel exhibits excessive data traffic, camera data transmitted from the first or second camera is reduced by at least one of the following: (i) reducing a frame rate of the camera data, (ii) reducing the resolution of the camera data, (iii) reducing the bit rate of the camera data by increased compression, (iv) using frame modulation on the camera data, or (v) prioritizing data transmitted by the first camera or the second camera based on a first user input. | 06-13-2013 |
20130286280 | Wireless Camera System - A wireless camera system is described. A housing enclosure contains the wireless camera, and the wireless camera collects video data. The housing enclosure also contains a first circuit board and a rechargeable battery. A first solar cell assembly is coupled to the housing enclosure. The first circuit board is in wireless communication with a base station, and the base station is configured to receive the video data. The camera operates a continuous feed of the video data. The video data is at least partially processed in a location away from the housing enclosure and made available to a remote client for viewing. | 10-31-2013 |
Christopher Williams, New Castle GB
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20140114464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY POSITIONING AN END EFFECTOR - A system for remotely positioning an end effector includes an input device and at least one sensor configured to generate at least one signal reflective of a force applied to the input device. A processor receives the at least one signal and is configured to execute logic stored in a memory that causes the processor to compare the at least one signal to a predetermined limit and generate a control signal to the end effector if the at least one signal exceeds the predetermined limit. A method for remotely positioning an end effector includes moving an input device, sensing a force applied to the input device, comparing the force applied to the input device to a predetermined limit, and generating a control signal to the end effector if the force applied to the input device exceeds the predetermined limit. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY POSITIONING AN END EFFECTOR - A system for remotely positioning an end effector includes a sensor in an input device aligned with an axis to generate a signal reflective of an angular displacement of the sensor about the axis. A processor receives the signal and executes a set of logic stored in a memory to filter the signal, smooth the signal, and generate a control signal to the end effector that is proportional to the angular displacement of the sensor about the axis. A method for remotely positioning an end effector includes moving an input device, sensing an angular displacement of a sensor from an axis, generating a signal reflective of the angular displacement of the sensor about the axis, smoothing the signal, and generating a control signal to the end effector that is proportional to the angular displacement of the sensor about the axis. | 04-24-2014 |
Christopher Williams, Fremont, CA US
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20140019488 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING DATABASE ACTIVITY - Methods and systems are provided for regulating access to a database by a server. One exemplary method involves the server receiving one or more requests for an activity with respect to the database and determining an attempted usage for the activity over a monitoring period by a source of the requests. When the attempted usage exceeds an allowed usage of the activity for the monitoring period, the server provides a human verification test to the source and thereafter initiates the activity with respect to the database in response to receiving a satisfactory human verification response to the human verification test from the source. | 01-16-2014 |
20140282940 | Method and Apparatus for Multi-Domain Authentication - A method and apparatus for multi-domain authentication is described. In one example, credentials are received for a user accessing a first domain. User access to the first domain and a second domain is confirmed. A token is created for access to the second domain and the is provided with access to the second domain. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Williams, Riverside, CA US
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20140251576 | ADJUSTABLE FURNACE MOUNTING SYSTEM - An assembly for mounting a replacement heater with an air conditioner unit. The assembly includes a base member that defines an opening and is mounted on the floor. The assembly further includes a telescoping member that extends out of the opening over a range of positions so that replacement heaters of different sizes can be positioned and maintain proximate the air conditioner unit. | 09-11-2014 |
Christopher Williams, Herndon, VA US
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20140266689 | EVENT DETECTION AND REPORTING USING A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR AND A HARDENED PROCESSOR - A system and method for detecting and reporting events in an emergency assistance system is provided. A general purpose processor can be configured to detect and report events to a remotely located emergency assistance system using at least a main radio to transmit information regarding the events. Also, a hardened processor can be configured to detect and report at least a subset of the events. The hardened processor can be used to report at least one event based at least in part on determining that the general purpose processor is unable to report the at least one event. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266690 | AUTOMATED EVENT SEVERITY DETERMINATION IN AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A system and method for generating alerts for events in an emergency assistance system are provided. A report of an event is received from an event detecting device along with related information. A severity of the event is determined based at least in part on the related information, and one or more alerts are generated for responding to the event based at least in part on the severity. The related information can include audio recorded based on occurrence of the event, other component measurements based on occurrence of the event, etc. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266691 | DYNAMIC PROVISIONING OF PENDANT LOGIC IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - A system and method for provisioning logic to a pendant in an emergency assistance system is provided. This can include receiving logic for operating a pendant from a component of an emergency assistance system over a network, storing at least a portion of the logic in a memory, and executing at least the portion of the logic to detect and report one or more events to the emergency assistance system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266705 | MULTIPLE-RADIO PENDANTS IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - A system and method for reporting events in an emergency assistance system is provided. A main radio using a main wireless technology can be configured to communicate with the emergency assistance system. An additional secondary radio using a secondary wireless technology can provide additional or alternative communication with the emergency assistance system. Detected events can be reported to the emergency assistance system over a network connection with the emergency assistance system using the main radio or the secondary radio. This can be based on a determined status of the main radio and/or the secondary radio. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280557 | HIGH RELIABILITY ALERT DELIVERY USING WEB-BASED INTERFACES - A system and method for improving reliability of alert delivery using web-based interfaces are provided. A web-based rendering of an alert is created based at least in part on a detected event, and a tracking mechanism can be inserted into the web-based rendering of the alert. The web-based rendering of the alert is delivered to a device at a monitoring station. Whether the web-based rendering of the alert is rendered by the device is detected based at least in part on determining whether a request relating to the tracking mechanism is received. If not, another rendering of the alert can be delivered to another device. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Williams, Chantilly, VA US
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20150102922 | Security System and Alarm Activation Control - A controller arms an alarm aspect of a corresponding security system. The corresponding security system is initially configured to audibly activate an alarm in response to detecting motion of free-to-roam entities in a monitored location. The free-to-roam entities can be provided unrestricted access into the monitored location. In addition to monitoring for presence of motion at the monitored location, the security system monitors the location for presence of a disarming device. At times of detecting presence of the disarming device at the monitored location, the security system prevents activation of the alarm based on detecting the motion of the free-to-roam entities. | 04-16-2015 |
Christopher Williams, Newcastle Upon Tyne GB
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20150231724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIVERSE CONTROLS - The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method related to generating a lead in profile that defines acceleration before a cutting velocity is achieved to perform a cutting operation and a lead out profile that defines deceleration after the cutting operation is performed. The lead in profile defines acceleration from approximately zero (0) to the cutting velocity within a duration of time in order to perform the cutting operation, wherein the lead in profile is calculated based on the cutting velocity or a type of material of the workpiece, a start location for the cutting operation, and a thickness of the workpiece. The lead out profile defines deceleration from the cutting operation to approximately zero (0) within a duration of time, wherein the lead out profile is calculated based on the cutting velocity or a type of material of the workpiece, an end location for the cutting operation, and a thickness of the workpiece. | 08-20-2015 |
Christopher Williams, Nepean CA
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20150245268 | Traffic Steering Between WLAN and Cellular Networks - A method and apparatus are disclosed for steering a UE ( | 08-27-2015 |
Christopher Williams, Newcastle GB
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20150273618 | PLASMA SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY, MOTION CONTROL, GAS CONTROL AND TORCH - An integrated plasma cutting system includes a plasma cutting power supply and a motion control device to move a torch along a desired cut path relative to a workpiece. The system also includes a torch height control device to adjust a gap between a tip of the torch and the workpiece and a gas control device to regulate a gas used in the integrated plasma cutting system. The system further includes a centralized controller that includes an integrated microprocessor architecture that controls a sequence of the plasma arc, controls the regulation of the gas used in the integrated plasma cutting system gases, and controls coordination of the movement of the torch along the cut path with adjusting the gap without aid of an intervening microprocessor architecture in any one of the plasma cutting power supply, the motion control device, the torch height control device and the gas control device. | 10-01-2015 |
Christopher Williams, Bonner Springs, KS US
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20160000262 | MULTI-PHASE CIRCUIT FLOW-THROUGH HEATER FOR AEROSPACE BEVERAGE MAKER - A water heater for an aircraft beverage brewing apparatus includes a three way electrical conduit for conducting electrical power in three separate phases. The heater has a housing with a fluid inlet port at a first removable end piece and a fluid outlet port at a second removable end piece. The hollow cylindrical core incorporates a heating element wound around the core, and the housing includes three resettable temperature sensors at the outlet, each of the three resettable temperature sensors connected to a separate phase of power from the three way electrical conduit. | 01-07-2016 |