Cobb, TX
Adam C. Cobb, San Antonio, TX US
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20110169486 | Magnetostrictive Sensor for Tank Floor Inspection - A method of testing for defects in the bottom of an above ground storage tank, the tank bottom having a lip extending outwardly from the tank wall around the circumference of the tank. A special magnetostrictive sensor is designed to be placed on this lip. The sensor is placed over a strip of magnetostrictive material, which generally conforms in length and width to the bottom of the probe, with a couplant being applied between the strip and the lip surface. The sensor is then operated in pulse echo mode to receive signals from defects in the bottom of the tank. It is incrementally moved around the circumference of the tank. | 07-14-2011 |
20110221428 | Magnetostrictive Sensors for Surface Wave Testing of Thick Walled Structures - An ultrasonic probe that uses the magnetostrictive effect to generate and detect a surface-coupled guided wave for the purpose of inspecting a thick-walled structure for surface defects. A transmitter probe and a receiver probe are especially designed to generate and detect short wavelengths that will couple to only one surface of the plate. | 09-15-2011 |
20130069639 | Flexible Magnetostrictive Sensor - A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) magnetostrictive (MS) sensor comprising a first direct current (DC) bias PCB layer comprising a first plurality of conductive traces, a first alternating current (AC) PCB layer disposed on the first DC bias PCB layer, the first AC PCB layer comprising a first AC coil, a pocket PCB layer disposed on the first AC PCB layer, the pocket PCB layer to receive a strip of MS material, a second AC PCB layer disposed on the pocket PCB layer, the second AC PCB layer comprising a second AC coil, and a second DC bias PCB layer disposed on the second AC PCB layer, the second DC bias PCB layer comprising a second plurality of conductive traces. The traces from the first plurality of conductive traces are electrically coupled to traces from the second plurality of conductive traces. | 03-21-2013 |
Alyson Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20100303782 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR DIETARY AUGMENTATION AND/OR COMBATING DISEASE STATES AND ADVERSE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A probiotic composition including the bacilli (1) | 12-02-2010 |
Alyson J. Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20120244124 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR DIETARY AUGMENTATION AND/OR COMBATING DISEASE STATES AND ADVERSE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A method of combating rheumatoid arthritis, comprising administering to a human subject in need thereof, an effective oral dose of a probiotic composition in an oral dose form including, as the only bacterial species therein, the bacterial species of | 09-27-2012 |
20130022577 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER - Compositions and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of a bipolar disorder disease state, in which the compositions include the bacilli (1) | 01-24-2013 |
Amanda Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20100135994 | HIV VACCINE BASED ON TARGETING MAXIMIZED GAG AND NEF TO DENDRITIC CELLS - The present invention includes compositions and methods for making and using a vaccine that includes a DC-specific antibody or fragment thereof to which an engineered Gag antigen is attached to form an antibody-antigen complex, wherein the Gag antigen is less susceptible to proteolytic degradation by eliminating one or more proteolytic sites or a DC-specific antibody or fragment thereof to which an engineered Nef antigen is attached to form an antibody-antigen complex, wherein the Nef antigen comprises one or more codon usage optimization that increase antibody-antigen complex secretion, or both, wherein the vaccine is able to elicit an HIV-specific T cell immune response to Gag p17, Gag p24, Nef and/or Cyclin D1. | 06-03-2010 |
Bradford Cobb, Cedar Park, TX US
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20160103753 | PATH-SPECIFIC BREAK POINTS FOR STREAM COMPUTING - A plurality of processing elements having stream operators and operating on one or more computer processors receive a stream of tuples. A first stream operator adds a first attribute to a tuple received on a first port of the first stream operator. The first attribute indicates the first port and the first stream operator. A second stream operator adds a second attribute to a tuple received on a first port of the second stream operator. The second attribute indicates the first port of the second stream operator and the second stream operator. It is determined whether a debug tuple has been received by a third stream operator. A debug tuple is a tuple that includes the first and second attributes. An operation, such as halting execution or incrementing a count of debug tuples, is performed when it is determined that a debug tuple has been received. | 04-14-2016 |
Bradford L. Cobb, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110314421 | Access to Touch Screens - A method for activating objects displayed on a touch screen by using a finger of a user. The method includes the steps of displaying one or more objects on the touch screen, detecting an activation event of a specific one of the one or more objects caused by the user touching the specific object, and displaying a first peripheral zone around the specific object. The peripheral zone contains a plurality of regions each for allowing the selection or activation of a function underlying the specific object by finger touch of the user. | 12-22-2011 |
20140089373 | DYNAMIC STREAM PROCESSING WITHIN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - A method and system for processing a stream of tuples in a stream-based application is disclosed. The method may include a first stream operator determining whether a requirement to modify processing of a first tuple at a second stream operator exists. The method may provide for associating an indication to modify processing of the first tuple at the second stream operator if the requirement exists. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089929 | DYNAMIC STREAM PROCESSING WITHIN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - A method and system for processing a stream of tuples in a stream-based application is disclosed. The method may include a first stream operator determining whether a requirement to modify processing of a first tuple at a second stream operator exists. The method may provide for associating an indication to modify processing of the first tuple at the second stream operator if the requirement exists. | 03-27-2014 |
20140095503 | COMPILE-TIME GROUPING OF TUPLES IN A STREAMING APPLICATION - A system and a method for initializing a streaming application are disclosed. The method may include initializing a streaming application for execution on one or more compute nodes which are adapted to execute one or more stream operators. The method may, during a compiling of code, identify whether a processing condition exists at a first stream operator of a plurality of stream operators. The method may add a grouping condition to a second stream operator of the plurality of stream operators if the processing condition exists. The method may provide for the second stream operator to group tuples for sending to the first stream operator. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095506 | COMPILE-TIME GROUPING OF TUPLES IN A STREAMING APPLICATION - A system and a method for initializing a streaming application are disclosed. The method may include initializing a streaming application for execution on one or more compute nodes which are adapted to execute one or more stream operators. The method may, during a compiling of code, identify whether a processing condition exists at a first stream operator of a plurality of stream operators. The method may add a grouping condition to a second stream operator of the plurality of stream operators if the processing condition exists. The method may provide for the second stream operator to group tuples for sending to the first stream operator. | 04-03-2014 |
20140122557 | RUNTIME GROUPING OF TUPLES IN A STREAMING APPLICATION - A system and method for modifying the processing within a streaming application are disclosed. The method may include identifying a grouping location at which it may be possible to group tuples during the runtime execution of a streaming application. In some embodiments, this may include identifying locations at which a runtime grouping condition may be added to one or more stream operators without adversely affecting the performance of a streaming application. The method may add a runtime grouping condition to a processing location within the plurality of stream operators of a streaming application, in some embodiments. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122559 | RUNTIME GROUPING OF TUPLES IN A STREAMING APPLICATION - A system and method for modifying the processing within a streaming application are disclosed. The method may include identifying a grouping location at which it may be possible to group tuples during the runtime execution of a streaming application. In some embodiments, this may include identifying locations at which a runtime grouping condition may be added to one or more stream operators without adversely affecting the performance of a streaming application. The method may add a runtime grouping condition to a processing location within the plurality of stream operators of a streaming application, in some embodiments. | 05-01-2014 |
20140164601 | MANAGEMENT OF STREAM OPERATORS WITH DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS - One embodiment is directed to a method for processing a stream of tuples in a stream-based application. A stream operator may receive a stream of tuples. A stream manager may determine whether a dynamic connection exists at a first stream operator. The dynamic connection may connect the first stream operator to a second stream operator. The stream manager may poll the first stream operator and the second stream operator for a presence of the dynamic connection. The stream manager may modify processing of one or more upstream stream operators in response to a change in use of the dynamic connection. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164628 | MANAGEMENT OF STREAM OPERATORS WITH DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS - One embodiment is directed to a method for processing a stream of tuples in a stream-based application. A stream operator may receive a stream of tuples. A stream manager may determine whether a dynamic connection exists at a first stream operator. The dynamic connection may connect the first stream operator to a second stream operator. The stream manager may poll the first stream operator and the second stream operator for a presence of the dynamic connection. The stream manager may modify processing of one or more upstream stream operators in response to a change in use of the dynamic connection. | 06-12-2014 |
20140236920 | STREAMING DELAY PATTERNS IN A STREAMING ENVIRONMENT - The method and system receive streaming data to be processed by a plurality of processing elements comprising one or more stream operators. One embodiment is directed to a method and a system for managing processing in a streaming application. A stream operator may select a delay pattern. The stream operator may compare one or more performance factors from the delay pattern to one or more optimal performance factors. The stream operator may delay the stream of tuples using the delay pattern if the performance factors are determined by the optimal performance factors. | 08-21-2014 |
20140237134 | STREAMING DELAY PATTERNS IN A STREAMING ENVIRONMENT - The method and system receive streaming data to be processed by a plurality of processing elements comprising one or more stream operators. One embodiment is directed to a method and a system for managing processing in a streaming application. A stream operator may select a delay pattern. The stream operator may compare one or more performance factors from the delay pattern to one or more optimal performance factors. The stream operator may delay the stream of tuples using the delay pattern if the performance factors are determined by the optimal performance factors. | 08-21-2014 |
20140317148 | RECONFIGURING AN OPERATOR GRAPH BASED ON ATTRIBUTE USAGE - A first processing element may be initially configured to transmit a first output stream to a second processing element. The second processing element may be initially configured to transmit a second output stream to a third processing element. The tuples of the first and second output streams may have the first and second attributes. It may be determined whether the first attribute is to be first processed at the second processing element (first condition) and whether the second attribute is to be first processed at the third processing element (second condition). When the first and second conditions are met, the first processing element may be reconfigured to transmit a third output stream to the second processing element and a fourth output stream to the third processing element. The third output stream may have only the first attribute. The fourth output stream may have only the second attribute. | 10-23-2014 |
20140379711 | MANAGING PASSTHRU CONNECTIONS ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for processing data such as a stream of tuples. Each tuple can contain one or more attributes. The method can include processing the attributes of the stream of tuples using stream operators operating on one or more computer processors and corresponding to one or more processing elements. The method can also include detecting an indicative element from a plurality of stream operators. The method can also include transmitting, in response to detecting the indicative element, a passthru command to a processing element corresponding to the indicative element. The method can also include altering, in response to receiving the passthru command at the processing element, a portion of attribute processing for the indicative element. | 12-25-2014 |
20150081693 | MANAGING DATA PATHS IN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and, system for processing data such as a stream of tuples. The method can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of stream operators operating on one or more computer processors. The method can include creating an overflow path that includes at least one stream operator that performs processing duplicative to at least one stream operator from the plurality of stream operators. The method can include monitoring a stream operator for a triggering condition. The method can include identifying a tuple from the stream of tuples to process on the overflow path. The method can include processing, on the overflow path, the identified tuple from the stream of tuples in response to the presence of the triggering condition. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081707 | MANAGING A GROUPING WINDOW ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for managing a windowing operation. The method can include determining a sentinel value that defines a start of a grouping window for a stream of tuples and a terminating sentinel value that defines the end of the grouping window based upon an attribute contained in the stream of tuples. The stream of tuples can be monitored for the sentinel value and the terminating sentinel value by a stream operator. The stream operator can initiate a windowing operation that defines the start of the grouping window in response to a presence of the sentinel value and terminate the windowing operation in response to a presence of the terminating sentinel value. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081708 | MANAGING A GROUPING WINDOW ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for managing a windowing operation. The method can include determining a sentinel value that defines a start of a grouping window for a stream of tuples and a terminating sentinel value that defines the end of the grouping window based upon an attribute contained in the stream of tuples. The stream of tuples can be monitored for the sentinel value and the terminating sentinel value by a stream operator. The stream operator can initiate a windowing operation that defines the start of the grouping window in response to a presence of the sentinel value and terminate the windowing operation in response to a presence of the terminating sentinel value. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081879 | MANAGING DATA PATHS IN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and, system for processing data such as a stream of tuples. The method can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of stream operators operating on one or more computer processors. The method can include creating an overflow path that includes at least one stream operator that performs processing duplicative to at least one stream operator from the plurality of stream operators. The method can include monitoring a stream operator for a triggering condition. The method can include identifying a tuple from the stream of tuples to process on the overflow path. The method can include processing, on the overflow path, the identified tuple from the stream of tuples in response to the presence of the triggering condition. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088887 | MANAGING MULTIPLE WINDOWS ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for managing a windowing operation. The method for grouping processing of a stream of tuples with each tuple containing one or more attributes can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of processing elements operating on one or more computer processors. The method can also include processing, with a first processing method, a group of tuples from the stream of tuples into a grouping window. The method can also include processing, with a second processing method, a subgroup of tuples from the group of tuples into a subgrouping window. The second processing method can include identifying a sub-membership condition. | 03-26-2015 |
20150088889 | MANAGING MULTIPLE WINDOWS ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for managing a windowing operation. The method for grouping processing of a stream of tuples with each tuple containing one or more attributes can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of processing elements operating on one or more computer processors. The method can also include processing, with a first processing method, a group of tuples from the stream of tuples into a grouping window. The method can also include processing, with a second processing method, a subgroup of tuples from the group of tuples into a subgrouping window. The second processing method can include identifying a sub-membership condition. | 03-26-2015 |
20150207702 | MANAGING PROCESSING BRANCHES IN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and system for processing data such as a stream of tuples. One embodiment is directed toward a method for managing a stream of tuples. The method can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of stream operators operating on one or more computer processors. The method can include routing the stream of tuples to a plurality of output ports, the output ports each communicate with a processing branch. The method can include receiving performance data of the stream of tuples from a measuring stream operator that measures the processing branch. The method can include determining weights to assign to each output port based on the performance data. The method can also include modifying the routing of the stream of tuples through the plurality of output ports as a function of the weight of each output port. | 07-23-2015 |
20150207751 | MANAGING PROCESSING BRANCHES IN AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and system for processing data such as a stream of tuples. One embodiment is directed toward a method for managing a stream of tuples. The method can include receiving the stream of tuples to be processed by a plurality of stream operators operating on one or more computer processors. The method can include routing the stream of tuples to a plurality of output ports, the output ports each communicate with a processing branch. The method can include receiving performance data of the stream of tuples from a measuring stream operator that measures the processing branch. The method can include determining weights to assign to each output port based on the performance data. The method can also include modifying the routing of the stream of tuples through the plurality of output ports as a function of the weight of each output port. | 07-23-2015 |
20150381681 | SUPPLEMENTING A TUPLE WITH A DERIVED VALUE - A stream of tuples are processed by a plurality of processing elements, each including one or more stream operators, operating on computer processors. A method determines whether a first stream operator includes a first operation that is deterministic and whether a second stream operator includes a second operation that is equivalent to the first operation. In response to determining that the first operation is deterministic and the second operation is equivalent to the first operation, the first stream operator is configured to include in a tuple output from the first stream operator a result of performing the first operation using a first input. The second stream operator, which uses a second input when performing the second operation, determines whether the second input is the same as the first input, and uses the result in lieu of performing the second operation when the first and second inputs are the same. | 12-31-2015 |
20150381683 | SUPPLEMENTING A TUPLE WITH A DERIVED VALUE - A stream of tuples are processed by a plurality of processing elements, each including one or more stream operators, operating on computer processors. A method determines whether a first stream operator includes a first operation that is deterministic and whether a second stream operator includes a second operation that is equivalent to the first operation. In response to determining that the first operation is deterministic and the second operation is equivalent to the first operation, the first stream operator is configured to include in a tuple output from the first stream operator a result of performing the first operation using a first input. The second stream operator, which uses a second input when performing the second operation, determines whether the second input is the same as the first input, and uses the result in lieu of performing the second operation when the first and second inputs are the same. | 12-31-2015 |
20160092345 | PATH-SPECIFIC BREAK POINTS FOR STREAM COMPUTING - A plurality of processing elements having stream operators and operating on one or more computer processors receive a stream of tuples. A first stream operator adds a first attribute to a tuple received on a first port of the first stream operator. The first attribute indicates the first port and the first stream operator. A second stream operator adds a second attribute to a tuple received on a first port of the second stream operator. The second attribute indicates the first port of the second stream operator and the second stream operator. It is determined whether a debug tuple has been received by a third stream operator. A debug tuple is a tuple that includes the first and second attributes. An operation, such as halting execution or incrementing a count of debug tuples, is performed when it is determined that a debug tuple has been received. | 03-31-2016 |
Bradford L. Cobb, Katy, TX US
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20150286512 | RECONFIGURING AN OPERATOR GRAPH BASED ON ATTRIBUTE USAGE - A first processing element may be initially configured to transmit a first output stream to a second processing element. The second processing element may be initially configured to transmit a second output stream to a third processing element. The tuples of the first and second output streams may have the first and second attributes. It may be determined whether the first attribute is to be first processed at the second processing element (first condition) and whether the second attribute is to be first processed at the third processing element (second condition). When the first and second conditions are met, the first processing element may be reconfigured to transmit a third output stream to the second processing element and a fourth output stream to the third processing element. The third output stream may have only the first attribute. The fourth output stream may have only the second attribute. | 10-08-2015 |
20150317364 | MANAGING PASSTHRU CONNECTIONS ON AN OPERATOR GRAPH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for processing data such as a stream of tuples. Each tuple can contain one or more attributes. The method can include processing the attributes of the stream of tuples using stream operators operating on one or more computer processors and corresponding to one or more processing elements. The method can also include detecting an indicative element from a plurality of stream operators. The method can also include transmitting, in response to detecting the indicative element, a passthru command to a processing element corresponding to the indicative element. The method can also include altering, in response to receiving the passthru command at the processing element, a portion of attribute processing for the indicative element. | 11-05-2015 |
Bradford Lee Cobb, Cedar Park, TX US
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20090140882 | DYNAMIC SPEED LIMIT SYSTEM - A method, medium and implementing processing system are provided in which the presence of workers in a long highway construction zone is monitored and the electronically-controlled posted speed limit is adjusted in accordance with the detected presence of workers in the immediate area. In an example, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanners or readers are strategically placed in a construction or working area. Such RFID reading devices may be embedded, for example, in construction speed limit signs. The displayed speed limit is controlled by the detected proximity of construction workers wearing RFID-embedded clothing, for example, such as safety vests or helmets. The speed limit sign includes logic to display one of many possible speed limit displays based on the nearest, and/or the number of RFID signals detected in a given area. Vehicular traffic is thereby enabled to travel faster through construction zones where no workers are present and, when appropriate, traffic is slowed when workers are present within a given proximity of the RFID reading devices. | 06-04-2009 |
Cary L. Cobb, Plano, TX US
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20120210739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING AIR CONDITIONER EFFICIENCY - A screen of evaporative cooling media (“screen cooler”) is provided that may be adapted to partially surround the exterior compressor unit of an air conditioner. In some embodiments, the screen cooler may screen the AC unit from the sun and exposure to other forces or events that could potentially harm the AC unit. In some embodiments, the screen cooler is adapted to receive an input of a liquid, such as, for example, water and periodically emit the liquid onto the evaporative cooling media to keep the media moist and cool the air being pulled through the condensing coil and entering the compressor. By cooling the air prior to the air entering the compressor, the efficiency of the AC unit may thereby be increased. | 08-23-2012 |
Chad Cobb, Joshua, TX US
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20150300332 | MANIFOLD INCLUDING MOUNTING PLATE FOR FLUID END BLOCK OF RECIPROCATING PUMP ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, a fluid end portion of a reciprocating pump assembly includes a fluid end block and an inlet manifold connected thereto. The manifold includes an opening formed therethrough and including a slot portion to facilitate the connection between the inlet manifold and the fluid end block. In another aspect, a method of connecting an inlet manifold to a fluid end block includes inserting fasteners into respective openings in the fluid end block, and effecting relative movement between the inlet manifold and the fluid end block so that the fasteners pass within respective slot portions formed through a mounting plate of the inlet manifold. In yet another aspect, a manifold is adapted to be connected to a fluid end block and includes an elongated member and a mounting plate connected thereto. The mounting plate includes openings formed therethrough, the openings including respective slot portions spaced in a parallel relation. | 10-22-2015 |
Christopher Cobb, Spicewood, TX US
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20150061569 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING - A car charging station in which battery buffering includes at least approximately as much energy as is required to charge one car rapidly. This is particularly advantageous when a photovoltaic array is connected through a power converter to charge the battery, and also to provide a lower rate of charge directly to the vehicle charge connections. Advantageously, a mains power connection can also be made through yet another port of the same multiport power converter. | 03-05-2015 |
Colton R. Cobb, Irving, TX US
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20160069627 | Firearm Slide Stop Lock Competitive Interrupt - A slide lock stop interrupt mechanism operable upon the insertion of an interchangeable ammunition magazine into the magazine well of a semi-automatic firearm whereby contact between the magazine and a connection lever is made which automatically manipulates and interrupts the slide lock stop and releases the slide from the open and locked position to advance in a forward direction to chamber the first round contained in the inserted magazine returning the firearm to battery position ready for firing. | 03-10-2016 |
David E. Cobb, Cypress, TX US
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20130183876 | Releasable Mooring Systems And Methods For Drilling Vessels - Releasable mooring systems and methods for drilling vessels that may be implemented with dockable and releasable mooring buoys to provide for both a quick disconnect of the mooring system from a drilling vessel and for re-connection of the drilling vessel when the vessel returns to the well site. | 07-18-2013 |
Delwin E. Cobb, Houston, TX US
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20090266561 | ESP/SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An ESP/separator assembly ( | 10-29-2009 |
20100175869 | Downhole Separator - The desander ( | 07-15-2010 |
20110162833 | Downhole Separator - The desander ( | 07-07-2011 |
20140158343 | DOWNHOLE GAS SEPARATOR AND METHOD - A downhole separator ( | 06-12-2014 |
James Cobb, Cypress, TX US
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20160084043 | DOWNHOLE ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION - Energy may be stored, converted, and generated during a drilling operation. An example method includes receiving fluid energy from a flow of drilling fluid ( | 03-24-2016 |
James Harrell Cobb, Marshall, TX US
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20120090445 | Pick for string instruments - The invention is generally a pick apparatus for playing a stringed musical instrument having an elastic and generally cylindrically shaped cot having an opening and a tip, and has a substantially uniform thickness, as well as a pick capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument attached thereto proximate to the cot's hemisphere and extending beyond the hemisphere away from the cot such that the pick is capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument when the cot is being worn on a digit of a user. | 04-19-2012 |
20150013521 | PICK FOR STRING INSTRUMENTS - The invention is generally a pick apparatus for playing a stringed musical instrument having an elastic and generally cylindrically shaped cot having an opening and a tip, and has a substantially uniform thickness, as well as a pick capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument attached thereto proximate to the cot's hemisphere and extending beyond the hemisphere away from the cot such that the pick is capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument when the cot is being worn on a digit of a user. | 01-15-2015 |
Jason Myles Cobb, Odessa, TX US
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20090136078 | Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a frame and a toroidal magnet that is affixed to the rear of the frame. The toroidal magnet has a central passageway that opens into the frame. A cap is affixed to the rear of the magnet and closes the central passageway. A guide rod is affixed to the cap and projects forwardly from the cap into the central passageway. A tubular former is slidably positioned upon the guide rod. A voice coil is wound about, and is affixed to, the tubular former. A driver plate is affixed to the front of the tubular former. A resilient surround connects the periphery of the driver plate to the front of the frame. A suspension assembly resiliently connects the tubular former to the frame and has a pair of conical diaphragms that are secured together so as to form a bellows. A spider connects the bellows to the frame and another spider connects the bellows to the tubular former. | 05-28-2009 |
20100054520 | Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a bottom plate formed from a material capable of transmitting a magnetic flux. The bottom plate has a bottom portion and a first side portion that is affixed to, and extends upwardly from, the periphery of the bottom portion. A magnet is affixed to, and extends upwardly from, the center of the bottom portion. A top plate, formed from a material capable of transmitting a magnetic flux, has a top portion that is affixed to, and extends outwardly from, the top of the magnet. The top plate also has a second side portion that is affixed to, and extends downwardly from, the periphery of the top portion. The second side portion is laterally spaced away from the first side portion so as to define a first air gap between the second side portion and the first side portion. The second side portion is laterally spaced away from the magnet so as to define a second air gap between the second side portion and the magnet. The second side portion is vertically spaced away from the bottom portion so as to define a passageway between the second side portion and the bottom portion. The first air gap and the second air gap are placed in fluid communication by the passageway. A diaphragm for producing audible sounds includes a bobbin portion that is positioned within the first air gap and is capable of free movement therein. A conical portion is affixed to the top of the bobbin portion remote from the first air gap. A voice coil is wound around, and is affixed to, the bobbin portion within the first air gap. | 03-04-2010 |
20100104127 | Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a bottom plate being formed from a material capable of transmitting a magnetic flux. The bottom plate has a bottom portion, a cylindrical inside portion that extends upwardly from the bottom portion, and a cylindrical outside portion that extends upwardly from the bottom portion and encircles the inside portion. A cylindrical magnet is positioned on the bottom portion. A top plate is formed from a magnetic flux-transmissive material and extends outwardly from the top of the magnet. The top plate is laterally spaced away from the outside portion so as to form an air gap between the top plate and the outside portion. A diaphragm has a bobbin portion that is positioned within the air gap and is capable of free movement in the air gap. The suspension portion of the diaphragm is positioned at the center of the magnet. The sound-producing portion of the diaphragm is affixed to the top of the bobbin portion and is affixed to the top of the suspension portion. A resilient spider extends between the suspension portion of the diaphragm and the magnet. A voice coil is wound around the bobbin portion within the air gap. | 04-29-2010 |
John Cobb, Tyler, TX US
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20080315676 | WHEEL RIM COMPONENTS, RIMS, WHEELS, WHEELED APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH - A wheel having a tire receiving ring and a fiber reinforced plastic rim. The ring has a ring outer annular surface, and a ring inner annular surface, wherein the ring inner annular surface defines a material opening. The fiber reinforced plastic rim has a rim outer annular surface. The ring inner annular surface and rim outer annular surface are abutted together. | 12-25-2008 |
20090085397 | Aerodynamic wheel hub - A wheel hub is provided. The wheel hub includes an axle, a first spoke coupling member operably connected to the axle, a second spoke coupling member operably connected to the axle and an outer surface covering at least a portion of the axle. The outer surface is located between the first and second spoke coupling members and has a length and a thickness where the length is greater than the thickness. | 04-02-2009 |
20140262631 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR BICYCLES - A brake assembly includes a base having two first connection parts and each first connection part has a first hole and a second hole. Two second connection parts extend from the underside of the base. Two arms are pivotably connected to the two second connection parts. A driving member has a driving part and a positioning portion. The driving part has two curved driving face formed on two ends thereof. The driving member is connected to the first hole by a rod, and a brake cable is connected to the positioning portion. The action members are respectively located in the two second holes. When the driving member is pivoted by the brake cable, the driving member pushes the action members to pivot the arms to brake the wheel. The driving member allows the force to be sent to the brake pads directly and quickly, and the brake assembly is light and compact. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298570 | CYCLING HELMET WITH HIGH AERODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY - An aerodynamic cycling helmet is described, comprising a shell developed along a longitudinal direction, from a front area to a rear area, the said rear area extending beyond an inner portion of the shell provided with an occipital support of the head, the said shell being symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal plane of symmetry containing the longitudinal direction and extended in two opposing side walls from a temporal area and the area of the ear to the rear area. On each of the side walls, the helmet is provided with a respective air intake, which is open and passing through the shell and the shell includes in the rear area, within the shell, respective surfaces for channelling the flow of air that are capable of straightening, parallel to the longitudinal direction, the air flow derived from each of the air intakes and of channelling the flow, within the shell, in the direction of the rear area of the shell. | 10-09-2014 |
John E. Cobb, Tyler, TX US
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20120266500 | Eccentric Toe-Off Cam Lever - A sole system which allows plantarflexion and dorsiflexion in the running/walking gait; provides a mechanical advantage through articulation of the forefoot to stimulate an upward plantar moment force during toe-off; and increases the distance per step without altering the stride pattern. An embodiment of the current invention comprises an eccentric toe-off cam lever (“cam lever”) integrated into the midsole of a shoe. The cam lever of the embodiment comprises: a distal longitudinally extending cam element; a forefoot fulcrum element; and a rear longitudinally extending cam element. | 10-25-2012 |
20140368007 | FASTENING MEMBER - A fastening member is attached to a bicycle saddle having a base, a cushion, and a cover. The base has a lower base surface, and an outer lip. The fastening member is attached to the lower base and comprises arm members extending adjacent to the outer lip, a central portion separating the arm members, and a contoured housing member extending from the central portion. The arm members, central portion, and contoured housing member exist as a solid contiguous element. The contoured housing member comprises a receptacle for receiving support rails, and foundation surfaces for attachment of the fastening member to the base. The receptacle extends as a concave channel into the contoured housing member, separated from the foundation surfaces. The cover fits tautly over the base and cushion and is secured to the lower base surface. The cover extends between the fastening member and lower base surface. | 12-18-2014 |
John Mitchel Cobb, Humble, TX US
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20080236894 | Hydraulic Jar and an Overpressure Relief Mechanism Therefor - A hydraulic jar for a drilling assembly is disclosed. In some embodiments, the hydraulic jar includes a tubular housing, a mandrel disposed in the housing, an annulus between the mandrel and the housing, and a pressure relief mechanism disposed in the annulus. The pressure relief mechanism generally divides the annulus into first and second portions. The pressure relief mechanism includes first and second annular members in engagement with one another when the pressure in the second annulus portion is less than a predetermined value and a fluid flow path between the first and second annulus portions. The fluid flow path has a first size when the pressure in the second annulus portion is less than the predetermined value, and a second size that is larger than the first size when the pressure in the second annulus portion becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined value. | 10-02-2008 |
John Neil Cobb, Plano, TX US
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20090276397 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING, DECONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, AND REPURPOSING RHETORICAL CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed for analyzing, deconstructing, reconstructing, and repurposing rhetorical content. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a content management system ( | 11-05-2009 |
20100191567 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING RHETORICAL CONTENT - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server, having a controller to deconstruct a document into a plurality of combinations of rhetorical and structural elements associated with at least one rhetorical topic library, and apply a project management procedure to the plurality of combinations of rhetorical and structural elements associated with the rhetorical topic library. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
Lance Cobb, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20120251058 | COMMUNICATIONS CABLE HAVING ELECTRO-OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A communications cable includes a first electro-optical transceiver mounted in a first housing, the first housing being configured to electrically connect the first electro-optical transceiver to an electrical connector, a first keyed connector half connected to the first housing, the first keyed connector half including at least one first key element, and an optical cable having a first end connected to the first keyed connector half. Also a method of using such a communications cable. | 10-04-2012 |
Larry G. Cobb, Kingwood, TX US
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20110042095 | RISER CLAMP - A riser clamp ( | 02-24-2011 |
20140333064 | RISER CLAIMP - A riser clamp ( | 11-13-2014 |
20150152692 | RISER CLAMP - A riser clamp ( | 06-04-2015 |
Lee Alan Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20090276397 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING, DECONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, AND REPURPOSING RHETORICAL CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed for analyzing, deconstructing, reconstructing, and repurposing rhetorical content. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a content management system ( | 11-05-2009 |
Mark L. Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20100303782 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR DIETARY AUGMENTATION AND/OR COMBATING DISEASE STATES AND ADVERSE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A probiotic composition including the bacilli (1) | 12-02-2010 |
20120244124 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR DIETARY AUGMENTATION AND/OR COMBATING DISEASE STATES AND ADVERSE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A method of combating rheumatoid arthritis, comprising administering to a human subject in need thereof, an effective oral dose of a probiotic composition in an oral dose form including, as the only bacterial species therein, the bacterial species of | 09-27-2012 |
20130022577 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER - Compositions and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of a bipolar disorder disease state, in which the compositions include the bacilli (1) | 01-24-2013 |
Matthew Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20150114372 | Structures, functions, and methods regarding internal combustion engines - Improved structures, functions, and methods regarding internal combustion engines (ICE's). ICE embodiments disclosed are divided into three groups, all of which have at least one embodiment structurally possessing at least one actively powered fan cooperating with at least one exhaust manifold. All of said embodiments disclosed at least solve the objective technical problem of reducing emissions in an ICE. Said embodiments include both normally aspirated and forced induction ICE's. Said embodiments are capable of operation in two stroke cycle Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) mode, two stroke cycle spark ignition mode, two stroke cycle combination spark ignition and HCCI mode, or four stroke cycle spark ignition mode. The technical field respecting all embodiments and or their methodologies relates generally to ICE's. Principal uses of the embodiments include enabling the operation of ICE's in the above said various mode or modes. | 04-30-2015 |
20160076406 | SYNCHRONOUSLY TIMED COUNTERROTATING CAM AND FOLLOWER APPARATUS - Counterrotating cam and follower apparatuses (C-CAFA) capable of converting reciprocating to rotational motion, and visa versa, utilizing counterrotating cams cooperating with at least one reciprocating cam follower. Apparatus cam counterrotation is ensured to be synchronously timed without necessity of prior art stationary geartrains, by and through apparatus cam follower(s) combining with counterrotating cam surfaces acting as moving follower constraints, provided that disclosed structural limitations, including those regarding cam and follower surface interface engineering slop, multiple degree of freedom cams, rotating and reciprocating follower(s), and electromechanical limitations are met when specified. Optional apparatus usages include reciprocating mass balancer, differential to reverse and or multiply shaft rotations, and apparatus combinations with connecting rods, pistons, cylinders, and or engines. “Adequacy of Constraint and Newtonian Force Analysis, Cam and Follower Surface Kinematical Analysis, and Electromagnetic Cam Analysis” are applied to various disclosed embodiments to teach making, using, and correlation of disclosed apparatus structure to function. | 03-17-2016 |
Melanie Cobb, Dallas, TX US
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20130178506 | ISOXAZOLE TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inducing synthesis and secretion of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. The methods may take place in vitro, ex vivo such as in isolates from adult mammalian tissue, or in vivo. Compounds and methods described herein may find use in the treatment of diabetes. | 07-11-2013 |
20140315966 | Isoxazole Treatments for Diabetes - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inducing synthesis and secretion of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. The methods may take place in vitro, ex vivo such as in isolates from adult mammalian tissue, or in vivo. Compounds and methods described herein may find use in the treatment of diabetes. | 10-23-2014 |
Stephen Ray Cobb, Katy, TX US
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20100000107 | Folding carpenter's level - A folding carpenter's level is disclosed which has two level segments, each of which has a smooth flat top and bottom surface, that are hingeably attached at a distal tip by means of a recessed, flat hinging means. The two level segments can be rotated laterally in the plane of the level so as to be oriented with respect to each other at angles of from 0 to 180 degrees, thus effectively doubling the length of the level. At least one of the level segments has one or more tubular spirit vials attached to the segment for measuring the levelness of the top surface with respect to horizontal. The level segments usually have additional tubular spirit vials oriented vertically to allow the tool to be used to measure plumb. Such tubular spirit vials are generally located in apertures so that the spirit bubble in the vials can be seen from the front or the back of the folding level. The folding level can beneficially include other recessed features, such as a fastening means to hold the segments together in a folded configuration, and a locking means to hold the segments secure when the segments are rotated 180 degrees with respect to each other so that the tops of the segments form a smooth flat surface with a straight edge. | 01-07-2010 |
Terry Cobb, Plano, TX US
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20080316940 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING MANAGED PORT CIRCUITRY TO MAP CONNECTIONS AMONG STRUCTURED CABLING APPARATUS AND NETWORK DEVICES - A managed port circuit includes a detection circuit that is disposed in a communication channel between a first local port and a second local port and a controller that is coupled to the detection circuit and is operable to configure the detection circuit in a detection configuration in which the first and second local ports are connected to the controller and a second pass through configuration in which the first and second local ports are connected to each other via the communication channel, the controller being further operable to determine when an end device is connected to one of the first and second local ports when the detection circuit is in the detection configuration. | 12-25-2008 |
20100011097 | Methods of Using Control Communications to Identify Devices that are Connected Through a Communications Patching System and Related Communications Patching Systems - Methods of identifying a first networked computing device that is connected to a connector port of a communication patching system are provided in which a control communication that is transmitted by the first networked computing device is passed through the connector port. An identifier associated with the first networked computing device is extracted from this control communication. The identifier may then be logged in a connectivity database that associates the identifier with the connector port. | 01-14-2010 |
20100156437 | Apparatus and Methods of Demonstrating Cabling Performance in Real Time - Provided are apparatus and methods for demonstrating cable performance in real time. An apparatus may include a cable bundle of multiple disturber cables and a test cable arranged proximate one another, each coupled between a pair of data transceivers. A data loading device is configured to generate data for transmission across at least one of the disturber cables and the test cable, and a transmission data analyzer is configured to analyze data transmission performance of the test cable. | 06-24-2010 |
20100216335 | Communications Patching Devices that Include Integrated Electronic Static Discharge Circuits and Related Methods - Communications patching devices are provided that include a mounting frame and a first jack that is mounted to the mounting frame. The first jack has a plurality of input terminals, a plurality of output terminals and a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of conductive paths that each electrically connect a respective one of the input terminals to a respective one of the output terminals. The printed circuit board further includes a plurality of electronic static discharge circuits, each of which circuit provides a path for discharging static charges to ground. Related methods and RJ-45 jacks are also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
Terry R. Cobb, Plano, TX US
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20080253556 | Systems and methods of identifying patch cord connections in a communications patching system using common mode transmission - A communications patching system includes first and second patch panels, each having a plurality of connector ports, and a patch cord that is configured to selectively interconnect a connector port in the first patch panel with a connector port in the second patch panel. Each patch panel includes a port identification circuit that is electrically coupled with the connector ports of the respective patch panel. The port identification circuit of each patch panel is configured to transmit a signal to a connector port of the other patch panel over a common mode transmission path of the patch cord. The first and second connector ports connected by the patch cord are identified from the signal path. | 10-16-2008 |
20090002139 | APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PROVIDING POWER OVER ETHERNET IN AN UPGRADEABLE PATCH PANEL AND RELATED METHODS - An upgradeable communications patch panel is provided. Embodiments of such a panel include multiple jacks that are configured to receive multiple communications cables and a power interface that is configured to connect to a power device and provide power to a remote communication device via one of the multiple jacks and a corresponding one of the multiple communications cables. | 01-01-2009 |
Terry R. Cobb, Ft Worth, TX US
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20120251058 | COMMUNICATIONS CABLE HAVING ELECTRO-OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A communications cable includes a first electro-optical transceiver mounted in a first housing, the first housing being configured to electrically connect the first electro-optical transceiver to an electrical connector, a first keyed connector half connected to the first housing, the first keyed connector half including at least one first key element, and an optical cable having a first end connected to the first keyed connector half. Also a method of using such a communications cable. | 10-04-2012 |
Thomas Glen Cobb, Katy, TX US
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20130255916 | Gasifier Cooling System with Convective Syngas Cooler and Quench Chamber - The present application thus provides a gasifier cooling system for cooling a flow of hot syngas from a gasifier. The gasifier cooling system may include a radiant syngas cooler, a quench chamber, and a convective syngas cooler such that the flow of syngas flows through the quench chamber or the convective syngas cooler. | 10-03-2013 |
Thomas Glen Cobb, Houston, TX US
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20130318969 | HEAT RECOVERY USING ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE - A system includes a heat exchanger and an organic Rankine cycle system. The heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between extraction air from a power block and nitrogen from an air separation unit. The organic Rankine cycle system is coupled to the heat exchanger. In addition, the organic Rankine cycle system is configured to convert heat from the extraction air into work. | 12-05-2013 |
Wesley Kenneth Cobb, Woodlands, TX US
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20090016599 | SEMANTIC REPRESENTATION MODULE OF A MACHINE-LEARNING ENGINE IN A VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A machine-learning engine is disclosed that is configured to recognize and learn behaviors, as well as to identify and distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior within a scene, by analyzing movements and/or activities (or absence of such) over time. The machine-learning engine may be configured to evaluate a sequence of primitive events and associated kinematic data generated for an object depicted in a sequence of video frames and a related vector representation. The vector representation is generated from a primitive event symbol stream and a phase space symbol stream, and the streams describe actions of the objects depicted in the sequence of video frames. | 01-15-2009 |
20090016600 | COGNITIVE MODEL FOR A MACHINE-LEARNING ENGINE IN A VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A machine-learning engine is disclosed that is configured to recognize and learn behaviors, as well as to identify and distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior within a scene, by analyzing movements and/or activities (or absence of such) over time. The machine-learning engine may be configured to evaluate a sequence of primitive events and associated kinematic data generated for an object depicted in a sequence of video frames and a related vector representation. The vector representation is generated from a primitive event symbol stream and a phase space symbol stream, and the streams describe actions of the objects depicted in the sequence of video frames. | 01-15-2009 |
20090087024 | CONTEXT PROCESSOR FOR VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a system for mapping a scene depicted in an acquired stream of video frames that may be used by a machine-learning behavior-recognition system. A background image of the scene is segmented into plurality of regions representing various objects of the background image. Statistically similar regions may be merged and associated. The regions are analyzed to determine their z-depth order in relation to a video capturing device providing the stream of the video frames and other regions, using occlusions between the regions and data about foreground objects in the scene. An annotated map describing the identified regions and their properties is created and updated. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087086 | IDENTIFYING STALE BACKGROUND PIXELS IN A VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a module for identifying a background of a scene depicted in an acquired stream of video frames that may be used by a video-analysis system. For each pixel or block of pixels in an acquired video frame a comparison measure is determined. The comparison measure depends on difference of color values exhibited in the acquired video frame and in a background image respectively by the pixel or block of pixels and a corresponding pixel and block of pixels in the background image. To determine the comparison measure, the resulting difference is considered in relation to a range of possible color values. If the comparison measure is above a dynamically adjusted threshold, the pixel or the block of pixels is classified as a part of the background of the scene. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087093 | DARK SCENE COMPENSATION IN A BACKGROUND-FOREGROUND MODULE OF A VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a module for identifying a background of a scene depicted in an acquired stream of video frames that may be used by a video-analysis system. For each pixel or block of pixels in an acquired video frame a comparison measure is determined. The comparison measure depends on difference of color values exhibited in the acquired video frame and in a background image respectively by the pixel or block of pixels and a corresponding pixel and block of pixels in the background image. To determine the comparison measure, the resulting difference is considered in relation to a range of possible color values. If the comparison measure is above a dynamically adjusted threshold, the pixel or the block of pixels is classified as a part of the background of the scene. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087096 | BACKGROUND-FOREGROUND MODULE FOR VIDEO ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a module for identifying a background of a scene depicted in an acquired stream of video frames that may be used by a video-analysis system. For each pixel or block of pixels in an acquired video frame a comparison measure is determined. The comparison measure depends on difference of color values exhibited in the acquired video frame and in a background image respectively by the pixel or block of pixels and a corresponding pixel and block of pixels in the background image. To determine the comparison measure, the resulting difference is considered in relation to a range of possible color values. If the comparison measure is above a dynamically adjusted threshold, the pixel or the block of pixels is classified as a part of the background of the scene. | 04-02-2009 |
20100208986 | ADAPTIVE UPDATE OF BACKGROUND PIXEL THRESHOLDS USING SUDDEN ILLUMINATION CHANGE DETECTION - Techniques are disclosed for a computer vision engine to update both a background model and thresholds used to classify pixels as depicting scene foreground or background in response to detecting that a sudden illumination changes has occurred in a sequence of video frames. The threshold values may be used to specify how much pixel a given pixel may differ from corresponding values in the background model before being classified as depicting foreground. When a sudden illumination change is detected, the values for pixels affected by sudden illumination change may be used to update the value in the background image to reflect the value for that pixel following the sudden illumination change as well as update the threshold for classifying that pixel as depicting foreground/background in subsequent frames of video. | 08-19-2010 |