Robertson, CA
Abel Martin Robertson, Oakland, CA US
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20120253834 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING DISPLAY OF RELEVANT QUALITY MEASURES BASED ON DIAGNOSES - An apparatus is provided for generating one or more preventive health care plans. The apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor configured to receive medical information, associated with one or more patients, from different medical entities. The processor is further configured to identify whether data in the received medical information indicates that the medical information corresponds to at least one patient. The data comprises one or more unique identifiers identifying the patient. The processor is further configured to determine at least one medical condition or age/gender criteria of the patient based in part on one or more unique codes in the received medical information and generate at least one preventive health care plan on behalf of the patient based in part on the determined medical condition and one or more defined measures associated with the codes. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253835 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING QUALITY REPORTING AND ALERTS MANAGEMENT - An apparatus is provided for generating one or more customizable health care alerts. The apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor configured to generate one or more customizable health care alerts based in part on a defined query. The processor is further configured to cause the apparatus to define one or more actions to be monitored for a plurality of patients meeting criteria of the defined query and assigning the defined actions to the generated alerts to enable a status of the actions to be tracked. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
Alec Robertson, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120188557 | Apparatus, optical assembly, method for inspection or measurement of an object and method for manufacturing a structure - An optical assembly for a system for inspecting or measuring of an object is provided that is configured to move as a unit with a system, as the system is pointed at a target, and eliminates the need for a large scanning (pointing) mirror that is moveable relative to other parts of the system. The optical assembly comprises catadioptric optics configured to fold the optical path of the pointing beam and measurement beam that are being directed through the outlet of the system, to compress the size of the optical assembly. | 07-26-2012 |
20130099957 | Optical Assembly for Laser Radar - A compact optical assembly for a laser radar system is provided, that is configured to move as a unit with a laser radar system as the laser radar system is pointed at a target and eliminates the need for a large scanning (pointing) mirror that is moveable relative to other parts of the laser radar. The optical assembly comprises a light source, a lens, a scanning reflector and a fixed reflector that are oriented relative to each other such that: (i) a beam from the light source is reflected by the scanning reflector to the fixed reflector; (ii) reflected light from the fixed reflector is reflected again by the scanning reflector and directed along a line of sight through the lens; and (iii) the scanning reflector is moveable relative to the source, the lens and the fixed reflector, to adjust the focus of the beam along the line of sight. | 04-25-2013 |
20130194563 | OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER RADAR - A compact optical assembly for a laser radar system is provided, that is configured to move as a unit with a laser radar system as the laser radar system is pointed at a target and eliminates the need for a large scanning (pointing) mirror that is moveable relative to other parts of the laser radar. The optical assembly comprises a light source, a lens, a scanning reflector and a fixed reflector that are oriented relative to each other such that: (i) a beam from the light source is reflected by the scanning reflector to the fixed reflector; (ii) reflected light from the fixed reflector is reflected again by the scanning reflector and directed along A line of sight through the lens; and (iii) the scanning reflector is moveable relative to the source, the lens and the fixed reflector, to adjust the focus of the beam along the line of sight. | 08-01-2013 |
20130241762 | LIGHT-BEAM SCANNING FOR LASER RADAR AND OTHER USES - A light beam is scanned, for use in laser radar and other uses, by an optical system of which an example includes a beam-shaping optical system that includes a first movable optical element and a second movable optical element. The first optical element forms and directs an optical beam along a nominal propagation axis from the beam-shaping optical system to a target, and the second optical element includes a respective actuator by which the second optical element is movable relative to the first optical element. A controller is coupled at least to the actuator of the second optical element and is configured to induce motion, by the actuator, of the second optical element to move the optical beam, as incident on the target, relative to the nominal propagation axis. | 09-19-2013 |
20130342657 | STEREO VISION CAMERA FOR LASER RADAR - Stereoscopic imaging systems are coupled to laser radar systems to permit selection of an intended scan area. Such imaging systems can also provide target depth data that can be used in conjunction with laser radar scan data. In some examples, stereoscopic images are presented to an inspector for operation assisted pointing of a laser radar axis or for computer-aided assessment of target conformance to design. | 12-26-2013 |
20140152972 | ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT FOCUS MECHANISMS FOR LASER RADAR - Focus arrangements for laser radar and other applications provide compensation of orientation-dependent gravitational forces. A linear stage can be preloaded and provided with balanced linear encoders so that gravitational force induced pitch, yaw, and roll can be reduced, detected, or compensated. Alternatively, movable focus elements can be secured to actuator driven spring assemblies that are controlled to compensate orientation-dependent gravitational forces. | 06-05-2014 |
Beau Jesse Robertson, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20130301285 | BICYCLE LIGHT - A bicycle light for securing to a handlebar or other part of a bike, or to a rider's helmet, has an angled front face that allows use of a single, flat LED circuit board with one or more deep conic or parabolic reflectors positioned in front of the upper part of the board and one or more shallow reflectors in front of the bottom part of the board. This provides for both a spot beam produced by the deep reflector and flood light produced by the shallow reflector, in a compact and efficient assembly. Another important feature of the device is side lighting which can be independently controlled, important in affording the rider side lighting while in street traffic but the option to pulse or switch off the side lighting when riding on a trail. | 11-14-2013 |
Blake Andrew Robertson, Baltimore, CA US
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20140274002 | ENHANCED CALLER IDENTIFICATION - Systems and methods for enhanced caller identification are disclosed. In some embodiments, an incoming phone call may be received and a phone number of the incoming phone call may be identified. A query of an external database may be performed based on the phone number and information from an entry of the database that matches the phone number may be retrieved. A plurality of additional external databases may also be queried based on the phone number of information retrieved from another database that was queried based on the phone number. The information may be displayed in response to the incoming phone call and in response to an answering of the phone call. In some embodiments, the information may be displayed by way of a notification on a mobile phone. | 09-18-2014 |
Blake H. Robertson, La Mesa, CA US
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20140262934 | CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A case a mobile device is provided comprising an outer cover and a shell sized to contain a mobile device. The outer cover can include a first member, a second member, and a flexible member. The shell can include a back panel and a protrusion extending along a perimeter of the back panel. The shell may be reversibly attached to the second member of the outer cover. | 09-18-2014 |
Brice Robertson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20100217167 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 08-26-2010 |
20110105971 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 05-05-2011 |
20110237992 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOTIC DEVICE - An orthotic brace includes a proximal support section pivotally connected to a distal support section, and each having a medial frame and a lateral frame connected to width adjustment plates. At least one angle adjusting component provided in the lateral or medial frames allows angular adjustment of the brace. The width adjustment plates include lateral and medial slots through which fixing members pass to engage the respective frame portions. This permits the space between the lateral frame and the medial frame to be adjusted according to the size of the wearer's body part. Proximal and distal shells are adjustably positioned on the width adjustment plates via a series of positioning holes axially arranged along the shells which selectively engage a fixing member passing through a positioning slot on the width adjustment plates. This allows for the shells to be both axially adjusted and positioned along the width of the brace. | 09-29-2011 |
Brice Robertson, Rancho Santa Magarita, CA US
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20090240181 | Adjustable orthotic device - An orthotic brace includes a proximal support section pivotally connected to a distal support section, and each having a medial frame and a lateral frame connected to width adjustment plates. At least one angle adjusting component provided in the lateral or medial frames allows angular adjustment of the brace. The width adjustment plates include lateral and medial slots through which fixing members pass to engage the respective frame portions. This permits the space between the lateral frame and the medial frame to be adjusted according to the size of the wearer's body part. Proximal and distal shells are adjustably positioned on the width adjustment plates via a series of positioning holes axially arranged along the shells which selectively engage a fixing member passing through a positioning slot on the width adjustment plates. This allows for the shells to be both axially adjusted and positioned along the width of the brace. | 09-24-2009 |
Brice Robertson, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120022419 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 01-26-2012 |
20130006158 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 01-03-2013 |
20140155798 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 06-05-2014 |
20140200497 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 07-17-2014 |
Channing Robertson, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140323911 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SAMPLE SEPARATION - Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein. | 10-30-2014 |
Charles Cameron Robertson, Mountain View, CA US
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20140181954 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING AN IDENTITY AND METHOD OF DOING THE SAME - A system is configured to communicate an identity and perform a physical task. The system has an application controlled identity device is configured to receive and to store a user identity. An application controlled detection device is communicatively coupled to the application controlled identity device. An actuator is communicatively coupled to the application controlled detection device. The application controlled detection device comprises computer code programmed to compare the identity with the stored identity. The application controlled detection device further comprises computer code programmed to activate the actuator when the identity matches the stored identity. | 06-26-2014 |
Charles Cameron Robertson, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120280783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises providing a first web service for receiving credentials or a command from a portable electronic device having a software application installed thereon, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service, and providing an application programming interface at the first web service for integrating a second web service or the software application with the first web service to allow the portable electronic device to communicate with the lock or web service. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280789 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280790 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device, detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock, and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device. | 11-08-2012 |
20140365773 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device. | 12-11-2014 |
Craig Robertson, Simi Valley, CA US
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20150019598 | OBJECT FILE SYSTEM - An object based file system for storing and accessing objects is disclosed. The file system may be implemented as a method in hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. The method may include receiving from an application program an object write request. A selected storage node on which to store the object may be selected, including identifying a least busy storage node and/or a least full storage node. The object and the object write request may be sent to the selected storage node. A write success message may be received from the selected storage node. The successful writing of the object may be reported to the application program. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019599 | OBJECT FILE SYSTEM - An object based file system for storing and accessing objects is disclosed. The file system may be implemented as a method in hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. The method may include receiving from an application program an object write request. A selected storage node on which to store the object may be selected, including identifying a least busy storage node and/or a least full storage node. The object and the object write request may be sent to the selected storage node. A write success message may be received from the selected storage node. The successful writing of the object may be reported to the application program. | 01-15-2015 |
Dan E. Robertson, San Diego, CA US
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20090062139 | PHYTASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides isolated and recombinant phytase enzymes. In one aspect, the phytases are produced by modification of the wild type appA of | 03-05-2009 |
David Eugene Robertson, Glendora, CA US
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20110248094 | ADJUSTABLE ARC IRRIGATION SPRINKLER NOZZLE CONFIGURED FOR POSITIVE INDEXING - An adjustable arc spray nozzle for an irrigation sprinkler is provided, where positive indexing is provided at a plurality of present locations between relatively rotatable components of the nozzle for defining predetermined arcuate extents of the spray pattern. | 10-13-2011 |
20130334332 | IRRIGATION SPRINKLER NOZZLE - A nozzle for an irrigation sprinkler is provided, where the nozzle includes a sealing pad for reducing the distance relative to a seal of an irrigation device when the nozzle is in a retracted position to restrict the entry of grit and other debris into the irrigation device. | 12-19-2013 |
Dennis Robertson, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20140070153 | Hoist Health And Usage Monitoring System And Components Thereof - Health and usage monitoring systems for aircraft hoist systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a health and usage monitoring system comprises a capacitive load cell and a processing unit for communication with the capacitive load cell, the capacitive load cell comprising a load receiving surface and a capacitive assembly coupled to the load receiving surface, the capacitive assembly comprising parallel electrically conductive plates separated by a reversibly deformable spacer construction wherein the parallel plates comprise aligned apertures providing a passageway through the capacitive assembly for the hoist system cable. | 03-13-2014 |
Don Robertson, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090157580 | Smart containers - Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure. | 06-18-2009 |
20110131251 | SMART CONTAINERS - Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure. | 06-02-2011 |
20120254848 | DEPLOYING AND DISTRIBUTING CONTENT MANAGEMENT CODE - Deploying and distributing content management code is disclosed. A software object class is received at a repository. The software object class is stored at the repository. The software object class is downloaded from the repository to an application server associated with the repository. | 10-04-2012 |
20120311662 | SMART CONTAINERS - Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions. | 12-06-2012 |
20140215552 | SMART CONTAINERS - Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions. | 07-31-2014 |
Donald Peter Robertson, Nevada City, CA US
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20130212259 | SERVICE SCRIPTING FRAMEWORK - Receiving and executing at a server a script provided by a client, e.g., in a service request sent by a web services or other service client and/or consumer, is disclosed. In various embodiments, the script is configured to cause the server to do one or more of the following: pre-process at least a portion of the services request; post-process a response data associated with the services request; and replace an operation comprising the service at least in part with a replacement operation defined or identified at least in part in the script. | 08-15-2013 |
Harry J.m. Robertson, Mountain View, CA US
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20130028573 | GOAL-BASED VIDEO DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system is provided that facilitates achieving a goal associated with a particular video asset. The system may provide an interface through which a user may specify control parameters that are to be the targets of testing, and a goal or combination of goals. The system may control a controller that performs experiments in an attempt to identify optimal values, relative to the specified goals, for the control parameters. The optimal values may be determined and tested on a per-individual-video asset basis. Further, the controller may generate multiple sets of optimal values for a given video, where each set is associated with a different combination of request attributes. To estimate the optimal parameter values for one video, the controller may use usage information collected for that video, as well as usage information collected for similar videos. | 01-31-2013 |
Harry J. M. Robertson, Mountain View, CA US
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20150016802 | GOAL-BASED VIDEO DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system is provided that facilitates achieving a goal associated with a particular video asset. The system may provide an interface through which a user may specify control parameters that are to be the targets of testing, and a goal or combination of goals. The system may control a controller that performs experiments in an attempt to identify optimal values, relative to the specified goals, for the control parameters. The optimal values may be determined and tested on a per-individual-video asset basis. Further, the controller may generate multiple sets of optimal values for a given video, where each set is associated with a different combination of request attributes. To estimate the optimal parameter values for one video, the controller may use usage information collected for that video, as well as usage information collected for similar videos. | 01-15-2015 |
James C. Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20110210009 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING WATER - A water treatment system is disclosed having electrolytic cell for liberating hydrogen from a base solution. The base solution may be a solution of brine for generating sodium hypochlorite, or potable water to be oxidized. The cell has first and second opposing electrode endplates held apart from each other by a pair of supports such that the supports enclose opposing sides of the endplates to form a cell chamber. One or more inner electrode plates are spaced apart from each other in the cell chamber in between the first and second electrode plates. The supports are configured to electrically isolate the first and second electrode plates and the inner electrode plates from each other. The first and second electrode plates are configured to receive opposite polarity charges that passively charge the inner electrode plates via conduction from the base solution to form a chemical reaction in the base solution as the base solution passes through the cell chamber. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210078 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING WATER - A water treatment system is disclosed having electrolytic cell for liberating hydrogen from a base solution. The base solution may be a solution of brine for generating sodium hypochlorite, or potable water to be oxidized. The cell has first and second opposing electrode endplates held apart from each other by a pair of supports such that the supports enclose opposing sides of the endplates to form a cell chamber. One or more inner electrode plates are spaced apart from each other in the cell chamber in between the first and second electrode plates. The supports are configured to electrically isolate the first and second electrode plates and the inner electrode plates from each other. The first and second electrode plates are configured to receive opposite polarity charges that passively charge the inner electrode plates via conduction from the base solution to form a chemical reaction in the base solution as the base solution passes through the cell chamber. | 09-01-2011 |
Jason Michael Robertson, San Diego, CA US
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20100052288 | Modular cart for a gas turbine engine - A modular cart for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The modular cart may have a first cart with a first connection portion and a first mounting location. The modular cart may further have a second cart with a second connection portion and a second mounting location. The first connection portion of the first cart may be configured to attach to the second connection portion of the second cart. The modular cart may also have a cart component configured to interchangeably mount to either the first mounting location of the first cart or to the second mounting location of the second cart. | 03-04-2010 |
20100095683 | Gas turbine engine and system for servicing a gas turbine engine - A gas turbine engine includes a compressor having first annular connection structure at a forward end portion of an air inlet housing of the compressor. The gas turbine engine may also include intake ducting having second annular connection structure adjacent a central passage of the intake ducting. The first annular connection structure and the second annular connection structure may form at least part of an interface between the air inlet housing and the intake ducting during operation of the gas turbine engine. The first and second annular connection structures may have shapes allowing the first annular connection structure to be moved through and beyond the second annular connection structure in a forward direction, the forward direction being opposite a direction of compressed air flow in the compressor during operation. | 04-22-2010 |
20100162726 | Mobile platform system for a gas turbine engine - A system for moving an auxiliary component of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The system may have a mobile support platform configured to support the auxiliary component during operation of the gas turbine engine. The system may further have at least one guide assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to guide movement of the mobile support platform. The system may also have a drive assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to impart movement of the mobile support platform between an elevated position and a lowered position. | 07-01-2010 |
20100218508 | System for supporting and servicing a gas turbine engine - A power system includes a gas turbine engine, which may include a gear box. The gear box may include a pipe connection configured to receive a removable pipe. The power system may also include a moveable support configured to fasten to the pipe connection to at least partially support the gear box. | 09-02-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Robertson, Solana Beach, CA US
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20140268347 | DAYLIGHTING TUBE SEGMENT CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Certain disclosed embodiments provide internally-reflective tube assemblies for use in a tubular daylighting device configured to direct daylight into an interior of a building when installed on a roof of the building. A tube assembly may include multiple tube segments including connection projections, such as hook-type structures, for weaving or otherwise connecting and/or securing tube segments together. In some embodiments, sidewalls of tube segments connected together are substantially parallel to one another at or near the connection region. | 09-18-2014 |
Karla Robertson, Woodside, CA US
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20120133258 | DOOR MECHANISM FOR SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD - A door assembly for enclosing a compartment of a portable electronic device. The door assembly includes a door cover, operable to selectively provide access to the compartment, anchors, affixed to the door cover, configured to retain the door in a cover portion of the portable electronic device, and a permanent magnet, disengageably mounted in the door cover, the permanent magnet operable to maintain the door in a closed state with respect to the compartment. | 05-31-2012 |
20140026411 | TECHNIQUES FOR EFFICIENT WIRE ROUTING IN A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. The electrical tape surrounding a battery may be cut or otherwise breached in order to expose the cavity between distinct battery cells. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the battery cells, creating a trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the battery cells. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027166 | TECHNIQUES FOR EFFICIENT WIRE ROUTING IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. The electrical tape surrounding a device may be folded, cut, or otherwise altered in order to create a trough between distinct device elements. A wire or other component may then be routed within the trough. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two device elements (e.g., two battery cells) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. The brackets may be placed within the cavity between device elements after cutting a section of the electrical tape. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the device elements, creating a structurally stable trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the device elements. | 01-30-2014 |
20140029218 | APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT WIRE ROUTING IN A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. The electrical tape surrounding a battery may be cut or otherwise breached in order to expose the cavity between distinct battery cells. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the battery cells, creating a trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the battery cells. | 01-30-2014 |
20140201996 | TECHNIQUES FOR SPLIT WIRE ROUTING FOR A BRACKET IN A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient split wire routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. A split wire routing is discussed with a common start and end point but allows divergent paths for individual and/or groups of wires. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. The electrical tape surrounding a battery may be cut or otherwise breached in order to expose the cavity between distinct battery cells. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the battery cells, creating a trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the battery cells. | 07-24-2014 |
20140201997 | METHOD FOR SPLIT WIRE ROUTING IN A CAVITY FOR A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a cavity of a device are disclosed. A wire or group of wires can be routed in a split wire configuration, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures). One example embodiment includes exposing a cavity between at least two electrical parts within an electrical device, and routing a first electrical component through the cavity and routing a second electrical. component in a divergent path to the first electrical component, wherein the first and second electrical component have a common start and end point. In some cases, the first and second electrical components are wires. Numerous such split wire configurations will be apparent in light of this disclosure. | 07-24-2014 |
20140204547 | APPARATUS FOR SPLIT WIRE ROUTING IN A BRACKET FOR A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. Electrical tape surrounding a battery may be breached to expose a cavity between distinct battery cells. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the cells, creating a trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the battery cells. One example case includes a first electrical component placed within the bracket, and a second electrical component routing in a divergent path to the first electrical component external to the bracket, wherein the first and second electrical component have a common start and end point. | 07-24-2014 |
Karla Mei Robertson, San Francisco, CA US
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20100165561 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE - A display assembly is provided for a computing device. The display assembly includes an exterior shell that (i) is translucent or clear, (ii) has at least a rounded exterior surface, and (iii) a substantially flat underside along at least a mid-section of the exterior shell. | 07-01-2010 |
Ken Robertson, Los Gatos, CA US
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20110303803 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile. | 12-15-2011 |
Ken Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20140353453 | ADJUSTERS TO CONTROL LOWER JOINTS AND UPPER JOINTS - An adjuster is to control operation of a lower joint and an upper joint. The lower joint couples a base to an arm, and the upper joint couples the arm to a mount. The adjuster controls the joints according to a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is to secure the lower and upper joints against adjustability. The second mode is to release the lower and upper joints for adjustability. | 12-04-2014 |
Kenneth Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20100162899 | PORTABLE BREWING APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 07-01-2010 |
20100218686 | PORTABLE ESPRESSO COFFEE APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 09-02-2010 |
20140208594 | Hooded Box Cutter - The present invention generally relates to a box cutter. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a box cutter apparatus with an auto-locking blade guard. Embodiments of the box cutter apparatus are further comprised of a handle guard designed to protect the hand of a user. | 07-31-2014 |
Kenneth Robertson, Elk Grove, CA US
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20080215591 | EMAIL INTERFACE FOR WEBLOG ENTRIES - Posting to a blog is accomplished by sending an email to a specified address uniquely associated with the blog. When the email message is received, information on the associated blog is accessed from a database and publication data is extracted from the email message. Using information from the database, a connection is made to the blog hosting site which hosts the associated blog and the publication data is posted to the associated blog. | 09-04-2008 |
Kenneth G. Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20110162822 | Cooling System - A cooling system for an apparatus having heat generating components. The cooling system includes a housing and multiple sealed chambers. Fluid intake and exhaust ports are formed in the housing. The sealed chambers are for containing the heat generating components and are arranged within the housing to form a cooling fluid flow channel separating the sealed chambers from one another. The cooling fluid flow channel is in fluid communication with the fluid intake and exhaust ports. | 07-07-2011 |
20120120628 | MODULAR FLAT-PANEL MONITOR STAND - A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display. | 05-17-2012 |
Kenneth Michael Robertson, San Francisco, CA US
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20140282849 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSPARENTLY INJECTING POLICY IN A PLATFORM AS A SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE - A system and method for enforcing policy in a computing environment with a plurality of hosts that includes establishing a policy update specified through a namespaced addressing syntax; publishing the policy update to a set of components associated with a referenced component namespace; at a host of the set of components, authenticating the policy update; at the host, locally verifying policy compliance of an operation request by the host directed towards at least a second component; applying results of verifying the policy compliance of the operation request within a communication channel flow, which comprises routing the operational request through the communication channel to the second component if the operational request is permitted and preventing the operational request if the operational request is not permitted. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin Robertson, Mtn. View, CA US
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20100175543 | Processing Audio Signals with Portable Handheld Computing Devices - Systems and methods for processing a signal of an electric guitar are provided. An input guitar signal is received by a portable handheld computing device. The input guitar signal is processed using the digital signal. The combined guitar output is transmitted. | 07-15-2010 |
Kevin Arthur Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20150080126 | Multi-Device Gaming Interface - An electronic device may be configured to present a user interface via which a user can select from a plurality of commands associated with a particular video game, wherein the video game runs on a game console separate from the electronic device. In response to a selection of one of the plurality of commands, the electronic device may transmit the selected one of the plurality of commands to a user interface device. The selected command may cause said user interface device to transmit a corresponding one or more simulated user inputs to the game console. The selection of the command may occur automatically in response to detection, by audio processing circuitry, of an occurrence of the particular audio clip in an audio signal output by the game console. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin Arthur Robertson, Mountain View, CA US
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20110146480 | DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS FOR PORTABLE HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICES - Systems and methods for processing a signal of an electric guitar are provided. An input guitar signal is received by a portable handheld computing device. The input guitar signal is processed using the digital signal. The combined guitar output is transmitted through the portable handheld computing device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110219942 | AUDIO COUPLING DEVICE TO COUPLE AN ELECTRIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TO A HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE - An audio coupling device is disclosed that includes a connector for an electric musical instrument, a connector for a handheld computing device, and a connector for headphones. The device may also include electrical decoupling and shielding mechanisms. | 09-15-2011 |
Leslie Crews Robertson, San Diego, CA US
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20140302059 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CANCER AND CANCER STEM CELL DETECTION AND ELIMINATION - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting or ablating cancer stem cells. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the action of double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminases, or ADAR, enzymes. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing diseases and conditions responsive to the inhibition of cell differentiation and/or self-renewal of dysfunctional cells, cancer cells, leukemia cells, hematopoietic stem cells or cancer stem cells, e.g., leukemia or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting a Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) pathway, e.g., by using a Smoothened (SMO) protein inhibitor. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for measuring or determining, or predicting, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) progression, Leukemic Stem Cell (LSC) generation and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for determining or measuring the effectiveness of a treatment, a drug, a therapy or a diet for eliminating, killing or reducing the amounts of a leukemic stem cell (LSC) or cells. | 10-09-2014 |
Mark Robertson, Cupertino, CA US
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20090238535 | MERGING VIDEO WITH TIME-DECIMATED HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGERY TO FORM HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO FRAMES - Apparatus and methods for generating a shutter-time compensated high spatial resolution (HR) image output by enhancing lower spatial resolution (LR) video images with information obtained from higher spatial resolution still images which are temporally decimated. Super-resolved images and LR SAD information is generated from the LR images and used for directing the extracting of information from the temporally decimated HR images to enhance the spatial resolution of the LR images in a blending process. By way of example blending can comprise: motion estimation, motion compensation of a temporally displaced HR still images and a super-resolved (SR) image input, transformation (e.g., DCT), generating motion error output, blending motion compensated images in response to LR motion error information; inverse-transformation into a shutter-time compensated HR video image output. Accordingly, a more cost effective solution is taught for obtaining a desired shutter time and video resolution. | 09-24-2009 |
20100265313 | IN-CAMERA GENERATION OF HIGH QUALITY COMPOSITE PANORAMIC IMAGES - Apparatus and method for automatically generating panoramic still photographs from a sequence of images collected during panning. Programming within the camera allows creating the panoramic image output from multiple captured stills and/or video frames without laborious user “stitching”. A sequence of images are captured under control of the camera which span a desired subject area being panned (in any direction) by the user. As the images are being captured, the programming assures that the edges of adjacent images in the sequence sufficiently overlap one another as the desired subject area is being panned, as well as controlling other necessary camera adjustments (e.g., maintaining fixed focus). A set of sequential overlapping image frames is collected and combined to create at least one panoramic still photograph. The user can preferably change settings to control how the images are put together into the panoramic image output. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265357 | GENERATION OF SIMULATED LONG EXPOSURE IMAGES IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE SHORT EXPOSURES - Simulating a long exposure-time image from a sequence of short exposure-time images captured at slightly different times. The sequence of images is combined in a temporal integration process to create a long exposure image that simulates the output from a still camera, steadied by a tripod, whose light-sensitive material has been exposed to the same scene from the time of the beginning of the first input image of the sequence to the last image of the input sequence. The method overcomes limitations of hand-held video and image recording devices, allowing the user to easily create effects normally associated with high-end digital still cameras under expert control. | 10-21-2010 |
20110176013 | METHOD TO ESTIMATE SEGMENTED MOTION - A method to estimate segmented motion uses phase correlation to identify local motion candidates and a region-growing algorithm to group small picture units into few distinct regions, each of which has its own motion according to optimal matching and grouping criteria. Phase correlation and region growing are combined which allows sharing of information. Using phase correlation to identify a small number of motion candidates allows the space of possible motions to be narrowed. The region growing uses efficient management of lists of matching criteria to avoid repetitively evaluating matching criteria. | 07-21-2011 |
20120002112 | TAIL THE MOTION METHOD OF GENERATING SIMULATED STROBE MOTION VIDEOS AND PICTURES USING IMAGE CLONING - The apparatus generates simulated strobe effects in the form of video or still image output in response to receipt of a video stream, and without the need of additional strobe hardware. Videos of a moving target object are categorized into one of multiple categories, from which a strobe generation process is selected. In one mode, the two categories comprise target objects with either small motion or large motions in relation to the frame size. Interoperation between image registration and cloning are utilized to produce simulated strobe motion videos or pictures. Motion segmentation is applied to the foreground object in each image frame, and a foreground mask is updated as each checkpoint is reached along the object trajectory, such as in response to time differences between checkpoints. Potential applications include special features for camcorders, digital cameras, or computer software. | 01-05-2012 |
20120098985 | METHOD TO INCREASE THE ACCURACY OF PHASE CORRELATION MOTION ESTIMATION IN LOW-BIT-PRECISION CIRCUMSTANCES - A method and system to improve the performance of phase correlation motion estimation for low-bit-precision implementation are described herein. Phase correlation uses the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) with operations with infinite-precision constants. Since physical implementations use finite-precision arithmetic, there is some loss in precision relative to the ideal infinite-precision case. In low-complexity implementations, it is desirable to use as few bits as possible, and if the precision is too low, the performance of traditional phase correlation suffers. A pre-processing technique is applied to the data prior to taking the FFT, which minimizes the negative effects of finite precision in the FFT and allows high quality results from phase correlation. The pre-processing step is a content-dependent contrast adjustment that maps the range of the input images' pixel values to the range of input values for the FFT. There is no post-processing required after the FFT to compensate for the pre-processing step. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098986 | METHOD TO IMPROVE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF MOTION ESTIMATED WITH PHASE CORRELATION - A method of improving accuracy and reliability of motion estimation is described herein. In one aspect, a 2D neighborhood of phase correlation peak is approximated with an outer-product of two 1D vectors to eliminate the sub-pixel error. In another aspect, estimation of reliability is improved. In yet another aspect, two-pass phase correlation is implemented to eliminate sub-pel motion bias. | 04-26-2012 |
20120099651 | METHOD TO IMPROVE DETECTION OF MOTION WITH PHASE CORRELATION - Phase correlation is an established method for computing motion which relies on the ability to find peaks in a computed phase correlation surface. Two methods to improve the ability to detect peaks in the phase correlation surface are described herein. The first method applies a theoretically-derived and spatially-varying gain to the phase correlation surface. The gain compensates for peaks whose amplitudes have been decreased due to windowing effects; such effects are unavoidable in phase correlation. The second method uses concepts from matched filters to improve detection of peaks whose amplitudes are diminished due to a spreading of the peak energy into surrounding positions in the phase correlation surface. Peak detection filters allow such low-amplitude peaks to be properly detected. It is possible to use only the first method, or only the second method or both methods combined. | 04-26-2012 |
20120263356 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENT REPRESENTATION AND PROCESSING OF COLOR PIXEL DATA IN DIGITAL PATHOLOGY IMAGES - Efficient representation of color digital pathology images (DPI) is described herein, which is accomplished by exploiting properties unique to such images. The method decomposes the data into constituent parts whose relative importance is able to be specified, allowing the data to be accurately represented with less bit precision, less spatial resolution or less spectral resolution. Two specific areas where the method is able to be utilized include: (1) more-efficient image compression; and (2) more efficient processing of the data. Efficient image compression is accomplished by assigning fewer bits to less-important colors. Efficient data processing is accomplished by processing only those colors, or combinations of colors, that are deemed important. | 10-18-2012 |
20130051621 | ADAPTIVE IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING WITH IMAGE ANALYSIS FEEDBACK - Described are systems, methods, computer programs, and user interfaces for image location, acquisition, analysis, and data correlation that uses human-in-the-loop processing, Human Intelligence Tasks (HIT), and/or or automated image processing. Results obtained using image analysis are correlated to non-spatial information useful for commerce and trade. For example, images of regions of interest of the earth are used to count items (e.g., cars in a store parking lot to predict store revenues), detect events (e.g., unloading of a container ship, or evaluating the completion of a construction project), or quantify items (e.g., the water level in a reservoir, the area of a farming plot). | 02-28-2013 |
20130051661 | Using Human Intelligence Tasks for Precise Image Analysis - Described are systems, methods, computer programs, and user interfaces for image location, acquisition, analysis, and data correlation that uses human-in-the-loop processing, Human Intelligence Tasks (HIT), and/or or automated image processing. Results obtained using image analysis are correlated to non-spatial information useful for commerce and trade. For example, images of regions of interest of the earth are used to count items (e.g., cars in a store parking lot to predict store revenues), detect events (e.g., unloading of a container ship, or evaluating the completion of a construction project), or quantify items (e.g., the water level in a reservoir, the area of a farming plot). | 02-28-2013 |
20140022236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NAVIGATING STACKED MICROSCOPY IMAGES - A method for navigating images in microscopic imaging, the method comprising reducing dimensionality of an original sequence of images of a specimen for navigation using an all-focus image and providing a user interface to a user for navigating the original sequence of images and the all-focus image. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING DEPTH OF FIELD (DOF) IN MICROSCOPY - A method for improving depth for field (DOF) in microscopic imaging, the method comprising combining a sequence of images captured from different focal distances to form an all-focus image, comprising computing a focus measure at every pixel, finding the largest peaks at each position in the focus measure as multiple candidate values and blending the multiple candidates values according to the focus measure to determine the all-focus image. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING DEPTH OF FIELD (DOF) IN MICROSCOPY - A method and apparatus for simulating depth of field (DOF) in microscopic imaging, the method comprising computing a blur quantity for each pixel of an all-focus image, performing point spread function operations on one or more regions of the all-focus image, computing intermediate and normalized integral images on the regions and determining an output pixel for the each pixel based on the intermediate and normalized integral images. | 01-23-2014 |
20140023259 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN SEPARATION IN DIGITAL PATHOLOGY IMAGES - A method or apparatus for stain separation comprising transforming a digital image from a first color domain to an optical domain to form an optical domain image (ODI), identifying a plane containing two or more basis vector which contain the pixels of the ODI, determining a plurality of orthogonal vector within the identified plane, forming a histogram of the digital image represented by the orthogonal vectors and determining one or more final stain vectors by searching for candidate vectors in the plane that minimize a cost function of the histogram. | 01-23-2014 |
20140023283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPRESSING Z-STACK MICROSCOPY IMAGES - A method and apparatus for compressing Z-stack microscopy images comprising compressing an all-focus image and depth map representation of an original Z-stack of images, computing a prediction residual as a difference between a simulated Z-stack, generated from the all-focus image and the depth-map, and the original Z-stack and concatenating the prediction residual to the compressed all-focus image and the depth map to produce a final compressed file. | 01-23-2014 |
20140307120 | METHOD TO IMPROVE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF MOTION ESTIMATED WITH PHASE CORRELATION - A method of improving accuracy and reliability of motion estimation is described herein. In one aspect, a 2D neighborhood of phase correlation peak is approximated with an outer-product of two 1D vectors to eliminate the sub-pixel error. In another aspect, estimation of reliability is improved. In yet another aspect, two-pass phase correlation is implemented to eliminate sub-pel motion bias. | 10-16-2014 |
Mark A. Robertson, Cupertino, CA US
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20090097560 | System for and method of transcoding video sequences from a first format to a second format - The present invention discloses systems for and methods of transcoding first video data in a first format, such as AVC, into second video data in a second format, such as MPEG-2. A method in accordance with the present invention disables deblocking filters, bypasses macroblock encoding for certain picture types, such as B-pictures, and re-uses motion vectors. In one embodiment, motion vectors for the second video data are set substantially equal to motion vectors for the first video data, when the two differ by less than a threshold value. In other embodiments, only macroblocks that contain all zero-valued blocks bypass the transcoding process, thereby simplifying the transcoding process further. Other embodiments further simplify the transcoding process by requiring that B-pictures are not used as reference pictures, reference pictures in the second video data are restricted to be the same as reference pictures in the first video data, and bi-predictions are not allowed. | 04-16-2009 |
20100226437 | REDUCED-RESOLUTION DECODING OF AVC BIT STREAMS FOR TRANSCODING OR DISPLAY AT LOWER RESOLUTION - A method of and system for reducing complexity for transcoding Advanced Video Coding (AVC) videos is described herein. Transcoding from higher resolution signals to lower resolution signals or to signals for a lower resolution display is implemented. The complexity is reduced by decoding the AVC video at reduced horizontal and/or vertical resolution. This results in the reduction of computation cost for decoding and re-sampling the AVC video to lower resolution. | 09-09-2010 |
20100226567 | COLOR EFFECTS FOR COMPRESSED DIGITAL VIDEO - Implementing color effects in compressed digital video is improved upon by re-using the original video's compression parameters during the re-encoding stage, such that the parameters do not need to be re-estimated by the encoder. This improved method reduces complexity and also improves quality. Quality is improved due to re-use of the compression parameters since accumulated error which is common when re-encoding compressed video is prevented. For digital negatives, the effect is able to be implemented even more efficiently. | 09-09-2010 |
20110229056 | METHOD FOR HIGHLY ACCURATE ESTIMATION OF MOTION USING PHASE CORRELATION - An image alignment method includes computationally efficient methods of achieving high-accuracy local motion estimates by using phase correlation. The method also estimates motion reliability that allows a generic robust model fitting algorithm to produce more accurate results while operating much more efficiently. One of three methods are used to determine sub-pel motion estimation with improved accuracy. Each of the sub-pel motion estimation methods uses phase correlation, and are based on fitting computationally efficient 2-D quadratic surfaces to a phase correlation surface. A pre-filter is applied which shapes the phase correlation surface to enable appropriate fitting to the quadratic surface. Bias is also compensated for prior to applying a sub-pel motion estimation method. The method also estimates the reliability of the sub-pel motion estimates determined using phase correlation. | 09-22-2011 |
Mark E. Robertson, San Diego, CA US
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20140354650 | ATTRIBUTE-BASED STACKING FOR DIAGRAMS - A system and method for facilitating adjusting a displayed representation of a visualization. An example method includes displaying a first visualization that includes plural nodes; providing a first user option to specify a first node attribute; and stacking nodes of the first visualization based on the first node attribute, resulting in display of one or more stacks of nodes. In a more specific embodiment, one or more links connect one or more of the plural nodes to one or more other nodes of the plural nodes. The method further includes adjusting the first visualization to illustrate the one or more stacks of nodes, while preserving any links, resulting in display of a second visualization in response thereto. The step of adjusting further includes animating a transition between display of the first visualization and display of the second visualization. | 12-04-2014 |
Matthew Robertson, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120016977 | Secure data transfer in a virtual environment - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at one of a plurality of servers, a request from a client for a secure communication session, storing context information associated with the secure communication session at a virtual context server in communication with the servers, and establishing the secure communication session between one of the servers and the client. The context information includes a session identifier, a secret, and a session state. The stored context information is available to the servers to allow the secure communication session to move between the servers. An apparatus for secure data transfer in a virtual environment is also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael S. Robertson, San Jose, CA US
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20120010998 | System for Providing Localized Shopping Information - A localization service is provided that provides users with online information on local retailers that sell particular products. A user can perform a search using a web page associated with the localization service or by searching using an internet search engine. The user's search includes a search origin. The search origin may be defined in terms of location information such as a place name or a postal code. A search for a particular product at local retailers may be made using search parameters such as search origins, product names, model numbers, product categories, and product attributes. The localization service may provide the user with search results in the form of web pages that list which retailers sell the desired product in the vicinity of the search origin. A targeted advertisement server at the localization service may use display criteria to determine which targeted advertisements should be displayed for the user. | 01-12-2012 |
Naysen Robertson, Orangevale, CA US
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20120106052 | TWIN-MATE CPU ASSEMBLY - An assembly includes a first central-processor-unit (CPU) printed-circuit board (PCB). The PCB is configured to accept a first processor set of processors mounted thereon. In addition, a first twin-mate arrangement of connectors is mounted on said first CPU PCB. | 05-03-2012 |
Naysen J. Robertson, Orangevale, CA US
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20110145332 | PHYSICAL CHASSIS AS A DIFFERENT NUMBER OF LOGICAL CHASSIS - A system includes a first physical chassis comprising a first chassis management unit (“CMU”). The first CMU is configured to communicate with a second CMU in an additional physical chassis. The first CMU is also configured to communicate for the first physical chassis and the additional physical chassis as one logical chassis. | 06-16-2011 |
Naysen Jesse Robertson, Orangeville, CA US
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20090119052 | INTEGRATED MARGIN TESTING - A margin testing system comprises a margin testing controller and a frequency control module. The margin testing controller is internal to and integrated with an electronic system under test and is coupled with a plurality of components that are configured to provide the functionality of the electronic system under test. The plurality of components includes a processor of the electronic system under test. The frequency control module is in communication with the margin testing controller. The frequency control module is configured for varying a clock frequency associated with at least one of the components for frequency margin testing the at least one of the components in response to command of the margin testing controller. | 05-07-2009 |
Neil L. Robertson, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080206602 | Nanoimprinting of topography for patterned magnetic media - One embodiment in accordance with the invention is a method comprising depositing a material above a disk substrate. The disk substrate is for a data storage device. The material above the disk substrate can be nanoimprinted. The material can be processed to transform it into a substantially solidified material. A magnetic material can be deposited on the substantially solidified material. | 08-28-2008 |
20090266790 | METHOD OF MAKING A MAGNETORESISTIVE READER STRUCTURE - A method of making a magnetoresistive sensor includes defining a track width of a magnetoresistive element stack of the sensor with a hard mask and photoresist. Further, processes of the method enable depositing of hard magnetic bias material on each side of the stack after the hard mask used to define the track width is removed. A separate chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) stop layer that is different from the hard mask enables subsequent creating of a planar surface via CMP to remove unwanted material on top of the sensor stack. | 10-29-2009 |
20120105996 | THERMALLY ASSISTED MAGNETIC WRITE HEAD EMPLOYING A NEAR FIELD TRANSDUCER (NFT) HAVING A DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER BETWEEN THE NEAR FIELD TRANSDUCER AND A MAGNETIC LIP - A thermally assisted magnetic write head having a near-field transducer, a magnetic lip and a diffusion barrier layer between the near-field tranducer and the magnetic lip. The near-field transducer includes a transparent aperture constructed of a material such as SiO | 05-03-2012 |
20140293472 | READ HEAD SENSOR WITH A TANTALUM OXIDE REFILL LAYER - In one embodiment, a method includes masking a sensor stack with a first mask, milling exposed regions of the sensor stack for defining a back edge of the sensor stack, forming a tantalum oxide layer along the back edge, removing the first mask, masking the sensor stack with a second mask, and milling exposed regions of the sensor stack for defining side edges of the sensor stack, a width of the sensor stack in a track width direction being defined between the side edges. In another embodiment a system includes a sensor stack of thin films having a back edge, and a tantalum oxide layer extending along the back edge. | 10-02-2014 |
Patrick Robertson, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140089334 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFORMING MULTIPLE DATA STREAMS INTO SOCIAL SCORING AND INTELLIGENCE ON INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS - A system, method and computer program product for determining and identifying a highly accurate description of an entity, including discovering hidden attributes, features, characteristics, behaviors, and opinions of an entity; and identifying the entity through processing, summarizing, abstracting, generalizing, discovering, and inferring information from a plurality of databases including publicly available data, private purchased data, private data provided by others, and derived data from public or private data. | 03-27-2014 |
Paul Robertson, Fremont, CA US
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20140154819 | POWER SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR ESC WITH ARRAY OF THERMAL CONTROL ELEMENTS - A semiconductor substrate support for supporting a semiconductor substrate in a plasma processing chamber includes a heater array comprising thermal control elements operable to tune a spatial temperature profile on the semiconductor substrate, the thermal control elements defining heater zones each of which is powered by two or more power supply lines and two or more power return lines wherein each power supply line is connected to at least two of the heater zones and each power return line is connected to at least two of the heater zones. A power distribution circuit is mated to a baseplate of the substrate support, the power distribution circuit being connected to each power supply line and power return line of the heater array. A switching device is connected to the power distribution circuit to independently provide time-averaged power to each of the heater zones by time divisional multiplexing of a plurality of switches. | 06-05-2014 |
Peter Robertson, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130003509 | ELECTRONIC TIMEKEEPING CIRCUIT AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING TIMEKEEPING CIRCUIT - An electronic timekeeping circuit and a method for operating an electronic timekeeping circuit are described. In one embodiment, an electronic timekeeping circuit includes power supplies and timekeeping circuit components that are grouped into power supply domains. Power is supplied to each of the power supply domains by a corresponding one of the power supplies. Timekeeping registers are duplicated for each of the power supply domains. The timekeeping registers are synchronized between the power supply domains if one of the timekeeping registers is modified or if one of the power supplies is turned off and subsequently turned back on. Other embodiments are also described. | 01-03-2013 |
20130021090 | POWER CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - Power control is facilitated. In accordance with one or more embodiments, power is supplied to power rails of an integrated circuit using a power control circuit including a power regulator and a reset circuit that is responsive to a supply voltage. The power regulator provides power to the power rails, based upon a control signal. The reset circuit controls the power regulator to provide power to the power rails independently of the control signal when the supply voltage is below an operational voltage level, and controls the power regulator to provide power to the power rails in response to the control signal when the supply voltage reaches the operational voltage level. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021091 | POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREFOR - Power supply is facilitated. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a power regulator circuit includes first and second regulators and a controller for controlling operation of the power regulator circuit in standby and normal operational modes. The first and second regulators respectively provide regulated power at main and standby power levels, the standby power level being lower than the main power level. For the standby mode, the controller operates the second regulator for supplying power to an integrated circuit at the standby power level. For transitioning to the normal mode, the controller turns the first regulator on while continuing to operate the second regulator for supplying power to the integrated circuit during a start-up period. After a start-up period (e.g., when the first regulator is up to full power), the controller operates the first regulator for supplying power for operating the processor in a high-frequency mode. | 01-24-2013 |
Ralston S. Robertson, Northridge, CA US
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20090323782 | Non-Federated Multi-Function KA-Band Exciter System and Method - Provided is a non-federated multi-function exciter. The non-federated multi-function exciter includes a waveform generator subsystem operable to provide waveforms programmable in time, duration, slope and frequency. A transmission subsystem is coupled to the waveform generator, the transmission subsystem having a first upconverter and a second upconverter coupled to the first upconverter. A communication modulation subsystem is coupled to the second upconverter of the transmission subsystem. A reference clock subsystem coupled to the waveform generator subsystem, the transmit subsystem and the communication modulation subsystem. The non-federated multi-function exciter is operable to generate interleaved radar and communication signals. | 12-31-2009 |
20120235872 | TRANSVERSE DEVICE PHASE SHIFTER - A phase shifter operable at microwave or millimeter-wave frequencies includes a dielectric substrate with a bottom surface having a conductive ground plane layer and a conductive patterned layer formed on a top surface to define a conductor pattern. A series of active tuning elements is mounted on the top surface and cascaded along a propagation direction in a spaced arrangement along a longitudinal extent. A housing structure includes a bottom housing structure with a planar conductive bottom surface for contacting the ground plane layer, and a top housing structure fabricated with a channel which extend along the longitudinal extent and provide clearance for the active tuning elements. A bias circuit is connected to the respective series of active tuning elements. | 09-20-2012 |
Renae Robertson, Santa Maria, CA US
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20150096087 | Strawberry plant named 'DRISSTRAWFORTYONE' - A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyOne’ particularly characterized by a dense plant bearing dark red fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed. | 04-02-2015 |
Stephanie A. Robertson, San Francisco, CA US
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20100275275 | HADHs as Modifiers of the p21 Pathway and Methods of Use - Human HADH genes are identified as modulators of the p21 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p21 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p21, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of HADH are provided. | 10-28-2010 |
Stuart Robertson, Ramona, CA US
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20110262309 | REACTIVE COMPONENT REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from vapor phase fluids prior to introduction thereof into fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase fluid contemplated for introduction into the fuel storage tank is passed through a reaction zone (e.g., a catalytic bed) operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free reactive components therein (e.g., oxygen and hydrogen or other fuel vapor), thereby deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase. | 10-27-2011 |
Stuart Robertson, El Cajon, CA US
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20120216677 | CONTACTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND USES THEREOF - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided systems and methods for contacting two or more fluids, useful, for example for purifying or infusing a fluid (by allowing efficient and/or uniform addition of components to or removal of components from the fluid). The components may be undesirable components to be removed from a fluid, or a desired component or components to be added to the fluid, for example, each of which is referred to herein as “component”. In this regard, the disclosed embodiments provide for the purification or infusion of a fluid by passing a liquid and a fluid through a contacting zone which facilitates intimate mixing of the liquid and the fluid. A differential of partial pressure, activity, fugacity or concentration of the components between the liquid and the fluid facilitates the transfer of the components between the liquid and the fluid in the intimately mixed liquid and fluid. | 08-30-2012 |
Timothy L. Robertson, Belmont, CA US
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20080242976 | Electric field tomography - Methods for evaluating motion of a tissue, such as of a cardiac location, e.g., heart wall, via continuous field tomography are provided. In the subject methods, a continuous field (e.g., an electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or other field) sensing element is stably associated with the tissue location. A property of the applied continuous field is detected with the sensing element to evaluate movement of the tissue location. Also provided are systems, devices and related compositions for practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and devices find use in a variety of different applications, including cardiac resynchronization therapy. | 10-02-2008 |
20080306360 | LOW PROFILE ANTENNA FOR IN BODY DEVICE - Low profile antennas for ingestible devices, such as ingestible event markers, are provided. Aspects of the ingestible devices of the invention include low profile signal transmission antennas configured such that they are flexible or degrade after use, allowing the antenna and attached components to pass easily through the body. Embodiments of the low profile antennas are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 12-11-2008 |
20080316020 | RFID ANTENNA FOR IN-BODY DEVICE - RFID antennas for ingestible devices, such as ingestible event markers, are provided. Aspects of the ingestible devices of the invention include RFID signal transmission antennas with a battery that is activated upon being exposed to fluid in the body. Embodiments of the RFID antennas are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 12-25-2008 |
20090082645 | IN-BODY DEVICE WITH VIRTUAL DIPOLE SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION - Virtual dipole signal amplification for in-body devices, such as implantable and ingestible devices, is provided. Aspects of the in-body deployable antennas of the invention include antennas configured to go from a first configuration to a second configuration following placement in a living body, e.g., via ingestion or implantation. Embodiments of the in-body devices are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 03-26-2009 |
20110150014 | ANALOG TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR TUNABLE LASERS - An analog circuit including a voltage divider for providing a first voltage corresponding to an actual temperature of said thermal tuning element of the laser; an analog comparator generating an analog output current for comparing the first voltage with a reference voltage, the reference voltage being representative of a temperature of said thermal tuning element of the laser corresponding to a desired wavelength of the laser; and a heating element thermally coupled to said thermal tuning element, wherein the analog comparator increases said analog current to the heating element, when the first voltage is less than the reference voltage; and decreases said analog current to the heating element, when the first voltage is larger than the second reference voltage. | 06-23-2011 |
20130002423 | RFID Antenna for In-Body Device - RFID antennas for ingestible devices, such as ingestible event markers, are provided. Aspects of the ingestible devices of the invention include RFID signal transmission antennas with a battery that is activated upon being exposed to fluid in the body. Embodiments of the RFID antennas are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 01-03-2013 |
20130338452 | Low Profile Antenna for in Body Device - Low profile antennas for ingestible devices, such as ingestible event markers, are provided. Aspects of the ingestible devices of the invention include low profile signal transmission antennas configured such that they are flexible or degrade after use, allowing the antenna and attached components to pass easily through the body. Embodiments of the low profile antennas are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338628 | Probablistic Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling - The subject matter disclosed herein provides a response to a dose of a substance and/or controls the administration of the dose. In one aspect, there is provided a system. The system may include a processor and at least one memory configured to provide a response determinator. The response determinator may receive therapeutic and wellness data. Moreover, the response determinator may determine a response based on the received therapeutic and wellness data. The response may represent a reaction to a substance integrated with an ingestible event marker. The determined response may be provided to, for example, a therapy controller. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described. | 12-19-2013 |
20140017995 | Multi-Mode Communication Ingestible Event Markers and Systems, and Methods of Using the Same - Aspects of the invention include multi-mode communication ingestible event marker devices. Ingestible event marker devices of the invention include an ingestible component comprising a conductive communication module and at least one additional non-conductive communication module. The non-conductive communication module may be integrated with the ingestible component or at least a portion or all of the non-conductive communication module may be associated with a packaging component of the ingestible event marker device. Additional aspects of the invention include systems that include the devices and one or more receivers, as well as methods of using the same. | 01-16-2014 |
20140236077 | Body-Associated Receiver and Method - Receivers, which may be external or implantable, are provided. Aspects of receivers of the invention include the presence of one or more of: a high power-low power module; an intermediary module; a power supply module configured to activate and deactivate one or more power supplies to a high power processing block; a serial peripheral interface bus connecting master and slave blocks; and a multi-purpose connector. Receivers of the invention may be configured to receive a conductively transmitted signal. Also provided are systems that include the receivers, as well as methods of using the same. Additionally systems and methods are disclosed for using a receiver for coordinating with dosage delivery systems. | 08-21-2014 |
Todd Allen Robertson, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20130339443 | Interactive Organization of Comments on an Online Social Platform - An interactive organization architecture and application platform and methods for use with social reading systems and networks are disclosed for permitting users to interact while viewing the pages of electronic content, for example, a book. Users may highlight text and attach a comment, link, poll, or quiz to the text of the electronic content. As other readers peruse through the electronic content, they are either presented with the notes as they read or are presented with aggregated notes in their feed, which may be determined as relevant based on predetermined criteria. Users may share content with others in multiple private and public discussion threads. The social reading platform system and methods also include other features that facilitate discovery, collaborative reading, assignment of tasks, review of tasks by teachers and peers etc. | 12-19-2013 |