Hugg, US
David Earl Hugg, Houston, TX US
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20150017024 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - A method of controlling an electric submersible pump, comprising: a) monitoring the pressure at the suction and discharge of the pump; b) calculating the pressure difference between the discharge and suction pressure; and c) controlling the pump to maintain a constant pressure difference between the discharge and suction pressure. | 01-15-2015 |
20150056082 | METHOD OF DETECTING AND BREAKING GAS LOCKS IN AN ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - A method of breaking a gas lock in an electrical submersible pump, comprising: a) monitoring a measured value related to the electrical current used by a pump motor connected to and providing power to the pump; b) comparing the measured value to a threshold value to detect the occurrence of gas lock conditions; and when those conditions are detected; c) sending an override signal to immediately reduce the flow to the pump for a set period of time; and d) comparing the measured value related to the electrical current to the threshold value at the end of the set period of time, and if gas lock conditions are not detected, then increasing the power to the pump. | 02-26-2015 |
Ethan Hugg, Seattle, WA US
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20100023470 | KNOWLEDGE BASED ENCODING OF DATA - Methods, apparatuses, and articles of manufacture for receiving data from one or more processes, receiving or deriving a knowledge representation describing the data, which may include one or more finite automata, determining a plurality of values for encoding the data, said determining based at least in part on the knowledge representation of the data, which may include one or more finite automata, and generating the plurality of encoding values to encode the data, are described herein. | 01-28-2010 |
20100082693 | ORGANIZATION OF A CONTACT LIST BASED ON SOCIAL NETWORK CONTEXT - The method includes determining a social network weighting for one or more contacts in a contact list, and arranging the contact list as a function of the social network weighting for the one or more contacts. The social network weightings may be determined as a function of social network context, which may include social network interactions, social network associations, or social network activities. | 04-01-2010 |
20100125636 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCORPORATING USER INTERACTION BASED PRESENCE IN EMAIL SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a network arrangement and an email arrangement. The network arrangement is configured to enable the apparatus to communicate across a network. The email arrangement cooperates with the network arrangement to send and to receive emails. The email arrangement includes presence logic that monitors user interaction based presence with respect to a first email. | 05-20-2010 |
20100180174 | DIGITAL SIGNATURE OF CHANGING SIGNALS USING FEATURE EXTRACTION - In one embodiment, a signal transmission authentication apparatus includes an input operable to receive a changing signal, a first extractor operable to extract first phoneme data from the received changing signal, a first generator including logic operable to generate first data representative of the extracted first phoneme data, a first output operable to communicate output data corresponding to the received changing signal and the first data from an associated transmitter to an associated receiver, a second extractor associated with the receiver including logic operable to extract second phoneme data from the received output data via the receiver and regenerate the first phoneme data from the received first data, a comparator including logic operable to generate a comparison signal in accordance with a comparison of the first and second phoneme data, and a second output operable to generate a signal corresponding to authenticity of the received changing signal in accordance with an output of the comparator. | 07-15-2010 |
Ethan Hugg, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20130170699 | Techniques for Context-Enhanced Confidence Adjustment for Gesture - Techniques are provided for a gesture device to detect a series of gestures performed by a user and execute corresponding electronic commands associated with the gestures. The gesture device detects a gesture constituting movements from a user in three-dimensional space and generates a confidence score value for the gesture. The gesture device selects an electronic command associated with the gesture and compares the electronic command with a prior electronic command associated with a prior gesture previously detected by the gesture device in order to determine a compatibility metric between the electronic command and the prior electronic command. The gesture device then adjusts the confidence score value based on the compatibility metric to obtain a modified confidence score value. The electronic command is executed by the gesture device when the modified confidence score value is greater than a predetermined threshold confidence score value. | 07-04-2013 |
Ethan B. Hugg, Seattle, WA US
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20100030788 | AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY ADDRESS BOOK - In one embodiment, an apparatus may receive meeting information from a meeting database. The apparatus may determine contact information from the meeting information. The apparatus may store the contact information in a temporary contact entry of an address book. A temporary contact entry may be a contact entry stored in the address book for a determined period of time. | 02-04-2010 |
James W. Hugg, Simi Valley, CA US
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20110270078 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF COMBINING MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND NUCLEAR IMAGING - An multi-modality imaging system for imaging of an object under study that includes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and an MRI-compatible single-photon nuclear imaging apparatus imbedded within the RF coil of the MRI system such that sequential or simultaneous imaging can be done with the two modalities using the same support bed of the object under study during the imaging session. | 11-03-2011 |
20120061581 | MIXED RESOLUTION AND MULTIPLEXING IMAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to an imaging system that includes a collimator assembly having two or more pinhole apertures therein. In one embodiment, the imaging system is configured so that two or more of the pinhole apertures have different focal lengths. The imaging system further includes a detector assembly configured to generate one or more signals in response to gamma photons that pass through the two or more pinhole apertures. Additional embodiments also relate to methods of changing collimator performance and methods of imaging a volume. | 03-15-2012 |
James William Hugg, Glenville, NY US
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20080237472 | Adjustable collimators method and system - Embodiments relate to collimator assemblies having one or more apertures therein. At least one of the one or more apertures has an aperture size that is configured for adjustment during an examination. The collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also related to imaging systems and methods of imaging. | 10-02-2008 |
20080237473 | Adjustable slit collimators method and system - Embodiments relate to a slit collimator assembly including a first set of panels spaced at least partially around a longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The slit collimator assembly further includes a second set of panels spaced at least partially around longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first set of panels and the second set of panels are arranged to define one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that movement of at least one of the first set of panels or the second set of panels adjusts an aperture size of at least one of the one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more slit apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of changing collimator performance. | 10-02-2008 |
20080237476 | ADJUSTABLE PINHOLE COLLIMATORS METHOD AND SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to pinhole collimator assemblies having one or more adjustable size pinhole apertures therein. The pinhole collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the collimator assembly, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of adjusting pinhole collimator performance. | 10-02-2008 |
20080240335 | Iterative reconstruction of tomographic image data method and system - Methods for performing image reconstruction that include deriving background projection data for an area outside a targeted field of view of a tomographic image, and reconstructing the tomographic image of the targeted field of view, wherein the background projection data is used in the reconstruction. Methods for selecting a reconstruction methodology that include determining a number of pixels in a reconstructed image for a first reconstruction methodology, determining a number of pixels in a reconstructed image for a second reconstruction methodology, comparing the number of pixels for the first reconstruction methodology and the number of pixels for the second reconstruction methodology, and selecting the reconstruction methodology for image reconstruction based on the comparison of the number of pixels. Imaging systems implementing these methods are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20080304619 | Modular Multi-Hole Collimators Method and System - Embodiments of the present technique relate to a modular multi-hole collimator assembly configured to have an adjustable length. Each of the two or more multi-hole collimator units has a plurality of holes therethrough. Exemplary embodiments also relate to a modular multi-hole collimator assembly that includes a base multi-hole collimator unit and one or more multi-hole collimator extension units. Each of the base multi-hole collimator unit and the one or more multi-hole collimator extension units has a plurality of holes therethrough. At least one of the plurality of holes through the base multi-hole collimator unit and at least one of the holes through the one or more multi-hole collimator extension units are axially aligned. | 12-11-2008 |
20090022278 | Adjustable-Focal-Length Collimators Method and System - Embodiments relate to an imaging system that includes a collimator assembly having one or more pinhole apertures therein. The imaging system is configured so that one or more of the pinhole apertures has an adjustable focal length. The imaging system further includes a detector assembly configured to generate one or more signals in response to gamma rays that pass through the one or more pinhole apertures. Embodiments also relate to methods of changing collimator performance and methods of imaging a volume. | 01-22-2009 |
20110155918 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SHARED CHARGE IN PIXELATED IMAGE DETECTORS - Systems and methods for providing a shared charge in pixelated image detectors are provided. One method includes providing a plurality of pixels for a pixelated solid state photon detector in a configuration such that a charge distribution is detected by at least two pixels and obtaining charge information from the at least two pixels. The method further includes determining a position of an interaction of the charge distribution with the plurality of pixels based on the obtained charge information. | 06-30-2011 |
20130193337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SHARED CHARGE IN PIXELATED IMAGE DETECTORS - Systems and methods for providing a shared charge in pixelated image detectors are provided. One method includes providing a plurality of pixels for a pixelated solid state photon detector in a configuration such that a charge distribution is detected by at least two pixels and obtaining charge information from the at least two pixels. The method further includes determining a position of an interaction of the charge distribution with the plurality of pixels based on the obtained charge information. | 08-01-2013 |
John H. Hugg, Belmont, MA US
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20150074063 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING DATA DIVERGENCE AND INCONSISTENCY ACROSS REPLICAS OF DATA WITHIN A SHARED-NOTHING DISTRIBUTED DATABASE - Methods and systems are disclosed for detecting data divergence or inconsistency across replicas of data maintained in replica nodes in a shared-nothing distributed computer database system. The replica nodes communicate with a coordinator node over a computer network. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving an operation at the coordinator node; (b) transmitting the operation to the replica nodes to be executed by each replica node to generate an operation result and a hash representation of the operation or of the operation result; (c) receiving the operation result and the hash representation generated by each of the replica nodes; and (d) determining whether the operation resulted in data divergence or inconsistency by detecting when the hash representations received from the replica nodes are not all the same. | 03-12-2015 |
Richard C. Hugg, Westside, IA US
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20100044462 | Foam spraying rig - A foam spraying rig comprising a trailer or cargo truck having first and second fluid spray component storage tanks mounted in the body thereof. An internal combustion engine is provided within the body of the trailer or cargo truck as are the other components of the system. The components of the system include a hydraulic pump, an engine exhaust system may include an exhaust water jacket, an air compressor, proportioning pump, and a heat exchanger. The hydraulic oil from the hydraulic pump and the lubricating oil of the air compressor are in recirculating fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The engine coolant is also in recirculating fluid communication with the heat exchanger as is the coolant from the exhaust water jacket. | 02-25-2010 |
20120234936 | FOAM SPRAYING RIG - A foam spraying rig having an engine, a compressor and a hydraulic system positioned within a compartment. The foam spraying rig has a heat exchanger positioned within the compartment, and a fluid line connected to the engine, compressor and hydraulic system passes through the heat exchanger. A first storage tank containing a first material and a second storage tank containing a second material is positioned within the compartment. The first and second materials are conveyed through the heat exchanger through fluid lines which connect to a proportioner which meters the first and second material at specified proportions. The proportioner is fluidly connected to a dispenser which mixes the first and second material before it is dispensed. This arrangement of components within the compartment and the use of the heat exchanger warms the first and second materials to an operative temperature in a quick, inexpensive, low maintenance and durable manner. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert L. Hugg, Eagan, MN US
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20100013629 | GIS-Based Automated Weather Alert Notification System - An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time. | 01-21-2010 |
Steven Hugg, Cocoa Beach, FL US
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20120185547 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND MANAGEMENT OF SHORT VOICE MESSAGES - A system and method for exchanging short voice messages between devices connected to a network is provided. This system includes server components that are capable of being connected to a network and support the transmission, receipt, storage, and playback of short voice messages and location information. This system can also include software clients installed on mobile devices, desktop computers, and/or other remote computers that are connected to a network. These clients may also support voice modification of transmitted audio. This method enables asynchronous communication such that users may transmit voice messages and/or locations to recipients and the recipients may be alerted that messages have arrived, even if their clients are not active. The system of the invention provides privacy to the users of the system by allowing for multi-level privacy and trust settings, and by concealing a sending client's IP address from the receiving client. | 07-19-2012 |
Steven Hugg, Bethesda, MD US
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20080281663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING THE DISCHARGE OF DISTRIBUTED POWER STORAGE DEVICES AND FOR LEVELIZING DISPATCH PARTICIPATION - Disclosed is a computerized method for dispatching energy from distributed resources in a discharge event so that the energy stored in individual devices is levelized, or so that an operator request is met. Evaluation of event parameters may be deferred. The method may be utilized to dispatch energy from plug-in electric vehicles. Systems and methods to account for electricity dispatched to or from electric vehicles are disclosed. Systems and methods for incentivizing consumers to participate in a dispatch event or curtail energy use are disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |