Merrell, US
Aaron Jake Merrell, Orem, UT US
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20140260653 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL USED AS A STRAIN GAUGE - In one general aspect, an apparatus comprises a material including a non-layered mixture of an elastomeric polymer with a plurality of voids; and a plurality of conductive fillers disposed in the elastomeric polymer. The apparatus may produce an electrical response to deformation and, thus, function as a strain gauge. The conductive fillers may include conductive nanoparticles and/or conductive stabilizers. In another general aspect, a method of measuring compression strain includes detecting, along a first axis, an electrical response generated in response to an impact to a uniform composite material that includes conductive fillers and voids disposed throughout an elastomeric polymer, and determining a deformation of the impact based on the electrical response. The impact may be along a second axis different from the first axis. | 09-18-2014 |
Byron G. Merrell, Vernal, UT US
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20100175981 | RETORT HEATING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A retort heating apparatus for processing a feed material includes a heating chamber bounded at least in part by a side wall. A plurality of baffles are at least partially disposed within the heating chamber. Each baffle includes an elongated body having a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface being arched. The plurality of baffles are vertically and horizontally spaced apart so that substantially all of the feed material that vertically passes through the heating chamber is horizontally displaced as the feed material passes by the baffles. Systems are also provided for heating the feed material within the heating chamber. | 07-15-2010 |
Douglas C. Merrell, San Jose, CA US
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20090328003 | Systems And Methods For Regulating Execution Of Computer Software - A method for regulating execution of an application program includes a process for preparing the application and a process for executing the application. The preparation process divides the application program into related segments and encrypts instructions of at least one segment. The preparation process positions encrypted instructions in at least two discontiguous regions within an executable file and associates header information with at least one discontiguous region. The header identifies a decryption key and the location of the other discontiguous region. The resulting execution file thus has portions that would not execute and would cause an operating system to call a responsive process. The execution process initiates execution of the protected application when at least a portion of the application instructions are available to the computer only in encrypted form. The user is authenticated, after which the encrypted portions can be decrypted and execution resumed. The processes may also include capability to detect and respond to tampering, or the ability to block execution snooping via a debugger. Also provided are systems and methods to allow debugging of code extensions to protected applications without sacrificing protection of the application. A Secure Debugger allows extension developers to examine memory and set breakpoints in their own extensions, without permitting them to view information in the rest of the protected application. | 12-31-2009 |
Douglas E. Merrell, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080223464 | Flow Diverters for Valves, Valves, and In-Floor Pool Cleaning Systems - An in-floor pool cleaning system includes a first valve having one bottom inlet port, three or more side discharge ports, and a first flow diverter and a second valve having one bottom inlet port, three or more side discharge ports, and a second flow diverter. One of the discharge ports of the first valve is connected to the inlet port of the second valve. A first motor linked to the first valve is configured to rotate the first diverter and a second motor linked to the second valve is configured to rotate the second diverter. The system includes in-floor cleaning nozzles fluidically connected to discharge ports. A controller electrically connected to the motors is configured to actuate the motors and, in turn, to rotate the diverters into respective positions configured to direct water flow to a selected one or more of the plurality of nozzles. | 09-18-2008 |
Galen B. Merrell, Sandy, UT US
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20140208534 | Round 2 and Pocket Round - Two, cone shaped windshield ice scrapers attached and operated as a single unit yet designed to be separated, each capable of scraping independently. These scrapers have a new and improved scraping surface and nesting attribute to be sold with the existing popular “Scrape-A-Round”, thereby comprising the complete winter time window care system. These scrapers adopt most of the attributes of the “Scrape-A-Round” including method of operation, and of injection molded plastic construction and etc. | 07-31-2014 |
20150008719 | Prospecting Immersable for Gold or P.I.G. - The Prospecting Immersable for Gold or P.I.G. is a submersible unite which is tethered to an Ocean surface platform and operates on the ocean floor. The P.I.G. has a hydraulically driven tilling drum that lifts and laterally discards rocks and debris while stirring the ocean floor allowing a suction port to draw gold bearing sand and gravel through a hose to the surface platform for processing. The P.I.G. traverses the ocean floor, self propelled by a hydraulically driven paddle wheel system designed to oscillate the tilling drum for thorough harvesting. The P.I.G. primarily prospects the ocean floor during the limited storm free days of the summer months then converts to mining the ocean floor controlled from the frozen ocean surface daring the winter months. | 01-08-2015 |
Glade Alan Merrell, Tremonton, UT US
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20090293752 | HEADER ASSEMBLY - A header assembly for an initiator may include a first conductive pin, a second conductive pin, and a connector extending between and electrically connected to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin. A housing may support the first conductive pin, the second conductive pin, and the connector and may include at least one flange extending away from the housing and above the pins. The at least one flange may include at least one opening to facilitate attachment of the connector to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin. | 12-03-2009 |
Gregory Merrell, Zionsville, IN US
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20140364954 | ELBOW ANTIBIOTIC SPACER IMPLANT - An articulable elbow spacer includes a humeral component, an ulnar component, and a tie. The humeral component includes a proximal end having a rod for insertion into a humeral canal and a distal end including a first joint member, the first joint member including antibiotic cement and one or more tunnels. The ulnar component includes a proximal end including a second joint member, the second joint member including antibiotic cement and including one or more tunnels, and configured to receive the first joint member and a distal end having a rod for insertion into an ulnar canal. The tie is configured to link the humeral component to the ulnar component and is configured for insertion into the one or more tunnels of the first joint member and the one or more tunnels of the second joint member. | 12-11-2014 |
Gregory Merrell, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100211073 | INTRAMEDULLARY COMPRESSION ROD - A device and method of stabilizing a fracture of a bone is provided. The device includes an intramedullary rod having a shaped distal end, and an insertion jig detachably connectable to the proximal end of the rod and used with the rod to apply a compressive force to the fracture site. The jig may also be used to correctly place fixation screws in a proximal end of the rod. The device achieves both fixation of the rod to the bone regardless of rod or bone diameter and allows for compression at the fracture site. In addition, fixation of the rod to the bone is accomplished without requiring a precise alignment of a distal end fixation screw. The device uses headless fixation screws, which, when in place, are disposed below cortical surface of bone, reducing damage to overlying soft tissues. | 08-19-2010 |
Jacob Porter Merrell, El Sobrante, CA US
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20130027417 | Alternate Scene Representations for Optimizing Rendering of Computer Graphics - Shading attributes for scene geometry are predetermined and cached in one or more alternate scene representations. Lighting, shading, geometric, and/or other attributes of the scene may be precalculated and stored for at least one of the scene representations at an appropriate level of detail. Rendering performance is improved generally and for a variety of visual effects by selecting between alternate scene representations during rendering. A renderer selects one or more of the alternate scene representations for each of the samples based on the size of its filter area relative to the feature sizes or other attributes of the alternate scene representations. If two or more alternate scene representations are selected, the sampled values from these scene representations may be blended. The selection of scene representations may vary on a per-sample basis and thus different scene representations may be used for different samples within the same image. | 01-31-2013 |
20160042553 | Generating a Volumetric Projection for an Object - Particular embodiments comprise providing a surface mesh for an object, generating a voxel grid comprising volumetric masks for the mesh, and generating a lit mesh, wherein the lit mesh comprises a shaded version of the mesh as positioned in a scene. The voxel grid may be positioned over the lit mesh in the scene, and a first ray may be traced to a position of the voxel grid. If the traced ray passed through the voxel grid and hit a location on the lit mesh, then one or more second rays may be traced to the hit location on the lit mesh. If the traced ray hit a location in the voxel grid but did not hit a location on the lit mesh, then one or more second rays may be traced from the hit location in the voxel grid to the closest locations on the lit mesh. Finally, color sampled at one or more locations proximate to the position of the voxel grid may be blurred outward through the voxel grid to create a volumetric projection. | 02-11-2016 |
Jason Merrell, Draper, UT US
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20140130731 | USE OF SURFACTANTS TO CONTROL ISLAND SIZE AND DENSITY - Methods of controlling island size and density on an OMVPE growth film may comprise adding a surfactant at a critical concentration level, allowing a growth phase for a first period of time, and ending the growth phase when desired island size and density are achieved. For example, the island size and density of an OMVPE grown InGaN thin film may be controlled by adding an antimony surfactant at a critical concentration level. | 05-15-2014 |
Keith L. Merrell, Bountiful, UT US
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20100003349 | PORTABLE, NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR - An apparatus for portable delivery of nitric oxide without the need for pressurized tanks, power supplies, or other devices provides a single therapy session by triggering a heater to heat a reaction chamber. A piercing assembly may trigger to open sealed containers, such as bags, of liquid water or salt water in order to activate the heaters. Upon addition of liquid such as water or salt water to a chemically reactive heating element, heat is generated to activate the chemicals generating nitric oxide within a sealed reactor. Upon triggering, liquid containers are unsealed, the liquid drains down to initiate reaction of the heating chemicals, and the heat begins to penetrate the reactor. The reactor, in turn, heats its contents, which react to form nitric oxide expelled by the reactor to a line feeding a cannula for therapy. | 01-07-2010 |
20150374746 | PORTABLE, NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR - An apparatus for portable delivery of nitric oxide without the need for pressurized tanks, power supplies, or other devices provides a single therapy session by triggering a heater to heat a reaction chamber. A piercing assembly may trigger to open sealed containers, such as bags, of liquid water or salt water in order to activate the heaters. Upon addition of liquid such as water or salt water to a chemically reactive heating element, heat is generated to activate the chemicals generating nitric oxide within a sealed reactor. Upon triggering, liquid containers are unsealed, the liquid drains down to initiate reaction of the heating chemicals, and the heat begins to penetrate the reactor. The reactor, in turn, heats its contents, which react to form nitric oxide expelled by the reactor to a line feeding a cannula for therapy. | 12-31-2015 |
Lance Merrell, Union, KY US
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20150014925 | Intelligent Table Game System - A card dealing system incorporating playing cards with rank and suit information encoded thereon via micro-dots, and a shoe capable of reading such micro dots as a playing card is drawn from the shoe. A game controller unit determines the positioning of the micro-dots on the playing card, and determines the rank and suit information therefrom. The game controller thereby monitors the progress and status of a card game. The shoe includes a mechanism for increasing the force needed to pull a card from the shoe in certain circumstances. The engagement of this mechanism may be tied to the rules of the game, or may relate to circumstances apart from the rules of the game, such as the detection of a cut card or a virtual cut card. | 01-15-2015 |
20160001170 | Intelligent Markers and Card Distribution Error Reduction System - Intelligent markers and a card distribution error reduction system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention includes intelligent markers which are effectively “player acknowledgement” indicators. The markers preferably include a mechanism for signaling the receiving bettor to acknowledge receipt of the marker, which acknowledgement may turn off the indicating mechanism. The method of indication could be visual, audible or otherwise which would signal a bettor to interact with the marker. The intelligent markers communicate with table sensors and a shoe to monitor the status of games, and to signal alerts when a mistake occurs. | 01-07-2016 |
Paul Merrell, Mountain View, CA US
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20150185991 | Method and Apparatus for Supporting User Interactions with Non-Designated Locations on a Digital Map - A mapping system allows a user to interact with any location on a digital map and present the user with location related information associated with the selected location. The location related information may be in the form or a card, pop-up, image, or other graphic and may be displayed on the map at or near the selected location, around the map, etc. The displayed location related information may include predetermined or pre-stored data about the location or may include location related information collected and generated on the fly in response to the user interaction with the digital map. The displayed location related information may be displayed in the same graphical format on the digital map regardless of whether location related information is predetermined information about the location that already exists or information that is collected and generated on the fly in response to the user interaction. | 07-02-2015 |
Paul Merrell, Redwood City, CA US
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20130222393 | Method and System for Interactive Layout - In an embodiment of the present invention, an interactive system employs sets of interior design guidelines. In an embodiment, the user begins by specifying the shape of a room and the set of furniture that must be arranged within it. The user then interactively moves furniture pieces. In response, the system suggests a set of furniture layouts that follow the interior design guidelines. The user can interactively select a suggestion and move any piece of furniture to modify the layout. | 08-29-2013 |
Philip H. Merrell, Arnold, MO US
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20110237813 | CO-PRECIPITATED SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS - A co-salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid and a non-fatty acid is formed as a precipitate. The co-salt formed is free flowing and does not tend to agglomerate (cake) in storage. The resultant co-salt product will be easy to blend with other products to produce dietary supplements. These novel co-salt products may also tablet very well and may be added to current dietary supplement tablets. | 09-29-2011 |
20120116106 | CO-PRECIPITATED SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS - A co-salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid and a non-fatty acid is formed as a precipitate. The co-salt formed is free flowing and does not tend to agglomerate (cake) in storage. The resultant co-salt product will be easy to blend with other products to produce dietary supplements. These novel co-salt products may also tablet very well and may be added to current dietary supplement tablets. | 05-10-2012 |
Phillip Kevin Merrell, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20100012639 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HORIZONTAL AXIS BASED FOOD STIRRING - A food cooking device includes a base housing defining an interior space and a heating element within the interior space. The heating element provides a source of heat for cooking food. A bowl is separate from the heating element and is positionable into the interior space with the heating element between the base housing and the bowl. The bowl may have a concave bottom wall defining an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface defining a food space for receiving food for cooking. The bowl further has an upper rim defining an opening to the food space. A lid cooperates with the bowl to close the opening to the food space. A stirrer is positionable within the food space, the stirrer being rotatable within the food space about a substantially horizontal axis. | 01-21-2010 |
Quinn W. Merrell, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120262312 | COMPRESSION PRODUCING OUTPUT EXHIBITING COMPRESSION RATIO THAT IS AT LEAST EQUAL TO DESIRED COMPRESSION RATIO - An embodiment may include first circuitry and second circuitry. The first circuitry may compress, at least in part, based at least in part upon a first set of statistics, input to produce first output exhibiting a first compression ratio. If the first compression ratio is less than a desired compression ratio, the second circuitry may compress, at least in part, based at least in part upon a second set of statistics, the first output to produce second output. The first set of statistics may be based, at least in part, after an initial compression, upon other data that has been previously compressed and is associated, at least in part, with the input. The second set of statistics may be based at least in part upon the input. Many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible. | 10-18-2012 |
Richard J. Merrell, New Haven, CT US
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20160061354 | CABLE MANAGEMENT SPOOL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A spool assembly and a cable management assembly are provided for supporting cables in a rack or housing. A mounting member is provided having a spool opening for receiving a spool. The spool opening has a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension where the longitudinal dimension is greater than the transverse dimension. A detent extends from a longitudinal side edge of the spool opening toward a second longitudinal side edge of the spool opening to define a first open portion and a second open portion. In one embodiment, the first open portion and second open portion can be substantially same size and have a substantially circular configuration. In another embodiment, the first open portion can have a dimension greater than a dimension of the second open portion. | 03-03-2016 |
Richard James Merrell, New Haven, CT US
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20150282373 | TELESCOPING SECURITY ENCLOSURE - The present disclosure provides security enclosures for rack mounted network devices. The security enclosures include an adjustable enclosure body, and an adjustable locking cover operatively connected to the enclosure body. The cover is movable between a closed position and an open position, and the cover has a lock assembly to lock the cover to the enclosure body when the cover is in the closed position. | 10-01-2015 |
Ryan P. Merrell, Batavia, IL US
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20120056421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING A NUT TO AN OIL PAN - An oil pan nut configured to be secured to an oil pan includes a hub having an upper surface configured to support a mating surface of the oil pan, and a column integrally connected to the hub. A passage is formed through the hub and the column. The column is configured to be crimped over the upper surface of the hub in order to compressively sandwich at least a portion of the mating surface of the oil pan between the crimped column and the upper surface of the hub. | 03-08-2012 |
Ted Merrell, Kokomo, IN US
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20150353435 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Converting Biosolids to Class A Fertilizer - A system and methods comprising a greenhouse for predrying a biosolids to reduce volume and weight; a conveyer belt operably connected to the greenhouse for conveying the biosolids from the greenhouse to a pasteurization system; the pasteurization system comprising a burner-fan to introduce hot air to the biosolids; the pasteurization system comprising a heat up belt to accept the biosolids from the greenhouse and a burner-fan for raising the biosolids temperature from ambient to at least 70° C.; the pasteurization system further comprising a pasteurization belt to hold the biosolids at 70° C. for at least thirty minutes; a biofilter system operably connected with the greenhouse and the pasteurization system for reducing odors; and bagging area to collect a final product. | 12-10-2015 |
Thomas Merrell, Beach Park, IL US
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20100295773 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SENSING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR INTERPRETING OFFSET GESTURES - A method for controlling an electronic device includes providing as part of the electronic device a display screen for displaying content and a sensing assembly including at least one photoreceiver and a plurality of phototransmitters, wherein each phototransmitter is positioned to emit infrared light away from the electronic device about a corresponding central transmission axis, wherein each central transmission axis is oriented in a different direction with respect to the others. Emission of infrared light by each of the phototransmitters is controlled during each of a plurality of time periods as an external object moves in a first specified pattern of movement and then moves in a second specified pattern of movement which is offset from a generally centered position with respect to the sensing assembly, and measured signals are generated. The measured signals are evaluated to identify the first specified pattern of movement of the object, to detect a reference offset location corresponding to an end of the first specified pattern of movement of the object, and to determine, for each of a group of time periods when the object is moving in the second specified pattern of movement, a corresponding location of the object during that time period. A centering operation is performed in response to the identification of the first specified pattern of movement, wherein the centering operation moves an indicator to an initial predetermined reference location on the display screen, wherein the predetermined reference location is then associated with the reference offset location; and sequential locations of the indicator on the display screen are controlled in accordance with the corresponding determined locations of the object relative to the reference offset location. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295781 | Electronic Device with Sensing Assembly and Method for Interpreting Consecutive Gestures - A method for interpreting at least two consecutive gestures includes providing a sensing assembly having at least one photoreceiver and a plurality of phototransmitters, wherein each phototransmitter is positioned to emit infrared light away from the electronic device about a corresponding central transmission axis, wherein each central transmission axis is oriented in a different direction with respect to the others, and controlling emission of infrared light by each of the phototransmitters during each of a plurality of time periods. During each of the plurality of phototransmitters and for each of the plurality of time periods, a corresponding measured signal is generated which is indicative of a respective amount of infrared light which originated from that phototransmitter during that time period and was reflected by the external object prior to being received by a photoreceiver. The measured signals are evaluated to identity a first gesture, and the electronic device is controlled in response to identification of the first gesture according to a first mode of operation. A parameter of a second gesture is also determined, and the electronic device is controlled in response to the determined parameter of the second gesture according to a second mode of operation. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299390 | Method and System for Controlling Data Transmission to or From a Mobile Device - Methods of operating mobile or other electronic devices so as to achieve a transmission of data between those devices, and related systems and components, are described. In one exemplary embodiment, a method of operating a first mobile device so as to achieve a transmission of data from the mobile device to an additional electronic device includes tracking a positional variation of an object situated proximate a display screen of the mobile device by determining locations of the object over time using a sensing assembly of the mobile device. The method further includes determining a point or region on the display screen based upon the tracked positional variation of the object, identifying an image portion corresponding to the point or region, where the data is associated with the image portion, and transmitting the data from the mobile device, whereby the data is capable of being received by the additional electronic device. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299642 | Electronic Device with Sensing Assembly and Method for Detecting Basic Gestures - An electronic device and method are described for detecting a predefined gesture that is a specified pattern of movement of an external object relative to the electronic device. The method includes providing as part of the electronic device a sensing assembly including at least one photoreceiver and a plurality of phototransmitters, wherein each phototransmitter is positioned to emit infrared light away from the electronic device about a corresponding central transmission axis, wherein each central transmission axis is oriented in a different direction with respect to the others. The emission of infrared light by each of the phototransmitters is controlled during each of a plurality of sequential time periods, and wherein the external, object moves in the specified pattern of movement during the plurality of sequential time periods. For each of the plurality of phototransmitters and for each of the plurality of sequential time periods, a corresponding measured signal indicative of a respective amount of infrared light which originated from that phototransmitter during that time period and was reflected by the external object prior to being received by the photoreceiver is generated, and the measured signals are evaluated to detect the predefined gesture. | 11-25-2010 |
20110072388 | Method and Apparatus for Altering the Presentation Data Based Upon Displacement and Duration of Contact | 03-24-2011 |
20110148752 | Mobile Device with User Interaction Capability and Method of Operating Same - In one embodiment a method of operating a mobile device includes sensing either an orientation or a movement of the mobile device, determining a command based on the sensed orientation or sensed movement, sensing a proximity of an object in relation to at least a portion of the mobile device, and executing the command upon the proximity of the object being sensed. In another embodiment, a method of operating a mobile device governs a manner of interaction of the mobile device relative to one or more other mobile devices. In at least some embodiments, at least one of the mobile devices includes an accelerometer and an infrared proximity sensor, and operation of the mobile device is determined based upon signals from those components. | 06-23-2011 |
Thomas Y. Merrell, Beach Park, IL US
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20080220831 | EARMOUNTED ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a wireless communication device capable of being positioned in a wearable position adjacent a user's head. The wireless communication device may include a housing and an arcuate earmount coupled to the housing. The earmount may be configured so that it includes an overhanging portion and a hinge portion, the hinge portion electrically and mechanically coupling the earmount to the housing. A proximity sensor can be positioned on the overhanging portion and configured to detect proximity of a user's skin behind the user's ear. The sensor location for earmounted devices can provide that the sensor may be trapped between the user's ear auricle and the user's head as the earmount sits down on the top portion of the ear, which may result in accurate sensing activation. The device may be further configured to, for example, change a state based on whether the proximity sensor detects proximity. | 09-11-2008 |
20110119589 | Navigable User Interface for Electronic Handset - An electronic device having a user interface on which selectable operation indicators are navigated wherein each operational indicator is associated with a corresponding application or other selectable item. The operational indicators are sequentially identified, in a specified order and for a specified time interval, in response to a first input at the user interface. Selection occurs in response to a second input at the user interface during the corresponding time interval. Such selection may, for example, launch an application or cause the display of a submenu or perform some other function | 05-19-2011 |
20110156861 | Electronic Device Including a Wireless Actuator and a Method Thereof - Disclosed are electronic devices and methods of electronic devices having a housing including a wireless actuator without an electrical interface, the wireless actuator located on the housing, the wireless actuator being configured to provide tactile feedback and configured to generate an acoustic signal with a unique acoustic signature upon actuation. Included is at least one accelerometer being configured to receive a mechanical or acoustic stimulus and/or an acoustic signal which can include an impulse response being a brief non-periodic and/or non-repeating signal such as a tap or a repeating signal such as a tone, to generate an identifying signal. Also included is a processor configured to receive an identifying signal to generate a control signal based on the received acoustic signal correlated to the acoustic signature. The control signal can provide initiation of any function or application of the device. | 06-30-2011 |
20120068952 | USER COMPUTER DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING CAPABILITIES AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A user computer device is provided that comprises a temperature sensitive touchscreen having a temperature sensitive user interface comprising multiple thermal energy emitter/detector devices, such as thermocouples. The multiple thermal energy emitter/detector devices are capable both of detecting thermal energy and emitting thermal energy. The temperature sensitive user interface generates thermal patterns that may be transferred to other thermally sensitive electronic devices or that may be used to authenticate the user computer device. The user computer device also can detect and thermally communicate with a thermal energy docking station and, based on thermal recognition, activate applications displayed on the temperature sensitive touchscreen. Further, the user computer device can auto-bias a temperature of the temperature sensitive user interface in order to better assure proper operation of the temperature sensitive user interface in all operating conditions. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072044 | USER COMPUTER DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING CAPABILITIES AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A user computer device is provided that comprises a temperature sensitive touchscreen having a temperature sensitive user interface comprising multiple thermal energy emitter/detector devices, such as thermocouples. The multiple thermal energy emitter/detector devices are capable both of detecting thermal energy and emitting thermal energy. The temperature sensitive user interface generates thermal patterns that may be transferred to other thermally sensitive electronic devices or that may be used to authenticate the user computer device. The user computer device also can detect and thermally communicate with a thermal energy docking station and, based on thermal recognition, activate applications displayed on the temperature sensitive touchscreen. Further, the user computer device can auto-bias a temperature of the temperature sensitive user interface in order to better assure proper operation of the temperature sensitive user interface in all operating conditions. | 03-22-2012 |
20120268414 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGING DATA WITH A USER COMPUTER DEVICE - A communication system is provided that allows a user to exchange a stream of data with a user computer device via a capacitive touchscreen of the device. The communication system includes a user's data input device having a capacitive user interface and a user computer device having a capacitive touchscreen. When the capacitive user interface of the data input device and the capacitive touchscreen of the user computer device are in sufficient to proximity to each other, an inter-device capacitance is created over which exchanging a stream of data may be exchanged between the data input device and the user computer device. | 10-25-2012 |
20130135220 | Active Styluses for Interacting with a Mobile Device - An active stylus or a method performed by an active stylus for interacting with a mobile device, wherein the mobile device has at least one sensor (e.g., a thermocouple junction), and wherein the stylus has at least one signal source (e.g., an analog heat source) that produces at least one signal (e.g., at least one analog temperature signal), wherein the at least one signal is configured to be detectable by the at least one sensor of the mobile device. The stylus also has at least one signal adjustment mechanism for changing the at least one signal and also has at least one transmitter (e.g., thermocouple junction) configured to transmit the at least one signal for receipt by the at least one sensor of the mobile device. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135262 | Mobile Device for Interacting with an Active Stylus - A mobile device or a method performed by a mobile device for interacting with a stylus, wherein the stylus has at least one sensor (e.g., a thermocouple junction), and wherein the mobile device has at least one signal source (e.g., an analog heat source) that produces at least one signal (e.g., at least one analog heat signal), wherein the at least one signal is configured to be detectable by the at least one sensor of the stylus. The mobile device also has at least one signal adjustment mechanism for changing the at least one signal and also has at least one transmitter (e.g., thermal active touch screen display) configured to transmit the at least one signal for receipt by the at least one sensor of the stylus. | 05-30-2013 |
20130176265 | TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE WITH SURFACE SWITCH - A portable electronic device comprising an external surface of a user interface, a piezoelectric transducer coupled to the external surface, and a controller. The piezoelectric transducer generates an electrical output originating at the piezoelectric transducer in response to mechanical actuation applied at the external surface. The controller performs an electronic function of the portable electronic device in response to the piezoelectric transducer generating the electrical output. | 07-11-2013 |
20130202130 | Motion Based Compensation of Uplinked Audio - Embodiments relate to apparatuses for, and methods of, compensating for distance | 08-08-2013 |
20130202132 | Motion Based Compensation of Downlinked Audio - Embodiments relate to systems for, and methods of, compensating for movement of a loudspeaker relative to a user's head, where the loudspeaker is present in a mobile device. Example systems and methods produce ( | 08-08-2013 |
20130344862 | Mobile Device with User Interaction Capability and Method of Operating Same - In one embodiment a method of operating a mobile device includes sensing either an orientation or a movement of the mobile device, determining a command based on the sensed orientation or sensed movement, sensing a proximity of an object in relation to at least a portion of the mobile device, and executing the command upon the proximity of the object being sensed. In another embodiment, a method of operating a mobile device governs a manner of interaction of the mobile device relative to one or more other mobile devices. In at least some embodiments, at least one of the mobile devices includes an accelerometer and an infrared proximity sensor, and operation of the mobile device is determined based upon signals from those components. | 12-26-2013 |
20140218330 | Touch Sensitive Surface for an Electronic Device with False Touch Protection - A touch sensitive surface ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140267133 | Off-Center Sensor Target Region - In embodiments of an off-center sensor target region, a capacitive sensor can include a target region that is located off-center relative to a center of the sensor. A touch input to the target region of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be valid sensor input and a touch contact that correlates to the center of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be false sensor input. The target region of the capacitive sensor can correspond to a selectable control that is selectable by a user to initiate a device function. | 09-18-2014 |
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20150131966 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL AUDIO RENDERING TECHNIQUES - Three-dimensional (3D) audio content creation and rendering systems and methodologies are presented here. A disclosed method of processing 3D audio assigns audio source objects to 3D video objects, links audio tracks to assigned audio source objects, and performs wave field synthesis on the linked audio tracks to generate 3D audio data representing a 3D spatial sound field. A disclosed method of processing 3D audio during playback of 3D video content obtains 3D audio data and 3D video data for a frame of 3D video content, applies device-specific parameters to the 3D audio data to obtain transformed 3D audio data scaled to a presentation device, and processes the transformed 3D audio data to render audio information for an array of speakers associated with the presentation device. | 05-14-2015 |
20150199554 | Finger Print State Integration with Non-Application Processor Functions for Power Savings in an Electronic Device - A system includes a fingerprint sensor, an application processor, and an auxiliary processor. The application processor is operable to arm the fingerprint sensor prior to the application processor entering a low power or sleep mode. The auxiliary processor is to receive a state output from the fingerprint sensor. The state output is to cause activation of one or more functions of the auxiliary processor upon fingerprint authentication while leaving the application processor in the low power or sleep mode. | 07-16-2015 |
20160026841 | Finger Print Sensor and Auxiliary Processor Integration in an Electronic Device - A system includes a fingerprint sensor and an auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor is operable to arm the fingerprint sensor prior to the auxiliary processor entering a low power or sleep mode. The fingerprint sensor can detect a finger proximately located with the fingerprint sensor, capture and store fingerprint data from the finger, perform at least one pre-processing step after capturing the fingerprint data from the finger while the auxiliary processor is in the low power or sleep mode, and after the at least one pre-processing step and upon receiving a request from the auxiliary processor for the finger print data deliver the fingerprint data to the auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor can compare the fingerprint data to reference data and determine whether the fingerprint data substantially matches the reference data. | 01-28-2016 |
20160086010 | FINGER PRINT SENSOR AND AUXILIARY PROCESSOR INTERGRATION IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system includes a fingerprint sensor and an auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor is operable to arm the fingerprint sensor prior to the auxiliary processor entering a low power or sleep mode. The fingerprint sensor can detect a finger proximately located with the fingerprint sensor, capture and store fingerprint data from the finger, perform at least one pre-processing step after capturing the fingerprint data from the finger while the auxiliary processor is in the low power or sleep mode, and after the at least one pre-processing step and upon receiving a request from the auxiliary processor for the finger print data deliver the fingerprint data to the auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor can compare the fingerprint data to reference data and determine whether the fingerprint data substantially matches the reference data. | 03-24-2016 |
Tim Merrell, Henderson, NV US
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20090183784 | Flexible under sink liner - A flexible under sink liner having a bottom, sides, and an extension from at least one of the sides is disclosed. The liner forms a fluid retaining vessel to collect fluids or other substances preventing damage to nearby structures or chemical or biological health hazards. The liner's side extension contacts the surface against which it is installed and guides fluids flowing down the surface into the liner's vessel. Various embodiments of the liner may include various combinations of raised textures on the liner's bottom to allow for better fluid evaporation. In addition, the liner's side extension may include fluid guides to prevent fluids from escaping the liner by flowing off the ends of the side extension. The liner may be reinforced in various ways such as by increasing the thickness of at least a portion of the flexible material where reinforcement is desired or by incorporating less flexible materials into the liner. | 07-23-2009 |
Todd Merrell, Oneida, NY US
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20110277566 | Easy Open Liners for Soil and Sediment Samplers - A system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with soil and sediment samplers, including direct push technology, rotary and coring systems, is disclosed. The liner is pre-scored along its length by one or more score lines formed in the exterior surface or the interior surface of the liner. After removal from the sampler, the liner can easily be opened to expose the contained sample without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects, in accordance with health and safety requirements. | 11-17-2011 |
Troy Merrell, Corona Del Mar, CA US
William J. Merrell, Galveston, TX US
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20140056957 | EXTENDED PRODUCTION OF NITRIC OXIDE FROM MICROENCAPSULATED CHEMICAL REACTANTS - Methods and compositions are provided for generating and applying long-lasting therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas from the reaction of water-soluble chemical reactants microencapsulated in polymer matrices. In some applications the microencapsulated reactants are introduced in an aqueous gel, and in other applications they are introduced to the area of therapy either directly or in a medical device such as a therapeutic pad or dressing. In some applications, the microencapsulated chemical precursors are maintained in close physical proximity to one another in a limited volume, and using a limited amount of solvent residing within that same volume to extract and process the chemical precursors to form NO. | 02-27-2014 |
20140056963 | EXTENDED PRODUCTION OF NITRIC OXIDE FROM A MICROENCAPSULATED NITRITE SALT AND AN AQUEOUS ACIDIFIED GEL - Methods and compositions are provided for generating and applying long-lasting therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas from the reaction of a least one microencapsulated nitrite salt and an activating volume of an aqueous acidified gel that has sufficient acidity to convert the nitrite salt to a nitric oxide (NO) and further provides a reducing property that retains the NO in bioactive form | 02-27-2014 |