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04-07-2013 дата публикации

MATERIALS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20130168635A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a cathode;an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;a gate positioned between the anode and the cathode, the gate being receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce electron emission from the cathode for a first set of electrons having energies above a first threshold energy; anda suppressor positioned between the gate and the anode, the suppressor being receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential selected to induce electron emission from the anode.2. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the gate and the suppressor includes a thin film claim 1 , the thin film including at least one of: metal and graphene.3. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the cathode and anode includes at least one of: tungsten claim 1 , thoriated tungsten claim 1 , an oxide-coated metal claim 1 , a boride claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , and hafnium.4. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the cathode and the anode includes diamond-like carbon.5. The apparatus of wherein the diamond-like carbon at least partially forms a coating on at least one of the cathode and the anode.6. The apparatus of wherein the diamond-like carbon includes nitrogen.7. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the cathode and anode includes a field emission enhancement feature claim 1 , and wherein the field emission enhancement feature includes molybdenum.8. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 1
04-07-2013 дата публикации

ANODE WITH SUPPRESSOR GRID

Номер: US20130169108A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A suppressor grid is configured proximate to an anode to produce a suppressor electric field selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing away from the anode, wherein the suppressor electric field is further selected to pass electrons from the suppressor grid to the anode. 1. A method comprising:applying a suppressor electric field to a suppressor region between a suppressor and an anode, wherein the suppressor electric field is selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing away from the anode in the suppressor region;passing a first set of electrons through the suppressor region and to the anode, in a direction opposite the force; andinteracting at least a portion of the first set of electrons with the anode.2. The method of wherein the passed portion of the first set of electrons form a current at the anode claim 1 , and further comprising:measuring a property of the current; andvarying the suppressor electric field according to the measured property of the current.3. The method of wherein the passed portion of the first set of electrons form a current at the anode claim 1 , and further comprising:powering a device with the current.4. The method of further comprising:measuring a temperature of the anode; andvarying the suppressor electric field according to the measured temperature of the anode.5. The method of further comprising:changing a temperature of the anode; andvarying the suppressor electric field according to the change in temperature of the anode.6. The method of further comprising:varying the suppressor electric field as a function of time.7. The method of further comprising:determining an electron transport time corresponding to the first set of electrons; andvarying the suppressor electric field according to the determined electron transport time.8. The method of further comprising:determining an electron velocity corresponding to the first set of electrons; andvarying the suppressor electric field according ...

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Номер записи: 2
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Enhanced Neutronics Systems

Номер: US20130173233A1
Автор: Cheatham, III Jesse R., Petroski Robert C., Touran Nicholas W., Whitmer Charles
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

Illustrative embodiments provide for the operation and simulation of the operation of fission reactors, including the movement of materials within reactors. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission reactors and reactor modules, including modular nuclear fission reactors and reactor modules, nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors and reactor modules, modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors and modules, methods of operating nuclear reactors and modules including the aforementioned, methods of simulating operating nuclear reactors and modules including the aforementioned, and the like. 138.-. (canceled)39. A nuclear reactor modeling system comprising: receive nuclear reactor modeling data;', 'receive nuclear reactor simulation data;', 'analyze the modeling data and the simulation data to maintain an abstract nuclear reactor model that represents a certain state of the nuclear reactor; and', 'standardize data representing the abstract nuclear reactor model for export to a database;, 'a modeling interface configured toa simulator, coupled to the modeling interface, and configured to generate the simulation data for the modeling interface; anda database, coupled to the modeling interface, and configured to receive the standardized data, whereby the standardized data is maintained for subsequent analysis.40. The system of claim 39 , wherein the modeling data includes nuclear reactor material data.41. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes fuel data.42. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes structural data.43. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes shielding data.44. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes coolant data.45. The system of wherein the material data includes isotope data.46. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes moderator data.47. The system of claim 40 , wherein the material data includes cycle load ...

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Номер записи: 3
11-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING REACTIVITY IN A NUCLEAR FISSION REACTOR, NUCLEAR FISSION REACTORS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING A REACTIVITY CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20130177120A1
Автор: Cheatham, Corbin Robert A., Garrett Michael E., Gilleland John Rogers, Hejzlar Pavel, III Jesse R., Johns Christopher J., Johnson Brian C., Ko Yu-Chih, McWhirter Jon D., Petroski Robert C., Steer K. Michael, Truong Bao H., Vollmer James M., Walter Joshua C., Weaver Kevan D.
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

Illustrative apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor are disclosed, illustrative nuclear fission reactors are disclosed, and illustrative methods for fabricating a reactivity control apparatus are disclosed. 1. A passive reactivity control apparatus comprising:driver material responsive to a nuclear fission reactor thermal operational parameter; andneutron absorption parameter modifying material that is different from the driver material, a portion of the neutron absorption parameter modifying material being in physical contact with a portion of the driver material, the neutron absorption parameter modifying material being driveable by the driver material to and from a selected portion of a nuclear fission reactor core.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driver material includes a gas.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the gas includes at least one gas chosen from He claim 2 , Xe claim 2 , Kr claim 2 , Ar claim 2 , Ne claim 2 , Rn claim 2 , N2 claim 2 , CO2 claim 2 , and NH3.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driver material includes a liquid.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the neutron absorption parameter modifying material includes a liquid that is immiscible with the driver material.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driver material includes a solid.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the solid includes at least one solid chosen from a ferritic martensitic steel and a zirconium alloy.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nuclear fission reactor thermal operational parameter includes at least one temperature chosen from reactor coolant temperature claim 1 , reactor coolant vapor temperature claim 1 , and fuel temperature.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nuclear fission reactor thermal operational parameter includes at least one flux chosen from neutron flux claim 1 , beta flux claim 1 , gamma flux claim 1 , and neutrino flux.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 4
29-08-2013 дата публикации

FIELD EMISSION DEVICE WITH AC OUTPUT

Номер: US20130221843A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A field emission device is configured as a heat engine with an AC output. 1. A method corresponding to an apparatus including a cathode region , a gate region , a suppressor region , and an anode region , the method comprising:applying an anode electric potential to the anode region that is greater than a cathode electric potential of the cathode region;applying a gate electric potential to the gate region to release a set of electrons from the cathode region;passing the set of electrons from the gate region to the suppressor region;applying a suppressor electric potential to decelerate the set of electrons between the suppressor region and the anode region;binding the set of electrons in the anode region; andproducing an AC output with the bound set of electrons.2. The method of further comprising:mechanically oscillating at least one of the cathode region, the gate region, the suppressor region, and the anode region in a first frequency range; andwherein the AC output has a second frequency range that is at least partially determined by the first frequency range.3. The method of wherein applying a gate electric potential includes applying an AC electric potential having a first frequency range to the gate region claim 1 , and wherein the AC output has a second frequency range that is at least partially determined by the first frequency range.4. The method of further comprising:providing feedback from at least one of the gate region, the suppressor region, and the anode region to at least partially determine the first frequency range.5. The method of wherein applying a suppressor electric potential includes applying a substantially periodic electric potential having a first frequency range to the suppressor region claim 1 , and wherein the AC output has a second frequency range that is at least partially determined by the first frequency range.6. The method of further comprising:providing feedback from at least one of the gate region, the suppressor region, and the ...

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Номер записи: 5
05-09-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE FIELD EMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20130229105A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, wherein the configuration of the heat engine is variable. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cathode;an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;a gate positioned between the anode and the cathode, the gate being receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce electron emission from the cathode;a suppressor positioned between the gate and the anode, the suppressor being receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing towards the suppressor in a region between the suppressor and the anode; andwherein the cathode, anode, gate, and suppressor are arranged in a pattern, and wherein the pattern is variable responsive to a first signal.2. The apparatus of wherein the gate has a position relative to the cathode claim 1 , suppressor claim 1 , and anode claim 1 , and wherein the position of the gate is variable responsive to the first signal.3. The apparatus of wherein the suppressor has a position relative to the cathode claim 1 , gate claim 1 , and anode claim 1 , and wherein the position of the suppressor is variable responsive to the first signal.4. The apparatus of wherein the cathode has a position relative to the gate claim 1 , suppressor claim 1 , and anode claim 1 , and wherein the position of the cathode is variable responsive to the first signal.5. The apparatus of wherein the anode has a position relative to the cathode claim 1 , gate claim 1 , and suppressor claim 1 , and wherein the position of the anode is variable responsive to the first signal.6. The apparatus of wherein the first signal corresponds to an output current at the anode.7. The apparatus of wherein the first signal corresponds to a relative thermodynamic efficiency.8. The apparatus of further ...

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Номер записи: 6
05-09-2013 дата публикации

ADDRESSABLE ARRAY OF FIELD EMISSION DEVICES

Номер: US20130229133A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Field emission devices are configured in addressable arrays. 1. An apparatus comprising: a cathode;', 'an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;', 'a gate positioned between the anode and the cathode, the gate being receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce electron emission from the cathode; and', 'a suppressor positioned between the gate and the anode, the suppressor being receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing towards the suppressor in a region between the suppressor and the anode; and, 'an array of field emission devices, each field emission device in the array of field emission devices comprisingcircuitry operably connected to the array of field emission devices to control an output of the array.2. The apparatus of wherein the output includes a power output.3. The apparatus of wherein the output includes a current.4. The apparatus of wherein each of the cathodes in the array of field emission devices includes at least one field emission enhancement feature.5. The apparatus of wherein the circuitry is configured to vary at least one of the anode electric potential claim 1 , gate electric potential claim 1 , and suppressor electric potential for a first field emission device in the array of field emission devices.6. The apparatus of wherein the circuitry is further configured to vary at least one of the anode electric potential claim 5 , gate electric potential claim 5 , and suppressor electric potential for a second field emission device in the array of field emission devices claim 5 , independently of varying at least one of the anode electric potential claim 5 , gate electric potential claim 5 , and suppressor electric potential for the first field emission device.7. The apparatus of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 7
28-11-2013 дата публикации

EMBODIMENTS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20130313980A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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In one embodiment, the trajectory of one or more electrons is controlled in a field emission device. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured analogously to a klystron. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured with electrical circuitry selected to control the input and output of the device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cathode;an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;a gate positioned between the anode and the cathode, the gate being receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce emission of a first set of electrons from the cathode;a suppressor positioned between the gate and the anode, the suppressor being receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing towards the suppressor in a region between the suppressor and the anode; andat least one element arranged to at least partially determine a trajectory of each of the electrons in the first set of electrons between the cathode and the anode.2. The apparatus of wherein the at least one element includes:a shadow grid positioned between the cathode and the gate, the shadow grid being patterned to selectively block passage of a portion of the first set of electrons between the cathode and the gate.3. The apparatus of wherein the at least one element includes:a control grid selected to provide a force on at least one electron in the first set of electrons in a transverse direction perpendicular to a direction defined by the trajectory of the at least one electron.4. The apparatus of wherein the control grid is receptive to a fourth power source to produce a control grid electric potential claim 3 , the control grid electric potential being configured to provide the force on the at least one electron in the first set of ...

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Номер записи: 8
13-03-2014 дата публикации

TIME-VARYING FIELD EMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20140070696A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, wherein the configuration of the heat engine is variable as a function of time. 1. A method corresponding to an apparatus including a cathode region , a gate region , a suppressor region , and an anode region , the method comprising:applying an anode electric potential to the anode region that is greater than a cathode electric potential of the cathode region;applying a gate electric potential to the gate region to release a set of electrons from the cathode region;passing the set of electrons from the gate region to the suppressor region;applying a suppressor electric potential to decelerate the set of electrons between the suppressor region and the anode region;binding the set of electrons in the anode region; andvarying at least one of the anode electric potential, gate electric potential, and suppressor electric potential as a function of time.2. The method of wherein varying at least one of the anode electric potential claim 1 , gate electric potential claim 1 , and suppressor electric potential as a function of time includes:varying at least one of the anode electric potential, gate electric potential, and suppressor electric potential substantially periodically.3. The method of further comprising:receiving a signal; andvarying at least one of the anode electric potential, gate electric potential, and suppressor electric potential responsive to the received signal.4. The method of wherein the bound set of electrons in the anode region form a current claim 3 , and further comprising:measuring a property of the current; andproducing the signal corresponding to the measured property of the current.5. The method of further comprising:measuring a temperature of at least one of the cathode region, gate region, suppressor region, and anode region; andproducing the signal corresponding to the measured temperature.6. The method of further comprising:determining a relative thermodynamic efficiency corresponding to ...

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Номер записи: 9
01-01-2015 дата публикации

TACTILE FEEDBACK GENERATED BY NON-LINEAR INTERACTION OF SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVES

Номер: US20150002477A1
Автор: Cheatham, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes a first ultrasound transmitter acoustically coupled to a conducting layer of a display surface and configured to deliver a first ultrasound wave to a selected delineated area. The first ultrasonic wave has parameters sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response in the conducting layer. A second ultrasound transmitter is acoustically coupled to the conducting layer and configured to deliver a second ultrasound wave to the selected delineated area. The second ultrasonic wave has parameters sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response in the conducting layer. A controller selects a delineated area in response to an indication of a touch to the display surface, and initiates delivery of the first and second ultrasonic waves. A convergence of the first and second ultrasonic waves at the selected delineated area produces a stress pattern perceivable or discernible by the human appendage. 1. A system comprising:a first ultrasound transmitter acoustically coupled to an ultrasound-conducting layer of a display surface and configured to deliver a first ultrasound wave to a delineated area selected from at least two delineated areas of the display surface, the first ultrasonic wave having a first carrier frequency and amplitude sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response of the ultrasound-conducting layer;a second ultrasound transmitter acoustically coupled to the ultrasound-conducting layer and configured to deliver a second ultrasound wave to the selected delineated area, the second ultrasonic wave having a second carrier frequency and amplitude sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response of the ultrasound-conducting layer; anda controller configured to select a delineated area from the at least two delineated areas in response to an indication of a location of a detected touch by a human appendage to the display surface, and to initiate a delivery of the first ...

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Номер записи: 10
01-01-2015 дата публикации

TACTILE FEEDBACK IN A TWO OR THREE DIMENSIONAL AIRSPACE

Номер: US20150003204A1
Автор: Cheatham, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes a steered-beam ultrasound transmitter configured to deliver a focused, down-modulated ultrasound wave into a volume of airspace selected from at least two volumes of airspace respectfully associated with at least two delineated areas of a surface. The down-modulated ultrasound wave has a power density producing a stress pattern directly perceivable or discernible by a human appendage present in the selected volume of airspace. A stimulation controller is configured to select the volume of airspace in response to a presence of the human appendage within a particular volume of airspace of the at least two volumes of airspace, and to initiate a delivery by the ultrasound transmitter of the down-modulated ultrasound wave into the selected volume of airspace. 1. A system comprising:a steered-beam ultrasound transmitter configured to deliver a focused, down-modulated ultrasound wave into a volume of airspace selected from at least two volumes of airspace respectfully associated with at least two delineated areas of a surface, the down-modulated ultrasound wave having a power density producing a stress pattern directly perceivable or discernible by a human appendage present in the selected volume of airspace; anda stimulation controller configured to select the volume of airspace in response to a presence of the human appendage within a particular volume of airspace of the at least two volumes of airspace, and to initiate a delivery by the ultrasound transmitter of the down-modulated ultrasound wave into the selected volume of airspace.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two volumes of airspace respectfully extend from or are projected from the at least two delineated areas of the surface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface includes a display surface.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound wave includes a longitudinal wave.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stress ...

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Номер записи: 11
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for a dual modality sensor system

Номер: US20170011521A1
Автор: Andrew Wilson, Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Craig J. Mundie, Desney S. Tan, Eric D. Rudder, Jeannette M. Wing, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A Hyde, Victoria Y.H. Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for using two imaging modalities for imaging an object at two different resolutions. For example, the system may utilize a first modality (e.g., ultrasound or electromagnetic radiation) to generate image data at a first resolution. The system may then utilize the other modality to generate image data of portions of interest at a second resolution that is higher than the first resolution. In another embodiment, one imaging modality may be used to resolve an ambiguity, such as ghost images, in image data generated using another imaging modality.

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Номер записи: 12
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and devices for controlling object update rates in a display screen

Номер: US20170011681A1
Автор: Andreas G. Nowatzyk, Anoop Gupta, Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Craig J. Mundie, Danny Allen Reed, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Kenneth P. Hinckley, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Matthew G. Dyor, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Paul H. Dietz, Philip A. Eckhoff, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Steven Bathiche, Victoria Y.H. Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A display system includes a display, a content component, a focus region component, and a refresh rate component. The display is configured to selectively display information with refresh rates that vary across a plurality of display regions of the display screen. The content component is configured to receive content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display. The focus region component is configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to the display screen. The focus region includes one of the plurality of display regions at which a user is likely looking. The refresh rate component is configured to select the refresh rates of the display elements in the plurality of display regions. A refresh rate in the focus region may be different than a refresh rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions.

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Номер записи: 13
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Tactile Feedback Generated By Non-Linear Interaction of Surface Acoustic Waves

Номер: US20180011540A1
Автор: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood, William Gates
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes a first ultrasound transmitter acoustically coupled to a conducting layer of a display surface and configured to deliver a first ultrasound wave to a selected delineated area. The first ultrasonic wave has parameters sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response in the conducting layer. A second ultrasound transmitter is acoustically coupled to the conducting layer and configured to deliver a second ultrasound wave to the selected delineated area. The second ultrasonic wave has parameters sufficient to induce a non-linear vibrational response in the conducting layer. A controller selects a delineated area in response to an indication of a touch to the display surface, and initiates delivery of the first and second ultrasonic waves. A convergence of the first and second ultrasonic waves at the selected delineated area produces a stress pattern perceivable or discernible by the human appendage.

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Номер записи: 14
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Variable field emission device

Номер: US20160013009A1
Автор: Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, David B. Tuckerman, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood, William Gates
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, wherein the configuration of the heat engine is variable.

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Номер записи: 15
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER TRANSFER TO AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20170015414A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction. 1. A system for managing the repowering of an energy storage system of an unmanned aircraft from a power source providing a power line comprising:(a) an interface to the aircraft;(b) a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft;(c) a management system to manage a transaction with the aircraft;wherein power is supplied from the power source through the interface to the energy storage system of the aircraft;wherein the management system is configured for transacting with the aircraft supplied power through the interface so that power can be transferred to the aircraft in the transaction ...

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Номер записи: 16
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20170015415A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction. 1. A method of transferring power to an unmanned aircraft having an energy storage system from a power system providing an administration system and a power source comprising a power line comprising the steps of:(a) providing an interface between the aircraft and the power source;(b) transferring power to the aircraft from the power source through the interface; and(c) data communication between the aircraft and the power system;wherein the interface for power transfer to the aircraft is provided along the power line.2. The method of wherein power is transferred by capacitive power ...

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Номер записи: 17
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYLOAD MANAGEMENT FOR AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20180016027A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Wood
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A system and method for payload management for a UAV/aircraft is disclosed. UAV/craft may be configured for a mission with aerodynamically-exposed payload to be delivered from originator to destination on a route in operating conditions. UAV/aircraft may provide an aerodynamic profile indicative of the expected aerodynamic performance in view of considerations such as flight characteristics and effects; a base aerodynamic profile without payload and a loaded aerodynamic profile with payload may be determined. The system and method may comprise estimation/determination and assessment/transaction of a freight charge for the mission based on aerodynamic profile and other considerations; freight charge may comprise a surcharge or penalty based on performance using unit reference points and factors/considerations. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with the system; missions may be optimized based on freight charge or other considerations. The system comprises an interface with UAV/aircraft and data sources and/or networks for data communications. 1. A payload management system to determine freight charge for an unmanned aircraft system providing an aircraft configured to carry a payload with an aerodynamically-exposed portion on a mission from an originator by a carrier to a destination in operating conditions comprising:an aerodynamic profile for the aircraft with the payload;wherein the aerodynamic profile for the aircraft comprises consideration of an effect of the payload on the flight characteristics of the aircraft;wherein the freight charge for carrying the payload as freight on the mission to the destination are based on the aerodynamic profile of the aircraft with the payload.2. The system of wherein the flight characteristics comprise at least one of (a) mass properties; (b) center of mass; (c) moment of inertia; (d) oscillatory effect of the payload; (e) drag effect of aircraft carrying the payload; (f) lift effect of the ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-01-2018 дата публикации

DRIVER TRAINING IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20180018895A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Tuckerman David B., Weaver Thomas Allan
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Described embodiments include a self-propelled vehicle, method, and system. The self-propelled vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver. The vehicle includes an input device configured to receive a real-time request for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route from the human driver. The vehicle includes a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system. The vehicle includes an implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle. 1. A self-propelled vehicle comprising:an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver;an input device configured to receive a real-time request from the human driver for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route;a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system; andan implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the decision circuit is configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating among (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle from the human driver claim 1 , (ii) a real ...

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Номер записи: 19
26-01-2017 дата публикации

INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170020661A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Marshall John, Tegreene Clarence T., Wood, Zaldivar Roberto, Zaldivar Roger
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Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems includes at least one intraocular lens device and methods of using the same. The at least one intraocular lens device includes one or more photodetectors and an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length. The one or more photodetectors are configured to detect light that is used to determine a presence of the object or the apparent object distance. The focal length of the intraocular lens can be modified depending on the determined presence of the object or the apparent object distance. 1. An intraocular lens system , comprising:at least one intraocular lens device configured to be intraocularly implanted in at least one eye of a subject, the at least one intraocular lens device including an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length, the at least one intraocular lens device further including one or more photodetectors configured to output one or more detection signals responsive to detecting a light; anda controller configured to be at least one of communicably coupled or operatively coupled to the at least one intraocular lens device, the controller configured to receive the one or more detection signals from the one or more photodetectors, the controller including electrical circuitry configured to direct the at least one intraocular lens device to controllably modify the modifiable focal length of the intraocular lens responsive to the one or more detection signals.2. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one intraocular lens device includes a first communication device configured to communicably couple the at least one intraocular lens device to the controller claim 1 , the controller located remote from the at least one intraocular lens device.3. The intraocular lens system of claim 2 , wherein the controller includes a second communication device configured to at least one of receive one or more communication signals from the first communication ...

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Номер записи: 20
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Natural Gas Transport Vessel

Номер: US20170021903A1
Автор: Cheatham, Driscoll Tom, Hyde Alexander Galt, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Smith David R., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A lightweight transport vessel transports compressed natural gas underwater without needing to liquefy the gas for transport. 1. A vessel suitable for transporting compressed natural gas (CNG) underwater , comprising:a flexible container configured to hold CNG at an operating pressure; anda buoyancy control system configured to adjust a buoyancy of the vessel by moving CNG into or out of the flexible container; anda propulsion system configured to move the vessel through the water, wherein the propulsion system is at least partially powered by burning CNG stored in the flexible container.24.-. (canceled)5. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes moving CNG into or out of a high-pressure tank.6. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes liquefying at least a portion of the CNG.7. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes converting at least a portion of the CNG into or out of hydrates.8. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes combusting at least a portion of the CNG.9. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the flexible container includes a plurality of compartments configured to hold CNG.10. The vessel of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of compartments are separated by flexible walls.11. The vessel of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of compartments are independently sealable.12. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel further comprises a quantity of ballast claim 1 , and wherein the vessel is configured to jettison the ballast in order to increase the buoyancy of the vessel.13. The vessel of claim 1 , further comprising an umbilical hose configured to reach the surface while the vessel is underwater.14. The vessel of claim 13 , wherein the umbilical hose is configured to permit the vessel to import air or oxygen from the surface.15. The vessel of claim 14 , wherein the vessel ...

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Номер записи: 21
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180027893A1
Автор: Bangera Mahalaxmi Gita, Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., McKnight Gary L., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Wood
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Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems for automatically protecting an individual from injuries using one or more sensors and one or more protective members, and methods of using the same. The system can include a supportive member supporting one or more protective members. The protective members can include at least one passive layer and at least one active layer. The active layer includes at least one energy-responsive material that changes at least one physical property thereof responsive to at least one stimulus energy. For example, the system can include at least one energy source that is configured to deliver the stimulus energy to the energy-responsive material. The system can also include one or more sensors configured to sense one or more characteristics. The system can include at least one controller communicably coupled to the energy source and the sensors. 1. A protective garment system for protecting an individual , the protective garment system comprising:a supportive member that is configured to contact one or more body regions of the individual; at least one passive layer; and', 'at least one active layer coupled to the at least one passive layer, the at least one active layer including at least one energy-responsive material that changes at least one physical property thereof responsive to at least one stimulus energy;, 'at least one protective member supported by the supportive member, the at least one protective member including,'}at least one energy source operably coupled to the at least one active layer and configured to deliver the at least one stimulus energy;one or more sensors configured to sense at least one of a potential impact or an actual impact of the individual; andat least one controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors and the at least one energy source.2. (canceled)3. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the supportive member includes at least one of a garment claim 1 , a gear claim 1 , a wrap ...

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Номер записи: 22
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180027894A1
Автор: Bangera Mahalaxmi Gita, Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Wood
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Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems for automatically protecting an individual from injuries using one or more sensors, one or more rigid members, and one or more inflatable members associated therewith, and methods of using the same. 1. A protective garment system for protecting an individual ,the protective garment system comprising:a plurality of rigid members, each of the plurality of rigid members coupled to at least one adjacent rigid member of the plurality of rigid members;at least one fluid source;a plurality of inflatable members, each of the plurality of inflatable members operably coupled to the at least one fluid source and associated with at least one of the plurality of rigid members;one or more sensors configured to sense at least one of a potential impact or an actual impact of the individual; anda controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors and the at least one fluid source.2. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inflatable members are configured to move one or more of the plurality of rigid members from a first position to a second position relative to at least another one of the plurality of rigid members.3. The protective garment system of claim 2 , wherein the first position corresponds to an uninflated state and allows for flexibility of one or more portions of a protective garment and the second position corresponds to an inflated state and provides increased rigidity in one or more portions of the protective garment.4. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of inflatable members are operably coupled to the at least one fluid source.5. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the at least one fluid source to controllably supply fluid to the one or more of the plurality of inflatable members in only one or more selected regions of the protective garment system.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. ...

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Номер записи: 23
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Protective garment systems for protecting an individual and methods of using the same

Номер: US20180027909A1
Автор: Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Eric C. Leuthardt, Hon Wah Chin, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Roderick A. Hyde
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to protective garments and systems that include a protective garment for protecting one or more body regions of an individual wearing the protective garment.

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Номер записи: 24
23-01-2020 дата публикации

FUEL ELEMENT WITH MULTI-SMEAR DENSITY FUEL

Номер: US20200027577A1
Автор: Cheatham, III Jesse R., Latta Ryan N., Miller Samuel J.
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A fuel element has a ratio of area of fissionable nuclear fuel in a cross-section of the tubular fuel element perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to total area of the interior volume in the cross-section of the tubular fuel element that varies with position along the longitudinal axis. The ratio can vary with position along the longitudinal axis between a minimum of 0.30 and a maximum of 1.0. Increasing the ratio above and below the peak burn-up location associated with conventional systems reduces the peak burn-up and flattens and shifts the burn-up distribution, which is preferably Gaussian. The longitudinal variation can be implemented in fuel assemblies using fuel bodies, such as pellets, rods or annuli, or fuel in the form of metal sponge and meaningfully increases efficiency of fuel utilization. 1. A method of manufacturing a fuel element , the method comprising:modeling fuel strain along a longitudinal axis of a fuel element;modeling a smear density profile along the longitudinal axis of the fuel element to offset the modeled fuel strain such that at least one region of locally decreased strain corresponds to a region of locally increased smear density; andconstructing the fuel element to have a tubular interior volume storing a fissionable composition, the fissionable composition in thermal transfer contact with an interior surface of the fuel element and having a smear density based on the modeled smear density profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the smear density profile increases average burnup at a plurality of locations along the longitudinal axis of the fuel element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modeled smear density approximates an inverted Gaussian shape.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the smear density of the fuel element is higher at a first end of the fuel element than at a second opposite end of the fuel element.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first end of the fuel element is proximate a coolant entry point within a ...

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Номер записи: 25
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING COMPRESSED SENSING IN AN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170031021A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Rudder Eric D., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wilson Andrew, Wing Jeannette M., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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The present disclosure provides systems and methods for using compressed sensing for imaging an object for use in combination with an entertainment or infotainment device. For example, the system may utilize a few—(e.g., 1, 2, 3 . . . ) pixel imaging sensor to obtain coarse image data from each of a plurality of subregions of a region of interest. Compressed sensing techniques may then be used to estimate a higher resolution image of the region of interest using the coarse image data from the plurality of subregions. 1. A method for generating an image of an object within a region , comprising:transmitting radiation, via a radiation transmitter of a radiation transmission system, into the region;receiving, via a radiation receiver of a radiation receiver system, reflections of the transmitted radiation from a plurality of sites on the object within the region;generating, via a processor, coarse image data of the object at a first resolution based on the received radiation reflections;identifying a portion of interest on the object based on the coarse image data;transmitting ultrasound via an ultrasonic transmitter into the region;receiving, via an ultrasonic receiver, ultrasonic reflections of the transmitted ultrasound from the portion of interest on the object within the region;generating fine image data of the portion of interest on the object at a second resolution based on the received ultrasonic reflections using compressed image sensing techniques, wherein the second resolution is greater than the first resolution;determining a first kinematic value associated with the portion of interest on the object based on the fine image data generated using the received ultrasonic reflections; andmodifying a state of an entertainment device based on the determined first kinematic value associated with the portion of interest on the object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation comprises ultrasound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation comprises ...

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Номер записи: 26
05-02-2015 дата публикации

PIPELINE LEAK SEALING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150034198A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid includes positioning a sealing device within the pipeline, moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location, and internally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline. 1. A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid , the method comprising:positioning a sealing device within the pipeline;moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location; andinternally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating the inflation pressure by a pyrotechnic reaction.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating the inflation pressure by a chemical reaction.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sealing device includes an oxidizer.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:causing the oxidizer to react with a gaseous fuel within the pipeline to create the chemical reaction.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:controlling the inflation pressure.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the sealing device includes more than one stage to control the inflation pressure.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the sealing device includes a staged airbag.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein inflating the sealing device generates a wall pressure acting on an interior wall of the pipeline.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:limiting the wall pressure by controlling the inflation pressure.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the wall pressure includes an impulse pressure.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the wall pressure includes a static pressure.13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the sealing device is at least partially breakable to control the wall pressure.14. The method of claim 13 , ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVE VEHICLE TRACKING

Номер: US20170032586A1
Автор: Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A system and associated methods of operation for tracking vehicles, such as automobiles, aircraft, boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and drones. The system includes a communication interface for receiving measurements and observations of a sighting location for each of one or more vehicles from a plurality of independent observers, which may include both human observers and equipment, such as cameras, phones, telescopes, and other automated tracking devices. Upon receiving the location information, a processor associates one or more measurements with a selected vehicle and computes a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. In some instances, the processor may also determine a flight path of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. 1. A system for tracking vehicles , the system comprising:a communication interface configured to receive measurements of vehicle locations from a plurality of independent observers; and determine the received measurements are associated with a selected vehicle; and', 'compute a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements., 'a processor configured to2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a route of the selected vehicle based on the measurements.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to predict a future location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements.59-. (canceled)10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set of vehicles claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the measurements associated with the selected vehicle based on the measurements and the stored location information for the set of vehicles claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to identify the selected vehicle as a member of the set of vehicles.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVE VEHICLE TRACKING

Номер: US20170032587A1
Автор: Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A system and associated methods of operation for tracking vehicles, such as automobiles, aircraft, boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and drones. The system includes a communication interface for receiving measurements and observations of a sighting location for each of one or more vehicles from a plurality of independent observers, which may include both human observers and equipment, such as cameras, phones, telescopes, and other automated tracking devices. Upon receiving the location information, a processor associates one or more measurements with a selected vehicle and computes a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. In some instances, the processor may also determine a flight path of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. 1. A system for tracking vehicles , the system comprising:a communication interface configured to receive observations of vehicle locations from a plurality of independent observers; and determine observations associated with a selected vehicle; and', 'compute a location of the selected vehicle based on the observations., 'a processor configured to2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a route of the selected vehicle based on the observations.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to predict a future location of the selected vehicle based on the observations.59-. (canceled)10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set of vehicles claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the observations associated with the selected vehicle based on the observations and the stored location information for the set of vehicles claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to identify the selected vehicle as a member of the set of vehicles.1114-. (canceled)15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the observations include human observations.1619-. (canceled)20. The system ...

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Номер записи: 29
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLE WITHIN A TARGET ZONE HAVING MULTIPLE INHABITANTS

Номер: US20190032946A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hwang Eun Young, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Pan Tony S., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A system and associated methods of operation for regulating an environmental variable (such as ambient room temperature) within a target zone. The system includes an occupancy sensor configured to monitor the target zone and determine a number of inhabitants present within the zone. The occupancy sensor generates an occupancy signal communicating the number of detected inhabitants to an environmental control system. Upon receiving the occupancy signal, the environmental control system regulates an environmental variable within the zone based on the number of inhabitants present in the zone. 1. A system for regulating an environmental variable , the system comprising:at least one sensor configured to monitor a target zone, the at least one sensor measuring at least one skin parameter from two or more inhabitants occupying the target zone and generating a sensor signal communicating the measured at least one skin parameter;a storage medium having stored therein at least one threshold setpoint relating to the measured at least one skin parameter;a processor in operative communication with the at least one sensor and the storage medium, the processor receiving the sensor signal from the at least one sensor and determining a variance between each measured skin parameter and the at least one threshold setpoint, the processor generating an operation mode signal based on a function of the determined variances; andan environmental control system in operative communication with the processor, the environmental control system receiving the operation mode signal and regulating an environmental variable within the target zone based on the operation mode signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the environmental control system is a heating claim 1 , ventilation claim 1 , and air-conditioning (HVAC) system having a heating mode and a cooling mode claim 1 , wherein the environmental variable is an ambient temperature claim 1 , wherein the skin parameter is skin temperature claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Controllable energy transfer between portable devices

Номер: US20160036259A1
Автор: Clarence T. Tegreene, Eun Young Hwang, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Thomas A. Weaver, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

An energy transfer apparatus includes a cable having first end with a first connector operably coupled thereto and a second end with a second connector operably coupled thereto. The energy transfer apparatus also includes a control unit coupled to the cable. The control unit includes a device interface module configured to determine a first energy parameter of a first portable device connected to the cable via the first connector and to determine a second energy parameter of a second portable device connected to the cable via the second connector. The control unit also includes an energy transfer module configured to facilitate energy transfer between the first and second portable devices based on the first and second energy parameters.

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Номер записи: 31
17-02-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, AND ASSEMBLY OF NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220051811A1
Автор: Bass Derek, Cheatham, Hejzlar Pavel, III Jesse R., Johnson Brian C., Kaneko Calen, Martin Christopher A., Mosier Sean, Schloss Philip M., Smith Nathan, Werner Mark R.
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A nuclear reactor is designed to allow efficient packing of components within the reactor vessel, such as by offsetting the core, and/or vertically stacking components. The in-vessel storage system can be separate from the support cylinder and these components can be fabricated and shipped separately and coupled together at the construction site. Furthermore, the in-vessel storage system can be located adjacent to the core rather than being located circumferentially around it, and may also be located beneath the heat exchanger to further improve packing of components within the vessel. Through these, and other changes, the delicate components can be manufactured in a manufacturing facility, assembled, and shipped by commercial transportation options without exceeding the shipping envelope. 1. A nuclear reactor vessel , comprising:a support cylinder; andan in-vessel storage system, the in-vessel storage system being a separate component from the support cylinder.2. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the in-vessel storage system is a ring that extends circumferentially about the support cylinder.3. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the in-vessel storage system is not concentric about the support cylinder.4. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 3 , wherein the in-vessel storage system is configured to be installed next to the support cylinder.5. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the in-vessel storage system is configured to be attached to the support cylinder at a nuclear construction site.6. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the support cylinder is pre-assembled with internal components prior to shipping.7. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the support cylinder is installed into the nuclear reactor vessel claim 1 , the support cylinder being offset from a center of the nuclear reactor vessel.8. The nuclear reactor vessel as in claim 1 , wherein the in-vessel storage system is located ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-02-2022 дата публикации

FUEL HANDLING SYSTEM, LAYOUT, AND PROCESS FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR

Номер: US20220051827A1
Автор: Cheatham, III Jesse R., Major David L., Miller Samuel J., Nelson Owen Dean, Rojas Shirly Rodriguez, Truax John E.
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A method of handling spent nuclear fuel assemblies immerses the spent nuclear fuel assemblies in water in a relatively short time period when compared to traditional methods. A spent nuclear fuel assembly is removed from a nuclear reactor, an inert gas is applied to the fuel assembly, moisture content in the inert gas is gradually increased as it is applied to the fuel assembly, and the fuel assembly is immersed in water. The fuel assembly is immersed relatively quickly, within about 2 hours or less, which improves safety and allows normal processing and handling equipment to care for the fuel assembly. The fuel assembly may then be loaded into a cask for long-term storage and/or disposal. 1. A method of storing irradiated core components , comprising:moving an irradiated core component to a pool immersion chamber;removing, by blowing the irradiated core component with an inert gas, primary coolant from an exterior of the irradiated core component;applying moist inert gas to the irradiated core component;flooding the irradiated core component with water; andimmersing the irradiated core component in a pool of water.2. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the step of applying moist inert gas is accomplished by gradually increasing the moisture content in the inert gas.3. The method as in claim 2 , wherein the step of applying moist inert gas comprises gradually increasing the moisture content in the inert gas to 100%.4. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the primary coolant is sodium.5. The method as in claim 4 , wherein sodium is present on the irradiated core component claim 4 , and further comprising reacting the sodium with water.6. The method as in claim 1 , further comprising the step of loading the irradiated core component into a cask while immersed in the pool of water.7. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the method is carried out in a time period of less than about 2 hours.8. The method as in claim 1 , further comprising the step of flushing the irradiated ...

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Номер записи: 33
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for monitoring sound during an in-building emergency

Номер: US20180034973A1
Автор: Bran Ferren, David B. Tuckerman, Edward S. Boyden, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Roderick A. Hyde, Stephen L. Malaska, William D. Duncan
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A system for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone includes a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal when the triggering event is detected, and a control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector. The control module is programmed to activate at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor sound when the activating signal is received.

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Номер записи: 34
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES TO INCENTIVIZE INHALER USE

Номер: US20160045157A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Petroski Robert C., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices that may be used to incentivize inhaler use. 160.-. (canceled)61. A method comprising:assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject;administering at least one active agent to the subject in response to assessing the one or more parameters associated with use of the inhaler; andadministering at least one incentive agent to the subject in coordination with administering the at least one active agent.62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing one or more parameters associated with respiration.63. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing one or more parameters associated with inhalation.6469.-. (canceled)70. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing a time period associated with any of an inhalation cycle, a breath hold cycle, or an exhalation cycle through the inhaler.71. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing if at least one value associated with a respiration parameter meets or exceeds a threshold value.72. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing if at least one value associated with an inhalation parameter meets or exceeds a threshold value.7374.-. (canceled)75. The method of claim 61 , wherein the assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject comprises:assessing one or more values associated with one or more inhalation parameters and estimating a quantity of the at least one active agent that will be effectively delivered in response to the one or more assessed ...

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Номер записи: 35
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and devices to incentivize inhaler use

Номер: US20160045681A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Petroski Robert C., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices that may be used to incentivize inhaler use. 1. An inhaler comprising:a housing having at least one flow channel disposed therein;at least one port disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the at least one flow channel and configured to provide fluid communication between at least two agent containing reservoirs and the at least one flow channel;one or more sensors operably coupled with the at least one flow channel;at least one actuator configured to independently facilitate at least partial release of at least one agent from each of at least two agent containing reservoirs when the at least two agent containing reservoirs are each operably coupled to the at least one port; andone or more control units configured to receive information from the one or more sensors, wherein the one or more control units control operation of the at least one actuator in response to the information received from the one or more sensors.211.-. (canceled)12. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors operably coupled with the at least one flow channel comprise:at least one sensor configured to assess one or more values associated with one or more respiration parameters.13. (canceled)14. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors operably coupled with the at least one flow channel comprise:at least one flow sensor.1518.-. (canceled)19. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors operably coupled with the at least one flow channel comprise:at least one sensor configured to assess flow of at least one agent through the at least one flow channel.2021.-. (canceled)22. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator configured to independently facilitate at least partial release of at least one agent from each of at least two agent containing reservoirs when the at least two agent containing reservoirs are each operably coupled to the at least one port comprise:at least ...

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Номер записи: 36
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES TO INCENTIVIZE INHALER USE

Номер: US20160045683A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Petroski Robert C., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices that may be used to incentivize inhaler use. 1211.-. (canceled)212. A system comprising:means for assessing one or more parameters associated with use of an inhaler by a subject;means for administering at least one active agent to the subject in response to assessing the one or more parameters associated with use of the inhaler; andmeans for administering at least one incentive agent to the subject in coordination with administering the at least one active agent.213. The system of claim 212 , further comprising:means for displaying a comparison of an assessed value associated with one or more respiration parameters with one or more levels associated with the one or more respiration parameters.214. The system of claim 212 , further comprising:means for instructing the subject to achieve one or more values associated with one or more respiration parameters.215. The system of claim 212 , further comprising:means for accepting information associated with one or more parameters associated with the subject.216. The system of claim 212 , further comprising:means for assessing one or more parameters associated with administering the at least one active agent to the subject.217. The system of claim 212 , further comprising:means for assessing one or more parameters associated with administering the at least one incentive agent to the subject.218. The system of claim 216 , further comprising:means for predicting one or more locations in the pulmonary tract of the subject where the at least one active agent was delivered in response to the one or more parameters associated with administration of the at least one active agent to the subject.219. The system of claim 217 , further comprising:means for predicting one or more locations in the pulmonary tract of the subject where the at least one incentive agent was delivered in response to the one or more parameters associated with administration of the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 37
15-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS FOR TUNABLE NANOCUBE PLASMONIC RESONATORS AND METHODS FOR FORMING

Номер: US20180045862A1
Автор: Cheatham, Driscoll Tom, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Smith David R., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

The present disclosure is directed to systems for tuning nanocube plasmonic resonators and methods for forming tunable plasmonic resonators. A tunable plasmonic resonator system can include a substrate and a nanostructure positioned on a surface of the substrate. The substrate can include a semiconductor material having a carrier density distribution. A junction can be formed between the nanostructure and the substrate forming a Schottky junction. Changing the carrier density distribution of the semiconductor material can change a plasmonic response of the plasmonic resonator. 1. A tunable plasmonic resonator system , comprising:a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a semiconductor material having a carrier density distribution;an array of plasmonic resonators comprising an array of nanostructures coupled to the substrate; anda dielectric layer positioned between the substrate and the array of nanostructures;wherein a plasmonic response of at least one plasmonic resonator is variable by varying the carrier density of the dielectric layer.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material includes one of silicon claim 1 , germanium claim 1 , gallium arsenide claim 1 , indium gallium arsenide claim 1 , gallium phosphide claim 1 , or indium phosphide.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a voltage source claim 1 , wherein the voltage source is configured to provide a voltage between the substrate and the array of nanostructures.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the voltage source includes a pair of electrodes positioned adjacent to the substrate.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the properties of the dielectric layer are adjustable by varying the voltage applied between the array of nanostructures and the substrate.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the dielectric layer is adjustable by varying the voltage applied between the array of nanostructures and the substrate.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plasmonic response of ...

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Номер записи: 38
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING A USER OF A HANDS-FREE INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160049052A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Rudder Eric D., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wilson Andrew, Wing Jeannette M., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A hands-free intercom may include a user-tracking sensor, a directional microphone, a directional sound emitter, a display device, and/or a communication interface. The user-tracking sensor may determine a location of a user so the directional microphone can measure vocal emissions by the user and the directional sound emitter can deliver audio to the user. The hands-free intercom may induce the user to move to a desired location and/or to stay within a connectivity area. The hands-free intercom may also or instead induce the user to face in a desired orientation. The directional sound emitter and/or the display device may induce the user by explicitly indicating the desired location, by adjusting an apparent source of the audio or video, by changing quality of delivered audio or video based on user position, by producing irritating audio or video, and/or the like. 1. A hands-free intercommunication system for positioning a user , the system comprising:a directional microphone configured to measure vocal emissions by the user;a directional sound emitter configured to deliver audio to the user by emitting ultrasonic sound waves configured to frequency convert to produce the audio; anda communication interface configured to communicatively couple the directional microphone and the directional sound emitter to a communication device of a remote entity,wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to induce the user to move to a desired location.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to degrade sound quality when the user is outside the desired location.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to decrease the volume when the user is outside the desired location.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to decrease an audio bit rate when the user is outside the desired location.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the directional sound emitter is ...

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Номер записи: 39
23-02-2017 дата публикации

DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING PEOPLE OBSERVING A PERSON

Номер: US20170053190A1
Автор: Cheatham, Cherkis Joel, Dietz Paul H., Driscoll Tom, Duncan William David, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., Jordan Neil, Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Myhrvold Nathan P., NEILL Patrick, Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Smith David R., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Tennenhouse David Lawrence, Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Wachowicz Gary, Wood Lowell L., Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Described embodiments include a system, article of manufacture, a system implemented in a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, and computer-implemented method. A computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving a digital image of person observing a subject person. The method includes determining from the digital image an interest-level in the subject person by the imaged person. The method includes electronically outputting the determined interest-level. In an embodiment, the method includes storing at least one digital image of the monitored person in a non-transitory computer readable storage media. 1. A system comprising:circuitry for receiving a digital image of person observing a subject person;circuitry for determining from the digital image an interest-level in the subject person by the imaged person; andcircuitry for outputting the determined interest-level.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the digital image is acquired by a camera configured to automatically capture images of people present within an area where the subject person is present.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for determining includes circuitry for determining from the digital image an interest-level rating in the subject person by the imaged person.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for determining includes circuitry for determining from the digital image a threat-level rating to the subject person by the imaged person.57.-. (canceled)8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for determining includes circuitry for determining from the digital image an interest-level to the subject person by the imaged person on a scale that includes a high interest-level and a low interest-level.9. (canceled)10. The system of claim 8 , further comprising:circuitry for designating the imaged person evidencing a high interest-level as a monitored person.11. The system of claim 10 , further comprising:circuitry for electronically receiving a ...

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Номер записи: 40
03-03-2016 дата публикации

GARMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE MUSCLE OR JOINT ACTIVITY SENSOR AND AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR RESPONSIVE TO THE SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20160058644A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Myhrvold Nathan P., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one muscle or at least one joint activity sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one muscle or the at least one joint activity sensor to cause a flexible compression garment to selectively compress against or selectively relieve compression against at least one body part of a subject. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of using such garment systems. 1. A garment system , comprising:at least one flexible compression garment configured to be worn on at least one body part of a subject, the at least one flexible compression garment defining an interior space configured to receive the at least one body part;one or more activity sensors supported by the at least one flexible compression garment, the one or more activity sensors positioned and configured to sense at least one characteristic of at least one muscle or at least one joint of the at least one body part that is related to muscle activity or joint activity thereof, the one or more activity sensors further configured to output one or more sensing signals indicative of the at least one characteristic;one or more actuators positioned relative to the at least one flexible compression garment and configured to cause the at least one flexible compression garment to selectively compress against or selectively relieve compression against the at least one body part; anda control system operably coupled to the one or more actuators and further operably coupled to the one or more activity sensors to receive the one or more sensing signals therefrom, the control system including control electrical circuitry configured to direct the one or more actuators to cause the at least one flexible compression garment to selectively compress against or selectively relieve compression against the at least one body part responsive to the one or more sensing signals from the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 41
01-03-2018 дата публикации

CAMOUFLAGE FOR TRANSMISSION TOWERS AND LINES

Номер: US20180059295A1
Автор: Cheatham, Deane Geoffrey F., Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood
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The present disclosure relates to camouflaged systems and related camouflaging methods. The camouflaged systems can include at least one camouflaged object, including but not limited to transmission lines and transmission towers. One or more surfaces of the camouflaged object can be configured to appear like (e.g., match, mimic, simulate, correspond to, or otherwise blend with) an environmental condition, which can include any variety of background environmental landscapes. For example, one or more surfaces of the camouflaged object can be painted, coated, or imparted with a texture such that they reflect light in a way that corresponds to any particular environmental condition. 1. A method for camouflaging an object , wherein the object comprises a transmission line that extends in a first direction , the method comprising:imparting a first reflectivity to a first portion of a first surface of the object, the first reflectivity corresponding to a first environmental condition; andimparting a second reflectivity to a second portion of the first surface of the object, the second reflectivity corresponding to a second environmental condition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving data corresponding to at least one of the first environmental condition and the second environmental condition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data comprises a location of at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the first surface on the object.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is a longitudinal direction along the transmission line.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmission line comprises a power line.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmission line comprises a communications line.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first environmental condition comprises the object's surroundings when the object is viewed from a first location claim 1 , and the second environmental condition comprises the object's ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR GATHERING DISPLAY DEVICE USAGE DATA

Номер: US20160063268A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Malaska Stephen L.
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A display device includes one or more sensors to sense activity in a physical region near the display, as well as a permission component, account component, and a data gathering component. The permission component is configured to determine a permission level corresponding to the display device. The account component is configured to determine an account status that is based on the permission level. The data gathering component is configured to gather usage data for the display device based on the permission level. The usage data includes data from the one or more sensors regarding activity in the physical region near the display device. The transmission component is configured to transmit the usage data to a remote server. 1. A display device comprising:one or more sensors to sense activity in a physical region near the display device;a permission component configured to determine a permission level corresponding to the display device, wherein the permission level indicates permission for gathering one or more of an amount of data and a type of data using the one or more sensors;an account component configured to determine an account status comprising one or more of an amount owed for the display device, a monetary price for an available replacement display device, and an access level for content or services available on the display device, wherein the account status is based on the permission level;a data gathering component configured to gather usage data for the display device based on the permission level, wherein the usage data comprises data from the one or more sensors regarding activity in the physical region near the display device; anda transmission component configured to transmit the usage data to a remote server.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the account status comprises the access level for content or services available on the display device claim 1 , wherein the access level is based on the permission level.34-. (canceled)5. The display ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR TRACKING ATTENTION OF VIEWERS OF A DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20160063318A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Malaska Stephen L.
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An apparatus or system includes a permission management component, a usage component, an attention component, and a report component. The permission management component is configured to determine a permission level corresponding to a display device. The permission level may indicate an amount of data or type of data that can be gathered. The usage component is configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors observing a viewing area of a display device. The display device may include the one or more sensors, and the sensor data may be received in accordance with the permission level. The attention component is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, an attention level of one or more individuals to the display device. A report component is configured to report the attention level to a content provider. 1. An apparatus comprising:a permission management component configured to determine a permission level corresponding to a display device, wherein the permission level indicates an amount of data or type of data that can be gathered;a usage component configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors observing a viewing area of a display device, the display device comprising the one or more sensors, and the sensor data received in accordance with the permission level;an attention component configured to determine, based on the sensor data, an attention level of one or more individuals to the display device; anda report component configured to report the attention level to a content provider.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data comprises camera images of the viewing area.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the camera images comprise video frames.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the camera images comprise three-dimensional images.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the camera images comprise infrared images.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data comprises audio data from the viewing area.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-03-2016 дата публикации

DOPPLER REACTIVITY AUGMENTATION DEVICE

Номер: US20160064105A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hackett Micah J., III Jesse R., Reed Mark W.
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A fast neutron nuclear reactor contains a nuclear reactor core having an array of device locations. Some device locations in the nuclear reactor core contain fissile and fertile nuclear fuel assembly devices. One or more other device locations in the nuclear reactor core contain Doppler reactivity augmentation devices that amplify the negativity of the Doppler reactivity coefficient within the nuclear reactor core. In some implementations, a Doppler reactivity augmentation device can also reduce the coolant temperature coefficient within the nuclear reactor core. Accordingly, a Doppler reactivity augmentation device contributes to a more stable nuclear reactor core. 1. A fast nuclear fission reactor comprising:a fast neutron nuclear reactor core containing an array structure having multiple device locations;a nuclear fuel assembly device inserted in a first device location of the fast neutron nuclear reactor core and containing nuclear fuel characterized by Doppler broadening constrained within a defined energy range; anda Doppler reactivity augmentation device inserted in a second device location of the fast neutron nuclear reactor core and formed at least in part from a scattering material characterized by a neutron scattering cross-section having at least one resonance within the defined energy range, the scattering material being formed from an alloy having at least 10% vanadium or titanium by mass.2. The fast nuclear fission reactor of wherein the scattering material includes vanadium or a vanadium-based alloy.3. The fast nuclear fission reactor of wherein the scattering material includes titanium or a titanium-based alloy.4. The fast nuclear fission reactor of wherein the defined energy range defines an energy range between 1 keV and 30 keV inclusively.5. The fast nuclear fission reactor of wherein the Doppler reactivity augmentation device includes a structural form of the scattering material.6. The fast nuclear fission reactor of wherein the Doppler ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-03-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE COLLISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO USER-SELECTED PREFERENCES

Номер: US20150066345A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Clarence T., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Conor L., Petroski Robert C., TEGREENE, Wood
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Described embodiments include a system, method, and vehicle. A system includes a collision management algorithm that includes preferences utilizable in determining a management of a possible collision between a collision-managed vehicle and an external object. A preference includes a vehicle collision management preference inputted by a human user of the collision-managed vehicle. The system includes a damage mitigation circuit configured to determine in at least substantially real time a collision mitigation strategy applicable to the collision-managed vehicle. The collision mitigation strategy is determined in response to (i) the collision management algorithm with the inputted vehicle collision management preference incorporated therein, and (ii) a predicted likelihood of a collision between the collision-managed vehicle and a particular external object. The system includes an instruction generator circuit configured to generate collision management instruction responsive to the determined collision mitigation strategy. 1. A system comprising:a computer readable storage media storing a collision management algorithm having a rule-set that includes preferences utilizable in determining a management of a possible collision between a collision-managed vehicle and an external object, a preference of the rule-set includes a vehicle collision management preference inputted by a human user of the collision-managed vehicle;a damage mitigation circuit configured to determine in at least substantially real time a collision mitigation strategy applicable to the collision-managed vehicle, the collision mitigation strategy determined in response to (i) the collision management algorithm with the inputted vehicle collision management preference incorporated therein, and (ii) a predicted likelihood of a collision between the collision-managed vehicle and a particular external object; andan instruction generator circuit configured to generate a collision management instruction ...

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Номер записи: 46
05-03-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE COLLISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO A SITUATION OF AN OCCUPANT OF AN APPROACHING VEHICLE

Номер: US20150066346A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Conor L., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood
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Described embodiments include a system, method, and vehicle. A system includes a collision management algorithm utilizable in determining a management of a possible collision between a collision-managed vehicle and an approaching vehicle. The collision management algorithm is responsive to sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle. The system includes a damage mitigation circuit configured to determine in at least substantially real time a collision mitigation strategy applicable to the collision-managed vehicle. The collision mitigation strategy is determined in response to (i) the collision management algorithm, (ii) sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle, and (iii) a predicted likelihood of a collision between the collision-managed vehicle and the approaching vehicle. The system includes an instruction generator circuit configured to generate a collision management instruction responsive to the determined collision mitigation strategy. 1. A system comprising:a computer readable storage media storing a collision management algorithm utilizable in determining a management of a possible collision between a collision-managed vehicle and an approaching vehicle, the collision management algorithm responsive to sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle;a damage mitigation circuit configured to determine in at least substantially real time a collision mitigation strategy applicable to the collision-managed vehicle, the collision mitigation strategy determined in response to (i) the collision management algorithm, (ii) sensor-acquired data descriptive or indicative of at least one occupant of the approaching vehicle, and (iii) a predicted likelihood of a collision between the collision-managed vehicle and the approaching vehicle; andan instruction generator circuit configured to generate a collision ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-03-2017 дата публикации

FUEL ELEMENT WITH MULTI-SMEAR DENSITY FUEL

Номер: US20170062080A1
Автор: Cheatham, III Jesse R., Latta Ryan N., Miller Samuel J.
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A fuel element has a ratio of area of fissionable nuclear fuel in a cross-section of the tubular fuel element perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to total area of the interior volume in the cross-section of the tubular fuel element that varies with position along the longitudinal axis. The ratio can vary with position along the longitudinal axis between a minimum of 0.30 and a maximum of 1.0. Increasing the ratio above and below the peak burn-up location associated with conventional systems reduces the peak burn-up and flattens and shifts the burn-up distribution, which is preferably Gaussian. The longitudinal variation can be implemented in fuel assemblies using fuel bodies, such as pellets, rods or annuli, or fuel in the form of metal sponge and meaningfully increases efficiency of fuel utilization. 1. An apparatus comprising:a fuel element for a fuel assembly having a tubular interior volume and storing a fissionable composition within at least a portion of the tubular interior volume, the fissionable composition in thermal transfer contact with an interior surface of the fuel element and defined by a smear density profile that selectively varies with position along a longitudinal axis of the fuel element and includes at least one region of locally increased smear density positioned to correspond to at least one region of locally decreased neutron flux.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smear density profile includes multiple regions of locally increased smear density corresponding to regions of locally decreased neutron flux.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smear density profile approximates an inverted Gaussian shape.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smear density profile varies according to a step function.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smear density profile is higher at a first end of the fuel element than at a second opposite end of the fuel element.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first end of the fuel element ...

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Номер записи: 48
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Natural Gas Transport Vessel

Номер: US20160068243A1
Автор: Cheatham, Driscoll Tom, Hyde Alexander Galt, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Smith David R., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A lightweight transport vessel transports compressed natural gas underwater without needing to liquefy the gas for transport. 1. A vessel suitable for transporting compressed natural gas (CNG) underwater , comprising:a flexible container configured to hold CNG at an operating pressure; anda buoyancy control system configured to adjust a buoyancy of the vessel by moving CNG into or out of the flexible container.2. The vessel of claim 1 , further comprising a propulsion system configured to move the vessel through the water.3. The vessel of claim 2 , wherein the propulsion system is at least partially powered by burning CNG.4. The vessel of claim 3 , wherein the propulsion system is at least partially powered by burning CNG stored in the flexible container.5. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes moving CNG into or out of a high-pressure tank.6. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes liquefying at least a portion of the CNG.7. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes converting at least a portion of the CNG into or out of hydrates.8. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein moving CNG into or out of the flexible container includes combusting at least a portion of the CNG.9. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the flexible container includes a plurality of compartments configured to hold CNG.10. The vessel of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of compartments are separated by flexible walls.11. The vessel of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of compartments are independently sealable.12. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel further comprises a quantity of ballast claim 1 , and wherein the vessel is configured to jettison the ballast in order to increase the buoyancy of the vessel.13. The vessel of claim 1 , further comprising an umbilical hose configured to reach the surface while the vessel is underwater.14. The vessel of claim 13 ...

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Номер записи: 49
12-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SOUND DURING AN IN-BUILDING EMERGENCY

Номер: US20150071450A1
Автор: Boyden Edward S., Cheatham, Duncan William David, Ferren Bran, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Malaska Stephen L., Myhrvold Nathan P., Tuckerman David B., Wood
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A system for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone includes a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal when the triggering event is detected, and a control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector. The control module is programmed to activate at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor sound when the activating signal is received. 1. A method for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone within the building , the method comprising:detecting a triggering event within the building using a detector communicatively coupled to the one or more microphones; andactivating at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor a sound when the triggering event is detected.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:reporting a condition of the triggering event to a third party.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the condition includes a location of the triggering event.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the condition includes a time associated with the triggering event.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the third party includes at least one of: a user of the telephone coupled to the one or more microphones that are activated claim 2 , an occupant of the building claim 2 , a judicial agency claim 2 , a law enforcement agency claim 2 , a security agency claim 2 , an owner of the building claim 2 , and a news organization.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting which of the one or more microphones to activate based on proximity to the triggering event.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein each of the one or more microphones selected is within a triggering event area.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein all of the one or more microphones within a triggering event area are activated when the triggering event is detected.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sending an activation signal to a ...

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Номер записи: 50
09-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLAX COMPENSATION

Номер: US20170068387A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A, III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region. 1594-. (canceled)595. An electronic device , comprising:a touch screen digitizer to detect contact by a touch implement with a touch surface associated with an electronic display;a location sensor configured to determine location information of at least one eye of an operator relative to the electronic display; identify a first location of the at least one eye of the operator relative to the electronic display at the first time;', 'calculate an initial parallax value for the first location of the at least one eye of the operator relative to the electronic display;', 'display a touch-inducement object on the electronic display;', 'identify an intended contact location of the touch implement on the electronic display corresponding to the touch-inducement object;', 'receive a first contact by the touch implement with the touch surface at a first location corresponding to the touch-inducement object with the at least one eye of the operator in the first location; and', 'determine a first distance ...

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Номер записи: 51
19-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERHEAD LINE MOTION

Номер: US20150075282A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Deane Geoffrey F., Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A system for monitoring motion of an overhead line includes a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes an accelerometer and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to accept data from the accelerometer corresponding to line movement, analyze the data to determine displacement data corresponding to a displacement of the overhead line, accept data corresponding to a location of at least one external object proximate to the overhead line, and analyze the displacement data to determine a clearance from the at least one external object. 1. A method of monitoring line motion , comprising:receiving data from an accelerometer corresponding to movement of an overhead line;analyzing the data to determine displacement data corresponding to a displacement of the overhead line;receiving data corresponding to a location of at least one external object proximate to the overhead line; andanalyzing the displacement data to determine a clearance from the at least one external object.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using a transmitter to transmit the displacement data to a second device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is coupled to the overhead line.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving data from an accelerometer includes receiving data from multiple accelerometers claim 1 , wherein the multiple accelerometers are coupled to multiple sites along the length of the overhead line.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sites are selected based on a modal shape of a vibrational mode of the overhead line.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining displacement data includes determining amplitudes of vibrational modes.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein determining displacement data includes predicting a displacement at a distal site using the vibrational modes.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein determining displacement data includes determining a dynamic displacement due to superposition of the vibrational modes.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-03-2019 дата публикации

DRIVER TRAINING IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20190072956A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Tuckerman David B., Weaver Thomas Allan
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Described embodiments include a self-propelled vehicle, method, and system. The self-propelled vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver. The vehicle includes an input device configured to receive a real-time request for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route from the human driver. The vehicle includes a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system. The vehicle includes an implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle. 1. A self-propelled vehicle comprising:an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver;an input device configured to receive a real-time request from the human driver for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route;a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating among (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver, (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system, and (iii) a classification of the specific dynamic maneuver; andan implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle.29-. (canceled)10. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the autonomous driving system is configured to dynamically determine a steering claim 1 , speed claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , or braking maneuver ...

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Номер записи: 53
12-06-2014 дата публикации

MATERIALS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20140159590A1
Автор: Cheatham, Eckhoff Philip Andrew, Gates William, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode. 158.-. (canceled)59. An apparatus , comprising:a substrate; and a cathode;', 'an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;', 'a gate receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce emission of a first set of electrons from the cathode; and', 'a suppressor receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential, the suppressor electric potential being selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing towards the suppressor in a region between the suppressor and the anode., 'a pattern on the substrate, wherein the pattern forms60. The apparatus of wherein the pattern includes metal.61. The apparatus of wherein the pattern includes a semiconductor.62. The apparatus of wherein the pattern is substantially in a plane.63. An apparatus comprising:a first substrate having a first pattern;a second substrate having a second pattern; and a cathode;', 'an anode, wherein the anode and cathode are receptive to a first power source to produce an anode electric potential higher than a cathode electric potential;', 'a gate receptive to a second power source to produce a gate electric potential selected to induce emission of a first set of electrons from the cathode; and', 'a suppressor receptive to a third power source to produce a suppressor electric potential, the suppressor electric potential being selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing towards the suppressor in a ...

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Номер записи: 54
21-03-2019 дата публикации

INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190083236A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Marshall John, Tegreene Clarence T., Wood, Zaldivar Roberto, Zaldivar Roger
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Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems includes at least one intraocular lens device and methods of using the same. The at least one intraocular lens device includes one or more photodetectors and an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length. The one or more photodetectors are configured to detect light that is used to determine a presence of the object or the apparent object distance. The focal length of the intraocular lens can be modified depending on the determined presence of the object or the apparent object distance. 1. An intraocular lens system , comprising:at least one intraocular lens device configured to be intraocularly implanted in at least one eye of a subject, the at least one intraocular lens device including an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length;a user interface configured to receive one or more commands for operating the intraocular lens system; anda controller that is at least one of communicably coupled or operatively coupled to the at least one intraocular lens device and the user interface, the controller configured to receive the one or more commands from user interface, the controller configured to direct the at least one intraocular lens device to controllably modify the modifiable focal length of the intraocular lens responsive to the one or more commands.2. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more commands indicate one or more focal lengths that the intraocular lens can exhibit.3. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more commands indicate how to determine an apparent object distance.4. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is part of personal electronic device.5. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface includes a display claim 1 , a touch screen claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , or a speaker.6. The intraocular lens system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface receives data ...

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Номер записи: 55
31-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DUAL MODALITY SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160093051A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Rudder Eric D., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wilson Andrew, Wing Jeannette M., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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The present disclosure provides systems and methods for using two imaging modalities for imaging an object at two different resolutions. For example, the system may utilize a first modality (e.g., ultrasound or electromagnetic radiation) to generate image data at a first resolution. The system may then utilize the other modality to generate image data of portions of interest at a second resolution that is higher than the first resolution. In another embodiment, one imaging modality may be used to resolve an ambiguity, such as ghost images, in image data generated using another imaging modality. 1. A method for generating an image of an object within a region , comprising:transmitting ultrasound, via a first ultrasonic transmitter of an ultrasonic transmission system, into the region;receiving, via a first ultrasonic receiver of an ultrasonic receiver system, ultrasonic reflections of the transmitted ultrasound from a plurality of sites on the object within the region;generating, via a processor, coarse image data of the object at a first resolution based on the received ultrasonic reflections;identifying a portion of interest on the object based on the coarse image data;receiving electromagnetic radiation from the identified portion of interest on the object;generating fine image data of the portion of interest on the object at a second resolution based on the received electromagnetic radiation, wherein the second resolution is greater than the first resolution;determining a kinematic value associated with the portion of interest on the object based on at least one of the received electromagnetic radiation and the received ultrasonic reflections; andmodifying the state of an entertainment device based on the determined kinematic value associated with the portion of interest on the object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of interest is identified based at least in part on a state of the entertainment device.316-. (canceled)17. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 56
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad Hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140175876A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: Elwha, Inc.

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer; powering at least one transmitter via the electrical power to wirelessly transmit one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power or charging one or more power storage devices electrically coupled to the one or more sensors via the electrical power. 1. A method for powering one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer; andat least one of powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power or charging one or more power storage devices electrically coupled to the one or more sensors via the electrical power.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer includes:generating electrical power from at least one radio frequency source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer includes:generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer at least partially integrated within a portion of a partition defining a region to be monitored by the one or more sensors.4. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140176061A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one transducer; powering at least one transmitter via the electrical power from at least one ambient source to wirelessly transmit one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the one or more sensors or charging one or more power storage devices of the one or more sensors via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. 1. A method for powering one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one transducer;powering at least one transmitter via the electrical power from at least one ambient source to wirelessly transmit one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; andat least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the one or more sensors or charging one or more power storage devices of the one or more sensors via the one or more sensor operation activation signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one transducer includes:generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one at least partially visibly transparent transducer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one at least partially visibly transparent transducer includes:generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one at least partially visibly transparent transducer operably coupled to at least one window structure.4. The method of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
01-04-2021 дата публикации

NUCLEAR THERMAL PLANT WITH LOAD-FOLLOWING POWER GENERATION

Номер: US20210095645A1
Автор: Cheatham, Corbin Robert A., Gilleland John R., Hejzlar Pavel, III Jesse R., Kramer Kevin, Martin Christopher A., Morris Brian, Petroski Robert C., Schloss Philip M., Walter Joshua C., Werner Mark R.
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An integrated energy system includes a nuclear thermal plant situated on a nuclear site. The nuclear thermal plant produces thermal energy that is transported to a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site. The thermal storage system is thermally coupled to a power generation system which is also remote to the nuclear site. By this arrangement, the nuclear thermal plant is isolated and decoupled from the power generation system. The nuclear thermal plant may supply thermal energy upwards of 800° C. or more to be stored at the thermal energy storage system until needed such as for industrial heat, power generation, or other uses. The thermal storage system is source agnostic, and one or more additional thermal energy generators, such as additional nuclear reactors, solar thermal plants, or other thermal energy generators can be coupled to a common thermal storage system and power generation system. 1. A system , comprising:a nuclear reactor, the nuclear reactor on a nuclear site;a nuclear site boundary surrounding the nuclear reactor, the nuclear site boundary defined by one or more barriers inhibiting access to the nuclear site;a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site boundary, the thermal energy storage system in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor; anda power generator in thermal communication with the thermal energy storage system, the power generator situated outside the nuclear site boundary.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermal energy storage system is in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor by an energy transfer system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the energy transfer system comprises a fluid loop claim 2 , the fluid loop creating a closed loop between the nuclear reactor and the thermal energy storage system.4. The system of claim 4 , wherein the fluid loop of the energy transfer system is in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor by a first heat exchanger and in thermal ...

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Номер записи: 59
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140176343A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: obtaining location data associated with a portion of a region including at least one sensor; wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and powering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. 1. A method for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:obtaining location data associated with a portion of a region including at least one sensor;wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the location data; andpowering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors further includes:wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to a programmed schedule.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors includes:wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more external control signals.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors includes:wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more external control signals received from at least one external device.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor ...

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Номер записи: 60
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-Hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140177524A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a sensing capability status of at least one sensor; wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the sensing capability status of the at least one sensor; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the at least one sensor and charging one or more power storage devices of the at least one sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. 1. A method for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a sensing capability status of at least one sensor;wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the sensing capability status of the at least one sensor; andat least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the at least one sensor and charging one or more power storage devices of the at least one sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a sensing capability status of at least one sensor includes:receiving one or more wireless signals associated with an energy density status of the power storage device of at least one sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a sensing capability status of at least one sensor includes:receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a capability to perform a first sensing operation and an inability to perform a second sensing operation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 61
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140180628A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving one or more wireless signals indicative of a presence of a sensor within a portion of a region to be monitored; storing location data associated with the portion of the region to be monitored; and wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the location data. 1. A method for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:receiving one or more wireless signals indicative of a presence of a sensor within a portion of a region to be monitored;storing location data associated with the portion of the region to be monitored; andwirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the location data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving one or more wireless signals indicative of a presence of a sensor within a portion of a region to be monitored includes:receiving one or more wireless signals indicative of a presence of a sensor within a portion of a region to be monitored with one or more sensor monitoring devices pluggable into one or more power sources.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting one or more signals to a portion of a region to be monitored with one or more sensors.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting one or more signals to a portion of a region to be monitored with one or more sensors includes:transmitting one or more radio frequency signals to a portion of a region to be monitored with one or more sensors.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting one or more signals to a portion of a region to be monitored with one or more sensors includes:transmitting one or more optical frequency signals to a portion of a region ...

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Номер записи: 62
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140180630A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element; and powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power. 1. A method for powering one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element; andpowering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element includes:receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element at least partially integrated within a portion of a partition defining a region to be monitored by the one or more sensors.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element at least partially integrated within a portion of a partition defining a region to be monitored by the one or more sensors includes:receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element at least partially integrated within a portion of sheetrock defining a region to be monitored by the one or more sensors.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power includes:powering at least one sensor disposed on a surface of the portion of a partition defining a region to be monitored by transmitting the electrical power from the at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element to the at least ...

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Номер записи: 63
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20140180639A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters; and powering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. 1. A method for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network comprising:wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters; andpowering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters further includes:wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters associated with one or more governmental regulations.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters associated with one or more governmental regulations further includes:wirelessly transmitting at least one of a visible-light sensor operation activation signal, an infrared and an ultraviolet signal to one or more sensors.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters associated with one or more ...

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Номер записи: 64
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Pedestrian Warning System

Номер: US20150109148A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William D., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Myhrvold Nathan P., Wood
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A pedestrian warning system detects vehicle-mounted radar or lidar systems (generally, but not necessarily, provided for avoiding collisions with other vehicles) and alerts the pedestrian of a potential collision. 1. A pedestrian warning device , comprising:a radar detector configured to be worn or carried by a pedestrian and to detect vehicle-detection radar signals emanating from a vehicle; andan alarm configured to warn the pedestrian of the vehicle.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the alarm is audible.35.-. (canceled)6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the alarm is visual.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the alarm is haptic.8. The device of claim 12 , wherein the alarm includes a command for the pedestrian.9. (canceled)10. The device of claim 12 , wherein the alarm includes information about the vehicle.11. (canceled)12. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a decision unit configured to determine whether to sound the alarm.1314.-. (canceled)15. The device of claim 1 , further comprising transmission means configured to communicate to the vehicle.16. The device of claim 15 , wherein the transmission means include a radar transmitter.17. The device of claim 15 , wherein the transmission means include a lidar transmitter.18. The device of claim 15 , wherein the transmission means include a reflector.19. The device of claim 15 , wherein the transmission means include a retroreflector.20. (canceled)21. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a recording unit configured to record at least one member of the group consisting of the signal emanating from the vehicle claim 1 , the time of the signal claim 1 , the location of the vehicle claim 1 , the location of the pedestrian claim 1 , the speed of the vehicle claim 1 , the direction of the vehicle claim 1 , the time-to-impact claim 1 , the speed of the pedestrian claim 1 , the position of the pedestrian claim 1 , any alarms issued claim 1 , and any reaction of the pedestrian to an issued alarm.22. The device ...

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Номер записи: 65
11-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPACT PREDICTION AND PROXIMITY WARNING

Номер: US20190108741A1
Автор: Allen Paul G., Bayly Philip V., Brody David L., Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Duncan William D., Ellenbogen Richard G., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Radovitzky Raul, Smith Anthony V., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A sensing and warning system includes a sensor configured to generate data regarding at least one of a user or an object, a warning device configured to be positioned on the user, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive the data from the sensor, determine a command based on the data, and transmit the command to the warning device prior to an impact between the user and the object. The warning device is configured to implement the command to provide a warning to the user in an attempt to (i) prevent the impact or (ii) reduce a magnitude of the impact between the user and the object. 1. A sensing and warning system comprising:a sensor configured to generate data regarding at least one of a user or an object;a warning device configured to be positioned on the user; and receive the data from the sensor;', 'determine a command based on the data; and', 'transmit the command to the warning device prior to an impact between the user and the object;, 'a processing circuit configured towherein the warning device is configured to implement the command to provide a warning to the user in an attempt to (i) prevent the impact or (ii) reduce a magnitude of the impact between the user and the object.2. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to be positioned remote from and not move with the user.3. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to be positioned remote from and not move with the user.4. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to be positioned on the user.5. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to be positioned on the user.6. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes (i) a first sensor configured to be positioned on the user and (ii) a second sensor configured to be positioned on the object.7. The sensing and warning system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
02-04-2020 дата публикации

PASSIVE REACTIVITY CONTROL IN A NUCLEAR FISSION REACTOR

Номер: US20200105425A1
Автор: Cheatham, Gilleland John R., III Jesse R., McWhirter Jon D.
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A nuclear reactor includes a passive reactivity control nuclear fuel device located in a nuclear reactor core. The passive reactivity control nuclear fuel device includes a multiple-walled fuel chamber having an outer wall chamber and an inner wall chamber contained within the outer wall chamber. The inner wall chamber is positioned within the outer wall chamber to hold nuclear fuel in a molten fuel state within a high neutron importance region. The inner wall chamber allows at least a portion of the nuclear fuel to move in a molten fuel state to a lower neutron importance region while the molten nuclear fuel remains within the inner wall chamber as the temperature of the nuclear fuel satisfies a negative reactivity feedback expansion temperature condition. A duct contains the multiple-walled fuel chamber and flows a heat conducting fluid through the duct and in thermal communication with the outer wall chamber. 130-. (canceled)31. A passive reactivity control nuclear fuel device for a nuclear reactor core , the passive reactivity control nuclear fuel device comprising:a multiple-walled fuel chamber includingan inner wall chamber configured to position nuclear fuel within a high neutron importance region of the nuclear reactor core, the inner wall chamber being further configured to allow movement of at least a portion of the nuclear fuel in a molten fuel state into a lower neutron importance region of the nuclear reactor core, the movement of the at least a portion of the nuclear fuel in a molten fuel state to the lower neutron importance region increasing negative reactivity feedback in the nuclear reactor core,an outer wall chamber containing the inner wall chamber and defining a gap between the outer wall chamber and the inner wall chamber.32. The passive reactivity control nuclear fuel device of claim 31 , further comprising:a duct containing the outer wall chamber and configured to flow a heat conducting fluid through the duct and in thermal communication with ...

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Номер записи: 67
30-04-2015 дата публикации

DYNAMIC SEAT RESERVATIONS

Номер: US20150120340A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Wood
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A seating system for selectively reserving seats during an event includes a seating control system configured to place a plurality of seats in an open position, such that a patron is able to sit in the seats, receive reservation data identifying reserved seats from the plurality of seats, and place each reserved seat into a closed position, such that a patron is not able to sit in the reserved seat, based on the reservation data. 1. A seating system for selectively reserving seats during an event , comprising: place one or more seats from a plurality of seats in an open position, such that a patron is able to sit in the one or more seats;', 'receive reservation data identifying reserved seats from the plurality of seats; and', 'place each reserved seat into a closed position, such that a patron is not able to sit in the reserved seat, based on the reservation data., 'a seating control system configured to23-. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein for each reserved seat claim 1 , the seating control system is further configured to:receive a first input from a patron; andplace the reserved seat into the open position based on the first input.57-. (canceled)8. The system of claim 4 , wherein the reserved seat comprises an input device configured to receive the first input.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the input device includes a scanning device.1011-. (canceled)12. The system of claim 8 , wherein the input device includes an image capture device.1315-. (canceled)16. The system of claim 4 , wherein for each reserved seat the seating control system is further configured to:receive a second input indicating the patron has vacated the reserved seat; andplace the reserved seat into the closed position based on the second input.17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the reserved seat includes an occupancy sensor configured to receive the second input.1819-. (canceled)20. The system of claim 16 , wherein for each reserved seat the seating control system is further ...

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Номер записи: 68
28-04-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WITHIN A MANAGED AIRSPACE OR FLYWAY

Номер: US20160117929A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hwang Eun Young, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Pan Tony S., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood Victoria Y. H.
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A system and method for management of airspace for unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The system and method comprises administration of the airspace including designation of flyways and zones with reference to features in the region. The system and method comprises administration of aircraft including registration of aircraft and mission. A monitoring system tracks conditions and aircraft traffic in the airspace. Aircraft may be configured to transact with the management system including to obtain rights/priority by license and to operate in the airspace under direction of the system. The system and aircraft may be configured for dynamic transactions (e.g. licensing/routing). The system will set rates for licenses and use/access to the airspace and aircraft will be billed/pay for use/access of the airspace at rates using data from data sources. 2. The method of further comprising the step of transmitting data to the management system.3. The method of wherein zones comprise flyway segments for use by aircraft.4. The method of wherein the aircraft can be registered by the management system before the mission and monitored by the management system during the mission.5. The method of wherein the aircraft can be charged a rate for use of the airspace determined by the terms of the transaction and data obtained by the management system from data sources.6. The method of further comprising the step of obtaining a route for the aircraft to operate within during the mission.7. The method of wherein the route comprises operation in flyway segments.8. The method of wherein the route comprises operation in zones.9. The method of wherein flyway segments comprise lanes.10. The method of wherein lanes comprise perimeters.11. The method of wherein lanes are separated horizontally.12. The method of wherein lanes are separated vertically.13. The method of wherein the step of obtaining rights in a transaction with the management system comprises transacting a license.14. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-04-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF AIRSPACE FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20160117931A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hwang Eun Young, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Pan Tony S., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood Victoria Y. H.
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A system and method for management of airspace for unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The system and method comprises administration of the airspace including designation of flyways and zones with reference to features in the region. The system and method comprises administration of aircraft including registration of aircraft and mission. A monitoring system tracks conditions and aircraft traffic in the airspace. Aircraft may be configured to transact with the management system including to obtain rights/priority by license and to operate in the airspace under direction of the system. The system and aircraft may be configured for dynamic transactions (e.g. licensing/routing). The system will set rates for licenses and use/access to the airspace and aircraft will be billed/pay for use/access of the airspace at rates using data from data sources. 2. The system of wherein administrating aircraft comprises registration of aircraft to operate in the airspace.3. The system of wherein directing aircraft comprises assigning a route to the aircraft to operate in the airspace.4. The system of wherein conditions comprise at least one of environmental conditions in the airspace and aircraft traffic in the airspace.5. The system of wherein data sources comprise at least one of data sources in the airspace and data sources from a network.6. The system of wherein administrating the airspace comprises establishing rules for aircraft operation.7. The system of wherein registration of an aircraft comprises a license providing rights to the aircraft.8. The system of wherein the license provides a right to operate within a specified zone or flyway segment.9. The system of wherein the license provides a right to operate within a specified zone or flyway segment during a specified time interval or for a specified duration.10. The system of wherein the license provides an exclusive right to operate within a specified zone or flyway segment during a specified time interval or for a specified ...

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Номер записи: 70
28-04-2016 дата публикации

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CONFIGURED FOR OPERATION IN A MANAGED AIRSPACE

Номер: US20160117933A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hwang Eun Young, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Pan Tony S., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood Victoria Y. H.
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A system and method for management of airspace for unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The system and method comprises administration of the airspace including designation of flyways and zones with reference to features in the region. The system and method comprises administration of aircraft including registration of aircraft and mission. A monitoring system tracks conditions and aircraft traffic in the airspace. Aircraft may be configured to transact with the management system including to obtain rights/priority by license and to operate in the airspace under direction of the system. The system and aircraft may be configured for dynamic transactions (e.g. licensing/routing). The system will set rates for licenses and use/access to the airspace and aircraft will be billed/pay for use/access of the airspace at rates using data from data sources. 2. The aircraft of wherein the aircraft can be charged a rate for use of the airspace determined by terms of the license and data obtained by the management system from data sources.311-. (canceled)12. The aircraft of wherein the license is stored by the system.13. The aircraft of wherein the license is stored on the aircraft.14. The aircraft of wherein the license comprises a code associated with the identifier.15. The aircraft of wherein the license is transacted before operation of the aircraft in the airspace.16. The aircraft of wherein the license comprises priority rights for the aircraft.17. The aircraft of wherein the rights comprise status and priority for the aircraft.18. The aircraft of wherein the license is at a rate.19. The aircraft of wherein the rate is a function of rights under license and use of the airspace.2025-. (canceled)26. The aircraft of wherein the license comprises a set of rights and privileges for the aircraft.27. The aircraft of wherein the mission comprises a route in the airspace.28. (canceled)29. The aircraft of wherein terms of a license comprise a set of rates for use of the airspace.30. The ...

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Номер записи: 71
28-04-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING A USER OF A HANDS-FREE INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160118036A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Rudder Eric D., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wilson Andrew, Wing Jeannette M., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A hands-free intercom may include a user-tracking sensor, a directional microphone, a directional sound emitter, a display device, and/or a communication interface. The user-tracking sensor may determine a location of a user so the directional microphone can measure vocal emissions by the user and the directional sound emitter can deliver audio to the user. The hands-free intercom may provide privacy to the user. The hands-free intercom may prevent an eavesdropper from hearing the user's vocal emissions, for example, by canceling the vocal emissions at the eavesdropper's ear. The directional sound emitter may deliver out-of-phase sound to cancel the vocal emissions. The hands-free intercom may also, or instead, cancel ambient noise at the user's ear. The hands-free intercom may measure or predict a filtration of the sound to be canceled and compensate for the filtration when canceling the sound. 1. A hands-free intercommunication system for providing privacy to a user , the system comprising:a directional microphone configured to measure vocal emissions by the user; anda directional sound emitter configured to deliver audio to the user by emitting ultrasonic sound waves configured to frequency convert to produce the audio,wherein the directional sound emitter is further configured to prevent an eavesdropper from hearing the vocal emissions from the user.28-. (canceled)9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to predict future vocal emissions to be canceled.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to prevent the eavesdropper from hearing the predicted future vocal emissions.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to predict a filtration for the future vocal emissions to be canceled.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the directional sound emitter is configured to apply the predicted filtration to the predicted vocal emissions and deliver an inverse of ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-05-2015 дата публикации

Systems and methods for pipeline device propulsion

Номер: US20150122364A1
Автор: Clarence T. Tegreene, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood, William D. Duncan, William Gates
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid includes positioning a sealing device within the pipeline, moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location, and internally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline.

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Номер записи: 73
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Controllable energy transfer between portable devices

Номер: US20170117732A1
Автор: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Clarence T. Tegreene, Eun Young Hwang, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Thomas A. Weaver, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

An energy transfer apparatus includes a cable having first end with a first connector operably coupled thereto and a second end with a second connector operably coupled thereto. The energy transfer apparatus also includes a control unit coupled to the cable. The control unit includes a device interface module configured to determine a first energy parameter of a first portable device connected to the cable via the first connector and to determine a second energy parameter of a second portable device connected to the cable via the second connector. The control unit also includes an energy transfer module configured to facilitate energy transfer between the first and second portable devices based on the first and second energy parameters.

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Номер записи: 74
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Ad-Hoc Wireless Sensor Package

Номер: US20180123402A1
Автор: Cheatham, Dyor Matthew G., Glaskowsky Peter N., Hallman Kimberly D.A., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Koenig Michael F., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W, Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Tan Desney S., Wood
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Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element; and powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power. 130.-. (canceled)31. A system , comprising:circuitry for determining a location of at least one sensor within at least one region to be monitored;circuitry for detecting at least one source of power proximate to the at least one sensor within the at least one region to be monitored;circuitry for powering the at least one sensor with the at least one source of power proximate to the at least one sensor; andcircuitry for monitoring at least one portion of the at least one region to be monitored via the at least one sensor.32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the circuitry for determining a location of at least one sensor within at least one region to be monitored comprises:circuitry for transmitting, to the at least one sensor, at least one sensor acquisition signal; andcircuitry for receiving, from the at least one sensor, at least one signal indicative of the location of the at least one sensor, the circuitry for receiving responsive to the circuitry for transmitting the at least one sensor acquisition signal.33. The system of claim 31 , wherein the circuitry for determining a location of at least one sensor within at least one region to be monitored comprises:circuitry for transmitting, to the at least one sensor, at least one sensor acquisition signal;circuitry for receiving, from the at least one sensor, at least one signal responsive to the at least one sensor acquisition signal; andcircuitry for determining the location of the at least one sensor at least partly based on the circuitry for ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-05-2016 дата публикации

Pipeline leak sealing system and method

Номер: US20160131297A1
Автор: Clarence T. Tegreene, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A. Hyde, Tony S. Pan, Victoria Y.H. Wood, William David Duncan, William Gates
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A system for sealing a leak within a pipeline for transporting fluid includes a sealing device that is deployable to seal the leak. The sealing device includes a flexible wall formed into a substantially tubular shape defining an opening, and an internal frame coupled to the flexible wall and configured to control a movement of the flexible wall by applying a force to the flexible wall, wherein the movement of the flexible wall moves the sealing device through the pipeline. The system also includes a sensor assembly configured to monitor a pipeline condition and send a signal representing the pipeline condition, and a control module configured to receive the signal and control the force applied by the internal frame based on the signal.

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Номер записи: 76
16-04-2020 дата публикации

FISSION REACTION CONTROL IN A MOLTEN SALT REACTOR

Номер: US20200118698A1
Автор: Cheatham, Cisneros, III Jesse R., Johns Christopher J., JR. Anselmo T., Latkowski Jeffery F., Vollmer James M.
Принадлежит: TerraPower, LLC

A molten salt reactor includes a nuclear reactor core for sustaining a nuclear fission reaction fueled by a molten fuel salt. A molten fuel salt control system removes a volume of the molten fuel salt from the nuclear reactor core to maintain a reactivity parameter within a range of nominal reactivity. The molten fuel salt control system includes a molten fuel salt exchange system that fluidically couples to the nuclear reactor core and exchanges a volume of the molten fuel salt with a volume of a feed material containing a mixture of a selected fertile material and a carrier salt. The molten fuel salt control system can include a volumetric displacement control system having one or more volumetric displacement bodies insertable into the nuclear reactor core. Each volumetric displacement body can remove a volume of molten fuel salt from the nuclear reactor core, such as via a spill-over system. 134-. (canceled)35. A method of controlling reactivity of a nuclear fission reaction in a molten salt reactor having a nuclear reactor core comprising:sustaining a nuclear fission reaction fueled by a molten fuel salt within the nuclear reactor core;monitoring one or more reactivity parameters indicative of reactivity of the molten fuel salt within the nuclear reactor core, the one or more reactivity parameters including a first parameter; andmaintaining the first parameter indicative of reactivity of the molten fuel salt within the nuclear reactor core within a selected range of nominal reactivity by replacing a first volume of the molten fuel salt with a second volume of a feed material that does not contain any fissile material.36. The method of wherein the first volume and the second volume are the same.37. The method of wherein the feed material consists of a mixture of a selected fertile material and salt.38. The method of wherein replacing comprises:removing the first volume of molten fuel salt from the molten salt reactor; andtransferring the second volume of the feed ...

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Номер записи: 77
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SOUND DURING AN IN-BUILDING EMERGENCY

Номер: US20190124207A1
Автор: Boyden Edward S., Cheatham, Duncan William D., Ferren Bran, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Malaska Stephen L., Myhrvold Nathan P., Tuckerman David B., Wood
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A system for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone includes a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal when the triggering event is detected, and a control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector. The control module is programmed to activate at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor sound when the activating signal is received. 1. A system for monitoring a building , the system comprising:a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal based on the detection of the triggering event; anda control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector and to activate at least one microphone of at least one mobile phone to monitor sound within the building based on receipt of the activating signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the activating signal includes one or more conditions of the triggering event.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the control module is programmed to report the one or more conditions to a third party.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the third party includes at least one of: a user of the at least one mobile phone with the at least one microphone that is activated claim 3 , an occupant of the building claim 3 , a judicial agency claim 3 , a law enforcement agency claim 3 , a security agency claim 3 , an owner of the building claim 3 , and a news organization.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more conditions include a location of the triggering event.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more conditions include a time associated with the triggering event.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control module is programmed to select which microphone to activate based on proximity to the triggering event.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein each of the at least one microphones selected is within a triggering event ...

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Номер записи: 78
26-05-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND INFLATION

Номер: US20160143383A1
Автор: Allen Paul G., Bayly Philip V., Brody David L., Cheatham, Ellenbogen Richard G., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Radovitzky Raul, Smith Anthony V., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A helmet with an airbag assembly coupled to the shell of the helmet. The airbag assembly includes an airbag and an inflation device. The inflation device is configured to at least partially inflate the airbag upon deployment of the airbag assembly. The helmet also includes a processing circuit disposed at least partially within the shell. The processing circuit is configured to receive helmet data regarding a second helmet, transmit deployment data regarding inflation of the airbag assembly, and control operation of the inflation device to inflate the airbag based on the helmet data. 1. A helmet , comprising:a shell;an airbag assembly coupled to the shell and including an airbag and an inflation device, wherein the inflation device is configured to at least partially inflate the airbag; and receive helmet data regarding a second helmet;', 'transmit deployment data regarding inflation of the airbag assembly; and', 'control operation of the inflation device to inflate the airbag based on the helmet data., 'a processing circuit disposed at least partially within the shell and configured to24-. (canceled)5. The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the helmet data includes an indication of at least one of user data for a user of the second helmet claim 1 , a location of the second helmet claim 1 , a direction of travel of the second helmet claim 1 , a velocity of the second helmet claim 1 , and an acceleration of the second helmet.6. The helmet of claim 5 , wherein the user data includes at least one of a user height a user weight claim 5 , a user identification claim 5 , and a user status.7. The helmet of claim 5 , wherein the location of the helmet includes two-dimensional location data.8. The helmet of claim 5 , wherein the location of the helmet includes three-dimensional location data.9. The helmet of claim 5 , wherein the location of the helmet is a relative location claim 5 , the velocity of the helmet is a relative velocity claim 5 , and the acceleration of the helmet is ...

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Номер записи: 79
26-05-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPORTING VISIBILITY TO GROUND BASED IMAGING

Номер: US20160150192A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hwang Eun Young, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Tegreene Clarence T., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A user's vulnerability to ground based imaging may be reported to the user. A positioning subsystem may determine a location of the user. A camera detection subsystem may determine a location of an imaging system able to view the user. A visibility determination subsystem may determine a visibility vulnerability of the user to imaging by the imaging system based on the location of the user and the location of the imaging system. The vulnerability may be determined based on an image quality capturable by the imaging system of the user, such as a spatial resolution. An output subsystem may report the visibility vulnerability to the user. The subsystems may be included in a mobile communication device or a server or may be split among the device and/or server. The output subsystem may deliver the report over a communication network and/or may display a visual representation of the report. 1. A system for reporting vulnerability to ground based imaging , the system comprising:a positioning subsystem configured to determine a location of a user;a camera detection subsystem configured to determine a location of an imaging system able to view the user;a visibility determination subsystem configured to determine a visibility vulnerability of the user to the imaging system based on the location of the user and the location of the imaging system; andan output subsystem configured to report the visibility vulnerability to the user.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the visibility determination subsystem is configured to determine the visibility vulnerability based on an image quality capturable by the imaging system.35-. (canceled)6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the output subsystem is configured to report the visibility vulnerability by indicating at least one of a type of camera and a type of lens needed to capture the user with a predetermined resolution.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the output subsystem is configured to report the visibility vulnerability as ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-06-2015 дата публикации

ELECTROSHOCK DEVICE

Номер: US20150153144A1
Автор: Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Hyde Alexander G., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Kare Jordin T.
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An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the signal. 1. An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target , the electroshock device comprising:an electrical discharge circuit; monitor an involuntary muscular condition of the target;', 'generate a signal based on the involuntary muscular condition; and', 'deliver the electrical discharge to the target; and, 'one or more electrodes coupled to the electrical discharge circuit, each of the one or more electrodes having an attachment feature attachable to the target, upon attachment at least one of the one or more electrodes being enabled toa controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the one or more electrodes, the controller being configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the signal.2. The electroshock device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the electrodes is configured to sense the involuntary muscular condition of the target while the electrical discharge is delivered to the target claim 1 , and wherein the involuntary muscular condition includes an involuntary response of the target to delivery of the electrical discharge.3. (canceled)4. The electroshock device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the target is sufficiently subdued based on the signal claim 1 , and wherein the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 81
09-05-2019 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Positioning a User

Номер: US20190141196A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Petroski Robert C., Rudder Eric D., Tan Desney S., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wilson Andrew, Wing Jeannette M., Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A hands-free intercom may include a user-tracking sensor, a directional microphone, a directional sound emitter, a display device, and/or a communication interface. The user-tracking sensor may determine a location of a user so the directional microphone can measure vocal emissions by the user and the directional sound emitter can deliver audio to the user. The hands-free intercom may provide privacy to the user. The hands-free intercom may prevent an eavesdropper from hearing the user's vocal emissions, for example, by canceling the vocal emissions at the eavesdropper's ear. The directional sound emitter may deliver out-of-phase sound to cancel the vocal emissions. The hands-free intercom may also, or instead, cancel ambient noise at the user's ear. The hands-free intercom may measure or predict a filtration of the sound to be canceled and compensate for the filtration when canceling the sound. 1. (canceled)2. A system for inducing a user to move to a predetermined location , the system comprising:one or more tracking devices that track a location of the user; anda directional sound emitter that, in response to the one or more tracking devices determining that the tracked location of the user is different from the predetermined location, delivers ultrasonic waves to the user that frequency convert at the tracked location to induce the user to move to the predetermined location.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the ultrasonic waves frequency convert at the predetermined location to generate first audible sound waves.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first audible sound waves are a modified version of second audible sound waves to be delivered to the user via the directional sound emitter when the user is at the predetermined location.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first audible sound waves have a degraded sound quality compared to the second audible sound waves.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first audible sound waves have a decreased audio bit ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-06-2015 дата публикации

DISPLAY LATENCY COMPENSATION RESPONSIVE TO AN INDICATOR OF AN IMPENDING CHANGE IN A HAND-INITIATED MOVEMENT

Номер: US20150153855A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny A., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y. H.
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Described embodiments include an apparatus and a method. In an apparatus, a tracking circuit detects a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display. A filter predicts a next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user contact point in response to an adaptively learned motion parameter. The adaptively learned motion parameter is based on at least two previous instances of the determined motion parameters respectively descriptive of a motion of a user contact point during its movement across the touch sensitive display. A compensation circuit initiates a display by the touch sensitive display of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next contiguous segment of the path. An updating circuit updates the detected segment of the path and the predicted next contiguous segment of the path as the user contact point moves across the touch sensitive display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a touch tracking circuit configured to detect a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display; (i) a parameter descriptive of a motion of the user contact point during its movement across the detected segment of the path (hereafter “motion parameter”), and', '(ii) an indicator of an impending change in the motion of the user contact point occurring during its movement across the detected segment of the path (hereafter “indicator parameter”);, 'a motion analysis circuit configured to determine'}a predictive filter configured to predict, in response to the motion parameter and the indicator parameter, a next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user contact point;a latency compensation circuit configured to initiate a display, by the touch sensitive display, of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next segment of the path; andan updating circuit configured to update the detected segment of the path, the motion parameter, the indicator parameter, and the predicted next ...

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Номер записи: 83
04-06-2015 дата публикации

COMPENSATING FOR A LATENCY IN DISPLAYING A PORTION OF A HAND-INITIATED MOVEMENT

Номер: US20150153890A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny A., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y. H.
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Described embodiments include an apparatus and a method. In an apparatus, a touch tracking circuit detects a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display. A motion analysis circuit determines a parameter descriptive of a motion of the user contact point during its movement across the detected segment of the path (hereafter “motion parameter”). A filter predicts in response to the motion parameter a next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user-contact point moving across the touch sensitive display. A compensation circuit initiates a display by the touch sensitive display of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next segment of the path. An updating circuit initiates an update of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next contiguous segment of the path as the user contact point moves across the touch sensitive display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a touch tracking circuit configured to detect a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display;a motion analysis circuit configured to determine a parameter descriptive of a motion of the user contact point during its movement across the detected segment of the path (hereafter “motion parameter”);a predictive filter configured to predict in response to the motion parameter a next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user-contact point moving across the touch sensitive display;a latency compensation circuit configured to initiate a display by the touch sensitive display of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next segment of the path; andan updating circuit configured to initiate an update of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next contiguous segment of the path as the user contact point moves across the touch sensitive display.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user contact point includes a tip of a finger of the user.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-06-2015 дата публикации

LATENCY COMPENSATION IN A DISPLAY OF A PORTION OF A HAND-INITIATED MOVEMENT

Номер: US20150153898A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny A., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y. H.
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Described embodiments include an apparatus and a method. In an apparatus, a tracking circuit detects a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display. An analysis circuit determines a parameter descriptive of a motion of the user contact point during the detected segment. A selection circuit selects a time-interval forecasted to improve a correspondence between a predicted next segment of the path and a subsequently detected next segment of the path. A filter predicts in response to the motion parameter and the selected time-interval a next segment of the path. A compensation circuit initiates a display of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next segment of the path. An updating circuit initiates an update of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next segment of the path as the user contact point moves across the display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a touch tracking circuit configured to detect a segment of a path defined by a user contact point moving across a touch sensitive display;a motion analysis circuit configured to determine a parameter descriptive of a motion of the user contact point during its movement across the detected segment of the path (hereafter “motion parameter”);an interval selection circuit configured to select, responsive to the motion parameter, a time-interval forecasted to improve a correspondence between a predicted next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user contact point and a subsequently detected next contiguous segment of the path;a predictive filter configured to predict, in response to the motion parameter and the selected time-interval, the next contiguous segment of the path defined by the user contact point;a latency compensation circuit configured to initiate a display, by the touch sensitive display, of the detected segment of the path and the predicted next contiguous segment of the path; andan updating circuit configured to initiate an update ...

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Номер записи: 85
11-06-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A ROBOTIC STATUS OF A DRIVING VEHICLE

Номер: US20150158469A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Wood
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A system for assisting driving includes a robotic status component and a maneuver selection component. The robotic status component is configured to determine, within a first vehicle, robotic status information pertaining to a proximate second vehicle. The second vehicle includes a vehicle controlled independently of the first vehicle. The maneuver selection component is configured to select at least one driving maneuver based on the robotic status information using an automatic driving system of the first vehicle. 1. A computer readable storage medium comprising program code for causing one or more processors to perform a method , the method comprising:determining, within a first vehicle, robotic status information pertaining to a proximate second vehicle, wherein the second vehicle is controlled independently of the first vehicle; andselecting at least one driving maneuver based on the robotic status information using an automatic driving system of the first vehicle.2. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein determining the robotic status information comprises visually reading the robotic status information from the second vehicle.3. (canceled)4. The computer readable storage medium of claim 2 , wherein visually reading the robotic status information comprises identifying a symbol on the second vehicle.5. The computer readable storage medium of claim 2 , wherein visually reading the robotic status information comprises identifying a barcode on the second vehicle.610-. (canceled)11. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein determining the robotic status information comprises identifying a pointer corresponding to the second vehicle and locating the robotic status information within a database using the pointer.12. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein determining the robotic status information comprises obtaining an indication that the second vehicle is at least partially controlled by a human driver.1317-. ( ...

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Номер записи: 86
11-06-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF VEHICLES

Номер: US20150160653A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., JR. Lowell L., Wood
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A system for modeling driving includes a model component and an automatic driving system. The model component is configured to model, within a first vehicle, an anticipated behavior of a proximate second vehicle based on an indication of a capability of an automatic driving system of the second vehicle. The automatic driving system is configured to execute a driving maneuver for the first vehicle based on the anticipated behavior. 1. A computer readable storage medium comprising program code for causing one or more processors to perform a method , the method comprising:modeling within a first vehicle an anticipated behavior of a proximate second vehicle based on an indication of a capability of an automatic driving system of the second vehicle; andexecuting a driving maneuver for the first vehicle based on the anticipated behavior.2. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the capability indicates that the automatic driving system comprises a collision avoidance system and wherein modeling comprises predicting the anticipated behavior of the collision avoidance system.3. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the capability indicates that the automatic driving system of the second vehicle is configured to control steering of the second vehicle and wherein modeling comprises predicting the steering of the second vehicle.4. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the capability indicates a safe turning radius of the second vehicle based on speed and wherein modeling comprises predicting the steering of the second vehicle.56-. (canceled)7. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the capability indicates that the automatic driving system of the second vehicle is configured to control acceleration of the second vehicle and wherein modeling comprises predicting the acceleration of the second vehicle.8. The computer readable ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20160159471A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood
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A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of repositionable rotors for unmanned flight on a mission to carry a payload from an initial configuration into a configuration for the mission comprising the steps of:(a) determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties;(b) determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft;(c) determining a configuration for the mission for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload;(d) positioning the set of rotors into the configuration for the mission for the aircraft to perform the mission.2. The method of wherein the configuration for the mission is different from the initial configuration.3. The method of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 88
09-06-2016 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160159472A1
Автор: Chan Alistair K., Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Tuckerman David B., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood
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A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1162-. (canceled)163. A method of reconfiguring selectively reconfigurable aircraft for unmanned flight comprising the steps of:(a) positioning a first rotor on a first boom coupled to the base;(b) positioning a second rotor on a second boom coupled to the base;(c) modifying the position of at least one rotor relative to the base;wherein position of the rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of (1) translation of the rotor relative to the boom; (2) pivoting of the boom relative to the base; (3) translation of the boom relative to the base;so that flight characteristics can be modified by reconfiguration of the position of at least one rotor relative to the base.164. The method of wherein position of a rotor on a boom can be modified by at least one ...

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Номер записи: 89
11-06-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-RESPONSIVE FUEL CELL SYSTEM

Номер: US20150162625A1
Автор: Cheatham, Chin Hon Wah, Davidson Howard L., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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An electrical power generation system includes a first fuel cell having a first responsiveness, a second fuel cell having a second responsiveness different from the first responsiveness, and a controller coupled to the first fuel cell and the second fuel cell. The controller is configured to engage the first fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a base load and selectively engage the second fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a load increase. 1. An electrical power generation system , comprising:a first fuel cell having a first responsiveness;a second fuel cell having a second responsiveness different from the first responsiveness; anda controller coupled to the first fuel cell and the second fuel cell, wherein the controller is configured to engage the first fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a base load and selectively engage the second fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a load increase.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first responsiveness is less than the second responsiveness.36-. (canceled)7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first fuel cell is a different type of fuel cell than the second fuel cell.818-. (canceled)19. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a load sensor configured to provide a sensor signal to a processing circuit.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to determine a property of the load increase based on the sensor signal.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the controller is configured to engage the second fuel cell as the property of the load increase exceeds a threshold value.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the property of the load increase includes an electrical power demand.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the property of the load increase includes a rate of change in electrical power demand.24. The system of claim 20 , wherein the controller is configured to disengage the second fuel cell as the property of the load increase falls below a threshold value ...

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Номер записи: 90
08-06-2017 дата публикации

GARMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION DELIVERY DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170157430A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Mankin Max N., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including a flexible compression garment, at least one sensor, and at least one therapeutic stimulation delivery device operable responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one sensor, effective to provide therapeutic radiation to a body part of a subject. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of using such garment systems. 1. A garment system for delivering therapeutic stimulation to a subject , the garment system comprising:at least one flexible compression garment configured to be worn on at least one body part of the subject, the at least one flexible compression garment defining an interior space configured to receive the at least one body part;one or more sensors positioned and configured to sense at least one characteristic of the at least one body part that is related to at least one of movement or a physiological state of the at least one body part, the one or more sensors further configured to output one or more sensing signals indicative of the at least one characteristic;at least one therapeutic stimulation delivery device (“TSDD”) positioned and configured to apply radiation to the at least one body part;a controller operably coupled to the at least one TSDD and the one or more sensors to receive the one or more sensing signals therefrom, the controller including control electrical circuitry configured to direct the at least one TSDD to selectively apply radiation to a region of the at least one body part responsive to the one or more sensing signals.2. The garment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flexible compression garment is formed at least partially from at least one of neoprene claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , synthetic rubber claim 1 , or fabric.3. The garment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flexible compression garment includes a portion that is substantially tubular and configured to generally conform to the at least one body part claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 91
08-06-2017 дата публикации

GARMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION DELIVERY DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170157431A1
Автор: Cheatham, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Leuthardt Eric C., Mankin Max N., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pan Tony S., Petroski Robert C., Sweeney Elizabeth A., Tegreene Clarence T., Touran Nicholas W., Urzhumov Yaroslav A., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including a flexible compression garment, at least one sensor, and at least one therapeutic stimulation delivery device operable responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one sensor, effective to provide therapeutic radiation to a body part of a subject. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of using such garment systems. 1. A system for delivering therapeutic stimulation to a subject , the system comprising:at least one flexible compression garment configured to be worn on at least one body part of the subject, the at least one flexible compression garment defining an interior space configured to receive the at least one body part;one or more sensors positioned and configured to sense at least one characteristic of the at least one body part that is related to at least one of movement or a physiological state of the at least one body part, the one or more sensors further configured to output one or more sensing signals indicative of the at least one characteristic;an array of therapeutic stimulation delivery devices (“TSDDs”) positioned and configured to dynamically apply therapeutic radiation to the at least one body part;a controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors to receive the one or more sensing signals therefrom and to the array of TSDDs, the controller including control electrical circuitry configured to direct the array of TSDDs to dynamically apply the therapeutic radiation to a region of the at least one body part responsive to one or more sensing signals.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flexible compression garment is formed at least partially from at least one of neoprene claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , synthetic rubber claim 1 , or fabric.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flexible compression garment includes a portion that is substantially tubular and configured to generally conform to the at least one body part claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-06-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Номер: US20170161765A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood
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Described embodiments include a system, method, and article of manufacture. An environmental-data exchange system includes circuitry for receiving a data request originated by a requesting mobile apparatus, the data request including data indicative of a specified attribute of an operational environment of the requesting mobile apparatus. The system includes circuitry for receiving a data offer originated by a responding apparatus, the data offer including supplying the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the operational environment of the requesting mobile apparatus. The system includes circuitry for forming an agreement between the requesting mobile apparatus and the responding apparatus, the agreement including the responding apparatus transmitting the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the environment in exchange for compensation. The system includes circuitry for initiating implementation of the agreement between the requesting mobile apparatus and the responding apparatus. 1. An environmental-data exchange system comprising:circuitry for receiving a data request originated by a requesting mobile apparatus, the data request including data indicative of a specified attribute of an operational environment of the requesting mobile apparatus;circuitry for receiving a data offer originated by a responding apparatus, the data offer including supplying the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the operational environment of the requesting mobile apparatus;circuitry for forming an agreement between the requesting mobile apparatus and the responding apparatus, the agreement including the responding apparatus transmitting the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the environment in exchange for a compensation; andcircuitry for initiating implementation of the agreement between the requesting mobile apparatus and the responding apparatus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data request ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-06-2017 дата публикации

PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Номер: US20170161813A1
Автор: Cheatham, Duncan William David, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Weaver Thomas Allan, Wood
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Described embodiments include a mobile apparatus, article of manufacture, system, and method. A mobile apparatus includes circuitry for requesting data indicative of a specified attribute of an operational environment of the mobile apparatus. The mobile apparatus includes circuitry for selecting an offer submitted by a responding apparatus to supply the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the operational environment of the mobile apparatus. The mobile apparatus includes circuitry for forming an agreement with the responding apparatus to supply the requested data. The mobile apparatus includes circuitry for receiving the requested data. In an embodiment, the mobile apparatus includes circuitry for selecting a potential responding apparatus. In an embodiment, the mobile apparatus includes circuitry for transmitting the request for the data indicative of the specified attribute of the operational environment of the mobile apparatus. In an embodiment, the mobile apparatus includes circuitry for authorizing payment for the requested data. 1. A mobile apparatus comprising:circuitry for requesting data indicative of a specified attribute of an operational environment of the mobile apparatus;circuitry for selecting an offer submitted by a responding apparatus to supply the requested data indicative of the specified attribute of the operational environment of the mobile apparatus;circuitry for forming an agreement with the responding apparatus to supply the requested data; andcircuitry for receiving the requested data.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile apparatus includes a propulsion system.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile apparatus includes a directional control system.5. (canceled)6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile apparatus includes a system configured to change a state or configuration based on the received requested data.713.-. (canceled)14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for ...

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Номер записи: 94
23-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN REFRESH RATES

Номер: US20160180762A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A display system includes a display, a content component, a focus region component, and a refresh rate component. The display is configured to selectively display information with refresh rates that vary across a plurality of display regions of the display screen. The content component is configured to receive content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display. The focus region component is configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to the display screen. The focus region includes one of the plurality of display regions at which a user is likely looking. The refresh rate component is configured to select the refresh rates of the display elements in the plurality of display regions. A refresh rate in the focus region may be different than a refresh rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions. 1. A display system comprising:a display comprising a display screen, wherein the display is configured to selectively display information with refresh rates that vary across a plurality of display regions of the display screen, wherein the refresh rates correspond to a frequency at which display elements within the plurality of display regions are refreshed;a content component configured to receive content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display;a focus region component configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to the display screen, wherein the focus region comprises one of the plurality of display regions at which a user is likely looking; anda refresh rate component configured to select the refresh rates of the display elements in the plurality of display regions, wherein the refresh rate component selects the refresh rates such that a refresh rate in the focus region is different than a refresh rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions.2. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the focus region ...

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Номер записи: 95
23-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING CONTENT UPDATE RATES

Номер: US20160180798A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta Anoop, Hinckley Kenneth P., Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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A display system includes a display, a focus region component, a content update component, and a content component. The focus region component is configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to a display screen of the display. The focus region includes a region of the display screen at which a user is likely looking. The content update component is configured to select content update rates for a plurality of display regions of the display screen, including the focus region. The content update rate in the focus region is different than a content update rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions. The content component is configured to receive content and updated content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display based on the content update rates. 1. A display system comprising:a display comprising a display screen of a display;a focus region component configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to the display screen, wherein the focus region comprises a region of the display screen at which a user is likely looking;a content update component configured to select content update rates for a plurality of display regions of the display screen, wherein the plurality of display regions comprise the focus region, wherein a content update rate in the focus region is different than a content update rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions of the display screen; anda content component configured to receive content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display, wherein the display is configured to display the content in a plurality of display regions of the display screen, and wherein the content component is configured to update the content based on the content update rates.2. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the focus region component comprises a gaze sensor.3. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 96
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLAX COMPENSATION

Номер: US20140267176A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta, Hinckley, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., III Kenneth P., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Anoop, JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
Принадлежит: ELWHA, LLC

An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an electronic display configured to display content;a touch screen digitizer having a touch surface aligned with the electronic display, the digitizer configured to detect a contact by a touch implement with the touch surface;a three-dimensional location sensor configured to determine three-dimensional location information of a head of an operator relative to the electronic display; and calculate a parallax value based on the location information of the head of the operator relative to the electronic display; and', 'map a detected contact location by the touch implement with the touch surface to a perceived contact location using the calculated parallax value., 'a computer readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processer, are configured to cause the processor to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein touch surface of the touch screen digitizer is planar claim 1 , wherein the electronic display is planar claim 1 , and wherein the planer ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLAX COMPENSATION

Номер: US20140267177A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta, Hinckley, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., III Kenneth P., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Anoop, JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an electronic display configured to display content;a touch screen digitizer having a touch surface aligned with the electronic display, the digitizer configured to detect contacts by a touch implement with the touch surface; and display a plurality of touch-inducement objects on the electronic display;', 'identify an intended contact location of the touch implement on the electronic display corresponding to each of the plurality of touch-inducement objects;', 'receive a plurality of contact locations of the touch implement with the touch surface, each associated with the display of one of the touch-inducement objects;', 'calculate distance offsets between each of the plurality of contact locations of the touch implement with the touch surface and the respective intended contact locations;', 'calculate parallax values for each of the plurality of contact locations of the touch implement with the touch surface using the calculated distance offsets;', 'derive a ...

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Номер записи: 98
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for parallax compensation

Номер: US20140267178A1
Автор: Andreas G. Nowatzyk, Anoop Gupta, JR., Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Craig J. Mundie, Danny Allen Reed, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Jordin T. Kare, Kenneth P. Hinckley, III, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Matthew G. Dyor, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Paul H. Dietz, Philip A. Eckhoff, Robert C. Petroski, Roderick A Hyde, Steven Bathiche, Victoria Y.H. Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region.

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Номер записи: 99
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLAX COMPENSATION

Номер: US20140267179A1
Автор: Bathiche Steven, Cheatham, Dietz Paul H., Dyor Matthew G., Eckhoff Philip A., Gupta, Hinckley, Hyde Roderick A., III Jesse R., III Kenneth P., Ishikawa Muriel Y., JR. Anoop, JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Nowatzyk Andreas G., Petroski Robert C., Reed Danny Allen, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood, Wood Victoria Y.H.
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An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region. 1141-. (canceled)142. An electronic device , comprising:an electronic display configured to display content;a touch screen digitizer having a touch surface aligned with the electronic display, the digitizer configured to detect contacts by a touch implement with the touch surface;a location sensor configured to determine location information of a head of an operator relative to the electronic display; and receive a first contact location of the touch implement with the touch surface;', 'determine a first perceived contact location of the touch implement with the electronic display based on the location information of the head of the operator when the first contact location was received;', 'identify a portion of the displayed content corresponding to the first perceived contact location of the touch implement with the electronic display;', 'receive a second contact location of the touch implement with the touch surface;', 'determine a second perceived contact location of the touch implement with the ...

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Номер записи: 100